Enid's Blog

I attended a real estate meeting at PPAR last week and the speaker spoke about the real estate market in general and then told us that El Paso County is not in a declining market according to the criteria used for a declining market.  In my experience this year we are in a slower market and I thi...

I am quite ashamed of myself that I have not written a blog since spring.  I had a very busy summer with real estate and personal acitivies.  Dave and I celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary the end of May.  Our daughter Brenda and her husband Shane opened a new apple speciast store here in Col...

Spring has arrived in Colorado Springs! We love seeing the trees starting to turn green and the flowers blooming. As far as real estate acitivity I think we are doing much better here in the Springs than many other areas. My listings are getting showings so buyers are out and about. Sometimes the...

Experts differ on price effect of foreclosures, an article from The Gazette, reports that more than 3,500 foreclosures were filed in the county last year, which broke a 19-year-old record. Some economists say that due to foreclosures in the first two months of 2008 exceeding the annual total for ...

Austin Heights—Update April 8, 2008 There are currently seven homes for sale in Austin Heights with prices ranging from $334,900 to 484,900 Two properties sold this year with prices of $435,000 and $450,000 Skyway Heights—update April 8, 2008 There are currently three homes for sale in Skyway Hei...

County foreclosures set record - again, an article from The Gazette, relays that according to a report by the County Public Trustee's Office, foreclosures totaled 488 in March, the third time since December that monthly foreclosures have set a record. One thing to keep in mind about foreclosures,...

Many of us have our own ideas of what our real estate market is doing in Colorado Springs. We have had a few slow months but it seemed in February things picked up a little bit. I feel that the market will be doing better as it always improves come spring. Interest rates are really very good and ...

Interest rates—March 28, 2008 I think interest rates are very good these days. I noticed today that a conventional loan rate is around 5.875 to 6%. FHA interest rate is from 5 to 6% depending where you are shopping and a CHFA interest rate is between 6.25-7% What a good time to be purchasing a lo...

670 Maroonglen Court.Great floor plan with main level living*Over 3,100 Sq. Ft.*5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms*Large living and dining area*Wood fireplace*Eat-in kitchen with new hardwood flooring, pantry with roll out shelves*All kitchen appliances stay*Laundry on main level*Large master bath has Fr...

My goal this year is to become an effective blogger.  I have been blogging for several months on my blog with Real Town Blogs and hope to keep this blog up also.I love selling real estate.  Making my clients happy gives me great satisifaction.I have been selling real estate in Colorado Springs fo...