Happy Spring everyone!! This is the fourth installment of twelve monthly blogs on financial information useful to buying or selling a home. This month’s Financial Corner topic is “Getting Pre-Qualified versus Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage”. Hope it provides you with useful information. Continue reading ...

Happy February everyone!! This is the second installment of twelve monthly blogs on financial information useful to buying or selling a home. This month’s Financial Corner topic is “Should You Make Extra Payments on Your Mortgage. Hope it provides you with useful information. Continue reading ...

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 ...

For those coming to see the displays. Please do not block driveways. Be courteous to others. Do not park directly in front of the house, blocking the view of others watching from across the street. Also please turn off the headlights and turn on the Parking Lights. Thank you and Have a Merry Christmas Continue reading ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - It might not be news to recent home buyers, but Colorado Springs is one of the top real estate markets in the U.S., according to Realtor.com. Continue reading ...

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 ...

Here's a look at what's going on Tuesday in the Colorado Springs area: Continue reading ...

For years the streets of downtown Colorado Springs have emptied as businesses closed for the day. With few nearby residential options, consumers and professionals would retire to the surrounding suburbs for the evening. But downtown residential development is on the rise, and businesses in the city’s core soon will be able to cater to a new demographic. Continue reading ...

The pace of Colorado Springs-area homebuilding rose slightly in July, a sign that the housing market remains strong as it heads into the second half of the year. Continue reading ...

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 ...

Over the last ten years I've heard the same complaints repeatedly. Over and over again I try and explain to my friends, family, customers and clients why we agents do the things we do. I can't say my opinions are the voice of all 1 million agents across the industry, but I suspect many of them have similar thoughts on my responses. In no particular order... Continue reading ...

Here is a secret for home-owners that are attempting to sell their house themselves... real estate agents and more afraid of you, than you are of them. Prospecting and drumming up new business is a part of our job- for many of us, our LEAST favorite part of the job- and to survive in this business we must develop and hone these skills. Continue reading ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Real Estate is about Jobs, Posted by Ron February 9, 2011 by NAR · Later this week, the Treasury Department will issue a report recommending changes to the structure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This is the latest development in a years-long debate over what the government’s role in housing should be. Continue reading ...

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 ...