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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
April 29, 2008 · Selling
You cannot afford to make your mortgage payment; maybe you have heard something about the option of a short sale and are not sure what it is. To put it simply, a short sale is the situation in which a homeowner cannot…
April 29, 2008 · Selling
Many different circumstances bring homeowners to a position where they cannot afford to pay their mortgage and often times, these unforeseen circumstances cannot be avoided such as a loss of a job. There are many…
April 25, 2008 · Selling
Homes are selling in Colorado Springs if they are priced correctly. One of my listings in Colorado Springs recently went under contract in 19 days. The buyers bought a completely upgraded home in Ridgeview at Stetson…
April 24, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
Selecting a custom home builder in Colorado Springs can be a difficult decision since there are many to choose from. If you are interested in building your own dream home, I highly recommend Lathrop Homes. Lathrop Homes…
April 23, 2008 · Buying
Since the subprime mortgage mess, many buyers are having a more difficult time obtaining financing for their home. There have been many changes in the mortgage industry and buyers are required to have higher credit…
April 22, 2008 · Buying
You finally found your dream home, your loan has been approved and all you have left is your closing. With all of the busyness during the buying process you must not forget about the details involved with moving! Buy…
April 21, 2008 · Selling
With many homes on the market in the Colorado Springs area, some sellers consider renting out their property if they cannot sell it within a specified amount of time. Converting your property into a rental may not be a…
April 21, 2008 · Areas
Sunset Ridge is located next door to the Vista Mesa Subdivision and is bordered by Vickers, Rangewood, and Flintridge. Homes in this area of Colorado Springs were built primarily by U.S.Homes in addition to various…
April 21, 2008 · Areas
Sundown is located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs and is bordered by Dublin, Templeton Gap, and Austin Bluffs just west of Powers Blvd. Sundown is conveniently located near schools, parks, and both new…
April 10, 2008 · Buying
1. Lowball offers- If you are in a time crunch to purchase a home, submitting extremely low offers will waste your precious house hunting time and you may end up losing the home you wanted. Ask your Colorado Springs…
April 10, 2008 · Buying
Although there are nearly 5,000 single family homes for sale in the Colorado Springs area, many buyers are finding out their offer is one of two and even three other offers being reviewed by the seller. If you find out…
April 10, 2008 · Buying
Many buyers do not know the difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Sellers usually require a pre-qualification or pre-approval letter accompanies a contract offer submitted for their Colorado Springs…
