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Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent - Wagner iTeam
The Wagner iTeam is a power team of Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty,
specializing in Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate
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The Colorado Springs Real Estate Market has had 2,531 foreclosures since 1/1/2008.
These numbers are higher than we have ever seen. Since 1981, the highest annual foreclosure rate was in 1988 with 3,476 foreclosures. Here is a snapshot of the foreclosure rate in the Colorado Springs area since 1981:
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In 2008, we have been seeing an average of 422 new foreclosures started every month.
This means that by the end of the year, we will see a total of 5,064 foreclosures in the Colorado Springs real estate market.
This is almost 10x what it was in 1996. Unbelievable.
The sad thing about these statistics is that MANY of these homes did not need to foreclose.
Psychologically, once a homeowner realizes that they can no longer afford to make their monthly payments, they just ride out the months until the home sells at the foreclosure acuction. Sadly, most of these folks are facing foreclosure because of a mortgage rate increase or something traumatic happening to their life (divorce, illness, death, job loss, etc.) and cannot afford to refinanace. Chances are that even if they COULD afford to refinance, their home has not gained enough equity to let that happen anyway.
However, these distressed Colorado Springs homeowners are not alone. One in four people in Colorado Springs are in some state of financial distress with their mortgage. Yes, some may only be a month or 2 behind and are not facing imminent foreclosure yet, but there are A LOT of people in the same boat. This means that if you look down the street in your Colorado Springs neighborhood, about every 4th home will be in some stage of foreclosure - or close to it.
Foreclosure does not ALWAYS need to happen. If a homeowner knows that they will not be able to keep making their monthly payments, there is always the option to sell their Colorado Springs home before it forecloses. This will save, not only some of their credit, but also their peace of mind. Even if a homeowner owes more than they could sell their home for (which is true for a lot of Colorado Springs homeowners out there right now), you could STILL possibly sell your home and get out from under foreclosure.
If you (or someone that you know and love) is distraught becasue they are losing their home to foreclosure, a Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent may be able to help them SELL it before it is too late. You and your agent can work together to chop these high foreclosure rates down ... and help people get out from under their mortgage burden in the process.
Derek and Mariana Wagner of the Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection and Wagner iTeam are currently in the process of becoming Certified Distressed Property Experts and can effectively negotate with your banks to get your home SOLD, regardless of what you owe them ... helping YOU get on with LIFE. Call us as soon as you can. The more time we have to help you avoid foreclosure, the better: (719) 434-7525
Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent - Wagner iTeam
The Wagner iTeam is a power team of Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty,
specializing in Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate
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The east Colorado Springs real estate market for July 2008 includes the Colorado Springs MLS areas of East, Powers Area, Southeast and Northeast Colorado Springs.
Single Family Homes in East Colorado Springs
Townhomes and Condos in East Colorado Springs
The East Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Village Seven, Villa Loma and Old Farm.
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Single Family Homes in Powers Area Colorado Springs
Townhomes and Condos in Powers Area Colorado Springs
The Powers Area Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Greenhaven, Stetson Hills, Springs Ranch, Claremont Ranch and Cimarron Hills.
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Single Family Homes in Southeast Colorado Springs
Townhomes and Condos in Southeast Colorado Springs
The Southeast Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Pikes Peak Park, Sand Creek, Soaring Eagles and Spring Creek.
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Single Family Homes in Northeast Colorado Springs
Townhomes and Condos in Northeast Colorado Springs
The Northeast Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Garden Ranch, Vista Grande, University Park and Wagon Trails.
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"Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. ("RSC"), for the period July 1-31, 2008. RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market."
Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent - Wagner iTeam
The Wagner iTeam is a power team of Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty,
specializing in Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate
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The south Colorado Springs real estate market for June 2008 includes the Colorado Springs MLS areas of Southeast and Southwest Colorado Springs.
Southeast Colorado Springs Real Estate Market - June 2008
Single Family Homes in Southeast Colorado Springs
Townhomes and Condos in Southeast Colorado Springs
The Southeast Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Pikes Peak Park, Southborough, Eastborough and Spring Creek.
Southwest Colorado Springs Real Estate Market - June 2008
Single Family Homes in Southwest Colorado Springs
Townhomes and Condos in Southwest Colorado Springs
The Southwest Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Broadmoor, Skyway, Stratmoor Valley and Cheyenne Meadows.
"Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. ("RSC"), for the period June 1-30, 2008. RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market."
Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent - Wagner iTeam
The Wagner iTeam is a power team of Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty,
specializing in Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate
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Cordera is a new master planned community in Briargate - Northeast Colorado Springs. It is located East of Powers Blvd., and to the immediate north of Wolf Ranch.
Read More: Briargate Real Estate and Neighborhoods
For the last few years, the information center for Cordera - "The Coredera Experience" was located in the Promenade Shops at Briargate, just east of HWY 83 and Briargate Parkway. It recently moved.
The Cordera Experience Information Center is now located at the new Cordera Community Center, located at 11894 Grand Lawn Circle. The information center hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. and Sunday 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
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Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent - Wagner iTeam
The Wagner iTeam is a power team of Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty,
specializing in Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate
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We realize that you are currently in the information gathering stage, and may not be ready to "open up" about who you are, or what your needs are at this time. We completely understand and respect your online privacy and want to encourage you to proceed at your own pace. We promise never to spam you, share your information or inundate you with useless information.
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Home Buyers: Derek has an extensive background in finance, specifically in home loans, which gives his buyers the needed edge when finding the "perfect home" as prospective home buyers know exactly what they qualify and what to expect in the loan process. Furthermore, Derek not only knows Colorado Springs neighborhoods inside and out, but he understands them as well. He studies the market daily and knows what housing trends individual neighborhoods are in, and knows where all those "good deals" and up-and-coming "hot spots" are. Mariana assists buyers and potential buyers by providing useful information "before the search" as well as making sure that folks looking to relocate to Colorado Springs can get up to the minute information on homes for sale in Colorado Springs. When a client goes under contract, Mariana helps with maintaining all dates and makes sure that all paperwork is in order to close on time! We also offer great "Buy-Now Pay Off Debt" Programs for military and military families, here in Southern Colorado.
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Home Sellers: We do not specialize in listing houses. Rather, we specialize in selling houses in Colorado Springs and Monument. Did you know that we "bring the buyer" to over 30% of our own listings? We actively search for qualified buyers for each property that we list. What's more? We focus heavily on marketing- going way beyond just sticking a sign in the front yard and dropping the information into the local MLS. In fact, the Wagner iTeam has over 100 ways that they service and market their listings! Furthermore, we are members of both the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors MLS, and the Denver MLS, giving your property more exposure! We truly strive to go above and beyond our call of duty when it comes to marketing a property. Visit us online to learn more: Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection
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Relocating to Colorado Springs or Monument? We are a great mix of native (Derek) and transplant (Mariana), so we can offer you both the area knowledge of a native and the experience of relocating to our wonderful city by a transplant. Are you planning to visit before the "big move?" Well, we will take you on a City-Tour, where you can experiences all the different Colorado Springs neighborhoods, learn where all the good restaurants and places of entertainment are - and we will even take you out for lunch! We love our city, and we know that you will to. Come experience it with us!
The Wagner iTeam was created by Derek and Mariana Wagner, who have been actively involved in the Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate industry, as full-time Real Estate Agents in Colorado Springs and Monument since the memorable day of 9/11/2001 - a day that will be imprinted on our minds and hearts, as Americans, forever.
We are strong promoters of consumer empowerment and educating our clients. We believe that the real estate transaction is about the buyer and the seller, and always put our clients' interests above anyone else's, including our own. We have an extensive working knowledge of the local Colorado Springs and Monument real estate and housing market and use this knowledge to save our clients the most amount of money and time possible.
Our reputation is very valuable to us. Caring more about our clients than the commission has caused us to have over 82% of our business come from referrals (both professional and personal) and from our repeat clients. Our success in Real Estate is based solely one our ability to get our clients in the best possible real estate situations - whether buying, selling, relocating or investing. We believe in complete honesty and dedication to our clients' wants and needs in everything that we do.
In addition to the business of real estate, both Derek and Mariana are Certified Real Estate instructors and mentors for Keller Williams Realty. We thoroughly understand what it means to be a Real Estate Professional and "practice what we preach" on a daily basis.
We understand and respect that now over 90% of all home searches start on the internet and that people who start their search for a home on the internet are better educated in the home buying process and really DO know what they want. In fact, most of our business is done via the internet. We are very internet savvy - offering you, our client, the most cutting edge and efficient tools available.
We specialize in Northern Colorado Springs Real Estate and Relocation as well as Monument Real Estate and Relocation - including First-Time Home Sellers and Home Buyers, Military PCS and Military Relocation. We are honored that we are home to many soldiers and officers of Fort Carson Army Base, the Air Force Academy, Peterson AFB & Schriever AFB, Cheyenne Mountain AFS and NORAD.
Beyond Real Estate? Derek is a Colorado native, and has lived in Northern Colorado Springs for most of his life. Mariana spent her childhood in New York City and Portland, Oregon. She moved to Colorado in 1994, where she and Derek were married. We have two young sons and we believe in spending quality time with our family. We enjoy snowboarding, hiking, all kinds of music, traveling (both nationally and abroad), BBQ-ing with friends and family, and real estate investing. Additionally, Derek is a superb cook and enjoys making feasts for all of our friends and families. Mariana is also enjoyes writing real estate focused articles that she publishes in on their real estate blog- Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection and here on Active Rain.
We love being a part of the business of Colorado Springs and Monument real estate, here in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We also enjoy the diversity of the housing market and the many different neighborhoods that Colorado Springs and Monument has to offer.
We love where we live and we love what we do.
"Derek and Mariana Wagner were my real estate agents when I purchased my first home. I am greatly impressed by Derek's innate ability to ease the frustrations that come with buying a home, and I would highly recommend his services to all. First, Derek was an active participant throughout the entire purchase of my home. He regularly contacted the sellers, and stayed in constant contact with me. He eased all of my stress by constantly answering all of my questions, and ensuring my worries were lessened. Throughout the entire process I knew I could rely on Derek. Next, Derek and Mariana went above and beyond the regular duties or a real estate agent throughout the time my home loan was waiting for approval. As some have experienced, this process can be quite frustrating and stressful. Derek personally contacted many home loan agents, and assisted in my loan approval. I am very thankful for his effort. Lastly, Derek Wagner has remained an active real estate agent throughout the few years I have owned my home. He consistently calls or sends letters just to see home I am doing. I am very fortunate to found such great real estate agents in Derek and Mariana Wagner. I encourage all to use him when purchasing a home." ~L.Fry 2006
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"Derek and Mariana, I read the Marketing 101 on your website, Very Impressive! I've known many Realtors in this business and have never seen anything like that. You're really raising the bar. -Rob" (Rob Henderson, Apollo Inspections, 719.510.1221)
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"[We] just wanted to let you know how grateful we are for all the work you've done for us ... We love the house ... thanks for making it all happen (and for making it painless!!) - Grant and Rachael (Dec.2006)
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"Thank you for all that you have done to get me in the perfect house! You have really taken into account what I wanted and needed. You have been wonderful all the way through this endeavor. I've enjoyed getting to know you." -Sandy M. (2006)
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"Derek, I just wanted to thank you again for the truly professional job you did in getting [this home] sold and closed. A great many of the Realtors I have worked with would not have given the extra effort it required to get this closed. I hope we work together again soon and wish you "all the best" in 2007." - Chuck Allen, Listing Agent, ReMax Properties.
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