There were a total of 8,745 single family home sales in El Paso County in 2009 compared to 8,339 in 2008.  Take a look below to view the total sales for major areas in...

I hope you and your loved ones have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

It is official, the tax credit has been extended through June 30, 2010.  Take a look below for the details:

1.) Home buyers who have lived in their home for five consecutive years over the past

The first time home buyer tax...

Polybutylene plumbing was used in many homes in Colorado Springs in the late-1970s through the mid-1990s since it was more economical and easier to install than copper.  It was later discovered that Polybutylene pipes had problems with deterioration which in turn led...

There is another advantage available to first time home buyers who purchase a home between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009.  First time home buyers or buyers who have owned a home in the last three years will benefit from the $8,000 tax credit. Additionally, there are...

It's that time again to change your clocks.  This is just a friendly reminder to turn your clock forward on Sunday, March 8th.  Longer days are back!  Hope you have been enjoying the warm weather this...

Many of you have received a bill in the mail for your yearly property taxes recently.  I have received multiple inquiries from homeowners asking if the bill has to be paid.  Unless you have elected to pay your...

With more short sales and bank owned properties in many neighborhoods across Colorado Springs, it is not uncommon for homeowners to have neglected yards and homes on their...

It never fails, right when Halloween arrives, it gets cold in Colorado Springs!  

Take the steps below to reduce your energy bill and prepare your home for the cooler months ahead.

1. Lawn care- Just because it is cooler, your lawn still needs attention. Make sure to apply a winterizing fertilizer in...

It is so exciting when you sell or buy a home but many buyers and sellers dread moving. One option that may save you time is hiring a moving company. If you decide to hire movers, one way to save money is by reducing the amount of work the movers have to do once they get to your home.

1. Move ALL of the...

The Colorado Springs Police Department Blotter has been around since 2000 and makes crime and 911 calls in Colorado Springs available to the public via the Internet. Of course, the Colorado...

It seems strange to think about resale when you have not even bought your Colorado Springs home yet but I always remind buyers of this very important detail during their home search. No matter how long you plan to live there, you need to think about resale. Even if you plan on never moving again, things change, so you can't be...

~Coming to Colorado Springs: Colorado Crossing~

If you don't change the oil in your car you are going to run into some bigger problems than dark and dirty oil. A house is no different; you need to maintain it unless you want to incur costly expenses in the future. Listed below are a few tips for keeping your home up to par that will hopefully leave some extra change in your pocket to spend...

This is just a friendly reminder to turn your clock forward on Sunday, March 9th.  Spring is around the corner and Colorado Springs will have a break from the cold...

Don’t think you need to know about CLUE reports?  Think again!

The CLUE (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange) database holds information about insurance claims on personal property (i.e. home or automobile) and is managed by a company called

If You are Looking to Buy a Home, Read This...

Did you know there are nearly 7,000 homes for sale in the Colorado Springs Area? If you are looking to buy a home right now, there is plenty to choose from. Although you have many options, it can be difficult to find the right home when there is...

There are many steps in the buying process and the inspection is a very important one. If you are not sure inspections are necessary when buying a home hopefully, you will change your mind after reading this. It is the buyer’s decision whether or not to choose to have an inspection completed. Although you may save a couple hundred dollars...

Will I be able to sell my home if I put it on the market or should I wait?

Although there is currently a large inventory of homes for sale that does not mean you cannot sell your home. People are always going to need to buy and sell homes. Listed below, are some of the factors that impact...

Should My Realtor Hold Open Houses?

Depending on whom you ask there are a wide range of opinions on the effectiveness of Open Houses when trying to sell your home. It is not often that a buyer walks into an Open House and decides to buy that specific home but Open Houses are still one way...

So you want to flip a home, now what?

Home flipping has become really popular in recent years especially, with the high rate of foreclosures. Colorado leads the nation in foreclosures and the Colorado Springs area has many as well. Unfortunately many of people facing foreclosure often hand over their homes...

With so many homes available to buyers it can be difficult to make a decision as to what type of home to purchase. Not only are there many different types of existing homes for sale, but there are many different builders and models in the Colorado Springs area. Many of the newer homes in Colorado Springs are being built on the east and south...

Interest Only Loans are not right for everyone but they could be useful in some situations. For example, if you are planning on living in a home for only a couple of years, an interest only loan may be something to consider. The first two years of a loan are often front-loaded with interest so people who flip homes can choose this option since...

Do you live in the Colorado Springs area and have a lot of clutter that you don't need? Are you getting your home ready to sell and throwing all the junk away that you have collected over the years? Maybe, you are even bold enough to do some Spring cleaning and getting started with your closets. Well, most people donate their items to Goodwill...

Methamphetamine use has become a widespread concern in our country and the area of Colorado Springs has not been immune to this growing problem in recent years. Meth is highly addictive and easily accessible. In fact, many make it in the confines of their own home. Makeshift meth labs can be set up anywhere including bathrooms or motel rooms....

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. When considering the price to list your home, many factors are taken into consideration such as: the condition of the home, the results of a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) of recent sales for similar homes in your neighborhood, and market conditions....

Owning a home has its benefits however, the heating bill is not one of them. According to Colorado Springs Utilities we should see a drop in our utility bill this winter due to lower natural gas prices. With the cool winter months ahead you can do a few things to lower your utility bill:

Heating…

Cold air...

Are You Thinking of Finishing Your Basment?

Remodeling has become a popular trend. Be smart and price out projects first to find out which remodels will bring you the highest return on your investment. Most often, remodeling the kitchen, bathrooms, and finishing the basement can increase the value of a home. If...