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Academy School District 20 Townhome For Sale!

02-08-10

Murray Knoll Partners

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Murray Knoll Partners | Keller Williams Clients' choice | 719-357-6320

3471 Plantation Grove, Colorado Springs, CO

Gorgeous ranch style townhome!

3BR/2+1BA Single Family House

offered at $295,000

Year Built	2000
Sq Footage	3,080
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	2,500 sqft
HOA/Maint	$181 per month

DESCRIPTION

Beautiful ranch townhome with gorgeous view of Pikes Peak * Academy School District 20 * Main level master * Private patio off kitchen * 3bed/3bath/2cg * Formal dining room * Large eat-in kitchen with island and breakfast bar * Great room with gas fireplace * 5 pc master bath with walk-in closet * Two bedrooms and full bath and large rec room with wetbar and entertaining area in basement * A/C * Stucco exterior * Great community!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Living room	- Bonus/Rec room	- Dining room
- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher	- Stove/Oven
- Microwave	- Basement	- Washer
- Dryer	- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Guest parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Beautiful mountain view!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

3471 Plantation Grove	Large Kitchen
Entry	Great room
Mainlevel Master	Rec room

Contact info:

Murray Knoll Partners

Keller Williams Clients' choice

719-357-6320

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 8, 2010, 6:31pm PST

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Colorado Springs Realtor - Cherise Selley - First-Time Homebuyer - Special Financing Programs

02-08-10

Cherise Selley - Colorado Springs Realtor

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Oftentimes, there are some special financing programs that are available for the first-time homebuyer regarding the Colorado Springs Real Estate market. Cherise Selley, a Colorado Springs Realtor, discusses just two potential options for those who are looking to have their down payment either fully or partially subsidized when contracting on a Colorado Springs home. Cherise Selley briefly mentions some information about El Paso County Bond Money and CHFA loans. Of course, it is advised to glean more detailed information from a qualified lender, especially one who is familiar with these local programs.

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Colorado Springs Realtor - Cherise Selley - First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

02-08-10

Cherise Selley - Colorado Springs Realtor

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It’s a great time to take advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit. Cherise Selley, a Colorado Springs Realtor, explains that if you purchase a Colorado Springs Real Estate home between now and April 30, 2010, that you will receive a tax credit up to $8,000. Income limits for the tax credit are $125,000 for single, and $225,000 for married status. One of the eligibility requirements states that you may not have had an interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior to this purchase. Contact Colorado Springs Realtors with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC for more information.

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Positive News for Home Builders

02-08-10

Michael Gordon - Colorado Springs Mortgage Lender

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Office: (719) 548-5159

While not out of the woods yet, national home builders are starting to see some positives according to an article in today's WSJ. With fewer write-downs and new home order cancellations, as well as benefits from the tax credit and changes in accounting rules, these companies are actually posting profits. As a Colorado Springs Mortgage Lender, it's good to hear some positive news on the home builder front.

Beazer Homes reported Friday that new home orders for their fiscal first quarter rose almost 37% to 728, while cancellations fell to 27% from 46% a year earlier. Helped by a $101 million quarterly tax benefit, Beazer posted a $48 million profit for the quarter.

D.R. Horton posted an even larger profit, $192 million after booking a $149.2 million tax benefit for the quarter. With a 45% increase in new orders and a 12% decrease in cancellations, from 38% to 26%. Write offs for the company fell to $1.2 million from $56.2 million the same quarter last year. CFO Bill Wheat said they expect fiscal 2010 impairments to be "substantially lower" than 2009's.

Impairments are required under accounting rules when the book value of an asset (land in their case) is greater than the market value, thus requiring a write down in the asset and a loss to the company.

Being a Colorado Springs Mortgage Lender, I've seen the affect of the economy on home builders here in Colorado Springs, and I'm optimistic that these companies are in a stronger position with less debt than they were last year. That said, there are many external factors that will contribute to the recovery for these companies, and job growth is the biggest factor which still needs to rebound.

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Colorado Springs MLS Real Estate Market Update - February 2010

02-07-10

Murray Knoll Partners

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Colorado Springs MLS Real Estate Market Update - February 2010
February eNewsletter

Happy Valentines Day from Murray Knoll Partners!

Below is a link to our February newsletter and the market update for January. Newsletter articles include:

Foolproofing the Sale of Your Home
Superbowl Sunday
Don’t forget Valentines Day

Check out our Real Estate Blog: www.BlogForColoradoSprings.com
Watch for up to date information concerning Colorado Springs real estate, mortgage information, Federal programs, etc..

Recent articles:
Mortgages 101
Craigslist – Renters Beware
Should I remodel or should I sell now?
Colorado Springs MLS Market Update

Other Industry News:
Pace of home building improved in January for Colorado Springs: http://www.gazette.com/articles/homebuilding-93441-pace-january.html
Gazette Economic Indicators: http://www.gazette.com/sections/economicdata/

Search the MLS: Curious about the house down the street? Checkout our map tool for all Colorado Springs properties which is populated from the MLS at http://www.searchd20homes.com

Complimentary Market Analysis: Thinking about selling? Request a free market analysis: http://www.ourdistrict20homes.com/Home_Evaluation/page_2098779.html

January 2009 Market update:

Market trends for Colorado Springs resale properties are positive. New home starts are down. Check out the statistics at: http://www.ourdistrict20homes.com/COS_Market_Update/page_2115060.html

Murray Knoll Listings:

Northgate, South Trailridge. NEW PRICE! $535,000. 6 bed/5 bath/3 car garage. Luxury Acuff home with beautiful private backyard. For virtual tour and floor plan visit: http://www.1360HazelineLakeDr.com

Tamarak. NEW PRICE! $250,000. Wonderful family home with space for everyone! 4bed/4bath/2car. D-11. Nearly 3000 sq ft. For details and virtual tour visit: http://www.2915oroblancodrive.com

Springs Ranch: $325,000. 5 bed/4 bath/3 car garage. Over 3400 square feet. Fenced backyard. Large corner lot. For details and virtual tour visit: http://www.4101fellslanddrive.com

Springs Ranch: New Price! $275,000. Too Late – Under Contract! For details and virtual tour visit: http://www.3212HeatherGlenDrive.com

Academy District 20 lot: Priced at $185,000. This 2.66 acre lot the best lot remaining in Highland Park. Suitable for a walkout basement with the back of the house facing the front range. Visit virtual tour at http://9684lochwinnochlane.ourdistrict20homes.com

Upgraded condo in Academy District 20: Priced at $180,000. Beautiful main level condo with an open floor plan, 2bed/2bath, A/C. For details and virtual tour visit http://6689bethesdaptunitc.ourdistrict20homes.com/

Monument: Priced at $150,000. Short sale with pending contract. Accepting backup offers. Visit virtual tour at: http://623trumbulllane.ourdistrict20homes.com

Please let us know how we can help you, your friends, and family, with your real estate needs by call Nancy at (719)-964-4810 or Ann at (719)-459-2213.

We look forward to hearing from you. Murray Knoll Partners, “Professional service with a personal touch.”

Click on the link below to access the newsletter.

Colorado Springs Market Update - February 2010

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