Mike Ockert's (mockert) Blog

Buying a Home? Don't Buy Anything Else Until After Closing! This is a really great post with information that is really helpful for First Time Home Buyers, especially.  It has happened to a couple of my First Time Home Buyers that they go and make a purchase, right before they close on a home and...

New Construction vs. Resale Construction and the Inspection Great post! Many times home buyers under estimate the importance of an outside 3rd party representing them on a New Construction Home Purchases. On site representation does not give you the same representation or due diligence, when it c...

First Time Home Buyers Tips for picking out homes! I just got a call from from a lender who represented a happy couple who just archived First Time Home Buyer status! As in most things we do for the first time, First time Home buyer face obstacles that seasoned home buyers do not. I just wrote bl...

10 Things To Consider When Buying Your First Home! We all know that buying a home is a big and exciting time in out life and a graduation from Renter to Home Owner. But what would it be worth to have a list of 10 Things To Consider When buying Your First Home? It could be would hundreds or thousa...

Mortgage Rate Indicators for Denver With the low rates we have today, even Colorado Springs First Time Home Buyers can take advantage of super low interest rates. Buying a home has never been as easy for First Time Home Buyers with the additional down payment assistance programs just for the Firs...

Moving to Colorado Springs! If you are even remotely thinking about Relocating to Fort Carson, don't go another minute without contacting one of Fort Carson's elite group of assisting Relocation Specialists,like myself.  I help families with all their relocation needs to include getting them set ...

First Time Home Buyer Excitement I got a call today from a First Time Home Buyer that I've been working with for the past 3.5 years. WOW, you might say..."That is a really long time to be working with a client and helping them to a point of being able to buy a home". You're right it is! However, ...

Congratultions on selling your great looking Academy Distrist 20 home! This Colorado Springs Home looks like it was a real winner and at a great price. The photos look fantastic! Would you take my pictures when I list my next one? LOL  One down and many more to go! Murray Knoll Partners | Keller ...

Colorado Springs Housing Market Data, TOP SECRET Whether you are a home owner thinking of selling or a home buyer looking for your first or second home, knowledge of your local Housing Market data could save you thousands of dollars in a real estate transaction.The old phrase, "Knowledge is Power...

228 Illini Drive, Mountain home located in Woodland Park Colorado  Beautiful mountain home, located just minutes outside Woodland Park. Close to Schools, Shopping, Hospital, law enforcement and fire department. Newer kitchen cabinets, counter tops, ceramic tile flooring, recessed lighting, newer ...