Updating Colorado agents - 10/31/07 09:22 PM
Updating Colorado agents or what I learned in a 4 hour CE class today Today I attended one of the first CREC update classes available. If you don't have to or weren't planning on attending one of these classes before the end of the year I highly (HIGHLY) recommend doing so. Also
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What do you get for your money? - 10/30/07 09:37 PM
What do you get for your money in Pueblo? In the last 6 months the average price for a house sold is $122,000 and sold for 97.76% of list in 161 days. There are currently 22 houses (site built) on the market under $30,000There are currently 87 houses (site built) on
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Tom Culbreth Super hero? - 10/30/07 07:46 PM
Please welcome Tom Culbreth Super Hero to Active Rain! Tom is an Associate at Colorado Western Real Estate - Yep! this Florida guy sells real estate in Colorado. I've only spent a short time with Tom but he's a great guy, the BIG brother I never had. He's got tons and tons of great stories
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STOP Mr. Postman! - 10/30/07 10:40 AM
Stop Mr. Postman! (Stop) Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman (Wait) Wait Mister Postman Please Mister Postman, look and see (Oh yeah) If there's a letter in your bag for me (Please, Please Mister Postman) Why's it takin' such a long time(Oh yeah) For me to hear from that REALTOR
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In Case of Emergency - 10/29/07 03:38 PM
In Case of Emergency The recent California fires have reminded all of us of how precious life is and how easily our possessions can disappear. I'm an ex-Californian from Canoga Park. I remember the Santa Ana winds of destruction. The eerie sound the wind made, the thermometer going up at night and
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Thank you janeAnne - 10/27/07 05:12 PM
Back when Active Rain was just getting going janeAnne Narrin and I were about the only two blogging posts green. In fact a few members criticized us for our individual points of view and reflections on the environment and how it may or may not impact the real estate industry. Today
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Why do Realtors play games? - 10/26/07 06:58 PM
Why do Realtors play games? For about a month I've been working with a buyer who has been in no rush. He just moved to the area from out of state. His new job requires him to be in the car all day long. What a great potential buyer! I give
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Things I learned at the CAR convention - 10/23/07 09:44 PM
Things I learned at the CAR convention Oliver Frascona is still the best real estate speaker around, his stories are memorable. Colorado has the second best convention in the country (New Jersey is first) but that's a subjective matter."The Bar" at the Broadmoor has the friendliest wait staff and an amazing
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Raining at the CAR convention! - 10/23/07 12:21 AM
The Colorado Association of Realtors is holding it's annual convention Oct 21,22 &23 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. This spectacular venue has been a wonderful place to celebrate the real estate profession. The exhibition hall has been full, people are meeting and passing out business cards. And "fun night"
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Denas six pack of blogs? - 10/21/07 05:10 PM
Funny stuff @ myspaceclipart.com Ever since I started blogging here (way back when) on Active Rain I’ve learned some very important things. But the most important thing I’ve learned is that if Chris Elizabeth Griffith, Ines H.Garcia , Kristal Kraft, Joanne Hanson, Laura Monroe or a few others here tell you
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Rhyming blog for October '07 - 10/21/07 04:02 PM
It's raining, it's blowing and yes it's snowing And to tell the truth I'm not much into sewing So something has to give and get flowing All of this because it's just snowing! Some of you hate my rhymes From you I expect to hear chimes The mortgage folks worry about primes Denas front yard
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The Green Movement from a different perspective - 10/21/07 01:37 PM
The Green Movement from a different perspective In my humble opinion it is hard to say what is or isn't wrong about our environment. Various scientists, politicians and the like can't agree so what should the average Joe or Jane think? Is mankind messing things up or are we in some sort of
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11 Mile and Spinney Lakes - 10/20/07 11:08 PM
11 Mile and Spinney Lakes 11 Mile and Spinney Lakes are part of the Colorado State Park system. Today friends and I went up for the day. Despite the wind we had a great time. But take my advice pack your fishing gear and a cooler, wind breakers and coats. Camera definitely
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3720 Hollybrook Pueblo CO 81005 - 10/19/07 08:20 PM
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Wetmore Colorado - 10/18/07 08:17 PM
Wetmore Colorado is what most people would call a bedroom community. With a population of 341 that swells slightly during hunting season, Wetmore is a cute and a quaint town. Homes in the area range between old single wide mobile homes to custom built mini mansions. The General Store is known for it's
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Home Scouting report in Pueblo - 10/17/07 05:28 PM
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Tammie Stratman from Countrywide - 10/16/07 06:27 PM
Tammie Stratman from Countrywide Home Loans (719) 296-5181 is my new Home Buyers Scouting Report partner. Together Tammie and I are helping our clients search the MLS services with this free no obligation service. Both buyers and sellers can search the MLS for homes to purchase or compare their home with others when getting ready
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Schneider Ranch WestCliff CO - 10/13/07 10:17 PM
Schneider Ranch Westcliff Co Today I made a quick trip over to Westcliff in Custer County. My brokers husband Fred had to go get a load of hay. I hitched a ride and took the opportunity to distribute tri folds and make sure flier boxes were full. Schneider Ranch has been
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Sustainability, the other Green Movement - 10/13/07 07:33 PM
In my post Following the green comsumer trial I suggested to the reader that they not buy everything they see that is labeled green. Going green is great but watch where the money goes. Use it up, wear it out, do with or do without is a phase we don't hear much anymore.
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Due Diligence and the other Realtor - 10/13/07 02:53 PM
Due Diligence and the other Realtor Today I had an online conversation via e-mail with a local Realtor. But the end of business he said he hoped to meet me in person one day. The truth is he and I have met in person several times. Last August I sold a
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Lark Landing Bed & Breakfast Florence Colorado - 10/10/07 04:50 PM
Lark Landing Bed & Breakfast 217 County Rd 119 Florence, CO 81226 (719) 784-3813 More and more I'm getting asked by out of town buyers for recommendations for Bed and Breakfast. Lark Landing is a charming get away in a park like setting right on the Arkansas River. The view from your room is
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Here's the Big Secret about Pueblo - 10/08/07 12:43 PM
The big secret about Pueblo is that there are no secrets! I've said it before and I'll say it again. Everybody knows everybody else, everyone is related to everyone else and they all deny it! For a county of approx 125,000 Pueblo is a small town. A large number of the
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Advice on Roofs, Pam Simmons Allied Building Products - 10/04/07 02:49 PM
Pam Simmons from Allied Building Products (719 560-0401) Pueblo Colorado offers advice to Buyers and Sellers about roofs. Home owners need to look for are curling, discolored or missing shingles; damaged, discolored or rotting wood on the fascia or under eaves. It is always a good idea to ask for an inspection or
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There's one in every crowd...Just for fun. - 10/02/07 09:46 PM
One of the things that makes blogging fun and productive is when comments come from the "outside world" I occasionally get comments telling me how "real" I am. I'm not represented by a template and nobody else is writing for me. And to prove how "real" I am I thought I'd
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