There are great advantages to owning a home, yet many people continue to rent. The financial benefits are just some of the reasons why homeownership has been a part of the long-standing American dream. Realtor.com reported that: “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term – that remains the American dream, and it’s […]
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Bumper cars on ice coming to Colorado!
Are you a Colorado native and think you have done all there is to do around this great state? While there is a good chance that you have scratched the surface, we are willing to bet you have never done this unique wintertime activity before, which is slamming into your friends via bumper cars on […]
Vintage Market Days this weekend!
Norris Penrose Event Center 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 You don’t want to miss this event for your chance to walk around and see all the vintage inspired antiques, jewelry, clothing, home decor, outdoor furnishings, art seasonal plantings and so much more!! This will be an indoor/outdoor market. Event will be […]
How long can economic recovery last?
The economy is currently experiencing the longest recovery in our nation’s history. The stock market has hit record highs, while unemployment rates are at record lows. Home price appreciation is beginning to reaccelerate. This begs the question: How long can this economic recovery last? The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Survey of Economists recently called for […]
3 Benefits of owning a home
Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece in Business Insider on the benefits of owning real estate: 1. Real estate diversifies your income “While it is […]
Look at the lights at the Denver Zoo!
You can’t deny the magic that the holidays bring each year. With feel-good music, colorful decorations, and gift-giving to loved ones, it’s hard to not feel the Christmas spirit. Many families and towns have their own unique holiday traditions, but there are other organizations and places of businesses that like to get in on the […]
The mortgage lending factor
Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low-down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing concern that we’re returning […]
Don’t miss the Craft Expo this weekend!
Norris Penrose Event Center 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Go shop local this holiday season at the Winterfest Craft Fair Expo! There will be concession stands, jewelry, baked goods, handmade gifts and much more! Children 15 and under are free and adults are $5.00. Half of the admission will go to […]
Homeownership is still rising
In the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market. The U.S. Census Bureau announced, “The homeownership rate of 64.8 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2018 (64.4 percent), but was 0.7 percentage points higher than the rate […]
Yummy buffet!
On a Sunday, there is nothing better than going to church or sleeping in (depending on your preference) and then following it up with a huge, home-cooked buffet. Is your mouth watering? Then we recommend skipping the generic chain buffet and opting for the delicious Sunday spread from the Mountain View Restaurant: