Your Colorado Springs Life & Home
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 about the market, Lori brings clarity, compassion, and a lifetime of local knowledge to every episode. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Quality Service Certified Platinum agent, and Peak Producers member, she’s handled it all—short sales, market swings, and everything in between.
Tune in for practical tips, neighborhood spotlights, market trends, and stories from the front lines of Colorado Springs real estate. From interest rates to granite countertops, Lori’s got answers—and she’s just a call or text away.
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Episodes
25 episodes
Your First Home in Colorado Springs: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Those glossy listings and “estimated payments” can make buying your first home feel easier than it is, and that’s exactly where first-time homebuyers get blindsided. We sit down and get practical...
The Smart Buyer’s Guide: Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Realtor
Hiring a realtor isn’t just picking a name from a recommendation list, it’s choosing the person who will guide the biggest purchase or sale of your life. We get practical about how to interview a real estate agent so you can separate real exper...
The Crucial First Moves When You’re Struggling to Keep Your Home
When your mortgage payment starts to feel heavier every month, the scariest part is not knowing which “help” is real and which options quietly make things worse. I’m joined by longtime Colorado Springs
Living in a Master‑Planned Community: Benefits and Tradeoffs
Master-planned communities sound like the dream: a polished neighborhood, a clubhouse, a pool, trails, parks, and events that make it easy to actually enjoy where you live. But there’s always a tradeoff, and we get specific about what you gain ...
Selling For Top Dollar: Make Buyers Fall For Your House Before They Walk In
Most sellers think “top dollar” comes from one big renovation. We’ve learned it usually comes from a handful of high-impact decisions: what buyers see, what they smell, and what they assume they’ll have to fix. We walk through a real-world Colo...
How Contingencies Protect Buyers And Sellers In Real Estate Contracts
A contingent offer can feel like a safety net until the seller gets a second offer and the clock starts ticking. We break down what contingencies really do in a Colorado Springs real estate contract<...
Home Closings In Colorado Springs: Lori Thompson Discusses Timelines
Most buyers think closing is just paperwork and a signature. The truth is the home closing timeline in Colorado Springs is a chain of deadlines, third-party schedules, and financial guardrails an...
A Practical PCS Guide To Fort Carson And Peterson Space Force Base
Colorado Springs can feel like the perfect assignment until the altitude hits, the air dries out your sinuses, and the “10 days of lodging” clock starts ticking. We sit down with Lori Thompson, a...
Learn How To Budget For Closing Without Surprises
What Closing Costs Should Buyers And Sellers Plan For?Ready to stop guessing what you’ll owe on closing day? We dig into the dollars that rarely make the listing sheet—earnest money...
Buying Before You PCS To Colorado Springs
Can I Buy A Home Before I Arrive In Colorado Springs For My PCS?Orders in hand, clock ticking, market moving—buying a home before you arrive in Colorado Springs doesn’t have to feel...
Colorado Springs Buyers Weigh New Construction Against Older Homes For Lifestyle, Cost, And Value
Is It Better To Buy A Newer Build Or An Older Home In This Market?If you’ve ever stood in a model home swooning over quartz and clean lines while dreaming about a big backyard for the dog, this conversation was made for you. We ta...
From Balloons To Parades: A Newcomer’s Guide To Colorado Springs
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 festi...
How Interest Rates Reshape Home Affordability And Strategy
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 C...
Discover Why Colorado Springs Feels Like Home For Families, Military, Retirees, And Remote Workers
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
How School Choice and Open Enrollment Shapes Colorado Springs Real Estate
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 progra...
Lori Thompson Explains Short Sales Vs Foreclosures
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 langua...
Relocating in Retirement: Finding Your Forever Home
What Should Retirees Consider Before Relocating?What happens when the retirement relocation dream meets reality? Spoiler alert: grandkids change everything!In this enlightening conversation,
Wisdom from a Lifetime Realtor: Lori Thompson's 40 Years in Colorado Springs
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 f...
Fixer-Upper or Money Pit? Navigating Distressed Properties
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 re...
Contingencies & The Fine Print That Protects Your Biggest Investment
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—
More Than Beautiful Mountains: Discovering Colorado Springs' Hidden Treasures
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 e...
Money Moves: What You Need to Buy in Colorado Springs
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 ...
Navigating Rising Interest Rates in Colorado Springs Real Estate
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 beli...