The Grey Rock Realty Podcast

Buy Before You Sell? The 1% “Loophole” That Changes Everything | Grey Rock Realty Podcast Ep. 41 Selling and buying at the same time is one of the hardest things to do in real estate — especially in Fort Collins. In this shorter episode of the Grey Rock Realty Podcast, Ryan sits down with mortgage expert Catherine “Cat” Barnett to break down a powerful buy-before-you-sell program that helps move-u...

Divorce isn’t just emotional — it’s financial restructuring. In this episode of the Grey Rock Realty Podcast, we sit down with Cat Barnett, a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP) with 25 years in mortgage lending, to break down what really happens to the house during a divorce in Colorado. We cover: • When to talk to a lender during divorce (hint: earlier than you think) • Cash-out refina...

I get a lot of questions about how people actually get started in real estate and what the career really looks like day to day. So in this episode I sat down with Robert Crow and had him walk through his full story — how he ended up in Fort Collins, how he built his business from zero contacts, and why he approaches real estate as a service business instead of a sales job. If you’ve ever wondered...

In this episode, Ryan Jenkins and Robert Crow discuss what’s happening in the Northern Colorado housing market as we head into spring 2026. From interest rates and inventory trends to inspections, insurance, HOAs, and long-term buyer strategy, this episode covers what buyers and sellers really need to know right now. Plus, a few Fort Collins food and coffee recommendations along the way. 00:00 Win...

In this Home Buyer Crash Course, I break down what today’s Northern Colorado buyers actually need to know before purchasing a home. I cover current market conditions in late 2025, how much buyers can realistically negotiate, inventory levels in Larimer and Weld County, and what’s changed over the last several years. I also explain common mortgage mistakes, how to think about market “crash” fears,...

Northern Colorado is finally seeing real price movement. Inventory in Larimer and Weld is up 3.5x since 2022, and median prices in December are down 5% in Larimer and 2% in Weld. Buyers have leverage again, but our long-term supply challenges keep corrections mild. With rates holding in the mid-5s and spring season around the corner, we expect a balanced 2026.If you’re curious about value or looki...

Grey Rock Realty Podcast Ep. 37Fort Collins home prices rose 7% in August — even as the market feels slow. Ryan Jenkins and Scott Lowe dive deep into what’s really happening across Larimer County, from fixer-upper margins to best-kept acreage neighborhoods and why South Fort Collins keeps outperforming. In this episode:🏡 Why median prices are up despite slow sales💸 Where flips actually make sens...

Ryan Jenkins and Robert Crow go deep on the strangest and smartest sides of Northern Colorado real estate — from backup offers and home inspections to meth tests and modern scams . You’ll learn: Why backup offers are making a comeback in 2025 How to spot shady inspection requests Real stories of fake buyers, crypto scams, and land fraud How to vet a home inspector (and what red flags to watch for)...

Welcome back to the Grey Rock Realty Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, Ryan Jenkins and Robert Crow dive into their favorite dining spots around Fort Collins and share fun stories, local inside-references, and a few hidden gems you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a longtime local or thinking about making Northern Colorado your home, this conversation will give you a taste of what life here is really...

Buying or selling a home in Northern Colorado? 🤔 Join Ryan Jenkins and Robert Crow for a fun and informative conversation about all things Fort Collins real estate! They share valuable insights, real-world experiences, and expert strategies to help you navigate the market with confidence. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or just love geeking out about real estate, t...

Join two of Fort Collins’ top real estate experts, Ryan Jenkins and Robert Crow on The Grey Rock Realty Podcast! Together, they bring decades of experience to the table, breaking down the latest trends in Northern Colorado’s real estate market. They discuss: Buydowns and creative ways to save on your next home purchase. How rising and falling interest rates impact local Buyers and Sellers. Insider...

If you are still confused about how the new Real Estate laws will affect you in your home selling or home buying process, We've got you covered.  Don't just trust the headlines. Protect yourself with professional knowledge and listen in where I speak in easy to understand language and how this affects the homebuyer, the homeseller, and what you can do to make the most of your real estate e...

How to choose the right mortgage provider for you and avoid common mistakes!

Give the average person the choice between moving their family and all their possessions to a new house, or getting a root canal, and I think most people would choose the root canal. Because of all the complexity and time typically involved in the moving process, people tend to put it off for months or years, especially families with kids. Often they badly need more space, or they really wanted to...

The Fort Collins real estate market has been on a ride in 2023. Scott and Ryan sit down and share stories from the trenches. This pod accompanies the release of our most recent market report, you can read it below The real estate market continues to adjust to the new normal of painfully high rates. The 30 year rate is now just under 8%. I remember a year ago I was dumbfounded to learn that rates h...

Audrey Lavender is a veteran Realtor who specializes in helping people free themselves, or their parents, from that oversized, maintenance-heavy home and into the next phase of their lives.  In this episode Audrey gives great tips for how to start the process of donating, throwing away, or keeping all the stuff that's accumulated over the years. She also discusses the danger of waiting too lo...

I sat down with Amber Quann to talk about dog training! Amber is the CEO of Summit Dog Training in Fort Collins, CO. She was voted Colorado’s #1 dog trainer and was ranked #15 in the US in 2022! She obviously knows her stuff and gives tons of great insights into the mindset and techniques of a world class dog trainer. In this episode we discuss… Reactivity & aggressive behavior and how to deal...

Grey Rockers Scott Lowe and Ryan Jenkins sit down to debrief on the real estate market in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. 

The landscape has changed dramatically over the last 12 months for first time home buyers and those with a low down payment. Generally speaking, they can no longer expect to be able to get an on-market property under contract in Northern Colorado. There is simply too much competition and too many buyers with big down payments that can waive their appraisal contingency. But that doesn’t mean they c...

Quick discussion about the work of economist Logan Mohtashami who provides insights into the power of demographics, why interest rates aren’t increasing despite hot inflationary and economic data. And how strong credit profiles provide a solid foundation for this market to persist.

Ryan discusses the slight cooling in the real estate market. Click bait headlines about the market being in a bubble and more!

Ryan and Jordan have a wide ranging conversation about Northern Colorado real estate and Jordan's boutique design build firm, Forge and Bow. 

Quick talk about trends we are seeing in the Northern Colorado Real estate market

In this episode Ryan and Scott discuss the process of selling your home. Pricing, staging, projects to do or not do, etc. Join us!

Check out our discussion on navigating home Inspections, HOA's and appraisals!  We would love your feedback! Grey Rock Realty - "Creating Razor Sharp Real Estate Consumers"