Interest rates were at all-time lows just a few years ago. However, they have now risen back to a more normal range, historically speaking. Even so, the fluctuations and increases in rates have many potential and hopeful homebuyers on edge…
For the tenth 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…
Seller Concessions vs. Price Reduction We’ve all seen that one thing while shopping that we fall in love with, but then look at the price tag and have second thoughts. Is it really worth that? Maybe there is an imperfection…
The biggest factor when you select a real estate agent to represent you is the answer to this question “Who do I trust?” You need and deserve someone who will look out for your best interests, provide you reliable information,…
Percent Change in Single Family Residential Assessed Value between 2021 to 2023 The huge rise in property values and their impact on property taxes is a hot topic throughout Colorado. Single family residential assessed values increased by 40-50% across a…
Your 2023 Property Taxes May Go Up Significantly If your property taxes are escrowed as part of your monthly mortgage payment, you may be seeing a large increase to your monthly payment in the next couple of months. El Paso…
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – January 13, 2023: For the ninth 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…
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – DECEMBER 19, 2022: Two Teachers’ Schools Benefit From The Colorado Springs Teacher Program. We entrust our kids to excellent teachers and education professionals like Rebecca and Konrad Schlarbaum. To teach them, motivate them, and make sure…
Lauren D Collier has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®’ Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR. Collier achieved this prestigious designation after completing topic-specific course work designed specifically for REALTORS®. The designation courses…
Solar panels are a frequent sight atop the roofs of residential homes. Harness the power of enewable energy — and a decrease energy bills with residential solar power production. Your options for a solar PV system on your home are…
We spend a lot of time inside our homes: cooking, eating, sleeping, playing, relaxing, etc. During that time, we are breathing inside air which contains allergens and pollutants. The quality of the air inside our homes effects our health and…
Peak Producers 2022 Great news! I rejoined the Peak Producers, a by-invitation group of the top 10% of real estate brokers in the Colorado Springs area. Having qualified for membership each year since 2014, I sometimes but not always have…
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (www.fhfa.gov) collects information on home purchases within Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) to track the change in home values over time. In 2021, Colorado Springs ranked #36 out of the top 100 MSAs for increase in…
As an internationally recognized 1% for the Planet member company, Live Dream Colorado supports Trails and Open Space Coalition in their work to protect natural outdoor spaces in the Colorado Springs area. Live Dream Colorado, led by broker owner…
