The Benefits of Refinancing During a Recession At Merit Co. and our In-House Lender, New Life Mortgage, we recognize that these can be challenging financial times. However, a recession is not a cause for panic. Although they start for many different … [Read more...]
Misappropriation of Funds in Property Management
Misappropriation of Funds in Property Management When you have a rental property, you have an important choice to make. Should you manage the property on your own or use an outside property manager? If you live in the same area as the property … [Read more...]
Top Five Benefits of Using a Property Management Service
Top Five Benefits of Using a Property Management Service If you own a rental property and want to get the most from your investment, consider using a property management company. Some landlords prefer doing everything themselves because they want to … [Read more...]
Planning your Remodeling Project
Sometimes we remodel because we just bought a home and we’re deciding to give it our own flare, or because the house we’ve lived in for a while hasn’t been updated in forever, or even because we’re planning on putting it on the market and believe it … [Read more...]
5 Characteristics of a Great Real Estate Agent
Buying or selling your home is stressful enough, and you’re going to need all of the help you can get. Whichever journey you're embarking on, we recommend that you enlist the help of an experienced real estate professional. There are so many options … [Read more...]
Red Flags from Potential Tenants to Look out for
So you’ve chosen to rent out your home in order to hopefully make it a great investment with a profit that shows at the end of each month. With the amazing benefits a house has by being locating in Colorado Springs, there’s no reason why you … [Read more...]
How to Choose Between Renting or Selling your Home
When the time comes where you have to move to a different house for whatever reason, whether it’s for a job, to be closer to family, or maybe you’re taking care of a loved one’s Colorado Springs real estate who is no longer with us, choosing which … [Read more...]
NATIONWIDE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND APRIL 20-21
Jump start the search for your dream home by taking advantage of the biggest two-day housing event in the world. Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21 Realtors® and realtor associations all over the U.S. and internationally will be holding open houses as … [Read more...]
Buying your first house? Save yourself from a budget nightmare March Buying Advice: Don’t forget to factor in all the costs associated with homeownership.
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 installment of Buying Advice, we'll look at the costs associated with homeownership and give you … [Read more...]
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