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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

Black Forest Colorado Springs

The Black Forest area of Colorado Springs encompasses some 200,000 acres. The area is heavily wooded with some open grassland areas, primarily on the southern boundary, and is characterized by mostly 5 acre and larger lots in a rural setting. This beautiful area was named by a German Immigrant who

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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

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

Real Estate Agents are so Annoying, Aren’t They?

When it comes to buying and selling real estate in the Colorado Springs area, There are a lot of people who look at real estate agents with a slanted eye. I mean, anyone can get a real estate license, besides, real estate agents are really annoying, aren’t they? They are

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By Rob Reinmuth

Hail Storm in Colorado Springs

We have had a series of several large hail storms in the last few days. If you are living in the Colorado Springs real estate market you are going to want to call your insurance company to have your roof and siding checked out. The insurance company may be paying

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By Rob Reinmuth