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Monthly Archives: November 2008

5 must have tools for homebuyers in Colorado Springs

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Patricia

If you are planning on buying a home in Colorado Springs, take a look at the list below to find out what you will need to make your home buying experience a success. 1.  Choose a Colorado Springs Realtor whom … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Flying Horse

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Patricia

Flying Horse is located in the Northgate area of Colorado Springs. This luxury community is on the northern rim of Colorado Springs; it is close to the Air Force Academy, I-25, the city of Monument, and not too far from … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Real Estate: Google Street View for Home Buyers

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Patricia

It is not uncommon for buyers to find a home that looks great from the pictures and become disappointed once they see the home in person.  Maybe the property was too close to neighbors or across the street from a strip mall.  Viewing … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Area Home Sales – October 2008

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Patricia

There were a total of 649 single family home sales in El Paso County for October 2008.  It’s always interesting to see which areas of Colorado Springs, got the biggest piece of the pie.  Take a look below to view … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Real Estate: 5 ways buyers can avoid killing a deal

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Patricia

You search with your Colorado Springs Realtor for a home and after some time, you finally find it! It’s perfect! All smooth sailing from here right? Not necessarily. If you want to find out how to avoid making the real … Continue reading →

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5 reasons you should buy a home right now in Colorado Springs

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Patricia

Many people are aware that the real estate market has undergone a correction around the nation and in Colorado Springs is not excluded. The media has contributed to people shying away from buying a home; contrary to what many think, … Continue reading →

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5 reasons to buy a smaller home in Colorado Springs

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Patricia

1.  Lower utility bill- Less square footage in your home translates into a lower utility bill each month. Utilities are expected to increase 23% this winter, so having less space to heat is appealing for many home buyers in Colorado Springs. 2.  … Continue reading →

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Home Inventory Statistics for El Paso County – October 2008

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Patricia

Home inventory decreased by 11.4% for the month of October 2008 when compared to June 2008.  We had the highest number of Single Family Homes for sale in June which is not surprising since inventory is normally highest during the summer … Continue reading →

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Single Family Home Sales for El Paso County – October 2008

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Patricia

Homes sales dropped by 11.5% in El Paso County for the month of October when compared to the previous month of September. Compared to October 2007, there were 74 fewer single family home sales in October 2008.  Although there were fewer sales than … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Real Estate – Market Report – University Park – October 2008

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Patricia

Colorado Springs Real Estate – Market Report for University Park - October 2008 Average List Price: $405,783 Average Days on Market (sold listings): 116 days Absorption Rate: 1.5% List Price vs. Sale Price Ratio: 92.3% Contact me for additional information about homes in the University … Continue reading →

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