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Market reports, buying and selling advice, and notes on Colorado Springs neighborhoods since 2008.
October 28, 2008 · Selling
After your real estate agent lists your home in the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing Service (MLS), ask your agent to send you a link or give you print out for the MLS listing so you can review the details. Review all of the…
October 23, 2008 · Selling
With so many homes for sale in Colorado Springs, it is exciting when showings result in a contract offer on your home. Although receiving a contract is a step in the right direction, there is much negotiating and…
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…
October 15, 2008 · Market reports
Antelope Creek is located in the Northeast area of Colorado Springs and is conveniently located near the Powers Corridor. Homes in this area were built in the late 90's consisting of 2-story, ranch, and tri-level floor…
October 14, 2008 · Selling
If your home didn’t sell and it was priced correctly, in excellent condition, and in a great location, it may have not been marketed effectively. In today’s real estate market, putting a sign in the yard is not enough…
October 14, 2008 · Buying
If you are looking to buy a home in Colorado Springs, chances are you going to run across bank owned, real estate owned, and short sale properties. Wondering what the difference is between these types of properties? Take…
October 13, 2008 · Investors
1. Fewer properties- Investors were allowed up to 10 investment properties in the past but since mortgage restrictions have tightened up, investors are now only allowed to finance a total of 4 investment properties. 2.…
October 11, 2008 · Buying
If you are buying a home in Colorado Springs, make sure your inspector goes onto the roof and inspects it thoroughly. Believe it or not, there are inspectors who do not go on the roof to inspect it! If the roof needs…
October 11, 2008 · Market reports
Homes sales dropped by 5.6% in El Paso County for the month of September when compared to the previous month of August. Although total single family home sales dropped, the inventory for single family homes in the Pikes…
October 11, 2008 · Market reports
Home inventory decreased by 8.5% for the month of September when compared to June 2008. Single Family Home Inventory in the Pikes Peak MLS decrreased by 10.8% when comparing September 2007 to September 2008. We had the…
October 8, 2008 · Selling
Listing your home for sale and making it readily available for showings can be challenging if you have a difficult schedule or personal circumstances that complicate your ability to have the home shown. You may ask your…
October 2, 2008 · Market reports
Colorado Springs Real Estate - Market Report - Ridgeview at Stetson Hills - September 2008 Average Sale Price: $200,065 Average Days on Market (active listings): 95 days Home Inventory: 3.8 months Absorption Rate: 16.5%…
