There are lots of ways that home values get reported in Colorado Springs. Many of us as agents track this tightly, the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors definitely makes a major effort, and the El Paso County Assessors office takes its own swing at the issue. But this is one area where I really have to tip my hat to our only daily Colorado Springs newspaper, The Gazette.

Today they released their annual Home Values section. I like this particular section, because it is probably the ...

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In today's buyer's market, it's more important than ever to be sure your house is ready to sell and shows better than the competition. Here are some helpful tips if you're considering selling your house in 2010:

Step 1: Interviewing real estate agents: It's more important now than it was even a few years ago to acquire professional guidance to get your house sold for a reasonable amount in a resonably short period of time. Finding that top agents is ...

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 Owning a home is the American Dream. A home not only provides financial  benefits, but it also provides shelter and security to families.

Did you know that:

• Home owners move less often and are more likely to vote and volunteer time for political and charitable causes than renters?
• Children of homeowners tend to perform better in school and attain higher levels of education than children of parents who do ...

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Homeowners throughout our country are experiencing difficulties that they would never have anticipated a few years ago. Many have lost jobs or taken substantial pay cuts that leave them struggling to meet their mortgage payments each month. As they become more overwhelmed & discouraged, it is difficult to believe there is a solution short of bankruptcy and foreclosure, but there are other options!  And we can help homeowners explore those options - loan modification, repayment plans, "help for ...

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For those facing foreclosure and considering a short sale instead (a process where your lender agrees to accept less than you owe on your home), the government is implementing a new program to facilitate the process. The new program, which starts on April 5, 2010, is called the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA). HAFA goals are to encourage short sales as an alternative to foreclosure by streamlining and standardizing the short sale process and by offering incentives ...

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Housing affordability is still at record highs. The population in the U.S. is still growing but the number of homes sold has dropped and it's due mostly to the fear buyers have had to jump into the market. Well let me tell you, friends, NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY A HOME!

 Financing the purchase of a new home is very affordable, the number of homes for sale is still very good but since builders drastically reduced the number ...

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This is supposed to be signed tomorrow November 6, 2009....Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible, subject to income limits, for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time homebuyers — or people who haven't owned homes in the previous three years — could get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers have to sign purchase agreements before May 1, 2010 and close before July 1, 2010. Read more here http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091105/ap_on_go_co/us_homebuyers_tax_credit_10 or give me a call TODAY for more information. ...<< MORE >>

 Great news! Congress moved yesterday to give American Service Members an additional 12 months to claim the $8000 tax credit provided they served 90 consecutive days overseas. It passed unanimously! You have until November 30, 2010 to get the incentive ...for Military families. CALL ME TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION.... ...<< MORE >>

Our cith is in grave danger of losing many of the assets tht will significantly impact our quality of life.  The city budget has a current projected  shortfall of $25.4 million in 2010, which will include cuts in ALL City departments including our Police and Fire Departments, our parks and basic street maintenance.  Please support the ballot initiative 2C on November 3,2009. Without this initiative, Colorado Springs will see a significant decline in our quality of life. Strong police and fire departments and well-maintained parks and streets protect our property ...<< MORE >>

This law goes into effect July 1, 2009 for every home bought or sold in the State of Colorado. Also landlords must comply with this as well so read up kids and give me a call with any questions! Remember "A recession is a terrible thing to waste"! Buy a rental property TODAY!

1. The CO detectors can be battery powered, OR hardwired, OR hardwired with a battery backup.

2. They can be combined with a smoke detector in one unit if the alarms are a different alarm.

3. They are required in virtually all dwellings, including ...<< MORE >>