Colorado Springs BAH Rates for 2010Here are the 2010 BAH Rates for the Colorado Springs military.
You will notice that MOST of the rates have gone up, and the ones that have one down have only gone down by a small amount. If you are in the military and are looking to buy a home for sale in Colorado Springs, please contact us at: 719.434.7525
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on December 22nd, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Fort Carson and Fountain Valley Real Estate Market Info For July 2009Here is the Fort Carson and Fountain Valley Real Estate Market report for July 2009. Fountain Colorado is located immediately south of Colorado Springs and adjacent to Fort Carson Army Base. The Fountain real estate market also consists of some unincorporated areas of Colorado Springs, to include: Security, Widefield and Colorado Centre. Homes for Sale in the Fountain and Fort Carson Area
Fountain and Fort Carson Area Sales Price Information
Days on Market for Fountain and Fort Carson Area homes
“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), for July 2009. 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.” Popular Fountain and Fort Carson Home Searches:
Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Wagner iTeam at Keller Williams Realty – 719.434.7525
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on August 16th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Fort Carson and Fountain Valley Real Estate Market Info For JUNE 2009The Fountain CO real estate market is located immediately south of Colorado Springs and adjacent to Fort Carson Army Base. The Fountain real estate market also consists of some unincorporated areas of Colorado Springs, to include: Security and Widefield and Colorado Centre. Homes for Sale in the Fountain and Fort Carson Area
Fountain and Fort Carson Area Sales Price Information
Days on Market for Fountain and Fort Carson Area homes
“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), for June 2009. 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.” Popular Fountain and Fort Carson Home Searches:
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on July 21st, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Top 6 Neighborhoods Near Fort CarsonAre you relocating to Colorado Springs because of a PCS to Fort Carson? We work with many military families and understand that there is A LOT to do in a LITTLE time, when it comes to moving. If you are looking to buy a home near Fort Carson when you get here … Well, you have even MORE on your plate! One of the questions we hear often, when folks are looking to buy a home near Fort Carson is: What homes and neighborhoods are near Fort Carson?Here is a map of the neighborhoods surrounding Fort Carson, and a little bit about the homes for sale near Fort Carson.
Fountain ValleyThe Fountain CO real estate market and neighborhoods are located to the immediate east of Fort Carson. Fountain area homes are in both brand new neighborhoods as well as in more mature communities. The average home for sale in Fountain CO was $162,000 in May of 2009, and currently there are over 400 homes for sale to choose from. Read More: Fort Carson and Fountain CO Homes: Real Estate Market Report For May 2009 Popular Fountain Home Searches:
Security and WidefieldThe Security and Widefield neighborhoods are found to the northeast of Fort Carson. Widefield and Security are “technically” in Colorado Springs, but not within city limits. Homes in these areas were built in the from the 1950’s and you can still find new homes being built in these areas today! Homes come in all sizes and have anywhere from 2-5 bedrooms. There are currently 166 homes for sale in Security and Widefield, priced from $46,900 – $525,000 with an median asking price of $159,900. Homes that have sold since April 2009 sell fro an average of about $140k. Popular Security and Widefield Home Searches:
Southeast Colorado SpringsSoutheast Colorado Springs is home to some of the more affordable 2-3 bedroom homes in the area, with the average sale price in May 2009 of $119,355. Southeast Colorado Springs has several mature neighborhoods AND several newer neighborhoods. Read Also: Top 8 Affordable Colorado Springs Neighborhoods for 1st Quarter 2009 Popular Southeast Colorado Springs Home Searches:
Stratton Meadows, Stratmoor Hills and Stratmoor ValleyStratmoor Hills and Stratmoor Valley are located in S/W Colorado Springs. Stratton Meadows is located immediately north of Fort Carson, off of Hwy 115. Although most of these homes were built in the late 1960’s and 1970’s, there are a few pockets of newer homes in these areas. The average home for sale in these areas are about 3-4 bedrooms and sell for about $135,000. Currently there are 19 homes for sale in these neighborhoods.
Broadmoor and S/W Colorado SpringsThe Broadmoor area is located in S/W Colorado Springs and to the northwest of Fort Carson. The Broadmoor is home to some of the most expensive homes in Colorado Springs. Read More: 5 Most Expensive Colorado Springs Home Sales for May 2009. The average sales price in the Broadmoor area is about $350k, but homes can get into the millions. Read More: About the Broadmoor Real Estate Market Popular Broadmoor Area Home Searches:
Rock Creek and Turkey CanonRock Creek is the area to the immediate west of Fort Carson (across Hwy 115) and home to the Turkey Canon neighborhoods – nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Homes in these areas are fully custom homes on acreage. There are currently 10 homes for sale in Turkey Canon and surrounding areas and they average at about half a million dollars sale price. _____________________________________________________________________ Using USAA for your insurance and considering using them for your loan and real estate agent? USAA is a fabulous company, that offers awesome amenities and benefits for its members. However … YOU HAVE A CHOICE when it comes to your loan and your agent! The Wagner iTeam and the lenders that we work with have consistently gotten BETTER INTEREST RATES and BETTER HOME DEALS for their military home buyers. … and yes, we even have a cash back Military special, too. Call us for more details: 719.434.7525 _____________________________________________________________________
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on June 29th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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Relocating To or From Colorado Springs? Adjusting For Cost Of Living Differences After A Non-Local Move
Looking to relocate to Colorado Springs … or away from here? Moving to a new metropolitan area requires adjustments. There’s new streets to learn, new weather patterns to get used to, and new social cultures to assimilate. There’s also new costs. Just like home values vary by area, so does the Cost of Living. To visit a doctor in Chicago, as an example, costs a person more than to visit a similar-type doctor in Des Moines. Cost of Living adjustments can’t be ignored between two cities because it changes a household’s budget. And while it’s a challenge to know exactlyhow far your dollar can stretch in a new town, Bankrate.com hosts a helpful Cost of Living Comparison Calculator to make the math a little easier. With categories such as dry cleaning, groceries and beauty salon, the calculator goes extra deep into the typical costs to a household, and can help families to make more realistic budgets. The calculator also shows the equivalent household income between any two metropolitan areas. [Information provided to the Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection courtesy of the mortgage and real estate professionals at Bring the Blog.]
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on June 19th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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