Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Re-assessments being sent out in El Paso county
* Mailed values reflect 2008 reappraisal which sets values for 2010 taxes.
* Reappraisals are done every two years by State law.
* The State dictates the reappraisal period.
* 2008 reappraisal is based on sales from Jan.1, 2007 to Jun. 30,2008.
* Home values declined after the books closed on reappraisal period.
* Instruction for how to appealing are printed on the notices.
* Property owners can appeal by phone, mail, on-line or in person.
* Property owner must present evidence supporting contention.
* Reappraisals are done every two years by State law.
* The State dictates the reappraisal period.
* 2008 reappraisal is based on sales from Jan.1, 2007 to Jun. 30,2008.
* Home values declined after the books closed on reappraisal period.
* Instruction for how to appealing are printed on the notices.
* Property owners can appeal by phone, mail, on-line or in person.
* Property owner must present evidence supporting contention.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Colorado Springs Neighborhood Info
Monday, January 12, 2009
Fed Action Creates Best Interest Rates in 50 Years, Realtors(R) Report
WASHINGTON, -- The National Association of Realtors(R) applauds the actions of the Federal Reserve Board in lowering interest rates for home buyers and homeowners who need to refinance. This will significantly impact housing sales, home valuations, and the nation's overall economy.
The Federal Reserve will purchase large quantities of agency debt and mortgage-backed securities to provide support to the mortgage and housing markets.
"NAR has been aggressively calling for mortgage rate reductions, and the Fed's action to slash interest rates, coupled with the actions by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Department of the Treasury, has driven down interest rates to make the dream of homeownership once again attainable for thousands of Americans," said NAR President Charles McMillan.
Mortgage rates, which had averaged 6.3 percent in the third quarter, have recently fallen into the 4 percent range in some parts of the country. "That is the lowest rate in nearly 50 years and will bring buyers back to the market," McMillan said. "We are pleased that the government heard our message and responded to our call for action."
NAR has estimated that a one percentage point decrease in mortgage rates will increase home sales by more than 500,000 homes. "To boost the economy, it is critical to stem the rising tide of foreclosures and boost home buyer confidence in the housing market," McMillan said. "Lower interest rates coupled with increased foreclosure mitigation are the key ingredients to stabilizing the housing market and preserving communities and homeownership."
NAR continues to call on the federal government to maintain the higher loan limits passed in the economic stimulus bill earlier this year and to expand the $7,500 tax credit for first-time home buyers to all buyers and to eliminate the credit repayment requirement. "Together, all of these actions will stimulate and stabilize the housing market and begin an overall economic recovery," McMillan said.
WASHINGTON, -- The National Association of Realtors(R) applauds the actions of the Federal Reserve Board in lowering interest rates for home buyers and homeowners who need to refinance. This will significantly impact housing sales, home valuations, and the nation's overall economy.
The Federal Reserve will purchase large quantities of agency debt and mortgage-backed securities to provide support to the mortgage and housing markets.
"NAR has been aggressively calling for mortgage rate reductions, and the Fed's action to slash interest rates, coupled with the actions by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Department of the Treasury, has driven down interest rates to make the dream of homeownership once again attainable for thousands of Americans," said NAR President Charles McMillan.
Mortgage rates, which had averaged 6.3 percent in the third quarter, have recently fallen into the 4 percent range in some parts of the country. "That is the lowest rate in nearly 50 years and will bring buyers back to the market," McMillan said. "We are pleased that the government heard our message and responded to our call for action."
NAR has estimated that a one percentage point decrease in mortgage rates will increase home sales by more than 500,000 homes. "To boost the economy, it is critical to stem the rising tide of foreclosures and boost home buyer confidence in the housing market," McMillan said. "Lower interest rates coupled with increased foreclosure mitigation are the key ingredients to stabilizing the housing market and preserving communities and homeownership."
NAR continues to call on the federal government to maintain the higher loan limits passed in the economic stimulus bill earlier this year and to expand the $7,500 tax credit for first-time home buyers to all buyers and to eliminate the credit repayment requirement. "Together, all of these actions will stimulate and stabilize the housing market and begin an overall economic recovery," McMillan said.
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