COS Town Tidings #26-122
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
Stetson Hills
Banning Lewis Ranch
Mountain Shadows
Old Colorado City
Downtown Colorado Springs
🛍 Bargain Box - Last Day
📢 ATTENTION REALTORS! 🏠
🏘️ The Rise of Rent-Only Homes
🤔 Are Mortgage Rates Going Down?
📆 Local Events + Concerts and Activities
🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny and warmer
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🏡 Unlock the Colorado Springs Housing Market: Latest Home Sales and Market Insights
Black Forest
Properties recently sold ranging from $645K to 3.8M. Click to view Black Forest listings
Briargate
Properties recently sold ranging from $310K to $1.2M. Click to view Briargate listings
Broadmoor
Properties recently sold ranging from $460K to $2.6M. Click to view Broadmoor listings
Cimarron Hills
Properties recently sold ranging from $189K to $625K. Click to view Cimarron Hills listings
Stetson Hills (per request)
Properties recently sold ranging from $380K to $495K. Click to view Stetson Hills listings
Banning Lewis Ranch
Properties recently sold ranging from $325K to $690K. Click to view Banning Lewis Ranch listings
Mountain Shadows
Properties recently sold ranging from $500K to $1.1M. Click to view Mountain Shadow listings
Old Colorado City
Properties recently sold ranging from $260K to $1.8M. Click to view Old Colorado City listings
Downtown Colorado Springs (no change from last report)
Properties recently sold for $177K to $536K. Click to view Downtown Colorado Springs listings

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I will be volunteering at both of these events! Come say hi if you see me.
Today at the May Day Artisan Gift Show 1-4pm 💐
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Tomorrow, Poor Richard’s Block Party…from 2-6pm. I hear I’ll be helping to serve cake from 2 until we run out. I’d love to serve you a slice! 🍰
~Sandy, founder of Colorado Springs Town Tiding
📆 Local Events
*Weather permitted
Every Wed-Sun, 11am-2:45pm: Tea at the Castle @ Glen Eyrie Castle, 3820 North 30th St $50
Sept 5-7, Labor Day Lift Off Tickets on sale now!
Sept 19-20: Pikes Peak Regional Airshow @ COS Airport $50-$204
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May 2, 2-3pm: Genealogy Basics @PPLD, Virtual Library on Zoom FREE
Apr May 2 (7pm) & 3 (4pm): Romeo & Juliet - Theatreworks @ Ent Center for the Arts, Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre $20-$31 (Limited seats)
May 3, 9-9:30am (First Sun every month): Positive Intention Group Meditation Gathering @ Yoga Studio Satya, 1581 York Rd FREE
May 9, 10am-2pm: Used Gear Collection @ Fire Station 20, 6755 Rangewood Dr at Dublin Blvd
May 16, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
🎶 Concerts / Music
May 8 & 9, 7:30pm: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back @Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave $54-$126
May 24, 3pm: Pikes Peak Philharmonic: Rhap @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $14-$20
July 30,5:30-7:30pm: Jelly Roll @ Weidner Field (will sell out)
🔥 Sept 26 & 27: Bruno Mars Concert @ Falcon Stadium, USAFA (will sell out)
🛍 Bargain Box: This Week's Hot Deals! (Today, Sat May 2)
A new week means new treasures! We're giving you a first look at the incredible finds and amazing sales hitting the floor through today, May 2 (up to 50% OFF). Watch now to see what's waiting for you!
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🏘️ The Rise of Rent-Only Homes

Finding a place to live in Colorado Springs is getting harder and for many, buying a home feels further out of reach than ever.
That’s where a new type of neighborhood is starting to take shape. These “build-to-rent” communities offer single-family homes designed specifically for renters, combining the feel of a house with shared amenities like pools, clubhouses, and fitness spaces.
As home prices continue to climb faster than incomes, and more people are delaying homeownership, these communities are stepping in as another option for those who want space and comfort without the commitment, or cost of buying. *Source

🤔 Are Mortgage Rates Going Down?

If you’ve been watching mortgage rates and wondering whether to wait or jump in, you’re not alone.
So far in 2026, rates have settled into the mid-6% range after easing slightly from last year’s highs. The Federal Reserve has paused rate cuts for now, taking a more cautious approach as inflation, job growth, and global events continue to shift the outlook.
While some early optimism suggested rates might drop more quickly, experts now expect a slower path forward. That means buyers and homeowners may see gradual changes, but not dramatic drops anytime soon. *Read Source
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How did we do on this issue?
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













