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Got Staging? 2008-10-06 15:06:04
Tips on Staging
Your Clients Property
When you enter the home, try to look at it from a buyer's point of view. Can you see the room or is all you see the furniture and the clutter? Here are some tips you can use.
De-clutter everything. Keep items in the room to sets of odd numbers, like 1, 3, or 5. Make sure items are large. No small items, it just makes the room feel clutter
Remove any unnecess
August Housing Stats for Colorado Springs 2008-10-05 22:15:59 Colorado Springs
Statistics of Active, Solds, Median and Average Sales Price
Single Family/Patio Homes
Year
TotalActive
Number of Sales
Number of Sales YTD
Monthly Sales Price
Average
Median
Aug
2008
6,323
778
5,962
$235,098
$199,900
July
2008
6,544
886
5,183
$252,549
$223,950
June
2008
6, Read more:August
, Housing
, Stats
, Colorado
, Colorado Springs
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) 2008-10-04 22:20:02 Here's some interesting information from ColoradoHousing
and Finance Authority
eNews 10.02.2008
Home Finance
We are writing to you today to provide an update on the state of CHFA in terms of the current market. As you are no doubt aware, the financial market situation has affected the entire lending and credit market. The municipal bond market is currently frozen and few
Higher Credit Scores? Tighter Money? 2008-10-04 12:20:31
Is money getting tighter? Do you need higher credit scores?
I've heard lately that credit is getting tougher to get. Even if your scores are in the 800's. However, I'm trying to figure out if this is for stuff like department store credit, or if it's actually affecting mortgage lenders.
I did a little checking around and here's a excerpt from the website of one of my lenders, R. Cavendar of Read more:Higher
, Money
NAHREP Convention in Phoenix, AZ 2008-10-02 21:59:49
I just returned from the NAHREP Convention
in Phoenix
, AZ. What a great time I had. It was at the historic Arizona Biltmore Hotel, very posh, and expensive. I had a great time. I met many fantastic people and made some great connections. And a plus to it all was that I learned some new things, too. I would urge every realtor to join NAHREP, and our local chapter in Colorado Springs, to meet with
Senate Bill 2008-07-27 16:32:38 The President promisses to sign a bill the Senate
has passed that will assist home owners, first time buyers, and rescue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I hope this will help our market get going again. But, I fear we won't see any real changes until the Spring of 2009.
Here's an link to an NPR piece on the subject...very interesting.
Short Sale vs. Bank Owned or Real Estate Owned (REO) 2008-07-26 15:45:51 Short
Sale Purchase vs. Bank Owned
I recently acquired a client from a Realtor that was getting out of the business. They had put in an offer on a home that would be a short sale. (A short sale is a process where the seller and his agent try to talk the lender into taking less for the mortgage that what the seller owes.) The offer was made on April 25, 2008.
After 8 weeks we still hadn't heard an Read more:Estate
, Real Estate
How to Twitter, From a Newbie's Point of View... 2008-10-28 14:37:29
How to Twitter
, From a Newbie's Point of View...
Background
I started Twittering a couple of weeks ago and found it originally, a challenge. However, I kept plugging away, and feel very comfortable now. What did I learn and how did I get past that feeling of being alone at a party?
Sign up or on
First thing to do is get a Twitter account. Go to www.Twitter.com, get an URL address and si
Social Media Networking and Blogging: The New Party Line? 2008-10-26 14:31:19 Social Media Networking and Blogging
: The New Party
Line?
Do you remember hearing about how telephones used to all be on Party Lines? The way it worked was that you had a specific ring pattern assigned to you and when the ring matched your pattern, the call was for you. Your neighbors shared the telephone line with you, but they had a different ring pattern.
However, curiosity would get the b Read more:Social
, Social Media
A Christmas Gift 2008-10-25 20:56:13
I started a new project today. I think it's going to be difficult! It's lace weight wool, black, and uses size 6 needles, with size 2 for the garter row.
I stopped by my favorite yarn shop to get size 2 needles. I wanted to get wood because the lace weight wool wouldn't slip around as much. But all they had was size 3! So, I decided to use size 3. I can't imagine it'll turn out much different.
I' Read more:Christmas
, Christmas Gift
Home Buying DON'TS 2008-10-18 13:40:15
There is no doubt that the home buying process can get a little hectic. There are so many homes to look at, factors to consider, and papers to sign that even experienced home buyers can get a little overwhelmed. These tips should help you get into that home of your dreams with the least amount of headaches and stress.
Do not go it alone. Make sure that you have a trained and experienced real est Read more:Buying
Colorado Springs Current Market Conditions 2008-10-11 13:19:28 ColoradoSpringsCurrentMarket
Conditions
The post below are the stats from our MLS, Pikes Peak Assn of REALTORS(r), for the month of September.
Interesting stuff...if you're a REALTOR(r) or a Home Buyer/Sellerin El Paso County. What it's saying is that sales are down, average sales prices are down, and median sales prices are also down. The good news (for some) is that listings are UP!
It Read more:Colorado Springs
My Guitar Lessons 2008-10-08 18:23:14
I've started back with my guitar lessons. We have a really great organization here in the Springs that offers music classes, mostly for acoustical, and group. It's called the Black Rose Acoustical Society (BRAS), and it's a great place to take lesson and at a good price. Best of all, my instructor, Charlie Hall, is very funny fellow. Oh, and can he play well!
The worst part about not having Read more:Guitar
, Lessons
, Guitar Lessons
August Housing Stats for Colorado Springs 2008-10-05 22:15:59 Colorado Springs
Statistics of Active, Solds, Median and Average Sales Price
Single Family/Patio Homes
Year
TotalActive
Number of Sales
Number of Sales YTD
Monthly Sales Price
Average
Median
Aug
2008
6,323
778
5,962
$235,098
$199,900
July
2008
6,544
886
5,183
$252,549
$223,950
June
2008
6, Read more:Colorado
, Colorado Springs
, August
, Housing
, Stats
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) 2008-10-04 22:20:02 Here's some interesting information from ColoradoHousing
and Finance Authority
eNews 10.02.2008
Home Finance
We are writing to you today to provide an update on the state of CHFA in terms of the current market. As you are no doubt aware, the financial market situation has affected the entire lending and credit market. The municipal bond market is currently frozen and few
Higher Credit Scores? Tighter Money? 2008-10-04 12:20:31
Is money getting tighter? Do you need higher credit scores?
I've heard lately that credit is getting tougher to get. Even if your scores are in the 800's. However, I'm trying to figure out if this is for stuff like department store credit, or if it's actually affecting mortgage lenders.
I did a little checking around and here's a excerpt from the website of one of my lenders, R. Cavendar of Read more:Higher
, Money
NAHREP Convention in Phoenix, AZ 2008-10-02 21:59:49
I just returned from the NAHREP Convention
in Phoenix
, AZ. What a great time I had. It was at the historic Arizona Biltmore Hotel, very posh, and expensive. I had a great time. I met many fantastic people and made some great connections. And a plus to it all was that I learned some new things, too. I would urge every realtor to join NAHREP, and our local chapter in Colorado Springs, to meet with
Short Sale vs. Bank Owned or Real Estate Owned (REO) 2008-07-26 15:45:51 Short
Sale Purchase vs. Bank Owned
I recently acquired a client from a Realtor that was getting out of the business. They had put in an offer on a home that would be a short sale. (A short sale is a process where the seller and his agent try to talk the lender into taking less for the mortgage that what the seller owes.) The offer was made on April 25, 2008.
After 8 weeks we still hadn't heard an Read more:Estate
, Real Estate
Debt Consolidation 2008-11-17 11:49:23 Debt Consolidation
This time a year, we often find ourselves realizing that in the spirit of generosity toward our family and friends we’ve spent more than we earn.
This is where one might consider debt consolidation. Consolidating bills is when you acquire a singular debt in order to pay off your various bill Read more:Debt Consolidation
Month of October in Maine, with Photos! 2008-11-15 19:02:27 Wicked Maine
!
My husband and I took a little time to visit Wicked Maine...Lobsters, Clam Chowder, Oceans, Inlets, Antiques...what a great time we had. Here are some photos of wicked Maine!
This is the Portland Head Light...probably the most photographed lighthouse in America.
This photo is of the colorful vegetation in the rocks below the Head Light.
The grounds around the Head Light are just g Read more:Month
, October
Things Have Been Very Different... 2008-11-10 15:54:06 Things have been very different lately. Life has been just a little hectic and unsettled. My sweet husband has had "plumbing" problems with the arteries that feed his heart for almost 20 years now. And things have finally come to a point where it was recommended that he have heart bypass surgery done.
His surgery was Thursday, and today is Monday. Well, what a terrible ordeal. It's not something o
October Sales Data for Monument, CO 2008-11-02 20:05:42
Here's OctoberSales
Date for solds in Monument
, CO for the month of October, 2008.
MLS No.
Address
PT
FLR
Br/Ba/Gr
SqFt
CDOM
Sold Date
List Price
Sold Price
504479
267 Glenway
Single Family
Tri-Level
4/3/7
2922
78
10/29/2008
$185,000
$180,000
427352
1271 Paula CR
Condominium
2 Story
3/3/1
1782
69
10/24/2008
Home Organization Tips 2008-10-30 10:58:12 Home Organization
Tips
Is your clutter bogging you down? Cleaning up and getting organized doesn't have to be a big chore if you do a little at a time and maintain it. Get organized in no time with these simple tips; start by making a project list and deadline then display it where everyone in the house can see.
Closets: (Clothes, Linen and Storage Closets)
No regrets. If clothing doesn't fit and
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