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. […]
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 […]
I-70 Floyd Hill Project: Major Improvements
The I-70 Floyd Hill project is one of Colorado’s most significant highway upgrades, improving safety, capacity, and travel times along a critical corridor west of Denver. While not directly in Colorado Springs, this project impacts our region by easing travel for residents, military families, and commuters heading to ski resorts, mountain towns, and the Front […]
Fun Fact Friday 🏦 2/13/2026
Hey Friends! I’ve got 3 fun facts for you today. I hope you have a great weekend! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: The market value of owner-occupied housing in America is now just over $50 trillion. That number has quadrupled since 2000 and doubled since 2015 (not adjusted for inflation). The owner equity share of that $50 trillion […]
Fun Fact Friday 🎨 2/6/2026
Hey Friends! I can’t believe January is over and we are nearly 1/4 of the way through February. I’ve got 4 fun facts for you today. I hope you have a great weekend! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: I’m not sure if this chart of popular exterior/interior colors is totally accurate because I couldn’t find the source on realtor(.)com or […]
What Is a DSCR Loan? A Simple Guide for Colorado Springs Investors
What is a DSCR loan? A Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan is a specialized mortgage designed for real estate investors, particularly those buying rental properties. Unlike traditional loans that qualify borrowers based on personal income and credit, a DSCR loan focuses on the property’s ability to generate rental income to cover the mortgage payment. This […]
Homeowners Net Worth Compared to Renters in Colorado Springs
Homeowners net worth compared to renters reveals a significant gap that has widened over decades, with homeowners typically building far greater wealth through equity and appreciation. In Colorado Springs, where median home prices stabilized around $441,000–$491,000 in 2026 (Pikes Peak MLS data), this difference is especially relevant for military families, first-time buyers, and long-term residents […]