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Archive for March 13th, 2009
Top 5 VA Loan Myths
Guest Blogger — Marry Ann Daniell
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It was only a year ago that I started blogging on an wonderful site, ActiveRain, which is an amazing resource for 
Realtors and anyone else involved in the Real Estate Industry. It’s has a wealth of information; and the most wonderful thing is that fellow Realtors all over the world share information with each other.
Since Colorado Springs has a high military population with both active duty and retired personnel, I thought this article would be helpful to share with our readers. Our military installations in the Colorado Springs area include: Fort Carson Army Base, the Air Force Academy, Peterson AFB & Schriever AFB, Cheyenne Mountain AFS and NORAD.
I’m very pleased to sh
are this article written by Mary Ann Daniell, a Realtor in Fort Hood Texas. I contacted Mary Ann and she gave me permission to share this article. You can contact her in Fort Hood at her Office Phone: (254) 547-4165 x 230, or send her an email at maryann@maryanndaniell.com. If you are ever looking for information on Fort Hodd, make sure and contact her.
Hope you enjoy her article!
One of the best benefits of the VA Guaranteed Home Loan is that you can purchase your home with no money down. Most buyers know this about the loan program, but there’s also plenty of misinformation floating around out there, too.
Some common misconceptions buyers often bring up during their search for financing:
VA Loan Myths
- I have to apply to VA for my VA loan
- I am already APPROVED for a VA loan since I am active duty military
- VA Loans can take 90 days to close
- I must have my Certificate of Eligibility in hand
- VA Inspects the home for defects before I buy the house
Here’s a quick clarification of these points about VA loans:
I have to apply to VA for a VA Loan – Not True!
You apply for a VA loan through a lender who is approved by VA to Read the rest of this entry »
Colorado Springs Luxury Homes are hit by foreclosures
Colorado Springs Luxury Homes — Foreclosures (Part II)
Even in affluent neighborhoods, foreclosures are beginning to appear more frequently
Wow, if only homes could talk ………………….. I previewed a variety of homes this week in Colorado Springs, ranging from a cute home in the East part of the city that was listed at $155,000 to one that was listed at $725,000. My favorite home of the day was an a
mazing Italian Villa type home in Northwest Colorado Springs. It was located on a breathtaking wooded lot, .85 of an acre, in one of my favorite Northwest Neighborhoods, Oak Hills.
If you want to receive a FREE copy of my favorite foreclosures in the city, email KTorine@msn.com
The property was originally built in 1987, but according to some of the information I found in previous listings, it went through extensive remodels in 2001.
The home was a little deceiving from the outside, looked nice but not
anything special. In fact, the outside paint color was a little odd to me, a pale yellow. Once the front doors opened, the first thing I saw was the circular hardwood stairway, great entryway. Other amenities at the home include 3 fireplaces, and many, many, many decks.One of my favorite things were the unique children’s room. First there was the “Ocean Room” with artistic painted murals on the walls, almost felt like I was walking into an aquarium. And the finishing touch was the life preserver on the ceiling.
Honoring Colorado Springs founder on the 100th anniversary of his death
General William Jackson Palmer
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For other information on the General check out these articles:
- The Founder of Colorado Springs, William Jackson Palmer
- The Young Years of Colorado Springs
- Tea and crumpets in Colorado Springs
- The End of an Era in Colorado Springs
Today marks the 100th anniversary of General William Jackson Palmer’s death. He died on March 13, 1909. He fell off a horse in 1906 and was paralyzed from then until his death. He wanted no fuss made about his death and his family had him cremated. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, but the town would not forget their favorite founder. They had a parade that went from Pikes Peak Ave. to the cemetery. Today, we still value his foresight on designing this beautiful city that we call home.
To honor his life, there are many activities being planned from now into next week. I hope you’ll take a look through and maybe plan on attending one or two of them. Read the rest of this entry »
