Are you haunted by strange noises and weird odors? With the proper maintenance, you’ve got more than a ghost of a chance to rest easy. Creaking and Popping in the Night The many materials that make up your house — wood framing, plywood, glass, metal ducts, nails, plumbing pipes — all expand and contract at different rates. […]
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data, covering 2013-2016 was released two weeks ago. The study revealed that the 2016 median net worth of homeowners was $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, the median net […]
University of Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Go join in on the science fun this Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00 am-4:30 pm. There will be science shows, explosions, drones, lab tours and over 100 hands on exhibitors. Take the little kids out too as there will also be a […]
Carving pumpkins is fun — unless you do this one dumb thing. if you toss the pulp, seeds, and other guts you’re scraping out of pumpkins for Halloween into your garbage disposal, expect some creepy noises, and a plumber bill. Toss them in the trash or the compost pile instead. In a press release, Roto-Rooter […]
In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that “the single biggest mistake millennials are making” is not purchasing a home because buying real estate is “an escalator to wealth.” Bach went on to explain: “If millennials don’t buy a home, their chances of actually having any wealth in this country are little to none. The average homeowner to […]
Regardless of what a lender quotes on mortgage rates, the actual rate a borrower pays is based on a number of variables. Lenders determine whether to loan money and at what rate based on the risk involved with the transaction. Factors that increase the risk that the loan will be repaid will proportionately increase the […]
Halloween cleanup can be the scariest thing about the holiday. Here’s a tip sheet on how to remove eggs, toilet paper, wax, and other messes that go bump in the night. Halloween can be a messy holiday. With pranksters about, you may end up with egg yolks dripping down your siding and toilet paper hanging […]
A recent article from a reputable news source was titled: Here’s why some homeowners still can’t sell. In the opening bullets of the article, the author claimed, “Negative equity is one of the main reasons why there are so few homes for sale.” The article then goes on to soften that stance but we want […]
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80804 Take the kids out this Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm for the traditional Fall Harvest. The Ranch is open with free admission on this day. The Ranch will be filled with activities and fun. Listen to music, food vendors, take […]
