Fall traditions that Colorado invented
♫Fall time and the livin’ is easy♫ Right? Well, yes and no. The leaves may be extraordinary colors, but we have still had to deal with abnormally high temperatures, followed by freezing cold and snow. Despite this, however, it is still an incredible season, and Coloradans have invented new ways of celebrating, including these seven […]
Help or Do No Harm
“Either help or do no harm” is advice found in the Epidemics, Book 1 of the Hippocratic school. It’s good advice for all professionals who represent the interests of others. While REALTORS® do not protect their customers’ lives directly, homeownership affects their lives in financial, social and emotional ways. One of our objectives is to […]
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Do you need a Sherpa?
In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly right from the start. You need someone who can help you determine what to offer […]
VA Funding Fee Going Up
The cost of a VA home loan is going up beginning January 1, 2020 when the funding fee is being increased from 2.15% to 2.3% for first time use. The amount increases to 3.6% for subsequent zero-down payment loans. Reservists and national guard veterans are subject to a slightly higher fee. Veterans pay a funding […]
This weekend in Colorado Springs!
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 215 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 This event is for all ages! You will explore the El Paso County Courthouse that was built in 1903. There will be craft making, interacting with historic figures, performances and activities for the Fall season. There will be hot chocolate, cupcakes, carnival games […]
Selecting an agent
When a whole lobster was presented at the table of a restaurant, the customer noticed there was only one claw on it. He asked what happened to the lobster and the waiter said, maybe he lost a fight with another lobster. The customer replied to the explanation by saying “then, bring me the winner.” There […]
Basement flooring
Learn how to keep moisture and humidity away from your basement floor during a basement floor remodel. Although moisture problems can be a concern for basement finishes, there are many types of flooring that are ideal for basement applications. The key to successful basement flooring installations is to ensure that the basement is dry and […]