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According to Consumer Reports 71% of sellers said they were very or completely satisfied with their broker, while only 12% said they were dissatisfied. 86% of people who put their homes on the market made a sale, while 8% gave up and took their homes off the market.  The remaining sellers were st...
02/23/2009
Check out this website www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com.  It is a tax credit for first time home buyers.  A first time home buyer is a buyer who has not owned a home in the last three years.  This website is divided into four parts: an overview of the tax credit and eligibility requirements; frequ...
02/22/2009
According to our MLS system there are currently 3 homes for sale in Skyway Heights, Colorado Springs with prices ranging from $569,995 to $750,000.  Three properties sold in the last 6 months with prices ranging from $525,000 to $700,000 If you have any questions send me an email.  My email addre...
02/09/2009
There are currently 9 homes listed for sale in our MLS system for Austin Heights in Colorado Springs with prices ranging from $379,000 to $499,900.  One property is under contract and one other property is pending with list prices of 420,000 and $465,000.  Six properties sold in the last six mont...
02/06/2009
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Young couples can live comfortably in a rental apartment or small house initially, but inevitably the prospect of children or other considerations will create a demand for more space.  At some point, you will feel that it's time to buy a house, but accumulating the cash for a down payment, moving...
02/03/2009
 I read an interesting article about skills every homeowner should have.  Here is the jist!  1.  Replace a door lock  2.  Change furnace and air-conditioning filters  3.  Learn the location of the main water cutoff.  4.  Find a stud in wall.  5.  Find the spaces between the studs  6.  Hang a ceil...
01/31/2009
According to www.pikespeakfacts.com   December 2008 there were 4,035 active listings. 77% of these active listings were under $400,000 23% of these active listings were over   $400,000 Interestingly enough 7% of these active listings over $400,000 were between $400,000 and $500,000, 10% were betw...
01/28/2009
Almost all litigation relating to real estate involves buyers suing sellers for undisclosed structural problems. And, when it comes to leaking roofs, plumbing disasters, heating problems, dry rot, and flooding basements-the courts usually reject the "let the buyer beware" argument.Putting a "quir...
01/22/2009
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When you're looking for a Realtor® to list your property, ask if the company subscribes to the MLS.MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, allows your Realtor® to market your property to agents representing buyers locally, across the country and even around the world.Depending on the MLS region, your p...
01/19/2009
Interest rates are amazing right now.  From what I am reading 30 year conventional interest rate is 4.875%.  Conventional 15 year loan is 4.625%.  30 year FHA/VA is 5%.  What great interest rates.  If you are interested in purchasing a home or refinancing your home now is the time to act.
01/13/2009
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