Click here for map. Stop by this Sunday, February 21st from 1 pm to 4 pm for a community open house event in the exclusive Eagle Canyon community in Lyons! Our listing at 139 Eagle Canyon Circle offers beautiful custom work, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a luxury master suite with a 5-piece master bath. Gorgeous stainless steel appliances in the kitchen with breakfast bar and … [Read more...]
Top 10 Home Features that Buyers Want
At the recent International Builders Show--held in Las Vegas--people saw some trends in homes that were popular across the board. Paul Cardis, CEO of Avid Ratings, lists the Top 10 Trends seen at this year's show: 1. Large kitchens with islands 2. Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows. 3. Home offices 4. Main-floor master … [Read more...]
February’s Reality Check from Coldwell Banker
HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT DEADLINE QUICKLY APPROACHINGWhat buyers and sellers need to do now so they don’t miss out. With only three months until the new $8,000 first-time homebuyer and the $6,500 existing home buyer federal tax credits are set to expire, time is running out on an opportunity that buyers and sellers may not see again. The tax credit, which was originally created in mid 2008, … [Read more...]
Surge in short sale requests unlikely to impact housing market
Reprinted from Real Trends Although short sales are likely to increase in 2010, the jump in these transactions is unlikely to have any real impact on the housing market, according to a new study by Housing Predictor. While more at-risk homeowners are turning to short sales as an alternative to foreclosure, Housing Predictor says the small number of short sales that are actually … [Read more...]
FHA to provide early relief to struggling homeowners
Reprinted from Real Trends In an announcement Friday, HUD said homeowners with mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) who are experiencing financial hardship are now eligible for loss mitigation assistance before they fall behind on their mortgage payments. Previously, these homeowners were not eligible for such assistance until after they had missed payments. … [Read more...]