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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
January 21, 2015 · Buying
Great news for sellers in Colorado Springs that experienced a short sale in 2014. Fortunately, the mortgage debt forgiveness act was extended one more year. Homeowners that faced a hardship and were forced to short sell…
March 25, 2014 · Colorado Springs homes
Landlords in the Colorado Springs area may be confused how recent legislation relating to the recreational us of marijuana in the state of Colorado will impact their rental properties. Tenants who use marijuana for…
April 18, 2013 · Buying
Nationwide Open House Weekend is around the corner! You can stop by any listing that is participating in the Nationwide Open House Weekend on April 20th and 21st. How do you know if a house for sale is being held open…
January 17, 2013 · Buying
There is great program now available for those who are considering buying a home in Colorado Springs! This program will be continuously funded so monies should never run out! Programs we've seen in the past are only…
December 19, 2012 · Colorado Springs homes
Directions for the Christmas Light Extravaganza 2012Kindly Provided by Autumn RiveraHere is the 5th Annual Christmas Light drive through Colorado Springs! The drive should take around 2.5 hours (including watching time…
December 6, 2011 · Colorado Springs homes
Directions for the Christmas Light Extravaganza 2011 Kindly Provided by Autumn Rivera Here is the 4th Annual Christmas Light drive through Colorado Springs! There are some new ones added as well as some great favorites!…
November 15, 2010 · Investors
With low interest rates and home prices, now is the time to invest in real estate. Investors from other states and even from Canada are looking at properties in Colorado Springs. These real estate market conditions will…
October 20, 2010 · Buying
Buyers who intend to occupy a home as their principal residence, have an advantage over investors when it comes to purchasing a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac foreclosure property. Investors still have to wait 15 days before…
October 17, 2010 · Investors
Major banks including Bank of America, GMAC, and JP Morgan Chase are halting foreclosures to investigate if homes were properly foreclosed upon since issues have arisen from incorrect paperwork being filed and from…
September 30, 2010 · Colorado Springs homes
Since April 22, 2010, licensed contractors are required to be certified renovators in lead-safe work practices if they do any repair or renovation involving lead-based paint.This includes disturbing the paint (sanding,…
December 9, 2009 · Buying
Yet another change that will affect investors who purchase Fannie Mae Real Estate Owned (REO) listings. Investors will not be allowed to submit an offer on an REO property until after it has been on the market for 15…
December 9, 2009 · Buying
Many home buyers in Colorado Springs obtain FHA financing for their home purchase and may be affected by the upcoming changes with FHA guidelines. FHA offers a low down payment requirement making it easier for many…
