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Monthly Archives: October 2008

Colorado Springs Homes: What to do when you have an untidy neighbor

With more short sales and bank owned properties in many neighborhoods across Colorado Springs, some homeowners have neglected yards and homes on their street. Unfortunately, bank owned and short sale properties often hurt the market values in an area or … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate: Home Comparison Report for Dakota Ridge Subdivision

Dakota Ridge is located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs and is also in School District 11.  There are currently nine homes for sale in the Dakota Ridge Subdivision with the average list price at $373,566 and the average days … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate: 5 most common inspection items

1. Furnace cleaning and service- It is very common that the furnace burner is dirty and requires cleaning and servicing. 2. Broken Vacuum Seals- Over time, windows with broken vacuum seals will cloud up more and more with condensation until … Continue reading

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Real Estate Tip #3 for Sellers in Colorado Springs

After your real estate agent lists your home in the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing Service (MLS), ask your agent to send you a link or give you print out for the MLS listing so you can review the details. Review … Continue reading

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Real Estate Tip #2 for Sellers in Colorado Springs

With so many homes for sale in Colorado Springs, it is exciting when showings result in a contract offer on your home. Although receiving a contract is a step in the right direction, there is much negotiating and collaborating that … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Homeowners – Go Green!

More and more home builders are going green when it comes to construction and making homes more energy efficient. Using green materials in your home not only is better for the environment but also for your home, your health, and … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Homes – Market Report for Antelope Creek

Antelope Creek is located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs and is conveniently located near the Powers Corridor.  Homes in this area were built in the late 90′s consisting of 2-story, ranch, and tri-level floor plans.  There are currently … Continue reading

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Why your Colorado Springs Home Expired – Part 4

If your home didn’t sell and it was priced correctly, in excellent condition, and in a great location, it may have not been marketed effectively. In today’s real estate market, putting a sign in the yard is not enough for … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Short Sale vs. Bank Owned Properties

If you are looking to buy a home in Colorado Springs, chances are you going to run across bank owned, real estate owned, and short sale properties. Wondering what the difference is between these types of properties?  Take a look … Continue reading

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5 changes that affect investors in Colorado Springs

1.  Fewer properties- Investors were allowed up to 10 investment properties in the past but since mortgage restrictions have tightened up, investors are now only allowed to finance a total of 4 investment properties. 2.  Extra Fees- Freddie Mac and … Continue reading

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