Colorado Springs Housing Inventory on the Rise

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Everything seems to remain the same for many. Life seems to go on as usual. For others, however, there have been a lot of changes. Our local Colorado Springs real estate industry has seen many adjustments as well. Record Low Number of Listings We began the year in January with about 250 actively listed existing single family homes. That made …

How are inflation and interest rates affecting the Colorado Springs housing market?

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How are inflation and interest rates affecting the Colorado Springs housing market? Two words – it’s still crazy (and it probably won’t change)! It’s obvious to everyone that inflation and higher interest rates are making it even more challenging for home buyers in 2022. It’s a double whammy. Home prices are rising at a continued rapid pace and combined with …

Do It Yourself While Adding Value To Your Home

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Are you looking for some simple, money-saving ideas that can help you increase the value of your home? Here are some easy DIY projects that can increase the value of your home without putting a large dent in your wallet. Paint One of the most cost-effective improvements is a new coat of paint! Freshly painted rooms look clean and feel …

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Clear the Clutter

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Whether you’re in the midst of a move or you have been settled for some time, the one task that brings many people anxiety is the task of decluttering. According to Psychology Today and Web MD, stress is directly linked to the clutter in our homes and stress is not good for your health. If you feel your energy is being zapped when …

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Winter Family Fun In Colorado Springs

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With Thanksgiving a wrap and Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to hunt for that perfect tree. If the smell of fresh pine, clean mountain air and a saw in hand is part of your family tradition, here are a few tree cutting options around the Colorado Springs area. And once you find that perfect evergreen, dust off those …

Community Gardens – Local Sustainability Within The City

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When you think of Colorado Springs, picturesque mountains and plains populated with wild antelope fill your imagination. But did you know Colorado Springs is home to several thriving community gardens? Pikes Peak Urban Gardens, founded in 2007 by Larry Stebbins, is a growing non-profit with a mission to cultivate community through organic gardening and educational outreach in the Pikes Peak …

The New South End: What’s All The Buzz?

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Whether you are new to the Pikes Peak Region or you are a long term resident, you will want to be in the know when it comes to the New South End of Colorado Springs⁠! Colorado Springs is the jewel of the Front Range and has recently been praised for its healthy outdoor lifestyle, affordable living, and growing job market. …

Optimism for a More Balanced Colorado Springs Residential Real Estate Market

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Over the last couple of years we have been hearing the warnings of a pending recession, or at best a slowing local economy and housing market. In 2018 we saw a strong seller’s market, however, local real estate experts are optimistic that there will be more balance ahead. Trulia, a real estate search engine, reports that out of 100 cities, …

Full Service vs. Flat Fee Real Estate Agents: What’s the Difference?

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FULL SERVICE REALTORS vs. FLAT FEE AGENCIES. WHICH AGENT SHOULD I WORK WITH TO SELL MY COLORADO SPRINGS HOME? We’ve all heard it said… moving is one of the biggest stressors in life. If you are trying to decide between using a full service realtor or a flat fee service agency to sell your home, take a look at this comparison …