by Jon Terry | Mar 26, 2011 | Blog, Green Home Tips
With all of the wild fires occurring in Colorado, Alaris Properties LLC wants to make sure you know what to do in the event an evacuation order is issued in your neighborhood. Be safe everyone! Where to go: In the event of an order to evacuate, your local police, fire...
by Jon Terry | Mar 22, 2011 | Blog, Credit
Here are 5 major factors that could hurt your score: 35% of the score depends on payment history, taking into account late payments. (One late pay could cost you 75 to 100 points). It is important to pay your bills on time. 30% depends on how much debt you have. Your...
by Jon Terry | Mar 9, 2011 | Blog, Mortgages
Australia, Canada, and Europe have enjoyed 0% mortgage loans for 20 years. This type of home loan, called Off Set Mortgage or All-In-One Loan, has finally made its way into the United States. Essentially, it works by allowing the money in your savings or checking...
by Jon Terry | Mar 3, 2011 | Blog, Green Home Tips
Sometimes, we at Alaris like to write articles of general interest that does not directly affect buying and selling homes. We have a growing interest in building communities. Toward that end, we wanted to tell you about the concept of community gardens. With most...
by Jon Terry | Feb 22, 2011 | Blog, Construction/Maintenance, Home Owner Energy Tips
The science of home insulation is ever evolving. Homes built in 2004 may already be out-of-date and Energy Star construction ups the ante even more. So how do you know if your home needs more insulation? A simple method to check insulation for newer homes is to check...
