Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters. This has caused some purchasers to lament the fact that […]
Archives: November 2017
New build inventory that’s not in the MLS
Holiday Travels
Holiday Travels
Isn’t this amazing?
The Incredible Colorado Timelapse Video That Shows All 4 Seasons In A Matter Of Minutes Right now, we are right smack dab in the middle of a good, old-fashioned Colorado fall, which comes complete with vibrant colors, crisp temperatures, and — of course — the occasional snowfall. All of this being said, can you imagine […]
Organize your refrigerator
Leftovers gobbling up space in your refrigerator? Here are some tips for keeping things organized, efficient, and tasty. A well-organized refrigerator keeps food fresh longer and lets you grab and go faster. Before you unpack groceries, spend a second thinking about the right place for everything. Here are common sense ways to declutter and organize […]
Is this a housing bubble?
With residential home prices continuing to appreciate at levels above historic norms, some are questioning if we are heading toward another housing bubble (and subsequent burst) like the one we experienced in 2006-2008. Recently, five housing experts weighed in on the question. Rick Sharga, Executive VP at Ten-X: “We’re definitely not in a bubble.” “We […]
This Weekend in Colorado Springs!!
Norris Penrose Event Center 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Go out this weekend for the All Colorado Beer Festival at the Norris Penrose Event Center. Event will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Session 1 is from 1:00 pm-4:30 pm and Session 2 is from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm. There will […]
How to stop your energy bill from soaring for Thanksgiving
Like turning down the heat when you crank up the oven. Your home gets a serious workout on Thanksgiving. While you may be packing on the pounds, your home is sweating from increased usage — more people coming in and out, and more ditigal devices to charge so everyone can keep up with their favorite […]
Why the increase in housing?
Multigenerational homes are coming back in a big way! In the 1950s, about 21%, or 32.2 million Americans shared a roof with their grown children or parents. According to an article by Realtor.com, “Nearly 1 in 5 Americans is now living in a multigenerational household – a household with two or more adult generations, or […]