It is now 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 eight years qualify for a $6,500 tax credit when making a home purchase. 2.) The qualifying income limits are now increased […]
Homes sales decreased by 7.6% in El Paso County for the month of September when compared to August 2009. There were 89 additional single family home sales in September 2009 when compared to September 2008. There were also an additional 1,195 single family homes for sale in September 2008. The average ($214,848) and median ($189,900) […]
The first time home buyer tax credit is going to expire on November 30th, 2009. The credit may be extended and made available to all home buyers but nothing has been made official at this time. If you are a first time home buyer, do not delay in purchasing a home in Colorado Springs if you would […]
Homes in the Northwest area are primarily located in School District 20 with some located in School District 11. A total of 38 single family homes sold in the month of August with the average sale price of $302,965. The average days on market for homes that sold in August 2009 was 61 days. There are currently a […]
Homes sales decreased by 5.8% in El Paso County for the month of August when compared to July 2009. There were 113 additional single family home sales in August 2009 when compared to August 2008. There were also an additional 1,283 single family homes for sale in August 2008! The average ($222,531) and median ($195,550) sales price decreased when […]
Gold Hill Mesa is located on the west side of Colorado Springs just south of Hwy 24 and West of I-25. Gold Hill Mesa is close to Downtown Colorado, Old Colorado City, Bear Creek Park, a dog park, and Garden of the Gods. This area started new construction in 2005 when John Laing was the primary builder […]
If you are trying to sell your home and are interested in purchasing new construction, keep reading. Many builders are not entertaining contingency offers in the current real estate market. Builders would prefer building homes they already have a buyer for then to be stuck with new homes they cannot sell. If you are trying […]
Approximately 40% of buyers in Colorado Springs are comprised of first time home buyers who are looking to purchase a home before the $8,000 home buyer tax credit expires November 30, 2009. If you are thinking about moving up into a larger home, now is a good time to do it. Homes $200,000 and below […]
Whether you need ideas for your own home or you are curious what features are popular in new homes, the time has arrived for the Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs! The Housing and Building Association is presenting the 2009 Parade of Homes between August 7 through August 23. The homes are open from 11a.m. to 7p.m. […]
Water supply may be overlooked by buyers when purchasing a home in Colorado Springs. With the exception of well water, homes in Colorado Springs are supplied with Municipal or Association/District water. Municipal water is provided by Colorado Springs Utilities while the water for newer areas such as east of Marksheffel Rd, is provided by Districts. […]