According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, prices appreciated by 6.9% year-over-year from December 2016 to December 2017 on a national level. This marks the fifth month in a row with at least a 6.9% increase. Dr. Frank Nothaft, Chief Economist for CoreLogic, gave insight into the reason behind the large appreciation, “The number of […]
The Winter Olympics are once again in full swing and it is time to cheer on Team USA! If you are looking for a way to cheer on the red, white, and blue that goes above and beyond just turning on Channel 9 after work, consider making a trip to this unique Colorado Olympic pop-up […]
Some divorcing homeowners end up with unanticipated tax bills when they sell their home. Find out how you can avoid being one of them. The federal tax law signed by President Donald Trump Dec. 22, 2017, may affect home ownership tax benefits described in this article. The new law goes into effect for the 2018 […]
The famous quote by Mark Twain in the title of this article can be used to describe homeownership in America today. Last week, the Census revealed that the percentage of homeowners in the country increased for the first time in thirteen years. A story in the Wall Street Journal gave these new homeownership numbers some […]
City of Cripple Creek Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Take the whole family out for this great event in Cripple Creek! This Friday, February 9, 2018-February 18, 2018. The Cripple Creek Ice Festival is a spectacular event. Go watch ice sculptors carve ice into beautiful works of art that will amaze you. Go dressed […]
Magic 8 ball says yes. Here’s what to know to itemize tax deductions as a homeowner. The federal tax law signed by President Donald Trump Dec. 22, 2017, may affect home ownership tax benefits described in this article. The new law goes into effect for the 2018 tax year and generally doesn’t affect tax filings […]
In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “The biggest mistake millennials are making is not buying their first home.” He goes on to say that, “If you want to build real financial security, real wealth for your lifetime, then you need to buy a home.” Bach went on to explain: “Homeowners are […]
15 Things You’ll Only Understand If You Grew Up Near The Mountains If you grew up in Colorado, you not only had the best childhood ever, but you know more distinct truths about the Centennial State than those who transplanted later in life. Need an example? Here are 15 things you’ll only understand if you […]
Here’s a checklist to help you decide what tax and home records to keep. The federal tax law signed by President Donald Trump Dec. 22, 2017, goes into effect for the 2018 tax year and generally doesn’t affect tax filings for the 2017 tax year. Here’s a detailed summary of the changes. Unless you’re living […]
Just like with any product or service, the law of supply and demand impacts home prices. Any time that there is less supply than the market demands, prices increase. In many areas of the country, the supply of homes for sale in the starter and trade-up home markets is so low that bidding wars have […]
