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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. As we approach the anniversary of the hardships we’ve faced through this pandemic and the subsequent recession, it’s normal to reflect on everything that’s changed and wonder what’s ahead for 2021. While there are signs of economic recovery as vaccines

Colorado Springs real estate appreciated 48.37% over the last ten years, which is an average annual home appreciation rate of 4.02%, putting Colorado Springs in the top 10% nationally for real estate appreciation.

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes a

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number and dramatically impacts those households that lost a sourc

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message encourages many o