With the Colorado Springs housing market in constant change, you may be wondering if this is the right time to rent a home or buy a home? Try considering these scenarios to decide if you are ready to buy or…
Once you start the homebuying process on a Colorado Springs mortgage, it can seem like an endless stream of paperwork to get to closing. Fortunately, there are plenty of people to help keep things clear along the way. Your real…
Going into 2022, many potential home buyers and real estate investors are watching certain cities to find the best buys. Many factors impact housing prices, including job creation and growth in the area, population growth, and others. Some areas grow…
Updating or renovating your house is a great way to add value to your Colorado Springs home. Projects can range from small things you can DIY in one weekend, such as painting a room or adding a backsplash. Other projects…
How desktop appraisals went from temporary to permanent in our market. Say bye-bye to standard appraisals. The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced last October that it would be transitioning to allow desktop appraisals. Desktop appraisals are appraisals that don’t…
If home ownership in Colorado Springs is still a distant dream for you, don’t worry and don’t give up. Saving money for a down payment is often one of the hardest steps. Depending on the type of mortgage you plan…
The most common type of mortgage that new Colorado Springs homeowners take out is a fixed rate mortgage. If you are shopping for a new home and talking to lenders, chances are you have gone over the options for a…
Changes coming on April 1 will greatly increase the cost of a second home. Starting April 1, second home purchases could be more expensive. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are changing their loan-level price adjustments causing rates to increase…
Is building healthy lifestyle habits one of your new year’s resolutions for 2022? There’s no time like now to set up your space for success. One of the first places you can upgrade is right in your own garage! 3…
2021 saw many people looking to buy a home outside of major urban areas. As more and more people embraced working from home (some even opting for this set up permanently), homes that could support both personal and professional life…