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8345 Bluffview Way 80919 SOLD $510,000

Bank Owned in Peregrine [nggallery id=8] This is has been updated by the bank and is now ready to move in and enjoy! All new paint and carpet in this beautiful custom home. Over 6400 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 5 baths. Top of the world views will wow you as you sit on the deck. Main level library also has it's own deck for taking a break during your reading. Luxurious master suite features fireplace, large bath and walk in closet. This home...Continue Reading!

1703 Kodiak Dr Colorado Springs CO SOLD $152,500

All remodeled brick rancher ready for fast closing! You won't want to miss this opportunity to live in a home like this. All new interior paint, carpet and tile. Kitchen features beautiful new cabinets, luxury slab granite counter and stainless appliances.  Super large master bedroom plus two others.  Main level bath has been totally redone with upgraded double sinks, vanity and luxury granite counter.  New tub and tile as well.  Fully finished basement has a super large family room with...Continue Reading!

USAFA Commissary…Is it worth the trip?

I made my monthly trip to the commissary this weekend and yes, it was worth it! For you who are civilians and reading this, you might want to just skip to the next post. This will not mean anything to you but for military people who are moving to Colorado Springs, this could have some meaning. I do admit that I split my shopping between the King Soopers in my neighborhood and the USAFA commissary. I think that most people do...Continue Reading!

Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended!

You might have heard that the Homebuyer Tax Credit has been officially extended. (more...)Continue Reading!

VA Loan Rate Update for Colorado Springs

Low Low Low Low! Rose Kelly of ULC Mortgage has just sent me today's VA Mortgage Rates. They are still crazy low! (more...)Continue Reading!

Fort Carson Temporary Lodging

PCS to Colorado Springs? If you are making a move to Fort Carson in the near future, you need to plan ahead! If accompanied, there are a large number of hotels and motels, (more...)Continue Reading!

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. (more...)Continue Reading!

Peterson Air Force Base Housing Goes Private

Thinking of living on base when you PCS to Peterson Air Force Base? Better think again--it could be a long wait!  I have spoken with the people at Terra Vista Communities , the private company managing all housing at Peterson. They tell me that there is always a waiting list for housing. (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!

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!