Besides your wubby, do you have what it takes to defend against winter’s chill? Snow and cold sure are a whole lot more tolerable when you’re anticipating a snow day (no need to go the office!) instead of suiting up to catch the bus. The freezing temps seem to seep right into the marrow of […]
The National Association of REALTORS® reports in its 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers that 12% of all buyers paid cash for their home. Before paying cash for a home, a buyer should decide if they might put a loan on the home in the near future. It may affect the ability to deduct the […]
Mortgage Solutions Financial Expo Center3650 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 This Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm go out and judge for yourself on best tattoo. As part of the 27th Annual Super Show and Swap Meet, this is Colorado’s longest & largest tattoo competition. There will be awards in 10 […]
15820 Woodacre CourtElbert, CO 80106 Priced at $80,000 Great 5+ acre lot on quiet cul-de-sac in Woodlake; a nicely established community. Requires septic and well. Well permit is in progress. Higher lot allows for walk out and nice views. Area is built out and this is the only lot available. Owners built a house elsewhere, […]
There is no doubt that historically low mortgage interest rates were a major impetus to housing recovery over the last several years. However, many industry experts are showing concern about the possible effect that the rising rates will have moving forward. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Association of Realtors […]
A programmable thermostat can help you rake in the energy savings, but there’s a hitch: You’ve got to pick one you’ll actually use. It’s official: The programmable thermostat is the VCR of our day. Why? We think they’re too complicated. According to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, nearly 90% of Americans say […]
Bedrooms2 Bathrooms 3 Car Garage Why rent when you can build brand new! Beautiful Stratford Model! New home in a perfect location. Just minutes away from shopping and schools.In a great school district! Has 5+ acres and plenty of room to expand. Don’t let this one pass you by.
A roof replacement is one of the biggest financial commitments a homeowner will make, so here’s a guide to roofing materials that will help you spend your money wisely. Replacing a roof is a substantial undertaking, with an average cost of $7,600 for an asphalt roof, “2015 Remodeling Impact Report” from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF […]
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the graph below shows, for over twenty years (1985-2008), the median tenure averaged exactly six years. However, since 2008, that average is almost […]
Lenders regularly publish mortgage rates but they may not be available for all buyers. Imagine that the mortgage payment based on an advertised rate influenced a buyer to make an offer on a home. After negotiating a binding contract, this buyer makes a loan application and finds out that for any number of possible reasons, […]
