Bob DeYoung Earns National Association of Realtors  Military Relocation Professional Certification (MRP)

Military Personnel and Veterans Benefit from Professional Expertise in Military Benefits, the relocation process, and support.

Colorado Springs, CO 1 March 2021 - Bob DeYoung, professional REALTOR® with Harmony Real Estate Group has been awarded the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional Certification.  The National Association of Realtors awards the MRP certification to REALTORS®  who help military personnel, veterans and their families find housing that lets them make the best use of their benefits and serves the unique needs of military life.

When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetable can make the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful.  REALTORS® who earn this certification know how to work with active duty military buyers and sellers, as well as veterans.

Colorado Springs welcomes our military families to some of our nation's finest military installations.  Space Command and Space Force are consistently making headlines and leading us into the future of space.  Fort Carson is called the "Best Hometown in the U.S. Army, along with Peterson Air Force Base, Schreiver Air Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and our prestigious United States Air Force Academy.   Whichever military installation you are being assigned we are here to provide the very best in military relocation services.

Expect the Unexpected in 2021 & 2022

Real Estate Statistic: 2021 YTD vs. 2020 YTD

• Average Price UP 15.5%
• Median Price UP 14.3%
• Residential Units Sold UP 6.0%
• Inventory Levels DOWN 63.5%
• Number of Listings DOWN 61.3%
• Average Days on Market: 17
• Interest rates UP 2.74%

Homebuilders are working full speed ahead in creating new homes, new townhomes and condos.  For the Spring of 2021 we see a shortage of supply and a huge demand.  Colorado Springs is growing at a very fast pace since many families are relocating from across the country to Colorado as we are rated the 15th most favorable state to work from home.

The unexpected boom in demand and shortage of supply gives military home buyers, sellers, and renters an interesting set of facts to deal with.  This includes lowest mortgage rates in 30 years, a low but seasonal slow climb of the inventory of homes and the issues that occur when your house sells faster than you had planned.  Add a healthy dose of competition from non-military buyers and renters, there's a lot to consider

For the last 24 months we have some lessons learned.  Mostly to expect the unexpected.  Military families have excellent coping skills, and they will continue to come in handy for the next 24 months.  Bidding wars, hard to find rentals, and COVID-19 variables are all on the table.  The best advice is to start your research early and surround yourself with a Certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP) who can navigate your family to find you dream home.

 GREAT NEWS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES - SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BEGINS SERVICE TO COLORADO SPRINGS ON MARCH 11 2021

OLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Southwest Airlines will soon serve five destinations from the Colorado Springs Airport.

Service from the airport will begin March 11. The airline will offer nonstop flights:

• Between Colorado Springs and Denver four times daily
• Between Colorado Springs and Las Vegas twice daily
• Between Colorado Springs and Phoenix twice daily
• Between Colorado Springs and Dallas (Love Field) three times daily
• Between Colorado Springs and Chicago (Midway) twice daily

Tickets are available now at southwest.com.

The airline said introductory fares are as low as $29 one-way to Denver, $59 one-way to Las Vegas and Phoenix, $69 one-way to Dallas, and $89 one-way to Chicago. These special fares are good only on certain days of the week.

All five of these cities are currently served by other airlines operating out of COS, according to the airport’s website. United Airlines offers flights to Denver, Frontier offers flights to Las Vegas, both American and Frontier offer flights to Phoenix, American offers flights to Dallas, and both American and United offer flights to Chicago.

Southwest’s upcoming Colorado Springs service was first announced November 2020. The Dallas-based airline currently offers up to 220 nonstop departures per day from Denver International Airport. Starting December 19, they will also serve Montrose (Telluride) and Steamboat Springs.