Check out this blog by 719Lending Many people dream of putting their feet up in a luxurious Colorado Springs vacation home by the beach, in the mountains, or wherever your dream getaway is. But are you ready to take the plunge into second home ownership? Here are some pros and cons to help you deci

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. EXIT Realty Corp. International is pleased to announce that Pearl Insurance has become its newest Premier Partner. Pearl Insurance i

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will ce

An emergency fund is a must. Chances are you have already been told that you need an emergency fund somewhere in the ballpark of three to six months of your income.  Don’t just save money, save for your future. There IS a difference!  Start saving for your retirement as early as possible. Few

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a

If you have a lot of revolving debt, then consider pay it all off with your down payment money and re-save for the down. It will boost your credit score to get you a better rate and will save you interest. Banks may require you pay off your debts through escrow to close the loan. Prioritize your

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for home prices to continue appre

But Pack All the Chargers The exception to the above packing tip is chargers and cords. Put all the random charges you come across in a box and see if you can match them up during the packing or unpacking process. The last thing you want to do is accidentally donate your lap top charger. Better

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may ac

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. By Steve Morris, Founder and Chairman, EXIT Realty Corp. International I’ve been in real estate 45 years this year.  In my early day

Check out this blog by 719Lending Credit is one of the most important parts of your home loan application. When applying for a mortgage, every lender working with you on buying a Colorado Springs home will pull your credit. If your credit is not great, there are a few steps you can take to start im

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. By Melanie Robitaille, Sr. Staff Writer & Graphic Designer EXIT Realty CK Elite Broker/Owner, Kirk Groombridge, is a third-generatio

Here at EXIT Realty Mountain View we celebrating Fair Housing Month. The State of Colorado was the first in the nation to pass statewide fair housing laws, barring discrimination in housing in 1959, nine years before the signing of the federal Fair Housing Act. “The US Department of Housing and

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that quest

Focus on the sale potential of your existing home first. You need to be prepared that your home could sell faster than you expected it to, so you need a plan for where you and your family will live if the new owners want the house right away and you don’t have a new home to move into yet. At the

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, shares:

Do NOT pack these items with other household belongings. Consider what should not be packed in the moving truck. Some things can be hazardous during the moving process, so it is best to move them separately or dispose of them before moving. Also another way to secure items such as bleach and oth

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. H