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New York’s Skinniest Home Sells for $2.1 MillionThe Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection’s Mariana Wagner grew up in New York City. So when interesting real estate sales pop up in the New York Real Estate market, we like to share them, here… This is an interesting story about the sale of New York’s skinniest home.
It is nice to learn about this “little” piece of New York history! Now, the Colorado Springs real estate market has some historical homes and buildings, but since we were only founded in 1871, we will never have as deep of architectural history as New York, which was one of the original 13 American Colonies. Most of Colorado Springs historical homes are found in the Downtown Colorado Springs real state market and the SW Broadmoor real estate market.
We also have some luxury homes for sale in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas – Homes over $1 Million. Most of these homes can be found in the S/W Broadmoor real estate market and the Black Forest real estate market.
**Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hairygrumpy/ / CC BY 2.0
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on January 15th, 2010 by Mariana Wagner
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Moving To Colorado Springs … or ANY New City? Check The Local Cost Of Living First.
It’s not only the real estate markets that differ from town to town — the Cost of Living does, too. Insurance costs, tax bills and just plain, day-to-day living will dent a household budget differently depending on where that household is. It can be a nerve-wracking fact for families moving across state borders. For example, if you compare Denver to Colorado Springs, you can make 9.81% LESS in Colorado Springs and still maintain the same standard of living as you would in Denver. As an aid for the budget-aware, Bankrate.com keeps a Cost of Living Comparison Calculator on its website. The calculator asks 3 questions: (1) Where do you live now, (2) To where you are moving, and (3) What is your salary. It then spits out a detailed, 58-item cost comparison list between the two cities. Some of the key costs compared include:
The Cost of Living Comparison Calculator is thorough, with data culled from the ACCRA. You’ll be surprised at how granular the list can get. On the ACCRA website, you can buy a similar report for $5. On the Bankrate.com site, the data is free. Great News! According to BestPlaces.net, “Compared to the rest of the country, Colorado Springs’ cost of living is 8.52% Lower than the U.S. average.” When it comes to comparing Denver and Colorado Springs real estate, check it out:
In Colorado Springs (compared to Denver), homes are cheaper, mortgage payments and rent are lower and energy bills are lower, too! How does Colorado Springs (population 380,307) compare to other like-sized cities across the US? Moving to Colorado Springs CO from …
If you are looking to take advantage of the lower cost of living by moving to our area, check out the homes for sale in Colorado Springs, or give us a call at: 719.434.8346 We love where we live and we love what we do! Partial content and idea for this post compliments of Bring the Blog – Real Estate and Mortgage Blog Content.
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on December 29th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Texting While Driving is Illegal in Colorado and Minors May NOT Use a Cell While Driving At AllTHE LAW:
As of December 1, 2009, Colorado drivers MAY NOT TEXT while driving. Anyone UNDER 18 is NEVER allowed to use a cell phone (not for texting OR calling) while driving. Read More: Colorado House Bill 1094
THE FINES:
This violation of law is a secondary offense. This means that you must FIRST be violating another primary enforcement law, such as reckless driving , speeding or running a red light before you can be ticketed for violating Colorado’s new Cell Phone Law. THE EXCEPTIONS: In the case of an emergency, where the driver,
BE SAFE.
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on November 28th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Information for Colorado Springs Homeowners and Renters in DebtThe Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection – The Wagner iTeam believes in the Dave Ramsey philosophy of debt: GET OUT OF IT! Read Also: The Seven Deadly Debt Sins
Because of these beliefs, we are always looking for other professionals who support this line of thinking about debt. Below is information from our friend, and former neighbor, Brent Ebaugh of WellSpring Finacial Hope.* Check it out… Are you ready to be debt free? The Wellspring Financial Hope Foundation is your key to getting out of debt once and for all. We are not like any other program out there for many reasons, but the most important reason is that our program actually works! Our system is ethical, biblical, simple and beneficial for your entire family. For one affordable, up-front fee, you will get a personal finance coach who will teach you one-on-one how to change your financial future and get out of debt once and for all. No games, no hidden fees, no gimmicks, no surprises. It is your turn to be debt free! What We Believe We believe that according to Matthew 6:25-34 it is God’s will for His people to live without financial stress and worry. We believe that good money management eliminates significant stress from our lives, helps us better provide for our families and allows us to model God’s love by being able to give generously to others. Because God has promised to provide for our every need, one of our core beliefs is that financial problems are never inherently about money. Even in difficult circumstance that arise from death, illness, job loss, divorce or other life events over which the person may have had no control, we believe that God has a purpose in every season of life He takes us through. How It Works Our coaches will work with you to set up a family spending plan that matches your needs and your lifestyle. We have hundreds of resources to help you cut expenses, stretch your dollars and maximize your hard-earned income. Next we help you work with your creditors to get interest rates lowered, payments set at affordable amounts and collection calls stopped. Finally we create a customized debt elimination plan that allows you the flexibility to pay off debts right on schedule or ahead of time as your income allows.
Brent Ebaugh | 719-213-9871640 Chapel Hills Drive | WellSpringFinancialHope.comBecause we have not gone through this specific program, we cannot personally endorse it. However, it may be a perfect answer for a Colorado Springs homeowner or renter buried in debt. If selling your Colorado Springs home is part of your “Get Out of Debt” plan, please contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation, where we can give you a great idea what your home is worth, and what your options really are. 719.434.7525
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on November 1st, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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