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Monthly Archives: December 2010

Changes for Investors in 2011 – Part 2

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Patricia

Due to House Bill 1133, investors will experience some changes when it comes to fixing and flipping homes in 2011. Investors who purchase a short sale and plan on flipping the property in less than 14 days are required to … Continue reading →

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Changes for Investors in 2011 – Part 1

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Patricia

Until January 1, 2011, investors who purchase a short sale property are required to use a different contract under the Colorado Foreclosure Protection Act.  The purpose of the act is to protect home sellers who are facing foreclosure and receive … Continue reading →

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Christmas Light Extravaganza 2010

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Patricia

Directions for the Christmas Light Extravaganza 2010 Kindly Provided by Autumn Rivera Here is the 3rd Annual Christmas Light drive through Colorado Springs.  The drive should take about 2 hours and the longest break without lights is a 15 min. … Continue reading →

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El Paso County Inventory Statistics for November 2010

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Patricia

Home inventory decreased by 19.8% for the month of November 2010 when compared to six months ago (June 2010).  Compared to the previous month of October, there was a decrease of 7.4% in single family homes for sale.  We are … Continue reading →

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Single Family Home Sales for November 2010 – El Paso County

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Patricia

Home sales decreased by 14.1% in El Paso County for the month of November when compared to October. There were 252  fewer single family home sales in November 2010 when compared to November 2009 (31.7% decrease).  There were 445 fewer … Continue reading →

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Trying to sell a home on a busy road?

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Patricia

Selling a home on a busy road can be tough, especially in the current market.  There are some factors to keep in mind when trying to sell a home on a busy road in Colorado Springs: Homes that are on … Continue reading →

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