Colorado Springs Vintage Homes Blog
719.287.1049
Manitou Springs home prices are decreasing in 2011
Manitou Springs Housing Market Report for Single Family
Neighborhoods Include: Homes in Crystal Hills and Crystal Park
Zip code 80829
Search for homes in Manitou Springs
Related Articles
- Colorado Springs Home Values, square footage price varies
- Colorado Springs Neighborhood — Pinon Valley
- Homes in Holland Park in West Colorado Springs
- Homes in Mountain Shadows remain strong
- Neighborhood Profile, Pinecliff in Northwest Colorado Springs
- Bargain time in Central Colorado Springs
Here’s a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Manitou Springs for 2010 and for the first half of 2011
- Pricing decreased by 1% from 2010 to 2009
- Number of homes sold increased by 14% from 2010 to 2009
- Days on Market increased by 23% from 2010 to 2009
- Pricing has decreased by 13% for the first half of 2011.
Most Expensive Read the rest of this entry »
Technology and nature compliment each other
Technology and Nature compliment each other
OK, I know I err on the side of being a technology geek; but I’ve just heard about the most amazing thing ………… The City of Colorado Springs has a walking tour podcast about Garden of the Gods available on ITunes.
Seems like the best of both worlds to me; technology and nature!
Garden of the Gods is a giant rock garden composed of red sandstone formations and is located on the west 
side of town in the 80904 Zip Code. It is minutes from neighborhoods on the Northwest and West side of Colorado Springs including Mountain Shadows, Cedar Heights, Pleasant Valley, Rockrimmon, Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs. According to the information on the Springs government web site, the park system is visited by 1.7 million visitors from around the world each year.
In 2009, the City is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Garden of the Gods becoming a City park. There is a wonderful timeline showing the history of the park Read the rest of this entry »
Manitou Springs celebrates annual Fruitcake Toss to benefit Food Bank and end of holiday season
Fruitcake Toss
Search for Homes in Manitou Springs
Come one, come all to the 14th annual fruitcake toss held in Manitou Springs. The launch is set to begin at 9:30 am on January 3, 2009. So, come to Manitou Springs Memorial Park with your canned food entry fee (to be donated to the local food bank) and you too, can participate in getting rid of your unwanted fruitcakes.
Fruitcakes can be hurled, tossed or launched by a pneumatic device, the winner of each category actually wins a trophy. Who wouldn’t want one of these on the mantle? There are age classes as well, so do check out the rules. If you don’t have a fruitcake, you can rent one there. All fruitcakes must be edible (do you know anyone that REALLY eats them?). They must be visible to the Toss Tech Inspectors, though no one will actually taste test it (ugh!).
There are two weight categories, 2lb and the heavy division at 4 lbs. If your cake is underweight, it will be disqualified and if its too heavy it must be cut to the proper weight. Read the rest of this entry »
Manitou Springs Homes, Market Report
Market Report for Manitou Springs
ONLY Includes Single Family Homes
Manitou Springs Homes are:
- Located in District 14 schools
- 20 – 25 minutes from Fort Carson
- 15 minutes from Pikes Peak Community College
- 20 – 25 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport
- 15 – 20 Minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall Read the rest of this entry »
How the sick found Colorado Springs and helped it grow into a major place of healing
Colorado Springs History with the sick
For a Free Colorado Springs Relocation Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com
In the 19th and early 20th century, the mineral water in Manitou Springs was thought to cure or bring relief for many common ailments including gout, alcoholism, sciatica, neuritis, cancer and many other ailments thanks in part to Dr. Solly, who promoted this cure-all throughout the world particularly to the citizens of the Northeast part of the United States. Thousands
