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5 Real Estate Myths

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The real estate market is full of myths, but that doesn't change what they are - myths. The MacGuire Team would like to debunk those myths for you, and prove that when you need a real estate agent, we are the team for you. From buying to selling a home in Colorado Springs , you need to be able to trust your agent, and by dispelling a few myths, we hope to prove to you why we stand above the rest. Myth: You can save money by selling your own home Fact: While it may seem like you save money because you aren't paying the real estate agent a commission, you not only get what you pay for, but nothing comes free - including your time. You will invest a LOT of time when selling you home. From figuring out how and where to list it, to learning about the ins and outs of legal matters, paperwork, and red tape. Not to mention, working out inspection dates, appraisals, and more. When you hire the best real estate agent in Colorado Springs , you are getting the BEST we have to offer. ...

Renters, You're STILL Paying A Mortgage

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There are a ton of different reasons people put off buying a house: They want to save up for a down payment. They want to save money by avoiding a mortgage. They want to rent until it's "the right time to buy." While these may seem like valid reasons at first, further scrutiny reveals that they have some underlying flaws. The MacGuire Team is here to help you identify why some of these reasons might not be such a great excuse to wait to buy a house in Colorado Springs after all. "I Want To Save For A Down Payment." Traditionally, homeowners had to have a 20% down payment in order to buy a house. Some people still assume this to be true, but the reality is that buyers can now purchase home with as little as 10%, 5%, 3%, or even (in some cases) 0% down. It's worth mentioning that there is downside to such low down payments - the less money you spend upfront, the greater your total loan amount will be. The greater your total loan amount, th...