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Zillow's "Zestimate" Is Not What You Think

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Promoted as “the leading real estate and rental marketplace dedicated to empowering consumers with data, inspiration and knowledge,” Zillow has rapidly become a go-to source for buyers and sellers alike. Zillow does an amazing job displaying photos of homes for sale with the ease of a simple search. Regrettably, the real estate data provided by Zillow is notoriously inaccurate and inconsistent. What many consumers don’t realize, however, is that Zillow is first and foremost a lead generation tool for real estate professionals. Under the perception that they are “invisible,” buyers and sellers eagerly surf through “Zestimates,” while at the same time Zillow is capturing whatever data is entered during these searches and selling it to local REALTORS®. When a property is listed for sale, the data hits the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS), in a matter of minutes. But, it can take as long as nine days to populate on nationally syndicated sites like Zillow or Trulia. A study by Re...

Beautiful Home for Sale in Colorado Springs

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Move in ready 2-story home for sale in Colorado Springs in a great community with Neighborhood Park. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car garage and over 2,300 square feet. Click HERE to tour this Home for Sale in Colorado Springs . The main level includes a formal living room, perfectly appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and is open to the dining area with walk-out to the back patio and the family room with a cozy gas fireplace. Unwind in the upper level master retreat with an attached bathroom and walk-in closet. The upper level also includes 2 spacious secondary bedrooms, full bathroom and laundry area. The finished basement is perfect for entertaining and visiting guests! The basement features a large entertainment area with an AV closet (no wires) with HDMI Converter technology, wet bar, secondary bedroom with an attached bathroom and extra storage space. This home also includes a back patio, central AC for your comfort, exterior and garage freshly painted, ...

Great Home for Sale in Colorado Springs!

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MOVE IN READY ranch style home for sale in Colorado Springs was completely remodeled in 2010. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,444 SF, oversized 2-car garage with built-in work bench and storage. Click HERE to tour this Home for Sale in Colorado Springs ! Open concept floor plan w/ a spacious living room, dining room and immaculate kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops, crown molding, under counter lighting, surprise pull-outs and storage, GE appliances to include a built-in microwave, counter-depth refrigerator, dishwasher, electric stove and range. (There is also a gas line in place) Sunroom w/ stand-alone heating, cooling and heated tile floors. Heated tile floors in both bathrooms, hallway bathroom has a walk-in tub & separate shower. South bedroom on separate side of the house w/ attached bathroom. Honeycomb top-down/bottom-up shades on all windows. Lighted attic for storage with pull-down stairs. LG front loading washer & dryer with pedestals. Home is ...

Great Home for Sale in Colorado Springs

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Move in ready 2-story townhome for sale in Colorado Springs featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car garage and over 2,700 square feet. Click HERE to tour this great home for sale in Colorado Springs . The main level in this beautiful home features an open living room with walk-out to the front deck, cozy 3-sided gas fireplace, formal dining room and large kitchen. The kitchen includes all appliances, hardwood floors, center-island, granite countertops, eating area and walk-out. Unwind in the upper level master retreat with walk-out to the master deck with Pikes Peak views, walk-in closet and attached 5 piece bathroom with an oversized Jacuzzi bathtub. The upper level also includes 2 spacious secondary bedrooms with walk-out to the upper level deck and a full bathroom. The finished basement includes a large rec room, large secondary bedroom and bathroom. This home also includes beautiful Pikes Peak views from all of the front windows, back deck with views to a nature area that sur...

Buying The Right Home - 4 Considerations

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Buying a home in Colorado Springs is a big investment. If you're going to take the plunge and sign your name on the dotted line, you'll want to feel confident that the home you are purchasing the home that will be a perfect fit for you and your family.  How do you go about making sure you buy your dream home in Colorado Springs ? The MacGuire Team is here to help! Here are the important factors to consider. Neighborhood The neighborhood is one of the most important factors that can impact your choice of home. When you buy a home, you're also buying your own little piece of the surrounding neighborhood or subdivision. Does it have the amenities you're looking for? How's the privacy? Is it part of a homeowner's association that will come with extra amenities (and fees)? The Springs area has plenty of beautiful neighborhoods that would be a perfect fit for any family. The MacGuire Team's website offers quick links to help you learn more about e...