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Posted on 02/16/2025
Monument, CO Real Estate Market Update 2/16/2025
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Posted on 02/15/2025
๐Ÿ“ข Tech Talent Flocks to Colorado Springs: A Hub for Innovation & Opportunity! ๐Ÿš€
Colorado Springs is making waves as one of North America's top emerging tech talent markets, ranking #2 in CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent report! ๐Ÿ“ˆ With a booming job market in aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing, young professionals are choosing the city for its affordable living, high quality of life, and exciting career opportunities. ๐ŸŒ„ ๐Ÿ”น Why Tech...
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Posted on 02/13/2025
Why Setting Up a Family Trust is a Smart Move for Your Estate Planning
Estate planning is one of the most important steps in securing your family's financial future, and a family trust is a powerful tool to help you do just that. Whether you want to protect your assets, ensure smooth wealth transfer, or avoid probate, a family trust can be a game-changer. Let’s dive into why setting up a family...
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Posted on 02/12/2025
Palmer Lake, CO Real Estate Market Update 2/12/2025
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Posted on 02/10/2025
๐Ÿ˜ Colorado Springs Neighborhoods
๐Ÿ”น Briargate – $571,610 avg. home value (โฌ†๏ธ 1.7% YoY) | Pending in 34 days๐Ÿ”น East Colorado Springs – $392,565 avg. home value (โฌ†๏ธ 0.6% YoY) | Pending in 44 days๐Ÿ”น Rockrimmon – $334,500 median listing price | Sought after for its proximity to schools & business centers ๐Ÿก Suburban & Rural Areas Near Colorado Springs ๐Ÿ”น Monument...
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Posted on 02/10/2025
How Gold Repricing Could Impact the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market ๐Ÿก
With discussions around the Federal Reserve potentially repricing gold, the ripple effects could lower long-term interest rates, impacting mortgage rates, home affordability, and real estate investment in Colorado Springs. Let’s break it down. ๐Ÿ“‰ 1. Lower Mortgage Rates = Increased Home Affordability If the Fed reprices gold, strengthening the U.S. dollar and reducing inflation expectations, bond yields and...
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Posted on 02/10/2025
Average closing costs for buyer: Common costs to expect
Budgeting for buying a home can seem daunting, but one of...
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Posted on 02/08/2025
Woodland Park, CO Real Estate Market Update 2/8/2025
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Posted on 02/06/2025
The Ultimate Home Marketing Strategy: How Professional Photography, Virtual Tours, and Targeted Ads Drive More Offers
Why 50 Photos Matters โœ… SEO Optimization for Maximum Exposure – Third-party real estate sites (Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin) and MLS portals rank listings higher in search results when they include the maximum number of photos. More visibility means more potential buyers seeing your home.โœ… Buyer Engagement & Click-Through Rates – Studies show that listings with high-quality, professional images...
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Posted on 02/05/2025
Stagnant Mortgage Rates Still Stuck Near 7% โ€“ What This Means for Homebuyers
๐Ÿ“‰ Mortgage Rates Hovering Just Under 7% Homebuyers hoping for lower mortgage rates may need to exercise patience. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate remains at 6.95%, showing little movement from last week’s 6.96%, according to Freddie Mac. While this is slightly lower than recent peaks, it’s still higher than rates at this time last year. The 15-year...
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Posted on 02/04/2025
New Law Restores Senior Property Tax Exemption in Colorado: Here's What You Need to Know
For many senior homeowners in Colorado, the Senior Property Tax Exemption has been a valuable benefit—offering significant tax relief. However, in the past, if you moved to a new home, you would lose this exemption due to the 10-year residency rule. But good news! A new law passed last year now allows qualifying seniors who moved in 2020...
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Posted on 02/04/2025
Manitou Springs, CO Real Estate Market Update 2/4/2025
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