Cherise Selley's (cheriseselley) Blog

Patricia Beck has done a marvelous job about presenting the relevant sales data for Colorado Springs and El Paso County for 2009.  Thanks Patricia...Cherise SelleyThere were a total of 8,745 single family home sales in El Paso County in 2009 compared to 8,339 in 2008. Take a look below to view th...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment for construction jobs in the United States averages around 22.7%.  This high percentage has significantly doused our nation’s attempt for economic recovery. Last year, Colorado lost about 23,000 construction jobs statewide, h...

Oftentimes, there are some special financing programs that are available for the first-time homebuyer regarding the Colorado Springs Real Estate market.  Cherise Selley, a Colorado Springs Realtor, discusses just two potential options for those who are looking to have their down payment either f...

  It’s a great time to take advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit.  Cherise Selley, a Colorado Springs Realtor, explains that if you purchase a Colorado Springs Real Estate home between now and April 30, 2010, that you will receive a tax credit up to $8,000.  Income limits for the tax...

It’s a great time to take advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit.  Cherise Selley, a Colorado Springs Realtor, explains that if you purchase a Colorado Springs Real Estate home between now and April 30, 2010, that you will receive a tax credit up to $8,000.  Income limits for the tax c...

According to University of Denver business professor Gordon Von Stroh, who authored the Housing Division report, the apartment vacancy rates in Colorado Springs was around 8.7 percent for the fourth quarter of 2009. There are a few reasons why apartments were filled with occupants in 2009.  Fact...

  What can the Colorado Springs Realtor expect from the Colorado Springs Real Estate market for 2010/2011? According to Heath Herber, who formed the Westerra Development Co. as a Colorado Springs Real Estate development company, has boldly predicted for 2010 that Colorado Springs Realtors will be...

New Listing / Sparkling Dublin Townhome Close to EVERYTHING!  $165,000 Click here for your Virtual Tour! Prime end unit ~ 2 bed,2.5 bath,loft,2 car townhome with sunny southern exposure is in model-like condition ~ Wood laminate flooring in the great room leads to the spacious kitchen w/ breakfa...

Distressed Colorado Springs Real Estate Properties bring up confusion for Colorado Springs Realtors, as well as their network of professionals, and last but not least, for the potential buyer, investor and seller.  Oftentimes, the short sales process can be arduous, regarding the challenges of p...

Not because I’m a Colorado Springs Realtor who makes my living from the Colorado Springs Real Estate market, but for the sake of better judgment, I strongly recommend against this trend regarding those individuals who are simply defaulting on their mortgages, walking away from their properties, ...