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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
December 9, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
Colorado Springs Real Estate - Market Report - Stetson Hills Subdivision - November 2008 Average List Price: $220,867Average Days on Market (active listings): 113 daysHome Inventory: 3.6 monthsAbsorption Rate: 16.6%List…
November 4, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
Colorado Springs Real Estate - Market Report for Ridgeview at Stetson Hills - October 2008 Average List Price: $221,046Average Days on Market (active listings): 104 daysHome Inventory: 4.6 monthsAbsorption Rate: 15%List…
November 3, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
Utility costs are expected to increase this winter for homeowners in Colorado Springs which makes it even more important to ensure the warm air stays in your home and the cold air stays out. 1. Save money spent on your…
October 31, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
With more short sales and bank owned properties in many neighborhoods across Colorado Springs, some homeowners have neglected yards and homes on their street. Unfortunately, bank owned and short sale properties often…
October 29, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
Dakota Ridge is located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs and is also in School District 11. There are currently nine homes for sale in the Dakota Ridge Subdivision with the average list price at $373,566 and the…
October 16, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
More and more home builders are going green when it comes to construction and making homes more energy efficient. Using green materials in your home not only is better for the environment but also for your home, your…
August 18, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
When buying a home it is important to consider what the list price vs. sales price ratio is. Why is this statistic important? This ratio gives you an indicator of the percentage of the original list price people are…
August 18, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
Absorption rates are very handy in determining how a certain market is doing and giving an idea how long an average house will take to sell. Absorption rates are determined by a simple formula of the number of homes for…
June 5, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
If you purchase a home and the assessed value is lower than the appraised value, you may submit an appeal to the El Paso County Assessor's Office in order to lower your property taxes. Make sure and read through all of…
April 24, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
Selecting a custom home builder in Colorado Springs can be a difficult decision since there are many to choose from. If you are interested in building your own dream home, I highly recommend Lathrop Homes. Lathrop Homes…
April 7, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
Most people don’t even think about their roof unless there is a problem with a leak, hail damage, or some other type of weathering. Here are a few basics about rooftops in Colorado Springs that you may find useful as a…
April 3, 2008 · Colorado Springs homes
Attention Colorado Springs Homeowners: Here are some tips for protecting yourself from people eavesdropping or tapping into your wireless network at home. 1. Change the admin name and password:Not all wireless routers…
