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"I'm no artist, but I know what I like!" This is a commonly heard remark reflecting the fact that the ability to send a message to others by what you allow them to see is skill we don't all have.
You want the inside of your home to say something about you and your family to visitors. You know what you wish to say, but may be unsure how to say it. If so, you need an interior decorator.
Finding the right one is important in creating the look you wants in your home, at a price that is within your budget. Firms that do this work often exhibit different styles, either on their own premises or publicly elsewhere. The place where you buy your furniture may be able to recommend several, or have a particular one available at little or no cost to assist you.
Whoever you get should be a good listener, with the skill to hear what you want to say and the ability to help you say it.
with permission--Realty Tips
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Date: Jun. 27, 2009
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Interest rates are still around 5.25%. This is good news. They are staying much the same as last month. What a great time to purchase a home or an investmetn property.
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BusinessWeek has an interesting article this week stating they have examined job opportunities all across the country and identified the top 10 places offering the best opportunities for anyone looking to get a fresh start. Our own Colorado Springs is number 8. We love where we live and welcome anyone else to come join us. No matter what stage of live you are in this is the place to be!
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I guess we knew this would happen but maybe not quite this quickly. Looks like rates are now around 5.25 %. I few years ago we would have thought this was a wonderful interest rate and it still is. Now is a great time to buy. Check and see what you need to do to qualify for a loan and use the first time home owner tax credit to give you a boost!
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According to our MLS system at PPAR in Colorado Springs there are currently 6 homes for sale in Top of Skyway with prices ranging from $674,900 to $2,500,000
One property sold this year with a sale price of $690,000
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According to our MLS system there are currently 6 homes for sale in Skyway Heights, Colorado Springs with prices ranging from $549,995 to $685,000. One property sold this year with a sale price of $685,000
If you have any questions send me an email. My email address is enid@beitzel.com
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There are currently 6 homes listed for sale in our MLS system for Austin Heights in Colorado Springs with prices ranging from $369,900 to $499,900. Two properties are pending with list prices of $350,000 and 4409,900. Five properties have closed this year with prices ranging from $245,000 to $430,000. There is good activity in this area this year.
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The Colorado Carbon Monoxide bill goes into effect on July 1, 2009. Every home bought or sold in the State of Colorado will be required to have a carbon monoxide detector within 15 feet of any bedroom or room that is used for sleeping. The CO detectors can be battery powered, hardwired, or hardwired with a battery backup. All rental properties must comply with these requirements at the time you change tenants.
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I read in our Realtor News Online today that the Homebuyer Tax Credit Loans are still on track. The technical details are still being finalized. This is good news again for first time home buyers or buyers who have not owned a home in the last 3 years. There are rules and guidelines to qualify for this tax credit but is well worth checking out his option if you have good credit. This opportunity is over at the end of this year. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to email. I will get the answers for you.
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Hmm!!! I am hearing that the Tax Credit has been put on hold and cannot be accepted at this time as a source of funds for closing. I am disappointed as this was such a good way for first time home buyers to purchase a home.
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It is such a good time to buy with interest rates still around 4.875%. Every first time home buyer that qualifies for a loan should be taking advantage of the CHFA “JumpStart” Tax Credit Program for down payment or closing costs. You can repay this 0% Second Mortgage Loan when you get your tax credit refund and build instant equity into your home. I believe this offer is for this year only so act now!
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According to our MLS system at PPAR in Colorado Springs there are currently 5 homes for sale in Top of Skyway with prices ranging from $684,900 to $2,500,000
One other property is Pending with a list price of $710,000
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According to our MLS system there are currently 4 homes for sale in Skyway Heights, Colorado Springs with prices ranging from $549,995 to $685,000. One other property is under contract with a list price of $690,000
If you have any questions send me an email. My email address is enid@beitzel.com |
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There are currently 8 homes listed for sale in our MLS system for Austin Heights in Colorado Springs with prices ranging from $369,900 to $499,900. One property is under contract with a list price of $350,000. Four properties closed this year already with prices ranging from $245,000 to $430,000.
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The presence of Radon gas has been identified as being a factor in a number of diseases. Homeowners and environmentalists worry about it because it occurs naturally and randomly in homes across the country and is undetectable without special testing.
Environment Canada and the EPA in the U.S. are sources of information on Radon gas and can be consulted if you want your home tested by a local firm equipped to do it.
If the gas is found by such a test its removal is usually straightforward and fairly inexpensive. If you are selling a home in an area where it is known to be a problem, testing for it in advance of listing the property is a good idea to preclude it as an issue in any offer you receive.
As a buyer, including the test as a contingency in the offer would be prudent.
--with permission Realty Tips
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Interest rates are still around 4.65 % which is great and all buyers should be taking advantage of this low interest rate. House values have fallen in the last year so more folk should be able to qualify for homeownership. Even though our economy grew by 1.1 percent all of last year this year could be better. Last month home sales increased which is encouraging for all of us.
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Homeownership is such a privilege in our country. Now is a great time to consider owning a home. First you need get your loan in place. There are many programs for first time home buyers right now. Our biggest program is the $8,000 gift from the government this year. I have written about this in a previous post. The current interest rate has not been more appealing for many, many years.
There are lots of homes for sale in Colorado Springs so you have the privilege of making a good choice. Homeownership stabilizes your monthly payment for 30 years verses. There are also tax benefits to homeownership. If you have any qualms or questions about owning a home you can email me at any time.
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Your first winter in your new home may bring some surprises if you neglected to inquire about utility costs when you purchased the home.
That beautiful, light, and airy home you viewed and bought in balmy summer weather may be a serious drain on your finances in the winter. That nice breeze may now be a nasty draft!
Find out what the owners of a house are paying for utilities before you make an offer. Even if the owners have been meticulous about telling you what they pay, your cost may differ greatly because of lifestyle differences. The present owners may like a very cool house - you may require the house to be much warmer. The present owner may be elderly and just using and heating a couple of rooms while you and your family will need to heat the whole house.
Check and see if windows are double-glazed, if the ceiling is well insulated, what insulation is in the walls and how well the doors and windows seal. There are many ways in which to improve energy efficiency. Modern high efficiency appliances, light bulbs, and heating sources can cut energy use.
Both your local library and electric company are good sources of information on improving the energy efficiency of a home.
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According to our MLS system with Pikes Peak Association of Realtors more homes sold in February than in January. 514 homes sold during the month of February. January sells totaled 413. These were both average and median price ranges. Maybe we are close to the bottom on lower priced homes. Money is available for buyers utilizing VA and FHA financing. I am keeping busy with both buyers and sellers. I love my job.
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U.S. mortgage applications rose for the first time in three weeks as near record-low interest rates spurred demand for home refinancing and purchase loansConventional 30 year interest rate is around 4.875%FHA/VA 30 year interest rate is around 5%CHFA mortgage interest rate is around 5.375% These are such good interest rates. They probably won’t stay this low too long.
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