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Haunted Briarhurst Manor - Manitou Springs - On Ghost Hunters LIVE This Halloween - 10/30/08 10:41 AM
What is your favorite haunted location? On Friday, October 31, you will have a chance to vote. After thousands of entries, our own Briarhurst Manor in Manitou Springs, CO has been picked as one of three finalists on Sci Fi Channel's Ghost Hunters. If it wins, TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society), will come out to Colorado and investigate our historical location. Tammila Wright, Keller Williams real estate agent and resident of Manitou Springs, submitted the location and will appear on the Ghost Hunter's LIVE event at Fort Delaware on Friday night where you will be able to vote by text
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Foreclosures Suck - Colorado Springs Homeowners DO Have Options - 10/22/08 06:48 PM
Foreclosure SUCKS! You Have Options ... You Can Sell Your Home for LESS Than You Owe. Did you know that there are hundreds of people RIGHT NOW, in Colorado Springs, that cannot afford their mortgage payments anymore? Maybe this is you. Maybe your mortgage rate went up, making your mortgage payment jump into the stratosphere - to a payment that you could NEVER afford. Maybe you lost your job, got downsized or got a cut in pay. Or maybe, you just never got that raise that you were promised. Maybe you are going through an incredibly difficult time in your
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Northwest Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for September 2008 - 10/21/08 03:43 PM
The Northwest Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Rockrimmon, Peregrine, Oak Valley Ranch and Mountain Shadows. Here is the Northwest Colorado Springs Real Estate Market for August 2008. Single Family Northwest Colorado Springs Homes: Active homes for sale: 202 (40 new listings in September) Homes sold in September 2008: 22 Average Sale Price: $363,795 Median Sale Price: $342,250 Average Days on Market: 80 days (compared to 63 days in August) Average Sale Price/List Price: 96.3% Townhomes and Condos in Northwest Colorado Springs Active homes for sale: 70 (14 new listings in September) Homes sold in September 2008: 6 Average
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Green Mountain Falls and Chipeta Park Housing Market Report for September 2008 - 10/20/08 02:19 PM
Ute Pass is the stretch of Hwy. 24 that goes from Manitou Springs to Woodland Park and includes the Colorado mountain property areas of Green Mountain Falls and Chipeta Park. Ute Pass - Colorado Springs Real Estate Market - September 2008 Single Family Homes in Ute Pass Active homes for sale: 24 Homes sold in September2008: 2 Average Sale Price: $187,500 Average Days on Market: 80 days Read Full Report: Green Mountain Falls and Chipeta Park Real Estate Market for September 2008Read Also: Green Mountain Falls and Chipeta Park Real Estate Market for August 2008 "Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services
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Central and Downtown Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for September 2008 - 10/20/08 01:57 PM
The Downtown and Central Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Downtown, Patty Jewett, Knob Hill and the Old North End. This market report also includes real estate data for Downtown Colorado Springs and CityWalk lofts. Downtown and Central Colorado Springs Real Estate Market - September 2008 Single Family Central and Downtown Colorado Springs Homes Active homes for sale: 307 Homes sold in September 2008: 53 Average Sale Price: $163,769 Average Days on Market: 114 days Townhomes and Condos in Downtown and Central Colorado Springs Active homes for sale: 84 Homes sold in September 2008: 6 Average
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Fountain and Fort Carson Housing Market Report for September 2008 - 10/20/08 01:45 PM
The Fountain and Fort Carson real estate market for September 2008 includes the areas of Countryside, Cross Creek and other new and mature neighborhoods south of Colorado Springs and close to Fort Carson Army Base. This data also reflects the Widefield and Security home sales. Fountain CO Real Estate Market - September 2008 Single Family Fountain Homes Active homes for sale: 562 Homes sold in September 2008: 67 Average Sale Price: $147,235 Average Days on Market: 83 days Townhomes and Condos in Fountain Active homes for sale: 38 Homes sold in September 2008: 3 Average Sale Price: $72,300 Median Sale Price: $39,900 Average Days on
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El Paso County CO Housing Market Report for September 2008 - 10/20/08 01:39 PM
The El Paso County CO real estate market for September 2008 includes a large portion of Southern Colorado, to include the following markets: Colorado Springs Housing Market Manitou Springs Housing Market Monument Housing Market Fountain Housing Market El Paso County CO Real Estate Market - September 2008 Single Family Homes in El Paso County Active Listings in September 2008: 4,940 New Listings in September 2008: 1,145 Homes SOLD in September 2008: 655 Average Sale Price: $242,292 Average Days on Market: 95 days Lofts, Townhomes and Condos in El Paso County Active Listings in September 2008: 908 New Listings in September 2008: 187 Homes SOLD in September 2008: 94 Average Sale Price: $152,190
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Old Colorado City and Westside Colorado Springs Housing Market Reports for September 2008 - 10/20/08 12:48 PM
The Westside Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Kissing Camels, Pleasant Valley and Holland Park. The Old Colorado City real estate market is found west of I-25 and includes the streets to the immediate north and south of W. Colorado Ave, and the new Colorado Springs neighborhood of Gold Hill Mesa. Read Full Report: Old Colorado City and Westside Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for September 2008 Old Colorado City - Colorado Springs Real Estate Market for September 2008 Single Family Old Colorado City Homes Active homes for sale: 93 Homes sold in
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Powers Area of Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for September 2008 - 10/20/08 12:41 PM
The Powers Area Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Greenhaven, Stetson Hills, Springs Ranch, Claremont Ranch and Cimarron Hills. Here is the market report for September 2008. Read Also: Stetson Hills Real Estate Market Report for September 2008 Powers Area - Colorado Springs Real Estate Market - September 2008 Single Family Powers Area Colorado Springs Homes Active homes for sale: 441 Homes sold in September 2008: 90 Average Sale Price: $196,304 Average Days on Market: 100 days Townhomes and Condos in Powers Area Colorado Springs Active homes for sale: 69 Homes sold in September 2008: 4 Average Sale
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Southwest Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for September 2008 - 10/18/08 08:44 PM
The Southwest Colorado Springs real estate market report for September 2008 is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Broadmoor, Skyway, Stratmoor Valley and Cheyenne Meadows. [Original Image Source: Flickr - Broadmoor Main - Mack_L] Single Family Southwest Colorado Springs Homes Active homes for sale: 398 Homes sold in September 2008: 33 Average Sale Price: $335,318 Average Days on Market: 102 days Townhomes and Condos in Southwest Colorado Springs Active homes for sale: 82 Homes sold in September 2008: 13 Average Sale Price: $185,686 Average Days on Market: 105 days Read Full Report: Southwest Colorado Springs and Broadmoor Real Estate Market Report for
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Southeast Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for September 2008 - 10/18/08 08:28 PM
The Southeast Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Pikes Peak Park, Sand Creek, Soaring Eagles and Spring Creek. Southeast Colorado Springs is close to Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB and Fort Carson. Single Family SE Colorado Springs Homes Active homes for sale: 280 Homes sold in September 2008: 47 Average Sale Price: $149,566 Average Days on Market: 80 days Townhomes and Condos in Southeast Colorado Springs Active homes for sale: 120 Homes sold in September 2008: 12 Average Sale Price: $99,902 Average Days on Market: 65 days Search Homes for Sale in Southeast Colorado Springs Read Full Report: Southeast
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Buy a HUD Repo Home in Colorado Springs for Just $100 Down - 10/18/08 08:19 PM
Did you know that you can buy a HUD Repo in Colorado Springs for just $100 down? Well, you can. HUD is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and they have several homes for sale in Colorado Springs. What is a HUD Repo? A HUD repo is a home that is "acquired by the Federal Housing Administration (which is part of HUD) as a result of foreclosure actions." (Source: HUD website) Like banks, HUD is not in the business of OWNING homes, so they will do whatever it takes to sell them. One of the ways that they do
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Monument Housing Market Report for September 2008 - 10/13/08 10:19 AM
The Monument CO real estate market for September 2008 includes the areas of Monument, Palmer Lake, Woodmoor and Kings Deer. Read the FULL Report: Monument Real Estate Market Report for August 2008 Single Family Homes in Monument Active homes for sale: 440 Homes sold in September 2008: 41 Average Sale Price: $482,614 Average Days on Market: 118 days Townhomes and Condos in Monument Active homes for sale: 24 Homes sold in September 2008: 9 Average Sale Price: $163,569 Average Days on Market: 113 days "Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. ("RSC"), for the period September 1-30, 2008. RSC does not
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How to Write an Offer on a Bank Owned Home or REO Property - 10/12/08 10:41 AM
With the rise in foreclosures in the Colorado Springs real estate market, many of our buyer clients are finding homes that they want to buy that are now Bank owned. These properties are also known as REO (Real Estate Owned) homes. A bank owned or REO home in Colorado Springs means that the home went through the entire foreclosure process and are now owned by the lender who originally held the mortgage. Similar properties include: VA Repo Homes in Colorado Springs: These are homes that were mortgaged by a VA (Vetran's Affairs) Loan. When the home foreclosed, the VA reclaimed the
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Housing Bail Out? Huh? (Links for More Information) - 10/08/08 11:25 PM
The real estate and mortgage markets will be affected by the Bail Out plan that was recently passed by the House and Senate, and signed by the President. What is the Bail Out plan? What are the implications? What is happening? I am not very clear on all of this at this time, but here are some links that may help clarify things ... at least for now. Stop the Housing Bail Out Experts Say Housing Market Must Mend for Bailout to Succeed Bailout not a panacea for US housing market Bailout Plan Wins Approval; Democrats Vow Tighter Rules Bailout Brings
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102 Navajo Avenue, Manitou Springs CO 80829 ~ Beautiful Historic Victorian - 10/06/08 12:22 PM
Historic Manitou Springs Victorian With Cottage 102 Navajo Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 View Map Beautifully Maintained Historical Victorian Home & Cottage. This is a true piece of Manitou Springs history, dating back to 1894 as it was the home of the Postmaster and one of the very first doctor offices in town. It has been impeccably maintained and thoughtfully updated ever since. The great, covered wraparound porch has access to both the front foyer and the side of the home while offering a wonderful place to relax and take in the beauty of Manitou. ** The foyer has hardwood floors
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833 Shoshone Manitou Springs CO 80829 ~ Back on Market! - 10/06/08 08:56 AM
Modern Convenience meets Manitou Charm! 833 Shoshone Place, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 View Map Perfect blend of modern function & area charm! Enjoy this fully renovated (2004) 4bed 3bath Historic District home with new 2-car carport & additional off-street parking. Sunny main level walks-in from carport. Entry offers hardwood floors, coat closet, half-bath and access to 2nd bedroom and finished lower level. The living room is HUGE, with tile floors, a sitting area, ceiling fan, western and eastern views and a 3-sided tiled gas fireplace shared with the dining room! The kitchen is HUGE – perfect for ANY cook, as it
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Are Foreclosures Becoming the New Haunted Houses? - 10/05/08 11:55 PM
I received the above cartoon in an email earlier today, and it got me thinking about foreclosures in Colorado Springs and the extended effect it has on our lives. I started thinking about the ripple affect of foreclosures in our community... First, foreclosure will directly affect the homeowner who lost their home to foreclosure. They lose their home. They ruin their credit. And in most cases homeowners who lose their home to foreclosure, also take a HUGE emotional hit. Next, the bank who reclaims the home, will sell it at a loss and create extremely stiff price competition for other
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Short Sale Scams ARE Mortgage Fraud - 10/05/08 11:47 PM
The real estate market is shiftng. There are more foreclosures than there have been in years, and because of that, there are more short sales. Read More: What is a Short Sale? Home Owners Beware of Foreclosure Assistance SCAMS Well, with any shifting market, comes people who will take advantage of the kinks in the system it for their own gain. Well, this market is no different. There is a new scam that is happening in the Colorado Springs real estate market. According to the Pikes Peak Realtor® Services Center, "The Association has become aware of a scenario that appears
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6085 Fescue Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80923 ~ Antelope Meadows - 10/02/08 07:39 PM
Beautifully maintained & upgraded 4 bed home w/many extras! 6085 Fescue Drive, Colorado Springs, 80923 View Map Beautifully maintained 4 bed 3 bath home with many upgrades and updates! As you cross the front porch and enter into this great home, you will find yourself in the formal living room with newer carpet, custom paint accents and vaulted ceiling. Just past the living room is the tiled half bath and family room. This family room offers beautifully tiled floors with a custom 20 tile inlay, gas fireplace and built in shelves and TV nook. Further in this tastefully decorated home is
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Westside Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City Housing Market Report for August 2008 - 10/01/08 07:38 PM
Westside Colorado Springs: Here is the Westside Colorado Springs housing market report for August 2008: Single Family Westside Colorado Springs Homes Active homes for sale: 132 Homes sold in August 2008: 13 Average Sale Price: $198,473 Average Days on Market: 38 days Townhomes and Condos in Westside Colorado Springs Active homes for sale:67 Homes sold in August 2008:4 Average Sale Price: $373,975 Average Days on Market: 189 days Search Homes for Sale in Westside Colorado Springs Read Full Report: Westside Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for August 2008 Old Colorado City: Here is the Old Colorado City real estate market
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Dowtown and Central Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for August 2008 - 10/01/08 07:29 PM
The Downtown and Central Colorado Springs real estate market is made up of several Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include: Downtown, Patty Jewett, Knob Hill and the Old North End. This market report also includes real estate data for Downtown Colorado Springs and CityWalk lofts. Single Family Central and Downtown Colorado Springs Homes Active homes for sale: 316 Homes sold in August 2008: 69 Average Sale Price: $171,731 Average Days on Market: 81 days Townhomes and Condos in Downtown and Central Colorado Springs Active homes for sale: 90 Homes sold in August 2008:4 Average Sale Price: $160,473 Average Days on Market: 61
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Ute Pass CO Housing Market Report for August 2008 - 10/01/08 07:12 PM
Ute Pass is the stretch of Hwy. 24 that goes from Manitou Springs to Woodland Park and includes the Colorado mountain property areas of Green Mountain Falls and Chipeta Park. Single Family Homes in Ute Pass Active homes for sale:27 Homes sold in August 2008:2 Average Sale Price: $330,000 Average Days on Market: 50 days Read Full Report: Green Mountain Falls and Chipeta Park Real Estate Market for August 2008 "Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. ("RSC"), for the period August 1-31, 2008. RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained
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Monument CO Housing Market Report for August 2008 - 10/01/08 07:09 PM
Here is the Monument CO real estate market for August 2008: Single Family Homes in Monument Active homes for sale: 468 Homes sold in August 2008: 41 Average Sale Price: $365,990 Average Days on Market: 105 days Townhomes and Condos in Monument Active homes for sale: 34 Homes sold in August 2008: 1 Median Sale Price: $147,415 Average Days on Market: 44 days Read Full Report: Monument Real Estate Market Report for August 2008 "Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. ("RSC"), for the period August 1-31, 2008. RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for
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El Paso County Housing Market Report for August 2008 - 10/01/08 07:05 PM
The El Paso County CO Housing Market for August 2008 includes a large portion of Southern Colorado, to include the following markets: Colorado Springs Housing Market Manitou Springs Housing Market Monument Housing Market Fountain Housing Market El Paso County CO Real Estate Market - August 2008: Single Family Homes in El Paso County Active Listings in August 2008: 5,146 Homes SOLD in August 2008: 691 Average Sale Price: $237,890 Average Days on Market: 79 days Lofts, Townhomes and Condos in El Paso County Active Listings in August 2008: 942 Homes SOLD in August 2008: 94 Average Sale Price: $173,389 Average Days
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Fountain Valley CO Housing Market Report for August 2008 - 10/01/08 06:47 PM
Here is the Fountain Valley CO real estate market for August 2008. Single Family Fountain Homes Active homes for sale: 572 Homes sold in August 2008: 79 Average Sale Price: $166,529 Average Days on Market: 84 days Townhomes and Condos in Fountain Active homes for sale: 39 Homes sold in August 2008: 3 Average Sale Price: $127,571 Average Days on Market: 88 days Read the Full Report: Fountain and Ft. Carson Real Estate Market Report for August 2008 "Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. ("RSC"), for the period Aug. 1-31, 2008. RSC does not guarantee or is in
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