Is Colorado Springs a Good Place to Retire or Downsize?

Colorado Springs is one of the strongest places to retire or downsize in Colorado, and for military families, it's arguably the best city in the state, full stop. The median sold price was approximately $500,000 as of May 2026 (Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp.), roughly 13% below the Denver metro's

VA Appraisal vs. Home Appraisal in Colorado Springs: What Buyers Need to Know

A VA appraisal does two things a conventional home appraisal does not: it establishes market value and verifies the property meets the VA's Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) for safety, habitability, and structural soundness. For military buyers using a VA loan near Fort Carson, Peterson Space Fo

Colorado Springs Real Estate Market 2026: What Buyers, Sellers & Military Relocators Need to Know

Colorado Springs is now one of the most buyer-favorable markets in Colorado — and the data makes that clear. Metric April 2026 YoY Change Median Sale Price $480,000 −2.0% Active Listings 3,422 +10% Avg. Days on Market 54 days +10% Months of Supply ~3.0 months ↑ from ~2.0 Homes Sold Below List 50.8%