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Posted on 02/20/2025
Florissant, CO Real Estate Market Update 2/20/2025
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Posted on 02/19/2025
How Will Trump's Tariffs Affect Homebuyers? A Closer Look at Rising Costs
If you're in the market for a new home, you might want to brace yourself—tariffs on steel, aluminum, and lumber could make new construction more expensive. Recent tariff announcements by former President Donald Trump, including a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports and a 40% total tariff on softwood lumber from Canada, could drive up building...
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Posted on 02/19/2025
5 Cities Where Home Prices May Decline in 2025
While national home prices are expected to rise modestly in 2025, CoreLogic’s latest Market Risk Indicator identifies Provo, Tucson, Albuquerque, Phoenix, and West Palm Beach as at-risk markets for declining home prices. These Sun Belt cities saw rapid price growth post-pandemic but are now adjusting due to higher inventory levels, cooling demand, and affordability challenges. Why Are These...
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Posted on 02/18/2025
Colorado Springs Market Update โ€“ Buyer Activity is Rising
The real estate market in Colorado Springs has seen a shift over the past two weeks, with increased buyer activity and evolving market conditions. As we move further into 2025, key trends are emerging that provide insight into what buyers and sellers can expect in the coming months. More Showings, More Contracts MLS data shows that last week...
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Posted on 02/17/2025
Are Our Soldiers Getting the Nutrition They Deserve? A Look at Army BAS Spending
Proper nutrition is fundamental to the well-being and performance of our soldiers. It fuels their physical endurance, mental clarity, and overall readiness. But recent reports suggest that a significant portion of the money deducted from junior enlisted troops’ paychecks for food is not actually being spent on meals. For many in the military, the Basic Allowance for Subsistence...
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Posted on 02/17/2025
How to design your dream home interior
Designing a custom home interior is an amazing opportunity to stretch your creativity and showcase your personal style. However, it's not always clear where to begin. If you're interested in strategies for designing your own dream home interior, here are some tips to help: Budget wisely Budget should be at the top of your priorities list when planning...
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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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