Downtown Colorado Springs 1 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Don’t miss the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest this Friday, June 22, 2018. This is Colorado Springs largest and popular spring festival. Named the Best Downtown Event by readers of the Gazette this is an event you don’t want to miss! […]
It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt! Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front doors that just pop with those “come hither” hues. Browser beware, though: Those listings may […]
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are […]
Whether you have a gift for thrift or simply an appreciation for vintage treasures, you know that you can find the best of the best at rural antique shops! If you are on the lookout for a new piece or enjoy perusing, you are going to want to gas up the car and head out […]
An economist responded when asked how interest rates would change: “They may fall some and then, rise and after that, they’ll fluctuate.” Just because interest rates have been low for ten years doesn’t mean they are supposed to be low. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates twice this year and are expected to go […]
What to expect, when to negotiate, and how to deal when things don’t go your way. Most people have deeply personal reasons for wanting to buy a home. Maybe it’s the bathroom that feels like a dreamy, modern spa. Or that two-tiered deck just made for parties. Your lender doesn’t care about the freestanding tub. […]
With home values appreciating at record rates, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing bubble like the one we experienced a decade ago. One of the major culprits of that housing boom and bust was the loosening of standards for mortgage credit. In a study done at the University of North […]
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Discover the world of nature with your children this weekend. This Friday, June 15, 2018 at 9:00 am-10:30 am or 1:00 pm-2:30 pm. Children ages 4-5 will enjoy crafts, puppet shows or stories, a hike or hands on activities. For admission and pre-registration […]
What you need to know to get the best deal for you. When it comes to evaluating offers, what’s good for the goose may not necessarily be good for the gander. One seller may be overjoyed with their offer, while another may be disappointed. That means, in order to figure out whether an offer you […]
People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks whether or not it’s a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that now is NOT a good time to rent. The Census Bureau recently released their 2018 first quarter median rent […]
