I know you're not one of them, but some people think that Real Estate is an easy profession!  I'm here to tell you that this is not true.  Real Estate is probably one of the hardest jobs anyone could ever do.  My goal in Real Estate is to Work Extremely Hard to make the sale or purchase of your home as easy as possible.  I often have to work from 7AM to 10PM 6 or 7 days a week to accomplish this, but it is worth it when I see the joy my clients recieve from their new home.  You are welcome to check out my web-site www.MyCosHomes.com to find out more information about Real Estate in Colorado Springs.  Feel free to send me a message and I will respond ASAP.  Have a great day!Tony 11/08/2007

This Real Estate Market Report is for the Briargate area in Colorado Springs Colorado for the month of October 2007. 11 homes sold up from 6 in September. 41 homes were put on the market and 18 are currently under contract. The average listing price for a home in Briargate is 298,674 and the average selling price is 300,071, this means sellers in this area get on average 101.41% of their asking price. The average time a home stays on the market in Briargate is 89 days.  Helpful Links:More info on Briargate Real EstateLook at September reportSearch for a Home in BriargatePosted by Briargate Real Estate.  Please Visit HomesOnlineCoSprings.com 11/08/2007

East Colorado SpringsThe East Colorado Springs MLS neighborhoods are moderately priced residential areas east of downtown.  These areas are typically hilly with well-established neighborhoods built mostly in the 70's and 80's featuring larger suburban lots with mature trees and views. This region of Colorado Springs boasts extensive walking trails, schools, parks, shopping and hospitals.  Village Seven, Villa Loma, Old Farm and Park Hill are neighborhoods in the East Springs area.  These neighborhoods offer fabulous views of Pikes Peak! Appreciation, 1996-2006: 49.61%Area Statistics - East Colorado Springs  -                                      Average Sales Price - $190,812                                                                        Average Days on Market - 62              ... 11/06/2007

USNORTHCOM is headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. It was established in 2002 after the attacks on the World Trade Center to aid in Homeland Defense.  While most may know about NORTHCOM’s homeland defense many may not know that also provides military assistance to civil authorities when needed. According the USNORTHCOM website, their civil support mission “includes domestic disaster relief operations that occur during fires, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes. Support also includes counter-drug operations and managing the consequences of a terrorist event employing a weapon of mass destruction. In providing civil support, USNORTHCOM generally operates through established Joint Task Forces subordinate to the command. An emergency must exceed the capabilities... 11/06/2007

Powers, Colorado Springs Market ReportThe Powers area in Colorado Springs covers almost 22 square miles and includes Peterson Air Force Base and the Colorado Springs Airport. The northern and southern boundries are Woodman and Drennan respectively. The east and west boundries are Marksheffel and Powers Blvd. The neighborhoods in the Powers area include Stetson Hills, Ridgeview at Steston Hills, Springs Ranch, Cimarron Hills, Constitution Hills, Rustic Hills, Eastborough, and Northcrest. School districts are serviced by Colorado School District 11 and Falcon School District 49. There are 730 active properties in the Powers area. Prices range from $66,400 to $569,900. Sizes range from 896 sqft townhomes to 4990 sqft homes.New Homes on the Market: 75 (Average List Price:$220,218)Under Cont... 11/06/2007

Central Colorado Springs, DowntownThis area is a large section of the city of Colorado Springs that includes the downtown business district. Homes range from 1950's ranch style homes to turn-of-the-century Victorian mansions. Hundreds are drawn to live in Colorado Springs's newest "old" neighborhood. Short commutes, ample amenities and of course, breathtaking mountain views make downtown a great choice for an active, convenient and increasingly "green" lifestyle.With close to 200 new housing units completed since 2000 and several hundred more in the planning stages (from street level to high rise), opportunities for living downtown have never been better. Easy access to parks, arts and culture, shopping, dining, personal services and the office (especially if it's in your live/work loft... 11/05/2007

As a member of the Colorado Springs Business Improvement District Board, it has come to my attention (probably sooner than other citizens) that a budget crisis in our city is forcing leaders to consider cutting public transportation.  One of the routes on the chopping block is our free downtown shuttle.  I strongly object to this, and here are a few of the reasons why:Every downtown functions with the help of a reliable public transportation system.  It is essential to bring shoppers, residents and business people into the area. We already have a very limited parking situation. The shuttle offers a great alternative to driving, and it frees up parking spaces that are so important to retail success. This is the 2nd most popular route in the city!  Couldn't we cut public transportation co... 11/05/2007

Here is a look at the Greenhaven Real Estate housing Market from October 1-31, 2007: Average List Price: $271,659 Low Asking Price: $215,000 High Asking Price: $350,000 Active Homes for Sale: 11 Pending Sales: 2 Sold Homes: 1 Average Sold Price: $275,000 (156 DOM) << Check out all Homes for Sale in Greenhaven >> Comments: It is taking a well-priced home in Greenhaven about 4 months to sell. The last "new" home sold last month. With John Laing officially moved out of the neighborhood, resale appreciation rates have slowed down somewhat. << Check out the Neighborhood ... Living in Greenhaven >> Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Wagner iTeam at Keller WilliamsColorado Springs Real Estate - Greenhaven Resident and Real Estate Expert 11/04/2007

Who knows ...  The new HOA (Sunrise Co.) would like to add many new home sites to the Kissing Camels gated Colorado Springs neighborhood community. How about some bridges? Maybe tear a few buildings down? What do the residents of the Kissing Camels Golf Course Community think about all of this?Well, according to a recent Gazette Article, the residents of this Colorado Springs neighborhood are not all yelling "Yay!" to these proposed plans. The Kissing Camels Estates offers some of the most desirable Colorado Springs Real Estate, and we all know that the proposed new home sites will all sell like hotcakes. THAT is not the issue. Residents are not happy about tearing up trees (which are already a commodity in Colorado Springs) and the factor that the new homes may block existing views.Ano... 11/02/2007

The Colorado Springs Real Estate Housing Market has remained pretty steady from September to October of 2007. Homes in Colorado Springs are still selling around the 3 month mark, and even selling for very close to asking price. Let's take a look at the data:Average Days on Market (DOM): 85This is UP from 84 day from September. Median Days on Market: 88 DaysHigh DOM: FAL at 142 Days.Low DOM: OCC at 58 Days. Comment: FAL consists of neighborhoods just east of Colorado Springs, like Woodmen Hills, Meridian Ranch and Paint Brush Hills.Average Sale Price (SP): $258,207This is DOWN from $292,194 in September.Median Sales Price: $233,958High Sales Price: TRI at $440,833Low Sales Price: WES at $136,130 Comment: There definitely was a drop in average sales from September, but 9 out of the 16 Col... 11/02/2007

A full page ad in the Gazette last Sunday was dedicated to thanking some Colorado Springs home builders for helping make the new Falcon - Vista Ridge High School a reality.The new Vista Ridge High School is located north of Dublin and Black Forest Road (just north of the Colorado Springs Greenhaven Neighborhood) and will be easily accessible from the Templeton Gap expansion to the west. Anyone who lives in D49 knows how desperately a new High School was needed, seeing as even though Sand Creek HS got an expansion it still was WAY overcrowded. The Colorado Springs Real Estate Market can really only grow east ... which is D49 land for the most part.The Falcon School District put out this "Thank You" ad thanking the D49 Board of Education, parents, children and included a very special mess... 10/31/2007

We just found a website we weren't familiar with - Peak Radar.  It's a full directory of Colorado Springs events, including sports, festivals, history and heritage, music, downtown events, plus many others.  We love the City of Colorado Springs site - a comprehensive site that includes pages and links to City Council, City Planning, Transportation, Public Safety, Parks and Rec, Visitors and Vacations, City Cultural Services, City Jobs, and more.  10/31/2007

Selling your Colorado Springs home during the Holiday Season is not impossible - as many people seem to think. In fact, selling your home during the "supposed" off-season could be a GREAT idea. First, many folks pull their homes off fo the market and wait until Spring to relist. This means that you will have LESS COMPETITION when trying to sell your home.Second, although there may be less Buyers out looking at homes, you can be sure that the ones that ARE out looking at homes are MOTIVATED Buyers. The Looky-Loos of the warmer months have hibernated for the Winter, leaving only folks that are ready to BUY.Now, if you are SERIOUS about selling your Colorado Springs home and currently have it listed, or want to list your Colorado Springs home this Winter, here are a handful of helpful tips... 10/29/2007

When considering Colorado Springs Real Estate, Briargate is an option that tops many lists. Briargate is a master planned community that overlooks the Rocky Mountains.  Located on the north end of Colorado Springs, just east of the Air Force Academy, Briargate features many cul-de-sac neighborhoods.  It is a community where quality of life comes first. Briargate offers top quality housing, the most progressive education available, easy access to recreational opportunities, numerous retail, professional, medical and family entertainment centers and employment all within a short walk or drive. Briargate Colorado Springs has become one of largest and fastest growing areas in the northeast section of Colorado Springs, encompassing nearly 10,000 acres and establishing itself as one of the mo... 10/26/2007

Our hearts go out to the victims of the Southern California wildfires.  The scenes on the news are horrendous, and we can't imagine how horrifying the situation is in person. We're certainly not immune to wildfires in the Pikes Peak area.  Colorado Springs and the surrounding locales have many hillside areas where fires can be a threat.  The Hayman Fire in 2002 - Colorado's largest wild fire - burned 133 homes and 138,000 acres.  (The Hayman Fire was caused by severe drought coupled with arson.  It did not reach Colorado Springs; it was centered approximately 30 miles southwest of Denver.)  Even though the physical scope of that fire paled in comparison to the fires in California, five firefighters lost their lives. If you live in a hillside area, you may want to check out the Colorado ... 10/25/2007

Congatulations to our very own Colorado Rockies for making it to this year's World Series. Who would have thought three months ago the Rockies would make it this far? Three months ago they were hanging around the middle of the National League West Division, not really a threat to the Dodgers, Padres, nor the Arizona Diamonbacks. Calls for Clint Hurdle's job were all over the local media and airwaves. Should they trade Todd Helton or not? Well, you gota' hand it to Tim O'dowd and Clint Hurdle. They knew what they were doing all along. So, here is to the Colorado Rockies! Thank you for making our state proud to call you our very own Colorado Rockies. Good Luck, and beat the Red Sox! 10/24/2007

I belong to our local Pikes Peak Toast Masters group.  I gave this speech this morning and was surprised by how many people in the group had no idea about our State's agency laws.  I received positive feedback and a request for my business card.  Here it goes:Here are some interesting facts about agency law in Colorado. There are four ways that a Realtor can represent someone in a transaction.  Colorado law requires that Realtors provide a Definitions of Working Relationships to individuals upon first contact. The first type of relationship is the seller's agent, is the easiest to explain and the most understood.  The Realtor sits at the sellers kitchen table, negotiates commission, price, terms, advertising, etc.  A listing agreement or contract is signed.  During the term of the agree... 10/24/2007

  Sunday we had our first snow of the season.  These shots were    taken at Garden of the Gods.  The sun came out a little later, and most of the snow melted quickly - typical of our usual snowfalls.               While we still have plenty of leaves on the trees in Colorado Springs, it's a different story in the high  country.  The pic below  was taken  three weeks ago.   The drive to  Cripple  Creek is particularly  gorgeous while  the  Aspens  are changing.      10/23/2007

Well, we all have seen the Colorado Springs real estate news. The media continues to spread Gloom & Doom. But what are the real facts about the current Foreclosure Situation. Here are some recent stats that we think you will find interesting! * 97.4% of all mortgages in the US are current. That means that 2.6% are either late or in foreclosure. It is estimated that .6 are late and 2.0 are in foreclosure. * 75% of all foreclosures occur in 5 states * Florida - heavy investment market Michigan - automobile industry effects California - impacted by soaring values in recent years Nevada - heavy ARM market Arizona - heavy ARM market * The remaining 25% of foreclosures are spread over 45 states. * In Colorado - there currently are 10,000 foreclosures, but many are multiple properties owned by... 10/23/2007

10/21/2007 - The first snow of the season hit today and it packed a solid punch.  At our house in Mountain Shadows we received about 8 inches of snow.  My two young sons enjoyed the snow with my wife and I.  It was a wet snow, perfect for snowmen and snowballs AND there was enough to even do some sledding! 10/22/2007