Colorado Springs - Brief History
The beginning of Colorado Springs began when gold was discovered in the Pikes Peak region during the mid nineteenth century. General William Palmer saw a need for a resort community as more and more folks were becoming unusually wealthy. As such, he created Colorado Springs and the Antlers Hotel. Thus, the beginnings of Colorado Springs real estate.
The loveliness of the Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods promptly made the region one of the most visited places in the US.
More gold was discovered around Cripple Creek, and thus further developed Colorado Springs in the late nineteenth century.
Almost immediately after the Second World War, Colorado Spring's reputation as an old town of gold miners was instantaneously transformed into being a military town. Certainly, the military expansions in Colorado Springs play a large part in the rapid rate in the growth of population.
Colorado Springs real estate Today
The real estate choices in Colorado Springs are abundant, with a population of about 380,000 within city limits and over 145,000 housing units.
Average home prices vary between $145,000 in the Southeast and $525,000 in the Southwest part of Colorado Springs.
Choices for homes for sale in Colorado Springs vary from condominium units to traditional, custom, and new homes situated in the foothills and priced agreeably into the millions.
THINGS TO DO IN COLORADO SPRINGS
• Travel the world's highest paved highway to the top of Pikes peak.
• Visit Garden of the Gods - one of Colorado's true natural wonders.
• Visit Cave of the Winds
• Attend a USAFA football game or Colorado College Hockey Game.
• Shopping at the Castle Rock outlets (about 30 minutes North of Springs)
• Visit Cripple Creek
• Every Colorado Springs visitor should treat themselves to a stay at the Broadmoor Resort Hotel at least once.
EMPLOYMENT IN COLORADO SPRINGS
The government is Colorado Spring's main employer - with the Air Force Academy and 3 military bases in town. Next to the government you would find significant employers such as Hewlett Packard, Amtel and Worldcom.
Although the normal income in Colorado Springs is somewhat less than the national average (just above $60,000), the low cost of living and the unadulterated beauty of the town makes up for it!
If you are interested in taking a further look into this area for real estate investment or relocation, our Colorado Springs REALTOR group would be glad to send you a free relocation CD!
If you have any questions about Colorado Springs commercial real estate please contact Mike Stuard.
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