real estate: Campbell Homes - according to a homeowner - 12/23/09 11:02 AM
At Campbell Homes we are all about comfort, peace of mind, and quality... But don't take my word for it. In this video homeowner and local Colorado Springs celebrity, Scott Vaughn, talks about his experience working with Campbell Homes and owning his own Campbell Home. To learn more about Campbell Homes please visit us online at www.campbellhomes.com or become a fan of ours on Facebook by going to www.facebook.com/campbellhomesCO
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real estate: Are you ready for the 116 million american home buyers over the next 50 years? - 09/03/09 12:01 PM
This is part 1 of a 2 part blog:
Did you know that there are "approximately 116 million Americans ranging between the ages of 18 and 45" according to Ideas Magazine September/October 2009 Issue. This 116 million Americans are made up of the generation Y and Generation X folks who are not only the buyers we are seeing NOW they are the buyers you will be selling and marketing to for the next 40 or so years. Are you ready? Are you open to change with the times and market the way they want to be marketed too? The largest buying … (5 comments)
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real estate: Campbell Homes if offering Included Finished Basements! - 08/14/09 10:09 AM
For questions about this program please contact us today! To view current inventory homes that are eligable for the program visit us online at http://www.campbellhomes.com.
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real estate: BuisnessWeek Ranks Colorado Springs in Top Ten Places to Start Over - 07/30/09 11:39 AM
According to BuisnessWeek, Colorado ranked #8 in the best cities to start over in. Here are the stats that BuisnessWeek posted about our great city:
No. 8
Colorado SpringsCompanies planning to hire in next quarter: 22%Best job prospects: Construction, Nondurable goods manufacturing, Wholesale & retail trade, information, Financial activities, Leisure & hospitality, Other services and government.Population: 372,437Average home price in January: $190,000 Unemployment rate: 8.5%Colorado Springs, the state's second-largest city, is 80 miles south of Denver's International Airport and about 90 minutes east of popular ski resorts. It draws more than 6 million visitors each year.
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real estate: Campbell Homes Announces a New Community Manager at Jessica Heights at Feathergrass! - 07/24/09 05:25 PM
Campbell Homes Announces a New Community Manager at Jessica Heights at Feathergrass!
Campbell Homes is happy to announce that our New Home Community Manager, Rena Spanier, will now be at our Jessica Heights at Feathergrass community. For almost 14 years Rena has been helping families own a high quality beautiful Campbell Home. Rena is very excited to be apart of a new community and looks forward to continuing her career with the highest amount of customer service and care! Please feel free to visit Rena at Jessica Heights soon and see what she can do to help you with your … (0 comments)
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real estate: What I Learned from Seinfeld about Customer Service - 07/07/09 12:48 PM
Everything I learned about what to do and not to do in Customer Service I learned from Seinfeld episodes: JERRY MAKES A CAR RESERVATION
In this episode Jerry has reserved a car from the car rental place. When he arrives to pick up his car he finds that its not available.
MORAL: Do what you say you’re going to do. If you tell a customer you are going to give them something or offer them something do it. Don’t make promises you can’t keep, you will only frustrate the buyer and they will not want to work with … (7 comments)
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real estate: Customer Service and The Golden Rule - 07/07/09 11:44 AM
How do you stand out to your customers? The best sales people are the ones who are passionate about their jobs and their customers. They put their own twist on the sales process and they care. Their customer service is TOPS. I think the best sales people are service people... People who practice the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would want to be treated.
There are many examples I can give of BAD customer service... Frontier Airlines comes to mind or Wal-Mart (recently voted WORST customer service by consumers), and the cable company when they make you … (27 comments)
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real estate: Our newest ranch home in Cordera - Colorado Springs, CO - 06/10/09 05:10 PM
Here is a short video/photo tour of our newest available home in Cordera located in Colorado Springs. Check it out and let me know what you think. For further details please visit Campbell Homes online at www.campbellhomes.com or you can contact me at knoble@campbellhomes.com
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real estate: Customer Service that took me by surprise. - 05/19/09 03:58 PM
Customer service is so very important to the Real Estate industry. Without it we ruin the chances for repeat customers and referrals. But when I think of one industry that is infamous for having HORRIBLE customer service it would be the
Airline Industry!!
This past weekend I had to fly into Kansas City for a wedding I was in. The weather was TERRIBLE in KC and we were diverted to Oklahoma City for about 2 hours. Although we were let off the plane for the 2 hours in Oklahoma we had to sit on the runway another hours in OK and … (1 comments)
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real estate: Calculating your DTI (Debt to Income Ratio) - 05/18/09 12:28 PM
So you want to invest in a new home but you are not sure if you can afford a home. Well here is a simple calculation that will help you understand your Debt to Income Ratio.
First calculate your debt:
Add together all that are applicable:
Minimum monthly credit card payments:
Minimum monthly student loan payments:
Monthly car payments:
Monthly alimony payments
Monthly child support payments
Any other loans or credit card payments you make per month:
The amount you will be paying per month on a mortgage payment (include all taxes and insurance)
TOTAL_________
Now divided your total debt by … (0 comments)
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real estate: Selling Energy Star Homes - 04/27/09 12:25 PM
Sorry it's been a while since I have written a blog but there has been good reason I promise! I have been crazy busy at Campbell Homes in Colorado Springs working with Realtors and doing events around town to promote our Energy Efficient homes and 6 fantastic communities. It seems everyone has been paying more attention to Energy Star and Built Green because my boss Rick Colombo just did a class at ReMax Properties this past week all about Energy Star and Built Green of Colorado! There is a lot of buzz going around especially so close to Earth Day, which … (1 comments)
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real estate: Important changes on Conventional Appraisals effective May 1 - 04/24/09 03:41 PM
This message was sent to me though my email and I thought it might be helpful for everyone to see. This was orgionaly sent by Colleen Sheil with Countrywide Bank
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Implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) will significantly impact the appraisal order and delivery process for conventional loans originated on or after May 1, 2009. What is the HVCC? The HVCC is the result of a joint agreement between the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Office of the New York State Attorney General to enhance the independence and accuracy of the appraisal process. HVCC does … (1 comments)
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real estate: Tour this new home in Colorado Springs in Cordera - 04/24/09 02:32 PM
The Whitman is the newest of our floor plans. This home features a Spanish stucco exterior with a beautiful tile roof. The large open floor plan boast a 2 story great room that with ample amounts of windows. The kitchen is a chef�s dream with a large kitchen island, double ovens, hardwood floors, gas range, and stainless steel appliances. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and a loft area. The master bedroom comes with a large walk in closet and an attached 5-piece bathroom. 9� finished walkout basement features a large recreation room and 2 additional bedrooms and is rough … (0 comments)
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real estate: Sound Off- Pulte merges with Centex - 04/08/09 10:43 AM
What does it mean to have 2 of the nation's largest home builders merge? Can it be a good thing? Or is it bad?
I have seen many mergers in the home building industry. In the 1990s Lennar bought up several smaller companies. Although this could be considered good business in a down economy it can also take quite a toll on both employees and customers.
When philosophies collide:
When two or more companies merge under one name, usually people hold false hope that their company's philosophies will stay in tacked. Yes sometimes they will for a year or two but … (5 comments)
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real estate: What's love got to do with it? Tips for selling your home - 03/24/09 11:23 AM
Its not just a second hand emotion folks it's the real deal which means when you go to sell your home you need to know how to emotionally grab your buyer (you know the people viewing the home and thinking about making it their own). Preserved value is everything and nothing helps build value more then emotional pull. So you wonder "How do I accomplish this?"
It's easy:
#1 Make the right adjustments. This means when you are ready to sell your home think about what is worth updating and changing in your home to make it look better and be … (0 comments)
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real estate: A little secret I learned when I sold homes for a national builder... - 03/24/09 10:04 AM
A little secret I learned when I sold homes for a national builder...
I worked primarily with first time home buyers. They were tricky creatures and you really had to hold their hands. They can be difficult to work with because it's all new to them and they want want want. They can be hard to control in a sense. But I LOVED working with first time homebuyers! The reason I loved them so much is they were actually the easiest to help (if you know my secret) AND the payoff was far greater then just a paycheck. They were truly … (8 comments)
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real estate: New Ranch Home with finished basement in Colorado Springs - Close to Shriever and Peterson!! - 03/23/09 05:17 PM
9983 Keating Dr
For more information about this home please contact Kelly Noble:
719-266-9780 or knoble@campbellhomes.com
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real estate: It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... - 03/20/09 05:15 PM
I'm not going to sugar coat it times are...well... AWESOME!
It's never been a better time to buy a home and I am happy to be apart of it! But for the rest of you who need a little inspiration I turn your attention to the master of awesome himself... Mr. Rogers!
Check out a couple excerpts from the book "The World According to Mister Rogers" by Fred Rogers:
"If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is … (3 comments)
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real estate: 3-19-09 new homes in Colorado Springs, CO - 03/19/09 09:40 AM
All New Homes located in Colorado Springs, CO For more information about these homes please visit www.campbellhomes.com … (0 comments)
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real estate: 6 steps to online social networking - 03/17/09 02:38 PM
I can't tell you how many people ask me how I can keep up with all my online social networking sites, and I wonder why everyone thinks it so time consuming.
The hardest part about social networking is getting started. You can't just set up an account invite everyone you can and then leave it alone. However it does not have to drain every minute of every day from your schedule. So here are my tips on how to be successful at online social networking without letting it swallow up your life!
1. Have a purpose- think about who you are … (13 comments)
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