Latest from Patricia
Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
April 12, 2011 · Selling
After years of living in a home, carpet may stain, look worn, or dated; cleaning the carpets in a home may not always take care of the problem. Home sellers have a few options when it comes to worn carpet: 1. Leave the…
April 8, 2011 · Buying
Banks are realizing that homes in poor condition are taking longer to sell and properties that are cleaned up are more appealing to home buyers. I showed a home that was in rough condition a month ago and then took…
April 6, 2011 · Buying
Many buyers think about the amount of their monthly mortgage payment when purchasing a home and often overlook HOA dues. There are many neighborhoods in Colorado Springs that do not have a Home Owner's Association (HOA)…
April 4, 2011 · Market reports
Home sales increased by 73.2% in El Paso County for the month of March when compared to February. There were 53 additional single family home sales in March 2011 when compared to March 2010. There were also 303…
April 4, 2011 · Market reports
Home inventory decreased by 12.8% for the month of March 2011 when compared to six months ago (October 2010). Compared to the previous month of February, there was an increase in single family homes for sale. In March…
March 17, 2011 · Colorado Springs homes
Home for sale near Peterson Air Force Base ~ Colorado Springs This 4-level home in Constitution Hills has a finished walk-out basement. It sits on a large fenced corner lot and offers an RV gate. The master bedroom has…
March 17, 2011 · Selling
Homeowners often wonder if it is worth finishing the basement in their home, especially if they plan on selling it in the near future. Many home buyers like finished basements when looking for a home but is it worth the…
March 16, 2011 · Buying
Home for sale in D-20 Colorado Springs This spacious 4 bedroom, Tri-level home in School District 20 has a large main level sitting area with plenty of light. The kitchen has granite tile counters, tile backsplash, tile…
March 16, 2011 · Buying
Buyers will most likely view a bank owned or a short sale property during their search for a home in Colorado Springs. Bank owned and short sale properties are often priced more competitively when compared to other homes…
March 9, 2011 · Market reports
Home inventory decreased by 22.3% for the month of February 2011 when compared to six months ago (September 2010). Compared to the previous month of January, there was a very slight decrease in single family homes for…
March 9, 2011 · Market reports
Home sales decreased by 26% in El Paso County for the month of February when compared to January. There were 124 fewer single family home sales in February 2011 when compared to February 2010. There were only 46…
February 20, 2011 · Selling
The real estate market in Colorado Springs is competitive and if your home is not receiving showings it is important to figure out why. Here are five more reasons you may not be receiving showings on your property: 1.)…
