The Best Time of Year to Buy Things for Your Home

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The Best Time of Year to Buy Things for Your Home By: Amy Howell Hirt Published: November 27, 2018 © Copyright 2019 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® When to look for sales on mattresses, appliances, tools, furnishings, and materials. Buying stuff can be stressful. Cheap out, and you could regret it. Overspend, and you’ll cut into your budget. Knowing the best time … Read More

Local Builder Spotlight: Saint Aubyn Homes

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In 2009 Jared St. Aubyn started building in Colorado Springs. Thankfully they expanded to Northern Colorado and have become one of the largest private builders in the state. Their focus is streamline construction, attractive, high quality, and energy efficient homes. I love the neighborhoods they are currently building in. Berthoud, Johnstown, and Windsor. I personally … Read More

Staging Your Home: How to Make Buyers Fall in Love

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By: HouseLogic Published: April 12, 2018 With these tips and tricks, your house will be swoon-worthy in no time. All the world’s a stage, said the Bard. That includes your house. Which is for sale. And thus needs to look bee-yoo-tee-ful. Staging entails hiring experts with a flair for interior design. They reimagine your living space … Read More

9 Round Kickboxing

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With the new year of 2019 everyone wants to get healthier. The gyms will be busy for a few months with everyone trying to reach their resolutions. I wanted to write a little something about my favorite gym that is just a little unconventional. It’s basically no excuses! You have no class times, workouts change … Read More

Creating Storage Underneath Your Stairs

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Creating Storage Underneath Your Stairs By: Jan Soults Walker © Copyright 2018 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Sweep out the dust bunnies. Clear away the clutter. Time to put wasted space beneath the staircase to work with these customized storage solutions. That hollow triangle of space beneath your staircase can house more than lint. Claim the square … Read More

Defining Realtor/Client Relationships

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Did you know if you don’t have a signed Agency Agreement with your Realtor then they default to a Transaction Broker in Colorado? Do you know what the difference is between a Buyer’s Agent or Seller’s Agent and Transaction Broker? Below it is explained by the Colorado Real Estate Commission! Seller’s Agent: A seller’s agent … Read More

A Kitchen Remodel Worksheet to Help You Cut Costs

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A Kitchen Remodel Worksheet to Help You Cut Costs By: Amy Howell HirtPublished: December 10, 2018 Find out how much it costs to remodel a kitchen, item by item, so you never spend more than you need to. How much is that kitchen remodel going to cost you? That’s a hard number to nail down. It’s not like you can cost … Read More

5 Classy Kitchen Cabinet Updates for Under $100

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No need to break the bank to get brand-new-looking cabinets Cabinets arguably take up the most real estate in your kitchen. So if they’re sad, the whole kitchen looks a bit depressed. They’re also among the most expensive feature to replace in the kitchen. So that’s where these inexpensive cosmetic miracles fit in. #1 Handsome … Read More

Local Business Alert!- Black Garlic Spice Co.

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Black Garlic Spice Co. is a new business downtown Loveland. I got the chance to stop by this past weekend and purchased a few things! I already used the Cherrywood Smoked Sea Salt for our turkey over Thanksgiving. It was delicious! Fort Collins has numerous spice shops in different areas of town, so I am … Read More