This will help you figure out how much to offer for a fixer-upper. Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how much you can afford, how much to offer, and whether a fixer-upper house is right for you. #1 Decide What You Can DIY TV remodeling […]
Archives: January 2018
New tax code and home values?
Every month, CoreLogic releases its Home Price Insights Report. In that report, they forecast where they believe residential real estate prices will be in twelve months. Below is a map, broken down by state, reflecting how home values are forecasted to change by the end of 2018 using data from the most recent report. As […]
This Weekend in Colorado Springs!
Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts 304 US-105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 An acclaimed world music Taiko troupe will be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Doors will open at 6:00 pm for Members and 6:15 pm for Non-Members. Established in 2002, On Ensemble is one […]
How much can you afford?
By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. Home ownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes financially. Be sure you can afford your home by calculating how much of a mortgage you can safely fit into your budget. Why not […]
Do you want to buy your first home?
There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they are married and have a family, others might think they are too young, and still, others might think their current […]
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Balancing Risk and Deductibles
The benefit of insurance is to transfer the risk of loss to a company in exchange for a premium. The deductible is an amount the insured pays out of pocket before the insurance starts covering the cost of the loss. The challenge is to balance the risk an insured can accept with the premium being […]
Homeowner Tax Changes
The new tax law that was signed into effect at the end of 2017 will affect all taxpayers. Homeowners should familiarize themselves with the areas that could affect them which may require some planning to maximize the benefits. Some of the things that will affect most homeowners are the following: Reduces the limit on deductible […]
Surprise When Renting Your Home
Planning to go to the Masters next April 2-9th and don’t have a place to stay. Each year, there are homeowners who rent their home for a big premium during the Masters because hotels are in short supply and demand for private homes is up. Homeowners go on vacation and make tax-free income while temporary […]
Surprise When Renting Your Home
Planning to go to the Masters next April 2-9th and don’t have a place to stay. Each year, there are homeowners who rent their home for a big premium during the Masters because hotels are in short supply and demand for private homes is up. Homeowners go on vacation and make tax-free income while temporary […]