Here is a handy reference guide to the different MLS areas of Colorado Springs (and surrounding areas) and the general boundaries that define each of them. The first column is the code that the MLS uses to define the area. The second column explains what each code means and what the approximate b
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08/31/2007
As I went to input a listing into our local MLS, I noticed, in BIG RED LETTERS a Scam Announcement link. So I clicked on it. This is what I read:A person posing as a buyer wrote a $3,000 check for Ernest Money. Her mother then "allegedly died", and she terminated the contract. Her REALTOR® requ
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08/30/2007
What IS that giant looming to the North of Greenhaven?It is the new Falcon, School District 49 High School. We have been watching it grow and grow over the past few months. How big IS it going to get?? I do not know ... yet.I have heard that the proposed set up will have the parking lot to the No
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08/29/2007
Last Saturday (August 25, 2007) my kids and I joined our friends in the 2007 Buddy Walk, in Manitou Springs, Colorado - Organized by the Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association (CSDSA). I believe that there were a couple thousand people joining us on our 3 mile hike around Manitou Springs, and
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08/29/2007
2423 St. Vrain Street, Colorado Springs CO 80909 (Residential/Commercial Property)Location: Wildwood VillageResidential/Commercial conveniently located 4 Bed 2bath 2,298 sf home with oversized 3+ bay garages & shop in rear. This home offers high ceilings and large rooms throughout. Front of home
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08/28/2007
Localism is an excellent tool to show WHY you are the expert of a particular area. Proving that you ARE the expert of an area sets you apart from all the other real estate agents. Sometimes the task of proving that you ARE the expert can be a bit daunting. We ALL get Writer's Block! I have had re
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08/28/2007
Keller Williams Realty holds a Mega Camp for all of their Mega Agents - internationally! This year, Derek and I spent Sunday (8/19) through Wednesday (8/22) in Austin, TX for the 2007 KW Mega Camp and Mega Technology Camps. There was SO MUCH to learn and absorb and we were able to listen to some
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08/23/2007
If you are relocating to Colorado Springs, and are considering buying a home here, you may be asking yourself "What will my selection be for the price range that I am in?" Here is a market snapshot (as of August 2007) that will give you an idea of what is available in each price range. You will f
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08/15/2007
Here is a guide to how much home you would qualify for based strictly off of known Colorado Springs BAH. There is also an idea of how much home you could afford if you were to pay just an extra $100./month above your BAH. These figures are based off of a 30 year 7% interest fixed mortgage. This g
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08/15/2007
In July 2007 there were a total of 11 homes for sale, 4 homes under contracts and 1 home sold. Greenhaven is made up of the Windchime Series homes (on the North end of the neighborhood) and Cottage Series Homes (South end of the neighborhood). These figures were taken from the Pikes Peak MLS and
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08/15/2007