​Most Common Question:  How is The Real Estate Market?

1. Market Statistics​
2. Pricing Considerations​
3. Market Outlook​
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    How to Get The Price ​You Want and Need
Why is Over Pricing a Problem? Many sellers say..​

“I can always come down..right?”
Yes, however in some price ranges, steep price reductions make buyers think something is wrong with the house.
What if my home is priced too low would I leave $ on the table?​

Many people think they have to accept an offer at their asking price…​

Market value is what buyers are willing to pay
But my agent told me my home was worth a number then we never got an offer, why did this happen?​

• It doesn’t matter why my agent says its worth WHAT MATTERS ONLY IS what the buyers ARE WILLING TO PAY​
• Some agents over-inflate their opinion of value just to get the listing then try to influence you down later.
• Interest Rates DO Affect the Buying Power of What Buyers for Comfortable Paying for a Home.
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For those who cannot buy a home right now, we have access to an investor who will buy a home for full price with cash if we can find someone who is willing to rent a home in their criteria in for at least one year.  Nick Grassi, one of the Broker Associates at Parker St Claire Realty is an expert in helping soon-to-be home buyers enter this home ownership option. The renter can purchase that home at any time and stay in that home for at least 5 years and they are not obligated to buy that home is their plans change.  Many people may not qualify for a traditional mortgage or not be ready to buy a home right now because they may own a home elsewhere or they may need to work on improving their credit.  The credit and income requirements to use this program are less restrictive than a typical mortgage. They do not care if the tenant had a bankruptcy or other credit issues recently. The investor only requires a 550-credit score and a household income of over $50,000 to qualify.  This investor is interested in investing in buy and hold real estate. However, the investor is willing to sell the homes they buy to their tenants with a 5% annual price increase. That appreciation amount is less than our current annual appreciation so it’s a great benefit to those who choose to rent with the option. That way they can live in the home with the option to buy that home at any time or move on to other plans.  The investor is purchasing homes in Colorado Springs because they are optimistic about our market value appreciation for the next 5 years.  The prospective tenant can choose any home on the market under $400,000 when they qualify as a tenant for our investor.  They can live in the home that they pick and love until they are ready to buy.  When the tenant become ready to buy that home, they do not have to move, just call Mike Benton and Benton Capital and purchase the home they live in. One of the best parts is the tenant does not have any obligation to buy that home nor is there a down payment required. To find out more about how you can live in the home you will buy call us at (719) 301 - 2461.

The number 1 question we get when teaching our Home Buyer Seminars is …Are we in a real estate bubble? Not only was Colorado Springs ranked the top real estate markets to buy a home, but even national experts such as Core Logic predict home values will continue to increase for the next 5 years. Industry experts are predicting that interest rates will rise. When home buyers must pay higher Interest rates, it means they will have higher payments and homes will be less affordable.  The out of pocket costs to buying a home are very low. You do not have to have perfect credit but with good credit with a score above 640, you buy a home with only $1000 down.  We have a great graph that outlines the cost of waiting to buy a home. Even with a tiny bump in interest rates it could mean $100 more a month and $32,000 over the life of the loan in order to own a home. The market is also impacted by rising interest rates. Even a small jump in interest rates affects home sales by reducing the amount of homes sold and the homes are sold for. Typical or normal supply of homes is about 6 months on the market before a sale.  In our market it typically takes 1 ½ months to sell a home.  Our market has been so hot for the last 4 years, that many home sellers have very high expectations of homes selling immediately and will tend to price above market for that reason. The experts such as nationally known, Core Logic, predicts this market will continue to appreciate for the next 5 years but not maybe at the rate of the past 4 years in appreciation.  The recent dip in the interest rates makes this a great time to invest in a home because homes are more affordable.  Many buyers believe they will have to save 20% for a down payment.  That is a commonly held myth.  You can now buy a home for as little as $1000 down.  It’s a great time to take advantage of homes going up in value.  Plus, when they buy a home their payments tend to less than what they would be normally paying for a similar rental home in the area. Many of our up and coming generations are looking to buy a home in the next several years.  We offer a home buyer seminar to help provide good information about the Home Buying Process and give them great resources to make their home buying experience go well. You can call us to register for the next one to register at (719) 301 - 2461.

Dean Gary is a real estate broker who specializes in south Denver and Douglas county. Every year he promotes the Colorado Freedom Festival on June 29th that supports veterans, military & their families here on the home front with suicide prevention. To bridge the gap between America and the Military/Veteran communities. One of the supporting charities, America Soldier Network is a hands-on organization that raises awareness and funding to tackle the psychological and emotional battles affecting veterans on the home front such as PTSD, CTE, TBI, homelessness, unemployment and reintegration. Dean Gary did not serve but promotes this event every year because the military defends the freedom we enjoy here in the United States of America. The amazing artists include: QueensRyche, Extreme, Great White, SteelHeart & Vixen and many more. To order your tickets visit: http://www.FreedomFestColorado.com or call Dean Gary at 303-660-3326.

Buying a home in Colorado is a great investment so Dean and Barb are offering the first 5 callers that call Barb Schlinker about buying or selling a home will get a pair of tickets.  Call Barb at 719 301 2461.

Barb Schlinker is featuring her new listing at 2467 Spanish Oak Terrace, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. The lovely remodeled patio home has Pikes Peak views to the front and backs to a golf course. Patio homes are designed to enjoy either a detached or attached single family home in which the Home Owners Association maintains the yard and handles snow removal and trash removal. The allows people who do not want to maintain the exterior the freedom to travel yet enjoy the benefits of living in a single family-type home.

Her hot new listings at 865 Dawn Break Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 is the perfect starter home priced in the upper mid $200s.  This is a great home for a first-time home buyer on something more affordable and not too large. 

Barb’s listing on 1155 Westmoreland Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 is a remodeled ranch-style home that backs to open space with stunning views of Pikes Peak, Cheyenne Mountain and the front range. The seller is offering private financing on this beautiful home located just minutes from University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. It has fresh carpet and paint, a huge composite back deck and even has a solar system powerful enough to charge your electric car.

What are home warranties and what they cover? The warranties typically cost about $500 many times covered by the real estate agents, home buyer or home seller. What is great about Home Warranties is they provide insurance for all the major systems in the home like furnace, water heater, plumbing, electrical, appliances and other items. If a system fails for as long as 14 months after closing the owner calls the home warranty company to come out. The owner pays the home warranty company a $75 deductible and the warranty company will repair or replace the system at no cost. 

For a private preview and up to date pricing on Barb’s Hot Listings call Barb Schlinker at 719 301 1802. Barb’s special offer is if you move up to one of Barb’s listings, she’ll buy yours.

As buyers walk through homes there are many things that could turn a buyer off from wanting to buy your home. These top 7 things buyers will hate about your house are simple things most of which a seller can fix before they put their home on the market.  However, if these 7 things are left as-is it could be the reason houses don’t sell. Starting with dramatic paint as the number 1 thing buyers will hate is something most sellers can easily take care of.  Dramatic paint colors often appear much brighter or a different color in digital photos causing the buyer to pass it by before they even schedule a visit to the home. While popcorn ceilings are a little more difficult to remove, popcorn ceilings are another thing home buyers hate. Homes built in the mid-1970s that have popcorn ceilings could have a hazardous material call asbestos in the ceiling material, causing a very expensive repair.  Home sellers should be aware of this issue and find out if their ceilings have asbestos. The popularity of colors of hardware and light fixtures tend to change over time, yet most buyers believe the brass-colored light fixtures and hardware look dated. Many buyers hate to see Hollywood-style vanity strip light fixtures in the bathrooms. Light fixtures in general are relatively easy to replace and can update a home with very low cost. Buyers also hate carpet in the bathrooms. Builders used to install it as a cost cutting measure. This is a very important one - bad or strong odors of any kind will be a reason a home does not sell. This last one is an easy fix which includes removing clutter and dirt from the home. We offer a free market evaluation to help home sellers know what to do and what not to do to prepare their home for sale. If you are thinking of making a move, call Barb at 719 301 2461.

Barb Schlinker and Richard Randall talk people who need to downsize to a smaller home or move close to grand kids. There are 7 key steps to make your downsize experience go smoothly. Step 1 is to determine what you want and where you want to go. Next is to plan your move well in advance. We provide a moving checklist that makes your downsizing experience easier.  The checklist includes planning to re-purpose things you no longer need and take it 1 room at a time. Its best to plan ahead of your move and avoid waiting until its must move. Barb Schlinker offers a free report:  '7 Tips to Help You Downsize'.  To order your report visit http://www.DownsizingMistakes.com or call Barb at 719 301 2461.

Barb Schlinker the real estate voice of Colorado discusses what new home buyers want in a home and gives suggestions to sellers to attract the best buyers. She also discusses with Richard Randall why home buyers should consider getting a Home Warranty. They are inexpensive and will provide an insurance policy on all the house systems such as furnace, hot water heater, appliances, plumbing and electrical.  If a system fails the buyer pays a small deductible, typically $75.  Then the warranty company will send a contractor out to repair or replace the system at no extra cost.
Barb highlights her new hot listings for sale including 2467 Spanish Oak Terrace, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, a patio home with Pikes Peak views and backs to a golf course.  A patio home is a detached or attached single family home in which the lawn care, snow removal and trash removal is done for your.
She also has a lovely ranch style home near UCCS that has been completely remodeled, backs to open space with stunning views of the entire front range.  This home is located at 1155 Westmoreland Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.

The Barb Schlinker Real Estate Show on KVOR AM 740 provides homes buyers and sellers the latest tips and news on how to buy and sell real estate in the Colorado Springs area. Barb Schlinker and Richard Randall discuss the Colorado Springs Home Prices & Home Values.  Barb and Richard talk about the how the current market is very active under a $400,000 sales price, in which there are bidding wars for many homes. The importance of pricing your home appropriately while taking into consideration condition, location, and sales around you are important factors in deciding on a price for your home.  Many homes for sale in the Colorado Springs area will sit on the market for longer periods of time if the home is priced too high. Getting a great real estate agent to help you decide on appropriate pricing is very important and a part of your marketing strategy to get the most amount of money when you sell.  As an example, Barb Schlinker recently competed for a listing in which Zillow and 3 of her competitors recommended an asking price of $350,000.  Barb Schlinker saw the value in that home and listed and sold that home for $427,000. To find out what to do and what not to do to prepare your home for sale and to find out what your home will sell for in this market, call Barb Schlinker at (719) 301 2461. 
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