colorado buyer tips: Home Repair Scams can be avoided - 02/20/10 11:38 PM
Home repair tops list of #1 scam in Colorado
Must read posts:
Do your homework on building permits Top 5 Remodeling projects ILC versus a Survey, what's the difference? Free local money for home improvements The Denver Post recently published an article listing the ANNUAL LIST of scams which was published by the Denver-Boulder Better Business Bureau.  The Pikes Peak Better Business Bureau also has a similar list published on their web site.  Drum roll please ............., #1 on the Denver-Boulder Better Business Bureau list:
Home Repair swindles.     The article states " Due to the historic storms Colorado saw in the summer … (1 comments)

colorado buyer tips: Windows are an investment in your house - 02/03/10 09:45 PM
Windows
Colorado Home Improvement Part I
With a major snowstorm in the works in Colorado, I thought it may be a good time to talk about windows - as they are an investment in your home.    If you are considering purchasing new windows,  here are some ideas and tips you might consider:
Reasons to replace:  If your house has ugly, older aluminum, steel or cheap warn wood windows, replacing your windows can definitely enhance your home as well as provide a major energy savings.   There may also be all types of other reasons you want to replace them .......if you only have … (0 comments)

colorado buyer tips: Free Money for Colorado Springs home owners - 01/27/10 03:14 AM
Colorado Springs homeowners, check this out!
I just came across a very informative blog about free money, and cheap money.  The blog detailed a local Colorado Springs program to help residents install energy efficient items in their houses.  As usual when I come across an article like this, I like to go to the original source about the program so I can give even more information to my readers.
The City of Colorado Springs has an entire section of their web site dedicated to Housing Rehabilitation.  I was impressed with the range of programs offered including Lights and Locks for Seniors, … (1 comments)

colorado buyer tips: Don't miss out on the energy tax credit - 01/17/10 09:32 PM
Energy Tax Credit
For a Free Market Analysis on your neighborhood, email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com
HOME REPAIR
Colorado Homeowners, don't remodel until you read this!  Do you want to do some green remodeling? Everyone is talking about the $8000 First Time Home Owners Tax Credit.  But, there is also a $1500 energy tax credit that is available for every home owner.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 extended a variety of tax incentives that were first started in 2005.  Home owners, including those in Colorado,  can save up to $1,500 on their income tax bill if you install approved … (13 comments)

colorado buyer tips: Popcorn ceilings gotta go - 01/08/10 09:13 PM
Popcorn Ceilings gotta go
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Related post:  The pictures tell the story
One of my least favorite features in a house is a popcorn ceiling; and many of my clients who are looking at buying seem to feel the same way.   They are many reasons to get rid of it, but here's my top reasons:
It's dingy If it's not painted,it fades It can get stained easily It can start flaking off It attracts cobwebs, dirt, and soot It's the mark of an older home AND, most importantly it's ugly Some Realtors (including myself) think popcorn removal … (4 comments)

 
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