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Take a Look at this Jaw-Dropping Residence!

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If you're relocating to the Colorado Springs area , you'll need a partner who knows the area to help you find the best home for your family. The MacGuire Team has more than 25 years of experience and knowledge of the Colorado Springs area, and we'd love the opportunity to help you with your real estate needs! We can provide valuable information about Colorado Springs, neighborhoods, schools, places to play and explore, and more. Ready to take a look at homes? This week, we're spotlighting one of our fabulous featured properties that would be perfect for the relocating family. 15547 Open Sky Way Price: $2,399,900 MLS: 48492485 Details: 5 Beds 6 Bath 10,421 Sq. Ft 6.43 Acres Year Built: 2009 Single Family Detached Area: Tri-Lakes Schools: Lewis Palmer District 38 This stunning residence is situated on 6.43 acres in gated High Forest Ranch featuring uncompromised attention to detail with 5BR, 6BA, & 10 car garage. Be greeted by the grand entr...

Love Where You Live - Part Two

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In 2016, Colorado Springs was named the fifth-best place to live by U.S. News and World Report. The high quality of life, low cost of living, low unemployment, and our beautiful natural wonders and proximity to the mountains are just a few of the amazing factors of living here. Last week, we covered a few of the local communities that help us to Love Where We Live in Part One of our series. This week, we're going to give you some insight into a few more communities that make up our beautiful town. Northgate The Northgate area is located at the northern edge of Colorado Springs, near the Northgate of the United States Air Force Academy. This is a fast growing area with newer developments offering proximity to “The Club at Flying Horse”, Pikes Peak Community College, movie theaters, restaurants, and shopping.  Schools: District 20 Northwest This area starts just north of the Garden of The Gods Park and extends to the southern boundary of the United States Air Force Acad...

Tips for Moving Out of State

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Moving from one state to another can be a very stressful process - in fact, moving is considered one of the most stressful experiences on many lists. The MacGuire Team realizes that moving and relocating to Colorado Springs can be a challenging event, but we want to help make it easier on you. Here are a few things to remember to help keep moving out of one state and into another a little bit easier. Make Your Moving Calendar Lists will be a great asset through your moving process to help you stay organized. Start by looking at your calendar and scheduling dates that certain tasks need to be accomplished by. From when you need to have certain rooms packed up, when you need to file certain documents to achieve your new residence, and when you need to contact other companies for certain services, like the moving truck, electric company, and real estate agent in Colorado Springs. Create Your Moving Budget Moving can be expensive, so that's why it's important to make a ...

House Hunting for the Holidays

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If you're hoping to deck some new halls for the holidays, there's no time like the present to get started if you haven't already. If you thought that the holidays were a bad time to find your dream home - think again. There are several great reasons to buy a Colorado Springs home during the holidays, and when you have the best real estate agents in Colorado Springs on your side there's no time like the present - so you can give presents! Here are a few reasons house hunting for the holidays can be a great way to find your home. There Can Be Less Competition Many families are too busy with the holiday planning, preparation, and events to spend their spare time looking for homes. This means you won't, most likely, have as many people competing for the same homes. Another reason you can hope for fewer potential buyers is that the weather in Colorado Springs tends to be cold and snowy, and there are not as many people who will want to trek through the snow to lo...

Inspecting a Home - 5 Things to Look For

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As if you don't already have a lot of other things you're thinking about when looking for a home, there are several key things you need to observe as you're walking through a home. As the best real estate agent in Colorado Springs, I know there are a lot of things to remember, but that's why you hire me. I can be your eyes and ears while we walk through a home, and can help you find the perfect fit. While you can't observe everything during a walk-through, if you have the top five things on your mind as you do, you'll be more likely to remember them while inspecting it. Start With The Roof Replacing a roof can be a HUGE investment, especially when you've only just bought a home. When you start looking at a home, start by investigating the roof age and condition. A roof with shingles can last as little as 15-20 years or as much as 50+. Metal roofs can last even longer than that. When you look at the roof, you want to look for dips, pits, shingles that a...

Ways to Deep Clean Your Tub for Bathtub Day

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If there was ever one day that needed to be celebrated at least once a year (if not once a week!) it's Bathtub Day! While these fixtures in our house probably don't get a lot of praise or attention, we really don't know where we would be without them. Our day's typically begin and end in the bathroom and when showing homes in Colorado Spring s our clients are usually interested in the bathroom, and we love when we see a unique tub! Without further ado, here are a few things to keep in mind on Bathtub Day about this important fixture in your home. History of Bathtubs Before indoor plumbing was invented, bathtubs - like chamber pots and washbowls - were moveable features in a home. Many times they were made from copper or zinc. They were not generally installed in homes as a permanent feature until the latter 19th century when running water started becoming more common in homes. Indoor plumbing hit the market in the 1930's, and only spread throughout the countr...

How to Enjoy Great Outdoors Month in Colorado Springs

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It's common knowledge that Colorado Springs in a wonderful place to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. From hiking, camping, horseback riding and hunting, the activities are endless. June is National Great Outdoors Month, and the entire Mike MacGuire team wants to make sure that you know what is available in our area so you can enjoy it too! If you're relocating to Colorado Springs , we are honored that you've chosen our great state, and if you can't tell, we love where we live. We would love to help you find a new routine in your new town and fun activities that the whole family can enjoy. Here are a few activities you can enjoy in our great state. Outdoor Rock Climbing This is a world renowned activity in Colorado Springs, and our area is home to some of the most beautiful and challenging rock formations in the world. You can hire a rock climbing guide, and we have many respected and experienced climbing guides who can teach you how to enjoy this sport in the ...

5 Clever Tricks To Add Value To Your Home

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In addition to serving as a place to live, your home should also (hopefully) serve as a valuable financial investment. If you can eventually sell your home for more than the initial purchase price, you can use the extra money to put towards your next home, a child's education, retirement, or any number of other things. Selling your home for less than you originally paid for it, on the other hand, can be disheartening and pose financial challenges. How can you make sure that your sells for more? The MacGuire Team is here to help with these simple but effective tricks for boosting the value of your home in Colorado Springs . 1. Add A Backsplash Bring your kitchen into the twenty-first century! Installing a backsplash in your kitchen is one of the quickest and easiest ways to modernize your kitchen and raise its value. Tile backsplashes are currently very popular, and can typically be installed at an affordable price. 2. Customize Your Outdoor Living Space Beautiful outdoor...