Colorado Springs Real Estate-Joe Boylan

There were 15 sales in Manitou Springs Colorado for August of 2017. This is a great number since Manitou Springs averages 8 sales per month normally. Although Manitou is a very popular area it's sales constitute less than 1% of the total sales recorded in the Pikes Peak MLS. The median sales pric...

There were 108 sales in the "East" MLS area of Colorado Springs for August of 2017. This is up 64% from the Feb low of just 66 home sales but off 10% from its high in June of 120 sales. We feel like the 10% decrease has more to do with normal seasonal slowing in conjunction with lack of inventory...

Briargate Sales Numbers-August 2017   Number of Sales 96 Median List Price $362,450 Average Days on Market 32 Average Price Per Square Foot $122.35  There were 96 sales in the Briargate subdivision of Colorado Springs for the Month of August of 2017. This number is down 27% from August of 2016. ...

July of 2017 was another great month for Real Estate sales in the East Colorado Springs area. East Colorado Springs neighborhoods like Village Seven, Rustic Hills, Old Farm and Villa Loma have become very popular. These areas tend to have mature landscaping and the growth we've seen in the neighb...

The Briargate real estate market has enjoyed a really strong July. Volume has softened a bit from the late spring frenzy but the numbers are still impressive.Although there were 18 fewer sales, the Median Sales Price went up by $100. Not a huge amount but the new Median sales price is a record. H...

A discussion about security deposits is sure to make any property manager roll their eyes and sigh out of frustration.Security deposits exist as a sort of insurance policy for landlords and property managers. These funds protect against unpaid rent and fees as well as damages that aren't related ...

Virtual Reality has long held promise for the Real Estate industry. The path started way back in the late 90’s when multiple photos became a regular addition to the MLS. Multiple photos allowed Realtors to see inside of homes as opposed to just the single static exterior photo they were used to s...

Anyone involved with rental properties knows that "Security Deposits" are a necessary evil. The tenant always expects a full refund while the property owner expects to use the entire deposit for repairs, cleaning and...Meanwhile, the Property manager is stuck in the middle playing both Judge and ...

No matter what the kind of real estate market we are in, there is always competition for the special houses. These are the ones you drive by and say, “If that one ever comes on the market, I’d buy it”.When the market heats up this competition gets ferocious. It's in this kind of market buyers nee...

Credit issues are the primary reason we get from prospects that don't think they can buy a house. Sometimes this comes in the form of bad credit other times its bankruptcy or a foreclosure in their past. Unfortunately for these people credit issues have also become a barrier when it comes to find...