Whether you’re refinancing your current home or buying a new one, something worth considering is a 15-year loan rather than a 30-year term. The payments will be a little higher but you’ll get a lower interest rate and you’ll build equity much faster. Let’s look at an example of a $300,000 mortgage with the choice […]

After the mortgage payment, the largest homeowner expense is for utilities and the major component is energy.  Contributing factors include air leaks, insulation, heating and cooling equipment, water heaters and lighting. Computers, monitors, TVs, cable and satellite boxes, DVRs and power adapters are spinning your electric meter even when they’re not being used. Even though […]

Home is a place you should feel safe and secure. Sometimes, we take it for granted and unfortunately, we do need to remain vigilant about things we do that could compromise our safety. Here are a few tips to consider: Everyone loves an inviting home including burglars. Make sure it looks occupied and is difficult […]

3 Bedrooms 2 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.

15820 Woodacre Court Elbert, CO 80106 Priced at $74,000 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 […]

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site 30th Street & Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 This Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 3:00 pm-8:00 pm take the whole family out to a southern Colorado bluegrass and culinary arts festival! Sample food from more than 2 dozen of Colorado Springs finest restaurants. There will be cooking demonstrations, food […]

Paint colors can do a ton to fix a room’s flaws for not much money Every home suffers a few negatives, but not every solution requires pricey structural changes. Paint is a frugal remodeler’s go-to solution to perk up a problem room. Here’s how to pick paint colors to give any room a facelift: Choosing […]

In today’s highly competitive seller’s market where there are more buyers than there are homes for them to buy, some sellers may feel like the ball is in their court. And they would be right when it comes to choosing which offer to accept, the closing date, or even which improvements they are willing to make […]

10355 Honeytree Court Fountain, CO 80817 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Car Garage Priced at $375,000 ​Welcome home to beautiful High Gate Farms. Great opportunity to call this one owner custom built ranch style house your next home! Beautiful and large cul-de-sac lot backs up to open land and is fully fenced and landscaped. Popular […]

Consider the goal of funding a child’s college education in the future. If “other people’s money” in the form of a scholarship is not a possibility, there still may be another way to use some “other people’s money.” A $25,000 investment into a mutual fund paying 5% would earn $1,250 in the first year. Alternatively, […]