Homeownership Tips

Oct. 4, 2022

Time for Fall Home Maintenance

 

Colorado hasn't had a taste of winter weather this year yet, but it could be anytime. Time for everyone to unhook their hoses if the temps near freezing.   Anytime we see overnight temperatures below freezing, this could damage the spigots.

 


Here are a few items you ...

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June 13, 2022

Can we Make a Contingent Offer?

No arguments, the market is shifting, and it feels like a driver lightly tapping the brakes on a car!    We are seeing more inventory (actually more than we have in the last 1.5 years) and more price reductions in the last few weeks.   Ever since the interest ...

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Feb. 19, 2022

Xcel Implements Time of Use Rates

 

Xcel** will implement a change in the way they bill their customers, and you may want to think about when you utilize the energy consumption.

The new rate plan will charge higher rates during peak hours of 3 pm to 7 pm on weekdays.   Rates would be slightly ...

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Feb. 9, 2022

Doing Taxes - And Need a Deduction?

Many US citizens are preparing taxes this time of year, and discovering with the new tax rates, you don't have enough to claims deductions. 

Maybe it is time to BUY A HOME!  

  • Buying a home may be the most expensive and important purchase you make in your ...
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Jan. 24, 2022

Are you Prepared for a Disaster?

We all saw the devastating results unfold from the Marshal fire in Boulder County recently.   Almost 1,100 residents completely lost their homes.    Some had no time to get back to their home before it went completely up in flames.  Sadly, some lost their pets as well ...

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Nov. 29, 2021

Here's a Mortgage Tip

This tip came from a licensed mortgage lender, as I am not, but thought it was excellent advice to homeowners!

 

Here is something to consider if you were thinking about refinancing from a 30 year mortgage to a 15 year mortgage…

It takes 19 years and 4 months to ...

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Sept. 20, 2021

Fall is Arriving This Week, Time for Fall Home Maintenance

Fall is on the calendar for later this week, which means the flakes could any day now, and time for some home fall maintenance items.

 


Here are a few items you should winterize before winter has set in --

 

  • Fertilize lawn for its last feeding
  • Check for drafts - use ...
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Aug. 31, 2021

When your Neighbors get TOO Loud

 

When you move into a property, house/condo or townhome, you have the right to live in a peaceful environment.    A few years back a police officer told me that before 7 am and after 9 pm, was to be quiet.   Of course 4th of July, that ...

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March 21, 2021

Creating a Desirable Home Office

 

Whether you work full-time at home or occasionally need to conduct business in the evenings or on the weekends, a home office a great way to utilize an extra room. Now that many employees are allowed to work from home, an organized home office could be important.  A ...

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March 15, 2021

Spring Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

There are items you should be maintaining every season to ensure you don't end up with a giant bill for repairs.   Once all this snow melts, here is a list for the Spring Maintenance a homeowner should review -

 

 

1.  Be sure to check your gutters ...

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