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Welcome to this week’s edition of The Ridgeline Rundown!

The housing market is finally shifting toward something we haven’t seen in a while—normalcy. And while that might sound uneventful, it’s actually a good thing. The frenzy of the last few years has distorted expectations, but what we’re seeing now is healthier, more balanced, and full of opportunity—especially if you're planning to sell soon or even a year from now.

What it means for you:
You don’t need to rush. But you do need to stay informed and have a plan that fits today’s market. That’s where I come in.

Scroll down for this week’s full update, a quick look at what’s happening around Colorado Springs, and a few local events you won’t want to miss.

As always, I’m here to guide you with honest advice, real strategies, and a personalized approach that makes a difference. Have questions? Let’s chat and build a plan that works for you.

Mortgage Minute

Mortgage rates held steady Friday, matching Thursday’s average at 6.72%—the lowest since early April (6.60%).
That’s just one step above where we’d see a rate shift, as lenders typically move in 0.125% increments.

Rates could remain in this tight range, but key economic data over the next two weeks—especially on jobs and inflation—could push them in either direction. Softer numbers may bring rates down further, while stronger data could cause a quick spike.

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What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing.

It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the past few years.

But what you need to remember is: there’s still plenty of opportunity to be had if you’re thinking about selling – whether that’s next month or next year. You just need to stay up to date on what’s happening in the market, and have a strategy that matches the moment. Here's your update.

Colorado Springs Social Scene

Military News and Updates

Colorado Springs bridge named for fallen local World War II hero

An Interstate 25 bridge overpass on North Academy Boulevard now bears the name of the first Coloradan — and likely the first American service member — killed in the attack that brought the U.S. into World War II.

The Daniel T. Griffin Memorial Bridge was dedicated in a brief ceremony on Wednesday outside the Academy Hotel, near the overpass. Dozens of city and state leaders, military veterans, and Griffin family members were on hand for the ceremony, which marked the third naming of a Colorado Springs bridge after a World War II hero.

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