When you’ve decided that you want to get into the housing business by owning rental properties for some extra monthly and annual income, you have to make sure that you play your cards right, or it can be a challenging and impossible experience for … [Read more...]
6 Red Flags to Look out for Before Purchasing a Home
You may find the home of your dreams, but you’re hesitant to buy it because you’re not sure of any hidden problems that weren’t pointed out by the seller. Before you sign anything and think about closing the deal, you must set up a home inspection! … [Read more...]
How to Find the Right Fixer Upper
Whether it’s because of your budget, or your creative and live-for-the-challenge personality, sometimes all you need is a fixer upper to give you the house of your dreams. If you’ve never done it before, fixing up a run down house to make it into … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Colorado Springs Master Planned Communities
Purchasing a home is often the biggest purchase any person or couple will ever make, and because of that there is much to consider before a decision is made. Everything from the location, the school district, the amenities, along with many other … [Read more...]
Improving your Credit Score before Buying a Colorado Springs Home
When you begin to look for a home, the first thing you think of is how much you can afford based on your savings, and the help you qualify for. Before you do anything you should find out your credit score in order to determine whether or not you … [Read more...]
Buying your first house? Save yourself from a budget nightmare March Buying Advice: Don’t forget to factor in all the costs associated with homeownership.
So, you've gotten your financial situation in order and are ready to buy a house. Do you know how much house your monthly budget can handle? In this installment of Buying Advice, we'll look at the costs associated with homeownership and give you … [Read more...]
How to Get a Mortgage Without a Credit Score
For many homebuyers, establishing credit came naturally once they began working, applied for a credit card, took out a car loan or paid back student loans. But what about potential homebuyers who don't have a credit score, either because they are … [Read more...]
Low Inventory: The Big Real Estate Story Of 2013?
Real Estate News- By: Deidre Woollard We’ve heard it on the street, we’ve seen in on Facebook and Twitter, and we’ve seen it in our own neighborhoods: low inventory is a major story in the real estate market right now. While it is not a universal … [Read more...]
Investing in Real Estate
Investing in Real Estate in Colorado Springs Real estate investing is always good and sometimes it's in demand. When it's in demand, dozens of real estate seminars begin rolling across the country and thousands of people spend thousands of dollars … [Read more...]
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