With housing prices appreciating at levels that far exceed historical norms, some are fearful that the market is heading for another bubble. To alleviate that fear, we just need to look back at the reasons that caused the bubble ten years ago. Last decade, demand for housing was artificially propped up because mortgage lending standards […]
Elbert lot is still available!
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, […]
Home remedies for organic lawns
Think you’re smart and thrifty feeding flat beer to your lawn? Think again. Home remedies for organic lawn care may cost you more than you think. We might love the idea of maintaining our lawns with non-toxic pantry products — soda, vinegar, and dish detergent — that help keep pesticides and other chemicals out of […]
Is the market slowing down?
The real estate market is moving more and more into a complete recovery. Home values are up. Home sales are up. Distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen dramatically. It seems that 2017 will be the year that the housing market races forward again. However, there is one thing that may cause the industry […]
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Reasons to Refinance
Regardless of the reason to refinance a home, the basic question to ask is: “Do you plan to live in the home long enough to recapture the cost of refinancing?” There are always expenses involved in refinancing which can be paid in cash or rolled into the new mortgage. From a strictly financial standpoint, the […]
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Glow in the dark trees??
They’re no longer science fiction. A team of California biologists has already created glowing plants, and now they’re working on glowing trees. We’re big proponents of trees as energy savers — they create shade and wind breaks for your home. So how would you like a tree that actually illuminates your landscaping at night for […]
Imagine what you could build on 5+ acres
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, […]
Why you should buy a house?
Homeownership will always be a part of the American Dream. There are advantages to owning your own home (educational, health, social) that far transcend any economic impact. However, we want to look at several of the financial advantages of homeownership in today’s post. 1. Buying is Cheaper Than Renting The results of the latest Rent […]