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Originally from Cannes, France, I have been a resident of Colorado Springs for well over 20 years now, received my MBA from Colorado Christian University with an emphasis on leadership and international business and ultimately raising my son who is now an airman in the United States Air Force. Like many in the community, the military brought my family to Colorado Springs, as my father served in the US Army for 20 years. Myself and my team are here tohelp in any real estate needs. Working with both buyers and sellers I have earned my reputation for strong work ethic, professional integrity, my passion for helping clients in their real estate goals as well as my ability to fairly and discreetly represent my clients. I’m creative at strategize the most complex negotiations while maintain a strong work ethic. I specialize in military relocation, new construction, equestrian properties, luxury and golf course properties. If you’re looking to buy or sell give me a call and we will make your dreams a reality. Let’s make Colorado Springs your home too!
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$768,988
Active
7260 Mountain Spruce Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,324 SqFt 0.172 Acres
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$477,000
970 Wuthering Heights Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,018 SqFt 0.395 Acres
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Accoring to Wikipedia: Real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation is the process of developing an opinion of value, for real property (usually market value). Real estate transactions often require appraisals because they occur infrequently and every property is unique (especially their condition, a key factor in valuation), unlike corporate stocks, which are traded daily and are identical (thus a centralized Walrasian auction like a stock exchange is unrealistic). The location also plays a key role in valuation. However, since property cannot change location, it is often the upgrades or improvements to the home that can change its value. Appraisal reports form the basis for mortgage loans, settling estates and divorces, taxation, and so on. Sometimes an appraisal report is used to establish a sale price for a property.
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Moving Checklists
Ready to get moving?! Here’s some of our favorite ways to get you and your household set up for success.
ORGANIZE
Start going through your closets, drawers and cabinets and analyze what items can be donated
Gather all legal documentation into one box and maintain in an accessible and safe place. Documents should include vehicle titles, registration documents and licensing, birth certificates, wills, deeds, stock, legal, medical, and insurance records
Get estimates from three moving companies and make sure they have insurance
Start packing away items you don’t use every day
Deep clean the house (see cleaning checklist)
Meet with the stager for final staging recommendations
CHANGE OF ADDRESS & NOTIFICATIONS
Complete a change of address card at the U.S. Postal Service and at the following places you do business: • accountants • attorneys • banks • credit card companies • former employers • insurance agents • IRS/Social Security Admin • periodicals • stockbrokers
Cancel newspaper delivery
Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of your new address
Contact all utility companies (cable, gas, electric, phone, garbage collection, water, etc.) to arrange for disconnect, final billing and connection at your new address. Arrange to have children’s school records transferred
Cancel voter registration; re-register once you’ve settled into your new home
THE HOME STRETCH!
Defrost refrigerators and freezers
Pack first night items, including: alarm clocks, change of clothes, flashlight, phone, sheets, toiletries and towels
Keep medications, financial information and valuable items with you!
Make sure all of your inspection repairs are complete
Contact your home owner’s insurance company and let them know your day of closing
Your home needs to be left in clean condition, vacuumed, mopped, all cabinets and counters wiped clean, cleaned appliances and all trash and debris removed from inside and outside of the property
PACKING TIPS
There are a lot of little things you can do when packing to help save yourself from a lot of stress. Here’s just a few!
PACK A MOVING SURVIVAL KIT
Aspirin
Coffee, filters, and coffee maker
Paper cups and plates, plastic utensils
Paper towels, toilet paper, soap
Water, sunglasses and chapstick, no matter the season – stay hydrayed in Colorado!
PACKING HACKS
Keep jewelry, important papers or medications with you
Label boxes as you pack them with content and desired room location
Leave lamps, china and artwork or breakables for movers to pack
Pack heavy items in small boxes.
Do not over-stuff boxes; leave some extra room at the top
Tape cords underneath all electrical appliances
Wrap breakables in newspaper, bubble wrap, clothes or towel
Use RED packing tape for critical boxes you want to unpack first
Put plastic wrap over drawers so you don’t have to empty out their contents.
Pack plates vertically so they’re less likely to break. Make sure you wrap them well!
Don’t take clothes off their hangers. Move them in bunches in garbage bags still on the hangers. Easy and way cheaper than wardrobe boxes.
Color code each box according to room so you can identify what needs to go where in a glance.
Add some padding to your boxes. Plastic grocery bags are great for cushioning your breakables. Don’t leave room at the top without padding because otherwise they may get crushed.
Remember to mark boxes with breakables as fragile. Whether you’ve hired movers or are doing it yourself, you don’t want someone to be too rough with those boxes.
Cut triangles in boxes about 1/3 of the way down to create handles for easy carrying
Why Use a REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
This, too, may seem counterintuitive. The seller may believe that he or she will make more money without having to pay a real estate commission, but studies have shown that homes typically sell for more money when handled by a real estate professional.
Research by the National Association of Realtors in their 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers revealed that,
“the median selling price for all FSBO homes was $200,000 last year. However, homes that were sold with the assistance of an agent had a median selling price of $264,900 – nearly $65,000 more for the typical home sale.”
We realize that technology has changed the purchaser’s behavior during the home buying process. According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the percentage of buyers who used the internet in their home search increased to 95%.
What every BUYER
should KNOW
Property taxes and qualified home interest are deductible on an individual’s federal income tax return in most cases.
Many times, a home is the largest asset an individual has and is considered one of the safest investments available.
A homeowner can exclude up to $500,000 of capital gains if married filing jointly or up to $250,000 if single or married filing separately. The home must have been the taxpayer’s principal residence for two of the last five years.
A portion of each amortized mortgage payment goes toward the principal, which is an investment.
A home is one of the few investments you can enjoy by living in it!
The majority of the time, a REALTOR® can show you any home, whether it is listed with a company or a builder or is even a For Sale By Owner.
Working with a REALTOR® to purchase a For Sale By Owner property is very advantageous, because someone will be looking out for your best interests.
Getting pre-qualified by a mortgage company will actually approve you for a specific loan amount subject to the property. This will give you confidence and will help when negotiating with the seller.
The right to conduct a property inspection, included in your purchase agreement, gives you the ability to negotiate with the seller once you know all the facts about the property’s condition.
In a “seller’s market,” don’t go looking for a deal. Set your sights on the right house for you, and then let your REALTOR help you negotiate the best price and terms.
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Meet Our Lenders
Team Fruci
RWM Home Loans NMLS# 1864837 / 1064528
Mark & Kay Fruci
Sean Nickle
StrongTower Mortgage
Sean has been with StrongTower for 3 years. Previously Sean was a credit restoration counselor which has been blessing for our clients. Sean loves his family, and loves traveling with his wife and enjoys the outdoors.
Shanon Schinkel
Branch Manager NMLS #274201
NFM Lending
Shanon Schinkel has over 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry, allowing her to assist each client in finding the right home loan to fit his or her needs. Her mission is to make clients and friends for life, and to have a profound and lasting impact on people’s lives by assisting them with their mortgage needs. Her desire is to do this as stress-free and efficiently as possible with an “it’s my pleasure” attitude.
Meet Our Inspectors
Peak Home Inspections
Dylan Margerum
Home Inspection Expertise:
• Dylan is certified through the American Society of Home Inspectors.
• Dylan has passed the National Home Inspector Examination which is required by several states to obtain a license, and is fully insured.
Phone: (719) 495-0042 | Email: dylan@yourcoloradohomeinspector.com
PremierOne Home Inspection
PremierOne Home Inspections, LLC is a certified and insured, local, family-owned home inspection company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has been in business for over a decade. All of their inspectors are InterNACHI certified and have specialty backgrounds in including a former general contractor, electrician, commercial building repair & maintenance and a foundation specialist.
USInspect
Jeff Peck
To conduct a professional, objective and unbiased inspection of your property, utilizing the most up to date technology, information and training for homes and their accompanying environment. Our focus will be on the safety and wellbeing of our clients, as well as their financial investment into their home.
Phone: (719) 510-7488
Hero Inspections & Environmental
David Mack
I’ve taken great pride over the last few years growing into an empathetic inspector, trying to understand the needs of each client. It is rewarding to be a part of my client’s lives during one of the most significant moments we go through – buying a new home.
Phone: (719) 426-3311 | Email: david@HEROinspect.com