By Todd Francis Johnson, Northwestern Mutual While the ’90s were a time of growth and prosperity, more recent economic events have reminded us of the importance of protecting what we have, which is why it may be time to consider a product that’s often overlooked in the financial planning process:...
By Jessica Elgin Mold is one word that can strike fear in the heart of any homeowner. So what is the big deal about mold anyway? And is it really necessary to have it removed? You may encounter what appears to be mold when you are fixing a plumbing...
By Jessica Elgin We are now in the heat of summer. Many people are starting to consider whether or not to put in a pool and how this would affect their home value. The questions isn’t as cut and dry as you would think. There are a couple factors...
By Jessica Elgin You may not realize that you can build a home for approximately the same price that you can buy a home, depending on size, finishes, and lot location. Your building costs are typically between $110 to $150 per square foot. If you have the time and...
By Jason Crowley, CPA, MBA The new year is officially underway, and I hope all of you are off to a great start on your goals for 2019. I am a big fan of constant improvement, and the primary goal in my firm is to deliver a better experience...
By Jessica Elgin It’s the age old question: Should I list my home over the holidays? Although there is a lot of debate on the pros and cons, the truth is that it depends on your situation. If you need to relocate for a job or for a...
By Jason Crowley, CPA, MBA We are coming to the time of year when many taxpayers are starting to think about year-end tax planning and what they can do to minimize tax liability for the upcoming tax season. There are always plenty of articles to read about maxing out IRA...
By: Jason Crowley, CPA, MBA As a business owner, there are many tax strategies you can utilize to minimize your tax liability. One of these strategies is hiring your children to work for you. It can give you an amazing opportunity to teach your children the value of work and...
By Brandon Hansen, Cherry Creek Mortgage As weather brings rising summer gas prices it also brings in rising interest rates. Right now, as we start to feel the heat of the summer months coming, we also have started to feel the heat with rising interest rates. Today, we have the...
By Jessica Elgin You just closed your new home…or so you thought. You worked with your Realtor to find the perfect home, negotiate the contract, and navigate the inspections. The lender had you jump through a ton of hoops, and everything looks good. Why does it seem like so long...
