Colorado Springs Real Estate Resources by Alan Daniels

Government Suspends Waiting Period For Home "Flippers"!

Alan Daniels — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:23:00 GMT

The Bush administration has temporarily suspended a rule that imposes a 90 day waiting period before government backed loans can be provided on foreclosure homes and other distressed properties. This rule has been around for about 5 years, and was put in place to deter property flipping schemes, where buyers are overcharged for foreclosures or other distressed ..(read more)

Beazer Homes is pulling out of Colorado!

Alan Daniels — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:49:00 GMT

That's right, Beazer Homes is pulling out of Colorado! They were the eighth largest new home builder in the nation when they moved into the Colorado market in 2001. They have fallen on some tough times with a full investigation on mortgage fraud and over extending into different areas. Their stocks have dropped by 80 percent to less than $7.00 a share. Beazer Homes has said that they will pay all of their bills and honor all warranty obligations in the area. Keep in mind that there is no guarantee if they are not around in the future though. This is yet another reason on why an experienced Realtor can help advise you on New Home builders in Colorado Springs. A seasoned (read more)

Colorado Springs Real Estate At It's Best!

Alan Daniels — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:24:00 GMT

The Daniels Team of RE/MAX Advantage offers a variety of real estate services in Colorado Springs that go beyond the ordinary! If you are looking for homes in Colorado Springs or any other property we offer top notch buyer services. The Daniels Team definitely stands apart from many in the real estate industry when selling a ..(read more)

2008 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes

Alan Daniels — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:41:00 GMT

It's almost that time of year again! I am already getting excited about the 2008 Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs. It is always fun to see how the latest new homes in Colorado Springs are designed. The unique architecture, landscaping, design touches, and communities showcased in the Parade tend to offer a good taste of what (read more)

Tips on Preparing a Home to Sell

Alan Daniels — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:41:00 GMT

Exterior Preparations -

Keep the lawn and bushes well manicured.
Make sure that home buyers can read your address easily.
Scrape and Paint any areas where paint is peeling.
Make sure that all doors, knobs and locks operate easily/properly for showings.
Keep the sidewalks cleared and resurface defective walks or drives.
Clean up exterior of home and declutter outdoor living spaces.
Repair / replace any loose or defective downspouts and gutters along with extensions.
Clean leaves and debris out of gutters.

Interior Preparations -

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Flying Horse - Colorado Springs Real Estate

Alan Daniels — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:33:00 GMT

The Flying Horse neighborhood can be found on the northern edge of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Just 45 minutes to Denver, this wonderful location is ideal for commuting to Colorado Springs Airport, Denver International Airport, and anywhere in between. Homes in Flying Horse surround one of the finest private clubs in all of Colorado Springs known as The Club at Flying Horse.

The Club at Flying Horse boasts an 18-hole golf course designed by the renowned master, Tom Weiskopf. The club also provides a (read more)

4 Reasons to Buy Colorado Springs Real Estate Now!

Alan Daniels — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:43:00 GMT

Many genuine home buyers are sitting on the sidelines these days deciding on when to get into the Colorado Springs real estate market. In the end this decision will be based on many different variables depending on each person’s situation.(read more)

Some Entertaining Photos...

Alan Daniels — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:49:00 GMT

Here are a couple of photos I thought were pretty entertaining!

This home might be a little difficult to sell... Maybe they should neutralize the pink and it would be alright.

Selling a home is all about getting enough showings. Not that it would be a problem though...

FHA Loan Limits Increased!

Alan Daniels — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:21:00 GMT

The FHA loan limits have been raised to $325,000.00 in El Paso County. If you are buying a home in this price range this is great news, as all of the underwriting requirements for conventional loans have been tightening. FHA is currently not credit score driven. It is payment history driven.

Fed Meets for Drastic Interest Rate Drop!

Alan Daniels — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:21:00 GMT

The Fed met today and dropped the interest rate more than expected! The half percentage point drop was double of what most economists were forecasting. This is a definite step in the right direction to pull us out of the current housing slump, but no one knows for sure how the market will react. It will be interesting to see what happens in the following months. Inflation is less of a concern to the Fed now that it's pressure has eased allowing them to take such an aggressive stance.

Colorado Springs Schools In Top 25

Alan Daniels — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:30:00 GMT

Relocate-America recently released their list of the top 25 cities to go to school for 2007. It does not surprise me that Colorado Springs made it under the top 25. There are many wonderful schools throughout all of the districts here. Their poll took into account the quality of the schools and choices in educational offerings for children. Relocate-America stated that their list was determined as follows; "Our list recognizes communities with strong support and spirit for their local schools, high parental involvement, strong academic achievement and performance, caring faculty and staff and successful extracurricular programs with opportunities for children to explore and excel in many areas of interest. We ..(read more)

Cathedral Pines Neighborhood Information

Alan Daniels — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:15:00 GMT

Cathedral Pines is an elegant community nestled in the beautiful ponderosa pines that Black Forest is known for. Enjoy the seclusion from the hustle and bustle, but enjoy being close to the necessities. Located just 2 miles east of highway 83, Cathedral Pines is a skip away from I-25 and many other conveniences. This part of Black Forest is truly ..(read more)

2007 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes

Alan Daniels — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:08:00 GMT

It is that time ..(read more)

Buyer's Market?

Alan Daniels — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:57:00 GMT

Is the real estate section of your local paper filled with stories about how the real estate market in your area is slowing down? Is it taking months to sell the homes on the market? If this description fits your area, and you have been waiting for the right time to buy a house, it may be time for you to make a move. This kind of market is referred to as a "buyers' market" for a good reason--it is an opportunity for buyers to select from a large number of homes that could satisfy their needs.

Everyone involved is ready to bend over backwards to make it possible for you to buy your dream home. Most sellers are highly motivated and so are the local real estate agents, loan officers, title companies, and other professionals involved in the ..(read more)

Welcome To Our New Real Estate Blog!

Alan Daniels — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:47:00 GMT

I have been blogging for over a year now on many topics about Colorado Springs real estate, Monument real estate, Black Forest real estate, and Fountain real estate as well as local and national events that effect our community. I have just started this blog and will be picking up from where I left off at www.coloradorealestateresources.blogspot.com. Feel free to visit that blog to see what topics I have covered in the past.

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