Regular fireplace cleaning needs to take place for safety and efficiency. Although some tasks are DIY-friendly, others are best left to the pros. The appeal of a wood- or gas-burning fireplace is undeniable — especially for residents of cold climates. But both appliances require regular cleaning to prepare them for the fall/winter burning season so […]
Are home values going up or down?
There are many questions about where home prices will be next year as well as where they may be headed over the next several years to come. We have gathered the most reliable sources to help answer these questions: The Home Price Expectation Survey – A survey of over 100 market analysts, real estate experts, […]
Now Is A Good Time
This weekend in Colorado Springs!
Tim Gill Center for Public Media 315 E. Costilla, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 The Dead are Alive! Get ready for the Colorado Springs Zombie Crawl as part of the Three Nights of Horror Film Festival! There will be cult classic films, contests, zombies, food and fun. Event starts at 5:00 pm-midnight on Friday, October 26, […]
It's Not Just the Tax Benefits
When the standard deduction for married couples filing jointly was increased from $12,700 to $24,000 for 2018, there was some speculation that the bloom was off the rose of homeownership. The thought was that if the tax benefits from being able to deduct the property taxes and interest was less than the standard deduction, that […]
How you can use an onion
Slice an onion to shine cutlery, clean grills, overcome paint smells, and perform other non-cooking miracles. Onions are great for sauteing, but the vegetable also is a cheap and effective green cleaner, mosquito repellent, and deodorizer — just a few non-cooking jobs onions can do. 1. Polish Cutlery Give metal cutlery a new shine and […]
Is housing still affordable?
Lately, there have been many headlines circulating about whether or not there is an “affordability issue forming in the housing market.” If you are considering selling your current house and moving up to the home of your dreams, but are unsure whether or not to believe what you’re seeing in the news, let’s look at […]
Protect Your Move
Did anyone ever go to this creepy home?
When it comes to Colorado-inspired horror movies, there is one in particular that will always stand the test of time. It is, of course, The Shining, which was inspired by the historic Stanley Hotel. What you may not realize, however, is that another spot in Colorado was the basis for another creepy cinematic classic So […]
