Move-Down Buyers Can Be Eligible For Tax Credit Too By Bob Hunt

Move up, move down, move sideways; it just doesn't matter. Whichever direction you move, financially, you may still qualify for the new tax credit available to current homeowners. It is unfortunate that the credit has too often been characterized as a credit for "move-up" homeowners. The phrase carries the implication that the new home must cost more than the sale price of the former one. Indeed, even the November 6 White House Press Release said that the credit would be available to qualified homeowners who "wish to step up to a new home." Same implication.



So, it is worth emphasizing that the credit is equally available to homeowners who are moving down, cost-wise.


The move-down homebuyer is not an unusual phenomenon. For years retirees have been known to move from a larger home to one that is smaller and often less expensive. Moreover, it is reasonable to think that current economic conditions may lead to even more move-down buyers. Just as thousands of families have found it necessary or desirable to downsize with respect to their cars and their general lifestyle, so it may be when it comes to considering the costs of owning and maintaining a larger house than they really need.


The same requirements apply to both move-down and move-up buyers.



First of all, the previous home must have been occupied as the buyer's principal residence for at least five consecutive years out of the past eight years. Two examples: (1) Suppose that during the past eight years you occupied the property for three years, then rented it out for two years (perhaps because of a job transfer or temporary assignment), and then occupied it again for three years up until now. Even though you had occupied the property as your principal residence for six of the past eight years, you would not be eligible because you had not occupied it for five consecutive years. (I'm not saying this makes sense; I'm just reporting on the requirements.) (2) Suppose you bought a home eight (or more) years ago, you occupied it as a principal residence until two years ago when you sold it. Would you qualify? Yes, because you had occupied it as a principal residence for at least five consecutive years of the past eight.



There are important issues of timing as well. You must have purchased (that is closed on) the replacement home sometime after 11/6/2009 and before 4/30/2010. With one exception: the new home will also qualify if you had entered into a binding contract no later than April 30, 2010 and you closed no later than June 30, 2010.



The time the previous home sold doesn't matter. Indeed, it doesn't even have to be sold. You might, for example, keep it as a rental.



The tax credit is for 10% of the purchase price up to a maximum credit of $6,500 for joint filers and $3,250 for those filing separately. There is a full credit for singles whose income does not exceed $125,000 and for couples whose income is no more than $225,000. A phase-out applies to higher incomes up to $145,000 and $245,000 respectively.



The cost of the new home may not exceed $800,000.



The new home must be used as a principal residence for a three year period subsequent to closing, or else the credit must be repaid.
This program won't help everyone, of course; but it's pretty nice for those to whom it applies.



If you would like more information on taking advantage of the Home Buyers Tax Credit, Contact you Colorado Springs Real Estate Expert, Mike MacGuire with The Platinum Group, Realtors.



Article Written by: Bob Hunt

Colorado Ranked 4th Happiest State

Happiest U.S. states are wealthy and tolerant

By Jeanna Bryner

Though you might not be able to run away from your problems, moving to another state could be good for the soul. New research suggests U.S. states with wealthier, better educated and more tolerant residents are also happier on average.
The reasoning is that wealthy states can provide infrastructure and so it's easier for residents to get their needs met. In addition, states with a greater proportion of artists and gays would also be places where residents can freely express themselves.
On average, well-being was highest in the Mountain states and West Coast states, followed by the Eastern Seaboard and then the Midwest and Southern states.

The researchers note that because a state scores high or low doesn't mean you could pluck out a resident and expect that person to be appropriately cheery or depressed. And not every state in the union sits exactly where you might expect on the list.
"We can only make generalizations about groups of people," said study researcher Jason Rentfrow of the University of Cambridge in England. "These results don't say wealthy people are happier than unwealthy people, [or that] people who live in areas where people are wealthy are happier."
Happy states Rentfrow and his colleagues came to their conclusions by analyzing data collected from more than 350,000 individuals who were interviewed between Jan. 2 and Dec. 30, 2008 as part of the Gallup Organization's Well-Being Index. The index includes six types of well-being: overall evaluation of their lives, emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors (such as whether a person smokes or exercises), and job satisfaction.

Here are the top 10 states and their average well-being scores (out of a possible 100 points):
Utah: 69.2
Hawaii: 68.2
Wyoming: 68
Colorado: 67.3
Minnesota: 67.3
Maryland: 67.1
Washington: 67.1
Massachusetts: 67
California: 67
Arizona: 66.8

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended & Expanded

The Basics: Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009/2010
Bringing the Dream of Homeownership Within Reach

As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:

Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.
Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
　
Here is more information about how the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit can help prospective home buyers become part of the American dream. If you have specific questions or need additional information, please contact a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service at

800-829-1040.

Who Qualifies for the Extended Credit?
First-time home buyers who purchase homes between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
Current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight.
To qualify as a "first-time home buyer" the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase. If you or your client purchased a home between January 1, 2009 and November 6, 2009, please see: 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.

Which Properties Are Eligible?
The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit may be applied to primary residences, including:

single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops.

How Much Is Available?
The maximum allowable credit for first-time home buyers is $8,000.
The maximum allowable credit for current homeowners is $6,500.
How is a Buyer's Credit Amount Determined?
Each home buyer’s tax credit is determined by tow additional factors:
The price of the home.
The buyer's income.
Price Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, credit may only be awarded on homes purchased for $800,000 or less.
Buyer Income Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, which is effective on November 7, 2009, single buyers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000—may receive the maximum tax credit.
These income limits have changed from the 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit limits. If you or your client purchased a home between January 1, 2009 and November 6, 2009, please see 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.

If the Buyer(s)’ Income Exceeds These Limits, Can He/She Still Get a Credit?
Yes, some buyers may still be eligible for the credit.
The credit decreases for buyers who earn between $125,000 and $145,000 for single buyers and between $225,000 and $245,000 for home buyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as his/her income approaches the maximum limit. Home buyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income—over $145,000 for singles and over $245,000 for couples are not eligible for the credit.

Can a Buyer Still Qualify If He/She Closes After April 30, 2010?
Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, as long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close.

Will the Tax Credit Need to Be Repaid?
No. The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during this three-year period, the full amount credit will be recouped on the sale.

If you are a first time home buyer, or you qualify for the extended tax credit, now is the time to buy. 30 Year fixed mortgage interest rates are at or under 5% and high inventory levels offering you many home choices!

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7 Tips to Thrive This Holiday Season

RISMEDIA, December 12, 2009—Are you wondering how to survive this holiday season? Do you get caught up in the fast pace to the point of stress and exhaustion? What if, this year, you could create exactly what you want? How about transforming stress into joy? How about making more money, instead of going in the hole?

Here are seven tips to help you thrive this holiday season- financially, emotionally, and energetically.

Tip 1- Reclaim your right to have your own unique version of the holidays.
What is the essence of this season for you? For me, it’s about the joy of giving. Guess what the essence of successful marketing is? You’re right, it’s also about giving your service with joy. The more you love what you’re doing and the more generous you are, the more clients, thus income, will be drawn to you. Each time you market yourself, remember: “You have a unique gift to give—you!” Remember to share this gift with enthusiasm, all year long.

Tip 2- Serve your clients’ special needs.
If you are a real estate agent, this is the time to be around for floor calls when everyone else is out shopping. One of my clients recently told me that she was the only one in the office when 2 promising floor calls came in.
Keep your current and former clients in mind. Show them the value they are to you with cards, gifts and maybe bring them a gift personally. They’ll not only be grateful, but also remember to refer to you in the coming year.
Think of what other special needs your clients might have. Go the extra mile and give them added value to your service. If you’re a coach, you might consider a bonus session to help them plan for the New Year.

Tip 3- Increase your self care and self maintenance.
Do you want to be healthy this whole holiday season? Are you ready to commit to it? If so, be aware that you are taking time for yourself so that your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs are being met. Are you taking “down time?” Are you surrounding yourself with positive people? Are you aware to keep your self talk supportive and encouraging?

Tip 4- Do things that give you joy.
Martha Beck writes in her book, “Finding Your Own North Star,” that there are two rules about joy. The first rule is “Do things that give you joy.” The second rule is “No, really, do things that give you joy.”

Tip 5- Start learning about the Law of Attraction.
What is the Law of Attraction? The bottom line answer is that like attracts like and you get what you focus on. So when you’re thinking of the New Year, are you focusing on what you don’t want or focusing on what you do want? If you focus on your fear of not having enough clients or money, then what you’re likely to get back is not enough clients, or not enough money.
Instead, train your mind to ask the question, “So, what do I want?” Focus on your wants to the point where you can feel yourself having those wants satisfied. What do you get back? More of your wants being satisfied.

Tip 6- Turn your Resolutions into Intentions.
Did you know that 99% of people forget their resolutions by the end of January? Instead of being one of the casualties this year, focus on your intentions, rather than resolutions.
To quote Wayne Dyer from his book The Power of Intention, an intention is not so much of a strong purpose or aim, but rather, “a field of energy that flows invisibly beyond the reach of our normal, everyday habitual patterns”….. “We have the means to attract this energy to us and experience life in an exciting new way.” I invite you to “try on” this new perspective as you plan your New Year.

Tip 7- Take time off; rejuvenate and enjoy.
If you design your own unique version of the holidays, remember to schedule in time to do nothing. For most of us, that is a concept way outside our realms of thinking. Let’s face it, we have been programmed to be human doings rather than human beings. This holiday season, do yourself a favor and commit to spending some time just “being.” Try it, you might like feeling like a human “being” instead of a human “doing.”

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Now Is The Time to Purchase a Home in Colorado Springs

If You Don't Buy a House Now, You're Stupid or Broke

Interest rates are at historic lows but cyclical trends suggest they will soon rise. Home buyers may never see such a chance again, writes Marc Roth
Well, you may not be stupid or broke. Maybe you already have a house and you don't want to move. Or maybe you're a Trappist monk and have forsworn all earthly possessions. Or whatever. But if you want to buy a house, now is the time, and if you don't act soon, you will regret it. Here's why: historically low interest rates.
As of today, the average 30-year fixed-rate loan with no points or fees is around 5%. That, as a graph shows—which you can find on Mortgage-X.com—shows, is the lowest the rate has been in nearly 40 years.
In fact, rates are so well below historic averages that it should make all current and prospective homeowners take notice of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
And it is exactly that, based on what the graph shows us. Let's look at the point on the far left.
In 1970 the rate was approximately 7.25%. After hovering there for a couple of years, it began a trend upward, landing near 10% in late 1973. It settled at 8.5% to 9% from 1974 to the end of 1976. After the rise to 10%, that probably seemed O.K. to most home buyers.
But they weren't happy soon thereafter. From 1977 to 1981, a period of only 60 months, the 30-year fixed rate climbed to 18%. As I mentioned in one of my previous articles, my dad was one of those unluckily stuck needing a loan at that time.

Interest Rate Lessons
And when rates started to decline after that, they took a long time to recede to previous levels. They hit 9% for a brief time in 1986 and bounced around 10% to 11% until 1990. For the next 11 years through 2001, the rates slowly ebbed and flowed downward, ranging from 7% to 9%. We've since spent the last nine years, until very recently, at 6% to 7%. So you can see why 5% is so remarkable.
So, what can we learn from the historical trends and numbers?
First, rates have far further to move upward than downward; for more than 30 years, 7% was the low and 18% the high. The norm was 9% in the 1970s, 10% in the mid-1980s through the early 1990s, 7% to 8% for much of the 1990s, and 6% only over the last handful of years.
Second, the last time the long-term trends reversed from low to high, it took more than 20 years (1970 to 1992) for the rate to get back to where it was, and 30 years to actually start trending below the 1970 low.
Finally, the most important lesson is to understand the actual financial impact the rate has on the cost of purchasing and paying off a home.
Every quarter-point change in interest rates is equivalent to approximately $6,000 for every $100,000 borrowed over the course of a 30-year fixed. While different in each region, for the sake of simplicity, let's assume that the average person is putting $40,000 down and borrowing $200,000 to pay the price of a typical home nationwide. Thus, over the course of the life of the loan, each quarter-point move up in interest rates will cost that buyer $12,000.

Loan Costs
Stay with me now. We are at 5%. As you can see by the graph above, as the economy stabilizes, it is reasonable for us to see 30-year fixed rates climb to 6% within the foreseeable future and probably to a range of 7% to 8% when the economy is humming again. If every quarter of a point is worth $12,000 per $200,000 borrowed, then each point is worth almost $50,000.
Let's put that into perspective. You have a good stable job (yes, unemployment is at 10%, but another way of looking at that figure is that most of us have good stable jobs). You would like to own a $240,000 home. However, even though home prices have steadied, you may be thinking you can get another $5,000 or $10,000 discount if you wait (never mind the $8,500 or $6,500 tax credit due to run out next spring). Or you may be waiting for the news to tell you the economy is "more stable" and it's safe to get back in the pool. In exchange for what you may think is prudence, you will risk paying $50,000 more per point in interest rate changes between now and the time you decide you are ready to buy. And you are ignoring the fact that according to the Case-Shiller index, home prices in most regions have been trending back up for the last several months.
If you are someone who is looking to buy or upgrade in the $350,000-to-$800,000 home price range, and many people out there are, then you're borrowing $300,000 to $600,000. At 7%, the $300,000 loan will cost just under $150,000 more over the lifetime, and the $600,000 loan an additional $300,000, if rates move up just 2% before you pull the trigger.
What I'm trying to impress upon everyone is that if you are planning on being a homeowner now and/or in the foreseeable future, or if you are looking to move your family into a bigger home, then pay more attention to the interest rates than the price of the home. If you have a steady job, good credit, and the down payment, then you really are being offered the gift of a lifetime.
Marc Roth is the founder and president of Home Warranty of America, which touches just about every part of the real estate industry since it sells through builders, real estate agents, title companies, mortgage companies, and directly to consumers.
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Colorado Springs Home Sales Soar in November

Colorado Springs-Area Home Sales Soar in November;
Prices Up for the First Time in Two Years
BY: RICH LADEN --THE GAZETTE

Here’s a good indication of what the federal government’s $8,000 tax credit has meant for the Colorado Springs-area housing market.
Single-family home sales totaled 794 in November, soaring 59.1 percent when compared with the same month a year ago, according to a report Wednesday by the

Pikes Peak Association of Realtors.
It was the biggest percentage gain in monthly home sales during the last 15 years,

the period for which association records were available.
Another positive sign: the median price of homes sold in November increased 0.5 percent to $187,950 from the same month last year —

the first year-over-year gain in monthly prices since July 2007.
The figures reflect homes whose transactions were handled by association members;

most of the deals took place in El Paso and Teller counties.
Something to note, however: November’s sales and prices are being compared against last year’s numbers, when the area and the nation were in the throes of a deep housing slump.
Still, “these numbers are definitely moving in the right direction,” said Bill Hurt, president of ERA Shields Real Estate and the association’s current board chairman.
The downturn prompted the federal government to include an income tax credit of up to $8,000 in the stimulus package approved in February. First-time buyers and those who hadn’t owned a home in three years were eligible for the credit.
Along with falling prices and mortgage rates that dipped below 5 percent,

the credit helped jolt sales, Hurt said.
And after many first-time buyers purchased homes, it allowed existing owners to move up to larger homes — what Hurt called a “trickle-up effect.”
The $8,000 tax credit was scheduled to expire this week, but was extended and expanded by Congress.
First-time buyers now have until April 30 to sign a contract to buy a home and June 30 to close on it to qualify. The program also was expanded to make existing homeowners eligible for an up to $6,500 tax credit if they buy another home.

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12 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

12 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
by Holly Anne Shelowitz, Certified Nutrition Counselor

Do you often get sick in January or February? If so, what you do or don't do in December can help. This is a time of festivities- parties, great food, late nights, cold weather, and lots of sugar, candy, cookies and more.

Here are some tips to keep yourself healthy:

1. Eating a nourishing breakfast gives your body good fuel for the day, and even helps to keep you warm. This does not have to take long at all- most of these take 5 minutes- you can take it with you and eat on the way.

Examples: Eggs- (a perfect food)- especially if you can buy organic free range)Oatmeal- (the real rolled oats- not the sugar filled package) add your own sunflower seeds, walnuts, maple syrup, butter and cream)
Soup- (Don't laugh) This makes a warming, nourishing breakfast in winter. Eating non-breakfast foods in the morning can give us more nutritional value than the cold sugar filled cereals so typical in our Standard American Diet (read SAD)
Melted cheese on whole grain toast or a wrap
If you are really in a pinch you can grab a few almonds and a banana

2. Drink lots of water- especially warm water with lemona. This helps to keep your system moving

3. Bring healthy snacks with you to work, and make healthy sweets to share. Eating healthfully does not mean giving up desserts. Check out the recipe on this site for amazingly sinful desserts made with natural sweeteners like fruit, agave nectar and maple syrup.

4. Do some gentle stretching when you can each day. Exercise is often the first thing to go during busy times, and of course one of the most important. Even if your exercise routine does go out the window, stretching is a simple way to stay in touch with your body. Also be sure to dance!!

5. Remember that just because you ate everything at the company holiday party, doesn't mean that it's all over now. You can go back to your healthy routine tomorrow- or even with the next meal.

6. Create the practice of taking a deep breath before eating to bring your attention to what you are doing. It is so common to eat unconsciously. You know the experience of eating in front of the television with a full plate of food... You look down and suddenly the plate is empty and you have no experience of eating! If you are eating chocolate, be sure to enjoy it completely! Many clients report that creating that focus makes them aware of when they are satisfied, or that they are not even enjoying what they are eating!

7. When you have overindulged in sweets, eating plenty of protein and veggies the next day helps to balance out your blood sugar and energy level.

8. Keep your neck and head warm. In chinese medicine, they say that a cold enters the body in the back of the neck.

9. Take some Vitamin C each day. (acerola and full C Complex is best because it is from a whole food)

10. Get extra rest when you can. (tricky I know) If staying home, being cozy and going to sleep early sounds great to you, say no to an invitation. Often it is this very thing that makes us vulnerable to getting sick. Feeling tired for days on end puts a lot of stress on our immune system.

11. Take time to appreciate and enjoy the activities you are participating in. Taking time to slow down and feel grateful for all the abundance that you have is a very important aspect to health.

12. Do some kind of service. There are groups in every community that need support- be it serving food at a soup kitchen, donating some of your canned food, giving away some winter coats or warm clothes, or bringing gifts to needy families.

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Home Buyer Tax Credit, New NOL Rules Signed Into Law

In a major victory for NAHB that will boost the fledgling housing recovery and help struggling business owners nationwide, Congress last week approved legislation that will extend the first-time home buyer tax credit beyond its Nov. 30 deadline and expand it to a wider group of home buyers. The bill also provides relief to cash-strapped home builders by providing broader tax benefits for businesses with net operating losses (NOLs).

The legislation, which was signed into law by President Obama on Nov. 6, will extend the $8,000 credit for first-time home buyers for sales contracts entered into by April 30, 2010 and closed on by June 30. It has been expanded to include a new $6,500 credit for owners of existing homes who are purchasing a new principal residence. Existing home owners can claim the $6,500 tax credit if they have been residing in their principal residence for five consecutive years out of the last eight. In more good news, the income eligibility limits to claim the full credit amount for both groups of home buyers have been raised from $75,000 for single taxpayers and $150,000 for married taxpayers filing a joint return to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for married couples.

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NAHB’s consumer-oriented Web site, www.FederalHousingTaxCredit.com, provides complete details on the enhanced home buyer tax credit.NAHB has launched a set of resources at www.nahb.org/taxcreditresources to help association members understand and promote the new tax credit.

Colorado Springs is the City of the Future

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Colorado Springs Ranked #2 Fittest Cities in 2009

2009 Fittest/Fattest Cities From Men's Fitness

Our 11th annual survey revealed some surprises! In our exclusive 11th annual survey, a western city reached the top of the (ski) mountain, while a surprising sun-drenched Mecca needs to pull its head (and belly) out of the sand. For those familiar with the region, Salt Lake City's selection as the Fittest City in America might not be much of a surprise.

But even we were stunned when our Fattest City turned out to be 2,539 miles away from
Salt Lake City, in Miami. Yes, Miami. Home of South Beach, with its images of tight bodies and scantily attired denizens. Yet despite a wide availability of local running and biking trails, Miamians are 35% less likely than the national average to actually use them.

This is just one of the many gaps between the Fittest and Fattest Cities in America. As we've done for more than a decade, MF collected and analyzed reams of data on the 50 most populated areas in the nation in an effort to determine just which cities take fitness the most seriously.

Here are this year's results:

Top 10 Fittest Cities

1. Salt Lake City, UT

2. Colorado Springs, CO
3. Minneapolis, MN
4. Denver, CO
5. Albuquerque, NM
6. Portland, OR
7. Honolulu, HI
8. Seattle, WA
9. Omaha, NE
10. Virginia Beach, VA

Top 10 Fattest Cities

1. Miami, FL

2. Oklahoma City, OK
3. San Antonio, TX
4. Las Vegas, NV
5. New York, NY
6. Houston, TX
7. El Paso, TX
8. Jacksonville, FL
9. Charlotte, NC
10. Louisville-Jefferson, KY

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Stunning 5 bedroom home in School District 20 offers mountain views from large cul-de-sac lot. This home has it all - formal living & dining room, spacious family room with gas log fireplace, spacious kitchen with center island, adjoining nook & pantry, main level study. Master suite offers soaring ceilings, adjoining bath, walk-in closet. Spacious secondary bedrooms. Finished walk-out basement features rec room wet bar, bedroom, hobby room, bathroom. Maturely treed yard offers tons of privacy. New interior & exterior paint. Central Air. Minutes to the Air Force Academy. Walk to award winning schools! Tour this home today!

Immaculate Colorado Springs Home For Sale with Pikes Peak Views!

IMMACULATE SPRINGS RANCH HOME ON LARGE CUL-DE-SAC LOT WITH PIKES PEAK VIEWS. FORMER MODEL HOME WITH MANY AMENITIES & UPGRADES: FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH SOARING CEILINGS. SPACIOUS KITCHEN OFFERS GRANITE COUNTERS, ABUNDANT CABINET SPACE & EATING NOOK. INVITING FAMILY ROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE. MASTER SUITE WITH ADJOINING BATH & HIS/HER CLOSETS. SPACIOUS SECONDARY BEDROOMS. UPPER LEVEL LOFT/OFFICE. FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT WITH REC/MEDIA ROOM, BEDROOM & BATH. OVERLOOK PEAK VIEWS & CUSTOM LANDSCAPING FROM TREX DECK. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE: NEW FLOORING IN THE KITCHEN, NOOK & FAMILY ROOM; MAIN LEVEL & UPPER BATHROOMS UPDATED WITH NEW FLOORING, CABINETS & COUNTERS. FULLY FINISHED, OVERSIZED 3 CAR GARAGE; CENTRAL AIR; STUNNING LANDSCAPING INCLUDES PERFECT BALANCE OF GRASS AND PERENNIAL GARDENS FEATURING: HOSTA, BLEEDING HEARTS, ENGLISH LAVENDER, BASKET OF GOLD, GERANIUM, PRIMROSE, STEPPING MOSS, CREEPING THYME, STRAWBERRY PATCH, HERBS, CONEFLOWERS, IRIS, CALIFORNIA POPPIES, BUTTONS, HENS & CHICKS, LILAC BUSHES, HARDY ICE PLANT & BEE BALM. PLAYSET INCLUDED! SITUATED ON A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC JUST MINUTES FROM DINING, SHOPPING, GOLF, SCHOOLS, PETERSON AFB, & SCHRIEVER AFB. YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY! TAKE A TOUR TODAY!

BEAUTIFUL HOME MINUTES FROM MILITARY BASES!

JUST MINUTES FROM SCHRIEVER AFB, PETERSON AFB & FORT CARSON. INVITING HOME ON A LARGE CORNER LOT. BRIGHT, OPEN FLOOR PLAN BOASTS SOARING CEILINGS! EXTENSIVE HARDWOOD FLOORING ON THE MAIN LEVEL. SPACIOUS KITCHEN OFFERS DINING AREA, AND APPLIANCES INCLUDED. FAMILY ROOM FEATURES GAS FIREPLACE. MASTER SUITE OFFERS ADJOINING 5-PC BATH. SPACIOUS SECONDARY BEDROOMS. UPPER LEVEL LOFT/OFFICE. NEW PAINT, CARPET, WOOD FLOORING, CEILING FANS & LIGHTING. RECENTLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH REC RM, BEDROOM & NEARLY COMPLETED BATHROOM. FINISHED GARAGE. SPACIOUS LOT FEATURES LARGE GARDENS & STORAGE SHED.

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Updated District 20 Townhome For Sale

UPDATED DISTRICT 20 TOWNHOME WITH GARAGE! THIS HOME IS IMMACULATE!THE INVITING LIVING ROOM FEATURES A FIREPLACE WITH TRAVERTINE SURROUND & IS WIRED FOR SURROUND SOUND. KITCHEN OFFERS NEW MAPLE CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS, APPLIANCES. DINING ROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS. UPDATED BATHROOMS BOASTS NEW FIXTURES, VANITIES, CERAMIC TILE. SPACIOUS MASTER W/CUSTOM PAINT & CROWN MOLDING. UPDATED LIGHTING THROUGHOUT. 6-PANEL DOORS W/CHROME KNOBS. PRIVATE, FENCED BACKYARD. WALK TO DISTRICT 20 SCHOOLS! SEE THIS HOME TODAY! VIEW TOUR AND PHOTOS

Colorado Springs Home For Sale in Peregrine with staggering Mountain Views!

Immaculate Peregrine Home offers views from Blodgett Peak to Cheyenne Mountain. The inviting floor plan features main level living. Stunning updates and upgrades throughout. Unwind in the Great Room with soaring ceilings and a 2-story wall of windows. Gourmet Kitchen boasts granite counters, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, double oven, gas stove & Hardwood flooring. Luxurious Master Suite offers adjoining 5-piece, remodeled bathroom. Spacious Secondary Bedrooms. Beautifully finished walk-out Basement provides a sprawling Family Room, Theater Room, Wet bar, Exercise Room, Storage Room and Guest Suite. The Back Yard offers exceptional privacy. Enjoy Summer evenings on the Stamped Concrete Patio with Gas Fireplace. Overlook the staggering views from the composite deck. Nearly half acre yard is the perfect balance of trees, grass & play areas. Walk to neighborhood park or Blodgett Trail Head. Award winning District 20 Schools.

Whether you are relocating to Colorado Springs or moving within town, this amazing home will please the most discriminating buyer. Located with easy access to the Air Force Academy, I-25 and Downtown!

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Beautiful Wolf Ranch Home for Sale Colorado Springs, CO

Inviting Wolf Ranch Home offers Stunning Upgrades throughout and a Balance of Formal & Casual Living Space. Unobstructed Peak Views from All Front Windows! Gourmet Kitchen features Granite counters, 42' Cabinets, Island, Stainless Appliances, Double Ovens & Nook. Spacious Family Room. Loft Gives 3rd Living Space with Home Theater. Luxurious Master Suite Boasts 5-Piece Bath and walk in closet. Spacious Bedrooms. Beautifully Landscaped Yard offers Gardens, Stamped Concrete Patio & Play Area. Walk to Excellent District 20 Schools!

Upgrades include: Spacious Living & Dining Rooms with Coffered Ceiling & Large Windows. Maple Hardwood Floors, Maple Cabinets, Main Level Office/5th Bedroom. Main Level Laundry, Upper Level Loft, 3rd Living Space is Pre-Wired for Home Theater & Surround Sound. Master Suite with Walk-In Closet and 5-piece Bath Features Custom Ceramic Tile & Top-Down, Bottom-Up Blinds, Custom Sheer Shades in all Main Level Windows & Cordless Blinds for all Upper Rooms. Beautifully Landscaped with Gardens, Stamped Concrete Patio & Play Area. Western & Southern Exposure Means Less Shoveling of Snow. Enjoy Summer Evenings in the Shade on the Back Patio.

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Stunning Wolf Ranch Home For Sale in Colorado Springs!

Look no further! This spectacular Colorado Springs Home is in model condition! This home offers true main level living! The gourmet kitchen offers granite counters, 42' alder cabinets, and stainless appliances. In this open floor plan, the Kitchen overlooks the great room featuring a fireplace & built-in entertainment niche. Archways lead to the Master Suite with bay window & adjoining bath. The formal Dining Room & bedroom/office complete the main level. The sprawling Family Room in the lower level featuring a fireplace & wet bar is perfect for entertaining. The lower level offers spacious secondary bedrooms. The house provides tons of storage. Walk half of a block to the neighborhood park. Near excellent District 20 schools. Easy access to the Powers Corridor, I-25 & military bases!

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