There are options outside of foreclosure available to homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. Many banks have taken measures to slow down foreclosures and help troubled homeowners. Citibank not only has put a moratorium on foreclosures into effect, it is even communicating and working with homeowners who are not currently in foreclosure […]
There were a total of 499 single family home sales in El Paso County for November 2008. There were fewer sales in Colorado Springs last month when compared to previous months this year. Hopefully, the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market will see a better turnout for the month of December. Take a look below to view the total […]
There were a total of 649 single family home sales in El Paso County for October 2008. It’s always interesting to see which areas of Colorado Springs, got the biggest piece of the pie. Take a look below to view the total sales for major areas in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. The Northeast area […]
You search with your Colorado Springs Realtor for a home and after some time, you finally find it! It’s perfect! All smooth sailing from here right? Not necessarily. If you want to find out how to avoid making the real estate deal for your perfect home from crashing, keep on reading Sure it’s a buyers […]
Many people are aware that the real estate market has undergone a correction around the nation and in Colorado Springs is not excluded. The media has contributed to people shying away from buying a home; contrary to what many think, it is a great time to purchase a home in Colorado Springs right now! 1. […]
1. Lower utility bill– Less square footage in your home translates into a lower utility bill each month. Utilities are expected to increase 23% this winter, so having less space to heat is appealing for many home buyers in Colorado Springs. 2. Less Stuff– With a smaller living space, it’s harder to hold onto those things you […]
There are many choices when it comes to choosing a place to live when you retire. Some are fortunate enough to have more than one location with a home to go to depending on the season. Retirement is an exciting time because you more freedom to travel and do what you want to do whether […]
If you are looking to buy a home in Colorado Springs, chances are you going to run across bank owned, real estate owned, and short sale properties. Wondering what the difference is between these types of properties? Take a look below… Short Sale- If a property is listed as a short sale, the owner is […]
The Old North End is known for it’s tree lined streets and Victorian Homes in the central area of Colorado Springs. Many home buyers who like the West side of Colorado Springs and enjoy being a little closer to the mountains, can find Victorian homes in Old Colorado City as well. In fact, “Victorian” refers to an era […]
Single family home sales in June varied by area as can be seen in the pie chart above. The Powers area had more single family home sales in June 2008 than any other area of Colorado Springs. The Northeast and Briargate areas also had a large percentage of the total single family home sales in Colorado […]