Category: Fun Fact Friday

Discover weekly Fun Fact Friday insights from Andrew Bacon at The Bacon Partners, your trusted Colorado Springs real estate expert with The Platinum Group, Realtors. Every Friday, I share bite-sized fun facts about the Colorado Springs housing market, national real estate trends, local stats from neighborhoods like Northgate, Briargate, Peyton, and Fountain, and quirky tidbits to keep things light. From mortgage rate surprises and home affordability data to Pikes Peak region specifics like radon risks or military relocation perks, these posts blend education with entertainment.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious about Colorado Springs real estate, my fun facts highlight key market updates—like median home prices around $450K-$480K in 2026 or inventory trends from Pikes Peak MLS. Originally sent to our email subscribers, we archive them here for easy access and to build a resource hub for anyone searching Colorado Springs housing fun facts or real estate insights.

Subscribe for direct delivery to your inbox, or browse my archive for past gems. As a local Realtor with nearly a decade of experience, I aim to make real estate approachable and trustworthy. Questions on these facts or your next move? Contact me today!

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Fun Fact Friday 🦃 11/24/2023

Hey Friends, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. I’ve got 3 fun facts and my weekly quote to share with you today. Have a great weekend and don’t forget to protect your hard earned money! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: Here’s a chart that shows the estimated online spending in […]

Fun Fact Friday 💸 11/17/2023

Hey Friends, I’ve got 5 fun facts and a fun chart I made that goes with my weekly quote to share with you today. Reach out anytime with questions! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: The IRS has announced new income tax brackets for the 2024-2025 season. Source: USA Today via the IRS Fun Fact 2: […]

Fun Fact Friday 💼 11/10/2023

Hey Friends, I’ve got 6 fun facts and 1 quote to share with you today. We will start high level & zoomed out, then zoom in to my local market (Colorado Springs), then end by zooming out again. Thanks for reading, and reach out anytime with questions! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: WeWork has filed […]

Fun Fact Friday 🚗 11/3/2023

Hey Friends, I’ve got 4 fun facts and 1 quote to share with you today. Thanks for reading, and reach out anytime with questions! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: Home purchases are falling through at the highest rate in nearly a year. Source: REDFIN Fun Fact 2: The cost to buy a home is now […]

Fun Fact Friday 🛰️ 10/27/2023

Hey Friends, I’ve got 4 fun facts and 1 quote to share with you today. Thanks for reading, and reach out anytime with questions! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: 26% of household wealth is held by Americans who are 70 years and older. Source: Unusual Whales, Federal Reserve Board of Governors Fun Fact 2: The […]

Fun Fact Friday 🏘️ 10/20/2023

Friends, I’ve got 4 fun facts and 1 quote to share with you today. Thanks for reading, and reach out anytime with questions! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: In September, the days on market saw 32 days on average. This was an increase of 45.5% when compared to last month, which was at 22 days […]

Fun Fact Friday 📉 10/13/2023

Friends, I’ve got 4 fun facts and 1 quote to share with you today. Thanks for reading, and reach out anytime with questions! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: With home prices and mortgage rates both rising, the U.S. is now witnessing the biggest numerical gap in the monthly cost between owning a home and renting […]

Fun Fact Friday 🥶 10/6/2023

Friends, I’ve got 5 fun facts and 1 quote to share with you today. Thanks for reading, and reach out anytime with questions! Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: Pending home sales in the US have moved down to their lowest level since April 2020, a month where much of US economy was shut down. The […]

Fun Fact Friday 😬 9/29/2023

Friends, Just 3 fun facts and 1 quote to share with you today. Thanks for reading and as always, reach out anytime with questions! (Want this delivered to your inbox weekly? Subscribe HERE.) Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: The past August in Colorado Springs, the average sale price was $553,959 while the median sale price […]

Fun Fact Friday 🍳 9/22/2023

Friends, I’ve got 4 fun facts and 1 quote to share with you today. Thanks for reading and as always, reach out anytime with questions! (Want this delivered to your inbox weekly? Subscribe HERE.) Blessings, Andrew Fun Fact 1: The average price of a dozen eggs in the US has moved down to $2.04, a […]