You finally found your dream home, your loan has been approved and all you have left is your closing. With all of the busyness during the buying process you must not forget about the details involved with moving! Buy plenty of boxes or plastic containers to use for packing. I prefer plastic containers because they […]
With many homes on the market in the Colorado Springs area, some sellers consider renting out their property if they cannot sell it within a specified amount of time. Converting your property into a rental may not be a bad idea but you need to understand the pros and cons that are involved. I advise […]
1. Lowball offers– If you are in a time crunch to purchase a home, submitting extremely low offers will waste your precious house hunting time and you may end up losing the home you wanted. Ask your Colorado Springs Realtor to complete a market analysis on the area around the home you are interested in […]
Many homes that were built up to the 1980’s in the Colorado Springs area have wood trim and doors throughout the home. Although, wood trim and doors can look nice in newer homes, the wood in older homes often looks worn and dated. After remodeling a home in the Greenbriar Park area of Colorado Springs, […]
In a previous post regarding Buying a Home in Colorado Springs I discussed the three major areas that matter to buyers: Location, Size, and Amenities. Now, let’s get more specific about characteristics buyers look for when buying a home in the Colorado Springs Area. Storage- When you take a look at the house pay attention […]
The Southwest area of Colorado Springs is in close proximity to the mountains and foothills so expansive soils can be a problem. Expansive soil containing certain types of clay such as bentonite will expand and contract when exposed to water. Homes can be built on expansive soils but the foundation is constructed differently to prevent future foundation […]
If your cabinets are outdated and you do not want to spend large amounts of money on new cabinets then keep on reading this blog. There are many ways to renovate dated cabinets and one way is to paint them and make them look distressed and you should be able to complete the project without […]
Whether you are looking to make your home more appealing to potential buyers when you put it up for sale, want a change of scenery because the stark white just is not in anymore, or have paint that has cracked, chipped, or faded, use the tips below to make your painting experience go a little […]