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Monthly Archives: April 2011

New Home Builders in Wolf Ranch

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Patricia

There are five home builders in the Wolf Ranch Community of Colorado Springs… CLASSIC HOMES: Price Range $214,000 – high $300s Offering free finished basements until 4/30/2011 ENERGY STAR builder Other Build Sites include: Flying Horse, Meridian Ranch, Cumbre Vista, … Continue reading →

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You may not want to sell your home right now unless….

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Patricia

The home is priced right – Bank owned and short sale properties are still around and will probably continue to be a part of our real estate market for the next couple of years.  Although these types of properties are … Continue reading →

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Classic Homes in Wolf Ranch

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Patricia

Classic Homes is one of the five builders providing new homes in the Wolf Ranch community; they are also rated as one of the top home builders by J.D. Power and Associates.    Home buyers have until the end of … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Homes ~ Wolf Ranch

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Patricia

Wolf Ranch is a newer subdivision located East of Powers in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs.  Wolf Ranch is also part of School District 20 and many homes in the area have Pikes Peak Views.  Builders offering new construction … Continue reading →

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Don’t wait until the day before closing to start packing!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Patricia

There is plenty to move once you sell a home especially after living in it for many years.  Often, sellers don’t want to deal with the clutter so they put off the process of moving items into a storage unit.  … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs home sellers ~ carpet allowance vs. new carpet

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Patricia

After years of living in a home, carpet may stain, look worn, or dated; cleaning the carpets in a home may not always take care of the problem.  Home sellers have a few options when it comes to worn carpet: … Continue reading →

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Bank owned properties in Colorado Springs – Use Caution

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Patricia

Banks are realizing that homes in poor condition are taking longer to sell and properties that are cleaned up are more appealing to home buyers.  I showed a home that was in rough condition a month ago and then took … Continue reading →

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What buyers need to know about HOA Dues

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Patricia

Many buyers think about the amount of their monthly mortgage payment when purchasing a home and often overlook HOA dues.  There are many neighborhoods in Colorado Springs that do not have a Home Owner’s Association (HOA) but many condominiums, townhomes, … Continue reading →

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Single Family Home Sales for March 2011 – El Paso County

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Patricia

Home sales increased by 73.2% in El Paso County for the month of March when compared to February. There were 53 additional single family home sales in March 2011 when compared to March 2010. There were also 303 additional single … Continue reading →

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El Paso County Inventory Statistics for March 2011

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Patricia

Home inventory decreased by 12.8% for the month of March 2011 when compared to six months ago (October 2010). Compared to the previous month of February, there was an  increase in single family homes for sale. In March 2010, single … Continue reading →

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