It is almost the 4th of July! Whether you plan to stay in Colorado Springs for the festivities or head out of town to celebrate, this holiday is the perfect excuse to update your front porch. Here are a few of our favorite patriotic curb appeal ideas: 1. Hang an American Flag If you don’t have one hanging on your …
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 …
Holiday Curb Appeal: Should You Decorate Your Home While It’s on the Market?
Can I decorate my home for the holidays even while it is listed for sale? This is a common question we receive from sellers in Colorado Springs during the holiday season—and understandably so. Sellers wonder: should I hold back on the exterior lights and decor for fear of turning away potential buyers? Or should I channel my inner Griswold and …
Preparing Your Colorado Springs Home for Trick-or-Treaters
Photo By: Ruth Hartnup It’s almost that time of year! The air is crisp, there are pumpkins galore, and the grocery store is overflowing with candy. On Tuesday, people all over the world will celebrate Halloween—including many of us in Colorado Springs. Prepare your home for trick-or-treaters with some tips from our Woodleaf Realty team: 1. Turn on Your Porch Lights …
Update Your Curb Appeal for Autumn with These Festive Flowers
Fall doesn’t last long in Colorado Springs thanks to our early snowstorms; let’s embrace it while we can! As foliage turn and the oak, elm, and maple trees drop their leaves, update your garden or front patio with cold-hearty plants and flowers that can survive dropping temperatures. Deep reds, bright yellows and oranges, and dark greens are festive and are complemented …
Xeriscaping Vs. Landscaping in Colorado Springs
Did you just buy a home in Colorado Springs that needs some serious landscaping? Maybe you are preparing to sell and want to maximize curb appeal? Or are you a long time, forever resident of Colorado Springs wanting to update your yard? Regardless of your reasoning, this article is for you! As real estate agents, yards and landscaping are always …
DIY Staging Tips to Sell Your Colorado Springs Home Faster and For More Money
Did you know 95 percent of staged homes sell on average in eleven days or less AND sell for 17 percent more than non-staged homes?1 With the Colorado Springs housing and real estate market exploding, our professional team at Woodleaf Realty wants to help you maximize the value of your home. With a combined 24 years experience in real estate, …
5 Summer Front Porch Makeovers For Under $50
It’s finally here. After months of short snowy days and bundled up hikes on frosted trails, summer has arrived in our beautiful city of Colorado Springs! Summer in COS looks like a lot of things: ascending 14ers and dragging tourist friends up the incline, indulging in local cuisine and live music on every restaurants’ patio, and weekends spent camping, or …