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I think that we as real estate licensee would need to help people to understand that there are more options available other than Foreclosure and Bankruptcy. I think that giving them the Foreclosure Hotline 1-877-601-HOPE (in Colorado) is a good start. We are not consultants, we are just a resource for the information. And because there are still so many "predators" there who pray on people in this situation, we need to steer them away from them by giving the legit source. I am sure that all the states have their Foreclosure Hotlines, so use it.

What is the difference between a Colorado Springs Realtor and a Colorado Springs Real Estate agent?

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Most Home buyers and home sellers the Colorado Springs area use the terms REALTOR® and Real Estate Agent interchangeably, but that is not correct. There are many differences between REALTORS® and real estate agents. They are not the same.................

What is a Realtor®?

1. Realtors® subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics set forth by the National Association of Realtors, which contains 17 Articles and various underlying Standards of Practice.
2. Realtors® must complete mandatory quadrennial Code of Ethics training.
3. Realtors® belong to the local Realtor® boards, which contribute listings to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service®).
4. Realtor® agree to arbitration procedures used to settle any complaints, whether from consumers or other Realtor® members.
5. Realtors® belong to the professional organization, National Association of Realtors®.
6. Realtors® also belong to a one of the 54 state or territory associations and one or more of over 1600 local membership associations.
7. Realtors® can use the term Realtor® which is a membership mark of the National Association of Realtors.

What is a Real Estate Agent?

1. A real estate agent is licensed to do real estate related business in the state.
2. A real estate agent does not have any access to MLS services or properties.
3. The co-broking of properties for sale is normally done by Realtors® through the MLS, not through a real estate agent.
4. A real estate agent is licensed to sell real estate, but can not use the term Realtor.
5. A real estate agent is not held to the Code of Ethics and does not need to complete the Code of Ethics training.
6. Only about half of all licensed real estate agents in the U.S. are Realtors or members of the NAR.

Knowledge is Power!

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Woodland Park Real Estate, Market Report

Single Family Homes

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Homes in Woodland park continue to be a NEUTRAL Market, as there is currently a 10.3 months of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".

• Number of Homes in Woodland Park sold are down 9% from 2008, but are down substantially from 2004, when 340 homes were sold.
• Average pricing continues to see downward pressure, currently down 6% from 2009 to 2008. 2009 pricing is down 15% from the high in 2006.

Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004

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Posted by Kathy Torline - Nordstrom 719-287-1049 KTorine@msn.com

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

We have had some seriously cold weather the past week or two. Currently, (according to the Weather Channel), the temperature in Colorado Springs, (about 6500 feet in elevation), is 4 degrees below zero, windchill of 17 below. Of course, here in Woodland Park, at an elevation of about 8400, it is colder, 10 below zero, windchill a balmy 33 below.

The last time we had weather this cold was in the early 1900's.

I didn't sign up for this....LOL

However, the cold weather does make for some interesting photos, as long as you are willing to go out in it!

Fountain Creek runs down Ute Pass on US Hwy 24, thru Manitou Springs and down into Colorado Springs. I took a ride to where the creek is just above Manitou, and stopped at a pull out to get these shots.

Do you know how hard it is to shoot with big wooly gloves on?

Or how long it takes to get frost bite if you don't wear them?

Check out this chart from the Weather Channel, and stay safe!

You could make a ton of margaritas with this...

Woodland Park Real Estate - Single Family Homes

Search for homes in Woodland Park

Woodland Park Homes continues to be a Buyer's Market, as there is currently a 12 month of supply of homes on the market. A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".

Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004

Current Report as of 11-30-09 in Woodland Park

• Active listings: 165
• Under Contract and Pending: 34
• Absorption Rate: 13.1 homes per month, a 12.5 month supply of houses currently on the market.

This Woodland Park Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Woodland Park.

This information is taken from the Pikes Peak Realtor Services Corp and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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