There's the technical answer that Carrie provided (2-3% less), but we're seeing some full-price offers as well as 7-10% less. Townhome and Condos continue to be hit the hardest. As we know, location is at the top of everyone's mind, but it takes on another meaning with the price of gas. Recently more people are thinking long and hard about buying in the "outlying" areas. Consequently, the listings in these areas will continue to get beat up in the coming months.
Colorado Springs was one of the fastest growing areas along the front range of Colorado just a couple years back, now it's slowing down. However, it always depends on the specific area of the Springs. - Thu May 8 2008, 14:03
You're right, you don't want to know! But real estate is not much different than the stock market, if you made a good profit then don't look back. Telluride has been hot for the past 5 years, Aspen is out of sight. Therefore, Telluride along with Steamboat Springs, Vail-Beaver Creek and so on keep going up. More and more people will be flying in for summer and ski vacations in the future, so locations that have an airport will continue to boom. - Thu May 8 2008, 13:40
Vacancy rates are pushing down in Ft Collins, so you may be able to rent it for a liitle more depending on location. How much are you currently renting it for each month? We are in the same situation with our rental property...2.5 years before it adjusts. We'll wait for the market to improve before selling. - Thu May 8 2008, 11:05
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