Tim Gill Center for Public Media 315 E. Costilla, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 The Dead are Alive! Get ready for the Colorado Springs Zombie Crawl as part of the Three Nights of Horror Film Festival! There will be cult classic films, contests, zombies, food and fun. Event starts at 5:00 pm-midnight on Friday, October 26, […]
Archives: October 2018
It's Not Just the Tax Benefits
When the standard deduction for married couples filing jointly was increased from $12,700 to $24,000 for 2018, there was some speculation that the bloom was off the rose of homeownership. The thought was that if the tax benefits from being able to deduct the property taxes and interest was less than the standard deduction, that […]
How you can use an onion
Slice an onion to shine cutlery, clean grills, overcome paint smells, and perform other non-cooking miracles. Onions are great for sauteing, but the vegetable also is a cheap and effective green cleaner, mosquito repellent, and deodorizer — just a few non-cooking jobs onions can do. 1. Polish Cutlery Give metal cutlery a new shine and […]
Is housing still affordable?
Lately, there have been many headlines circulating about whether or not there is an “affordability issue forming in the housing market.” If you are considering selling your current house and moving up to the home of your dreams, but are unsure whether or not to believe what you’re seeing in the news, let’s look at […]
Protect Your Move
Did anyone ever go to this creepy home?
When it comes to Colorado-inspired horror movies, there is one in particular that will always stand the test of time. It is, of course, The Shining, which was inspired by the historic Stanley Hotel. What you may not realize, however, is that another spot in Colorado was the basis for another creepy cinematic classic So […]
44X Greater Than a Renter
Is Antibacterial Soap good for you?
Studies suggest antibacterial product claims, at least for products with triclosan, are hype. Are you safe? Here’s an ironic twist for all you germ-a-phobes: The products you buy to overpower germs in your home may be seriously affecting your health. And not doing much germ-fighting to boot. Triclosan, a hospital-strength ingredient that became the most […]
Is the Increase in Inventory a Bullish or Bearish Sign for Real Estate?
In a recent article, National Housing Inventory Crisis Reaches Inflection Point, realtor.com reported that: New listings jumped 8% year-over-year nationally, the largest increase since 2013 Total listings in the 45 largest markets are now up 6% on average over last year This increase in housing inventory has sparked two different reactions. Some are saying this […]