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colorado springs real estate: SHHHH!!!! Don't give this secret away - 11/26/10 05:23 AM

SHHHH!!!! Don’t give this secret away. Cherise is located at her dad’s 2000 acre ranch in Texas and is literally buffered from internet access and is extremely limited regarding cell phone coverage. So…I thought I would include you on my secret plans for her. For several years, I’ve been very limited about my physical activities due to chronic pain. And even today, I’m still throttled with bouts of achy throbs and burning sensations, followed by intermittent episodes of recurrent debilitating pain. Nevertheless, I’ve chosen to live instead of living to exist. And I know this power behind living that has been … (20 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Increased buying power fans the flame about home affordability - 11/22/10 12:22 PM

When comparing the Colorado Springs Real Estate market between 2009 and 2010, the potential homebuyer has about 34% more buying power – given low interest mortgage rates and affordable housing prices alone. Even though some of the numbers are somewhat flat about the functionality of home prices, as a Colorado Springs Realtor, I think we’ve entered an era of what might be considered home price stabilization. Several buyers are waiting to see whether the bottom has actually come. The consumers want to buy at the lowest point, and then watch their investment move upwards, regardless of its pace. But waiting for … (6 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods - 11/19/10 10:49 AM

One of the most exquisite attractions about Colorado Springs is Garden of the Gods. To get to this spectacular place, just take exit (146) west from I-25 South to 30th Street, then take a left and travel no more than 2 miles before you get there. There is no way you can miss the magnificence of enormous vertical rocks as you embark on the wonderment about Garden of the Gods. Not to mention the scenic possibilities are endless as Cheyenne Mountain and Pikes Peak can be seen from practically every view from this breathtaking place. John Fielder, photographer and author of … (21 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Customer Satisfaction still looms large among Homeowners - 11/19/10 06:01 AM

Under the Quick Takes section of The Residential Specialist magazine, according to Bankrate, “Even amid falling home prices and a struggling economy, 90 percent of homeowners say they do not regret purchasing their current home.” As a Colorado Springs Realtor, I have noticed this same customer satisfaction trend for the past 14 years relative to those who purchase real estate market in Colorado Springs. As an unspoken rule, whenever you enter the real estate market, no matter its condition, then it’s usually the best time for you to make that very important home purchase. You can’t entirely gauge your success or … (1 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Low Apartment Vacancies - 11/18/10 05:56 AM

Finding from The Landlord Times – Colorado… It has been reported that the city of Colorado Springs continues to grow – in terms of jobs and population -despite the other numbers reported about the national economy. Over the past 5 years, Colorado Springs has added nearly 11,000 private-sector jobs, which has contributed to lower apartment vacancy rates. In fact, Colorado Springs apartment vacancy rates are at 5.9%, which is the lowest since 2001. Take what you want from these apartment statistics. But I see two positive trends. First, private-sector jobs show spurts of growth in Colorado Springs, which helps to nourish … (8 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Being a Diagnostician can help to find Fair Market Value - 11/15/10 08:50 AM

To be a cutting edge Colorado Springs Realtor, the importance of having a diagnostic ability about our local market cannot be overemphasized. Oftentimes these days home values vary widely. And part of the complications in establishing fair market values deals with differential appraisals, strict underwriting protocols, jumbo loans, hyper-localism of differing neighborhoods, gigantic changes in comparable statistical metrics, short sales and foreclosures, to give you a short list of wild possibilities to consider. That’s why it is very important to interview a few Colorado Springs Realtors before choosing your preferred Colorado Springs Realtor for which you choose to establish an agency … (8 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Foreclosure Recap – Jan through Sept 2009 v. 2010 - 10/21/10 09:51 AM

As Vice President of Peak Producers, it’s been my pleasure to work with Bill McAfee of Empire Title of Colorado Springs. I so appreciate his dedication to provide our group with elaborate statistical data about the Colorado Springs Real Estate market. Below are some of his findings of interests regarding foreclosures: Third Quarter 2009: July 530 Aug 444 Sep 453 Third Quarter 2010: July 353 Aug 427 Sep 377 %Change: July -33.4% Aug -3.8% Sep -16.8% Feel free to contact Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC: 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 - Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 … (0 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Woodmoor and Surrounding Area Search of October 20, 2010 – Colorado Springs Real Estate - 10/21/10 04:55 AM

All Single Family Homes: Prior 7-12 Months: 383,101 list – 370,179 sold / 21 homes / 168 DOM Prior 4-6 Months: 375,724 list – 362,311 sold / 27 homes / 171 DOM Current -3 Months: 370,699 list – 360,759 sold / 65 homes / 99 DOM Homes from $400-550K: Prior 7-12 Months: 475,277 list – 455,488 sold / 9 Homes / 221 DOM Prior 4-6 Months: 468,4333 list – 450,555 sold / 9 Homes / 188 DOM Current -3 Months: 465,758 list – 450,826 sold / 19 Homes / 133 DOM Summary comments of above information: As a Colorado Springs Realtor, … (2 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Home affordability represents the sum of the parts better than rock bottom home values - 10/20/10 03:25 AM

How do you know when the Colorado Springs Real Estate market has hit bottom? Answer: when you see it going up. Rock bottom does not necessarily mean that this is the best time to make your next real estate purchase. Consider this thought about your next Colorado Springs home purchase. Interest rates play a pivotal role in the decision-making process for many buyers and investors. Currently, we’re seeing home loan interest rates around 4.25%, which are historic lows for anyone who is seriously considering homeownership. And to boot, these low interest rates might not be as low as they are now … (10 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Early Voting Has Begun - 10/18/10 11:58 AM

Our weekend was jam-packed with things to do - including the fact that I’m on a terror with getting rid of unnecessary stuff in my home right now. I have fully embraced the simplification bug, both at home and at the office. However, Gordon and I carved out sometime Saturday evening to fill out our absentee ballots, which took about an hour. During this time, we read through our paper handbook about the details of each bill and we prayed over our decisions regarding which votes to cast. Without this paper pamphlet, quite frankly, I would have been somewhat misinformed about … (4 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Penrose-St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs - 10/02/10 08:25 AM

Riding the healthcare wave about my husband (kidney stones), I have to say that our recent experience at the practically new Penrose-St. Francis Hospital was very good. Located off of Woodmen Rd, this full-service facility seemed to exemplify the best of modern medical technology. In a ranking of “50 Best Hospitals in America” by HealthGrades, Penrose-St. Francis ranked in the top 50 for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. Colorado has always carried the reputation of being a healthy state in which to live. And a recent (11/09) survey has shown that Colorado ranked 8th healthiest state in the nation via … (2 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Passing a kidney stone and Closing a transaction have much in common - 10/01/10 02:00 AM

First of all, I really don’t know how Gordon does it. He has been dealing with 8 kidney stones for the past two weeks. Through some brutal episodes of pain, usually during the early morning hours, we think he has passed two so far. And let me tell you, the process of passing a kidney stone and closing a transaction have much in common. Even though Gordon has a history of chronic pain (4 neck surgeries), he is very conscious about his health, especially maintaining a lean physique. Gordon lost 65 lbs and has kept his weight off for years. Back … (18 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Forbes Ranks Colorado Springs #6 Best Housing Market for Investors - 09/17/10 10:20 AM

Within a recent Forbes article, Ingo Wizner, President of Local Market Monitor, a real estate research firm, was interviewed about the best housing markets that are available to investors. As you already know, investor participation is down in most markets, due to the uncertainty of home values, as well as the investment restrictions issued by Fannie and Freddie. In fact, to read more about this, I refer you to Michael Gordon of Peoples Bank and his Active Rain blog: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1862692/thoughts-on-the-investor-less-real-estate-recovery-part-2. In short, Michael writes, “When the housing and financial markets started to fall, the ten property limit was dropped to four … (4 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Some Economic Comments about the Colorado Springs Real Estate market - 08/30/10 11:11 AM

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 … (5 comments)

colorado springs real estate: It’s Time to Make Home Ownership a Priority - 08/23/10 12:36 PM

From the perspective of this Colorado Springs CO Realtor, I’ve seen some stabilization of home prices in nearly all price ranges throughout the Colorado Springs Real Estate market. Though potential buyers and investors are still looking for that miraculously low deal to jump on, the local market reports show a 22% drop in the number of overall sales when comparing June to July. Those deals aren’t happening as often as one might think. The expansion/contraction nature of the market is now at somewhat of a standstill. The danger of this hinges on the fact that interest rates are at historic lows, … (6 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Powers Colorado Springs Colorado 80922 and 80923 - 08/17/10 05:42 AM

Powers Colorado Springs Colorado 80922 and 80923 continues to expand, especially within the military presence in Colorado Springs. The Powers Corridor gives easy access to Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases, and also helps to cut down time when traveling to the Colorado Springs Airport. Two public golf courses run parallel to Powers Blvd, namely Cherokee Ridge and Springs Ranch. All kinds of shopping, movie theatres, and places to eat are part of the Powers experience. If you’re a baseball enthusiast, then you’ll enjoy attending some ball games at the Sky Sox stadium. Come take a look at Powers to make … (2 comments)

colorado springs real estate: The Vanguard School at Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy - Colorado Springs - 08/11/10 04:34 AM

The Vanguard School at Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy is a tuition-free college preparatory high school in Colorado Springs. Since 2006, this fine educational institution has been named the #1 high school in the state of Colorado, based on the top test scores for the CSAPs and the ACTs. And for 2009, The Vanguard School earned the highest composite ACT average. From reading various advertisements and from its website, www.cmca12.com, the school highly emphasizes daily respect which results in higher academic achievement, as well as respecting everyone else in a rigorous work environment. If you want to have your children to consider … (4 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Woodmoor Monument Colorado 80132 - 08/03/10 02:21 AM

Woodmoor Monument Colorado 80132 is part of the Tri-Lakes community of Monument, which is located about 25 minutes north of Colorado Springs. School District #38 services this area. According to The Gazette, Woodmoor is about 13 years of age, offering median-priced homes of $350,000 on larger, treed lots. For community activity, Woodmoor Pines County Club offers golf, swimming, dining and family recreation. Come take a look at Woodmoor to make your next home purchase. We can certainly make this happen for you! Feel free to contact Colorado Springs CO Realtor, Cherise Selley or our Colorado Springs CO Realtors at Selley Group … (2 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Wolf Ranch Colorado Springs Colorado 80924 - 08/02/10 05:39 AM

Wolf Ranch Colorado Springs Colorado 80924 is a great place to build your new home. It’s located in the booming section of northeast Colorado Springs off of Powers Blvd and Research Parkway. This new development is a few years old and is still growing. There are a variety of new home builders and floor plans to fit your home building needs in Wolf Ranch. Homes can be fenced, using split rail fencing to give you some feeling of privacy. School District #20 services this particular area. Come take a look at Wolf Ranch to make your next home purchase. We can … (4 comments)

colorado springs real estate: Fox Run Colorado Springs Colorado 80921 - 07/29/10 03:28 AM

Fox Run Colorado Springs Colorado 80921 is conveniently located near the Air Force Academy, in between Monument and the northern part of Colorado Springs. In the late 90’s, I remember this community for its fast-paced growth, and the fact that it’s rare to find newer homes on larger lots. Many of the half-acre lots have luscious trees, and the home prices range in the neighborhood of the $400’s to the million dollar mark. School Districts #38 and #20 service Fox Run, depending upon where you reside. Unique to the area includes Fox Run Regional Park, a favorite among those who enjoy … (4 comments)

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