Rent or Buy? How to Make the Right Decision With persistently low interest rates and desirable prices—even bargains in some locations—there are a lot of great reasons to buy a home in the current real estate market. However, deciding whether to buy or rent is a serious, often complicated decision, which should be weighed carefully. […]
Wall Decor Offers Simple, Affordable Way to Reinvent a Room
Whether you’re a new homeowner or you’ve been living in your current home for longer than you can remember, the change of seasons is a great time to freshen up your home décor. One of the simplest, most affordable ways to reinvent a room—for any season—is to change your wall décor. With Labor Day right […]
80-10-10 Financing Presentation
This morning our office had a presentation from Jed Marquis at Premier Lending, LLC about 80-10-10 financing. 80-10-10 Financing is still out there to buy a home. The way it works is you get an 80% first mortgage, a 10% second, and a 10% down payment. This will allow you to have a small down […]
Small kitchen?
5 Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Work Whether you’ve recently downsized or have always contended with the challenges of a smaller kitchen, some simple design changes can help maximize space and functionality. Remember, bigger isn’t automatically better. When it comes to home design, it’s all about using space effectively—whether you have a lot or […]
Timmy Duggan Post Olympic Interview
Here is a great Post Olympic Interview with Timmy Duggan! Take a look! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg55IlAWF5c Timmy is racing this week in the Tour of Utah and then will return to Colorado to race in the USA Pro Challenge! On August 16th, Timmy and other Pro riders will be appearing at the USA Pro Challenge Celebration. For […]
Home Energy Savings
How to Shop for an Energy-Efficient Appliance Buying a major appliance can take a big bite out of your savings, making it tempting to choose the lowest-priced item possible. However, the true cost of owning a home appliance is actually based on three components: the initial purchase price, the cost of repairs and maintenance, and […]
Increase Value in your home with new home design trends
New-Home Design Trends Can up Your Home’s Value Perhaps you’re in the market for a newly built home. Or maybe you’re in the process of having a home built. Or maybe you’re considering a remodeling project to your existing home. No matter what your scenario is, take into consideration the latest home-design trends highlighted by […]
Remodeling your home!
Remodeling? Lifestyle Trumps Profit While many remodeling projects add important value to a home, the No. 1 reason to renovate is to improve your daily living environment. According to a survey conducted by Houzz, an online platform for home design and remodeling, among homeowners planning to build, remodel or decorate in the next two years, […]
USA Pro Challenge Bike Race 2012
The USA pro challenge is already one of the biggest Pro Cycling Races in North America, on the same level of the tour of California. The USA Pro Challenge will finish stage 6 in Boulder, Colorado on August 25, 2012, to reignite the cycling fire started during the Coors Classic years. It is now dubbed […]
Don’t be fooled! How to Spot and Thwart a Debt-Collection Scam
In today’s challenging economic times, it’s no surprise that criminals are preying upon wary consumers in an attempt to collect bogus debts. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers across the country are reporting creditor calls on loans they never received or on amounts they do not owe. Often armed with some of your […]