colorado springs realtor: Market Report for the NORTHEAST area of Colorado Springs - 06/20/08 12:33 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for NORTHEAST area of Colorado Springs
Includes University Park, Erindale, and Pulpit Rock
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
Northeast is:
Located in District 11 schools 20 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport 15 - 25 minutes to Peterson Air Force Base and Schriever  Air Force Base 10 - 15  minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall and 10 - 15 minutes from Chapel Hill Mall 5 - 10 minutes from UCCS 10 - 20 minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs Great views of Pikes Peak 10 -15 minutes from Memorial Hospital and Penrose Hospital Recap of May Activity
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colorado springs realtor: F ix for Fixtures -- Colorado Real Estate Dictionary - 06/20/08 12:23 AM
F ix for Fixtures -- Colorado Real Estate Dictionary
Colorado Real Estate  Terms -- Use this glossary to make yourself more prepared
I'm really interested in selling my house, but I don't want to sell my chandeliers in the dining room and hallway as they were a gift from my parents.   In most states, including in Colorado, the chandlers would be considered Fixtures and would include with the sale of your house.  Make sure your Realtor exclude these items in your listing agreement; or you could take them down and replace them with other light fixtures.
I was a property description … (4 comments)

colorado springs realtor: E is for Earnest Money -- Colorado Real Estate Dictionary - 06/17/08 02:11 PM
E is for Earnest Money -- Real Estate Dictionary 
Colorado Real Estate  Terms -- Use this glossary to make yourself more prepared
Why do I need to put down Earnest Money when I'm making an offer on a house?   In Colorado, Earnest Money is partially used to show your intention to purchase the property; it is consideration for the contract.   You don't have to put down Earnest Money, as you can also sign some type of promissory note.
I read in the paper that some land was going to be taken by Eminent Domain by the state for a highway, what … (9 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Things that Make Me Smile -- Part III - 06/17/08 01:52 AM
More Things that Make Me Smile in Colorado -- Mother Nature at her Best
 Boy, Gramp! Nature's so much bigger in person than it is on TV. -HANK KETCUM, Dennis the Menace, August 15, 2001
I have a room all to myself; it is nature. -HENRY DAVID THOREAU, Journal, January 3, 1853
 

A view of Pikes Peak from Woodland Park

 

Taken at the Butterfly Museum in Westminster, CO

Previous Posts
Things that Make Me Smile - Part I
Things that Make Me Smile - Part II
 
  
 
A Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent You … (5 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Cheyenne Canon Park -- The Beauty of Colorado Springs - 06/16/08 11:06 AM
North Cheyenne Canon Park -- located on the Southwest side of Colorado Springs







 
In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.
ARISTOTLE, Greek philosopher, 384-322 BC
 
The top reasons cited by people who want to relocate to Colorado Springs are:  the open spaces, mountains, climate, access to other areas of the country and a lower cost of living.
















Facts about Cheyenne Canon Park:
Only minutes from the Southwest part of Colorado Springs It's located … (9 comments)

colorado springs realtor: D is for Duplex -- Colorado Real Estate Dictionary - 06/15/08 01:38 AM
D is for Duplex - Real Estate Dictionary
Colorado Real Estate -- Use this glossary to make yourself more prepared
What is a deed?  A deed is a document used to transfer ownership in a property.  There are many types of deeds, but the most common type in Colorado is a General Warranty Deed
My neighbor is trying to sale their house in  a short-sale, and he said he is concerned about a Deficiency Judgement, what is this?    The bank who owns the mortgage on the property, may get a judgment against your neighbor for the loan deficiency, and they call … (2 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Market Report for Pleasant Valley neighboorhood in the West area of Colorado Springs - 06/14/08 11:45 PM
Springtime Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for the Pleasant Valley neighborhood
in WEST area of Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes and Townhomes
District 11 schools
Grade School:  Howbert   Middle School:   Holmes High School:  Cornonado Pleasant Valley is:
15- 20  minutes from Fort Carson 15 - 25 minutes from Pikes Peak Community College 20-25 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport 15 - 20  minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall 10 -15 Minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs 15 minutes from UCCS 5  Minutes from Garden of the Gods Great views of Pikes Peak Close to the Broadmoor Hotel Close to Seven falls 10 … (0 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Market report for Summerfield in the Briargate area in Northeast Colorado Springs - 06/14/08 01:25 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for SUMMERFIELD neighborhood in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
 Summerfield is located in the Briargate area of the City and in District 20 school
Grade School:   Academy Middle School:   Mountain Ridge High School:  Rampart  Summerfield:
20 - 25 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport 10-15 minutes from the Air Force Academy 15 minutes from Peterson Air Force Base                               15 - 20  minutes from Chapel Hills Mall and Shops at Briargate 15 minutes from UCCS Close to the North Campus of Pikes Peak Community College Great views of Pikes Peak … (0 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Crystal Hills in Manitou Springs - 06/13/08 01:02 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Crystal Hills neighborhood in Manitou Springs
Single Family Homes and Townhomes
Crystal Hills is located in the west area of Colorado Springs in Manitou Springs
Located in District 14 schools
Grade School: Manitou Springs Middle School: Manitou Springs High School:  Manitou Springs Crystal Hills is:
15 - 20 minutes from Fort Carson 15 - 25 minutes from Pikes Peak Community College 20 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport 15 - 25  minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall 5 -15 Minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs 20 minutes from UCCS 5 - 10 Minutes from Garden of the … (0 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Market Report for the Manitou Springs area of Colorado Springs - 06/12/08 12:18 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for the MANITOU SPRINGS area of Colorado Springs
Includes Crystal Hills
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
Manitou Springs:
Located in District 14 schools 15 - 20 minutes from Fort Carson 15 - 25 minutes from Pikes Peak Community College 20 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport 15 - 25  minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall 5 -15 Minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs 20 minutes from UCCS 5 - 10 Minutes from Garden of the Gods 5 - 15 minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs Great views of Pikes Peak Close to the Broadmoor Hotel Recap of May … (0 comments)

colorado springs realtor: C is for Clear Title -- Colorado Real Estate Dictionary - 06/12/08 12:03 PM
C is for Clear Title -- Real Estate Terms

Colorado Real Estate -- Use this glossary to make yourself more prepared
What does caveat emptor mean?   It is a Latin term that stands for Let the Buyer Beware; the buyer is buying a property "as-is"
Why do I have to wait for the Certificate of Occupancy on my new house?  Because the Certificate of Occupancy is required by the City/State Building agency to show that the property meets local building codes and is fit for occupancy.   Certificate of Occupancy is sometimes abbreviated as a CO
My Realtor said that I … (3 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Real estate contracts in Colorado - 06/08/08 12:54 PM
Contracts in Colorado
If a Buyer and a Seller want to draw up their own real estate contracts, they can do so.  But, a licensed Realtor in Colorado does not have authority to prepare contracts that have not been approved by the Real Estate Commission. All contracts for the sale of real estate in Colorado are required to be in writing to be enforceable according to Colorado Real Estate Law. Contracts must include basic elements to be enforceable:  mutual agreement, lawful objective, and consideration. If you want a copy of the Colorado Real Estate Commission Approved Contracts and forms you can … (2 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Market Statistics for Broadmoor Area in Colorado Springs - 06/07/08 11:53 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for BROADMOOR Neighborhood in Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes and Townhomes
Broadmoor area is located in the Southwest area of the City  and in District 12 school
Grade School:   Canon Middle School:   Cheyenne Mountain High School:  Cheyenne Mountain  Broadmoor:
Close to Fort Carson Close to Pikes Peak Community College 20 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport 15 - 20  minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall 5 -15 Minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs 15 minutes from UCCS 10 - 15 Minutes from Garden of the Gods Close to Seven falls 5 - 15 minutes from Downtown Colorado … (0 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Current Market Report for SOUTHWEST area of Colorado Springs - 06/07/08 11:11 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Southwest area of Colorado Springs
Includes the Broadmoor Area and Cheyenne Canon, Cobblestone, Autumn Heights, Skyway, Cheyenne Park
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
The Southwest area is: 
Close to Fort Carson Close to Pikes Peak Community College 20 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport 15 - 20  minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall 5 -15 Minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs 15 minutes from UCCS 10 - 15 Minutes from Garden of the Gods Close to Seven falls 5 - 15 minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs Great views of Pikes Peak Close to the Broadmoor Hotel … (0 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Current Market Report for NORTHWEST area of Colorado Springs - 06/07/08 10:57 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Northwest area of Colorado Springs
Includes Mountain Shadows, Rockrimmon, Peregrin, Discovery, Golden Hills
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
 The Northwest area is in the District 11 and District 20 School District and is:
30 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport 15 - 20  minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall 15 minutes from Chapel Hills Mall 15 - 20 Minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs 15 - 20 minutes from the Air Force Academy 15 minutes from UCCS Minutes from Garden of the Gods 15 minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs Minutes from Glen Eyrie Castle Minutes from … (0 comments)

colorado springs realtor: I Luv Colorado Springs -- Monopolopy Style Board Game - 06/01/08 11:23 PM
Colorado Springs -- Board Game for Sale
Greccio Housing has designed a community celebration board game, I Luv Colorado Springs, designed in a monopoly game style.  It includes some of the main attractions and businesses in the area and some of the sponsors include The Broadmoor Hotel, The Colorado Springs Airport, The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and Colorado College.  Proceeds from the sales will help benefit Greccio Housing.   They are a local organization whose mission is to provide stable, safe, affordable housing.
They can be pre-ordered through Greccio and will also be sold at a variety of Colorado Springs locations, including the … (2 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report - Roswell - 05/29/08 02:46 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate for Roswell
Single Family Homes
Roswell neighborhood is located in the central part of the Colorado Springs.  Homes were built from the 1890's to the 1960's.
Roswell is located in District 11
Grade School:  Lincoln Middle School:   North High School:  Palmer Roswell is:
Easy assessable to Penrose Hospital Zip Code 80907 Close to Colorado College 10 minutes to Downtown Colorado Springs 10 minutes to UCCS Floor plans include:  Ranches, raised ranches, 2-story's, and tri-levels with a maximum of 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 2 car garages
Recap of the last 12 months
Homes Sold in the last … (0 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Colorado Springs -- in the Top 5 Best Cities to Live, Work and Play! - 05/29/08 06:52 AM
Best Cities to Live, Work and Play From Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, July 2008
Kiplingers approach to the best cities was based on places with strong economies, abundant jobs, reasonable living costs, and plenty of fun things to do.
No. 1: Houston
No. 2  Raleigh
No. 3: Omaha
No. 4:  Boise
No. 5:  Colorado Springs 
  
 
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colorado springs realtor: Homes in Colorado Springs, Market Report for Ptarmigan Valley Townhomes at Rockrimmon - 05/17/08 11:08 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate
Market Report for Ptarmigan
Location:  Townhomes on the NorthWest side of Colorado Springs.
Schools:  District 11
 
Recap of the last 12 months
Homes Sold in the last 12 months:   6    
Average Sold per Month:  .5
Average Listing Price:  $133,979
Average days on market: 135
Average list price to sales price: 97.1%
Average price per TOTAL sq. feet:  $144.00
 
Current Report as of 5-1-08
Active listings as of 5-1-08:  4
Price Range:  $105,000 to 179,900
Year Built Range:   1984 to 1996
Average year built:   1990
Average days on market:  47
Under Contract … (0 comments)

colorado springs realtor: Homes in Colorado Springs, Market Report for Bonnyville - 05/05/08 01:46 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate
Market Report for Bonnyville
Single Family Homes
Location:  In the central part of Colorado Springs, north of downtown
Close to Penrose Hospital
  
Recap of last 12 months
Location:  In the Central part of the Colorado Springs
Homes Sold in last 12 months:   10
Average Sold per Month: 
Average Listing Price:  $179,705
Average days on market:   32
Average list price to sales price:  97.3%
Average price per TOTAL sq. feet:  $148.00 
 
Current Report as of 5-1-08
Active listings as of 5-1-08:  7
Price Range:  $169,000 to 219,500
Year Built Range:  1933 to 1949
Average year … (0 comments)

 
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