Planning to move in or out of your home over Memorial Day Weekend this year? Let’s talk about that… First, getting moved to your new destination is hopefully an exciting and happy prospect for you. But, of course, the move itself involves thinking through a lot of details, making a myriad of things happen and hoping it all comes together …
4 of Our Favorite Home-Focused Gifts for Mother’s Day
Are you looking for a special and unique gift for your mom this Mother’s Day? Here are a few of our favorite home-themed gifts for all of the moms who love to care for their homes in Colorado Springs! 1. Gift Mom Porch Planters With warm days upon us, it is time we all spruce up our patios and invest in …
Colorado Springs Homeowners: May is the Best Month to Sell!
Happy first day of May! If you have been contemplating selling your home in Colorado Springs this year, May is one of the best months to get your house on the market! With Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner (one of the most popular moving weekends of the year), now is a great time to list. And, if we …
Is it Time to Replace Your Roof? 4 Warning Signs (Part 2)
Continued from part 1. While it may not be the foundation or the walls, the roof of your home is what keeps you dry, secure, and safe. It is one of the most critical parts of your home. And roof replacements here in Colorado is not unusual. We know it’s a big project (and expensive one) to replace a roof, …
Is it Time to Replace Your Roof? 4 Warning Signs (Part 1)
While it may not be the foundation or the walls, the roof of your home is what keeps you dry, secure, and safe. The roof is one of the most critical parts of your home so should be evaluated by a professional regularly for defects or hail damage. We aren’t going to lie to you: roof replacements are expensive. …
The Impact of Cannabis Dispensaries on Property Values in Colorado Springs
It’s a sensitive topic, but worth discussing as buyers and sellers are always curious about the impact of marijuana dispensaries on property value. And, as of early 2018, there are more than 150 dispensaries in El Paso County alone. It has been more than five years since our state of Colorado voted to become one of two states (at the …
Colorado Springs Has Another Nickname. Can You Guess What It Is?
If you have lived in Colorado Springs for a while, you know our city is not often referred to by its full name. Instead, residents call this beautiful city “The Springs.” We recently learned that Colorado Springs also has another nickname though. It’s one that goes back years in history and is not as well known. Any clue what it is? …
Colorado Home Buyers Offer Cash, Vacations, and Broncos Tickets to Entice Sellers
In a recent story by The Denver News Channel, journalists shared some of the crazy and ridiculous perks Colorado buyers include with their offers to win over sellers. Some of these perks include offering trips to Paris or including season tickets to the Denver Broncos. Realtors in Denver are also encouraging first-time buyers to come to the table with all cash …
4 Tips To Protect Your Plants From Colorado Springs’ Late Snowstorms
Colorado Springs is not always the kindest city when it comes to spring weather conditions for gardens and April flowers. With late snow, freezes, and the occasional spring blizzard, it is essential that homeowners know how to protect their early buds and recently planted flowers. Protecting your new seeds is much easier if you have begun with pots or trays, …
Why 2018 is the Year to Stop Renting
Are you planning on buying a home in Colorado Springs this year? If so, seeing the hot market and fierce competition may be intimidating. We find many homeowners or those renting in the Pikes Peak region want to sell and move up to the next price bracket (or purchase their very first home) but don’t. Why? It’s because many buyers …