LET'S TALK MORTGAGES
Getting Pre-Approved
If you’re on the hunt for a new home, getting pre-approved is an important step. While you may have been pre-qualified from a lender earlier in the process, a pre-approval is more definitive and a b...
UNDERSTANDING THE HOME BUYING PROCESS
This week, I am going over a simple breakdown of the six steps in the home buying process:
Gather docs and get pre-approved.
Locate down payment funds.
Begin the house hunt.
Negotiate an offe...
Welcome to Week One of our "90 Days to Homeowner" series. Every week from now until the end of the year, I’ll dish out all you need to know about what it might take for YOU to become a homeowner. Let's make your home-owning dreams a realit...
After the year we just had, I’m sure many of you are eager to creep out of your bubble and explore the world. Whether you live in Pagosa Springs full-time, or you are just passing through on a summer vacation, there is so much to see and do i...
Looking at those worn-out winter walls and wondering what a fresh coat of paint might do for them this spring? If so, here are the shades coming soon to a wall near you:
Jewel tones: Think sapphire blue, ruby red, amethyst purple, and citrin...
VOORMI®, manufacturer of the world’s most innovative natural-fiber-based performance apparel, opened its second company-owned retail store in Bozeman, Montana. The newly renovated 4,000- square-foot space, located at 17 East Main Street,...
Check out the newest sport to sweep the nation- skijoring! Okay, maybe sweeping the nation is a bit of a stretch, but skijoring has taken off locally. Pagosa Springs local team, Can't Stop Won't Stop, is competing in the regional circuit wi...
There are many reasons why it may be time to sell your home. You may need more space to make room for a growing family or you need to downsize after your kids leave the nest. Whatever your motivations, you want to make sure that you’re timing...
Most homebuyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some are downright terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. It can either turn out to be a complete f...
There are two ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home’s value; you can get one or two major remodels done or opt for a bunch of small fixes. Depending on your budget and your timetable, one approach may be better for...