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PCS to Colorado Springs?

Homebuying FAQ's 1. Isn't it just easier to rent than to buy? I get this question a lot. Colorado Springs is very different from other duty stations you may have lived at. The area is large but really still small. That won't make sense to you now but when you arrive you'll get what I mean. We have really one county in our area (excluding the mountain communities). Finding a home takes (with a good Realtor of course) no more than a...Continue Reading!

What if I can’t make my mortgage payments?

Good Question! This is a common question that I hear all the time. There is no simple answer. The thing to know first is that if you miss a payment, the bank is not going to foreclose immediately.  Foreclosure is a lengthy process and costs lenders a lot of money so they don’t want to have to foreclose on their borrowers. If you act quickly, you will have time to make an informed decision. Can I make a partial payment? (more...)Continue Reading!

FHA Loan Limits Are Going Down Soon!

Buy or Re-Fi now! As of September 30,2011 the new FHA loan limits will be going down. Please remember though that this means the loan limit and not the sales price. FHA requires at least a 3.5% down payment on every loan. For a single family home in El Paso county, the new FHA loan limit will be $271,050 instead of the current $325000. I personally do not see this as a problem in the Colorado Springs area. (more...)Continue Reading!

Fort Carson to get new aviation brigade!

It looks like Fort Carson will be adding a new aviation brigade with 2700 troops to the post.  This move has to potential to add up to 7000 newcomers to the city.  What does this mean? Jobs, housing and more dollars for our local economy coming soon! Read all about the news in the story from the Colorado Springs Gazette .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!

New Bank-Owned Listing! 3955 Rosemere Colorado Springs CO 80906

Great opportunity in Cheyenne Meadows! Priced at $110,000 this rancher is a bargain. Just under 1100 square feet with three bedrooms and one full bath, this home needs very little to make it shine. (more...)Continue Reading!

Colorado Springs a Safe City?

I think so! According to a recent study conducted by Farmers Insurance Group, we rank at number 18. The study looked at the different factors that make a city safe: crime, foreclosures, weather, air quality, life expectancy and job loss stats. We ranked just below Seattle and just above Denver. (more...)Continue Reading!

Fort Carson Post Housing Goes Private

Want to live on post? Fort Carson has a wide variety of on post options for housing. The problem is the waiting (more...)Continue Reading!