Many investors have expressed frustration with only being allowed to finance a total of four investment properties. These restrictions have limited investors considerably and have resulted in many distressed properties that could have been picked up by investors in the past to sit on the market instead. With more inventory, fewer home sales, and a […]
There is another advantage available to first time home buyers who purchase a home between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009. First time home buyers or buyers who have not owned a home in the last three years will benefit from the $8,000 tax credit. Additionally, there are income limits (75K single and 150K […]
If you are looking to buy a new home in Colorado Springs, you will find many builders are offering various incentives if you decide to purchase a new home. Incentives can vary from a paid membership to the rec center, a finished basement, gourmet kitchen, 1 year of paid HOA dues, or cash […]
Many buyers often ask “Why do I need a real estate agent when I am looking to buy a new home in Colorado Springs?” There are multiple reasons it benefits buyers to work with their own Realtor when buying a new build. Contact me about buying a new home in Colorado Springs at 719-660-9058 You […]
It can be so easy to overlook details when you look at house, after house, after house. Keep the number of homes you look at in one day manageable so you don’t wear yourself out and so you can have enough time to look at the homes that interest you. Proximity to other homes– […]
The area you decide to buy a home in can be driven by many factors whether you want to live near your place of work, in a specific school district, a low-crime neighborhood, or an area that aligns with your hobbies or lifestyle. Once you find a home in an area that suits your needs, there […]
Sellers in Colorado Springs are required to disclose certain things about their home but not everything. If there are any adverse material facts about the home, the seller’s Realtor® must disclose it to the buyer. On the other hand, if there is something that happened in the home that could stigmatize the property, the seller nor […]
Many home buyers and sellers in Colorado Springs become confused when it comes to property taxes. Hopefully this post will help clarify how property taxes are paid each year for a Colorado Springs home. Property taxes are paid in arrears. You actually pay your 2008 property taxes in 2009 since taxes are paid for the […]
Many buyers think they have to pay a fee in order to obtain access to foreclosed homes in Colorado Springs but there are actually alternative ways to find foreclosures and it’s FREE. If you are looking to purchase a foreclosure, take a look at the resources available to you below. 1. The U.S. Department of […]
If you are planning on buying a home in Colorado Springs, take a look at the list below to find out what you will need to make your home buying experience a success. 1. Choose a Colorado Springs Realtor whom you can trust and feel comfortable with to assist you.The seller normally pays the buyer’s […]