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Erin Spradlin & James Carlson
In this real estate education podcast, hosts James Carlson and Erin Spradlin discuss how to purchase properties, how to find a good real estate agent and avoid a bad real estate agent, how to calculate your mortgage and understand your monthly mortgage payments, the timeline and nuances of the homebuying process, real estate market trends and how to start your real estate property investments. The hosts are experienced real estate investors buying their first home or their first investment. This means the hosts speak to real estate contracts, real estate inspection and the home appraisal process. For investors, they clear up some myths around nightmare tenants, cash flow and appreciating market.
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Return on Equity, Colorado Springs Market Update, and Weber Liquors

Return on Equity, Colorado Springs Market Update, and Weber Liquors

Today we talk about return on equity as it relates to cash flow, some updated market numbers for Colorado Springs, and James' love of Weber Street Liquors and their amazing craft beer selection. For more info visit: https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com/
15:5301/12/2020
Littleton Colorado, Joe Bidens housing plans, & Plant shops to help green up your home

Littleton Colorado, Joe Bidens housing plans, & Plant shops to help green up your home

In this episode we discuss Littleton's new rules regarding Airbnb rentals, Joe Bidens plans on a new tax credit and affordable housing, and some local plant stores in Colorado; The Living Room and Platte Floral. For more info visit: https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com/
15:4125/11/2020
Top Cities to live in the US, Evictions, and The Incline hike in Colorado Springs

Top Cities to live in the US, Evictions, and The Incline hike in Colorado Springs

Colorado claimed 4 of the top 5 best cities to live according to US News & World Report's 2020 rankings. Listen to find out where Colorado Springs ranked and why. Additionally, we'll discuss the CDC and Governor Polis separate approaches to evictions and late fees. And, finally, we'll discuss the monster of hikes: The Incline. For more info visit: https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com/
15:4710/11/2020
Wildfires and climate change investing, Southwest Airlines, and hiking in Colorado Springs

Wildfires and climate change investing, Southwest Airlines, and hiking in Colorado Springs

Today, we discuss Colorado real estate and wildfires under the broader topic of Colorado climate change investing. We also look at Southwest adding a hub to Colorado Springs and a local hike we enjoy immensely called The Craggs. For more info on Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Denver area's visit https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com/
10:2003/11/2020
What makes a good agent when buying a home? And why we love Pickleball!

What makes a good agent when buying a home? And why we love Pickleball!

Whether you're buying your first home or an investment property, knowing what makes a good agent will help you in your purchase. We also chat about our favorite game, Pickleball! For more info on Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Denver area's visit https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com/
14:5421/10/2020
Section 16, Zoning, & The Lender Ruined Everything

Section 16, Zoning, & The Lender Ruined Everything

On this weeks episode we talk Colorado Springs Zoning, Section 16, and what happens when you don't have the right lender for your home purchase or investment property. For more information visit https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com
10:3014/10/2020
Zip Codes, Bear Creek in Colorado Springs, & Redfin

Zip Codes, Bear Creek in Colorado Springs, & Redfin

On today's show we go over the different Zip codes in Colorado Springs and surrounding area, Bear Creek, and using Redfin for buying & selling a home.Visit https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com/ for more info!
19:5129/09/2020
Medium term rentals - Taylor Hills interview - Terra Verde in Colorado Springs

Medium term rentals - Taylor Hills interview - Terra Verde in Colorado Springs

On today's show we discuss Medium Term rentals, Interview Taylor Hills from Effortless Rental Group, and chat about Terra Verde in Colorado Springs. Visit https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com/ for more info!
29:3522/09/2020
Arvada,  The Us Olympic Center in Colorado Springs, & Joe Biden

Arvada, The Us Olympic Center in Colorado Springs, & Joe Biden

Today on the show we discuss Arvada, the new US Olympic Center in Colorado Springs and Joe Biden. Visit https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com/ for more info!
12:5015/09/2020
Politics in Colorado Springs and Lenders

Politics in Colorado Springs and Lenders

Erin and James discuss Colorado Springs' politics in today's episode. We look at some trends as to where Colorado Springs' democrats live versus where Colorado Springs' republicans live. Additionally, we'll discuss the importance of using a Colorado Springs lender in this very competitive market. For more information visit https://erinandjamesrealestate.com/  
14:1826/08/2020
Colorado Springs is competitive & What are inspections when buying a home?

Colorado Springs is competitive & What are inspections when buying a home?

The market for homes in Colorado Springs under $350K is competitive. We'll discuss the Colorado Springs real estate market, whether you are looking for a Colorado Springs home or a Colorado investment property, we'll cover what to expect. Additionally, we'll touch on how to think about home inspections, what to anticipate in your report and what to ask for. For more information visit https://erinandjamesrealestate.com/
23:1312/08/2020
Colorado Springs South End & Earnest Money

Colorado Springs South End & Earnest Money

The New South End in Colorado Springs is quickly growing with the addition of two downtown Colorado Springs hotels, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks Outdoor Stadium, the Edward J Robson Arena, Streetcar 520, The Coffee Exchange, Atomic Cowboy and more. The diversity of downtown Colorado Springs' industry speaks to future downtown Colorado Springs growth. Additionally, we'll discuss earnest money: when earnest money is due, when you can get your earnest money back, and when you can lose your earnest money.  For more information visit https://erinandjamesrealestate.com/
14:0612/08/2020