June 4, 2013 In a sign of a continued recovery in the area's housing market, sales of single-family homes in May hit 1,114, the first time monthly sales have topped 1,000 since July 2007. The Pikes Peak Association of Realtors'…
March 2013
Prices are up 8.7% In Colorado Springs in the first quarter of 2013 compared to first quarter of 2012. The number of residential units sold is up 28.1%! While foreclosures are down 36.2%.
Our market is really starting to rock and roll!
Here are the Top 9 items to evaluate when buying a townhome or condo…
By ANDREA BRAMBILA, PAUL HAGEY and TEKE WIGGIN April 12, 2013, Inman News It’s the kind of language not heard since the height of the boom. In Westminster, Colo., broker Chris George reports listing prices that seem “almost egotistical.” In Denver, Andrea Lard says…
NAR: Median home price posts annual gain for 7th month in a row By Inman News, Friday, October 19, 2012. Sales of existing homes slipped from August to September but were still up strongly from a year ago -- a sign…
By Inman News, Wednesday, September 12, 2012, Inman News® CoreLogic: 5 percent price gain would give another 2 million equity in their homes Rising home values helped 1.3 million homeowners get out from “underwater” in the first half of the year, and…
What is the Difference Between a Condo and a Townhome? What type of real estate is right for you? How is buying and living in a Condo or Townhome Different than Buying and Living in a House? Purchase Price: You…
Regular readers of my blog post know that my favorite investment strategy for the young investor is Buy a Duplex! Live in it, earn income from it, and exchange your profits for portfolio growth over time.
I recently read that in buy-and-hold (rental) real estate, about 80% of your profit comes from
The luxury of a new home meets the prestige of an historic Victorian. Restored original elements and new amenities provide an historic ambiance with all modern convenience. Prestigious and central location in Colorado Springs.
We can help. Colorado Springs homeowners facing foreclosure can call us for help. We work closely with experienced, professional, dedicated, full-time short sale negotiators to help you sell your house even if you are underwater or behind on payments. Divorce,…
A Colorado Springs building with 138 years of historical significance has just received a fascinating makeover – and you wouldn’t even know it. Local architects of RTA Architects in Colorado Springs were so attentive to preserving the historical façade of the Gottlieb Building that…
“We will grow this economy with a heath, wellness, and sports focus” – Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak These words describe the proposed Memorial health medical campus at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I believe that a health, wellness, and…
RE: “Get Retirement Savings Back on Track” by Andrea Coombes, June 10, 2012 Dear Wall Street Journal, You have provided solid advice and useful information over the years. I always enjoy reading your paper. But this one's got me thinking...…
I am a proud alumna and a HUGE fan of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. UCCS provides a high quality education, a well-rounded college experience, and a great value for your money. I can't speak highly enough about how satisfied…
Mastering Negotiations in Real Estate is both an art and a science. Understanding the science of negotiation is just the start. How to create an effective negotiation plan. How to manipulate the persuasion cycle to the client’s advantage. How to…
