Shawn

More Options for Colorado Springs Homeowners in Trouble

Can I do a Loan Modification? Possibly. Keep in mind though that this process is dependent on may variables determined by your mortgage lender. First of all, visit your lenders web site to see if they offer loan modifications. They will list the steps required to modify the loan. The problem sometimes occurs when the lender tells the homeowner that it will be no problem to lower the monthly payment and then at the end of the process, the promises made...Continue Reading!

Financial Tips

Back to School means getting organized! Fall is the time to start getting organized after a summer of fun and relaxation. Rose Kelly of Professional Mortgage Associates gives us a few tips to help get started. Read on below and get started! Prepare a Post-Mortem Letter Review or prepare a post-mortem letter to your spouse spelling out the location of your assets and property (assets of a deceased are often lost because a spouse may not be aware of them or know their...Continue Reading!

Why is my home not selling?

In the real estate market today I hear this a lot! In the old days all you had to do was list with any agent who would put your home in the MLS and then wait a few weeks for an offer. News flash! Those days are gone. Things are different now. Read below for some answers and help in this difficult market. (more...)Continue Reading!

Did you or do you have a Wachovia Pick-a-Pay Mortgage?

Good News! I used to have a Wachovia Pick-A-Pay mortgage on the last house that I owned. That house sold in 2008. Even so, I just received notice of a Class Action Lawsuit settlement for those who had or have one of these loans. (more...)Continue Reading!

7255 Killington Fountain CO 80817 $139900

[nggallery id=12] Want to be close to Fort Carson? This is it! All new upscale remodel just minutes from Fort Carson! Gorgeous kitchen with all new cabinets, stainless appliances and slab granite counters. New paint inside and out. All new bathrooms as well. Nothing has been left undone in this home! Tri-level floor plan offers formal and casual living spaces. Four bedrooms, two baths. 1408 square feet. Attached garage with opener. Perfect for anyone who needs to move in fast and start...Continue Reading!

The Key To a Successful Short Sale

Be Prepared! If you think you might need to sell your home using a short sale, don't wait to get started. Short sales can take a long time depending on the lender that holds your loan. Many times homeowners will spend too many months in denial before finally contacting me to talk about a short sale. If your home has an FHA loan, (more...)Continue Reading!

Home Selling Done Right!

A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words I like to look at home listings.  I know, you are saying... "But Shawn, don't you view homes for a living?" Yes, indeed, I do! In my off time, I enjoy viewing listings of homes from different cities around the country. Currently, I receive listing updates every day from an agent in the Scottsdale, AZ area. I find it interesting to see what my money can buy in a different city. It is also fun to see how...Continue Reading!