Colorado Springs Parks – Dog Parks!
September 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Colorado Springs offers many places for dog owners to hike, play and have fun with their dogs. Dogs are welcome in any city park or on any city trail as long as they are leashed. You can also find some “off-leash” parks around town. These include:
Dog Runs – “Hiking areas where dogs are allowed off-leash if kept under control”
- Garden of the Gods Park – in the area east of Rock Ledge Ranch & south of Gateway Rd.
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space – in the area southeast and up the hill from the parking lot.
- Palmer Park – Yucca Flats
Dog Parks – “Fenced areas where dogs are allowed off-leash if kept under control”
- Cheyenne Meadow Park - Native grass area off Charmwood Dr. and Canoe Creek Dr.
- Palmer Park - Old baseball field, .3 miles from Maizeland entrance
- Rampart Park - Just east of the baseball diamond.
Please consider these basic rules for taking your dog out and about:
- Please keep your dog on a leash unless you are in one of the “un-leashed” areas mentioned above.
- Please pick up after your dog. All neighborhood parks have “doggie-bag” dispensers and trash cans for your convenience.
- Please make sure that your dog is under control - whether on a leash or not.
For more information on Dog Parks in Colorado Springs or Monument, please visit the Parks and Rec. Homepage.
Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate and Relocation – Monument Real Estate
Colorado Springs Real Estate: Market Report – August 2007
September 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Here is a snapshot of the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market for August, 2007.
For the FULL, detailed report, please visit: Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection
- Average Days on Market (DOM): 83
- Average Sale Price (SP): $281,274
- List Price to Sale Price Ratio (LP/SP): 96.88%
In August 2007:
- 883 homes went on the market
- 301 homes went under contract
- 252 homes sold
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Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate and Relocation
How to Save Money and Stay Warm During a Colorado Springs Winter
September 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Colorado Springs is finally cooling down after a pretty hot summer. In fact, the higher elevations are expecting some SNOW tonight (9/9/07)! Now is the best time to get your home ready for the colder weather, and save some money while you are at it.
The Colorado Springs Utility Company offers some great tips on weatherizing your home for the winter.
Some of the tips include:
Make sure you take care of your drafty windows and doors. Weather stripping, caulking and using spray foam are excellent ways to keep drafts to a minimum. Also check on the drafts from attics, basements and crawl spaces, too.
- Invest in a programmable thermostat. “Programming your thermostat to 65 degrees for at least 8 hours a day - when away or sleeping - can lower your heating bill about 10 percent.”
- To keep your furnace running more efficiently, make sure that your replace (or clean) your furnace filter about once a month.
There was a recent study done by the U.S. Department of Energy that found that “Coloradoans can expect to save $2.10 on energy bills for every $1.00 spent on weatherizing.” And? According to the Colorado Springs Utility Company, “Insulation and weatherizing products are eligible for a rebate of up to $200.”
Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate and Relocation
How Many Homes in Each Price Range Are For Sale in Colorado Springs?
August 15, 2007 | 2 Comments
If you are relocating to Colorado Springs, and are considering buying a home here, you may be asking yourself “What will my selection be for the price range that I am in?” Here is a market snapshot (as of 8/2007) that will give you an idea of what is available in each price range. You will find figures for Colorado Springs and Fountain – both single family homes and town homes and condos.
If you are unsure what price range you want to look in, please check out:
A Guide To BAH and How Much Home You Can Buy – Colorado Springs, CO.
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Colorado Springs |
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5,517 Homes For Sale |
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Price Range |
Single Family - 4,383 |
Town Homes and Condos - 1,134 |
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Under $100k |
59 |
165 |
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$100,001 - $125,000 |
117 |
140 |
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$125,001 - $150,000 |
258 |
142 |
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$150,001 - $175,000 |
372 |
170 |
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$175,001 - $200,000 |
523 |
150 |
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$200,000 - $225,000 |
415 |
56 |
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$225,001 - $250,000 |
394 |
54 |
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$250,001 - $275,000 |
287 |
30 |
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$275,001 - $300,000 |
267 |
33 |
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$300,001 - $350,000 |
395 |
71 |
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$350,001 - $400,000 |
333 |
36 |
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Over $400k |
963 |
87 |
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Fountain |
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825 Homes For Sale |
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Price Range |
Single Family - 783 |
Town Homes and Condos - 42 |
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Under $100k |
15 |
13 |
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$100,001 - $125,000 |
48 |
8 |
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$125,001 - $150,000 |
124 |
6 |
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$150,001 - $175,000 |
160 |
3 |
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$175,001 - $200,000 |
140 |
6 |
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$200,000 - $225,000 |
85 |
4 |
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$225,001 - $250,000 |
100 |
2 |
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$250,001 - $275,000 |
27 |
0 |
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$275,001 - $300,000 |
30 |
0 |
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$300,001 - $350,000 |
29 |
0 |
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$350,001 - $400,000 |
12 |
0 |
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Over $400k |
13 |
0 |
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Posted by: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate – Military Relocation Specialist – (719) 570-7715
A Guide To BAH and How Much Home You Can Buy – Colorado Springs, CO
August 15, 2007 | 2 Comments
Here is a guide to how much home you would qualify for based strictly off of known Colorado Springs BAH. There is also an idea of how much home you could afford if you were to pay just an extra $100./month above your BAH. These figures are based off of a 30 year 7% interest fixed mortgage and include estimated property taxes and homeowners’ insurance.
This guide is meant only to provide an idea of what to expect when you relocate to Colorado Springs. Of course, you may qualify for a higher or lower interest rate and/or a lower or higher priced home – depending on current interest rates, your personal credit and which loan you decide to choose.
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If you are considering purchasing a home using your VA eligibility, you have the opportunity to get some of your personal debt paid off in the process. For example, Derek and I are working with a couple who, because they are getting a VA loan, are able to get thousands of dollars of their personal debt paid off in the process. This can be an awesome opportunity for Military Buyers to buy a home and lower their monthly bills. Because this scenario can be played out in several different ways, it is best to talk with your lender about if and how this would work for you.
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For an idea of how many homes are available in each price range, please read:
How Many Homes in Each Price Range Are For Sale in Colorado Springs?
Posted by: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate – Military Relocation Specialist – (719) 570-7715
Finding a Job in Colorado Springs
April 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Relocating or transferring to Colorado Springs? The military brings a lot of people to our beautiful part of the country. Sometimes the spouse, loved one or child of a soldier or officer may want to get a job, here in Colorado Springs. Here is a list of resources and websites that will come in handy for those of you looking for a job in Colorado Springs.
General Help Wanted Sites - Local, online Help Wanted Ads:
- ColoradoSpringsHelpWanted.com- “Long name - Amazing Results …”
- SpringsJobs.com - Job listings from our local newspaper, the Gazette Telegraph.
- Jobing.com - Jobs in Southern Colorado
Specific HR Departments for major employment providers in Southern Colorado:
- City of Colorado Springs - This is a site for the job opportunities that the City of Colorado Springs has to offer.
- El Paso County County jobs
- Hewlett Packard - Technology
- Agilent -Technology
- Memorial Hospital - Major Hospital with 9 current facilities and a new Memorial Hospital location opening this year (2007) in the northern part of Colorado Springs.
- Penrose Hospital (Centura Health) - Another major hospital in El Paso County, also with a new Penrose Saint Francis Hospital opening in 2007.
- Checks Unlimited- National supplier of checks. You probably order your checks from here. I have only heard great things about this employer.
Military Civilian Job Opportunities:
School District Employment:
- Academy School District 20 - Northern Colorado Springs and Black Forest
- Colorado Springs School District 11 - Most of Colorado Springs
- Cheyenne Mountain School District 12- Southwest Colorado Springs and Broadmoor area
- Manitou School District 14 - Located west of Colorado Springs … really in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
- Harrison School District 2 - Southeast Colorado Springs
- Widefield School District 3 - Just South of Colorado Springs
- Fountain-Ft.Carson School District 8 - South of Colorado Springs
- Falcon School District 49 - Eastern Colorado Springs, Falcon and Peyton
- Lewis Palmer School District 38 - Monument school district, North of Colorado Springs
Specialty Colorado Springs Job Opening/ Help Wanted Sites:
- Nursefinders - If you are looking for a job in the nursing field … this would be the site for you.
- Accounting Principals - (For Accountants … der.)
Temporary, Temporary to Permanent, Permanent and Seasonal job opportunities:
- Manpower - Large variety of job openings
- Express Personnel Plus - Mainly office, administrative and clerical job opportunities
Posted by: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate - Monument Real Estate
Colorado Springs Neighborhoods - Sand Creek
March 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Sand Creek is a newer neighborhood just Southwest of Airport Rd. and Powers Blvd., in the Southeast part of Colorado Springs - just minutes from Peterson AFB and Schriever Air Field. (Check out the MAP)
The Northwest corner of this neighborhood is home to Sand Creek Elementary School, and Sand Creek (the actual creek…) runs along the south and west borders of this neighborhood, setting it apart from neighboring communities.
The homes in Sand Creek were built from 1997-2000 by Richmond American Homes (national builder) and Keller Homes (local builder). Most homes are either 2-story or ranch style. The average home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2-car garage and about 2,000 sf. But some homes have as many as 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and over 2,600 sf – probably due to a finished basement. The standard construction is wood frame and composition siding, but there are a few stucco siding homes throughout the neighborhood as well.
The Sand Creek housing market consists of homes ranging from the high $100k’s to the mid $200k’s. As of today, March 28, 2007, there are:
· 13 Homes actively on the market, with an average price of $209,403
· 4 Homes are currently under contract, with an average sales price of $189,450.
· 6 Homes have sold in the past 6 months, with an average selling price of $207,083
· The average “days on market” is about 3 months, or 99 days. This is lower than many other parts of Colorado Springs.
· Sand Creek Elementary School
Located just minutes from the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Peterson AFB, Schriever Air Field and a short drive from Fort Carson, this neighborhood offers convenience and a great community to call “home” …
Posted by: Mariana Wagner ‘Springs Realty Scoop Colorado Springs Real Estate Monument Real Estate
