10 Top Green Terms Explained
Understanding the terminology in green real estate can be a challenge. Use this quick guide of some top terms to cut through the noise and keep you clear and informed on your real estate journey!
5 Considerations on Home Insulation
A well insulated home provides energy efficiency to keep you comfortable year round. Plus, proper insulation saves you money on energy costs. If you're house is feeling drafty or you're looking for ways to save on utilities, here are five…
Colorado Senior and Veteran Tax Exemptions: What You Need to Know
The State of Colorado offers two types of property tax exemptions – one for seniors and one for veterans with disabilities. These exemptions do not mean you no longer pay property tax. Rather, your property tax liability is reduced based…
More Ways to Save On Your Monthly Mortgage
In a previous blog we broke down all the components of your monthly mortgage payment and talked about ways you can save on the cost. Here, we discuss more ways to save on your monthly payment.
How to Buy a House with an Assumable Mortgage: The Smart Strategy to Lower Your Monthly Payments in a High-Interest Market
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…
How To Save Money on Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
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 and Do You Need a Home Radon Test?
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…
What Should My Homeowner’s Insurance Cover?
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 Ranks #48 on FHFA House Price Index
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…
Local 1% for the Planet Member Company Live Dream Colorado Donates to Trails and Open Space Coalition for the Eleventh Year
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…
8 Benefits of Buying a Home in a Gated Community
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…
Jay Collier Earns NARs Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification
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…
Why Should I Buy an Attached Home in Colorado Springs?
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!…
Reducing Your Wildfire Risk
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…
175 Terrace Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
175 Terrace Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 $849,900 Today's Terrace at Creekwalk homes are a modern design in a coveted location. This newly built two-story offers a showcase kitchen. Luxurious waterfall island features cascading quartz. Belmont Fusion frameless cabinets with…