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Old Colorado City pricing is continuing to increase in 2013

April 29th, 2013 by Kathy Torline

Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for Old Colorado City Homes, Single Family Neighborhoods Include:  Crown Hill Mesa, Colorado City, and Old Colorado City Zip code 80904, 80905, 80903 Search for homes in Old Colorado City Area Colorado Springs Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Old Colorado City Area Colorado Springs as of 3-31-2013 Average pricing has continued to increase in 2013 vs. 2012 Average Number of homes sold has also continued to increase 2013 vs. 2012 Days on Market has also continued to...Continue Reading!

Mountain Shadows after the fire

March 25th, 2013 by Kathy Torline

Mountain Shadows after the fire Search for Homes in Mountain Shadows It's now been 8 months after the fires that ravaged Colorado Springs, and destroyed over 300 homes in Mountain Shadows.   Some homes have been rebuilt, and many building permits have been filed.  The majority of the destroyed homes have now filed removal/wrecking permits.   There is still much to be done, but it's definitely a neighborhood in transition, rebuilding is in full swing.               Are you ready to step up to the most comprehensive...Continue Reading!

Reality about Colorado Springs Historic Homes

March 19th, 2013 by Kathy Torline

 Reality check about Historic Homes in Colorado Springs It looks so pretty: the Colorado Springs historic house with the detailed gingerbread porch trim,  the massive stone fireplace, the charming bay windows, the tall ceilings, the nooks and crannies. But should you actually BUY the old house, or just admire it?    You need to be realistic about historic homes, and here's some questions to ask before signing on the dotted line 1.) How old is it? Don't necessarily believe the real estate tax...Continue Reading!

Homes are starting to sell faster in Kings Deer

February 27th, 2013 by Kathy Torline

Homes in King’s Deer Area in the Monument Area in Colorado Springs Search for Homes in Kings Deer Zip Code:  80132 Single Family Homes in Kings Deer were primarily built from 1995 to 2010 with an average age built of 2002.  The majority of the houses are ranches with some 2 storys; with 3 - 4 baths, 3 – 5 bedrooms and 3-5 car garages; both attached and detached.  The average home has appx. 4500 to 5500 square footage. The King’s Deer...Continue Reading!

Neighborhood Profile — Pergrin in the foothills in Northwest Colorado Springs

February 14th, 2013 by Kathy Torline

Homes in Peregrin are in the Northwest Area in Colorado Springs Search for homes in Peregrin and more up to information on Peregrin Zip Code:  80919 The Peregrin housing market continues to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 6.5 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered  a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.   Here's a quick summary of the 2012 Real Estate Market for Peregrin: Average Pricing decreased by 10% in 2012 Number of...Continue Reading!

Homes sales in Woodmoor in Monument are starting to sale quicker and for more money

February 1st, 2013 by Kathy Torline

Homes in Woodmoor Area in the Monument Area north of Colorado Springs  Search for Homes in Monument Zip Code 80132 Single Family Homes in Woodmoor were primarily built from 1969 to 2008 with an average age built of1986.  The majority of the houses are ranches with some 2 storys; with 3 - 4 baths, 3 – 5 bedrooms and 2-4 car garages; both attached and detached.  The average home has appx. 2500 to 3500 square footage. The  majority of them are on wooded...Continue Reading!

Neighborhood Profile, Luxury homes in Kissing Camels

January 23rd, 2013 by Kathy Torline

Colorado Springs Housing Market Information for the Kissing camel neighborhood in WEST area of Colorado Springs, Single Family Homes Search for Homes in Kissing Camels Zip Code  80904 The Kissing Camels housing market continues to be a BUYER'S Market, as there is currently a 12 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”. Here's a quick summary of the 2012 Real Estate Market for Kissing Camels Pricing increased by 5% from...Continue Reading!

Monument Colorado Real Estate on the increase in 2012

January 17th, 2013 by Kathy Torline

Monument Colorado Real Estate 2012 Market information Single Family Homes Neighborhoods Include:  Palmer Lake, Woodmoor, King's Deer Zip code 80132 Search for homes for sale in Monument Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Monument for 2012 Pricing increased by 6% from 2012 to 2011 Number of homes sold increased by 10% from 2012 to 2011 Days on Market  increased by 3% from 2012 to 2011 Most Expensive Sale in area: Address:  19516 St. Giles Road Price:  $998,000 Square Feet:  9,971 Price Per Square Foot:  $100.00 Area:   Kings Deer...Continue Reading!

2012 Pricing continued to increase for homes in Central Colorado Springs

January 15th, 2013 by Kathy Torline

 Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for CENTRAL Homes, Single Family Homes Neighborhoods Include:  Homes in Downtown, Patty Jewett, Divine Redeemer, Old North End, East End Addition Zip code 80903 and 80907 Search for homes in CENTRAL Colorado Springs Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Central Colorado Springs for 2012 Pricing increased by 14% from 2012 to 2011 Number of homes sold increased by 10% from 2012 to 2011 Days on Market increased by 23% from 2012 to 2011 Most Expensive Sale in area: Address: ...Continue Reading!

8 luxury home neighborhoods in Colorado Springs

January 9th, 2013 by Kathy Torline

 Colorado Springs Luxury Real Estate Search for Luxury Homes in Colorado Springs As part of putting together my year-end statistics, where I'm beginning to feel that I've analyzed the market statistics in just about every way possible, I came across some good data on neighborhoods with luxury homes in Colorado Springs.   The lower end market is very robust and has started to see pricing increases, as well as there isn't much inventory on the market, there are still plenty of higher end...Continue Reading!

Pricing in Crystal Hills is on the upswing

December 3rd, 2012 by Kathy Torline

Homes in Crystal Hills are in Manitou Springs Zip Code:  80929 Search for Homes The Crystal Hills housing market continues to be a NEUTRAL/SELLERS Market, as there is currently a 5 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 7  month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET". Single Family Homes in Crystal Hills were primarily built from 1965 to 2006 with an average age built of 1984.  The majority of the houses are 2-stories, ranches, and raised ranches,...Continue Reading!

Styles of Historic houses in Colorado Springs — Part II

October 26th, 2012 by Kathy Torline

History is rich in Colorado Springs -- Part II Colorado Springs was founded in 1871, and includes has many different types of historic houses. Here’s a quick summary of some of my favorite styles: Colonial Rectangular Windows are arranged symmetrically, frequently in pairs White was the preferred color for many homes with trim in green, black, or other dark hues Found in the Old North End, Downtown Queen Anne Style - Victorian Victorian age with its turrets and towers Steep irregular shaped roofs with multiple gables and dormers Highly ornate,...Continue Reading!

Styles of Historical houses in Colorado Springs — Part I

October 24th, 2012 by Kathy Torline

There are many different styles of historic homes in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs was founded in 1871, and includes has many different types of historic houses. Here's a quick summary of some of my favorite styles: Spanish Revival Architecture Tile roofs Stucco Exteriors Half rounded doors and windows Ornate with stylistic detail Found in the Old North End Craftsman-style Low-pitched gabled roofs with broad eaves Large front porches 1 to 1/2 stories Found in the Old North End, Downtown, and in Old Colorado City Bungalow Low-pitched roof, gabled or hipped. Deep eaves with exposed rafters Decorative...Continue Reading!

Homes in Downtown Colorado Springs continue to sell FAST

September 7th, 2012 by Kathy Torline

Homes in Downtown Central Colorado Springs are in the Central Area in Colorado Springs Zip Code 80903 The Colorado Springs downtown housing market continues to be a SELLERS Market, as there is less than 1 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET. Single Family Homes in Downtown Colorado Springs were primarily built from 1890 to 1924, with an average age built in the 1910's.  The majority of...Continue Reading!

Pleasant Valley Home market going strong

August 14th, 2012 by Kathy Torline

Colorado Springs Housing Market Information for the Pleasant Valley neighborhood in WEST area of Colorado Springs, Single Family Homes Search for Homes in Pleasant Valley Zip Code  80904 The Pleasant Valley housing market continues to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 3 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”. Here's a quick summary of the 2012 Real Estate Market for Pleasant Valley Pricing increased by 1% from 2012...Continue Reading!

Historic homes also have pleasant surprises

August 10th, 2012 by Kathy Torline

Wells are in surprising places Search for Colorado Springs Historic Homes Related Articles: 10 questions to ask the Neighbors Do you want to buy a Colorado Springs Historic Home? Historic homes in Colorado Springs have many surprises, some pleasant, some unpleasant.   On the pleasant side, some historic homes have both city water as well as they have wells that provide additional water.    These wells can be found on some downtown  properties  as well as at some homes in the older sections of the Broadmoor and in...Continue Reading!

Historic Homes in Old Colorado City are seeing price increases

August 7th, 2012 by Kathy Torline

Market Report for Old Colorado City Real Estate, Single Family Homes Neighborhoods Include:  Crown Hill Mesa, Colorado City, and Old Colorado City Zip code 80904, 80905, 80903 Search for homes in Old Colorado City Area Colorado Springs Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Old Colorado City Area Colorado Springs as of July 31, 2012 Pricing increased by 4% from 2012 to 2011 Number of homes sold increased by 16% from 2011 to 2010 Days on Market increased by 6% from 2011 to...Continue Reading!

Colorado Springs after the fires

July 11th, 2012 by Kathy Torline

A Community is grateful Search for Homes in Colorado Springs For more information: Aerial photos from the Denver Post On June 26, Colorado Springs experienced a Firestorm of an epic magnitude.    The Waldo Canyon Fire officially started on Saturday, June 23rd in Waldo Canyon West of Colorado Springs; and on Tuesday, June 26th, the weather and the winds helped the fire continue to grow and it raced over the ridge into the picturesque Mountain Shadows neighborhood in the foothills of northwestern Colorado Springs....Continue Reading!

Do you want to buy a Colorado Springs Historic Home?

June 7th, 2012 by Kathy Torline

Search for Colorado Springs Historic Homes Related Articles: 10 questions to ask the Neighbors Neighborhood Profile, Historic Old North End in Colorado Springs There are many different things that buyers look for when buying a Colorado Springs Historic property; and every buyer looks at homes differently.  But, there are some really important things to think about when purchasing a historic property.  There is no right answer to any of these questions, but make sure you know the answer. Has the plumbing been updated? How's the foundation...Continue Reading!

Neighborhood Profile, Pleasant Valley in Colorado Springs

May 31st, 2012 by Kathy Torline

Colorado Springs Housing Market Information for the Pleasant Valley homes in WEST area of Colorado Springs, Single Family Homes Search for Homes in Pleasant Valley Zip Code  80904   The Pleasant Valley housing market continues to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 4 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”. Here's a quick summary of the 2011 Real Estate Market for Pleasant Valley Pricing decreased by 6% from...Continue Reading!