This post is a continuation of Buying a fixer upper in Colorado Springs – Part 1 if you are considering to purchase a home that requires work. 3. Do you have the time and the patience to remodel a home? Whether you interested in remodeling one room or gutting the entire house, patience is a must. […]
During your home search you will probably run across some homes that need work, there are many fixer uppers on the market in Colorado Springs. Before you consider buying a fixer upper, it is important to ask yourself a few questions: 1. Do you mind living in a construction zone? It is difficult for some […]
You make the decision to call a Realtor in Colorado Springs about listing your home and to discuss the implications of a short sale. My advice to home sellers in this situation is to obtain legal and tax advice because a Realtor cannot advise you in this area. Conversely, your Colorado Springs Realtor can assist […]
You cannot afford to make your mortgage payment; maybe you have heard something about the option of a short sale and are not sure what it is. To put it simply, a short sale is the situation in which a homeowner cannot sell their home to cover the amount owed on their loan and is […]
Many different circumstances bring homeowners to a position where they cannot afford to pay their mortgage and often times, these unforeseen circumstances cannot be avoided such as a loss of a job. There are many homeowners in Colorado Springs who have found themselves in such a position and are not sure what to do. Should […]
Selecting a custom home builder in Colorado Springs can be a difficult decision since there are many to choose from. If you are interested in building your own dream home, I highly recommend Lathrop Homes. Lathrop Homes is a family owned company specializing in custom homes and remodeling. All of their houses are custom designed for each client and tailored to the individual’s lifestyles […]
Since the subprime mortgage mess, many buyers are having a more difficult time obtaining financing for their home. There have been many changes in the mortgage industry and buyers are required to have higher credit scores nowadays to obtain loans; there are not as many options available for subprime borrowers as there were a few […]
You finally found your dream home, your loan has been approved and all you have left is your closing. With all of the busyness during the buying process you must not forget about the details involved with moving! Buy plenty of boxes or plastic containers to use for packing. I prefer plastic containers because they […]
With many homes on the market in the Colorado Springs area, some sellers consider renting out their property if they cannot sell it within a specified amount of time. Converting your property into a rental may not be a bad idea but you need to understand the pros and cons that are involved. I advise […]
Sunset Ridge is located next door to the Vista Mesa Subdivision and is bordered by Vickers, Rangewood, and Flintridge. Homes in this area of Colorado Springs were built primarily by U.S. Homes in addition to various custom home builders. Homes in the area are mainly comprised of 2-story and ranch floor plans. This area is close to Cottonwood […]