Colorado Springs Real Estate

Summer is officially here, and this is an excellent time to sell a home in Colorado Springs . If you’ve been considering selling your home, now is the time to do it, and you want to make sure that you work with the best real estate agent in Colorado Springs , and take advantage of the current market with the RIGHT real estate agent. Here are a few ways our team will make the selling of your home top-notch and FAST! Condition Condition and price sell homes. The market controls the price. You control the condition. The MacGuire Team will help you prepare your property for the market. Our comprehensive Listing Enhancement Services provide you with: Professional Home Staging Consultation, Cleaning Service prior to going on the market, Handyman Service, Storage Unit Rental. Presentation Now more than ever, pictures are worth 1000 words. Online photos are the NEW FIRST SHOWINGS. Our online presentation will ensure that your home captivates the Buyers and makes the shortlist for a ph...

As 2016 comes to a close and we prepare for all that 2017 will bring, we want to take a moment to introduce ourselves more. The MacGuire Team is based out of Colorado Springs, and lead by Mike MacGuire. We have been celebrating our 25th year in the industry and we love to help you find the home of your dreams, sell your home, or even relocate through our Military Cashback services. We also love where we live - Colorado Springs is an amazing place to settle down. Here are a few reasons we're the best in the industry, and why you'll love working with us. Your Colorado Springs Real Estate & Relocation Expert, Mike MacGuire When it comes to real estate, Mike MacGuire’s dedication and love for his work is evident. His business expertise and experience have been the cornerstone to his success, but it’s his enthusiasm to help his clients reach their goals that have made him a respected and sought-after real estate agent in Colorado Springs . With a staff of experts at his si...

When listing your home for the first time, you may be venturing into uncharted territory. From learning about how much to price it, to what repairs need to be made - there are so many things to consider. If it's been a while since you bought your home, it may be easy to forget what it was like to be a home buyer, so I'd like to remind you of a few small things you can do to make a HUGE impact on a potential buyer's opinion of your home. Indoors 1. Walls Sure, the walls are just cosmetic - but they can be very distracting to a home buyer. It's always a good idea to put a fresh coat of paint on the walls. Be sure to choose something neutral that will appeal to many different tastes. If you have any holes in your wall from the decor, you should patch them up before repainting. If you have wallpaper, it's just a good idea to take it down. I know it's more work but it can make a huge impact on first impressions. 2. Floors Every flooring needs a different me...

Los Milagros (The Miracles) is a truly spectacular home with attention to detail, artistry & craftsmanship.  This remarkable home for sale near Colorado Springs is poised on 35 picturesque acres offering panoramic views of Pikes Peak, Mt. Pisgah and the Sangre De Cristo mountain range. Click HERE to tour this home for sale near Colorado Springs . Be graciously greeted in the entry as Italian tile flooring leads the way to a spectacular living room designed with three foot barrel arches, ceilings adorned with solid Canadian Fir beams & corbels reminiscent of a European Cathedral.  Eight foot glass doors lead to the courtyard with Shepherds fireplace adorned with California River Rock, hot tub and perfectly forged iron gate framing the view of Pikes Peak.  The Kitchen boasts custom Maple Cabinets, granite counter tops, Bosch appliances, custom sculpted light fixtures and eating nook. The Formal Dining Room is elegantly appointed with a custom stone and ...

For most of us, buying a home in Colorado Springs would not be possible without the help of a mortgage loan. Since mortgage loans are almost always an integral part of the home buying process, it's important to have a good working understanding of these loans as you prepare to buy a home. As your trusted real estate agent in Colorado Springs , I'm here to help you gain a basic understanding of mortgage loans and how they work. Different Mortgage Types Mortgage loans can be financed through a variety of different lenders and organizations, but there are two over-arching forms: traditional and non-traditional. Traditional Mortgages are typically available for fifteen, twenty, or thirty-year terms and usually require an initial down payment of at least 20%. Nontraditional Mortgages refer to all mortgages that do not meet the description of a "traditional" loan, such as loans adjustable rates or interest-only loans. The type of loan you want will depend gre...