While a recent announcement from CNBC shares that the average national FICO® score has reached an all-time high of 706, the good news for potential buyers is that you don’t need a score that high to qualify for a mortgage. Let’s unpack the credit score myth so you can to become a homeowner sooner than […]
Selfies… are you for them or annoyed by them? While I know some people who go way overboard with pictures of themselves, I also wish I felt more confident in my selfie-taking ability. Do you know the feeling? Whether you are a novice or a selfie expert, the brand-new Denver Selfie Museum promises to take […]
FHA loans are available for one to four family unit properties with one unit being owner-occupied. The minimum down payment for an FHA loan is 3.5%. FHA has a minimum credit score of 500 to 579 but it requires a 10% down payment. Not all lenders are willing to make loans to borrowers with lower […]
Drive off with the laundry. You don’t want buyers’ noses to detect your dirties. When your house is on the market, keeping it picture-perfect can be a wee bit stressful. But it is possible to keep your home show-ready while life goes on. Here are seven cleaning tips on how to do it. #1 Invest in Clear Bins […]
The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound: 1. Existing Home Sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of growth. 2. Pending Home Sales (contracts signed) are up with each of the […]
Your home is meant to be your haven, a safe and healthy place for you and your family. So, you might be surprised to learn that research from the Environmental Protection Agency shows that indoor air quality can be 2 to 5 times more toxic than outdoor air. There are many contributing factors to poor […]
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Take the whole family out this Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm to the Rock Ledge Ranch Harvest Festival. There will be old time music, wagon rides, candy, eating pie and pick your own pumpkin. There will also be food vendors […]
The Internet has empowered all buyers with information and home buyers are no exception. The amount of information available to public includes details on size, condition, sales history, current inventory, recent sales, photographs, videos, school info, drive-times, entertainment and much more. When a seller realizes that buyers are educated with facts, it becomes unlikely that […]
