COS Town Tidings #24-335

Real Estate Roundup Edition

🏡 Unlock the Colorado Springs Housing Market: Latest Home Sales and Market Insights - (Gmail will truncate, 👉click to READ ONLINE)

• Black Forest

• Briargate

• Broadmoor

• Cimarron Hills

• Banning Lewis Ranch

• Mountain Shadows

• Old Colorado City

• Downtown Colorado Springs

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🧳 Ready for a Move? Let’s Simplify

📢 ATTENTION MORTGAGE BROKERS!

📊 Mortgage Trends for 2025 Buyers

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📆 Local Events

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🏡 Unlock the Colorado Springs Housing Market: Latest Home Sales and Market Insights

Black Forest

Properties recently sold ranging from $520K to $1.1M. Click to view Black Forest listings

Briargate

Properties recently sold ranging from $304K to $625K. Click to view Briargate listings

Broadmoor

Properties recently sold ranging from $360K to $4.1M. Click to view Broadmoor listings

Cimarron Hills

Properties recently sold ranging from $173K to $440K. Click to view Cimarron Hills listings

Banning Lewis Ranch

Properties recently sold ranging from $435K to $717K. Click to view Banning Lewis Ranch listings

Mountain Shadows

Properties recently sold ranging from $327K to $790K. Click to view Mountain Shadow listings

Old Colorado City

Properties recently sold ranging from $305K to $1.1M. Click to view Old Colorado City listings

Downtown Colorado Springs

Properties recently sold for $547K. Click to view Downtown Colorado Springs listings

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🧳 Ready for a Move? Let’s Simplify

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📊 Mortgage Trends for 2025 Buyers

After reaching a low of 6.08% in Sept, mortgage rates climbed to 6.84% by mid-Nov. While still lower than last year, many buyers are waiting to see if they’ll drop further. The Federal Reserve recently cut its interest rate by 25 basis points, marking a shift from its earlier hikes. However, experts believe significant decreases in mortgage rates won’t happen immediately, with gradual declines expected over time.

For buyers, the decision to move forward hinges on individual goals and budgets. While waiting for rates to fall further is tempting, rising home prices and limited inventory add pressure. The Fed’s Dec meeting is expected to bring another rate cut, alongside projections for 2025. If you already locked in a low rate during 2020-2021’s historic lows, refinancing may not be worthwhile for now. *Read Source 

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📆 Local Events

• Dec 2 through Jan 31: Skate in the Park @Acacia Park $13

• Dec 2-Jan 4, Mon-Thurs (5:30-9pm), F-Sun (5:30-10pm): Magic Lights @PPIR, 16650 Midway Ranch Rd, Fountain $33/vehicle

• Dec 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 10:30-11:30am: Pioneers Museum Guided Tour @215 S Tejon St (Pls RSVP)

• Dec 3, 1-1:30pm: Holiday Porch Pots Demonstration @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs FREE (Pls register 9 Spots Left)

• Dec 3, 4-5pm: HS age Teen Peer Group @Universal Education Foundation, 301 E Platte

• Dec 3, 5-7pm: Stratton Neighborhood Master Plan Meeting @GOG Visitors Center, 1805 N 30th St

  • —>🍵 From Land to Legacy: Asian Heritage Center Project

• Dec 3, 5:30-7pm: Young Adult Peer Group-Support @Universal Education Foundation, 301 E Platte

• Dec 3, 5:30-7:30pm: 19th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration @755 Aspen Dr, COS: Donate new toys or new/ gently used coats

• Dec 4, 9-10am: Balance & Strength @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou

• Dec 4, 10am-1pm: First Wednesday Job Fair @PPWFC, 1675 Garden of the Gods

• Dec 4, 2-4pm: Watercolor Workshop & Cream Tea @FestiviTea, 2336 Vickers Dr $35 (4 Spots Left)

• Dec 4, 6-8pm: Bee-Merry Christmas Ornament Painting Party @Brush Crazy, 4416 Austin Bluffs $20 (7 Spots Left)

• Dec 5, 10:30am-1:30pm: Holiday Auction Fundraiser for We Fortify - District 2 School Teachers @Flying W Ranch $70

• Dec 5-6 (7pm), 7 (1 & 7pm), 12-13 (7pm), 14 (1 & 7pm): A Christmas Carol @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou $16-$25

• Dec 5, 5:30-8:30pm: Electric Moonlight @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $70-$80 (21+ yrs only)

• Dec 7, 9am-Noon: Chasing Santa 5K & Cycling Santa Supporting Christmas Unlimited @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 5725 Mark Dabling $40.22

• Dec 7, 10am-Noon: 2024 Christmas Tea Morning @FestiviTea, 2336 Vickers Dr $34 (2 Spots Left)

• Dec 7, 2-4pm: 2024 Christmas Tea Morning @FestiviTea, 2336 Vickers Dr $34 (4 Spots Left)

• Dec 7 (10am-5pm), 8 (10am-4pm): Candy Cane Craft & Gift Show @Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd $8

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• Dec 7, 7:30pm: CS Youth Symphony Holiday Celebration concert @Pikes Peak Center $35-$45

• Dec 8, 2-3pm: Wreath Workshop @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $32.50 (3 Spots Left)

• Dec 10-11, 7pm: Holy & Ivy, AFA Band @Pikes Peak Center FREE (Tickets available at box office only, NOW must have ticket)

• Dec 21, 1-2pm: Centerpiece Workshop @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $32.50 (8 Spots Left)

• Dec 21, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime (Holiday Show) @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $72.95 (20 Tickets Left)

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The latest Real Estate Roundup issue, focusing on the dynamic and ever-evolving Colorado Springs housing market. Our team has compiled* essential market insights to help you stay ahead in your real estate endeavors. _{*Data source: Redfin}