Author Archives: Phillip Martucci
Why Selling In Colorado Springs This Fall May Be Your Best Move
If you’re thinking about moving, selling your Colorado Springs house this fall might be the way to go. Here are four highlights in the housing market that may make your decision to sell this fall an easy one. 1. Buyers Are Actively in the Market ShowingTime, a leading real estate showing software and market stat... Read More
The Cost of a Home Is Far More Important than the Price
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. There are 39% fewer homes for sale today than at this time last year, and buyer demand continues to set records. Zillow recently reported: “Newly pending sales are up 25.5% compared to the same week last year, the highest year-over-year increase in the weekly Zillow database.” In the Colorado Springs housing market, we... Read More
How Low Inventory in Colorado Springs May Impact the Housing Market This Fall
Real estate continues to be called the ‘bright spot’ in the current economy, but there’s one thing that may hold the housing market back from achieving its full potential this year: the lack of homes for sale in Colorado Springs. Buyers are actively searching for and purchasing homes, looking to capitalize on today’s historically low... Read More
Colorado Springs Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace
Home buying has been on the rise over the past few months, with record-breaking sales powering through the market in June and July. Click here to see August 2020 Market Update for Colorado Springs. Buyers are actively purchasing homes, and the momentum is continuing into the fall. It is, however, becoming harder for buyers to find... Read More
Colorado Springs August 2020 Housing Market Update
The housing market in Colorado Springs is stronger than ever. In August the average sales price increased by 1.7% from last month (July 2020). Comparing the average sales price in August 2019 to August 2020 the average sales price is up 17.3%. Listing inventory came down a bit to 0.6 months of active inventory. Comparing... Read More
Will We See a Surge of Homebuyers Moving To Colorado Springs?
As remote work continues on for many businesses and Americans weigh the risks of being in densely populated areas, will more people start to move out of bigger cities? Spending extra time at home and dreaming of more indoor and outdoor space is certainly sparking some interest among homebuyers. Early data shows an initial trend... Read More
Colorado Springs – Renting vs Buying
The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise. This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive option for many people, especially with low mortgage rates driving purchasing power. Connect with a Venterra Real Estate agent today if you’d like expert guidance on exploring your homebuying... Read More
Colorado Springs July Market Update
Thinking of Selling you Colorado Springs home? Get a free home valuation today CLICK HERE More Resources Home Buying: Do You Know The Lingo? 3 Things to look for when buying a home in Colorado Springs Is Now A Good Time To Refinance My Home What You Can Do To Keep Your Dream Of Homeownership Moving... Read More
Colorado Springs – Sellers Are Returning to the Housing Market
In today’s housing market, it can be a big challenge for buyers to find homes to purchase, as the number of houses for sale is far below the current demand. Now, however, we’re seeing sellers slowly starting to come back into the market, a bright spark for potential buyers. Javier Vivas, Director of Economic Research at realtor.com, explains: “Seller confidence has... Read More
Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?
You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s helpful to know your price range, what you’re... Read More