Moving to Colorado Springs?
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At the foot of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs offers stunning natural beauty, America's Mountain, Garden of the Gods, a strong military community, lower cost of living, and genuine Colorado character.
About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is Colorado's second-largest city and one of the most visually dramatic urban settings in the entire country. Sitting at 6,035 feet elevation at the base of Pikes Peak — the iconic 14,115-foot mountain that inspired the song "America the Beautiful" — Colorado Springs combines breathtaking natural scenery with a robust, diversified economy, a strong and proud military culture, and a cost of living that makes it significantly more accessible than Denver without sacrificing any of Colorado's signature outdoor lifestyle.
The city of over 500,000 residents has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past decade. Once known primarily as a military and religious organization hub, Colorado Springs has diversified aggressively — attracting technology companies, healthcare organizations, and aerospace contractors alongside its five major military installations. A vibrant downtown revitalization has transformed Tejon Street into a genuine dining, arts, and entertainment corridor. The city now attracts a diverse mix of residents — military families, remote workers, retirees seeking an active lifestyle, and young professionals who want Colorado's outdoors at a price point that allows them to actually afford a home.
Colorado Springs' relationship with the natural world is extraordinary. Garden of the Gods — a National Natural Landmark featuring soaring red sandstone formations set against the snow-capped backdrop of Pikes Peak — is free and open to the public year-round and routinely described as one of the most beautiful places in all of North America. Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and North Cheyenne Cañon Park add thousands of additional acres of protected natural beauty to an already staggering outdoor portfolio.
The Military Community
Colorado Springs is home to five major military installations: Fort Carson (Army), Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (home of NORAD), and the United States Air Force Academy. Together, these installations make Colorado Springs one of the most concentrated military communities in the entire United States, employing tens of thousands of active duty personnel, veterans, contractors, and civilian support staff.
The military community has shaped Colorado Springs in profound and positive ways — creating a culture of service, discipline, and community engagement that permeates the entire city. Veterans are deeply respected, and the infrastructure to support military families — VA medical centers, USAA offices, military-focused financial institutions, and veteran-owned businesses — is exceptional. For military families PCS-ing to Colorado Springs, Eric works with BAH, VA loans, and military relocation programs to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible.
Colorado Springs Neighborhoods
Broadmoor
The crown jewel of Colorado Springs real estate. The Broadmoor neighborhood surrounds the legendary Broadmoor Hotel and resort, offering historic estates, luxury homes, and an extraordinary setting near Cheyenne Mountain. Colorado's most prestigious address outside of Cherry Hills Village.
Flying Horse
A master-planned luxury community in northern Colorado Springs featuring newer construction, the Flying Horse Country Club with its championship golf course, and stunning mountain views. Popular with executives, physicians, and corporate relocations.
Wolf Ranch
A highly sought-after family community near Academy District 20 (the top-rated school district in the region). Wolf Ranch offers newer construction, a beautiful lake, community park, and proximity to excellent shopping and dining.
Old North End
Colorado Springs' historic heart — a tree-lined neighborhood of Victorian and Craftsman homes built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, steps from downtown. Popular with professionals and empty-nesters who want character, walkability, and historic significance.
A Note from Eric on Colorado Springs
"Colorado Springs surprises people — in the best possible way. They come expecting a military town and discover Garden of the Gods, a revitalized downtown, incredible neighborhoods, and Pikes Peak towering over everything. The value proposition here is extraordinary compared to Denver. For buyers who want Colorado's lifestyle at a more accessible price point, Colorado Springs consistently delivers. And for military families — it's genuinely one of the best places in the country to be stationed."
— Eric Fitch, Kentwood Real Estate | Top 1.5% Nationally
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