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Rachel’s thoughts about the Proposed Real Estate Settlement

You may have heard about the proposed settlement in the real estate industry. The agreement would resolve claims against NAR, over one million NAR members, all state/territorial...

Why Have a Pre-Inspection?

Why Have a Pre-Listing Inspection? At Manitou Springs Real Estate, we offer to pay for a pre-listing inspection by a professional home inspector for our listings. Here’s why:...

The Many Hats Worn by a Real Estate Broker

You might have an idea of what we Real Estate Brokers do, but you may not be aware of the variety of skills and knowledge needed for our job. Here’s a list of the many hats worn...

Manitou Springs Real Estate’s Different Drummer Scholarship

In 2005, Manitou Springs Real Estate began sponsoring The Different Drummer Scholarship in appreciation of Mr. Thoreau’s thought: If a man does not keep pace with his...

Tiny houses in Manitou or El Paso County?

"Are tiny houses allowed in Manitou Springs or El Paso County?" Recently we’ve had several inquiries from people who are interested in buying property in Manitou Springs or El...

3 Reasons We’re in Love with Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs is a community like no other. From the amazing people, to the quaint homes and majestic mountains, what’s not to love about this town? I don’t know. But I do know...

Burying St. Joseph in Your Yard

Burying St. Joseph to Sell Home Getting desperate to sell your home? Try burying a statue of St. Joseph in your yard. Some people may not believe and some may think it’s hokey,...

Seven Things You Need To Do Before Buying A Home

These are the seven things you need to do before buying a home This is part three in a series of informational posts for first-time home buyers We often tell people there’s no...

The Ultimate Moving Checklist

The Ultimate Moving Checklist Moving can be overwhelming and usually tests the patience and flexibility of the most hardened frequent movers. But there is a lot you can do to...

Buying First Home When You Have Student Debt

Buying Your First Home When You Have Student Loan Debt This is part two in a series of informational posts for first time homebuyers. Being a first-time home buyer...

Septic Systems in El Paso County

Are you preparing to buy or sell a house located in El Paso County that has a septic system? For sellers, it’s important to know that the rules changed in 2015 so the...