I have always loved the changing seasons in Colorado Springs.
No matter the current weather, there is something new to look forward to just around the corner.
I enjoy water sports during the balmy summer months and skiing during the colder winter season. Spring and fall are just gorgeous times of year. Last year, Colorado Springs experienced record-setting amounts of snowfall. It was a constant struggle to get my car in and out of the driveway. I spent hours shoveling walkways, brushing off the car and scraping ice from the windshield. The drifts piled up so high that there was nowhere to put all that snow. It never occurred to me that the weight of the snow on my roof could be a problem. I should have paid more attention to the condition of the gutters, integrity of the roof and huge icicles along the overhand. Icedams built up and during the middle of the night, a portion of my roof collapsed. I was very fortunate to avoid injury. However, the damage to the roof, ceilings, walls and floor was extensive. Furnishings and rugs were ruined. There were concerns with the electrical, plumbing and HVAC system. Because of ductwork getting separated and crushed, I could run my furnace. The temperature dropped well into the negative digits and my water pipes froze. I had a huge mess on my hands. I was looking at a huge investment of time, money and effort for repairs. I couldn’t even remain in the house. After weighing various options for moving forward, I decided to sell the house. Conventional real estate listings weren’t viable, which led me to a cash buyer. I found a family-owned real estate company with a solid reputation throughout Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.