CreekStone Homes: Computer warning... - 03/31/09 09:03 PM
I'm sure you've seen it all over the news, but tomorrow is supposed to be the biggest computer melt down since the year 2000.  So just to pass along to all my fellow bloggers watch out for the The Conficker worm. 
So make sure your anti-virus is up to date, and don't open any strange e-mails and you should be fine.  I envy all the Mac users as they never seem to have trouble.  I really just need to invest...
 
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CreekStone Homes: Meridian Ranch Open House Change - 03/31/09 08:55 PM
Due to pending inclement weather Meridian Ranch is Changing this weekends Open House Tour. The change is: Realtor Sneak Preview on Thursday, April 23 from 4 - 6 p.m. at open houses and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Creek View Grill.  Open House Weekend on Sat. April 25 and Sun. April 26 from 1 - 4 p.m. Please mark your calenders.  Sorry for the inconvenience but we do want a nice turn out! 
Bring your clients, friends, neighbors, and family to check out this affordable (even for the first time buyer)golf course community, with stunning mountain views Meridian Ranch!
Let's sell some … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Why Colorado Springs? - 03/31/09 08:44 PM
Why in the world move to Colorado Springs? Well Money Magazinesaid so in 2006! Along with all these others,  Third fittest city in the United States (Men's Fitness), Best place to chill (medium-size cities, Sperling's Best Places), Seventh best city to have a baby (Fit Pregnancy), Fourth smartest city (Bizjournals.com), 16th smartest city (CNNMoney.com), Ninth safest driving city (Allstate Insurance Co.), Top 20 among cities with cleanest air (American Lung Association.)
 After moving here myself five years ago (for the third time) this time with a family in tow.  I have some answers.  First of all you'll never meet a friendlier city anywhere, when … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Common Loans and Terms...and their meanings #1 - 03/30/09 03:44 PM
With all the scuttle butt about lenders making bad loans, the sub-prime market, credit scores falling, and all other craziness that is going on.  Here are some frequently used terms when buying a new house.  Before you pursue a new home be at least pre approved if not pre qualified (find the difference below) for the best barging power.  Don't fear the builders lender, in most cases they are there to hep with the transaction not hurt.
Pre-ApprovalWhen you work with your lender to get pre-approved, you are getting an indication of how much money you will be eligible to borrow when … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: 10 Negotiating tips when buying from a builder. - 03/30/09 08:11 AM
During this housing down turn many potential home buyers and Realtors see an opportunity to negotiate with sellers.  While being true some thing need to be clear.  On a resale home if it is priced right to begin with the seller won't have much room to negotiate with a potential buyer.  The seller still has fees and loans to pay off.  On the new home side, things are similar.  The builder has construction loans to pay off, commissions to pay and sometimes "back end participation" to the developers as well.  While a couple of years ago builders could price the home … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: 10367 Buck Rake - 03/29/09 06:10 PM
Who needs a 3 bedroom ranch fully land scaped and fenced in Fountain?  I know someone does.
This 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher sits on a 10,000sq ft lot!  3 car garage, on a cul 'd sac.  Nice mountain views very quiet and peaceful. Full unfinished basement with room to grow. All for Only $315,900
 Located in Highgate Farms ten miles south of Colorado Springs along I-25. This exciting neighborhood provides easy access to Fort Carson and Peterson Air Force Base, and is within walking distance of the brand new, state-of-the-art Fountain-Fort Carson High School. 
Contact Jason Rose
Jrose@CreekStone-homes.com 
719-287-8242
 

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CreekStone Homes: It's Almost Time...Vote Yes for Jobs!! - 03/29/09 05:45 PM
Colorado Springs it's almost time to vote!  We all need to get out and vote. VOTE YES for JOBS NOW.  Colorado Springs is not competitive with other communities our size.  Dedicated funding can be used for business to expand or bring new companies to Colorado Springs.  Jobs Now is not a tax increase.  Jobs Now will use existing funding to expand job opportunities.  The funding for will use an existing mill Levy of about $10 dollars per household.  This is not a NEW tax and will sunset. Vote Yes for Jobs Now and help save Colorado Springs. for more information http://www.votejobsnow.com/
 
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CreekStone Homes:Meridian Ranch Open House Weekend - 03/28/09 05:12 PM
Tell your friends, tell your neighbors!  In an attempt to keep traffic flowing in one oc Colorado Springs Premier neighborhoods, LaJudice Marketing has arranged a delightful Open House Weekend for the builders of Meridian Ranch.  Of course with LaJudice marketing there is a twist!  We will be having an Open House Realtor Sneak Preview:  Thursday, April second from 4-6pm  at houses and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Antler Creek Golf Course, for overview of Meridian Ranch and happy hour.  The open house for the public will be held Saturday and Sunday April 4Th and 5Th.  Look for more details about the event in The Gazette or … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Meridian Ranch Blow Out - 03/27/09 03:08 PM
CreekStone Homes has a select few homes ready for purchase in Meridian Ranch.  Prices reduced, ready to move in.  CreekStone Homes is committed to building quality homes as individual as each of our customers. We believe in the American dream of home ownership. And by exhibiting the highest level of integrity and craftsmanship in the homes we create, we strive to be a company with whom our customers want to do business and where our employees are proud to work.
 
 
 
 
Designed with livability in mind, Meridian Ranch offers you more real choices for how and where you … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: First time home buyers - 03/27/09 02:10 PM
 Freedom Financial has invited CreekStone homes to participate in a  first time home buyer seminar in Colorado Springs! April 7, 2009 at the  Crown Plaza Hotel. Located at 2886 South Circle Drive. 
Roy Clennan Owner of Freedom Financial will be putting on a comprehensive program about all the reasons a person should take advantage of the market and become a home owner for the first time. 
CreekStone Homes Owner Rhonda McDonald will be speaking about the 'Myths of home ownership' and 'New VS Used Homes.'
There will be a question and answer session at the end of the seminar. I would encourage all people in the industry or not to … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: New Homes With some space, 4-way Ranch - 03/27/09 11:52 AM
CreekStone Homes is pleased to be able to offer new homes in 4-Way Ranch! Three to five Acre parcels with stunning mountain views.  Just minutes away from the brand new D-49 High School in Meridian Ranch.
All of CreekStones floor plans are available from the high $300's with no additional cost for the lots!
Be one of the first to join this master planned community with lots of space to grow!
 

CreekStone Homes is committed to building quality homes as individual as each of our customers. We believe in the American dream of home ownership. And by exhibiting the … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Handling contract cancellations. - 03/26/09 10:09 PM
What ever happened to the days when signing a contract meant something?  I actually sold a home today in a blizzard. Only to get a call later in the evening and be told the other 'offer' the people made, on another property, was at first denied, but that today the other seller had reconsidered.  Now they want out of my contract so they can go buy the other house.  To say the least I'm dumbfounded, I feel like these clients are just shopping for the best deal.  I don't take things like this lightly, as we do have a legal binding contract.  Don't … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Barnstormers Landing- Value of the week - 03/22/09 02:15 PM
Price reductions in Barnstormers Landing.  CreekStone has reduced the price of 3545 Red Barron.  Staying competitive with Classic Homes, we have reduced the price to $317,900.  3545 Red barron is a three car, stucco with stone Rancher.  The home boast a winding stairway, hard wood floors, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.  A must see for anyone looking for a 'deal.'  Stop by our model located at 5306 Barnstormers Ave for an immediate showing.
 

Contact : Mike Trares @ 719-392-2788
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CreekStone Homes: CreekStone is pleased to announce Hometown at Fountain - 03/22/09 01:58 PM
CreekStone Homes will be breaking ground on a brand new model in a brand new subdivision.  Hometown at Fountain will be a brand new collection of homes from CreekStone Homes priced from the low $200's.  CreekStone Homes will feature The Hometown Collection and will only be available in the quaint 35  lot community with stunning views of the southern Rockey Mountains.  CreekStone Homes will be offering rear garages that can be very large due to zoning.  Attached is a map so everyone can find this exciting community.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=803+Bunting+Ave&zipcode=80817-1803&cid=lfmaplink
Here are some photos of the community. 


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CreekStone Homes: All Roads Lead to Meridian Ranch - 03/18/09 02:38 PM
If you or you clients are looking for the best in lifestyle, combined with the lowest cost, and largest lots, for new homes in Colorado Springs.  Look no further, Meridian Ranch has it going on. A long, challenging golf course, State of the art recreation center, outdoor pool, an soon be be an indoor pool.  New dance centers, Hope Montessori, Wal-Mart, and many restaurants make this a growing thriving community.  To top it all off, Meridian Ranch is offering CE classes for Real Estate Agents.  Bi-monthly classes right in the community, the first class is Wednesday March 25th from 8:30-11:30 the class is: Colorado … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Prospecting VS Marketing - 03/18/09 12:32 PM
Often we use the terms Prospecting and Marketing interchangeably.  I think this is a big misconception among Realtors and New Home Consultants alike.  Let's clarify:
Prospecting is beating the streets, calling people in you data base, and cold calling (oh not that), and visiting with people you know.  With the expectations that you will see immediate results and possibly close a transaction. 
Marketing is spending money to get your name out there, consistently.  Marketing cost money and will not produce immediate results.  If the money you spend isn't producing results maybe we should all get back to grass roots and doing … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Vote Yes for Jobs Now - 03/15/09 09:03 AM
While in Colorado Springs our economy is slowly growing due to the Military Bases locating troops here, that's not all Colorado Springs can rely on.  We need to vote yes on the Jobs Now initiative.  Jobs Now will bring more jobs to Colorado Springs.  Colorado Springs has no dedicated funding to bring jobs to our community.  Colorado Springs is not competitive with other communities our size.  Dedicated funding can be used for business to expand or bring new companies to Colorado Springs.  Jobs Now is not a tax increase.  Jobs Now will use existing funding to expand job opportunities.  The funding … (2 comments)

CreekStone Homes: I love technology. - 03/12/09 01:54 PM
Not only do we have Blog sites, flickr, linked in, face book, twitter, etc we also have cell phones.  Just ablut all cell phones have camera's, texting, instant messaging etc.  So here's the story:
I followed up with a Realtor yesterday and she informed me our homes weren't on her clients list~drats.  I informed her that her client was on my list however.  So I know they are out looking at homes so I quick snapped a cellphone picture of a home they haven't looked at yet and sent it to the agent's cell phone with a question mark.  I did get … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Green Community - 03/10/09 04:20 PM
CreekStone Homes and our Wolf Ranch community are committed to 'being green.'  Recently Wolf Ranch has added an excellent recycling program to the Best Way trash service for a minimal cost to it's residents.  For and extra $5.00/ month residents of Wolf Ranch have recycling picked up every week!  No brain damage as to what can and what cant be recycled, basically everything but plastic bags can go in the recycle bin with out even separating it!  I have seen my waste go to at least half of what it was, and if I didn't have diapers it would be almost … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Thank you Brian Williams - 03/07/09 04:21 PM
CreekStone Homes wants to thank Brian Williams NBC New Anchor for his plea to the American People for 'Good news.'  I like that he is willing to go on a limb and report on some of the stories that people have sent in, there is still good out there, this is America after all.  Night after night of hearing the same garbage is just damaging.  Damaging for the American people, our psyche, our spirit ,our drive.  I don't think we need to hear it over and over.  We know things are tough all over, cars, homes, retail, ect.  no need to … (0 comments)

CreekStone Homes: Time Flies! - 03/07/09 03:57 PM
Wow,  I moved out to Colorado Springs 5 years ago to work for CreekStone Homes.  Since than my little girl has started Kindergarten, and I had another little girl.  I've made lots of money and than not so much.  I was a Chef in a former life, Real estate has been very interesting.  I wouldn't change it though.  Helping people find a 'Dream Home' (or in one case a 'Dream Bathtub') has been a lot of fun.  I was going to write this and remind people of the time change but as soon as I started I realized I've been in … (0 comments)

This one will go fast. Best Priced House in Wolf Ranch. - 03/02/09 05:38 PM
CreekStone Homes is please to present the 'Best Priced New Home in Wolf Ranch'
Wolf Ranch Community
 5815 Yancy dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80924
Two story, 4bd including study with french doors, 3ba, 3c garage, black appliances, 2 tone stucco, covered front porch, Full unfinished basement with 9' ceilings, 42" birch cabinets with crown molding, hardwood flooring throughout main level, upgraded carpet, upgraded tile counter tops, landscape included!!
Was- $371,260 reduced to $329,900, WOW
Contact:
Jason Rose or Darcy Esterly
719-598-3360
719-593-1515 #208
719-287-8242
Hurry this one will go fast!!
vist CreekStone Homes model located @ 5851 Harney Drive Colorado Springs, … (3 comments)

CreekStone Homes, Inventory Price Reductions. - 03/01/09 05:03 PM
So I was paying Realtors, 6% on some homes marketed heavy, called, visited and....  Sold one to a nice couple with out an agent?!?!  So I think, that didn't work, and I'm back to the price factor.  10 inventory homes reduce for March in all CreekStone Homes communities in Colorado Springs!!  The prices will be as low as I can go and still make $10 or $12 bucks, so I don't believe we will be taking the famous 'offers' I know this is my offer! I don't want to hear, at Richmond, or at Classic, or at DR Horton... I say "why … (0 comments)

In like a lamb. - 03/01/09 04:37 PM
March is here, like a lamb.  Activity is still there but I believe people are waiting to see what in the world is going on.  I don't believe we are going to be saved in any way by our government, and if we do we need a higher power to help us.  As I see it, free houses, free cars, free health care, who needs a job than?  We can sit idlyback and get tax breaks and handouts! What happened to hard work?  If we make light bulbs that never ran out the spin would be 10,000 out of work because GE … (0 comments)