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Meet Our 2025 Best of the Springs Nominees

We are thrilled to announce that Challenger Homes has been nominated in four categories for the 2025 Best of the Springs Awards! These nominations reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to the Colorado Springs community we hold so dear. To win, we need your help — your vote can make all the difference in recognizing the hard work and passion we pour into every home and community we create.

Our Nominations:

  • Best Home Builder
  • Best Home Developer
  • Best Production Builder
  • Best New Home Community — Home Place Ranch, Enclaves at Mountain Vista, & Ventana South

Why Vote for Challenger Homes?
For over 24 years, we’ve been crafting quality homes that blend innovative design with exceptional value. Our diverse range of floor plans and personalized options ensures that every homeowner finds their perfect fit, whether it’s a charming ranch home, a spacious single-family residence, a thoughtfully designed townhome, or something in between. And we bring them to life in some of the area’s most desirable and convenient locations.

It’s all in our pursuit of Making Life Better — for both our homeowners and our community. These nominations are a testament to our commitment to quality, innovation, and putting our customers first. When you vote for us, you’re not just supporting a homebuilder; you’re backing a local team passionate about building great homes and making a positive impact on Colorado Springs.

How to Vote:
Voting is open from November 30th to January 13th. Please visit the Best of the Springs website to cast yours!

Thank you for being part of the Challenger Homes family. Together, we’re helping Colorado Springs thrive as an even more vibrant and welcoming place to call home.

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How we estimate your payment

Principal & interest + estimated property taxes + homeowners insurance + applicable HOA/metro charges.

Our advertised estimated lowest payments use a 30-year VA loan example for an eligible buyer with full entitlement and 0% down. The featured payment option is 3-2-1 Buydown. Advertised amounts are year-one estimates; payments increase in years 2, 3 and 4. The note rate is fixed at 6.5%. Home price, estimated taxes, and HOA/metro charges vary by property and community. Open the asterisk beside a payment for that home’s figures and assumptions.

More about the calculation

Principal and interest are calculated from the modeled loan amount, selected payment rate, and loan term. The model uses 8.661% combined 3-2-1 buydown cost and an assumed 2.15% VA funding fee financed into the loan. It includes a $8,000.00 closing-cost allowance, modeled through a higher contract price and seller credit. Points and any temporary buydown funding are modeled through a higher contract price and seller credits, subject to lender approval and appraisal support.

Property taxes use the community mill levy and an approximate assessed-value calculation; they are estimates, not an actual tax bill. Homeowners insurance is estimated at $180.00 per month. Applicable community HOA/metro charges are included. Upfront tax and insurance escrow deposits are excluded. A zero down payment does not guarantee zero cash due at closing.

3-2-1 Buydown payment assumption notes

The advertised amount is the Year 1 estimated payment. A builder-funded 3-2-1 buydown reduces the buyer's principal and interest payments during the first three years; the underlying note rate remains fixed. Payments are based on a rate 3 percentage points below the note rate in Year 1, 2 points below in Year 2, and 1 point below in Year 3. Full note-rate payments begin in Year 4. Taxes, insurance and HOA/metro charges are estimates and may change. Interest rate is not APR. Financing costs are modeled through a higher contract price and seller credits, subject to lender approval and appraisal support. Contact the lender for a complete Loan Estimate.

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