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Father Tickling Daughter, Having Fun And Playing Together At Home
August 8, 2025

Quick Move-In Homes: Tour Our Favorites From This Summer

Looking for a brand-new home but don’t want to wait months for it to be built? Good news: Challenger Homes has been busy this summer, and we’ve got some seriously gorgeous quick move-in homes in Colorado Springs and Monument ready for you to tour in-person or online. Whether you’re dreaming of wide-open kitchens, finished basements, […]

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July 29, 2025

More Than a Home: Amenities in Challenger Homes Communities

For 25 years, Challenger Homes has been building neighborhoods designed for living well. As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we’re looking beyond the foundations and floor plans to highlight something equally important: the amenities and outdoor recreation in Challenger Homes communities that make our Colorado Springs locations places people genuinely love to call home. Whether […]

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A joyful father and his young son play together on a waterslide at a water park, both smiling brightly as they splash into the water, capturing a moment of pure happiness.
July 22, 2025

Indoor Summer Fun in Colorado Springs

When the Colorado sun is blazing or afternoon thunderstorms roll in, having a lineup of fun indoor activities is a summer essential. Luckily, Colorado Springs delivers with a wide range of options for indoor summer fun in Colorado Springs. From water parks and climbing gyms to creative escapes and educational adventures, there’s plenty to do […]

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July 15, 2025

Challenger Homes Expands Footprint and Vision in Colorado

For 25 years, Challenger Homes has been building more than homes near Denver and Colorado Springs, we’ve been building better lives. With over 10,000 homes delivered and a mission rooted in Making Life Better, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of Colorado families. As we celebrate our anniversary, we’re not […]

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Manitou Incline located in Colorado springs, colorado
July 8, 2025

Enjoy the Sun With Outdoor Summer Activities in Colorado Springs

When the sun’s out and the mountains are calling, there’s no better place to enjoy outdoor summer activities than in Colorado Springs. From hiking and lakes to golf, splash pads, and even high-adrenaline adventures, summer is packed with opportunities to get outside. And when you live in a Challenger Homes community, you’re never far from […]

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Fireworks off Pikes Peak (Photo Credit John Skiba)
July 1, 2025

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Colorado Springs With Fireworks, Music & More

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Fourth of July in Colorado Springs? The area lights up on the 4th of July with patriotic events, live music, and fireworks displays visible from all across the region. You can honor the red, white, and blue in countless ways, whether you’re heading to a local event or […]

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Family bonds. Happy young family of three smiling while spending free time outdoors
June 24, 2025

Live Near Nature: Homes Close to Trails, Parks, and Mountains

There’s something special about waking up with the mountains on the horizon and trails just outside your door. And at Challenger Homes, we believe that where you live should make it easy to enjoy the great outdoors every day. Now let’s explore how living near nature can transform your lifestyle (and which of our communities […]

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Back view soldier's family walking. Soldier at vacation. Four family members walking together holding hands.
June 17, 2025

A Legacy of Making Life Better: The History of Challenger Homes

For 25 years, Challenger Homes has been building more than just homes. We’ve been building communities, relationships, and futures. Founded in 2000 with a mission to Make Life Better, our journey from a garage in Colorado Springs to one of the region’s most respected private homebuilders is one of vision, growth, and enduring values. As […]

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June 10, 2025

Summer Events in Colorado Springs You Won’t Want to Miss

Summer in Colorado Springs makes you want to stay outside and soak up everything the city has to offer. From iconic car races to local celebrations, there’s always something exciting going on — and no shortage of ways to fill your calendar. We’ve rounded up some summer events in Colorado Springs you won’t want to […]

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happy military family at home together
June 3, 2025

Challenger Homes: Celebrating 25 Years as a New Home Builder in Colorado

Back in 2000, Brian and Heather Bahr started building homes out of their family garage in Colorado Springs. It was a modest beginning with a big purpose: to make life better for the people they served. Now, 25 years later, that mission hasn’t changed. What began as a small local business has grown into something […]

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