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Millennials Are Increasing the Demand for Condominiums When deciding to buy a home, people are presented with many different options. The type of home you buy depends on your needs, budget, and in many cases, the desired maintenance level. For many millennials, their choice has been buying a condominium! According to CoreLogic, “Last year about 43% of all condo home-purchase...

Rising home prices coupled with a lack of inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their home on their own (known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner). However, a FSBO might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. The top 5 reasons are listed below: 1. Online Strategy for Prospective Purchasers Recent studies have shown...

Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low-down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing concern that we’re returning to the bad habits of a decade ago. Let’s alleviate the fears about the...

Buyers are out in full force this fall, increasing the demand for homebuying in all four regions of the country. According to the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, “Home showing activity was up again nationwide with a 4.6 percent rise in traffic, as the traditionally slow fall season began with a marked boost in buyer interest.” Buyers clearly have the right idea, as mortgage rates...

This coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things- inventory, interest rates, and appreciation.  But the biggest issue the housing market will face in 2020 is an inventory shortage.  There aren’t enough homes on the market for buyers, especially on the lower end of the market. This is a topic that has come up frequently within the past several...

It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces, but we can have deep sentimental attachments to the homes we’re leaving behind, too. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale, depending on how we manage them. When it comes to the bottom line, homeowners need to know what it takes to avoid costly mistakes. Being mindful of these things and prepared...

Honestly, the sweetest family. Tiffany and Paul are one of the cutest couples! I remember getting the call from them. They were referred to us from another one of our clients. As a family, they had been renting for awhile and were ready to make the leap into home ownership. They wanted to make a house a HOME. They were using a VA loan. And in this market, it can be tricky. VA loans have their...

2nd Annual Colorado Springs Porch Decorating Contest: Are you ready for fall? Is your front porch ready for fall? Time to get out those fall decoration and bring some fall spirit to those Colorado Springs front porches. 7 Winners Announced! Sign up here: Boo at the Zoo: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Boo at the Zoo starts Saturday, October 17! Tickets are limited to support social distancing...

We love Colorado Springs and we love our local businesses. We love to highlight and visit locally owned shops and restaurants to bring you the Best of Colorado Springs! We try to visit local businesses each month to bring you a first hand look at our local community! Here are our October favorites: Beast and Brews is located at 7 Spectrum Loop Suite 140. Beast and Brews is one of my favorite...

I’m an Adventurer. Coffee lover. Listener. School Secretary. Cook. Advocate for social justice. Writer. A wife, mom, sister, auntie, and friend. I feel most alive when I’m chasing sunrises and sunsets. Driving with the windows down and the radio on high and my hair blowing everywhere. Fishing. Hiking. Trying something new. Picnicking with Scout & Cellar wine. Selling it too. Spending time with...