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Homes in Fountain and Fort Carson
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-6-10
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Fountain is located immediately south of Colorado Springs and adjacent to Fort Carson Army Base. The Fountain real estate market also consists of some unincorporated areas of Colorado Springs, to include: Security, Widefield and Colorado Centre.
Active homes for sale: 365
- Short sales: 49 (11.3%)
- Bank-owned: 17 (3.9%)
- Regular: 365 (88%)
- HUD: 1 (.2%)
- VA Owned: 1 (.2%)
- Government Owned: 0
Here a list list of my Top 5 Colorado Springs CO Foreclosures in the Fountain Valley Area
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Area
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Address
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PT
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Br/Ba/G
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FLR
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YB
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Fin SQ
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Tot SQ
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LP
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CDOM
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F/V
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705 Bunting AV
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SIF
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3,1,1
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RAN
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1973
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912
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912
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$109,900
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4
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F/V
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213 Oriole ST
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SIF
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3,2,0
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RAN
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1975
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1,216
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1,216
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$124,900
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30
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F/V
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7285 Fortman Terrace
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SIF
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5,3,1
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BIL
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1975
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2,330
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2,385
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$149,900
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97
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F/V
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897 Bromefield DR
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SIF
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5,4,3
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2
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1999
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2,883
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2,902
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$209,000
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27
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F/V
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9988 Peaceful Valley RD
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SIF
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4,3,2
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RAN
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1999
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3,270
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3,572
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$279,900
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6
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\This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Fountain Valley Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Colorado Springs Homes -- Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-6-10
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East neighborhoods are south of Austin Bluffs Parkway, North of Platte, West of Uniont of Powers. The homes are in District 11 School District. It includes homes in Village Seven, Old Farm, Rustic Hills, Maizeland.
Active homes for sale:
- Short sales: 25 (7.4%)
- Bank-owned: 12 (3.5%)
- Regular: 301 (88.8%)
- HUD: 1 (.3%)
- VA Owned: 0
- Government Owned: 0
Here a list of my Top 5 Colorado Springs CO Foreclosures in the East Side of Colorado Springs
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Area
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Address
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PT
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Br/Ba/G
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FLR
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YB
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Fin SQ
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Tot SQ
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LP
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CDOM
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EAS
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4523 N Carefree CR B
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CND
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2,1,0
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RAN
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1972
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743
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743
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$40,500
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1
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EAS
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4379 N Delighted CR
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SIF
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4,2,1
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BIL
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1970
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1,621
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1,680
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$144,900
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16
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EAS
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1530 Diana LN
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SIF
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4,2,0
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RAN
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1955
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2,172
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2,336
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$157,900
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25
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EAS
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4188 Hidden CR
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SIF
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4,3,2
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4
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1971
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2,240
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2,323
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$189,900
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6
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N/E
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5775 Apaloosa DR
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SIF
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3,3,3
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RAN
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2000
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2,836
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5,672
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$406,296
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31
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This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in East Side of Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Briargate Homes
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-6-10
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The Briargate real estate area is in northeast Colorado Springs is in Academy School District 20 schools.
Active homes for sale:
- Short sales: 15 (4%)
- Bank-owned: 11 (2.9%)
- Regular: 349 (92.3%)
- HUD: 1 (.3%)
- Government Owned: 0
- VA Owned: 2 (.5%)
Here a list of my Top 5 Colorado Springs CO Foreclosures in the Briargate Area
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N/E
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BRI
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7061 Grand Prairie DR
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SIF
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3,3,3
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2
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2001
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1,452
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2,132
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$216,900
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25
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N/E
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BRI
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7218 Grand Prairie DR
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SIF
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4,3,2
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2
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2003
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2,017
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2,937
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$224,500
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1
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BRI
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7751 Scarborough DR
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SIF
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3,3,2
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2
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1993
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1,903
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2,798
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$249,900
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28
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BRI
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9543 Newport Plum CT
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SIF
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4,4,2
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2
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2003
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2,813
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2,944
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$320,000
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10
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BRI
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10181 Oak Knoll TE
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SIF
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4,3,3
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RAN
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2005
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4,022
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4,466
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$336,600
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3
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This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Briargate Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Black Forest Homes
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-6-10
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Black Forest is a treed region in northern Colorado Springs and includes homes for sale in Academy School District 20 and in the Lewis Palmer School District 38
- Active homes for sale: 175
- Short sales: 14 (8%)
- Bank-owned: 9 (5.1%)
- Regular: 150 (85.7%)
- HUD: 1 (.6%)
- VA Owned: 1 (.6%)
Here a list of my Top 5 Colorado Springs CO Foreclosures in the Black Forest Area
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Area
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Address
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PT
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Br/Ba/G
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FLR
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YB
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Fin SQ
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Tot SQ
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LP
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CDOM
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BLA
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6950 Hodgen RD
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SIF
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4,4,2
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RAN
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1996
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3,836
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3,856
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$1
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276
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BLA
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20450 Phoebe GR
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SIF
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3,1,3
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RAN
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2000
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1,895
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1,895
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$165,900
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52
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BLA
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17885 Clydesdale RD
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SIF
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6,2,2
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RRH
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1972
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2,115
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2,350
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$274,777
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47
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BLA
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11920 Murphy RD
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SIF
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4,4,3
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1.5
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1995
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3,680
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3,749
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$414,900
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66
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BLA
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6520 Old Ranch RD
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SIF
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7,4,3
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RAN
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1965
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4,973
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5,036
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$799,000
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54
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This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Black Forest Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Don't leave your pet behind
Sometimes I feel like I'm on the front-line of the economy; as I help home sellers in the Colorado Springs area who are in distress with short-selling their home; as well as I have  many buyers who are looking at buying a bank-owned foreclosed homes. As I walk into houses that are now bank-owned, I often wonder what happened to the previous owners of the house; what happened to their kids; their jobs. their pets. I always hope they are able to pick up their lives and start over.
There are Options for pets
Pets can be the innocent victims. As foreclosed homeowners are moving, they may have to move into accommodations that do not accept pets; or they may not be able to afford to have a pet anymore. Some pets are truly abandoned in empty houses with little or no food for periods of time. There are some that havebeen found in houses and in yards dead from lack of food and water. There are others that are left outside, where they have to compete with wildlife for prey or they may become prey. Dogs and cats typically only last an estimated 3-4 weeks without food and only days without food and water. If you know someone who can't find temporary placement for their pets, visit www.petfinder.com to search for Colorado pet shelters and animal rescue organizations in their area where they can surrender ownership of their pets and which do not euthanize adoptable animals.
Also, here's some additional resources that can help:
Help spread the word - there is help out there for the innocent victims.
If you know of any other resources, contact me and I'll update the post with additional resources
Original article was posted at: Abandoned pets are foreclosure victims
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Condominium/Townhome Insurance
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If you own a Colorado Springs townhome or condo, have you looked at your homeowners insurance lately?
Some Colorado Springs Townhomes and Condos do not have an organization providing insurance for buildings, maintenance or  common areas. In this case, each unit is considered a single-family residence and standard homeowners insurance applies.
Other complexes have a Homeowners Association (HOA) where you pay a monthly fee. Part of the fee goes to cover the Master Insurance Policy on the structure of the building. As the owner of a condominium or townhome, you are responsible for everything from your interior walls inward. In the event of a total loss that required the building to be rebuilt, you would be responsible (or your insurance company would be responsible) for the interior walls, and everything inside your condo. This would include bathroom fixtures, kitchen appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring, etc. along with your personal belongings.
What is your deductible?
But another part of the insurance equation you should be aware of is the deductible on the Master Insurance Policy. Under certain circumstances, associations can allocate insurance deductibles to owners. This may be easily fixed by contacting your insurance agent and having a rider added to your policy to cover this deductible.
Talk with your insurance agent who can best advise you on the protection needed for your situation.
Original article was posted at: Do you know what your townhome insurance covers?
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Windows
Colorado Home Improvement Part I
With a major snowstorm in the works in Colorado, I thought it may be a good time to talk about windows - as they are an investment in your home. If you are considering purchasing new windows, here are some ideas and tips you might consider:
Reasons to replace: If your house has ugly, older aluminum, steel or cheap warn wood windows, replacing your windows can definitely enhance your home as well as provide a major energy savings. There may also be all types of other reasons you want to replace them .......if you only have single pane windows ...... if they are cracked ........if the seals are broken ....... if you can feel a cool breeze around them.
In the Colorado Springs area, there were may houses that were built in the 80's that included lower quality wood windows. When you look at these homes now, many of the the windows don't slide open, and the wood has warped; hence some of the seals are broken. I can't imagine they are very energy efficient. All good reasons to look into replacing them. Also, some studies show that 25% to 40% of the heat in your house could be reduced with a window replacement.
Materials: There are many, many different options including wood, clad wood windows (wood on the inside and vinyl or aluminum on the outside), vinyl windows, aluminum windows, and steel windows. Each type has different benefits and costs associated with them. I found a wonderful article on Home Tips.com which gives a good explanation of the different types of window materials.
Shopping: The replacement-window business is highly competitive; which means you can get a good deal by doing some careful shopping. Interview at least two dealers , and ask them to provide the names of several recent customers whom you can call for feedback.
Extras: In the Colorado Springs area climate, low-e glass can be helpful. It's a reflective metallic film on the inside of one glass pane that mirrors heat into the house in the winter and helps keep glare and the sun's heat out in the summer.
Glass rating: You may want to make sure your new windows are Energy Star rated. The designation means that the units have been tested by the NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council - an industry group) and are certified to meet the latest government regulations for overall window efficiency.
Warranties: There are transferable warranties that come with many window packages. Look for one that includes a lifetime glass-breakage guarantee. Also, note that most of them require re-registration with the dealer each time the house is sold.
Cost: You'll spend anywhere from $300 to $500 per opening for new basic windows - more for unique configurations such as bays, bows, octagons and picture windows.
Savings: You can recapture most, if not all, of the cost in energy savings, but it will take the better part of 10-15 heating seasons. Some expert think that windows can account for about a quarter of the heat loss in a typical house.
Original article was posted at: Colorado Springs home Improvement - it's all about the windows
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What is the difference between a Colorado Springs Realtor and a Colorado Springs Real Estate agent?
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Most Home buyers and home sellers the Colorado Springs area use the terms REALTOR® and Real Estate Agent interchangeably, but that is not correct. There are many differences between REALTORS® and real estate agents. They are not the same.................
What is a Realtor®?
- Realtors® subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics set forth by the National Association of Realtors, which contains 17 Articles and various underlying Standards of Practice.
- Realtors® must complete mandatory quadrennial Code of Ethics training.
- Realtors® belong to the local Realtor® boards, which contribute listings to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service®).
- Realtor® agree to arbitration procedures used to settle any complaints, whether from consumers or other Realtor® members.
- Realtors® belong to the professional organization, National Association of Realtors®.
- Realtors® also belong to a one of the 54 state or territory associations and one or more of over 1600 local membership associations.
- Realtors® can use the term Realtor® which is a membership mark of the National Association of Realtors.
What is a Real Estate Agent?
- A real estate agent is licensed to do real estate related business in the state.
- A real estate agent does not have any access to MLS services or properties.
- The co-broking of properties for sale is normally done by Realtors® through the MLS, not through a real estate agent.
- A real estate agent is licensed to sell real estate, but can not use the term Realtor.
- A real estate agent is not held to the Code of Ethics and does not need to complete the Code of Ethics training.
- Only about half of all licensed real estate agents in the U.S. are Realtors or members of the NAR.
Knowledge is Power!
Original article was posted at: Real Estate Agent or Realtor?
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Are you thinking about selling your Colorado Springs Home? Do you want to do a short sale?
If you would like some other helpful advise on selling your home,
please feel free to call Kathy at 719-287-1049, KTorline@msn.com
Many times I've been asked about why would a homeowner would want to do a short sale. The reasons are many, b ut here my top 12 list of acceptable reasons:
- Financial Hardship due to a reduction of income, still employed but you are making less money
- Financial Hardship due to unemployment
- Financial Hardship due to your ARM loan resetting and you can no longer afford the payments
- Divorce
- Death
- Military Deployment
- Job Relocation
- Excess Medical bills
- Relocation for health reasons
- Relocation to take care of a family member
- Bankruptcy
- Inability to refinance to lower payments
Just because your house has decreased in value is not a valid reason for a short sale!
Original article was posted at: 12 Acceptable Reasons for a Short Sale
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Single Family Homes, Includes Homes in Claremont Ranch, Banning Lewis Ranch
Peterson AFB Homes
Search for Homes in Marksheffel Area
Homes in Colorado Springs Marksheffel area continue to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 5.3 monts of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".
- Number of Homes in Marksheffel area in Colorado Springs sold are up more than 2% in 2008.
- Average pricing continues to see downward pressure, currently down 1% from 2009 to 2008.
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Marksheffel
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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