Maintenance and Cleaning

Feb. 12, 2018

5 Fast Ways to Remove Snow

At last, Colorado Springs has seen its first substantial snowfall. Some of us were more excited than others, but I think we can all agree that it has been an unusually dry winter. Perhaps a quick refresher on snow removal is in store.

A number of Home Owner Associations and …

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Feb. 9, 2018

Wear and Tear vs Tenant Damage, How to Tell the Difference

 

One of the more difficult to define tenant laws is “normal wear and tear.” In Colorado, normal wear and tear means deterioration that occurs, based upon the use for which the rental unit is intended, without negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse of the premises or equipment or chattels …

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Feb. 8, 2018

Home Staging: Bedrooms

This is the final blog in our series on home staging. If you saw any of our previous blogs, you may already know that home staging is a way to make your home more attractive to buyers. Buyers may have a difficult time looking beyond moving boxes and vacant spaces …

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Feb. 6, 2018

How To "Tenant Proof" Your Property

  

10 Tips from the Pros 

 

Taking action now will save yourself from unnecessary hardships during future tenancies. Reduce future headaches now and make your home “Tenant Proof”. These tips from the Pros will save you time and money in the long run!

 

1.     Glossy Paint …

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Feb. 2, 2018

Home Staging: Bathrooms

When prepping to sell your home, the bathroom can be tricky. It is important to keep each restroom ready for showings. You don't want buyers feeling like they're violating your privacy by looking at your bathroom. You also don't want them leaving the room quickly because it …

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Jan. 22, 2018

Home Staging: Kitchens / Dining Rooms

The kitchen, designed simply for cooking, has become what seems to be the most important room in the house. It is not simply for cooking up a meal. An incredible amount of living happens in the kitchen. Whether small or large, it plays a huge role in our daily lives …

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Jan. 11, 2018

Home Staging: Living Rooms

This is the second post in a series of blogs providing home staging tips. Home staging is a way of maximizing your home's potential while making it more attractive to buyers. Additionally, it makes it easier for buyers to picture themselves in your home. Statistics show that staged homes …

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Dec. 20, 2017

Home Staging: Front Porches / Patios

 

Often times, buyers have a difficult time picturing themselves in your home. It can be just as hard to look passed vacant space as it is to look beyond stacks of boxes. Home staging is a way of appealing to buyers and showing off your home’s potential. Statistics show …

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Dec. 6, 2017

Bathroom Updates on a Budget

The bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in the house. It is probably safe to say you use it every day, and it might be safe to say that it is frequently used by guests, as well. A room seen by so many and visited so often should be …

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Dec. 5, 2017

Creative Space-Saving Techniques

Even the largest of homes can feel cramped every once in a while. Getting rid of things is one way to decrease clutter and increase your living area, but there are other options, too! Try getting creative to maximize your home’s potential. Use your space wisely to enhance the comfort …

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