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real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for NORTHEAST AREA for 1st half of 2010 - 07/21/10 09:01 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate    
Market Report for Northeast Colorado Springs, Single Family Homes
 Neighborhoods Include:  Homes in Vista Grande Terrace, Vista Grande, Northwind, Sundown, Wagon Trails, Erindale
 Zip Codes:  80918, 80923,
Search for homes in Northeast Colorado Springs
The Northeast area of Colorado Springs housing market continues to be a BUYERS   Market, as there is currently a 8 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".  Sales were only 4% from 2009 to 2008, average pricing was down 4% from 2009 to 2008.     Sales units … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: 4 observations on Real Estate Auctions - 07/10/10 08:51 AM
Real Estate Auctions for Colorado Springs Homes
Related Articles:
HUD homes available for $100.00 downpayment  Buying a short sale vs. a foreclosure, what's the difference? 9 key things to know about buying a bank repo  7 things to know about Real Estate Auctions
As I've continued to learn more and more about real estate auctions, here's some more of my recent observations and tips
As far as I can tell, you can't find out any information on the the bid statistics on properties that sold at recent auctions.   I would love to see exactly what some of the properties from previous auctions … (4 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Choose Wisely - 06/17/10 08:05 AM
How to choose a home inspector?
Related Articles:
One way to find a good home inspector Top 5 Remodeling projects Free local money for home improvements Federal Tax credit available for remodeling Almost all REALTORS® (99%) recommend a home buyer to have a home inspection before they purchase; as a good qualified home inspector is an important element in the home buying process. 
There are lots of ways to find a good home inspector in Colorado Springs, and referrals are one of the best ways.  Most Realtors have 3 or 4 inspectors they recommend.   Or a home buyer can look online, or … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Briargate homes in Colorado Springs -- Market Report for October 2009 - 11/14/09 05:23 PM
Colorado Spring Real Estate  - Market Report for Homes in Briargate
Single Family Homes
Includes  Homes in Pinecreek, Windjammer, Gatehouse Village, Summerfield
For a Free Market Analysis on your neighborhood, email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com
The Briargate housing market continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 6.9 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were down 25% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing was only down 11% from 2008 to 2007.   480 single family homes have been sold in 2009 … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Pick of the Week - Pinecliff - 11/11/09 07:09 AM
My neighborhood pick of the week- Pinecliff
As I've been out looking at properties recently all over Colorado Springs, I thought I'd start a new weekly series on my neighborhood pick of the week.  Hope you enjoy it!
Search for Homes in NorthWest Colorado Springs
Pinecliff is a secluded community in northwest Colorado Springs of mostly custom homes built along the sides of a treed valley and on top of a cliff.

To get to Pinecliff, from I-25 and Garden of the Gods, go west on Garden of the Gods, North on Rusina Road, West (Left) on Popes Valley Dr … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs MLS - Foreclosed Homes for Sale in Northeast as of 9-3-09 - 09/03/09 07:43 AM
Homes in Colorado Springs
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Northeast As of 9-3-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:  University Park, Pulpit Rock, Vista Grande, Sundown, University Heights, Wagon Trails, Sundown, Garden Ranch

Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES, as of 9-3-09
Short sales:  26 (6%) Bank-owned:  15 (3.5%) Regular:  390 (89.9%) HUD:  3 (.7%) Active Homes for Sale:   434
Single Family Homes:   327 (75%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   107 (25%)  Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market

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real estate colorado springs co: New homes in Colorado Springs, at Corderra - 08/30/09 03:50 PM
Corderra
I recently had the pleasure of touring a selection of newly built homes in Corderra, located east of Powers Blvd and north of Research Parkway.     The entire development is located in the highly rated District 20 school district and another bonus is that the community is close to the Powers Blvd shopping corridor.  The elementary school, Chinook, is one of the few schools in the area that teaches Mandarin Chinese beginning in kindergarten.  (Yes, I did type that correct, they do teach Chinese).

All of the homes in community are designed to not look like some of the traditional … (1 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Wanting to Move to Start Over -- put Colorado Springs on your list - 08/30/09 03:34 PM
Starting Over?
Colorado Springs was recently rated one of the Top 10 Best Places to Start Over, according to Business Week Magazine! 

The list was based on cities where companies were hiring and the quality of life is high.  No. #1 on the list was Anchorage, Alaska, followed by Provo, Utah.
Colorado Springs ranked #8 in the list of 20.     Here's what the article stated about Colorado Springs:
Companies planning to hire in next quarter: 22%Best job prospects:Construction, Nondurable goods manufacturing, Wholesale & retail trade, information, Financial activities, Leisure & hospitality, Other services and government.Population: 372,437Average home price in January: … (2 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs Homes -- July 2009 market report for East area - 08/25/09 11:53 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for East Colorado Springs - Single Family Homes
 Neighborhoods Include:  Village Seven, Rustic Hills
 The East area of Colorado Springs housing market continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 4.4 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".  442 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 444 for the same period in 20088; a decrease of .2%.
Recap of 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004 

 
Current Report as of 8-25-09
Active listings:   … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs Homes -- July 2009 market report for Southeast, by Fort Carson - 08/25/09 07:48 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Southeast Colorado Springs - Single Family Homes by Fort Carson
 Neighborhoods Include:  Spring Creek, Pikes Peak Park, Southborough, Eastborough
The Southeast area of Colorado Springs housing market continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 3.5 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".  Sales were only down 16% from 2008 to 2007, but average pricing was down 9.5% from 2008 to 2007.  436 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 331 for the … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs Homes -- July 2009 market report for Briargate - 08/14/09 06:14 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Briargate - Single Family Homes
Includes  Pinecreek, Windjammer, Gatehouse Village, Summerfield
The Briargate housing market continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 6.9 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were down 25% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing wasw only down 11% from 2008 to 2007.   424 single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 501 for the same period in 2008; a decline of 16%.


 
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real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs Homes -- July 2009 market report for Northgate - 08/08/09 02:09 PM
Colorado Spring Real Estate  - Northgate
Market Report for Single Family Homes, Close to Air Force Academy
Includes  Wildwood, GlenEagle, Flying Horse
The Northgate housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently an 11.7 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "BUYERS MARKET".   Sales units in 2008 were down 17% from 2007, but 2008 pricing was only down 7.5% from 2007.   167 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 190 for the same period in 2008 a decline of 23%.
 

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real estate colorado springs co: 5 reasons to get a building permit - 08/04/09 06:29 AM
Building Permits are Important 
I recently attended an inspection at a home in Colorado Springs for a client who lives out of state; and one of the first things the inspector said to me is that he noticed the basement had been finished without a building permit.   These are not words that any Realtor wants to hear, it can definitely cause some problems and discussions with a potential buyer.   Hence, I thought I'd type up my top 5 reasons that additions and basement finishes without permits can cause problems:
There is no way for a buyer to know if an additions and … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Price Reduction $172,500 Wonderful home in Central Colorado Springs - 07/14/09 07:53 AM
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real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs MLS - Foreclosed Homes for Sale in Falcon North as of 6-17-09 - 06/17/09 06:58 AM
Falcon North 
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 6-17-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
 
Neighbordhoods Include:  Woodmen Hills, Meridan Ranch, Falcon Highlands
Active homes for sale: 
Short sales: 28 (13.2%) Bank-owned:  6 (2.8%) Regular: 178 (84%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Falcon North in Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

A Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent You Can Trust
Selling HOMES in El Paso & Douglas County; … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs Homes -- May 2009 market report for Northeast - 06/06/09 11:37 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Northeast Colorado Springs - Single Family Homes
 Neighborhoods Include:  Vista Grande Terrace, Vista Grande
The Northeast area of Colorado Springs housing market continues to be a NEUTRAL,BUYERS   Market, as there is currently a 6.37 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".  Sales are only 15% from 2008 to 2007, but average pricing is only down 3.5% from 2008 to 2007.     316 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 414 for the same period in 2008; a … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs Homes -- May 2009 market report for Black Forest - 06/04/09 07:26 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Black Forest Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes
The Black Forest area of Colorado Springs housing market continues to be a BUYER's  Market, as there is currently a 16.4 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".  Sales are only down 4.6 % from 2008 to 2007, but average pricing is down 6.2% from 2008 to 2007.    72 single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 84 for the same period in 2008; a decline of 12%.

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real estate colorado springs co: How to Shop for a Lender - 05/28/09 07:23 AM
The following information is the second in a series of Buyer Tips to provide tips for both the first-time homebuyer and the most experienced homebuyer.   The goal is to help the consumer to become better educated about purchasing real estate in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.
For a FREE  Buyer's Guide, Email KTorline@msn.com
Tips #2 - 6
2. Consult a mortgage lender prior to looking at homes.   Lending requirements seem to be changing daily, so make sure and know your mortgage options and what you qualify for.  Don't wait until you find a home to get pre-qualified.  
As a Colorado Springs Realtor, this … (0 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: Colorado Springs MLS - Foreclosed Homes in Fort Carson Area as of 5-18-09 - 05/19/09 04:14 AM
Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Fountain Valley As 5-18-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:   Fountain Valley Ranch, Country Crossing, Heritage, Widefield, Windmill Mesa, Security

Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLJUDING FORECLOSURES:
Short sales:  64 (12.7%) Government Owned:  2 (.4%) VA Owned:  3 (.6%) Bank-owned:   11 (2.2%) Normal:  422 (84.1%) Active Homes for Sale:  502  
Single Family Homes:   478 (95%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   24 (5%)  Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Fountain Valley.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak … (1 comments)

real estate colorado springs co: WoodlandColorado Springs MLS - Foreclosed Homes for Sale in Woodland Park as of 5-6-09 - 05/07/09 02:49 AM
 Woodland Park
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 5-6-09
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com --

Active homes for sale:  192  
Short sales: 11 (4.9%) Bank-owned:  5 (2.2%) Regular:  176 (92.8%) Active Homes for Sale as of  5-6-09:  192
Single Family Homes:  167 (87%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  25 (13%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Woodland Park Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

A Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent You … (0 comments)

 
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