If you or someone you know are having trouble making house payments, or are facing a foreclosure situation, HELP is available. The Colorado Foreclosure Hotline can be reached at 1-877-601-HOPE (4673).
This is a FREE counseling line provided by the State of Colorado's Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce to help residents who are in need. A highly trained team of counselors is available to offer guidance and help.
If you are not late on your payments, but feel you may be in the near future, this is a good place to start to seek acvice on how to handle the situation.
If you are behind on your payments and are not sure what to do, call the hotline.
If you have received a notice of foreclosure for your property, it might not be too late.
If you are having difficulty communicating with your mortgage company, the counselors can help.
Please contact the counselors at the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline. The counselors will give guidance and in some cases, work with the mortgage companies to come to a resolution so you can keep your home.
COLORADO FORECLOSURE HOTLINE 1-877-601-HOPE
Good News for City of Longmont Residents.
The City Council of Longmont has extended an invitation to the public for an open forum session with the council.
This will give residents the opportunity to have their voices heard regarding issues, concerns and questions about the community.
While every city council meeting has a public comments section, there is often not enough time to hear all concerns. By opening the entire meeting to public comments, the residents of Longmont will have ample time to be heard and responded to.
The council will host a reception beginning at 6pm on Tuesday January 15th, 2008 in the City Council chambers at 350 Kimbark St.
Refreshments will be provided.
According to the city website, "This is an opportunity for Longmont residents to engage in a positive, informal dialogue with members of the City Council about any current issues or future opportunities they see for Longmont." (City of Longmont, 1/8/08)
Visit the City of Longmont Website for more information. Click HERE to go to the webpage.
Dont' miss this great opportunity to meet with your elected officials.
Greetings and Happy New Year!
I hope you enjoyed a restful and joyful holiday season. 2008 is shaping up to be a great year. Inevitably over the past year you have heard the media's negative portrayal of the housing market. The truth is, the market has always experienced highs and lows and we have been in a period of market correction in Boulder County.
Over the past few years we have experienced the lows of a typical 7-year market cycle. We are at the end of the 7 year cycle and we are excited about the prospects of an improving market in 2008. What does that mean for you? It's a great time to think about investing in the real estate market while inventory is high and interest rates and sales prices are low.
As a quick example, there are currently 52 homes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 car garages for sale in the City of Longmont under $200,000. If you've ever thought of investing in an income property, now is the time to do it. The rental market is strong with properties typically renting within 1-2 weeks of listing. Current rental rates on a single-family home in Longmont are averaging $1,250.00/month.
With mortgage rates currently below 6% (as of 1/9/08), there are many financing options available to investors which do not require a large down payment.
I am excited about the investment market. I would like to share my ideas about this opportune time in the Boulder County real estate market with you. If this is not the time for you, please think of who you know that would benefit from this amazing time in the market as I would be happy to compensate you for the referral. I look forward to hearing from you so we can speak further about these exciting opportunities.
With best wishes for a prosperous 2008,
Christiane "Chrissy" Harrison
ERA Tradewind Real Estate
601 S. Bowen St. 4999 Pearl East Circle Suite 101
Longmont, CO 80501 Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 684-7734
Recognized as a sculptor of Cowboys and the American West, Frederic Remington helped bring the West to life through his sculptures and paintings. Now, the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center in Longmont Colorado will be featuring an exhibit with artwork from this talented man.
Frederic Remington Makes Tracks...Adventures and Artistic Impressions
from the Frederic Remington Art Museum
is now in residence at the Longmont Museum from Nov. 10, 2007 - January 6, 2008.
Admission is FREE
According to the Longmont City Line, the exhibit "shows Remington's achievements as an illustrator, printmaker, and sculptor through original prints and silver recasts of original sculpture". (Nov. 2007 Vol. 18 No. 11)
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to see the artwork in person. 
Museum hours are:
Tues - Sat. 9am - 5pm
Weds. 9am - 8pm
Sun - 1pm - 5pm
Closed Mondays
The Museum and Cultural Center is located at 400 Quail Road near the Longmont Recreation Center. For more information, click here, or call 303-651-8374.
For other information about Longmont Colorado, please contact the author, Chrissy Harrison at (720) 205-7546 or chris.harrison@eratradewind.com.
It's a happy winter here in Longmont! The community will come together Dec. 7th & 8th for some family friendly, fun community activities! This is a perfect time to get to know your neighbors, community leaders, local businesses and to have fun. Two great events will take place. Longmont Lights and Hometown Holiday Parade.
The Longmont Lights celebration will be located at Roosevelt Park (8th & Coffman). Visitors will explore holiday huts, music performances, fire pits, carolers and will be treated to free cookies and hot chocolate at the Senior Center Patio.
The Hometown Holiday Parade is fun for the whole family. Winter characters, floats, bands will parade through old downtown Longmont. The parade is followed by a fireworks spectacular - what a great way to kick-off the holiday season!
Carriage rides will take visitors from the Memorial Building through the old downtown area to view window art in the Main Street shops.
Santa's Workshop will be open to children 8 & under on Friday Dec. 7th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to make toys and crafts with your child while visiting with Santa! Pre-register by calling Rec. Services at (303) 651-8404.
The Schedule is:
Friday, December 7th
5:00-9:00p.m. Park Lights, Holiday Huts, Fire Pits, Carolers,
Mini-Train Rides, Reindeer, Hot Cocoa, Movies
5:00-8:30 p.m. Carriage Rides from the Memorial Building
6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Drop -in Santa's Workshop - Memorial Building
6:30p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Dance (Live Band) - Senior Center
Saturday, December 8th
5:00-9:00p.m. Park Lights, Holiday Huts, Bon Fires, Carolers, Mini-Train Rides, Reindeer, Hot
Cocoa, Movies
******5:00 p.m. Parade of Lights - Main Street & Coffman Street********
5:00-8:30 p.m. Dancers from Around the World - Memorial Building
6:30p.m Fireworks at Memorial Building
Watch for the ERA Tradewind moving truck to be transformed into a magical holiday parade float. We'll have carolers and surprises for all our friends in Longmont! 
Come see what the truck will look like on Saturday evening along the parade route...... (remember, you can use this truck for free if you buy or sell with Chrissy Harrison at ERA Tradewind Real Estate)
Come on out and take part in this Longmont tradition - hope to see you there!
The Nutcracker Ballet will be performed in two locations this weekend in the Longmont Area. Tickets are advanced purchase, so call today to reserve yours! This is a wonderful family tradition you won't want to miss.
The Longmont Symphony Orchestra will be performing with the Boulder Ballet this coming Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2nd. The performance times are:
Saturday Dec. 1st. at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday Dec. 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
The performances will be held at the Vance Brand Civic Auditorium located at 600 E. Mountain View Ave. in Longmont. (Skyline High School)
Come watch Clara journey through the magical Land of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. The sets are amazing and the performance is top notch! Click Here for a slide show of last year's performance.
The Timberline Symphony Orchestra will be performing with the Longmont Dance Theatre also this coming Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2nd. The performance times are: Saturday, Dec 1st at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
The performances will be held at the Niwot High School Auditorium located at 8989 E. Niwot Rd. in Niwot Colorado.
This performance features the talents of the students of Longmont Dance Theatre! Children as young as 6 years will be performing under the direction of Kristin St. John.
Featured Performers for this production are Stella Abrera and Sascha Radetsky from New York City's American Ballet Theatre.
All Tickets to be purchased through Longmont Dance Theatre:
1. Call the office at (303) 772-1335
Treats & Treasures abound at this long- standing tradition in Longmont Colorado. The annual Pumpkin Pie Days and Antique Show is held at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Thousands of delicious pies and an antique show with many treasures are waiting for you!
Sponsored by the St. Vrain Historical Society as a fund-raising event, you won't want to miss this Longmont tradition. With over 80 antique dealers to choose from as well as a bake-sale, art show and book sale, you'll be sure to work up an appetite! Begin with a steaming bowl of delicious bean soup, then move on to the main attraction- a healthy portion of pumpkin pie and whipped cream!
The first Pumpkin Pie Days were held from 1899-1914 as a community gathering to celebrate the good harvest and good people of Longmont. There were horse races, free pies baked by the housewives of the community and a special set of rail-road tracks were laid to bring extra visitors to town especially for the celebration!
After a long absence, the St. Vrain Historical Society decided to bring back this wonderful tradition. In 1969, Pumpkin Pie Days were brought back to the community along with one of Northern Colorado's best Antique Shows. For over 30 years this festival has been going strong. The annual event draws crowds of up to 5,000 people.
Come experience the fun and good food - the welcoming community of Longmont will be happy to see you!
The show will be held Saturday October 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday October 14th from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Admission is only $4.00 and parking is free.
Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd. in the Exhibit Building
For more information about this event or about the Longmont area, please contact Chrissy Harrison with ERA Tradewind Real Estate (303) 684-7734.
Enjoy the great weather and beautiful scenery Boulder has to offer this weekend at the Downtown Boulder Fall Festival! The event will take place on the Pearl Street Mall in the heart of Boulder, Colorado.
Following the tradition of Oktoberfest, Boulder's Fall Festival will include delicious food, fun family activities, music and beer!
The Festival will run from Friday October 5th at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday October 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Musical Entertainment includes local favorites Hazel Miller and Fredi Henchi as well as many other talented performers on the Ralph Schomp Mini Cooper Fall Fest Stage. Click Here for the official schedule.
Children's Carnival will include fun rides and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Hosted by Colorado State Bank and Trust. Friday evening special - $10 pass for unlimited rides!
Art Show includes the works of over 50 artisans. Get some food and stroll through the vendors' booths - you may just find that treasured art piece you've been searching for.
NASCAR will be bringing their #29 Holiday Inn race car to the Fall Festival for all to see. Bring your little racers (and big ones too) to have their photo taken. Prizes will be given away by the Holiday Inn!
I can tell from the sign in your yard that you want to sell your house on your own right now. I absolutely respect that and I have some information I've prepared that will help you. We can discuss what's involved in selling a home on your own. This is a free service I offer.
As a consumer advocate, I think it's important to have the tools you might need in your endeavors.
Why would I offer this as a free service if I make my living selling homes you ask? Simple. I'm here to build relationships in my community. If I can be of assistance to you, my hope is you will refer me to someone you know who might want the assistance of a real estate professional to sell their home.
Contact me today and you'll be one step closer to selling your home. Thank you for your time.
Chrissy Harrison
ERA Tradewind Real Estate
(303) 684-7734
www.ChrissyREALTOR.com
If you or someone you know are having trouble making house payments, or are facing a foreclosure situation, HELP is available. The Colorado Foreclosure Hotline can be reached at 1-877-601-HOPE (4673).
This is a FREE counseling line provided by the State of Colorado's Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce to help residents who are in need. A highly trained team of counselors is available to offer guidance and help.
If you are not late on your payments, but feel you may be in the near future, this is a good place to start to seek acvice on how to handle the situation.
If you are behind on your payments and are not sure what to do, call the hotline.
If you have received a notice of foreclosure for your property, it might not be too late.
If you are having difficulty communicating with your mortgage company, the counselors can help.
Please contact the counselors at the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline. The counselors will give guidance and in some cases, work with the mortgage companies to come to a resolution so you can keep your home.
COLORADO FORECLOSURE HOTLINE 1-877-601-HOPE
Your Boulder County REALTOR®. As a native, I know the area well and would like to share my knowledge with you. "I love what I do, let me go to work for you"
I'm a Boulder County, Colorado native and can't imagine living anywhere else. I love the area in which I work and live. My background is in music education (I'm a cellist and Kindermusik teacher), Colorado History, and construction (owner of Harrison Fence)- an odd combination that provides for a very diverse approach to the real estate business!
Being a small business owner for over 10 years, I know the importance of building lasting client relationships. I strive to be the most professional agent I can be and pride myself in being a good communicator and problem solver. I am your Boulder County Realtor®. I work well with other agents and will go the extra mile to facilitate a successful transaction for my clients. All this AND we'll have fun in the process!
I am able to combine my interests in architecture, interior design, local history, zoning & building issues, local schools & extra-curricular outlets, contract negotiation, and above all- working with interesting people during times of BIG change in their lives!
I especially love the flexibility this field gives me as a mother, which in turn makes me a better Realtor.
ERA Tradewind Real Estate is a wonderful company to work for (rated in the top 5 'Best Companies to Work for in Colorado 2006') - it is truly a family-friendly environment where agents care about each other as well as their clients. I believe when people work for a company they enjoy, in turn, their clients will benefit.
ERA is the proud recipient of the J.D. Power & Associates award in 2006 for Highest Overall Satisfaction for Repeat Home Sellers among National Full Service Real Estate Firms
Not only does ERA support its agents, but gives back to the community. Since 1977, ERA has been a proud corporate sponsor of MDA - the Muscular Distrophy Association.
As your Boulder County Realtor®, I know the area well. What's your dream home? Together, we can find it. Whether looking for an upscale loft, a perfect family home or your mountain escape, I can help you realize your dream.
I specialize in first time buyers. Becoming a homeowner is a great accomplishment. I'm here to help you through every step of the way from pre-approval to closing and beyond. I have excellent referrals to a group of top notch lenders with access to a wide variety of financing sources. I'm big on home-buyer education. As my client, you'll feel confident about your investment.
Whether buying or selling a small townhome or an 80 acre ranch, I treat my clients with the same respect and professional dilligence. I will listen carefully to the needs of my clients and find a way to fulfill those needs - exceeding expectations every time.
True to the ERA slogan "Always There for You" - I can be reached easily and will return phone calls promptly if I can't answer right away.
In addition to my personal attention to clients, I have the support resources of an established real estate company with a proven track record.
Visit www.ChrissyREALTOR.com, to learn more about your Boulder County REALTOR®, Longmont and all of Colorado!
"Thank you for all of your hard work- especially when we were out of state selling our property in Colorado. We've bought and sold 10 homes and most times we never hear from the agent after the closing. You followed-up to make sure we were satisfied and we were nicely surprised."
"Chris was great. She made sure I understood the process and even called after I was settled into my new home to see if I needed anything."
I DEFINITLY APPRECIATE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR TAMMI AND I. YOU HAVE GONE FAR AND ABOVE THE CALL OF DUTY AND WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL
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