What do you think of the (new) Pinery at the Hill? We attended a Realtor - Peak Producers event hosted by Empire Title there last week. This will be another events center for Colorado Springs with great views of the downtown area. In the distance you can see downtown restaurants, the Antler's Hilton Hotel,  St. Mary's Cathedral, The Marian House run by Catholic Charities, office buildings and more!  (I don't think you can see the Mining Exchange Wyndham Hotel or the Pioneer's Museum from this vantage point) Of course, to the west is beautiful Pikes Peak! Any revitalization downtown or anywhere in El Paso County is just another bonus for our community and home ownership in Colorado Springs!

Since 90% of loans are underwritten by government affiliates, you might be wondering how real estate will be affected by the shutdown. There will be a small impact initially, maybe some minor delays, but for the most part you won't see any changes. The VA will continue to guarantee mortgages since the loans are funded by user fees. The VA is where you might see some delays in  processing.  To read more:  http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/10/01/heres-how-the-government-shutdown-will-affect-housing/