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Repo Repo Who’s Got the Repo?

Bank repo's are getting harder and harder to come by in Colorado Springs. The bank owned homes known as "REO's" are not appearing on the market as much as they used to. Why? It seems that the rise in short sale and loan modifications has reduced the foreclosure rates--for now anyway. (more...)Continue Reading!

Is Your Colorado Springs House Upside Down?

Art Imitates Life Visitors to the upside-down house created by Polish artist Daniel Czapiewski get a look at the artists representation of the current affairs of his country. Funny how art can imitate life isn't it. Many Colorado Springs homes have left their owners upside down too. The sad thing is that it is not art--it's real! (more...)Continue Reading!

New Colorado Springs Bank Owned Home For Sale

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DvlU9WZoZo[/youtube] Brand new listing! Located at 409 Edgewood Colorado Springs CO 8907. This Bank Owned REO is a great opportunity for investors who are looking to fix and flip! Priced at $141000, this home will not last very long. This video gives an insight into the general condition and layout of the home. Keep in mind though that I am a professional Realtor and not a videographer! I have this and other REO/foreclosure listings available. Leave a comment or call me...Continue Reading!

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. (more...)Continue Reading!

Whats Your Walk Score?

Is this even relevant in Colorado Springs? Maybe, maybe not. First of all, I should fill you in on what exactly the Walk Score is. Many people now want to live in a neighborhood where autos are an option. Great idea, especially as gas prices stay in the higher range. If you visit this new site, you can type in your address to see how walkable your area is. The site gives a list of nearby amenities such as schools, grocery...Continue Reading!

Flying Horse Ranch Carnival

Good Old Fashioned Fun! Meet at Angel Mist Park in Flying Horse Ranch this weekend for the Community Fall Carnival.  Saturday, September 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 m.  There will be lots of family fun, food and folly! Hot dogs and drinks will be for sale. Looking to have some friendly competition with your neighbors? Get a team together for the tug-of-war or join the sack race. There will even be a pie eating contect and watermelon spitting contests! Hay wagon rides will also...Continue Reading!

Why Pay More?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOpDaEgjVIo[/youtube] Smart Shoppers pay attention Really, why would anyone pay more than 4% to sell their home? We ask ourselves that question all the time! At eSaleHomes Realty we only charge 4% to sell your home! That's right--just 4%.  No gimmicks, just a low price. We offer full service plus cutting edge marketing.  Think about it--does your last real estate agent even have a blog like this?  I am betting they aren't even on Facebook yet!  We are!  We promote all of our listings there...Continue Reading!

Pikes Peak Marathon 2009 Has Worldwide Appeal

The 54th running of the Pikes Peak Marathon was this past weekend. This is a special race up to the top of Pikes Peak and back down again for some. The run up is called the "Pikes Peak Ascent" and the run up and down is of course called the "Pikes Peak Marathon". World class runners come from all over to compete in this race. The course begins at 6295 feet above sea level and rises to the top at 14,110...Continue Reading!

Welcome!

So this is it. This is my new blog. eSaleHomes Realty is embarking on a brand new adventure. In the past we have concentrated our marketing efforts towards home buyers who are in the process of relocating to Colorado Springs. In the future (and the present) we will be doing the exact same thing! The only difference is how we will be reaching those people. I have been selling homes in Colorado Springs for the past 19 years. When I first...Continue Reading!