If you are going to purchase a home in the Colorado Springs area and are going to obtain a loan without making a 20% down payment, mortgage insurance will be part of your monthly mortgage payment. Read Also: Buying a home in Colorado Springs and Private Mortgage Insurance With the increased numbers of foreclosures, lenders […]
Maybe your family has outgrown the current home you live in, you may want to be closer to your new job, or would like to live in a different area of town. Whatever the reason, many people desire to buy another home. Before you begin your home search, it is important to devise a plan. […]
If you purchase a home and the assessed value is lower than the appraised value, you may submit an appeal to the El Paso County Assessor’s Office in order to lower your property taxes. Make sure and read through all of the information regarding appeals on the Assessor’s website. For example, if you submit an appeal to the Assessor’s Office […]
Lighting is often overlooked by many homeowners and upgrading light fixtures in the home can make a home more appealing. If you are planning on selling your home in Colorado Springs, you may want to consider upgrading your light fixtures if they look dated. If they are light fixtures from the 1980’s, they are definitely […]
There is no longer a redemption period for homeowners in Colorado Springs as of January 2008. In other words, once a Colorado Springs home goes to sale through the El Paso County Public Trustee and is sold to a buyer, the homeowner no longer has 75 days to redeem the property like in the past. […]
Many buyers ask what “Sold As-Is” means when looking to buy a home in Colorado Springs. Homes in Colorado Springs that are “Sold As-Is” means that the seller is not willing to make any changes or repairs to the home for the buyer. For example, if a buyer finds a home he likes but the bathroom […]
Many buyers forget to take notice of the lighting source during their home search because there are so many other factors to pay attention to! Also Read: Some important factors to consider when buying a home in Colorado Springs Many homes in Colorado Springs do not have overhead lighting in the bedrooms. This may not […]
So you have done your research and made the decision to list your home with a Realtor in Colorado Springs. As difficult as the situation may be selling your home under these circumstances, it is important you continue to keep your home in good condition. There have been many short sale properties I have shown […]
If you are planning on selling your home in Colorado Springs, it is still a buyer’s market. Buyers have a wide selection of homes to choose from and when they find a home they like which may be your home, they probably will not offer full price unless there is another offer on the table. […]
Stucco has become increasingly popular in recent years. It not only looks nice but requires low maintenance when compared to other types of traditional siding. If you are buying a home in Colorado Springs that has a stucco exterior, make sure and have the stucco inspected. Stucco siding has been applied improperly, especially in the […]