Stephanie Hawthorne - 8z Real Estate

09/24/2026

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MLS # 3429633 – Welcome HOME!! Updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home tucked into the highly desirable Northwind neighborhood. From the moment you step inside, vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light and b...

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

What do mortgage rates right now actually mean if you’re thinking about buying a home in Colorado Springs? 🏡

Probably less drama than the headlines would have you believe. 😉

Mortgage rates matter—but every little move doesn’t automatically mean you should rush to buy or put your plans on hold.

For example, on a **$500K loan, a 0.25% rate change can mean roughly $80–$85/month** depending on the loan and starting rate.

Is that money? Absolutely.

Is it something we can actually look at, plan around, and factor into your decision instead of panicking over a headline? Also yes.

What matters more is YOUR bigger picture:

Your monthly budget.
How long you plan to own the home.
What you can comfortably afford.
What’s happening with home prices and competition.
And whether the right opportunity is in front of you.

Real estate decisions shouldn’t be made based on this week’s mortgage rate headline. They should be made based on **your numbers and your life.**

If you’ve been watching rates and wondering, *“Should I buy now or wait?”* send me a message.

Let’s run the numbers for your specific situation so you can make a decision based on facts—not fear. 🤍

Stephanie Hawthorne | Colorado Springs REALTOR®

09/22/2026

I’m not here to become an influencer. I’m here to become your Colorado Springs real estate resource. 🤍

Because when you’re thinking about buying a home, selling the one you’re in, moving to Colorado Springs, or wondering whether real estate could be part of your wealth-building strategy… I don’t want our first conversation to feel like you’re calling a stranger.

I want you to already know how I think.
How I market a home.
How I look at the numbers.
What I love about living in Colorado Springs.
And most importantly, how seriously I take the decisions my clients trust me with.

Social media gives me a chance to earn a little bit of that trust before you ever need an agent.

So yes, I’ll show you the houses. 🏡
But I’ll also show you the market, the local favorites, the investment opportunities, and the things I think homeowners should know before they have to make a decision.

And someday, when someone in your group chat says,
“Does anyone know a good Realtor in Colorado Springs?”

I hope my name is the one you send. 😉

— Stephanie Hawthorne
Colorado Springs REALTOR® + Real Estate Investor
📍 Colorado Springs, CO

09/21/2026

Coming soon 👏💨

09/17/2026

Falling in love with the house is your job. Figuring out whether it’s actually a smart move? That’s where I come in. 🏡
When you send me a home you’re obsessed with, I’m not just looking at the pretty kitchen and scheduling a showing.
I’m digging deeper.
I want to know what the photos aren’t showing.
Why the sellers are moving.
How long the home has been on the market.
What the numbers say about value.
Where we may have negotiating leverage.
And what could matter when it’s time to write an offer.
Because sometimes the strongest offer isn’t simply the highest one.
And sometimes the house you’re falling for deserves a second look before you fall all the way in. 😉
My job isn’t to talk you into a house.
It’s to give you the information, strategy and perspective to make a decision you’ll still feel good about after the keys are in your hand.
So yes… send me the Zillow/Realtor.com/MLS link you’ve already looked at 47 times. 😂 I’ll take it from there.
Thinking about buying in Colorado Springs? DM me “HOME” and let’s start building your strategy before you find the one.
Stephanie Hawthorne | REALTOR® + Real Estate Investor
Colorado Springs

09/15/2026

Your birth month just picked your next Colorado Springs dinner spot. 🍸🍝
Apparently the stars have opinions about where we’re eating now. 😂
Whether you got cozy cocktails, rooftop views, comfort food, or a giant plate of carbs—consider this your official excuse to make the reservation.
Mine is September and Edelweiss and I’m not mad about it. 👀
What month did you get—and are you keeping it or trading with someone? Tag the person you’re taking with you. ↓
Save this for the next time the group chat says, “Where should we eat?”

Stephanie Hawthorne | Colorado Springs REALTOR® + Investor

09/10/2026

🌄 How many of these made you smile?

If you nodded your head at 3 or more... you've officially earned local status. 😂

Which one hit home the most?
👇
1️⃣ GoG
2️⃣ Ivywild before it was cool
3️⃣ The Academy felt like "way out north"
4️⃣ Mr. Biggs memories
5️⃣ Using Pikes Peak as your GPS

Did I miss one? Add your own Colorado Springs "you know you're local when..." in the comments.