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Protecting Your Home From Water Damage

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July 29th is Rain Day - and if you've looked at the forecast, right now they're predicting a week's worth of potential thunderstorms. While your home may not be at risk of water damage from the rain (though, it's completely possible), sometimes your home needs protection from issues within. Water damage is a very real issue and one that no homeowner wants to deal with, so here are a few things to keep in mind as you protect your home. Check the Roof One of the biggest issues a homeowner can run into is roof issues. Whether it has major issues or just small leaks - both can cause severe water damage in your home. Whether you're buying a new home in Colorado Springs , or you are maintaining your current home - it's always a good idea to have your roof inspected. Especially if you suspect that there may already be some issues. Inspecting and repairing your roof can also be a great investment that you can reap the rewards of when you sell a Colorado Springs home

Move in Ready Home for Sale in Colorado Springs

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Immaculate 2-story home for sale in Colorado Springs nestled in the foothills of desirable Pinon Valley featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car garage and over 3,600 square feet. Click HERE to tour this home for sale in Colorado Springs . This home is the perfect blend of formal and informal living – great for entertaining with comfortable livability. The main level boasts a hardwood foyer that adjoins the formal living and dining rooms.   The stunning family room offers vaulted ceilings, wall of cascading windows and cozy gas fireplace. The main level study is ideal for home office. The adjacent kitchen provides center island, stainless appliances, pantry & dining nook. Walk out to the patio overlooking the Bluffs of Pinon Valley. The laundry and powder rooms complete the main level.  Unwind in the upper level master retreat with walk-in closet and luxurious 5 piece bathroom.  There are two spacious secondary bedrooms and full bathroom on the upper level. The finished base

Incredible Home for Sale in Colorado Springs

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This stunning Kissing Camels Condo for sale in Colorado Springs has been renovated with uncompromised attention to detail. Click HERE to tour this home for sale in Colorado Springs . The welcoming foyer with travertine tile flooring draws you into the living room featuring a beautiful fireplace & hearth, hardwood flooring, picture windows and built-in   cabinets. The expanded and remodeled kitchen boasts quartz counters, maple soft close cabinets with roll-out shelves, enlarged    pantry, upgraded stainless appliances and under range baking sheet drawer. The dining room and kitchen adjoin the living room   making a perfect flow for entertaining.  Walk out to the private patio overlooking the back yard with mature trees and abundant wildlife. The master retreat offers an updated bathroom and walk-in closet. The main level secondary bedroom provides a generous sized closet & is just steps from a full bathroom. The lower level features a versatile family room that is flexib

Why Isn't My Home Selling?

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This is a common question among people who are trying to sell a home. Right now, we are in a seller's market, so we really don't have enough homes on the market for the buyers. However, if you home is still  on the market - there's probably a really clear reason why. The MacGuire Team knows how stressful it can be to sell your home, not to mention the process of having to find another at the same time. Here are a few reasons you can use to evaluate why your home may not be selling as quickly as you hoped and how we can help you make some adjustments. The Price. This can be one of the hardest parts of selling a Colorado Springs home . Setting the price correctly can make or break your chances of selling quickly. While today's buyers may not be educated about the exact value of your home, you are competing with websites like Zillow and Trulia that will tell a buyer what home's in the area are worth - and that sets the standard. That doesn't mean they are corre

7 Staging Trends for 2017

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Staging your home is a method of decorating that can showcase your home’s best assets, impress buyers, and help it to sell quickly for the highest possible price. At The MacGuire Team , we want to help you accomplish exactly that! Which is why we highly recommend staging your home. Whether it’s been on the market for a day or a year - staging can bring new life to your Colorado Springs home that can’t be achieved in most other ways. Here are a few design trends that we’ve seen on the market in 2017. The year is only half over and if you want to sell a Colorado Springs home , it’s never too late to try these! 1. Create A Gathering Place We’re seeing more and more that people are wanting a place to gather and entertain. Maybe it’s because of long work hours and too much time spent in front of electronics - but face to face gathering spaces are becoming really popular. Whether you do it indoors or out, you can create a space that is loved by the entire family and begs for them to cong

Beautiful Home for Sale in Colorado Springs

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Inviting 2-story home for sale in Colorado Springs in the heart of Briargate situated on a large, beautifully landscaped lot offering 4BR, 3BA, 2 car garage and over 3400 square feet. Click HERE to tour this Home for Sale in Colorado Springs . You are greeted by gleaming hardwood floors and updated wrought iron banister that lead you to the kitchen. The kitchen boasts a center island, all appliances, generous cabinet & counter space & dining nook. The kitchen overlooks the family room and adjoins the formal dining room making this home ideal for entertaining large or small gatherings. The formal dining room offers a bay window. The cozy family room features a brick fireplace and built-in shelving. Enjoy summer evenings on the back deck that overlooks the park like yard with mature trees. Unwind in the spacious master retreat with adjoining 5pc bath and walk-in closet. Three spacious secondary bedrooms with soaring ceilings and large closets & a full bath complete the

5 Reasons to Love Colorado Springs

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It’s no secret that I love where I live. In fact, that's a huge part of why I sell real estate in Colorado Springs . I love living here so much, that I want to help you do whatever possible to live here as well. The communities friendly, the school systems are great, and the environment is fun, adventurous, and exciting. These are only a few things I love about living here, but I want to give you five reasons to love Colorado Springs. Beautiful Weather Did you know that the majority of days in Colorado Springs are actually sunny? If you’ve never been to Colorado, you may assume that it’s all cold and snowy, but in reality, the weather here is beautiful Warm sunny days, with periodic snowy wintery days. No matter what the weather, though, it’s easy to enjoy it! There are activities for every type of weather, from skiing on the slopes to horseback riding in the mountains - and the beautiful weather lends to that. Plenty of Adventures While we touched on it above, there ar