Mariana Wagner

What To Know Before You Move To A New Colorado Springs Neighborhood

As home buyers in Colorado Springs, we tend to research homes a lot. We look at square footage; at upgrades; at landscaping; at community statistics; and, at every other “number” on which we can get our hands.

But those are just statistics. What about the home’s “feel”?

In this 5-minute piece from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll learn a dozen complementary home-shopping techniques to help you review and evaluate a home for purchase. Each is focused on findings you won’t see listed on a website.

For example, instead of scheduling your second showing for the same time of day as your first one, revisit a home during an “opposite” time. if you originally saw the home in daylight, go see it at nighttime. If you first saw a home on the weekend, go see it during the work week.

By seeing a home in two distinct settings, you can get a better feel for what the home and neighborhood are really like.

Some of the other tips from the video include:

1. Visit during Rush Hour and on a Saturday night. This will help you gauge sound levels of the street.
2. Go to Google Maps and study the aerial shot of the home. What’s nearby?
3. Talk to neighbors. They’ll share everything about the neighborhood with you — good and bad.

When you buy a home, you committing to more than just the property. You’re committing to the neighborhood, too. Armed with the methods described in this video, you’ll be better prepared to make a good decision.

For more information on Colorado Springs neighborhoods, please contact the Wagner iTeam: 719-434-8346

July 6th, 2011 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

Colorado Springs Housing Market Snapshot for May 2011

The Colorado Springs real estate market is quite spread out and house prices and sales vary widely from neighborhood to neighborhood. Here is a housing market snapshot for the different areas of Colorado Springs, for May 2011.

Black Forest

• 170 available homes and 16 sales
• Average sales price: $342,400
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Briargate

• 234 available homes and 41 sales
• Average sales price: $295,145
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Central & Downtown

• 268 available homes and 48 sales
• Average sales price: $159,740
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Eastside

• 212 available homes and 52 sales
• Average sales price: $163,971
• About East Colorado Springs

Northeast

• 326 available homes and 64 sales
• Average sales price: $205,966
• About NE Colorado Springs

Northwest

• 179 available homes and 19 sales
• Average sales price: $303,243
• About NW Colorado Springs

Northgate and Flying Horse

• 182 available homes and 31 sales
• Average sales price: $303,945
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Old Colorado City

• 87 available homes and 21 sales
• Average sales price: $167,108
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Southeast

• 194 available homes and 48 sales
• Average sales price: $119,384
• About SE Colorado Springs

Southwest and Broadmoor

• 194 available homes and 48 sales
• Average sales price: $119,384
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Westside

• 109 available homes and 18 sales
• Average sales price: $197,014
• About West Colorado Springs

Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), Colorado Springs MLS, for May 2011.  RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

For a detailed sales information on your specific neighborhood,
please contact the Wagner iTeam: 719.434.8346

June 25th, 2011 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

Featured Luxury Home for Sale in Cathedral Pines | 4040 Saunderton Grove

~ 4040 Saunderton Grove ~

Own a Piece of the Majestic Colorado Landscape with
Unparalleled Luxury Living in Cathedral Pines!

7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and over 14,000 sf in luxury living
on 46 acres of pristine Colorado land! $4,000,000

Exceptional perfection and luxury in every detail of this gorgeous 14,000 sf home in Cathedral Pines. This completely secluded home boasts magnificent Pikes Peak views framed by 46 acres of forest trees, embracing the epic beauty of Colorado. This elegantly designed home features a tremendous amount of forethought and attention to every structural and design detail. Own a piece of the majestic Colorado landscape while enjoying true, unparalleled luxury living with this magnificent home in Cathedral Pines. This magnificent and elegant home has everything you could possibly dream of for a remarkable luxury lifestyle.

For full details, photos and floor plans,
please visit the 4040 Saunderton Grove website.

This beautiful luxury home for sale in Cathedral Pines is Marketed Exclusively
by the Wagner iTeam at Keller Williams Hope Realty.
For more information or for a private tour, please call 719.434.7525

June 6th, 2011 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

Colorado Springs Luxury Homes | Most Expensive Home Sales Jan-Mar 2011

Here are the 3 most expensive home sales in Colorado Springs from January to March of 2011. During this time, the Colorado Springs real estate market saw 7 properties sell for $1 million or more. These homes were found in both the Black Forest and Broadmoor real estate markets. The 3 most expensive homes were in the Southwest and Broadmoor real estate market.

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Here are the top 3 most expensive Colorado Springs home sales from January – March 2011:

17 Pourtales Road – Broadmoor

• List Price: $1,399,000
• Sales Price: $1,299,000
• Date of Sale: 03/31/2011
• Brokers/Companies Involved:
  Listing: Prudential Rocky Mountain
  Buyer: Fuller Castle Pines Sotheby’s
• Days on Market: This property has been listed since July of 2009.

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2897 Carriage Manor Point – Broadmoor

• List Price: $1,795,000
• Sales Price: $1,550,000
• Date of Sale: 03/29/2011
• Brokers/Companies Involved:
  Listing: Broadmoor Properties
  Buyer: Broadmoor Properties
• Days on Market: 0 Days*
  This home was off and on the market with different agents since 2009

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4575 Governors Point – Broadmoor Resort

• List Price: $1,500,000
• Sales Price: $1,300,000
• Date of Sale: 3/9/2011
• Brokers/Companies Involved:
  Listing: Properties of Colorado
  Buyer: Broadmoor Properties
• Days on Market: 196 Days

Below are Homes for Sale in the Broadmoor Area Listed Over $1 Million

For more information on buying or selling a luxury home in Colorado Springs, please contact the Wagner iTeam at Keller Williams Realty: 719.434.8346

Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), for January – March 2011 . All images and information are courtesy of the Pikes Peak MLS SOLD data and used by permission through the IDX agreement. RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.  Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

May 5th, 2011 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

Colorado Springs Housing Market Snapshot for April 2011

The Colorado Springs real estate market is quite diverse. House prices and sales vary widely from neighborhood to neighborhood. Here is a housing market snapshot for the different areas of Colorado Springs, for April 2011.

In about half the areas, inventory went down and sales went up for 2 months in a row!  Other areas saw an increase in average sales price. So, there appears to be good news in almost ALL areas on Colorado Springs this Spring!

Black Forest

• 155 available homes and 20 sales
• Average sales price: $387,670
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Briargate

• 245 available homes and 58 sales
• Average sales price: $290,675
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Central & Downtown

• 270 available homes and 43 sales
• Average sales price: $145,153
• Search Homes for Sale in Central and Downtown Colorado Springs

Eastside

• 209 available homes and 47 sales
• Average sales price: $159,761
• About East Colorado Springs

Northeast

• 290 available homes and 64 sales
• Average sales price: $192,521
• About NE Colorado Springs

Northwest

• 179 available homes and 19 sales
• Average sales price: $303,243
• About NW Colorado Springs

Northgate and Flying Horse

• 175 available homes and 19 sales
• Average sales price: $309,213
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Old Colorado City

• 87 available homes and 20 sales
• Average sales price: $171,364
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Southeast

• 202 available homes and 56 sales
• Average sales price: $122,515
• About SE Colorado Springs

Southwest and Broadmoor

• 315 available homes and 42 sales
• Average sales price: $312,565
• Search All Homes for Sale Near the Broadmoor Hotel

Westside

• 99 available homes and 14 sales
• Average sales price: $330,421
• About West Colorado Springs

Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), Colorado Springs MLS, for April 2011.  RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

For a detailed sales information on your specific neighborhood,
please contact the Wagner iTeam: 719.434.8346

May 4th, 2011 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment