RealEstate Saturday, February 17, 2018
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FEATURE:
Survey finds the hidden costs of homeownership BY TAYLOR TEPPER, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
Your day burns brightly on both ends You prod your kids out of bed at daybreak, get them dressed, fed and off to school. You drive to work, endure meetings, colleagues, power lunches, memos and strategy sessions, only to return home through gridlocked traffic just as the sun sets, beg your kids to
eat dinner, wash them, coax them to sleep, do the dishes and then mercifully collapse in front of the television set. You fret over your emergency savings, retirement savings, credit card debt, mortgage rate, health insurance, college savings, and on and on. It makes sense, then, you’d opt to pay
a cleaning or lawn service every week to lighten your load. Hiring someone to keep your property in working order, either on your own or through homeowners association fees, doesn’t come cheap, though. More than three in five homeowners — 63 percent — use at least one
recurring home maintenance provider, while 35 percent use two, according to a recent Bankrate survey. The average homeowner pays $2,000 annually on maintenance services, the survey finds. COSTS OF OWNING A HOME The price of biweekly landscaping
probably never factored into your calculus when deciding how much house you can afford. The average home mortgage neared $250,000 last year, according to the National Association of Realtors, which came with a monthly principal and interest payment of $973, or about oneCONTINUED ON PAGE 2
FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK RECENTLY REMODELED
4127 Purple Plum Way | $359,900 Neighborhood: Briargate Directions: East on Briargate Parkway, then left on Union Blvd., left on Royal Pine and left on Purple Plum Contact: Jesse Risely, Keller Williams Client’s Choice, 719-351-8523, coloradobestrealestate.com
FIVE bedroom, ranch style home located in the prestigious Pine Creek! This home has three bedrooms on the main level and two bedrooms in the basement. Large eat in kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and a large pantry. Living room with dining area that walks out to a patio, great for entertaining friends and family. Nice sized fenced back yard with minimal upkeep. District 20 schools, mountain views and next to a cul de sac! Brand new carpet and paint!
FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK SENSATIONAL MOUNTAIN SHADOWS HOME
6250 Wilson Road | $670,000
Neighborhood: Mountain Shadows By Appointment Only Agent /Company: Kevin Patterson, 719.575.1200 The Patterson Group
Best Home Development 2 Years Running!
This immaculate 4 bedroom, 4 bath home includes a 3-car garage and the opportunity for one-level living. The main level features beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light and an easy flowing floor plan for entertaining. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, pantry and informal dining area. Also on the main level is the master suite with private 5-piece bath and two guest rooms or mother-in-law suite. The two main level bonus spaces are perfect for an office, music room, playroom or sitting area. The walkout lower level includes a family room and fourth bedroom. Amazing views!
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