Patience is key to making it super simple. How to remove bathroom caulk? With patience — and plenty of it. It’s not hard to do, but if you rush it, you’ll regret it. Plus, a little patience pays off by making the job much, much easier. How to Remove Old Caulk Step 1. Apply a […]
Archives: March 2018
Home prices WILL increase
Some believe that the combined effects of the new tax code and rising mortgage rates will have an adverse impact on residential real estate prices in 2018. However, the clear majority of recently surveyed housing experts believe that home values will continue to rise this year. What is the Home Price Expectation Survey? Each quarter, […]
This weekend in Colorado Springs!
Stargazers Theatre & Event Center 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Go out this Friday, March 30, 2018 to listen to a quartet of Colorado musicians who are close friends and have played together for many years. They have played Grateful Dead songs together and played Phish songs together. Until they wondered what […]
Need to unclog a gutter?
Unclog a blocked rain gutter as quickly as possible to prevent damage to your landscaping, home exterior, gutters, and foundation. Clean your rain gutters at least twice a year. Otherwise, debris like leaves and twigs can clog up your gutter system, causing potential harm to your house and landscaping — not to mention the gutters […]
Supply of homes is very low!
The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions” for their monthly REALTORS Confidence Index. Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship […]
Check out this big Farmers Market in Colorado
Everyone knows that spring kicked off on March 20th, but did you know that another wonderful season started at the same time? That’s right, folks; it’s farmer’s market season in Colorado! If you are ready for the freshest produce, best baked goods, and ample artisan goods, you are going to want to plan your trip […]
FHA Advantages
The Federal Housing Administration, operating under HUD, offers affordable mortgages for tens of thousands of buyers who may not qualify for other types of programs. They are popular with both first-time and repeat buyers. The 3.5% down payment is an attractive feature but there are other advantages: More tolerant for credit challenges than conventional mortgages. […]
New homeowner? Don’t do this!
Avoid these easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time. You’ve finally settled into your new home. You’re hanging pictures and pinning ideas for your favorite bath. But in all your excitement, are you missing something? Now that you’re a bonafide homeowner are there things you should know that you don’t? Probably so. Here are […]
Mortgage rates rising again
Recently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on the housing market this year. Many believe that an increase in mortgage rates will cause a slowdown in purchases which […]
This Weekend in Colorado Springs!
The Broadmoor World Arena 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Get the kiddos ready and take them for a night with Disney on Ice presents ‘Frozen’!! Event will be a 3 day event starting Friday, March 23, 2018 through Sunday March 25, 2018. Event times will vary starting with the first show at 7:00 […]