Lori’s Investment Guide.

Whether you're a parent, student, current investor or aspiring investor, this page is your go-to resource for navigating rental regulations and neighborhood guidelines in Fort Collins. Here, you'll find essential links to city rules for short-term and long-term rentals, rental registration requirements, and community resources. Plus, if you're connected to Colorado State University, explore helpful CSU programs like Off-Campus Life, Parking & Transportation, and Home Buyer’s Classes taught by Lori. Let’s make your Fort Collins investment journey smooth and successful!

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Home Appreciation

​Between 2000 and 2024, Fort Collins, Colorado, experienced substantial home price appreciation. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) All-Transactions House Price Index (HPI), the index for the Fort Collins Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) increased from approximately 150 in Q1 2000 to 446.35 in Q4 2024. This change represents a cumulative increase of about 197% over the 25-year period, averaging an annual appreciation rate of approximately 4.5%. This rate reflects the strong demand and economic growth in the Fort Collins area over the past two and a half decades. 
* Source: U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency via FRED®

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MEDIAN SALES PRICE

Fort Collins median sales price for attached dwellings (condos and townhomes) and detached dwellings (single-family homes): 

• Attached Dwellings Median Sales Price (2024): $410,000.
• Detached Dwellings Median Sales Price (2024):  $608,110.

* Source: Information and Real Estate Services (IRES) - 2024 Fort Collins Area Regional Snapshot.

Median Gross Rent

​The most recent median gross rent data from the U.S. Census Bureau covers the period from 2019 to 2023, during which the median gross rent in Fort Collins was $1,661.

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Demographics

The City of Fort Collins' Demographic Information page provides key community data, including population estimates, housing units, employment figures, median income, and education levels. It also offers links to regional data sources, such as GIS mapping, Larimer County metrics, commercial property listings, and state demographic trends. This resource helps residents, businesses, and policymakers stay informed about local growth and trends.

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Investment Links & Resources

City of ​​Fort Collins

• Short Term Rentals
• Long Term Rentals
• Rental Registration
• Code Compliance
• Neighborhood Resources
• City of Fort Collins Utilities
• Fort Collins Connexion
• Transfort

Colorado State University

• Off Campus Life
• CSU Home Buyer's Class
• Homecoming Investment Tour
• Rental Search
• Roommate Search
• Legal Services
• Dining Services
• Parking & Transportation

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