Homeowners who purchase their homes before the age of 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60, according to a new Urban Institute study. The organization surveyed adults who turned 60 or 61 between 2003 and 2015 for their data set. “Today’s older adults became homeowners at a younger age than today’s young adults. […]
German food is the ultimate comfort food; the hearty schnitzel and creamy spätzle will fill your belly and delight your tastebuds. There’s a wonderful German restaurant in Colorado Springs that has the most delicious food ever – and the soft pretzels here are huge! Edelweiss has been a Colorado Springs favorite since 1967. It’s the […]
Tax changes for 2019 change the landscape for homeowners. Tax season is upon us once again, and to make it even more interesting this year, the tax code has changed — along with the rules about tax deductions for homeowners. The biggest change? Many homeowners who used to write off their property taxes and the […]
You may have heard that the housing market is softening. There is no doubt that buyer traffic has decreased. There are fewer purchasers in the market than there were last month and at this time last year. What you may not have heard, however, is that there is still a severe shortage of listing inventory […]
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts 190 S. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 The Colorado Ballet Society & the Colorado Youth Ballet will present A Colorado Nutcracker at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts. Event will be Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm & Sunday, December 23, […]
Whether you’re self-employed or applying for an FHA or USDA loan, here’s the pre-approval paperwork you need. If you’re serious about buying a home, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a critical step. It’s also a tedious one. Lenders seem to want a mountain of documents and have so many {{ start_tip 124 }}requirements.{{ end_tip […]
As we approach the end of the year, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?” Below are the 5 most common reasons why a listing contract will expire: 1. The Price Sometimes when the market is hot, homeowners attempt to set […]
Are you dragging your feet in terms of taking your kids to see Santa? While you may get scolded by some, you will get congratulated by me, as you still have the opportunity to visit Santa at the most epic spot in all of Colorado. (Trust me; neither you nor your kids will ever forget […]
The city where you plan to buy a home may offer loans with no money down. Can you buy a house with no down payment? Yes, you can. “Paying 20% down is, quite frankly, a myth,” says Karen Hoskins, vice president at NeighborWorks and bearer-of-great-news. “Most buyers pay only 5% to 10% down — some […]
Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over and inventories are increasing which is causing bidding wars to almost disappear. Some see these as signs that the market will soon come tumbling down as it did in 2008. As it becomes easier for […]
