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6275 Pemberton Way 80919 $174,900

[gallery link="file"] All new and ready for quick closing! This beautiful Pinon Valley tri-level has been updated for you! All new interior paint and carpet. New lighting and hardware in kitchen. Formal living room plus the added bonus of a lower level family room with fireplace. Three bedrooms and two baths. You'll love the deck just off the master suite. Perfect for enjoying your morning cup of coffee! The Pinon Valley area is known for its parks. Ute Valley Park is within...Continue Reading!

Looking For Great Diner Food in Colorado Springs?

Eat at Rosies! The newest location of Rosies Diner just opened a few weeks ago. I have to admit that we've already been there twice already. It's so nice to have new places to eat in the Northgate area. In the past we've gone up the road a few minutes to the Monument location but now we drive south on Voyager Drive to the newest location. Actually, the Monument store feels a bit more "diner-ish" but the new place is biggers and...Continue Reading!

Do I Need Snow Tires in Colorado Springs?

Well, yes and no. The answer will depend on where you live and how you live. For people who have a job that does not allow you to come in a bit later in the morning after a big snow then you will want to invest in a good set of snow tires.  Snow tires are actually made of a different rubber mixture than regular all-season tires so they work differently when gripping the road and snow. The treads are bigger...Continue Reading!

Walkout Basements and Radon

I just closed on a sale for one of my military buyers. It was a wonderful home in Broadmoor Glen at the base of Cheyenne Mountain. Typically, this area will have high radon readings when testing is done. When it came time to do the home inspection, the buyer was deciding whether or not to do the radon testing.  Radon testing costs around $110 extra on top of the regular home inspection fees according to Scott Whitbeck of HomeTeam inspections. ...Continue Reading!

The New Colorado Springs Bicycle Map Is Here!

   The New Bike Maps Are Here! The New Bike Maps Are Here! For those of us that love Steve Martin's movie The Jerk, this phrase along with the excitement that it carries is familiar.  I went down to the Criterion Bike Shop  yesterday to get my copy. Colorado Springs is a great city for bike riding. We have city street trails as well as many off road trails. Legend The map is fairly large. I guess I was expecting some kind of...Continue Reading!

7255 Killington Fountain CO 80817 $139900

[nggallery id=12] Want to be close to Fort Carson? This is it! All new upscale remodel just minutes from Fort Carson! Gorgeous kitchen with all new cabinets, stainless appliances and slab granite counters. New paint inside and out. All new bathrooms as well. Nothing has been left undone in this home! Tri-level floor plan offers formal and casual living spaces. Four bedrooms, two baths. 1408 square feet. Attached garage with opener. Perfect for anyone who needs to move in fast and start...Continue Reading!

347 Darlington Way Colorado Springs CO 80906 SOLD $450,000

[nggallery id=11] Former Model in The Boulders Broadmoor Great floorplan in this casual living home! Main level master suite. Newly finished wood floors. All new stainless appliance package. Large open dining room plus living room. Family room offers built-ins and walk out to patio for outdoor entertaining. You'll appreciate the fully finished basement complete with wet bar, built ins and large open room for pool table or home theater. Five bedrooms and four baths. Over 4700 square feet. (more...)Continue Reading!

1620 Territory Trail Colorado Springs CO 80919 $315000

[nggallery id=9] Wooded Oasis in the City! This home is perfect for those who like the convenience of city living but want to live near trees, hiking & biking trails and parks. Backs to scub oak and wooded area. Short distance to Pinon Valley Park, Ute Valley Park and the Garden of the Gods. (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!

How to choose your Colorado Springs Neighborhood

Where do you want to live? If you have done any online searching at all you know how hard it is to find the right neighborhood in Colorado Springs. Searching the MLS (more...)Continue Reading!