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		<title>2013 Trends in Interior Decorating:   From Emerald Green to a Pin Stripe Suit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:32:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Carlson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that spring has sprung and the ever torturous “spring cleaning” is upon us, take this opportunity to revamp your interiors. According to the Decoist website, Pantone’s color of the year is Emerald. Note it’s deep, rich hue as opposed &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=263">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Online Access for Clients</title>
		<link>http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=249</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a service to our clients, Schroetlin Custom Homes uses a secure, easy-to-use online service that allows you to make selection decisions, approve change orders, reply to messages, check progress information, review project files, and more. Wherever you have internet &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=249">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Gallery of New Homes Built in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below is a video of the homes built by Schroetlin Custom Homes in 2012. The homes were built in various locations throughout Northern Colorado including Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Timnath and Berthoud. For more information on building your new home &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=242">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Home for Sale &#8211; 5065 Soaring Peaks Dr, Loveland</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out our video of a beautiful home we recently finished at 5065 Soaring Peaks Dr in Loveland.  It is located between Loveland and Berthoud on two acres and priced at $629,900.  Contact us today for more information. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Buying a building lot / vacant land in Northern Colorado</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:19:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post has recently been updated for 2012-2013 One of the biggest choices when deciding to build a new home is where that home will be built.  It is still a good time to purchase land in Fort Collins, Loveland and &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=106">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Real estate experts report encouraging signs in Loveland, Fort Collins</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The article below represents what we have been seeing in the housing market for the past year.  While there are still plenty of building lots and land available, the excellent deals that could be had just several months ago are &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=211">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Gallery of New Homes Built in 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below is a video of some of the homes built by Schroetlin Custom Homes in 2011. The homes were built in various locations throughout Loveland, Fort Collins, Timnath and Berthoud. For more information on building your new home please visit &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=204">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>1536 Alene Circle &#8211; Estate lot in Great Location</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This 1.16 acre lot is located in prestigious Coeur d&#8217; Alene Estates subdivision between Loveland and Fort Collins. It&#8217;s a private Estate lot with great views yet it&#8217;s close to everything. The lot is priced at $183,900 or build your &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=184">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fort Collins / Loveland Ranked Among The Healthiest Housing Markets</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Builder Magazine and Hanley Wood Market Intelligence released their mid-2011 report of the healthiest housing markets in the United States. The Fort Collins / Loveland area is ranked #2. The rankings are based off jobs, price appreciation, population growth and &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=170">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Time Lapse Video of a New Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the result of my first attempt with a new time lapse camera.  This custom home was built on Horseshoe Lake in Loveland.  It is a ranch style with a finished walkout basement and has almost 6,000 finished square feet.]]></description>
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		<title>House Plans are now Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have just posted sixteen house plans to our website.  It&#8217;s difficult to find a plan that fits your needs exactly, but this can be a good starting point in your search for a new home.  We can modify any of these &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=149">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Building a New Home versus Buying an Existing Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you thinking about a new home in the Fort Collins or Loveland area? Have you debated whether to buy an existing home or build a new home? From energy efficiency to modern conveniences, there are a number of benefits to building a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=121">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Does a “Custom Home” mean an expensive home?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A “custom” home can mean many different things. Yes, it can signify a million dollar home with luxurious finishes, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that. Often times “custom” simply means that it’s a specific home plan designed for a specific &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=94">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Building Permit Fees</title>
		<link>http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=63</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people are shocked at how much permit fees are for new construction.  When building a new home the City or County that you are located in charges permit and impact fees.  The City of Loveland, City of Fort Collins, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=63">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cost per square foot – how much does it cost to build a new home?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is usually one of the first questions a person asks.  It is understandable as everybody is looking for a starting point to determine the feasibility of building a new home, but it should be used with caution.  A Lexus and &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=56">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Homeowner Involvement During the Construction Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:31:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of our clients are very involved in the entire planning and construction process.  Some choose not to be involved except for major decisions.  Here is a description of the two extremes of homeowner participation: The Highly Involved Homeowner – &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=35">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Central Vacuum System – A reasonably priced option</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of our clients are surprised to find out that a central vacuum system is a relatively affordable option to install in a new home. A central vacuum system can be installed for around $2,500 (based on a home with &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=80">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Construction Financing – How Requirements Have Changed</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several years ago you needed little or no money down in order to finance the construction of a new home.  Today’s lending requirements have drastically changed.  Lenders now require a substantial amount down in order to buy a lot and build &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=20">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Three Key Elements in Planning Your New Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a simple formula that holds true in all new construction projects.  It is the theory that there are three main factors when building or remodeling your home.  The three factors are PRICE, SIZE, and FINISHES.  When planning a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.schroetlin.com/?p=29">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome to our Blog!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schroetlin</dc:creator>
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