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10 questions to ask the Neighbors

 Neighbors are often the best source of information about a Colorado Springs neighborhood

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Once you’ve found your Colorado Springs dream house, there are many things you can do before you make the final decision to put in an offer.  I often suggest to potential buyers that they should talk to the neighbors; and here’s some of the questions I suggest that they ask:

1. How do you like living here?  Would you buy here again?
2. What are the other neighbors like?
3. What’s the homeowner’s association like?   Do they do their job?
4. What community issues do you see?  Have you had any trouble with crime?
5. Have you ever been burglarized?
6. Do dog owners in the area put them on a leash or are they allowed to roam free?
7. Have you ever noticed anything odd about this house?
8. Do you know why the seller is selling this house? 
9. What do you like best about living here?
10. What do you like least about the neighborhood?

You’ll be surprised what the neighbors might tell ……

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Kathy (719-287-1049)   KTorline@msn.com

Tags: buying a home, buying a home in Colorado, Buying a house in Colorado Springs, HOA's in Colorado Springs, neighbors

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