Home inventory decreased by 4.1% for the month of August when compared to June 2008. Single Family Home Inventory in the Pikes Peak MLS has increased by 17% when comparing August 2008 to January 2008. We had the highest number of Single Family Homes for sale in June; inventory is normally highest during the summer months in Colorado Springs. Due to […]
You worked hard to get your home ready to list and kept it clean for showings. Here you are months later and your home never sold and may not even had many showings either. You’re probably thinking, all this work for what? My home hasn’t sold and here I am, so now what? Homes usually […]
One very important question sellers in Colorado Springs have to ask themselves before listing their home for sale is: “It is more important that I sell my home for top dollar or that I sell my home quickly?” If your home is located in an area of Colorado Springs that is highly desirable and in […]
There have been many instances in Colorado Springs where vacant homes have been broken into or where people have been found occupying a vacant home without the owner’s permission. If you have a Colorado Springs home for sale that is vacant, it is important to take certain precautions in order to decrease the probability that your vacant home […]
Open houses do not always sell homes but they do expose your home and let others know it is actively for sale. It is the job of your Colorado Springs Realtor to do get people to the open house but it is the sellers’ job to get the house prepared for visitors. 1. Clean, clean, […]
Most lenders require a down payment in order to obtain a mortgage for a home in Colorado Springs. FHA loans only require 3% down from the buyer unlike many conventional loan products that require at least 10% down. Many buyers who do not qualify for down payment assistance programs and do not have available funds […]
There are many bank owned properties for sale in the Colorado Springs area and many buyers are seeking bank owned properties that are offered below market values in Colorado Springs. If you purchase a bank owned property, don’t forget to go over the check list below to ensure you don’t forget about the important details. […]
Many sellers try to justify overpricing their home because it has more upgrades, remodels, or just looks nicer than the others in the neighborhood. Many buyers actually consider the price of the home to be one of the most important factors according to a recent survey. No doubt, upgrades do help in the sale of a home […]
The Stetson Hills subdivision is located just east of Powers in Colorado Springs. The real estate market is very active in this area of Colorado Springs and there are 4.35 months of home inventory in Stetson Hills. There are 99 single family homes on the market in Stetson Hills so if you are selling your home […]
Vista Grande is located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs. Homes in Vista Grande were built in the 1960’s and 1970’s and consist of bi-level, tri-level, and ranch floor plans. Although homes are older in this area of Colorado Springs, homeowners enjoy larger backyards and mature landscaping. There are many large trees in Vista […]