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 to take note of prior to closing: 1.) Set up utilities – You can wait […]
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 and although we may not receive as much snow as in previous years, it does […]
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 to purchase. You start looking at homes and unfortunately, not one of them you view […]
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 financing would, buyers should still pay a professional inspector to perform an independent analysis of […]
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 is required, they will still need funds to cover inspections and the appraisal prior to […]
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 home, the lender is going to require an appraisal. Appraisal issues are not uncommon in […]
If you buy a home in Colorado Springs, you will most likely perform a walk-through of the property prior to closing day. The purpose of a walk-through with your real estate agent is to ensure that the home is left in the same condition agreed upon by all parties of the purchase contract. If a […]
If you are looking to purchase a new home in Colorado Springs that is affordable, airtight, and Energy Star Qualified, Reunion Homes may be the right choice for you. Located in school district 49, Reunion Homes is currently building in the Wilshire subdivision (adjacent to Jessica Heights) near the intersection of Constitution and Marksheffel. […]
If you are not sure where to invest, you may want to reconsider investing in the stock market and look into investing in real estate. Some investors are still fixing and flipping properties but holding onto properties in this market seems to be more stable. Vacancy rates are at their lowest in Colorado Springs and […]
Willow Creek is a newer subdivision located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs off of Woodmen Rd near the intersection of Union and Woodmen and is located in School District 20. There are a total of 37 lots in Willow Creek ranging from 6,000 sq. ft. to nearly 19,000 sq ft. On average, most […]