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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 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 …
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 …
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 …
In our last post, we talked about how Colorado Springs homeowners can keep their homes safe while on vacation. We recommended installing motion sensor lights, alerting the neighbors, holding the mail, and staying off social media. We didn’t mention home security systems though. While they are one of the best ways to protect your property, they can be expensive. In fact, some of the …
Every year, more than 20 million tourists visit Colorado Springs -, especially during the summer. With gorgeous mountains, endless outdoor activities, and a beautiful climate, it’s no surprise that people love visiting the Pikes Peak region. For those of us that live here though, we are fortunate enough to experience the wonder of this city every day! When vacation time …
In a sizzling real estate market such as the one in Colorado Springs, townhomes can be a good option for buyers. While the inventory of single-family properties in the Pikes Peak region continues to be low, there are some fantastic townhomes for sale. Perfect for single buyers, couples, and small families, these properties offer the same benefits (and then some) as detached …
For homeowners who don’t have the yard space, proper soil, or time to invest in an expansive yard garden, raised garden beds could be right for you! We recently had a client who is moving to Colorado Springs from California this summer, and he told us that, as a master gardener, he swears by raised garden beds. Because they require little water, …
A recent article by Kiplinger ranked Colorado as the 18th best place for people to retire in the United States; Forbes Magazine also included Colorado Springs in its 2018 roundup of retirement cities. Of course, we are not surprised at these rankings, as we are clearly fans of our beautiful city (it’s hard not to want to keep it a …
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 …
