Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog by Kathy Torline

Black Forest Housing Market Report, August 31, 2012

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:10:16 -0700

Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for Black Forest Homes, Single Family

Zip code 80908, 80106

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Here's a quick summary of the 1st half of 2012 Real Estate Market for Black Forest

Pricing increased by 5% from 2012 to 2011

Number of homes has continue to increase in 2012.

Days on Market has increased 2012

There is currently 9 months of inventory on the market, it's still a Buyer's market in this area.

Most Expensive Sale in area:

Address: 10195 Kurie Road

Price: $1,600,000

Square Feet: 6844

Price Per Square Foot: $234

Acres: 35

Least Expensive Sale in the area:

Address: 14260 Sweet Road

Price: $120,000

Square Feet: 924 (Manufactured home)

Area: Hacienda Estates

Price Per Square Foot: $130

Acres: 44

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Black Forest

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Briargate, Colorado Springs, Housing Market Report for August 31, 2012

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 09:01:54 -0700

Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for Briargate Homes, Single Family

Includes Homes in Pinecreek, Windjammer, Gatehouse Village, Summerfield

Zip code 80923, 80920, 80924 Search for homes in Briargate

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Here's a quick summary of the 2012 Real Estate Market for Briargate:

Pricing has increased 3% in 2012
Number of homes sold have continued to increase in 2012
Days on Market has decreased in 2012

Most Expensive Sale in area:

Address: 9630 Ashfield Drive
Price: $774,900
Square Feet: 6,122
Area: Pine Creek

Least Expensive Sale in the area:

Address: 3650 Queensland
Price: $100,000
Square Feet: 1,541
Area: Briargate

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Active	198
Under Contract Pending	84
Number of Homes Sold	413	531	539	559	574	679	844	985
Average List Price	$297,675	$288,586	$295,203	$294,406	$309,932	$348,414	$365,186	$291,910
Average Days on Market	56	92	88	88	99	82	62	47
Average # of house sold per month	51	44	44	45	48	65	78	82

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado, Help needed

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:31:58 -0700

Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs

For more information:

Colorado Fire information | Gazette
Waldo Canyon Fire info | KKTV
Waldo Canyon fire info/KRDO — Live radio feed and live video feed
Aerial photos from the Denver Post

The Waldo Canyon Fire is currently happening in the Colorado Springs area, and I’ve had many out of town people ask me how can they help, what can they do from a distance. There are currently over 30,000 evacuated and many others on pre evacuation. Here’s some local organization and agencies that need cash donations, and almost all of them take donations on their web site. There are many, many organizations helping, but these are some of most well known, and all are looking for cash donations.

Here’s some of the local agencies that are asking for assistance

Pikes Peak United Way: http://www.ppunitedway.org/

Salvation Army: http://salvationarmycs.wordpress.com/

Red Cross: http://www.coloradoredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=Q4Q26NY21N

Care and Share: http://careandshare.org/

Pikes Peak Humane Society http://www.hsppr.org/

All Breeds Rescue & Training: http://www.haveanicedog.org/

This article was originally posted at: Waldo Canyon Fire, How can I help?

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Close to Fort Carson, Payments less than $500.00 a month for a remodeled townhome

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:34:13 -0700

Kathy A. Torline | Herman Group Real Estate | (719) 287-1049

3128 Starlight Cir, Colorado Springs, CO

Partially remodeled townhome, including new carpet, new appliances, new vinyl windows, new light fixtures, new paint

2BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $75,000

Year Built	1983
Sq Footage	928
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	2 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	653 sqft
HOA/Maint	$142 per month

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central heat	- Fireplace	- High/Vaulted ceiling
- Living room	- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven	- Washer
- Dryer	- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Guest parking

- Storage space(s)

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Kathy A. Torline

Herman Group Real Estate

(719) 287-1049

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 19, 2012, 5:23am PDT

2 bedroom/2 bath house for rent in Central Colorado Springs

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:17:40 -0700

Kathy A. Torline | ERA Herman Group Real Estate | (719) 287-1049

1927 E Willamette Ave, Colorado Springs, CO

Completely remodeled, centrally located near the Olympic Training Center, Full size washer and dryer hook-up; 2 bedrooms

2BR/2BA Multi-Family

$835/month

Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage	1,300
Parking	1 dedicated
Pet Policy	Conditional
Deposit	$835

DESCRIPTION

Completely remodeled, centrally located near the Olympic Training Center, full size washer and dryer hook-up; 2 bedrooms/2 baths, large living room with a moss fireplace, small office area available in the basement.

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

- Central heat	- Fireplace	- Living room
- Office/Den	- Dining room	- Breakfast nook
- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven
- Basement	- Laundry area - inside	- Yard

LEASE TERMS

1 year lease, discount available for a 2 year lease. Smaller pets negotiable with additional nonfundable deposit.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Kathy A. Torline

ERA Herman Group Real Estate

(719) 287-1049

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 19, 2012, 5:08am PDT

Why didn't my house sell?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:17:01 -0800

Colorado Springs Real Estate Tips -- Why didn't my home sell.

For a Free Market Analysis on your Colorado Springs home, email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com

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In Realtor "lingo", homes that do not sell during the listing period are known as "expired"

In the Colorado Springs housing market, there are any number of factors which can be responsible for a home's failure to sell. And every one of those problems can be corrected one way or another. The first one I am going to address is Price. Essentially any house will sell if it is priced correctly. There is a perfect price for every home.

Listing your home at the right price is the most important decision in today's real estate market. Essentially most of today's buyers want a "deal"; and it's currently a price war to get people in the door. If the buyers don't perceive that a home is priced correctly, you won't get any showings. No showings, mean no offers, which means the house won't sell. It's a simple equation.

Strategy: Have a through Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) done by a Colorado Springs Realtor to ensure your home is priced right. The analysis will take into consideration many factors, including the sales prices of comparable homes that recently sold in your neighborhood within the last 3 to 6 months. The CMA should also include the listing prices of similar homes currently on the market; as these homes are your competition on the market. It may also include other Expired Listings, as these are homes that the market has rejected for one reason or another.

The analysis will include comparing the features and qualities of your home with those of other comparable homes. There are many different ways Realtors do these computations, but all of them add and subtract from the baseline price according to the differences between the properties and your home. As an example, If your house has a 2 car garage and the other properties have a 3-car garage, adjustments will be made. If your house has 3 bathrooms and the other houses only have 2; adjustments will be made. If other properties have air conditioning and yours don't, adjustments will be made.

Typically adjustments can be computed to include square footage (main floor, upper floor, basement, and finished basement), bathrooms, air conditioning, garages, fireplaces and age of the property. There are many other adjustments that can be made, and every Realtor has their own way they compute the adjustments.

Pricing is typically the number one reason that all homes, including Colorado Springs homes, don't sell and expire.

This article was originally posted at: Why didn’t my home sell?

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Make each and every showing count

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:18:30 -0800

Make each and every showing count

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I think it's important for every Colorado Springs Realtor who lists houses for sale to occasionally spend some time as a Buyer's Agent and to see a property from the eyes of a potential buyer.

Since I've been showing houses to potential buyers the last couple of days, it's made me thing of think of some important things for home sellers to remember:

Don't forget the importance of smells. Both pleasant and unpleasant. A musty moldy smell in your basement can make a buyer not want your home. Same thing with animal smells. Many potential buyers are very sensitive to smells and an unpleasant smell can make them want to leave quickly. And the flip side is also true, a pleasant inviting smell can make buyers feel more welcome in your home.

Be careful using too much air freshener, scented candles, and incense. Smells are very subjective, what one person likes is very different from person to person. But how can you go wrong with the smell of fresh baked cookies or fresh bread that has just came out of the oven?

Curb appeal is everything. Buyers can fall in love with a house before they even get out of the car. A manicured lawn, well-kept exterior starts to set the expectations for the inside of the house An inviting porch with flowers and some comfy chairs makes a buyer feel welcome. Tiredness is important. Buyers will automatically think that a well kept exterior means a well-kept interior. There are many times I've pulled up in front of a house and the buyer will make a comment to me that they don't like how the house looks and they aren't even sure if they want to see the inside.

Set the mood on the inside. Turn the lights on in bedrooms and closets, don't leave it dark inside. Most everyone likes light coming in the windows; and buyers don't like dark houses.

If possible, turn on some nice soft music.
Open doors to rooms and closets, make each room feel inviting and welcoming.

Point out unique features of the home. If the house has unique feature that aren't obvious, make sure they are pointed out. A small placard on a wall can do the trick and help point out a security system, built in ceiling speakers, hidden cabinets, extra storage. Also, make sure a feature sheet is included inside the house, in a conspicuous easy to see place. If the house is on acreage, include a layout of the lot. If it's a newer house, you could also leave out a small copy of the house plans. The more visuals the better. If there have been additions made to the house or if it's a newer house, leave out copies of the building plans.

Many Realtors also include a home book in the house, that can include all types of info about the neighborhood, the school; and the demographics of the city. If the house is extremely energy efficient, make up a summary of the recent utility bills.

Remember, make each and every showing count.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Fairfax Homes in Briargate Area, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, 2011

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:58:29 -0800

Homes in Fairfax are in the Briargate Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code 80920

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Single Family Homes in Fairfax were primarily built in the 1980's and early 1990's. The majority of the houses are 2-stories 3-4 baths, with 2 car garages.

The Fairfax housing market continues to be a SELLERS Market, as there is currently a 3.5 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here's a quick summary of the 2011 Real Estate Market for Fairfax

· Pricing has decreased by 10% in 2011 vs. 2010.

· Number of homes sold has decreased by 46% in 2011 vs. 2010.

· Days on Market has decreased by 2% in 2011 vs. 2010.

· Price per FINISHED square feet has decreased by 15% in 2011 vs. 2010.

The area is located in the Briargate Area, East of Powers Blvd., North of Woodmen Road, West of Austin Bluffs, South of Research Parkway.

The school District is District 20; and the majority of students go to Liberty High School. The neighborhood is close to St. Francis Medical Center.

Year	Price	Total Sold	Average Price per FINISHED square foot	Average Days on Market	Average Sold Per Month
2011	$213,389	59	$96	87	4.9
2010	$234,651	86	$92	89	7.1
2009	$243,750	64	$95	82	5.3
2008	$239,066	88	$98	98	7.3
2007	$248,832	103	$101	82	8.6
2006	$250,616	123	$98	52	10
2005	$247,876	121	$94	45	10

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Briargate in Fairfax

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Wolf Ranch in Briargate Area, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, 2011

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:56:37 -0800

Homes in Wolf Ranch are in the Briargate Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code 80920

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Single Family Homes in Wolf Ranch were primarily built from 2004 to 2011. The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 3-4 baths, with 2-3 car garages.

The Wolf ranch housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 7 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here's a quick summary of the 2011 Real Estate Market for Wolf Ranch

· Pricing has decreased by 1% in 2011 vs. 2010.

· Number of homes sold has increased by 2% in 2011 vs. 2010.

· Days on Market has increased by 18% in 2011 vs. 2010.

· Price per FINISHED square feet has increased by 8% in 2011 vs. 2010.

The area is located in the Briargate Area, East of Powers Research Parkway, North and South

The school District is District 20; and the majority of students go to Pine Creek High School. The neighborhood is close to St. Francis Medical Center.

Year	Price	Total Sold	Average Price per FINISHED square foot	Average Days on Market	Average Sold Per Month
2011	$346,906	44	$105	176	3.7
2010	$350,640	43	$97	143	3.6
2009	$375,593	55	$102	162	4.6
2008	$385,116	62	$106	115	5.2
2007	$409,065	90	$113	147	7.5
2006	$382,830	75	$108	102	6.3
2005	$342,857	110	$98	71	9.2
2004	$304,615	22	$90	55	1.9

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Briargate in Wolf Ranch

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Cordera Homes in Briargate Area, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, 2011

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:51:40 -0800

Homes in Corderra are in the Briargate Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code 80924

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Single Family Homes in Codera were primarily built from 2006 to 2011. The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 3-4 baths, with 2-3 car garages.

The Cordera housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 6 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here's a quick summary of the 2011 Real Estate Market for Cordera

· Pricing has decreased by 3.7% from 2011 to 2010.

· Number of homes sold has increased by 14% from 2011 to 2010.

· Days on Market has increased by 12% from 2011 to 2010.

· Price per FINISHED square feet has increased by 8% from 2011 to 2010.

The Corderra neighborhood is located in the Briargate Area. From Briargate and Powers Blvd., go East of this Intersection, South of Untion Blvd. here are several parks in the area, including Happy Meadows Park, Castlewood park. The School District is District 20; and the majority of students go to Pinecreek High School. The neighborhood is close to Memorial Hospital North and the Powers Shopping Corridor.

Year	Price	Total Sold	Average Price per FINISHED square foot	Average Days on Market	Average Sold Per Month
2011	$384,777	56	$123	171	4.7
2010	398,836	48	$113	151	4.0
2009	409,297	42	$114	138	3.5
2008	435,189	56	$120	138	4.7
2007	419,591	49	$120	107	4.1
2006	396,726	49	$111	52	4.0

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Briargate in Cordera This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

PineCreek Homes near the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, 2011

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:23:27 -0800

Homes in Pinecreek are in the Briargate Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code 80920

Single Family Homes in Pinecreek were primarily built from 1999 to 2009 . The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 3-4 baths, with 2-3 car garages.

The Pinecreek housing market continues to be a BUYERS/NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 4 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here's a quick summary of the 2011 Real Estate Market for Pinecreek

· Pricing has increased by 6% from 2011 to 2010.

· Number of homes sold has decreased by 63% from 2011 to 2010.

· Days on Market has decreased by 22% from 2011 to 2010.

· Price per FINISHED square feet has decreased by less than 1% from 2011 to 2010.

The area is located in the Briargate Area. East of Highway 83, North of Briargate Parkway, South of Old Ranch Road, West of Powers. The school District is District 20; and the majority of students go to Pinecreek High School. The neighborhood is close to Memorial Hospital North and the PineCreek Golf Course.

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Briargate in PineCreek

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Fairfax Homes in Briargate Area, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, August 31, 2011

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:36:55 -0700

Homes in Fairfax are in the Briargate Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code 80920

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Single Family Homes in Fairfax were primarily built from 1985 to 1999. The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 3-4 baths, with 2-3 car garages.

The Fairfax housing market continues to be a BUYERS/NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 4 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here's a quick summary of the 2010 and 2011 Real Estate Market for Wolf Ranch

· Pricing decreased by 4% from 2010 to 2009; and has continued to decrease in 2011.

· Number of homes sold increased by 26 % from 2010 to 2009

· Days on Market decreased by 4% from 2010 to 2009

· Price per FINISHED square feet decreased by 4% from 2010 to 2009, but the price is increasing in 2011.

· Average pricing has continued to decrease in 2011.

The area is located in the Briargate Area, East of Powers, Research Parkway, North and South.

The school District is District 20. The neighborhood is close to St. Francis Medical Center.

Year	Price	Total Sold	Average Price per FINISHED square foot	Average Days on Market	Average Sold Per Month
2011	$215,686	44	$97	83	5.5
2010	$234,651	86	$92	89	7.2
2009	$243,570	64	$95	82	5.3
2008	$239,066	88	$98	98	7.3
2007	$248,832	103	$101	82	8.6
2006	$250,616	123	$98	52	10.3
2005	$247,876	121	$94	45	10.1

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Briargate

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Wolf Ranch in Briargate Area, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, August 31, 2011

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:23:47 -0700

Homes in Wolf Ranch are in the Briargate Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code 80924

Single Family Homes in Wolf Ranch were primarily built from 2004 to 2011. The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 3-4 baths, with 2-3 car garages.

The Wolf Ranch housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 14 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here's a quick summary of the 2010 and 2011 Real Estate Market for Wolf Ranch

· Pricing decreased by 7% from 2010 to 2009

· Number of homes sold decreased by 28% from 2010 to 2009

· Days on Market decreased by 18% from 2010 to 2009

· Price per FINISHED square feet decreased by 18% from 2010 to 2009

· Average pricing has continued to decrease in 2011.

The area is located in the Briargate Area, East of Powers, Research Parkway, North and South.

The school District is District 20; and the majority of students go to Pine Creek High School. The neighborhood is close to St. Francis Medical Center.

Year	Price	Total Sold	Average Price per FINISHED square foot	Average Days on Market	Average Sold Per Month
2011	$346,239	9	$94	138	2.3
2010	$350,640	43	$97	143	3.6
2009	$375,593	55	$102	162	4.6
2008	$385,116	62	$106	115	5.2
2007	$409,065	90	$113	147	7.5
2006	$382,830	75	$108	102	6.3
2005	$342,857	110	$98	71	9.2
2004	$304,615	22	$90	55	1.9

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Briargate

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

PineCreek Homes near the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, August 31, 2011

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:15:28 -0700

Homes in Pinecreek are in the Briargate Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code 80920

Single Family Homes in Pinecreek were primarily built from 1999 to 2009 . The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 3-4 baths, with 2-3 car garages.

The Pinecreek housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 6 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here's a quick summary of the 2010 and 2011 Real Estate Market for Pinecreek

Pricing decreased by 2% from 2010 to 2009; pricing has increased in 2011.
Number of homes sold increased by 35% from 2010 to 2009
Days on Market decreased by 12% from 2010 to 2009
Price per FINISHED square feet decreased by 8% from 2010 to 2009; but it has increased in 2011.
Average pricing has continued to increased in 2011.

The area is located in the Briargate Area. East of Highway 83, North of Briargate Parkway, South of Old Ranch Road, West of Powers Blvd. The school District is District 20; and the majority of students go to Pinecreek High School. The neighborhood is close to Memorial Hospital North and the PineCreek Golf Course

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Briargate

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

www.ColoradoSpringsVintageHomes.com, www.KathyTorline.com

Primer on Appraisals

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:13:24 -0700

An important term for every Colorado Springs home buyer to understand is the word “Appraisal“.

For a Free Home Owner Buyers Guide, Email Kathy at KTorline@msn.com

What is the definition of an appraisal?

An appraisal is an estimate or opinion of value of a specific property as of a specific date resulting from an analysis of the facts about that property by a qualified impartial third party.

Who is an appraiser?

Appraisers are licensed and are held to strict ethical standards. They are a “third party” whose purpose is to give their opinion of the market value of a home.

Can a seller get their own appraisal done?

Yes, a Colorado Springs home seller may get their own appraisal done before selling their home to determine the value. This typically costs anywhere from $300-500. It’s important to note the Buyer’s Lender will not accept this appraisal but will request another to be done by their own contact.

What if the appraisal is low?

An appraisal that comes in lower then the asking price can jeopardize the Buyer’s Loan and ultimately the sale. The lender will generally only loan a certain percentage of the appraisers opinion of the home’s value. The most common result of a low appraisal is that the seller can lower their asking price or the sale doesn't happen.

An Appraisal Isn't a Home Inspection

Appraisers make notations about obvious problems they see, but they are not home inspectors. Home buyers shouldn't count on an appraisal to help them determine if the home is in good condition.

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Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

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Corderra Homes in Briargate Area, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, August 30, 2011

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:24:07 -0700

Homes in Corderra are in the Briargate Area in Colorado Springs

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Zip Code 80924

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Briargate, Colorado Springs, Housing Market Report for June 30, 2011

Single Family Homes in Coderra were primarily built from 2006 to 2011. The majority of the houses are 2-stories and ranches, 3-4 baths, with 2-3 car garages. The Corderra housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 5.5 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a “NEUTRAL MARKET”.

Here's a quick summary of the 2010 and 2011 Real Estate Market for Corderra

Pricing decreased by 3% from 2010 to 2009.
Pricing has continued to decrease in 2011, down 5% from 2010.
Number of homes sold increased by 6% from 2010 to 2009 and has continued to remain strong in 2011.
Days on Market increased by 13% from 2010 to 2009
Price per FINISHED square feet decreased by 1% from 2010 to 2009
Average pricing has continued to decrease in 2011.

The area is located in the Briargate Area. From Briargate and Powers Blvd., go East of this Intersection, South of Union Blvd. There are several parks in the area, including Happy Meadows Park, Castlewood Park. The school District is District 20; and the majority of students go to Pinecreek High School. The neighborhood is close to Memorial Hospital North and the Powers Shopping Corridor.

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Briargate

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

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Colorado Springs private employers

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:47:35 -0700

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Have you ever wondered what companies are located in Colorado Springs?

Some statistics say that 40% of the jobs in the Colorado Springs area are from public sector, which includes Fort Carson, Memorial Hospital, and the Air Force Academy. Here some of the other top employers in the area:

Atmel Corporation
Bestway Disposal (110 employees)
Boeing
Broadmoor Hotel
Cheyenne Mountain Resort (500 employees)
Compassion International
C & D Securities (574 employees)
Ent Federal Credit Union (616 employees)
Fed-X (600 employees)
Freedom Financial (213 employees)
Griffin Blessing (236 employees)
Honeywell (700 employees)
Lockheed Martin (1400 employees)
Magnum Tool Company (135 employees)
Northrup Grumman Corporation (1200 employees)
Penrose St. Francis Health System (2651 employees)
Progressive Insurance
The Navigators (1033 employees)
USAA (1400 employees)
Verizon Business
Wells Fargo (785 employees)

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

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Colorado Springs Housing Market Recap as of July 31, 2011

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:21:30 -0700

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Here's a summary of the single-family homes for sale in Colorado Springs and the Colorado Springs Housing Market as of July 31, 2011

The numbers of single family homes sold is down 4% from 2010. Last year during the same time frame the First Time Home Credit was still in affect; which definitely affected the amount of home sales in the market.

There have been 25% more homes sold in 2011 vs. 2010 for properties priced under $100,000
There is only 2.7 months of inventory for houses priced under $100,000; it's a seller's market in this price range.
There is only 3.9 months of inventory for houses priced from $100,000 to $200,000; it's a Neutral market in this price range. There have been 5% less houses sold in 2011 vs. 2010 in this price range.
There is 17 months of inventory for houses priced from $500,000 to $750,000; it's a buyer's market in this price range. There have been 21% less houses sold in 2011 vs. 2010 in this price range.
There is 28 months of inventory for houses priced from $750,000 to $1,000,000; it's a buyer's market in this price range.
There is currently 26% less homes for sale on the market in 2011 vs. 2010 for all single family homes.

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes.

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

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West Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, First half of 2011

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:44:38 -0700

Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for West Homes, Single Family

Neighborhoods Include: Pleasant Valley, Kissing Camels, Skyway

Zip code 80904

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Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for West Colorado Springs

Pricing increased by 13% from 2010 to 2009
Number of homes sold decreased by 2% from 2010 to 2009
Days on Market increased by 2% from 2010 to 2009

Most Expensive Sale in area:

Address: 3852 Camelback View
Price: $862,000
Square Feet: 5901
Area: Kissing Camels

Least Expensive Sale in the area:

Address: 965 Mesa Valley Road
Price: $62,000
Square Feet: 1144
Area: Starlight Acres

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Active	92
Under Contract Pending	30
Number of Homes Sold	75	160	164	145	174	221	241	204
Average List Price	$238,280	284,144	251,449	259,384	309,879	305,031	254,546	271,203
Average Days on Market	122	83	81	73	75	76	60	52
Average # of house sold per month	13	13	14	12	15	18	20	17

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in West Colorado Springs

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

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Peyton area near Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, June 30, 2011

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:33:58 -0700

Colorado Springs Housing Market for Peyton, Single Family Homes

Includes Homes in Peyton Ranches, Raeta, Peyton Pines

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Zip Code 80831

Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Peyton

Pricing decreased by 12% from 2010 to 2009
Number of homes sold increased by 1% from 2010 to 2009
Days on Market decreased by 20 % from 2010 to 2009
Pricing has continue to decline by 7% in 2011.

Most Expensive Sale in area:

Address: 18205 Gray Mare
Price: $385,000
Square Feet: 6252
Area: Peyton Pines

Least Expensive Sale in the area:

Address: 15235 Peyton Highway
Price: $70,000
Square Feet: 1023
Area: Peyton Ranches

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Active	40
Under Contract Pending	9
Number of Homes Sold	19	40	39	36	51	52	64	67
Average List Price	$222,066	$240,010	$271,659	$274,477	$277,657	$279,544	$279,850	$215,686
Average Days on Market	118	121	151	91	114	119	67	66
Average # of house sold per month	3.2	3.3	3.3	3.0	4.3	4.3	5.3	5.6

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Peyton

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

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Colorado Springs Colorado Housing Market Report for Ute Valley, June 30, 2011

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:18:17 -0700

olorado Springs Housing Market Report for Cascade and Green Mountain Falls Homes, Single Family

Neighborhoods Include: Cascade, Green Mountain Falls, Chipita Park

Zip code 80819

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Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Ute Valley Colorado Springs

Pricing increased by 23% from 2010 to 2009
Number of homes sold increased by 11% from 2010 to 2009
Days on Market decreased by 55% from 2010 to 2009

Most Expensive Sale in area:

Address: 8720 Nampa Road
Price: $285,000
Square Feet: 3470
Area: Chipita Park

Least Expensive Sale in the area:

Address: 9585 Mountain Road
Price: $55,000
Square Feet: 1738
Area: Ute Pass

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Active	40
Under Contract Pending	10
Number of Homes Sold	10	35	24	28	32	44	52	52
Average List Price	$158,182	$255,558	$208,395	$272,468	$241,784	$277,757	$245,402	$250,138
Average Days on Market	148	79	134	83	160	71	108	74
Average # of house sold per month	1.7	2.9	2.0	2.3	2.7	3.7	4.3	4.3

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Ute Valley area Colorado Springs

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

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Marksheffel area near Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, July 31, 2011

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:22:24 -0700

Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for Marksheffel, Single Family Homes

Neighborhoods Includes Homes in Claremont Ranch, Banning Lewis Ranch

Peterson AFB Homes

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Zip Code 80927, 80951

Here's a quick summary of the 2010 and first half 2011 Real Estate Market for Falcon

Pricing has stayed almost the same from 2010 to 2009
Number of homes sold has stayed almost the same from 2010 to 2009
Days on Market decreased by 16% from 2010 to 2009
Pricing has increased 1% in 2011.

Least Expensive Sale in area for 2011:

Address: 3355 Lone Feather Circle
Price: $92,000
Square Feet: 1678
Area: Mustang Meadows

Most Expensive Sale in the area for 2011:

Address: 3830 Meridan Road
Price: $350,000
Square Feet: 4274
Area: Sir Edwards

Recap of 2011, 2010, 2009 -- July 31, 2011

	2011 year to date	2010	2009
Active	59
Under Contract Pending	19
Number of Homes Sold	79	136	132
Average List Price	$194,426	$204,535	208,063
Average Days on Market	195	97	77
Average # of house sold per month	11.3	11.3	11

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Marksheffel Colorado Springs

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

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Falcon area near Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, July 31, 2011

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:05:27 -0700

Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for Falcon Homes, Single Family

Neighborhoods Includes Homes in Sagecreek South, Southfork, Falcon Ranches

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Zip Code 80831

Here's a quick summary of the 2010 and 2011 Real Estate Market for Falcon

Pricing decreased by 3% from 2010 to 2009
Number of homes sold decreased by 20% from 2010 to 2009
Days on Market increased by 1% from 2010 to 2009

Least Expensive Sale in area for 2011:

Address: 5763 Oil Baron Drive
Price: $65,000
Square Feet: 2016
Area: Southfork

Most Expensive Sale in the area for 2011:

Address: 1910 Swigert Way
Price: $390,000
Square Feet: 4166
Area: Park Ridge

Recap of 2011, 2010, 2009 -- July 31, 2011

	2011 year to date	2010	2009
Active	48
Under Contract Pending	24
Number of Homes Sold	43	81	101
Average List Price	$166,260	$160,382	$168,291
Average Days on Market	124	101	100
Average # of house sold per month	6.1	6.8	8.4

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Falcon Colorado Springs

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

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Falcon North Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, July 31, 2011

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:15:45 -0700

Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for Falcon North Homes, Single Family

Neighborhoods Includes Homes in Woodmen Hills, Paint Brush Hills

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Zip Code 80831

Here's a quick summary of the 2010 and 1st quarter 2011 Real Estate Market for Falcon North Colorado Springs

Pricing increased by 4% from 2010 to 2009
Number of homes sold decreased by 13% from 2010 to 2009
Days on Market increased by 9% from 2010 to 2009
Pricing is down 4% in 2011 as of March 31, 2011.

Least Expensive Sale in area for 2011:

Address: 12862 Royal Birkdale
Price: $102,500
Square Feet: 994
Area: Woodmen Hills

Most Expensive Sale in the area for 2011:

Address: 9424 Towner
Price: $457,000
Square Feet: 5610
Area: The Meadows

Recap of 2011, 2010, 2009 -- July 31, 2011

	2011 year to date	2010	2009
Active	166
Under Contract Pending	56
Number of Homes Sold	244	349	362
Average List Price	238592	$244,597	$243,819
Average Days on Market	126	97	86
Average # of house sold per month	34	29	30

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Falcon North Colorado Springs

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake

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Woodland Park Housing Market Report, First half of 2011

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:31:28 -0700

Woodland Park Housing Market Report for East Homes, Single Family

Zip code 80863

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Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Woodland Park

Pricing decreased by 6% from 2010 to 2009
Number of homes sold increased by 20% from 2010 to 2009
Days on Market increased by 10 % from 2010 to 2009
Pricing has decreased by 11% in 2011.

Most Expensive Sale in area:

Address: 410 Oxford
Price: $442,500
Square Feet: 3840
Area: Reserve at Tamarac

Least Expensive Sale in the area:

Address: 109 Pike Drive
Price: $75,001
Square Feet: 1792
Area: Turkey Rock Ranch Estates

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Active	188
Under Contract Pending
Number of Homes Sold	84	178	158	173	252	321	329	340
Average List Price	$226,896	$254,148	$270,055	$284,380	$295,887	$254,900	$281,899	$248,705
Average Days on Market	128	127	106	136	125	100	88	70
Average # of house sold per month	14.0	14.8	13.2	14.4	21.0	26.8	27.4	28.3

This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Woodland Park

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kathy Torline, Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, An Expert You Can Trust 719-2887-1049 KTorline@msn.com

Selling Real Estate in the Colorado Springs area, including Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake