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Tax Credit for military personnel
Tax Credit for military personnel
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Military families stationed at Fort Carson, Peterson AFA, Schriever AFA, and the U.S. Air Force Academy and other military installations in the Colorado Springs Since Colorado Springs will be glad to learn that 
the First Time Home Owner Tax Credit has some wonderful additional benefits for the military. Here’s some of the highlights:
- Members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify for the credit. Thus, an eligible taxpayer must buy, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2011. If a binding contract is entered into by that date, the taxpayer has until June 30, 2011, to close on the purchase. Members of the uniformed services, members of the Foreign Service and employees of the intelligence community are eligible for this special rule. Read the rest of this entry »
Colorado Springs Foreclosure – December Pick
Colorado Springs Foreclosure Pick of the week
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My pick of the week is in Falcon Highlands, east of Colorado Springs, on 11006 Birch Hollow Way. Falcon is only a short commute to Schriever AFB, and Peterson AFB.
It includes over 4800 square feet, with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 3 car attached garage, priced at less than $300,000.
If you are looking for a BIG house at reasonable price in Falcon; then this is the property for you. The property was built in 2007/2008; by John Laing; but was never finished as John Laing went into Bankruptcy.
The house has a great floor plan, with lots of room to expand in the 2500 square foot basement.
The upsides….. large attached two car and one car garage, laundry on the same level as the bedrooms, open floor plan, separate dining space, main floor office, newly built; never lived in. Plus it’s on over 1/2 acre lot. The downsides ………….. no landscaping, no window coverings, and no floor coverings, except in the kitchen and bathroom.
The description in the MLS Says: “Newly finished former popular Clayborn floorplan includes slab granite counters, upgraded Whirlpool appliances, and hardwood floors in the entry and kitchen / eating nook. Kitchen offers a gas cooktop, double oven, and breakfast bar. This spacious rancher has a great room, main level laundry, convenient mud room, 3 car garage, and unfinished basement with plenty of room to expand. Living spaces flow with ease from one to another, and home has a functionality that all will appreciate!”
Peterson AFB housing, what are my choices?
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When relocating to Peterson AFB or Schriever AFB, there are many neighborhoods to choose from including the Powers Corridor on the East Side of town, Falcon/Peyton also on the east side of town as well as the Marksheffel area. Commute times vary from 10-35 minutes from these areas.
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Powers Area in East Colorado Springs
As Colorado Springs continues to grow farther east, the homes on Powers Blvd are becoming more and more popular. It has the city’s largest concentration of retail shopping, restaurants and entertainment; and new restaurants and shopping continues to be added. Commuting from Powers takes 10-25 minutes. Some of my favorite neighborhoods include Stetson Hills, Indigo Ranch, and Springs Ranch.
Falcon and Peyton
Falcon and Peyton are two of the upcoming and growing neighborhoods in the Colorado Springs area. Read the rest of this entry »
