Many houses in Colorado Springs Colorado are getting lots of attention, especially homes priced under $250,000. Colorado Springs Realtors say buyers are out house shopping. Notably, first-time buyers and investors are leading the charge in the market for low-cost homes. Local real estate agents are describing movement unheard of for a decade. Amanda Miller talked about the sizzling Colorado Springs real estate market for homes priced under $250,000 in her article published by Colorado Springs Business … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Open House Weekend Showcases Real Estate Colorado Springs
Welcome spring by mingling at the many Open Houses in Colorado Springs this weekend! Staged to coincide with the National Open House Weekend, the event showcases the large variety of options in the Colorado Springs real estate market – with no obligation to buyers. The 2013 Colorado Springs Open House event is supported by the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors (PPAR). In 2012, the Colorado Springs event was well attended. Buyers can anticipate even greater participation in 2013 and may want to … [Read more...]
Normalizing Real Estate Market in Colorado Springs
Occasionally a home buyer in the Colorado Springs real estate market will ask about the dangers of shadow inventory. For several years, experts expected a large volume of distressed properties to be released for sale into the market causing Colorado Springs home prices to fall. Nonetheless, the real estate market in Colorado Springs/El Paso County looks to be normalizing itself. In the fall of 2011 there were 300 foreclosure starts. A year later there were only 258. This parallels a national trend. … [Read more...]
Family Fun during Colorado Springs Homes Search
Bring the whole family on your Colorado Springs homes search. The warming weather uncovers so many fun family adventures – many accommodating pets. When relocating children, a treasure hunt beyond the search for your new home in Colorado Springs can really help bolster their enthusiasm for the move. How about it if the youngsters climb red rocks in the Garden of the Gods, a 1364-acre park with hiking and biking trails and you drive through nearby neighborhoods like Kissing Camels. Do you have children … [Read more...]
Economic Hues Bolster Values of Colorado Springs Real Estate
Are you thinking of relocating your family and business to Colorado Springs real estate? Colorado Springs is home to a variety of major industries and small businesses that generally add value to Colorado Springs real estate. The main segments of the Colorado Springs economy are related to the military, aerospace, electronics, and tourism industries. These colorful hues of employment opportunities offer families versatility. There are several military installations in Colorado Springs, including Fort … [Read more...]
Colorado House and Senate Bills Regulating HOAs
A good percentage of homes in Colorado Springs could be affected by recent legislation proposed in the Colorado House and Senate. House Bills 1277, 1276, and 1137 and Senate Bill 183 address various problems and concerns that arise when Colorado homeowners associations manage real estate in Colorado Springs and throughout the state. The purpose of the first bill is to protect homeowners who live in subdivisions that are maintained by homeowners associations or HOAs. Bill 1277 requires HOA managers to … [Read more...]
Go for Colorado Springs Real Estate and the Great Outdoors
If you are a buyer thinking of relocating to Colorado Springs real estate, bring the entire family to enjoy summertime activities surrounded by glorious scenery. Hiking and biking trails, horseback riding trails, campgrounds, waterfalls, and playing hide and seek around the red rock formations are great fun. We can show you Colorado Springs real estate for sale in neighborhoods near the Garden of the Gods, Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Trail, Prospect Lake, Pikes Peak National Forest, Manitou … [Read more...]