Another Wedding – The Club At Flying Horse in Colorado Springs - 08/29/11 01:11 PM

It seems like our weekends have been consumed by weddings lately.  Just one month ago, our son Jake married a very beautiful Australian named Rebecca Tapia.  Ever since, they have enjoyed a wonderful honeymoon in Thailand and now reside in Perth, Australia.  Rebecca is performing and Jake is pursuing his Masters degree.
Nevertheless, Cherise and I attended a beautiful wedding this weekend at The Club At Flying Horse, located in Colorado Springs.  Although the wedding was very special, it brought back our feelings of having undergone this joyous occasion as parents, including the anxieties about the wedding details and the … (16 comments)

Colorado Springs Economic Forum Welcomes Ben Stein – PART II - 08/26/11 04:49 PM

After all the Ben Stein jokes, and of course, governmental criticism and the sort, there were no specific solutions presented by this economist for any long term economic solutions for the United States.
Except, he did mention one, which Cherise and I have been living by for quite some time.
Mr. Stein said the main solution for today’s economic woes is a spiritual solution. He indicated that each person needs to have an internal discipline and a certain type of faith.  Personal reconstruction was highly advised against the stormy weather of our government – including our political and economic systems.
… (12 comments)

Colorado Springs Economic Forum Welcomes Ben Stein – PART I - 08/26/11 04:20 PM

Last night Integrity Bank & Trust hosted The Economic Forum featuring guest speaker Ben Stein. The evening was well attended, including the Colorado Springs Realtors from Selley Group Real Estate, LLC.
Of course, everyone in attendance was somewhat jittery about the staggering US economy and how this might affect the future of our markets, including real estate in Colorado Springs.
What I took away from the evening can be summed up nicely in this blog.
We spend approximately 40 billion dollars per day on our current debt of around 14.5 trillion dollars.  This is out-of-sight when you think that our … (6 comments)

Northeast Colorado Springs Home for Sale Backing to Open Space ~ $229,500 ~ Presented by Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - 08/26/11 12:20 PM


Goregous Northeast Colorado Springs Home for Sale Backing to Open Space:
Click Here for More Listing Details and Virtual Tour!
Experience the Joy of Home in Antelope Meadows ~ $229,500 ~ 4 beds/3 baths/2 car garage ~ 2,035 Sq. Feet
Beautiful, open floorplan in immaculate condition ~ enjoy access to walking trails  and open space from your own backyard. The wood deck is perfect for lounging  and grilling.
Inside: hand-scraped distressed laminate floors carry throughout the  open front great room into the eat-in kitchen.
Upstairs, the master has its own private bath, dual vanities and garden tub. Two additional bedrooms … (3 comments)

USA Pro Cycling Challenge – Colorado Springs August 22, 2011 - 08/19/11 01:46 PM

Starting in Colorado Springs on Monday, August 22nd is where the USA Pro Cycling Challenge kicks off the prologue phase of this new professional stage race in the United States, featuring 128 world-class riders from all over the world.
This is not only fantastic news for Colorado Springs and Colorado, but for the entire United States, in regards to the professional cycling industry.  According to an article about this event, Lance Armstrong was instrumental in recommending this type of event in the United States instead of Europe because of the challenging terrains in Colorado, as well as the other … (12 comments)

Empire Title of Colorado Springs – July Statistics 2010 v. 2011 - 08/19/11 01:03 PM

Please click the link below for the YouTube video presented by Bill McAfee of Empire Title of Colorado Springs…
http://youtu.be/ug0C5hoiqmg
 
2011 YTD vs. 2010 YTD
• Average Price Down 2.2%
• Median Price Down 3.2%
• Residential Units Sold Down 3.6%
• Inventory Levels Up 0.3%
• Number of Listings Down 10.9%
• Foreclosures Down 26.9%
• Interest Rates are at historic lows
Feel free to contact Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, Broker/Owner of Selley Group Real Estate, LLC or you may contact our group of Colorado Springs Realtors @ www.selleygroup.com or 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 - Colorado … (0 comments)

Selley Group Fly Fishing Outing - 08/18/11 06:01 PM

We did it, yes we did.  Living out what we believe is sometimes harder than we think. And truthfully, very few of us actually take those scary steps out of our comfort zones to experience different facets of life.
Looking back five years ago, I was physically unable to do what we did yesterday.  And when considering our tight bond to our business as we’ve worked full-time + for the past 14 years, we would have never taken Wednesday off to do something new for ourselves, unless we happened to be on vacation.

So yesterday, we stepped out of … (16 comments)

Colorado Springs is Ranked #4 as “Best Value” City - 08/16/11 03:31 PM

Taken from Doreen Hussmann of Empire Title of Colorado Springs.
More good tidbits to report about choosing Colorado Springs as your place to lay down some roots.
Colorado Springs rated a “Best Value” city - Colorado Springs ranked #4 on a list of America's "10 best value cities for 2011" by financial news magazine Kiplinger.  It's also the only Colorado city on the list.
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2011/07/26/colorado-springs-rated-a-best-value.html
Feel free to contact Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, Broker/Owner of Selley Group Real Estate, LLC or you may contact our group of Colorado Springs Realtors @ www.selleygroup.com or 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 - … (13 comments)

Colorado Springs is Among the Top 20 Places to Raise a Family - 08/15/11 05:50 PM

Taken from Doreen Hussmann of Empire Title of Colorado Springs.  One of the personal reasons we’ve relished our time in Colorado Springs is due to the fact that it has provided a wonderful environment to raise our family.
 Parenting Magazine has named Colorado Springs among the top 20 places to raise a family in the United States. It's the only Colorado city on the list.
http://www.gazette.com/articles/parenting-121993-top-magazine.html
Feel free to contact Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, Broker/Owner of Selley Group Real Estate, LLC or you may contact our group of Colorado Springs Realtors @ www.selleygroup.com or 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 … (13 comments)

I Guarantee There Are No Guarantees! - 08/12/11 04:13 PM

With the inflammable volatility of the DOW, Nasdaq and S&P, I’ve been asked if our Colorado Springs Real Estate market has hit rock bottom, and whether or not there is an exact guarantee of profitability if someone decides to invest in a residential property.
What a loaded question!
My answer is very straightforward, without added mysticism or surprise economics.  Without offending others about my beliefs regarding absolute truth, as this relates to God, my answer is this.  I really cannot think of one institution, system, and/or relationship that completely provides a guarantee of profitability whatsoever.
To live an abundant life … (9 comments)

ODE TO BULLDOG – Your Colorado Springs Realtor - 08/11/11 04:47 PM

 
It’s always special to receive some form of thanks from your clients, especially when trying to put several deals together from another state.  Thought I’d share a creative thank you that I received in a frame for my office.
“ODE TO BULLDOG”
 
There is a story that must be told,
About a realtor with a heart of gold.
A personality that can melt your heart,
She will fight for you from the very start.
 
She might be tiny, short and cute,
But watch out for BULLDOG, she’s a beaut!
 
We moved from California to Colorado,
We … (11 comments)

August STAT PACK is Here – A Must Read For All Realtors and Clients - 08/09/11 06:05 PM
Without further ado I am handing this blog over to Benjamin Day’s STAT Pack, a beautifully created synopsis of the Colorado Springs Real Estate market and its relationship to Standard & Poor’s AA+ downgrade rating of the US credit standing. http://bennymoo.com/2011/08/09/the-stat-pack-after-the-downgrade/ In eloquent fashion, Benjamin Day combines his intellectual prowess about the local real estate numbers and combines them brilliantly against the canvas of our recent economic downgrade. This AA+ blog is a must read because it offers additional insight about the mindset of the buyer and seller and his or her relationship to the seemingly incomprehensible mess we’re currently experiencing. … (5 comments)

None Of Us Is Immune From The Sting of Life’s Challenges - 08/09/11 04:03 PM

Make no mistake about it.  The recent economic downgrading is the cherry on top of the pie of problems we face daily, whether watching TV, Internet, Smart devices, etc.  And there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.
The temptation is to react as quickly as possible.  To make decisions to counteract the possible adverse effects this might have on our lives.
As a Colorado Springs CO Realtor, I am not going to try to sell anyone a residential property in Colorado Springs based upon the principles of fear. I am not going to scare others into thinking that … (9 comments)

Briarhurst Manor Estates Manitou Springs – A Great Place for a Wedding - 08/09/11 12:57 PM

It’s surreal.  Just over one week ago Jake (23) & Rebecca (26) exchanged their marriage vows during their wedding ceremony at the Briarhurst Manor Estates in Manitou Springs around 7 pm.
Two weeks prior to this event it had been raining nearly every afternoon.  And when I refer to raining, it has been down pouring, something we’ve haven’t really experienced in Colorado for many years, as with nearly every part of our country where the change in weather patterns has been very dramatic.
Anyway, we experienced a break from the rain, as the evening was gorgeous.  Temperatures were in the … (14 comments)

Listing and Sales Summary – July 2011 – Colorado Springs Real Estate - 08/08/11 04:34 PM

Listing and Sales Summary – July 2011 – Colorado Springs Real Estate
On Friday, late breaking news about Standard & Poor’s (S&P) downgrading of the United States Credit rating from Triple AAA to AA+ sent waves of panic throughout the political hallways of Washington, as well as through the common streets of America.
Apparently, the underlying motive behind this credit downgrade was more politically motivated than actually being done strictly by the numbers. No doubt about it the Republic government of the United States is fully toxic, corrupt and ruled by filibuster power for the favor of either party, whether … (10 comments)

Northgate Colorado Springs 80921 Stats – July 2010 to July 2011 - 08/08/11 04:30 PM

Northgate Colorado Springs 80921 Stats – July 2010 to July 2011
Below are some remarkable statistics about Northgate neighborhoods regarding Single Family/Patio Homes:
Sold Listings:
30 Median Sales Price:
342,821 Average Sales Price:
353,717 Median List Price:
344,277 Sale Price to List Price %:
97.1 Currently, the Average Days on the Market is 123.
Just from last month, there has been an increase in sold listings, 27 to 30, as well as a decrease in the median sales price from $356,000 to $342,821.
Northgate Colorado Springs neighborhoods continue to grow with an assortment of choices in residential living.   Make no … (2 comments)

Northwest Colorado Springs 80919 Stats – July 2010 to July 2011 - 08/08/11 04:27 PM

Northwest Colorado Springs 80919 Stats – July 2010 to July 2011
Below are some remarkable statistics about Northwest neighborhoods regarding Single Family/Patio Homes:
Sold Listings:
32 Median Sales Price:
303,750 Average Sales Price:
320,214 Median List Price:
314,500 Sale Price to List Price %:
95.3 Currently, the Average Days on the Market is 100.
In comparison to last month, the sales of listings had slightly decreased, from 33 to 32, but the opposite happened with regards to the median sales prices increasing nearly $26,000.  There is evidence that the market continues to adjust, even during this time of apparent stability.  … (1 comments)

Briargate Colorado Springs 80920 Stats – July 2010 to July 2011 - 08/08/11 04:24 PM

Briargate Colorado Springs 80920 Stats – July 2010 to July 2011
Below are some remarkable statistics about Briargate CO neighborhoods regarding Single Family/Patio Homes:
Sold Listings:
52 Median Sales Price:
286,500 Average Sales Price:
296,502 Median List Price:
301,346 Sale Price to List Price %:
97.6 Currently, the Average Days on the Market is 80.
Comparisons to last month show Briargate has experienced a decline in sales numbers, 69 to 52.  Nonetheless, there has been some elasticity regarding average sales prices, bouncing up and down, depending upon the month.  Varying from last month, there is a decrease in the actual … (1 comments)

Powers Colorado Springs 80922 and 80923 Stats – July 2010 to July 2011 - 08/08/11 04:20 PM

Powers Colorado Springs 80922 and 80923 Stats – July 2010 to July 2011
Below are some remarkable statistics about Powers neighborhoods regarding Single Family/Patio Homes:
Sold Listings:
84 Median Sales Price:
198,500 Average Sales Price:
198,910 Median List Price:
199,000 Sale Price to List Price %:
98.7 Currently, the Average Days on the Market is 97.
In comparison to last month, the number of sold listings increased marginally (80 to 84) while the median and actual sales prices shot upwards approximately $20,000, creating some new margins of home value stabilization.
Powers Colorado Springs Neighborhoods typifies the housing growth on the … (4 comments)

Adopted Family School Supply Shopping! - 08/04/11 06:42 PM

Above is a photograph of Cherise Selley, President of Peak Producers, doing what she likes to do most – to help others in need.  Peak Producers, top 10% of Colorado Springs CO Realtors, has teamed up with Catholic Charities and has adopted two needy families, for which they will help with some of the extras this year, including school supplies for their children.
We believe part of being successful coincides with how much we’re willing to give to others who are experiencing unfortunate circumstances.
To help with any financial donations, do not hesitate to contact Catholic Charities to offer your … (21 comments)

Happy August 2nd Birthday Jake Selley! - 08/02/11 05:59 PM

Normally I’d refrain from posting happy birthday wishes onto public blog sites, but in this highly unusual case, this time is different.
Jake got married this weekend and has left with his new bride, Rebecca Selley, to Sydney, Australia.  They left on August 1st and will land in Sydney at 6 am on August 3rd.  So basically, Jake is missing his birthday celebration as they are flying from Los Angeles to Sydney, then onto Thailand for their honeymoon.

Nonetheless, Jake’s birthday is not forgotten by Cherise and me.  If you read this Jake, know we love you tremendously and … (12 comments)

 
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