realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Homes -- July 2009 market report for Northgate - 08/08/09 07:09 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate  - Northgate
Market Report for Single Family Homes, Close to Air Force Academy
Includes  Wildwood, GlenEagle, Flying Horse
The Northgate housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently an 11.7 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "BUYERS MARKET".   Sales units in 2008 were down 17% from 2007, but 2008 pricing was only down 7.5% from 2007.   167 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 190 for the same period in 2008 a decline of 23%.
 

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realtors colorado springs: What should I ask when I'm buying a new home? - 07/28/09 01:02 AM
 Buying a New home in Colorado Springs?
Related Posts:  Who is Representing YOU?
I recently showed a variety of new build homes to a client moving from out-of-state to Colorado Springs.  We looked at properties in Gold Hill Mesa in West Colorado Springs and at homes in Banning Lewis Ranch.  It made me think about all of the things that are different between new build properties and resale homes, perfect for a new blog post.    Here's my list of 11 things to Ask about ...........
(1)   Ask about the lot premium.   Many new home communities charge a lot premium (an additional charge) for what they … (1 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Peterson AFB Neighborhoods - 07/28/09 12:55 AM
Peterson AFB housing, what are my choices?
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When relocating to Peterson AFB or Schriever AFB, there are many neighborhoods to choose from including the Powers Corridor on the East Side of town, Falcon/Peyton also on the east side of town as well as the Marksheffel area.    Commute times vary from 10-35 minutes from these areas.
Search for Homes for Sale Near Peterson AFA and Schriever AFA

Powers Area in East Colorado Springs
As Colorado Springs continues to grow farther east, the homes on Powers Blvd are becoming more and more popular.    … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Fort Carson Homes -- June 2009 market report for Southeast Colorado Springs - 07/24/09 01:37 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Southeast Colorado Springs - Single Family Homes
 Neighborhoods Include:  Spring Creek, Pikes Peak Park, Southborough, Eastborough
The Southeast area of Colorado Springs housing market continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 3.5 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".  Sales were only down 16% from 2007, but average pricing was down 9.5% from 2007.  347 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 267 for the same period in 2008; an increase of … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Peterson AFB Homes -- Colorado Springs, CO - 07/21/09 12:25 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Powers - Single Family Homes
Close to Schriever AFB and Peterson AFB
 Includes Springs Ranch and Stetson Hills
The Powers housing market continues to be a NEUTRAL/BUEYRS Market, as there is currently a 4.7 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units are down 18% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing is only down 4% from 2008 to 2007.  495 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. for the same period in 2008; a decline … (1 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Homes -- June 2009 market report for Northgate - 07/10/09 12:49 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate  - Northgate
Market Report - Single Family Homes
Includes  Wildwood, GlenEagle, Flying Horse
Search for homes in Northgate
The Northgate housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently an 11.7 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "BUYERS MARKET".   Sales units in 2008 were down 17% from 2007, but 2008 pricing was only down 7.5% from 2007.   128 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 139 for the same period in 2008 a decline of  15%.

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realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs MLS - Foreclosed Homes for Sale in Southeast as of 6-22-09 - 06/21/09 10:59 PM
Homes in Colorado Springs- Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Southeast As of 6-25-09
Neighborhoods:  Pikes Peak Park, Pinehurst, Foxhill, Soaring Eagles, Southborough, Millers Crossing, Pikes Peak Panorama, Soaring Eagles,
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Related Posts:  Colorado Springs Homes -- May 2009 market report for Southeast  

Active homes for sale, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES
Short sales:  55 (17.6%) Bank-owned:  14 (4.5%) Normal:  242 (77.6%) Active Homes for Sale:  312
Single Family Homes:  206 (66%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  106 (34%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs MLS - Foreclosed Homes for Sale in Marksheffel area as of 6-17-09 - 06/16/09 11:47 PM
Marksheffel Area
Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 6-17-09
Neighborhoods:  Claremont Ranch
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com

Active homes for sale: 
Short sales:  8 (10.1%) Bank-owned:  1 (1.3%) Regular:  70 (88.6%) Active Homes for Sale as of   6-17-09:  79
Single Family Homes:  72 (91%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  7 (9%)  Partial list of Short-Sale homes currently on the market
This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Marksheffel Area Colorado Springs.
This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

A Colorado Springs Real … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Homes -- May 2009 market report for Northwest area - 06/14/09 02:01 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Northwest as of 6-14-09
Single Family Homes
The Northwest real estate market in Colorado Springs continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 10.6 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "BUYER'S MARKET".  Sales are down 15% from 2008 to 2007, but average pricing is ONLY down 6.5% from 2008 to 2007.  135 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 174 for the same period in 2008; a decline of 28%.

 Current Report as … (1 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Homes -- May 2009 market report for Northgate - 06/12/09 02:06 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate  - Northgate
Market Report - Single Family Homes
Homes Close to Air Force Academy
Includes  Wildwood, GlenEagle, Flying Horse
The Northgate housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently an 12.6 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "BUYERS MARKET".   Sales units in 2008 are down 17% from 2007, but 2008 pricing is only down 7.5% from 2007.   111 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 131 for the same period in 2008 a decline of  18%.

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realtors colorado springs: My top 3 web sites for Colorado Springs Home Buyers - 06/03/09 11:38 AM
The following information is the third in a series of Buyer Tips to provide tips for both the first-time home buyer and the most experienced home buyer.   The goal is to help the consumer to become better educated about purchasing real estate in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.  This article includes tips #7 - 9
For a FREE  Buyer's Guide, Email KTorline@msn.com
Home Buying Resources on the Internet
As I started to put together this article, I originally was going to write it about the wonderful resources that HUD provides on the Internet, but as usual, my blog article evolved into something much … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: New Carbon Monoxide Law in Colorado effective July 1, 2009 - 05/28/09 12:11 AM
Carbon Monoxide Bill Signed into Law
Colorado homebuilders will be required to install carbon-monoxide detectors in new homes under a proposal signed into law on March 24th.   House Bill HB 1091  also requires installation of the detectors in new and resold homes near bedrooms as well as rented apartments and homes. It takes effect July 1, 2009.    The new law will cover all new residential construction and existing single-family and multi-family housing units offered for sale, transfer or rent.
The law applies to any seller of residential real property containing a fuel-fired heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage.  … (1 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs MLS - Foreclosed Homes for Sale in Powers Area as of 5-20-09 - 05/20/09 11:45 PM
Powers - Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Powers As of  
For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com
Neighborhoods:  Claremont Ranch, Cimarron Hills, Springs Ranch, Ridgeview at Stetson, Stetson Hills Indigo Ranch, Greenhaven

Active homes for sale, INCLJUDING FORECLOSURES
Short sales:  69 (14.3%) Bank-owned:  17 (3.5%) Regular:  447 (92.9%) HUD:  3 (.6%) Active Homes for Sale:   481 
Single Family Homes:   405 (84%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  76 (16%)        Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market
 This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on homes in Powers Colorado Springs
This information is taken from the … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Homes -- April 2009 market report for BRIARGATE in Colorado Springs - 05/13/09 09:15 PM
  Colorado Spring Real Estate - Market Report for Briargate
Single Family Homes
Includes  Pinecreek, Windjammer, Gatehouse Village, Summerfield
The Briargate housing market continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 8.2 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units are down 25% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing is only down 11% from 2008 to 2007.

 Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004
Current Report as of  5-14-09
Active listings:    367 Under Contract and Pending:  Absorption Rate:    44.8 homes per … (1 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Building Permits — Part V - 05/08/09 11:42 PM
Colorado Springs Building Permits and Codes 
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Colorado Springs Building Codes and Permits - Part I Colorado Springs Building Permits - Part II Colorado Springs Building Permits - Part III Colorado Springs Building Permits - Part IV (1) QUESTION:  I put in a new sprinkler system in my home in Kissing Camels, and recently received something from the Building Department saying I needed a Backflow Preventer.  What is this?
ANSWER:  A backflower preventer keeps possible contaminated water from backing up into your domestic water supply.  A license is required to install this device.
(2) QUESTION:  I need to hire a … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Homes -- March 2009 market report for Historic OLD north End - 04/25/09 11:47 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate
Market Report for Old North End Neighborhood - Single Family Homes
Single Family Homes in Old North End were primarily built in the 1900's to 1920's.  The majority of the houses are ranches and 2-storys, with 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2- 3 baths, and 1 - 2 car garages.   The average home has appx. 2500 to 3500 square footage.  The absorption rate of 1.3 houses per month shows that there is a 14.25 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a NEUTRAL -SELLERS MARKET in this area.   A 6 month supply of … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Homes -- March 2009 market report for Bonnyville - 04/25/09 01:52 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate
 Market Report for Bonnyville - Single Family Homes
Related Posts:  Houses in Central Colorado Springs aren't staying on the market long
Single Family Homes in Bonnyville were primarily built in the 1940's.  The majority of the houses are ranches, with 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1 -  2 baths, and 1 - 2 car garages.   The average home has appx. 1000 to 1750 square footage.  The absorption rate of 1.2 houses per month shows that there is a 3.4 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a NEUTRAL MARKET in this area.  A … (0 comments)

realtors colorado springs: Colorado Springs Homes -- March 2009 market report for Old Colorado City - 04/24/09 01:28 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate  - Market Report for Old Colorado City
Single Family Homes
Includes Crown Hill Mesa, Gold Hill, Old Colorado City
The Old Colorado City housing market continues to be a Buyer's Market, as there is currently a 10 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales are down 22% from 2008 to 2007, but 2008 pricing was only down 1.5% from 2007.  In the first quarter of 2009, sales are continuing at a stronger pace than 2008, and pricing is remaining firm.
 
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realtors colorado springs: Briargate Homes -- Market Report for March 2009 - 04/16/09 01:02 AM
Colorado Spring Real Estate 
Market Report for Briargate
Single Family Homes
Includes  Pinecreek, Windjammer, Gatehouse Village, Summerfield

The Briargate housing market continues to be a BUYERS  Market, as there is currently a 10 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units are down 25% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing is only down 11% from 2008 to 2007.
Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004
Current Report as of  4-15-09
Active listings:    383 Under Contract and Pending:  125    Absorption Rate:  43.2 … (1 comments)

realtors colorado springs: 5 critical mistakes that sellers make - 03/28/09 12:50 PM
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