Ok Jennifer......I'll Put a Bit of Soul in my Open House Just for Fun! - 11/22/10 10:31 AM
 
            If you've never read any of Jennifer Allen's blogs or books you are missing out. I for one am an avid follower and have been since she was here in Denver selling the 4 squares downtown.  I agree with her approach to real estate.  Enough said on that.
 
            So one of her recent posts caught my eye about open houses,Open Houses - Inspiring Visitors to Give You Their Information - Because they WANT to!  and I decided to have a bit of fun at my open house Saturday in a popular subdivision, Sierra Ridge, Colorado Springs.   Now we all … (8 comments)

When an Owner Abandons in Colorado Springs......Black Velvet Moves In - 11/21/10 06:24 PM
            Every home has a story and this one is destined for a sad ending.  At one time these walls could have reverberate the sounds of laughter, dreams, and aspirations, but now they only hold the grotesque results of yet another owner upon abandoning. 
 
            The foreclosure market has escalated behavioral changes in owners that would have been unimaginable in years gone by.  The lenders have taken on a Darth Vader persona to the financially strapped emotionally drained that has led to retaliation and outright destructive antics on an increasing level. In some cases the vacant homes have been invaded and destroyed beyond repair leaving … (7 comments)

Scrooge with a Tude Playing at Woodman Valley Chapel in Colorado Springs - 11/19/10 05:32 PM
This time of year families are looking for activities in the Colorado Springs area that are unique and directed towards the upcoming holiday season.  There is no better live performance than the annual play  Scrooge at Woodman Valley Chapel.  For over 9 years the members of the church have mesmerized audiences with the amazing scenery, costumes, and talents of the performers. 
The Dickens favorite will be playing from December 1st through December 12th and tickets can be purchased online at http://www.woodmenvalley.org/index.cfm/pageid/1992/index.html or by calling the office 719-388-5000.  Woodman Valley Chapel is located at 290 E. Woodmen Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919.  The … (0 comments)

What's in Your Yurt? - 11/12/10 07:08 PM
Here in Colorado most people dream of an affordable way to have that little get away in the mountains.  While some prefer to camp moving from place to place around the state, others prefer to have that stationary dwelling always there ready and waiting. 
 
The cost of a cabin is not always the most affordable route so more and more Coloradoans are taking a second look at the Yurt as a potential weekend retreat. This Mongolian dwelling is becoming popular as an alternative to the fixed structure. 
 
I'm told by Cliff at the Colorado Yurt shop in Montrose that the … (6 comments)

A Window with a View in Colorado Springs - 11/10/10 10:22 AM
 
Here is my view of the world today from Colorado.  Winter has gently settled over the state last night letting us know that big brother blizzard is just a few weeks away.  It's a gentle nudge to change gears and prepare for our next season here in the west. 
 
Now is a great time to make sure I actually have that emergency kit inside the car and not on the garage shelf.  Big brother blizzard has a nasty way of sneaking up on us unexpected. It's time to throw the shovel, sand bags, and Sorels in the truck because … (0 comments)

A Simple but Precious Gift to Sellers - 11/08/10 10:24 AM
 
A home is many things to my sellers. To the more transient it's just one season in their lives with little to no emotion attached before moving on to the next phase. But for some it holds the essence of family, memories, security, and connection both physical and emotional.  For these sellers the process is a journey that has many levels from excitement of moving forward, to fear of change, to mourning the loss of the walls that hold the nicks and dents of their existence together. 

 
My simple way to embrace this journey with them is to … (4 comments)

How to Purchase a Foreclosed Property in Colorado Springs - 11/03/10 04:37 AM
Buying real estate owned (REO or foreclosed) property is a highly sought after venue for Colorado Springs buyers. However, buyers should be aware that if the property has damage that might become a condition of the appraisal then it could jeopardize the sale. While there is no way to guarantee what damage may become a condition some of the most common areas of concern with FHA and VA lenders are:
            Peeling exterior paint
            Damaged roofs
            Broken exterior doors and windows
            Missing or damaged plumbing
            Missing oven/stove combo
            Missing railing on stairs

           
The bank … (3 comments)

 
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