There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at realtor.com, reported on what he calls a “Rental Affordability Crisis.” He warns that, “Low rental vacancies and a lack of […]
Archives: April 2017
Lower the Rate – Deduct the Interest
Credit card debt in America is back to levels prior to the recession. The average credit card APR is just under 16% according to CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Report. Homeowners have an advantage over renters when it comes to getting their arms around debt issues. Basic money management suggests that higher rate debt be replaced […]
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Dividing Plants
Make the most of your perennials by dividing and transplanting favorites that have outgrown their homes. Follow these dividing and transplanting tips for lush and healthy gardens and landscaping. Why Divide and Transplant? Plants need space to thrive. When they become too big for their garden spots, powdery mildew coats leaves, insects chow down on […]
The ‘REAL’ News about Housing Affordability
Some industry experts are claiming that the housing market may be headed for a slowdown as we proceed through 2017, based on rising home prices and a potential jump in mortgage interest rates. One of the data points they use is the Housing Affordability Index, as reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Here […]
This weekend in Colorado Springs!
Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City2408 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Go out this Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm to Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City! Wear your maddest hat and join the party as Old Colorado City celebrates spring in Wonderland. There will be merchants and restaurants joining in […]
Lawn Maintenance Care
Tips for a barefoot-worthy lawn that’ll ensure your home has uber curb appeal. Ahhhh, that sensation of stepping onto a freshly mowed lawn sans footwear. There’s nothing like it. Here’s how to ensure that grassy feeling from spring to fall. Early Spring Like so many maintenance jobs, everything goes smoother — and you’ll get better […]
Imagine what home you can build here!!
15820 Woodacre CourtElbert, CO 80106 Priced at $80,000 Great 5+ acre lot on quiet cul-de-sac in Woodlake; a nicely established community. Requires septic and well. Well permit is in progress. Higher lot allows for walk out and nice views. Area is built out and this is the only lot available. Owners built a house elsewhere, […]
How many homes sold yesterday?
There are some homeowners that have been waiting for months to get a price they hoped for when they originally listed their house for sale. The only thing they might want to consider is… If it hasn’t sold yet, maybe it’s not priced properly. After all, 15,014 houses sold yesterday, 15,014 will sell today and 15,014 will sell tomorrow. 15,014! That […]
Rentals are IDEAL
Rental homes are the IDEAL investment because they offer a higher rate of return than other investments without the volatility of the stock market. With certificates of deposit and bonds at less than 2%, people need an alternative investment that they understand and with a reasonable amount of control. In this case, IDEAL is an […]