Shawn

7479 Fortman Fountain CO 80817 $157,900

[nggallery id=10] All New Interior! This upscale remodel will put a smile on your face the minute you enter the front door! Imagine moving into a brand new home. This is the one! Over 1800 square feet. All new carpet, interior paint and upscale lighting. The kitchen is a cooks dream with brand new stainless appliances, slab granite counters and upgraded cabinetry. Euro style faucets and lighting complete the look. Large living room upstairs plus spacious family room in the lower level allow...Continue Reading!

Do MLS Photos Tell The Truth?

Maybe and Maybe Not! The benefit of today's technology allows buyers to preview homes online. When I started in real estate in 1990, we used the old MLS books that were published every two weeks. If a buyer was relocating into Colorado Springs, I had to cut out the individual listings and place a bunch on the copy machine, make a copy and then mail the sheet to a buyer. (more...)Continue Reading!

Colorado Springs Hiking Trails

Want to go hiking? Colorado Springs offers lots of hiking spots right in town! I love this about our city. You can take a quick hike and then grab a nice lunch or even a late breakfast. Of course there are lots of other spots for hiking outside of town but this post is just about the hyper-local trails. One of my favorite areas is Cheyenne Canon. There are several trails that offer a challenge and usually a spectacular view of the...Continue Reading!

2920 La Estrella Circle 80917 $199900

Price Reduced! Super nice Villa Loma 4 level home. Lots of updates: newer roof, water heater, fireplace insert, vinyl windows, vinyl siding, carpet and paint. Eat-in kitchen features granite counters. You'll appreciate the large master bedroom with attached bathroom. Two other bedrooms fill out the upper level. Formal living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining with style! Casual family room can be very cozy with it's fireplace.  Fourth level offers one huge bedroom perfect for teens or guests plus a lage...Continue Reading!

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. (more...)Continue Reading!

Fort Carson Post Housing Goes Private

Want to live on post? Fort Carson has a wide variety of on post options for housing. The problem is the waiting (more...)Continue Reading!

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. (more...)Continue Reading!

Need to Buy a Home Now? Get a Buyer Agent…Please!

I just had another call from a frenzied buyer hoping to beat the deadline for the $8000 home buyer credit. They saw one of my listings in the MLS and wanted to take a look at it. The bad news is that home already has several offers on it already. The seller will be choosing one today. I asked the buyer if they were working with a Realtor. She said "no, we always call the listing agents. That's what my family...Continue Reading!