Ian Stone's Real Estate Blog

I am so happy to see that lenders are receiving guidelines on how to put the tax credit to good use for qualified buyers who need down payment help. Basically the buyer is given a bridge loan until after they close and the credit is used to pay back the lender. I am waiting for clarification and ...

Today was a stressful day as I completed the move of my license to RE/MAX Properties in Colorado Springs. This change has been a great opportunity to evaluate my real estate business and all the tools that I have in place.  The most time consuming aspect of moving is contacting all of my lead ven...

   Law makers in Washington have one of the most significant bills in real estate history sitting in front of them right now which could be instrumental in jump starting our market in the upcoming monthes. We are all aware of the tax credit for first time home buyers that can give $7500 to a home...

   So 98% of all builders nationwide think they are in trouble and like one Builder told me what am I supposed to do stop selling homes? They have to keep building, advertising, and praying that buyers will get off the sideline and write offers on their new homes. So I said to the builder in a ni...

   Mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row to 6% for FHA and is at 6 and an eighth for VA. The FHA believes the rate cut is related to the lack of applications in the first two weeks of the month. This is the only way to stimulate this market as many buyers sit on the fence afraid to pul...

  I am so lucky to be in real estate today in Colorado Springs, Colorado! The first time home buyers are stealing homes all over town with no money down. I wish I was in the market with no money down and all this crazy deals, I would freek out. The buyers are coming out of the wood work for a cha...

  I hear so much chatter at the water cooler over who to vote for from the perspective of the Real Estate Agent. The average Realtor must have an opinion on whether Barrack Obama or John McCain is the right choice to help the financial status of the real estate world. My opinion is which ever one...

   I think one of the oldest myths in real estate is that buyers disappear every year at this time, go into hibernation, and magicallly appear in the spring and are ready to buy homes again. The number of homes sold does go down in November every year and starts to grow steadily every March. What...

  One thing that we can all agree on is that going out for great food and drink is a fun way to connect with friends and family. I would like to recommend The Famous Steakhouse to anyone who is looking for a place to take their special someone or just for aps and a drink after work. The Famous fe...

    We have always been told to buy low and sell high, and there hasn't been a better time to find amazing deals on everything from services for our homes, to stocks, and especially on homes. Most people think the deals are confined to foreclosures and preforeclosures but the best deals are often...