Listing prices in this area code have gone up 4.9% in the last month and it has gone up 5.9% in the past 12 months. The majority of people buying in this area are around the age of 28 years old. The average price of a home in this zip code is any where from $350,000.00 – $450,000.00. Most of the

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Some Highlights If you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you’ll save some money, think again. Mortgage interest rates are currently very low, but experts across the board are forecasting increases in both home pric

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. Michael Alley, Broker Owner of EXIT Realty Black Hills in Rapid City, SD and his team of real estate professionals recently supporte

Check out this blog by 719Lending Spring is a great time to spruce up your yard and enjoy some time in the warmer weather. If planting a home garden in Colorado Springs is on your to-do list this season, here are a few tips to get your garden growing. In no time, you’ll be enjoying a lush and bount

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last year. The thinking was that inventory would increase from record-low levels and put an end to the biddin

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. Joe Garcia, Franchisee of EXIT Permian Basin Realty located in Odessa, TX, and his team of real estate professionals, raised money t

EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. The heartbeat of a successful real estate office is its administrative professional staff.  They are the plate-spinners and the glue

Use your brain. There is a lot of knowledge up there, so put it into action. Doing tasks such as thinking through problems or avoiding the calculator for simple arithmetic is one way to exercise your mind. Crosswords. If you get the newspaper, work the crossword puzzles each day. They usually ge

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes

Identify your motivation for selling. – Jot down your must-haves and deal breakers. What is your time frame to move? What is your budget for pre-listing home improvements? What is the minimum sale price you will accept? 2. Research the best time to sell in your area. – Understanding the state of

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Last week’s Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales have dropped by 3.7% compared to the month before. This is the second consecutive month that sales have slumped. Some see this as evidence that the red-

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s fueling a steady rise in

The median estimated home value in this area is about $373,000.00. With the market being so crazy the median list price on homes in this area is about $450,000.00. Home value has gone up 13.1% in 12 months.  The average price per square foot is about $200.00 – $250.00. However, it is not uncommo

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Some Highlights In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices ar

Growing up over the last 40 years, David Attenborough’s unmistakable and mellifluous voice was the narrated soundtrack to my budding environmentalism, and how I came to be nicknamed Granola. Over his extraordinary 94-year lifespan, he quite literally became the voice of planet earth and his most rec

Check out this blog by 719Lending Many people dream of putting their feet up in a luxurious Colorado Springs vacation home by the beach, in the mountains, or wherever your dream getaway is. But are you ready to take the plunge into second home ownership? Here are some pros and cons to help you deci

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will ce

An emergency fund is a must. Chances are you have already been told that you need an emergency fund somewhere in the ballpark of three to six months of your income.  Don’t just save money, save for your future. There IS a difference!  Start saving for your retirement as early as possible. Few