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Buying Property Without an Agent: How to Find Off-Market Deals in Colorado Springs

September 25, 2023

Buying an investment property in Colorado Springs is an exciting yet sometimes challenging endeavor. It requires careful planning, research, and knowledge of the local market. If you’re considering purchasing an investment property, you might be wondering if it’s necessary to hire an agent. While having an experienced real estate agent on your side can be … Continued

5 Ways the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years

September 18, 2023

By Sarah

Over the past 20 years, the Colorado Springs real estate market has undergone significant changes that have impacted both buyers and sellers. These changes have been driven by many factors, including advancements in technology, shifts in consumer behavior, and changes in the economy. In the latest post from Sarah McKinney, Realtor LLC, we will discuss … Continued

What You Should Know About PMI When Buying a House in Colorado Springs

May 23, 2023

By Sarah

When you buy a house with a mortgage, you will have to pay for homeowner’s insurance to protect your property. But there is another kind of insurance you may have to pay for, and that is private mortgage insurance or PMI. Typically, buyers who pay less than 20% down are required by their lenders to … Continued

The Pros and Cons of Buying an Older Home in Colorado Springs

May 16, 2023

By Sarah

When you set out to buy a home, there are a lot of important decisions to be made, for example, about the size of the home, the floor plan, the location, desired features, and so on. And there’s also the decision to be made about the age of the home you want to buy. Many … Continued

3 Clean-Up Tips to Prepare for a Last-Minute Showing of Your Colorado Springs Home

May 9, 2023

By Sarah

It would be nice to have all the time you need to clean and prepare for a showing, but that’s just not the way it always works out. Many times, you’ll encounter last-minute showings with little time to prepare. And you should never refuse a showing because you just never know when one will result … Continued

The Top 5 Things You Need to Fix Before Selling Your Home in Colorado Springs

May 2, 2023

By Sarah

When you decide to sell your home, you’ve got some work to do. No matter how new or how well-maintained your home is, it will very likely need some fixes before you list it, especially if you want to get top dollar. The difficulty lies in knowing what to fix in order to get the … Continued

3 Things You Need to Do When Starting Your Home Search in Colorado Springs

March 28, 2023

By Sarah

Searching for just the right home can be a daunting task for anyone owing to the many decisions and compromises that must be made throughout the process. But if you’re a home seller who is also looking for a new home, things get vastly more complicated. You have market a home and search for a … Continued

5 Tips to Help Colorado Springs Homeowners Sell Their Homes for Retirement

March 21, 2023

By Sarah

If you’re a homeowner who has reached or is approaching retirement age you may be, like many others, thinking about making some major lifestyle changes. These changes may very likely include selling your home and moving into a smaller house or a retirement community. Whatever the changes and whatever your reasons for making them, the … Continued

3 Consequences of Not Disclosing Problems With Your Colorado Springs Property

March 14, 2023

By Sarah

As a seller, you are required by law to disclose any existing problems or issues with your property. If you don’t, you may face litigation brought by a disgruntled buyer. Almost every state in the US has statutes mandating that property sellers advise buyers of certain defects before closing. And the typical way of advising … Continued

5 Things Home Sellers Wish They Had Done Differently When Selling a Property in Colorado Springs

March 7, 2023

By Sarah

Selling your house is a big step that takes a lot of planning and preparation, from pricing correctly to preparing for listing to selling at the right time to marketing effectively. In this long and complex process, there’s just a lot that can go wrong. And that’s why so many home sellers have regrets and … Continued