Every day we entrust our kids to excellent teachers and highly skilled education professionals like Pheobe Boynton. To teach them, motivate them, and make sure they finish the school year with more skills and knowledge than they began!

That is why Lauren D Collier of real estate firm Live Dream Colorado started the Colorado Springs Teacher Program. When a teacher, administrator, or support professional at a Colorado Springs school chooses to work with Live Dream Colorado to buy or sell a home, the community-minded REALTORS^® put the Teacher Program to work, donating to the teacher’s school.

Ms. Boynton recently worked with Live Dream Colorado to purchase a home, activating the Teacher Program. On June 26, 2026 Lauren Collier and Jay Collier delivered a check in the amount of $250 to UCCS Theatreworks in the presence of Matt Giles, the General Director. The funds will be used toward theatre productions in the 2026-2027 season. All are encouraged to get tickets for the upcoming shows at entcenterforthearts.org/theatreworks!

This is just a small way they give back and simply say Thank You to all of the teachers and many other highly skilled education professionals who do so much for all of our kids and communities.

Teachers of all grade levels and subjects are welcome to participate in raising funds for their school, and all schools in Colorado Springs are eligible to participate in the Colorado Springs Teacher Program.

Learn more about our Colorado Springs Teacher Program at www.coloradospringsteacherprogram.com.

Matt Giles, the General Director of UCCS Theatreworks, accept check from Live Dream Colorado on June 26, 2026. The funds will be used toward theatre productions in the 2026-2027 season. All are encouraged to get tickets for the upcoming shows at entcenterforthearts.org/theatreworks!

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You can read Lauren’s magazine feature article below. Click on each image to read the article. Enjoy!

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 12, 2026: This week real estate brokerage Live Dream Colorado fulfilled its annual commitment to donate a portion of sales revenue to support the environment.

As an internationally recognized 1% for the Planet member company, Live Dream Colorado supports local nonprofits Trails and Open Space Coalition and Palmer Land Conservancy in their work to conserve and protect natural outdoor spaces in the Colorado Springs area. Live Dream Colorado, represented by broker owner Lauren D Collier and broker Jay Collier, recently donated $1,777.38 each to Trails and Open Space Coalition and Palmer Land Conservancy.

Trails and Open Space Coalition, represented by Executive Director Glenn Carlson, accepted the donation on March 12th in the presence of TOSC staff. Carlson says “With the generous support of Lauren with Live Dream Colorado, TOSC was able to continue its important work in the community. We successfully helped pass a new eBike policy in Colorado Springs, opening up recreation and transportation opportunities. In addition, we hosted nearly 2,000 volunteers in stewardship efforts throughout the region. In 2025 alone, TOSC removed over 7,000 lbs of trash from the community and advocated for the nearly complete Legacy Loop”

Expanding their giving in 2026, Live Dream Colorado welcomes their newest 1% for the Planet member partner, Palmer Land Conservancy. Donor Relations Manager Astrid Monar accepted the donation on March 9th, sharing, “Founded in 1977 through the Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Department, Palmer emerged from a deep community commitment to preserve what makes southern Colorado extraordinary…to protect the landscapes, natural resources, and outdoor spaces that define our region’s character for generations to come. Several projects are on the horizon in 2026. With the City of Colorado Springs, we’re permanently protecting over 1,000 acres for possible future public use – new places to hike, bike, ride, and reconnect with the outdoors. Partnering with a local family, we’ll permanently protect a half-mile of wooded Fountain Creek shoreline – home to elk, mule deer, black bear, and countless species.”

1% for the Planet is a global organization founded in 2002 by the owners of Patagonia to support environmental giving. 1% for the Planet inspires people to support environmental organizations through annual membership and everyday actions. They advise on giving strategies, certify donations, and amplify impact. There are thousands of business members and nonprofit partners worldwide.

Live Dream Colorado is a Colorado Springs real estate brokerage firm dedicated to providing expert-level skills, zealous advocacy for clients, community philanthropy, uncompromising ethics, and first class service. Realtors® Lauren D Collier and Jay Collier believe that property ownership is a meaningful personal experience for every person, bringing freedom, responsibility, stability, and comfort. “We joined 1% for the Planet to give back to our community. For twelve years now we have donated to Trails and Open Space Coalition, and for the first time in 2026 we are additionally supporting Palmer Land Conservancy. We selected these organizations as our nonprofit partners because they preserve the outdoor environment in Colorado Springs, which makes for our incredible quality of life here. We don’t take that for granted, and we want to do our part to protect it,” says Live Dream Colorado owner Lauren D Collier.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – JUNE 12, 2025

Quarter Over Quarter, Year Over Year

At of the end of the first quarter, Colorado Springs rates #48 out of the top 100 MSAs for increase in home values over the year. According to the Federal Housing and Finance Authority (FHFA), the home prices in our area rose 4.2% over the past year. This is greater than the national average of 4%. A home purchased in our metro area a year ago would resell today for 4.2% more than its sale price last year. In the last quarter alone, Colorado Springs house prices rose 2.3%. Meaning buyers paid 2.3% more for a home in the first quarter of 2025 than they did in the last quarter of 2024. That is more than three times the national average for the last quarter!

Annual Appreciation

The graph below shows an accumulated appreciation of home value year-over-year. Over the past ten years (2005-2025), home values have appreciated 149.8% in Colorado Springs. This means a house bought in 2005 more than doubled in value over the last decade! We saw a slight depreciation in the last quarter of 2024 equating to a teeny-tiny dip in home value of less than one percent. The first quarter of 2025 saw a positive appreciation of 2.26%. Between 1992 and 2025, there was an average annual appreciation in house prices of 5.6% in our market area. If you bought a Colorado Springs home sometime over the last 30 years, your property saw an average appreciation of 5.6% each year!

We Work With You

Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in Colorado Springs, we will work with you to meet your needs and achieve the best value for you. Contact us today to find out more!

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As an internationally recognized 1% for the Planet member company, Live Dream Colorado supports Trails and Open Space Coalition in their work to protect natural outdoor spaces in the Colorado Springs area.

Live Dream Colorado, represented by broker owner Lauren D Collier and broker Jay Collier, recently donated $1,913.62 to Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC). Trails and Open Space Coalition, represented by Executive Director Glenn Carlson accepted the donation on April 16^th in the presence of TOSC staff and board members

Carlson says “The Trails and Open Space Coalition has been dedicated to the preservation and creation of our parks, trails, and open spaces since 1987. We simply cannot do what we do without great partners like Live Dream Colorado alongside Lauren and Jay.  This donation, as part of the 1% for the Planet, demonstrates their commitment to taking care of our outdoor spaces.  We are thrilled to partner with Lauren and Jay to continue our great work in the region.”

1% for the Planet is a global organization founded in 2002 by the owners of Patagonia to support environmental giving. 1% for the Planet inspires people to support environmental organizations through annual membership and everyday actions. They advise on giving strategies, certify donations, and amplify impact. There are thousands of business members and nonprofit partners worldwide.

Live Dream Colorado is a Colorado Springs real estate brokerage firm dedicated to providing expert-level skills, zealous advocacy for clients, community philanthropy, uncompromising ethics, and first class service. Realtors® Lauren D Collier and Jay Collier believe that property ownership is a meaningful personal experience for every person, bringing freedom, responsibility, stability, and comfort. “We joined 1% for the Planet to give back to our community. And we chose Trails and Open Space Coalition as our nonprofit partner because they preserve the outdoor environment in Colorado Springs, which makes for our incredible quality of life here. We don’t take that for granted, and we want to do our part to preserve it,” says Live Dream Colorado owner Lauren D Collier.

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Having received this recognition in many years past, Lauren is humbled and honored to again be recognized. Lauren says “Client satisfaction is our #1 goal, so I’m always very proud to be recognized as one of Colorado’s 10 Best Real Estate Agents for exceptional and outstanding client service.”

From AIOREP “The American Institute is a third-party rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Real Estate Agents in each state. Agents who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass the Institute’s rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and our independent evaluation. American Institute’s annual list was and is created to be used as a resource for clients during the Agent selection process.

One of the most significant aspects of the selection process involves the Agents relationships and reputation among his or her clients. As clients should be an Agent’s top priority, American Institute places the utmost emphasis on selecting Agents who have achieved significant success their field without sacrificing the service and support they provide. Selection criteria therefore focuses on Real Estate Agents who demonstrate the highest standards of Client Satisfaction.”

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Every day we entrust our kids to excellent teachers and highly skilled education professionals like Meg Linn. To teach them, motivate them, and make sure they finish the school year with more skills and knowledge than they began!

That is why Lauren D Collier of real estate firm Live Dream Colorado started the Colorado Springs Teacher Program. When a teacher, administrator, or support professional at a Colorado Springs school chooses to work with Live Dream Colorado to buy or sell a home, the community-minded REALTORS^® put the Teacher Program to work, donating to the teacher’s school or school program of choice.

Ms. Linn recently worked with Live Dream Colorado to purchase a home, activating the Teacher Program. On June 3, 2024 Lauren Collier and Jay Collier dropped by on the first day of summer school to deliver a check in the amount of $250 to Stratton Meadows Elementary Special Education Department in the presence of the heads of the Special Education team, Tanya Hubbard with The Autism Program and Christina Ochsie with Significant Support Needs. The funds were actually a nice first day surprise for the teachers, since Ms. Linn works district-wide and directed the donation there. The SPED department will soon decide the best way to apply the funds – and we’re certain they’ll decide on an excellent use.

This is just a small way they give back and simply say Thank You to all of the teachers and many other highly skilled education professionals who do so much for all of our kids and communities.

Teachers of all grade levels and subjects are welcome to participate in raising funds for their school, and all schools in Colorado Springs are eligible to participate in the Colorado Springs Teacher Program.

Learn more about our Colorado Springs Teacher Program at www.coloradospringsteacherprogram.com.

Tanya Hubbard and Christina Ochsie, heads of the Special Education team at Stratton Meadows Elementary School, accept check from Live Dream Colorado on the first day of summer school June 3, 2024. Funds were a surprise and allocation will soon be decided!

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As an internationally recognized 1% for the Planet member company, Live Dream Colorado supports Trails and Open Space Coalition in their work to protect natural outdoor spaces in the Colorado Springs area.

Live Dream Colorado, represented by broker owner Lauren D Collier and broker Jay Collier, recently donated $2,647.26 to Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC). Trails and Open Space Coalition, represented by Executive Director Susan Davies accepted the donation on April 8th.

Davies says “The Trails and Open Space Coalition is always looking for ways to connect our community to our amazing public spaces. This spring we are launching our One Bag Challenge. We’re encouraging folks to pick up one bag of trash while walking in our parks and open spaces. Imagine the difference it could make if each of us picked up just one bag! The places we love will be that much lovelier. Plus it’s good for the watershed and wildlife. Join us and take the challenge!”

1% for the Planet is a global organization founded in 2002 by the owners of Patagonia to support environmental giving. 1% for the Planet inspires people to support environmental organizations through annual membership and everyday actions. They advise on giving strategies, certify donations, and amplify impact. There are thousands of business members and nonprofit partners worldwide.

Live Dream Colorado is a Colorado Springs real estate brokerage firm dedicated to providing expert-level skills, zealous advocacy for clients, community philanthropy, uncompromising ethics, and first class service. Realtors® Lauren D Collier and Jay Collier believe that property ownership is a meaningful personal experience for every person, bringing freedom, responsibility, stability, and comfort. “We joined 1% for the Planet to give back to our community. And we chose Trails and Open Space Coalition as our nonprofit partner because they preserve the outdoor environment in Colorado Springs, which makes for our incredible quality of life here. We don’t take that for granted, and we want to do our part to preserve it,” says Live Dream Colorado owner Lauren D Collier.

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I grew up listening to Dave Ramsey with my parents, so Ramsey’s advice from the Baby Steps and beyond is part of who I am. From avoiding debt to philanthropy, I live this way because it’s how I was raised. Whether you found Ramsey early in life or later, the financial principals do bring peace in your life.

I take a consultative approach, which means we help our clients understand their options and then we do what’s best for their heeds. We work WITH our clients toward their goals. The real estate process is full of legal and contractual matters and high-stakes financial decisions. I hope you also feel that this is the right approach to it! I like to front-load question and answers as much as possible so you’ll feel prepared (not stressed) throughout the process.

What does it mean that I am RamseyTrusted?

RamseyTrusted means I’m here to help you work the Baby Steps and win with money. It means I’m someone who the whole Ramsey team trust to serve you well.

The RamseyTrusted designation has replaced the prior Endorsed Local Provider, or ELP, branding.

What Does it Take to Be RamseyTrusted?

Fully Vetted by the Ramsey Solutions Team

To become a RamseyTrusted Pro is a long vetting process so that you know you can trust us. I have to earn and maintain the trust of the Ramsey team. We’re consistently vetted to make sure we’re good agents and good people—the kind you can trust to handle your homeownership decisions. We are heavily vetted to make sure we have the years and the closings of a seasoned agent—because your home sale shouldn’t be in inexperienced hands.

Providing Service You Can Count On

The RamseyTrusted shield stands for excellence. You know we’re determined to help you win.

We listen to your wants and needs.

Selling your home is a big deal which is why we won’t brush you off when it comes to getting what you need out of the sale. This is probably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make—so you need someone who cares about your situation and puts in the leg work to find the right home for you. That’s us.

We know the market.

That means we aren’t just doing real estate as a side gig. We’re invested in the community and are committed to helping you navigate the market—no matter what state it’s in. And we’ll set your expectations around it right away. But no matter its state, we’ll always prioritize getting the most for your home—and as quickly as possible

As a RamseyTrusted pro, I’m not just a real estate agent. When you are my client, I’m your partner. – Lauren D Collier

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