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 […]
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. […]
If you plan on selling a home in Colorado Springs and have a finished basement that has not been issued a permit, you may run into problems when selling your Colorado Springs home. For example, if the buyer is obtaining VA financing, the buyers’ VA loan will not be approved because it will not pass VA’s […]
Sellers in Colorado Springs need to research the tax and economic consequences prior to making the decision of whether or not to short sale their home. Until recently, homeowners who sold their home through the short sale process would be 1099ed for the difference. The homeowner used to be required to pay taxes to Uncle Sam […]
You make the decision to call a Realtor in Colorado Springs about listing your home and to discuss the implications of a short sale. My advice to home sellers in this situation is to obtain legal and tax advice because a Realtor cannot advise you in this area. Conversely, your Colorado Springs Realtor can assist […]
You cannot afford to make your mortgage payment; maybe you have heard something about the option of a short sale and are not sure what it is. To put it simply, a short sale is the situation in which a homeowner cannot sell their home to cover the amount owed on their loan and is […]
Many different circumstances bring homeowners to a position where they cannot afford to pay their mortgage and often times, these unforeseen circumstances cannot be avoided such as a loss of a job. There are many homeowners in Colorado Springs who have found themselves in such a position and are not sure what to do. Should […]
Homes are selling in Colorado Springs if they are priced correctly. One of my listings in Colorado Springs recently went under contract in 19 days. The buyers bought a completely upgraded home in Ridgeview at Stetson Hills for a great price. Pricing in this market is key and can mean the difference between your home in Colorado Springs selling or […]
With many homes on the market in the Colorado Springs area, some sellers consider renting out their property if they cannot sell it within a specified amount of time. Converting your property into a rental may not be a bad idea but you need to understand the pros and cons that are involved. I advise […]