In November the Colorado Springs Area housing sales saw a slight decrease from October sales, which is typical of the Fall real estate market. 1199 single family homes were sold in El Paso county in November compared to 1342 in October of this year. Novemvber home sales prices for the Colorado Springs Area increased over October.       Also, here are the November home sales of Woodland Park and Falcon/Peyton. We are still seeing steady price increases for Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas from month to month.  Home values in the area have continued to rise in 2021 and will contunue to do so into 2022.  Stay tuned for our 2021 year end home sales review to really get a grasp on what the ColoradoSprings housing market did in 2021 and our predictions for 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.”  

  The 2021 EXIT Realty Corporate awards were held last week virtually, and EXIT Realty Mountain View had 2 stand out brokers who walked away as EXIT Award winners.   Congratulations Kendall Roth-Sukach, broker associate of EXIT Realty Mountain View for achieving the Bronze Level Award for closing 25+ real estate transactions in EXIT Realty’s 2020/2021 production year.  Way to go Kendall!  Kendall is a driving force at EXIT Realty Mountain View and is consistently a top producer.   And.... Congratulations Brandy Brown, Owner/Broker of EXIT Realty Mountain View for being awarded EXIT’s Esprit De Corps for the Western U.S. The Esprit De Corp is awarded to an associate who exhibits inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and a strong regard for the honor of the group, participates and encourages others to participate in EXIT and community events, stands out in their office / region as a loyal brand ambassador, presents themselves professionally andappropriately on social platforms as well as a general positive attitude and care for their fellow agents and community.  Brandy demonstrates this daily in how she runs her brokerage and supports the broker associates at EXIT Realty Mountain View.   Both of these amazing women are not only stellar at doing real estate, they are mentors, teachers, and leaders in our brokerage, EXIT Realty Mountain View and amongst the Colorado Springs community.    Brandy and Kendall were supported by the associates of EXIT Realty Mountain View and by EXIT Colorado Regional Owners Kevin and Margaret Hamilton as they received their awards on Thursday, Oct 21, 2021.  Although the brokerage knew of Kendall’s Bronze Level Award, Brandy was not aware that she was receiving the honor and was completely surprised by her Esprit De Corps Award.   Kendall and Brandy truly embody the spirit of EXIT Realty and are the example to live up to in Colorado Springs real estate. 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, 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. 719.375.3864Your dream, is our mission.

  Charonda Wills joined  EXIT Realty Mountain View in May of this year, but has had a long standing relationship with EXIT Realty.  As an agent who's an expert in this local area, Charonda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here in Colorado Springs and along the Front Range. “It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. You need someone who knows this area inside and out!”  Being a long time resident of the Colorado Springs area, Charonda knows the local communities very well and has extensive real estate experience. This in-depth knowledge of the area and the real estate market helps Charonda’s clients make the most informed decisions. Charonda is a fierce negotiator for her clients, and is hands on in the process of buying and selling real estate from helping with arranging financing, to overseeing inspections, to the care in handling the necessary paperwork.  “I believe my role as your RealtorⓇ is to guide you through the buying or selling process, taking the time to make sure you understand every step of the transaction.” "Charonda is down to earth and a great person to work with. I could not believe how easy she made everything with a home purchase. I would recommend her 100%." - J.M. Fisch If you would like to know more about how Charonda Wills of EXIT Realty Mountain View can help you, text Wills1 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.”  

  Shorter, cooler days are already here, and the changing of the seasons can wreak havoc on the body and mind.  Don’t let the Autumn slump get to you!  EXIT Realty Mountain View has a few ideas of how to keep yourself in tip-top shape for the colder days ahead. Let’s Talk About Light With the sun setting earlier and the sun rising later, your circadian rhythm can be thrown off in the fall.  Try maintaining a sleep schedule with the same bedtime and rise time every day. Also with the decline of daylight hours comes vitamin D deficiency,  think about taking a supplement or eating more foods with vitamin D. Drink  Up As the temperatures drop your body may lose as much fluid as you might in hotter temperatures due to the high rates of energy used in colder climates.  Keeping yourself hydrated when the weather cools down will help with dry skin, dry eyes, chapped lips, and scratchy throats. Seasonal Munchies Fall being harvest time there are so many in season fruits and vegetables to get into your body to promote good health in a tumultuous season.  Brussel sprouts, squash, apples, pears, cranberries, turnips, carrots are all in season produce that are packed with antioxidants to boost your immune system. Wash Up Fall is the official start to the cold and flu season and the best way to prevent the spread of illness is to wash your hands.  It’s that easy.  Wash your hands often for the recommended 20 seconds and use hand sanitizer between washings to keep yourself and others protected. Check Up Time Now is the time to set up your annual check up with your primary care provider.  Get your bloodwork and all the tests done in this calendar year to maximize your healthcare benefits.  Same goes for the dentist too. Stay on top of your health this fall, eat right, get your vitamin D, and wash those hands.  You can get through the changing of the seasons without missing a beat (or work). 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.”

My observation is that MOST companies focus on the numbers NOT on the individual. What is different about EXIT Realty Mountain View? We BELIEVE that working first to strengthen each agent makes the team more productive and successful.   The EXIT Formula   Training EXIT Realty Mountain View believes in providing the tools for each agent - rookie or veteran - to become thoroughly trained in real estate. We offer weekly in office training sessions that cover a variety of topics including (but not limited to) business planning, systems training, website development, social media optimization, lead generation, contracts, ect.... Branding We believe in providing you with the tools to help your brand yourself in our marketplace so that you and your business is recognizable and you get more of your own leads. EXIT Realty Mountain View provides all our new agents to the company with the tools to make their brand shine and stand.  Our new agent branding kit includes personalized business cards, signage, and branded apparel to start your brand off on the right foot.   Technology Technology should be high tech and high touch, that’s why EXIT Realty innovates and builds for the human behind the device. And we teach you how to use it,  EXIT Realty Mountain View has a technology expert on hand.  Our Technology Engagement Leader, Rabecca Ranaldi, leads weekly technology training sessions, and is always available for one on one sessions or to answer any questions agents may have. EXIT Realty Mountain View offers an integrated website and CRM to all our agents, which makes website building and lead capture a breeze.  Mobile Business Card (MBC)  EXIT Realty is the only real estate company in the U.S. and Canada that offers our agents Mobile Business Card Technology.  EXIT agents are able to create a unique text code branded to themselves, all a potential client has to do is text the code to 85377 and your MBC is sent to them in seconds. 85377 - Is a text number established by EXIT Realty that links to all sorts of resources for agents and clients. Culture At EXIT Realty Mountain View we believe in building a team that is supportive and fun.  We enjoy and encourage each other like family. “We are a family disguised as a real estate company.”  EXIT Realty Mountain View offers to our brokers: Leadership that is approachable and available. A vested interest. A mentoring relationship. A culture of caring and sharing.   EXIT Realty believes in giving back.  A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund.  Through the Spirit of EXIT dollar-for-dollar matching program EXIT offices and associates can raise money for local, approved, registered charities and apply to EXIT’s head office to have those funds matched. Sponsorship EXIT Realty offers a third stream of income to its associates through EXIT’s residuals program. EXIT Realty associates are able to sponsor other real estate professionals into EXIT Realty and are able to earn up to a 10% passive residual income through those sponsorships. When you are ready to retire from real estate that residual income continues in the form of 7% retirement benefits. EXIT Realty Mountain View offers our real estate professionals many ways to create and sustain successful careers with the added benefit of residual income for now and for retirement.  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, 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.719.375.3864Your dream, our mission.  

  Becoming a first time homeowner is extremely exciting and satisfying, and getting caught up in all that excitement is a wonderful feeling.  But there are important decisions to consider after the purchase of your new home that can set you up for financial success down the road.  Following these tips early in your home owning experience can save you time, money, and effort. Don’t Overspend to Personalize Your New Home It is tempting to fill your new home with brand new pretty furniture or take on that kitchen remodel right away, but hold off for now.  You’ve just spent most (if not all) of your savings on closing costs, a down payment, moving expenses, etc…, take some time to rebuild your savings and get used to the new expenses that come with home ownership. Purchase a Home Warranty There is nothing worse than moving into your new home and having to put more money into it in the first year when appliances break, or (god forbid) the water heater goes out.  There are things in your home that can and will fail without warning that are covered by home warranties.  Protecting yourself with a home warranty means you won’t have to pay out of pocket for appliances that may cost thousands of dollars.  Home warranties typically cost from $300 to $600 per year, a bargain considering the replacement cost of items covered. Don’t Ignore Home Maintenance One of your new expenses that come with homeownership is maintenance and repairs.  No landlord to call, it’s on you now to take care of business. Neglecting small problems will lead to bigger, costlier ones in your home over time.   Hire Qualified Contractors While there’s a lot a handy person can do in their home with some tools and a YouTube video, don’t make repairs that you aren’t qualified to do.  Know your limitations and hire qualified professionals.  Hire contractors with good reputations and reviews, and do your research before you hire. If you invest in quality repairs you will see a return on your investment. Keep Receipts and Invoices for Home Improvements When you go to sell your home having receipts for improvements made to the home not only looks good to potential buyers it helps with tax exemptions as well.  You are allowed to earn up to $250,000 tax free from the sale of your home ($500,000 for a married couple), being able to prove you have invested in improvements to your home may save you from handing too much cash over to the IRS upon the sale of your home. Get Tax Help As a new homeowner your taxes just got a little more complicated. Homeownership significantly changes most peoples tax situation and their eligible deductions.  You could still do your taxes yourself but investing a little money in a qualified CPA ensures that your taxes get done correctly and will maximize your refund.   Get Properly Insured Your mortgage company requires you to purchase a homeowner’s insurance policy on your new home, but how much coverage? What kind of deductible? Get advice and quotes from local insurance agents; they’ll be able to tell you what coverage you need for your area and they can personalize your policy to fit you and your home’s needs.  Going with a local agent is also nice when things do go wrong because they offer a more personalized experience.  Additionally you may want to consider other insurance policies such as life and disability to protect yourself and loved ones from possibly losing their home. The freedom of homeownership also can come with significant responsibilities as well.  In the first year of owning your home it’s important to take hold of your financial situation to ensure your new investment is protected. Following these financial tips as a new homeowner will save you money and stress down the road.  Congratulations homeowner you’ve just made the best investment of your life! 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.”

  Fall is in the air in Colorado and that means unpredictable winter weather is soon to be here.  In Colorado that means at any moment you and your home need to be prepared to deal with sinking temperatures, snow, and ice.  So before winter hits hard this year here are some tips to get your home winter ready.   Disconnect Your Hoses Don’t wait until the temperatures start dipping to do this, in Colorado the temperatures could dip down to freezing at any time.  If you leave hoses attached to your outside spigots during freezing temperatures you run the risk of burst pipes. The water in the hose will freeze and expand back up into the spigot into your home’s plumbing causing internal plumbing issues that you don’t want to deal with no matter the season.   Home Pro Tip - Also, make sure to drain your hoses before storing them to prevent cracking during the cold winter months.   Seal it Up   There are three reasons to make sure your home is sealed tight for the winter. Keep cold air and moisture out. Keep warm air in. Keep critters out. Check around exterior door frames and windows for drafts and seal up leaks with calk.  Also check under sinks and in cabinets for critter sized holes and fill those in with calk or steel wool.   Check Your Roof   Wind, hail, rain, and sun have been beating down on your roof all year long; don’t wait until the first snow storm to discover you have a leaky roof.  And if you are not comfortable getting up there yourself or want a professional opinion, a pro roofer will charge a reasonable fee to check it out for you.   Get a Furnace / Chimney Check Up   Before your heater goes on for the winter, have a professional HVAC company come out and inspect your furnace.  They check for leaks and the efficiency of your furnace.  Also this is the time of year when you need to replace your furnace filter as well. If you have a fireplace get your chimney cleaned and inspected before lighting any fires. So before the first Colorado snow falls, be sure your home is winter ready for when the storm hits.   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 last fiscal quarter to 2021 is coming up on us in September and in these last days of summer it may be hard to get focused on financial matters but now is a great time to reevaluate your yearly finances and financial goals then plan for the end of the year. We here at EXIT Realty Mountain View want to offer up a few tips to help get you started: Review you existing budget – Every quarter it’s a good idea to review and adjust your budget.  Life changes, adjust accordingly. Build up your emergency fund – If you don’t have six months of living expenses saved make plans in your budget to get there. Evaluate your retirement contributions – Are you putting enough into your retirement? Or do you need to readjust your contributions to meet other financial goals? Revisit your financial goals for 2021 – At the beginning of the year did you set goals of investing, saving, buying or selling a home?  Look at what you have achieved this year and what yet needs to be done. Plan for the Holidays – If you’re a big Christmas spender or if you plan to travel for the holidays now would be a great time to evaluate your budget and start saving for those extra expenditures. Take this opportunity to get your 2021 budget and financial goals in order and finish the year with less money stress. 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, our mission.

Rabecca has been an EXIT Realty agent since 2018 and been with EXIT Realty Mountain View from the very beginning of the brokerage in 2019.  Since joining with EXIT Realty Mountain View Rabecca has been awarded for being on both the Top Producers and Top Listings Agents lists from 2019-2021 and received the Top Sponsor award in 2019.  Also, her attention to detail and expertise with technology and digital marketing has led her to become the EXIT Engagement Leader for the EXIT Realty Mountain View office, helping agents access the amazing technology EXIT Realty offers. Rabacca’s experiences as a Colorado Realtor®, and her experience owning and working her small family farm has allowed her the capability to work with land and rural properties that involves septic, solar, well pumps and permits, soil testing, propane, and various agriculture issues, from Teller County in the heart of the Rocky Mountains all the way to the plains of Peyton, Falcon, and Calhan areas.  When Rabecca is not busy with horse properties and homesteads she is also working with beautiful Colorado Springs suburban listings as well.  Rabecca is happy to help you no matter what type of home you are buying or selling. “As a Realtor®, my first priority is representing my clients.  It is my #1 Goal to get to know your WHY and needs for this journey so that I can fiercely advocate for you appropriately during our transaction process.  I hope to achieve a unique level of ease and dare I say stress-free process together for each and every Buyer & Seller.  As your local Realtor I am focused on staying up to date with the local market and have the best Preferred Partners in my pocket ready to help you.  My passion for my clients makes me stand out above the rest.  Your time frame is my time frame.  Your goals are my goals.  Your success is my success.” Raised in Southern California, Rabecca spent every summer here in Colorado Springs visiting family and loves this area with the heart and passion of a true local.  Outside of Real Estate Rabecca loves to work on her family’s small farm with her husband and three kids.  She spends time exploring numerous hiking trails from Castle Rock all the way to Pueblo, runs with the 2021 Brewer’s Cup Team for Smiling Toads Brewery, and supports the local Polycystic Kidney Disease Chapter hoping that one day, they will find a cure for her family. “What can I say about Rabecca? Well, as the second agent I’ve dealt with, she is outstanding. She would go above and beyond to find me answers to questions I had. She did all the leg work. All I had to do was show up with the money closing day! Rabecca doesn’t make you feel like a client. I know that is cliché to say, but it’s true! She doesn’t! She genuinely cares about placing you in a good home. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone. She is knowledgeable about the area, the laws, the prices, etc. She knows her stuff!”– Natassha Halverson If you want an agent with integrity, loyalty and passion that has time to represent you NOW – Text RanaldiResource to 85377 or go to www.ranaldiresource.com and contact Rebecca Ranaldi. 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, our mission.