Colorado Springs is a highly desirable place to live. At Merit Co. we feel privileged to call this lovely city home. If you are debating a move to...
Suburban vs Rural
In today’s showdown, we’ll find out which area to live comes out on top: Suburbs or Rural. This has been a heated debate between homeowners for...
Colorado Springs Gated Communities – Are They for You?
Gated communities are very popular in Colorado Springs. Usually tucked away in the suburbs, they are given regal names, such as Cedar Heights, Stone...
Low Inventory: The Big Real Estate Story of 2013?
Real Estate News- By: Deidre Woollard We’ve heard it on the street, we’ve seen in on Facebook and Twitter, and we’ve seen it in our own...
Investing in Real Estate
Real estate investing is always good and sometimes it’s in demand. When it’s in demand, dozens of real estate seminars begin rolling across the...
How to Get a Mortgage Without a Credit Score
For many homebuyers, establishing credit came naturally once they began working, applied for a credit card, took out a car loan or paid back student...
Buying Your First House
So, you’ve gotten your financial situation in order and are ready to buy a house. Do you know how much house your monthly budget can handle? In this...
How to Find the Right Fixer Upper
Whether it’s because of your budget, or your creative and live-for-the-challenge personality, sometimes all you need is a fixer upper to give you...
Improving Your Credit Score Before Buying a Colorado Springs Home
When you begin to look for a home, the first thing you think of is how much you can afford based on your savings, and the help you qualify for....