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Belltower Condos- Southeast Colorado Springs Real Estate

04-01-08
Joe Boylan

Belltower Condos in framing stage, Yes that is "Pikes Peak" to the left of Building #1

Belltower Condos Framing


Building one of the "Belltower Condos" has broken ground and is currently "going vertical".

This project will provide a much needed shot in the arm to the Southeast Colorado Springs Condo market.

Pricing for this project will begin in the upper $120's . There are seven different floor plans ranging in size from 843 to just over 1,200 square feet and detached garages are available as an upgrade.

The most impressive aspect of this product is the list of standard features, in other words, you don't have to get on the upgrade train to get a really nice home.

Here's a list of standard features:

  • Nine foot ceilings
  • Textured walls and ceilings
  • Rounded bull nose corners in living room, dining room, and kitchen
  • Crown molding in living room and dining room
  • Wall-to-wall carpet with one-half inch 6 lb pad
  • Polished brass plated door knobs
  • Walk-in closets per plan
  • Decorator paint with accent trim
  • Smoke detectors
  • Ceiling fan in dining room
  • Mini blinds
  • Telephone jacks in all bed rooms, living room, and loft
  • Cable hookups in all bed rooms, living room, and loft
  • Laundry room with hookups for full sized washer and dryer
  • Vaulted ceilings per plan
  • Loft ceiling fan pre-wire per plan
  • Whirlpool appliance package
  • Self-cleaning electric range/oven
  • Dishwasher, disposal, and range hood
  • Contemporary cabinets
  • Double stainless steel sink
  • Laminate counter tops
  • Easy care vinyl floors
  • Pre-plumbed for ice maker
  • One-third H\P garbage disposal
  • RC-11 sound channel on 18 inch open web floor trusses with sound insulation and 3/4 inch gypcrete at mid floors for sound control
  • Double insulated party wall construction
  • Contemporary cabinets
  • Laminate counter tops
  • Easy care vinyl floors
  • Double sinks in master bath per plan
  • 42 inch garden tub in master bath per plan
  • Ceramic tile bath and shower surrounds
  • Medicine cabinets with mirrored door
  • Post tension engineered foundation system
  • Extensive stone detailing
  • Cementitious fire-resistant siding
  • Dual glazed windows
  • French patio door
  • Insulated six-panel steel front door
  • Private patio deck
  • Covered entryway
  • Brass plated fixtures at entry
  • Pre-plumed and wired for central air
  • 40 gallon water heater
  • R-30 insulation in attic spaces
  • R-13 insulation in exterior walls

Belltower Condos Rendering

For more information on this project, visit www.BellTowerCondos.com












Courtesy: Joe Boylan http://www.SpringsHomes.com

Rivers Divide-A Hidden Colorado Real Estate Gem

04-01-08
Joe Boylan
Eastern El Paso County Colorado Real EstateThe eastern part of El Paso County, Colorado offers home buyers the opportunity to stretch out into some incredibly wide open spaces while taking in some truly incredible views to the west of "Pikes Peak" and the Front Range. These areas generally feature rolling grasslands, very few trees and great views, with the exception of a handful of subdivisions located in and around the Bijou Basin. The Bijou Basin is a well-watered grassland nestled in an enclosed valley surrounded by pine ridges and interesting landforms such as Fremont Fort. In many places the pines feather into the grassland or extend into the basin along the drainages, creating an interesting mosaic of vegetation.

Rivers Divide Monument SignRivers Divide is a medium sized subdivision located in the Bijou Basin. This subdivision consists of 91 home sites averaging 5 acres per site. Rivers Divide features a wide range of terrain, from rolling grasslands to alpine like areas. Homes in this subdivision are on well and septic systems, there is electricity but no natural gas so propane tanks are common.

This is a great subdivision for horse lovers. Lots are generally zoned for 2 or more horses and access to some of the areas best riding trails is close by. Bijou Basin


There are currently five homes available for sale in the Rivers Divide subdivision Click Here to take a look what you can expect to find in this area. If you want wide open spaces and the real western lifestyle, don't overlook "Rivers Divide" it's one of Eastern El Paso Counties little know gems!

Courtesy Joe Boylan: http://www.SpringsHomes.com

Colorado Springs Real Estate-Building Permit Activity

03-19-08
Joe Boylan

Here is the January Permit Activity report from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. Although at this report looks pretty anemic, it at least shows some activity, just not very robust.


I think the residential remodel increase says it all, the attitude seems to be “Don’t move, just improve”.

New Construction
January

# of dwellings gained
2007
2008
% Change
Single Family Detached
191
121
-33.65%
Town House Attached
33
31
-6.06%
Duplex
3
0
-100%
Condominiums
8
0
-100%
3 & 4 Family Buildings
0
0
0%
>5 Family Buildings
0
0
0%
235
152
-35.32%
Remodels
Residential Alterations
Remodel Permits 438 671 +53.20%

Courtesy Joe Boylan: http://www.springshomes.com