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SPOTLIGHT: SOPHISTICATED SANCTUARY

The perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living

BY LESLIE MASSEY  SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

Settled within an appealing alcove in the prestigious Black Forest community of Settler’s Ranch, this stunning custom home rests on 2.63-acres enclosed by inviting landscaping and unobstructed views of the breathtaking Front Range.

This extraordinary home delivers over 5,200 square feet, four-bedrooms, four-bathrooms and a finished oversized four-car garage with epoxy flooring.

Becky Gloriod, listing agent with Berkshire Hathaway Homes Services Rocky Mountain Realtors, has the home offered for $850,000.

A stunning inlaid driveway with sunburst accent leads the way toward a covered front porch with stone columns and bead board ceiling.

Inside, a welcoming foyer displays a sophisticated great room where a dazzling chandelier

is suspended from the vaulted and beamed ceiling and a spectacular wall of windows emphasize an inspiring Front Range panorama. Wide plank floors convey a touch of warmth and elegance.

Another eye-catching chandelier enriches the spacious formal dining room with peaked ceiling and additional windows to enjoy the spectacular mountain backdrop. An inviting floor to

3913 HODGEN POND COURT 1 – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 26 Becky Gloriod, The Becky Gloriod Team Berkshire Hathaway Homes Services Rocky Mountain Realtors 719-229-9777 • www.BeckyGloriod.com

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Featured Homes OPEN TODAY! 11:30AM-2:30PM HOSTED BY KYM PALOMBA

Totally Restored Historic Home

1404 N. Nevada Avenue 6,961 Square Feet, 5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths, 2-Car Garage Award-winning historic home. This landmark mansion by architect MacLaren is cwompletely restored to its original splendor with “new” everything.

Incredible foyer.

Quarter-sawn oak floors. New Kitchen & baths. Master with private bath. Great floor plan that really works for today’s lifestyle. $899,000

Amazing Home w/360 Degree Views on 35 Acres

Turkey Canyon Estates 6,430 Sq. Ft, 4 BR, 4BA, 3-Car Enjoy vistas all the way to Sangre De Cristo Mtns! Incredible cantilevered deck. Tiled & walnut floors. Great room w/ 12’x6’ stone fireplace. Gourmet kitchen. Main level master w/sumptuous bath. Office. 8’ Doors. Alder woodwork. Family room w/wet bar, fireplace & wine grotto. Balconies & walkouts from all 4 levels. Gated. Sound sys thru-out. Theater. Vaulted & barrel ceilings. Landscaping w/water features & stone patios. $1,500,000

Jack & Becky Gloriod • 719-229-9777 • 719-785-4110 or Dick Archer •719-440-7620

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Copperleaf Homes announces the grand opening of new model!

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For the past decade Copperleaf Homes has built its reputation as the premier custom homebuilder in Colorado Springs and all along the Front Range. They are now honored to announce their newest model, The Heritage Estate, located at 2172 Red Edge Heights in Flying Horse Ranch.

This model presents multi-

generational living at its finest. With an attached, two-level casita, this home offers a large space perfect for the inclusion of the grandparents into the life of the entire family. This two-story, 6200+ square foot home delivers comfort, privacy and common fellowship spaces like few others.

Built around a large, sunken

courtyard, guests are immediately greeted with the style and elegance of a fully functional and multiseasonal home. Perfectly situated on its spacious lot, this home offers sweeping views of the Front Range and beyond.

The design of this 6 bedroom, 7½ bath home, offers all the features that

one would expect from a Copperleaf Home. Specialty rooms such as a theater, game room, lounge, bar and unique wine display offers the ability to host numerous types of gatherings and family celebrations. The upper level contains a loft for the children and two additional bedroom suites with large closets and full baths.

When it comes to honoring the multi-generational heritage of family, few homes rival this one in space, design, comfort and economies of scale!

This model is open to the public Monday – Friday from 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Contact 719-598-8900. 

Fannie, Freddie to accept lower down payment mortgages

BY MARY ELLEN PODMOLIK  THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

CHICAGO — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are close to allowing consumers to buy a home with as little as a 3 percent down payment and still have the mortgages backed by the two agencies.

More details are expected to be announced in coming weeks, but the move from a 5 percent down payment could increase the ability of creditworthy but cash-strapped consumers to become homeowners and help a faltering housing market regain its traction. Both agencies at one point had accepted 3 percent down payments.

“Through these revised guidelines, we believe that the enterprises will be able to responsibly serve a targeted segment of creditworthy borrowers with lower down payment mortgages by taking into account compensating factors,” said Mel Watt, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie and Freddie’s overseer, during a speech Monday at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. “It is yet another much-needed piece to the broader access-to-credit puzzle.”

Watt also announced other policy initiatives to make lenders more comfortable with the federal government’s mortgage purchase guidelines in the hope it will loosen their purse strings.

“It’s a very big deal,” said Dan Gjeldum, a senior vice president at mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate. “It will dramatically reduce the expense for a first-time homebuyer. The easier it is to do business with the agency, the easier it’s going to be for consumers to work with mortgage companies.”

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not originate mortgages directly to homebuyers. Instead, lenders sell mortgages that meet certain criteria to the two agencies, which in turn

package them into securities and sell them to investors. The investments are guaranteed, which means that investors recoup losses if the homeowner defaults. Fannie and Freddie can force lenders to repurchase bad loans.

The upshot of those assurances is a more cautious lending environment that is leaving some would-be buyers on the sidelines.

Watt said Monday the FHFA was taking steps to clarify the circumstances under which Fannie and Freddie could force a lender to repurchase a loan, in an effort to reduce lender confusion.

“I hope our actions provide sufficient certainty to enable your companies to reassess existing credit overlays and more aggressively make responsible loans available to creditworthy borrowers,” Watt said in prepared remarks distributed by the FHFA. In its most recent report, the FHFA said the average FICO credit score of borrowers was 744 for Fannie Mae and 742 for Freddie Mac, lower than at the end of 2013. FICO scores range from 300 to 850.

Borrowers who put down less than 20 percent on a home purchase typically pay mortgage insurance that continues until their equity in the home reaches 20 percent. Reducing the down payment requirement to 3 percent from 5 percent will require a longer period of mortgage insurance and benefit mortgage insurance providers.

Homebuyers with lesser credit scores and smaller down payments traditionally flocked to mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration that required down payments of only 3.5 percent. However, to aid the agency’s finances, the upfront fees and monthly insurance premiums associated with those loans have increased, reducing demand for them and keeping more first-time buyers on the sidelines.

Watt’s announcement is the latest step in the federal government’s effort to continue a housing market recovery that has stagnated lately, confounding industry watchers. Last month, Fannie Mae shortened the waiting period that homeowners who have gone through a bankruptcy, a foreclosure or a short sale must wait before they can again pur Addressing the convention earlier Monday, David Stevens, president and CEO of the mortgage bankers, noted that 2014 purchase loan originations are expected to be more than 10 percent below last year’s level.

Nationally, sales fell in August, and first-time buyers accounted for less

than 30 percent of homebuyers, a level they have been hovering at for more than a year.

Even billionaire Warren Buffett has recently weighed in on the market’s malaise, saying he didn’t understand why low interest rates and economic improvement weren’t fueling a housing market recovery. “You would think that people would be lining up now to get mortgages to buy a home,” he said at a conference this month.

At one point, there was speculation that the average interest rate on a 30year, fixed-rate mortgage would hit 5 percent by year’s end, but analysts now think that threshold won’t be hit until

halfway through 2015. Last week, the average fixed interest rate on a 30-year mortgage was 3.97 percent, the lowest it’s been since June 2013.

However, most consumers rarely see rates that low because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as extra-cautious lenders, tack on credit overlays tied to consumers’ down payment amounts and credit scores.

“Mortgages are still tough to get,” said Pradeep Shukla, president of the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.

“Lenders are still extra cautious. On the whole, what is most important is consumer confidence and that is still lacking.” 

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SPOTLIGHT: SOPHISTICATED SANCTUARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ceiling, two-sided stone fireplace is shared with the great room.

German beech wood cabinets garnish the tremendous gourmet kitchen accented by slab granite countertops and substantial center isle which includes counter seating. Stainless appliances include sub-zero refrigerator, Wolf oven, Wolf convection/microwave oven, Asko dishwasher, and Wolf sixburner gas range with griddle.

Snuggle down and put your feet up next to the floor-to-ceiling fireplace

in the adjoining hearth room with two mesmerizing walls of glass that grant access to the exceptional wrap around rear deck. One sliding door leads to a large covered area offering a built-in stone buffet with slab granite counters and storage space. Another slider reveals an uncovered portion of the deck which supplies a gas line for the grill.

Retreat to the well-appointed mainfloor master suite to relax and unravel. A peaked ceiling with fan conveys leisure

or you can walk out directly onto the wrap around deck to savor more of the unrivaled outdoors.

Sharing a two-sided fireplace with the master, the luxurious five-piece masterbath comes with raised dual vanities, slab granite countertops, large walk-in steam shower with three shower heads and a deep, jetted tub.

A generous walk-in closet sits adjacent to the bathroom and conveniently includes washer and dryer hook-ups.

SPOT WILL COST YOU: Pet rents become apartment fad

BY SUE MANNING  SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

LOS ANGELES – Pet security deposits register in the hundreds of dollars and are getting steeper.

Now, a monthly rental payment ranging from $10 to $50 is quickly becoming the norm, adding to the cost. Apartment managers nationwide say they require some safety net against pet damage, while others won’t allow animals at all.

The rents and deposits pay for dog-poop picker-uppers, cleaning services and more, but some managers say they charge because they can. Many residents decry the move, arguing they are being bilked to keep their cats and canines.

“One out of 50 people will say, ‘I can’t believe you charge pet rent,’ but most accept it,” said Stacy Leighty, who manages over 400 properties in Salem, Oregon, and added the monthly fee after her financial adviser said it would boost revenue and is becoming more widespread.

With a third of the country’s population — 103 million people — living in apartments, according to the Arlington, Virginia-based National Apartment Association, loads of pet owners are facing extra costs. That’s something Fred Lopez, of the small Los Angeles suburb of Hawaiian Gardens, isn’t happy about.

“They are exploiting the fact that more and more people have pets,” he said. “First they ask for a deposit, then rent. How much more are they going to try and squeeze out of us?”

Lopez, his girlfriend and their Pomeranian recently moved from an apartment where the manager charged $50 a month in pet rent. Lopez, 38, called the cost “ludicrous and another way to gouge people for money.”

Two years ago, pet rents weren’t even on the radar, said Tammy Kotula, a spokeswoman for Apartments.com, the Chicago-based online listing subscription service that tracks owners and renters.

This year, 78 percent of renters who worked with the company and voluntarily filled out questionnaires said they paid a pet deposit, Kotula said. Of those, 29 percent also paid monthly pet rent. That’s up from 63 percent who paid pet deposits last year — 20 percent of whom also reported paying rent for their animal.

The Associated Press spoke to apartment managers in several states about how they handle pet payments: OREGON In Leighty’s buildings in Oregon’s capital of Salem, dogs cost $20 a month and require a $500 dog deposit, while cats cost $10 monthly and need a $400 deposit.

Her 400 properties started taking dogs last year. Though she was advised to charge pet rents to bring in more money, the additional pet deposit is used to cover damage caused by animals.

“We are a higher-end luxury complex, and we want people to feel at home here, and having a pet is a large part of making people feel at home,” Leighty said.

NEW YORK CITY Mitchell Gelberg, managing director of Rose Associates, said pet policies in the 25,000 units he handles in New York City vary by property.

They have restrictions on dog size and ban aggressive breeds but do not charge pet rents, Gelberg said.

Most leases require dogs be leashed at all times, and some make pets use service elevators.

MINNESOTA Sarah Fuller, a property manager in Maple Grove, Minnesota, oversees 600 units in 17 buildings, but just two complexes allow pets.

Renters pay $40 per dog per month and deposits between $400 and $600.

Pet owners must leash and pick up after their pooches, which are restricted on size and breed.

FLORIDA Bonnie Smetzer, executive vice president and Melbourne, Florida-based partner of JMG Realty Inc., manages 10,000 apartments in 35 communities, some of which do not allow pets.

In those that do, pet rents range from $10 to $20 and help pay for expenses related to the animals, Smetzer said. 

Follow the elegant wood staircase with wrought iron railings to the upper level where a roomy loft/office provides a profusion of possibilities and also includes a peaked beam ceiling as well as a walkout to a covered patio.

The same staircase also accesses the extensive lower level where a generous recreation room is the focal point. This area comes with an enchanting stone fireplace, wet bar, sitting area, exercise/ game area and a media space with tiered seating. Walkout to the ground-

floor back patio for further breathtaking Colorado outdoor living.

This level also accommodates a gracious guest suite with walk-in closet and three-quarter bath. Two additional bedrooms come with “black-out” shades and spacious closets while sharing an additional three-quarter bath.

Substantial storage space provides upscale alder built-ins for ultimate organization and a laundry room includes a sink, cabinets and a built-in ironing board. 

More Open Houses Open House of the Week Sensational Custom Home on 5 Acres 15728 Cala Rojo Dr. | $625,000 Hours: 1 – 3 p.m., Sunday, October 26 Neighborhood: The Piñons of Turkey Cañon Ranch Driving Directions: Take Hwy 115 south to Tierra Rojo Dr (second right after mile marker 31), take a left on Cala Rojo Drive, home is the on the left.

Agent/Company: Kevin Patterson, 719.575.1200, The Patterson Group Custom 5 bedroom, 2 office, 5 bath home on over 5 acres of amazing uninterrupted views. Exceptional attention to detail, numerous features such as kitchen with hickory cabinetry, main level master suite with 5-piece bath and walkout, main level study with built-ins, huge upper level home office with ½ bath, walkout lower level with spacious family room and recreation room plus energy features which include xeriscaping and solar panel. Just minutes from Ft Carson and the Broadmoor. Visit the open house today!

Open House of the Week Townhouse in the Gated Community of Pine Terrace 3735 Hermitage Dr. | $599,000 Hours: 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, October 26 Neighborhood: Southwest Driving Directions: From behind the Broadmoor Hotel take Penrose Blvd. to intersection to Zoo Road, Old Stage Road & Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd. - Pine Terrace is on the left - follow signs.

Agent/Company: Ed Veranth, 719-963-4390, The Real Estate Network, Inc.

Experience the feeling of elegance, volume & space as you enter the main double doors into the Great Room of this spacious residence. 16’ vaulted ceilings, 3 fireplaces, built-in book shelves, main level master suite & main level guest suite or a great office. Gourmet kitchen w/gas cooktop, granite counters, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 family rooms over 4700 sq. feet, 2 zoned furnaces, large deck & views of the famed “39 Pines”. Don’t miss this beautiful residence.

Open House of the Week Home of the week The Estates at Rockrimmon 6325 Fall Haven Ct. | $439,950 Hours: 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 Neighborhood: Northwest Driving Directions: S. Rockrimmon Blvd. to Vindicator Drive. Take left onto Winter Haven Ct. to Fall Haven Ct. Agent/Company: Mike Kunce, 719-339-3580, Century Communities Ranch with 4,259 total sq ft., 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage Enjoy main level living our open ranch plan with great city views. A spiral staircase w/wrought iron balusters provides a dramatic entrance. The upgraded gourmet kitchen features a huge island w/granite countertops, 42” birch cabinets, stainless steel appliances, double oven and a 5-burner gas cooktop. Large owner’s suite.

Basement has 9’ walls and bathroom rough-in for future expansion.

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Featured Houses Featured Home of the Week

Featured Home of the Week

Enjoy Colorado Mountain Living

Classic Homes in The Village of Siena 13066 Cupcake Heights | $437,156

1380 Forest Edge Road | $295,000

Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: I-25 to Interquest Exit 153; East on Interquest to Flying Horse Club Dr; West on Flying Horse Club Drive to first round-about, right on Barossa Valley; Left on Sea Smoke Circle (turns into Cupcake Heights). 13066 Cupcake Heights is on the right!

Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-495-7297, flyinghorse@classichomes.com

Neighborhood: Woodland Park Driving Directions: Hwy 24 to McDonalds. Right on Baldwin to Kellys Road. Turn right to Forest Edge. Right to home.

Agent/Company: Barbara Rogers, 719-540-9424, The Real Estate Network

One owner home with main level living. Three bedrooms and baths. Open concept and vaulted ceilings. Deck across back offers mountain views and privacy. Walk out lower level and separate workshop with power, heat, and skylight.

Two car garage and prime location at end of cul-de-sac. See the Virtual Tour at www.ColoradoSpringsInformation.com

Located just east of The Club at Flying Horse, the “Landau” Model Home is now available for leaseback! The home is a 3,195 sq. ft. ranch-style patio home featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2-car garage. It has stucco & stone exterior, covered expanded deck, and is fully landscaped with sprinkler system and all landscape maintenance is included! This spacious patio home offers a finished basement with 1’ taller ceilings, fireplace, and wet bar rough-in plumbing. All new Classic Homes in Flying Horse include Social Fitness Membership in The Club at Flying Horse!

Featured Home of the Week

Featured Home of the Week

GATED BROADMOOR RESORT COMMUNITY - RIGHTS TO MEMBERSHIP AT Broadmoor Golf Club

Classic Homes in Meridian Ranch 10483 Mt Columbia Drive | $299,703

740 Silver Oak Grove | $1,695,000

Neighborhood: Meridian Ranch Driving Directions: This home is sold from Classic’s model home. I-25, exit #149 at Woodmen. East on Woodmen, past Powers. North at light on Meridian Rd. East on Londonderry Dr. North on Rainbow Bridge Dr. East on Mt Columbia Dr. Right on Mt Lincoln Dr. and model is on the right.

Agent/Company: Carolyn Crowley, Classic Homes 719-494-1101, www.classichomes.com

Neighborhood: Southwest Agent/Company: Linda Mason, 719-491-2800 Mason Properties, Inc. 4Bdrms / 4Baths / 4 Car Garage / 4 Gas Fireplaces / 6,552 Sq. Ft.

Exquisite walkout ranch home on treed lot with close up Front Range Mt. views designed w lg window & door assemblies in every room to enjoy the mt setting! Beautiful custom features include reclaimed white oak floors from France, barrel vaulted ceiling w & floor to ceiling stone fireplace in lving rm, main level study. Kitchen has Clive Christian cabinets, Haversham accent cupboards & granite stone countertops plus NEW WOLFF DUAL FUEL RANGE & MICROWAVE, NEW SUB-ZERO REF. Decks off Liv &Family rooms are outstanding!

Lower level has 2ND master bdrm plus 2 more bdrms, theater rm, huge rec rm, high ceilings thru out! New hot water heater, new A/C, new phone, lighting & alarm systems & new landscaping & watering systems added to this comfortable, elegant & dynamic Colorado home!

The Vail is a 3,430 sq. ft. 2-Story plan offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage, 10x18 deck off nook, and 10x10 patio off basement rec room. Hardwood floor on most of main level. Expanded kitchen includes built-in desk, designer uppers, slab granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Un-finished walk-out basement with 1-foot taller ceilings. 8,958 sq.ft. home site. MLS #6116805

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New Home At Mackenzie Place Active Adult Campus 1564 Lewis Ridge View | $391,194

Neighborhood: Mackenzie Place Driving Directions: North on union on the Southwest corner of Fillmore and Union Agent/Company: Mark Brantley, 719-963-5427, Triton Communities Open House: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm

Cottage home with loft plan has main floor living, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and attached 2-car attached garage. Inviting kitchen is finished with upgraded Maple cabinets, Quartz kitchen countertops, tile backsplash, and GE microwave, dishwasher & smooth cook top range. Vaulted ceilings in the Grand Room. A spacious master bedroom with coffered ceiling, walk-in closet and private master bath with double sinks, and a walk-in shower w/bench. Laundry room is conveniently located in the owner’s entry next to the garage, and the second bedroom has a nearby bath. Covered front porch and covered patio provide the perfect place to enjoy spectacular Colorado evenings.

Open House of the Week Custom home in the upscale neighborhood of Skyway Park Preserve 1274 Capricorn Court | $499,500 Hours: 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, October 26 Neighborhood: Skyway Park Preserve Driving Directions: Minutes from downtown offices, restaurants and entertainment. Only 1.8 miles from the Broadmoor Hotel.

Custom home in the upscale neighborhood of Skyway Park Preserve. This nearly-new, one owner, move-in ready home features many sophisticated amenities including a gas fireplace, a very private master suite on the main level with spacious closet, double sink vanity, tile shower and separate jetted tub. With attention to detail and quality, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home features 9-12 ft. ceilings, two heating units and two A/C units. The home sits in a very private cul-de-sac. A MUST SEE gem of a home within walking distance of the fabulous District 12 schools. Realtors welcome. Special incentive offered to buyers’ agents. Go to FSBO.com for additional details and photos.

Open House of the Week

Open House of the Week

Price is Drastically Reduced

STUCCO RANCHER HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE

3677 Pronghorn Meadows | $295,000

Hours: 12 – 3 p.m. Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 Neighborhood: Powers Driving Directions: From Powers go East on N. Carefree, North on Antelope Ridge, West (left) on Pronghorn Meadows.

Agent/Company: Saria Wetherill, 719-210-9466, saria.wetherill@gmail.com, Keller Williams Partners Imagine approaching this 5Bd/3Ba, 3479 sf home with brand new front door w/leaded custom glass window; enter onto 3/4” Golden Oak floors. To one side a formal DR - To the other a Music room w/pony wall to give the open feel. The kitchen boasts custom cabinets w/pull-outs, crown molding, tile counters w/tile backsplash, 2-mode sprayer faucet. Vaulted ceilings on main lvl. New interior paint. Finished & insulated 3 CG. All bathrooms have 36” cabinets; mstr bath shower has frameless glass door. Archways throughout main level. Bsmt is fully finished w/Harry Potter room and plenty of storage. 92% efficiency furnace, Pre wired and pre plumbed for A/C, two 50’ hoses for the front and bkyd with wall mounts. Special $4,000 incentive just for attending open house.

4014 Ascendant Drive | $279,900 Hours: 12 – 3 p.m. Sunday, October 26 Neighborhood: Springs Ranch (Northwest) Driving Directions: North Carefree east from Powers Blvd. Cross Peterson Rd. LEFT (north) onto Springs Ranch Dr. From Springs Ranch, LEFT onto Knollvale, and then left onto Ascendant Dr. House is on the left.

Agent/Company: Toni Sparks, 719-359-2410, The Rawhide Company Realtors 4BR/3BA/3C stucco rancher. BIG rooms – BUILT for true Handicapped accessibility. 2900+ sf. Wide hallways, wheelchair elevator in garage, ramp off rear TREX deck to yard. All appliances incl. except washer & dryer. Main level laundry. Living/dining room combo---not now set up for dining, but evident due to presence of lovely chandelier. Kitchen island, pass thru window to dining area, Central Air, lots of storage, fully finished basement. All offers considered.

Open House of the Week

Open House of the Week

EAGLEPOINTE TOWNHOMES - NORTHWEST

Featured Home of the week Wolf Ranch!

Eaglepointe Townhomes | $294,900 to $314,900

6025 Brave Eagle Dr. | $349,950

Hours: 12 – 3 p.m., Sunday, October 26 Neighborhood: Northwest Directions: Take I- 25 TO ROCKRIMMON BLVD, NORTH ON DELMONICO, WEST ON Eagle Summit Pt. COME TO CLUBHOUSE! Agent/Company: Jack Mason, 719-491-5252, Mason Properties, Inc.

Hours: 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 Neighborhood: BRI / PWR Driving Directions: Off Wolf Center Drive and Brave Eagle Drive.

Agent/Company: Mike Kunce, 719-339-3580, Century Communities

3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car garage “NEW WILLOW” CONSTRUCTION JUST COMPLETED WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS! RANCH WITH 10 FT. CEILINGS! MAIN LEVEL HAS 2 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, HARDWOOD FLOORS IN KIT, DINING RM & LIVING RM (GAS FIREPLACE HERE)! Kitchen has eating counter, 42” cabinets & stainless steel appliances!

WALKOUT BASEMENT HAS 9 FT CEILINGS, 3RD BEDROOM & 3RD FULL BATH, AND 25X20 FAMILY RM, (ALL 9 FT CEILINGS) PLUS BIG STORAGE! 2 CAR GARAGE & A/C! 2954 SQ. FT. ENJOY CLUBHOUSE W MEETING ROOM, TV RM, KITCHEN, WORKOUT RM, POOL & HOT TUB!

3 bed, 2.5 bath, 3-car garage, 3,742 square feet cul-de-sac homesite.

This beautiful, 2-story home sits on a garden level bsmt w/breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. The open floor plan showcases a study off the foyer, built-in bookcases surround the fireplace and an upper-level loft. Any cook would appreciate the gourmet kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, GE gas range, double oven, 42” cabinetry with crown molding and slab granite. Upper-level laundry for added convenience. The spacious master suite features a large 5-pc master bath and walk-in closet.

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Featured Open House

THREE BEAUTIFUL HOMES UNDER CONSTRUCTION! 12425 Black Hills Dr. | $474,900

Neighborhood: The Estates at Meridian Ranch Agent/Company: Jene Bullock, 719-963-7983, Majestic Custom Homes Open House: October 25 & 26, 12pm-5pm Driving Directions: From Powers, take Woodmen Rd. east to Meridian Rd. Go north on Meridian to Rex Rd. and turn right, go to Mt. Gateway and turn left, then right on Black Hills Dr. Follow signs to Open House.

Pick your plan and your colors! Three different homes currently underway with quicker move-in including two beautiful open-concept ranch plans and a large family-friendly two-story. Situated on oversized lots in great communities, these homes will include amazing features, gourmet kitchens, finished basements, oversized garages and so much more! Prices from the mid-$300’s on dirt starts. Specs starting at $439,400.

Best Value! Come see them this weekend!

Custom Home in Beautiful Broadmoor Area 110 Shoreham Court | $449,000

Neighborhood: Broadmoor Mesa Driving Directions: I-25 to Tejon exit #140; Continue to Hwy 115 ( S Nevada Ave.) South on Hwy 115. Right on Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Left on Shoreham Circle. First left on Shoreham Court. House is located on corner of Shoreham Court & Shoreham Circle.

Agent/Company: Charlene Guzman, (254) 383-9472 Open House: Oct. 25 11am– 4:00pm Open House Time: October 26 12– 5 p.m.

Broadmoor Mesa home in excellent condition on 0.47 acre corner lot. More than 3,900 sq. ft. w/ vaulted ceilings and 5 skylights. 4 bed, 4 bath. 2 fireplaces/ hardwood floors. Kitchen features granite counters & island. 5-piece master bath has granite counters & whirlpool tub. Access to private deck w/ mountain views. Finished basement has large rec room & dry sauna. 2 car garage w/ workshop. Brand new roof. D12 schools! Buyers’ agents welcome.

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7470 Sun Prairie Drive • $265,000 4332 Horizonpoint Dr. $213,000 Open Sunday 12-3 3 - 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, updated kitchen with new appliances, wood floors, new carpet, finished basement, AC, oversized garage and new garage door, large covered patio, newer roof, hot water heater and furnace. Great condition!

Joanna Thompson

635-0388

Thompson Properties

Warm Hardwood Floors and Park-Like Yard!

4 Bed/4 Bath/2 Car. Exquisite home with a beautifully designed open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, multiple living areas, stainless steel appliances, and a fenced yard!

Virtual Tour: www.7470SunPrairieDrive.com

Scott Huger 719-659-2630

5274 Imogene Pass Place $399,900 OPEN SUNDAY 12-3

Gorgeous 6 bedroom plus study and formal dining room, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage home in cul-de-sac. Neutral, inviting colors. Many upgrades inc. hardwood floors, granite, SS appliances, island, gas fireplace, central AC. Fin basement and fully landscaped. Located in desirable family community, close to neighborhood D20 schools, parks, pool and rec center!

Velicity McKenna 719-231-8702

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4846 Preachers Hollow Trail • $332,000 Open Sunday October 26, 1-4PM

Amazing Price for Codera 4BR Rancher

Compare the price on this 3,700 SF, 4 Bedroom Ranch Style Cordera Home, Stainless Appliances, cul-de-sac location close to schools, parks and the Cordera Rec Center with pool, large open living area and kitchen, formal dining room, 2nd main level bedroom and full bath, central air, very large family room in finished lower level with 2 very large bedrooms.

Guy Nanney at 719-338-7305

2023 N. Wahsatch Ave. • $469,900 Newly Built Craftsman Rancher!

One level living at its best! Just completed with nearly 3000 sq ft, 4 bd, 3 ba, 2 car garage plus a 1 car garage, office, family room w/wet bar, gourmet kitchen, tray ceilings, gas fireplace, hand troweled texture, granite counters throughout, 9500 sq ft lot, stucco exterior and much more.

Springs Premier Brokerage, LLC Kari Simpson • 719.651.4454

3042 Drakestone Drive $279,900 Open Sunday 1:00-3:30 Close to Golf Course

You will love this 4Bd/3Ba brick home located close to Colorado Springs Country Club and 700 ac. Palmer Park. It features a newer kitchen w/granite counters and S/S appls., 20 X 15 sun room, 2 FP, hardwood floors, spacious family room and park-like yard. Close to schools & shopping.

Andy McGuire (719) 332-3227

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