Is your basement finish legal?

By Shawn Jardine

Many times home buyers fall in love with a property and make an offer on it. If the basement has been finished, there are important steps to take for safety and resale value.

A good home inspector will look at the quality and safety of the home including the basement. He may or may not check to see if the basement was finished with a building permit. Guess what–this info is available to the public online. Read the rest of this entry »

Colorado Springs Zip Codes

By Shawn Jardine

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Just how Zippy are they?

If you are moving to Colorado Springs it can be a daunting task to determine exactly where you want to live. Some people rely on the “feel” or look of an area when moving to a new city. Many relocating buyers are data junkies that want to know all   about the different areas that they have to choose from. I personally like to use a bit of both. Read the rest of this entry »