The Comito Column ~ Custom Building Exposed

Update to the latest Custom Home Building and Remodeling trends in The Pikes Peak Region and beyond. New home products, green building, alternative energy efficient new homes, state of the art building techniques, architectural design trends will all be discussed. Get the latest on new home communities, niche properties, and great building lots in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.

Induction Cooktops Are Hot!

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Monday, April 30, 2012

The most exciting trend in appliances today is the proliferation of induction cooktops.  At Comito Building and Design we are seeing a rise in this technology in our Colorado Springs custom homes. Once only available from high-end European manufacturers at unbelievable prices these incredible cooktops are now offered by more available brands like Whirlpool.  What once used to cost $5000 is now available for $1200!  Considering the unbelievable performance of these tops, especially here at altitude, even $5000 was a reasonable price to pay.  An induction burner has much more power than the largest available gas burner – the more powerful induction tops, like the Thermador,  would be equivalent to a 60,000 btu gas burner – and it doesn’t lose any power the further it gets from sea level.  A gas burner will lose 3-5% for every 1000 feet above sea level – by the time you get to Denver there is a noticeable difference in a gas cooktops performance.  Since the induction surface doesn’t heat up like a standard electric cooktop or a gas burner operation is safer and clean-up is a snap. For more information you can visit our appliance supplier Specialty Appliance

As part of our complete design-build process our client coordinator will help you make all your selections including appliances. 

If you are interested in obtaining additional information on the custom home building process or any of our Colorado Springs luxury home sites call us at 719.219.5421 or visit us online at Comito Building and Design.

-Claude Comito


Great Real Estate Recession Coming to an End?

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Monday, April 09, 2012

As our national economy finally starts to pick up steam we have to ask the questions: Will 2012 truly mark the beginning of a real estate recovery? Will values start to turn upward? Will people have the confidence to buy or build homes this year?

I believe the answers are YES, YES, YES!

In fact the recent sales & permit data already support this. I certainly don’t think that the market will increase dramatically in the short term. Over the long term, however, events are coming together that will restore faith in the housing market. To be sure, there is still much pain to be felt; and few expect values and activity to rival the mid 2000’s anytime soon; but that’s probably a good thing.

Having lived and worked through (and survived!) three previous housing recessions, I can predict some things for certain:

  1. The recovery will be tepid in many areas and robust in others (location, location, location)
  2. Our “buyer’s market” will shift to a more “neutral market” in most places. Highly desirable areas will shift to a “seller’s market”
  3. What is presently perceived as an overabundance of inventory will someday soon become a scarcity. Especially in new well priced homes, and quality building lots.
  4. Prices of materials, labor and mortgages will go up as demand increases.
  5. Present “below market” opportunities will vanish-QUICKLY.

If you’re still sitting on the fence and wondering if it truly is a good time and opportunity to buy or build- don’t delay- You might miss it!

Check out the latest article in Builder Magazine: 2012 Growth Looks Good

If you are interested in obtaining additional information on the custom home building process or any of our Colorado Springs luxury home sites call us at 719.219.5421 or visit us online atComito Building and Design.

-Claude Comito

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