The Charm of the Patty Jewett Neighborhood
The beginning of summer of 2001, I moved to Colorado Springs. I actually drove, all by myself, a 22’ diesel U-haul truck into Colorado Springs.
Searching for the Right Schools!
What are the Best Schools in Colorado Springs? As real estate professionals, we are often asked to help find the “best school” and while we
Why Building Your New Home in Colorado Springs is a Great Idea
Building a New Home You hear it all the time – the real estate market is booming right now. But this level of activity does
St. Joseph Statues and Other Tips To Make Your Home Sell Faster
In the world of real estate, superstitions abound. Perhaps driven by sheer desperation; a house that’s been on the market for months and just won’t
Sump What? What You Need to Know About Sump Pumps
We’ve had record amounts of rainfall this past summer. Colorado is known for its sunshine, 2nd behind in Florida with nearly 300 days of sunshine
Are Home Warranties a Good Idea?
We have all heard the stories, someone we know buys a house and has problems right after they move in. Big problems like the water
Your Inspection Rights and Approximate Costs
Finding that perfect home can be quite the task, but getting under contract begins a whole other process. Now that you and the sellers have
Good Faith Estimates
In previous articles, we discussed loan pre-approval and pre-qualification, which occur when a borrower makes a loan application. The big takeaway from this process will
What is the Difference Between Prequalification and Preapproval?
Prequalification vs. PreApproval Prequalification and preapproval are two important real estate finance terms. Unfortunately, these terms often get confused. The difference is important as it
What Do I Need to Get Prequalified for a Loan?
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin Preparation is an essential element in any successful real estate transaction, especially when
What Are All of Those Closing Costs?
Closing costs and pre-paids are additional fees associated with your mortgage loan and the closing of your property. Your Realtor and Lender should explain and
Difference Between Short Sales & Foreclosures?
There is a big difference between a foreclosure and a short sale. What is a Foreclosure? A foreclosure is where the property is already owned
Colorado Springs Best Coffee Ever
Colorado Springs has it all in the way of places to shop and eat. Chain stores pepper the city from North to South selling familiar
Things to Do in Colorado Springs this Weekend (Nov 11-Nov 12)
Beautiful, fall Veterans Day weekend in store for us here in Colorado Springs! Check out these events including free Pikes Peak admission for military, concerts around town,
The Up-Front Costs of Buying a Home
You might be getting a mortgage for your new home, but did you know? There are fees that you, the buyer, must pay prior to
Hiking the Pikes Peak Region North to South
It might seem a bit silly as the weather turns cooler to talk about hiking. However, Colorado’s 300+ days of sunshine lend to year-round hiking
Things to Do in Colorado Springs this Weekend (Nov 4-Nov 5)
Welcome to November! The Colorado Springs weather will be beautiful this weekend for outdoor activities such as the Vertans’ Day Parade and full moon hike. Head indoors
Things to Do in Colorado Springs this Weekend (Oct 28-Oct 29)
Even though Halloween isn’t until Tuesday, don your costume this weekend as there are many reasons to celebrate early! From scavenger hunts, to concerts, to the
Nicole Happel’s Favorite Pumpkin Bread
It’s that time of year again! Every October I post my favorite recipe for pumpkin bread. I’ve tried a few, and this one is by far the
Things to Do in Colorado Springs this Weekend (Oct 21-Oct 22)
Serveral popular annual events are taking place this weekend, including The Waldo Waldo 5K, Boo at the Zoo, and Giant Pumpkin Festival! Plus more fall
How to Use the El Paso County Assessor Website
Colorado Springs is the second largest city in Colorado, located within El Paso County. I’ve recently had more opportunity to explore the user-friendly El Paso
The Great 8 Real Estate Articles From September, 2017
There is a lot of real estate content and chatter online. This makes it difficult to determine what is valuable and what is noise. Well
Things to Do in Colorado Springs this Weekend (Oct 7-Oct 8)
Have you noticed it’s getting darker earlier? And the trees are changing color! That means fall has definitely arrived. This weekend there are many fall