Memorial Day Activities in Colorado Springs

Memorial Day Weekend is quickly approaching. Whether you are entertaining family or just need a fun weekend activity, there are many events going on in Colorado Springs this weekend. From street festivals to historic walking tours, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.  

Territory Days – May 28 – 30, 2016

Territory Days is a three-day street festival held in Old Colorado City. The event draws in nearly 150,000 people, 200 street vendors and live entertainment during Memorial Day Weekend. This year Territory Days in celebrating its 41^st anniversary. This event is fun for the whole family! Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m./Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more information about Territory Days visit:
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Cañon City Balloon Festival – May 28 – 30, 2016

This family friendly event will take place at Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City, Colorado. There will be food, wine and local vendors. Watch hot air balloons from all over the U.S. and Canada launch in the morning and again in the evening for a remarkable night show. Watch Connor Doran from America’s Got Talent fly kites, gaze at skydivers, launch your own rocket and participate in a 5K race. Every day throughout the three-day event the balloons will launch between 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. and again between 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. For more information about Cañon City Balloon Festival visit: http://www.canoncityballoonclassic.org/Index.html

MeadowGrass Music Festival – May 27 – 29, 2016

This annual three-day music festival is held in La Forest Conference & Retreat Center in Black Forest, Colorado. This event is perfect for families and music lovers alike! This festival will feature performances from more than 20 national, regional and local artists, music workshops, yoga, kids’ activities and camping. Come on by to find out why MeadowGrass has been named “Best Music Festival” by readers of the Colorado Springs Independent multiple years in a row. For more information about MeadowGrass visit: http://rockymountainhighway.org/

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Memorial Day Commemoration – May 30, 2016

Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society will be hosting a Buffalo Soldier Commemoration at the Spanish American War site starting at noon. Take a guided tour through historic Evergreen Cemetery where history comes to life. Tickets are $8 per person and children under 12 are free. Walking tour: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Last tour leaves at 12:30 p.m. For more information about the Memorial Day Commemoration and Historic Walking Tour visit: http://evergreencemetery.blogspot.com/p/events-2014.html 

For more family friendly Memorial Day Weekend events please visit: http://www.visitcos.com/holidays/memorial-day

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in beautiful Colorado Springs!

In addition to these Memorial Day weekend activities, Colorado Springs is home to many hiking trails, including Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Whether you choose to go to the music festival or spend the weekend on one of the many hiking trails, you will be sure to have a fun filled Memorial Day Weekend. Maybe you’ll fall in love with the area and think about relocating to Colorado Springs. When you do, The Platinum Group Realtors will be here to answer any questions you may have and help you find your dream home in Colorado Springs! 

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The Closing Process Explained for Home Buyers

Before you receive the keys to your dream home in Colorado Springs, there are a list of things to do from the time your offer is accepted until you get to the closing table. Below we list some of the major items involved in the closing process:

Secure a Loan

If you haven't already, apply for the loan to secure financing for the purchase of the home. Your agent at Platinum Group, Realtors can help you select a reputable lender whose products and services best meet your needs. Make sure your lender locks in your interest rate, as interest rates are unpredictable and can fluctuate many times a day. Also, keep in mind that your interest rate depends on your credit score, your geographical location, and the type of loan you are getting, so you may not be able to get the best rate you hear advertised.

Negotiate Closing Costs 

The escrow company holds an account on behalf of the two parties in a real estate transaction. Because there are so many details to complete a home sale, the best way to prevent either the buyer or seller from getting cheated is to have a third-party company hold all the money and documents related to the transaction until settlement. There will be several fees for the closing company to provide its services.

Get a Title Search and Obtain Title Insurance

The title search and title insurance provide a safeguard for buyers so that when you purchase a property, no one else can claim it as theirs later, such as a disdained relative or tax collector. A title search will be performed to make sure there are no claims against the property. If there are, these problems will need to be resolved before the home becomes yours.

Complete the Home Inspection

Performing a home inspection is an important part of the closing process. Generally, the process involves a top-to-bottom inspection of the property by a licensed home inspector, who is chosen by the buyers. After the report is reviewed, the buyers have the right to ask the sellers to address any concerns regarding the property. If there is a serious problem, the buyers have an opportunity to back out of the contract as long as the purchase offer was contingent on a home inspection.

Get a Pest Inspection

The pest inspection is separate from the home inspection and involves an analysis to be performed by a pest control professional. They will make sure the home does not have any damage from termites or carpenter ants. Problems from wood-destroying pests can be very destructive and expensive to fix. If any infestation is found, even just a minor pest problem, the mortgage company will require that it be fixed before you close. If the inspection reveals any problems, you may want to renegotiate the home's purchase price to cover the cost of any repairs you need to make.

Final Walk Through

One of the last steps of the closing process, is to walk through your home with your Colorado Springs real estate agent one last time. You will want to make sure no damage has occurred and nothing has been removed that is included in the purchase contract.

Sign the Papers and Enjoy Your New Colorado Springs Home!

The last and most critical step to becoming a new homeowner is signing the papers. There will be a stack of them for you to sign and initial, but make sure to read the pages carefully and double check that the interest rate is correct. It may seem like the closing process is a lot of work, but at Platinum Group, Realtors we have the knowledge of the process and will guide you through each step to ensure a smooth transaction. If you are ready to start looking for a home, give our team a call at (719) 536-4444 or visit our website to view homes for sale in Colorado Springs.

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