Here’s a surprisingly functional way to achieve a forever-organized home. You don’t need tons of time to achieve the uncluttered, tidy home of your dreams. You just need a strategy to get there — a really simple one that fits into your life without sucking up hours you can’t spare. What’s pleasantly surprising about having […]
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What’s Going On With Home Prices?
According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report, national home prices in August were up 5.5% from August 2017. This marks the first time since June 2016 that home prices did not appreciate by at least 6.0% year-over-year. CoreLogic’s Chief Economist Frank Nothaft gave some insight into this change, “The rise in mortgage rates this […]
Has anyone been here?
Located in the Denver is the iconic Wizard’s Chest; a year-round toy and costume store that has been serving the community since 1983. The Wizard’s Chest Facebook Once a modest 850-square-foot shop, the Wizard’s Chest has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 35 years, and now occupies a must-see 16,000-square-foot space! The Wizard’s […]
What’s causing the spooky sounds?
Are you haunted by strange noises and weird odors? With the proper maintenance, you’ve got more than a ghost of a chance to rest easy. Creaking and Popping in the Night The many materials that make up your house — wood framing, plywood, glass, metal ducts, nails, plumbing pipes — all expand and contract at […]
Is a buyers market coming next?
Home sales are below last year’s levels, home values are appreciating at a slower pace, and there are reports showing purchasing demand softening. This has some thinking we may be entering a buyers’ market after sellers have had the upper hand for the past several years. Is this really happening? The market has definitely softened. […]
This weekend in Colorado Springs!
Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City & Manitou Springs This Friday October 5, 2018 from 4:30 pm-9:00 pm is the first Free Friday Shuttle Bus which allows riders to visit Art Walk events. In celebration of Arts Month the Art Walk features live demonstrations, gallery openings, shopping & dining, special performances and a chance to […]
Getting wax out of carpet
Cleaning egg off your house is the first thing to tackle. The wax can wait. A week ago you were worried about how to get spooky outdoor Halloween decorations into your life, but now you want to get the ickiest holiday of the year out of your house. Those melting candles, special makeup effects, and […]
Should you wait to buy?
Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased by close to a quarter of a percent over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and the National Association of Realtors are all calling for mortgage rates to rise another quarter of a percent by next year. In addition […]
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Do you need a generator?
A lower-priced alternative to standby generators, portable generators can keep power running in an emergency, as long as you don’t mind a few inconveniences. A storm has knocked out power to your neighborhood, but you need to use your computer for work today. A portable generator might be the fastest way to whirl back into […]