After over a year of moderating home prices, it appears home value appreciation is about to reaccelerate. Skylar Olsen, Director of Economic Research at Zillow, explained in a recent article: “A year ago, a combination of a government shutdown, stock market slump and mortgage rate spike caused a long-anticipated inventory rise. That supposed boom turned […]
Archives: February 2020
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Don’t miss the Gumbo Cook-Off this weekend!
Soda Springs Park 42 Park Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Take the whole family out this Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm to the Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off and Carnival Parade. There will be 20 gumbo chefs cooking up their best gumbo and you can take part in voting for your favorite meal! […]
Why Put More Down
The least amount in a down payment is an attractive option when people are thinking of buying a home. A common reason is to have cash available for furnishing the new home and possible unexpected expenses. Some people don’t have any options because they only have enough for a minimum down payment and the closing […]
Why a professional makes homebuying easier to understand
In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working with a trusted real estate professional can help […]
Instant Buyers Save Time But Cost Money
There are a multitude of companies across the Internet, referred to as iBuyers, who are suggesting that sellers can save the hassle of putting their home on the market, showings, repairs, open houses and other things by accepting their instant offer to purchase. The adage goes “if it sounds too good to be true, it […]
Has anyone tried this diner?
If you hail from Colorado, you may feel like the majority of the population was transplanted from another state, which often leads to both jokes and complaints on our end. While some transplants do come here and do nothing but complain (*cough* Californians *cough*), some have brought new foods and traditions to our attention, like the […]
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How the Housing Market Benefits with Uncertainty in the World
It’s hard to listen to today’s news without hearing about the uncertainty surrounding global markets, the spread of the coronavirus, and tensions in the Middle East, just to name a few. These concerns have caused some to question their investment plans going forward. As an example, in Vanguard’s Global Outlook for 2020, the fund explains, […]