realtors colorado springs: Explanation of Closing Costs in Colorado - 03/23/09 10:32 PM
When buying real estate in Colorado Springs, the closing is the last step. It is the process of passing ownership of property from the seller to buyer. As a buyer, you should be familiar with these costs that are both mortgage-related and government imposed. Here are some common fees:
Appraisal Fee: This fee pays for the appraisal of the property. You may already have paid this fee at the beginning of your loan application process.
Credit Report Fee: This fee covers the cost of the credit report requested by the lender. This too may already have been paid when you applied … (2 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosure Listings -- Black Forest Area as of 3 17 09 - 03/17/09 08:14 PM
Black Forest
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 3-14-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
 
Active Homes for Sale as of   3-14-09:  227
Single Family Homes:  219 (96%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  8 (4%)  Active homes for sale:
Short sales:  17 (7.6%) Bank-owned:  9 (4%) Regular:  197 (88.3%) 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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realtors colorado springs: Free Foreclosure Home listing -- Black Forest Area in Colorado Springs - 02/27/09 10:52 PM
Black Forest - Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-28-09

Active breakdown as of  2-28-09:  223
Single Family Homes:  215 (96%)  Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   8 (4%)  Active homes for sale:
Short sales:  14 (6.3%) Bank-owned:  11 (4.9%) Regular:  198 (88.8%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Black Forest Area Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
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realtors colorado springs: Free Foreclosure Home Listing, West Colorado Springs - 02/27/09 10:09 PM

West - Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-20-09
Neighborhoods:  Kissing Camels, Cedar Heights, Mesa, Chelsea Glen, Pleasant Valley, Holland Park
Active as of  2-20-09:  195 
Single Family Homes: 137 (70%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  58 (30%) Active homes for sale:
Short sales:  20 (10.3%) Bank-owned:  17 (8.7%) Regular:  138 (70.8) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in West
Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
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realtors colorado springs: VA Short sales -- 8 KEY factors - 02/24/09 11:39 AM
Colorado Springs has a high military population with both active duty and retired personnel.  Fort Carson Army Base, the Air Force Academy, Peterson AFB & Schriever AFB, Cheyenne Mountain AFS and NORAD. are all located in the Colorado Springs Area.
The area is continuing to see an increase in short sales for GI borrowers when they must relocate during their PCS moves (permanent change of station).  VA Short Sales are called "Offers in Compromise", "Compromise Claims" or "Compromise Sales".  The VA may accept a Compromise Sale if the cost to the VA is determined to be less than that of foreclosure. 
According to the VA web site:  "When … (2 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Homes in Colorado Springs, Price comparision from 2004 to 2008 - 02/23/09 08:07 PM
Colorado Springs Single Family Homes - Average Sales Price Comparison
The Colorado Springs Area continues to be a a BUYER's market for single family homes in almost all communities.  But it's important to remember that real estate is regional, and varies on a neighborhood by neighborhood basis.   Prices have continued to move downward, and the current prices are similar to where they were in 2004 and 2005.


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realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Area Real Estate -- 2008 Marked Report for Pleasant Valley - 02/08/09 12:35 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate
2008 Market Report for the Pleasant Valley neighborhood in WEST area of Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes
Single Family Homes in Pleasant Valley were primarily built in the 1950's to 1960's.  The majority of the houses are ranches, with 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2- 3 baths, and 1 - 2 car garages.   The average home has appx. 1500 to 2500 square footage.  The absorption rate of  2.0 homes per month shows that there is a 4 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a NEUTRAL - SELLERS MARKET in this area.
Recap … (2 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Area Real Estate -- 2008 Market Report for Historic North End - 02/04/09 10:16 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate
Market Report for North End - Single Family Homes
Single Family Homes in North End were primarily built in the 1900's to 1920's.  The majority of the houses are ranches and 2-storys, with 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2- 3 baths, and 1 - 2 car garages.   The average home has appx. 1500 to 2500 square footage.  The absorption rate of 1.1 houses per month shows that there is a 12.9 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a BUYERS MARKET in this area.  A month supply of houses on the market is … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market -- 2008 Report for West including Kissing Camels - 01/27/09 11:50 PM
Colorado Spring Real Estate  - West
Market Report
Single Family Homes, Includes Pleasant Valley and Kissing Camels

The West housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently an 11 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units are ONLY down 1% from 2007, but pricing is down more than16% from 2007.
Recap of December Activity
Homes Sold in the last month:   10    Recap of 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004
Current Report as of 1-27-09
Active listings:    132 … (2 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market -- 2008 Report for Quail Ridge - 01/25/09 08:32 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate
Market Report for Quail Ridge in the Southwest area
Single Family Homes
 Single Family Homes in Quail Ridge were primarily built in the 1980's and 1990's.   The majority of the houses are ranches, bi-levels, tri-levels  with  3 to 5 bedrooms, 2- 3 baths, and  2 car garages.   The average home has appx. 1500 to 2500 square footage.  The absorption rate of 1.1 houses per month shows that there is a 0 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a NEUTRAL/SELELRS  MARKET in this area.
Recap of December Activity
Homes Sold in the … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Area Real Estate -- 2008 Market information for Northwest - 01/23/09 09:00 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Northwest
Single Family Homes
The Northwest housing market continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 7 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".  Sales are down 15% from 2007, but average pricing is ONLY down 6.5%  from 2007.
Recap of December Activity 
Homes Sold in the last month:     17  Recap of 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004 
Current Report as of 1-15-09 in Northwest
Active listings:    182 Under Contract and Pending:    28 Absorption Rate … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market -- 2008 Report Falcon Close to Peterson AFB - 01/17/09 01:17 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate Market
Report for Falcon
Single Family Homes
Includes Woodmen Hills, Meridian Ranch
The FALCON housing market continues to be a SELLERS Market, as there is currently a 13.5 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units are down 16% from 2007, but pricing is only down 2.2% from 2007.
Recap of December Activity
Homes Sold in the last month:    41 Recap of 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004
Current Report as of 1-15-09 in Falcon
Active listings:    328 Under Contract and … (2 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market - Powers Area close to Schriever AFB, market information for 2008 - 01/17/09 01:00 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate Market
Report for Powers
Single Family Homes
Includes:  Stetson Hills and Springs Ranch
The POWERS area housing market continues to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 5.4 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units are down 18% from 2007, but pricing is only down 4% from 2007.
Recap of December Activity
Homes Sold in the last month:    57 Recap of 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004
Current Report as of 1-15-09 in Powers
Active listings:    408 Under … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market -- 2008 information for Windmill Mesa - 01/16/09 09:18 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate Market
For Windmill Mesa in Fountain Valley
Single Family Homes
Single Family Homes in Windmill Mesa were primarily built in the 2000's.  The majority of the houses are ranches and 2-storys, with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2- 3 baths, and 2-3 car garages.   The average home has appx. 2500 to 3000 square footage.  The absorption rate of  1.6  houses per month shows that there is a 3 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a NEUTRAL MARKET in this area.
Recap of December Activity
Homes Sold in the last month:    2 5497 Marabou … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosures Homes -- Northgate Area close to the Air Force Academy - 01/09/09 10:51 PM
Homes in Colorado Springs
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Northgate As of 1-7-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Active Homes for Sale as of   1-7-09:  202
Single Family Homes:  171 (85%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  31 (15%)  Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES, as of 1-7-09
Short sales:  18 (8.9%) Bank-owned:   8 (4.0%) Regular:  176 (87.1%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes 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 … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosure Homes -- Northeast Area - 01/09/09 10:38 PM
Homes in Colorado Springs
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Northeast As of 1-7-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:  University Park, Pulpit Rock, Vista Grande, Sundown, University Heights, Wagon Trails, Sundown, Garden Ranch
Active Homes for Sale as of   1-7-09:  423
Single Family Homes:   313 (74%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   110 (26%)  Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES, as of 1-7-09
Short sales:  37 (8.7%) Bank-owned: 33 (7.8%) Regular:  348 (82.3%) VA Repo 1 (.2%) Government Owned 1 (.2%) HUD:  3 (.7%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the marketThis Colorado Springs Real Estate … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Foreclosure Colorado Springs - East Area - 01/09/09 10:30 PM
Homes in Colorado Springs
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in East As of 1-7-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:  Sundown, University Heights, Rustic Hills, Northridge, Village Seven
Active Homes for Sale as of   1-7-09:  380 
Single Family Homes:  284 (75%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  96 (25%)  Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES, as of 1-7-09
Short sales:  38 (10%) Government Owned:  3 (.8%) VA Owned:  4 (1.1%) Bank-owned:  30 (7.9%) Regular:  297 (78.2%) HUD:  8 (2.1%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosure Homes -- Powers area near Peterson and Schriever Air Force Base - 01/06/09 10:36 PM
Powers
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Powers As of 1-7-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes in Colorado Springs, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:  Claremont Ranch, Cimarron Hills, Springs Ranch, Ridgeview at Stetson, Stetson Hills Indigo Ranch, Greenhaven
Active Homes for Sale as of   1-7-09:  466
Single Family Homes:   395 (85%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   71 (15%)  Active homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES:
Short sales:  54 (11.6%)  Government Owned:   1 (.2%) VA Owned:   1 (.2%) Bank-owned:  35 (7.5%) Regular:  371 (79.6%) HUD:  4 (.9%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
 This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information … (2 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Foreclosure Colorado Springs - Southeast Area Close to Fort Carson - 01/06/09 10:25 PM
Homes in Colorado Springs
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Southeast As of 1-7-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes in Colorado Springs, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:  Pikes Peak Park, Pinehurst, Foxhill, Soaring Eagles, Southborough, Millers Crossing, Pikes Peak Panorama, Soaring Eagles,  
Active Homes for Sale as of   1-7-09:  459
Single Family Homes:  332 (72%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  127 (28%)   Active homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES, as of 1-7-09:
Short sales:  72 (15.7%) Government Owned:  3 (.7%) VA Owned:  4 (.9%) Bank-owned:  76 (16.6%) Regular:  304 (66.2%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
 This Colorado … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Foreclosure Homes -- Fountain and Fort Carson - 01/05/09 10:49 PM
Homes in Colorado Springs
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Fountain Valley As of 1-7-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:   Fountain Valley Ranch, Country Crossing, Heritage, Widefield, Windmill Mesa, Security
Active Homes for Sale as of   1-7-09:  600 
Single Family Homes:  547 (91%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  53 (9%) Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLJUDING FORECLOSURES, as of 1-7-09
Short sales:  75 (12.5%) Government Owned:  7 (1.2%) VA Owned:  17 (2.8%) Bank-owned: 68 (11.3%) Regular:  433 (72.2%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes … (0 comments)

 
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