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Listings available in the coming weeks and months

It’s currently January 26 and it looks like we’re in for another hot and hectic selling season in the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market. With that being said, I want to get a “Coming Soon” list of upcoming properties that I will be listing in the coming months. For some additional information on any of these properties, you can always call me directly at 719-271-8888. Please keep in mind that pricing is subject to change based on the market at the time of listing. Continue reading ...

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Home prices reach new all-time highs in August

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index rose more than expected in August, hitting an all-time high. National home prices continued to rise in August, reporting a 6.1 percent annual gain on the S&P's most broad indicator. This was better than the 5.8 percent increase expected by economists polled by Reuters. "Home price increases appear to be unstoppable," S&P Dow Jones indexes managing director David Blitzer said, before adding that national "home prices have reached new all-time highs." The latest report was a gain from the 5.9 percent increase in July. Continue reading ...

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New study ranks Colorado Springs as nation's top housing market for upcoming home sales

Colorado Springs is the nation's hottest housing market when it comes to homes that are likely to sell - either to newcomers or to owners who are moving up, according to a recent study by a California real estate data company. The Springs ranked No. 1 out of 120 markets in a first-ever Pre-Mover Housing Index compiled by ATTOM Data Solutions, based on first quarter data the company assembled. ATTOM examined homebuyer loan applications in the markets, compared them against each community's supply of homes and developed an index measuring the likelihood of homes being sold in those communities within a 30-day period. Continue reading ...

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The Worst Home Improvements for the Money

Like many people, you might be under the impression that home improvements are good investments that pay for themselves when you sell your house. You'd be wrong in most cases. Except for steel entry doors, that is. Such doors tend to recoup 102 percent of the construction cost when a home is sold. A front door made of fiberglass — which actually costs more to buy and install — won't pay off nearly as well. It only pulls in 60 percent of its original cost. Continue reading ...

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Recent Survey Shows What First Time Home-Buyers Really Want

PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - February 8, 2011) - The term "starter home" seemingly refers to an entry-level property -- one that is affordable yet needs "tender love and care." But amidst the many homes available in today's market, current first-time buyers want places with a little less "room for improvement." In a survey of 300 consumers who purchased their first home in the last year, 87 percent said finding a move-in ready home is important to them. Continue reading ...

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Jackson Creek Market Begins to Stabilize

As of the end of January, 2011, there were 41 single family and patio homes on the market in Jackson Creek with a median list price of $346,250. The homes that are currently on the market have been on the market for an average of 161 days. Nine of the forty homes have been on the market for over 200 days, and six have been on the market for over 300 days... It’s hard to imagine having your house on the market that long! Continue reading ...

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9 Must Know Tips for FSBOs

assistance of a Real Estate professional can be a large undertaking. That being said, it is a great way to save on Broker’s fees and it is successfully done by many home-owners every year. The purpose of this article is to arm you with some tips and tools to make this endeavor as painless and successful as possible. If you have any further questions or issues during this process, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. I will NEVER hard sell my services and have built my business on the foundation of trying to help anyone who can use my knowledge or expertise. I truly hope this packet aids you in the selling of your home. READ THE TIPS.... Continue reading ...