…increased business is a good thing for our city and surrounding areas!
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Category Archives: Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs School Districts Ratings
Interested in the relative ratings of the school districts in Colorado Springs (and area)? Courtesy of Zillow, here’s a breakdown:
http://www.zillow.com/colorado-springs-co/schools/
I have to put a disclaimer here; I did not compile this list, Zillow is the aggregate source!
If you’re looking to buy, sell or rent in the Colorado Springs area, please give Rob a call at 719-440-6626!
How much home can I afford?
A good starting point for answering this question lies in your monthly gross income. Experts vary in their statements but generally speaking, start with 28% of your gross monthly income. E.g., if you make $4000 a month, your mortgage, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and PMI should be no more than $1120.
MoneyUnder30 has a detailed analysis including Dave Ramsey’s more conservative approach (namely he uses take home income not gross).
If you’re looking to buy, sell or rent in the Colorado Springs area, please give Rob a call at 719-440-6626!
Shipping container homes?
Looking for a low cost housing alternative? This is an interesting idea!
If you’re looking for more traditional housing in the Colorado Springs area, call Rob @ 719.440.6626.
President Taft on property ownership
“Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any other institution established by the human race.”
– William Howard Taft
Definitely some food for thought. I wonder what President Taft would have had to say about the Kelo decision?
If you’re looking to buy, sell or rent in the Colorado Springs area please give Rob a call at 719-440-6626!
Colorado Springs home values (via Zillow)…
If you’re wondering how the Colorado Springs area is doing for home values, we are trending positive. This is good news for sellers!
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home in the Colorado Springs area, please give Rob a call @ 719-440-6626!
Things to consider when building a new home…
…if you have a young child at home and are considering building (or buying), this article gives some perspective on considerations. The one that struck home for me (as the father to the lovely little lady in the banner image) is the bedrooms on the same level. It’s very important now we are on the same level but I don’t know she’s going to appreciate it in a couple of years!
If you are considering buying, selling or renting a home in Colorado Springs (or the surrounding areas), please call Rob at 719-440-6626!
Ten kitchen remodeling tips…
Yahoo! has a short list of some of the basics of kitchen remodeling. My favorite: if you don’t get a good vibe from the contractor, don’t hire them. Additionally, never pay everything up front!
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area, please give me a chance to represent you!
Colorado Springs gets A+ for small businesses…
Colorado Springs has received an A+ for it’s small business friendly environment. I have a number of friends with sole proprietorships and hear nothing negative about the business environment, so anecdotally, we must be doing something right!
If you’re thinking of moving here and looking for Colorado Springs homes for sale, call Rob!
Few apartment vacancies in Colorado Springs…
High occupancy rates are a good thing for the market, especially when combined with low interest rates.
I’d be honored to have the chance to represent you as your agent in the Colorado Springs/Castle Rock/Denver area!