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Archive for March 16th, 2009

Military relocation? 6 tips to read before you buy a home

Are you in the military? 

Are you relocating to the Colorado Springs area?    Do you want to purchase a home?

• Government and Military are #1 employers in El Paso County
• Relocate to an Award Winning City in the Colorado Rockies
• Relocating, it’s all about the schools
• High Altitude Tips
• Moving to Colorado Springs, check out Zip Skinny

Buying home is a complicated process which needs some investigation and education before making a decision.   if you are in the military, you should ask yourself some questions before making the decision to purchase: 

1. Can you get financing? (It’s important to talk to a mortgage professional to get pre-qualified for a loan.)
2. Is your tour of duty going to be longer than 2 years before the next PCS?   If you know your current tour is less than two years, you have to weigh the risks of  breaking even or even a loss when you go to sell.
3. Will you have the opportunity to do another tour here or will you have an opportunity to come back? Read the rest of this entry »

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