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Purpose of this blog is to: 1) Share the Colorado Experience 2) Educate

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2011 

As Realtors, we try to describe our listings in a way that makes them sound good.  For example,  it is not uncommon to see:  Cozy = small Handyman's dream = a house should probably be condemned in most buyers opinions Charming one owner home = a house that will remind you of your grandmother's ho...
03/27/2011
One of my favorite places in Colorado Springs is the Hillside Gardens and Nursery.  In addition to the seasonal nursery, they host numerous weddings.  Last summer, they had a weekly concert series.    Hillside Gardens also has an Architectural Salvage Yard.  They say, "Don't Throw It Away!  We bu...
03/25/2011
There are so many  things to do in the Colorado Springs area.   Thefollowing events provide a great example of the variety.  Should you see me,be sure to say hi.  1. Dave Ramsey:  Total Money Makeover Live Event:  March 25th on Fort Carsonfor military members, March 26th -World Arena His event en...
03/23/2011
This is the first March that I've spent in Colorado Springs. You see, I am a Texas broker and a Texas Certified Pubic Accountant (CPA)  that decided to join the Army when my son took off for Notre Dame. It was my way of handling empty nest syndrome.    When I look out my window into my backyard, ...
03/21/2011
On Saturday morning, George, my dog and I went on a "turtle run."  That phrase, which I learned from C Tann-Star, is defined as:  run....stop and take pictures.....run some more....stop and take pictures and so on.  1.  Our first stop was the Air Force Academy.  Last year, the Air Force Academy c...
03/20/2011
Have you ever felt that your gift was inadequate after you've read about the closing gifts that other people were giving their clients?  After reading many of the entries in the closing gift contest, I found myself feeling anxious.   Compared to some of the entries, it seemed like the closing gif...
03/17/2011
I've discovered dogs have opinions.  They know what they like.  They know what they do not like.  Fortunately, for my dog George, Colorado Springs is very pet friendly.    Last Saturday, Colorado Springs hosted it's 28th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in the historic downtown.   I ran the 5K pri...
03/17/2011
Jeeps, Jaguars and VW's - What Do They Have In Common?  Well this may be a perfect example of a blog title driving the content.   Maybe the pictures drove the blog title, which then drove the content.   I'm not so sure this is a good idea when writing a post.  Maybe I can just blame my dilemma on...
03/16/2011
1. The old, historical homes are unique, colorful, and well maintained. 2. The buildings in downtown business district have a lot more character than the box stores in newer areas. 3. Downtown is centrally located.  Fort Carson is 20 minutes to the South.  The Air Force Academy is about 15-20 min...
03/15/2011
On Sunday, March 27th, over 13,000 runners and walkers will descend up Dallas for the Rock ‘N' Roll ½ Marathon.  One of Active Rain's very own, Gary Woltal, will be one of those runners. http://activerain.com/woltal.    This will be his first half marathon.   The fact that Gary is running this ha...
03/13/2011
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Purpose of this blog is to share the Colorado Experience and to Educate