NASA has done it again.

Wow.

Staring at the night sky has always been a favorite pastime of mine.  As a child I just was amazed at what I could see – and knowing that there is so much more out there made my mind swim and my heart ache to know more.  It’s days like today that I am taken back to those raw feelings I felt so many years ago.

NASA has released the highest resolution image ever of the Andromeda Galaxy.  The image, if downloaded, takes up over 4.3 gigabytes of disk space and clocks in at 1.5 BILLION pixels.  You can find a direct link to the zoomable image here: Andromeda Galaxy or prepare to really get that feeling of awestruck wonder with this video clip: Andromeda Fly-Through

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Colorado Flood Relief Programs

This past week has been a trying time for many homeowners and renters along the front range.  There are so many details to work out, emotions put to the test and questions unanswered.  One of the recurring questions I keep hearing is “Where am I going to live now?  Is it even possible to fix my home without a loan?”.  This is compounded by the challenge that many people may not have money for a down payment on a new home as they wait for insurance to kick in.

Lenders in my network are working in conjunction with the federal housing authority to offer 100% financing for the purchase of a new home or reconstruction of existing property.  All qualified residents who have lost their homes are eligible for this program for their principal residence.  In other words, the strict 3.5%, 5% or 20% down payment requirements can be waived for $0.00 down if you have been affected by the flood.

Hopefully this answers one of many questions.  If you would like more details, feel free to contact me at 970-391-9331, via e-mail at propertybyben@live.com or online at www.PropertyByBen.com

Remember that this program is for renters as well, please pass on this information to your family, friends, and neighbors.

Benjamin Emslie :: (970) 391-9331 :: www.PropertyByBen.com
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Investors & owners: rejoice! Fort Collins named #6 market in the Nation.

Fort Collins, Colorado was just named #6 on a new list of nine markets with rising real estate values.  Also notable is Boulder, Colorado rounding out the list in the #9 spot.  It’s been apparent for some time that Northern Colorado’s real estate market wasn’t hit nearly as hard as the rest of the nation and research by companies such as Inman News and Zillow remind us of how good we actually have it.  I personally have seen my clients turn a house after owning it less than two years and make a profit.  This isn’t the norm, but there are definitely glimmers of hope on a local level.

Are we on our way up?  We might be.  You don’t know where the bottom of a market is until you miss it and have to buy on the way up.  I’m taking my 3.68% interest rate and jumping in.

Read the Inman News Article here

Mountains backdropping Fort Collins via Shutterstock

 

Benjamin Emslie  ::  (970) 391-9331  ::  www.PropertyByBen.com

Make your next move your best move.