We frequently run into the need to do some heavy lifting in our business, whether it be moving some staging furniture into or out of homes, getting rid of some heavy junk, or doing some serious yard work. And if it isn't us, it's our clients or fellow agents who are faced with this.

I "retired" from the moving business many years ago, after a couple of episodes of helping friends move that resulted in pulled back muscles and smashed fingers. And the older I get, the less inclined I am to feel guilty for being unavailable when similar opportunities arise. But fortunately, we've found a great alternative to hiring expensive moving companies for smaller jobs.

Fort Collins is a college town - home to Colorado State University, with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, many of whom are large, well-muscled specimens in serious need of spending cash. And CSU makes finding strong backs very easy - the Student Employment Services office maintains a roster of students who are available for short-term temporary employment. And I'd guess that most other colleges and universities do the same.

We've been using CSU students for years for such things as staging assistance, clean-outs, general hauling, and heavy yard work. They have been, without exception, reliable and hard workers with great attitudes. We usually have 3-4 at a time we can call on, and a couple even have pick-up trucks. The going rate right now is around $10/hr. per student, plus lunch, and gas money if we're using their vehicles. And we usually throw in a decent tip - they almost always earn it.

The only caveat is that these guys are almost never skilled movers - they need some supervision, and if it's antiques or pianos, I'd go with the professionals.

Fort Collins CO – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Katie. Here was her question.

"I am an agent and I am helping someone short sell their house. X Lender (to remain unnamed) claims that they have sent a short sale package to the seller a couple of times. But, they haven’t because my customer has never received anything. What can I do? They won’t start the short sale process until they receive the filled out package back from the seller. Katie.”

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here was our recommendation to Katie.

Katie, you need to find out who owns the loan. Most likely it isn’t X Lender. Then, tell the lender representative person that you will contact the loan owner direct and let them know about their incompetence.

As an example, we recently told a negotiator at a large nationwide lender that we would contact all the VFW posts about their incompetence on a VA short sale.

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Fort Collins Real Estate Daily Market Report

The Fort Collins Real Estate Market Report

17 New Listings

18 Price Reductions

3 Back On The Market

4 Pendings

17 Solds

Fort Collins Sold Homes Median Sales Price: $235,000

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As of today there are 98 Fort Collins/Larimer County Bank Owned Homes on the market for sale

There are currently 168 Fort Collins/Larimer County Short Sales on the market for sale

This week Colorado State University is celebrating Homecoming! The calendar of special events starts Thursday and runs thru Sunday. Stop in at 1220 S. College, just east of the CSU Track, to pick up a full list of activities and events. In addition to the list ask for David and I will give you a Gift Card.

But to start things off Here is a list of some of the activities on Thursday.

• College of Engineering 50+ Year Reunion
• DVM 50 Year Reunion Reception and Dinner
• Hunger Banquet
• CSU vs. TCU volleyball game

David A. Timm, GRI
Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado
Cell: 970 631 3226
www.DavidTimmHomes.com

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As a CSU graduate and 20+ year resident on Fort Collins I look forward to Homecoming every year. This year the community wide celebration is from Oct. 9-11.

This years theme: Celebrating the Past, Building the Future.
Alumni, students, families and friends come together to celebrate tradition and Ram Pride.

There is something for everyone!

Homecoming Activities: Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Festival - pep rally, bonfire, fireworks, and Lighting of the 'A' , Alumni Association Pre-Game Tailgate, CSU vs. Utah Football Game

Class of 1959 Class Reunion

Family Weekend Activities: Family Weekend Golf Tournament, RAMFAM Parents Association Meeting, and Housing Options Seminar

GO RAMS

David A. Timm, GRI
Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado
Cell: 970 631 3226
www.DavidTimmHomes.com

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