Tips to bring prospective buyers into your house

(NAPS)—Controlling insects can often be easier than many homeowners realize. The key is knowing how to inspect for signs of trouble and what steps to take if there is a threat to your home. Many find that the onset of warmer weather can be an excellent time to begin their annual inspection—both indoors and out. [...]

From The Ground Up: Mastering The Stages Of Flooring

(NAPS)—The best-laid floors start with a plan—and the most effective flooring plans require asking yourself a few questions: 1.    What look are you going for? What’s your style and how do the latest flooring trends fit into that style? Is your home’s decor casual, formal, exotic? Do you want a luxurious traditional look? You may [...]

Manitou Springs real estate market report for June 2011

Here is the Manitou Springs real estate market report for June 2011 Number of Homes sold in Manitou Springs = 9 Average sold price in Manitou Springs = $226,471 Homes sold for about 97% of their asking price. Average days on the market* = 93 Prices in Manitou Springs rose about $7,000 compared to last [...]

What Are Those Brown Spots In My Yard?

(NAPS)—It’s summertime. You’ve just returned from your relaxing family vacation at the beach. You drive up to your house and then you’re shocked by what you see—brown spots in your beautiful green lawn. Oh, you’re not losing your mind. The sprinkler system worked just fine. The kid who cuts your grass didn’t scalp it. Your [...]

73rd Annual Bronc Day Festival, Green Mountain Falls, Colorado

The 73rd Annual Bronc Day Festival will be a fun-filled family event.  The day starts at 7a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the fire station.  A big parade at 10 a.m. will include the Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, fire engines, floats, antique cars, clowns, cowboys, gunfighters, and kids on decorated bicycles. The rest of [...]