Nearly every transaction I have been working on lately whether on the buying or selling side, the roof has been an issue.
If you are buying a home in Colorado Springs, make sure your inspector goes onto the roof and inspects it thoroughly. Believe it or not, there are inspectors who do not go on the roof to inspect it! If the roof needs replacement and the seller is not willing to pay for a new roof, and you still plan to buy the home, make a phone call to your homeowner's insurance.
Many property insurance companies will not insure a home with a bad roof and if they do insure the home, the roof may not be covered. If you decide to file a claim with your homeowner's insurance for a new roof after buying the home, the insurance company may not cover it since it was a pre-existing problem prior to your purchasing the home.
Many insurance companies who are willing to insure the home require the roof be replaced within a specified amount of time in order for the buyer to have continued coverage. Why are they so strict? The insurance company doesn't want to run the risk of paying for any damage inside the home that is caused from a bad roof such as water damage.
Contact your homeowner's insurance company before purchasing a home with a bad roof; it may affect your ability to obtain coverage.
Patricia Beck – Selling Colorado Springs Homes
We had the opportunity to take a weekend getaway to our family cabin near Lake George, Co and the colors of fall were spectacular!
The horses were back in the pasture after Summer Camp ended at Blue Mountain ranch. The horses were friendly and enjoyed visiting with us. One horse in particular, kept laying her head on my husband's shoulder. It was so cute!
Fall in Colorado can often pass in a blink of an eye; we were fortunate to catch a glimpse of the fall trees in the beautiful mountains of Colorado!

These photos were taken in Lake George, Woodland Park, and Cripple Creek.

Ridgeview at Stetson Hills is an area located near the Powers Corridor just North of Stetson Hills in Colorado Springs. Homes in this area consist of ranch and 2-story floor plans and were built by various builders including: John Laing, Richmond American Homes, Melody Homes, and Pulte Homes. This subdivision is conveniently located near the shopping, restaurants, and the movie theatre.
Average Sale Price: $200,065
Average Days on Market (active listings): 95 days
Home Inventory: 3.8 months
Absorption Rate: 16.5%
List Price vs. Sale Price Ratio: 99%
Providing real estate information and services for Colorado Springs home buyers and sellers.
*Information gathered from the Pikes Peak MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed
The Charleston Place subdivision is located in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs and also part of School District 20. Many homes in this neighborhood were built in the late 1990's. This subarea is conveniently located near a shopping center, schools, and medical offices.


Average Sale Price: $242,450
Average Days on Market (active listings): 138 days
Home Inventory: 6.9 months
Absorption Rate: 2.1%
List Price vs. Sale Price Ratio: 97%
Patricia Beck – Selling Colorado Springs Homes
**Information gathered from the Pikes Peak MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed
Colorado Springs Real Estate - Fairfax Market Report - September 2008


Average Sale Price: $221,000
Average Days on Market (active listings): 105 days
Home Inventory: 4.4 months
Absorption Rate: 8%
List Price vs. Sale Price Ratio: 97.1%
For further information on available Real Estate in Colorado Springs contact your Colorado Springs Realtor, Patricia Beck.
**Information gathered from the Pikes Peak MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed
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