In a recent CNBC article, it was reported that many baby boomers are selling their current homes and moving into rentals, rather than purchasing another home. “Between 2009 and 2015, the number of renters aged 55 or above rose 28 percent, while those aged 34 or younger only increased 3 percent… Meanwhile, more than 5 […]
Archives: December 2017
This Weekend in Colorado Springs!!
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site 30th Street & Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 The evening of Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm, Rock Ledge Ranch will be transformed with the sounds, sights & aromas of this traditionally festive season. It will feature tractor rides, barn dancing, lantern light tours to the Homestead […]
Solar Christmas lights??
They’re low-hassle (and free to use!) but not always so bright. In the last few years, energy-efficient LED holiday lights have largely replaced more wattage-thirsty incandescent strings, resulting in significant savings — LED lights use 50% less energy than their incandescent predecessors, and they last up to 10 times longer as well. Now there’s solar […]
4 tips to making a great offer
New builds in Fountain, CO!!
Eleventh Hour Gifts Without Shopping
If you’re beginning to feel the pressure of running out of time to find the perfect gift, here are a few suggestions that may not be on their “list” but will certainly be appreciated. The gift of really listening without interrupting, daydreaming or planning your response can be exactly what people want when they have […]
Eleventh Hour Gifts Without Shopping
If you’re beginning to feel the pressure of running out of time to find the perfect gift, here are a few suggestions that may not be on their “list” but will certainly be appreciated. The gift of really listening without interrupting, daydreaming or planning your response can be exactly what people want when they have […]
This Weekend in Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts 190 S. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Take the whole family out for this delightful holiday event! Event will be Friday, December 8, 2017 from 7:30 pm-9:15 pm. The Chorale welcomes the Summit Ensemble and Pikes Peak Singers of the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale as special guests […]
Holiday lighting tips
You need a partner. And some heavy-duty extension cords. Christmas lights can be modest displays to show good cheer, or million-bulb light-apaloozas that draw gawkers from near and far. Here are some tips on how to get the most from — and spend the least on — your holiday display. #1 Safety First Emergency rooms […]
#1 Reason to sell your house today
Many people believe that selling their house during “the spring buyers’ market” is the best thing to do. Their reasoning is that there will be more buyers than there are during the winter months and, therefore, their house will sell quicker and for a higher price. Historically, this made sense. However, today’s real estate market […]