Archives: November 2018
4 Tasks to do in Fall
Fall is the most crucial time for your lawn. Although spring lawn care gets all the attention, fall lawn care is the make-it or break-it season for grass. “I’m already thinking about next year,” says John Dillon, who takes care of New York City’s Central Park, which features 200 acres of lawn in the middle […]
75% of renters are misinformed
Recently, multiple headlines have been written asserting that homeownership is less affordable today than at any other time in the last decade. Though the headlines are accurate, they lack context and lead too many Americans to believe that they can’t partake in a major part of the American Dream – owning a home. In 2008, […]
Burglary Deterrents
This weekend in Colorado Springs!
Gather Food Studio 2015 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 This Friday, November 9, 2018 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm enjoy a Ladies’ Night Out with Cortney. The theme is Thanksgiving appetizers! Learn how to make unique finger foods and crowd pleasing foods that you can take to your potlucks, family dinners or gatherings. This […]
Getting the "Right" Home
Finding the right home is still the biggest challenge buyers are faced with in today’s market as is shown in the latest Confidence Index Survey. Assuming the buyers find the “right” home with determination, perseverance and the help of a real estate professional, 88% of all transactions last year required financing to get the buyer’s […]
Checklist of things to do before winter
Such as look for roof leaks before the first winter snow. Preventative maintenance is key. When the last of summer’s heat is a faint memory, and you’re pulling out your hoodies more than your shorts, it’s time to tackle a few simple chores that’ll make winter more pleasant and prevent some nasty surprises next spring. […]
5 Tips to buying a new build home
The lack of existing inventory for sale has forced many homebuyers to begin looking at new construction. When you buy a newly constructed home instead of an existing home, there are many extra steps that must take place. To ensure a hassle-free process, here are 5 tips to keep in mind if you are considering […]
Vote 2018
Take these inexpensive roadtrips
We always look forward to long weekends, but there’s nothing worse than forgetting to plan ahead and scrambling to come up with something to do once it arrives, or – even worse – end up doing nothing at all and feeling like you’ve wasted the days. Luckily for us, there are tons of excellent destinations […]