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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
November 10, 2010 · Market reports
Homes sales increased by 4.6% in El Paso County for the month of October when compared to September. There were 142 fewer single family home sales in October 2010 when compared to October 2009 (18.4% decrease). There…
October 21, 2010 · Buying
Many Colorado Springs Residents are not aware of the Good Neighbor Next Door Program offered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Buyers that qualify for the program include full-time teachers,…
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…
October 8, 2010 · Market reports
Home inventory increased nearly 8% for the month of September 2010 when compared to six months ago (April 2010). Compared to the previous month of August, there was a slight decrease of 4.8% in single family homes for…
October 8, 2010 · Colorado Springs homes
The Housing & Building Association has awarded various builders that were featured in the 2010 Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs. There were a total of 23 homes in the Parade of Homes this year and 7 of them were…
October 8, 2010 · Market reports
Homes sales decreased by 12.4% in El Paso County for the month of September when compared toAugust. There were 220 fewer single family home sales in September 2010 when compared to September 2009 (26.7% decrease). There…
October 6, 2010 · Colorado Springs homes
Not only will you save money each year by using less energy and water but you can get rewarded for it through rebates from Colorado Springs Utilities and the Governors Energy Office. The rebates are available until funds…
October 5, 2010 · Buying
Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust (RMCLT) is a non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs to help make the American dream a reality for people who could not otherwise own a home. Properties include single…
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,…
September 14, 2010 · Market reports
Homes sales decreased by 3.5% in El Paso County for the month of August when compared to July.There were 203 fewer single family home sales in August 2010 when compared to August 2009 (22.7% decrease). There were 799…
September 14, 2010 · Market reports
Home inventory increased by 22.3% for the month of August 2010 when compared to six months ago (March 2010). Compared to the previous month of July, there was a slight decrease of 2% in single family homes for sale. We…
