Colorado Springs Real Estate & Miltary Relocation Blog

If you bought a home in the Colorado Springs area from 2004-2006 & are behind on your payments, you need to read this series! In Part 1, we learned what a short sale is.  Now in Part 2, we'll discuss the requirements to be considered for a Short Sale in Colorado Springs and El Paso County. To qua...

If you bought a home in the Colorado Springs area or El Paso County from 2004-2006 & are behind on your payments, You need to read this series! A combination of re-adjusting ARMs (Adjustable Rate Mortages) and a slow real estate market has created some tough times for many home owners in the Colo...

As a Colorado Springs Military Relocation Specialist, I show a lot of homes near Peterson AFB. I've put together the top 3 things that really pique a buyer's interest (or completely turn them off.)  These tips can mean the difference between a quick sell for top dollar or several more months of s...

There are a very few things that Sellers can do that have a major impact in the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market.  You'll often hear Realtors and media moguls talk about 2 big topics that affect the successful (or unsuccessful) sale of your home.  They are Exposure (marketing) and Price. While...

Next week I'm meeting with Barbara who's flown all the way from South Korea to see homes. (names have been changed to protect the innocent :) She and her husband are moving to Colorado Springs for a Military Relocation. I'm excited to get her started, because up until now, they've just been viewi...

In New Homes for Peterson AFB Real Estate - Part 1, I gave a general overview of modestly priced neighborhoods that have new homes near Peterson AFB. In this installment, I'll cover one of my favorite new developments. After looking at all of the new homes avaible for $200k - $250k, there was one...

I've recently been researching all the new building available around Peterson AFB Real Estate for a few relocation clients. There's a LOT out there right now. For starters, there's Forest Meadows, Chaparral Point, Indigo Ranch, and Banning Lewis Ranch. And that's only half the communities! One of...

So I live on the West Side of Colorado Springs. I love the area for it's mountain trails and great feeling. It's the best of both worlds for me...mountain living in the city. It's a very active community and the people I pass on walks and runs are always happy and friendly. There's a connection o...

The weekend is upon us...it's time to have some fun! Done with your week and trying to figure out how to spend your weekend in Colorado Springs?  Here are 5 things you can do this Saturday and Sunday if you have a home near Peterson AFB. 1.  Go see an IMAX movie With Cinemark theaters located so ...

As a Colorado Springs Military Relocation Specialist, I find I'm answering a lot of the same great questions. So I've decided to put a list together of the most common ones I hear to help give you a headstart on your move. 1. How cold does it get in Colorado? This is kind of a trick question. If ...