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RE/MAX Advantage provides the tools needed for agent success and client satisfaction

BY GINA CRONIN  GINA.CRONIN@GAZETTE.COM

RE/MAX Advantage wishes all of its clients Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as the agency enters its 20th year serving homeowners throughout Colorado Springs. With approximately 90 agents, RE/MAX Advantage will close more than 2,000 transactions for 2016. “Our goal is to give the absolute best service we can,” says Bruce Betts, Broker Owner at RE/MAX Advantage.

“And we truly make it happen by equipping our brokers with the best technology, marketing tools

and ongoing continuing education.”

The company encourages all of its agents to use professional stagers and professional photographers for every single listing, no matter the price range; and pay a great deal of attention to how properties appear not only online, but in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, so that both potential buyers and other brokers have a good first impression of the homes. RE/MAX Advantage is a member of not only the Colorado

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PropertyTransactions This list was obtained from the El Paso County Assessor’s Office and covers sales recorded during the period of Oct. 1 – 23. Each listing includes the address and sales price. For more information, e-mail mark.vujcevic@gazette.com.

80132

• 1179 Autumn Star Pt $225,000 • 1456 Red Mica Way $246,000 • 19440 Doewood Dr $370,000 • 1610 Plowman Pl $395,000 • 520 Clearbrook Ln $413,000 • 602 Larimer Creek Dr $415,000 • 17816 Gypsum Canyon Ct $428,400 • 19624 Still River Ct $450,300 • 16173 Denver Pacific Dr $464,700 • 17255 Leisure Lake Dr $468,500 • 2849 Waterfront Dr $525,100 • 16124 Denver Pacific Dr $537,400 • 19785 Kershaw Ct $580,000

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• 9916 Antler Creek Dr $235,000 • 12471 Riggin Ct $240,000 • 9486 Beryl Dr $242,700 • 17155 Sagecreek Rd $249,000 • 9480 Beryl Dr $264,600 • 10363 Ross Lake Dr $269,000 • 10962 Scenic Brush Dr $274,200 • 6891 Hidden Haven Way $277,000 • 9832 Antler Creek Dr $279,000 • 12237 St Annes

Rd $282,500 • 7968 Fort Smith Rd $300,000 • 7872 Tompkins Rd $309,000 • 11145 Prairie Walk Ter $335,000 • 10768 Blanca Peak Ct $380,000 • 13033 Mt Harvard Dr $428,500 • 10435 Pictured Rocks Dr $449,000

80903

• 1002 S Cascade Ave $142,500 • 1007 E Boulder St $175,000 • 710 S Prospect St $179,900 • 5907 Wolf Village Dr $343,400

80904

• 2329 W Uintah St $122,000 • 418 W St Vrain St $155,000 • 1325 N 25th St $174,500 • 2408 Howbert St $185,000 • 2543 Launcelot Ct $215,000 • 850 Columbine Ave $219,900 • 3750 Twisted Oak Cir $1,247,500

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• 509 Lynn Ave

130 transactions closed in 2015 with a sales volume of $37,995,000

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• 10530 Country Park Pt $127,000 • 10504 Wells Pt $148,500 • 8151 Snow Bowl Hts $165,000 • 406 Race St $174,100 • 12015 Old Pueblo Rd $185,000

• 932 Bromefield Dr $190,000 • 513 N El Paso St $190,000 • 10914 Tidal Run Cir $197,000 • 843 Daffodil St $198,000 • 601 Harvest Field Way $200,000 • 2023 Woodsong Way $207,900 • 833 Descendant Dr $235,000 • 7716 High Gate Dr $278,000 • 7390 Araia Dr $280,000 • 7907 Moondance Trl $317,400 • 7773 Pinfeather Dr $359,900

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7350 Aspen Glow Ln. Oak Valley Ranch • $229,900

Sunrise Peak Rd. Crystal Park Rd. • $65,000

5050 Neeper Valley Rd. Crystal Park • $70,000 Land 6055 Big Horn Rd. Crystal Park • $70,000

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1352 Sun Valley Ln. Crystal Park • $78,000

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1625 W. Colorado Ave. Old Colorado City • $275,000

5565 Founders Pl. Crystal Park • $85,000

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Land Forest Rd. Manitou Springs • $95,000 Land 3535 Walker Rd. Walden Pines • $95,000 Land 3555 Walker Rd. Walden Pines • $95,000

0000 Waterfall Lp. Crystal Park • $105,000

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422 Highlands Dr. Cañon City • $145,000

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• 4145 S Chamberlin $139,000 • 4117 Little Crown Ln $227,500 • 1306 Nutwood Dr $230,000 • 1361 Coolcrest Dr $265,000 • 3029 E Springlake Cir $406,000 • 3008 Springdowns Pl $430,000 • 250 Ravenglass Way $495,000 • 715 Palomar Ln $530,000 • 440 Lowick Dr $595,000

80907

• 607 W Harrison St $179,000 • 2486 Yorktown Rd $185,000 • 4010 N Chestnut St $231,500 • 619 Cragmor Rd $255,000 • 1379 Vondelpark Dr $257,900 • 1222 E La Salle St $264,900 • 1412 N El Paso St $329,900 • 1475 Lewis Ridge Vw $359,200

80908

• 7818 Chasewood Loop $240,000 • 7847 Springwood Ter $244,000 • 8456 Hardwood Cir $268,200 • 8187 Mockorange Hts $280,000 • 8432 Hardwood Cir $320,500 • 7046 Red Cardinal Loop $321,900 • 9125 Vanderwood Rd $322,600 • 7668 Forest Valley Loop $327,500 • 8370 Prairie Brush Ct $362,400 • 16910 Thompson Rd $425,000 • 10832 Forest Creek Dr $431,400 • 3027 Looking

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80909

• 3820 Constitution Ave $148,000 • 1219 Alexander Rd $160,000 • 1912 N Chelton Rd $164,500 • 2918 Maizeland Rd $170,000 • 1427 Alexander Rd $172,500 • 2007 Bryant Ave $179,900 • 3211 Palmer Park Blvd $193,000 • 2111 Trent Ave $199,900 • 2 S Hayman Ave $209,000 • 2204 Glenn Summer Rd $211,900 • 2028 Alpine Dr $220,000 • 1417 Prairie Rd $275,000 • 2918 Highland Dr $295,000 • 815 N Meade Ave $299,900

80910

• 3490 Verde Dr $150,000 • 3450 Charwood Ln $157,000 • 2415 Carmel Dr $161,000 • 3637 Venice Grv $165,000 • 142 Audubon Dr $171,500 • 3654 Venice Grv $176,000 • 1628 Shenandoah Dr $177,500 • 1508 Rushmore Dr $185,000 • 942 Hutchinson Dr $190,000 • 1330 Verde Dr $197,800 • 1462 Joppa Aly $198,000 • 2209 Gilpin Ave $200,000 • 1647 Glacier Dr $210,000 • 2515 Dorset Dr $241,800 • 1820 Flintshire St

$270,000 • 7557 Lost Pony Pl $277,800

80911

• 112 East St $149,900 • 7320 Tilden St $186,000 • 4870 Goulet Way $189,900 • 4890 Hunters Run $199,000 • 7490 Treasure Trail Cir $209,000 • 5272 Blazer Ct $210,000 • 6960 Blue River Way $210,900 • 7520 Vineland Trl $222,500 • 1060 Crandall Dr $239,000 • 4453 Villager Dr $243,900 • 1384 Roseville Dr $254,000 • 6111 Passing Sky Dr $260,000 • 6094 San Mateo Dr $262,000 • 5402 Barnstormers Ave $347,000

80915

• 1277 Chiricahua Dr $145,000 • 7010 Shoshone Way $154,000 • 6749 Noble St $160,000 • 1373 Commanchero Dr $165,000 • 1525 Peterson Rd $181,500 • 2075 Heathercrest Dr $186,000 • 1503 Hiawatha Dr $192,000 • 5545 Lantana Dr $215,000 • 5345 Red Sky Dr $215,000 • 1204 Martin Dr $264,900 • 6607 Kari Ct $272,500 • 2539 Shalimar Dr $309,000

80916

• 2484 Astrozon Cir $97,500 • 4753 Newton Dr $149,000 • 4479 Joyce Pl $158,000 • 4311 Wendy Ct $162,400 • 707 Hailey Glenn Vw $173,000 • 4949 Painted Sky Vw $175,000 • 4815 Trailmark Loop $189,900 • 2758 Ferber Dr

$195,000 • 3473 Kestrel Dr $200,000 • 4825 Hawk Meadow Dr $245,000

80917

• 2642 Hearthwood Ln $126,500 • 4825 S Crimson Cir $205,000 • 3925 N Carefree Cir $209,700 • 4986 Daybreak Cir $209,900 • 3145 Inspiration Dr $262,000 • 3735 W Wade Ln $325,000

80918

• 6163 Little Pine Cir $185,000 • 2282 Ptarmigan Ln $186,900 • 4507 La Cresta Dr $194,900 • 3445 Cedarlawn Dr $197,000 • 6930 Los Reves Cir $197,500 • 3196 Montebello Dr W $218,000 • 6133 Pine Hill Dr $223,500 • 2830 Dusk Dr $225,000 • 5725 Red Onion Way $226,900 • 6670 Bugle Dr $228,000 • 5745 Red Onion Way $229,000 • 6522 Lange Dr $230,000 • 6510 Stonehedge Dr $234,000 • 2751 Purgatory Dr $249,900 • 6516 Gemstone Way $266,000 • 2942 Buttermilk Cir $270,000 • 4144 Anitra Cir $277,000 • 2525 Roundtop Dr $282,900 • 6873 Prince Dr $330,000 • 4721 Julliard Dr $385,000 • 5625 Loyola Dr $455,000 • 4680 Stonehill Rd $1,290,000

80919

• 2021 Austrian Way $146,500 • 1777 Big Horn Trl $220,000 • 7135 Grey Feather Ct $225,000 • 7119 Aspen Glen Ln $249,000 • 7155 Delmonico Dr $290,000

• 5045 Vista Del Sol Pt $310,000 • 6311 Poncha Cir $340,000 • 5655 Coachwood Trl $340,000 • 4835 Cameo Way $344,000 • 6595 Mesedge Dr $350,000 • 5010 Vista Del Sur Pt $370,000 • 4950 Night Shade Cir $435,000

80920

• 2195 N Whitehorn Dr $232,000 • 8334 Scarborough Dr $235,000 • 3961 Thundercloud Dr $250,000 • 8845 Aragon Dr $297,000 • 8289 Cooper River Dr $325,000 • 8471 Castleford Grv $370,000 • 1460 Montezuma Rd $415,000 • 3125 Hollycrest Dr $436,500 • 9540 Pinon Pine Cir $537,000 • 9925 Otero Ave $540,000

80921

• 11774 Black Maple Ln $242,900 • 11602 Hibiscus Ln $256,000 • 836 Citrine Vw $326,200 • 15215 Bovary Ct $334,900 • 826 Citrine Vw $341,900 • 13670 Paradise Villas Grv $348,800 • 15003 La Jolla Pl $369,900 • 1111 Mount Estes Dr $380,000 • 1986 Villa Creek Cir $492,800 • 1084 Prickly Pear Pl $507,300 • 13206 Lions Peak Way $625,000 • 12555 Pensador Dr $638,500

80922

• 2532 Malpaso Pt $149,900 • 3010 Long Creek Grv $189,000 • 2625 Fredricksburg Dr $205,000 • 2548 Weyburn Way $213,500 • 5171 Blackcloud

Loop $225,000 • 2885 Haystack Dr $242,500 • 7266 Drovers Ct $245,000 • 5338 Standard Dr $261,000 • 7388 Waterman Way $280,000 • 4638 Hotspur Dr $312,000 • 3329 Bexley Dr $314,200 • 6840 Gavel Dr $350,000 • 2629 Equine Ct $358,500

80923

• 6410 Summer Grace St $198,000 • 6253 Calico Patch Hts $198,500 • 5491 Anna Lee Way $213,000 • 7518 Manistique Dr $229,500 • 7873 Tango Ln $230,000 • 6632 Harvey Ln $239,000 • 6434 Silverwind Cir $256,200 • 5945 Bow River Dr $264,000 • 5716 Pamlico Dr $265,400 • 6080 Wheatgrass Dr $267,000 • 6547 Dance Hall Ln $269,900 • 6264 Cabana Cir $270,000 • 7383 Manistique Dr $275,000 • 7428 Flathead Lake Dr $277,000 • 7364 Wrangler Ridge Dr $280,000 • 6421 Lazy Stream Way $283,000 • 6651 Van Winkle Dr $311,000 • 6257 Tin Star Dr $315,000 • 6552 Sawbuck Rd $341,000 • 7366 Legend Hill Dr $355,000 • 6862 Quiet Pond Pl $379,000 • 5717 Whiskey River Dr $382,000 • 6785 Horseshoe Rd $660,000

80924

• 5591 Blue Moon Dr $310,000 • 9124 Jasper Falls Pl $371,400 • 10044 Crews Gulch Ct $410,300 • 10083 Crews

Gulch Ct $443,300 • 6179 Wolf Village Dr $465,100 • 4554 Portillo Pl $490,100

80925 • 9424 Dew Drop Ct $205,000 • 4572 Bramble Ln $205,000 • 4312 Anvil Dr $219,000 • 3853 Winter Sun Dr $235,000 • 9275 Sand Myrtle Dr $249,000 • 6127 Journey Dr $257,500 • 9783 Desert Lily Cir $263,000 • 9682 Silver Stirrup Dr $269,600 • 7376 Bonterra Ln $283,400 • 7286 Dutch Loop $288,700 • 6910 Phantom Way $292,700 • 7842 Roanfield Ln $305,000 • 7103 Dutch Loop $326,000 • 10163 Seawolf Dr $365,900

80927 • 6585 John Muir Trl $245,000 • 6820 Mineral Belt Dr $267,400 • 6705 Hidden Hickory Cir $275,000 • 6613 John Muir Trl $299,600 • 7040 Jagged Rock Cir $355,600 • 7264 Jagged Rock Cir $399,000 • 7266 Horizon Wood Ln $450,000 • 80928 • 23765 Wheat Dr $169,900

80951 • 8122 Confluence Pt $184,800 • 8405 Lupan Dr $256,900 • 2053 Dewhirst Dr $259,900 • 1762 Riverwalk Pkwy $275,000 ■

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Glass Way $434,300 11190 Salt Creek Pl $447,000 13720 Vollmer Rd $490,000 12750 Linnwood Ln $593,900 3717 Sky Rim Ct $629,400 17660 Pond View Pl $663,000 16004 Pole Pine Pt $750,000 5360 Saxton Hollow Rd $860,000

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1043 Greenland Forest Dr. Monument • $579,900 3335 Angelstone Pt. Peregrine • $825,000

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Maximizing natural light in a home is a smart and sometimes low-cost renovation. Homes that are dark and drab can drain energy levels and reduce productivity.

In addition, dark rooms may not be inviting places to gather as a family or when entertaining.

Certain factors contribute to a dark home. Houses that face north or east may not get the same level of sunlight as those that primarily face south and west. Geographic location also plays a role in the amount of natural sunlight.

Mountains, buildings and even latitude can affect the amount of natural light that enters a home.

The style of a home and its attributes also may create dark conditions. Deep house eaves as well as small windows or too few windows also can contribute to a deficit of light indoors. A major remodel certainly can remedy the situation. However, there also are other less-extensive strategies to improve natural light.

ASSESS THE SITUATION BEFORE RENOVATING Walk around the house and determine which rooms get the most light and which conditions may be contributing to the problem in other areas.

Dark floors and walls may be absorbing natural light and compounding the situation. You may find that only one or two rooms need attention, saving you the cost and effort associated with a major home overhaul.

LIGHTEN UP WINDOW TREATMENTS Heavy drapes or thick blinds can be replaced with translucent alternatives. Translucent shades will allow light into the room without compromising privacy, say the experts at HGTV. USE MIRRORS STRATEGICALLY A mirror placed opposite a window will reflect light all around the room. This can make a small

room seem larger and a dark space instantly brighter.

between the roof and ceiling, with a clear plastic dome.

INSTALL NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS If the budget allows, installing larger windows in a home will allow more natural light in.

French doors or sliding doors also may make a home’s interior more bright. Think about adding windows to a side of the house that has none, or increase the size of the windows on the side of the house that gets the most light.

USE REFLECTIVE DECOR Reflective surfaces, including glass and metal, can brighten up a room and diffuse light around a room. Glossy backsplashes, pendant lighting and shiny metal that reflect light can increase the natural light, balancing out dark spaces.

MAXIMIZE SUNLIGHT FROM ABOVE Skylights will bring light into a home as the sun passes overhead.

Tubular skylights can bring natural sunlight into spaces where you may not expect skylights to be practical. According to Houzz, a design and architectural resource, tubular daylighting devices, or TDDs, can make a big difference.

TDDs are reflective pipes installed

PRUNE TREES REGULARLY Cut back branches and keep trees tidy to maximize sunlight.

Avoid planting tall shrubbery in front of windows.

Routinely clean windows and glass doors. Dirt and other grime can prevent light from getting through. Regularly give windows a thorough washing.

Natural light is an important commodity in a home. Sunlight can improve mood and go a long way toward keeping home occupants healthy and happy. ■

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Springs MLS systems, but the Denver and Pueblo ones as well, in order to extend their reach and resources to brokers and buyers in surrounding areas.

Some of the tools and services that the company provides each and every agent include:

VOICE PAD

Voice Pad is a mobile website — not an app — that allows clients to have all information of all the listings in the Colorado Springs area at their fingertips. Some features include a quick search — by location detection — of all the listings in the surrounding area, complete listing information, in-depth school district details, and more. With every home that the user selects, they are given a narrated virtual tour that includes all of the information about the property. What this mobile website essentially does is allow a buyer to park in front of a home

they are interested in, and take a tour right from their car — without having to worry about making notes or calling someone. Each agent mobile website will also include preferred contacts, such as accountants, contractors, home inspectors and more. It is a very convenient and powerful tool to have.

Anyone interested in receiving a link to a mobile website can text the word “remax” to 719-362-5555.

provides clients with instant visual updates to their email, and allows the Realtor to provide information in a way that stands out. It also has the option to schedule email marketing campaigns and track results. RE/MAX Advantage Brokers can also email a monthly housing report, which is a short video graphic that displays what is going on in real estate nationwide.

BOMB BOMB VIDEO EMAILS

Listings Magic is a streamlined, no-hassle way to populate listing information to all the major real estate websites. Once a listing is activated in the MLS system, Listings Magic grabs it and syndicates the listing to all the major real estate websites. The program also turns photos into virtual tours, creates a flyer, and uploads a YouTube video. An instant chat feature is also built in, so that a potential buyer has the option to speak directly to the Listing Broker if they are browsing online.

This Colorado Springs-based app company has become nationally wellknown over the past several years.

“Bomb Bomb is the coolest thing out there,” says Betts. “It’s a little expensive, but we provide it to all our agents at no charge to them.” What the app allows Realtors to do is seamlessly send videos at any time of homes, mountain vistas or anything else that may be of interest to their clients. It

LISTINGS MAGIC

CONSUMER VIDEOS

Have a question about Real Estate?

Each of RE/MAX Advantage broker has the ability to send consumer videos regarding topics such as Preparing Your Home to Sell, Allocating Items, 8 Steps to Buying a Home and others.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

RE/MAX Advantage does all continuing education (CE) classes right in their office. Realtors are required to take a certain amount of CE every year, and typically have to pay for that, but not at RE/MAX Advantage. “We provide it for them at no charge,” says Betts.

“Our goal is to provide our realtors with all the tools and services they need to do an excellent job taking care of their clients.” Brokers are provided with a new class every week, in addition to training videos and monthly sales meetings, which feature a special guest speaker.

RE/MAX Advantage has been listed on the Top 500 Real Estate Firms in the country by Real Trends for the past five years. Within the top 500, the company was ranked as 27th in the country for per agent productivity in 2015. “So the education, services, tools and encouragement we provide seems to be working,” says Betts.

Broker owners Bruce and Sharon Betts, along with the entire RE/MAX Advantage staff, also does a blood drive every year, and supports Springs Rescue Mission, The Navigators, The Izaak Walton League of America, Wounded Warrior Project and they are a Miracle Office for the Children’s Miracle Network.

To learn more or contact a broker, visit ColoradoAdvantage.com or call 719-548-8600.

RE/MAX was founded in Denver in 1973, and today is in over 100 countries with more than 110,000 brokers. ■

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed for the seventh straight week following Donald Trump’s election victory, again marking new highs for the year, according to information released Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, by Freddie Mac. The Associated Press

Rates surging 5 weeks post-election; will sales weaken?

BY MARCY GORDON  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mortgage rates are still surging five weeks after Donald Trump’s election victory. Will higher rates weaken prospective buyers’ confidence next year and dampen home sales?

While the job market is stable, the low mortgage rates that helped spur home buying this year are disappearing in the rearview mirror.

Steadily rising rates would ultimately limit the number of possible buyers and how much they can afford to pay.

And existing homeowners who might otherwise be looking for an upgrade could choose to stay put rather than face higher interest costs.

The “unwelcoming reality” of higher mortgage rates likely is tamping down prospective homebuyers’ confidence, says Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors.

“Younger households, renters and

those living in the costlier West region — where prices have soared in recent months — are the least optimistic about buying,” he said.

A forecast update issued by the Realtors’ group Wednesday found that declining affordability in many parts of the country and the rise of mortgage rates likely will lead to only a small gain in sales of existing homes next year. Existing-home sales are forecast to increase two percent, to about 5.52 million.

Still, industry experts say economic fundamentals — like continued job growth and rising home buying demand from millennials — still look positive for the housing market. Mortgage rates likely will stabilize as the market settles down, some say.

There are economic unknowns, too, as the new Trump administration’s

economic policy starts to take shape in the coming months. Constraints on home purchases such as tight credit standards and affordability remain.

In the week ended Thursday, the average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 4.16 percent from 4.13 percent the previous week, mortgage company Freddie Mac reported. That compares with 3.57 percent in the week ended Nov. 9, the day Trump clinched the election. A year ago, the benchmark loan rate averaged 3.97 percent.

The average for a 15-year mortgage, a popular choice for people who are refinancing, ticked up to 3.37 percent from 3.36 percent the week before.

In the Election Day week, it was 2.88 percent.

The rise in mortgage rates was spurred by a sustained decline in U.S. government bond prices in the days

after Trump’s victory. Bond investors looked toward tax cuts and beefed-up spending to upgrade roads, bridges and airports under a Trump administration, which could fuel inflation. That would depress prices of long-term Treasury bonds because inflation would erode their value over time. The selling wave lifted bond yields, which move opposite to prices and influence long-term mortgage rates.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond touched its highest level in more than two years and sat at 2.57 percent late Wednesday. It was 1.87 percent on Election Day Nov. 8. The yield rose further to 2.59 percent Thursday.

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced an increase in its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly a year.

The climb in mortgage rates has

caused fewer consumers to come forward. Applications for mortgage loans fell four percent in the week ended Dec. 9 from a week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country between Monday and Wednesday each week.

The average doesn’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals one percent of the loan amount.

The average fee for a 30-year mortgage was unchanged this week at 0.5 point. The fee on 15-year loans also remained at 0.5 point.

Rates on adjustable five-year loans rose to 3.19 percent from 3.17 percent. The fee slipped to 0.4 point from 0.5 point. ■

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Custom Home $280K

Crown Hill Mesa

3215 Water St $379,900

Welcome Home to D20 ~ Large Lot

6360 Northwind Dr $255,000

2315 N Murray Blvd

318 Millstream Terrace ~ $355,000

Beautiful Pleasant Valley Home

Skip Johnson~719.660.0791 Skip@SkipJohnsonGroup.com

Linda Lafferty 719-955-8590 LindaLafferty.com

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

Paul Reichart 719-650-7958

2014 home - almost new! Stucco & stone full front porch rancher. Spacious .5 acre lot. Total main level living. Room for the whole family, or invite the grandkids, or each have your own office! Rare rancher w/4 main level BDRs, 3 full BAs. Lovingly built one-owner home. Bamboo flooring. Stainless appliances. Unfinished full basement w/terrific potential. Very convenient to highly-rated D-38 schools, shopping, I-25 commuting & all amenities. Monument offers perfect small-town living w/summer concerts, Art Walk, boutique shopping, restaurants.

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Beautiful home in Wolf Ranch!

13475 Cedarville Way ~ $559,000

Bent Tree ~ 2.8 Acres

2480 Clayton Court ~ $425,000

14155 Candlewood CT - $455,000

5953 Fergus Drive ~ $539,900

Main Level Living in Flying Horse Ranch

1430 Regal Glen Court ~ $570,000

Behr and Behr Team 719-536-4359 www.behrandbehr.com

Laurie Klipfel 719-661-5353

Cul-de-sac Location, This 4BR/4BA Property Truly Has It All. Formal Living & Dining Rooms. Kitchen Boasts SS Appliances, Sizeable Pantry, Plenty Of Storage/Prep Space W/Casual Dining Area. Cozy Great Room Showcases A Full Wall Brick Fireplace & Walk-Out To Back Deck/Yard. The Upper Level Boasts A Large Master Suite W/Private Sitting Area & Updated 5pc Master Bathroom & Walk-in Closet, Two Additional Bedrooms & Full Bath. The Lower Level Offers A Large Rec Room Or Office/Craft/Studio Room, HUGE Bedroom & 3/4 Bathroom. Colonial Maple Doors, Deck Stained In 2016, Central A/C & More! Located On A Cul-de-sac Close To Trails, Parks, D-20 Schools and More! A Must-See!

Monument

Located in the Heart of Colorado Springs

1043 Greenland Forest Dr. $579,900

6115 Lemonwood Dr. $595,000

Gorgeous & immaculate 4039 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bath stone & stucco walkout rancher on 9/10 acre forested private lot. Granite counters in kitchen & all baths. See-through river rock gas log fireplace between bayed eating nook & living room.

Hardwood flooring. Updated lighting & hardware.

5-piece master bath. 3-car garage. A/C. Open great room floor plan. Formal dining room. Main level office with glass French doors. Covered front porch, rear deck, & side patio. Towering pines, scrub oak, & wildlife are you only rear neighbors.

Show like a model. MLS# 3404436

Debbie Reardon ~ 719-955-8525 2480Clayton.IsThePerfectHome.com

Secluded, unique Erindale Estate located in the heart of COS - 3/4 acre lot (level & mild slope) w/views of fr. range & rock formations - Views from every direction inside plus the 2 decks - LL walkout perfect for Mother-in-law/teen suite - 2 gas fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, skylights - New 2013-2016: Flagstone patio, wine cellar, mud rm, utility rm, interior paint, Trex decks, lighting & designer fans, GE profile appliances, custom window treatments, ADT security system, new air cond., furnace, garage doors, 220v - 4 beds, 4 baths, 2 car garage plus off street parking.

Exceptional Home on 35 Beautiful acres Massive Views Natures Bounty

Anne Marie Flynn 719-536-4312

Anne Marie Flynn 719-536-4312

The Tranquil Setting Compliments this 6 bed 4 bath 3 car Ranch Style Home on 2.8 Acres. 5,648 sqft of Living Space. Open Eat-In Kitchen w/Island, Double Ovens, Plenty of Counter & Cabinet Space. Beautiful Hardwood Floors. Living/Great Room Offers a Fireplace & Plenty of Light. Formal Living and Dining Rooms. The Main Level Offers a Master Bedroom w/ 5 Piece Bath with Soaking Tub & Walk-In Closet. The Office/Study or another Bedroom is also on the Main level. The Walk-Out Basement is Huge. It Features a Double Sided Fireplace, Family Room, Bar, Game Room, Exercise Room, 2 More Bedrooms and Full Bath. Come Home to the Peaceful Surroundings in the Bent Tree Community.

What a find in Flying Horse! Stylish main level living rancher on large corner lot with Peak views! Upon entering the home, you are greeted by the dining area! Gorgeous beamed ceiling in great room with media niches & gas fireplace flows into the awesome kitchen with granite counters & loads of cabinet/counter space, oversized gas cooktop in the island with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances including double ovens & walkout to the backyard.

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

Bj Burns Team 719-339-9876 Kimberly Amis 719-233-5119

Northgate

Bent Tree ~ Monument

On 2.5 Acres At The Base Of The Iconic Pikes Peak

3990 Plateau Dr - $610,000

14025 Shadow Pines Road $729,900

17255 Colonial Park Drive ~ $685,000

8570 Aspenglow LN - $750,000

Behr and Behr Team 719-536-4359 www.behrandbehr.com

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This property is truly unique as it is the perfect balance of meadows, ponderosa pines and scrub oak overlooking Flying Horse and sweeping views of Pikes Peak. 6 BR, 5 BA, 3CA, 4800+ SF with main level living. Great room w dual sided fireplace adjoins the spacious kitchen - fantastic for entertaining. Convenient location - walk to D20 schools, near I-25, shopping, dining!

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Beautiful home in Wolf Ranch neighborhood with 5-car, attached garage. Gourmet kitchen with large island, spacious family room with 2-sided fireplace shared with outdoor deck. Main-level master suite with walk-out and 2-sided fireplace shared with 5-piece bathroom. 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and loft-style living space upstairs. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and large entertaining space in fully finished basement. Main level laundry is a plus. Large back deck leads to flagstone patio with pergola and amazing views of Pikes Peak. Lot is fully landscaped, including water feature in front.

Nearly 5 Acres With Detached Workshop 4 beds, 4 bath & over 3600 sq.ft. Detached 60x35 shop/garage w/heated workshop/craft rm, 11' RV dr.

New triple pane windows in 2014, w/warranty. Kitchen & all 4 baths updated. The kitchen has custom cherry cabinets w/slide-out shelves & soft close drawers, granite counters, walk-in pantry & hickory hardwd flr.

Wood flrs extends into dining rm, laundry, & entry. C omposite deck w/panoramic views.Great rm w/ 3-sided gas FP & surround sound. 5pc Master bath w/ heated floors & luxurious updates. Main lvl office/additional bedroom, if needed. Walk-out bsmt w/ custom made bar w/sink. Bonus craft rm w/utility sink & abundant storage closets. 6 zone baseboard heating. 3 ductless A/C unit.

Too many details to mention. Must see!

Where to begin! The house is emaculent with a fabulous flow and space. Several generations would be a comfortable fit for this massive home on 35 beautiful Colorado acres. Quality construction and tasteful finishes at every turn. Gourmet kitchen, inviting hearth room, man cave, shops, expansive front porch, in house gym. Views of the front range and rock formations add to the outdoor living areas. Hay storage, loafing shed bring the horses! RV parking, no covenants, hiking, biking, 4 wheeling and more. Home and acreage are a must see today. $599,000

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

Ranch home on a cul-de-sac, w/ private .39acre lot.

4 bed + office, 3 bath & 3 car garage. Nearby trails & open space, w/ easy access to USAFA! Covered front porch, expansive entryway w/ 11´ ceilings. Warm hardwood flrs. Formal dining. Great rm w/ gas fireplace. U pdated kitchen w/ newer soapstone counters, custom tile backsplash, SS appliances, pantry, built-in workstation, & can lighting. Walk-out bkfst nk. Trex deck. Main lvl master w/ walk-in closet & 5pc bath. F inished basement boasts an open rec room. S tone coated metal roof w/50yr warranty, main level laundry, backs to 5 acre lot.

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Private .39 acre lot in Gleneagle!!

Stunning 5BR, 5BA, 3 CA home situated on 2.5 acres with Pikes Peak and Front Range Views offering the perfect balance of elegant amenities and livabilty. Main level features formal living & dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, breakfast nook, family room and office. Enjoy summer evenings on the deck overlooking the private, treed yard.

Luxurious master suite with fireplace, sitting area, His & Her closets & 5pc bath. Finished lower level with billiards area, wet bar & theater.

Come see the views, privacy and beautiful amenities.

Gated community! Built in 2004, 4 bed, 5 bath, over 4300 sq.ft. & an incredible detached, finished RV garage w/ a half bath, utility sink, carpeted loft area & space for all of your recreational vehicles creating the ultimate man cave! Custom & luxurious details throughout this gorgeous Solid Rock Custom Home! Main level master w/ plush carpet, fireplace, walk-out to deck, crown molding, & spa-like 5pc bath! Gourmet kitchen! Finished walk-out basement w/ wet-bar. Feel away from it all, yet close to everything! Just 15 minutes away from downtown Colorado Springs!

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Fantastic Rancher located at end of cul-de-sac in Cordera. Spectacular views of Pikes Peak and entire Front Range. Home includes: hardwood floors on main level * main level family room with built-ins and gas fireplace * kitchen with solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinets and tiled backsplash * main level Master suite with 5-piece bath * main level laundry * large family room in basement with fireplace and built-ins and wet bar * xeriscaped yard with sprinkler system *3-car garage!

This home features custom finishes and a new addition.

5/2/2. The interior remodel includes a basement with recess lighting, hardwood floors, barn door separation, added bedroom, remodeled bathroom, and a new gas fireplace. The exterior includes new stucco, new landscaping and sprinkler system. Other updates incl. remodeled upstairs bathroom, main level taken to the studs, over 600 sqft added to the living room, with 9 foot ceilings, great open floor plan! The addition includes a new mud room. You can have confidence this home is solid with mechanicals that are in great working condition, new windows, new roof & radon mitigation system. Home is pre-inspected & in excellent condition!

Peregrine Beauty With Blodgett Peak Views!

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4805 Young Gulch Way ~ $386,900

4 bed/3 bath/3 car garage home in Crown Hill Mesa.

Ranch-style home with 3" hickory hardwood & slate tile flooring throughout main level. Large living room with fireplace, formal dining room & eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, pull out cabinets & walk-out.

Master suite is located on the main floor with attached 5-piece bath. Additional bedroom, full bath & laundry room also located on main floor. Basement is fully carpeted with large family room, 2 additional bedrooms & full bath updated with ceramic tile & pedestal sink.

Backyard is excellent for entertaining with large wooden deck & built-in bench. Exterior of home is stucco & roof is newer. Back is also well landscaped with 2 plum trees.

Right down the street is a neighborhood park.

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1115 Woodmoor Acres Drive ~ $390,000

Picture Perfect Custom Home in Bridlewood Subdivision on .29 Ac on the Far North End of Murray Blvd *This Updated Home Shows Beautifully * Spacious Cooks Kitchen w/Solid Surface Counters, SS Appls & Pantry * Plantation Shutters * Central AC * Brick Gas Fireplace w/Hearth *3 Spacious Bdrms on Main Level * Owners Bedroom w/Private Bath * Formal Dining Rm & Living Rm * Garden Level Bsmt w/ Family Rm & Laundry/Storage Area * Enjoy Outdoor Living on the Lg Maintenance Free Deck or Paver Patio * Storage Shed * 26 Ft Deep Garage to Accomodate Lg Vehicles * Close to the Powers Corridor, Shopping, Parks & Schools* http://2315NMurrayBL.IsThePerfectHome.com

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Stunning home in well established neighborhood*Wonderfully maintained with plenty of room for everyone 5 bed/4bath/2car* Walking distance to Cottonwood Creek Park, schools & near the areas best shopping, restaurants & entertainment* Special features include- new furnace, water heater, exterior paint & basement carpet. This home is convenient to all military installations in town & is in turn-key move in ready condition*Kitchen features hardwood flooring, breakfast bar, pantry and all appliance stay*Main level laundry is a nice plus*Completely finished basement includes a recreation room & full bath. Price improved from $265,000, now $255,000

Beautifully updated home in great neighborhood!

New chestnut wood flooring throughout the entry, stairs, living room & family room! The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, decorative tile flooring & lots of cabinets! The spacious master bedroom has a large walk in closet & adjoining bathroom. Plenty of natural light w/vaulted ceilings on the upper level.

The lower level features the family room w/wood burning fireplace, bedroom & bath! Additional features: new water heater, newer furnace and A/C, over sized garage with work bench included!

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Nice home in Northglen Park, centrally located with easy access to Academy & Powers corridors - Hardwood floors on most of upper level including bedrooms & stairs - Great layout onUL with multiple ways to backyard and deck - Eat-in kitchen has access to yard plus all appliances - Master bedroom has double closets & 3/4 bath - 2 additional bedrooms & full bath on UL - Finished basement has Family room with fireplace, 4th bedroom & 3/4 bath - Basement also has access to backyard Nice sized laundry room in basement - Large covered deck walks out from dining room and has beautiful mountain and Pikes Peak views - Huge fenced yard has garden areas and plenty of room for entertaining

David Reyes 719-505-4482

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7665 Vallhalla Drive ~ Briargate ~ $249,900

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1518 McKay Way

Has all the amenities and features a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace & a covered walkout patio, a huge master bedroom & second bedroom walks out to the patio. Lots of great updates, including laminate wood floors, new carpet, beautiful new light fixtures & ceiling fans, new Pella windows, new water heater & furnace, & a new electrical panel. The club house has a pool, hot tub, sauna, & work out equipment, as well a a separate meeting room with kitchen & pool table.

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3155 Blodgett Drive ~ $750,000

3335 Angelstone Pt. $825,000

60 Polo Drive ~ $1,395,000

15241 Shadow Mountain Ranch Road ~ $1,425,000

Custom 7BR/6BA Peregrine Stunner Nestled At The Base Of Blodgett Peak! 2-Story Foyer W/Impressive Dual Staircase. ML Study Adjacent To The Entryway.

Formal Dining Room W/Room To Host Gatherings Of Any Size. Kitchen 2-Tiered Slab Granite Island & Countertops, Walk-In Pantry, Dining Nook & Walk-Out To Deck. 2-Story Great Room W/Wall-Of-Windows & Floor-To-Ceiling Gas FP. ML Bedroom W/Private Bath & Addtl Powder Room Completes The ML. Upstairs Is The Master Retreat In Its Own Wing W/FP & Sitting Area, 5pc Bath & Sweeping Views. 2 Addtl Bedrooms Share A Full Bath. Basement W/3 Bedrooms - All W/Adjoining Baths, Walk-Out Rec Room & Home Theater!

Debbie Reardon ~ 719-955-8525 3155Blodgett.IsThePerfectHome.com

Stunning contemporary 5018 sq. ft. walkout rancher on 2.67 acre end of cul de sac ridge top lot with 360 degrees of dramatic city, mountain, & rock formation views. 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths. 3-car garage. Stone & stucco exterior with tile roof. Open & contemporary. Built around inside 2-story atrium with waterfall & spa. Glass everywhere to bring the outside in. Gated entrance. Private street. Luxury at its finest. MLS# 1001254

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

Private Broadmoor Estate on a prime lot * Incredible library style great room is dramatic w/ French doors leading out to expansive decking * Family rm w/ two way fireplace & French doors to patio * Gourmet kitchen boasts granite countertops, Jennair cooktop, wall oven, built-in refrigerator, warming drawer, wine refrigerator & trash compactor * Large master suite features gas fireplace, walk-out to balcony, sitting area w/ adj 5 piece master bath w/ double vanity, dual headed shower and bidet * 4 Addt'l bedrooms up all w/ ensuite baths * Dedicated billiard room w/ pool table, media room w/ projector & audio equipment * Beautifully landscaped yard w/ in ground swimming pool * Gorgeous views, walking distance to 5 star Broadmoor Hotel * HURRY!

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

Stunning estate on 35 pristine acres w/ incredible Pikes Peak views * Professionally Renovated * Great Room w/ gorgeous stone fireplace * Formal dining room * Stunning kitchen * Main level study * Master w/ fireplace & adjoining 5 piece master bath * Lower level offers family room, media room w/ wet bar & walk-out, 4 additional bedrooms plus exercise room w/ walk-out, 2 full baths, 2nd laundry room, wine room & vault room * Extensive stone work throughout * Beautiful Mahogany deck off rear * Oversized 4 bay finished garage * Barn and oval riding arena * Equestrian ready, Loaded... much, much more!!

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

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Westcliffe CO

2354 Stratton Forest Heights ~ $3,595,000

Custom log home & guest house on 35 acres at the end of the road. Pines, aspen, seasonal creek & snow-capped mountain views. 4 bdrms, 4 baths w/main level mstr suite, alcove off master for sitting room, library or office. Gourmet kitchen w/Dacor 6-burner gas cooktop, double ovens, island & granite countertop space. Dining room w/wall of windows w/180 degree views. Custom entry, log stairway, engraved doors & chandelier just to name a few. Hearth room off the kitchen is cozy & inviting w/gas stove & wet bar. Laundry room with sink leads to great mudroom and oversized garage. Upstairs offers bdrm, office, full bath and 2 more rooms for bdrms. Detached guest quarters is stunning suite above garage. Multiple decks. $1,600,000.

Kelly Young 719-337-6043

Incomparable Colorado Estate entering the market for the first time at this incredible Price!

Over 17,000 private square feet, this luxury residence & exquisite, private location make for a rare opportunity * Expertly designed on a 5 acre dream site behind the gated community of Stratton Forest, this home is a Must See! The timeless design and top line finishes will compliment your every sense of accomplishment * 6 Bedrooms + separate guest apartment, Full Basketball/sport court, 5 Star landscaping & More * HURRY!

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4799 Cedarmere Dr. What an opportunity! Custom home featuring the ideal ranch-style floor plan PLUS incredible views of Pikes Peak. This residence has it all: 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 car garage with built-in cabinetry, lower level theater room and pool table area plus bar.

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14390 Millhaven Place Unbelievable Pikes Peak views from this exceptional home on 2.51 acres. 5-car attached garage w/room for two additional spaces. Main level-living w/ finished walk-out lower level. There are two rooms on the second floor to include your own sports bar and a bonus room w/fireplace and more amazing views of the majestic pines, the Peak and Garden of the Gods.

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1035 Laguna Pt. Mountain retreat on nearly 13 acres, less than a mile from Downtown Manitou Springs! Wall of windows showcasing the most amazing location and views!

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21 E. Columbia St. Character and charm with all the modern comforts!

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6090 Vessey Road First time on the market. * Nicely treed 5-acre parcel. * Mountain views from rear of lot. * No covenants. * No HOA. * Not affected by Black Forest fire. * Historic town of Black Forest just down the road.

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4015 Hidden Rock 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. FireWise community unaffected by Black Forest fire.

3237 Viridian Point Main level living at its best. Large great room w/ rear wall of windows. Main level study + master suite and 2nd bedroom on main, rec room/game room down w/ 2 additional bedrooms (plus storage area), stucco, stone, tile roof, 3 car garage + much more! Gated community.

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Four O’Clock Run Rd. Peak 8 Breckenridge, Co House on Peak 8, steps away from ski hill.

Charming 3BD/3BA vacation rental, perfectly set up for family holidays with 2nd utility kitchen and bunk room. Available this Holiday Season!

Erika Waggaman (719) 337-7667

$1,050,000 - Broadmoor Hills

360 Childe Dr. Perched on an acre lot w/panoramic views of golf course, mountains & city. Formal & informal living. Gourmet kitchen w/cherry floors, alder cabinetry & slab granite counters. Master w/ sitting area, fireplace & 5-piece bath.

Wrap-around Trex deck. Walkout lower.

Heated driveway.

Becky Gloriod Partners (719) 822-0636

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Ski In/ Ski Out Vacation Rental

$79,900 - Golf Acres

1426 N Hancock AV #4 | Patty Jewett neighborhood location near Unitah/N. Hancock. Own this fully finished Office Condo. Bring your professional business to another level of service. Condo floorplan includes front entrance, two rooms, bathroom, storage room, kitchenette, new furnace with A/C system, ample client parking. STOP PAYING RENT. Call for a personal preview.

Kym Palomba (719) 237-7488

$498,000 - Highland Hills East

3015 Highland Dr. | Total main level living * Minutes from Palmer Park hiking & Golfing*Custom home w/ renovations & incredible outdoor living areas w/firepit & built-in covered BBQ & cooking area*New windows, roof, cabinets, kitchens, baths & handicap accessible bathroom*Large bedrooms, storage space, xeriscape private lot* A/C & Security Constantino Group (719) 440-0122 / (719) 351-7408

$279,900 - Old Colorado City

2411 W. Colorado Ave. #204 Fantastic loft in the heart of Old Colorado City in the historic Simpich Doll Factory building.

Quiet back unit w/ mountain views. 9’ ceilings.

Kitchen w/bamboo floors, granite counters, glass backsplash & stainless appliances. Big tiled bath. Trex deck w/pergola. New paint & carpet.

Becky Gloriod Partners (719) 822-0636

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$595,000 - Broadmoor Bluffs

540 Brandywine Dr | Exquisite remodel. Attention to every last detail. Coveted corner lot w/side load garage and spacious yard. Stunning kitchen boasts Viking appliances, slab granite, dual sinks, custom breakfast nook, coffered ceiling, large pantry, dual planning desks and fireplace. Brand new roof and deck. 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 2 car.

Must see to truly appreciate this gem.

Debra Faricy (719) 439-5715

$499,000 - Broadmoor Resort

1295 Log Hollow Premier setting at the end of a cul-de-sac w/ extra view windows that frame the city beyond.

Main level features a stunning great room w/ vaulted beamed ceiling, hardwood floors & stone fireplace w/gas logs. Main level master.

Rec room w/fireplace & wet bar. New carpet. Private deck.

Becky Gloriod Partners (719) 822-0636

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Rare opportunity on the Broadmoor Golf Course $280,000 - Southwest

395 Oakhurst Lane Gently sloping lot located at the end of a cul-de-sac.

Overlooks and backs to the Broadmoor golf course.

Unobstructed views of Cheyenne Mountain, Will Rogers Shrine, and Front Range. Perimeter of lot is lightly treed. Flag lot. Truly breathtaking.

Debra Faricy (719) 439-5715

$899,000 - High Forest Ranch

16122 Timber Meadow Dr. Built in 2005 on treed 3-acre lot. Cherry wood & travertine floors, peaked ceilings & crown molding. Updated kitchen w/slab granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. Kitchen opens to living room w/stone fireplace & access to large deck. A/C. Security sys.

Built-in speakers. Walk-out lower.

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Stratton Preserve

1760 Preserve Dr. 1.68 Acre Lot w/ Views Fantastic lot in prestigious gated community w/mountain & city views. Mostly flat terrain yet ideal for a walk-out lower level. Build on this 1.68 acre in D12 School District w/close access to the elementary school, junior high & senior high. Must see at night to appreciate the city lights.

MLS #9355109 $250,000

Ideal Townhome with City Views 3,299 Square Feet, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Office, 2-Car Premier setting at the end of a cul-de-sac w/extra view windows that frame the city beyond.

Main level features a stunning great room w/vaulted beamed ceiling, hardwood floors & stone fireplace w/gas logs. Upscale kitchen opens to great room. Main level master suite w/5piece bath & 2 walk-in closets. Rec room w/fireplace & wet bar. New carpet. Private deck.

MLS#9778483 $499,000 Kissing Camels

Old Colorado City

Upscale Condo in Simpich Lofts 1,074 SQ FT, 2 BD, 1 BA, 1-Car Fantastic loft in the heart of OCC in the historic Simpich Doll Factory bldg. Quiet back unit w/mtn views. 9’ ceilings. Kitchen w/bamboo floors, granite counters, glass backsplash & stainless app. Big tiled BA. Trex deck w/pergola. New paint & carpet.

MLS # 9055728 $279,900

Perfectly Sized Custom Rancher 3,947 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 3-Car Walk to tennis, the pool & rec center from this cozy home w/open floor plan. Great room w/beamed peaked ceiling & fireplace. Upscale kitchen w/charming pine cabinetry. Plantation shutters. Mostly tiled floors on main. Main level master w/vaulted ceiling. 2nd bedroom on main. Walkout lower w/new carpet.

Randy Hall woodwork & cabinetry. Big 3-car w/built-in storage. Cul de sac location. Gated community.

MLS#7924442 $649,000 Broadmoor Hills

Broadmoor Heights

Your Own Private Resort!

7,776 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 6 Baths, Office, 2-Car Garage Serene .65 acre lot w/city views. Spacious main level living. Great room w/peaked wood ceiling & red sandstone fireplace. Master w/ fireplace. Huge main level office w/wood ceiling. Updated kitchen. Remodeled baths. Walkout lower has family room w/wet bar, fireplace & entertainment center. Wine cellar. Sauna. Expansive decks. Front courtyard. Heated in-ground swimming pool!

MLS# 9885574 $899,000 Broadmoor Heights

Premier Setting with Inspiring Views 6,654 Sq Ft, 6 BD, 6 BA, 4-Car Perched on an acre lot w/panoramic views of golf course, mountains & city. Formal & informal living. Gourmet kitchen w/cherry floors, alder cabinetry & slab granite counters. Master w/ sitting area, fireplace & 5-piece bath.

Wrap-around Trex deck. Walkout lower. Heated driveway.

MLS #8771371

$1,050,000

Top of Skyway

Updated Classic Contemporary with Main Level Living

7,282 Square feet, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 4-Car Clean lines & amazing style! Elevator access to all levels. Extensive hardwood flooring. Great room w/10’ ceilings & floor-to-ceiling windows. Upscale kitchen w/newer stainless appliances. Main level master enjoys a fireplace, private deck, 17 X 12 walk-in closet w/dressing area and dramatic black marble 5-piece bath w/jetted tub.

Family room. Office. Exercise room. Upper level suite or recreation room w/kitchen. 4 Fireplaces. 3 Decks.

MLS #8274539

$935,000

Superior Quality + Forever Views 6,770 SQ FT, 4 BD, 5 BA, Office, 3-Car Spectacular home w/unobstructed city & mountain views.

Great room w/peaked alder ceiling, 2 stone fireplaces, travertine floors & 2 wet bars. Gourmet kitchen & hearth room w/beamed ceiling & fireplace. Partially covered deck w/built-in gas grill. Safe room. Walkout lower.

MLS#4953765 $1,299,000 Stratton Pines

Kissing Camels

Premier Setting on the Golf Course 5,165 Square Feet, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Office, 3-Car Remodeled home w/contemporary ambiance & a spacious 3,276 square feet on the main.

Clean lines w/architectural interest. Huge 15 X 44 covered deck overlooking the 8th hole w/ pond. Dramatic great room w/vaulted ceiling consists of gourmet kitchen, family room & casual dining. Walkout lower w/9’ ceilings. Rec room w/stone accent wall, fireplace & wet bar.

MLS #4853189 $1,159,000

English Manor on 1.58 Acres 6,694 SQ FT, 4 BD, 4BA, 3-Car Custom home w/main level living. Loaded w/upgrades. Wide plank heart pine floors. Gourmet kitchen opens to casual dining & hearth area w/fireplace. 7 fireplaces. Great room w/beamed ceiling. Office w/fireplace. Lush lawn & gardens.

MLS #3277335 $1,475,000

Black Forest

w w w.bl ack forestp erfe c ti on.com 7,829 Square Feet, 5 Bedroom Suites, 7 Baths, 4-Car French Country charmer w/main level living & close-in location. Foyer w/sweeping curved staircase. Great room w/20’ ceiling & stone fireplace. Dining w/peaked ceiling. Gourmet kitchen w/nook & hearth area. Alder office. Master w/fireplace & travertine bath. Walkout lower. Wet bar. Expansive deck & Flagstone patio. Greenhouse. Gorgeous landscaping w/water feature.

MLS# 9405699 $1,789,000

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