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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
September 16, 2009 · Market reports
Homes in the Northwest area are primarily located in School District 20 with some located in School District 11. A total of 38 single family homes sold in the month of August with the average sale price of $302,965. The…
September 10, 2009 · Market reports
Home inventory has slightly decreased by .7% for the month of August 2009 when compared to six months ago (March 2009). Compared to the previous month of July, there was a minor decrease (1.8%) in single family homes for…
September 8, 2009 · Market reports
Homes sales decreased by 5.8% in El Paso County for the month of August when compared to July 2009. There were 113 additional single family home sales in August 2009 when compared to August 2008. There were also an…
September 3, 2009 · Areas
Many residents of Colorado Springs have their own garden; the interest in vegetable gardens in particular, has increased. You may choose to start a garden if want to save some money on groceries, grow your own organic…
September 1, 2009 · Areas
Gold Hill Mesa is located on the west side of Colorado Springs just south of Hwy 24 and West of I-25. Gold Hill Mesa is close to Downtown Colorado, Old Colorado City, Bear Creek Park, a dog park, and Garden of the Gods.…
August 24, 2009 · Buying
If you are trying to sell your home and are interested in purchasing new construction, keep reading. Many builders are not entertaining contingency offers in the current real estate market. Builders would prefer building…
August 17, 2009 · Selling
Approximately 40% of buyers in Colorado Springs are comprised of first time home buyers who are looking to purchase a home before the $8,000 home buyer tax credit expires November 30, 2009. If you are thinking about…
August 12, 2009 · Colorado Springs homes
Whether you need ideas for your own home or you are curious what features are popular in new homes, the time has arrived for the Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs! The Housing and Building Association is presenting the…
August 11, 2009 · Buying
Water supply may be overlooked by buyers when purchasing a home in Colorado Springs. With the exception of well water, homes in Colorado Springs are supplied with Municipal or Association/District water. Municipal water…
August 10, 2009 · Market reports
Home inventory has only increased by 1.5% for the month of July 2009 when compared to six months ago (February 2009). Compared to the previous month of June, there was a minor increase in single family homes for sale. It…
August 10, 2009 · Market reports
Homes sales increased by 8.4% in El Paso County for the month of July when compared to June 2009. There were 60 additional single family home sales in July 2009 when compared to July 2008. There were also an additional…
July 30, 2009 · Buying
The Veterans Administration has automated many of it's procedures relating to how loans and appraisals are processed making buying a home easier for VA home buyers. The electronic Certificate of Eligibility program now…
