Fun Fact Friday 🌊 4/3/2026
Hey Friends! I have 4 fun facts for you today. I hope you have a great weekend! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: Over the last 30 years, the purchasing power of the US Consumer Dollar has been cut in half due to inflation. At the same time, the S&P 500 has gained 789% (7.6% per year) AFTER […]
Fun Fact Friday 🏠 3/27/2026
Hey Friends! I have a story on housing today in the form of 4 fun facts. I hope you have a great weekend! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: Home Prices in the US increased 1% in 2025, their smallest gain since 2011. With wages rising over 3% in 2025 and interest rates falling (30-year mortgage rate: 6.9% -> 6.2%), that made […]
Fun Fact Friday 🛢️ 3/20/2026
Hey Friends! I have 4 fun facts for you today. I hope you have a great weekend! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: February marks the 4th year in a row that sales have declined in Colorado Springs. Source: Pikes Peak Association of Realtors Fun Fact 2: A few interesting stats comparing to last year: 1. List price to closing sales price […]
Wild Horse Reservoir Project Update: Wild Horse South Reservoir Selected
The Wild Horse Reservoir Project is moving forward with a key change: Aurora Water has selected the Wild Horse South Reservoir alternative for further environmental review and permitting. Announced in the Spring 2026 newsletter, this decision follows evaluation of several sites identified by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the National Environmental Policy Act […]
Fun Fact Friday 🍻 3/13/2026
Hey Friends! I have just 3 fun facts for you today. I hope you have a great weekend and here’s to longer evenings with more sun! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: The final numbers are in—Colorado Springs home appreciation for 2025 came in at just under 1% overall (barely scraping positive territory in Q4 data). That’s a slight […]
PPAR MLS Changing to Elevate MLS: What It Means for Colorado Springs
PPAR MLS is changing to Elevate MLS, marking a major upgrade for real estate professionals and clients in the Pikes Peak region. The Pikes Peak Association of Realtors has officially transitioned its Multiple Listing Service to the new elevateMLS™ platform in 2026. This rebrand brings faster listing updates, improved search functionality, and a more modern […]
Fun Fact Friday 🏞️ 3/6/2026
Hey Friends! I have 4 fun facts for you today. I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the switch back to daylight savings! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: Land is sometimes worth more than the home—just look at this map. Land comprises 32.2% of the value of the average U.S. single-family property in a metro area. […]
Homeschooling in Colorado Springs: Co-ops and Programs Guide 2026
Homeschooling in Colorado Springs continues to grow in popularity as families seek flexible, personalized education options that align with our outdoor lifestyle and strong community values. Whether you’re a military family stationed near Peterson AFB or Fort Carson, or a local looking for more control over your child’s learning, Colorado’s homeschool laws are among the […]
Fun Fact Friday 🏅 2/27/2026
Hey Friends! Just 4 fun facts for you today. I hope you have a great weekend! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: The United States ended the 2026 Winter Olympics with 12 gold medals. Norway won the most golds at 18. Source: r/dataisbeautiful Fun Fact 2: A year ago, 9 of the 50 largest metro area housing markets had more […]
Fun Fact Friday 🚙 2/20/2026
Hey Friends! I’ve got 4 fun facts for you today. I hope you have a great weekend! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: The typical homebuyer who purchased a home for below the list price in 2025 got an 7.9% average discount—the largest since 2012. Source: Redfin analysis of annual MLS data Fun Fact 2: Currently, natural gas is the […]