colorado springs reo: Become an expert at research. - 11/02/10 12:48 PM
If you want to buy a Colorado Springs foreclosure, you'll need to do your homework.
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(1) Bidding War:   Don't get caught up in a bidding war, treat this as a business decision.    Some banks are under pricing their foreclosed homes; which can result in multiple bids.   Buyers … (1 comments)

colorado springs reo: Tips on buying a foreclosed home in Colorado Springs - 09/24/10 03:42 AM
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Pre-foreclosure (which is typically a short sale) Trustee's auction (where the bank buys back the property or the property is bought by an investor) REO (for real estate owned by the bank). Pre-foreclosure:   These houses are in the foreclosure process, but they have yet to be sent to auction.    … (2 comments)

colorado springs reo: Don't trust the pictures - 06/18/10 02:46 AM
Don't trust the picture -- see for yourself
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I was previewing properties in January for a buyer who was relocating to Colorado Springs from out of state; and it reminded me how nothing takes the place of seeing a property in person.   No matter how good technology is, how many pictures are posted online, you still have to see a property to understand it.  Nothing takes the place of seeing it.
One of the properties I was looking at was in the North Central part of Colorado Springs … (4 comments)

colorado springs reo: Public trustee process is unique to Colorado - 05/12/10 12:00 AM
Buying a Colorado Springs Foreclosed Homes --
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colorado springs reo: Recap of April 2010 bank-owned homes and HUD homes in Colorado Springs - 05/02/10 11:56 PM
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colorado springs reo: Know the differences - 01/24/10 01:48 AM
Do you want to buy a bank-owned property in Colorado Springs? 
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For a FREE List of Foreclosures email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com
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colorado springs reo: Colorado Springs HUD Homes -- Great reasons to buy now - 01/04/10 11:31 PM
Colorado Springs HUD home - 7 Reasons to Buy
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Comprehensive Property Report;   HUD has already had a property inspection report done on their properties.  Hence, you have an idea of what needs to be fixed on them.  A buyer should still get an inspection done; but it's nice to know most of what needs to be done before you put in a bid; it cuts down on the surprises. Precise Bid Periods:   All HUD properties are on a bid period, consequently you'll know quickly whether or not your bid has been … (0 comments)

colorado springs reo: How do banks price a foreclosed home? - 12/14/09 11:49 PM
What is a Colorado Springs foreclosures?
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First - Let's define the word, Foreclosure.   When buyers talk about foreclosure, what they mean is a bank-owned property that had been acquired through the foreclosure process.    
What happens once the bank gets the property?
After the bank repossesses the property (typically at the Public Trustee Sale at the County courthouse), it is assigned to an Asset Manager and goes through several internal procedures before it is available for sale in the marketplace.    One of the processes includes a market evaluation of the property which may include a full blown … (8 comments)

colorado springs reo: Colorado Springs Foreclosures -- Listings in East Area as of 12-7-09 - 12/07/09 09:27 PM
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in East Colorado Springs as of 12-7-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:  Homes in Sundown, University Heights, Rustic Hills, Northridge

Breakdown of homes for sale in East Colorado Springs, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES: 337 
Short sales:  30 (8.9%) Bank-owned:  14 (4.2%) VA Owned:  1 (.3%) Regular:  289 (85.8%) Gov. Repo:  1 (.3%) HUD:  2 (.6%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes in East Colorado Springs currently on the market
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in East Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak … (1 comments)

colorado springs reo: Colorado Springs Foreclosures -- Listings in Old Colorado City as of 11--6-09 - 11/06/09 09:16 PM
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Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Old Colorado City As of 11-4-09
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Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES:  191
Short sales: 9 (4.7%) Bank-owned:    5 (2.6%) Normal:  177 (92.7%) Active homes for sale: 191  
Single Family Homes:  126 (66%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  65 (34%)    Partial list of Foreclosed homes … (2 comments)

 
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