colorado: Things that Make Me Smile -- Part III - 06/17/08 08:52 AM
More Things that Make Me Smile in Colorado -- Mother Nature at her Best
Boy, Gramp! Nature's so much bigger in person than it is on TV. -HANK KETCUM, Dennis the Menace, August 15, 2001
I have a room all to myself; it is nature. -HENRY DAVID THOREAU, Journal, January 3, 1853
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colorado: Cheyenne Canon Park -- The Beauty of Colorado Springs - 06/16/08 06:06 PM
North Cheyenne Canon Park -- located on the Southwest side of Colorado Springs
In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.
ARISTOTLE, Greek philosopher, 384-322 BC
The top reasons cited by people who want to relocate to Colorado … (9 comments)
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colorado: D is for Duplex -- Colorado Real Estate Dictionary - 06/15/08 08:38 AM
D is for Duplex - Real Estate Dictionary
Colorado Real Estate -- Use this glossary to make yourself more prepared
What is a deed? A deed is a document used to transfer ownership in a property. There are many types of deeds, but the most common type in Colorado is a … (2 comments)
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colorado: Market report for Summerfield in the Briargate area in Northeast Colorado Springs - 06/14/08 08:25 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for SUMMERFIELD neighborhood in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
Pinecreek is located in the Briargate area of the City and in District 20 school
Grade School: Academy
Middle School: Mountain Ridge
High School: Rampart
Pinecreek:
20 - 25 Minutes … (0 comments)
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colorado: B is for Building Permit -- Colorado Real Estate Dictionary - 06/12/08 07:25 AM
B is for Building Permit -- Colorado Real Estate Disctionary
Colorado Real Estate -- Use this glossary to make yourself more prepared
My brother lives in a Brownstone in Philadelphia. What type of house is this? A Brownstone is typically a row house, often times found in larger cities . There … (2 comments)
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colorado: Market Report for the WEST area of Colorado Springs, including Cedar Heights - 06/11/08 05:07 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for the WEST area of Colorado Springs
Includes Kissing Camels and Cedar Heights
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
The West Area:
District 11 schools
15 - 25 minutes from Fort Carson
15 - 25 minutes from Pikes Peak Community College
20 - 25 Minutes from … (0 comments)
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colorado: Market report for Broadmoor Bluffs in Southwest Colorado Springs - 06/10/08 08:33 PM
Springtime Market Report for Broadmoor Bluffs Neighborhood in Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes and Townhomes
Broadmoor Bluffs is located in the Southwest area of the City and in District 12
Grade School: Cheyenne Mountain
Middle School: Cheyenne Mountain
High School: Cheyenne Mountain
Broadmoor Bluffs:
Close to Fort Carson
Close to Pikes … (0 comments)
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colorado: Market Statistics for Peregrin Area in Colorado Springs - 06/10/08 05:47 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for PEREGRIN neighborhood in the Northwest area of Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
Peregrin is in the District 20 School District
Grade School: Woodmen Roberts
Middle School: Eagleview
High School: Air Academy
Peregrin is:
30 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport
15 - … (3 comments)
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colorado: Market Statistics for the Skyway area in Southwest Colorado Springs - 06/09/08 07:40 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for SKYWAY Neighborhood in Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes and Townhomes
Skyway is located in the Southwest area of the City and in District 12
Grade School: Skyway Park and Gold Camp
Middle School: Cheyenne Mountain
High School: Cheyenne Mountain
Skyway:
Close to Fort Carson … (0 comments)
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colorado: Real estate contracts in Colorado - 06/08/08 07:54 PM
Contracts in Colorado
If a Buyer and a Seller want to draw up their own real estate contracts, they can do so. But, a licensed Realtor in Colorado does not have authority to prepare contracts that have not been approved by the Real Estate Commisison.
All contracts for the sale of … (2 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs -- "Amateur Sports Capital" - 06/08/08 07:19 AM
Colorado Springs -- Amateur Sport Capital
Olympic Sports Organizations located in Colorado Springs:
U.S. Olympic CommitteeU.S. Olympic Training Center
National Governing Bodies
National Archery Association
US Badminton Association
US Fencing Association
US Field Hockey Association
US Figure Skating Association
US Racquetball Association
US Taekwondo Union
US Karate Federation
USA Basketball
USA … (2 comments)
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colorado: Market Statistics for Broadmoor Area in Colorado Springs - 06/08/08 06:53 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for BROADMOOR Neighborhood in Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes and Townhomes
Broadmoor area is located in the Southwest area of the City and in District 12 school
Grade School: Canon
Middle School: Cheyenne Mountain
High School: Cheyenne Mountain
Broadmoor:
Close to Fort Carson
Close to … (0 comments)
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colorado: Current Market Report for Briargate in Colorado Springs - 06/08/08 05:59 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for the Briargate area of Colorado Springs
Includes Pinecreek, Summerfield, and Wolf Ranch
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
Briargate :
20 - 25 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport
10 minutes from the Air Force Academy
15 minutes from Peterson Air Force Base
15 - … (0 comments)
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colorado: Market Statistics for Windmill Mesa in the Fountain Valley area of Colorado Springs - 06/04/08 09:05 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Windmill Mesa Neighborhood in the Fountain Valley area of Colorado Springs
Single Family Homes and Townhomes
Windmill Mesa is located in the Fountain Valley area of the City and in District 3 School District
Grade School: French
Middle School: Sproul
High School: Widefield
Windmill … (0 comments)
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colorado: Current Market Report for Fountain Valley Area -- in southeast Colorado Springs - 06/04/08 08:33 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Includes Security, Widefield, and Fountain Valley
Single Family Homes AND Townhomes
The Fountain Valley area is in the District 3 School District and has:
Great views of Pikes Peak
Minutes from Fountain Valley School
20 Minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport
Close … (0 comments)
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colorado: Market Report for North End Neighborhood in Colorado Springs - 06/03/08 11:04 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for North End
Single Family and TownHomes
North End is located in the Central Part of Colorado Springs and in District 11 School District
Grade School: Steele
Middle School: North
High School: Palmer
North End is:
Close to Memorial Hospital
Close to and the Olympic … (0 comments)
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colorado: Market Report for Old North End Neighborhood in Colorado Springs - 06/03/08 10:56 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Old North End Neighborhood
Single Family Homes
Old North End is located in the Central Part of the City and in District 11 School District
Grade School: Steele
Middle School: North
High School: Palmer
Old North End is:
Close to and the Olympic Training … (0 comments)
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colorado: Market Report for Bonnyville Neighborhood in the Central part of Colorado Springs - 06/03/08 10:37 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Bonnyville
Single Family Homes and Townhomes
Bonnyville is located in the Central Part of the City and in District 11 School District
Grade School: Taylor
Middle School: Mann
High School: Palmer
Bonnyville Addition is:
Close to Penrose Hospital
Close to Colorado College
Zip Code … (2 comments)
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colorado: Market Report in Divine Redeemer Neighborhood in Colorado Springs - 06/03/08 10:28 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Divine Redeemer
Single Family Homes
Divine Redeemer is located in the Central Part of the City and in District 11 School District
Grade School: Queen Palmer
Middle School: North
High School: Palmer
Divine Redeemer is:
Close to Memorial Hospital
Close to and the Olympic … (0 comments)
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colorado: Market Report in Patty Jewett Neighborhood In Colorado Springs - 06/03/08 10:19 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Patty Jewett
Single Family Homes
Patty Jewett is located in the Central Part of the City and in District 11 School District
Grade School: Taylor
Middle School: North
High School: Palmer
Patty Jewett is:
Close to Memorial Hospital
Close to and the Olympic Training … (0 comments)
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colorado: I Luv Colorado Springs -- Monopolopy Style Board Game - 06/02/08 06:23 AM
Colorado Springs -- Board Game for Sale
Greccio Housing has designed a community celebration board game, I Luv Colorado Springs, designed in a monopoly game style. It includes some of the main attractions and businesses in the area and some of the sponsors include The Broadmoor Hotel, The Colorado Springs Airport, … (2 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- North End - 05/29/08 10:22 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for the North End
Single Family Homes
North End is located in the central part of the Colorado Springs. Homes were built from the 1890's to the 1960's.
North End is located in District 11
Grade School: Steele
Middle School: North
High School: Palmer
North End is:
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report - Roswell - 05/29/08 09:46 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate for Roswell
Single Family Homes
Roswell neighborhood is located in the central part of the Colorado Springs. Homes were built from the 1890's to the 1960's.
Roswell is located in District 11
Grade School: Lincoln
Middle School: North
High School: Palmer
Roswell is:
Easy assessable to Penrose … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Pikes Peak Panorama - 05/29/08 09:28 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Pikes Peak Panorama
Single Family Homes
Pikes Peak Panorama is located in the Southeast part of the Colorado Springs. Homes were built in the 1970's and early 1980's.
Pikes Peak Panorama is located in School District 2
Grade School: Wildflower
Middle School: Panorama
High … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Top Ten Companies - 05/29/08 08:53 AM
Colorado Springs Top Ten Companies
*ranked by employee count, March 2007 -- Info furnished by the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation
Posted by Kathy Torline - Nordstrom
KAT, A Colorado Springs Realtor You Can Trust in El Paso & Douglas County; including Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs -- Facts & Stats - 05/22/08 02:06 PM
Colorado Springs -- Facts & Stats
#1 by Money Magazine for best big city in the nation to work and live - Money Magazine August 2006
#1 by Forbes.com for most Pet Friendly city - 2007
#2 in population for percentage of veterans
#3 by Forbes for best, fastest, growing, … (7 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Ocho Caballas townhomes in East Colo. Springs - 05/19/08 03:06 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Ocho Caballas
Location: Townhomes on the East side of Colorado Springs, close to the Colorado Springs Country Club
Schools: District 11
Recap of the last 12 months
Homes Sold in the last 12 months: 4
Average Sold per Month: .33
Average … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Parkside in Mountain Shadows - 05/19/08 01:34 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Parkside
Location: Northwest side of Colorado Springs in the Mountain Shadows subdivision, close to Garden of the Gods Park.
Schools: District 11
Recap of the last 12 months
Homes Sold in the last 12 months: 5
Average Sold per Month: .4
Average … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Ravencrest Townhomes in Rockrimmon - 05/18/08 05:52 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Ravencrest Townhomes
Location: Townhomes on the NorthWest side of Colorado Springs in the Rockrimmon Area
Schools: District 11
Recap of the last 12 months
Homes Sold in the last 12 months: 14
Average Sold per Month: 1.16
Average Listing Price: $127,210
Average … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- The Residence Townhomes at Rockrimmon - 05/17/08 09:20 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for The Residence Townhomes at Rockrimmon
Location: Townhomes on the NorthWest side of Colorado Springs, close to Garden of the Gods Park.
Schools: District 11
Recap of the last 12 months
Homes Sold in the last 12 months: 7
Average Sold per Month: .5
Average … (0 comments)
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colorado: Credit Scores -- Common Questions - 05/15/08 02:44 AM
Credit Scores - Common Questions
What is a credit score?
** It's a 3 digit number, the higher the number the better
** It is a statistical equation, and used to assess credit risk
** It's used to see who qualifies for a loan and what type of interest … (2 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Bradley Ranch - 05/10/08 08:30 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Report for Bradley Ranch
Location: In the southeast part of Colorado Springs
Close to Fort Carson Army Base
Recap of last 12 months
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 29
Average Sold per Month: 2.4%
Average Listing Price: $156,082
Average days on market: … (3 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Autumn Heights Townhomes - 05/10/08 08:17 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Autumn Heights Townhomes
Location: In the southwest part of Colorado Springs
Close to Fort Carson Army Base
Recap of last 12 months
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 15
Average Sold per Month: 1.25
Average Listing Price: $155,640
Average days on market: … (2 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Windmill Mesa - 05/10/08 08:02 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Windmill Mesa
Location: In the southeast part of Colorado Springs,
Security/Widefield Area
Recap of last 12 months
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 20
Average Sold per Month: 1.6
Average Listing Price: $233,251
Average days on market: 118
Average list price to … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Spring Neighborhood Report -- Divine Redeemer - 05/10/08 07:51 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Divine Redeemer
Single Family Homes
Location: In the central part of Colorado Springs, East of downtown
Recap of last 12 months
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 11
Average Sold per Month: 1
Average Listing Price: $236,536
Average days on market: 72
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Palmer Lake - 05/10/08 07:20 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Palmer Lake
Single Family Homes
Recap of last 12 months
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 28
Average Sold per Month: 23
Average Listing Price: $233,251
Average days on market: 116
Average list price to sales price: 97.25%
Average price per TOTAL sq. feet: … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Security - 05/10/08 07:11 AM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Security
Single Family Homes
Location: In the southeast part of Colorado Springs
Close to Fort Carson Army Base
Recap of last 12 months
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 105
Average Sold per Month: 8.75
Average Listing Price: $123,514
Average days on … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Old North End - 05/05/08 09:15 PM
Colorado Springs Market Report for Old North End
Single Family Homes
Location: In the central part of Colorado Springs, north of downtown
Close to Penrose Hospital
Recap of last 12 months
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 26
Average Sold per Month: 2
Average Listing Price: $505,242
Average days on … (4 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Heighborhood Report -- Patty Jewett - 05/05/08 08:57 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Patty Jewett
Single Family Homes
Location: In the Central part of the Colorado Springs, to the west and north of Patty Jewett Golf Course
Recap of the last 12 months
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 22
Average Sold per Month: 2
Average Listing … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- Bonnyville - 05/05/08 08:46 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Bonnyville
Single Family Homes
Location: In the central part of Colorado Springs, north of downtown
Close to Penrose Hospital
Recap of last 12 months
Location: In the Central part of the Colorado Springs
Homes Sold in last 12 months: 10
Average Sold per … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report -- East End Addition - 05/05/08 07:20 PM
Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for East End Addition
Single Family Homes
Location: In the central part of Colorado Springs
Close to Memorial Hospital and the Olympic Training Center
Recap of the last 12 months
Homes Sold in the last 12 months: 23
Average Sold per Month: 2
… (0 comments)
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colorado: Schools -- Buyers need to do their due dilegence - 04/30/08 08:40 AM
Schools and Housing -- Buyers need to do their Research
One of the most important elements to look at these days when buying a home is school districts according to a study by Trulia.com. Some studies have also found that despite the overall downturn in residential real estate, homes in highly … (11 comments)
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colorado: More Things That Make Me Smile -- Part II - 04/29/08 06:27 PM
Nature does nothing uselessly
ARISTOTLE
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Troilus and Cressida
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order
JOHN BURROUGHS
Garden of the Gods in Colorado … (6 comments)
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colorado: More things that make me smile in Colorado - Part I - 04/24/08 07:31 AM
More Things that Make Me Smile in Colorado -- Mother Nature at her Best
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.
Frank Lloyd Wright
The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone … (14 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Pricing -- Average Price by Square Foot by Zip Code - 04/10/08 08:04 AM
Colorado Springs Pricing -- Average Price by Square Foot by Zip Code
If you would like the complete report including information on average price by zip code, average days on market, and average age of houses by zip code, email Kathy at KTorline@msn.com and she'll send the FREE Market Report information … (2 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Pricing -- Average Price by Zip Code - 04/10/08 07:56 AM
Colorado Springs Market Statistics - Average Sold Price by Zip Code
If you would like the complete report including information on average price by zip code, average days on market, and average age of houses by zip code, email Kathy at KTorline@msn.com and she'll send the FREE Market Report information to you.
Kat, … (2 comments)
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colorado: The beauty of Colorado -- I feel blessed to live here - 04/09/08 07:35 PM
I wanted to share a recent photo I took. I was taking a walk the other day; and it was so gorgeous, I just had to share it. I live in in the foothills, part way in between Colorado Springs and Denver. This photo reminds me why I'm fortunate to live … (6 comments)
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colorado: Home office mascots -- things that make me smile - 04/08/08 07:39 AM
Do you have a home office mascot?
As a Colorado Springs Realtor, there are many advantages to working at a home office.
I'm very blessed to live in the gorgeous state of Colorado and I live in the foothills close to Colorado Springs and Denver. I can watch the deer, squirrels, birds, and … (11 comments)
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colorado: Appraisals -- Common Misconceptions - 04/04/08 07:44 PM
Appraisal Blog -- Common Misconceptions
Appraisals
– Common Misconceptions
Did you know that the appraisal is owned by the
person or business that
orders it, not the person who pays for it?
As an
example, if the bank orders
the appraisal they actually own it.
Did you know … (7 comments)
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colorado: Trulia Heat Maps -- Do you utilize them? - 03/30/08 07:54 AM
I came across the Heat Maps on Trulia for El Paso County in Colorado. Since I'm a an extremely visual person, I think it's a great tool.
I deal with a lot of internet buyers moving into the area, so the more data and information I can give them about how pricing … (11 comments)
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colorado: Open Houses -- The Power of Believing - 03/30/08 04:33 AM
The death of open houses - greatly exaggerated
I know I'm probably the exception, but I love doing open houses. I find they are great lead generators, and sometimes you even sell the house you are holding open. I just did one yesterday in Colorado Springs and had great traffic; all … (9 comments)
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colorado: Benefits of Using a Buyers Agent on New Home Sales in Colorado - 03/27/08 07:06 AM
Tips for Home Buyers in Colorado
I was talking to fellow Realtor yesterday, and he told me a great story.
A friend of a friend, bought a new house in a new build area and didn't have an agent involved to represent him. Essentially the buyer was dealing with the representative at … (13 comments)
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colorado: Reasons to Buy a House in Colorado Springs - 03/23/08 10:49 AM
Reasons to own a home in Colorado Springs
Your mortgage is tax deductible, rent is not
Mortgage payments let you build equity by paying down your principal balance, rent doesn't build equity
Over the long term, real estate does appreciate
Building equity in your house is a savings plan that you can realize … (0 comments)
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colorado: Real Estate Ethics - 03/15/08 08:34 AM
Real Estate Ethics Refresher
I've just spent the last three days in a classroom in Phoenix sponsored by Hogan Real Estate School. The class was for the Accredited Buyer Representative Designation, and included lectures, thick manuals, pertinent examples, extensive hand-outs, and great fellowship with other agents.
It was probably one of … (8 comments)
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