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Monthly Archives: September 2008

5 Reasons to list your home in Colorado Springs when it gets cold

1. Less Competition – Many sellers in Colorado Springs take their homes off the market if they haven’t sold until springtime. 2. Show off your home – During Christmas time, you can make your home really stand out with Christmas lights and … Continue reading

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Why your Colorado Springs Home Expired – Part 3

If your home is off a busy street or inconveniently located, it may have expired for that very reason.  Location is very important to buyers in this market.  With increasing gas prices, many buyers are looking for a home near … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Market Report – Wagon Trails Subdivision

Market Report from 8/23/2008 through 9/23/2008 Average Sale Price:  $224,701Average Days on Market (active listings):  91 daysHome Inventory:  5 monthsAbsorption Rate:  5.83%List Price vs. Sale Price Ratio:  97.3% Patricia Beck – Selling Colorado Springs Homes *Information gathered from the Pikes … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Market Report – Ridgeview at Stetson Hills

Market report for 8/23/2008 through 9/23/2008 Ridgeview at Stetson Hills is an area located near the Powers Corridor just North of Stetson Hills in Colorado Springs.  Homes in this area consist of ranch and 2-story floor plans and were built by various … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Market Report – Wolf Ranch Subdivision

Colorado Springs Real Estate Market report for Wolf Ranch – August 23 – September 23 Wolf Ranch is located east of the Powers Corridor in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs.  There are single family homes in this area in … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Market Report – Pine Creek

The Pine Creek Subdivision is located in Briargate area of Colorado Springs.  Homes in this area primarily consist of Ranch and 2-story floor plans built from 2000 – current. Market report for August 23 – September 23 Average Sale Price: … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Charleston Place Market Report

The Charleston Place subdivision is located in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs and also part of School District 20.    Many homes in this neighborhood were built in the late 1990′s and located in cul-de-sacs.  This subarea is conveniently located … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Market Report – Gatehouse Village

Gatehouse Village is a beautiful area located in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs and conveniently located near Research between Austin Bluffs and Union.  The grocery store, YMCA, and Briargate Shops are only minutes away! The Average Sold Price for Gatehouse Village … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – FHA Down Payment Requirements

FHA currently requires a minimum down payment of 3% from home buyers and beginning January 1, 2009, FHA will increase the requirement to 3.5%. If you are in the process of purchasing a home in Colorado Springs, the loan must close … Continue reading

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Why your Colorado Springs Home Expired – Part 2

The condition of your Colorado Springs Home could be another reason your home expired. There is competition among sellers in Colorado Springs when over 6,000 single family homes are for sale in El Paso County. If your home is not … Continue reading

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