Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog by Kathy Torline

What is the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing Service (PPAR)? Why is the MLS important? Search for Homes in Colorado Springs One of the many acronyms that most Realtors in Colorado Springs use is "MLS".    When you are in any industry, you get used to using the common acronyms typical in the industry a...

Want to buy a Colorado Springs Foreclosure, check out FHA 203K Loans Search for Colorado Springs Foreclosures Related posts: 10 things to know about Colorado real estate One way to find a good home inspector 11 things to ASK about when buying a new home in Colorado Springs Top 5 Remodeling projec...

1 in 10 will be the victim of ID theft this year Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in Colorado and in the US. Protecting and maintaining good credit score is one of the first steps involved in buying a home in Colorado.  Must Read Posts: Credit score explanation Pre-Qualificatio...

Colorado Springs HUD Homes 7 Reasons to Buy For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com Comprehensive Property Report;   HUD has already had a property inspection report done on their properties before they list them for sale.    Hence, you have an good idea of what needs to be r...

Home repair tops list of #1 scam in Colorado Must read posts: Do your homework on building permits Top 5 Remodeling projects ILC versus a Survey, what's the difference? Free local money for home improvements The Denver Post recently published an article listing the ANNUAL LIST of scams which was ...

Improvement Location Certificates and Surveys -- what the difference For a free Buyers Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com Related Articles: Radon testing is important in Colorado Springs Research who you are working with 10 things to know about Colorado real estate One way to find a g...

Thinking about going green in your house?  If so, here's some of my favorite websites to check out:g (1) GreenandSave.com's  slogan is simple and direct - "Saving your Money and the Planet".    If you have ever wondered whether a certain "green" repair or improvement is worth it, then this is the...

Looking at improving your Colorado Springs Home? For a Free Market Analysis on your neighborhood, email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com HOME REPAIR Must read Articles: Colorado Homeowners, don't remodel until you read this!  Do you want to do some green remodeling? The 2009 Remodeling Cost vs. ...

Homes in Northwest Colorado Springs Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-10-10 For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com Related Articles: Buying a short sale vs. a foreclosure, what's the difference? 9 key things to know about buying a bank repo  Banks, how low will they ...

Northgate Foreclosure Homes in Colorado Springs Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-6-10 For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com  Related Articles:  Buying a short sale vs. a foreclosure, what's the difference? 9 key things to know about buying a bank repo  Banks, how l...