Leading With Her Heart
BY PAM BALES, Senior Writer Marquesa Hobbs has called Colorado Springs home for the past 25 years. Currently with Colorado Hearthstone Properties at The Platinum Group, she is coming up on a decade of serving her community as a Realtor®. She is an entrepreneur, a supporter of other business owners, a mom, a wife, a new grandma and a friend to many. When you meet this petite lady, you’ll encounter a warm and genuine smile, kind energy and focused interest in you. She’s one of those people who truly listens, which is extremely important in her profession. Recognized in the top 1.5% of Realtors in the Pikes Peak region, Hobbs has garnered the respect of her clients and colleagues alike. “I had a bad experience with a Realtor® when I bought a home in my twenties,” explains Hobbs. “I promised myself that I would educate clients in a kind way and add value to whatever point they were in their lives.” Hobbs volunteers with many organizations across the Pikes Peak region including Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber and Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Care & Share Women at the Well, BBB Board Member, Downtown Partnership and more. One of her biggest commitments is as a CASA Business Partner and Circle of Impact Member. “I was adopted and served as a foster parent for many years before adopting my daughter at eight years old,” explains Hobbs. “She graduates this year from high school!” She acted in the business development and marketing realms with several businesses of her own before she stepped into the real estate arena. “People are always surprised to learn that I was recruited by the IRS in Washington D.C. to develop the marketing department for Alternative Ways of Filing,” she laughs. “It was a great experience-builder, but once I had my own company — creating a natural skin care line before it was popular — I knew I was an entrepreneur at heart” “I promised myself that I would educate clients in a kind way and add value to whatever point they were in their lives.” “I love what I do, and that’s not just selling a house,” emphasizes Hobbs. “I listen to where my clients are in their lives — often a lifestyle change like divorce or marriage or downsizing.” Her business major and communications minor come in handy as she taps into the human side of buying or selling a home. That’s only one side of the real estate business, according to Hobbs. She is always looking for innovative ways to differentiate her client’s homes when she is listing them. She owns a Staging Company which helps to prepare for listing photos and videos. Hobbs has stationed a coffee cart and food truck at an open house, and she even incorporates the ancient art of Feng Shui with her friend Jen Weis. “We met at Flying Horse in the 2010s when I was in the membership department,” explains Jen Weis, owner of Leading with Shui. Their friendship deepened as they worked together on the financial side of Hobbs’ real estate deals and Weis was working in the mortgage industry. Marquesa Hobbs, Realtor, CNE & MRP - Colorado Hearthstone Realty at The Platinum Group Realtors “We met at Flying Horse in the 2010s when I was in the membership department,” explains Jen Weis, owner of Leading with Shui. Their friendship deepened as they worked together on the financial side of Hobbs’ real estate deals and Weis was working in the mortgage industry. One of those rare Colorado Springs natives, Weis researched Feng Shui online and found it fascinating. She registered for a one-year certification, graduated and launched her business a year ago. “It’s intuitive and logical at the same time,” says Weis. “You learn to read floor plans and people’s energy. I did it for my own home and office, and certain things started moving in a positive direction.” Her consultations start at $650 for businesses and residential clients. Hobbs is offering an education workshop on Fung Shui to her clients and associates in the first quarter with Jen and Leading with Shui. This type of workshop is just one of the many events Hobbs does throughout the year. During the holidays, she promoted a “12 days of Christmas Giftaway” with videos featuring local businesses. “I love highlighting other small businesses and elevating my community while I’m doing these events — it’s always a two-prong effort for me,” says Hobbs. She also hosts monthly events and larger quarterly events including Lunch-and-Learns with CASA, a women’s self-defense class; USAFA graduation flyover and taco bar; Annual Concert with a band and food trucks; Vibes Baseball game; a pumpkin patch and an annual cookie decorating bash, where even Santa shows up! Click here to read the full article. NORTH By Colorado Media Group || FEB/MAR 2024 || Lonnie Cramer by Colorado Media Group :: NORTH & The Digest Top Realtor, Marquesa Hobbs, is ready to help you plan for 2024! cell 719.238.0330 office 719.536.4444 Marquesa@ColoradoHearthstone.com 6760 Corporate Drive, Ste. 300 | Colorado Springs, CO 80919
What to expect in Real estate in Colorado Springs, CO in 2024
Many are anxious to hear what it looks like to buy and sell a home in Colorado Springs in this new year. I am encouraged by what I hear and see in the economy and what the projection looks like for Interest Rates, increased inventory, and employment in the Pikes Peak Area. There's a lot of reason to be optimistic if you're thinking of buying or selling a home this year. Colorado Springs is one of the best places in the country to live, work, and play; the quality of life is amazing, public schools are fantastic, employers are moving here and bringing great jobs, and real estate hold their value, so I have some really exciting things on the forefront if you’re looking to buy or sell. What is going on with the interest rates? People ask me what interest rates are going to do and I wish I had a crystal ball to tell everyone, but there's so many things that impact interest rates, of course there’s what's going on in the world. There’s geopolitical and economic variables, we're all wondering what's the FED going to do. There's the unemployment rate, but when we look at interest rates and compare them to three years ago, it was considered high at 3%, and now we're up to 7%. If you look around October of last year, we're actually down. I remember when interest rates were at 16%. A lot of people here, especially the younger population, have friends that bought in the 3% so to them it's not normal. The new normal is really going to be right around 6 - 6.5% we're going to go up a little bit and some people say at the end of this year we're actually going to be a little bit below 6%. If people are looking to purchase a home, what should they to? There are some great incentives right now, and of course...get your team of professionals, a trusted realtor, and a lender who can share different programs with you, and your financial advisor. Together we can make a custom plan for you. Are you ready to learn more about Buying & Selling real estate to build financial security and increase your net worth? Learn more here, and reach out to Marquesa Hobbs, Top Pikes Peak area realtor at The Platinum Group to learn more! Top Realtor, Marquesa Hobbs, is ready to help you plan for 2024! cell 719.238.0330 office 719.536.4444 Marquesa@ColoradoHearthstone.com 6760 Corporate Drive, Ste. 300 | Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Colorado Springs Real Estate Forecast for 2024
What do experts project will happen in the Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Monument, Colorado area in 2024? Find out what is happening with appreciation and affordability and how this affects homeowners and buyers. How will the new employers who are bringing 2,300 well paying jobs to our area affect the demand for homes; driving pricing/rental prices up. Learn more about using equity to build business like many companies have done including "Under Armor". If you are a buyer, find some of the best options to help get you in a home now, including new construction, Downpayment assistance programs, and Rate buy down. Whether or not you are planning to move, Make sure you build a team of experts including a Realtor, Lender, and Financial Advisor on your team! Top Realtor, Marquesa Hobbs, is ready to help you plan for next year! cell 719.238.0330 office 719.536.4444 Marquesa@ColoradoHearthstone.com 6760 Corporate Drive, Ste. 300 | Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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