Condo vs Townhome vs House
What is the Difference Between a Condo and a Townhome? What type of real estate is right for you? How is buying and living in a Condo or Townhome Different than Buying and Living in a House? Purchase Price: You…
Colorado Springs Real Estate Portfolio
Regular readers of my blog post know that my favorite investment strategy for the young investor is Buy a Duplex! Live in it, earn income from it, and exchange your profits for portfolio growth over time.
I recently read that in buy-and-hold (rental) real estate, about 80% of your profit comes from
When Trouble Strikes on the Homefront…
We can help. Colorado Springs homeowners facing foreclosure can call us for help. We work closely with experienced, professional, dedicated, full-time short sale negotiators to help you sell your house even if you are underwater or behind on payments. Divorce,…
LEED Building Tour: Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
A Colorado Springs building with 138 years of historical significance has just received a fascinating makeover – and you wouldn’t even know it. Local architects of RTA Architects in Colorado Springs were so attentive to preserving the historical façade of the Gottlieb Building that…
UCCS-Memorial Medical Hospital Proposal
“We will grow this economy with a heath, wellness, and sports focus” – Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak These words describe the proposed Memorial health medical campus at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I believe that a health, wellness, and…
You’re Doing it Wrong…
RE: “Get Retirement Savings Back on Track” by Andrea Coombes, June 10, 2012 Dear Wall Street Journal, You have provided solid advice and useful information over the years. I always enjoy reading your paper. But this one's got me thinking...…
Mountain Lion Pride
I am a proud alumna and a HUGE fan of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. UCCS provides a high quality education, a well-rounded college experience, and a great value for your money. I can't speak highly enough about how satisfied…
Secrets of Negotiation
Mastering Negotiations in Real Estate is both an art and a science. Understanding the science of negotiation is just the start. How to create an effective negotiation plan. How to manipulate the persuasion cycle to the client’s advantage. How to…
Colorado Springs’ Economic Growth is Strong!
We are seeing many indicators of economic growth right now in Colorado Springs. I am proud to represent this fine city, and I know we will continue to grow and prosper together! -Lauren D Collier I want to share with…
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match
It's Spring and Love is in the Air. I think I'll adopt the slogan "Your Real Estate Matchmaker". What do you think? I listen to who you are and what you're looking for in a home. I look in detail…
Live for Free? Live for Free!
Pie in the sky? No way! Thinking about buying your first home? Let me get you started out right. The simplest, easiest way for you to stop paying rent, avoid paying a mortgage, and ultimately live for free is to…
Lease-to-Own Primer
Who has heard of a lease-to-own? Who knows what it is? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Also called rent-to-own or a lease option, the lease-to-own arrangement can benefit both buyer and seller in certain circumstances. What…
Into the Future…?
I just read the most outside-the-box real estate blog post I've seen this year. That's saying a lot. I've read a lot of blog posts this year. This blog posits, based on scientific work now underway, that up-and-coming 3-D printer technology…
Improvements in Colorado Springs’ Economy
The Gazette featured four local Colorado Springs start-ups under the headline "Startups bouncing back in the Springs". The economy is warming up and this is just one sign. A very important sign! Small business development is a critical indicator of economic activity.…
Lessons in Interior Design
Hello friends and visitors! In 2012, I had a crazy time trying to repair my home from a leak. The upstairs toilet had leaked, and water had dissipated into the wall and floors. Since walls and floors had to be…