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Your Colorado Springs Life & Home is your go-to podcast for real estate, relocation, and everyday living in beautiful Colorado Springs. Hosted by Lori Thompson—RE/MAX Properties Realtor®, broker, and trusted top producer with over 40 years of experience—this show delivers real talk and expert insight for military families, first-time buyers, seasoned homeowners, and dreamers alike. Whether you're PCSing to Fort Carson, upsizing for a growing family, downsizing for a simpler life, or curious ...
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Welcome to the "Colorado Springs with Kevin James Bond" podcast, where I delve into the latest news, real estate insights, and the vibrant lifestyle of our beloved city. I'm your host, Kevin James Bond, a long-time resident since 1992 and experienced real estate agent since 2016. Whether you're a resident, planning to move, or simply curious about Colorado Springs, this podcast is your go-to resource for discovering the best news and real estate opportunities. Tune in and let's dive into the ...
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Lauren Collier is a Colorado Springs business owner, author, and philanthropist, known for her involvement in the Colorado Springs business community and especially for her dedication to forwarding the success of young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs in Colorado Springs. Lauren loves Colorado Springs and wants to give back. On the Idea Accelerator Podcast, she interviews experts across all fields of interests to learn their shortcuts and strategies for succeeding in business in Colo ...
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Learn all about investing in real estate in Colorado Springs, Colorado with a combination of real estate financial planning and modeling with numbers specific to Colorado Springs plus syndicated, more generalized recordings of live and pre-recorded real estate investing classes (not all specific to Colorado Springs).
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What Local Events Or Attractions Should Newcomers Check Out? Looking for the fastest way to feel at home in Colorado Springs? We walk you through the city’s heartbeat—signature festivals, neighborhood concerts, hidden overlooks, and trailheads where the views and conversations both run long. With stories from the field and practical, step-by-step g…
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How Do Rising Interest Rates Affect Home Affordability? The market finally exhaled, and that breath of calm changes everything for buyers and sellers. We sit down with Lori Thompson, a Colorado Springs real estate pro, to unpack how interest rates actually flow through your monthly budget, why a balanced market unlocks negotiation power, and which …
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What Makes Colorado Springs A Great Place To Live? Thinking about a life framed by mountain views, easy trails, and a community that actually shows up for one another? We sit down with longtime local and top-producing realtor Lori Thompson to map out Colorado Springs in practical, human terms—where to live, how to live, and why it feels like home f…
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What Can You Tell Us About School Choice? The home you choose and the education your child receives don’t have to be the same decision. We unpack how Colorado Springs families use open enrollment, charter schools, and magnet programs to match learning styles, schedules, and budgets without being boxed in by a single attendance zone. With Lori Thomp…
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How Do Short Sales And Foreclosures Work? Deals on distressed homes are real—but only if you know how to navigate the maze. We break down short sales and foreclosures in plain language, showing where timelines stretch, where lenders draw hard lines, and where smart preparation turns a risky bet into a confident purchase. First, we clarify the funda…
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I discuss whether you should buy a house now or wait until 2026. I have thought out points for my reasoning. From a purely financial standpoint, and uncertainty, you should probably wait. The housing market is uncertain, and no one NEEDS to buy a home. However, I still think there is room to justify buying a home in Colorado Springs now, and this v…
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What Should Retirees Consider Before Relocating? What happens when the retirement relocation dream meets reality? Spoiler alert: grandkids change everything! In this enlightening conversation, REMAX Properties broker Lori Thompson unpacks the essential considerations for retirees contemplating a move. Drawing from decades of experience helping both…
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What’s Lori’s Best Advice After 40 Years In Colorado Real Estate? What separates successful real estate transactions from stressful ones? According to 40-year veteran Lori Thompson, it all comes down to preparation. Drawing from thousands of Colorado Springs home sales, Lori shares her golden rule that applies whether you're buying your first home …
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Should I Consider Buying A Distressed Property? Are you dreaming of buying a fixer-upper that could become your perfect home or a profitable investment? Before you start swinging that sledgehammer, veteran Colorado Springs realtor Lori Thompson has some crucial wisdom to share about the reality of distressed properties. The journey into distressed …
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How Do Contingencies Work In A Real Estate Contract? The safety nets that protect your real estate transaction deserve more attention than they get. Those little clauses tucked into your contract—contingencies—can be the difference between a smooth closing and a financial disaster. Real estate veteran Lori Thompson breaks down the power of continge…
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What Local Events Or Attractions Should Newcomers Check Out? Dreaming of mountain views with none of the humidity (or bugs)? Colorado Springs might just be your perfect match. This episode takes you on a virtual tour through one of America's most gorgeous mountain towns, guided by local legend Lori Thompson, who's been helping families find their d…
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This is the introduction to the 46-module, 53-hour series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. In this intro: There are no real secrets in life The 46 modules (53 hours) of content included in the course Nothing is difficult or hard… the only actual skill you’ll need for the real estate investing business The most common fears of real estate inves…
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How Much Money Do I Need To Buy A House In Colorado Springs? Ready to dive into Colorado Springs real estate but unsure about the financial commitment? You're not alone. The burning question on everyone's mind is exactly how much cash you'll need to make your Colorado Springs dream home a reality. Lori Thompson, with over four decades of Colorado S…
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Learn the secrets of financial independence for real estate investors in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 46 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this double-length module include: A custom spreadsheet to model where your investment money is coming from and where you will invest it to achieve financial ind…
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Learn the secrets of tax optimization and minimization for real estate investors in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 45 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The difference between Above the Line vs Below the Line tax benefits for real estate investors The tax-free sale of a primary res…
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Learn the secrets of Cash on Cash ROI and Cap Rates in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 44 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The difference between capitalization rates and cash on cash return on investment Why some real estate investors prefer one over the other How to calculate ea…
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Learn the secrets of return on investment and return on equity in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 43 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 4 primary returns from rental properties and the additional area of return The Return Quadrant™ with Reserves Why measuring past returns is eas…
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Learn the secret of real estate investing partnerships in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 42 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 3 partnership roles Applying real estate partnerships to a variety of real estate investing strategies Partnering with the seller… especially …
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How Do Rising Interest Rates Affect Home Affordability? Rising interest rates have dramatically transformed the Colorado Springs real estate landscape, but contrary to what many believe, this shift brings unexpected advantages for savvy homebuyers. After enduring a frenzied seller's market with multiple offers and prices soaring well above appraisa…
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Learn the secret of becoming the preferred real estate investor client that real estate agents and brokers in Colorado Springs call first with all the best deals. This class is Module 41 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get a real estate agent/broker to call you first with the…
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Meet The Host: RE/MAX Properties' Licensed Realtor And Broker, Lori Thompson From teenage inspiration to Colorado Springs real estate legend, Lori Thompson's 40-year journey captures the essence of dedication and genuine client care. When Lori was just 14, forced to leave her beloved Colorado for Las Vegas, a compassionate realtor made her feel val…
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Learn secret real estate investor horror stories. This class is Module 40 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Mike Tyson says, "Everyone has a plan: until they get punched in the face"... for real estate investors Overcoming fear of tenants, toilets and termites What is expected value and h…
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An overview of the Colorado Springs House housing market in 2025. Stay Updated on the Colorado Springs housing market! Don't miss out on the latest market insights and tips. Click here to subscribe for regular updates: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@kevinjamesbond007 Selling or Buying in Colorado Springs? I specialize in residential selling, buying, an…
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Learn the secrets of analyzing multi-family properties in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 39 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The differences between analyzing a multi-family property with commercial financing and a single-family home with more traditional financing Obviously, the…
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Learn the secrets of creative financing and real estate entrepreneurship in Colorado Springs. This DOUBLE LENGTH class is Module 38 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is creative financing and how to use it as a real estate investor The 6 types of creative financing Why you should onl…
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What Should Military Families Know When PCSing To Fort Carson Or Peterson Air Force Base? Moving across the country is challenging enough, but military families facing a PCS to Colorado Springs encounter a unique set of hurdles and opportunities. As your lifetime realtor with over 40 years of experience helping service members find their perfect ho…
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Learn the secrets of 1031 tax deferred exchanges in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 37 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is a 1031 tax-deferred exchange? What are the key aspects of a 1031? The 4 types of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and when we use each Defining like-kind and …
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Learn the secrets of buying new construction properties in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 36 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The pros and cons of investing in real estate with new construction properties What price of new construction should you focus on for investments Differen…
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Learn the secrets of short-term rental properties in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 35 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of short-term rentals and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance properties that…
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Learn the secrets of improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest rates on rental properties in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 34 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest can help you get to financial independence…
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Learn the secrets of comparable sales to determine property value in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 33 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you know if you’re paying a good price for a property you’re buying (not too high)? How do you know if you’re getting for a good price fo…
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Learn the secrets of real estate maintenance and capital expenses Colorado Springs. This class is Module 32 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What’s the difference between capital expenses and maintenance on a rental property? What do I need to do to have my rental property business be a …
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Learn the secrets of real estate inspections when buying in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 31 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: An overview the entire inspection process including choices and paperwork required What level of inspection are you doing prior to going under contract? …
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Learn the secrets of wholesaling real estate in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 30 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of wholesaling real estate and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What is a strategy similar to wholesaling where you can …
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Learn the secrets of determining fair market rent on properties in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 29 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why rents are not an exact number and what they really are At the end of the day, what is rent ultimately An overview of an easy method of determi…
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Learn the secrets of insurance for real estate investors in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 28 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why you should not be penny-wise and pound-foolish with insurance and your real estate investments. The importance of having a strong relationship with y…
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Learn the secrets to what happens while you're under contract to buy an investment property in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 27 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What happens once you’re under contract through when you’re closing on a property? What due diligence should you be do…
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Learn the secrets to maximizing cash flow on rentals in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 26 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include how to improve cash flow: When selecting a real estate agent/broker Locking/floating your mortgage interest rate Searching for less expensive properties Searc…
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Learn the secrets to buying investment properties with little or no down payments in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 25 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the loans you use to invest in real estate with little or no down payment? What are the real estate investing strategie…
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Learn the secrets to eliminating or, at least, mitigating the risks when investing in real estate in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 24 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How to think about risks in terms of severity and likelihood and which are the most devastating? For each risk: …
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Learn the secrets to the BRRRR real estate investing strategy in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 23 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi (and Repeat)—commonly abbreviated as the BRRRR strategy—and what are some of the pro…
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Learn the secrets to the paperwork to buy and sell real estate in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 22 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get the contracts and disclosures for buying and selling real estate in your market? When and how should you review the paperwork for yo…
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Learn the secrets to comparing mortgages, loans and lenders in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 21 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why selecting a lender isn’t always about price… and what are some of the other selection criteria to consider. Why just because one lender says it ca…
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Learn the secrets to analyzing deals in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 20 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Where can you get a free deal analysis spreadsheet to analyze your own deals? Which fields should I fill in when analyzing a deal, and which should be left for the spreadshe…
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Learn the secrets to flipping properties in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 19 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of flipping properties and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance property flips? And wha…
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Learn the secrets to real estate investor bookkeeping and accounting in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 18 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the ways that real estate investors can use to keep their books (track income and expenses) for their real estate investing business…
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Learn the secrets to getting your first real estate investment deal done in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 17 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A 90-day plan to buy your first rental property. Why there is nothing difficult to do in the real estate investing business and why it is…
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Learn the secrets of return on investment for rental properties in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 16 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 4 primary areas of return on rental properties? And, what is the secondary return? What time period do we typically look at for retur…
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Learn the secrets of house hacking in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 15 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the house hacking real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance …
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Learn the secrets of financing investment properties in Colorado Springs. This class is Module 14 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 14 financing options for buying rental properties? What is PMI and why would you ever pay for insurance to protect the lender? How paying the le…
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