What does this mean? Can I now unlock my doors at night? Probably not but it does confirm what I have always believed about our city. This is a great place to live all around! I feel safe going downtown to a restaurant with friends. Of course I don’t stay out that late and don’t frequent the downtown nightclubs that seem to have weekly incidents involving police. The places that I go, day or night seem to be safe and well lit.

The key here is to look at all of the factors that made up this safety study. Our air quality is excellent. We get the best water in the whole world cold and tasty right out of the tap. As for life expectancy, my grandfather was a Colorado Springs native (b.1900) and he lived to be nearly 99! Our clean living and penchant for fitness makes it easy to live a long time here.

The large military presence in this city gives financial stability to the region. Job losses are less than other cities due to our guaranteed military payroll every two weeks. We never boomed as much as other cities during the past ten years so our job losses have been much less than other areas similar to Colorado Springs.

Housing areas can be safe in most area of the city. Even in lower price ranges, a good safe home can be found. It all depends on who is assisting you in your search. I am a lifetime native of Colorado Springs. I know the areas that are most popular with buyers based on typical needs such as safety, convenience, schools etc. If you are considering a move to the area, feel free to contact me. I would love to assist you!

Fort Carson has a wide variety of on post options for housing. The problem is the waiting list can be very long. There are 15 different housing communites on the Mountain Post. Some of  the homes are older but several communities have been built in the past few years. They look just like homes available for sale in Colorado Springs. The newer homes were all ready at the same time so if you think about it they would have had all new occupants at the same time. This means that there won’t be any availability for a while.

All of the housing at Fort Carson is managed by a private company, Balfour Beatty Communities. The curious thing is that this is not an American company. They are headquatered in the UK. I have to wonder why we could not find an American housing management company for our American troops! Typical for big government I guess.

All of the typical amenities are available for Fort Carson housing. They provide trash pick-up, recycling and utilities. The rent amount is equal to the service member’s monthly BAH. Really, now that housing is privatized you are just renting a home on post. For some, this represents a great convenience. For others, it means living under the watchful eye of the Army at all times. It just depends on what you like.

Currently, this is a great time to buy a home in Colorado Springs! Think about it–the home buyer credit has just been extended until Spring. Prices are low right now as are interest rates. A VA mortgage is fast and easy to obtain. Why not investigate buying a home? Colorado Springs is a wonderful place for military members to buy a home even if you plan to be here only 2 or 3 years. Many people choose to rent their homes when they PCS on to the next destination. This means your investment can continue to grow while you move on to a new post.

Cash Back for Military Members

We offer a great incentive for military home buyers. When you choose to work with eSaleHomes Realty to buy a home, we give you a cash incentive after closing. This can range from $500 to $3000 depending on the sales price of the home. Sure, other companies offer incentives as well. When you work with me, you get top-knotch service and the benefit of 20 years of local full time real estate experience. Other companies will just “assign” you to an agent. Don’t you want someone that you choose?

For information on how you can buy a home near Fort Carson, feel free to contact me. I am very familiar with the stresses of a PCS move. There are so many ways that I can assist you with the transition from your current destination to your new one at Fort Carson.