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One of the many things I do when I’m getting ready to write an offer for a buyer, is to look at the property at the Assessor’s Office. In El Paso County, the Assessor’s web site site, provides a wealth of information for perspective buyers.
In El Paso County, you can search by address, by a range or addresses, by Schedule Number, of by Last name.
Once you go to a specific Colorado Springs address, or schedule number, the web site Read the rest of this entry »
Foreclosure in Old Colorado City, Deal or No Deal?
My Colorado Springs foreclosure pick of the week is in Old Colorado City on 2415 W. Platte. It includes over 2300 square feet, with 4![hr10015033-0[1]](http://coloradospringsvintagehomes.com/files/2009/12/hr10015033-01.jpg)
bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car detached garage.
If you are looking for a fixer upper at a reasonable price in the desirable west side of Colorado Springs located close to Garden of the Gods, then this is the property for you.
Even though the property was built in 1948 and a Vintage Home, the property seems to need a fair amount of work. Let’s first start with the main level, carpets need replaced, but I think there may be wood floors under the carpet on the main floor which is always a bonus. The kitchen could use a complete overhaul, but you could probably keep the existing kitchen cabinets, and redo the floor and the put in appliances. There is some cracking in some of the ceilings, so as usual, you’d want a great structural inspection just to make sure it’s structurally sound. And I think all of the walls would benefit from being re-textured and repainted.
Top 7 Appraisal Myths for Homes in Colorado Springs
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(1) Do you know how foreclosures affect the value of appraisals in a neighborhood?
If a foreclosure is the exception in a neighborhood, an appraiser doesn’t typically include it in their comparative properties.
(2) Did you know that the appraisal is owned by the person or business that orders it, not the person who pays for it?
As an example, if the bank orders the appraisal they actually own it.
(3) Did you know that the appraisal is Read the rest of this entry »
