Loveland/Fort Collins area ??'s

[FoxSt]

Just had a 3rd interview and scheduled a 4th with a company in Loveland near Centerra. Looks like it could be promising but I can't imagine making the commute from Lakewood every day, I'd kill a mutha..

Anyone up that way have recommendations for cheaper neighborhoods to look at for rentals? Any areas that I should avoid? Any of the small towns or BFE rural areas (west of I25) that are worth a look?

Thanks in advance all.

[MissSixtyGLi]

Just had a 3rd interview and scheduled a 4th with a company in Loveland near Centerra. Looks like it could be promising but I can't imagine making the commute from Lakewood every day, I'd kill a mutha..

Anyone up that way have recommendations for cheaper neighborhoods to look at for rentals? Any areas that I should avoid? Any of the small towns or BFE rural areas (west of I25) that are worth a look?

Thanks in advance all.

I lived in Loveland for a total of 2 weeks, it's a **** hole. Traffic is a nightmare, everything is a pain in the ass to get to. I'd move to Fort Collins if I were you. I ended up moving to Longmont since it was closer to Boulder. If I had to do it again, I'd move to Fort Collins. Just my 2 cents.

[rckymtnheather]

Lol I have NO idea what she's talking about. I moved to Loveland 2 years ago from Florida and I love it here. The only place that traffic MIGHT get slow is from Denver Ave to Centerra on US 34, and only during rush hours. I commute up 34 every day to Windsor and I make it there in 20 minutes all the way from downtown Loveland. As far as everything being a pain in the ass to get to? I don't see how when everything you could possibly need is right on 34. There is so many fun hang out spots here, mellow coffee shops and parks, the lake, and a straight shot to Estes. If you're more of the bar/club type you're only 15 - 20 minutes from Old Town Fort Collins. Personally I wouldn't live in Fo Co because College Avenue IS an absolute nightmare during rush hours between Swallow and Mulberry.

Just like ANY city theres parts that are worse than others. All depends on your definition of "bad". There are some transient trash areas outside of downtown - but that area is small.

If I were you, I'd come up here for a day. Drive through Loveland and Fort.Collins during rush hours and see what you think. Get some addresses together of some rental listings and come check out the neighborhoods. Henderson Management usually has inexpensive listings in mostly decent areas.

I just love this place. Don't make your decision based on anyone's opinions though - come check out the cities. Just for reference, even with morning traffic, I'm at Centerra in less than 10 minutes. I've never heard anyone say it's a "**** hole" here.

Good luck to you!

[FoxSt]

Thank you both for your opinions. My interview is at 8 am Thursday, so it looks like I'll get a chance to see what rush hour is like. Joy.

[rckymtnheather]

I've never sat through a light twice . Are you interviewing with CC Imperial?

[FoxSt]

No, I'm interviewing with Constant Contact. Should I be interviewing with CC Imperial?

I'd never get any dancing done if I didn't get stuck at red lights.. maybe I should rethink this..