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Monthly Archives: July 2011

10 things you need to do before closing on your new home

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Patricia

Once the inspection issues have been resolved and the appraisal is in, buyers look forward to closing day especially if they have been waiting on an approval of a short sale for many months.  Below, are a few additional items … Continue reading →

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House direction – Does it matter?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Patricia

If you are looking to buy a home in Colorado Springs, the orientation of the home may be an important factor to you.  It’s easy to forget about snow in Colorado when looking for a home during the warm months … Continue reading →

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Buying a home – Can you have it ALL?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Patricia

You are a responsible adult, ready to buy a home, and start the process by getting prequalified for a mortgage loan.  You contact a reputable Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent and list your specifications for the home you would like … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – VA appraisals

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Patricia

Is it an inspection?  Many buyers get confused about this and wonder if it is necessary to hire an inspector when obtaining a VA loan.  Although a VA appraiser does check out the property more than an appraiser for conventional … Continue reading →

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Single Family Home Sales for June 2011 – El Paso County

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Patricia

Home sales increased by 9.1% in El Paso County for the month of June when compared to May and sales were 4.5% lower when compared to June 2010. There were only 41 fewer single family home sales in June 2011 … Continue reading →

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El Paso County Inventory Statistics for June 2011

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Patricia

Home inventory increased by 10% for the month of June when compared to six months ago (January).  Compared to the previous month of May, there was a slight increase in single family homes for sale. In June 2010, single family … Continue reading →

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Fees associated with buying a home before closing

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Patricia

Aside from closing costs and their down payment, buyers often ask what fees are associated with purchasing a home in Colorado Springs.  Even if buyers receive down payment assistance through CHFA or obtain a VA loan where no down payment … Continue reading →

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What happens if a home in Colorado Springs doesn’t appraise?

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Patricia

              The buying process has become a bit more complicated than it used to be now that we have more distressed properties for sale in Colorado Springs.  Unless you are paying cash for a … Continue reading →

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Sellers, review online listing information

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Patricia

The majority of buyers go online to find homes for sale in Colorado Springs, particularly, members of the armed forces that relocate to one of the military installments in our city.  If your home is not advertised online, your home … Continue reading →

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