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Some Economic Comments about the Colorado Springs Real Estate market

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC

From the perspective of this Colorado Springs Realtor, it’s highly doubtful if President Obama has anything of girth to say about the sagging national economy in his message this evening, besides extending middle-class tax cuts.

To me, one of the most important components about our economy to address still hinges on the housing market. When the housing market makes a comeback, everything else will follow. Likewise, if the housing market keeps slumping, so will everything else, especially consumer confidence.

This is apparent in light of the fact that it’s estimated that business corporations now have the cash reserves to invest, but are quite hesitant about the well-being of the US economy. And when businesses hold back, so does the individual consumer.

While belts are fastened, there is still some positive information to report about the Colorado Springs Real Estate market. Fewer Springs homeowners are upside-down on their mortgages, according to Zillow. Also, median single-family home values dipped 1.9% in June 2010, to $193,700, which is minimal from last year. This slight decline shows that Colorado Springs has fared better than other regions in the United States, still showing stability regarding the housing market.

Fabulous listing inventory, great deals and unusually low interest rates are just a few of the prime factors to consider about purchasing a home before the conclusion of 2010.

To purchase Colorado Springs Homes, feel free to contact our Colorado Springs Realtors at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC: 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 - Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 - 719. 598. 5101

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

I agree that the housing market seems to be the fuel of the economic engine.  I believe the pendulum has swung in the complete opposite direction of the laxness we experienced 5 to 8 years ago. The strictness being employed by lenders and required of appraisers need to be relaxed a bit. I also agree that it is an unbelievably great time to buy or invest in real estate. Blessings my friends.

Cal

Aug 30, 2010 01:56 PM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

You too Cal...

Aug 30, 2010 02:18 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Cherise and Gordon,

Glad to hear that there are some improvements.  The recovery does seem slower, although we are seeing more business investments albeit slowly.  Given the recent headlines about the housing industry, people were freaked  with the presentation of the news.  It seems like they are predicting that the other shoe is about to drop. And this too shall pass.

Aug 31, 2010 03:20 AM
Erika Rogers
Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT
St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist

Cherise & Gordon, I'm glad to see that you still are making lemonade out of lemons!  There are great deals, fabulous inventory and super interest rates.  All things to be happy about:)

Aug 31, 2010 09:59 AM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Great graphics for the upside down mortgage. It is always good to know that your market does not have much of that upside down mortgage. Neither is Manhattan New York.

Sep 02, 2010 02:11 AM