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2008
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I recently recommended a homeowner in Colorado Springs call the National Counseling Hotline (888-995-HOPE) to obtain advice for how to best handle the current financial situation he is experiencing in not being able to keep up with his mortgage payments. I received a call from the homeowner tod...
03/18/2008
Talking to or meeting with the buyers without the knowledge of your realtor- If you are speaking with the other party and no one else knows about it, promises can be made verbally that are not reflected in the written contract and this is a big no, no! The reason you hire a real estate agent is ...
03/18/2008
Sundown is located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs and is bordered by Dublin, Templeton Gap, and Austin Bluffs just west of Powers Blvd. Sundown is conveniently located near schools, parks, and both new hospitals (Penrose and Memorial North) in Colorado Springs. The area also offers qu...
03/17/2008
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Foreclosures in Colorado continue to be high and filings last week reached 915 for all counties in Colorado. Out of the 915 filings last week, El Paso County had 115 filings for foreclosure. Although there are many foreclosures in Colorado, we are no longer one of the top 5 foreclosure states i...
03/16/2008
The Southwest area of Colorado Springs is in close proximity to the mountains and foothills so expansive soils can be a problem. Expansive soil containing clay will expand and contract when exposed to water. Homes can be built on expansive soils but the foundation is constructed differently to ...
03/14/2008
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Current Market Report from 2/13/2008-3/13/2008 Dakota Ridge is located near Vista Grande in the Northeast Area of Colorado Springs and is bordered by Austin Bluffs, Rangewood, and Flintridge. Richmond and Allure homes border the outer rim of the area and beautiful semi-custom and custom ...
03/13/2008
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Have you ever walked into a home with your client and as you walk through, the home is just so dirty that you cringe turning on the light switches in the bathroom and touching the door knobs? Well I have. There are some filthy listings in the Colorado Springs area and I would be embarrased to h...
03/12/2008
Many Realtors are required to pay an administration fee to their brokerage per closing transaction. The admin fee has always been a bit vague. Some offices say it covers filing fees, storage, etc... Nonetheless, who should pay for it? I have asked other agents this question and have received ...
03/12/2008
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Whenvever I write a post, there is an option to post the information for consumers on localism.com if I write a post about tips for homebuyers, I select the "General Information" option for posting to localism. When I take a look at localism.com, the categories for consumers are much more detai...
03/12/2008
I am surprised by how many realtors I run across that have not incorporated their real estate business and many of them make six-figure incomes and pay high taxes on their earnings. Did you know that someone who is self-employed is actually taxed higher than an employee? It is almost as if the ...
03/11/2008
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Colorado Real Estate – Real Estate Agent, Patricia Beck, specializing in new and existing home sales, short sales, and bank owned properties in Colorado Springs.