For many aspiring homeowners, the biggest obstacle isn’t saving a down payment. It’s the untenably high monthly mortgage payment, a function of high mortgage interest rates for new mortgages. Even buyers with excellent credit and sizable savings often find that…
Most people like to save money when possible. Whether you’ve bought a house or are looking for a new home, you can save on your monthly mortgage payments as well. First, we’ll breakdown your monthly payment into parts and define…
What Is Radon? For those who remember their days in chemistry class, radon is an element that appears on the periodic table of elements. Radon is a naturally occurring colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. When uranium, thorium, and radium (other…
Shop For Home Insurance Finding home insurance coverage is a very important part of the home shopping process. In fact, there is a homeowner’s insurance contingency built into the Colorado purchase contract. If you cannot find coverage that is suitable…
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - JUNE 12, 2025 Quarter Over Quarter, Year Over Year At of the end of the first quarter, Colorado Springs rates #48 out of the top 100 MSAs for increase in home values over the year. According…
For the eleventh year, real estate brokerage Live Dream Colorado has fulfilled its commitment to donate a portion of annual sales revenue to support the environment. As an internationally recognized 1% for the Planet member company, Live Dream Colorado supports…
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Gated communities provide increased security and sense of community. Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas offer several gated home communities. If you’re considering purchasing a home, here are some compelling reasons to choose a gated community. 1. Enhanced Security…
LOCAL REALTOR® AWARDED RENE CERTIFICATION Colorado Springs, September 19, 2024 – Jay W L Collier with Live Dream Colorado, has been awarded the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country. The RENE is conferred…
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Attached homes include townhomes, condos, paired homes, and single family attached homes. Outside the U.S., the term “semi-detached” is used to describe a house that shares just one wall with a neighbor. Attached homes do not always have an HOA!…
Creating Defensible Space To help reduce your risk of wildfire exposure, the Colorado Springs Fire Department recommends creating a defensible space around your property. Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean clear-cutting a space around your home or your…
What Is an Interest Rate Buydown? Now that interest rates are higher, buyers are looking for ways to lower their rate. A larger downpayment is one way you can lower your interest rate. But there are a couple of other…
Green Mountain Falls offers art, trails, and local restaurants. It's the perfect place to drop in on a hot Summer day! At an altitude of 7,800 feet, Green Mountain Falls is a midpoint heading West up Highway 24 from Manitou…
