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colorado springs moving: Driver's Licenses FAQ's for Colorado Springs - 10/26/09 08:48 AM
Don't forget to get your Colorado License
For a Free Colorado Springs Relocation Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com
Must Read Articles
High Altitude Tips Trees make a neighborhood special Stay away from these intersections
Relocating, it's all about the schools Government and Military are #1 employers in El Paso County Military relocation? 6 tips to read before you buy a home It's against the law One of the many things to do when moving your entire house from one state to another is to remember to register your vehicle in Colorado and get your Colorado Driver's License.
After becoming … (3 comments)
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colorado springs moving: VA Concessions, Must read for every VA buyer - 09/15/09 06:52 AM
Must Read posts: 6 BIG advantages of VA loans
One of the biggest areas of confusion about VA loans is the Seller Concessions. I was in a recent class where the instructors were from the Denver VA office, they did a great job of explaining what can and what can't be used as part of Seller Concessions.
VA Mortgages have a limit of 4% of the Appraised Value that the seller can contribute to a buyer on a VA purchase without it being considered excessive. For VA purposes, a seller concession is defined as anything of value added to the transaction … (4 comments)
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colorado springs moving: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report - 06/22/08 06:52 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report
Average Price Per TOTAL square foot
Real Estate is Local, Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Like all cities, pricing in Colorado Springs varies vastly on a Zip Code by Zip Code basis; and within each zip code it can vary immensely in each neighborhood.in the zip code. The following chart is meant to be used for an overall guideline only, remembering that Real Estate is Local; each neighborhood is different.
As a general guideline, pricing per square footage in the Southeast area of Colorado Springs, including the Fountain/Security/Widefield area; provide the most value for your dollar.
The … (0 comments)
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colorado springs moving: Cheyenne Canon Park -- The Beauty of Colorado Springs - 06/16/08 06:06 PM
North Cheyenne Canon Park -- located on the Southwest side of Colorado Springs
In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.
ARISTOTLE, Greek philosopher, 384-322 BC
The top reasons cited by people who want to relocate to Colorado Springs are: the open spaces, mountains, climate, access to other areas of the country and a lower cost of living.
Facts about Cheyenne Canon Park:
Only minutes from the Southwest part of Colorado Springs It's located … (9 comments)
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colorado springs moving: Colorado Springs -- "Amateur Sports Capital" - 06/08/08 07:19 AM
Colorado Springs -- Amateur Sport Capital
Olympic Sports Organizations located in Colorado Springs:
U.S. Olympic CommitteeU.S. Olympic Training Center
National Governing Bodies
National Archery Association US Badminton Association US Fencing Association US Field Hockey Association US Figure Skating Association US Racquetball Association US Taekwondo Union US Karate Federation USA Basketball USA Boxing USA Cycling, Inc. USA Hockey, Inc. USA Judo USA National Karate Federation USA Shooting USA Swimming USA Table Tennis USA Team Handball USA Triathlon Federation USA Volleyball Association USA Weightlifting, Inc. USA Wrestling Major Sporting Organizations based in Colorado Springs:
American Birding Assn., Inc. Army World Class Athlete Program … (2 comments)
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colorado springs moving: Colorado Springs Top Ten Companies - 05/29/08 08:53 AM
Colorado Springs Top Ten Companies
*ranked by employee count, March 2007 -- Info furnished by the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation
Posted by Kathy Torline - Nordstrom
KAT, A Colorado Springs Realtor You Can Trust in El Paso & Douglas County; including Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake
www.Kathytorline.com and www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com
Colorado Springs Real Estate
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colorado springs moving: Colorado Springs -- Facts & Stats - 05/22/08 02:06 PM
Colorado Springs -- Facts & Stats
#1 by Money Magazine for best big city in the nation to work and live - Money Magazine August 2006
#1 by Forbes.com for most Pet Friendly city - 2007
#2 in population for percentage of veterans
#3 by Forbes for best, fastest, growing, most business friendly metro
#4 by Frommer's for best cities ranked and rated. Analysis based on a rigorous analysis including cost of living, climate, education, health and healthcare, crime, leisure transportation, arts and culture, economy and jobs, and overall quality of life - Frommer's April 2007
#6 among top cities in the … (7 comments)
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colorado springs moving: Homes in Colorado Springs, Market Report for Bradley Ranch - 05/10/08 08:30 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate
Market Report for Bradley Ranch
Location: In the southeast part of Colorado Springs
Close to Fort Carson Army Base
Recap of last 12 months
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 29
Average Sold per Month: 2.4%
Average Listing Price: $156,082
Average days on market: 89
Average list price to sales price: 99.2%
Average price per TOTAL sq. feet: $97.86
Current Report as of 5-1-08
Active listings as of 5-1-08: 9
Price Range: $154,950 to $189,900
Year Built Range: 1986 to 1999
Average year built: 1993
Average days on market: … (3 comments)
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colorado springs moving: Web sites for Schools information - 04/30/08 09:12 AM
These are some of my favorite web sites for school information
School Digger
Wealth of information for families with school-age children (test scores, ethnic information, student/teacher ratios and other metrics). Schools are ranked by a number of criteria, which enables parents to compare and contrast the nearby schools, locally as well as on a state level. Can search for the schools within a certain distance of a particular address. Great Schools
Popular site that can help compare schools as well as to find schools in specific communities Both private and public schools are listed at all grade levels Includes information regarding … (10 comments)
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colorado springs moving: Schools -- Buyers need to do their due dilegence - 04/30/08 08:40 AM
Schools and Housing -- Buyers need to do their Research
One of the most important elements to look at these days when buying a home is school districts according to a study by Trulia.com. Some studies have also found that despite the overall downturn in residential real estate, homes in highly rated school districts have kept their value better. And in many cities, home buyers are willing to pay a premium for areas that schools considered better than average.
Most people agree that buyers are attracted to neighborhoods with good schools, but not everyone agrees on what makes a good … (11 comments)
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