Colorado Springs Real Estate

40 Acres of Land with a Great Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:23:00 +0000

Large Home on private lot - zoned for horses

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:29:00 +0000

Guide to Restoring Furniture

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:22:00 +0000

Restoring worn-out or damaged furniture to its former glory is a satisfying endeavor that results in an attractive addition to your home decor. Keep the following beginners' tips in mind for rejuvenating furniture.

• Determine value
Before you take the time to restore a piece of furniture, it’s advisable to find out how much the piece is worth, which will help you determine if it’s worth saving. Have an accredited, certified antique appraiser look at the piece or consult with an online appraisal service that enables you to research the value of furniture.

• Set a budget
Keeping in mind how much the piece of furniture is worth, set a budget as to how much money and time you’ll invest in restoring it. While you want to do your best with the restoration, you don’t want to overdo it and spend more money than it is worth. If you really like the piece and simply want to restore it, however, then go ahead and do so without concerning yourself with the cost.

• CleanYour first task is to do a thorough cleaning of the piece of furniture. Tools you will need for this task include a soft cloth or bristled brush and a small amount of oil-based commercial wood cleaner scrub. Give the furniture a thorough cleaning, making sure to clean out every crack and crevice.

If you must strip away paint or varnish, you can sand it off or use a stripper and solvents. Do these tasks in a well-ventilated area, and wear a protective mask, rubber gloves and long sleeves. When removing paint, keep in mind that it may contain lead. If you suspect that a piece of furniture contains lead, protect yourself by having the piece professionally stripped.

• Repair
Check the furniture for stability. Are there loose handles on drawers? Loose legs? Secure all of the unstable parts by screwing, nailing or gluing them. If you use glue, let it dry thoroughly before working on the piece of furniture. If there are rough sections in the wood, sand them with a 100- to 120-grit sandpaper, cleaning the surface well with tack cloth afterward.

• Refinish
Apply a thin coating of stain to a section of the furniture in your desired color and see how it looks. If you’re pleased with the look, apply the stain to the entire piece of furniture, letting it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping off excess. Repeat the process until you have the color and shade that you desire. Next, apply a sanding sealer, and sand the piece with a 220-grit sandpaper. Finish by applying polyurethane, lacquer or varnish to seal in the color and make the piece of furniture look brand new.

Restoring old furniture for your home is a fun and rewarding activity that brings with it the added benefit of producing eye-catching focal points for your décor.

Price Reduced for this lovely Stetson Hills Home For Sale in Colorado Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:10:00 +0000

Cheyenne Canyon Home for Sale near Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:24:00 +0000

Colorado Springs Horse Property

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:51:00 +0000

Daylight Savings ~ Spring Forward on Sunday, March 10th

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:08:00 +0000

Just a friendly reminder that THIS coming Sunday (March 10, 2013) is Daylight Savings ~ time to SPRING FORWARD with your clocks and set them AHEAD one hour.

What is Daylight Savings? Daylight Savings Time, or DST, begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November. In March, clocks are moved forward one hour from 2am standard time to 3am DST, and in November, clocks are moved back one hour from 2am DST to 1am standard time. The phrase "spring forward, fall back" is a helpful reminder of these time changes.

Do you enjoy springing your clocks forward? Why or why not? I will share that I do NOT springing forward and "losing" an hour. But... unless you live in the few places in the U.S. that don't observe DST (like Hawaii, parts of Arizona and parts of Alaska) it's just part of life.

Curious to know who in the world participates in Daylight Savings? Check it out.

I know some people wonder "Why do we use daylight savings time?" Here is a great article that addresses that.

OPEN HOUSE March 8 - 10, 2013 for this great home in Colorado Springs 80921

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:59:00 +0000

JOIN ME THIS WEEKEND for an OPEN HOUSE and AUCTION (of household goods)
Open House Times:
Friday, March 8th from 12pm - 2pm
Saturday, March 9th from 10am - 12pm
Sunday, March 10th from 12pm - 2pm

To learn more about the auction of household goods, visit this link here.

If you are like me and enjoy scanning QR codes for info directly on your phone:

REDUCED Price Home for Sale near Cheyenne Canyon in Colorado Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:12:00 +0000

What's the Average Days for a Listing in Colorado Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:28:00 +0000

Check out the trend in Colorado Springs for the average days a property is listed on the market. Very encouraging to see that the final quarter of 2012 compared with the previous 2 years.

Average Sales Price for Properties in Colorado Springs for 2012 4th quarter

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:10:00 +0000

The Colorado Springs housing market really ended 2012 with a bang!
The average sales price in the 4th quarter of 2012 was $228,909 in El Paso County. In 2010 during the same time the average sales price was just over $219,000 and in 2011 it took a dip and was $210,000 in the 4th quarter. It's nice to see some positive trends in our city.

Would you like a Market Analysis on your home? Contact me ~ I'm happy to send you one.

Large Home + Acreage for Sale in Colorado Springs 80921

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:00:00 +0000

How Many Listings Sold in 2012 in the 4th quarter

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:09:00 +0000

According to the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service in El Paso County, Colorado Springs, the 4th quarter SOLD LISTINGS keep increasing.
In 2010, there were 2,001 listings sold in the 4th quarter in El Paso County.
In 2011, there was a 7.2% increase from the previous year totaling 2,145 sold listings in the 4th quarter.
In 2012 we jumped again for a total of 2,368 sold listings in the 4th quarter in El Paso County.
It's so encouraging to see this trend.

Pikes Peak MLS 4th Quarter 2012 MARKET REVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:24:00 +0000

This data is provided by the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp for the 4th quarter of 2012 regarding the El Paso County, Colorado housing market. It's exciting to see that almost every area has shown improvement from the same time in 2011.

You can click on the image below to make it larger. Please leave me a comment or email me with questions.

CHECK BACK NEXT WEEK for more posts about El Paso County / Colorado Springs 4th quarter 2012 housing statistics.

El Paso County Colorado BOND Program

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Stenberg) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000

Listing Reduced to only $210,000 - Stetson Hills, Colorado Springs Home

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:54:00 +0000

Price Reduced on this Monument, Colorado Home For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:34:00 +0000

The price on this LOVELY home has been reduced from $360,000 down to only $324,900! Call today to view this home and take advantage of the low interest rates on your mortgage.

Cheyenne Canyon Colorado Springs 80906 HOME FOR SALE

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Here's a video I made of my new listing in Cheyenne Canyon, Colorado Springs. I think this will give you a great look at the interior of the home. Turn up your sound as I'm still working out the kinks with my microphone ~ and leave me your feedback.

Cheyenne Canyon Colorado Springs Home For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:19:00 +0000

Springs boasts lowest gas prices in the country | gas, lowest, prices - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Stenberg) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:09:00 +0000

Springs boasts lowest gas prices in the country | gas, lowest, prices - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

Colorado Springs Stetson Hills Neighborhood 3 Bedroom Home for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:25:00 +0000

Large District 20 Home For Sale on 5.73 acres

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Corner Lot Home in Stetson Hills, Colorado Springs For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year - 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:37:00 +0000

It's amazing to me that it is 2013! I hope that you and yours had a lovely holiday season and that you are enjoying 2013. Blessings to you!

Merry Christmas 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Karen) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:10:00 +0000

Christmas is almost here! I wanted to wish you many blessing for a joyous Christmas and cheers & happiness on new years eve. 2013 will be a great year! ENJOY