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Monthly Archives: August 2011

Buying a home at the foreclosure auction in Colorado Springs

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Patricia

Colorado is a non-judicial foreclosure state and the El Paso County Public Trustee plays a vital role in the foreclosure process for properties in default that are located in Colorado Springs.  In Colorado, the lender can begin foreclosure proceedings once … Continue reading →

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5 Items to consider when buying a HUD Home

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Patricia

HUD-owned properties can be a good deal but buyers need to be aware of a few differences if they plan on purchasing a HUD Home in Colorado Springs. 1.  Online Auction – All offers are submitted online and investors cannot … Continue reading →

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Abandoned mines in Colorado Springs

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Patricia

Buyers interested in purchasing a home in Colorado Springs may not be aware of the abandoned mines located in various areas of the city. This topic intrigued me so I completed research to find out more information about the abandoned … Continue reading →

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Single Family Home Sales for July 2011 – El Paso County

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Patricia

Home sales decreased by 8.5% in El Paso County for the month of July when compared to June and sales were 11.9% higher when compared to July 2010. There were 85 additional single family home sales in July 2011 when … Continue reading →

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El Paso County Inventory Statistics for July 2011

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Patricia

Home inventory increased by 9.2% for the month of July when compared to six months ago (February).  Compared to the previous month of June, there was a slight increase in single family homes for sale. In July 2010, single family … Continue reading →

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