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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
October 7, 2011 · Market reports
Home sales decreased by 19.2% in El Paso County for the month of September when compared to August and sales were 11.4% higher when compared to September 2010. Just as we've seen over previous years, home sales tend to…
October 7, 2011 · Market reports
Home inventory decreased by 8.4% for the month of September when compared to six months ago (April). Compared to the previous month of August, there was a decrease in single family homes for sale. In September 2010,…
September 14, 2011 · Buying
Century Communities currently has two new home sites in Colorado Springs: Barrington Heights and The Vistas at Nor'Wood. Both communities are located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs in School District 11 and…
September 8, 2011 · Market reports
Home sales increased by 4.3% in El Paso County for the month of August when compared to July and sales were 20.9% higher when compared to August 2010! There were 144 additional single family home sales in August 2011…
September 8, 2011 · Market reports
Home inventory slightly increased by .3% for the month of August when compared to six months ago (March). Compared to the previous month of July, there was a decrease in single family homes for sale. In August 2010,…
August 18, 2011 · Buying
Colorado is a non-judicial foreclosure state and the El Paso County Public Trustee plays a vital role in the foreclosure process for properties in default that are located in Colorado Springs. In Colorado, the lender can…
August 16, 2011 · Buying
HUD-owned properties can be a good deal but buyers need to be aware of a few differences if they plan on purchasing a HUD Home in Colorado Springs. 1. Online Auction - All offers are submitted online and investors cannot…
August 13, 2011 · Buying
Buyers interested in purchasing a home in Colorado Springs may not be aware of the abandoned mines located in various areas of the city. This topic intrigued me so I completed research to find out more information about…
August 7, 2011 · Market reports
Home sales decreased by 8.5% in El Paso County for the month of July when compared to June and sales were 11.9% higher when compared to July 2010. There were 85 additional single family home sales in July 2011 when…
August 7, 2011 · Market reports
Home inventory increased by 9.2% for the month of July when compared to six months ago (February). Compared to the previous month of June, there was a slight increase in single family homes for sale. In July 2010, single…
July 14, 2011 · Buying
Once the inspection issues have been resolved and the appraisal is in, buyers look forward to closing day especially if they have been waiting on an approval of a short sale for many months. Below, are a few additional…
July 12, 2011 · Buying
If you are looking to buy a home in Colorado Springs, the orientation of the home may be an important factor to you. It's easy to forget about snow in Colorado when looking for a home during the warm months and although…
