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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
May 6, 2008 · Buying
Stucco has become increasingly popular in recent years. It not only looks nice but requires low maintenance when compared to other types of traditional siding. If you are buying a home in Colorado Springs that has a…
May 2, 2008 · Buying
There are so many factors to consider when buying a home in Colorado Springs such as price range, location, size, and amenities that buyers often forget to inquire about utility bills. Utility Bills? Yes, you heard me…
May 2, 2008 · Buying
This post is a continuation of Buying a fixer upper in Colorado Springs – Part 1 if you are considering to purchase a home that requires work. 3. Do you have the time and the patience to remodel a home? Whether you…
May 2, 2008 · Buying
During your home search you will probably run across some homes that need work, there are many fixer uppers on the market in Colorado Springs. Before you consider buying a fixer upper, it is important to ask yourself a…
May 1, 2008 · Buying
You are probably paying Private Mortgage insurance (PMI) if you put less than 20% down on your home purchase; PMI protects your lender in the case buyers default on their loan.In addition to the initiation of the…
April 23, 2008 · Buying
Since the subprime mortgage mess, many buyers are having a more difficult time obtaining financing for their home. There have been many changes in the mortgage industry and buyers are required to have higher credit…
April 22, 2008 · Buying
You finally found your dream home, your loan has been approved and all you have left is your closing. With all of the busyness during the buying process you must not forget about the details involved with moving! Buy…
April 10, 2008 · Buying
1. Lowball offers- If you are in a time crunch to purchase a home, submitting extremely low offers will waste your precious house hunting time and you may end up losing the home you wanted. Ask your Colorado Springs…
April 10, 2008 · Buying
Although there are nearly 5,000 single family homes for sale in the Colorado Springs area, many buyers are finding out their offer is one of two and even three other offers being reviewed by the seller. If you find out…
April 10, 2008 · Buying
Many buyers do not know the difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Sellers usually require a pre-qualification or pre-approval letter accompanies a contract offer submitted for their Colorado Springs…
March 31, 2008 · Buying
Great news! The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) Loan Limits increased on March 5, 2008 for this year to $325,000 for El Paso and Teller Counties. If you are looking to buy a home, now is a great time with the low…
March 31, 2008 · Buying
In a previous post regarding Buying a Home in Colorado Springs I discussed the three major areas that matter to buyers: Location, Size, and Amenities. Now, let’s get more specific about characteristics buyers look for…
