If a home is in your future don't let the $8000.00 tax credit pass you by. You only have until the end of April 2010 to get a new home near Fort Carson under contract and close by June 30 to qualify for the tax credit. That's FREE money you don't have to pay back. Right now I can get you into a new 3 bedroom home to close in May for as low as $179,900 with awesome mountain views and some with walkout basements and decks. You still have time to pick your colors. The great news is I can get you into a home without any money out of your pocket. You better hurry because at these prices these homes won't last. It's a great time to buy, interest rates are at all time lows, home prices have come down and you get the tax credit if your a first time home buyer or haven't owned a home in the past... 03/26/2010

Fort Carson Fort Carson is still growing. With spring in the air there will be a wave of soldiers with marching orders to Fort Carson. If you find yourself with PCS orders to Fort Carson or if your already stationed at Fort Carson it's never been a better time to get into a home. Interest rates are at all time lows which means you can get more home for your money, the $8000.00 tax credit is available until April 30, 2010 that's FREE money you don't have to pay back and home prices have come way down to 2003 prices. It's a buyers market. I have the experience and know how to get you into a home without any money out of your pocket. You can search for homes near Fort Carson from $80,000 to $300,000 to find your next home.I'm always a phone call (719) 930-7817, text message or email away t... 02/26/2010

Homes in Fountain and Fort Carson Market breakdown for Active Homes as of 2-6-10 For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com  Related Articles:  Buying a short sale vs. a foreclosure, what's the difference? 9 key things to know about buying a bank repo  Banks, how low will they go? Abandoned pets are foreclosure victims 7 reasons to buy a HUD home in Colorado Springs  Fountain is located immediately south of Colorado Springs and adjacent to Fort Carson Army Base. The Fountain real estate market also consists of some unincorporated areas of Colorado Springs, to include: Security, Widefield and Colorado Centre. Active homes for sale: 365 Short sales:  49 (11.3%) Bank-owned:  17 (3.9%) Regular:  365 (88%) HUD:  1 (.2%) VA Owned:  1 (.2%) Government Owned:  0  Here a list l... 02/06/2010

Colorado Spring Real Estate  Market Report for Fountain and Fort Carson, Single Family Homes Search for homes in Fountain Valley and Fort Carson Homes in Colorado Springs Fountain continue to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 4.3 months of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".  Number of Homes in Fountain Colorado sold are up by 22% over 2008,but are down substantially from 2005, when 1447 homes were sold. Average pricing continues to see downward pressure, currently down 6% from 2009 to 2008.     This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Fountain area This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not gu... 01/07/2010

Colorado Spring Real Estate  Market Report for Fountain Valley and Fort Carson Single Family Homes  Search for Homes in Fort Carson The Fountain Valley housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 4.1. month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were down 17% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing was only down 5% from 2008 to 2007.   Number of homes continue in increase in 2009 but pricing has continued to decline.  Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004   1-1-2009 to 10-31-09 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Number of Homes Sold 1144 933 1120  1293 1447 1349 Average List Price $168,622 $173,096 $182,374 $182,148 $170,601 $157,908 Sales Price to List Price TBD 98.4% 98.7... 11/16/2009

Do You Need to Live Near a Base in Colorado Springs? Are you military? Or contractor? And need to live near one of our bases in Colorado Springs? There are several cities and neighborhoods closeby that are very nices area to live in. Here's some data to help you determind what area would be suit your needs. The City of Fountain √  It was designated Millinnium City and 2002 All American City√  It's the furthest south in our greater metropolian area, and has the mildest climate in our region√  Travel to Ft. Carson, and Peterson AFB is 10 miles, and total commute time is about 15 minutes. Schriever AFB is 16 miles, and 33 minutes drive time. (Add more time for incliment weather.)√  The school district is Fountain District 8 The City of Widefield √  The city is 5 miles north of Fountain, an... 10/03/2009

Colorado Spring Real Estate  Market Report for Fountain Valley and Fort Carson - Single Family Homes  The Fountain Valley housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 4.5. month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were down 17% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing was only down 5% from 2008 to 2007.   712 Single family homes have been sold in 2009 vs. 662 for the same period in 2008; an increase of  7%. Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004     1-1-2009 to 7/31/09 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Number of Homes Sold 712 933 1120  1293 1447 1349 Average List Price  TBD $173,096 $182,374 $182,148 $170,601 $157,908 Sales Price to List Price  TBD 98.4% 98.7% 99.2% 99.5%... 08/23/2009

Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Fountain Valley As 6-5-09 For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com Neighborhoods:   Fountain Valley Ranch, Country Crossing, Heritage, Widefield, Windmill Mesa, Security Related Post:  Colorado Springs Homes -- May 2009 market report for Fountain Valley Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLJUDING FORECLOSURES: Short sales:  68 (13.5%) Government Owned:  1 (.2%) VA Owned:  3 (.6%) Bank-owned:   14 (2.8%) Normal:  416 (82.9%) Active Homes for Sale:  502   Single Family Homes:   479 (95%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   23 (5%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market Address PT Br/Ba/G FLR YB Fin SQ Tot SQ LP CDOM 521 Crest ST   SIF  4,2,0  RAN  1942  1,380  1,380  $88,900  32  3250 Springnite DR   SIF ... 06/06/2009

Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Fountain Valley As 5-18-09 For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com Neighborhoods:   Fountain Valley Ranch, Country Crossing, Heritage, Widefield, Windmill Mesa, Security Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLJUDING FORECLOSURES: Short sales:  64 (12.7%) Government Owned:  2 (.4%) VA Owned:  3 (.6%) Bank-owned:   11 (2.2%) Normal:  422 (84.1%) Active Homes for Sale:  502   Single Family Homes:   478 (95%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   24 (5%)  Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market Address PT Br/Ba/G FLR YB Fin SQ Tot SQ LP CDOM 2585 Nadine DR   SIF  4,2,0  BIL  1971  1,684  1,728  $87,900  6  521 Crest ST   SIF  4,2,0  RAN  1942  1,380  1,380  $88,900  13  3250 Springnite DR   SIF  4,2,1  RAN  198... 05/18/2009

Colorado Springs Real Estate  - Market Report for Bradley Ranch Single Family Homes For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com Must Read Post:  Fountain Valley Homes -- Market Report for March 2009 Single Family Homes in Bradley were primarily built in the 1980's and 1990's.   The majority of the houses are ranches and 2-storys, with 3 bedrooms,  2 baths, and  2 car garages.   The average home has appx.1500  to 1700 square footage.  The absorption rate of 1.2 houses  per month shows that there is a 8.5 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a BUYER'S MARKET in this area.  Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004   1-1-2009 to 3-31-09 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Number of Homes Sold 6 17 28 36 47 48 Average List Price $122,916 $155,614... 04/10/2009

Homes in Colorado Springs Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Fort Carson/Fountain Valley As 4-1-09 For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com Neighborhoods:   Fountain Valley Ranch, Country Crossing, Heritage, Widefield, Windmill Mesa, Security Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLJUDING FORECLOSURES: Short sales:  94 (16%) Government Owned:  3 (.5%) VA Owned:  5 (.9%) Bank-owned: 24 (4.1%) Normal:  462 (78.6%) Active Homes for Sale:   588 Single Family Homes:   555 (94%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   33 (6%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market 4420 Allison DR   SIF  3,3,2  2  1984  1,148  1,148  $83,500  212  7025 Goldsmith CT   SIF  3,2,0  TRL  1973  1,746  1,746  $94,900  246  7045 Coolidge CT   SIF  4,1,1  RAN  1972  1,393  2,... 04/01/2009

Fort Carson Real Estate Colorado Spring Real Estate February 2009 Market Report for Windmill Mesa in Fountain Valley - Single Family Homes  Single Family Homes in Windmill Mesa were primarily built in the 2000's.  The majority of the houses are ranches and 2-storys, with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2- 3 baths, and 2-3 car garages.   The average home has appx. 2500 to 3000 square footage.  The absorption rate of  1.5  houses per month shows that there is a 5 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a NEUTRAL   MARKET in this area. Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004    1-1-2009 to 2-28-2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Number of Homes Sold 3  19 21 34 28 32 Average List Price $174,966  $217,998  $240,123 $235,189 $210,088 $203,818 Average Sold Price $165,233  $2... 03/10/2009

Colorado Springs Real Estate  - Market Report for Bradley Ranch Single Family Homes Single Family Homes in Bradley were primarily built in the 1980's and 1990's.   The majority of the houses are ranches and 2-storys, with  4 to 5 bedrooms, 3- 4 baths, and 2-3 car garages.   The average home has appx. 3000 to 4000 square footage.  The absorption rate of 1.41 houses  per month shows that there is a 6.35 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a BUYER'S MARKET in this area. Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004   1-1-2009 to 2-28-2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Number of Homes Sold 4 17 28 36 47 48 Average List Price $123,175 $155,614 $165,867 $162,738 $160,463 $151,277 Average Sold Price $116,296 $152,900 $164,685 $162,386 $158,306 $150,594 Average Da... 03/03/2009

Homes in Colorado Springs -- Fountain Valley Fort Carson Market information for Active Homes as of 2-14-09 For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com Neighborhoods:   Fountain Valley Ranch, Country Crossing, Heritage, Widefield, Windmill Mesa, Security Active as of  2-14-09:  572 Single Family Homes:  525 (92%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:   47 (8%) Active homes for sale as of 2-14-09 Short sales:  80 (14%) Government Owned:  2 (.3%) VA Owned:  6 (1.0%) Bank-owned:  29 (5.1%) Regular:  455 (79.5) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market Address PT Flr Br/Ba/Gar SqFt Area BSA Price 113 Tewa DR   SIF  RAN  2,1,1  907  F/V    $29,900  319 N Walnut ST   SIF  RAN  2,1,1  960  F/V    $59,900  510 E Missouri AV   SIF  HWC  3,1,0  1,232  F/V    $61,900  217 E ... 02/13/2009

Market Report for Fountain Valley and Fort Carson Single Family Homes The Fountain Valley housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 7.8 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units are down 17% from 2007, but pricing is only down 5% from 2007. Recap of December Activity Homes Sold in the last month:    79 Recap of 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004   2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Number of Homes Sold 933 1120  1293 1447 1349 Average List Price  $173,096  $182,374  $182,148  $170,601  $157,908 Average Sold Price  $169,950  $179,900  $177,000  $168,000  $156,400 Sales Price to List Price 98.4% 98.7% 99.2% 99.5% 99.3% Average Days on Market  88  81  62  58  52 Average # of house so... 01/16/2009

Homes in Colorado Springs Market information for Active and Foreclosure Homes in Fountain Valley As of 1-7-09 For a FREE list of Foreclosure Homes, Email KTorline@msn.com Neighborhoods:   Fountain Valley Ranch, Country Crossing, Heritage, Widefield, Windmill Mesa, Security Active Homes for Sale as of   1-7-09:  600  Single Family Homes:  547 (91%) Condos/Townhomes/Patio Homes:  53 (9%) Breakdown of homes for sale, INCLJUDING FORECLOSURES, as of 1-7-09 Short sales:  75 (12.5%) Government Owned:  7 (1.2%) VA Owned:  17 (2.8%) Bank-owned: 68 (11.3%) Regular:  433 (72.2%) Partial list of Foreclosed homes currently on the market Address PT Flr Br/Ba/Gar SqFt Area BSA Price 658 Autumn PL   SIF  2  3,2,2  1,138  F/V    $84,900  7428 Colonial LN   SIF  TRL  3,2,2  1,427  F/V    $89,900  720 Wid... 01/05/2009

Colorado Spring Real Estate Market Report for Fountain Valley and Fort Carlson  Single Family Homes The Fountain Valley is in the District 3 School District Fountain Valley: Great views of Pikes Peak Minutes from Fountain Valley School 20 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport Close to Fort Carson Close to Pikes Peak Community College 15 - 20 Minutes from Citadel Shopping Mall 15 - 20 Minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs For more information contact the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Recap of September Activity Homes Sold in the last month:    76 Recap of 1-1-08 to 9-30-08 Activity in Fountain Valley Homes Sold in the last eight months:    896   Current Report as of 10-9-08 in Fountain Valley Active listings:   705 Under Contract and Pending:   139  Absorption Rate:    99.5 ho... 10/13/2008

My family and I recently got back into geocaching now that the weather is warming up here in Colorado Springs. For those who don’t know what in the world “geocaching” is….here is the definition straight from Geocaching.com: “Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache... 05/28/2008

Even though spring is coming to Fort Carson, the Colorado Springs weather is once again is throwing us a curveball from the spring-like weather we had on Saturday. My family and I spent most of the day outside enjoying the warm weather and even broke a sweat doing some outdoor spring clean up.  Sunday’s temperature has DROPPED OVER 40 DEGREES and we have snow with strong wind gusts today with anywhere from 1 to 10 inches possible depending on where you live in the Colorado Springs area. Anyone who has lived in Colorado Springs even for a short time knows this is typical, but none the less…it is still hard to take when it happens. So if you are relocating to Fort Carson, you have been warned!   So just in case this snow stays around until Monday, I thought Id post the Fort Carson Hazard... 03/02/2008

Fort Carson will be getting almost 5000 new troops by 2013.  Last month, Fort Carson announced they would be getting even more troops from Ft. Hood making them one of the largest Army installations. Here is a breakdown of the troop movements.  2003: 14,500 soldiers, two brigade combat teams. 2007: 17,500 soldiers, three brigade combat teams. 2010: 24,500 soldiers, four brigade combat teams. 2013: 30,000 soldiers, five brigade combat teams.  The increase in Fort Carson troops is expected to create more than 3000 more civilian jobs, increase local and state taxes by $20.5 million, and bring in as much as $250 million per year to local businesses. It is expected that Fort Carson will spend over 1 billion dollars in new housing to accommodate the new soldiers. Several subdivision projects a... 01/15/2008