The Elevated Property

Lakes at Centerra 2026: Pool Update, Market Data & Seller Tips

You live here. I live here too. In this episode I break down the Lakes at Centerra market from the inside — the pool update, what the district is investing in 2026, and what sellers need to know before listing this spring.  The Loft Group - https://loftgroupre.com [https://loftgroupre.com/]

Lease Options Explained: What To Do When Your Luxury Home Won't Sell

When a luxury home sits for months, a price cut isn't your only option. In this episode I walk through exactly how a lease option works — who it's for, what the trade-offs are, and how it can get you to full price without the wait.  The Loft Group - https://loftgroupre.com [https://loftgroupre.com/]

What $1.5M Buys: Boulder vs Fort Collins vs Longmont

What does $1.5 million buy you in Northern Colorado? In today's episode, we're comparing what $1.5 million gets you across three Northern Colorado markets: Boulder, Fort Collins, and Longmont. I'm pulling real properties from the MLS to show you exactly what your money buys in each city—and you'll see pretty quickly that these are three very different choices. We're talking location versus space versus land. Walkability versus square footage versus acreage. And why the "best deal" on paper isn't always the right answer. The Loft Group - https://loftgroupre.com [https://loftgroupre.com/]

House Not Selling In Northern Colorado How To RESET Your Listing

If your house has been sitting on the market in Northern Colorado and every showing alert makes your stomach tighten, this episode is for you. Chris sits down with his friend Megan for a calm conversation about what really happens when a home does not sell the first time. They talk through the emotional side of an expired listing, why good homes stall in markets like Fort Collins and the surrounding cities, and how to think clearly when you feel stuck. From there, Chris explains his Tier System for deciding what to fix and what to leave alone, then walks through the RESET framework he uses to bring a tired listing back as a fresh, believable new option for buyers. They unpack a real nine hundred thousand dollar case study and talk honestly about the tradeoffs, the timeline, and how it felt for the owners along the way. If you are staring at a house not selling and wondering whether to cut the price, pull the listing, or start over, this episode is meant to feel like sitting down with a trusted friend and getting a straightforward plan. The Loft Group - https://loftgroupre.com [https://loftgroupre.com/]

7 Luxury Home Trends Defining Northern Colorado Real Estate in 2026

Discover the 7 game-changing trends reshaping luxury real estate in Boulder, Fort Collins, and Northern Colorado as we head into 2026. Real estate broker and landscape architect Chris Holthouser breaks down indoor-outdoor living, drought-resistant landscaping, smart home technology, solar energy, multi-generational design, wellness-focused spaces, and climate-adaptive architecture—with real ROI data and market insights you can use whether you're buying, selling, or investing in Northern Colorado's luxury market. The Loft Group - https://loftgroupre.com [https://loftgroupre.com/]