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Monthly Archives: December 2008

10 Valuable Resources for Home Buyers in Colorado Springs

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Patricia

The area you decide to buy a home in can be driven by many factors whether you want to live near your place of work, in a specific school district, a low-crime neighborhood, or an area that aligns with your … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Does the seller have to tell you everything about the house?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Patricia

Sellers in Colorado Springs are required to disclose certain things about their home but not everything. If there are any adverse material facts about the home, the seller’s Realtor® must disclose it to the buyer. On the other hand, if there … Continue reading →

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10 things you can do to increase your home’s salability factor

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Patricia

In the current real estate market, you don’t want to spend outrageous amounts of cash to make your home more salable but there are some simple and fairly inexpensive ways you can make your home more appealing to home buyers.  … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Homes – Remodeling your bathroom

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Patricia

    Before you start gutting your bathroom, I would suggest setting a budget for your project so you stay on track and don’t dump so much money into one area forces you to skimp on other important areas.    … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Real Estate: Lease-to-Own Option for sellers

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Patricia

Sellers who have not sold their home and can’t afford to have it sit on the market any longer are looking into other options so they can get the mortgage paid.  Sellers may choose to lease their home to a … Continue reading →

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Building an Addition to your Colorado Springs Home

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Patricia

You may want an additional bedroom, an office, or want to expand an existing room for more space. Building an addition to your home may be a good idea but weighing out the advantages and disadvantages in advance is a must. … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Loan Modifications

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Patricia

There are options outside of foreclosure available to homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments.  Many banks have taken measures to slow down foreclosures and help troubled homeowners.  Citibank not only has put a moratorium on foreclosures into … Continue reading →

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Tour the Christmas lights in Colorado Springs!

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Patricia

Directions for the Christmas Light Extravaganza 2008 Provided by Autumn Rivera with the assistance of Marjorie Ewing From Fillmore and I-25 , DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 1. Turn RIGHT onto N NEVADA AVE/I-25 BR S/US-85 S/US-87 S. (go 1.2 miles) 2. Turn … Continue reading →

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How property taxes are calculated for Colorado Springs Homes

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Patricia

The El Paso County Assessor re-evaluates the value of homes in Colorado Springs every two years (on the odd year). The assessed market value of a home is based on the most recent comparable sales in the area. The only … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Homes- Understanding Property Taxes

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Patricia

Many home buyers and sellers in Colorado Springs become confused when it comes to property taxes. Hopefully this post will help clarify how property taxes are paid each year for a Colorado Springs home. Property taxes are paid in arrears. … Continue reading →

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