Pueblo Real Estate Market Values Up, So Are Property Taxes

  Property tax revenues supports public schools, county governments, special districts, municipal governments, libraries and other taxing entities. All of the revenue generated by property taxes stays within Pueblo county. The Pueblo County Assessor is responsible for classifying and valuing all property in the county in accordance with state laws. The assessor will establish a…
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Radon Testing Required in Colorado

In Colorado, it’s not a matter of do you have radon, it’s a question of how much radon do you have? What is Radon? Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Radon gas is inert, colorless and odorless. Radon is naturally in the atmosphere in trace amounts. Outdoors, radon disperses rapidly…
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OpenDoor Hit With A Huge Fine

When you sell a house, you’re looking to get the most you can for it. What if a company promised you’d make more money selling it to them than you would on the open market? You’d probably say, “Sold!” According to the FTC, that’s what house buying company Opendoor Labs told people looking to sell their homes…
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Additional COVID-19 Forebearce Directives

Sept 27, 2021, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2021-24, Extension for COVID-19 Forbearance and COVID-19 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Extensions.   This ML provides: Up to six months of COVID-19 Forbearance for borrowers requesting their initial COVID-19 Forbearance on October 1, 2021, through the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency,…
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New Rental Legislation in Colorado

During the 2019 Colorado legislative session a number of Bills passed that affect property managers, landlords and tenants. Some of the Bills highlights: HB19-1106 (Rental Application Fairness Act) This Bill concerns the rental application process for prospective tenants. Some of the Bill’s highlights include: A landlord shall not charge a prospective tenant a rental application…
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FHA Loan Limits in Pueblo to Increase in 2018

  There is no doubt that home prices have been rising steadily in the Pueblo real estate market. On Nov 28, 2017 the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Federal Housing Administration announced it will increase its loan limits in most areas of the country in 2018. The FHFA limits are for loans eligible or guaranteed…
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Easy Tips to Keep Your House Clean

It’s always easier said than done, but when you have your home listed for sale, you need to keep it clean and showroom ready. Nothing can kill a potential buyer from considering your home over others is an unkept home. These tips also work well for those drop by guests.