Norris Penrose Event Center 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Go shop local this holiday season at the Winterfest Craft Fair Expo! There will be concession stands, jewelry, baked goods, handmade gifts and much more! Children 15 and under are free and adults are $5.00. Half of the admission will go to […]
Archives: November 2019
What's the Difference in Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval?
Before looking for a home, you need to know how much you can afford. While you may have a number in your head, the lender has the final say. Securing a pre-approval from a lender helps make the home buying process easier and helps to avoid delays. Many buyers confuse the terms pre-qualification and pre-approval. […]
Homeownership is still rising
In the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market. The U.S. Census Bureau announced, “The homeownership rate of 64.8 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2018 (64.4 percent), but was 0.7 percentage points higher than the rate […]
Millennials Do Understand It
A recent survey from Bankrate reported that 36 percent of millennials prefer investing in real estate over all other options, including the stock market, cash investments, and cryptocurrency. According to Business Insider, the generation is also responsible for the largest share of new mortgage loans. Here’s why millennials are betting on real estate, and you […]
Yummy buffet!
On a Sunday, there is nothing better than going to church or sleeping in (depending on your preference) and then following it up with a huge, home-cooked buffet. Is your mouth watering? Then we recommend skipping the generic chain buffet and opting for the delicious Sunday spread from the Mountain View Restaurant:
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Save Energy in your Home
Finding ways to conserve energy in your home will save money and help reduce the nation’s demand for the resources needed to make that energy, like fossil fuels. You’ll also reap the more immediate benefits of enjoying a more comfortable home when it is powered just right. Here are a few ways you can cut […]
Save Enegy in your Home
Finding ways to conserve energy in your home will save money and help reduce the nation’s demand for the resources needed to make that energy, like fossil fuels. You’ll also reap the more immediate benefits of enjoying a more comfortable home when it is powered just right. Here are a few ways you can cut […]
Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.
Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic increased their 12-month projection for home values from 4.5% to 5.6% over the last few […]