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Third Grade Reading Scores are in!

Scores have increased The 2011 CSAP Reading scores have been posted and there was a statewide increase in the number of students who are proficient in their reading. For 2010 the number was 70% and this year it increased to 73%. Good news for many districts but not all of the districts located in the Colorado Springs metro area were able to show the same results. (more...)Continue Reading!

2311 Diamond Creek Colorado Springs CO 80921 $545664

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Flying Horse Rancher 2326 Ledgewood 80921 $329000

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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!

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!

Colorado Springs In The Top 40

Casey Kasem would be proud of us! We made the top 40 in something! Yippee! Actually, Business Week magazine just named Colorado Springs number 24 in the Top 40 Strongest U.S. Metro Economies. The article gives facts about our gross metropolitan product (down 2.7% over last year) and home sales. According to the author, home sales were flat as compared to the same time last year. Flat? That sounds, well, flat. Actually in this case flat is a good thing. Compared to other...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!