Colorado Springs Real Estate

This is often one of the biggest questions that buyers find themselves asking as they weigh the options of home ownership. As real estate agents, we’ve calculated the costs and know that in most cases, owning a home can be a much better arrangement for most than sinking funds into a rent cost that doesn’t get you anywhere. Yet, with buying a home comes many new responsibilities like a downpayment, a mortgage, and the upkeep costs. Here are a few ways you can determine whether buying a home is the best financial decision for your family. You Have 30% Saved When planning to buy a home, you want to have enough money saved up to afford your 20% downpayment and 10% closing and moving costs. That doesn’t mean you will actually have to make a downpayment, many lenders can secure loans that don’t require it. However, you will look more appealing to a lender if you do have that money saved up. Not to mention, if you have that money saved up, and don’t use it for the down payment, you’ll h...

Home buying can be stressful, emotional, and the underprepared buyer can be vulnerable. We empower you by helping to locate the right home and right area. We educate you to ask all of the right questions needed to make such an important decision. With so much to offer in wondrous natural beauty, endless fun activities and sophisticated culture, Colorado Springs is the perfect place to call home for truly adventurous souls. However, not all communities are equal, we help find the right one for you. Take a look at the many ways we can be your guide to relocating to Colorado Springs ! Colorado Springs, a Great Place to Call Home Situated at the base of stunning Pikes Peak and the gorgeous Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is a haven for those who love to view spectacular outdoor scenery while still living in a sophisticated, lively, urban environment. There are so many reasons to love living here. From the 300+ days of sunshine to the affordable, business and family friendly com...

If you're  relocating to the Colorado Springs area , the MacGuire Team would love to put our experience and knowledge of the Colorado Springs area to work for you! 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 beautiful featured properties that would be perfect for the relocating family. 5782 Dolores Street Area : Powers Price : $359,900 MLS : 2616564 Schools : District 49 # Bedrooms : 4 # Bathrooms : 4 Garage : 3-Car This beautifully maintained home, featuring 4BR, 4BA,  and 3 car garage is situated in the heart of Stetson Hills. Upon entering, you’re greeted by an open and inviting living space with soaring ceilings. The kitchen provides generous cabinet and counter space, stainless steel appliances and a sprawling counter bar. The kitchen is adjacent to formal dining room which overlooks the family room maki...

Home ownership is one of many milestones many people hope to achieve at some point in their life. As with anything, there's a first time for everyone - and that may mean many questions to ask and many learning curves to experience. Let's face it, buying a home isn't as simple as finding the one you love, and moving in. There are many moving pieces that many first-time buyers may not consider when they begin their journey. By sitting down with a trusted advisor, such as a reputable lender or Realtor, they can guide you on what is financially necessary. Here are just a few questions that may arise in your first steps of buying a home . What if I Don't Have the Down Payment? A big financial hold up for many first-time buyers is coming up with the down payment requirement. Not everyone has 20% of the purchase cost of a home just sitting in a savings account for these kinds of occasions. And that's ok. Setup a plan for how you will obtain that financial goal so ...

We continue to see indicators of a strong real estate market, which is wonderful news! With a new month means new local real estate market conditions in El Paso County, Colorado. Check out the market insights of what June looked like and how it may affect you if you are planning on selling or  buying a Colorado Springs home . Average Days On Market As of June, we saw a drastic increase in inventory levels - up 14% over this time last year! Though inventory is increasing, the average days on the market is still very low at just 24 days, compared to the historically recorded 67 days. Because of the lack of inventory, and steady increase of motivated buyers, homes are still selling quickly. This is great news for the seller who's hoping to move their property quickly. Listing vs. Sales Prices We continue to see strong list price vs. sales price as sellers are receiving an incredible 99.9% of their asking price. The historical average is 96.3% for the El Paso County area withi...

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 a few things to look at when touring your next home. Don’t Judge By The Paint Job It can be easy to get whisked off into a home by the color of the walls. If they are a nice trendy gray, you may find yourself naturally loving the home, but missing some key things that would be a no go. On the other hand, you may walk in and be greeted by bold purple & red walls and immediately want to run away - yet miss the great poten...

We're beginning to see a rise in the real estate market, which compared to the previous quarter is wonderful news! With a new month means new local real estate market conditions in El Paso County, Colorado. Check out the market insights of what March looked like and how it may affect you if you are planning on selling or  buying a Colorado Springs home . Average Days On Market As of March, we still saw a lower average of inventory sitting just 36 days on the market, compared to the historically recorded 67 days. Because of a lack of inventory, homes are selling more quickly, leaving the market looking pretty bare. Now we are seeing a slight increase in inventory as we gain traction into the 2nd quarter. However, the low inventory tells us this quicker sell time could continue until the market sees a surge in available properties for sale. This is great news for the seller who's hoping to move their property quickly. Listing vs. Sales Prices Sales prices as of March hav...

Our team of experienced agents know the Colorado Springs area and understand that communication is the foundation of working together to meet your real estate needs. We firmly believe in constant communication with our clients throughout the entire home buying and selling process. Our mission is to provide unparalleled service by putting  OUR CLIENTS  at the center of all we do. Your ultimate satisfaction with our service is our foremost priority. Our team takes pride in their work and we believe it shows. Here are the experiences our past clients had with the  best real estate agents in Colorado Springs ! MacGuire Team Buyers Experience Buying a home is both exciting and overwhelming all at once. We understand that until a family is settled in a great home, life is on hold due to stress and upheaval. We will listen to your desires and needs, and we will hear what you have to say. Real estate is always local-down to the neighborhood. As lifelong Colora...

The real estate industry is ever changing, especially in the Colorado Springs area. That's why we feel it's essential to share with you a monthly market report to provide a general understanding of the local real estate market conditions in El Paso County, Colorado. We’re sharing with you a market insight of what December looked like and how it may affect you if you are planning on  buying a Colorado Springs home . Lower Average Days On Market As of December, we saw a lower average of inventory sitting just 40 days on the market, compared to the historically recorded 69 days. This means homes are selling more quickly. Low inventory tells us this quicker sell time could continue until the market sees a surge in available properties for sale. This is great news for the seller who's hoping to move their property quickly. Listing vs. Sales Prices Sales prices as of December have been just a hair under listing prices, holding steady at 99.9%. The historical average is 9...