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foreclosed home colorado springs: Become an expert at research. - 11/02/10 07:48 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)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Tips on buying a foreclosed home in Colorado Springs - 09/24/10 10:42 AM
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foreclosed home colorado springs: 7 Great reasons to buy a HUD property - 02/23/10 08:07 AM
Colorado Springs HUD Homes
7 Reasons to Buy
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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 repaired 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.  (On the web site where Colorado HUD homes are listed, www.mcbreo.com; you can actually pull off … (2 comments)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclsoures in the East Side of Colorado Springs - 02/07/10 07:36 AM
Colorado Springs Homes -- Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-6-10
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foreclosed home colorado springs: Don't leave your pets behind - 02/04/10 05:54 AM
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 … (5 comments)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Don't get caught on title seasoning rules with FHA loans - 12/15/09 07:44 AM
Buying a flipped property in Colorado Springs? 
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Twice this week I've ran into issues with buyers who wanted to buy distressed homes in Colorado Springs with FHA loans and the properties didn't have Seasoned Titles.  Hence, I thought it was great subject for a blog post, as I didn't truly understand it until this week; and my guess is that many Realtors and most consumers also don't understand it.
If a buyer is looking at a property and is planning … (1 comments)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosures -- Listings in Fountain Valley Area as of 12-7-09 - 12/08/09 06:03 AM

Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Fountain Valley  Colorado Springs as of 12-7-09
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Neighborhoods:   Homes in Fountain Valley Ranch near Fort Carson, Country Crossing, Heritage, Widefield, Windmill Mesa, Security

Short sales: 51 (11.2%)  Bank-owned:  13 (2.8%) VA Owned:   1 (.2%)  Regular:  391 (85.6%) Gov. Repo:  1 (.2%) HUD:  0 Breakdown of homes for sale in Fountain Valley  Colorado Springs, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES:

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 … (1 comments)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosures - Black Forest Area as of 11-10-09 - 11/10/09 07:53 AM
Black Forest Homes
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 11-9-09
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Active homes for sale:  202
Short sales:  15 (7.4%) Bank-owned:  6 (3%) Regular:  180 (89.1%) HUD:  1 (.5%) Active Homes for Sale as of 11-9-09: 
Single Family Homes:  188 (93%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes: 14 (7%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
 This Colorado Springs Real Estate … (1 comments)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosures -- Northeast Colorado Springs as of 11-10-09 - 11/10/09 07:35 AM

Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Northeast Colorado Springs As of 11-4-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:  University Park, Pulpit Rock, Vista Grande, Sundown, University Heights, Wagon Trails, Garden Ranch
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Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES:  409
Short sales: 25 (6.1%) Bank-owned:    18 (4.4%) Normal:  362 (88.5%) HUD:  4 (1.0%) Active homes for sale:  409
Single Family Homes:  … (1 comments)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosure - East Colorado Springs as of 11-6-09 - 11/07/09 05:29 AM
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in East Colorado Springs As of 11-6-09
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Neighborhoods:  Homes in Sundown, University Heights, Rustic Hills, Northridge, Village Seven
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Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES:  351
Short sales:  25 (7.1%) Bank-owned:  11 (3.1%) VA Owned:  1 (.3%) Regular:  314 (89.5%) Active Homes for Sale:  351 
Single Family Homes:   250 (71%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio … (0 comments)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosures - Falcon as of 10-15-09 - 10/15/09 05:09 AM
Falcon Homes
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Falcon As of 10-15-09 
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Active Homes for Sale:  89
Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES, as of 10-15-09
Short sales:  11 (12.4%) HUD:  5 (5.6%) Government Owned: 1 (1.1%) VA:  1 (1.1%) Bank-owned:   4 (4.5%) Regular:  67 (75.3%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Falcon Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
   
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foreclosed home colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosures - Black Forest as of 10-15-09 - 10/15/09 04:59 AM
Black Forest Homes
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 10-15-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com

Active homes for sale:  209
Short sales:  11 (5.3%) Bank-owned:  8 (3.8%) Regular:  189 (90.4%) HUD:  1 (.5%) Active Homes for Sale as of  10-15-09:  209
Single Family Homes:  197 (94%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes: 12 (6%) Partial list of Black Forest Foreclosed homes currently on the market
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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foreclosed home colorado springs: Facts about FHA short sales - 01/27/09 06:11 AM

Every short sale listing is different, mainly because each lender has their own way of handling things and their own set of rules regarding short sales.    But in addition to different rules with each lender, there are also special requirements for FHA loans.   The Dept of HUD published Mortgagee Letter 2008-43 on December 24, 2008, which details the new procedures for the FHA Pre-Foreclosure sale (PFS).    The PFS is what FHA calls their Short Sale.  If a seller is shorting an FHA loan, here's some of the major things they need to know:
HUD used to have a rule that … (8 comments)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Foreclosed homes in Colorado Springs CO, Black Forest - 12/10/08 07:03 AM
Black Forest
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 12-6-08
Active as of  12-6-08:  475
Single Family Homes:  469 (99%)  Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   6 (1%) Active homes for sale:
Short sales:  42 (8.8%) Government Owned:  2 (.4%) VA Owned:  2 (.4%) Bank-owned:  28 (5.9%) Regular:  401 (84.4%)  
Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
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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foreclosed home colorado springs: Foreclosed homes in Colorado Springs CO, Falcon Area - 12/10/08 06:40 AM
Falcon
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 12-6-08
Active as of  12-6-08:  354
Single Family Homes:  340 (96%)  Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   14  (4%) Active homes for sale:
Short sales:  47 (13.3%) VA Owned:  1 (.3%) Bank-owned:  28 (7.9%) Regular:  278 (78.5%)  
Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Falcon Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
  
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foreclosed home colorado springs: Foreclosed homes in Colorado Springs CO, Northgate - 12/09/08 07:21 AM
Northgate
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 12-6-08
Active as of  12-6-08:  231
Single Family Homes:  198 (86%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  33 (14%)  Active homes for sale:
Short sales:  25 (10.8%) Bank-owned:  11 (4.8%) Regular:  195 (84.4%)  
Partial list of Foreclosed homes for sale currently on the market
 This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Northgate Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
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foreclosed home colorado springs: Fraudulent short sales hurt the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market - 12/08/08 06:46 PM
Tips for Colorado Springs Home Owners

Fraud can sadly sometimes come into play in a short sale transaction, which can causes a ripple affect in the Real Estate market and with legitimate sellers who need to do a short sale.  The following is a list of some of the things I've heard that is happening in the marketplace.  If you are a Seller, I strongly suggest that you stay away from these options.
(1) Submitting "Ghost" offers.   I've ran into some Realtors who submit "ghost" offers to get lender approval before they have a committed buyer.   They have a friend, … (0 comments)

foreclosed home colorado springs: Foreclosed homes in Colorado Springs, Northeast Area - 12/08/08 06:07 AM
Northeast
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 12-6-08
Neighborhoods:  University Park, Pulpit Rock, Vista Grande, Sundown, University Heights, Wagon Trails, Sundown, Garden Ranch
Active as of  12-6-08:  495
Single Family Homes:   364 (74%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   131 (26%) Active homes for sale:
Short sales:  40 (8.1%)  Bank-owned:  32 (6.5%) Regular:  420 (84.8%) HUD:  3 (.6%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
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foreclosed home colorado springs: Foreclosed homes in Colorado Springs, East Area - 12/08/08 05:56 AM
East
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 12-6-08
Neighborhoods:  Sundown, University Heights, Rustic Hills, Northridge, Village Seven
Active as of  12-6-08:  412
Single Family Homes:  294 (71%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  118 (29%)  Active homes for sale:
Short sales:  35 (8.5%) Government Owned:  1 (.2%) VA Owned:  1 (.2%) Bank-owned:  23 (5.6%) Regular:  347 (84.2%) HUD:  5 (1.2%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
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foreclosed home colorado springs: Foreclosed homes in Colorado Springs, Powers Area - 12/08/08 05:46 AM
Powers
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 12-6-08
Neighborhoods:  Claremont Ranch, Cimarron Hills, Springs Ranch, Ridgeview at Stetson, Stetson Hills Indigo Ranch, Greenhaven
Active as of  12-6-08:  539
Single Family Homes:   451 (84%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   88 (16%) Active homes for sale:
Short sales:  65 (12.1%) Government Owned:   4 (.7%) VA Owned:   4 (.7%) Bank-owned:  27 (5%) Regular:  438 (81.3%) HUD:  1 (.2%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
 This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Southwest Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable … (4 comments)

 
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