JOB GROWTH Colorado Springs added close to 14,000 jobs in just 2018 alone. The near-record job growth is largely attributed to the growing leisure and hospitality sector and booming construction, as well as an increase in Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. Colorado Springs came in number five out of more than 180 cities when it comes to the “Best Cities …
How to Cherish the Final Days in Your Home
Did you know some sellers experience grief when moving and saying goodbye to their home? Sometimes though, they don’t even realize it until they have already moved away. When selling a home, people can often get so caught up in the moving to-do lists that they forget to cherish the final days living at home. These last moments are essential …
3 Deal Breakers for Buyers That Sellers Should Know About
There are many reasons a home might not sell. Hopefully, you are working with a real estate agent who is experienced enough to help you avoid crucial mistakes when listing, staging, and showing your property. Even still, we think it’s worth going over a few small (and fixable!) reasons we see buyers say ‘nay’ on a home. 1. Pet Stains and …
Tips for Moving with Your Pet, Part Two
In part one of our Tips for Moving with Your Pet series, we discussed some tips on how to keep your dog safe and stress-free on moving day. But what about once you’ve arrived at your new home? Introducing your dog to his or her new environment is just as important as keeping him or her safe during the move. Here …
How Colorado Springs Ranking on the ‘Best Places to Live List’ Impacts Real Estate
If you keep up with Colorado real estate news, you have probably heard by now that Colorado Springs came in second place for the U.S. News & World Report magazine’s 2018 list of best places to live in. Our favorite city at the base of Pikes Peak was beaten out by Austin, Texas (ranking in at number one), but we moved …
Colorado Springs Homeowners: May is the Best Month to Sell!
Happy first day of May! If you have been contemplating selling your home in Colorado Springs this year, May is one of the best months to get your house on the market! With Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner (one of the most popular moving weekends of the year), now is a great time to list. And, if we …
Is it Time to Replace Your Roof? 4 Warning Signs (Part 1)
While it may not be the foundation or the walls, the roof of your home is what keeps you dry, secure, and safe. The roof is one of the most critical parts of your home so should be evaluated by a professional regularly for defects or hail damage. We aren’t going to lie to you: roof replacements are expensive. …
The Impact of Cannabis Dispensaries on Property Values in Colorado Springs
It’s a sensitive topic, but worth discussing as buyers and sellers are always curious about the impact of marijuana dispensaries on property value. And, as of early 2018, there are more than 150 dispensaries in El Paso County alone. It has been more than five years since our state of Colorado voted to become one of two states (at the …
Why 2018 is the Year to Stop Renting
Are you planning on buying a home in Colorado Springs this year? If so, seeing the hot market and fierce competition may be intimidating. We find many homeowners or those renting in the Pikes Peak region want to sell and move up to the next price bracket (or purchase their very first home) but don’t. Why? It’s because many buyers …
Tips for Navigating a Hot Real Estate Market
1. Choosing an Experienced Real Estate Agent is EVERYTHING We see many folks choosing inexperienced friends or family members to represent them while searching for and purchasing their Colorado Springs home. Remember this though: buying a home could be the largest single purchase you will ever make. It’s a big moment. It’s an expensive moment. And you to make sure …