I am a terrible bowler… like, really, really awful. Last week, we took our son bowling as a reward for FINALLY being potty trained and I came in last behind both my husband and 4-year-old… oof! Even if you are a terrible bowler like myself, there is something seriously fun about sharing a pitcher of […]
In 1968, mortgage rates were 8.5%. The next year, rates went down to 7%. Homeowners could buy a 15-20% larger home for the same payments if they could find someone to assume their mortgage. FHA and VA mortgages were very popular in certain price ranges and they allowed anyone to assume the mortgage regardless of […]
Colorado Springs City Auditorium 221 E. Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 This Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm, The Southern Colorado Handbell Alliance announces the 35th Annual Southern Colorado Handbell Festival! The community is invited to join the celebration in a free public concert. Dr. John Behnke will be the festival conductor. There […]
When it comes to deciding whether you should rent or sell your house, are you worried you’ll make the wrong financial moves? Here’s how to make the right call. When your current home no longer suits you, selling it is a popular option. But in some cases, turning it into a rental home might make […]
There has been tremendous volatility in certain markets over the last few weeks (for example, the stock and currency markets). When this happens, some tend to lump all of their investments together and create an almost ‘Armageddon’ scenario where everything loses value quickly and dramatically. Real estate is an investment that can get caught up […]
Experts list the tax deduction mistakes that homeowners often make. The federal tax law signed by President Donald Trump Dec. 22, 2017, goes into effect for the 2018 tax year and generally doesn’t affect tax filings for the 2017 tax year. Here’s a detailed summary of the changes. Getting a bit queasy as tax time […]
According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, prices appreciated by 6.9% year-over-year from December 2016 to December 2017 on a national level. This marks the fifth month in a row with at least a 6.9% increase. Dr. Frank Nothaft, Chief Economist for CoreLogic, gave insight into the reason behind the large appreciation, “The number of […]
The Winter Olympics are once again in full swing and it is time to cheer on Team USA! If you are looking for a way to cheer on the red, white, and blue that goes above and beyond just turning on Channel 9 after work, consider making a trip to this unique Colorado Olympic pop-up […]
Some buyers think that finding the right home is the critical part of the buying process and that is how they determine which agent to use. While it is important, there may be a broader skill set to consider when selecting your real estate professional. The most recent NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers […]
Some divorcing homeowners end up with unanticipated tax bills when they sell their home. Find out how you can avoid being one of them. The federal tax law signed by President Donald Trump Dec. 22, 2017, may affect home ownership tax benefits described in this article. The new law goes into effect for the 2018 […]
