Now seems a particularly good time to buy a house because, first of all, mortgage interest rates are low. In addition, home prices are still increasing (though at a slower pace than previously), so it might be a good idea to buy before prices increase even further. Still, you shouldn’t just rush out and buy … Continued
Maybe you’ve found a house that you absolutely love . . . but is it really all that great? Its easy – far too easy – to overlook severe shortcomings in a house when there are other things about it that you love. And beyond that, first-time buyers often don’t know what to be on … Continued
Real estate agents have extensive knowledge of both local markets and home-construction (not to mention, finely honed negotiating skills). It’sno surprise, then, that when agents are buying for themselves, they are very often able to get hidden gems at great prices. In addition to knowing what to look for, a large part of that success … Continued
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
