COS Town Tidings #25-361

Real Estate Roundup Edition

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

Properties Section (Click Here) Includes:

• Black Forest

• Briargate

• Broadmoor

• Cimarron Hills

• Stetson Hills

• Banning Lewis Ranch

• Mountain Shadows

• Old Colorado City

• Downtown Colorado Springs

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🏘️ A Win for Affordable Housing

📢 ATTENTION MORTGAGE BROKERS!

📉 Mortgage Rates Dip as Year Wraps Up

📆 Local Events + Concerts and 🤶 Holiday Fairs/Festivals

🌤 COS Weather - Partly cloudy, windy and cooler temps (before tomorrow's drop)

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

Black Forest

Properties recently sold ranging from $722K to $2.2M. Click to view Black Forest listings

Briargate

Properties recently sold ranging from $410K to $830K. Click to view Briargate listings

Broadmoor

Properties recently sold ranging from $320K to $1.1M. Click to view Broadmoor listings

Cimarron Hills

Properties recently sold ranging from $360K to $555K. Click to view Cimarron Hills listings

Stetson Hills (per request)

Properties recently sold ranging from $428K to $440K. Click to view Stetson Hills listings

Banning Lewis Ranch

Properties recently sold ranging from $375K to $580K. Click to view Banning Lewis Ranch listings

Mountain Shadows

Properties recently sold ranging from $715K. Click to view Mountain Shadow listings

Old Colorado City

Properties recently sold ranging from $298K to $1M. Click to view Old Colorado City listings

Downtown Colorado Springs

Properties recently sold for $125K to $395K. Click to view Downtown Colorado Springs listings

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🏘️ A Win for Affordable Housing

Colorado is taking another meaningful step toward easing the housing crunch. State leaders, including Jared Polis, announced five new housing developments selected for voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity funding, bringing more affordable rental options to communities like Colorado Springs, Denver, Longmont, Pueblo, and Grand Junction. More than $52M has been preliminarily approved to support projects serving households earning between 30% and 120% of the area median income, with construction expected to begin in 2026.

Locally, the Bristow House project in Colorado Springs will deliver 185 all-electric apartments designed with intergenerational living in mind. Many of the developments emphasize walkability, sustainability, and proximity to jobs and transit, while a new Tenant Equity Vehicle launching in 2026 will help renters build savings for future goals like down payments. Together, these projects reflect a growing effort to create housing stability while keeping communities livable and connected. *Source

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📉 Mortgage Rates Dip as Year Wraps Up

Mortgage rates dropped lower last week, with the average 30-year fixed rate settling around 6.19% and 15-year loans dipping into the mid-5% range. This easing trend offers a bit of breathing room for buyers and homeowners watching the market closely. Experts say rates are likely to stay relatively steady through the rest of the year, with any meaningful declines more likely in 2026 if inflation continues to cool and the Federal Reserve eases policy further.

For now, those considering a move, refinance, or long-term planning may want to compare options and stay flexible rather than waiting for a dramatic drop. *Read Source 

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📆 Sample Local Events

*Weather permitted

• Dec 27-28, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Dec 27, 6pm: Trivia with Cats @ Comfort & Joy Cat Café $15

• Dec 27-28: SPECIAL Ultraviolet Underground Cave Tour @ Cave of the Winds, Manitou $30

• Dec 27-28: Mary Poppins @ Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale St $18-$70

• Dec 29, 9am-5pm: Dog Days at the Zoo @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo

• Dec 31, 11am, 2 & 4pm: Big Bubbles New Years Eve @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $33 (Limited Seats Available)

• Jan 4, 6pm: Swing 'n Jam Gatsby Gala @ 2103 N Weber $8-$10

• Jan 6, 2-3pm: Listening To The Quiet Voice Within: A Talk On Intuition @ Treehouse Cafe $20

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• Jan 9, 6pm: Soap Making Class @ Meraki Springs, 2703 W Colorado Ave $65

• Jan 10, 4-8pm: 2nd Annual Hope Blooms Benefit @ Phantom Canyon Brewing, 2 E Pikes Peak Ave $80+

• Jan 10, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, The Hollywood Hit @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95

🎶 Fall Concerts - Weather permitting

• Dec 30 & 31, 7:30pm: New Year’s Eve: Rhapsody In Blue @ Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S Cascade $70-$120

• Dec 31, 8:30pm: New Year's Eve Bash featuring Disco Revue @ Phil Long Music Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $62 - $168 (21+ yrs old) (Limited Tickets available)

• Jan 10-11: The Human Equation @ Ent Center for the Arts $18-$41

• Feb 6, 7pm: Three Dog Night @ Pikes Peak Center $63-$260

• Feb 22, 3pm: Pikes Peak Philharmonic: Pops @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $14-$20

🎉 Holiday Festivals, Fairs & Activities

• ⛸ Through - Jan 18: Skate In The Park @Acacia Park $15

• 🕯 Through Jan 4, Fri & Sat (5:30-10pm) & Sun - Thurs (5:30-9pm): Magic of Lights at Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) $28-$72/vehicle

• 🎄 Through Dec 27: Christmas at Forest Bend @ Black Forest, 9525 Burgess Rd $15 (Last Day) 

• Dec 27-Jan 1, 5-8:30pm: Electric Safari @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo $21-$24

• Christmas Lights Guide - COS, Manitou & Woodland Park

• Jan 10-Feb 21: Ice Castles @ Cripple Creek $16-$29 (tickets on sale now)

   

• Dec 28, 4-6pm: Carols, Cocoa & Cocktails @ Mining Exchange, 8 S Nevada FREE to attend

• Dec 31, 8pm-Midnight: Rhinestone Rodeo New Year's Eve @ ViewHouse $33-$86

• Dec 31, 8:30pm: Broadmoor's New Year's Eve Bash $80 + $25 parking

• Dec 31, 9pm-midnight: New Year’s Eve Party @ Mining Exchange, 8 S Nevada Ave $99 (21+)

😊 Budget-friendly ways to keep your home warm!

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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}