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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!

13764 Windy Oaks Colorado Springs CO SOLD $467,400

[nggallery id=5] Flying Horse Ranch living at it's best! This gorgeous Vantage rancher has so many upgrades and options to wow you! Dramatic entry with vaulted ceiling. Formal dining room. Gourmet cooks will appreciate the dream kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Built-in computer center in casual dining area. Kitchen walks out to low maintenance covered deck with phenonenal views of the front range, Pikes Peak and USAFA! Perfect for a glass of wine or a cup of coffee after dinner....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!

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!

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!

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!