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Best Backyard Upgrades For Summertime Parties!

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Summertime is a great time to host outdoor parties with warmer weather and longer days to enjoy.  Bar-B-Ques, birthdays, holidays all make your backyard a perfect spot to host your next event.  This summer you need to have your space ready for any occasion so now is the time to get your backyard ready! Plus, when it comes time to sell your Colorado Springs home , your backyard improvements will help your resale value.   Our team of  Colorado Springs real estate agents  has a few tips on backyard upgrades for summertime parties. Create An Inviting Space Hosting outside parties are fun and having the right space to have the festivities are important.  Some homes are built with amazing outdoor space making hosting your next big event, effortless.  However, many people have homes with a blank backyard canvas, so they can create the outdoor space that fits their needs and style.  One of the first steps when creating your outdoor area is ...

Don't Wait Until Spring To Declutter Your Home!

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We all want to "Love Where We Live" and living in clutter, can take away from that feeling.  It is amazing how quickly homes can fill up with stuff.  Over time we start accumulating keepsakes until one day you feel like you don't have any space in your home.  Most people take the time to declutter their home at least once a year.  Some of us wait until our big Spring Cleaning to tackle this daunting project, however, we suggest tackling your decluttering project now before the weather gets nice.  Save those outdoor projects for that nice weather and get the indoor projects knocked off your list.   If you think you may be selling your Colorado Springs home , decluttering now will help you when you are ready to list.  Plus, it will be less to move when your home sells, which is always helpful.  As your  Colorado Springs real estate agent ,  we will give you a few tips on ways to declutter your home as quickly as possib...

6 Helpful Hints Every Homeowner Should Know

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Owning your own home in Colorado Springs offers incredible freedom and countless benefits, but it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. Among other things, you'll be responsible for making sure your mortgage and all utilities are paid on time every month, that your home stays in good general condition, and that any necessary repairs are made in a timely manner. This week, The MacGuire Team is here to help you out with this quick checklist of a few helpful hints that can make your life much easier. 1. Make The Switch To LED Lighting For a long time, incandescent bulbs were the only kind of lighting used in homes. While LED light bulbs are steadily becoming more popular, most houses still have a vast majority of incandescent bulbs. While LED lights cost more upfront, they use less energy and have significantly longer lifespans than their incandescent counterparts. Switching your interior lighting to LED bulbs may help save you money in the long run. 2. If Your Refr...