OT: I need some help.. anyone know the colorado springs area?

Hi everyone! . I'm from Texas and I've never been to Colorado before but my husband is being sent there by the army so we will be moving there together in about a month.

This is a huge surprise for us. He was supposed to ETS (get out of the army) in September of next year but they have imposed stop loss, stop movement on his unit because they are deploying. If you are not familiar with how the army works, basically, that means he can't get out until after the deployment which will last a year even though his contract is over before the deployment begins. 

Anyway .. he was looking for a civilian job in Philadelphia, so i posted on that board about a month ago, looking for advise on housing.. but now we're going to Colorado, so here i am now.

We want to buy a house there. We like the idea of living in Colorado Springs. We have only heard good things about this area and we are very excited to move there. However, neither of us is familiar with the neighborhoods. We are approved for 200,000 right now and our agent is pointing us toward the Powers area School district 41. 

How nice of an area is that? And what other areas could we consider?  What specific subdivisions would you look in? Should we consider getting approved with both of our incomes in order to purchase a home in a nicer area? I just don't trust real estate agents. 

Thanks! 

Try to get as far North as you can afford.

Thanks Pam!

I'm sure we can find somebody familiar w/ Colorado springs here.
BTW what is the fobi pouch?

Paula  :o)

The fobi is just like the RNY, they just add a ring to the stoma so it doesn't streatch over time ..

Welcome to Colorado Springs, I have lived here for 6 yrs and I love it!.  I actually live right out side Fort Carsons gates, Fountain area is great if your husband will be stationed at Fort Carson.  If you need a church to go to I have an awesome church it is Victory World Outreach 3150 South Academy. The service times are Sunday 10 & 6, and Wednesday at 7.  We have quite a few military families attending.  God bless and again WELCOME to Colorado Springs.  Rosemarie

Thanks! Other families that I know are looking in the Fountain area too. Should i be concerned that it is so far south? The other poster said i should look as far north as we could afford.

Our realestate agent has shown us places in the Powers area and in the Fountain area. The only difference I see in the neighborhoods is that the Powers area has newer homes.  

All we have to go on is online listings for the moment. I can't wait to get there and look at homes in person! :)

I personally like the south better.  From the South there is not much traffic to deal with either.  There are some really nice houses around Fountain Mesa Rd in Fountain.  But that is my opinion.  When are you coming to Colorado Springs?  Let me know if you have other questions I would be happy to answer for you.

We are going sometime in Dec. Hopefully before Christmas. But you know what the army is like .. we might not get there until next year.

It's going to be a challenge to try to make this move during the holidays.

My husband is also military and we've been stationed at Fort Carson for 7 years.  If you have to move, I think Fort Carson is one of the BEST duty stations.  We live in Fountain and LOVE it.  I NEVER want to leave here.   It is A LOT cheaper to live in Fountain.  The taxes are much cheaper than the local area and the school district is one of the best!  I also work for Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight.  We have a WONDERFUL district and it is very close to post. Please visit www.ffc8.org.  I am the Secretary to the Superintendent and Board of Education, so I know A LOT about the District.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  With the price range of the house you are looking for, I would stick with Fountain.  You get more house for your money.