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4979 Fossil Butte Drive – $229,900.00!
December 27, 2011 by jjensen · Leave a Comment
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2-story with over 2900 sf! Large master suite with 5-piece bath and large walk-in closet.
2-story living room, staircse entry, bay window in dining area and eat-in kitchen with counter bar and island, large pantry, and walk-out to backyard!
Family room with raised hearth fireplace and bay window. Great location and this is a must see!
5340 Piedra Vista – $595,000.00 – Sold!
December 23, 2011 by jjensen · Leave a Comment
Great custom 4 bedroom, 4 bath ranch with over 4,600 sf! This home is on 5 acres and backs up to a Regional Park with miles of hiking trails and is in District 20 schools.
There are many upgrades and extras, main level office, main level master suite with 5-piece master bath. Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, hickory floors and cabinets, 10 foot ceilings, 2 wet bars, 2 fireplaces, finished walk-out basement.
Beautiful landscaping with fully paved driveway. Oversized heated 3-car garage with workshop. 800 sf covered back deck with see-through fireplace, food prep area, hot tub, and much much more!
1780 Colgate Drive – $389,900.00!
October 20, 2011 by jjensen · Leave a Comment
Fabulous open ranch floor plan with over 3700 sf! Kitchen with granite, counter bar, island, and loads of cabinet space. Separate dining and living room with vaulted ceiling and built-in entertainment center with fireplace.
Master suite with see-through fireplace, 5-piece master bath and huge closet with dressing area.
Lower level walk-out basement includes 3rd bedroom, wet bar, and entertainment center! Landscaped front and back with automatic sprinkler system. Wonderful patio in back and great for entertaining!
1351 Hillcrest Avenue – $210,000.00
September 22, 2011 by jjensen · Leave a Comment
Great home on a beautiful treed lot with in-ground pool! This one-of-a-kind home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer roof, windows, flooring on main level, and Carrier furnace! New kitchen appliances and cabinets in 2010! Living room with river rock and stone fireplace, separate dining room, eat-in kitchen with pantry. Fabulous backyard with deck and in-ground heated pool with winter cover! Covered front porch, double panel garage door for energy efficiency! This one you have to see!
12225 Glenridge Lane – $419,000.00! – SOLD!
September 13, 2011 by jjensen · Leave a Comment
This is fabulous property in the Black Forest, with over 5 acres of trees and meadow, this home boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 baths with an open and bright floor plan! Over 2800 sf, lots of windows, tile, and wood, vaulted ceiling in living room, and loft. Large covered front porch, large back deck and 2 car detached garage with extra room for RV/boat/tractor, etc.! Plenty of room for the kids and horses.
This is a must see home and property!
8066 Fort Smith Road – $250,000.00! – SOLD!
September 13, 2011 by jjensen · Leave a Comment
Fabulous 6 bedroom, 3 bath home with over 3500 sf! This ranch style home boasts open floor plan with arched doorway from entry, kitchen with wood, counterbar, large pantry, and opens into great room with fireplace and walk-out! Dining room with bay window. Large laundry room with cabinets, 3 car garage.
Don’t miss this one!
Consumers: Rather Than Sitting on the Fence …Why Not Own It?
August 16, 2011 by jjensen · Leave a Comment
ERA Shields Real Estate Offers Market Insights to Colorado Springs
Consumers: Rather Than Sitting on the Fence …Why Not Own It?
Colorado Springs, CO (August 16, 2011) –
Bill Hurt Owner/CEO of ERA Shields Real Estate, a leading real estate brokerage serving the greater Colorado Springs area, has never witnessed real estate market conditions quite like what we are experiencing today. Hurt offers the following insights for consumers considering buying a home.
Homes Are More Affordable
– Current housing prices are down 27% on average across the nation from peak values five years ago according to the Freddie Mac House Price Index (June 2006 to March 2011), and the national housing affordability index continues to hover at record levels.
Rates Are Low
– At 4.32%, 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates remain near historical lows, based on an average 30-year fixed mortgage rate with an average 0.7 point as shown in the Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® data according to Freddie Mac as of August 11, 2011.
Timing is Everything
– Conforming loan limits are currently scheduled to be reduced on Oct. 1, 2011, which will decrease the availability and affordability of mortgage credit for many home buyers in 42 states, based on new loan limits published by FHFA and HUD.
Homeownership is Still the American Dream
– Nearly nine in 10 Americans say homeownership is an important part of the American Dream, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll, conducted June 24-28, 2011.
Financing is Available
– Today’s borrower needs to have stable employment of at least two years; sufficient income to cover the monthly mortgage payment and living expenses; adequate savings to make at least a 3.5% down payment; and, in general, a credit score of at least 620. If you meet these basic requirements and plan to live in the home, you may be well on your way. Note: FHA requires a minimum 3.5% down payment; conventional mortgages will typically require a down payment of 5% or more. FICO score minimums may be higher or lower depending on loan type, income history, property type and other factors.
“Now may well be the time to make your move,” said Hurt.
“If a home purchase is in your future plans, I would encourage you to talk to one of our professional real estate agents because now may be the time for you to act. There is ample inventory on the market for you to capture that dream home you have always wanted at a price and terms you can handle. “But don’t wait too long, because mortgage rates and home prices won’t stay this low forever.” Find your perfect home along with a mortgage that meets your needs with the help of our outstanding affiliated sales professionals.
To learn more about ERA Shields Real Estate, please contact them directly at 719.593.1000 or visit www.ERAShields.com.
About ERA Real Estate
ERA Real Estate is an innovative franchising leader in the residential real estate industry with nearly 40 years of experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. The ERA® network includes approximately 30,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,500 offices throughout the United States and 40 countries and territories around the world.
Each office is independently owned and operated. ERA Real Estate is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. ERA Real Estate information is available at:
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8640 Roaring Fork Road – $300,000.00! – SOLD!
Fabulous 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Ranch with main level living and open floor plan! This home is immaculate and boasts a large great room with vaulted ceiling, gorgeous picture window, built-in’s, wired for surround sound, and a cozy fireplace for those cool Colorado evenings! This great kitchen is made for entertaining family and friends with a large center island, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, hardwood flooring and is open to the great room. The large kitchen nook area walks out to the back patio. There is a wonderful formal dining area for those special family gatherings which has access to the kitchen. Main floor master is bright and cheery with large bay window, large walk-in closet with shelving. Master bath with dual vanity, free-standing shower and vanity/make up area.
Awesome recreation room with fireplace, built-in cabinets and nooks, wet bar with built-in wine rack, refrigerator, and loads of cabinets! There is plenty of space for all of your games and toys!
This home has it all, air conditioning, lush landscaping, fenced backyard, 6-panel doors, vaulted ceilings, columns and arches, 3-car attached garage with heater, lots of storage area, 2 fireplaces, and much more!
