Hungry for the best Veterans Day discounts and free meals in Colorado Springs?

We put together a list of the best Veterans Day food deals we have found in Colorado Springs for our country's heroes to enjoy this Saturday, November 11, 2023. While these deals have all been verified, individual restaurant participation may vary, so please confirm. Read on and eat up!

Starbucks: Offering a free tall hot or cold brewed coffee for active duty military and veterans.

Dunkin Donuts: Offering a complimentary donut for active duty military and veterans.

Krispy Kreme: Offering a free donut and a small hot or iced brewed coffee for active duty military and veterans.

Panera Bread: Offering a free bagel and coffee for active duty military and veterans. 

How do I secure a home today with a below market interest rate?

Today's interest rates are all over the news. It's impossible to ignore. While we are just a couple of years removed from all-time low interest rates in the 2% range, we are now experiencing rates that are the highest in 20+ years. So, is there a better way to secure a home? Or is it best to wait until rates fall? While everyone has their own opinion on the best time to buy, we are going to discuss 5 ways to secure the best interest rate on your home today.

1. Ask for seller concessions when you make an offer. These seller concessions can be used for an interest rate buy down.

On a VA loan, it is allowable for a buyer to ask a seller for up to 4% of the purchase price to be used

Realtor Tiger Yates retires from the Army after 22 year career

Today, we are thrilled to share that Realtor Kennamer "Tiger" Yates retired from his 22 year career in the Army. Tiger, and his wife Jessica, are three time clients of MilitaryHomeSearch.com, have referred multiple friends to our business, and they both currently hang their real estate licenses with us. Jessica has loyally served as our Listing Manager for the past 12 months, so you may have had the pleasure of meeting her for listing photos, or while dropping a sign and lockbox off at your home!

Tiger also recently passed his Colorado Real Estate Exam, and can now help with all of your real estate buying/selling/investment goals in the state of Colorado, as well as around the

Pumpkin Patches to visit this weekend

We are rapidly approaching the last weekend before Halloween, and our fall weather in Colorado Springs is still absolutely perfect! We have been busy checking out all of the best pumpkin patches in the area, so we put together a list to share with you:

1. Miners Pumpkin Patch: www.MinersPumpkinPatch.com

This adorable pumpkin patch is located at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, right off of Northgate, minutes from the United States Air Force Academy. Admission is $11 ($13 at the door) and kids 3 and under are free. They advertise the following activities: Children's Straw Maze, Giant Slide and Corn Bins; Cornhole, ladder ball and family games; Vintage Apple Cider Press, animal encounters, and

Visit these three gorgeous homes this weekend, open to the public!

The MilitaryHomeSearch.com team brokered by eXp Realty is hosting three open houses this weekend. You don't want to miss any of them!

1. 7318 Primavera Drive, Saturday October 14th, 12pm-2pm

Welcome home to this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom+office+loft, 2.5-bathroom, 2 car garage home in the highly sought-after Ventana neighborhood, a master-planned community designed to offer modern lifestyle amenities. With its thoughtfully designed Manchester floor plan and stunning features, this property is a true gem.

See all photos, here: 

https://www.militaryhomesearch.com/listing/5363412-7318-primavera-lane-fountain-co-80817/

2. 7530 Silver Bow Drive, Saturday October

October is Sprinkler Blow Out Month

Temperatures are set to hit freezing in Colorado over the next couple of weeks, which means if you have an irrigation system at your home, it is time to have a professional blow it out. If there is water left in the lines, the freezing temperatures can cause damage to your irrigation system, as well as to pipes inside your home. The good news is, you still have ample time to properly address this, and landscaping companies offer this service for a very reasonable fee.

The team at MilitaryHomeSearch.com is recommending Pro Landscaping: 719-459-6073. Jose Lopez at Pro Landscaping is offering a discount if you call and mention Military Home Search (MHS). 

Please remind your neighbors and friends to have their

Members of the military, veterans and family members of service members and veterans in Colorado have a wide range of military benefits available to them. For military homeowners, one of the biggest questions is whether property tax exemptions are included in those benefits. The short answer is yes. However there are a number of criteria you must meet to qualify for military and veteran property tax exemptions.

There are two types of property tax benefits available to active military members and veterans: the Colorado Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption and the Colorado Property Tax Deferral for Active Military Personnel. Read on to find out if you qualify for either of these benefits.

Colorado Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

If you’re a first-time home buyer in Colorado Springs, a starter home may be exactly what you need. Starter homes are typically smaller, affordable homes that are perfect for those who are just entering the real estate market and working with a tight budget. They’re a great way to get your foot in the real estate market and build equity without a huge amount of risk.

Starter homes are also great options for military home buyers who may be new to the Colorado Springs real estate market. Perhaps you want to test out a particular area before you commit to a larger home or you’re concerned about a potential future PCS and having to sell quickly. Either way, a starter home can be a sound investment.

These are a few key things to consider when

The Colorado Springs real estate market is always shifting depending on what’s happening with the economy and local and global events. The past few years have been particularly dynamic for the market with housing prices soaring and homes in high demand. But will this seller’s market last? These are the expert’s predictions for the Colorado Springs real estate market in 2023.

Houses Will Still Be In High Demand

With so many military bases in and around Colorado Springs, not to mention beautiful parks, top-rated schools and exceptional urban amenities, it should come as no surprise that there is almost always consistent demand for real estate in Colorado Springs. There is every reason to believe that homes here will continue to be in high

The holiday season in Colorado Springs is a magical time of the year. Snow dusts the top of the mountains, colorful lights and decorations are on display, and there are tons of festive events going on around town for all ages.  

From Christmas themed amusement parks to captivating shows and light displays, there’s something for everyone over the holidays. If you’re looking for fun activities to do this December, these are the top holiday events happening in Colorado Springs.

Santa Express Train

Board the Santa Express Train and embark on a magical journey through the Royal Gorge to the North Pole. Guests can sip on cocoa and snack on cocoa as the train makes its way through the canyon to meet St. Nick himself. Once Santa boards the train,