When Buying a Home in Colorado Springs, it’s important to consider what it will take to resale the home in the future.  This is going to take a little extra effort when you Search Homes for Sale in Colorado Springs.

This DOES NOT mean not to buy a home that fits your families needs. Just take future buyers into consideration, so that when you’re ready to sale, it will be that much easier.

Let’s start with location. Is the Colorado Springs Neighborhood your looking at in high demand? How long has it been a desirable place to live? How about a few years from now, will buyers still be interested? Are there plenty of services in the Colorado Springs Neighborhood you’re looking to buy your home in?

Will your home be in a Colorado Springs Area that attracts young buyers? If so, consider buying a home with a yard, that’s not close to a busy street. When older ones live in the area, you may want to consider buying a one level home.

It’s always good to avoid buying a home in Colorado Springs that  is outdated. For instance, maybe the home only has one bathroom or electric baseboard heating.

However, cosmetic updates are easy.  A fresh coat of paint, new appliances, and new light fixtures can make a big difference.

What else do buyers look for in Colorado Springs? Here are a few:

• Two Car Garages

• A Mountain View

• Short Distance from Military Bases

• Close to Shopping

• Attached Master Bathroom

Most importantly, this is your home, so make it practical for your family first. Just keep in mind that most folks move about every 3-5 years, so resale is an important factor to consider when Buying a Home in Colorado Springs.

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Recess is a new Children’s Consignment Boutique  in Colorado Springs that will have its grand opening on Saturday, June 13th! I’m very excited about this one, seeing that we have two young children of our own.

So… to all you Mothers who are looking to find a new home for previously loved children’s clothing, that’s in excellent condition, make an appointment today!

1721 West Colorado Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80904

719.635.9725

http://www.recessconsign.com

Colorado Springs Northgate - Flying Horse Area Real Estate Update

• Active Listings ~ 36

• Lowest Priced Home for Sale ~ $297,500

• Highest Priced Home for Sale ~ $4,400,000

• Homes for Sale Under $500,000 ~ 16

• Number of Homes SOLD in April 2009 ~ 5

Search Homes for Sale in Northgate/Flying Horse Area

Colorado Springs Briargate Area Real Estate Update

• Active Listings ~ 363

• Lowest Priced Home for Sale ~ $149,000

• Highest Priced Home for Sale ~ $1,750,000

• Homes for Sale between $100,000- $200,000 ~ 37

• Homes for Sale between $200,000- $300,000 ~ 137

• Number of Homes SOLD in April 2009 ~ 54

Search Homes for Sale in Briargate Area

Colorado Springs Powers Area Real Estate Update

• Active Listings ~ 427

• Lowest Priced Home for Sale ~ $45,000

• Highest Priced Home for Sale ~ $599,000

• Homes for Sale between $100,000- $200,000 ~ 153

• Homes for Sale between $200,000-$300,000 ~ 222

• Number of Homes SOLD in April 2009 ~ 95

Search Homes for Sale in Powers Area

Colorado Springs Old Colorado City Area Real Estate Update

• Active Listings ~131

• Lowest Priced Home for Sale ~ $44,900

• Highest Priced Home for Sale ~ $644,900

• Homes for Sale between $100,000- $200,000 ~ 50

• Homes for Sale between $200,000- $300,000 ~ 43

• Number of Homes SOLD in April 2009 ~ 17

Search Homes for Sale in Old Colorado City

Colorado Springs Broadmoor Area Real Estate Update (Broadmoor, Broadmoor Bluffs, Broadmoor Bluffs Estates)

• Active Listings ~ 52

• Lowest Priced Home for Sale ~ $178,500

• Highest Priced Home for Sale ~ $7,500,000

• Homes for Sale under $500,000 ~ 15

• Homes for Sale between $500,000- $1,000,000 ~ 22

• Number of Homes SOLD in April 2009 ~ 3

Search Homes for Sale in Broadmoor Area

Just South of Colorado Springs, Fountain Valley Area Real Estate Update

• Active Listings ~ 506

• Lowest Priced Home for Sale ~ $49,500

• Average Priced Home for Sale ~ $198,959

• Highest Priced Home for Sale ~ $1,150,000

• Homes for Sale between $100,000- $200,000 ~ 286

• Homes for Sale between $200,000- $300,000 ~ 144

• Number of Homes SOLD in April 2009 ~ 96

Search Homes for Sale in Fountain Valley

 **The following Colorado Springs Real Estate Update includes Single Family Homes only. It does NOT include ALL Colorado Springs Areas. The figures of the Colorado Springs Areas provided are gathered at the time of this post from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. and is deemed reliable, but may not include all homes listed or sold.

Colorado Springs Real Estate Agents can NOT steer buyers in one way or the other when it comes to which neighborhood is the best. However, buyers are advised to do their research on neighborhoods when they start their search for Colorado Springs Real Estate. It’s much better to notice problems in certain areas BEFORE you move in.

Here are a few great ideas to get you started on your Colorado Springs Neighborhood Search:

• Once you have figured out the price range of homes you can afford, start searching areas with homes in that price range.

• Check out local schools and discuss performance, safety, and other concerns you may have with the Principle of that school or the District Administration. This may help you decide if the neighborhood is right for your family.

• How are the conditions of the homes in the area? Are they well kept? Are the yards well maintained? Is parking out of control?

• Ask friends and family what they think about a particular area in Colorado Springs. Visit a police station and ask about the crime rate.

• Always visit the neighborhood. A good time to drive through the area is during the weekend, as well as late evenings. What do you observe? Is it something you can deal with everyday?

• Don’t hesitate to speak with folks out in their yards, they already live in the area. Your quality of life may depend on how the neighbors treat each other.

• Take a stroll around the block. How does it feel? Safe and comfortable? Are there children so your kids can make friends? How about the noise level?

• Test the commute. How long does it take you to get to work? How far away are grocery stores, gas stations, schools?

With so many different areas in Colorado Springs to choose from, your family is sure to find one that fits your needs. Below are a few different Colorado Springs areas, check them out:

Colorado Springs, Flying Horse Real Estate

Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City Real Estate

Colorado Springs, Broadmoor Real Estate

Just South of Colorado Springs, Fountain Real Estate

Colorado Springs, Briargate Real Estate

Dance Competition in Colorado Springs!

Well, since the weather is terrible this weekend and Earth Day at Garden of the Gods  is out of the question for those who can’t stand the cold, why not support the Colorado Springs community and go to a dance competition?

This Saturday April 18, 2009, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will sponsor an All City High School Step Show and Dance Competition. The event will be held at the Colorado College Sports Center, located at 14 East Cache La Poudre St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Some of the Colorado Springs Schools that will be performing are: Sand Creek, CIVA, LIFE, The Millennium All-Stars, Barbara Ellis Studio of Dance and Doherty. Performers from Denver will also participate for the first time, in this now 4 year event.

The competition is a fundraiser for the Omega Uplift Foundation to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The doors will open at 4pm and the performances will start at 5pm. The attendance for the 2008 event was over 700!

The cost for Adults is $10; Students with School ID $5; Kids under 5 are FREE! Purchase tickets at the door until sold out, better get there early!

For more information on this event contact Eric Brazil 491-6369 or Gatlin 229-7606

“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.” - Helen Keller

Many Colorado Springs residents, including our family, would agree that we love the amount of open space our city has. Take for instance the 318 acres at Stratton Open Space, located just behind Cheyenne Mountain High School on the Southwest side of Colorado Springs. Our family hiked the area about a month ago; it seemed as if we were in the middle of the woods! We didn’t hear a car, see a house, or even run into another person for a good 30 minutes.

Just yesterday, the Colorado Springs Gazette had an article saying that the city will purchase prime Colorado Springs Real Estate on the Southwest side and leave it as Open Space.

It’s amazing how important a Mountain View is to home buyers purchasing Colorado Springs Real Estate, and funny how fast we all seem to forget they’re there. Open Space in Colorado Springs improves our quality of life and reminds us just how beautiful our natural surroundings really are.

What’s your favorite place in Colorado Springs to hike, bike, picnic, run, rock climb, or just enjoy nature? Leave a comment!

at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs

Be part of the action to keep Garden of the Gods a wonderful place to visit in Colorado Springs! This Saturday April 18th, Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center will have their 12th Annual Park Cleanup. There has always been amazing community support come rain or shine!

Registration for Park Cleanup starts at 8:30am at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. At 9am FUN and FREE activities will begin including:

• Live Wolf from the Wolf and Wildlife Center

• Live Birds of Prey

• Arts and Crafts for the Kids

• Guided Nature Walks

• Native American Performances

• Hot Dogs on the Grill and More…

Our family has always enjoyed this event. What a great way to get involved in the Colorado Springs Community!

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center

1805 North 30th Street

Colorado Springs, CO 80904

719-634-6666

Bears in Manitou

Manitou Springs is a small city located just west of Colorado Springs at the foot of Pikes Peak. These Bears are carved with a chain saw; I’m always amazed at people who have such a natural talent!

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Colorado Springs’ Flying Horse Area Real Estate Update:

Active Listings in Flying Horse: 28

Lowest Priced Home for Sale: $297,500

Highest Priced Home for Sale: $4,400,000

Number of Properties Listed under $500,000: 14

Number of Properties Sold in March 09: 3

Colorado Springs’ Briargate Area Real Estate Update:

Active Listings: 386

Lowest Priced Home for Sale: $157,000

Highest Priced Home for Sale: $1,750,000

Number of Properties Listed under $200,000: 36

Number of Properties Listed between $200-$300,000: 144

Number of Properties Sold in March 09: 47

Colorado Springs’ Powers Area Real Estate Update:

Active Listings: 421

Lowest Priced Home for Sale: $50,000

Highest Priced Home for Sale: $599,000

Number of Properties Listed under $200,000: 156

Number of Properties Listed between $200-$300,000: 212

Number of Properties Sold in March 09: 72

Colorado Springs’ Old Colorado City Real Estate Update:

Active Listings: 143

Lowest Priced Home for Sale: $45,000

Highest Priced Home for Sale: $644,900

Number of Properties Listed under $200,000: 68

 Number of Properties Listed between $200-$300,000: 42

Number of Properties Sold in March 09: 19

Colorado Springs’ Broadmoor/Broadmoor Bluffs/Broadmoor Resort Community Real Estate Update:

Active Listings: 42 / 6 / 17

Lowest Priced Home for Sale: $205,000 / $389,900 / $849,900

Highest Priced Home for Sale: $7,500,000 / $750,000 / $2,995,000

Number of Properties Sold in March 09: 3 / 0 / 0

Fountain Valley Real Estate Update:

Active Listings: 544

Lowest Priced Home for Sale: $49,500

Highest Priced Home for Sale: $1,500,000

Number of Properties Listed under $200,000: 337

Number of Properties Listed between $200,000-$300,000: 147

Number of Homes Sold in March 09: 82

**The following Colorado Springs Real Estate Update includes Single Family Homes only. It does NOT include ALL Colorado Springs Areas. The figures of the Colorado Springs Areas provided are gathered at the time of this post from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. and is deemed reliable, but may not include all homes listed or sold.  

Downtown Colorado Springs Chalk Art

This was an exciting find! Whoever the artist was did an amazing job. The sidewalk just outside the Pioneer Museum in Downtown Colorado Springs was covered with chalk art, and I couldn’t help but take a picture!

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