Kim Klapac, Realtor

 

 

Direct:  719-510-1038

Email:  kim@kimkproperties.com

Website:  www.kimkproperties.com

February 2011/Issue 2

Your Real Estate Newsletter

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods

Greetings!

 

Welcome to the 2nd issue of KimKproperties Real Estate Newsletter. 

I hope you find this piece interesting and informational.  For more information within each topic please feel free to use the embedded underlined links.

 
Colorado Springs

January 2011 Market Snapshot

January 2011 Listing Graph

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Thank you!

 

 Short Sale Myths

 

Defined:  A short sale is a sales transaction in which the seller's mortgage lender agrees to accept a payoff of less than the balance due on the loan.                               

 

Myth #1:  The bank would rather foreclose than approve a short sale

Myth #2:  You must be behind on your mortgage to qualify for a short sale

Myth #3:  There is not enough time to negotiate a short sale before my       foreclosure

Myth #4:  Listing my home as a short sale is an embarrassment
Myth #5:  Short Sales are impossible and never get approved

Myth #6:  Banks are waiting on a bailout and not accepting short sales

Myth #7:  Buyers are not interested in short sale properties

 

 

READ MORE!  

 

 *Certified Distressed Property Expert Source

Why get a Home Inspection?

Be an Informed Buyer  

 

It is your responsibility to be an informed buyer. Be sure that what you buy is satisfactory in every respect. You have the right to carefully examine your potential new home with a qualified home inspector. 

 

Before you make your final buying or selling decision, you should have the home inspected by a professional. An inspection can alert you to potential problems with a property,provides more detailed information about the overall condition of the home prior to purchase, and allow you to make an informed decision.

 

In a Home Inspection , a qualified inspector takes an in-depth, unbiased look at your potential new  home to:  Evaluate the physical condition: structure, construction, and mechanical systems; Identify items that need to be repaired or replaced; and Estimate the remaining useful life of the major systems, equipment, structure, and finishes.

*Realtor.org

Homeowner Newsworthy Article of the Month

Homeowners!  PMI Tax Deductibility Extended Through 2011:  READ MORE

Be sure to consult your tax advisor if you have questions about this deduction. 

Featured

 February Events!

7th/6:30PM:  Coming Home Alive: World War II Film Festival

Stargazers Theatre and Events Center


12th/10AM-3PM:  6th Annual Big Horn Sheep Day.
Family Fun!
Bring your binoculars!

15th:  Public Free Day - Fine Arts Center. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, the FAC offers the public free general admission and extended hours until 8 p.m. Access to all exhibits is included.
 

12th&13th/19th-21st:

Cripple Creek 4th Annual Ice Festival  Featuring 'Story Time': Ice Carvers interpret  classic literature into their art.

About ERA Herman Group ReaERA Herman Group Real Estatel Estate

 

ERA Herman Group Real Estate clients have total confidence that they are dealing with a complete professional, expressing the highest level of service and integrity. From marketing your home to negotiating the price on your behalf, to the legal exposure that comes along with real estate transactions, it is critical to have an expert on your side that has a wide range of skills and experience.

 

 

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