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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
March 15, 2010 · Market reports
Homes sales increased by 23% in El Paso County for the month of February when compared to January 2009. There were 68 additional single family home sales in February 2010 when compared to February 2009 (13.5% increase).…
February 6, 2010 · Market reports
Home sales in El Paso County were highest during the summer months and lowest in the first quarter of the year. Looking back at 2009, the average sales price was lowest in November ($198,644) and highest in July…
February 6, 2010 · Market reports
Home inventory has decreased by 18.3% for the month of January 2010 when compared to six months ago (August 2009). Compared to the previous month of December, there was a 4.3% increase in single family homes for sale.…
February 6, 2010 · Market reports
Homes sales decreased by 25.5% in El Paso County for the month of January when compared to December 2009. There were 51 additional single family home sales in January 2010 when compared to January 2009 (12.3% increase).…
January 27, 2010 · Buying
There are many types of foreclosures available in Colorado Springs and one type of foreclosure is a VA Repo. These types of properties are sold by the Veterans Administration (VA). There are a few important things buyers…
January 24, 2010 · Market reports
There were a total of 8,745 single family home sales in El Paso County in 2009 compared to 8,339 in 2008. Take a look below to view the total sales for major areas in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. The Powers…
January 24, 2010 · Investors
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have recently changed guidelines regarding seller contributions. If you are purchasing a second home that is not your primary residence, the seller can not contribute more than 2% of the…
January 10, 2010 · Market reports
Homes sales decreased by 21.5% in El Paso County for the month of December when compared to November 2009.There were 128 additional single family home sales in December 2009 when compared to December 2008. There were…
January 10, 2010 · Market reports
Home inventory has decreased by 23% for the month of December 2009 when compared to six months ago (July 2009). Compared to the previous month of November, there was a 8% decrease in single family homes for sale. Single…
December 24, 2009 · Selling
The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was passed in 2007 to protect distressed homeowners from being taxed by the IRS on the debt that was canceled by the lender on the short sale of their home.Prior to the bill being…
December 23, 2009 · Selling
Some home owners who are in distress may choose the option of a Deed in Lieu instead of a short sale. The home owner gives the deed for the house back to the bank and can walk away from the house without having to worry…
December 18, 2009 · Colorado Springs homes
Directions for the Chirstmas Light Extravaganza 2009 Provided by Autumn Rivera From Fillmore and I-25 1. EAST onto W FILLMORE ST. 0.9 mi2. Turn RIGHT onto N NEVADA AVE 1.3 mi3. Turn LEFT onto E CARAMILLO ST. 0.1 mi4.…
