The Elevated Property Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:54:05 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2503484 en-us © 2026 The Elevated Property yes 3ecdc237-5a97-533f-b69a-491593234e7f loftmedia5280@gmail.com Chris episodic false From luxury homes to world-class landscapes — The Elevated Property brings you insider insights from Colorado’s high-end real estate and outdoor living markets. Hosted by real estate broker and landscape expert Chris Holthouser, each episode explores market trends, investment strategies, design tips, and the art of creating outdoor spaces that sell. Whether you’re a luxury homebuyer, seasoned investor, or outdoor design aficionado, you’ll get real-world value and expert perspective with every listen.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Chris loftmedia5280@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mca3s24yl15kt4b07vz8mz5jor6w?.jpg The Elevated Property https://www.buzzsprout.com/2503484 What the Next 12 Months of Luxury Look Like in Northern Colorado What the Next 12 Months of Luxury Look Like in Northern Colorado Thinking about buying or selling a high-end home in Northern Colorado? This episode zooms out from the usual neighborhood deep-dives to break down what the next 12 months of luxury real estate actually look like across the region — why the top of the market barely moves with mortgage rates, what today's cash buyers really want (turnkey homes, wellness, privacy, and resilience), and how rising insurance costs are quietly reshaping what counts as a premium property. 

Chris Holthouser covers what today's luxury buyers are actually doing — paying cash, chasing turnkey, and prioritizing wellness, privacy, and resilience over square footage alone — and exactly how a Northern Colorado seller should position a high-end home to meet them before listing. 

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]]> Thinking about buying or selling a high-end home in Northern Colorado? This episode zooms out from the usual neighborhood deep-dives to break down what the next 12 months of luxury real estate actually look like across the region — why the top of the market barely moves with mortgage rates, what today's cash buyers really want (turnkey homes, wellness, privacy, and resilience), and how rising insurance costs are quietly reshaping what counts as a premium property. 

Chris Holthouser covers what today's luxury buyers are actually doing — paying cash, chasing turnkey, and prioritizing wellness, privacy, and resilience over square footage alone — and exactly how a Northern Colorado seller should position a high-end home to meet them before listing. 

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]]> Chris Buzzsprout-19678450 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 601 1 8 full false Heron Lakes Berthoud: What Luxury Sellers Need to Know Before Listing in 2026 Heron Lakes Berthoud: What Luxury Sellers Need to Know Before Listing in 2026 Thinking about selling your home in Heron Lakes? This episode breaks down exactly what the 2026 luxury real estate market looks like in Berthoud, CO — inventory trends, days on market, pricing, and what luxury buyers are actually doing right now between Fort Collins and Denver. 

Chris Holtouser covers what makes Heron Lakes one of Northern Colorado's most distinctive communities — the TPC Colorado golf course, the reservoirs and trails — what the shifting market means for home values, and the four things sellers need to do before listing at this price point. 

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]]> Thinking about selling your home in Heron Lakes? This episode breaks down exactly what the 2026 luxury real estate market looks like in Berthoud, CO — inventory trends, days on market, pricing, and what luxury buyers are actually doing right now between Fort Collins and Denver. 

Chris Holtouser covers what makes Heron Lakes one of Northern Colorado's most distinctive communities — the TPC Colorado golf course, the reservoirs and trails — what the shifting market means for home values, and the four things sellers need to do before listing at this price point. 

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]]> Chris Buzzsprout-19581603 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 777 1 7 full false Harmony Club Timnath: What Luxury Sellers Need to Know Before Listing in 2026 Harmony Club Timnath: What Luxury Sellers Need to Know Before Listing in 2026 Thinking about selling your home in Harmony Club? This episode breaks down exactly what the 2026 luxury real estate market looks like in Timnath, CO — days on market, pricing trends, and what luxury buyers are actually doing right now in the Fort Collins area.

Chris Holtouser covers what makes Harmony Club one of Northern Colorado's most distinctive communities, what the Timnath growth corridor means for home values, and the four things sellers need to do before listing at this price point.

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]]> Thinking about selling your home in Harmony Club? This episode breaks down exactly what the 2026 luxury real estate market looks like in Timnath, CO — days on market, pricing trends, and what luxury buyers are actually doing right now in the Fort Collins area.

Chris Holtouser covers what makes Harmony Club one of Northern Colorado's most distinctive communities, what the Timnath growth corridor means for home values, and the four things sellers need to do before listing at this price point.

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]]> Chris Buzzsprout-19284558 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 769 1 6 full false Lakes at Centerra 2026: Pool Update, Market Data & Seller Tips 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Chris Buzzsprout-19093402 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 871 1 5 full false Lease Options Explained: What To Do When Your Luxury Home Won't Sell 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. 


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]]> 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. 


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]]> Chris Buzzsprout-18843801 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 819 1 4 full false What $1.5M Buys: Boulder vs Fort Collins vs Longmont 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.



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]]> 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.



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]]> Chris Buzzsprout-18696572 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500 795 1 3 full false House Not Selling In Northern Colorado How To RESET Your Listing 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.

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]]> 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

]]> Chris Buzzsprout-18659012 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 575 1 2 full false 7 Luxury Home Trends Defining Northern Colorado Real Estate in 2026 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.

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]]> 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

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