House KeysBlogging the ever-changing world of real estate... one tip, trick or news item at a time! Live well, invest well, and help green the planet with information from a trusted source.http://www.druvandoren.com/blogs/dru_van_doren/atom.aspxCommunity Server2008-08-11T23:00:00ZRE/MAX RANKS!http://www.druvandoren.com/blogs/dru_van_doren/archive/2008/08/21/re-max-ranks.aspx2008-08-21T18:02:00Z2008-08-21T18:02:00Z<p>Good news for RE/MAX Realtors, but also for homeowners who list their homes for sale with RE/MAX Agents!</p><p>According to hitwise.com, for the month of July, REMAX.com ranked 4th in real estate website traffic! The next closest company was Century 21, which ranked 13th and has only half the market share of RE/MAX!</p><p>Who ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd? Realtor.com is #1 (as usual), Yahoo.com and Zillow.com are in the #2 and #3 spots. Good news for Homeowners who list with me! Your listing will automatically placed on ALL 4 of the top real estate websites... along with many others!</p><img src="http://www.druvandoren.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=347458" width="1" height="1">31767http://www.druvandoren.com/members/31767.aspxSeeing Green? Tips to make your home look AND work better for you and the environment!http://www.druvandoren.com/blogs/dru_van_doren/archive/2008/08/12/seeing-green-tips-to-make-your-home-look-and-work-better-for-you-and-the-environment.aspx2008-08-13T02:34:00Z2008-08-13T02:34:00Z<p>Is it time for an update? Do you need to replace worn-out fixtures, add storage, or simply mke better use of your current living space?</p><p>You're not the only one! Americans spend tens of billions of dollars on remodeling each year!</p><p>Is your goal a healthier home? Lower utility bills? A cleaner, greener planet? Your update won't have to sacrifice beauty, comfort, health, or conservation if you take the time to plan ahead!</p><p>Why is it hip to 'go green'? Each time a homeowner makes environmentally friendly choices when they remodel, they help move our cities and towns toward sustainability - providing for our current needs, and also for those of future generations.</p><p> Green choices can include buying from local businesses, choosing to purchase recycled materials, and using goods and services that are non-polluting and respectful of our planet's resources. Whether you're entirely remodeling your kitchen, bath or simply painting a bedroom, you have 'greener' choices available!</p><p>For dozens of great suggestions, check out the extensive BuiltGreen Check List for Remodelers at <a href="http://www.builtgreen.net/">www.BuiltGreen.net</a> or <a href="http://www.lowimpactliving.com/">www.lowimpactliving.com</a> </p><img src="http://www.druvandoren.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=343297" width="1" height="1">31767http://www.druvandoren.com/members/31767.aspxGorgeous Estate Home in Fort Collins!http://www.druvandoren.com/blogs/dru_van_doren/archive/2008/08/11/ff4ddb1b819243bcb96301189621a266.aspx2008-08-12T06:00:00Z2008-08-12T06:00:00Z<p align="center" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><a href="http://www.druvandoren.com/Fort_Collins/Colorado/Homes/571199/Huntington_Hills/Agent/Listing_1919071.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/e969/5919/8042/883be7130b276dbe5426/w210h157.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Evening View from Park" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> <span class="cutline"><br /><strong>Vacation without ever leaving home!</strong> </span></p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>6,752 sq. ft., 6 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story "Full Walkout Basement"</span> <span>-</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.druvandoren.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS® #571199" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_pl">$749,900</span> <span>- Over $450,000.00 below cost to build in 2004!</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn"><strong>Huntington Hills, Fort Collins</strong></span> <span> - </span> You'll never want to leave home again! This home offers every luxury feature you can imagine, including 2 x 6 construction, whole-house water filtration system, cherry library shelving with rolling ladder, butler's pantry, handmade tiles, fire sprinkler system, radiant floor heat with individual controls in each room, a bidet in each of the bedroom baths, central vacuum system, a mud room extraordinaire with individual storage/electronics storage for each member of the family, and a furnished and soundproofed theater-room, too!!<br /><br />Unpretentious exterior elevation is made possible an oversized garage with stairway access to a large storage room with hanging space for skis, sleeping bags and more! The gracious front porch and curved drive will welcome you home each day!<br /><br />Stunning views from the north side of home include horsetooth rock, city lights, Portner reservoir and the new Fossil Ridge Park. <br /><br />Have you ever wanted a secret passageway? Make an offer and we'll show you this home's special secret!<br /></p><p><a href="http://www.druvandoren.com/Fort_Collins/Colorado/Homes/571199/Huntington_Hills/Agent/Listing_1919071.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.druvandoren.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=343242" width="1" height="1">31767http://www.druvandoren.com/members/31767.aspx