Buying a home is definitely an exciting undertaking, but it can also be overwhelming and more than a little nerve-wracking. On top of that, a lot of things can go wrong in the process, whether owing to agent incompetence or negligence or mere inadvertence. And in today’s real estate market, where supply falls short of … Continued
Hosting a get together like an open house can be a pretty intimidating prospect to those of us who aren’t used to entertaining all the time. But having an open house during the holiday season makes it much easier because a lot of the work, especially planning, has already been done for you. Because it’s … Continued
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which took effect in 2018, a few of the tax benefits for homeowners have disappeared. But the tax breaks for homeowners that remain are certainly nothing to sneeze at and can add up to big savings. The good news in all the tax shake-up is that fewer people … Continued
Selling a home during the holiday season can be more of a challenge than during other seasons, but it can be done. The good news is that you’ll have far less competition. It’s just that staging your house during the holiday season in Colorado Springs should enhance that style rather than working against or detracting … Continued
So you need to sell your house before the new year, whether for tax benefits or a job relocation or whatever reason. The new year is fast approaching so selling your house in Colorado Springs may seem like a daunting process at this point. The market at this time of year usually isn’t very hot, … Continued
The holiday season, which is basically November through January, is generally considered one the worst times to try to sell your house in Colorado Springs. It’s not as bad as many people would have you believe, though, especially when you have a good real estate agent in your corner. During the holiday season, there may … Continued
Buying a house in Colorado Springs can be a pretty pricey proposition – one that can impact you financially for many years to come. Obviously, there will be the down payment and the mortgage, but there are actually many more expenses home buyers should plan for. Statistics show that homeowners across the country spend more than … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a house, your main concerns are most likely the size of the down payment and monthly mortgage payment and the headache of packing up and moving. There are, however, other concerns that are just as important, especially the tax-related ones. The revised tax laws that took effect in 2018 left … Continued
