Got Real Estate Team -

i have been posting the Card newsletter on ActiveRain since before there was a Card newsletter. I had about 0 (zero) to do with the great results card got with the State and governor but it is great to see the results fall the way we wanted and to have been a small part of that.

Dear friends,

Thank you all for your extraordinary efforts to get our uranium protection standards bill - HB-1161 - passed during the 2008 legislative session. You probably already know this, but I wanted to make sure you knew that Governor Ritter plans to sign the bill on Tuesday, May 20, at 10:30 am at the Capitol. I truly hope you can make it to the bill signing. You deserve to be recognized for your hard work and constant effort during the session. Please also let other you know who would be interested in attending. I hope someone will send out a notice to CARD members who worked so hard on this.

Thanks, again. I look forward to seeing you at the signing.

Best wishes,

Randy Fischer, State Representative
House District 53
3007 Moore Lane
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526-2103
970-215-7898 (Cell)
303-866-2917 (Office)
E-mail: RandyFischer@frii.com

Airport plans developing, an article from The Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald, reports that the airport steering committee is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to hammer out a deal regarding a Martin Lind proposal for development at and around the airport. The airport steering committee consists of the mayors and city managers of Loveland and Fort Collins. Martin Lind, president and developer of Water Valley in Windsor said, "What we are talking about is opening the airport up for business. We love this downtown NoCo area, and I would really like this airport to come to life." Lind has proposed building another fixed-based operator, the fuel station for an airport, at the airport in northeast Loveland. He would also like to develop more aviation-related businesses around the airport. Once completed, the business plan will be an attempt for the cities to find a way to use the airport as an economic engine for the region.
http://www.reporterherald.com/news_story.asp?ID=16247

Vacation and Investment Property Sales Strong Despite Market Troubles, an article from Mortgage News Daily, reports that according to a study released late last month by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), second-home sales declined with the overall market in 2007, but second home sales still accounted for 33% of all new and existing home sales. In 2007, 21% of all homes purchased were for investment purposes compared to 22% the year before. In addition, 12% of the home purchases were vacation homes, down from 14% in 2006. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist said lifestyle factors and strong demographics remain positive for the vacation home market. He said, "Investment considerations are secondary for vacation-home buyers, so there is some dormant underlying demand. A peak of population is moving through the prime years for buying recreational property. It is welcoming to see investment sales returning to pre-boom sales activity."
http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/4172008_Vacation_Property.asp

Additional articles that you may find of interest:

Foothills Mall owner reassures Fort Collins
http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080418/NEWS01/804180330/1002/CUSTOMERSERVICE02

Developer buys building from Naropa
http://www.bcbr.com/enews.asp

Real estate shows keep their value
http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2008-04-17-realty-tv_N.htm

Bargain hunters boost home sales in some markets
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2008-04-16-bargain-hunting-real-estate_N.htm

Freddie Mac to Unveil Lenders' Pact
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120839080312121351.html?mod=RealEstateMain_1

Selling Your Home In a Market Full of Foreclosures
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080418_sellhome.htm

Investor Report: Spring 2008 "Risk Index"
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080418_investorreport.htm