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Owner Of Acquire Quoted in Business Journal

When it comes to investing in Colorado Springs real estate, there are not very many realtors who have their hands on the pulse of the market like Acquire Homes agents. The Colorado Springs business journal ran a story about how the market is changing for real estate investors. Of course,

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By Acquire Homes

Foreclosures Sold in Colorado Springs 02/20/2013

This week there were 40 properties on the El Paso County Public Trustee sale list. By time of the sale, 6 homes were pulled from the list for various reasons. These reasons include bankruptcy filings, continuations made by banks and/or the property deficiency was cured. Out of the 34 properties

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By Acquire Homes

Foreclosures Sold in Colorado Springs 01/23/2013

This week there were 33 properties on the El Paso County Public Trustee sale list. By time of the sale, 6 homes were pulled from the list for various reasons. These reasons include bancruptcy filings, continuations made by banks and/or the property deficiency was cured. Out of the 27 properties

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By Acquire Homes

Can Real Estate Professionals Beat The 3.8% Obamacare Tax ?

If you own real estate, will you end up having to pay the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) that goes into effect in 2013 ? For purposes of this discussion let us assume that your AGI is over the relevant threshold ($250,000 in the case of a married couple

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By Acquire Homes

Home Flipper Gets 3 Years in Prison

Craig Adams, an investor who flipped homes in Florida was sentenced to 3 years in prison for ripping off more than 40 people. The final draw was receiving $400,000 from a long time friend to buy distressed properties to flip in which Craig did not use for that purpose. Instead,

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By Rob Reinmuth

Squatters Could Move into Your Home Before Closing

A Florida women, was anxious to sell her mom’s home and move on with her life after her mothers passing. But when the buyers realtor showed up at the home for a final walk through before closing, she was amazed at what she discovered. Unbeknownst to her, an entire family

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By Rob Reinmuth

“The Knock Out”- Real Estate Investing vs Stock Investing

ROUND III Here we are at Round 3, Round 2 went to “REAL ESTATE” due to the tax benefit blows against the stock market compared to real estate. It was closer this round than in round 1, but real estate still took the round. You can see a replay of

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By Rob Reinmuth

Foreclosures Sold in Colorado Springs 11/21/2012

This week there were 44 properties on the El Paso County Public Trustee sale list. By time of the sale, 4 homes were pulled from the list for various reasons. These reasons include bankruptcy filings, continuations made by banks and/or the property deficiency was cured. Out of the 40 properties

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By Acquire Homes

The Never Ending Fight Round 2- Real Estate vs Stock Market

ROUND II Round I went to “REAL ESTATE” due to the percentage of blows in the rates of return received on cash invested. Stock could not defend itself. You can see a replay of Round I here. We are addressing the question of the never ending battle in many peoples

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By Rob Reinmuth

Teenager Buys House

PORT CHARLOTTE FLORIDA A teenager in Florida (15 year old Willow Tufano) wanted to purchase a home. She worked hard to make money by fixing free items she received and then selling them for cash. She is too young to actually be on the title to any home, but her

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By Rob Reinmuth