Colorado Springs with Kevin James Bond

What's happened to new construction in Colorado Springs for 2023? Are new homes still getting built? This is the data so far for new construction in 2023. I show you how many single family permits have been pulled in the past 5 years to now. I also show you what the popular builders are in Colorado Springs. These are the new home construction companies who partner with the land developer to r...

Since when did Colorado Springs have wild turkeys that just walk around people's front lawns? Plus, we have two mayoral candidates for Colorado Springs. And several other recent news events that I think you'll find interesting. #coloradosprings #livingincoloradosprings #coloradospringscheck #coloradospringslife #movingtocoloradosprings #yemimobolade #waynewilliams #coloradospringsnews St...

This is the monthly Colorado Springs housing market update for April 2023. This information comes from the PPMLS (Pikes Peak Multiple Listing Service). While people continue to buy and sell homes everywhere, Colorado Springs's real estate market is unique. Are homes in Colorado Springs still selling? The average sales prices in in Colorado Springs for March 2023 was $485,223. The median sales...

Are Homes Selling AT ALL in Colorado Springs? This is what the housing market is doing in Colorado Springs, April 2023. While people continue to buy and sell homes everywhere, Colorado Springs's real estate market is unique. Mortgage interest rates have been playing around in the 6's and 7's. Currently they're at 6.37% for a 30 year fixed conventional, according to Mortgage New...

Here's what's going on in the news with Colorado Springs this week. Apart from the Colorado Springs mayoral and city council candidates, there is news about the proposed housing development on 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd. Affordable housing bills are coming in for both Colorado Springs and the whole state of Colorado. Also, there is crime happening. Where is it in Colorado Springs? Also,...

I drive around a few Colorado Springs neighborhoods in March. You'll get to see the weather in  Colorado Springs in March. Some light snow events during March. What's it like being outside? How are the roads and the sidewalks? How should I dress? What is it like being outside in March in Colorado Springs? Some topics covered: Driving throughout Colorado Springs Black Forest Neighborhood...

There are only 879 properties for sale in Colorado Springs right now. LOW! Sales are low, at 467 for March so far (normally we’d get 900-1,100 sales in past March’s). HOWEVER. The average and median sales prices for homes here is very noticeably RISING now. Buyers are spending more on homes here again, despite the SVB bailout, and despite the Fed raising basis points. #housingmarket #realestate #c...

We are nearing closer to the mayoral election for Colorado Springs. If you don't know about the housing developers funding people's campaigns, you will now. There are several new topics in the news for Colorado Springs. Topics I cover: mayoral candidates Norwood and Classic Homes developers Affordable Housing Bill HB23-1190 $99,000 3D printed houses new 1,000 acre park PFAS in Colorado r...

What is going on with the Colorado housing market? Why are home sales dropping so rapidly? Do we have a slowdown in the Colorado real estate market? The median sold price dropped 3.4% year over year from Feb 2022 to Feb 2023. We've gone from properties getting 2.9% over list price in Feb 2022 to 98.5% of their list price in Feb 2023. Property is sitting on market longer, from 32 to 65 days on...

The housing market in Colorado Springs has slowed down. Sales have been low for several months. The buyers left. Or have they? Why are we seeing this then? #realestateagent #realtor #coloradospringsrealtor #coloradospringsrealestateagent #kevinjamesbond #coloradospringsagent #remaxrealestategroup #coloradosprings #housingmarket #coloradospringshousingmarket #coloradospringshousing #homeprices #mor...

Silicon Valley Bank's assets look to be getting a non bailout "bailout." Where did investors go? Why did two banks crumble in the second biggest global financing crisis in the U.S.? What happened to the mortgage rates? How will this affect homeownership and real estate? #coloradospringsnews #coloradosprings #bailout #bankbailout #siliconvalleybank #svb #financial #bank #realestate #...

I talk Colorado Springs news, including discussing the 12 candidates for the upcoming mayoral election. Topics I cover: 12 mayoral candidates - the future of Colorado Springs Wayne Williams and Sallie Clark campaign funds controversy 128% city water rule Norwood and Classic Homes El Paso County has a city worker and police officer shortage Egg situation - no shortage, but high cost Apartment contr...

The housing market in Colorado Springs is hovering, like it's on the edge of a knife. Home prices haven't seemed to be going up or down very much in the past few months.  Also, what the the new Fed meeting and the 25 basis point hike mean for real estate? I also cover the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors (PPAR) February 2023 housing market trends report. This covers all of El Paso Coun...

I talk to Ryan Walsh, who is a photographer with Next Door Photos. Ryan has photographed homes in Colorado Springs, from entry level homes to luxury. High quality photos are necessary for putting homes in the best light to sell. Ryan explains the cameras he uses, as well as floorplans and how using drones work. Why is it better to hire a photographer rather than use your phone for pictures? Should...

This is how to buy a house in Colorado Springs, the quick version.  In 4 minutes I take you through all steps of the home buying process in Colorado Springs. I will make an in-depth version of this in a later video. If you are looking to buy a property in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area, contact me below! ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Comment below: What are some th...

What is Colorado Springs like in February? I drive around Colorado Springs in February and make a couple outdoor stops. You'll get to see Colorado Springs in February. Post snowstorm, in and out of cold patches. What's it like being outside? How are the roads and the sidewalks? How should I dress? What is it like being outside in February in Colorado Springs? #coloradospringsweather #col...

I talk to Ryan who is a Colorado police officer. He lives in Colorado Springs and worked for the CSPD (Colorado Springs Police Department) for a few years. Ryan now works for the Westminster Police Department but still lives in Colorado Springs. He has had a lot of experience with living in Colorado Springs and with crime in the city. There are a couple large lovable dogs in the back, so you'...

MUCH Cheaper New House or Barndominium in Colorado! How can you save $100,000 - $250,000 on building a home or barndominium in Colorado? Be the general contractor yourself (with help)! I talk to Dale Quye with HomeWrights, a custom builder in Colorado. Homewrights builds anything from small basic homes to huge luxury homes, to barndominiums and ADU's! HomeWrights assists people with building...

Is Colorado Springs safe? What is the crime rate in Colorado Springs? Where are the bad neighborhoods of Colorado Springs? I answer all these questions and more. I take you through my personal experience living in Colorado Springs since 1992. I also take you through where crime is being reported and how to compare it to where you live now! These are the websites I reference in the video: Safest Ci...

What does a real estate agent do? I break down the role of a REALTOR®, and how I can help you with your real estate needs. What I specialize in: relocating to Colorado Springs, including PCS moves. I also list homes for sale in the city. I have helped several clients PCS or do a military relocation to Colorado Springs. I found houses for them, sent them videos, and they purchased property before t...

I talk to Bill McIntosh in Colorado Springs about getting the right property insurance. If you don't have enough coverage, you may still end up owing out of pocket when an issue comes up. Bill gives his top tips for making sure you have the right property insurance in Colorado Springs. We cover these topics: Independent insurance brokers Property insurance specifically tailored for Colorado S...

We have been seeing a slowdown in the Colorado housing market for several months now. Year over year for January 2023: New listings are down 18.4% Pending/Under Contracts are down 12.8% Sold Homes are down 31.9% Days on market is up to 60 now. Total active listings are 66.6% higher than last year! I take you through the newest Colorado housing market report. This is the latest data for home prices...

The housing market in Colorado Springs looks to be flatlining. Home sales have been lower since July 2022. The real estate market is about half of what it was last year. What is going on with homes for sale in Colorado Springs? Where are home values going? I take you through the PPAR real estate sales graphs. The data doesn't lie! The housing market has been trending downward in prices since...

This is my analysis of the PPAR January 2023 housing report for Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas. Here are the raw numbers from the PPMLS (Pikes Peak Multiple Listing Service). This is the listing portal that real estate agents in the Colorado Springs area submit their listings to. PPAR (The Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS) owns the PPMLS. PPAR just released their cumulative housing m...

What will happen to real estate in 2023? Will homes values drop? Will home prices skyrocket from summer demand? Here's what I think will happen to the housing market in Colorado Springs. I could be COMPLETELY WRONG. Do not use my future speculation as a basis for your real estate uses. #coloradosprings #housingmarket  #housingmarketprediction #coloradospringslife #movingtocoloradosprings #col...