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Real Estate Websites: 21 Ways to Drive Visitors Away

by Roselind Hejl

Have you surfed real estate sites lately?  Many still make some fundamental mistakes that tend to drive visitors away, rather than offering a rich experience that people will return to.  A visitor who has come back to your site several times is well on his way toward picking up the phone or sending an email, and beginning a business friendship with you.

The primary goal of a website should be to establish your message quickly and simply. Visitors scan sites rapidly, and want to move immediately to information that benefits them.  Here are some ways to stop…

By RICH LADEN THE GAZETTE
Home sales declined last month around the Pikes Peak region, although real estate agents remain optimistic that activity will pick up as spring approaches.
Single-family home sales fell nearly 11 percent in February when compared with the same month a year ago, according to the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors.
As sales slid, the supply of homes on the market surged by almost 25 percent in February from a year ago.
Despite a larger supply and reduced demand, homes that did sell fetched higher prices; the median price for homes sold in February rose 4.9 percent to $214,950.
The numbers reflect home sales and listings handled by Realtors Association members mostly in El Paso and Teller counties and don’t… Read Full Post

By PAM ZUBECK THE GAZETTE

Colorado Springs tied with Portland, Ore., for third place in Earth Day Network’s environmental ranking of 72 U.S. cities based on more than 200 environmental, health and quality of life indicators.  
 
The Springs ranked first among mid-sized cities, those with populations of 250,000 to 500,000.  
 
First overall went to Fargo, N.D. Second was Burlington, Vt. Denver ranked 13th. Detroit finished last.  
 
The report, released Thursday, evaluated toxic and waste issues, air quality, drinking and surface water, quality of life, parks and recreation opportunities, human and public health and global warming and climate 
change.  
 
Colorado Springs scored highest for human and public health, air quality and… Read Full Post

By ROBIN INTEMANN Special to The Gazette Special Sections

Mary Pulvermacher and her husband knew exactly where they wanted to build their home. They found a lot, they found a builder and, nearly 20 years later, they are still pleased with the neighborhood and their home.

    “The first thing to do is find the lot,” Pulvermacher says. After finding a builder, the couple found an architect. “You really need to find someone you trust, someone who will listen to you.”

    According to Charlie Shea of C.R. Shea Homes, Pulvermacher did everything right. “I always say start with the neighborhood. You have to start with the location because the community dictates so much,” Shea says. “It dictates the school district, convenience to malls, shopping,… Read Full Post

Colorado New Home Concepts has made the decision to “Go Green”. Most of you are probably wondering what this means. Colorado New Home Concepts will team up with builders who are really starting to focus on environmentally safe houses.

These builders will take into consideration energy efficiency and amount of harmful gases leaking into the atmosphere. Together we can do our part to build a healthier tomorrow for today’s generation.

Colorado New Home Concepts will be posting more information on this concept of “Going Green”. Please check back for updates.