Eric Thompson, President of The Group, Inc. Real Estate, has announced the launch of The Group University. The Group University offers educational opportunities for Group Realtors and support staff in the areas of Sales Skills and Tools, Technology Skills, Life Skills, and Builder Services. Sessions, held on a weekly basis, are taught by experts in various fields as well as by Group Partners and staff.

“Learning is an important part of The Group’s culture and our people are highly skilled and experienced in many areas. The Group University provides an opportunity for Group Partners and others to share their expertise with everyone at The Group which ultimately benefits our customers,” said Thompson.

Amy Hoback coordinates The Group University and is the administrator for its website, www.thegroupuniversity.com. She can be reached at 970-223-0700.

Northern Colorado communities are set to receive more than $3.6 million in funding from the Colorado Transportation Commission.  Twenty-two projects will be funded including construction of a regional bus transfer center in Loveland and new park-and-ride facilities for Fort Collins, Evans and Fort Lupton.  (source: Northern Colorado Business Report)

The creators of the Case-Shiller Home Price Index recently examined over 375 metropolitan markets across the United States to estimate when home prices would return to pre-real estate boom levels.  Based on their research,  Larimer County will be one of the first markets to return to peak levels and will see prices back to 2005-2006 levels within two years.  (source: Fiserv Case-Shiller)