Colorado Springs Real Estate Resources

The FHA loan limits have been raised to $325,000.00 in El Paso County.  If you are buying a home in this price range this is great news, as all of the underwriting requirements for conventional loans have been tightening.  FHA is currently not credit score driven.  It is payment history driven.(comment)

The Fed met today and dropped the interest rate more than expected!  The half percentage point drop was double of what most economists were forecasting.  This is a definite step in the right direction to pull us out of the current housing slump, but no one knows for sure how the market will react.  It will be interesting to see what happens in the following months.  Inflation..(read more)

Relocate-America recently released their list of the top 25 cities to go to school for 2007. It does not surprise me that Colorado Springs made it under the top 25. There are many wonderful schools throughout all of the districts here. Their poll took into account the quality of the schools and choices in educational offerings for children. Relocate-America stated that their list was determined..(read more)

Cathedral Pines is an elegant community nestled in the beautiful ponderosa pines that Black Forest is known for. Enjoy the seclusion from the hustle and bustle, but enjoy being close to the necessities. Located just 2 miles east of highway 83, Cathedral Pines is a skip away from I-25 and many other conveniences. This part of Black Forest is truly breathtaking.

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  It is that time of year again!  The Parade of Homes is in progress.  It started on August 17 and goes until September 2.  There are a total of 46 homes to view in the parade.  The most exciting homes to see are the 16 that are over 1 million dollars.  Do not let that stop you from viewing the other homes in the parade as well.  The main parade sites are..(read more)

Is the real estate section of your local paper filled with stories about how the real estate market in your area is slowing down? Is it taking months to sell the homes on the market? If this description fits your area, and you have been waiting for the right time to buy a house, it may be time for you to make a move. This kind of market is referred to as a "buyers' market" for a good reason--it..(read more)

I have been blogging for over a year now on many topics about Colorado Springs real estate, Monument real estate, Black Forest real estate, and Fountain real estate as well as local and national events that effect our community.  I have just started this blog and will be picking up from where I left off at www.coloradorealestateresources.blogspot.com.  Feel free to visit..(read more)