There are an increasing number of real estate companies, termed iBuyers, like Open Door, Offerpad, Zillow, Knock and others that market a service that has an appeal to homeowners. The pitch for these quick cash offer companies will include some variation of “let us buy your home in days without the normal hassles of listing.” […]
Are you making one of these landscaping mistakes?
Before you rush into planting your dream yard, keep a few tips in mind. You can just picture it: a pretty cottage garden overflowing your front yard, with tons of heavy, scented blooms. Well, at least you can picture it with your eyes closed. With your eyes open all you see is a bit of patchy […]
What would make you sell your house?
There are many reasons why a homeowner decides to sell their house and move. The latest Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors asked recent home sellers to share their reason for moving. The younger the respondents, the more likely their top response centered around needing a larger home (ages 29 to 53). […]
2018PHBS – who are the first-time buyers
Has anyone ever tried the food truck carnival?
If you had asked me years ago where the best food could be found, I never would have responded with “from the back of a truck.” However, the rise in popularity and quality of food trucks has thoroughly changed that. In Colorado, delicious food trucks are easy to come by, but there is nothing quite […]
Homeowner's Affordability Index Feb 2019
What goes in your home safe?
This weekend in Colorado Springs!
Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center 4729 Twin Rocks Road, Divide, CO 80814 Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center presents Earth Day! There will be a scavenger hunt, face painting & lots of other Earth Day Fun! Event will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9:00 am-11:00 am. For more information click here.
The best floors for kitchens
From hardwood to vinyl to tile kitchen flooring options, find the best kitchen flooring for you. So many factors play into choosing a kitchen floor: How much do you cook? Is it an open floor plan? What’s the most durable? We’ve taken out the guesswork and chosen four flooring types that make the most sense […]
Renters are paying so much more!
In a recent Insights Blog, CoreLogic reported that rent prices have skyrocketed since 2005. Meanwhile, the typical mortgage payment has actually decreased. “CoreLogic’s national rent index was up 36% in December 2018 compared with December 2005, while the typical mortgage payment was down 4% over that period.” Why the difference between the costs of renting […]
