Do you love grilled cheese? If you are a red-blooded American, the answer is most likely yes. Whether you are sick, need to whip up something quick and tasty, or just need something to dip in your soup, there is nothing better than a homemade grilled cheese, which will be showcased at the upcoming Grilled […]
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Don’t miss the motorcycle & car show this weekend
Colorado Springs Event Center 3960 Palmer Park Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Go out this Saturday, March 7, 2020 and Sunday, March 8, 2020 to the 30th Annual Super Show & Swap Meet! This is Colorado’s biggest indoor motorcycle & custom car show & swap meet. There will be over 200 vendors, coloring contest for […]
Coronavirus on the housing market
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused massive global uncertainty, including a U.S. stock market correction no one could have seen coming. While much of the news has been about the effect on various markets, let’s also acknowledge the true impact it continues to have on lives and families around the world. With all this uncertainty, how […]
Has anyone stayed at these?
Colorado is known both near and far as THE place to camp, but did you know that it is also gaining a reputation as a great place to glamp? Defined as a “form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping,” glamping is camping’s luxe cousin that is best enjoyed […]
Don’t miss the Film Festival this weekend!
Ivywild School 1604 S. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Go out this Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 9:00 am-8:00 pm for the 4th Annual All-Colorado Film Festival. There will be over 40 short films with a bar and fresh popcorn! There will be comedy, sci-fi, horror, documentary and much more. For admission info click […]
How Much “Housing Wealth” Can You Build in a Decade?
Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a special study titled Single-Family Home Price Gains by Years of Tenure. The study estimates median home price appreciation over the last 30 years based on the length of homeownership. Below are three graphs depicting the most important data revealed in the study. How much […]
Entry-Level Homeowners Are in the Driver’s Seat
One thing helping homeowners right now is price appreciation, especially in the entry-level market. In the latest Home Price Insights report, CoreLogic reveals how home prices increased by 4% year-over-year and projects prices will rise 5.2% by December 2020. Why is this good news for the homeowners? When prices appreciate, homeowners gain equity. In addition, […]
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The misconception of homebuying
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 […]
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! […]