Part of the folklore of the Wild West revolves around the introduction of the rail system connecting the civilized cities of the east bringing necessities to the barren and rustic western states.  Today the railway is not the main transport system here in Colorado Springs, yet it is still a valuable resource for moving large quantities of merchandise such as coal and military vehicles.   On a lazy afternoon when trying to find something interesting and affordable to do around the Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak area, why not take a drive up to Palmer Lake and see if the afternoon coal train from Denver is headed your way.  Palmer Lake is nestled against the foothills and right through the center of this small community weaves the tracks. Not many places allow one to get up close and person... 10/14/2010

Top reasons homes don't sell - Part I To get a free market analysis on your home, Contact a Colorado Springs Realtor, Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com Related Articles: A tech savvy realtor can help sell your home The pictures tell the story Real Estate Agent or Realtor? What's the difference? What is the MLS? It's a shame One of the most frustrating experiences that can happen to Colorado home sellers, is when they hire a Realtor and the house they are trying to sell sits on the market for months, months and more months. This experience is actually more common than you'd expect.    It's an awful experience for the Colorado Springs home seller. Price is certainly the most important factor in selling a house; it trumps all other factors.  As any house will sell if it priced right. But, ... 08/20/2010

Homes in Woodmoor Area are in the Monument Area in Colorado Springs   Search for Homes in Monument Zip Code:  80132 Related Article:  Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for Monument Area as of June 30, 2010 Single Family Homes in Woodmoor were primarily built from 1969 to 2008 with an average age built of1986.  The majority of the houses are ranches with some 2 storys; with 3 - 4 baths, 3 - 5 bedrooms and 2-4 car garages; both attached and detached.  The average home has appx. 2500 to 3500 square footage.                                The Woodmoor housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 9 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were down 24% from 2009 to 2008, but... 08/08/2010

Colorado Spring Real Estate, Market Report for Tri-Lakes, Includes homes in Monument and Palmer Lake Search for Homes in Palmer Lake and Monument Zip Code:  80132, 80132 The Monument Real Estate market continues to be a Buyer's Market, as there is currently a 13 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales were down 5% from 2009 to 2008, but pricing was only down 3% from 2009 to 2008.  Pricing continues to decrease in 2010.  Recap of 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004                                       2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004   Number of Homes Sold 204 363  383  469  630  675  673   Average Sale Price $384,984 $396,798 $407,407 $450,756 $434,392 $418,258 $373,323   Average Days on Mar... 08/06/2010

 Woodmoor Homes, Market Report as of June 30, 2010 Single Family Homes in Woodmoor were primarily built from 1969 to 2008 with an average age built of1986.  The majority of the houses are ranches with some 2 storys; with 3 - 4 baths, 3 - 5 bedrooms and 2-4 car garages; both attached and detached.  The average home has appx. 2500 to 3500 square footage.                                      The Woodmoor housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 10 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were down 24% from 2009 to 2008, but pricing was down 1% from 2009 to 2008.    Both sales are pricing are continuing to see an increase in 2010. The School District is 38, and the majori... 07/06/2010

Homes in Woodmoor Area are in the Monument Area in Colorado Springs Search for Homes in Monument Single Family Homes in Woodmoor were primarily built from 1969 to 2008 with an average age built of 1986.  The majority of the houses are ranches with some 2 storys; with 3 - 4 baths, 3 - 5 bedrooms and 2-4 car garages; both attached and detached.  The average home has appx. 2500 to 3500 square footage.                               The Woodmoor housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 9 month supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were down 24% from 2009 to 2008, and pricing was down 1% from 2009 to 2008.    The School District is 38, and the majority of students to go Palmer Ri... 05/29/2010

            How can this happen?  I've been searching for just the right floor plan, on acreage zoned for horses, and within commuting distance to Colorado Springs. Eureka, I found it! All was perfect until I researched the well permit for the land.  Household only.                When looking for equestrian property in Colorado Springs, you better make sure your Realtor has knowledge of well permits and does the homework on the permit attached to the land.  Finding just the right home but without the right permit can mean disaster.                There are multiple types of permits issued by the State Engineer's Office here in Colorado, but the two most common are the Household and Domestic/ Livestock.  Household is just that. No lawn watering, no livestock, and no water features.  It ... 05/24/2010

Country Living in Woodmoor, Monument, ColoradoView Larger Map The community of Woodmoor in the city of Monument, isn't really unique to Colorado. It is unique to most other urban neighborhoods. It's 10 miles north of Colorado Springs, and is located on the east side of I-25, and on both the north and south side of Hwy 105, and ends just west of where the trees end. What makes Woodmoor unique are the trees.All the homes are on treed lots at least 1/2 acre. Every home is different from every other home; no two are alike. The neighborhood has old horse trails thru the area, that are now being used as a foot path. Not only are residents walking the trails, but wildlife are, too. It's a very friendly neighborhood, where neighbors wave to each other, stop and talk with each other, give each o... 03/30/2010

Condominium/Townhome Insurance Search for Townhomes Homes in Colorado Springs Related Post:  Colorado Springs townhomes currently have 9 months of inventory on the market New rules make condo buying harder If you own a Colorado Springs townhome or condo, have you looked at your homeowners insurance lately? Some Colorado Springs Townhomes and Condos do not have an organization providing insurance for buildings, maintenance or common areas.   In this case, each unit is considered a single-family residence and standard homeowners insurance applies.   Other complexes have a Homeowners Association (HOA) where you pay a monthly fee.    Part of the fee goes to cover the Master Insurance Policy on the structure of the building.    As the owner of a condominium or townhome, you are responsible f... 02/03/2010

Here’s the Monument Real Estate Market Update for January 2010. This includes the areas in Monument of Kings Deer real estate, Jackson Creek real estate, Fox Run real estate and Woodmoor real estate. Want more details? Subscribe to my Real-Time Market Report by completing the form below. It’s all about what’s going on right now and it’s free! (Download Sample Report) Basic stats for Monument real estate are: Frames not supported This is the history of Median Prices for Monument (select a data point on the graph to get more information.) Are you a Colorado Springs real estate junkie? Sign up below to my Real-Time Market Report for each area in Colorado Springs. You can also sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email. Just register below and let me know which ... 02/01/2010

Here’s the Monument Real Estate Market Update for December 2009. This includes the areas of Jackson Creek real estate, Kings Deer real estate and Woodmoor real estate. Want more details? Subscribe to my Real-Time Market Report by completing the form below. It’s all about what’s going on right now and it’s free! (Download Sample Report) Basic stats for Monument are: Frames not supported This is the history of Median Prices for Monument (select a data point on the graph to get more information.) Prices in Monument (zip 80831) are trending down from this Summer’s activity. That’s not unusual for this time of year. With the recent activity from the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, Inventory has dropped as well. Are you a Colorado Springs real estate junkie? Sign up below to my Real-Time Ma... 01/19/2010

Tri-Lakes, Monument, Colorado Sold Data for December 2009 Here's some interesting data for the last period of 2009. It shows the maximum and average difference between the list price of homes in the Monument, Tri-Lake MLS area, and the actual sale price. The minimum is scued due to a requirement the has MLS requiring auction homes to be listed for $1.00. (Of course they don't sell for that!) But even without the proper list price, you can get an idea of what the botton price range in our market is. As always, if you have any questions about this data, or would like more information, please feel free to contact me. I'm always glad to help. 01/12/2010

Tri-Lakes Luxury Homes, Colorado  Named after the three Lakes in Woodmoor, Monument and Palmer Lake, Tri-lakes is generally located between Northern Colorado Springs up to Lark Spur, which is about 20 miles up I-25 heading to Denver. A great location if you're wanting to be located between Colorado Springs and Castle Rock. With lots of trails for horse back riding, hiking and biking, you will always be on an adventure. Tri-Lakes offers a wide range of acreages to choose from with a range of landscaping  from hilly grasslands to pine forests, magnificent mountains and lots of sunshine all contribute to an exceptional quality of life. With a short drive, you can be at one of the most visited tourist attraction in the state, The United States Air Force Academy. Nestled at the foothills of ... 12/21/2009

Colorado Spring Real Estate  Market Report for Tri-Lakes -  Includes Homes Monument and Palmer Lake Search for homes in Monument and Homes in Palmer Lake The Monument Real Estate market continues to be a Buyer's Market, as there is currently a 14.5 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales were down 17% from 2008 to 2007, but pricing was only down 10% from 2008 to 2007.  Sales and pricing continues to be soft in 2009. Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004   1-1-09 to 10-31-09 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Number of Homes Sold 299  383  469  630  675  673 Average Sale Price $399,960 $407,407 $450,756 $434,392 $418,258 $373,323 Average Days on Market 95  109  107 94  71  67 Average # of house sold per ... 11/23/2009

You Be The Judge - Before and After Photos This vacant home is for sale. It's my listing...I tried to stage it. But, I know I'm not good at it. So, I hired a professional. You won't have any trouble telling the difference between the two!     Looking now at my attempts to "stage" the house, it's comical! What a great job "my" stager did. Would you like to know who did this staging? Click Here. And in case you're interested in knowing more about this great 2-story Woodmoor neighborhood, Monument, CO, home...click here. 11/08/2009

October 2009, Stats for the Woodmoor neighborhood in Monument, CO,     Active              1  621656  19410 Rim Of The World DR   4,4,2  2  1976  3,790  $250,000  179  2  608158  1465 Woodmoor DR   3,2,2  RAN  1969  2,961  $250,000  61  3  593643  17645 E Caribou DR   2,3,2  2  1984  1,960  $263,000  72  4  674433  1125 Bowstring RD   3,2,2  RAN  1994  1,833  $299,900  68  5  608457  1395 Fawnwood RD   5,3,2  2  1978  2,991  $300,000  173  6  607576  1205 South Park DR   4,3,2  BIL  1984  2,444  $313,500  53  7  655248  1230 Bowstring RD   4,3,3  RAN  2001  3,509  $316,608  70  8  696354  610 Winding Hills RD   4,3,2  2  1973  3,327  $325,000  70  9  443182  615 Harness RD   4,4,2  2  1985  3,028  $325,000  237  10  562986  1290 South Park DR   4,3,2  RRH  1992  2,379  $325,000  8  11  ... 10/27/2009

Monument is the name given to the area just north of Colorado Springs. It is also referred to as the Tri-Lakes area and contains the Monument neighborhoods of Jackson Creek, Woodmoor, King's Deer, Fox Run and Arrowwood. This areas is also home to the towns of Historic Monument and Palmer Lake. There are 3 main lakes that can be found in this area, with the 2 most popular ones being: Palmer Lake - Located in the northern part of the Town of Palmer Lake off Hwy. 105 Monument Lake - Located to the west of Historic Town of Monument, accessible off Mitchell Avenue The Zip Codes for the Tri-Lakes area are: Monument - 80132 Palmer Lake - 80133 Monument Schools - Lewis Palmer School District 38 Lewis-Palmer High Palmer Ridge High Creekside Middle Lewis-Palmer Middle Lewis-Palmer Elementary Gra... 10/11/2009

Monument, CO - Ten Great Things to Do In and Around Monument, CO, Part 10 Manitou Springs sits at the foot of Pikes Peak, and is about 25 miles southwest of Monument, CO. It's also about 3 miles north of Garden of the Gods. There are several Bed & Breakfast, RV Parks, and hotel and motel accommodations. To get there, see below for directions. Manitou Springs was so named because of the eleven springs located throughout the little town. Because of these wonderful springs, feed by the snow from Pikes Peak, Manitou has been considered sacred by the original inhabitants, the Ute and Cheyenne peoples. The Manitou Springs, Garden of the Gods, and Pikes Peak area attracts many visitors each year, due to the absolute funkiness of the community. The main street downtown offers numerous restauran... 10/02/2009

6,488 square feet on a private 5.22 acres zoned for horses.  Award-winning gourmet kitchen, 4 fireplaces, Italian marble throughout. Colorado Springs is only 15 minutes south and Denver can be reached in 35 minutes. Directions: I-25 to Monument exit [Hwy 105]. E. on 105 for four miles. Home is on the right [south] side of Hwy 105 [sw side Hwy 105 and 83]. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/colorado-buy-single-family-home-11648395.html 09/29/2009

Monument, CO - Ten Great Things to Do In and Around Monument, CO, Part 9 American Numismatic Association Museum818 North Cascade AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80903-3279 One of the American Numismatic Association Museum is located in downtown Colorado Springs. Downtown Colorado Springs is approximately 16 miles south of Monument, CO. It's an easy ride on Interstate 25. They are open 9:00 to 5:00 most days, and closed on Monday. They house over 250,000 money related objects. Some are very old coins from the Roman period, many from other countries, and most interestingly are the coin mistakes. They have a collection of coins that were misprinted. Both coins and paper money. These mistakes are very pricey now. And oh so fun to see. Other valuable collections include a 1804 silver dollar, a 19... 09/21/2009