Congratulations to EXIT Realty Mountain View's Top Producers and Listing Agents for August 2022!!   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.   Careers in Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help develop successful and happy Real Estate Professionals through education, training, technology, culture,  and support.  “EXIT Realty is a family disguised as a real estate company.”  Come join our EXIT Realty Mountain View family and grow your future. 719.375.3864 or text ERMV to 85377 for opportunities at EXIT Realty Mountain View. “Your dream is our mission.”

  As we say hello to September the stats are coming in for August.  Take a look at what the different markets in the Pikes Peak region did in August 2022.                                                                           Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team. “Your dream is our mission.”  

  Why Real Estate is a Good Investment   Did you know that 90% of all millionaires became so through owning real estate?   Whether you are buying real estate to have a roof over your head or you’re adding to your investment portfolio, real estate is one of the most stable and profitable investments for your hard earned money.   “I will forever believe that buying a home is a great investment. Why? Because you can't live in a stock certificate. You can't live in a mutual fund.” - Oprah Winfrey   You can live in your investment! This may not be a surprise to most people but not everyone thinks about their primary residence in this way.  While you are enjoying the roof over your head you are gaining equity in your home of about 3 to 5% on average depending on the market. The Colorado Springs area has seen home value gains of about 8 % for a single family home from July of last year to July of this year.     *At the end of 2016 the median price for a single family home in the Colorado Springs area was $257,900 by the end of 2021 that median home price was at $442,700.   442,700 - 257,900 = 184,800 184,800 ÷ 442,700 = 41.7% Equity Gain in 5 years, and you got to enjoy the benefits of living in the home as well!   Historically real estate is a sound investment despite any ups and downs in the market due to scarcity - they’re not making any more land.   If you haven’t made the plan to purchase your own home, we here at EXIT Realty Mountain View can help get you on that path to building your’s and your family’s wealth through homeownership.  We would love to help you build generational wealth and not just find you a great investment but a home to love as well.   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team. “Your dream is our mission.”

What does it mean, months of housing inventory? And why is it important information?   Let us tell you about what this means for the average home buyer…   Simply put, if no more homes were to be listed and the existing housing inventory (homes currently for sale) was all that was available, it is how long would it take to sell out of the available homes for sale.     Currently in the Colorado Springs area it is 1.3 months.   And the formula looks like this - Current active listings ⨸ sold listings for the last 30 days   Current active residential properties for sale in El Paso County Colorado - 1932 Homes sold in the last 30 days - 1473   1932 ⨸ 1473 = 1.3   This time last year the Colorado Springs area had about 0.5 months of inventory, lots of buyers and low inventory pushed the housing market heavily in favor of the sellers. A stable market will have about 5 to 6 months of inventory, so what we are seeing in the Colorado Springs area housing market now is a slight shift from a market that was heavily saturated with buyers to a market that is seeing the buyer pool thin out slightly as more homes are coming up for sale.     Even though the shift is slight this does add leverage in the favor of buyers as we are seeing  price drops on 40% of actively listed homes and sellers offering concessions to buyers as incentives.   This information is important because it is an indicator to real estate professionals whether it is a “Buyer’s Market” or a “Seller’s Market”.  And even though the numbers this year are higher than the last (by the way the Colorado Springs housing market from 2020 - April of this year saw unprecedented demand) the numbers indicate that the Colorado Springs area is still a seller’s market.     Many sellers and agents, based on the home buying activity over the last couple of years, are expecting quick sales and multiple offers, but the numbers are saying that’s not where buyers are at in the current market.  With less competition, home buyers are feeling less stressed to make a quick (sometimes panicked) decision and are now able to take the time to see more properties and have a little more negotiating power when making an offer.   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team. “Your dream is our mission.”  

  EXIT Realty Mountain View's Top Producing and Top Listing Agents for June 2022     Congratulations to Charonda Wills,  John Fox, Shy Mcalpine, Romelda Williams, Teresa Young, Kendall Sukach, and Brandy Brown!!     Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”

  Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”   Careers in Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help develop successful and happy Real Estate Professionals through education, training, technology, culture,  and support.  “EXIT Realty is a family disguised as a real estate company.”  Come join our EXIT Realty Mountain View family and grow your future. 719.375.3864 or text ERMV to 85377 for opportunities at EXIT Realty Mountain View.“Your dream is our mission.”  

Congratulations to EXIT Realty Mountain View's Top Producing Agents for April 2022!!         Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.   Careers in Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help develop successful and happy Real Estate Professionals through education, training, technology, culture,  and support.  “EXIT Realty is a family disguised as a real estate company.”  Come join our EXIT Realty Mountain View family and grow your future.719.375.3864 or text ERMV to 85377 for opportunities at EXIT Realty Mountain View. “Your dream is our mission.”

    Conratulations to March's Top Producing Agents!   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team. Careers in Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help develop successful and happy Real Estate Professionals through education, training, technology, culture,  and support.  “EXIT Realty is a family disguised as a real estate company.”  Come join our EXIT Realty Mountain View family and grow your future.719.375.3864 or text ERMV to 85377 for opportunities at EXIT Realty Mountain View. “Your dream is our mission.”

  There are many reasons for buying a home, but here are the top financial and emotional reasons to make the move into homeownership.       Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”

    Gas prices are on the rise and those of us driving have noticed the significant dent in our wallets.  But we’ve got to keep moving and driving and getting where we need to go whether or not fuel prices increase.  So here are some tips to help keep your gas budget in check.   1) Discount memberships  Warehouse stores such as Sam’s Club and Costco offer significant discounts on gas prices, typically 20-30 cents cheaper than the average gas station.  They additionally have extra discounts on if you upgrade your membership or have a credit card through them. 2) Grocery Store Fuel Points Many grocery stores have free membership programs that allow you to earn points on your purchases for discounts on gas. Typically for every $100 spent on groceries you can earn 10 cents off per gallon. Depending on your grocery bill that can be some significant savings. 3) Gas Apps There are a handful of free apps available that can help out with finding the cheapest gas near you and offer discount rewards as well.  Check your app store and find the right one (or two, or all) that fits your needs. 4) Vehicle Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on your car or truck will keep it working as efficiently as possible and keep your gas mileage from going down. Keeping your tires filled to the correct air levels and rotating them on time will also add to your fuel efficiency. 5) Drive Sensibly  Driving the speed limit and accelerating slowly will maximize your vehicle's fuel efficiency. Combine lots of short trips into one planned out route to shorten the miles you drive. Travel light. The heavier your vehicle is the less fuel efficient it will be, so remove any unnecessary items that you may be lugging around. Avoid excessive idling.  Leaving your car running uses more fuel than restarting it. 6) Ride-Share We used to call it Carpooling but the concept and results are still the same, more people sharing the fuel cost to lessen the financial burden of filling your tank. 7) Bike or Bus If you live in a city or community that has great public transportation utilize it to your advantage.  The cost of the bus is typically less than the current cost of a gallon of gas. Human powered transportation is a great alternative to filling up your tank especially for short trips within your neighborhood. 8) Move Closer to Where You Work Shortening your commute to work, school, or your daily activities will definitely save you dollars in fuel costs.  Moving closer to the thing that you do will not only save money but also save you time in your daily commute.  Plus living closer to work may allow you to bike or use public transportation instead of driving to save you more. The sticker shock of current gas prices may have your jaw dropping, but being proactive in your approach to saving on fuel and maximizing your car’s efficiency will hopefully curb your gas price anxiety. If you are thinking about buying a home to suit you current needs we would love to talk to you about your goals. Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”

  If you are looking for privacy, elbow room, and gorgeous Colorado mountain views, you have found it right here.  These 2 40 acre parcels, located 30min east of Colorado Springs, can be purchased seperatly or together to build your homestead retreat along Colorado's Front Range. Click on the pictures for more information on these 40 acre parcels. Listing presented by the Sweet Home 719 Team of EXIT Realty Mountain View.   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”

  Congratulations to our top producing brokers, top listers, and top teams!! Carolina Gobel, John Fox, Aria Gardner, Shane Gardner, Bonnie Kent, and Kendall Sukach. What a great start to the year you guys!   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.” Careers in Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help develop successful and happy Real Estate Professionals through education, training, technology, culture,  and support.  “EXIT Realty is a family disguised as a real estate company.”  Come join our EXIT Realty Mountain View family and grow your future.719.375.3864 or text ERMV to 85377 for opportunities at EXIT Realty Mountain View.“Your dream is our mission.”

  Woodland Park Colorado sits at 8465ft in elevation and is known as the “City Above the Clouds” because of it.  This beautiful mountain town sits just 18 miles, about a 30 minute drive, west of Colorado Springs.     The town of Woodland Park is surrounded by the Pike National Forest and offers a host of year round outdoor activities.  Hiking, biking, fishing, snowshoeing, Off-roading, snowmobiling are all right there, and some of the best skiing in Colorado is only an hour and half away. Woodland Park also plays host to events all year round including music festivals, the Friday Farmers Market in the summer, and one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the area.    Woodland Park has roughly 8000 residents and has a small town feel but still offers the privacy of the mountains.  Properties in Woodland Park vary from homes in quiet neighborhoods close to schools and town activities, to acreage properties that offer quiet mountain privacy.  All surrounded by mountain and forest views.  In January 2022 the median list price of a home for sale in Woodland Park was $511,000, just slightly over the Colorado Springs list price in January of $435,000.  And home values rose approximately 8% from January of 2021 to January of 2022.   If you are thinking about buying or selling in Woodland Park we would love to help you. EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including  Woodland Park. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”   *Source Pikes Peak Multiple Listeing Service

  Congratulations to all our January top producing agents, top listers, and top real estate teams at EXIT Realty Mountain View!         Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.” Careers in Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help develop successful and happy Real Estate Professionals through education, training, technology, culture,  and support.  “EXIT Realty is a family disguised as a real estate company.”  Come join our EXIT Realty Mountain View family and grow your future. 719.375.3864“Your dream is our mission.”

EXIT Realty Mountain View is excited to announce the addition of our newest agent Mike Quinn! Mike currently serves in the United States Air Force and discovered his passion for real estate moving around the country. “As an Active-Duty Air Force veteran some of the most memorable moments I’ve had involved buying and selling houses for me and my family. As I moved around the country, I have experienced the struggles and challenges that are faced during the home buying/selling experience. From first-time homebuyers to military members who have moved as often as I have, I want to make sure you and your family have a smooth transition into your dream home or investment property.” “At EXIT Realty Mountain View, you can feel confident in knowing that those same values of integrity and discipline that I have learned throughout my military career are at the forefront of what this team stands for.” Mike now calls Colorado home, and when he is not doing real estate and defending our country Mike can be found hiking and camping throughout Colorado with his three dogs. “There truly is no other place like it. My hope is that you fall In love with this state like I have and It would be an honor to help you find your dream home! ”   If you would like to connect with Mike Quinn call 609.827.1720 or text MQMtview to 85377 for Mike’s mobile business card.  michael@exitrealtymtview.com   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”  

EXIT Realty Mountain View is excited to welcome John Fox to our brokerage this year.  Over the last 2 years John has specialized in land and residential real estate in the mountains of Park and Teller Counties and is now looking forward to branching out into the Colorado Springs area and greater El Paso county.     “I provide expert assistance to my clients when they buy or sell real estate to accomplish their personal goals In Park, Teller and El Paso Counties. Working with EXIT Realty Mountain View in Colorado Springs, CO with a great team who have many years of experience and they use that experience to assist other team members when needed.”   John has worked on increasing his skills and professional knowledge by obtaining several real estate professional designations - Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), and Military Relocation Professional (MRP).    As a veteran of the United States Air Force John has been stationed all over the U.S. as well as a station in Belgium, but being stationed at Cheyenne Mountain AFS had John and his wife, Karen, falling in love with the Colorado mountains and they chose to come back to the Colorado Springs area after retiring from military life.   “Most of my positions in the Air Force were customer service, so taking care of my customer base is something I’m familiar with. I had often thought about becoming a Realtor, so as I was about to retire from my Civil Service position I obtained my Colorado license and started working as a Realtor. After being in IT support for a number of years, I’m REALLY enjoying helping my clients reach their real estate goals.”   Click on the picture to check out John Fox’s latest listing in Park County, 1240 County Road 92 Hartsel CO 80449. If you are interested in buying or selling property in El Paso, Teller, or Park counties you can contact John Fox at 719.440.7787 or Text JohnFox to 85377 for his Mobile Business Card.   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”

  EXIT Realty Mountain View is proud to announce the TEAL Pro Team!  Natalie Olmsted and Jennifer Mencl created TEAL Pro Team because they believe real estate professionals should be a resource for their clients who can effectively communicate, educate, and advise their clients through every step of a real estate transaction.  As such, but not surprisingly, they often work with first time home buyers who rely their expertise and guidance as they navigate through a new and unfamiliar process.  We have also discovered that last time home sellers are oftentimes faced with the new and unfamiliar process of selling properties through a conservatorship, trust, or probate.  As Certified Probate Real Estate Specialists (CPRES), our clients can once again rely on us for our expertise and guidance through this challenging time.   Natalie Olmsted  Natalie Olmsted of the TEAL Pro Team backed by EXIT Realty Mountain View is a real estate professional who specializes in guiding future first time homeowners through the process of becoming homeowners and advising and being a resource for last time home sellers and their families. Natalie proudly serves El Paso County, Colorado, to include, Colorado Springs, Monument, Peyton, Elbert, Falcon, Yoder, Widefield, Security, Fountain, and Manitou Springs; and Pueblo County to include, Pueblo and Pueblo West.   “When it comes to first time home buyers, many times, I meet them when they are “future” first time home buyers. My approach is to help a person prepare as far in advance to buying as possible, to help set them up for success by educating, planning, and goal setting. I devised a Home Buying 101 class that gives people the information they need to set themselves up for success. I have taught this class to not only adults, college students, but also high school students.”   Natalie is a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) and specializes in last time homeowners and their families. “My goal is to be a resource to find the very best solution for each situation. When a client is selling their last home, there is much more to consider than placing a sign in the ground. There are different sets of emotions to consider, other family members to include, attorneys, sometimes a will and opening probate. I have been helping clients in this very unique and specialized area of real estate since 2017. I am experienced and knowledgeable to guide my clients through dealing with the legal hassles of wills and estates and to ease the process of some of the stresses of this challenging time.”  Natalie has earned the next level of Colorado Real Estate license obtaining her Employing Level Broker Associate License and continues to educate herself with the latest changes to the contracts, rules, and regulations taking every opportunity to increase her knowledge of this profession to better serve my clients. I have an Employing level broker associate license.  Having lived in Colorado Springs most of her life, Natalie has grown up watching our community grow and thrive. It is here that she met her husband and where they decided to raise our three sons. “We have one son attending college in Golden, Colorado, one attending high school, and one attending elementary. Between school, extra-curricular activities, and events, my family spends many hours a week out enjoying the beautiful Colorado weather playing disc golf.” Prior to real estate, Natalie was an event coordinator for a nonprofit organization in the space industry, focusing on facilitating events and classes to teach teachers how to incorporate and teach space education in their classroom curriculum. “Celebrating the closing of our HOUSE!  Thank you to our awesome Realtor Natalie Olmsted!  We are so very excited to finally have a place of our very own!” - Nathan You can contact Natalie Olmsted at 719.287.8067 or text TEALproteam to 85377 for her mobile business card. Jennifer Mencl Prior to becoming a licensed real estate agent, Jennifer spent over 8 years working as a designer in residential architecture here in Colorado. Although not originally from here, her passion for the great outdoors (running, mountain biking, skiing and camping to name a few) brought Jennifer here upon college graduation over 14 years ago.  However, it was time spent as a residential designer where she developed a true passion for the places we call home. “I believe this previous experience gives me quite a unique perspective in assisting others with finding or selling their next home.”   Jennifer assists buyers and sellers throughout the Pikes Peak Region, Security-Widefield is her area of expertise.  This neighborhood is located in the southeast corner of Colorado Springs, not far from the Fort Carson Army Base and has grown in population over 16% in the last year alone.    “As a real estate agent at EXIT Realty Mountain View, I have access to in-depth teaching, training and coaching in specialties such as negotiation, market knowledge, and personality types all of which help to serve you better.  I am also a member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), Colorado Association of REALTORS (CAR), and the Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS (PPAR) which gives me access to some of the most current market information available at both the national and local levels.  I am constantly tapping into these resources because I believe it’s critical for my clients to have the guidance of a competent agent in such a dynamic and continually changing real estate market.”  If you’re in the market to buy or sell real estate, and want to find out how Jennifer Mencl can best serve you and your needs, call her at 970.401.4791. Or, text MenclHomes to 85377 for her mobile business card. “I look forward to hearing from you!” “We created TEAL Pro Team to not only assist you through the real estate transaction, but to be your real estate resource.  Our Client Appreciation Program is a complimentary service we provide as part of this commitment.  Every month we send out valuable tips, information, and market updates.”  The TEAL Pro Team even hosts free seminars where you can meet directly with the experts.  “We believe this program will prove to be a valuable resource to you and your family.” - Natalie and Jennifer TEAL pro team offers First-time Home Buy's, Estate Planning, and Reverse Mortgage workshops, click here for more information and registration.        

  Homeownership is the greatest source of wealth for American Families, the median value of a primary residence is worth approximately 10 times the value of other financial assets.* On average homeowners who sell their home typically stay in that home for 7 to 10 years. Nationally, according to the association of RealtorsⓇ, someone who purchased a home 10 years ago at the national median sales price of $169,000 is very likely to accumulate $225,000 in home equity if sold at the national 3rd quarter 2021 median sales prices of $363,100.. Home equity gains in the Colorado Springs Area over the last 10 years have exceeded the national median gain of $225,000. See table below.     Property is a good investment to build wealth because generally the value of property steadily increases year after year at about 5% to 7%.  The demand for homes in the Colorado Springs area over the last 2 years has home values increasing at about 10% to almost 20% per year. The Colorado Springs Area home values are going to continue to increase at a steady rate, making buying a home in the Colorado Springs Area a great investment whether you live in it for just a couple of years or stay 10 or more.   If you are a homeowner and would like to see how much equity you have gained in your home, check out our home valuation tool. Homeownership is about more than just putting a roof over your head, homeownership is an investment in you and your family’s future wealth.   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”     *Federal Reserve Board, Survey of Consumer Finances, 2019

EXIT Realty Mountain View ended 2021 with a bang!  The 5 top producers of December 2021 are... 5. Natalie Olmsted 4. Jennifer Mencl 3. Jordan Hanlin 2. Charonda Wills 1. Steve Johnson The Top Listing Agents of December 2021 are... 3. Chris Portillo 2. Robert Amerine 1. Brandy Brown The Top Teams of December 2021 are... 2. The shaneCOhomes Team 1. TEAL Pro Team December was a great month for our agents and teams.  We can't wait to see what our amazing brokers do in 2022.     Congratulations to December's top producers, listing brokers, and teams!   Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”

    The Colorado Springs housing market in 2021 was hot to say the least.  Colorado Springs boasted the nation’s most popular zip code in single-family home sales in 2021, 80916, and Colorado Springs home values were up almost 20% from 2020. Over the course of the year the median sold price for a single-family home in the Colorado Springs area, according to the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing Service, went from $390,000 in January up to $450,000 in December.  The current state of the Colorado Springs housing market is fueled by high demand and lack of inventory, creating a seller’s market.   In 2022 this trend will continue as long as interest rates remain low.  Many predict interest rates will go up towards the end of 2022, and home prices will continue to steadily increase. The combination of those two factors could put home shopping on hiatus for many potential buyers.   If you are looking to buy a home in 2022 in the Colorado Springs Area the sooner the better.  In 2021 April, May, and June were the most high demand months in Colorado Springs for homes, so planning to buy earlier in 2022 before the seasonal demand picks up may be a good course of action for home buyers.   As long as Colorado Springs remains a great place to live, with good job opportunities, with an adjacent larger metropolitan area that is out pricing home buyers (Denver), the area's housing market will continue to grow.   Along Colorado’s Front Range expect Pueblo to be an emerging market in 2022 with a median home price far below Colorado Springs and with high demand for affordable housing along the Front Range the Pueblo area may hold lots of potential especially for first time home buyers. If you are on the fence about buying in 2022 due to affordability, something to take into consideration is the Colorado Springs rental market.  Rents in Colorado Springs are at an all time high and rising with every new lease agreement.  Buying versus renting will give you a steady home payment that generally doesn’t fluctuate, giving homeowners an advantage over ever increasing cost of living.    Colorado Springs Real Estate - EXIT Realty Mountain View, Brandy Brown Employing Broker/Owner - We help home buyers and sellers along Colorado’s Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo West, Woodland Park, Fountain, and Peyton. Please contact EXIT Realty Mountain View at 719.375.3864 to connect with one of the amazing brokers on our team.“Your dream is our mission.”