colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Home just listed in the Sundown North Area! - 03/26/08 11:09 PM
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colorado springs real estate: Just Listed in Colorado Springs: Upgraded Home in Ridgeview Stetson Hills! - 03/25/08 11:25 PM
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colorado springs real estate: 340 Discovery Ct., Colorado Springs CO 80919 ~ Beautiful 6Bed Home on Treed Lot - 03/22/08 02:59 PM
Beautiful 6 Bed Home on Large Treed Lot
340 Discovery Court, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 View Map
Beautiful model-like Large 6 Bed Home on Gorgeous Treed Lot with Stunning Peak Views! As you cross the front deck into this wonderful home, you will be greeted by tiled floors and stylish … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Section 8 and Fair Housing Laws - 03/21/08 02:16 PM
There is a real estate company in Colorado Springs that also offers rental properties and if people call to inquire if there are any available properties that accept Section 8, the answer they will get is "I'm sorry, we don't have any Section 8 properties available at this time." Well, the … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Using Homeowners In-Colorado Springs Real Estate Videos - 03/21/08 10:09 AM
We have been utilizing video a lot the last couple of months. I especially like exposing areas via video, as I feel like it’s easier to get a feel on a video walk through.
On the other hand, property videos are a lot more difficult. I think simply panning rooms shows the … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Real Estate-Building Permit Activity - 03/19/08 08:02 AM
Here is the January Permit Activity report from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. Although at this report looks pretty anemic, it at least shows some activity, just not very robust.
I think the residential remodel increase says it all, the attitude seems to be “Don’t move, just improve”.
Courtesy Joe Boylan: … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Hope for better soon - 03/18/08 09:55 PM
I recently recommended a homeowner in Colorado Springs call the National Counseling Hotline (888-995-HOPE) to obtain advice for how to best handle the current financial situation he is experiencing in not being able to keep up with his mortgage payments. I received a call from the homeowner today saying that the hotline did not … (6 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: "Love thy neighbor" downtown style - 03/18/08 12:52 PM
Any community trying to develop a thriving downtown area must necessarily learn how to balance the great mixture of people and uses in a small amount of space. Downtown Colorado Springs is no exception, and we are at a very critical turning point in deciding what type of downtown we will have. … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Property Descriptions: The New Filter? - 03/17/08 12:21 PM
I've been showing a lot these days and with the abundance of inventory on the market, I'm finding the need to develop better filters as to what I'm going to show. Days on market used to be an easy way to use a "Wisdom of Crowds" mentality to get rid of … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Why Didn't My Colorado Springs House Sell? Part Three: Marketing - 03/17/08 12:15 PM
Welcome to the third series in the "Why Didn't My House Sell?" series.You are probably reading this because you had your home on the market for several months and it didn't sell. You want to know WHY it did not sell. You are not alone. Many homes for sale in Colorado … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Wagner iTeam is a Dave Ramsey Colorado Springs Real Estate ELP - 03/17/08 12:07 PM
Life. Money. Hope.Do you listen to the Dave Ramsey Show on the radio? If you are like us (Derek and Mariana Wagner) and many of our Colorado Springs real estate buyer and seller clients, you not only listen to Dave Ramsey, but are working your way through the Financial Peace University and … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Why Didn't My Colorado Springs House Sell? Part Two: Condition - 03/13/08 01:33 PM
Welcome to part two in the series: Why Didn't My House Sell?
This article will deal with a very important reason why a home does not sell in today's Colorado Springs real estate market.
Homes for sale in Colorado Springs do not sell with the first agent that lists it, in many cases. So we have … (5 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: 3044 West Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs CO 80904 ~ Pleasant Valley - 03/13/08 10:45 AM
OFF MARKET SUMMER 2008
Well Kept 3 Bed Home in Pleasant Valley
3044 W. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 View Map
As you cross the 14x10 front porch you will enter into the main level of this great ranch style home, with a living room that offers hardwood floors, a … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: 8094 Winding Passage Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80924 ~ Wolf Ranch - 03/13/08 10:38 AM
SOLD SUMMER 2008
Charming Americana 6 Bed Home in Wolf Ranch!
8094 Winding Passage Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80924 View Map
Don't be fooled by the exterior-this home is HUGE and has everything you need! Signature feature is the incredibly open great room & kitchen with amazing ceilings & beamed trusses. … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: 615 Castle Road, Colorado Springs CO 80904 ~ Pleasant Valley - 03/13/08 09:25 AM
SOLD APRIL 2008
Gorgeous Updated 3 bed 2 bath Home on Westside.
615 Castle Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 View Map
Main level offers beautiful hardwood floors, stylish archways and custom paint accents throughout. Sunny and large living room overlooks the Rocky Mountains and a stone hearth gas fireplace. Opening up … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Filthy Listings - 03/12/08 01:34 PM
Have you ever walked into a home with your client and as you walk through, the home is just so dirty that you cringe turning on the light switches in the bathroom and touching the door knobs? Well I have. There are some filthy listings in the Colorado Springs area and I would be … (9 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: The importance of home staging - 03/10/08 02:24 PM
lucky for my clients my wife is an interior designer, I include her services in home staging for every listing I do. Makes my sellers feel great that they have a home stager come in and help them at no cost to them. Also I truly believe that my listings sell faster because … (3 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Why Didn't My Colorado Springs House Sell? Part One: Price - 03/08/08 01:30 PM
Did you know that many homes for sale in Colorado Springs do not sell with the first agent that lists it?
This may seem odd, but it is true. We work a lot with folks who recently had theur home listed with another agent, but it didn't sell. The most common … (4 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Real Estate - 1352 Canoe Creek Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80906 - 03/08/08 01:20 PM
OFF MARKET JUNE 2008
Beautiful 4+ Bed Home Near Ft. Carson
1352 Canoe Creek Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 View Map
Beautiful 4Bed +Loft Home with room for everyone! This amazingly well-cared for home offers brand new carpet and fresh paint throughout! The main level has a formal living room with … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Ute Pass (February 2008) - 03/06/08 04:11 PM
Market Report for Ute Pass, Colorado … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Woodland Park (February 2008) - 03/06/08 04:08 PM
Market Report for Woodland Park, Colorado … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Powers (February 2008) - 03/06/08 04:05 PM
Powers, Colorado Springs Market ReportThe Powers area in Colorado Springs covers almost 22 square miles and includes Peterson Air Force Base and the Colorado Springs Airport. The northern and southern boundries are Woodman and Drennan respectively. The east and west boundries are Marksheffel and Powers Blvd. The neighborhoods in the Powers … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Black Forest (February 2008) - 03/06/08 04:03 PM
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colorado springs real estate: Top 5 Ways to Improve the Condition of Your Home for Sale - 03/06/08 12:27 PM
The condition of your home can make all the difference when you are looking to sell your home. Here are the Top 5 tips to improve the condition of your home for sale:
1. Remove the clutter. Remove the clutter. Remove the clutter.
You are moving, right? Take this opportunity to start doing … (3 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: colorado springs real estate - 03/03/08 02:34 PM
My name is Dave Hammond. I am a real estate agent in colorado springs, colorado. This is my first blog. Feel free to post any helpful comments you might have to help me make the most of my blogging experiance. I would love to talk to anyone who may have any … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Stetson Hills, Colorado Springs Market Report: February 2008 - 03/01/08 11:06 AM
The Stetson Hills Real Estate market is picking up. Here are the active, sold and pending sales for Stetson Hills, Colorado Springs for February 2008.
The areas included in this report are: Stetson hills, Greenhaven and Indigo Ranch
Active Homes for Sale in Colorado Springs: 210Price Range:$159,900 for a 3bed 2bath 2car 1,400 … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Greenhaven Market Report - February 2008 - 03/01/08 10:19 AM
The Greenhaven real estate market for February 2008 brings us 11 homes for sale and 2 homes under contract.
Homes for sale in Greenhaven:
6593 Abbeywood Drive - 3bed 2bath - $225,000 7099 Silverwind Circle - 3bed 3bath - $249,900 6769 Rutherford Drive - 4bed 4bath - $285,000 6667 Silverwind Circle - … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: More Scenes From Flying Horse, Colorado Springs - 02/29/08 06:07 PM
Flying horse is a newer Colorado Springs neighborhood located in the northern part of Colorado Springs - east of Voyager, South of Black Forest and west of Hwy 83.
Read also: Colorado Springs Neighborhoods: Scenes from Flying Horse
We drive through Flying Horse on our way to our office - Keller Williams Clients' … (5 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association (HBA) 2008 Home and Garden Show - 02/29/08 03:31 PM
The 2008 Colorado Springs HBA Home and Garden Show is here!
Thinking of Renovating? Updating? Decorating? Building? Landscaping?
Check out the HBA Home and Garden Show this weekend!February 29, 2008 - March 2, 2008
Phil Long Expo Center 1515 Auto Mall Loop (North Academy and Hwy. 83)Colorado Springs, CO 80920(719) 867-6635
Get Your … (3 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Pikes Peak May Get a 6-Run Ski Resort in Near Future - 02/28/08 09:19 PM
Hey Lenn Harley! Guess What? Pikes Peak (Your Favorite Mountain) may be getting a new ski resort!
According to a recent KKTV News Report, there is "talk" about a new ski resort on Pikes Peak.
Pikes Peak (the beautiful mountain between Colorado Springs and Woodland Park) used to offer a few ski runs on … (3 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: First in Colorado Springs to implement Showing Solutions.... - 02/28/08 04:48 PM
Our office has been discussing using a centralized showing service and recently decided to use Showing Solutions to schedule showings for our listings. Each agent is charged $25 per listing only if it closes. Prudential Professional Realtors is the first real estate company in Colorado Springs, CO to use this centralized … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Bank Owned Homes for Sale in Colorado Springs - 02/28/08 11:49 AM
The Colorado Springs Real Estate market has seen an influx in bank owned homes in the past year.
What is a Bank Owned Home?
A "bank owned home" is a home that a mortgage company, or bank, takes ownership of after the home goes through a foreclosure. Sometimes this is referred to … (3 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Pricing Custom Homes - 02/26/08 03:27 PM
What do you do when you are pricing a custom home and buyers and agents who aren't familiar with custom cannot grasp the difference in price per square foot? It is easy to enter a production neighborhood and say that the price is $XYZ per square foot, but in custom land it … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Views of Pikes Peak from Stetson Hills, Colorado Springs - 02/26/08 09:01 AM
Stetson Hills, Colorado Springs offers striking Pikes Peak views from almost all parts of the area. This picture taken on Snowy River, just east of Tutt on a crisp winter morning in February.
View of Pikes Peak from Stetson Hills, uploaded by Mariana Wagner, Stetson Hills Real Estate Agent.
Search Homes for … (13 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: The Importance Of A Home Inspection - 02/25/08 01:04 PM
As a prospective home owner, one of the best ways you can protect yourself is by getting a home inspection on the home you decide to buy. After all, your home is probably the biggest investment you'll make. By spending a tiny fraction of the purchase price, you can have … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: It's About Time! - 02/22/08 03:30 PM
There are SO many homes in Ridgeview Stetson Hills and there is not much scenery if you enjoy running outside. Pretty much all you see are homes and more homes; depending where you run, you may get a quick glimpse of Pikes Peak through all of the homes and roof … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Powers (January 2008) - 02/21/08 12:38 PM
Powers, Colorado Springs Market ReportThe Powers area in Colorado Springs covers almost 22 square miles and includes Peterson Air Force Base and the Colorado Springs Airport. The northern and southern boundries are Woodman and Drennan respectively. The east and west boundries are Marksheffel and Powers Blvd. The neighborhoods in the Powers … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Woodland Park (January 2008) - 02/21/08 12:35 PM
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Ute Pass (January 2008) - 02/21/08 12:32 PM
Market Report for Ute Pass, Colorado … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Black Forest (January 2008) - 02/21/08 12:28 PM
Black Forest Market Report … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Black Forest (December 2007) - 02/21/08 12:19 PM
Black Forest Market Report … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Woodland Park (December 2007) - 02/21/08 12:16 PM
Market Report for Woodland Park, Colorado … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Ute Pass (December 2007) - 02/21/08 12:12 PM
Market Report for Ute Pass, Colorado … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs REALTY Check-Powers (December 2007) - 02/21/08 12:07 PM
Powers, Colorado Springs Market ReportThe Powers area in Colorado Springs covers almost 22 square miles and includes Peterson Air Force Base and the Colorado Springs Airport. The northern and southern boundries are Woodman and Drennan respectively. The east and west boundries are Marksheffel and Powers Blvd. The neighborhoods in the Powers … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: 2366 Lexus Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80910 ~ Pikes Peak Park - 02/21/08 11:56 AM
OFF MARKET MAY 20082366 Lexus Drive ~ Beautiful Newer Home Near Fort CarsonLocation: Pikes Peak ParkBeautiful newer 2bed +loft home with many custom touches! You will love this super clean, newer home with custom paint, window coverings and design touches throughout! The main level offers a covered entry with convenient coat … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: What the HECK is a "Potential Declining Market?" - 02/18/08 04:18 PM
I have been in real estate for more than 20 years, and at this point, there isn't much I havn't seen or at least heard of when it comes to lending, appraising, and closing a real estate transaction. But, as a sign of the rapidly changing real estate times, I was hit … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Update - 02/17/08 09:57 PM
We apologize for the lateness of this post; somehow we missed our monthly market update at the beginning of the month. We promise we'll do better next time.
There were 5,401 active single family listings in the Pikes Peak MLS in January; that is down 12.7% from January 2007.534 homes sold … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Sellers: Top 5 Ways How NOT to Be an Accidental Landlord in Today's Market - 02/17/08 04:15 PM
The real estate market has been shifting and putting home some sellers in the new role of Accidental Landlords. No question there. I read a recent CSBJ article that detailed the story of a local family who put their home on the market in 2006, where is continued to sit as the market continued … (3 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Real Estate - 02/16/08 10:10 PM
Just wanted to let everyone know that I've created a new Wordpress blog that will talk about Colorado Springs Real Estate. Please come by and leave your comments. I hope to list all of the best Real Estate information for the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak area on this blog. … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report ~ Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch - 02/16/08 10:37 AM
Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch are Colorado Springs neighborhoods that are nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the northernmost part of Colorado Springs School District 11. Wildlife is abundant in theses areas, and it is more common than not to see a herd of deer and multi-point … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report ~ Peregrine - 02/15/08 07:18 PM
Peregrine is an upscale, newer Colorado Springs neighborhood in the northwest part of town that offers new and newer single family homes from both production and custom builders.
Peregrine Boundaries:
South: Rockrimmon Neighborhood East: Woodmen Valley Neighborhood West: Pike National Forest (Rocky Mountains) North: United States Air Force Academy Peregrine is named after … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Are Short Sales Really Worth a Buyer's Time? - 02/14/08 09:59 PM
With so many pre-foreclosures in Colorado Springs, many of the homes buyers want to see that I have been working with are short sales. A few weeks ago, one of my client's sent over 10 MLS numbers to give her more information on and 6 out of the 10 were short sales! I educate my … (8 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: 747 Fox Run Circle, Colorado Springs CO 80921 ~ Northgate Highlands - 02/14/08 12:47 PM
OFF MARKET JUNE 2008747 Fox Run Circle ~ Perfect 4 Bed Home in Northgate HighlandsLocation: Northgate HighlandsPerfect 4Bed 4bath 3car 5,412 sf Home w/Many Upgrades! The main level has a dramatic 2-story vaulted entry with coat closet and wood floors. The great room is enormous and offers a tiled gas FP, … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Market Report for Ridgeview at Stetson Hills for 2/13/2008 - 02/13/08 10:53 PM
Here is the Market Report for Ridgeview at Stetson Hills....
--There are currently 59 homes actively for sale with the average list price of $241,046 and the average days on market at 106 days.
--There are 5 homes Under Contract at an average of 167 days on market and average list price of … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Wagner iTeam's Specialized Local Websites and Blogs in and Around Colorado Springs - 02/07/08 09:32 AM
In an effort to pull it all together, here are the hyper-local websites and blogs that we (the Wagner iTeam) have created and currently manage.Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection: This is our main site where we focus primarily on Colorado Springs real estate.Stetson Hills Real Estate Connection: This website is dedicated to everything … (11 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Greenhaven Market Report - January 2008 - 02/06/08 04:26 PM
In the first month of 2008, the Greenhaven Real Estate Market did not see any homes go under contract, but we DID see more homes go on the market.
Here is a snapshot of current homes for sale. For details on these homes, please check out the Greenhaven Real Estate … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Stetson Hills Market Report for January 2008 Single Family Homes - 02/06/08 12:07 AM
Here is a look at what went on in the Stetson Hills (Colorado Springs, CO) single family home market for January 2008:
Active Homes For Sale: 226 homes Average List Price: $250,679 Average Days on Market (DOM): 115 days Homes that are currently Under Contract: 42 homes Homes that SOLD in … (6 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Stetson Hills Market Report for January 2008 Town Homes and Condos - 02/05/08 11:58 PM
Stetson Hills (Colorado Springs, CO) has a few town home and condo communities that were built in the late 1990's and a couple communities are still being built today.
(Read the Full Report at: Stetson Hills Real Estate Connection)
Let's take a look at what went on in the area town home … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Housing Market Report: January 2008 - 02/05/08 11:45 PM
The Colorado Springs Housing Market did not see much shift from December 2007 and January 2008. There was a little movement in average and median sales price, homes for sale are still selling around the 3 month mark.
(Read the Full Report at: Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection)
Let's take a closer look … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Beautiful Custom Home In Black Forest Reserve! - 02/04/08 09:25 PM
Black Forest Reserve, is a new subdivision located on the eastern edge of the Black Forest. OK not the "Black Forest" but a part of Colorado Springs called the Black Forest. This region is located to the northeast of Colorado Springs. The name comes from the fact that this is the … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Scenes from Flying Horse - Colorado Springs Colorado - 02/04/08 10:29 AM
The new Colorado Springs neighborhood of Flying Horse is beautiful and is located in Northgate and is home to the Flying Horse golf course and the K-12 Discovery Canyon Campus. We drive through Flying Horse on our way to our office (in Gleneagle) and are in constant awe of how beautiful … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Things That Can Go Wrong in a Deal - 01/31/08 10:33 PM
This is a series of items that can and sometimes do go wrong in a transaction. This post will focus on working with cooperating agent in a deal. Many times the general public forgets or just don't know what our responsibilities are. Our job is to inform our clients on … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Buyers Starting To Buy!!! - 01/30/08 11:00 PM
In the Colorado Springs Market in the last week I have have a rush of buyers start to look and just maybe they are talking about writing a contract. I almost have forgotten how to write a contract and now I have 5 new clients that are getting very close. … (6 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: In Memory of Colorado Springs REALTOR John Arends (1947-2008) - 01/29/08 09:02 PM
I know that many local real estate agents, as well as local homeowners read what gets posted here on Active Rain, so this is a message to all of you...
Sadly, John Arends of ReMax Properties passed away January 26, 2008 - just 6 days after his 61st birthday.
He is survived by … (6 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Northwest Colorado Springs, CO - 01/28/08 08:46 PM
West of I-25 and south of the Air Force Academy is another area of Colorado Springs that has grown rapidly in recent years and offers a variety of attractive housing options. Rockrimmon, with its rolling hills and dramatic bluffs, saw most of its development from the late 1960's through the 1980's. … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Northeast Colorado Springs, CO - 01/28/08 08:43 PM
Little more than 30 years ago, primarily antelope and prairie grass inhabited this section of the city. Since, then, it has grown faster than any other area. Early northeast development like Rustic Hills, Village Seven, Garden Ranch, Vista Grande, Erindale, and Falcon Estates extend northward along Academy Boulevard. Homes in these … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: North Colorado Springs, CO - 01/28/08 08:38 PM
The sprawling U.S. Air Force Academy campus precludes most northward development between I-25 and the mountains. The area east of the Interstate, however, is poised for rapid growth. Existing neighborhoods include Black Forest, a heavily treed area of homes on lots of five acres or less, and the country club community … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: 3729 Vaquero Circle South, Colorado Springs CO 80918 - Vista Grande - 01/25/08 02:14 PM
SOLD SPRING 2008
Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Wagner iTeam - Colorado Springs Real Estate - Monument Real Estate
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colorado springs real estate: Types of Agency Agreements and Representation in Colorado - 01/23/08 08:52 PM
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colorado springs real estate: Banks Giving Money Away - 01/22/08 10:13 PM
You have got to be kidding me. I just receive a new rate sheet and a 30 yr. fixed is less than 5.5% with no points. These are the kinds of rates that fueled the last go around of a great market. In our market we saw a slow down for … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Latigo Trails Real Estate: 13830 Irish Hunter Trail, Elbert, CO 80106 - 01/21/08 12:34 PM
SOLD SPRING 2008
REALTORS: We are offering a 10% Co-Op on this property.
Marketed Exclusively By: Wagner iTeam - Derek and Mariana Wagner - (719) 570-7715
Colorado Springs Real Estate Agents … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Back On Market with New Price: 5357 Hopalong Trail, Colorado Springs CO 80922 - 01/19/08 04:58 PM
OFF MARKET - RENTED SUMMER 2008
Beautiful Home with Peak Views!
5357 Hopalong Trail, Colorado Springs, CO 80922 View Map
You will enjoy coming home to this haven, where its great curb appeal displays pride of ownership and care. Inside, it has all the things you look for in a home: … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: REALTOR Conspiracy to Lower Property Values, Kill Trees and ... Rock the Casbah? - 01/15/08 11:51 PM
The real estate market is a local market. It is not a national market. For example, people buy and sell homes in Colorado Springs for reasons that match NO other real estate market in the United States. Having 6 military bases in and around Colorado Springs only adds to our home … (4 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Greenhaven Annual Market Report for 2007 - 01/10/08 03:21 PM
In 2007, the Greenhaven Real Estate market shifted right along with the rest of the city. The beginning of the year brought us the final John Laing brand new sales of the neighborhood. In a neighborhood of just under 250 homes, 8% (21) of the homes sold. It looks like … (4 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Greenhaven Market Report - December 2007 - 01/10/08 03:19 PM
The Greenhaven Real Estate market was pretty active in the last month of 2007. There were 8 homes for sale: Priced from $224,900 - $329,900 Average Days on Market: 135 days (51 days - 221 days) 3 Cottage Series homes and 5 Windchime Series homes Four homes for sale went under … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Historic Preservation and the Real Estate Professional - 01/08/08 02:39 PM
I wanted to share with everyone a wonderful resource we have in Colorado for educating Realtors about historic preservation and their local historic resources. Many people feel that real estate, by nature, is not compatible with preservation efforts. Realtors and their business organizations are sometimes advocates of growth or change that … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: 2007 Colorado Springs Annual Market Report: List Price vs. Sale Price Ratios - 01/05/08 12:57 AM
The Colorado Springs housing market saw a strong relationship between asking price/list price and sale price (LP/SP) in 2007. On average, homeowners in Colorado Springs received 97.71% of asking price.Neighborhoods with the HIGHEST LP/SP ratios were:PWR (East of Powers Blvd.): 98.80% F/V (Fountain Valley / Fort Carson): 98.58% BRI (Briargate): 98.52Read more … (4 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: 2007 Colorado Springs Annual Market Report: Housng Inventory - 01/04/08 10:00 AM
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colorado springs real estate: 2007 Colorado Springs Annual Market Report: Average Sales Price - 01/04/08 09:32 AM
Great News! Colorado Springs homeowners saw a healthy appreciation in 2007! The Colorado Springs real estate market saw an average sales price of $269,075. This is UP from the 2006 average sales price of $264,755. In fact, Colorado Springs has seen great appreciation since the MLS started recording data in 1994. … (6 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: 2007 Colorado Springs Annual Market Report: Days on Market - 01/04/08 09:26 AM
In Colorado Springs, homes for salesat on the market for an average of 89 days in 2007. The lowest days on market were in July, at 74 days. The highest DOM was in January (104) and December (109).
Although the 89 day average is up from 76 days in 2006, and … (4 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Market Report - December 2007 - 01/03/08 06:28 PM
The Colorado Springs Housing Market did well in December of 2007 and is still stronger than many other housing markets in the nation. Homeowners saw a healthy appreciation in 2007 and homes for sale are still selling around the 3 month mark. Let's take a closer look at the data for the … (6 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Market Update - 01/03/08 04:49 PM
9,995 single family/patio homes sold through the Pikes Peak MLS during 2007. This was greater than the total 2002 sales of 9,750 homes, but fewer than the total number of homes sold each year from 2003 through 2006. 2005 was our record year, when 13,124 homes sold.
644 single family/patio … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Happy New Year - 01/03/08 04:42 PM
Happy New Year! We hope that 2008 is filled with health and contentment, and that a dream or two comes true for you. Ken and Sandy
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colorado springs real estate: Wolf Ranch Neighborhoods: The Villages and Parkwood (Colorado Springs) - 12/31/07 08:47 PM
Just north of Research Parkway, are the neighborhoods of Parkwood and the Villages at Wolf Ranch - a newer Colorado Springs neighborhood.
Read Also: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report ~ Wolf Ranch: The Community
Parkwood is a John Laing new home community. Per the John Laing website:"Come explore the four beautiful, brand new model … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Wolf Ranch Neighborhoods: Westcreek (Colorado Springs) - 12/31/07 08:44 PM
The first neighborhood to open in Wolf Ranch (a neighborhood in NE Colorado Springs) was Westcreek- south of Research Parkway. Westcreek opened in January of 2004.
The Outlook at Wolf Ranch is the first Wolf Ranch townhome community, located in Westcreek - built by Engle Homes. You can see their colorful … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Wolf Ranch Real Estate - Colorado Springs - 12/31/07 08:41 PM
Wolf Ranch is a new home community in NE Colorado Springs, offering newer resale homes for sale as well as quality new build homes for sale.
Read Also: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report ~ Wolf Ranch: The Community
This new neighborhood is scheduled to be complete somewhere between 2020 and 2025 - making this a … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Wolf Ranch - a New Colorado Springs Community - 12/31/07 08:34 PM
Wolf Ranch is a master-planned neighborhood, a Nor'Wood Community, in the northeast part of town.
Neighborhood Boundaries:
West: Powers Boulevard and Tutt Boulevard East: Black Forest Road North: Old Ranch Road South: Just north of Woodmen Road and Cumbre VistaBreakdown of the 1,982 Acre Wolf Ranch Community Layout:
Like Wolf Ranch advertising says, … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: TREEcycling: Where to Recycle your Christmas Tree in Colorado Springs - 12/31/07 08:28 PM
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colorado springs real estate: Local Law Firm to Pay for All Cab Rides in Colorado Springs this New Year's Eve - 12/29/07 10:30 PM
Since Colorado Springs Ranks #3 Drunkest City in the US, and New Years is a very "drunk" holiday, McDivitt Law Firm has agreed to pay for ALL TAXI RIDES to Colorado Springs addresses this New Years Eve. Per the Colorado Springs Business Journal, McDivitt notes "I love this town, and I just … (15 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Troops continue to pour into Colorado Springs - 12/26/07 05:17 PM
Colorado Springs real estate, economy and growth are definitely affected by our local military community. The Census Bureau defines the Colorado Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as all of El Paso County which is currently over 550,000 people. By 2010, the population is expected to be over 672,000, with about 647,000 of … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: How to Keep Your Home Clean During Showings - Provide Shoe Covers - 12/22/07 02:21 PM
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colorado springs real estate: How to Get More Bang for Your Buck When Marketing Your Home for Sale - 12/21/07 08:53 PM
When you have a home for sale, it is important to know how your real estate agent is marketing your home. Are you really getting the most BANG for your BUCK?For many years, (and when I say "many" I mean since the dawn of "real estate" time) print advertising was the … (10 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Real Estate - 12/21/07 03:23 PM
Well, like most Colorado Springs real estate agents, times are a little slow right now because of the holiday season. But I'm excited about what the new year is going to bring. Downtown Colorado Springs is going to start seeing some serious changes very soon. There are a a variety of … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report: Stetson Hills - 12/19/07 07:22 PM
Stetson Hills is one of the largest neighborhoods in Colorado Springs and is located to the east of Powers Boulevard, between Woodmen Road and South Carefree Circle. Stetson Hills is conveniently located for all military families, as it is just north of Peterson AFB and Schriever AFB and a straight shot down Powers … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Lofts and Lenders: Picking the right one - 12/19/07 11:24 AM
I recently had a troubling experience with a loft deal downtown. It was not a new one by any means; I have run into this problem before.
Loft financing works differently than normal residential financing due to the commercial spaces that are generally part of any downtown loft building. These commercial … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: What the HUD Broker Handbook Doesn't Tell You! - 12/14/07 12:57 PM
I just finished my very first HUD transaction. What a learning experience. Your only method of education is a government issued handbook which addresses about half of what you need to know. I am hoping that this might help others eliminate some of the problems, nightmares really, that I have experienced. … (1 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Update to Proposed ARM Rate Freeze - 12/11/07 02:04 PM
This is an update to the recent post: Some Colorado Springs Homeowners May Be Able to Freeze Their Painful ARMs. In this post I discussed a plan that may potentially help the Colorado Springs real estate market, by helping homeowners afford their mortgages.Per a recent KRDO News 13 article:"The holidays are fast … (2 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Making the most of your open house--a great tool! - 12/10/07 01:59 PM
The National Association of Realtors did a study that estimated less than 2% of listings are sold from an open house. So, why bother doing them? For us, its a great way to not only expose our listings, but also to pick up buyers!
Many are out wandering without an agent, and my … (6 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: New Group Offers Local Employers Great NEW Options for Employee Benefits (that include real estate services) - 12/10/07 09:44 AM
An innovative new program has surfaced in Colorado Springs that includes legal services, financial services, mortgage and real estate services that employers can offer in addition to the "standard" employee benefits of medical and dental insurance.Many small businesses have a difficult time offering useful benefits to their employees without "breaking the bank" … (0 comments)
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colorado springs real estate: Selling Your Home in Today's Market: Part Three - How to Compete Against Bank Owned Properties - 12/08/07 02:49 PM
The current real estate market has more listings and less buyers than we have seen in a long time. Some of the homes for sale are Bank Owned. When you are looking to SELL your home, and a bank owned property is your competition, you need to know how to effectively compete … (3 comments)
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