We have all heard about adjustable-rate mortgages, but the vast majority of us have never really given it more than a moment of thought. Also known as an ARM, most…
Real estate like every industry has its own special set of jargon. Many of the terms we use in real estate today originated in England during the 1600s. These antiquated…
If you read home and gardening magazines or watch home shows on TV, you've probably come across the concept of "downsizing home." Downsizing is fairly trendy right now, for example,…
Many people are surprised to know that the first tankless water heaters were invented in the 1920s. Since then, they have become more and more popular, but water heaters that…
Thinking of getting on the housing ladder? Looking to buy in a rural or suburban area? If so, a USDA home loan could be a great option –or at least,…
Building your own home can be a tremendously rewarding experience. You get to make choices about everything from location and floor plan to colors and landscaping. At the end of…
Tired of being one of the multiple bids on a home that didn't win? The Colorado Springs real estate market has been very competitive lately, and finding a home to…
In our current “Sellers Market” we are seeing a serious shortage of inventory for homebuyers to look at. Over the last 5 years, active listings have decreased by 60% in…
We’ve all been there before –when life takes an unexpected turn. Things don’t go the way we were hoping. We lose our job, suffer a pay cut, or get flooded…
An easement is a legal designation that allows for the right to use or enter the real property of another without actually possessing that property. This right is for a…
