Do You Need Air Conditioning in Your Colorado Springs Home? - 05/28/10 04:30 PM

Do you need air conditioning in your Colorado Springs home? I get this question a lot when I am working with buyers that are relocating to the area and are not sure of the climate. The answer is it depends- Do you like to sweat? If you do not have air conditioning, chances are that you will be sweating in your home at some point during the summer months.
When I relocated to Colorado Springs almost 10 years ago, my husband picked out the home without me. When we arrived to move in mid-June, the first thing I was trying … (1 comments)

Colorado Springs Buyers- Why Should You Use a Buyer's Agent? - 05/25/10 05:03 PM
I have worked with many buyers in Colorado Springs and I have also had the pleasure of working with sellers as well. It seems like a lot of buyers these days think that the best way to get a good deal is to go straight to the builder or the listing agent of the home.
Colorado does NOT allow dual-agency where one person can represent the buyer and seller as agent. Instead, if you are working with both buyer and seller, you must switch to transaction broker. To best explain this, it means instead of having a "coach" like you would … (2 comments)

Colorado Springs Market Update for April 2010 - 05/14/10 04:31 PM
 
 In the graph below you will see the Supply of inventory as of May 1, 2010. This graph covers
the homes that were sold in April, 2010 inColorado Springs. This was a very busy month as everyone was trying to take advantage of the tax credit that expired on April 30, 2010.

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Colorado Springs give me a call at 719-459-5468

Kristi DeFazio
RE/MAX Advantage
719-459-5468
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Colorado Springs Last 6 Months Activity-Market Report - 05/14/10 04:17 PM
 
Homes are selling in Colorado Springs! If you are priced below $200,000 you have a great chance of selling your home rather quickly if it is in good conditon and priced competitively for the area. However, notice that if you are priced above $450,000 you could be waiting a year and a half to sell. I believe it is very important to get your home in the best condition, hire a stager and price it VERY competitively. Homes in the higher price range are still selling, but they are usually the ones in the best condition for a very competitive price. … (0 comments)

Strategic Defaults- Homeowners! Choose Strategic Short Sale Instead Of Walking Away! - 05/12/10 09:56 AM
Katerina Gasset provides an insightful post on why you should consider your options before walking away from your home.
If you are in Colorado Springs and need a Realtor with short-sale experience, give me a call.
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Kristi DeFazio
RE/MAX Advantage
719-459-5468

Via Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.):
There is so much internet chatter going on about strategic defaults since 60 minutes aired and had a segment on homeowners just walking away from their homes.
Is it tempting for you to just leave the keys on the table and get out from underwater? … (1 comments)