1725 Colgate Drive (Click on this text for details)
This is the low maintenance and immaculate main level living rancher that you have been waiting to pop up in University Park! This beautifully maintained stucco'd property offers an inviting blend of comfort, style, and thoughtful upgrades throughout.
Step inside to a warm wood-floor entry that sets the tone for the rest of the home. To the right is a formal dining room that is perfect for entertaining and large holiday gatherings. Continue into the spacious family room, complete with a gas fireplace, ideal for colder Colorado winter evenings. Explore the spacious, beautifully appointed kitchen, boasting granite slab countertops, stainless steel appliances, a convenient pantry, skylights that bring
Today's interest rates and housing inventory levels are making national headlines nearly daily, with speculation growing about what it will take to boost home purchases and get buyers off the sidelines. One underutilized strategy in today's market is finding a seller who has an assumable loan.
How do you find an assumable loan opportunity? Many current sellers purchased their homes, or refinanced their homes, when interest rates were below 4%, making their homes ideal "assumption" opportunities. If a seller has a VA or FHA loan on their home, their loan balance, and interest rate, is assumable, meaning a new buyer can take it over exactly where is stands today. So where do you start?
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Six Must Do Holiday Experiences Near Colorado Springs
Thanksgiving is over, and now it is full steam ahead into the holiday season. We arguably live in a Hallmark movie-esque city, with some of the most stunning natural scenery, especially when it comes to sipping a coffee and staring at the stunning snow-capped Pikes Peak from just about anywhere in town. So what are the must-do holiday experiences on your list? We're sharing our favorites, below!
Broadmoor Hotel: This Colorado Springs Landmark transforms into a magical Christmas village during the holidays. From the life-size gingerbread house constructed by Broadmoor pastry chefs, to the outside lights around the lake, to the holiday show and New Years Eve bash, there is truly something
Have you been looking for a below market interest rate in Colorado? The MilitaryHomeSearch.com team is currently marketing three listings with VA assumable loans, and they are all incredible opportunities to purchase a home with a below market interest rate and very little cash required to bridge a gap between the list prices and current loan balances. Read on to learn about three incredible opportunities. Of note, you will have to have your own VA eligiblity to subsitute for these assumable loan opportunities.
1. 10822 Rolling Peaks Drive Peyton, CO 80831
List Price: $599,500
Current Loan Balance: $605,062 (buyer will not need to bridge the gap between the loan balance and purchase price)
Fire up your bbq grills, grab your red, white & blue t-shirts, and get ready for some of the best fireworks displays Colorado Springs has to offer! We're sharing our favorites, below:
Check out this map of fireworks displays in the area and find one closest to you! What are your favorite annual Fourth of July events? Leave a comment and share your favorites!
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We are in the middle of summer, which means real estate sales should be kicking into high gear...except we are seeing a meaningful shift in the market. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines wondering when the right time to buy is, it just may be now. Check out the reasons why:
1. More Room to Negotiate: Right now, there are way more homes on the market than buyers currently looking, which means we are in a long awaited buyer's market. Sellers who truly want to sell are willing to negotiate a fair price, seller concessions, earnest money, potential repairs, contingent sales, and more. Buyers have so many options, and sellers are taking notice!
2. More Inventory: New listings continue to increase week after week, while homes aren't selling at
It's USAFA Graduation week, which means it is the week the Thunderbirds will be practicing and performing- a true treat for our entire city! Here are the details on when you can catch the Thunderbirds in action this week:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025: The Thunderbirds will arrive in Colorado Springs on Tuesday and will complete a survey mission between noon and 2:30 p.m. before landing at Peterson Air Force Base. The survey mission will be conducted over USAFA.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025: The Thunderbirds will practice their graduation hat toss flyover of Falcons Stadium from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by their air show practice from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, 2025: The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform a 30-minute air show
We don't know where the time has gone, but school is just about out, and it's time to find fun summer activites for the kids to do! We've compiled a list of some of our favorite summer activities in and around Colorado Springs.
1. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: Named the #2 Best Zoo in North America by USA TODAY, this gem of a zoom is nestled in the foothills of Cheyenne Mountain. The breathtaking mountain scenery combined with the stunning views of the Broadmoor Hotel and city of Colorado Springs make this zoo an unforgettable destination. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo boasts 146 acres that are home to animals from all over the world. Don't miss our famous giraffe herd, which is one of the largest of any zoo in the U.S.!
Live Music in Colorado Springs at the Ford Amphitheater
Residents of Colorado Springs have had to travel to Denver for seemingly decades to attend concerts at outdoor venues like Fiddlers Green, Red Rocks, and even Coors Field. Last summer, that all changed when the Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs opened its doors. Much to residents’ delight, One Republic opened the venue, and a host of big names have continued to book concerts at this unique outdoor venue located just outside of the United States Air Force Academy. Check out all of the artists who will be performing at the Ford Amphitheater in 2025. Tickets can be purchased through AXS, and for an extra unique experience, try upgrading to a firepit suite!
Attention all friends, neighbors, and fans of MilitaryHomeSearch.com: save the date for FREE ice cream, yard games, and music on Friday, May 2nd! Let's kick off summer early with a fun Friday evening, 5:30pm-7pm. Invite your friends and neighbors, and spread the word about MilitaryHomeSearch.com!
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Thanks for kicing off the summer, a little early, with your favorite team of Realtors!
