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Monthly Archives: October 2010

Good Neighbor Next Door Program – Colorado Springs

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Patricia

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, firefighters, police officers, and EMTs. Buyers can choose from HUD … Continue reading →

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Foreclosure Properties

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Patricia

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 submitting an offer, … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure moratorium may impact investors in Colorado Springs

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Patricia

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 concern regarding the entity actually foreclosing on many properties (MERS (Mortgage … Continue reading →

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Single Family Home Inventory Stats for El Paso County – September 2010

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Patricia

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 sale. We … Continue reading →

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2010 Parade of Homes Colorado Springs – Winners

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Patricia

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 … Continue reading →

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Single Family Home Sales for September 2010 – El Paso County

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Patricia

Homes sales decreased by 12.4% in El Paso County for the month of September when compared to August. There were 220 fewer single family home sales in September 2010 when compared to September 2009 (26.7% decrease).  There were 721 fewer single … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Homeowners: Rebates = Cash in your pocket!

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Patricia

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 run out.  Any upgrades or … Continue reading →

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Custom Homes – G.J. Gardner Homes in Colorado Springs

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Patricia

G.J. Gardner Homes is a true custom home builder in Colorado Springs that can build many different types of homes in various price ranges. G.J. Gardner Homes franchises with local builders and is currently working in many locations all over … Continue reading →

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Affordable Home Ownership – Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Patricia

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 family homes, townhomes, and condos in … Continue reading →

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