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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
July 11, 2011 · Buying
You are a responsible adult, ready to buy a home, and start the process by getting prequalified for a mortgage loan. You contact a reputable Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent and list your specifications for the home…
July 9, 2011 · Buying
Is it an inspection? Many buyers get confused about this and wonder if it is necessary to hire an inspector when obtaining a VA loan. Although a VA appraiser does check out the property more than an appraiser for…
July 7, 2011 · Market reports
Home sales increased by 9.1% in El Paso County for the month of June when compared to May and sales were 4.5% lower when compared to June 2010. There were only 41 fewer single family home sales in June 2011 when compared…
July 7, 2011 · Market reports
Home inventory increased by 10% for the month of June when compared to six months ago (January). Compared to the previous month of May, there was a slight increase in single family homes for sale. In June 2010, single…
July 5, 2011 · Buying
Aside from closing costs and their down payment, buyers often ask what fees are associated with purchasing a home in Colorado Springs. Even if buyers receive down payment assistance through CHFA or obtain a VA loan where…
July 2, 2011 · Buying
The buying process has become a bit more complicated than it used to be now that we have more distressed properties for sale in Colorado Springs. Unless you are paying cash for a home, the lender is going to require an…
July 1, 2011 · Selling
The majority of buyers go online to find homes for sale in Colorado Springs, particularly, members of the armed forces that relocate to one of the military installments in our city. If your home is not advertised online,…
June 25, 2011 · Buying
If you buy a home in Colorado Springs, you will most likely perform a walk-through of the property prior to closing day. The purpose of a walk-through with your real estate agent is to ensure that the home is left in the…
June 17, 2011 · Buying
If you are looking to purchase a new home in Colorado Springs that is affordable, airtight, and Energy Star Qualified, Reunion Homes may be the right choice for you. Located in school district 49, Reunion Homes is…
June 14, 2011 · Buying
If you are not sure where to invest, you may want to reconsider investing in the stock market and look into investing in real estate. Some investors are still fixing and flipping properties but holding onto properties in…
June 7, 2011 · Buying
Willow Creek is a newer subdivision located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs off of Woodmen Rd near the intersection of Union and Woodmen and is located in School District 20. There are a total of 37 lots in…
June 6, 2011 · Market reports
Home sales increased by 6.8% in El Paso County for the month of May when compared to April. Compared to one year ago, May sales were 12.2% lower; this can be attributed to the first time home buyer tax credit last year.…
