It can be shocking to hear how many people spend more time planning their vacation or next mobile phone purchase than planning for retirement. It is hard to imagine that they are expecting Social Security will take them through their golden years. A person who has paid in the maximum each year to social security can […]

This will help you figure out how much to offer for a fixer-upper. Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how much you can afford, how much to offer, and whether a fixer-upper house is right for you. #1 Decide What You Can DIY TV remodeling […]

Every month, CoreLogic releases its Home Price Insights Report. In that report, they forecast where they believe residential real estate prices will be in twelve months. Below is a map, broken down by state, reflecting how home values are forecasted to change by the end of 2018 using data from the most recent report. As […]

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts 304 US-105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 An acclaimed world music Taiko troupe will be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Doors will open at 6:00 pm for Members and 6:15 pm for Non-Members. Established in 2002, On Ensemble is one […]

By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. Home ownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes financially. Be sure you can afford your home by calculating how much of a mortgage you can safely fit into your budget. Why not […]

There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they are married and have a family, others might think they are too young, and still, others might think their current […]

The Tiny, Rustic Colorado Cafe Out In The Middle Of Nowhere You Have To Try I have said it before and I will say it again: The smaller the town, the fewer the restaurants, and the less frilly of a storefront, the more delicious the food. (Amen? Amen.) If you are looking for one of […]

The benefit of insurance is to transfer the risk of loss to a company in exchange for a premium. The deductible is an amount the insured pays out of pocket before the insurance starts covering the cost of the loss. The challenge is to balance the risk an insured can accept with the premium being […]

The new tax law that was signed into effect at the end of 2017 will affect all taxpayers. Homeowners should familiarize themselves with the areas that could affect them which may require some planning to maximize the benefits. Some of the things that will affect most homeowners are the following: Reduces the limit on deductible […]

Planning to go to the Masters next April 2-9th and don’t have a place to stay. Each year, there are homeowners who rent their home for a big premium during the Masters because hotels are in short supply and demand for private homes is up. Homeowners go on vacation and make tax-free income while temporary […]