Manitou Springs Memorial Park502 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Go out this Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm for the 2017 Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival. Spend your day enjoying delicious wine tasting of over 30 wines. Enjoy food, live music and gift vendors while you stroll through the park. All participants […]
Archives: May 2017
What type of home would you 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, […]
Make your own fertilizer
Make your own low-cost fertilizer from items in your house and, in one case, from your body. Your plants need food — nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium — to grow healthy and strong. But they don’t know the difference between store-bought fertilizers and the tonics you mix up yourself. So save some money (up to $12 for […]
Why you should always use a Realtor
If you’ve entered the real estate market, as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location” in reference to how identical homes can increase or decrease in value due to where they’re located. Well, a new survey shows that when it comes to choosing a real estate agent, the […]
Must Be This Tall to Ride
Surely, you remember being a child at an amusement park when after having stood in line with your friends and family, waiting to get on a terrific ride, you discovered the sign that read, “you must be this tall to ride.” Not only was it disappointing, it was slightly embarrassing. You never want to go […]
Big trees in your yard?
Sometimes a valuable tree uproots without warning; but most often, your tree sends distress signals before it topples. A mature tree can account for as much as 10% of your assessed property value, depending on your market. With that much at stake, you sure don’t want to have to yell, “Timber!” Here’s how to tell […]
How’s the market doing?
As we head into summer, it is a great time to review how the 2017 real estate market is doing so far. Here is what the experts are saying: Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae Chief Economist “Positive demographic factors should continue to reshape the housing market, as rising employment and incomes appear to be positively influencing […]
New on the Market!!
3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms 3 Car Garage Priced at $599,900 This uniquely designed and custom built Italian inspired home offers lots of light, beautifully appointed finishes including custom knotty alder cabinets, crown molding and majestic 8 foot doors. The natural stone travertine floors, hand carved Italian limestone fireplace and arched kitchen window surround are just a […]
This Weekend in Colorado Springs!
Bankcroft Park in Old Colorado City2408 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Territory Days is an outdoor, historic festival that combines entertainment, exhibits, demonstrations, food & alot of craft booths. It runs on Colorado Avenue between 23rd Street & 27th Street. This is great entertainment for the whole family! There will be live music, […]