eHomeSales by Shawn Jardine
Archive for the 'Relocation' Category
Colorado Springs a Safe City?
I think so! According to a recent study conducted by Farmers Insurance Group, we rank at number 18. The study looked at the different factors that make a city safe: crime, foreclosures, weather, air quality, life expectancy and job loss stats. We ranked just below Seattle and just above Denver. Read the rest of this entry »
Why Do Home Buyers Choose To Live In…Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is a beautiful place!
Really, a large number of people who move here every year didn’t necessarily “choose” to come here. These people are our military troops who get PCS orders for Ft. Carson, Peterson AFB, NORAD, Schriever AFB and the United States Air Force Academy. These five installations bring many new people to Colorado Springs each month. Read the rest of this entry »
Typical Halloween-time Snow in Colorado Springs!
Here we go again!
Day 2 of the big 09 Halloween Storm. This is a normal thing for Colorado Springs so if you are thinking of moving here–don’t panic! The storm has closed most of the area down for the past two days but by the weekend we’ll have blue skies again. I’ll do a before and after video just to prove it (hopefully).
I work from a home office so the only issue for me is that I have no view from my upstairs office. I usually can see Pikes Peak from my desk but not today! Earlier this morning, my son and I went out to clear the driveway for the furniture delivery guys. It was fun to get outside but better to come back in and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa! The bad news is that the driveway was almost instantly covered in snow again and now the delivery truck can’t make it until Saturday. Oh well.
If you really don’t like snow, it is better to live further south in Colorado Springs. Many times the weather is not bad at all in Fountain. Temps can be 10 degrees higher than they are here in Flying Horse (near Monument). I’m a Colorado Springs native so the snow doesn’t bother me. I remember many times as a kid having mega Halloween storms. The good news was that my brother and I got more candy since not as many kids would go out in the snow. Good times!
Colorado Springs is a great place to live in any season. For real advice on where to live, contact me. I can give you info on any area in the Pikes Peak region and tell you what the weather is like in all of them!
Coming Soon To A School Near You…A Snow Day!
Winter is here!
This was the view of Pikes Peak yesterday as I dropped my son off at CSCS for his delayed start. This was the first day this year that we have have the delayed start. As I was on my way home, Read the rest of this entry »
Colorado Springs Zip Codes
Just how Zippy are they?
If you are moving to Colorado Springs it can be a daunting task to determine exactly where you want to live. Some people rely on the “feel” or look of an area when moving to a new city. Many relocating buyers are data junkies that want to know all about the different areas that they have to choose from. I personally like to use a bit of both. Read the rest of this entry »
Is a Colorado Springs House Hunting Trip in Your Future?
Plan Ahead
If you are expecting a move to Colorado Springs in the coming months, I recommend an advance house hunting trip. Taking a few days to scope out the Colorado Springs metro area will remove a huge amount of stress when it comes time to pack up and move. Read the rest of this entry »
5 Reasons for Mortgage Pre-Approval Before you PCS
It’s a Tricky Business
Why get pre-approved? Many reasons actually but these 5 reasons below will convince you!
1. You need ample time to get to know your lender
As soon as you find out you are moving to Colorado Springs, you will want to work on interviewing your future Real Estate Agent as well as your Mortgage Lender. The process can be a stressful one! Ask lots of questions, get referrals from friends do your research! We can give you information on several local mortgage lenders. Each has a different style and personality that will suit the needs of various home buyers. You will be linked to the lender through the process. Make sure your relationship is local–I recommend against choosing an out of state lender that you find over the Internet or phone. It is easiest for everyone to work with an experienced local lender. Read the rest of this entry »
Interest Rate Update
Just heard from Rose Kelly, Universal Lending Corporation. She tells me that today’s rates are looking good.
FHA 30 year 5.0%
5/1 ARM 4.25%
VA 30 Year 5.0%
Conventional 30 year fixed 5.125%
CV 5/1 Arm 4.0%
Rose is a top knotch local lender that I have worked with for years. She is your best source for mortgage information and service! Contact me or leave a comment below to receive more detailed loan information.
Sante Fe Cuisine With Charm
El Tesoro Has It All!
Last night I went downtown to eat dinner with a friend. We chose El Tesoro, a quaint little Southwestern restaurant in Downtown Colorado Springs.
I love this little place!
For years, I would drive right on by as I headed to another Colorado Springs favorite, Guiseppe’s Depot. I now count this as one of my favorites after eating there three or four times in the past two years. If you are looking for a quiet place to have good food and conversation that you can acutally hear, this is a perfect venue!
The Meal! It Was Fabulous!
Does the MLS have too many Secret Agents?
I did a Google search today for “Colorado Springs MLS” just to see what the results would be. The results were surprising and puzzling to me as a consumer. It seems to be a common practice these days for real estate agents to pay money for a pre-made web site featuring a feed of listings from the MLS. Read the rest of this entry »
