Moving is a big job and having help to guide you through the process is valuable. This free Moving Guide has lots of information about the moving timeline, forwarding mail, tips on packing, selecting a mover and many other things that every person needs to know before they move. Click here to download the Moving […]
Archives: July 2019
8 Dirty Secrets in Your Home
You’ll need a steel stomach for #2 In denial about the crud that’s festering in the nooks and crannies of your home? The maintenance and cleaning pros we talked to say these eight jobs are among the grossest — and among the most important. One job could even save your life. Deep breath … #1 Cruddy […]
Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment
The Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) recently released their 2019 Survey of Consumer Expectations Housing Survey. The survey reported that 65% of Americans believe homeownership is a good financial investment. Since 2014, the percentage has increased by over nine percent.The Fed’s survey also showed that when the results are broken down by age, education, income, […]
Dangerous Pet Situations
This weekend in Colorado Springs!
Monument Valley Park 170 W. Cache La Poudre Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Take a friend and a lawn chair for the inaugural event! The Rocky Mountain Women’s Film is proud to present: Woodstock: Three Days that Defined a Generation. Event is Friday, July 12, 2019 from 7:00 pm-10:30 pm. There will be food trucks, […]
Checking for Water Leaks
Aside from standing water in your yard or water running out from under a sink, the first indication that you might have a water leak comes from a larger than normal water bill. Before calling a leak specialist or a plumber, there is a simple diagnostic you can perform. Go through your home and make […]
7 Tips to clean your home
Drive off with the laundry. You don’t want buyers’ noses to detect your dirties. When your house is on the market, keeping it picture-perfect can be a wee bit stressful. But it is possible to keep your home show-ready while life goes on. Here are seven cleaning tips on how to do it. #1 Invest in Clear Bins […]
5 Reasons to own instead of rent
Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers accumulate housing and nonhousing wealth in a variety of ways, with tax advantages, greater financial flexibility due to secured borrowing, built-in […]