pueblo: The Colorado Chieftain - 07/15/08 05:43 PM
The Colorado Chieftain is where the Pueblo foreclosure list is published once a week. I usually glance at it. It's very tiny print and today it's 47 pages long, lately it's been many more pages. And it's so hard even at a glance, not to see pain written in that newsprint. … (4 comments)
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pueblo: Dear Seller, do you want to sell or stay? - 07/15/08 04:40 PM
Not long ago I was invited to go to a sales meeting / class at a local title company. There were no continuing education credits, but I figured it might be worth my time. Most of the meeting and information was a review for me, nothing new. But I was sitting … (5 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo: Colorado 1794 Newton Road - 07/01/08 03:26 PM
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: Reservoir - 06/26/08 04:32 PM
Pueblo West Reservoir
When people drive down the Front Range in Colorado through Pueblo they never see one of Pueblos' great treasures. The Pueblo Reservoir is approx 10,000 acres and 60 miles of shoreline. A great place to escape the city and the heat.
Camp, … (2 comments)
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pueblo: Hatchet Ranch flier - 06/16/08 01:54 PM
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pueblo: Colorado Western Real Estate - 06/06/08 04:08 PM
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pueblo: Renter hit the bricks! - 05/19/08 06:52 PM
You can't help but think about the housing market whether or not you are in real estate or not. The word " foreclosure" has become part of our every day vocabulary. And how sad it is, peoples hopes and dreams have been terminated. Nobody wants it to happen and it's not … (4 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: 245 Baxter Road / Sold! - 05/06/08 04:05 PM
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pueblo: Shelley and Colorado Governor Bill Ritter - 05/06/08 11:34 AM
A friend of mine, Shelley McPherson, was invited to have breakfast with the Governor of Colorado Bill Ritter. Shelley McPherson, her partner Erik and their company American Wiping Rags, Inc have been getting much publicity. I decided to interview Shelley and share it with my blog followers.
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Shelley why did you get to … (0 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: Pueblo is growing! - 05/04/08 02:06 PM
Pueblo is growing despite the current non-existent recession. With over 300 days on average of sunshine, great location for recreation and afford ability Pueblo is a great place to be.
January - April 2008
Building permits :
$0 -120,000 permits 58$120 - 150,000 permits 50$150 -170.000 permits 26$170 -200,000 permits 23$200 -250,000 … (2 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: 1101 Eastern Ave - 03/26/08 03:54 PM
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: Million Dollar Homes - 03/25/08 07:05 PM
Last night I called one of my favorite Rainers. She told me about a $1Million property she just sold. How wonderful!
This got me thinking about how many $1 M+ properties there are on the Pueblo MLS. And better yet, how many have sold. In case you are curious........
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: 32850 E. Hwy 50 - 03/20/08 02:46 PM
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pueblo: Lessons in Direct Mail and the Unexpected Client - 02/16/08 03:20 PM
Lessons in Direct Mail
For several years I've been sending post cards out to folks who purchased property in Pueblo West. Many of the lots were purchased 20-25-30 years ago. Few, if any did anything with the land, most bought it for investment purposes. But now years later the owners are … (9 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Slopper for lunch - 02/13/08 05:23 PM
Every town in America probably has it's own food specialty, San Francisco is known for it's fish, Seattle for it's coffee, St. Louis for it's BBQ and Miami for it's Mojitos. In Pueblo we have Sloppers for lunch or dinner. Coors Tavern on 4th Street is said to have made the … (4 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: Hail Storm information - 02/11/08 06:42 PM
Pueblo, Co had a late season storm which produced large and damaging hail. Many homeowners have not yet had a chance to get their roofs repaired. Here are some things homeowners should know before signing a contract.
First call local supply companies or building departments and ask for references. They know … (5 comments)
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pueblo: KISS me I'm going green - 01/30/08 01:41 PM
KISS me I'm Going Green for the January Challenge
This post is in direct response to janeAnnes Eco challenge for January. What am I going to do to my house to green it up? Well, for starters I have LOTS of ideas, but little money right now. So simplicity or KISS … (11 comments)
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pueblo: When is it crossing the line? - 01/28/08 01:09 PM
A very well known lawyer in Colorado taught the first Fair Housing Class I ever took. He said "All you need to know about Fair Housing is - it about the house not the people in it - now sit down you have to be here for four hours." And the … (10 comments)
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pueblo: Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt - party - 01/26/08 01:54 PM
OK, I admit it. I really don't like going to all of those gourmet food, fancy kitchen tools, candle or any-other-excuse-to-sell-something parties. There is only so much of that stuff I need or can really use. And for the most part it's my friends hosting the party for more of my … (12 comments)
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pueblo: Colorado Western Real Estate Anniversary - 01/24/08 07:12 PM
In some ways it's hard to believe it's been a year since I joined Donna Phillips at Colorado Western Real Estate. Like everything else you enjoy, time just flies. I've learned soooooo much this year it's been a great experience in many ways. And the learning part is important, but so … (2 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: 0 Sunset Ridge Drive Sold - 01/24/08 06:36 PM
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pueblo: Jim Barley Allstate 719 544-4393 - 01/22/08 05:52 PM
Jim and Geri Barley Allstate Financial Services, llc
1515 Fortino Blvd Suite 120 Pueblo, CO 81008 719 544-4393
I'm happy to announce that Jim Barley from Allstate and I have teamed up on the Home Buyers Network. Jim and Geri are bi-lingual and are happy to help anybody who needs their assistance. … (3 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: 0 Holmes Rd - 01/21/08 01:19 PM
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pueblo: Pueblo, Colorado : 967 N. Purcell Blvd Priced to Sell! Sold 2-27-08 - 01/14/08 06:03 PM
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pueblo: Serious Sellers - 01/10/08 02:35 PM
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pueblo: Colorado Animals - 01/10/08 01:22 PM
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pueblo: Just one of those days..... - 01/06/08 02:02 PM
We've all had 'em. One of those days where nothing goes really wrong but not exactly right either.
This morning I got up early to get ready to meet some buyers. I had all the houses arranged, showing times, maps, MLS sheets. When I checked my messages the buyer had left … (18 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: Single Family Housing Starts 2007 - 01/05/08 06:00 PM
Like most of the rest of the country Pueblo is struggling with the real estate market.
New contruction on Single Family homes was down -44.6% from last year.
New construction permits issued by area for 2007:
Pueblo West 51%Colo City and Rye 5%Mesa 4%. Permits by Builder for 2007:
Premier Homes pulled … (8 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado: Pueblo West market report for 2007 - 01/05/08 02:11 PM
Pueblo West Market report for 2007
A total of 636 site built houses in P.W. were sold in 2007
Median price $124,900Average price $121,200Average Days on the market 96Average price per square foot $94A total of 289 vacant lots were sold in P.W. in 2007
Median price $22,000Average price $27,600Average days on the … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Colorado : Hatchet Ranch Market report 2007 - 01/05/08 01:37 PM
A total of 5 homes were sold on Hatchet Ranch in 2007.
Median price $320,000 Average price $301,800 Average days on the market 210 Average price per square foot $137A total of 14 land parcels were sold on Hatchet Ranch in 2007
Median price $60,450Average price $70,057Average days on the market 235There … (2 comments)
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pueblo: Keeping Score - 12/17/07 06:20 PM
One of my goals is to someday figure out why so many people are golf crazy and maybe start golfing. Maybe it's the Tiger Woods factor, I don't know. But it seems like golf fever is just catching. And I'm told real estate deals get done on a golf course on … (10 comments)
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pueblo: St. Mary Corwin and Frank Golob - 12/04/07 12:05 PM
Frank Golob at St. Mary Corwin 719 557-5340
Saint Mary Corwin in Pueblo Colorado has hired my friend Frank Golob to be the new nurse recruiter in the human resources office.
For more information on
St Mary-Corwin www.stmarycorwin.org1008 Minnequa AvePueblo, CO 81004(719) 560-4000
Frank and I are planning to work together to help relocate … (3 comments)
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pueblo: October 2007 Building Report for Pueblo county - 11/05/07 05:48 PM
October 2007 Building Report for Pueblo County
In October 2007 / 37 building permits were issued down (-54.9%) from last year. YTD change (-42.2%)
YTD Value-
<$120,000 permits 98 $120-150,000 permits 177$150-170,000 permits 101$170-200,000 permits 107$200-250,000 permits 89$250-300,000 permits 27$300,000 < permits 17
YTD Permits -
Pueblo West 312 Colo City / Rye 28Mesa … (4 comments)
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pueblo: 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 … (5 comments)
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pueblo: 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 … (6 comments)
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pueblo: 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 … (12 comments)
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pueblo: Professional Bull Riders come to Pueblo - 08/31/07 08:04 PM
The Professional bull riders have made their world wide head quarters on the Historic Arkansas River walk of Pueblo or HARP. Ty Murray was on hand and gave a speech to the hundreds in attendance, standing on Union Ave. The $11Million dollar building housing PBR sits on the River walk and … (3 comments)
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pueblo: Perky Coffee in Pueblo : The Real Scoop - 08/26/07 03:28 PM
Perky Coffee (719-544-1278) at 421 N. Main St in the Lobby, the corner of 5th and Main in the Historic Federal Building. Well known for their coffee and free WiFi, Perky Coffee in now serving homemade ice cream. Soon adding sandwiches and soups - great news for those of us … (19 comments)
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pueblo: The Reality of blogging - 08/02/07 04:18 PM
How real are we to our clients and potential clients? Lately I've been getting compliments on my blog. Some of the compliments are based on the content I put into my posts but mostly they come from another view point. Calls have come into me saying how personal I am, how … (8 comments)
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pueblo: Festival Fridays in Pueblo Colorado - 07/29/07 12:54 PM
Every Friday night in July from 6 PM - 10 PM at the Sangre de Cristo Arts center in Pueblo is Festival Fridays. Local bands plays while people dance, eat and visit. The money from Festival Fridays goes to support the Sangre de Cristo art center and the Children's museum.
This is … (0 comments)
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pueblo: Please welcome Michael Lofton - 07/29/07 12:44 AM
Colorado Western Real Estate has a new Broker Associate. Michael Lofton is a new agent and a recent transplant from Southern California. Michael and his companion Jan live on Hatchet Ranch. Michaels interests include horses, golf, airplanes breeding Border Collies.
Mike is quickly learning about Colorado and has recently had his first … (5 comments)
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pueblo: Fishing in Pueblo Colorado - 07/23/07 08:48 PM
One of the benefits of living in Southern Colorado is the wide variety of fishing. I recently met Nick Ross a Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor. Nick and his friend Zachary were getting ready to go out to one of the lower lakes just below the Pueblo Lake. They told me … (11 comments)
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pueblo: How the Green Movement is like a Sushi Restaurant - 07/12/07 08:49 PM
For a lot of people walking into a Sushi Restaurant just isn't going to happen. I know people who cringe at the idea of even walking into a restaurant that serves sushi. But for those of us who like it, we know better. Yes, there was a time when I had … (20 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Co. Market report Jan - June 2007 - 07/06/07 05:34 PM
Pueblo Market Report Jan - June 2007
221 building permits were issued in Pueblo West or 83% of all permits year to date18 building permits were issued for Colo City and Rye or 7% of all permits year to date17 building permits were issued for the Mesa or 2% of all permits … (4 comments)
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pueblo: 802 W. Routt Ave, Pueblo CO 81004 withdrawn - 07/02/07 07:41 PM
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pueblo: Sales in Pueblo / May and June 2007 - 06/20/07 11:11 AM
Market reports can be a little boring, but they do shed a real light on what is happening in real estate around the area. The following information is from May 1, 2004 - June 19, 2007 for all of the Pueblo Area including the Arkansas Valley.
456 Single Family Homes Sold … (4 comments)
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pueblo: What's your sign Pueblo? - 06/19/07 10:00 PM
As an independent business owner I know that I rely a lot on professionals to help me. One of these people I lean on is Christie at Signs of the Time in Pueblo. Christie has been with me thru two brokers, business cards, open house flags, signs, art work, e-mails, phone … (4 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblos Own - Grays Coors Tavern, Community, Birthdays, Food! - 06/15/07 01:42 PM
A local Pueblo landmark, Greys Coors Tavern sits downtown on 4th street. The emphasis at this favorite place is the food and the community. Well known for it's "Sloppers" and singing "happy birthday backwards." For those not in the know "Sloppers" are topless burgers served in a bowl covered in green … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Boats, Blues and BBQ in Pueblo - 06/08/07 07:48 PM
The Historic Arkansas River Project (HARP) is hosting Boats, Blues and BBQ this weekend. The cost to get in is only $2 and gets you a button with a special number on it. Prizes will be awards with the winning numbers.
The event runs Friday Night June 8th and All day … (8 comments)
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pueblo: 2007 Merchandising Trends and Ideas - 06/03/07 03:14 PM
The housing market isn't what it use to be. While location, location, location are still the top qualities buyers look for there are other factors emerging. According to Ideas magazine from the National Association of Home Builders these are the newest trends to buyers are looking for -
Colors:
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pueblo: Colorado has it's Oohs and Aahs - 06/03/07 02:37 PM
According to the Colorado Realtor magazine sales the first quarter of the year real estate has had it's up's and downs. The article states that the median price for single -family homes has dropped 5.2% and condos have dropped 1.5% in the first quarter. The health of any market is determined … (2 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo West is Hot! - 05/31/07 04:53 PM
From Jan 1, 2007 to May 30, 2007
92 vacant lots have sold
Median list price $20,000 Median sold price $19,000
Average list price $21,085 Average sold price $19,272
285 Residential Properties have sold priced $92,000 - $819,000
Median list price $174,900 median sold price $ 173,500
Average list price $193,921 average sold price $192,097
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pueblo: No fishin in the living room....... - 05/15/07 04:45 PM
Last weeks flood of the Fountain Creek is a perfect example of why homeowners should have flood insurance. The houses that were destroyed had been there for years and years and paid off forever, they had no flood insurance. And up until the north side Walmart went in they weren't in … (3 comments)
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pueblo: 802 W. Routt Ave, Pueblo CO 81004- withdrawn - 05/12/07 09:28 PM
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pueblo: Pueblo Protest! - 05/11/07 06:37 PM
This afternoon the streets of Pueblo Colorado offered excitement, the sirens yelled and the kids yelled louder. Some of the local elementary schools were protesting the use of tobacco. T-O-B-A-C-C-O, repeated over and over but small children approx 5 years old up to high school aged children. The banners waved, sirens … (8 comments)
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pueblo: Meet my little friend.... - 05/09/07 12:21 PM
With today's technology we can go just about any where and do anything on the run. And with some existing laws on the books you can't drive and use the phone at the same - UNLESS it's hands free. (Check with your local authorities) I purchased a blue tooth device last fall … (19 comments)
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pueblo: 81001 I-25 Pueblo Co - 05/02/07 12:51 PM
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pueblo: 4706 Castor Dr, Pueblo Co/ wtihdrawn - 05/02/07 12:24 PM
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pueblo: Defying logic - Can you hear me now? - 04/29/07 03:48 PM
Jay McGillicuddy Recently wrote an interesting post The Cost of Not Believing. In my comment to Jay and to Moni, I asked what can Realtors do to give our CMA's creditably? Why would a seller ask me to list their house at a significantly lower price than other Realtors have suggested? … (8 comments)
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pueblo: My Ecobroker Certification part #2 - 04/28/07 09:30 PM
More and more professionals are going green. It doesn't seem to matter what your profession everyone is trying to improve not only their business's but the quality of their own lives. You can't turn around, drive down the street, turn on the TV or pick up reading material without somebody suggesting … (26 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Home Sales first quarter 2007 - 04/19/07 03:39 PM
Pueblo is Hot! Sales in the first three months in Pueblo and Pueblo West home sales were strong.
Pueblo Homes January - March
351 homes soldMedian price $96,500Average price $115,879list vs sold 96.48% medianlist vs sold 97.69% averagePueblo West Homes January - March
143 homes sold Median price $172,000Average price $ 186,463list vs sold … (1 comments)
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pueblo: 802 W. Routt Ave, Pueblo CO 81004 withdrawn - 04/16/07 10:04 PM
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pueblo: Rosemont Museum - 04/13/07 07:48 PM
The Rosemont Museum and Carnage House sits next to Park View Hospital in Pueblo Colorado. Once the private, custom built, 24,000 square foot home of John A and Margaret Thatcher. Designed by Henry Hudson Holly and built in 1893, this 37 room home was named for Mrs. Thatchers favorite flower. The house … (12 comments)
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pueblo: Please welcome Tisha - 04/08/07 06:06 PM
I'd like to give Tisha "the Natural Choice" Casida a warm welcome to Active Rain. She recently passed the real estate classes and passed the Colorado State Brokers Exam while working on her MBA. Tisha is also the publisher of That's Natural a local publication in Pueblo (soon to be national). … (23 comments)
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pueblo: Goodnight Pueblo - 04/05/07 09:14 PM
Charles Goodnight must have inspired every Western novel and movie ever made. He was the inventor of the Chuck Wagon, famous rancher and trail driver. Charles mediated for the Kiowa, Comanches and the United States Army. Developer of innovative methods of ranching, and the Polled Angus cow. The cow is a cross … (8 comments)
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pueblo: Three counties - few Dings - 04/03/07 08:34 PM
I want to contribute to this group and I plan to contribute. But my issue now is that I live and work in the area of three counties that have few real or big buildings. I'm not trying to exaggerate. Pueblo has lots of buildings, probably a couple dozen and I … (10 comments)
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pueblo: Clifton has CC's of salesman and motorcyclist! - 03/29/07 09:41 PM
I'd like to give Clifton Casida a hardy welcome aboard to Active Rain. Clifton has joined Colorado Western Real Estate,llc. Our crew is growing!
Clifton is one of those rare people who is a born salesman. He enjoys motorcycles and life in general. Clifton will be geo farming 'The Mesa' area of … (3 comments)
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pueblo: 505 N. Idledale, Pueblo West, CO Sold 4-25-07 - 03/14/07 06:36 PM
MLS # S106603A
505 N. Idledale Dr. Pueblo West, CO
This 1.01 acre lot is listed at $25,000
Just north of highway #50 Idledale runs parallel to McCollough and intersects Engle. Convienent to everything. School district #70. Water at the street and Views, views, views!
Contact Dena Stevens or Colorado Western Land for … (0 comments)
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pueblo: Welcome Donna! - 03/14/07 05:05 PM
OK, this is a few weeks late.
I invited my new broker to join Active Rain, and why wouldn't I?
Donna Phillips is not only a superb Realtor, Employing Broker, an excellent photographer she is also a horse person. She holds clinics for cutting horses or their owners. (Actually, I'm not sure … (3 comments)
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pueblo: Welcome Chris! - 03/14/07 04:37 PM
I'd like to welcome Chris Bongirno to Active Rain. Chris is a can do kind of guy. He is the GMAC mortgage guy in Pueblo and Fremont counties. Chris has been doing mortgages for 18 years! He is the father of two, likes dogs, eats chicken wings, plays golf, hates to fly … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Home Buyers Scouting Report - 03/14/07 01:54 PM
Home shoppers. "The Home Buyers Scouting Report® service is a fantastic FREE password-protected, online solution to finding your new home! The Report is customized to your price range, home styles, neighborhoods, bedrooms and more."*
The Home Buyers Scouting Report® offers ALL the available listings that match your personal search criteria from … (6 comments)
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pueblo: Out on Property - 03/08/07 05:47 PM
I went out on property today. In some parts of the world that means the same thing as going out on tour or caravan. But when you go out on property you put on your boots and you walk pins or borders of a property. You take plot maps and even … (2 comments)
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pueblo: 123+ Acres Hwy 96, Pueblo Co 81004 - 03/08/07 05:00 PM
On tops of mountains, as everywhere to hopeful souls, it is always morning. Henry David Thoreau
Excellent ranch type property for building a new home, riding a horse, gazing cattle or a walk before sunset. Acreage with a seasonal creek, panoramic views and well permit.This is the land you have always dreamed … (0 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo is Growing Green Aware - Everywhere - 03/06/07 02:50 PM
The Built Green trend is taking over. And whether you buy into the global warming issues or not the trend is taking root. If you have watched T.V. gone to the movies, picked up a newspaper or driven past a car lot you have surely noticed that the world is becoming … (2 comments)
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pueblo: Just for grins........ - 02/26/07 08:57 PM
What do you think? Is it refridgerator worthy?
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pueblo: Pueblo Home and Garden Show #2 - 02/24/07 10:40 PM
This weekend I've been working a booth at the Pueblo Association of Home Builders Home and Garden Show. The weather has been better than expected and the crowds are terrific. Donna Phillips is representing President Homes and I'm along for the ride. It's been a great way to meet people, see new … (5 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Home and Garden Show - 02/22/07 08:44 PM
I'd like to invite every body to the Pueblo Association of Home Builders Home and Garden Show this weekend. Colorado Western Real Estate will be there representing President Homes. Dena will have extra copies to the newsletter That's Natural for anybody who wants one.
Show Hours:Friday, 5pm to 8pm Saturday, 10am … (4 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo's Old Federal Building - 02/15/07 03:23 PM
In the middle of Pueblo just off of I-25 on the corners of 5th and Main is Pueblo's Old Federal Building. Once a court house where those on trail would be brought up the back stairs to avoid mixing with the public. Today this building is used as an office building. … (0 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo's Art and Soul - 02/15/07 03:02 PM
Art is not the first thing you think about when you think of Pueblo Colorado. Most people think of the Federal Citizen Information commercials we use to see in the middle of the night. And Pueblo is well worth the stop if you are looking for food. But there is art … (1 comments)
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pueblo: When life gives you rock....... - 01/13/07 06:12 PM
If you live in Pueblo West you have come to know the word Shale. It's hard to escape. If you buy a lot to build on part of the inspection process is hiring a back hoe and digging a hole. This hole will tell the builder if the lot is build … (7 comments)
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pueblo: Building Permits / Solds Pueblo 2006 - 01/13/07 12:28 PM
Pueblo Building Permits for December 2006
Pueblo West 35 Total of 660 for 2006 88% Colorado City / Rye 3 Total of 33 for 2006 8%Hatchet Ranch 1 Total of 13 1%
Averages for Residential Solds in the Last 6 months
Average price in Pueblo $122,716 avg 110 daysAverage price in P.W. $184,249 avg … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Potica and Tamales - 01/12/07 06:27 PM
I write a lot about Pueblo and So. Colorado. It's culture, sights and history are diverse. Pueblo has had 5 nations flags fly over it. The result of all of this is great food! OK, there might be other benefits to living in the area, but food is at the top … (6 comments)
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pueblo: Hidden Lake in Pueblo - 01/09/07 03:13 PM
Unless you are willing to get off of I-25 as you travel threw Pueblo you may never know that cleverly hidden in Pueblo Colorado is Pueblo Reservoir. Walk, Nap, Bike, Hike, Ride, Swim, Boat, Sail, Ski, Watch, Learn, Study, Fish, Fly a Kite, Photograph, Draw, Paint, Pa ruse, Read, Sleep.
Taken … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo's Glenn Miller Connection - 01/08/07 03:13 PM
In a city of only 125,000 Pueblo has more than it's fare share of celebrities. Football professional Dutch Clark, after whom a local stadium is named. Nationally Syndicated radio personality Wolfman Jack The home of heros, Pueblo, Colorado is the only city in America with FOUR living recipients of our Nation's … (2 comments)
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pueblo: Tumbleweeds Bite! - 12/22/06 05:21 PM
Gamblers in Cripple Creek got stuck up the hill, oh well! Denver, Ft Collins and Greeley saw record breaking amounts of snow fall this week. DIA became a hotel for 1500 or more prospective passengers. Colorado Springs became the unexpected center for bumper cars. Pueblo and Canon City received little if … (6 comments)
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pueblo: Jingle Bell Rock adds Color to Pueblo - 12/19/06 05:33 PM
One of the older traditions around the holidays in Pueblo is the Jingle Bell Rock. A contest sponsored by the local radio station. KDZA hides a rock in the community. Daily clues are given and people trip over themselfs trying to find The Jingle Bell Rock. As the days draw on … (1 comments)
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pueblo: How To Greet Each other in Pueblo - 12/10/06 12:24 PM
Most people when meeting each other for the first time use a typical: hello, hi, howdy, how are you, hola, G'day. But in Pueblo they natives greet each other like you have never or heard seen before. "Hi, where did you go to school?" This happens almost every time I meet … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Building Permits Nov '06 - 12/07/06 02:50 PM
Construction in Pueblo West continues to be strong!
Building Permits Issued for Pueblo in November:
Pueblo West 37 Nov 625 YTDMesa 3 Nov 27 YTDHatchet Ranch 1 Nov 12 YTDRed Creek Ranch 1 Nov 5 YTDYear to Date;
Pueblo West has pulled 86% of the building permits issued for Pueblo CountyColorado City/Rye … (0 comments)
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pueblo: Recycle This! - 11/30/06 12:45 PM
Something to keep handy, the next time you are cleaning up around the house, the garage or in the yard.
Recycle centers
More Recycling ideas:
Cell Phones for soliders: cellphonesforsoldiers.comCell Phones for Charities: charitablerecycling.comRecycle Paint: colorado.earth911.orgRecycle Batteries:rbrc.org/call2recycle Recycle Appliances: nsc.org/ehc/epr2/recycler.HTM Recycle Automobiles: recycle-steel.org/cars.html Recycle Oil: routemap.lacity.org/oil/oil.htm Recycle Plastics: colorado-recycles.org/search.html Recycle eyeglasses:lionsclubs.org … (0 comments)
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pueblo: I've always relied on the Kindness .... - 11/26/06 12:01 PM
I've always relied on the Kindness of Strangers.
I'm sitting here on a lovely Sunday morning watching "Gone with the Wind" on television. And I'm reminded how kind the title companies are to us poor Realtors. While I'm sure we have all had our fair share of difficult sales, it's always … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Parade of Lights in Pueblo - 11/25/06 09:10 PM
Tonight, 11-25-06 was the Parade of Lights in Pueblo, Colorado. A tradition that has been going on longer than anyone can remember. It starts on Colorado Blvd and Abriendo and traveled down to H.A.R.P. other wise known as the Historic Arkansas River Project.
There were very few bands but lots and … (2 comments)
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pueblo: A funny thing happened ............ - 11/24/06 09:47 AM
I'd like to thank Mary McKnight for awarding my story 2nd place in the Funniest Real Estate Story.
For anyone who missed it, the story isn't mine. ReMax of Pueblo gives out "The Golden Frying Pan" every year to the Realtor with the oddest story of the year. Forgive me for … (5 comments)
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pueblo: Colorado Trivia Quiz - 11/20/06 04:17 PM
Colorado Trivia,
Five nations have flown their flags over Colorado south of the Arkansas River. Can you name them?
Colorado has more (what) per capita than any other state?
Where is the highest suspension bridge in the world?
Who said "Buy land, they aren't making anymore?
Where is the worlds largest … (6 comments)
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pueblo: Facts you probably never knew about Colorado - 11/19/06 10:19 PM
In Fruita, the town folk celebrate 'Mike the Headless Chicken Day'. Seems that a farmer named L.A. Olsen cut off Mike's head on September 10, 1945 in anticipation of a chicken dinner - and Mike lived for another 4 years without a head.
The highest paved road in North America is … (6 comments)
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pueblo: A time to be Thankful... - 11/19/06 03:36 PM
This time of year I stop to count my blessings and reflect on what is important to me. Of course family, always friends and health is also at the top of this list. I feel like I've learned so much here on Active Rain this year, found some new networking buddies … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Doing the Right Thing in Pueblo Colorado! - 11/18/06 10:10 PM
On occasion somebody asks me about my tag line, Do the Right Thing. And I often get asked about being an Ecobroker. More and more clients are asking for and Realtors are asked about healther homes. If a client has alergies, is concerned about off gassing, has heart problems, is worried about the … (3 comments)
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pueblo: Pueblo Economic Develpment Corporation - 11/17/06 07:18 PM
WHY?
Low-Cost Operation:
A cost-of-doing-business that is among the lowest in America A cost-of-construction that is the lowest in America Fully-serviced industrial sites at the lowest cost in Colorado Innovative customized financing Incentives that include Enterprise Zone tax credits Cash grants to qualified companies Low-cost energy and utility services An abundant … (0 comments)
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pueblo: Otta the Box in Pueblo Colorado - 11/17/06 06:22 PM
In October Tommie Gibson wrote a blog titled: Realtors, I need Input Please Tommie blogged to Active Rainers wanting input on buying a Limo for shuttling clients and Realtors around to look at listings. What a way to promote yourself, your business and impress others. What a great idea!
Several times we … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Colorado Cool ! - 11/14/06 03:32 PM
Colorado Cool!
We all know that there are LOTS and LOTS of cool things to do in Colorado. But I thought I share some of the lesser known of them.
The Royal Gorge Bridge http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/ Don't forget to do the sky coaster, they strap you in and let you fly over … (1 comments)
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pueblo: Steel City, Pueblo Colorado - 11/13/06 06:12 PM
Pueblo has been known for years and years as ‘Steel City'. The mill is the root of the city and it's hard to miss when passing by on the freeway. There is a lot more to Pueblo than the mill, but it has had such an impact on the city and it's … (5 comments)
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