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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!

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!

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!

New REO 4838 Hawk Meadow 80916 $169900

New on the market! This Richmond Spruce model is priced to sell quickly. Perfect for an owner occupant who (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!