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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.

March 23, 2014 · Uncategorized

Relocating to Colorado Springs? Check this out!

If you are thinking of relocating to Colorado Springs, feel free to contact me for a Free Relocation Package. Even better, click on the link below to view great information about Colorado Springs including various areas,…

March 23, 2014 · Buying

Colorado Springs Home Buyers, Have A Plan!

Many home buyers interested in purchasing a property in Colorado Springs say they are ready to buy but are not always prepared. Timeline: Not only does it take some time to find a home but typically, around 30 days to…

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January 23, 2014 · Buying

5 tips when buying a house sight unseen

Ideally, buyers want to see the home they are purchasing but seeing a home in person is not always an option depending on the buyers' current situation. Depending on the real estate market, homes can sell quickly making…

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December 13, 2013 · Buying

So you want to find a bargain?

With foreclosures down in the city of Colorado Springs, the demand among buyers for finding a good deal has become more of a challenge compared to a few years ago. Buyers who are looking to purchase a home as a primary…

August 28, 2013 · Buying

Don't forget to get the sewer line scoped!

There are various inspections buyers can have performed when purchasing a home in Colorado Springs. Many home buyers choose to have a general home inspection but overlook something they cannot see, the sewer line. Buyers…

August 16, 2013 · Buying

Don't wait until last minute to perform your walk through

The walk through is one of the last steps in the buying process of buying a home in Colorado Springs. It is not uncommon for buyers to schedule their walk through of the home they are purchasing the day of closing and in…

March 14, 2013 · Buying

Buying a home in Colorado Springs? Have a Plan B

Everything appears on track and you schedule your movers and services for your new home. Closing day arrives and you are told that closing will have to be delayed for one reason or another. Now what? It is not uncommon…

May 11, 2012 · Buying

5 things you need to know before offering on a short sale

Buyers now are aware that there isn't anything short about a short sale when it comes to waiting for bank approval. Many banks have taken steps to expedite the process but let's face it, short sales take time. Buyers who…

November 9, 2011 · Buying

What do the KIDS say about the house?

Most home buyers who are parents will have their children come along when looking for the right home to purchase. Some kids are more patient and well behaved than others but they all have one thing in common: a reaction.…

August 18, 2011 · Buying

Buying a home at the foreclosure auction in Colorado Springs

Colorado is a non-judicial foreclosure state and the El Paso County Public Trustee plays a vital role in the foreclosure process for properties in default that are located in Colorado Springs. In Colorado, the lender can…

August 16, 2011 · Buying

5 Items to consider when buying a HUD Home

HUD-owned properties can be a good deal but buyers need to be aware of a few differences if they plan on purchasing a HUD Home in Colorado Springs. 1. Online Auction - All offers are submitted online and investors cannot…

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