Market Report - The Northwest MLS area of Colorado Springs - 12/31/11 11:26 PM
The Northwest MLS area of Colorado Springs offers some of the best locations and views in the city. Most of the homes are served by Academy District 20 schools or District 11 schools.This area is close to the Air Force Academy, Colorado College, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs as well as the tech companies and downtown. As you see in the sold data, houses in the area average a little over 3,100 square feet. Data is for houses that closed between March 20th and December 20th of 2010 and 2011.2010 - 246 houses sold "Based on information from the … (1 comments)

Market Report - Briargate area of Colorado Springs - 12/30/11 07:55 PM
The Briargate area of Colorado Springs includes an extensive master planned community. The homes are served by Academy District 20 schools. There are two relatively new hospitals in the community. Memorial Hospital North and St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center which has been rated in the top 50 in the United States. The sold data reflects the area with houses averaging about 3,000 square feet and selling for a median price of $275,000.Data is for houses that closed between March 20th and December 20th of 2010 and 2011.2010 - 429 houses sold "Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services … (2 comments)

Market Report - Single family homes in the Pinecliff area of Colorado Springs - 12/24/11 03:28 PM
Pinecliff is a venerable neighborhood of choice for owners wanting to be near major employers and educational institutions in Colorado Springs. It is just west of I-25 and just north of Garden of the Gods Road. Just across I-25 is the campus of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Pinecliff is also close to the many of the tech industries including the large Hewlett-Packard facility.Downtown and Colorado College are just over 10 minutes away.Pinecliff homes are zoned to Academy District 20 schools.The majority of the 400+ houses were built between the early 70’s and mid 2000’s.Older houses that need updating … (0 comments)

Paradise Villas Grove ~ a gated patio home community near Gleneagle - 12/22/11 04:05 PM
Paradise Villas Grove is a gated patio home community that is located on Struthers Road just off of I-25 at the Northgate exit. It is just a couple of minutes from the Gleneagle Gold Course. These are two units which share a common wall. My wife and I leased a unit a couple of years ago and found it a very nice place to live. All lawn maintenance is taken care of and if the snow gets more than a few inches deep the association has a crew in to clear it including shoveling right up to your front porch.One of … (3 comments)

A “Steve Jobs style” gadget you may hang on your wall soon. - 12/21/11 08:38 PM
It doesn’t play mp3’s or make phone calls. You can’t access the Internet with it but you can access it from a phone.It is such a hot seller that it is sold out.What is it?A thermostat. Doesn’t sound very sexy does it. But take a look at this revolution that can make you more comfortable, cut your energy bill and doesn’t require a book to program it.It is the “Nest” thermostat that programs it self based on how you use it. Want to access it via your phone to raise or lower the temperature, you can do that.Here is the Nest … (7 comments)

Crave Real Burgers comes to Colorado Springs - 12/07/11 04:53 PM
Tired of the same old ho-hum burger? Well check out Crave Real Burgers at:7465 N. Academy Blvd.Colorado Springs, CO 80920719-264-7919


Here is their home page:http://craverealburgers.com/and this page describes all of their burgers:http://craverealburgers.com/burgers/including the:Fatty Melt3 Little PigsDim Sum DaffyNutty professor - yes peanut butter on a burgerKrustyLove Stinks,and moreA hostess will seat you. ESPN is on the TV’s but the sound is down and rock music is playing (I was there at lunch, maybe they turn the ESPN sound on for games).Burgers run $7 to $11+ and include french fries. They have shakes, beer and wine.When you order a burger … (0 comments)

 


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