Colorado Springs Homes Blog

  Reflections on Twin Lakes, CO           The snow-capped peaks are particulary beautiful on a sunny June day.           The smooth-as-glass lake on a gorgeous October day.         Thanksgiving, with just a dusting of snow on the shore. Ken and Sandy Wickham are long-time Colorado Realtors who lo...

We've all heard the Trick or Treating safety tips like: wear reflective, well-fitting clothing; don't wear masks that obscure vision; carry flashlights (never open flames); and only go to homes in well known neighborhoods with their porch lights on. The Los Angeles Fire Department has some addit...

This delightfully remodeled home is well worth your visit!  It has a full, walk-out basement, so it's much larger than it looks from the front picture.    Light, bright and neutral decor!  All new flooring, lighting and bath fixtures.    Kitchen has granite tile counters, custom tile backsplash, ...

The 2008 General Election is a little more than a week away.  We're all being bombarded by phone calls, TV ads, and slick glossy flyers about the ballot issues.  While it's hard to make sense of all the conflicting information, one thing you can be sure of, the sponsors of those ads are trying to...

  When the furnace kicked on this morning, our sweet dreams were interrupted by that alarming sound of money figuratively being burned.  Last night the predicted low was 32 degrees, and while our area has plenty of warm spells in fall, winter is on its way.  Energy bills are sure to be sky-high t...

          734 single family homes sold through the Pikes Peak multiple listing service in September, up from 695  sold in September 2007.   The number of active listings was actually down year over year: 6030 actives during September 2008 vs. 6767 last September. The trend of stronger sales in th...

First time home buyers please take note:  This is a lot of home for your money!   This well cared for Widefield home boasts just under 2400 square feet, and a great floorplan.  With Living and Family Rooms, Eat-in Kitchen and Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms and 3 Baths, huge Laundry room plus Hobby room,...

Location, location, location...  It's long been a tag line of real estate - and for good reason.  A good, or great, location will help a home's appreciation, and will make it far easier to re-sell.  Think of the popular subdivisions in your area, where buyers and agents are always hoping for home...