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FORE! It's that time of the year again

Friday, March 09, 2007
by Jason Daniels

The weather is getting warmer and the snow has melted off the the deep winter freeze we've had here in Colorado Springs.  It's spring golf season again.  Get your clubs dusted off and enjoy the early warm spring weather.  Below there is a list of Colorado Springs golf courses with links and information about each course.  I'm always looking for a reason to get out and golf, so if you want somebody to tee it up with just give me a call.  Also, if you are interested in owning a golf course property, I have a special database of homes located on golf courses here in Colorado Springs and would be hapy to e-mail it to you.  It's going to be another great golfing year!

 

Colorado Springs, CO Golf Courses
9 holes (Municipal)
900 E Espanola St
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-7746
(719) 385-6934
2 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
9 holes (Municipal)
900 E Espanola St
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-7746
(719) 385-6934
2 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
9 holes (Municipal)
900 E Espanola St
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-7746
(719) 385-6934
2 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 6,806 yards with a par of 71 (Municipal)
610 S Chelton Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910-2310
(719) 385-6911
3 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
Award-winning golf course
18 holes over 7,189 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
1 Lake Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4254
(800) 634-7711
3 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
Award-winning golf course
18 holes over 7,135 yards with a par of 71 (Private Non-Equity)
1 Lake Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4254
(800) 634-7711
3 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 7,700 yards (Private Non-Equity)
1 Lake Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4254
(800) 634-7711
3 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 6,980 yards with a par of 71 (Private Equity)
3333 Templeton Gap Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-5737
(719) 473-1782
3 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 7,059 yards with a par of 71 (Private Non-Equity)
125 E Clubhouse Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4416
(800) 428-8886x4095
4 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
9 holes (Public)
3819 Janitell Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4109
(719) 226-2466
4 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
9 holes (Private Non-Equity)
4500 Kissing Camels Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80904-1063
(719) 632-5541
4 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
9 holes (Private Non-Equity)
4500 Kissing Camels Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80904-1063
(719) 632-5541
4 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
9 holes (Private Non-Equity)
4500 Kissing Camels Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80904-1063
(719) 632-5541
4 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
9 holes (Public)
1850 Tuskegee Pl
Colorado Springs, CO 80915-1601
(719) 597-2637
6 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
9 holes over 1,077 yards with a par of 27 (Public)
1850 Tuskegee Pl
Colorado Springs, CO 80915-1601
(719) 597-2637
6 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 7,107 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
3525 Tutt Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80922-2504
(800) 485-9771
6 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
9 holes (Public)
6865 Galley Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915-3843
(719) 597-5489
7 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 6,833 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
401 Glasgow Ave Bldg 1054
Colorado Springs, CO 80914-1112
(719) 556-7233
7 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 7,194 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
9850 Divot Trl
Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1400
(719) 594-9999
10 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 6,407 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
10150 Rolling Ridge Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80925-9544
(719) 382-3649
12 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 7,276 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
345 Mission Hill Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3237
(719) 488-0900
14 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 7,300 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
13850 State Highway 83
Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3115
(719) 494-1222
14 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes (Public)
7800 Titus Blvd.
Fort Carson, CO 80913
(719) 526-4122
8 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 7,301 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
Building 3170
U.S.A.F.A
USAFA Academy, CO 80840
(719) 333-2606
12 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 6,519 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
Building 3170
U.S.A.F.A
USAFA Academy, CO 80840
(719) 333-2606
12 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 8,165 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
9650 Antler Creek Dr
Peyton, CO 80831-8494
(719) 494-1900
15 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 6,709 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
18945 Pebble Beach Way
Monument, CO 80132-8971
(719) 481-2272 x243
19 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 6,617 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
100 Lucky Lady Dr
Woodland Park, CO 80863-7704

19 miles from center of Colorado Springs.
18 holes over 6,397 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
19255 Royal Troon Dr
Monument, CO 80132-2889
(719) 481-1518
19 miles from center of Colorado Springs.

Most Expensive Home in the World Tops $155 Million for a Mega Mansion

Thursday, March 08, 2007
by Jason Daniels

The most expensive home in the world tops $155 million for a mega mansion home designed by exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana real estate. This ultra luxury home is named “The Pinnacle” and Forbes Magazine calls it “The World’s Most Expensive Home.”

The Pinnacle eclipsed the $139 million “Updown Court” in Windlesham, England, which held the most expensive title. Donald Trump’s $125 million renovated luxury estate in Palm Beach, Florida, is next in line. 

Locati Architects, Jerry Locati, from Bozeman, Montana, has spent the last year designing the luxury estate home as one-of-a-kind. Tim Blixseth, real estate and timber billionaire, is the developer with grand ideas of the mega home and the Yellowstone Club resort.

This huge mansion includes 160 acres of land, 53,000 square feet home sitting on the most prized property in the resort.

The most expensive home in the world, includes four guest cottages, will be built in the center of the Yellowstone Club ski resort with dramatic views.

The Pinnacle home will have the customary home theater, three elevators, a bowling alley, a private-covered gondola from ski run to the home, an amazing 8,000 bottle wine cellar and an indoor-outdoor pool.

A large pond and stream will link the four guest houses together.

The rustic exterior luxury home is crafted out of stone, ample floor-to-ceiling glass and includes a huge underground 30 – 40 car garage.

Heated driveways, walkways and patios will melt the large amount of snowfall in the Lone Peak area, up to a half a mile from the home for sale.

There are already several invited high profile home buyers with expressed interest in the purchase of the World’s Most Expensive Home. The $3,000 per square foot property could be finished in as soon as 14 months. Source: ABC News

You can search the nationwide MLS for the most expensive homes in your neighborhood at my website www.jasondanielshomes.com

Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Update - February 2007

Wednesday, March 07, 2007
by Jason Daniels
LISTING AND SALES SUMMARY
For the Colorado Springs Area
February 2007
 
 
All Sales
Existing Homes
MONTHLY SUMMARY
Feb 2006
Feb 2007
% + or -
Feb 2006
Feb 2007
% + or -
SINGLE FAMILY/PATIO HOMES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Listings
1,507
1,530
1.5
1,332
1,437
7.9
Sales
750
669
(10.8)
654
587
(10.2)
Ave. Sales Price
$248,330
$255,017
2.7
$233,259
$237,414
1.8
Median Sale Price
$205,000
$214,950
4.9
$196,000
$205,000
4.6
Total Active
4,171
5,202
24.7
3,428
4,403
28.4
CONDO/TOWNHOMES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Listings
226
268
18.6
197
211
7.1
Sales
108
100
(7.4)
89
83
(6.7)
Ave. Sale Price
$152,278
$182,319
19.7
$135,918
$162,034
19.2
Median Sale Price
$131,500
$143,950
9.5
$120,000
$130,000
8.3
Total Active
703
973
38.4
494
686
38.9
CUMULATIVE YTD SUMMARY
Jan-Feb 2006
Jan-Feb 2007
% + or -
Jan-Feb 2006
Jan-Feb 2007
% + or -
SINGLE FAMILY/PATIO HOMES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Listings
3,043
3,244
6.6
2,701
2,929
8.4
Sales
1,425
1,341
(5.9)
1,221
1,148
(6.0)
Ave. Sales Price
$249,955
$254,043
1.6
$231,384
$236,011
2.0
CONDO/TOWNHOMES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Listings
481
537
11.6
404
427
5.7
Sales
204
232
13.7
171
182
6.4
Ave. Sales Price
$146,956
$167,403
13.9
$133,119
$151,346
13.7
 
What Does This Mean?
 
We are seeing a slightly decreased number of sales from this time last year, and there are 24.7 % more listings on the market.  The statistics show the market has slowed a bit, but is still good compared to the national average.  Buyers now have more choice and can be more selective.  Sellers need to make sure their homes are priced correctly and are in good condition to be competitive.
 
Now is still a great time to buy with more selection and interest rates still at historical lows.  It is also a great time to sell before more listings hit the market and increase the competition this spring.

 

Meeting 80% of Today's Buyers

Did you know that over 80% of today's home buyers are using the Internet to find their next home?  The New York Times recently found that the majority of buyers research on the internet because of the availability of good home pictures and compelling virtual tours.  The more photos a listing can display, the more interest an online ad can generate for a seller. 

If you are thinking of listing your home with an agent, talk with us about our web marketing plan and let us show you how we can make your home stand apart from the crowd!

 

Protecting Your Home During a Freeze

Here are a few tips to keep your home safe during a freeze.

1:   Stop ice-dams
Heavy snow and ice can do a lot of damage to your roof - as it builds up and as it melts. Ice dams are when ice on your eaves blocks water from draining and the water is forced under the roof and into your attic or down the sides of your walls.

To prevent them, keep your attic well-ventilated to maintain a temperature close to that of the outdoors. A warm attic melts snow on the roof, causing water to run down and refreeze at the roof's edge, where it's much cooler. You should also make sure the attic floor is well-insulated so that heat rising into the attic is minimized.

2:   Protect your pipes
Frozen pipes are one of your home's major vulnerabilities.  To keep your pipes from freezing, wrap your main shut-off valve in insulation.  You'll also want to open hot and cold faucets enough to let them drip slowly. By keeping water moving through the pipes, you'll prevent freezing.

3:   Seal your drafts
Sealing your drafts can save you 20 percent on your heating bills, according to the Alliance to Save Energy. You can use incense or a candle to test for drafts around your windows or doors. A drifting line of smoke, rather than a straight one, could indicate a problem.

If the putty in your windows is dry and cracked, add newer sealant. Seal any visible cracks with the weather stripping or cloth.  But remember, you don't want to completely button up your home. When you have all your heating equipment running, you may need to get some fresh air into that house once in a while.

Mortgage Market Update

Wednesday, March 07, 2007
by Jason Daniels
Last Week in Review

YOU KNOW WHO IS LOOKING FOR STOCKS? NOBODY! Last week's volatility in the stock market stabbed at the hearts of both the Stock and Bond markets, with home loan rates swinging higher and lower throughout the course of the week. Economic news releases took a backseat to the massive movements in Stocks. Amazingly, when all the smoke cleared, home loan rates were unchanged to slightly improved for the week overall.

What happened? First, remember that the Stock and Bond markets compete for the same investment dollar. This means that when Stocks are worsening and investors are selling off their holdings, some of that money gets moved over into the Bond market, which helps home loan rates improve. And vice versa, when Stocks move higher and investors are buying into the Stock market, some of that money comes back out of Bonds, which causes home loan rates to worsen.

Last week's volatility began with the Chinese Stock market plunging, setting off a string of worldwide stock selling. Our own Stock market was ripe for a reversal lower, and money flowed out of Stocks and into Bonds, helping home loan rates improve. The next day, Stocks began to rebound, moving money back out of Bonds and causing home loan rates to worsen. But the "see-saw" action continued for the balance of the week - and may not be done yet, causing high amounts of volatility in Stocks and Bonds - and therefore, home loan rates.

AND ALTHOUGH WEARY INVESTORS MAY NOT BE LOOKING FOR STOCKS...MAYBE THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A NICE NEW CAR THIS SPRING. IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW VEHICLE, DON'T MISS THIS WEEK'S MORTGAGE MARKET VIEW.
Forecast for the Week

So what's the story with the Stock market? The increase in volatility, and even the recent decline, is actually perfectly normal. The steady seven month climb we have seen in Stocks was unusual, and the current 1000-day streak without a 10% decline is the second longest in history. So looking ahead, it would not be a surprise to see Stocks find their way even lower over the near term, before regrouping and making another run at new highs. The fact that outflows from Stocks are being "parked" into Bonds is a long term plus for Stocks, due to the temporary nature of this trade. This also tells us that Bonds and home loan rates will be a short term beneficiary, but will be adversely affected once Stocks start to rebound.

This week holds only one potentially major market-moving economic release, the February Jobs Report. Initial estimates are calling for the creation of 100,000 new non-farm jobs, down from January's report of 111,000 new jobs. The chart below shows some mixed signals for Bonds, with a nice "rising pennant" formation - typically good news for Bond prices and home loan rates; but also shows that Bonds are "overbought" and ripe for a reversal lower. For now, the technicals will take a backseat at least until Friday, as Stocks seem to be driving all the action for Bonds and home loan rates.

Chart: Fannie Mae 5.5% Mortgage Bond (Friday Mar 02, 2007)
Japanese Candlestick Chart

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