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June 29, 2023

If you’re thinking of selling your home, you may be wondering what you can do to make your…

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June 08, 2023

Denver has become the 19th largest city in the United States. The Denver population has…

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April 20, 2023

Springtime in Colorado is the perfect time to start a home renovation project. The weather…

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March 16, 2023

Choosing the right insurance policy is an important part of being a responsible homeowner.…

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September 30, 2022

If your electric bills are sky-high, you may have…

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August 26, 2022

If you’re a homeowner in need of extra cash, tapping into your home’s equity can be a…

couple looking at kitchen
June 24, 2022

Are you thinking about tackling a home improvement project? Summer is the perfect time to…

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June 09, 2022

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most of us will ever make. Saving enough money to…

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May 12, 2022

When making the move from renter to homeowner, it’s easy to think your monthly mortgage payment…

What’s the Best Way to Use a HELOC? | Partner Colorado Credit Union Denver, CO
March 31, 2022

With home prices still on the rise, it’s a great time to tap into your home’s equity…

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March 23, 2022

Selling your home can be a stressful process, especially if you’re counting on the proceeds of…

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December 09, 2021

Finding the right mortgage can seem overwhelming to a first-time home buyer or even a current…

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October 14, 2021

As a new homeowner, you likely have a long list of items you need or want to purchase for your…

Home for sale sign
September 03, 2021

With housing prices in Colorado currently at all-time highs, you may be asking yourself, is 2021…

Finance a Home Renovation with a HELOC
April 22, 2021

If you’re planning on doing home renovations this year, you may be wondering how to finance it…

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March 12, 2021

Your home is where you spend a good portion of your time. It’s where you and your family create…

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February 24, 2021

If you’re thinking of selling your house in Colorado, timing is everything. During different times of the year,…

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December 16, 2020

With today’s historically low rates, refinancing your mortgage could give your budget a real…

Is it a Good Idea to Open a HELOC?
September 17, 2020

If you’re looking for some extra cash to use for a home improvement project, your child’s college…

How to Know if You’re Ready to Buy a House?
September 02, 2020

You’ve saved up for a down payment, narrowed your choices of neighborhoods and drawn up a wish…

chairs and flowers in backyard
July 23, 2020

A stay-at-home summer doesn’t need to be boring. Enjoy the vacation vibes while at home by turning your backyard…

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June 18, 2020

With so much uncertainty during the pandemic, traveling outside the state or country this summer may not be at the…

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June 04, 2020

Mortgage rates have hit record lows during the Coronavirus pandemic. And now, more than ever, everyone is taking a…

family moving boxes into new house
April 08, 2020

Spring is typically the season when the home-buying market picks up. But has the current COVID-19 outbreak changed…

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November 20, 2019

If you’re currently in the market for a new home, you may be wondering if you should wait…

couple sitting in front of their home
July 18, 2019

Many consumers shop for home insurance policies once and then forget about it. Outdated assumptions about…

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May 14, 2019

Spring is here and it’s time to get out in your garden. But there’s so much to buy—and it can add up…

home improvement scam
May 10, 2019

Home improvement season is here! If you’re hiring a company to make improvements on your home this…

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April 17, 2019

You don’t need to spend a fortune to give your house a new look this spring. Read on for a list of…

young woman moving into her first apartment
March 27, 2019

If you’re a looking for first-time apartment tips, you may be feeling a little lost and somewhat overwhelmed. Take…

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October 24, 2018

As a homeowner, you know you need to prepare your home for the upcoming cold weather, but where do you start? Keep…

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October 05, 2018

If you’re in the process of applying…

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August 16, 2018

As a homeowner, you’d probably love to lower your monthly mortgage payment. Refinancing your home loan is one way…

energy-smart house
July 06, 2018

You can cut your energy costs this summer by making your home smarter. Check out the energy-smart ideas below to…

Realtor selling home
May 31, 2018

If you’re looking to sell your home and start over somewhere else, you’ll likely want to see that sale happen as…

Make sure your money, and your house, is safe regardless of the economy.
April 12, 2018

The only thing certain about today’s economy is that it is uncertain. Fortunately, you don’t have to give up on the…

For those days when it's too cold to be outside, there's plenty of fun you can have indoors.
February 06, 2018

Winter has plenty of opportunities for fun in the great outdoors. But for those days when it’s just too cold to be…

Check the energy rating when shopping for an Energy Star refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer or dryer.
January 24, 2018

Ecologists are always searching for ways to save our environment. Focusing on energy-efficient appliances is one…

Avoid these common first-time homeowners mistakes.
January 19, 2018

Are you a renter thinking about buying your first house? Making the decision to buy your first home is a big step…

A computer and a notepad are just two of the items you need to decide if it is time to buy a home.
August 06, 2017

Everyone dreams of owning their own place, but how do you know when you’re ready to buy a home of your own? With…

A new kitchen can have a major impact on the value of your home.
August 06, 2017

Contemplating a move? Undoubtedly the first question on your mind is “What is my home’s value?” From online…

A reverse mortgage can help you stay in your home after retirement while adding to your monthly income.
August 06, 2017

Many home owners at one point or another ask themselves “What is a Reverse Mortgage?” While not for everyone, a…

Signing the papers for a mortgage started with the hard work of savings up the downpayment
August 06, 2017

If you’re thinking of buying a new home, it’s time to start saving for a down payment. A solid down payment makes…

Keys in a door to illustrate the decision to rent vs buy a home
August 06, 2017

For most, one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make is deciding whether to rent or buy a home. Not an…

The interior of a home to illustrate the opportunity to save money by refinancing a mortgage
August 06, 2017

“When should I refinance my home?” is a very common question, quickly followed by “How do I refinance my home?” …

An aerial view of a neighborhood to illustrate an article about finding a neighborhood that suits you.
August 05, 2017

Trying to find the ideal home…in the perfect location? While finding a new neighborhood may sound daunting at first…

Paint brushes illustrating just one of the maintenance tasks that need to be conducted periodically.
August 05, 2017

Owning a home is an exciting but expensive part of life and not only because of the monthly mortgage payments. A…

A house at sunset to illustrate an article on calculating property taxes
August 03, 2017

Calculating property taxes is an important part of understanding the costs of home ownership. The bad news?…

A house cutout surrounded by money to illustrate choosing the right home equity loan
July 31, 2017

Perhaps you’d like to take out a loan against your home’s equity, but have heard interest rates are expected to…