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Home lighting is an essential part of home décor, and needs to be considered carefully based on a variety of factors. First, home lighting is required for specific tasks, such as putting on makeup and shaving in the bathroom; or paying bills and writing letters in the office. Other lighting illuminates a space, so that the kids can play or you can move about without bumping into objects. Finally,

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Recently MSN’s real estate channel named Colorado Springs as one of the Sixty Six Cities where Buying Makes Sense .  One of the criteria MSN used to determine where it made sense to buy was whether average three-bedroom rental costs were higher than the cost of a 6% loan for a typical low-priced house. Why Colorado [...]

Colorado Springs Current Market Conditions The post below are the stats from our MLS, Pikes Peak Assn of REALTORS(r), for the month of September. Interesting stuff...if you're a REALTOR(r) or a Home Buyer/Sellerin El Paso County. What it's saying is that sales are down, average sales prices are down, and median sales prices are also down. The good news (for some) is that listings are UP! It

Colorado Springs Statistics of Active, Solds, Median and Average Sales Price Single Family/Patio Homes Year TotalActive Number of Sales Number of Sales YTD          Monthly Sales Price        Average Median Aug 2008 6,323 778 5,962 $235,098 $199,900 July 2008 6,544 886 5,183 $252,549 $223,950 June 2008 6,

Colorado Springs Statistics of Active, Solds, Median and Average Sales Price Single Family/Patio Homes Year TotalActive Number of Sales Number of Sales YTD          Monthly Sales Price        Average Median Aug 2008 6,323 778 5,962 $235,098 $199,900 July 2008 6,544 886 5,183 $252,549 $223,950 June 2008 6,

When browsing your preferred locales at COhomefinder these days, you’ll find a new-ish feature called Top Categories. And if you happen to be browsing Colorado Springs listings, you’ll find under the “top” category Colorado Springs top neighborhoods, school listings and more. Particularly if you’re new to learning about Colorado homes and real estate, or [...]

Between Denver and its suburbs and Colorado Springs and its suburbs is an hour-long stretch of the I-25 highway that is booming with new and existing populations. Once considered “the boonies” or “no man’s land,” this corridor joining two of Colorado’s largest cities is now known as a collection of individual communities with lives [...]

It is great to see so many candidates coming to Colorado Springs no matter what party you are affiliated or unaffiliated with! Many candidates have come to Colorado Springs, CO during the primaries leading up to the Democrat and Republican Conventions and plan to all the way to the presidential election.  

We have had a number of people ask us about a Colorado Springs Newspaper.  There are a number of newspapers in Colorado Springs to chose from.  If you are looking for news and topics in a major newspaper or news specific to an area or topic Colorado Springs has it covered!  General Newspapers for Colorado Springs:        The G

The Colorado Springs Parade of Home Starts Friday!  Find more info on this upcoming event at

It's that time of year again!  I am already getting excited about the 2008 Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs. It is always fun to see how the latest new homes in Colorado Springs are designed. The unique architecture, landscaping, design touches, and communities showcased in the Parade of Homes tend to offer a good taste of what

The world's most commonly read dog magazine, Dog Fancy, has named Colorado Springs, Colorado, the 2008 winner of DogTown USA. DogTown USA is a national competition in which Dog Fancy readers nominate America's most dog-friendly city. They look at the number of dog friendly open spaces, dog parks, events for dogs and dog owners, vet to dog ratios, abundant pet supply and other services, and m

Guide Review : You'll find something new and exciting to do every day in Colorado Springs. With over 50 major area attractions, there's always another adventure waiting around the next mountain pass. Or the next block. The guide features activities such as: ROCKY MOUNTAIN DINOSAUR RESOURCE CENTER - See the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, an attraction in 65 Million years. CAVE OF THE

1835 pima dr, colorado springs, CO, 80915 SINGLE FAMILY: For Sale By Owner Price: $184.00Nearest Installation(s):Peterson AFB < 10 MilesSchriever AFB < 10 MilesFort Carson < 20 Miles Listed By:Name: Karla Miller Source:

Are you looking at selling your Colorado Springs home? Take a look at the latest stats for the El Paso County market for the month of June. Below is the graph and details for current supply & demand (market saturation).  The total number of listings on market has gone down and so have total sales.  Find out how much your home is worth in this market at www.COProp

Are you getting ready to look at homes for sale in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas? This is a good time to choose which neighborhoods or areas you plan to buy in. Some of you may know exactly what areas you would like to live in. If you are not sure it will require some detailed research on areas and neighborhoods. Now is a good time to create a homebuyer check

The Daniels Team of RE/MAX Advantage offers a variety of real estate services in Colorado Springs that go beyond the ordinary!  If you are looking for homes in Colorado Springs or any other property we offer top notch buyer services.  The Daniels Team definitely stands apart from many in the real estate industry when selling a ..(read more)

  It's almost that time of year again!  I am already getting excited about the 2008 Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs. It is always fun to see how the latest new homes in Colorado Springs are designed. The unique architecture, landscaping, design touches, and communities showcased in the Parade tend to offer a good taste of what

The Flying Horse neighborhood can be found on the northern edge of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Just 45 minutes to Denver, this wonderful location is ideal for commuting to Colorado Springs Airport, Denver International Airport, and anywhere in between. Homes in Flying Horse surround one of the finest private clubs in all of Colorado Springs known as The Club at Flying Horse.   The

Are you looking at selling your Colorado Springs or Monument home? Take a look at the latest stats for the month of April. Below is the graph and details for current supply & demand (market saturation). Find out how much your home is worth in this market at www.COPropertyValues.com. Colorado Real Estate Resources www.danielsteam.com www.danielsteamhomes.com www.realestatecoloradosprings.org

Colorado Springs is one of our primary areas of business. With many historic homes similar to Denver, we do alot of refinishing work in the area, but mostly we perform new installs.The northernmost part of Colorado Springs is one of the fastest growing areas in Colorado, and we work directly with builders to provide great custom work for the new home owner.But our favorite kind of installations in

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Colorado Springs is a very beautiful city in Colorado. It is not as busy as Denver but it sure has a lot of businesses and buildings. It is a city but you feel like you are not in a city. I like the mountain in the background and close beautiful parks for families to hang out. I love Colorado Springs a lot.This is my list of places that are worth visiting here in Colorado Springs or close to Colorado Springs. I have not visited them all yet. I am just going to write them here so I know which one to visit for the weekend when we get a chance.Pikes Peak - I have not been there yet but I can see the mountain from our house. I really want to go there with my family but we have not had any chance to go. I get really relaxed whenever I see it. It is so beautiful.Garden of the Gods - This place i

Colorado Springs is one of our primary areas of business. With many historic homes similar to Denver, we do alot of refinishing work in the area, but mostly we perform new installs.The northernmost part of Colorado Springs is one of the fastest growing areas in Colorado, and we work directly with builders to provide great custom work for the new home owner.But our favorite kind of installations in Colorado Springs are hardwood new installs in pre-existing homes. That way, we can work directly with the customer to achieve the desired result. And it is especially rewarding to be able to work with happy home owners to make their homes beautiful.The custom work we do can even include difficult obstacles that other flooring companies won't touch (and that your local Home Depot will turn away

Are you looking at selling your Colorado Springs or Monument home? Take a look at the latest stats for the month. Below are the graphs and details for current monthly supply of homes based on a six month average, current monthly supply of homes based on the last 30 days, and current supply & demand (market saturation). Where does your home stand?More listings continue to hit the market while total sales continue to plummet. Take a look at the charts above to see what montly supply your home should be compared to. Visit to get the value of your home to compare with this market's current monthly supply.Colorado Real Estate Resources www.danielsteam.com www.danielsteamhomes.com www.realestatecoloradosprings.org

Colorado Springs Luxury Vacation Special Savor a $100 Food & Beverage Credit... Each Night!3 nights in a Suite FROM $1,117 per person.Valid January 1 to March 31, 2008.Promo Code: V-16073.Colorado Springs Luxury Vacation Special Info: The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs has it all: three golf courses, a tennis club, 15 restaurants and a great spa – consistently recognized as one of the top resort spas in the country. Experience it for yourself with your $100 per room spa credit (per room, per night) that's included in this Suite Getaway Package. Also featured: a $100 food and beverage credit (per room, per night); in-room Internet service daily continental breakfast and daily resort fee. What more could you ask for?Click here for reservations or call TravelWizard.com at 1-800-330-8820 to speak to a Colorado Springs Vacations Specialist now!Colorado Springs Luxury Vacation Special Terms: Unless otherwise stated, fares are per person, based on double occupancy. Offers subject

Frontier airlines announced it is going to build a $25 million maintenance hangar at the Colorado Springs Airport bringing around 225 jobs to Colorado Springs within the next 2 years. The Colorado Springs Airport has not seen such progress in over a decade. They have tried bringing in other low-cost carriers with no luck. Southwest Airlines was a possibility 2 years ago, but they ended up in Denver. The other fantastic news is that Frontier airlines will be providing a flight from Colorado Springs to Denver by late Spring of 2008, with the possibility of other flights being added in the future. Colorado Real Estate Resources www.danielsteam.com www.danielsteamhomes.com www.realestatecoloradosprings.org

The stolen toilet soapbox racer has been found. Phew! Everyone can get back to their lives.It was just a routine patrol until a King County sheriff's deputy lifted a tarp and found a soapbox derby racer built to look like a giant toilet. A giant, stolen toilet - measuring about 7 feet high and 7 feet long.The massive commode - white with a blue velour seat and tank cover and a red flush handle - was found Wednesday in a rural area of southeast King County.Sheriff's Sgt. John Urquhart said the toilet facsimile was built by five friends in Colorado Springs, Colo., and was brought to Seattle late last month for a race. It was stolen out of the back of a truck, which was also stolen.Colorado Springs, huh? Think they weren't worried about the toilet racer? Keep in mind this is the same place that banned playing tag on the playgrounds of their schools.And hey, that car would be perfect for the guy who lives in the toilet house!(AP)STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online

Relocate-America recently released their list of the top 25 cities to go to school for 2007. It does not surprise me that Colorado Springs made it under the top 25. There are many wonderful schools throughout all of the districts here. Their poll took into account the quality of the schools and choices in educational offerings for children. Relocate-America stated that their list was determined as follows; "Our list recognizes communities with strong support and spirit for their local schools, high parental involvement, strong academic achievement and performance, caring faculty and staff and successful extracurricular programs with opportunities for children to explore and excel in many areas of interest. We recognize a variety of school types, including public schools, private programs, Christian-based and specialized/vocational educational opportunities."Click Here if you would like more info on the schools in the area.Colorado Real Estate Resources www.danielsteam.com www.danielste

Relocate-America recently released their list of the top 25 cities to go to school for 2007. It does not surprise me that Colorado Springs made it under the top 25. There are many wonderful schools throughout all of the districts here. Their poll took into account the quality of the schools and choices in educational offerings for children. Relocate-America stated that their list was determined a

Colorado Cabinet Coatings Of Colorado Springs Is Under New Ownership. (Kitchen Cabinets Online) - Colorado Cabinet Coatings of Colorado Springs is under new ownership. Recently acquired by Steve and Ginny Warren, Colorado Cabinet Coatings of Colorado Springs offers the affordable alternative to cabinet refacing or replacing. Steve's 19 years experience with his previous employer, including years

It is that time of year again! The Parade of Homes is in progress. It started on August 17 and goes until September 2. There are a total of 46 homes to view in the parade. The most exciting homes to see are the 16 that are over 1 million dollars. Do not let that stop you from viewing the other homes in the parade as well. The main parade sites are The Black Forest Reserve and The Preserve at Walden. Cordera has some homes that are grouped together, and the rest are scattered all around Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Monument, and Woodland Park. The tickets are $10 for adults, and free if under 18 or over 65 years old. Active military can get free tickets (see parade website below for details). Enter to win a pool table from Backyards & Billiards if you get your ticket stamped at 25 of the parade homes.The parade is great for taking in design ideas, so bring your camera! It is also a great way of seeing what the different builders can do. If you are looking to build, make sure t

It is that time of year again! The Parade of Homes is in progress. It started on August 17 and goes until September 2. There are a total of 46 homes to view in the parade. The most exciting homes to see are the 16 that are over 1 million dollars. Do not let that stop you from viewing the other homes in the parade as well. The main parade sites are The Black Forest Reserve and The Preserve at Walden. Cordera has some homes that are grouped together, and the rest are scattered all around Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Monument, and Woodland Park. The tickets are $10 for adults, and free if under 18 or over 65 years old. Active military can get free tickets (see parade website below for details). Enter to win a pool table from Backyards & Billiards if you get your ticket stamped at 25 of the parade homes.The parade is great for taking in design ideas, so bring your camera! It is also a great way of seeing what the different builders can do. If you are looking to build, make sure t

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New construction has many benefits. Building new gives you the opportunity to customize your home by adding special features to the basic home. Lower maintenance costs and lower operating costs also add to the advantages of new construction. Is building a new home in Colorado Springs, Monument and surrounding areas for you? When deciding on additional features, consider how they will affect the re-sale value of the home and whether these additions will over-improve your home. Money spent to improve and modernize kitchens and bathrooms is almost always a good investment. Granite and corian counter tops, side-by-side refrigerators, tile flooring and whirlpool tubs are popular upgrades. If the builder's standard flooring for the living room, dining room or foyer is linoleum, changing to hardwood or tile will increase the resale value of the home. And even if you don't enjoy sitting around a roaring fireplace, the next owner may want one. If you plan to finish the basement later, you ma

Last time I checked there were over 4,000 real estate agents in Colorado Springs, Monument and the surrounding areas covered by the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors. That is a large number compared to the population in these areas. There are a number of real estate agents that have their license but are not practicing currently. Part time real estate agents can be found as well. With all of this in mind, there are many real estate agents out there to choose from. Who are you going to choose to assist you with what is probably your greatest investment? Knowledge, professionalism and experience are the important factors to consider when selecting a Real Estate Agent. You should also look for someone who listens carefully to what you want in a new home and who knows the market well enough to find the right house for you within a reasonable period of time. Be comfortable with the person you choose. If you feel like the real estate agent is sensitive to your needs and desires, you will fe

What does the housing inventory look like? As of September, 2006 there are a total of 5,929 Single Family Homes / Patio Homes on the market, which is a 33.7 % increase in inventory from the same time last year. There is a 30.5 % increase in available Condos / Townhomes with an inventory of 919.What do home sales look like? 888 Family Homes / Patio Homes have been sold in the month of September, which is 27.9 % less from the same time last year (1,232). Condos / Townhomes happen to have an equal number of sales from the same time last year coming in at 156 units sold for both years (0% change).What does all this mean? It could mean a number of things of course, but here are some ideas to think about. This is not just some odd phenomena happening only in Colorado Springs. Inventory has flooded the market, while the number of homes being sold has decreased.After going to national real estate conferences and talking to many other real estate agents lately, I have found that this change in

Last summer your neighbors put their house on the market and had so many buyers that they were on the winning side of a bidding war. Now you are trying to sell your home, and there's just no action. The real estate marketplace is very unpredictable. Many factors come into play, the most important being interest rates and prevailing sales prices. In a strong seller's market, prices tend to escalate until they reach a certain point where buyers begin to just say no and listing inventories increase. When this happens, sellers who price their homes at the higher level of previous sales prices must re-think their pricing strategies. If they don't, their homes may not sell. Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is important to remember that the shift from a seller's to a buyer's market can occur very quickly. You can count on your agent for sound advice on what phase the market is in right now.Colorado Real Estate Resources www.danielsteam.com

Colorado Springs is made up of many different areas as you will find in your search. The Northeast, East, Central, and Southeast areas make up the core of Colorado Springs. The Central area consists of many unique homes built at the turn of the century. Homes can also be found in the Central area that were built clear up to the 1960's. The majority of homes in the Northeast, East, and Southeast were built from the 60's to the 90's. The average price per SF in these areas is between $95-$115, where the Southeast is one of the least expensive areas to buy in.Powers, Briargate, Northwest, West, Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs and Southwest are the areas just outside the core. These areas are quite different from one another. Powers is a large area that consists of homes built from the mid 60's in the south to homes that are currently being built as you move up north. Briargate is complete with homes built in the 70's where new construction is still available. The average pric

The services of a good real estate agent are especially important when you are moving to a new city. You may know very little about the different neighborhoods or the local market conditions in the new area. An experienced agent can help you explore the possibilities in order to find a great house in your price range.Contact us even if you are relocating outside of Colorado. As part of a nationwide relocation network, we can put you in touch with a superb real estate agent who can make house hunting a breeze. They will contact you before you arrive to discuss your housing needs, where you will be working, and what features in a new house and neighborhood meet your criteria. They can send you information about transportation, shopping, and community services that are important to you. When you arrive for your first house hunting trip, the agent will be prepared to show you the best homes for sale in your price range that fit your needs.Colorado Real Estate Resources www.danielsteam.com

­­The general consensus both nationally and locally is that everything Real Estate is in a bad state of affairs. The sub prime mess coupled with raising interest rates and inflated prices have certainly taken some of the shine off of real estate as an investment class, at least for the inexperienced investor.   The reality in the [...]

September is over and not soon enough, clearly not a great month for the Colorado Springs Real Estate market. Although it would be really easy to stand back and be cynical about the current market conditions we feel like our clients are better served if we try to clearly examine the facts, look at the [...]

Effective home selling these days requires the right attitude. The most effective sellers take the stance “We are no longer home owners, we are home sellers”. This attitude goes a long way in preparing the seller for what’s ahead. The following is a list of ten other things to keep in mind when getting ready [...]

Although many buyers and investors have decided to sit on the bench and watch. We think this is a great time to be in the market as a buyer.

I just added a bunch if weather information to our SpringsHomes site. I always knew our weather was great but it wasn’t until I put the statistics side by side with other areas that I realized just how great our climate really is. We don’t get much snow when compared to other areas. We have lots [...]

Absorption Rate is defined as: An estimate of the rate at which a particular classification of space - such as new office space, new housing, new condominium units and the like - will be sold or occupied during a specific time frame. This is an important number for Buyers because it gives you a general ideal [...]

Absorption Rate is defined as: An estimate of the rate at which a particular classification of space - such as new office space, new housing, new condominium units and the like - will be sold or occupied during a specific time frame. This is an important number for Buyers because it gives you a general ideal [...]

Absorption Rate is defined as: An estimate of the rate at which a particular classification of space - such as new office space, new housing, new condominium units and the like - will be sold or occupied during a specific time frame. This is an important number for Buyers because it gives you a general ideal [...]

Here’s a little insight from our good friend Ben Day: This comes from the ERA Shields Stat Pack. Ben and his team do some great work on this every month….Thanks, Ben HERE IS WHAT IS GOOD TO KNOW, GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS: GOOD NEWS: Listing Volume was off 18.9%. That’s really good news. The trend of [...]

The Belltower Condominiums have broken ground and framing has begun. The Belltower Condominiums are a welcome addition to the Southeast Colorado Springs Real Estate market. This project will feature seven different floor plans starting in the $120’s. Square Footages range from 843 to 1,272 square feet, smaller units feature 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Larger [...]

Lengthy market times, few showings and low ball offers seem to be a part of our new reality in the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market, at least for some homes. The early spring market seems to be breaking into three categories. First and fast is the sub $200,000 market. These homes, if well [...]

Absorption Rate is defined as: An estimate of the rate at which a particular classification of space - such as new office space, new housing, new condominium units and the like - will be sold or occupied during a specific time frame. This is an important number for Buyers because it gives you a general ideal [...]

THE RULES: There are many rules in a fluid real estate market, but here are a few that we believe hold true IN ANY MARKET (one favoring buyers; one favoring sellers; it does not matter): •LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION •MONEY IS MADE ON THE BUY •SELLERS SET ASKING PRICES; BUYERS DETERMINE VALUE •BUYERS BUY VALUE •CONTINGENCIES CLOUD NEGOTIATIONS (THE MORE “IFS” THE [...]

The last weekend of May 2008, has officially been the busiest weekend for showings in the Colorado Springs Real Estate market, Year to date. Our market generally picks up after the Air Force Academy Graduation but it’s usually a gradual crescendo. This Weekend felt a lot more like the release of pent up buyer demand. More [...]

Absorption Rate is defined as an estimate of the rate at which a particular classification of space - such as new office space, new housing, new condominium units and the like - will be sold or occupied during a specific time frame. The East MLS area holds strong in the #1 position for the third month [...]

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The Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association is presenting their first annual Remodeled Homes Tour of Colorado Springs, June 14 & 15. It is a way for this industry to put its best foot forward and show off a myriad of workmanship, new ideas and creativity in the remodeling industry. You will have an opportunity to visit [...]

Here is a quick overview of weekly showing activity from the ERA Shields front desk from June 9th - June 15, 2008 Monday through Thursday- 137 showings Friday, Saturday & Sunday- 124 showings Total Showings for the week-261 showings These numbers are off from the previous week, I’m thinking since it was Fathers Day, Dad’s caught a break. Here’s [...]

Here is a quick overview of weekly showing activity from the ERA Shields front desk from June 23rd.- June 29th. , 2008 Showing Total ( Mon – Thurs ) 172 Weekend Showing Total ( Fri – Sun ) 96 Total Showings for the week-268 These numbers are down from the previous week. [...]

Here is a quick overview of weekly showing activity from the ERA Shields front desk from June 16th - June 22, 2008 Monday through Thursday- 132 showings Friday, Saturday & Sunday- 124 showings Total Showings for the week-274 showings These numbers are up from the previous week, the weather was good and it was a quiet week, socially.  Here’s [...]

The June numbers are out and the month actually looked good. This is normally a busy month so we’re going to chalk a lot of this up to a normal seasonal activity spike. Still, this is great news and we’ll keep our fingers crossed. Here are the important overall numbers. We’ll drill down into some of the [...]

Here’s a bit of good news, wrapped in the obligatory negative headline. This is from the Colorado Springs Business Journal. This talks about what we already knew, here in Colorado Springs we are holding steady. The real drama is playing out on the coasts and in the rust belt. Housing permits drop below 1991 levels Single-family permits in [...]

DISCUSSION: In the real estate industry, the joke of the last two years has been that you’d know when the market had turned when it looked better than your stock portfolio. In an unprecedented turn of events, at this writing, the Dow Jones Industrials are off almost 40% from their October 9, 2007 all-time high, while [...]