colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Foreclosures in the Briargate Area - 02/06/10 01:48 AM
Briargate Homes
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 low will they go? Abandoned pets are foreclosure victims 7 reasons to buy a HUD home in Colorado Springs The Briargate real estate area is in northeast Colorado Springs is in Academy School District 20 schools.

Active homes for sale: 
Short sales:  15 (4%) Bank-owned:  11 (2.9%) Regular:  349 (92.3%) HUD:  1 (.3%) Government Owned:  0 VA … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Foreclosures in the Black Forest Area - 02/06/10 12:48 AM
Black Forest Homes
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 low will they go? Abandoned pets are foreclosure victims 7 reasons to buy a HUD home in Colorado Springs
Black Forest is a treed region in northern Colorado Springs and includes homes for sale in Academy School District 20 and in the Lewis Palmer School District 38
Active homes for sale:  175 Short sales:  14 (8%) … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Don't leave your pets behind - 02/03/10 09:54 PM
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)

colorado springs realty: Don't get caught short with your insurance - 02/03/10 09:50 PM
Condominium/Townhome Insurance
Search for Townhomes Homes in Colorado Springs
Related Post: 
Colorado Springs townhomes currently have 9 months of inventory on the market New rules make condo buying harder If you own a Colorado Springs townhome or condo, have you looked at your homeowners insurance lately?
Some Colorado Springs Townhomes and Condos do not have an organization providing insurance for buildings, maintenance or common areas.   In this case, each unit is considered a single-family residence and standard homeowners insurance applies.  
Other complexes have a Homeowners Association (HOA) where you pay a monthly fee.    Part of the fee goes to cover … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Should you hire a Realtor or a Real Estate Agent? - 01/27/10 10:36 PM
What is the difference between a Colorado Springs Realtor and a Colorado Springs Real Estate agent?
Must read articles:
Who is Representing YOU? - Tip #1 Shop for a Lender like you shop for a house - Tips #2 - 6 Top 3 websites for home buyers - Tips #7 -9 Open House Misconceptions - Tip #10 Appraisals and Inspections, 2 important steps for home buyers - Tips #11-15
Most Home buyers and home sellers the Colorado Springs area use the terms REALTOR® and Real Estate Agent interchangeably, but that is not correct.   There are many differences between REALTORS® and real estate agents.    They … (2 comments)

colorado springs realty: What is a 1031 exchange? - 01/27/10 03:10 AM
1031 Exchanges
As part of a recent 2 day class I attended to get my SRES Designation (Senior Real Estate Specialist) the class had a great section on 1031's.   I definitely learned some things and I wanted to share it with my readers.
If you would like more information about a 1031 tax exchange for Colorado Springs real estate, Call Kathy at 719-287-1049 or email, KTorline@msn.com
What is a 1031 exchange?
It's a federal tax allow that allow taxpayers to DEFER capital gains tax on exchanged of property used in trade of business held for investment.  They DEFER taxes, not eliminate … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for FALCON NORTH Area for 2009 - 01/25/10 09:57 PM
Colorado Spring Real Estate
Market Report for Falcon North, Single Family Homes
 Includes Homes in Woodmen Hills, Paint Brush Hills
Search for Homes in Falcon North
Homes in Colorado Springs Falcon North area continue to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently 6.2 months of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". 


 
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Falcon North
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but … (2 comments)

colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for Powers Area for 2009 - 01/25/10 09:53 PM
Colorado Spring Real Estate
Market Report for Powers Area, Single Family Homes
 Includes Homes in Springs Ranch and Stetson Hills
Search for Homes in Powers Area
Homes in Colorado Springs Powers area continue to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 3.9 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". 
Number of Homes in Powers area in Colorado Springs sold are up 11% more than in 2008, but are down substantially from 2005, when 1533 homes were sold. Average pricing continues to see downward … (3 comments)

colorado springs realty: Peyton Real Estate Report for 2009 - 01/24/10 10:04 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate
Market Report for Peyton, Single Family Homes
 Includes Homes in Peyton
Search for Homes in Peyton
Homes in Colorado Springs Peyton area continue to be a BUYER”S Market, as there is currently a 10 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". 
Number of Homes in Peyton area in Colorado Springs sold are up 1% more than in 2008, but are down substantially from 2004, when 64 homes were sold. Average pricing continues to see some downward pressure, currently down 1% from … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: A primer on the Better Business Bureau - 01/17/10 09:37 PM
A Resource for Colorado Springs home owners
Must Read Posts:
How do I prevent frozen pipes? Colorado Homeowners, don't remodel until you read this! Since I work with many home owners and home buyers, and I'm very cautious on people I recommend to assist them.  I started to think about the benefits of the Colorado Springs Better Business Bureau in helping people choose businesses to hire.
Do you have any of these questions?
Do you need a new roof? Do you need a heating contractor? Are you looking for a good plumber? Do you need someone to build a fence? In … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for SOUTHEAST area near Fort Carson - 01/17/10 07:18 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate
Market Report for SOUTHEAST, Single Family Homes
 Includes Homes in Homes Spring Creek, Pikes Peak Park, Southborough
Search for Homes in SOUTHEAST area
Homes in Colorado Springs SOUTHEAST area continue to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 3.1 months of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". 
Number of Homes in SOUTHEAST area in Colorado Springs sold are up 26% more than in 2008, but are down substantially from 2005, when 879 homes were sold. Average pricing continues to see … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for NORTHGATE area near the Air Force Academy - 01/08/10 10:00 PM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Northgate, homes close to the Air Force Academy
Single Family Homes
Includes Homes in Wildwood, GlenEagle, Flying Horse
Homes in Colorado Springs Northgate continue to be a BUYER'S Market, as there is currently a 8.3 months of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". 
Number of Homes in Northgate Colorado sold are almost the same as 2008, but are down substantially from 2005, when 389 homes were sold. Average pricing continues to see some downward pressure, currently down 4% … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Fort Carson Homes - Market Report for October 2009 - 01/07/10 09:57 PM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Fountain and Fort Carson, Single Family Homes
Search for homes in Fountain Valley and Fort Carson
Homes in Colorado Springs Fountain continue to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 4.3 months of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". 
Number of Homes in Fountain Colorado sold are up by 22% over 2008,but are down substantially from 2005, when 1447 homes were sold. Average pricing continues to see downward pressure, currently down 6% from 2009 to 2008. … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for Black Forest Area for 2009 - 01/06/10 12:03 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Black Forest Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes
Black Forest Homes (north of Colorado Springs) continue to be a BUYER's Market, as there is currently a 12 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". 
Number of Homes in Black Forest sold are only down 4.6 % from 2009 to 2008, but are down substantially from 2005, when 256 homes were sold Average pricing continues to see downward pressure, currently down 16% from 2009 to 2008.
 Recap of 2009, 2008, … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for Briargate Areas for 2009 - 01/05/10 11:40 PM
Colorado Spring Real Estate  -
 Market Report for Briargate, Single Family Homes
Includes Homes in Pinecreek, Windjammer, Gatehouse Village, Summerfield
Briargate homes continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 4.2 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".  
Number of Homes in Briagate sold are only down 6.0% from 2009 to 2008, but are down substantially from 2005, when 985 homes were sold Average pricing continues to see downward pressure, currently down 5% from 2009 to 2008.
Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Don't underestimate the power of bad photos in the MLS - 01/04/10 11:40 PM
It's a shame when the photos are bad
Search for Colorado Springs Homes
Related post:  The pictures tell the story
I've been looking at lots of homes in Colorado Springs lately, and it's been a good reminder for me on how important the photos are.  
The current statistics say that somewhere between 85% and 95% of buyers start their search on the internet; which means many potential buyers make decisions about a property from the MLS description and the photos.   Since I provide real estate services to both buyers and sellers, it really reminded me on how important the photos are.    … (8 comments)

colorado springs realty: Don't get caught on title seasoning rules with FHA loans - 12/14/09 11:44 PM
Buying a flipped property in Colorado Springs? 
Related article:  3 Things to know about foreclosure homes for sale and Deal or no Deal
FREE list of up to date foreclosures
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)

colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Foreclosures -- Listings in Fountain Valley Area as of 12-7-09 - 12/07/09 10:03 PM

Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Fountain Valley  Colorado Springs as of 12-7-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
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)

colorado springs realty: Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for Marksheffel Area as for October 2009 - 11/29/09 11:45 PM
Market Report for Marksheffel - Single Family Homes
 Neighborhoods:  Homes in Claremont Ranch, Banning Lewis Ranch, and near Peterson AFB Homes
Search for Claremont Ranch Homes
The Marksheffel housing market continues to be a BUYER'S Market, as there is currently a 6.7 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "Neutral Market". 

\Recap of 2009
Current Report as of 11-30-09 in Marksheffel
Active listings:   70 Under Contract and Pending:  30 Absorption Rate :    10.5 homes per month for the last 6 months, a supply of 6.6 month of houses … (0 comments)

colorado springs realty: Woodland Park Homes -- Market Report for October 2009 - 11/29/09 11:39 PM
Woodland Park Real Estate  -  Single Family Homes
Search for homes in Woodland Park
Woodland Park Homes continues to be a Buyer's Market, as there is currently a 12 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". 


Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004
Current Report as of 11-30-09 in Woodland Park
Active listings:    165 Under Contract and Pending:   34 Absorption Rate:   13.1 homes per month, a 12.5 month supply of houses currently on the market.   This Woodland Park Real Estate report contains … (0 comments)

 
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