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Jennifer Ewing, second right, and her husband Florian Thiel pose for photos with their children Max, left, 3, and Felix, 8-months, outside their new home in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. The couple recently closed on the three-bedroom house, which cost slightly less than $500,000. They moved to Seattle from New York, another city that matches the pattern of high-income jobs and even more expensive housing. AP Photo/Elaine Thompson

FEATURE:

Why areas with good jobs have hard-to-afford homes

BY JOSH BOAK  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Around the country, areas with the strongest job markets increasingly have some of the costliest homes. And areas with the most affordable homes lack a solid base of middle class jobs that attract workers.

College graduates and younger families have been clustering in coastal cities such as New York, San Francisco and Seattle, where

incomes are generally ample and solid middle-class jobs plentiful.

Yet studies and government data show that homes in these areas have become prohibitively expensive.

The result is that the dream of home ownership for many is proving frustrating, being deferred or abandoned, even for people with comfortable incomes.

“This great mismatch is hurting middle class people who would like to be homeowners,” said Nela Richardson, chief economist at the real estate brokerage Redfin.

Roughly 40 percent of households in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, parts of Connecticut and Colorado, and Washington, D.C., earn more than CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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FEATURE:

Why areas with good jobs have hard-to-afford homes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

$100,000 annually, compared with just 22 percent nationwide, according to the Census Bureau.

Areas that do offer inexpensive housing across the Midwest’s industrial corridor — Akron, Ohio, say, or Fort Wayne, Indiana — lack the same breadth of career possibilities.

This trend has likely helped hold back U.S. economic growth. Cities with the strongest job markets would grow even faster if more people could afford to live there, noted Jed Kolko, chief economist at the online real estate firm Trulia. The additional population would help spur further job growth, which, in turn, would strengthen the local economy and foster more middle-class jobs.

Two factors are getting in the way.

Tighter credit has made it harder to buy a home in the costliest areas with a down payment of under 10 percent.

Leading up to the recession,

mortgages with no or low down payments reached destructive excesses.

Yet first-time buyers who have stable incomes are struggling to afford homes without these options, noted Nela Richardson, chief economist at the real estate brokerage Redfin.

Second, construction is running well below its pace from a decade ago. The government reports that builders are on pace to construct 1.02 million homes this year — about half the pace that prevailed in the early 1970s, when the oldest baby boomers were beginning careers.

Young adults continue to stream into many of the top job-generating areas despite the daunting housing costs. Nearly 52 percent of people who moved to the Bay Area over the past 12 months were millennials, according to Zillow. Similarly high percentages exist in New York City, Seattle, Denver and Washington.

Nationally, home prices are generally three times the size of annual incomes.

Yet that ratio ranges from 3.5-to1 in Washington to 7.1-to-1 in San Francisco. The challenge of shifting from rentals to ownership has become more problematic, particularly as younger workers look to marry and raise children.

Affordable housing still exists, of course, in many areas. Millennials have the money to buy nearly 80 percent of homes available in Akron, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, according to Trulia. Several Texas cities, buoyed by the energy boom, offer both decent salaries and home ownership. But most affordable areas lack substantial job opportunities.

Based on income, a typical family buying in Fort Wayne, Indiana, can spend less than 10 percent of their income on monthly mortgage payments.

But at the same time, government figures show that Fort Wayne has roughly the same number of jobs now as before the recession began in 2007, meaning that bargain-priced homes haven’t fueled a surge of job-seekers.

In the hottest job markets, buyers typically brace for bidding wars and settle for less than they hoped.

When Jen Ewing left New York City two years ago, she figured housing would be reasonable in Seattle, where her husband had taken a job as a manager with Expedia.

“We thought we could get a beautiful four-bedroom house with a view,” said Ewing, 38. “Then we got here, and that wasn’t realistic at all.”

They found a cute house on a quiet street and offered 10 percent above the asking price, only to learn that theirs was the lowest of six bids. For just under $500,000, they recently closed

on a three-bedroom house a couple of blocks from a school for their two sons.

Unaffordable cities could relieve the price pressures by building more homes.

A greater supply would cause prices to fall. But there are restrictions on construction.

Some are geographic: Manhattan is a slender island. Seattle borders Puget Sound. Others are regulatory: Boulder adopted a slow-growth policy in the 1970s. San Francisco has refrained from building upward in ways that could block views of the bay.

Seattle real estate broker Tyler McKenzie expects the squeeze to tighten as companies in high-priced markets add jobs, saying Amazon’s expansion is adding thousands of jobs to the city.

“We have as little (home) inventory as I’ve seen in my lifetime — and I’m over 50,” McKenzie said. 

INDUSTRY NEWS:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mountain Realtors continues to grow NEWSWIRE

RANDY REYNOLDS With over 30 years selling real estate in the Pikes Peak area, Reynolds knows Colorado Springs.

“The city’s grown a lot over these last 30 years” Reynolds said. “Our military has continued to expand their presence here along with many large corporations.”

Reynolds has helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes “and each one is special,” he said.

Staying current on the latest trends through education, Reynolds has completed a GRI (Graduate of Realtor® Institute), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource), E-PRO (professional in internet marketing) and MIRM (Member Institute of Residential Marketing, from NAHB).

He also spends time giving back to the industry he loves. In 2010 he was the President of the Colorado Association of Realtors® and has stayed active in the political arena lobbying to keep the real estate industry and private property rights protected.

For the past 25 years, Reynolds has taught the free-enterprise system in K-12 classrooms through his involvement with Junior Achievement, educating the youth of today about entrepreneurship and financial literacy through

hands-on programs.

Let Randy Reynolds show you why so many of his past and future clients call on him when they have a real estate need.

Recently named Realtor of the Year for 2014 by the Colorado Association of REALTORS, the most prestigious award given to a CAR member Randy Reynolds ANITA SCHIMMEL As one of the baby-boomers, Schimmel is a “pre-retiree” with the desire to help others build wealth through home and property ownership. Her special area of expertise is with the 55+ age group of active adults.

The fastest growing segment of the population is now 75+, (four out of five of those being women).

In fact, 83% of seniors are property owners, and most have equity in their homes.

Schimmel’s goal is to give home sellers and buyers the information they need to make good decisions regarding such important financial transactions. By networking with other professionals who serve the senior population, Schimmel can help build a team who works alongside their clients to improve their quality of life — even if it is “aging in place” — to help make dreams come true in the golden years of life. 

Anita Schimmel

Saturday, Dec 13, 2014

The Gazette 路 springshouses.com

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Outstanding Properties Great Neighborhoods SOLD

SALE PENDING

CAMELBACK VILLAGE

$275,000 3820 Camels Ridge Lane Adorable 2 bdrm, 2 bath home with beautiful hardwood floors, updated kitchen, rear privacy enclosure and great views.

2973 Mesa Rd, #D

KISSING CAMELS - CAMELS RIDGE

SALE PENDING

SOLD SKYWAY PARK ESTATES 2756 Rigel Drive

WOODMOOR HIGHLANDS

19340 Glen Hollow Circle $450,000 Sensational 5 bedroom, 4 bath custom home with spacious kitchen, walkout lower level, main level master, 3 car garage.

KISSING CAMELS

$425,000 2540 Hill Circle One level living with 3 bdrms, 3 baths, spacious living room with multiple walkouts to covered patio and mountain views.

KISSING CAMELS

$545,000 3337 Hill Circle One level living in this golf course home with 3 bdrms, 3 baths and excellent views of Pikes Peak and golf course.

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SOLD KISSING CAMELS - THE PARK 1543 Smoochers Circle

BROADMOOR KNOLLS

65 Upland Road $799,000 Entertaining friendly, looking for a family, 5 bdrms + library, 7 ba, 4 car garage, indoor / outdoor covered dog run, views.

KISSING CAMELS - CAMELS RIDGE

1090 Hill Circle $365,000 2 bedrooms + office , 3 bath townhome, main level master, upper level family room, great Pikes Peak / mountain views.

MOUNTAIN HARBOR - MOUNTAIN SHADOWS

5770 Harbor Pines Point $450,000 New construction 4 bdrm, 3 bath patio home, open plan, option for one level living, HOA provided maintenance.

KISSING CAMELS

$575,000 2410 Hill Circle This wonderful one-level rancher offers 3 bedrooms, beautifully landscaped 陆 acre lot with great outdoor spaces.

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KISSING CAMELS - THE RETREAT

1639 Rockview Trail (Lot 5) $715,300 C.R. Shea Homes The Mesa, 2300 sq ft, one-level living with 2 bdrms + study, 3 baths, 3 car garage, stucco/stone exterior.

OLD BROADMOOR

18 Second Street $850,000 One level living in Old Broadmoor with three bedrooms and study on the main level. Wonderful fenced yard on .59 acres.

KISSING CAMELS - THE RETREAT

1607 Rockview Trail (Lot 1) $737,000 C.R. Shea Homes The Haven with 2 bedrooms + library, 3 baths, over 4,000 sq. ft with unfinished basement.

KISSING CAMELS - THE GREENS

3776 Hill Circle $949,500 New Construction Model on golf course, one level living option, 2 main level masters, gourmet kitchen & great views.

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BROADMOOR

17 Sequoyah Road $995,000 Wonderful 5 bdrm home, main level office, gourmet kitchen, 4-car garage, private and fenced backyard, close to schools.

KISSING CAMELS - THE GREENS

$1,025,000 4170 Reserve Point This beautifully finished 4 bedroom, 5 bath home backs to the Kissing Camels golf course and offers sweeping views.

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KISSING CAMELS

5031 Lyda Lane $1,100,000 This one level golf course residence was totally remodeled and offers all the luxuries plus picturesque mountain views.

KISSING CAMELS

3836 Camelrock View $1,250,000 Expansive home offering 5 bdrms, office, 6 baths, oversized 3-car garage, main level master & private enclosed courtyard.

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DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS

101 N. Tejon Street, #450 $1,100,000 3 bdrms + study, Penthouse, custom throughout, 2,600 sf loft, roof top patio, walk to dinner / shows, incredible views.

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Saturday, Dec 13, 2014

PropertyTransactions This list was obtained from the El Paso County Assessor’s Office and covers sales recorded during the period of Oct. 13 – Oct. 19, 2014. Each listing includes the buyer, address and sales price.

For more information, e-mail leslie.massey@gazette.com.

80106

• Timothy Lee Mcginnis Trustee and Patricia Belle Mcginnis Trustee 12305 Old Barn Rd $286,100

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• Marietta S Smith 17022 Cross Timbers Grv $198,700 • John D Attwood and Kelly M Attwood 745 Lake Woodmoor Dr $255,000 • Michael L Pugach and Gail A Mattice 19185 Shadowood Dr $285,000 • James G Erminger 190 Winding Meadow Way $319,000 • Norman L Bouchard and Scott R Geer 19670 Blue Clover Ln $385,000 • David A Bragg and Rhetta K Bragg 440 St Moritz Way $469,500 • Daniel W Gaskill and Carol J Gaskill 885 Crooked Tree Ln $482,700 • Christopher L Hanenberg and Stephanie L Hanenberg 15914 Midland Valley Way $499,900 • Rian T Snowbarger and Catherine M Snowbarger 20430 Indi Dr $510,000

80817

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Little Jimmy Grv $125,000 Raymond Anthony Hernandez 319 Linda Vista Dr $126,900 Brandy Southern and Corey Southern 20750 Calle Pacifico Pt $135,000 Michael Hicks 617 Harvest Field Way $144,900 Joshua M Nelson 2112 Calle Fontana $155,000 Ryan Addison Rogers and Sarah Lynnette Rogers 7587 Middle Bay Way $167,900 Walter A Thomas and Kahilya L Thomas 947 Daffodil St $175,000 Wesley E Barnwell 1370 Legend Oak Dr $215,000 Mark C Grant Ii and Jennifer A Grant 7707 Lantern Ln $261,000 Tyler Evans and Courtney Evans 7954 Pinfeather Dr $271,000 Douglas J Nauman and Evelyn M Nauman 9416 Brisco Ct $277,400 Ernesto R Flores and Kimberly A Flores 10694 Delaney Ln $282,100 Julia M Palumbo and Anthony J Palumbo 7704 Landover Ln $282,200 Carson A Van Cura and April A Van Cura

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11665 Orleans Rd $297,900 • Andrew Long 10776 Mcgahan Dr $350,800

80829

• Karen M Merritt and Anslee R Wolfe 3 Oak Ridge Rd $325,000 • Preston Manning 17 Washington Ave $375,000

80831

• Tyler Ververs and Tawny Ververs 7583 Coffee Rd $169,900 • Mary T Dugan 17466 Blue Lake Ln $220,000 • James E Forrest and Patricia A Forrest 16680 Sweet Rd $237,000 • Dawn C Hamilton 10530 Mt Lincoln Dr $266,200 • Shannon Brito 12751 Mt Oxford Pl $268,400 • Jason V Mock and Lena A Mock 10375 Mt Wilson Pl $297,200 • Carl Norkooli and Patricia Norkooli 12772 Sunlight Peak Pl $300,400 • Edward Jr Myers and Melissa Myers 9508 Waterbury Dr $310,000 • Adam C Julian and Shannon Julian 10441 Mt Columbia Dr $321,700 • Scott A Lange and Katrina M Lange 11110 Spotswood

Bobbi Price Team

Closed volume of over $22,117,500 with 94 closed transactions in 2013

• Past Recipient Realtor Sales Person of the Year • Platinum Legend Award Winner • Member Elite 25 • Top 1% in the Nation • Member of Peak Producers

Bobbi Price: 719-499-9451 Jade Baker: 719-201-6749 Stephanie Hawthorne: 719-210-0480 bobbipriceteam@gmail.com www.bobbiprice.com

WHEN YOU’RE SERIOUS ABOUT REAL ESTATE Under $150,000

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1030 & 710 Allison Mesa Vw. Centennial Ridge • $49,900 Ea.

121177 Rio Secco Rd. Woodmen • $350,000

Land Lots

4371 Prairie Ranch Vw. Ellicott • $64,900 19723 Jones Rd. d n La Ellicott • $69,900 Land r 20470 Warriors Path Dr. e d n U act Rivers Divide • $69,900 Contr 2761 Mountain Glen Ct. d n a L Woodland Park • $74,900 2440 Palmer Park Blvd. #206 o Heritage Park • $74,900 Cond 5+ Land

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15640 S. Lauppe Rd. Yoder • $94,900 5037 Sunsuite Tr. Pinon Sun • $122,750

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3535 & 3555 Walker Rd. Walden Pines • $125,000 Ea.

Land

19700 E Top O The Moor Dr. Land Woodmoor • $130,000 Land 5530 Molly Ct. Black Forest • $140,000

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2270 Pepperwood Dr. Pikes Peak Park • $144,900 5610 Molly Ct. Black Forest • $145,000 Land

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744 Duclo Ave. Manitou Springs • $214,900 lex

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739 E. Cimarron St. Central • $244,900 x

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7395 Oakshire Wy. Fountain • $289,900

$301,000 - $500,000

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7838 Twin Creek Terr.

Fountain Mesa • $305,000

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7773 Pinfeather Dr. Fountain Mesa • $355,875

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7733 Pinfeather Dr. Fountain Mesa • $355,980

80903

• Abigail J Parker and Adrian D Knight 730 Beldon Dr $125,900 • Cynthia R Rich and Alexander Rich 845 Kiowa St E $169,900 • Rosanny M Del Carmen Ramirez 838 Victoria Ridge Pt $178,000 • Sara N Ritter 425 Dale St E $188,000 • Ella S Fahrlander 814 Custer Ave $198,500 • Samantha L Degnan and Ryan C Degnan 15 San Miguel St E $310,000

80904

• Konrad J Schlarbaum and Rebecca Schlarbaum 2435 Wheaton Dr $142,000 • Robert J Wilson 1214 Thirty First St N $178,000 • Gary Griego and Sarah Griego 1412 Bijou St W $179,000 • Holly D Hollenbeck 2705 Pikes Peak Ave W $230,000 • Trudy Welsh 685 Pony Ln $292,000 • Judith L Speirs 1210 Ethereal Cir $365,700 • Ronald E Whitcomb Living Trust 3695 Hill Cir $1,700,000

80905

• Newgrounds LLc 138 Ramona Ave W $80,600 • Dolores A AdamsMiller and Lori L Adams-Miller 508 William Ave $122,000 • Billy David Owens and Jessica Leigh Laney Owens 546 Boulder St W $135,000 • Sarah J Harris 28 Navajo St W $199,900 • Denise Marie Judy 440 Spruce St N $275,000 • Christopher W Jones and Jacqueline F Jones 1618 Gold Hill Mesa Dr $460,000

80906

• Emmett Joseph Jonilionis 3748 Trailwood Pl $187,000 • Linette Lujan and

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Steven John Lujan 698 Gilcrest Rd $198,000 Joseph Daniel Leal and Michelle Nicole Leal 215 Westcott Ave $226,500 Jonathan C Rowell and Lara W Rowell 1817 Pine Grove Ave $315,000 David M Johnson and Paula G Johnson 2732 Fawn Grove Ct $400,000 June B Smith 4585 Star Ranch Rd $764,000 Tracy Trust Maceachern and Paul A Kantor 603 Cheyenne Rd W $775,000

80907

• Mary Kliner 2613 Templeton Gap Rd $150,000 • Denny Alexander Patton and Erin R Stewart-Patton 1418 Walnut St N $158,500 • Christopher Bolling 3215 Prospect St N $164,400 • Melissa A Fedyschyn 712 Espanola St E $285,000 • Garold Cockroft and Vicki Cockroft 2330 Biltmore Ct $300,000

80908

• Mertis C Smith and Xiaoyan Xu 8366 Hardwood Cir $256,600 • Guy Urbanoski and Anita Urbanoski 8357 Needle Drop Ct $258,500 • Amanda R Ray 8325 Hardwood Cir $281,100 • Kory Schlenger and Stephanie K Schlenger 8444 Needle Drop Ct $332,200 • Thomas A Henderson and Elizabeth G Henderson 9675 Tomahawk Trl $436,100 • Bryan P Ponce and Amy L Ponce 9825 Black Forest Rd $460,000 • Hospitality Llc Coloradoan 20051 Elk Creek Dr W $537,000 • Patrick Dugan and Michelle Dugan 12875 Morris Trl $719,300 • Clara Jean Smith Revocable Trust 16721 Timber Meadow Dr $725,000

80909

• Rita M Maguire and Michael M Maguire 1330 Delaware Dr $142,000 • Aimee Yeong Schwierjohn 803 Kingsley Dr $148,000 • Richard Paul Manuel Roever 1902 Sussex Ln $152,000 • Steven R Hawkins and Jolie J Hawkins 2017 Sussex Ln $152,800 • Cody A Driml and Katlyn Driml 2019 Downing Dr $166,900 • Rhonda L Smith 1117 Bonfoy Ave $220,500

80910

• Eric L Montoya 2719 Carmel Ct $105,000 • Roberto Duran Chico 3670 Bridgewood Ln $110,000 • Jordan W Davis 1934 Kodiak Dr $186,000 • Benny Tremaroli 3105 Wellshire Blvd $279,900 • Nicky Soto 2279 Chickhollow Dr $281,700

80911

• Alan Gamble 104 Watson Blvd $140,000 • Trevor William Curtis 723 Harvard St $141,500 • Misty R Mathis 6910 Fielding Cir $169,900 • Richard A Dieguez 360 Dix Cir $189,900 • Barbara J White and Richard E White 703 Seawell Dr $332,800

80915

• Duane Spidle and Susan Spidle 1022 Lutheran Way $149,900 • Chukwuma S Achor and Ryan M Achor 2185 Heathercrest Dr $169,900 • Daniel Steven Hainje 2216 Blue Fescue Ct $249,900

80916

• Donna Marshall Nichols 3230 Galleria Ter $123,500 • Thomas J Cobb and Natalie J Cobb 3335 Foxridge Dr $147,500 • Rebecca Acevedo Kenderdine 4320 Kanaly Ct $159,900 • Jigme Dolker 3149 Wild Peregrine Vw

$163,000 • Jonathan Ledezma 4625 Tetman Ln $164,500 • Martha E Leiker 779 Prairie Star Cir $179,000 • Robert Hicks and Regina Hicks 3181 Wild Peregrine Vw $188,300 • Robert D Poole 4565 Wintergreen Cir $240,000

80917

• Tuwanna Taylor 2716 Hearthwood Ln $95,000 • Jared C Schembri 4853 Bluestem Dr $107,500 • Donna J Simmons 6264 Gunshot Pass Dr $137,500 • Lianne Wilson and Nicolas Parrish 4871 Splitrail Dr $178,900 • Rebecca L Morini 4878 Wandering Cir $180,000 • Barry D Richards and Joyce G Richards 2635 Sierra Dr $199,900 • Jonathan Bradley Clark and Nancy Lee Clark 4150 Hidden Cir $200,000 • Luis Antonio Leal 4228 Rosalie St $201,600 • Kelly A Misegadis 4050 Haven Ln $225,000 • Neil C Kirby Jr 2765 Oro Blanco Dr $235,000

80918

• Keith Macintyre and Tera Macintyre 6841 Los Reyes Cir $158,000 • Nathan Willers and Melissa Willers 1861 Brookdale Dr $192,500 • Douglas Archibald and Chelsea Grubbs 6575 Snowbird Dr $194,000 • Christopher L Bellar and Julee A Bellar 2930 Downhill Dr $199,000 • George F Voight and Anne L Voight 3450 Honeyburyl Dr $245,000 • Aliyah E Cyr-Qasmi and Khurram Qasmi 6140 Rangeland Pl $257,500 • David K Lebakken and Shannon R Lebakken 4425 Dynasty Dr $390,000

80919

• Mark Giffin 7184 Aspen Glen Ln $228,000

• Stephen C Boonzaaijer and Erica L Boonzaaijer 114 Indian Wells Ln $250,000 • Andrew Demaggio 5546 Majestic Dr $285,700 • Charles J Bruno 2255 Totem Pole Dr $313,000 • Guanying Wu and Feifei Ma 687 Grey Eagle Cir S $321,800 • Antonio Mcivery and Jennifer Mcivery 7305 Timbergrove Pl $350,000 • Timothy J Saxton and Sharon Ann Cerrone 5525 Wilson Rd $489,900 • Patrick David Masters and Wolho Masters 1630 Pinnacle Ridge Ln $530,000

80920

• Patricia A Locke and Gerald R Hedrick 2940 Camino Cielo Ct $190,000 • Cecil J Henderson 7913 Ferncliff Dr $259,900 • Marguerite Gallandt 7852 Flicker Grv $260,000 • Eric W Galceran and Summer N Galceran 7675 Hickorywood Dr $270,000 • Margaret Ann Dreher 8460 Glen Carriage Grv $362,300 • Brad Alan Clawson and Jody Lyn Clawson 9629 Ashfield Dr $534,500 • Kirk P Goldman and Carol A Goldman 9952 Oak Knoll Ter $725,000

80921

• Gretel W Reich and Nicholas Steven Johnson 990 Coyote Willow Dr $18,500 • Carol Ann Peterson 306 Whistler Creek Ct $290,000 • Jay B Boone and Robin R Boone 685 Wuthering Heights Dr $295,000 • Gary A Schoon and Thuy Trinh D Tran 2693 Cinnabar Rd $323,900 • Adam Welfelt 15425 Curwood Dr $357,500 • Alejandro B Espinoza and Jessica M Espinoza 13720 Cliffbush Ter $385,000 • Gerry D Turner and Kathyrn J Turner 164 Coyote Willow

Dr $614,300 • Robert H Frazee and Mary Ellen Frazee 2320 Margaux Valley Way $775,800

80922

• Sandra L Strempke 4182 Knollvale Dr $180,000 • Barbara J Meredith 4101 Knollvale Dr $195,500 • Cassandra L Follmann 2955 Leoti Dr $195,500 • Valerie Jayne Eby 6935 Stockwell Dr $225,500 • Nickolas James Perlman and Marcey Michelle Perlman 7932 Steward Ln $226,500 • Jonathan Lane and Jennifer Lane 6885 Stockwell Dr $227,000 • Merrily Dente Madero 3640 Reindeer Cir $245,000 • Santiago Jr Calleros 4003 Heathmoor Dr $300,000 • • 80923 • John P Mulvey and Tara J Myers 5536 Green River Dr $147,900 • Paul D Gleich 6274 Scottsbluff Dr $166,000 • Alessandra K Armstrong 6247 Fowler Mill Pt $168,000 • Andrew R Elmore 5832 Santana Dr $179,900 • Stephen F Aulino 4813 Bridle Pass Dr $193,000 • Yoo-Kyung Kwak and Kum-Hyon Kwak 5480 Paradox Dr $197,000 • Michael S Palmer and Rocio M Neyra Prado 4875 Wells Branch Hts # 301 $198,000 • Jenna Elissa James 6584 Balance Cir $209,500 • Lee A Corbit and Mardia I Marin 5201 Pioneer Mesa Dr $211,000 • Michael S Carr and Jacky Carr 5640 Spoked Wheel Dr $227,500 • Ivan Lee 6417 Sunny Meadow St $240,000 • Julie G Mackey 6627 Oak Trunk Pt $245,100 • Travis C Brock and Meghan K Brock 6170 Finglas Dr $273,700

• Brian Andrew Lisko and Takishia Lisko 6657 Wexford Dr $275,600 • Daniel N Stover 6481 Finglas Dr $284,700 • Lisa Dierks and Brian Dierks 6643 Wexford Dr $311,000 • Anita B Kavali and Gina M Kavali 5821 Whiskey River Dr $318,000 • Abraham L Simpson 6758 Silver Star Ln $423,100

80924

• Carl W Zahn and Angie C Zahn 5541 Sunrise Mesa Dr $317,800 • Jeremy C Wagoner and Yvienne Y Wagoner 5904 Fergus Dr $432,400

80925

• Jacquelyn R Monson 7955 Weatherstone Dr $203,000 • Richard Iii Allen and Chorong Allen 6228 Elk Bench Trl $208,000 • Daniel A Madayag and Michelle I Madayag 6117 Journey Dr $235,200 • Marco A Luzanilla and Helen M Luzanilla 7145 Cliffrose Dr $237,400 • Quentin Mccoy and Erica Mccoy 10444 Declaration Dr $265,900 • Brent E Arronte Sr 3644 Wild Daisy Dr $268,300 • William Thomas Alldridge and Lisa Renee Alldridge 9530 Peaceful Valley Rd $315,000 • Adolfo Tenero Mistica Jr and Rosemarie Depante Jimenez 7697 Bonterra Ln $325,600

80927

• Loi Phu Nguyen 6472 Forest Thorn Ct $313,000 • Jonathan M Shaw and Jenell L Shaw 8015 Bigcone Cir $389,500

80951

• Timothy Bishop 2606 Shannara Grv $145,000

6983 Sungold Dr. Bridle Pass • $366,139

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BuildingPermits

465 Crystal Hills Blvd.

Crystal Hills • $400,000 1340 N. Wahsatch Ave. Old North End • $425,000

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15531 Short Line Ct. Promontory Point • $425,000

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7754 Pinfeather Dr. Fountain Mesa • $429,281 13761 Lazy Creek Rd. Flying Horse • $495,000

$501,000 - $750,000

124 E. Espanola St. Old North End • $535,000 1198 Red Rock Cir. Red Rocks at Beaver Creek • $599,900 17585 Spur Ranch Rd. N/E of Black Forest • $599,900 1825 Pine Grove Ave. Broadmoor • $625,000 1990 Chateau Point Ct. Hunters Point • $635,000 124 Stargate Hts. Florissant • $649,900 3390 Orion Dr. Top of Skyway • $650,000

Pinfeather Dr. Fountain Mesa • $318,920

725 Neon Moon Vw. Crystal Park • $659,900

11228 Tottenham Ct. Paint Brush Hills • $338,900

915 Oak Ridge Rd. Crystal Park • $675,000

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5780 African Daisy Ct. Bridle Pass • $340,100

Ter $365,900 • George W Williams and Roswitha M Williams 11489 Palmers Green Dr $373,100

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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES • • • • • • • • • • • • •

707 S Hancock Ave. $232,792 Morley Ent. 5570 Copper Dr. $499,421 Const. by Genesis, Inc. 170 Merrimac St. $376,922 Vanguard Homes Corp.

8255 Campground Dr. $259,241 Oakwood Homes, LLC. 10705 S Holmes Rd. $549,213 Goetzmann Cstm.

Homes Inc. 5941 Finglas Dr. $235,362 Challenger Homes, Inc. 8356 Needle Drop Ct. $326,808 Challenger Homes, Inc. 5978 Finglas Dr. $398,231 Challenger Homes, Inc. 9583 Desert Lily Cr. $293,720 Challenger Homes, Inc. 9562 Ghost Flower Ln. $270,484 Challenger Homes, Inc. 9591 Desert Lily Cr. $270,484 Challenger Homes, Inc. 10844 Darneal Dr. $326,808 Challenger Homes, Inc. 10645 Delaney Ln. $455,197 Challenger Homes, Inc.

• 1230 Ethereal Cr. $455,197 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 12990 Pommel Cr. $558,422 DME Homes dba GJ Gardner Homes • 1648 Lyonsdown Ln. $563,669 GMC Const. Co., Inc • 8594 Meadow Wing Cr. $461,943 Vanguard Homes Corp.

• 8718 Windy Plains Ct. $288,259 Ron Covington Homes • 8726 Windy Plains Ct. $341,906 Ron Covington Homes • 5564 Sunrise Mesa Dr. $357,540 Ron Covington Homes • 1574 Oakmont Dr. $636,269 Colo. Ranch Homes, LLC..

• 10513 Mt Sherman Wy. $433,567 St. Aubyn Homes, LLC. • 3830 Milne Rd. $507,880 Homeowner • 18790 Arrowwood Dr. $528,333 Hacienda Const., Inc. • 19704 Serenity Springs Pt. $443,954 Campbell Homes Ltd. • 1945 Ripple Ridge Rd. $512,271 Elite Prop. of Amer., Inc. • 6614 Lucky Star Ln. $235,790 Elite Prop. of Amer., Inc. • 13422 Penfold Dr. $391,377 Elite Prop. of Amer., Inc. • 2121 London Carriage Grv. $338,694 Elite Prop. of Amer., Inc. • 2131 London Carriage Grv. $337,623 Elite Prop. of Amer., Inc. • 12916 Cupcake Hts. $387,201 Elite Prop. of Amer., Inc. • 12922 Cupcake Hts. $474,257 Elite Prop. of Amer., Inc. • 1784 Portland Gold Dr. $360,003 Creekstone Dev., Inc.

• 4802 San Amels Wy. $324,452 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 4774 San Amels Wy. $341,585 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 4651 Dancing Rain Wy. $281,085 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 4663 Dancing Rain Wy. $331,198 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 4675 Dancing Rain Wy. $281,085 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 6306 Dancing Star Wy. $303,572 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 6316 Dancing Star Wy. $341,585 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 6326 Dancing Star Wy. $324,452 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 4564 Brylie Wy. $360,431 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 4554 Brylie Wy. $303,572 Journey Homes CS, LLC. • 1368 Celtic St. $448,344 Aspen View Homes • 994 Antrim Lp. $337,730 Aspen View Homes • 7656 Bonterra Ln. $379,277 Aspen View Homes • 5918 Finglas Dr. $389,664 Aspen View Homes • 6110 Finglas Dr. $389,664 Aspen View Homes • 6266 Finglas Dr. $415,577 Aspen View Homes • 9441 Belarosa Ct. $357,861 Aspen View Homes • 7341 Tributary Ct. $415,577 Aspen View Homes • 7846 Dutch Lp. $414,507 Stephens & Assoc., Inc. • 9021 Kennebec Pass Trl. $456,589 Keller Homes Inc CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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THE MACGUIRE TEAM Spring is the best time to sell...

Not Necessarily A national study of 1.1 million home listings between 2011 and 2013 in 19 major markets found that homes listed for sale in the winter (defined as Dec. 21 through March 21) had a nine-percentagepoint greater probability of selling within 180 daysand at a smaller discount to the initial list price than houses put on the market during the spring months (March 22 to June 21). When compared to summer listings (June 22 to Sept. 20), the advantage jumped to 10 percentage points.

“There is less competition during the winter months,” said Mike MacGuire, one of five Broker/ Owners with The Platinum Group, Realtors. “And the people looking for a home during this time period are more serious buyers.”

While there is less competition, as well as less “lookie-loo’s”, there is also less activity in terms of showings. “As long as the seller is prepared to mentally deal with less activity, winter is a great time to list your home,” said MacGuire.

Despite national news claiming that the real estate market is thriving, in Colorado Springs the market is still patchy. While some sellers have had the good fortune to receive offers soon after listing their home, other sellers have struggled to find a buyer within a moderate time frame.

“In today’s market, Realtors have to be willing to do everything they can to market a home.” MacGuire said. For instance, paying for professional stagers, providing storage space, hiring cleaning services,

handyman services and paying for professional photographers are essential services now. Buyers are using technology and pictures to eliminate homes so they don’t have to go walk through so many. Years ago I would walk buyers through 35-50 homes, now they look at over 100 on the internet and narrow it down to 18-20 based on the pictures and how it is presented online.”

You cannot cut corners, you only have their attention for a few minutes and if your home is not presented in its best light they will simply move on to the next one.

“It’s like match.com for real estate,” said MacGuire. “If the buyers like the pictures, they will look at the description and if it doesn’t match what price the seller is asking, they won’t see it in person, and the seller doesn’t even get an opportunity to sell it.”

The in-person showing is essentially a verification of the buyer’s expectations. Before walking through your front door buyers have viewed your home online between seven and 12 times.

Then they went to Zillow, Trulia, county assessor and Google satellite. They know what you paid, how long you’ve been there and what the recent sales in your area are. This is why it is so important to have massive exposure and be strategic in your pricing.

MacGuire believes it’s the Realtors job to be

direct and honest with sellers about price and condition, along with any changes or modifications that should be made before putting a home on the market. “We’re in this together. If there’s a problem, we need to correct it right away to remove the objection.”

Before making a final decision of who you hire to represent you in selling your home, getting a second opinion is never a bad idea either . This is a big decision and you are going to be working closely with this person for quite a while, it’s important that you feel confident they are really working on your behalf.

After nearly 24 years in the industry, MacGuire has encountered every different type of market.

His experience and knowledge of the real estate business, along with his understanding of the Pikes Peak region, provides clients with valuable tools and resources to make decisions that are right for them. Even more significant, MacGuire has built his business on genuine customer service and client satisfaction and is proud that 93% of his closings for 2014 were past clients or past client referrals.

If you’re considering buying or selling, call Mike MacGuire at The Platinum Group to have a conversation without expectations at 719-6606793. For more information about what his clients say visit www.mikesfeedback.com

Recent Client Testimonials “My husband and I were very impressed with the exceptional customer service and professionalism of the team. Mike’s recommendations were honest, accurate and crucial to selling our house. His assistant was very kind and helpful throughout this process. The photos were just awesome!

Very good job of advertising! A+” Gary and Ann Ingram

“The personal touches, excellent communication and incredibly quick turn-around times throughout the process quickly raised the bar from all previous Realtor experiences. This is our second transaction with the MacGuire team and we are already looking forward to the next opportunity to work with them.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 • 10410 Holly Springs Pl. $421,467 St. Aubyn Homes, LLC. • 2814 Fuller Rd. $651,582 Kirella Homes, Inc. • 6499 Farthing Dr. $580,588 Palace Homes, Inc. • 11626 Denali Trl. $628,881 Majestic Cstm.

Homes, Inc.

TOWNHOMES

• 2305 Washo Cr. $212,768 J. Elliott Const.

LLC., • 2307 Washo Cr. $212,768 J. Elliott Const.

LLC., • 2309 Washo Cr. $212,768 J. Elliott Const.

LLC., • 2311 Washo Cr. $212,768 J. Elliott Const.

LLC., • 5354 Henry Doren Pt. $226,688 JM Weston Homes LLC. • 5364 Henry Doren Pt. $185,784 JM Weston Homes LLC. • 5374 Henry Doren Pt. $203,666 JM Weston Homes LLC. • 5384 Henry Doren Pt. $226,688 JM Weston Homes LLC. • 707 Hailey Glenn Vw. $208,592 Premier Homes, Inc. • 711 Hailey Glenn Vw. $177,432 Premier Homes, Inc. • 715 Hailey Glenn Vw. $152,161 Premier Homes, Inc. • 719 Hailey Glenn Vw. $208,592 Premier Homes, Inc.

RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

120 Cresta Rd. $32,628 Morley Ent., Deck 311 Elm Cr. $1,500 Morley Ent., Int. Remod.

10 Chase Ln. $7,000 Morley Ent., Int. Remod.

2720 Rigel Dr. $500 Morley Ent., Int. Remod.

2513 Frontier Dr. $4,000 Morley Ent., Int. Remod.

11 W Las Animas St. $5,000 Morley Ent., Int. Remod.

1530 N Cascade Ave. $15,000 Morley Ent., Siding 7915 Remington Ridge Pl. $5,322 Spire Roofing dba A+ Roofing, Reroof 17570 Flat Creek Rd. $11,000 JJ Const. & Roofing LLC., Reroof 250 Pauma Valley Dr. $8,000 JJ Const. & Roofing LLC., Reroof 9675 Tomahawk Trl. $3,500 Colo. Fireplace Connection, Woodstove 1181 Kings Crown Rd. $19,000 Rawson Roofing LLC., Reroof 301 E Brookside St. $8,700, Reroof 4165 Solarface Ct. $4,000 Timberline Roofing & Const., Reroof 7910 Legend Ct. $5,900 Holladay Grace Roofing, Inc., Reroof 115 Oakdale Dr. $500 Homeowner, Bsmt.

Finish 15785 Pole Pine Pt. $6,000 Park Vista Bldrs., LLC., Reroof 4290 London Ln. $6,000 Homeowner, Reroof 7550 Banner Ct. $10,000 Highlands Roofing, Inc., Reroof 1321 Langmeyer St. $6,230 Cornerstone Roofing & Gutters, LLC., Reroof 1044 Longspur Ln. $15,000 J&J Const., Inc., Deck & Cover 6302 Galway Dr. $5,987 Aspen Roofing, Inc., Reroof 1048 Red Brooke Dr. $4,500 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof 610 Park Ter. $35,000 Lu’s Const., Addn.

3024 E Springlake Cr. $1,463 Aspen Roofing, Inc., Reroof 9780 Hahn Rd. $4,000 Homeowner, Reroof 1044 Longspur Ln. $17,000 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof 20095 Alexandria Dr. $33,740 Solid Rock Const., LLC., Bsmt. Finish 3590 Hollycrest Dr. $27,000 Colo. Deck & Framing, Deck 18620 Pike View Wy. $3,600 T Anthony Const., Deck 5020 S Raindrop Cr. $3,700 Summit View Land & Home Inc, Reroof 431 Cooper Ave. $6,380 Home Town Roofing, Reroof 836 E Willamette Ave. $250,000 Solid Rock Const., LLC., Addn.

427 Yucca Dr. $2,900 Goebel Const., Inc, Siding 3916 Happy Jack Dr. $14,456 Manitou Props., LLC., Bsmt.

5487 La Porte Dr. $6,000 McWilliams Roofing, Inc, Reroof 421 Valley Wy. $9,000 Rocky Mtn. Cnstctrs., LLC., Reroof 19870 Oasis Ave. $6,000 A&K Roofing & Gutters, Reroof 1490 Keith Dr. $3,600 A&K Roofing & Gutters, Reroof 2615 Richmond Dr. $35,000 Rathert Inc., Int. Remod.

2469 Craycroft Dr. $33,000 A Aardvark Roofing Inc., Reroof 323 Crystal Hills Blvd. $90,000 AHP Const., Inc., Addn.

790 Sun Ridge Cr. $4,111 Creekside Cstm.

Decks, Deck 11020 Crestbrook Ln. $3,578 A&I Skyline, LLC., Reroof 6250 Snowbird Dr. $9,521 Western Roofing Specs., Reroof 8177 Horizon Dr. $7,398 Western Roofing Specs., Reroof 309 Pleasant St. $115,000 Homeowner, Addn./int. Remod.

1421 Westend Ave. $2,000 Schultz Roofing, Reroofed 14616 Blue Wings Wy. $36,140 Ox Const.

LLC., Bsmt. Finish 9058 Musgrave St. $8,557 Reliable Roofing Systs., Inc, Reroof 6372 Hannah Rose Rd. $5,690 Kelanar Roofing, Reroof

• 1605 S Cascade Ave. $10,000 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 1609 S Cascade Ave. $8,000 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 19250 Lochmere Ct. $45,000 Stewart Const., Co, Deck • 6950 Snowbird Dr. $6,500 JD Vigil Home Svcs., Reroof • 930 N Spruce St. $2,500 Seven Summits Const., Reroof • 12950 Rusk Ln. $80,000 Homeowner, Metal Shop Bldg.

• 8153 Foxtail Pine Pl. $26,599 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2403 N Royer St. $8,331 Robbins Roofing Spec. Inc, Reroof • 7601 Potomac Dr. $13,000 Overhead Roofing, Reroof • 1775 S Calhan Hwy, $6,218 Pyramid Roofing Corp, Reroof • 333 Alsace Wy. $6,385 Faver Roofing, Reroof • 270 Paisley Dr. $8,763 Reynolds Roofing Systs., LLC., Reroof • 2479 Vintage Dr. $8,401 D-7 Roofing, Reroof • 2202 Olympic Dr. $6,700 Gold Star Roofing LLC., Reroof • 211 E Madison St. $7,900 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 11090 Birch Hollow Wy. $25,442 Stephens & Assoc., Inc., Bsmt. Finish • 7153 Arrowroot Ave. $6,479 Avalanche Roofing & Exts., Reroof • 20370 Drennan Rd. $3,000 Kingdom Const., Reroof • 24025 Hwy 94, $5,672 JKD Ent., Inc. dba Ascent Roofing, Reroof • 1104 Dancing Horse Dr. $5,464 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 1722 N El Paso St. $7,600 Saren Strucs., Reroof • 1432 N Royer St. $21,655 Cstm. Design Bldrs., Inc, Bsmt. Finish • 2110 Farnon Ct. $19,000 Cornerstone Roofing & Gutters, LLC., Reroof • 2132 Farnon Ct. $19,000 Cornerstone Roofing & Gutters, LLC., Reroof • 2160 Farnon Ct. $19,000 Cornerstone Roofing & Gutters, LLC., Reroof • 2439 Craycroft Dr. $5,200 All Phase Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 2806 Main St. $4,500 Total Roofing, Reroof • 315 Crystal Hills Blvd. $1,600 Homeowner, Replacing Beam • 6745 Kristy Ln. $7,900 Avalanche Roofing & Exts., Reroof • 521 East Hills Rd. $7,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 525 W Ramona Ave. $7,539 Innovative Exts., Reroof • 1402 N Tejon St. $11,500 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof • 5540 Escapardo Wy. $916 Decks By Schmillen LLC., Deck • 3125 Rhapsody Ct. $8,000 Holladay Grace Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 1225 Acacia Dr. $7,800 Holladay Grace Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 414 Cooper Ave. $3,500 So. Colo. Roofing, Reroof • 605 Pennington Dr. $6,250 Total Roofing, Reroof • 2725 Springmede Ct. $2,000 Dennis Wheeler Const., Repair Siding • 2745 Springmede Ct. $2,000 Dennis Wheeler Const., Repair Siding • 2023 S Corona Ave. $2,250 Total Roofing, Reroof • 4210-4216 Moonbeam Dr. $1,200 Shamrock Exts. Inc., Stucco • 3053-3059 Starlight Cr. $1,200 Shamrock Exts. Inc., Stucco • 3024-3030 Starlight Cr. $1,200 Shamrock Exts. Inc., Stucco • 3013-3019 Starlight Cr. $1,200 Shamrock Exts. Inc., Stucco • 1524 N Nevada Ave. $17,500 Tuff Shed Inc., Shed • 1370 Dancing Horse Dr. $6,250 Total Roofing, Reroof • 7554 Antelope Meadows Cr. $2,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 2520 Norwich Dr. $6,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 2019 N Nevada Ave. $17,000 Divine Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 410 Brandywine Dr. $22,000 Divine Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 3910 Glenhurst St. $3,000 Combat Veterans Roofing, Reroof • 2915 Pegasus Dr. $12,000 Creative Outdoor Living Inc., Deck • 2830 Rossmere St. $500 Schwers Const. Co, Modified • 6724 Snowy Rng. Dr. $6,600 Total Roofing, Reroof • 5746 Leon Young Dr. $24,748 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 521 N Cedar St. $6,250 Total Roofing, Reroof • 8755 Westminster Dr. $6,500 Total Roofing, Reroof • 2268 Diamond Creek Dr. $21,134 High Point Roofing, Reroof • 5842 Adamants Dr. $17,355 High Point Roofing, Reroof • 12660 Kaibab Ct. $8,542 Craftsman Roofing LLC., Reroof • 3221 E Breckenridge Dr. $2,000 Properkey, Cvd. Porch • 460 Gold Claim Ter. $3,008 Western Roofing Specs., Reroof • 180 Balmoral Wy. $12,000 Scheffe’s Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 10820 Darneal Dr. $0 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 1508 N Weber St. $3,500 Combat Veterans Roofing, Reroof • 3008 W St Vrain St. $4,900 O’sheas Const.

Inc., Bsmt. Remod.

• 330 Lowick Dr. $10,000 Highlands Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 1865 Old Antlers Wy. $30,000 D.W. Const., Inc., Deck • 5755 Dynasty Ridge Ct. $7,000 Pittman

Const., LLC., Fndtn. Repair • 720 Point of The Pines Dr. $12,000 Pittman Const., LLC., Int. Remod.

• 6385 Bestview Wy. $500 Homeowner, Int. Remod.

• 7920 Bard Ct. $5,608 Petrali Roofing, Reroof • 645 High Valley Ct. $16,958 Petrali Roofing, Reroof • 4057 Purple Plum Wy. $9,000 Erik R. Adams Const., Deck • 3410 Mirage Dr. $8,155 Petrali Roofing, Reroof • 7225 Westerner Dr. $5,436 Petrali Roofing, Reroof • 1516 N Nevada Ave. $13,482 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 2655 Sunbird Dr. $4,200 Abbas Const. Co, Reroof • 1433 Swope Ave. $8,700 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 8630 Merrick Ct. $7,200 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 6060 Pemberton Wy. $4,600 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 912 W Cheyenne Rd. $9,700 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 965 Marlstone Pl. $7,700 Rest. Colo., Inc., Reroof • 6392 Mesedge Dr. $9,500 Rest. Colo., Inc., Reroof • 2229 Sumter Dr. $5,100 Excel Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 3635 Hickory Hill Dr. $5,120 Homeowner, Reroof • 1816 N Weber St. $6,036 Reynolds Roofing Systs., LLC., Reroof • 3741 Cragwood Dr. $4,769 Front Rng. Roofing Co., Reroof • 5011 Blackcloud Lp. $5,880 Front Rng. Roofing Co., Reroof • 2335 Royal Palm Dr. $6,518 Pyramid Roofing Corp, Reroof • 2727 Purgatory Dr. $8,301 Pyramid Roofing Corp, Reroof • 12219 Bandon Dr. $19,949 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 3936 Fetlock Cr. $25,000 Ron Maksyn Const., Fndtn. Repair • 11312 Berry Farm Rd. $4,564 Prime Cos. Inc. dba PCI Const. Svcs, Reroof • 1595 N Curtis Rd. $5,200 All Phase Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 1225 N Wahsatch Ave. $4,350 All Phase Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 2382 Thornhill Dr. $8,050 Holladay Grace Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 18350 Black Squirrel Rd. $8,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 320 E Rockrimmon Blvd. $9,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 25 Arequa Ridge Dr. $27,500 Total Roofing, Reroof • 19650 Draco Dr. $20,000 Gold Rush Constr & Bldg Co, 2 Decks • 2124 Downing Dr. $2,500 Master Roofing Co, LLC., Reroof • 205 Elmwood Dr. $12,844 Window World of So. Colo., Siding • 20280 True Vista Cr. $15,995 Integrity Roofing & Painting, Reroof • 7734 Barn Owl Dr. $6,542 Integrity Roofing & Painting, Reroof • 3750 Goose Creek Dr. $7,100 Quality Roofing & Const., Reroof • 622 Erie Rd. $4,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 940 Carlson Dr. $8,014 Prime Roofing, Reroof • 2031 Capital Dr. $16,855 Homeowner, Bsmt.

Finish • 902 Valley Rd. $3,000 Homeowner, Int. Remod.

• 6750 Metropolitan St. $3,000 Top Gun Cleaning & Rest. Inc., Reroof • 7827 Swiftrun Rd. $6,000 Top Gun Cleaning & Rest. Inc., Reroof • 3560 Birnamwood Dr. $6,000 Top Gun Cleaning & Rest. Inc., Reroof • 1385 Dancing Horse Dr. $10,000 JSW Cstm.

Decks, Deck • 7935 Chancellor Dr. $31,803 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish Prior To Permit • 740 Hallam Ave. $18,000 Ring’s Carpentry, Adding Trusses • 1170 Kings Crown Rd. $22,435 Homeowner, Partial Bsmt. Finish • 3635 Greenville Ct. $5,000 Cornerstone Dev. Co, Reroof • 5110 Greenleaf Dr. $6,480 Old World Const., Inc, Reroof • 5120 Greenleaf Dr. $6,480 Old World Const., Inc, Reroof • 6 W Brookside St. $40,000 AHP Const., Inc., Int. Remod.

• 5130 Greenleaf Dr. $6,480 Old World Const., Inc, Reroof • 5140 Greenleaf Dr. $6,480 Old World Const., Inc, Reroof • 5211 Lomita Rd. $12,900 Lianro Metal Roofs, Inc., Reroof • 2708 N Cascade Ave. $4,608 Quality Stucco, Inc., Stucco • 1135 Timber Valley Rd. $10,836 Quality Stucco, Inc., Stucco • 1317 Cheyenne Blvd. $7,686 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 5945 Daltry Ln. $17,696 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 5504 Gunshot Pass Dr. $6,000 Zede Roofing, Reroof • 21 Mtn. View Rd. $12,021 Sunrise Plastering & Stone LLC., Stucco • 6297 Barrel Race Dr. $10,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 425 E St Vrain St. $10,580 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 505 E Missouri Ave. $4,300 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 6420 Perfect Vw. $6,250 Total Roofing, Reroof • 1326 Baylor Dr. $4,250 Total Roofing, Reroof • 301 Cheyenne Blvd. $6,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 3279 W Breckenridge Dr. $7,250 Total

Roofing, Reroof • 100 Chulita Senda, $4,000 J&D Lathe & Stucco, Stucco • 2980 Westcliff Cr. $8,000 Century Const. & Sons Ltd., Reroof • 8130 Dartmoor Ct. $6,875 Total Roofing, Reroof • 719 E Kiowa St. $7,800 G&G Roofing Spec., Reroof • 5215 Bradley Cr. $5,600 G&G Roofing Spec., Reroof • 911 N Weber St. $7,362 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 7409 Colonial Dr. $4,000 Shaun Chapin, Reroof • 25 Briarcrest Pl. $49,000 Holladay Grace Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 3143 E Westcliff Dr. $16,000, Reroof • 1636 Pinon Glen Cr. $6,480 Old World Const., Inc, Reroof • 2434 Majestic Plains Ct. $7,569 Western Roofing Specs., Reroof • 1058 Florence Ave. $4,127 Peak View Roofing, Reroof • 8475 Williamsburg Dr. $8,133 Peak View Roofing, Reroof • 407 Locust Dr. $6,539 Western Roofing Specs., Reroof • 8617 Candleflower Cr. $10,000 Ace Const. & Exts., Reroof • 3767 Oak Meadow Dr. $500 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 7245 Whitley Dr. $10,000 Homeowner, Deck • 678 S Grey Eagle Cr. $9,072 Total Roofing, Solar Pv Roof Shingles • 4920 Flying W Ranch Rd. $8,424 Quality Stucco, Inc., Stucco • 2058 Diamond Creek Dr. $9,700 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof • 244 Park St. $7,000 Tri-lakes Roofing, Reroof • 64 Woodbridge Dr. $30,000 Rc Svcs. Inc., Int. Remod.

• 1885 Smoke Ridge Dr. $6,000 Independent Const. & Remod., Inc., Deck • 1308 E Madison St. $3,500 So. Colo. Roofing, Reroof • 9990 English Ivy Ct. $14,000 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof • 3435 Ashwood Cr. $7,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 6587 Sugarberry Ln. $3,000 Oakwood Homes, LLC., Int. Remod.

• 544 E Platte Ave. $20,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 2350 Centennial Wy. $7,000 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof • 572 Tamarron Dr. $14,900 Homestead Roofing, Inc, Reroof • 9628 Carriage Creek Pt. $13,700 Homestead Roofing, Inc, Reroof • 2625 Stone Creek Rd. $9,200 Homestead Roofing, Inc, Reroof • 3302 N Institute St. $3,800 Homestead Roofing, Inc, Reroof • 2654 Willow Grass Ct. $11,000 JD Vigil Home Svcs., Reroof • 6435 Gemstone Wy. $6,500 JD Vigil Home Svcs., Reroof • 1668 Dorchester Dr. $6,600 Cheyenne Mtn. Roofing, Reroof • 3255 Blue Mtn. Wy. $6,500 Faver Roofing, Reroof • 3092 Pony Tracks Dr. $4,900 Estrada Roofing, Reroof • 5515 Teakwood Ter. $500 Homeowner, Bath Remod.

• 8161 Cooper River Dr. $7,006 Weatherproof Exts., Reroof • 4184 Coolwater Dr. $500 Homeowner, Bsmt.

Finish • 2668 Bannister Ct. $5,406 Homeowner, Bsmt.

Finish • 228 E Washington St. $3,200 TLC Design/ Build Remod., Inc., Fndtn. Repair • 3745 Mulberry Rd. $5,000, Reroof • 16265 Roller Coaster Rd. $105,000 Alpine Timber Cstm. Bldrs. & Remodg., Addn.

• 5638 Arrowleaf Dr. $19,458 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 1125 Point of The Pines Dr. $11,000 Genesis Group, LLC., Decks • 122 W Cheyenne Rd. $8,000 Home Town Roofing, Reroof • 7085 Templeton Gap Rd. $8,500 Avalanche Roofing & Exts., Reroof • 95 W Boulder St. $500 Homeowner, Int. Remod.

• 3135 Ox Cart Dr. $3,800 Properkey, Reroof • 18975 White Fawn Dr. $18,153 Weatherproof Exts., Reroof • 2506 Legend Ter. $6,000 Premier Roofing Co., LLC., Reroof • 3735 Summer Breeze Dr. $5,680 Quality Stucco, Inc., Stucco • 1701 Palm Dr. $4,300 All-around Roofing, Reroof • 1227 Royale Dr. $2,000 L&N Const. LLC., Reroof • 5014 Bradley Cr. $4,100 Best Hands Roofing, Reroof • 3949 Stanton St. $7,500 High Country Roofing, LLC., Reroof • 6355 La Costa Rd. $2,800 Homestead Impvmts., Reroof • 1232 E Madison St. $3,600 Wyndhill Roofing LLC., Reroof • 2610 Cornwall Ct. $8,500 C & S Roofing & Contg., Reroof • 12386 Tenny Crags Rd. $13,025 Gardner Contg., Reroof • 21125 Ranchette Trl. $7,579 Thd At-home Svcs., Inc., Reroof • 102 Security Blvd. $5,000 Pbp Const., Reroof • 206 Springridge Ct. $21,500 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 2825 W Bijou St. $2,627 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof • 7635 Cavalier Ct. $7,507 Cornerstone Roofing & Gutters, LLC., Reroof • 5013 Hawk Meadow Dr. $6,959 Cornerstone Roofing & Gutters, LLC., Reroof • 5410 W Descanso Cr. $8,000 Empire Roofing

Systs., Inc., Reroof • 548 Royal Oak Dr. $7,785 Peak Structural, Inc., Fndtn. Repair • 621 Bunting Ave. $4,931 Petrali Roofing, Reroof • 5060 Lyda Ln. $950 Winds of Change Contract. Inc, Window Opening • 1421 N Wahsatch Ave. $5,000 Homeowner, Siding • 4720 Holister Ct. $7,000 Ace Const. & Exts., Reroof • 12529 Motley Rd. $4,750 Total Roofing, Reroof • 5102 Galley Rd 228a, $2,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 406 Cooper Ave. $4,699 Timberline Roofing & Const., Reroof • 12658 Broad Oaks Dr. $9,168 Dynamic Exts.

By Shr, Reroof • 2720 Hamermesh Dr. $2,197 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2405 Dunwood Ct. $5,000 Scheffe’s Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 8720 Anglewood Ct. $6,720 Solomon Brothers Roofing, Reroof • 10034 Pine Glade Dr. $10,572 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 8425 Sutterfield Dr. $9,075 Premier Roofing Co., LLC., Reroof • 4640 Dapple Grey Ln. $5,216 Homeowner, Reroof • 10460 Deer Meadow Cr. $11,709 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2334 N El Paso St. $5,000 Mecc Roofing, Reroof • 1715 N Nevada Ave 1/2, $4,635 Reynolds Roofing Systs., LLC., Reroof • 121 E Espanola St. $3,254 Reynolds Roofing Systs., LLC., Reroof • 4030 Purple Plum Wy. $500 Homeowner, Bath Remod.

• 3730 Cragwood Dr. $5,400 Shaun Chapin, Reroof • 3735 W Cresta Loma Cr. $7,100 Estrada Roofing, Reroof • 2915 Zephyr Dr. $6,000 Rock Solid Roofing, Reroof • 7935 Moundsview Dr. $6,050 Premier Roofing Co., LLC., Reroof • 4628 Bridle Pass Dr. $7,882 Premier Roofing Co., LLC., Reroof • 2022 Warwick Ln. $5,250 Premier Roofing Co., LLC., Reroof • 604 S 24th St. $2,300 All Phase Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 2518 Antietam Ln. $12,800 Innovative Exts., Stucco • 944 Old Wagon Rd. $6,934 Homeowner, Reroof • 4320 Ford Dr. $15,000 Ox Const. LLC., Int. Remod.

• 1217 Crown Haven Cr. $28,507 The Morin Group, LLC., Bsmt. Finish • 6322 Gunshot Pass Dr. $5,163 Aspen Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 5403 Stetson Meadows Dr. $18,128 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 7034 Alcove Springs Dr. $6,509 Aspen Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 6835 Cliff Palace Ct. $6,600 Centurion Const.

Inc, Reroof • 3975 Astrozon Blvd. $7,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 1218 Milky Wy. $4,179 Chris’s Roofing, Reroof • 2518 Antietam Ln. $3,139 Innovative Exts., Deck • 12286 Mount Baldy Dr. $6,600 Aim High Roofing LLC., Reroof • 4920 Windward Cr. $4,000 O’leary & Sons Inc., Deck • 2195 Farnsworth Dr. $7,200 Prime Cos. Inc. dba PCI Const. Svcs, Reroof • 6356 Peak Vista Cr. $7,240 Prime Cos. Inc. dba PCI Const. Svcs, Reroof • 1226 Hartford St. $5,800 Prime Cos. Inc. dba PCI Const. Svcs, Reroof • 2123 Fairweather Wy. $6,000 Prime Cos. Inc. dba PCI Const. Svcs, Reroof • 7730 Gibralter Dr. $5,000 Gamco, LLC.. dba Gm Const. Svcs., Reroof • 209 S Boundary St. $3,500 Waters Const. Co., Inc., Deck & Siding • 33 Highland St. $10,468 Abello’s Roofing LLC., Reroof • 6160 Pemberton Wy. $5,862 Abello’s Roofing LLC., Reroof • 8730 Chapel Square Ct. $4,916 Abello’s Roofing LLC., Reroof • 41 Elm Ave. $19,000 Gardner Contg., Reroof • 2059 Glenhill Rd. $13,323 Morley Ent., (2) Decks • 2629 W Colo. Ave. $1,500 Morley Ent., Int. Remod.

• 6625 Delmonico Dr. $45,000 D&J Johnson Ent., Inc. dba Perf. Roofing & Rest, Reroof • 1411 S Nevada Ave. $20,000 USA Pro Roofing & Const. LLC., Reroof • 111 E Taylor St. $9,770 JKD Ent., Inc. dba Ascent Roofing, Reroof • 4 S Cascade Ave. $40,000 RAF Const., LLC., Reroof • 1610 S Tejon St. $8,800 Total Roofing, Reroof

RESIDENTIAL GARAGES & CARPORTS

• 2001 Condor St. $50,751 Morley Ent., Det. Garage • 10 Chase Ln. $25,000 Morley Ent., Att. Garage • 19655 Guildford Ct. $8,500 Sunset Bldgs., Det. Garage • 319 4th St. $24,988 Homeowner, Det. Garage • 4405 Constitution Ave. $44,357 Homeowner, Det. Garage • 8815 Kane Rd. $39,330 Homeowner, Det. Garage

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Open House of the Week

New Vantage Home in Stone Crossing

Gorgeous 2 Story Home In Wolf Ranch

1744 Valley Stream Ct. | $509,900

8496 Roaring Fork Dr. | $384,999

(Reduced from $549,130!)

Neighborhood: Stone Crossing / Northgate Area Open House: Saturday, December 12/13, Noon to 3pm Driving Directions: I-25 to Interquest Exit 153; East on Voyager; Right on Middle Creek Pkwy; Right on Bridle Oaks Ln; Right on Woodmont Dr; Right on Woodruff Dr; Right on Valley Stream Ct. Agent/Company: Vantage Homes, LLC 719-494-8112

Don’t miss your chance to own a brand new rancher, built by Vantage Homes, located in the established neighborhood of Stone Crossing in the Northgate area. Includes stucco & stone exterior and full yard landscaping! This home features a covered rear patio and raised ceiling in main level great room. The basement has room for another bedroom/bath. You’ll enjoy hardwood flooring in entry, dining room, great room and kitchen. The kitchen has double ovens, large island, granite slab countertops and walk in pantry. This home is located in D20, ready for quick move-in and is a must see in Northgate! MLS #182635

Hours: 1 – 3 p.m., Saturday, December 13 Neighborhood: Briargate Driving Directions: North Powers, Right on Research, Right on Cross Creek, Right on Roaring Ford.

Agent/Company: Aimee Fletcher, 719-425-5020, RE/MAX Advantage

Beautiful John Laing home located in Wolf Ranch on a large corner lot. This 2 story home offers vaulted ceilings, formal dining, butler pantry, large gourmet kitchen, open living space, stone gas fireplace, 5 Bdrms + office, 4 full bathrooms, and a finished bsmt. Handscraped oak floors. The Gourmet kitchen has double oven, gas range, corian counters, upgraded cherry cabinets, desk and a large butler pantry. The upper level loft area has 2 built in desks, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The Master suite offers a large living space. 100% professional landscaping with nedifin sprinkler system.

Open House of the Week

Open House of the Week

New Vantage Home in Cordera

New Vantage Home in Cordera

5208 Monarch Crest Way | $399,900

5198 Monarch Crest Way. | $409,900

Neighborhood: Cordera/Briargate Open House: Saturday, December 13, 1pm to 3pm Driving Directions: : I-25 to Briargate Pkway; Right on Grand Lawn Cir; Left on Happy Meadows Trail; Left on Monarch Crest Way Agent/Company: Vantage Homes, LLC 719-282-6535

Neighborhood: Cordera/Briargate Open House: Saturday, December 13, 1pm to 3pm Driving Directions: I-25 to Briargate Pkway; Right on Grand Lawn Cir; Left on Happy Meadows Trail; Left on Monarch Crest Way. Agent/Company: Vantage Homes, LLC 719-282-6535

4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / 3 Car Garage, 4,135 sq. ft Brand New2-Story Ready for Quick Move-In! Includes Stucco Exterior, GE Stainless Steel Appliances, Extended Hardwood Flooring, Stone Surround Gas Fireplace in Great Room, Covered Rear Patio, A/C Prep, Butler’s Pantry, Formal Dining, Slab Granite in Kitchen, Bay Window in Master. This home includes FULL yard landscaping!

MLS: #688997

4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / Study / 3 Car Garage . Popular “Massey II” is a 4,176 sq. ft. Rancher with Stucco & Stone Exterior, GE Stainless Steel Appliances, Extended Hardwood Flooring, Stone Surround Gas Fireplace in Great Room, Covered Rear Patio, A/C Prep, Finished Basement, Upgraded Kitchen Island, Wrought Iron Spindles at Stairway, Wet Bar, Slab Granite in Kitchen. This home is fully landscaped!

MLS #361664

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Choosing the Right Real Estate Company DOES Make a Difference 6765 Gun Club Trail ~ $130,000

Easy Access To Most Military Bases!

Land 6.8 acres ~ Unobstructed Views

Indigo Ranch

Newport Heights West

Stucco Ranch Style Home W/finished basement!

Minutes from Shops at Briargrate! Pikes Peak Views

Great Lot for Sale

1315 Nokomis Dr $155,000

10405 REA Rd. ~ $212,000

7508 Amberly Dr. ~ $269,500

4503 Bridle Pass Dr. $275,000

8420 Vanderwood Rd $284,900

2005 Bramblwood Ln $295,000

Desirable location in Cimarron Hills, with close proximity to parks, shopping, dining & access to major roads making for an easy commute to most military bases! 3 bed, 2, bath, 1 car garage.

Mountain views & a park-like backyard. Updated throughout! Great rm w/ newer wood laminate flooring & updated light fixtures. Large kitchen featuring updated SS appliances & new hardware.

Flexible dining space w/ walk out to covered deck.

Master suite w/mtn views. Garden lvl bsmt w/ rec room. Other highlights: modern interior paint colors, upgraded white trim throughout, newer energy efficient vinyl windows, RV parking & much more!

Amazing lot to build your dream home Beautiful 6.8 acre lot just minutes from fountain and the I-25 corridor Unobstructed 360 degree views with the front range in full view - Lots of Open Space!

Behr and Behr Team 719-536-4355 www.behrandbehr.com

MacGuire Team 719-536-4321 Photos & Tour @ SeeThatHome.com

Brent Demos 719-338-8110 BrentDemos.com

Gorgeous stucco and stone Ranch style home w/5 bedrooms, 4 baths and 2 car garage.

Extensive hardwood flooring, formal dining room, open Great Room and Kitchen with center island, Birch cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Master Suite w/private 5 piece bath. Gas fireplace, ceiling fan, central air, new roof, custom covered rear deck, built in TV niche. Immaculate condition, move in ready! Welcome home, call George today for your private showing.

George Nehme 719-491-1837

Bill Kemp 719-499-6125

Close to shopping, dining & entertainment with easy access to I-25 & Powers corridor!

Large corner lot & Pikes Peak Views! 4 beds, 4 baths, 2 car garage. Hardwood floors upon entry, formal living & dining spaces. Spacious family rm w/ gas fireplace & walk-out to composite deck. Huge fenced & landscaped backyard. Kitchen boasts granite counters, hardwood floors, pantry & eating nook.

Master suite w/ walk-in closet & 5pc bath.

Finished garden level basement & more!

Behr and Behr Team 719-536-4355 www.behrandbehr.com

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Chris Cowles 719-332-7507 www.TheCowlesTeam.com

Original owner, no tobacco or pets, truly shows like new*This beautiful rancher features 100% main level living*Entry opens to the spacious great room with gas log fireplace & tons of large windows*kitchen with ample Birch cabinets, adjoins a sunny dinning area that walks out to a deck with Peak Views*Master suite has bay window, 5 piece bath & walk-in closet. Full garden level basement (framed for a walkout) endless floor plan possibilities for a growing family. Newer carpet, hot water heater, central air, new roof with warranty* 3/2/2* 3442 Total sqft.*District 11 Schools*Main level lifestyle at its Best!

Move in ready ranch style home w/ 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car garage & over 2,500 square feet.

Beautiful hardwood floors, large living room, dining area & spacious kitchen . Unwind in the main level master retreat w/ walk-in closet & 5 pc bathroom. The finished basement is perfect for entertaining with a large family room, recreation area, 2 secondary bedrooms, laundry area and a full bathroom. Enjoy summer gatherings in your beautifully landscaped fenced backyard with a large patio and utility shed.

Located in a great area with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, schools and more!

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Great lot on almost 5 acres with potential to build and show community pride for Black Forest! Property was burnt due to the Black Forest fire. No existing foundation. Lot has Electric, Natural gas, Private well (untested) and Septic (undamaged). Easy road access.

Rockrimmon 2-Story Beauty

Monument

Close-In Horse Property

Desirable NGT and Dist 20 Schools!

Monument ~ D-38

Old North End Victorian

Stetson Hills

6860 Dauntless Ct. ~ $324,900

17835 Fairplay Way ~ $339,000

7725 Falcon Meadow Blvd. $349,900

1275 Diamond Rim Drive ~ $359,900

1290 Bowstring Rd. ~ $365,000

1807 N Nevada Ave. ~ $369,900

4730 Jenson Ln ~ $389,500

Brent Demos 719-338-8110 BrentDemos.com

Dean Weissman 719-499-6124 www.DeanWeissman.com

Laurie Klipfel 719-661-5353

Dianna Dalton-Daily 719-661-0270 www.CSRealEstatePros.com

bj burns Team 719-339-9876 Kimberly Amis 719-233-5119

Anne Marie Flynn 719-536-4312 AnneMarieFlynn.com

MacGuire Team 719-536-4321 Photos & Tour @ SeeThatHome.com

Move in ready 2-story home w/ 6 BD, 5 BA, 3 car garage and over 4,900 SF. Formal dining room, formal living room, perfectly appointed kitchen, eating area, large family room, master retreat with an attached 5 pc bath, spacious secondary bedrooms, finished walk-out basement is the ultimate space for entertaining w/ a large rec area, wet bar, theater room, gym and office space. Beautifully landscaped backyard with a large deck and separate gazebo perfect for summer gatherings. This home also includes newer doors and windows, integrated wireless home to do anything from your smart phone, great location with easy access to parks, shopping, schools, dining and more!

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Nostalgic Victorian in Historic Old North End. Newly restored wrap around front porch. Beautiful Hardwood floors including stairs and landing, dental molding, chair rail, spacious Foyer, showcase your antiques in this gracious Formal Living Room with Wood Stove, Large dining room, Kitchen including refrigerator, new dishwasher, self-cleaning smooth top stove/oven, microwave, Family Room with Gas fireplace and adjoining guest bath with shower. From the Family Room, walk out to landscaped backyard and Carriage House.

Beautiful Ranch Home Close to Lewis Palmer H.S. ~ 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 3 Car Garage ~ 3,008 sqft. ~ Open & Bright ~ Gorgeous Kitchen w/Corian Counter Tops, Maple Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood Floors in Kitchen, Dining Rm and Hall ~ Luxurious Master Suite Retreat w/5 piece Bath & Sitting Room, Office or Nursery ~ Laundry on Main Level ~ 2 Covered Porches to Relax and Enjoy the Views.

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Stunning 2-Story Home Exudes Space from Every Room! Large Living & Dining Rooms. Kitchen Features Lovely Cherry Cabinetry, Beautiful H/W Floors, Granite Counters, SS & Black Appliances, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Island & Walk-In Pantry. Great Rm is Perfect for Entertaining & Staying Connected w/Family. Large Master w/Granite, Soaking Tub, Spacious Shower, Walk-In Closet. Upper Level Laundry. Huge Family Rm in Basement Wired for Projection TV & Surround Sound, Built-In Wall of Shelves.

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Wonderful Home in a Great Neighborhood! This Home Includes:Hardwood Floors throughout the Main Level, except bedrooms*Newer Stainless Steel Appliances*Eat-In Kitchen*Formal Dining Room with Bay Window*Large Secondary Bedrooms*Ceiling Fans*Central Air Conditioning*Enclosed Sun Room*Fenced Back Yard with wood Deck and Privacy Fence, ready for the Hot Tub! Custom 40x46 Barn Includes:4 Stalls with Feeders*Water & Electric*Hay Storage and Tack Area*Views of Pike Peak!

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Beautiful home on peaceful cul-de-sac * Covered front porch & walkway * Gorgeous entry w/ hardwood floors & skylights * Formal dining w/ walkout to back decking * Formal living room w/ fireplace & 18' cathedral ceilings * Gourmet kitchen complete w/ commercial grade 6 burner gas stove, microwave, dishwasher & tile counter tops * Large main level laundry/mud room w/ utility sink * Gorgeous Master Suite w/ remodeled bath * Finished lower level offers large family room w/ built-ins, 4th bedroom & bath w/ steam room & dual shower heads * 2 1/2 car garage w/ plenty of room for storage or a work area * Private lot is gorgeous, rare find, hurry!

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Nestled in the private wooded hillside, this stucco and stone home is well maintained - The main level flows easily from the moment you step in the front door - The living room has built-in shelving and is open to the kitchen and dining room - The kitchen has a large breakfast nook area that is now being used as office space - Enjoy the coziness of the family room with a moss rock wall fireplace and access to the patio and private yard - The master suite has mountain views, city views, sitting area and bath - Game room, Exercise or "man cave" plus a full bath with double vanities in the basement - Low maintenance yard

Gorgeous Ranch ~ D-20

MAIN LEVEL BED & BATH!

Exceptional Location in Woodmoor

Peregrine ~ D-20!

Palmer Lake is Back!

Great walk out Rancher in Stone Crossing

Manitou Springs

2425 Amberwood Lane

17980 Bakers Farm Road ~ $445,000

1375 Blueberry Hills $425K

2280 Cape Pine Way ~ $464,900

120 Lake Avenue - $475,000

1431 Fieldwood Ct ~ $485,000

113 Via San Miguel ~$549,900

Todd McLain ~ 719.290.6734 Todd@McLainGroup.com ~ www.McLainGroup.com

Dianna Dalton-Daily 719-536-4457 www.CSRealEstatePros.com

Linda Lafferty 719-955-8590 www.LindaLafferty.com

Claire Boynton 719-332-8360 www.searchmonumenthomes.com

Bill Hourigan 719-332-8569 www.homesalesbybill.com

Dean Weissman 719-499-6124 www.DeanWeissman.com

Peregrine ~ D-20!

Hunters Point

Broadmoor Living At Its Best

Pine Creek

Crystal Park

Old North End Victorian

High Forest Ranch

7696 Solitude Ln ~ $599,900

1990 Chateau Point Ct. $635,000

718 Count Pourtales Dr. - $649,000

9355 Stoneglen Dr. ~ $665,000

915 Oak Ridge Rd. $675,000

1624 N Cascade Ave. ~ $760,000

15639 Open Sky Way - $974,900

Debbie Reardon ~ 719-955-8525 www.ReardonPartners.com

Bobbi Price, Jade Baker, & Stephanie Hawthorne 719-499-9451 www.bobbiprice.com

Danielle Frisbie 719-536-4444 Daniellewithplatinum@gmail.com

MacGuire Team 719-536-4321 Photos & Tour @ SeeThatHome.com

Anne Marie Flynn 719-536-4312 AnneMarieFlynn.com

Kim Carper 719-536-4444 www.kimcarper.com

Architecturally Distinctive Home on .71 Ac Lot w/ Mtn & PP View*All New Carpet Thru Out, New Interior Paint to Include Doors & Trim*Dramatic Entry with Curved Staircase*Kitchen Features Newer Cabinetry, New Slab Granite Counters, Cooks Island w/Gas Cook Top, Dbl Oven, Walk In Pantry, Casual Eating Space w/Bay Window, HW Flring*Kitchen Is Open to Gathering Rm w/FP, Wet Bar, Wall of Windows to Capture the Views & Walk Out to 26x12 Deck* Owners Retreat w/FP, Private View Deck, Coffered Ceiling, 5 Pc Bath & W/I Closet*W/O Bsmt

Wow What A Value! Custom 5BR/4BA One-Owner Home On Quiet Dead-End Street in Desirable Peregrine Neighborhood - Close to Award Winning D-20 Elementary School, Neighborhood Park And Hiking Trails!

This Home Shows True Pride Of Ownership With Tasteful Updates Throughout Including Grand Entrance, Slab Granite Counters in Kitchen & Master Bath, High Ceilings Throughout Main Level & Incredible Walkout Basement Great For Entertaining! Located On A Treed Lot With Private Backyard and Mountain Views! This Stunning, Executive Home Built By Camille Drake Is In Immaculate Condition and Ready For Immediate Occupancy! Don't Miss Your Chance To See This Beautiful Home!

New Construction Ready For Immediate Occupancy! Spectacular Location With Outstanding Views. 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2 Car Garage Home By Stonegate Homes!

Superior Quality Throughout This High-End Finished Stucco & Stone Residence Located In The Sanctuary @ Peregrine Offering Maintenance-Free Amenities! Main Level Living Spaces & Lower Level Finished Walkout.

Open & contemporary 5098 sq. ft. 5 bedroom, 3 ½ bath 2-story on 1 acre end of cul de sac ridge top lot with dramatic sweeping mountain & city views * Total privacy * Stucco with tile roof * 3 fireplaces * 2 wet bars * Slab granite & stainless steel island kitchen * 3-car finished garage * A/C * 51´ deck & covered patio * Office & built-ins * 29x16´ master bedroom * 2 jetted tubs * Glass & sunshine everywhere * Great for entertaining * Walkout basement * Immaculate condition * Pines, scrub oak, wildlife, & no rear neighbors .

MLS# 7314890

Walk across the street and enjoy all the amenities of the famous Broadmoor Hotel. Enjoy a beautifully renovated home with main level living designed with gorgeous high end finishes and attention to detail you will truly appreciate.

Beautiful walnut hardwoods floors, custom cabinetry, gourmet kitchen with granite slab counter tops, beamed vaulted ceilings and French doors leading to a private patio. This gorgeous home has been transformed and is in an ideal location within the complex.

Gorgeous 5Bed, 3Bath, Oversized 3Car, Stucco rancher in mint condition on the hill in Stone Crossing with great mountain views! Large, fabulous kitchen, tons of cabinetry, granite and stainless appliances. Awesome master retreat w/ fireplace, 5pc bath and glass block shower.

Hardwood flooring on main level and new carpet and pad throughout. Dream, walkout basement with wet bar and lots of storage. Walking trails to elementary school, tennis courts, park and pond/stream system in community.

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Debbie Reardon ~ 719-955-8525 2280CapePine.IsThePerfectHome.com

Restoration of Palmer Lake is underway. Check out this rare lake view property before it disappears!

Unobstructed mountain views from virtually every room!

Open floorplan overlooks Palmer Lake and the Santa Fe Trail, both just steps from your door! Spacious 4,100sf offers a generous great room w/gas fireplace, beautiful art nook, high ceilings, and lots of light; Upgraded kitchen with smoothtop range, stainless appliances, granite counters, walk-in pantry, and walk-out to trex deck; Huge master suite with sitting area, 5-piece bath, and walk-out to deck; Finished lower level with wet bar and theatre - perfect for entertaining! 2 additional bdrms and 3 additional baths - plus, office/study on main level could be an additional bdrm. Don't miss it!

Gorgeous ranch style home in D-20 boasting 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4 car (tandem) garage and over 5,100 square feet. The open floor plan includes beautiful hardwood floors in the spacious living room, gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, large breakfast bar, dining nook, master retreat luxurious 5 piece bathroom.

Finished basement with a huge family room, recreation area, double-sided fireplace and is plumbed for a wet bar. Beautifully landscaped backyard with a fire-pit and large patio and more!

Dramatic amazing 4178 sq. ft. custom stucco southwest style walkout rancher on 0.69 acre lot in lower Crystal Park located less than 5 minutes from security gate * 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths * Soaring ceilings with floor to ceiling windows with sweeping city & mountain views * Kiva fireplace * Corbels, custom planked 8´ doors, angles, arches, coffers, & custom tile * Library/office & media/family room * Wet bar * Radiant heat * Knotty pine, slab granite, & stainless steel island kitchen * Art niches & plantation shutters * Over $200K in recent updates. MLS# 1174089

Bobbi Price, Jade Baker, & Stephanie Hawthorne 719-499-9451 www.bobbiprice.com

Exciting, modern town homes situated in scenic Manitou Springs * These contemporary designs were built to suit the most discerning taste * Featuring 4 bed/4 bath/2 car garage & over 3,500 SF * Elevators, multiple decks, lots of windows, extensive hardwood flooring, granite counter-tops, 2 gas fireplaces, main level study & more! * The styling will not disappoint!

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Beautiful 2-Story on Nearly 3/4 Acre Lot in Walden III. Spacious, Open Floor Plan with 4700+ sq ft, 6 Beds, 4 Baths, Lovely Hardwood Flooring Throughout Main Lvl. Large Kitchen w/Granite, Double Ovens, Island, Tons of Cabinetry. Formal Dining Walks Out to Huge Deck Perfect for Entertaining! Great Room w/Fireplace & Wetbar w/2nd Walkout to Deck.

Luxurious Master w/5pc Bath/Soaking Tub, WI Closet & 2nd Private Deck. Main Lvl Bedroom & Bath for Guests. Full Finished Basement w/Rec Rm, Bed & Bath. Enjoy Entertaining or Relaxing in this Fantastic Home Nestled Among the Pines!

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3820 sq ft, 4bd/4b/3 car, finished basement, 2 large living areas, main level office & formal dining room.

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BY HANNAH BLICK  SPECIAL TO SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

It’s time to break out the garland and dress up your living room for Christmas!

Whether your main room is front and center or tucked away for just your family to enjoy, the holiday are the perfect time to gather your family and celebrate the space you share.

“For some of us, it is more of a challenge on how to make that impact, but the fireplace mantel is already the focal point in the room,” said Caprice King, owner of owner of Real Deals Home Décor, 3490 Carefree Circle W.

If you don’t have a fireplace, King suggested decorating a buffet, ledge, or sofa table pushed against a wall.

“You can also put a shelf on the wall to decorate around,” she said.

To make your design look purposeful, choose a theme or use items that coordinate well based on color or shape and size. Start by draping garland over the edges for a dramatic look. Then, secure it to the mantel, buffet or ledge so it’s not tempted to roll off.

“You can run lights through it to make

it pop,” King said. Drape coordinating ribbon on loosely on top of the garland and add larger pieces like wreaths and Christmas figurines. Smaller accessories with varying heights help create a focal point and visual interest that will draw your family and friends to the epicenter of your home.

“If you still need a little pop, you can hang round ornaments from the garland or put round ornaments in an apothecary jar or a similar container,” King said.

For a bright feel, mix some mercury glass into your decor. “It’s such an easy way to liven up a room, it’s so fresh. It works well with any style, from classic to contemporary,” said Jessica Brown, director of design for La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, 7087 N. Academy Blvd.

Grays, metallics, and deep taupes continue to be the on-trend neutrals to work with, especially in the living space. “We’re also seeing, in furniture, a smaller scale and cleaner lines, more

transitional pieces,” Brown said.

When it comes to your furniture, don’t be afraid to rearrange and even relocate some pieces into a bedroom or basement for the holiday season.

“Because the Christmas tree usually goes in the family room, people often try to fit it and accommodate all their existing furniture, but this crowds the space and locks people out of the room,” Brown said. “If you’re worried about seating, try replacing large chairs with an ottoman a comfy, floor pillows.”

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Does the placement of carbon monoxide detectors matter?

BY KEN MOON  SPECIAL TO SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

Dear Ken: I bought a carbon monoxide alarm.

The directions say to place it not less than 4 inches from the ceiling. That seems too high to me. Where do you think it should go?

– Fred

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I like it lower. Who cares what the carbon monoxide (CO) is near the ceiling? It’s more important to know what it is near the floor — your head level, so to speak — while you’re sleeping. Besides, the hot air from your heat vents scoots across the floor as it goes back into the cold air return, so any CO present from your furnace is also apt to be in the lower portions of your bedroom. Bottom line? Install a plug-in CO detector, which automatically gets it down closer to the floor. The

Nighthawk Company makes a version I have at my house. It not only sniffs the air looking for contamination, but it also keeps a historical record of any exposure, which can be helpful to emergency personnel.

Many builders install a combination CO and smoke detector on the ceiling near the bedrooms. Although this technically meets the legal requirement, it still is a good idea to supplement this arrangement with a plug in detector.

How many do you need? Most code jurisdictions require at least one CO detector on each story of your home that has at least one bedroom (some state laws have requirements which are even more stringent than this).

Thankfully, the statistics show that the majority of carbon monoxide poisoning incidents originate in the garage (it’s a very bad idea to idle your car anywhere but outdoors in the morning, and it is vital to block up any heat vents you may have in there!) Even

so, any furnace or gas fireplace can fail at any time, so it is imperative to have them checked and serviced at the beginning of each heating season.

Dear Ken: You said that it is cheaper to dry clothes with natural gas than electricity.

Does that apply to propane as well?

– Will Yes it does. Your can dry several loads of clothes with either natural gas or propane for the cost of a single load powered by electricity. Why the gap?

Electricity — even that generated by gas — has to be “shipped” to your house over expensive transmission systems. And this gap may widen even more as fracking becomes more ubiquitous. Admittedly gas powered dryers are more expensive initially, but that extra cost is amortized very quickly.

All dryers — regardless of their

energy source — exhaust huge quantities of air outdoors. If you restrict the flow into the laundry room, not only will your clothes will take longer to dry, but a gas dryer will be deprived of sufficient oxygen and therefore will burn less efficiently. So it is important to leave the laundry room door ajar when drying clothes. A more convenient approach is to add a little metal transfer grille above the door to make up what gets exhausted.

Dear Ken: There is water inside my refrigerator all of a sudden. What do you think is going on?

– Joe The freezer drain may be plugged up. Frost-free refrigerators defrost themselves automatically several times a day. When the frost in the back of the freezer cabinet melts, the resulting water is collected at the bottom and

channeled into a little drain hole. It ends up in a tray at floor level under the refrigerator where it quickly evaporates.

In your case, chunks of food or ice crystals may be blocking this hole, which allows the water to accumulate as you describe.

To check this out, you may have to remove the back panel on the freezer side. You’ll see several retention screws along the edges which are easily removed. Find the drain hole and squirt some warm, slightly soapy water down and through it with a turkey baster. This is also a good time to clean that evaporator tray underneath.

Pop off the grille and carefully slide it out. I guarantee it will be filthy with accumulated dirt and food.  Ken Moon is a home inspector in the Pikes Peak region. His radio show airs at 9 a.m. Saturday and is carried on KRDO, AM 1240 and FM 105.5. Visit www. aroundthehouse.com

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The holiday season is about more than just rushing to stores to stock up on presents. Socializing and hosting friends and family members to catch up on a year's worth of news also makes this time of year so special.

Before friends and family arrive, holiday hosts must take steps to prepare their homes for their guests. The following home prep plan can make relatively easy work of tidying up the house and ensuring it is inviting to guests.

START WITH THE ENTRANCE Hosting can motivate homeowners to finish certain home improvement projects that enhance the appearance of their homes. Tidy up your home's entryway to make it more welcoming.

Be sure the front door and walkways are well lit. Remove obstructions and trim back bushes and other plant life. Festive decorations can brighten up the space.

Don't forget a welcome mat to reinforce to guests that they truly are welcome at your home.

QUICK CLEANING Sometimes the joy of hosting can be overshadowed by the task of preparing for your guests. Although a thorough cleaning of the home is great if you have the time, it may not be necessary. Go from room to room identifying spaces that are in need of a thorough cleaning.

Spend time in the kitchen clearing clutter from the counters and make sure the dining space is clean and the

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I always loved the shade from the trees at our previous home, but I often found it difficult to find the time and energy to clean the leaves each fall. I tried self-opening, spring loaded leaf bags, giant rakes and lawn mower mulching bags but all of those required my having to stop and restart every few minutes to clean the limited sized containers.

Then I came across a leaf collection system by WORX, which consists of a corded TRIVAC blower/vacuum with an optional LEAFPRO leaf collection system.

By means of a long flexible hose, the LEAFPRO connects the TRIVAC vacuum to a standard 50-gallon trash container for easy filling. For less than $140, my time spent on leaf collection will be shortened.

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A detail sander is one that can reach the smaller sections of woodwork such as in between handrail balusters or inside corners of cabinets. Black and Decker’s MOUSE detail sander is designed for the rough sanding, fine sanding and detail sanding that is required on numerous projects. The Mouse also comes with a built-in dust collector for ease of clean up. The Mouse is available at major retail home stores and online stores for less than $35.

When the painting is finished for the day, you will need a place to store your brushes and rollers for the next project.

We have tried rinsing our rollers with laundry softener or wrapping the brushes with plastic sheathing and placing them in a freezer, but an easier solution to try is the “Paint Brush Cover” or the “Roller Cover” from Likwid Concepts. Both items are simple rigid plastic covers that offer an air tight fit for storing your supplies between painting projects. You no longer have to throw away an expensive brush after one use. These products can be found at Ace Hardware, Home Depot and Lowe’s for less than $10. 

table is presentable. A table runner and a centerpiece of festive flowers can brighten up the space instantly. Fluff cushions on sofas and give floors or carpets a quick vacuuming. Always be sure the bathrooms are clean and fresh, with laundered hand towels at the ready.

Children's bedrooms and other areas of the house may not require such a critical eye. Simply keep doors closed in off-limits rooms.

CREATE A GUEST SANCTUARY Overnight guests should have a designated space they can use as a retreat. If you do not have a guest room, consider having children bunk with one another and designating one of the kids'

rooms for your guests. Fresh linens, an alarm clock, a television, and Internet access are nice touches.

A guest room also can be set up in a den or office with a pull-out sofa bed.

Provide access to a nearby bathroom so guests can enjoy some privacy.

Hosting children is easier than hosting adults because they won't require the same level of privacy and space. An extra mattress tucked under the bed in your child's room can be an impromptu place for kids to retire.

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Purchase a guest set of towels, sheets and pillowcases. Keep these in an airtight storage bag or bin, so when guests arrive, they will have their own set of linens. Launder these linens after use.

STOCK UP ON FOOD Ask guests which foods and beverages they prefer and try to have some on hand. Use your spare time to prepare some meals and freeze them. This way if someone drops by unexpectedly, you can simply defrost a meal and have it ready in no time. Keep a tin of cookies and tea bags ready for those who pop in for a snack and conversation. 

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Broadmoor Bluffs

4245 Bromley Place $470,000 Mountain and City Views!

Located on a Cul-de-sac, new upgraded stainless appliances walk-out lower level. Master suite w/ California closet, jacuzzi tub & separate shower. Brand new roof & gutters, wood windows, large trex deck overlooking beautifully landscaped yard!!

5BR + study, 4BA, 2 car garage 3,317 sf.

Trish Ingles 719-331-7819

Mountain Shadows

Mountain Shadows - Backing to Hogback Bluffs Incredible 5 Bedroom & 4 Bath Home Situated on a cul-de-sac this beautiful 3,600 sf home backing to open space offers privacy & wildlife watching. Bright & spacious LR & DR w/Bay Windows. Large eat-in kitchen w/granite counters has open plan w/Fam Rm. Beautiful MBR suite + 3 other Bdrms on 2nd Flr. Prof finished garden level Bsmt w/a Bdrm & full Bath.

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Jay Gupta 719-749-1655

Private Sanctuary

Mountain Shadows

4080 Broadmoor Bluffs Dr. $349,000 Welcome Home!

Come see this spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom and 3 car garage home in School District 12. Walk out from the main level family room and enjoy the quiet evenings on the large flagstone patio. Enjoy the two wood burning fireplaces, in the master bedroom and main level family room. New interior and exterior paint.

Central A/C to keep you cool. www.4080BroadmoorBluffs.com

5545 Darien Way $545,000 Location Location Location 4,628SF, 5BD, 4BA, 3-Car Garage Adjacent to a no-build preserve, this rare find combines unparalleled privacy w/magnificent city & mtn views. New paint & Milgard windows along w/a remodeled kitchen, new stainless steel appliances & slab granite counters will make this a highly sought after home. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity now because it won’t be around long!

Black Forest

2805 Meadow Run Circle $899,250 Stunning!

360 View of Mountains and Meadows! Unobstructed view of Pikes Peak! D20! Gourmet Kitchen with granite, 5 burner stove, walk in pantry and Double ovens. Large Master with 5pc bath.

Walk out lower lever with your own sports bar! Open Floor Plan.

JoAnn Gadkowski 719-339-8909

Old Broadmoor

140 Cresta Rd $649,000 Incredible Value! Fabulous Location!

4,635 SF, 4BD, 5BA, 3CG. Stunning home on a .37 acre lot w/ the best mountain views in SW Colo Spgs. Two blocks from the Broadmoor Hotel. Open floor plan. Great room w/16’ vaulted ceiling, stone FP & walkout to patio. Inviting kitchen w/hardwood floors, granite counters & gas range. Master suite w/FP & sitting area.

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Keith Hays (719) 492-1751

Southwest

6010 Buttermere Drive $1,000,000 District 12 Schools!

Extraordinary home nestled at the base of Cheyenne Mountain with incredible views of the city lights below. Superb construction with a warm and welcoming floor plan that includes 5 fireplaces (one outside at the patio), main level master suite with nearby laundry and spacious walk-in closet. 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, 3 car garage, more than 6,000 sq ft.

Wayne Jennings 719-491-1117

West Side

1537 Gold Hill Mesa Dr. $349,900 4 bd, 4 ba, 3 car garage! Former builder model with oak floors throughout the main level, stunning kitchen, stainless appliances, granite counters, island w/seating, separate dining, gorgeous plantation shutters, Peak views, A/C. Master has 5 pc bath, walk-in closet, private balcony. Lower level boasts rec room (wired for surround sound), another bedroom and nearby bath.

Wayne Jennings 719-491-1117

Keith Hays 719-492-1751

Central

314 Custer Avenue $350,000 This Downtown charmer has been meticulously remodeled and expanded. Hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, slab granite counters in kitchen and baths, soaring ceilings in the great room, gas fireplace with river rock surround, top-of-the line windows and blinds plus a built in bar area with refrigerator. Two car attached garage!

Wayne Jennings 719-491-1117

Briargate

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The Reserve at Broadmoor Glen

Wayne Florek 719-649-0034

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Beautiful, private 5.28 acre parcel in gated community.

Gently sloping, treed lot with several build sites.

District 38 schools, community center, walking trails, greenspace. Fire Wise community unaffected by Black Forest fire.

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1035 Laguna Pt. $1,299,000

Your Rocky Mountain dream home on nearly 13 acres, less than a mile from Downtown Manitou! Incredible mountain and city views, multiple decks, great room with soaring ceilings, wall of windows to showcase this most amazing location, gleaming wood floors, log posts and beams, dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, Viking & Sub Zero appliances, finished walk-out lower level...The perfect retreat!

4015 Hidden Rock Road $249,000

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Manitou Springs

High Forest Ranch

Central Broadmoor Bluffs Park

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Beautiful! Updated D12 home. City and Mountain views. New kitchen stainless, hardware, and granite. Hickory floors on mail level. Master bath updated. Finished basement. Media room. 2 tiered deck overlooks private common area! A must see!

5 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car 2434 SqFt.

Randy Reynolds 719-575-1434

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885 Royal Crown Lane $339,000 Beautiful!

This 2,411 sf, 4 bed, 2 bath ranch-style home includes a finished basement, office/bonus room, detached 2-car garage, fenced backyard, covered back patio, & xeriscaped front yard. The new kitchen includes slab granite counter tops, mocha cabinetry, and stainless appliances. This home offers 2 fireplaces, a main floor master bedroom, new interior paint, and many new windows.

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Broadmoor Downs

2695 Rockhurst $294,000 Unsurpassed Views! Beautiful building site - this .70 acre homesite sits high atop University Park at the end of Rockhurst on a cul-de-sac. Backs up to over 180 acres of city open space.

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3908 Cottage Drive $339,900 Beautiful Briargate Home

115 Beaver Avenue $296,000 Back on Market

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Gatehouse Village at Briargate

Cheyenne Canon / Three Eagles

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2403 Zane Place $695,000 “One of a Kind”

University Park

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8213 Telegraph Dr. $225,000 Gem at the Glen of Widefield Immaculate home in D-20. Hickory wood floors, new appliances & water heater, fresh paint...looks like a model! This great one-level (Ranch) floor plan is ideal. Vaulted ceilings, open and bright, offering a great room feel with large rooms and several storage options. You will not find a home that is more move-in ready than this. A short distance to schools, parks and more. This one will go fast!

Wayne Jennings 719-491-1117