You may have noticed that REALTORS® seem to always think now is a good time to buy and they can usually justify it with solid reasoning.  While it can be true in general, a good time to buy has more to do with the individual than anything else.  There are four things to consider. It […]

Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their homes today. Traditional thinking would suggest it may be best to wait until the spring to sell when there is a […]

With the holiday season fast approaching and the thought of gift-related credit card debt looming overhead, you may be feeling a bit down and stressed. Does this sound about right? If so, you deserve a quick Colorado getaway that will both relax and rejuvenate you, which can be found by taking a hike to these […]

If you’re familiar with running out of hot water before you’re through with your shower, a tankless water heater may be for you. If you like conserving energy and saving your money too, tankless heaters are definitely for you. These “on-demand” units typically operate on gas or electricity and only heat your water when you […]

You may be amazed at the impact of making regular, additional principal contributions can have on your unpaid balance. Each month, an increasing portion of the principal and interest payment goes to reduce the payment.  However, when you make an additional principal contribution above the normal payment, it is applied entirely toward principal reduction. You […]

Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject. In the most recent Apartment Rent Report, RentCafe explains how rents have […]

Downtown Manitou Springs Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 You do not want to miss out on the 25th year of the Emma Crawford Coffin Races! There will be coffin races, award giveaways and live music. This is a fun event for the whole family. Event will be on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00 […]

Whether it’s a fire, burglary or other disaster, one of the first things your insurance agent is going to ask for are the receipts for your personal items or a home inventory. You can reconstruct the inventory from memory, but you run the risk of forgetting items, possibly for years after you file the claim.  […]