When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, you can never have too much information about Private Mortgage Insurance […]
If you grew up in Colorado, there are some things you are guaranteed to remember. From Blinky the Clown and Barrel Man to the Blake Street Bombers, there are some things that are just iconically Colorado, including these seven stores that anyone from the Centennial State is sure to remember: 1. Cinderella City Flickr/Mid-Century Pretty […]
“How long do we have to wait to qualify for another mortgage” is the question concerning people who’ve had a foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy. The loan types for the new loan will differ in amounts of time to heal credit scores based on the event. The following chart is meant to be a general […]
Here’s how to repair a light switch if you’ve got 10 minutes. You flip a light switch and nothing happens. And you just changed the bulb yesterday. What gives? Do you really need to call an electrician? Maybe not. The easiest and least expensive solution could be to replace the switch altogether. Best of all, […]
Why are home prices still rising? It is a simple answer. There are more purchasers in the market right now than there are available homes for them to buy. This is an example of the theory of “supply and demand” which is defined as: “the amount of a commodity, product, or service available and the […]
Downtown Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO 80903 First Friday Art Walks in downtown Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City are free community events from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm on Friday, April 6, 2018. The walks feature live demonstrations, gallery openings, shopping, dining, special performances and a chance to meet local artists. There will be […]
Garage door insulation cuts energy bills and street noise. Here’s how to insulate your garage door yourself. Garage door insulation can make your life warmer, cooler, and quieter. It lowers energy bills, acts as a barrier between you and street noise, and brightens an otherwise dreary space. Garage door insulation is an easy DIY project; […]
How do you select the members of your team who are going to help make your dream of owning a home a reality? What should you be looking for? How do you know if you’ve found the right agent or lender? The most important characteristic that you should be looking for in your agent is […]
Forests are typically thought to be serene and beautiful spots, and while most of them in Colorado are just that, there is one that is the exception to the rule. What forest is this, you ask? Read on to learn more about this creepy spot in the woods of Colorado that is like something out […]
With the first quarter of 2018 in the books, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage is nearing what Freddie Mac predicted it would be in the second quarter. If this pace continues, rates will exceed the five percent mark expected by the end of the year. The Fed has had its first of an expected three […]
