Colorado Springs Real Estate

This beautiful home for sale in Colorado Springs is move-in ready and located in the heart of Briargate offering 5BR, 4BA, 3 car garage and over 3700 square feet. Click HERE to tour this Home for Sale in Colorado Springs . The inviting front porch and welcoming foyer draw you into the sunny living room. You are greeted by gleaming hardwood floors that extend through the foyer, living room, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with granite counters, center island, pantry & breakfast nook. The kitchen adjoins the family room and formal dining room making this home ideal for entertaining large or small gatherings. Unwind in the family room featuring a cozy gas fireplace. French door leads to the office, perfectly positioned to be a quiet work space. Enjoy summer evenings on the expansive deck that overlooks the back yard. The spacious master retreat provides a luxurious 5pc bath and walk-in closet. Three spacious secondary bedrooms (two with Pikes Peak...

When looking at a home and deciding whether it would be the best place for you to buy, there are a few key things you need to look for in order to make your determination. From top to bottom, you’ll want to look over a home, because while some things are easily looked over, other items could play a huge role in the maintenance requirements and updates in the home. When buying a home in Colorado Springs , you don’t have to try to sort through this all on your own. The best real estate team in Colorado Springs is here to help. Here are 5 KEY things from the Mike MacGuire Team that you want to look at when touring your next home. Roof Repairs It’s important to pay special attention to the roof of a home before you even step foot inside. The roof of a home is not only vital to the value and life of your home, but it’s also expensive to replace. Does it look new, or do you see areas that are caving in? If you see large gaping holes, well, you may just want to move on or discuss wit...

The bathroom can be one of the most out of date rooms in a home, but it could also be the most stylish with just a few adjustments. While the state of the bathroom may not make or break a sale, if you’ve been considering remodeling your bathroom, it can definitely help. Here are a few things you can keep in mind as you improve your Colorado Springs real estate with bathroom improvements. Free Standing Tubs From vintage claw foot tubs to modern soaking tubs, these statement pieces are making their way into modern bathrooms across the country. Of course, it's easiest when you have a large, spacious bathroom, but even small bathrooms can make use of this stylish update. Such a beautiful way to make your bathroom feel like a luxurious spa. You'll be seeing photos of these tubs across interior design magazines, and across Pinterest for a while. Minimalist Cabinets As bold patterns, fun floor tiles, bright wallpapers, and other fun accents are hitting homes around the countr...

Unlike car insurance, home owner's insurance isn't required (unless you have a mortgage, it can be required in that case.) Like car insurance, though, there can be many details to your insurance policy that can affect what's covered. The Mike MacGuire team knows how important it can be to protect your investment, especially after spending so much time to find the perfect Colorado Springs real estate . Here are a few frequently asked questions about homeowners insurance so you know what to expect from your policy. What is Covered On My Policy? Every policy is as unique as your home - and can sometimes be affected by the details of your home. Do you live in a flood zone? This may be something you want to be covered on your policy. If you live in an area that is affected by hail, rather than risk the damage that hail can cause without coverage, you may want to make sure that it is an inclusion in your policy. Did you know that some policies will cover the food in your f...

Buying a home can be one of the largest expenses you may incur in your life. While it may seem intimidating, it can also be rewarding and exciting. One of the first decisions you'll need to make when looking at homes is your budget and then you can start the mortgage acceptance process. There are a few things you can start doing today to make you look more appealing to the lenders, and also make it easier to get approved. Check Your Credit Report Your credit report is a detailed report of your credit history, and will be used by lenders to see whether you can qualify for a loan and at what rate. You can get one free credit report a year from Equifax, Experian, and the TransUnion. If you plan your requests for reports properly, you can get one every four months, and keep an eye one any changes. Fix Mistakes When you've received your report, it's important to look it over and make sure that everything is correct. Sometimes errors can be made or old information hasn...

Make your wish list, get prequalied, organize your household budget... People are always talking about what you should do when you're preparing to buy a house in Colorado Springs , but what about what you should do after you have signed your name on the dotted line? What are some of the first steps you should take as a proud new homeowner? The MacGuire Team is here to answer your questions. 7 Things You Should Do Immediately After Buying Your New Home 1. Inspect Your Home Thoroughly When you're buying a house in Colorado Springs , it's easy to get so swept up in the excitement of it all that you forget to notice the little details. Once the home is officially yours, give it a thorough inspection to make sure everything is as it should be. Should you need to contact the sellers, you'll want to do so sooner than later. 2. Deep Clean BEFORE Moving All Your Stuff In If at all possible, we highly recommend thoroughly cleaning your new home before moving all of y...

Colorado Springs is home to some of the most unique and most stunning home decorating strategies in the States. Homeowners here have the opportunity to decorate their homes in any ways they desire, and many take full advantage of this freedom! There are too many interior decorating strategies to really list, but this week The MacGuire Team thought we'd explore one of the most popular decor themes for our area. Rustic Home Decor "Rustic" is typically used to describe decor that is woodsy, simple, natural, or outdoorsy. Given our mountain surroundings, it's no surprise that many homeowners in Colorado Springs opt for a rustic decor scheme in their homes. While some people choose to go all out, there are plenty of little things you can do to adopt simple, subtle rustic theme. Here are some ideas to get you started. Old Wooden Crates Don't throw out those old wooden crates just yet. You can use them to create shelves, wall hangings, unique storage compartme...

The world of real estate is as vast as it is exciting. Buying homes in Colorado Springs  can be incredibly rewarding, but there are numerous little details that demand proper attention and consideration in order for you to be successful. The MacGuire Team is here to help you make sense of real estate with this insider info on some of the pieces that make up a real estate transaction. This week, we're delving into one of the pieces found at the very beginning of the process: earnest money. The Background On Earnest Money Earnest money is a check you provide when you submit your offer on the home you wish to purchase. This check is essentially a deposit designed to prove to the seller that you are seriously interested in purchasing the property. There is no magic number for the amount of earnest money you should provide, but it generally ranges from 1-3% of the home's total purchase price.  The earnest money you submit does not go straight to the seller. Rather, i...

With so many incredible homes to choose from, you should not settle for anything less than the best when you decide to buy a new house in Colorado Springs . The MacGuire Team will work hard to help you find your new dream home - and we're starting now by introducing to you one of our favorite properties. You'll have to see it to believe it! 3664 Cherry Plum Drive 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Car Garage Over 4,200 Square Feet This stunning ranch-style home has everything any homebuyer could ever desire. The main level of this home for sale in Colorado Springs boasts an open floor plan with solid hickory wood flooring, twelve-foot ceilings, nine-foot solid wooden doors, custom archways and accents, and a gorgeous stacked stone fireplace with hearth. The spacious kitchen features gorgeous maple wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large center island, and a walk-in pantry. Open access to the dining room completes the perfect setup ...

Real estate in Colorado Springs ... there's nothing like it! We are honored to have been serving the entire Colorado Springs Area for many years, and we are grateful to have gotten to make a positive impact on our clients' lives. It doesn't matter if we're buying or selling homes - it's safe to say that we LOVE what we do! This week, we thought we'd share with you what we love about helping our clients  buy homes in Colorado Springs . We Love Getting To Know Our Clients It's always so fascinating to see what brings our clients to the Springs Area and what motivates them. Are they a young family looking for a place to raise their kids? Are they active-duty military personnel relocating to Colorado Springs ? Are they retired couples looking to settle down? People hire The MacGuire Team for so many different reasons. We love getting to know each and every one of our clients so we can learn how to best serve their needs. We Love Looking At All The Differ...

"Buyers' market" and "sellers' market"... If you've ever come within ten miles of the real estate market, you've probably heard some of these (and other) real estate buzzwords used frequently. What do they really mean, though, and what impact can they have on you as your try to buy or sell your home in Colorado Springs ? The MacGuire Team is here to help you understand the differences and how to use them to your advantage. Buyers' Market In a buyers' market, the number of homes for sale in Colorado Springs greatly outweigh the number of prospective home buyers. With so many homes available, buyers are able to be more selective about the homes they pursue. Since the homes available are in greater competition with one another to be sold, the sellers may be forced to drop the price or add other incentives if they want to sell their homes quickly. This situation is called a "buyers' market" because buyers get to enjoy th...