The 719 Homeowner Library: Your Owner’s Manual for After Closing
The 719 Homeowner Library is your plain-English owner's manual for after closing — 19 guides covering escrow, equity, PMI, property taxes, insurance, title fraud, and moving up.
Can I Get a Government Backed FHA Mortgage if I Already Own a Home? Rules and Exceptions
When you embarked on your first homeownership journey, perhaps an FHA loan was your trusted guide. With its accommodating down payment options and flexible credit requirements, it’s a fantastic pathway for many homebuyers, especially those taking their initial steps onto…
Redfin Reports a Record 39% of Homes Sold Above List Price – what about Colorado Springs?
Redfin Reports a Record 39% of Homes Sold Above List Price By Redfin - TownNews.com Content Exchange SEATTLE, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: RDFN) —The median home-sale price increased 16% year over year to $331,590—an all-time high—according to a new report from Redfin…
What to Include in a Real Estate Listing
Is Colorado Springs a Sellers Market? What does that mean to you? If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this…
Ins and Outs of Homeowners Insurance
If you have looked at your monthly mortgage statement, you have probably seen a line for insurance. You may have even received an insurance bill annually. Here is what you need to know about homeowners insurance. Homeowner’s insurance is often…
Creating a Homeschool Space in Your Home
If you are homeschooling, virtual schooling, or just spending more learning time at home, you can benefit from some intentional design of your educational space. Here are some easy ways to make the most of your home’s layout for learning…
Best Ways to Store All the Stuff in Your Garage
There is seldom a room in a home that is more quickly utilized (and overwhelmed) than the garage. Without a good storage system, it can become an abyss of forgotten holiday décor, old and broken sporting equipment, and toys your…
Hurricane Preparedness for Homeowners
Natural disasters can mean major expenses for homeowners, not to mention the stress and inconvenience of repairing damage. Here are a few tips to get you and your home ready for a major storm. 1. Board up your windows with…
Creating a Modern Day Homestead
The global pandemic has many homeowners turn to old-fashioned, self sufficiency techniques to maintain their distance from crowded places. Many have even picked up new skills. Here are a few places to get started if you are interested in creating…
Summer Spruce for Your Home
With everyone spending more time at home, maybe you have noticed a few home projects that still need to be finished. With long days and sunny weather, late summer is the perfect time to tackle those last few items on…