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Marni and Scott Huger
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2248 Gilpin Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO
Stunning townhome with an oversized garage, fenced and private rear courtyard, open design, and stunning Pikes Peak views! The spacious kitchen offers new appliances, a breakfast bar for conversation and casual dining, ample cabinetry, and a convenient kitchen island. The nearby eating nook walks out to a private courtyard and a large garage, and the open living area is ideal for entertaining. A... [Read more]
What the Drop In Unemployment Means For Housing Market
Home sales rise as home prices continue to fall Unemployment rate falls to 8.3% The unemployment rate in January of this year fell to to its lowest point in nearly three years, since February 2009. This, along with the number of people jobless (12.8 million) — also the lowest in nearly three years — are good indicators that the economic recovery is impacting... [Read more]
2970 Banjo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
Beautifully updated home with multiple living and dining areas, master bedroom with private deck, warm brick fireplace, professionally finished lower level, and park-like fenced rear yard! The open living and formal dining areas boast new carpet and paint, and the spacious tiled kitchen is both elegant and functional with abundant cabinetry, a bar for casual dining, and new appliances. The master... [Read more]
1917 Carlton Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO
Charming home with main level living, warm hardwood floors, and a huge fenced and tree-shaded yard! The beautifully updated kitchen has glass-face cabinets and plenty of countertop space, and the nearby dining area walks out to a rear patio, towering pine trees, and a fenced yard perfect for family or entertaining. Hardwood floors flow through the living area to the master bedroom with an attached... [Read more]
830 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO
Beautifully maintained and updated turn of the century Victorian home with original hardwood floors, multiple living and dining areas, stunning tiled fireplace, updated kitchen, and a huge fenced yard on nearly ¼ acre! Warm hardwood floors flow through spacious family, living and dining areas with oversized windows, window seating, built-ins, and arched doorways. An original tiled fireplace with... [Read more]
Mortgage Rates Edge Up
Mortgage rates rise 0.7 points Last week, mortgage rates rose an average 0.7 points, according to Freddie Mac. Realtor Magazine reports a “series of recent positive reports showing the housing market on the mend” may have affected mortgage rates, halting the downward trend. Increase in home sales highest in over a year and a half Existing home sales for December of last year increased... [Read more]
Do Some Houses Sell Faster Than Others?
An interesting infographic says “yes” The site One Block Off the Grid (1bog.org), a free group discount site focused on solar energy solutions for home owners, recently published the following infographic showing some statistics about why some houses sell faster than others.
Good News for Unemployed Homeowners
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announce mortgage forbearance extension In another move geared to moving the housing market recovery along, the two major mortgage players, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, last week announced expanded relief programs for homeowners struggling with their loans due to joblessness. The thought that relieving some of the stress from the combination of joblessness and mortgage obligations... [Read more]
1022 W. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO
Beautiful custom renovation of an 1899 Victorian home on the West Side! Stunning gourmet kitchen, warm hardwood floors, arched doorways, original wood-burning stove, custom in-lay tile work, and an exquisite main-level master suite with attached 4-piece bath all showcase this turn of the century home. A wraparound front porch welcomes you inside to the open living area with a beautifully tiled wood-burning... [Read more]
News Flash: Housing is Important to Economic Recovery
Federal Reserve speaks up on the housing market Consumer Confidence + Tight Credit + Too Much Empty Property = Slow Recovery Last week the Fed sent a housing “white paper” to Congress discussing the importance of housing to the economic recovery. On Friday, Federal Reserve Governer Elizabeth Duke observed that “housing demand and homebuilding continue to be restrained by weak... [Read more]
