colorado: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report - September 2007 - 10/01/07 11:18 PM
Here is a snapshot of the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market for September, 2007.
Average Days on Market (DOM): 84This is UP from 83 day from July. High DOM: WES at 144 Days.Low DOM: MAN and BRI at 53 Days.
Comment: Days on market are holding steady at under 3 months. … (0 comments)
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colorado: Highlands Ranch Volunteer Opportunity - 10/01/07 10:01 PM
As we get closer and closer to the Big Pumpkin Holiday. I thought I would relay the anouncement I received from the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce. They are in need of volunteers and sponsors for the annual Treat or Treat Street!
This event will be held on Saturday, October 27th, … (0 comments)
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colorado: Conifer Colorado gets a new Pizza place! - 10/01/07 07:50 PM
Anyone who knows me knows I eat a lot of Pizza. In fact, you could even call me a pizza aficionado. Or not, since nobody actually talks that way. But believe me I love pizza.
I was thrilled when a family I recently moved to Bailey invited me to their grand opening of the … (0 comments)
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colorado: How did Highlands Ranch do in September? - 10/01/07 07:04 PM
Highlands Ranch finished September very strong relative to all of the "Sky is Falling" news in Real Estate lately. Our average price for a sold home in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree combined increased quite a bit from the end of August. We started September at about $343k and finished at … (0 comments)
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colorado: Got News? - 10/01/07 03:47 PM
Realtor of the Year, an article from The Greeley Tribune, reports that Mike Ramstack, part owner of Pro Realty Inc., was chosen by the Greeley Area Realtor Association as Realtor of the Year. "That one took me by surprise. It's very humbling to be chosen for something like that by your peers," … (0 comments)
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colorado: Got News? - 10/01/07 03:46 PM
Realtor of the Year, an article from The Greeley Tribune, reports that Mike Ramstack, part owner of Pro Realty Inc., was chosen by the Greeley Area Realtor Association as Realtor of the Year. "That one took me by surprise. It's very humbling to be chosen for something like that by your peers," … (0 comments)
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colorado: Got News? - 10/01/07 03:43 PM
Realtor of the Year, an article from The Greeley Tribune, reports that Mike Ramstack, part owner of Pro Realty Inc., was chosen by the Greeley Area Realtor Association as Realtor of the Year. "That one took me by surprise. It's very humbling to be chosen for something like that by your peers," … (1 comments)
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colorado: Real Estate Tidbits - 10/01/07 01:43 PM
City and soulhttp://www.reporterherald.com/businessRh/business-story.asp?ID=12419essRh/business-story.asp?ID=12419
Choose a hotelhttp://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070930/BUSINESS/109300120
Council eyes what to buyhttp://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007710010331
Renovations turn historic city buildings into development centerhttp://www.timescall.com/News_Story.asp?id=3763
Free help to stop foreclosurehttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/26/real_estate/free_help_for_foreclosures/index.htm?postversion=2007092811
House OK's Flood Insurance Billhttp://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007092806
6 Questions Home Owners Often Forget to Askhttp://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007092802w.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007092802
Popularity of Outdoor Living Spaces Increaseshttp://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20071001_outdo
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colorado: Real Estate Tidbits - 10/01/07 01:42 PM
City and soulhttp://www.reporterherald.com/businessRh/business-story.asp?ID=12419essRh/business-story.asp?ID=12419
Choose a hotelhttp://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070930/BUSINESS/109300120
Council eyes what to buyhttp://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007710010331
Renovations turn historic city buildings into development centerhttp://www.timescall.com/News_Story.asp?id=3763
Free help to stop foreclosurehttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/26/real_estate/free_help_for_foreclosures/index.htm?postversion=2007092811
House OK's Flood Insurance Billhttp://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007092806
6 Questions Home Owners Often Forget to Askhttp://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007092802w.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007092802
Popularity of Outdoor Living Spaces Increaseshttp://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20071001_outdo
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colorado: Dispelling 3 Housing Market Media Myths - Myth #1: There is a National Housing Market Crisis - 09/29/07 06:01 PM
You cannot wake up in the morning without hearing something about the plight of the national housing market. There are so many factors that are never discussed with the media, regarding the current "situation" of the housing market. Because there is so much information missing, it is hard to trust ANYTHING … (12 comments)
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colorado: Got News? - 09/29/07 11:38 AM
"Crown Jewel" of Harmony Corridor, an article that will appear in Monday's online edition of Northern Colorado Business Report, reports that a new development located on East Harmony Road will accommodate 2.7 million square feet of new development, with a full-service hotel and conference center first in line. Also included will be … (0 comments)
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colorado: Real Estate Tidbits - 09/29/07 11:19 AM
Greeley rates high in jobs creation http://www.ncbr.com/enews.asp
A hand uphttp://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070928/NEWS/109280140
Panel to sign off on open space buyhttp://www.timescall.com/News_Story.asp?id=3697
3 funding options for Colorado Highway 392http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070928/NEWS01/709280326/1002/NEWS01
Freddie Mac pays $50M to settle charges http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FREDDIE_MAC_FRAUD?SITE=CODEN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Mortgage meltdown: Vulture investorshttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/24/real_estate/vultures_circling/index.htm?postversion=2007092718
Weighing risks vs. rewards of real-estate trustshttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20973389/ … (2 comments)
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colorado: Got News? - 09/29/07 11:16 AM
Fort Collins' "Crown Jewel" of Harmony Corridor, an article that will appear in Monday's online edition of Northern Colorado Business Report, reports that a new development located on East Harmony Road will accommodate 2.7 million square feet of new development, with a full-service hotel and conference center first in line. Also included … (0 comments)
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colorado: Got News? - 09/29/07 10:59 AM
Fort Collins' "Crown Jewel" of Harmony Corridor, an article that will appear in Monday's online edition of Northern Colorado Business Report, reports that a new development located on East Harmony Road will accommodate 2.7 million square feet of new development, with a full-service hotel and conference center first in line. Also included … (1 comments)
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colorado: Real Estate Tidbits - 09/29/07 10:57 AM
Greeley rates high in jobs creation http://www.ncbr.com/enews.asp
A hand uphttp://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070928/NEWS/109280140
Panel to sign off on open space buyhttp://www.timescall.com/News_Story.asp?id=3697
3 funding options for Colorado Highway 392http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070928/NEWS01/709280326/1002/NEWS01
Freddie Mac pays $50M to settle charges http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FREDDIE_MAC_FRAUD?SITE=CODEN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Mortgage meltdown: Vulture investorshttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/24/real_estate/vultures_circling/index.htm?postversion=2007092718
Weighing risks vs. rewards of real-estate trustshttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20973389/
Small … (1 comments)
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colorado: What to Expect From a Competent Real Estate Agent (An Active Rain Announcement) - 09/29/07 10:48 AM
We can all agree that the real estate market is not what it was even a year ago. These are some of the terms that I have heard, and some terms are more applicable in some areas than others:
Down Market Buyer's Market Shifting Market Correcting Market Oh-No-What-Just-Happened Market Regardless of … (25 comments)
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colorado: Real Estate Tidbits - 09/28/07 12:51 PM
Windsor, Larimer, Fort Collins meet to discuss interchangehttp://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070927/NEWS/109270134
Larimer County: Poudre REA to unveil solar panel systemhttp://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070926/NEWS01/709260320/1002/NEWS01
Estes Park: Museum seeks input on business historyhttp://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070926/NEWS01/709260320/1002/NEWS01
Drive nets 6,029 signatureshttp://www.timescall.com/News_Story.asp?id=3673
Heath Construction tapped for two http://www.ncbr.com/enews.asp
Transitional housing breaks ground http://www.ncbr.com/enews.asp
Senators grill credit-rating agency execshttp://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_7009157 … (0 comments)
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colorado: Got News? - 09/28/07 12:48 PM
Panel focuses on solutions to state transportation woes, an article from The Coloradoan, reports that the 30-member Transportation Finance and Implementation Panel met in Windsor on Tuesday. The meeting focused on regional problems in the North Front Range corridor and on funding alternatives. Some of the options discussed as funding alternatives … (0 comments)
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colorado: Got News? - 09/28/07 12:47 PM
Panel focuses on solutions to state transportation woes, an article from The Coloradoan, reports that the 30-member Transportation Finance and Implementation Panel met in Windsor on Tuesday. The meeting focused on regional problems in the North Front Range corridor and on funding alternatives. Some of the options discussed as funding alternatives … (3 comments)
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colorado: Real Estate Tidbits - 09/28/07 12:45 PM
Windsor, Larimer, Fort Collins meet to discuss interchangehttp://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070927/NEWS/109270134
Larimer County: Poudre REA to unveil solar panel systemhttp://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070926/NEWS01/709260320/1002/NEWS01
Estes Park: Museum seeks input on business historyhttp://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070926/NEWS01/709260320/1002/NEWS01
Drive nets 6,029 signatureshttp://www.timescall.com/News_Story.asp?id=3673
Heath Construction tapped for two http://www.ncbr.com/enews.asp
Transitional housing breaks ground http://www.ncbr.com/enews.asp
Senators grill credit-rating agency execshttp://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_7009157 … (0 comments)
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colorado: Free Vacations for Our Troops in Colorado: Operation Vacation - 09/27/07 04:56 PM
Thanks to Bob Johnson - a Realtor® in Glenwood Springs, there is now a "non-profit, all-volunteer organization based in Glenwood Springs whose purpose is to reunite deserving soldiers with their families on free vacations in the Roaring Fork Valley." Roaring Fork Valley is located on the Western Slope - the western … (2 comments)
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colorado: What's in YOUR CMA? Mandatory Guidelines for Creating a CMA ... - 09/27/07 03:21 PM
It is what we do. We create CMA's for people all the time. CMA stands for a Current Market Analysis or Competitive Market Analysis. This is where we do research to determine what our OPINION of value is for a specific property. This answers the question: What will my home sell … (21 comments)
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colorado: Northern Colorado News! - 09/27/07 09:43 AM
Builders Clear Out Inventory With Splashy Campaigns, an article from Realtor Magazine Online, reports that home builders are anxious to unload excess inventory. Many builders are offering items such as free plasma televisions or low fixed interest rates. Hovnanian, a luxury builder, recently went as far as reducing home prices by … (0 comments)
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colorado: Northern Colorado News! HUGE Loss to Real Estate Community. - 09/27/07 09:42 AM
Norton remembered as passionate, dedicated, an article from The Coloradoan, reports that Linda Norton, 57, died Saturday after her three-year battle with cancer. Known for her dedication to real estate, she had a one-of-a-kind personality and a passion for the arts. Norton received numerous awards during her 21 years in the … (0 comments)
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colorado: Huge Loss to the Fort Collins Real Estate Community. - 09/27/07 09:37 AM
Norton remembered as passionate, dedicated, an article from The Coloradoan, reports that Linda Norton, 57, died Saturday after her three-year battle with cancer. Known for her dedication to real estate, she had a one-of-a-kind personality and a passion for the arts. Norton received numerous awards during her 21 years in the … (0 comments)
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colorado: Northern Colorado News! - 09/27/07 09:33 AM
Builders Clear Out Inventory With Splashy Campaigns, an article from Realtor Magazine Online, reports that home builders are anxious to unload excess inventory. Many builders are offering items such as free plasma televisions or low fixed interest rates. Hovnanian, a luxury builder, recently went as far as reducing home prices by … (1 comments)
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colorado: Ready For Ski Season-Book Early For The Best Deal OF The Year! - 09/27/07 03:24 AM
I went to Winter Park last year in between Christmas and New Year's to ski, and little did I know it was the most expensive week to go. But I had already commited to go so, we got an awesome 3/3/2 that was fully loaded with amenities including 2 plasmas and had a great … (0 comments)
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colorado: Realtor.com in Colorado Springs - 09/25/07 04:22 PM
Realtor.com in Colorado Springs
The 2007 Real Estate Marketing EXPO. Maximize Your Income by Mastering the Changing Market We have received your registration for the upcoming Real Estate Marketing EXPO. Be prepared for an action-packed event, where you will learn the secrets and systems of top producing agents from across the country … (7 comments)
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colorado: Northern Colorado News! - 09/25/07 11:08 AM
Northern Colorado News!
Developer changes plans after neighbor input, an article from The Coloradoan, reports that David Summers, president of Lakeview Development Corp., made an effort to collect input about a 156-acre planned community on Boyd Lake and changed plans to address concerns. Some of the new changes that are being re-submitted … (0 comments)
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colorado: Northern Colorado News! - 09/25/07 11:06 AM
Developer changes plans after neighbor input, an article from The Coloradoan, reports that David Summers, president of Lakeview Development Corp., made an effort to collect input about a 156-acre planned community on Boyd Lake and changed plans to address concerns. Some of the new changes that are being re-submitted to the city of … (0 comments)
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colorado: Big Brother... Were the Hippies REALLY Being Unreasonable??? - 09/24/07 03:30 PM
Any level headed, upstanding citizen of the 60's thought those crazy hippies were out of their lsd dropping minds!
Why there was talk of "Big Brother" watching you and all sorts of paranoid deluded notions about our government and private societal rights being somehow "invaded" or "violated".
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colorado: Northern Colorado News! - 09/24/07 02:54 PM
Roads panel brings ideas; Governor-appointed committee to take public comment on funding
Bixpo panel: Teamwork key to region's economy A Reporter-Herald story says that, with an estimated population increase of 424,000 in Larimer and Weld counties by 2030, Northern Colorado needs to work as a region to succeed in the future, a panel … (0 comments)
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colorado: Northern Colorado News! - 09/24/07 02:49 PM
Roads panel brings ideas; Governor-appointed committee to take public comment on funding
Bixpo panel: Teamwork key to region's economy A Reporter-Herald story says that, with an estimated population increase of 424,000 in Larimer and Weld counties by 2030, Northern Colorado needs to work as a region to succeed in the future, a panel … (0 comments)
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colorado: Ski the Best in the Rockies! - 09/24/07 12:06 PM
When asked about one of the main
draws to the Bozeman area for locals and tourists alike, undoubtedly the top
quality skiing will come to the forefront of most conversations. Big
Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin,
and Bridger Bowl all offer excellent
skiing and amenities that can compare favorably with the “big … (1 comments)
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colorado: It's your attitude! - 09/23/07 11:40 AM
It's your attitude!Last night a handful of people got together at the local tavern to celebrate two birthdays. In attendance were a mini-mansion builder, a very visible lender, two roofers, a spec home builder, 2 building supply people and a couple of Realtors. The waitress came to take our order. She … (8 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Real Estate: 7830 Curlew Court, Colorado Springs CO 80920 - 09/22/07 11:00 PM
SOLD FALL 20077830 Curlew Court, Colorado Springs Colorado 80920 - Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home in Academy School District 20Location: HavenwoodPerfect 4 bedroom 4bathroom 3 car home on cul-de-sac. This home offers only the best. The main entry has a coat closet and hardwood floors leading through to the main level office … (1 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report - Cimarron Eastridge and Cimarron Westridge - 09/22/07 09:56 PM
Cimarron Eastridge and Cimarron Westridge are 2 mature neighborhoods on the east side of town - just east of Powers. Cimarron Eastridge is east of Peterson Road and Cimarron Westridge is west of Peterson Road. Both neighborhoods sit between Palmer Park Blvd. and Constitution. These neighborhoods are to the immediate … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report - Cimarron Hills - 09/21/07 01:55 PM
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colorado: Living in Colorado- Pet Friendly Place to Live! - 09/20/07 11:03 AM
I have a wonderful three year, yellow lab named Baby. She is a very active, hyper, and sometimes annoying creature, and probably the friendliest dog in the world. I love taking her to the park where she can run around without being enclosed by a fence.
One afternoon when I … (0 comments)
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colorado: Fremont County Colorado Entertainment - 09/19/07 10:05 PM
Fremont county Colorado is well known for it's prisons but it offers so much in entertainment.
The Royal Gorge bridge takes an entire day to explore
Skyline Drive is a wild way to see Canon City
Numererous Gift shops and Rock shops line highway #50
White water rafting brings people in … (4 comments)
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colorado: Want to get a cup of coffee? (offer for members in Colorado) - 09/19/07 03:47 PM
My partner and I are organizing a "focus group" type survey to help us fine tune a seminar we are building for next year. The seminar will go way beyond blogging, and cover ways to help professionals use affordable technology to make themselves more effective in their industry. We will be … (1 comments)
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colorado: Amy Nakos is Elected New Copper Mountain/Frisco Director for Summit Association of Realtors - 09/19/07 03:32 PM
Last month, I became the director for Copper Mountain and Frisco for our local Realtor board, the Summit Association of Realtors. I'm thrilled to be serving the Realtors of Summit County and look forward to a great year.
As part of my position, I write monthly articles about Copper Mountain and Frisco, and any other … (0 comments)
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colorado: Wild Ginger - The BEST Thai Food Restaurant in Colorado Springs - 09/18/07 11:11 PM
First, you need to understand that Thai food is my favorite food on the planet. But only if it's cooked well. Honestly, I have only been to 2 Thai restaurants, ever, that are worth eating at. (Guess I need to go to Thailand...) One is in the Hawthorne district of Portland, … (16 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Realtors® for Education Fund - Grants for Colorado Teachers - 09/18/07 10:31 PM
Colorado Realtors® understand that teachers are often spending hundreds of their own dollars on their students and classrooms every year. In fact, "elementary school teachers spend more ($539) than middle ($393) and high ($427) school teachers" (Scholastic News).
This is an average of $475 of their own money that teachers are … (2 comments)
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colorado: Red Canyon Park, Canon City Colorado - 09/18/07 09:37 PM
Tucked away on the north side of Fremont County is Red Canyon Park, part of the Canon City park system. Red Canyon Park resembles Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, but on a smaller scale.
Visitors to the park can day hike, picnic, ATV, watch wildlife and enjoy the views of … (6 comments)
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colorado: Garden Park Colorado attacked by dinosaurs! - 09/18/07 09:24 PM
Garden Park Colorado is on the Scenic Byway and the Gold Belt Tour just north of Canon City. Several complete skeletons of dinosaurs were found in this area now marked with signs from the state. Four Mile Creek crawls along the side of the road next to picnic tables. While in … (0 comments)
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colorado: Cindy Nicholson and GREAT TIPS!! - 09/18/07 02:53 PM
PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ THE LAST ONE ABOUT THE CLOTHES DRYER!!!!!! GREAT TIPS: 1. Reheat Pizza: Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove , set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this … (5 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Real Estate: 855 Tammany Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80916 - 09/18/07 01:45 PM
OFF MARKET SPRING 2008855 Tammany Drive ~ 3Bed Home with Open Floor PlanLocation: Trailridge3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms (one Full - One Half) 2 Car Garage 1,364sf tri-level home offers an open floor plan on main level. The Living Room has custom paint, a window seat and vaulted ceilings. The spacious dining … (4 comments)
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colorado: Larimer County in the News. - 09/17/07 01:37 PM
Cascade Ridge developer wants city to establish metro district, an article from the Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald, reports that a developer trying to donate money to education in Loveland is having a harder time than expected. The developer is asking the city to set up a metro district to fund improvements and … (0 comments)
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colorado: 3 Reasons Why Open Houses Do NOT Work in Colorado Springs - 09/16/07 08:07 PM
Here I sit at an Open House for 3 hours, listening to Jack Johnson, organizing some of my files, and writing this. Why? Well, I am not going to get any more than one or two people stopping by, at the most. So, I have PLENTY of time.
We all see … (29 comments)
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colorado: Coal Creek Colorado 81221 - 09/15/07 04:03 PM
Coal Creek Colorado is one of those places you probably wouldn't find on accident. To find this small town you really have to know where you are going. Just south of Florence and part of the "Tri-City" area along with Rockvale and Williamsburg. This town was once a bustling coal mining … (5 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Real Estate - 2483 Paseo Rd., Colorado Springs CO 80907 - 09/15/07 10:31 AM
SOLD 10/20072483 Paseo Rd ~ Move-In Ready 2 Bed Town Home Close to DowntownLocation: Bellville CondosSuper-Clean 2bed 1bath Townhome in established community. The main level offers a spacious living room with tiled entry and coat closet. The large, eat-in kitchen offers tiled floors and plenty of counter space and cabinets. Off … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Real Estate: 6036 Colony Circle, Colorado Springs CO 80919 - 09/15/07 09:31 AM
OFF MARKET SPRING 20086036 Colony Circle - 3 Bed Town Home in Quiet D-20 CommunityLocation: Delmonico TownhomesThis clean and bright 3 bedroom home has a great main level with custom paint in the living room and kitchen, a gas fireplace with tile mantle in the living room, dining area off kitchen … (0 comments)
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colorado: Larimer County in the News. - 09/15/07 09:30 AM
200 office jobs head to downtown F.C., an article from The Northern Colorado Business Report, reports that as the result of a merger announced September 13 by two major players in the destination club industry, about 200 office workers will go to work in a redeveloped downtown Fort Collins building. The … (0 comments)
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colorado: How terrible is the real estate economy? - 09/14/07 05:35 PM
Not a day goes by without someone asking me about the sky falling. Is real estate crashing? What's with all the foreclosures? Are rates about to shoot through the roof? And frankly, to watch the news, I'm amazed at the negativity and fear that the old school media is spreading around.
Here's … (6 comments)
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colorado: Tour company using YOUTUBE - 09/14/07 04:09 PM
Not that i have the time to write a huge blog, but a friend of mine is using youtube with her tours and seems to be getting great response. Just thought i would put this out there for you to view and think about. i have not used youtube for tours … (0 comments)
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colorado: Wine Matching - 09/14/07 03:36 PM
I personally use wine as a gift sometimes and they have my personal lable attached. Here is their website. You can personalize your own label
http://www.ambrosiawine.com/ambrosiawine/welcome.asp?sc=1011&body_sc=1011&occ=1011&firstEntry=Y
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colorado: Cindy Nicholson - Castle Rock Colorado-the place to live - 09/14/07 03:26 PM
Welcome to the Town of Castle Rock, home to slightly more than 42,000 people who love our small-town atmosphere, low crime rate, abundant parks and open space and clean air.
Located midway between Denver and Colorado Springs, Castle Rock encompasses 33 square miles and sits in the East Plum Creek Valley at the base … (0 comments)
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colorado: Tips and Hints - 09/14/07 02:04 PM
I found this a long time ago and have kepted it ever since in my kitchen. Hope it helps some of you.
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colorado: Motorcycle get away! - 09/14/07 01:38 PM
One of our rides.. Take a look at the link..
http://www.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery2.php?instanceid=73597159
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colorado: Colorado Springs History - Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (1903 El Paso County Courthouse) - 09/13/07 09:41 PM
History:The El Paso County Courthouse was built by August J. Smith. When it opened in 1903, everyone was able to see the "stately corridors" with "elegant decorated ceilings, terrazzo floors and rare scagliola columns" as well as the upper level Division One Courtroom. This courtroom was known as one of the … (11 comments)
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colorado: Staging on a Budget...It CAN be done! - 09/13/07 05:47 PM
It's usually best to set a chair in an otherwise awkwardly blank section by a window to create additional seating and a feeling of relaxation...
And nothing says "take a load off" more than an inviting sofa in an otherwise stark entry...
Who says you have to be a millionaire to have your … (9 comments)
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colorado: United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) - Colorado Springs, Colorado - 09/12/07 10:07 PM
Colorado Springs is home to the USAFA: United States Air Force Academy. Located in the northern part of Colorado Springs, the USAFA can be accessed by the Northern gates just west of Gleneagle and Northgate or from the Southern gates at the end of North Academy Blvd. (It is important to … (10 comments)
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colorado: Larimer News - 09/12/07 06:47 PM
I-25/392 plan ready to roll forward … (0 comments)
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colorado: The Mortgage Market – Week ending 9/14/07 - 09/12/07 03:21 PM
Recently, the August Report of the Case-Shiller S&P Housing Survey stated that housing prices, nationally, declined at an annual rate of 3.2%. What the local headlines in the Denver Area missed is that Denver is now in its third month of appreciation. Denver is poised to move into one of the … (0 comments)
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colorado: Current Home-Owners… What to do Now? - 09/12/07 03:06 PM
There are four actions possible for current home-owners: Do nothing, Sell, Refinance, or Convert the Current Residence to an Investment.
Do Nothing: This is for those individuals who are either happy and content in their present situation and don't want to take any chances, or those who are so caught in the … (0 comments)
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colorado: Finding Success in the Current Real Estate Market - 09/12/07 03:02 PM
I live in Castle Rock, Colorado, on the south side of the Denver Metro Area. This article will cover both local and national (general) trends. Let me start nationally.
Over the past five or so years, most of the nation has seen rapid increases in real estate values. I won't go into … (0 comments)
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colorado: Weld News! - 09/12/07 02:11 PM
I-25/392 plan ready to roll forward … (0 comments)
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colorado: New Denver Real Estate Site - 09/12/07 01:51 PM
I have been busy all summer working on a new website. It finally launched August 31, 2007.
For many years I used a template site hosted by a national real estate web platform provider. The weaknesses of this platform became more and more evident. Deficiencies included 1) hundreds of domains hosted on … (1 comments)
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colorado: Summit County Colorado real estate update - 09/11/07 11:47 PM
Our Summit County, Colorado real estate market continues to be strong. It is a topic of conversation everywhere I go these days. A couple of days ago I met with some Realtor friends for lunch and some client friends for dinner, and the market conditions were discussed in both places. When the rest of the … (17 comments)
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colorado: Immacualte Home - 09/11/07 04:22 PM
Type: Single Family Home Location: 1635 Woodpark Drive Price: $225,000 MLS #: 498870 The web address for this property is: http://www.TheDistinctiveGroup.com/MyHomeDTL.asp?homeid=584050Description: Home features air conditioning, expanded South West facing back patio, prewired for surround sound, ethernet and security systems, updated carpet and padding. The oversized master bedrm features a 5 piece … (0 comments)
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colorado: Adorable Town home - 09/11/07 04:10 PM
Type: Townhouse Location: 2044 Glenhill Road Price: $265,000 REDUCED MLS #: 426099 The web address for this property is: http://www.TheDistinctiveGroup.com/MyHomeDTL.asp?homeid=576330 Description: Close to shopping and downtown. This 1.5 level has a great deck that is accessible from the living room/dining area which has a gas fireplace & vaulted ceilings. The functional … (2 comments)
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colorado: Larimer County in the News. - 09/10/07 05:21 PM
Fort Collins, Windsor unveil I-25 plan NCBR Online reports that one of Northern Colorado's most antiquated highway junctions will be the subject of a public meeting Sept. 11 when Fort Collins and Windsor planners unveil designs and finance options for an overhaul. Property owners and the public will get their first look … (0 comments)
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colorado: Grants for Teachers in Colorado - 09/10/07 04:58 PM
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colorado: Homes Sales on the RISE? - 09/10/07 01:46 PM
Welcome to the Town of Castle Rock, home to slightly more than 42,000 people who love our small-town atmosphere, low crime rate, abundant parks and open space and clean air.
Located midway between Denver and Colorado Springs, Castle Rock encompasses 33 square miles and sits in the East Plum Creek Valley at the … (0 comments)
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colorado: Stay Warm in Colorado Springs this Winter ... And Save Money! - 09/09/07 06:16 PM
Colorado Springs is finally cooling down after a pretty hot summer. In fact, the higher elevations (Teller and Park Counties) are expecting some SNOW tonight (9/9/07)!
This would be a great time to get your home ready for the colder weather, and save some money while you are at it!
Some weatherizing tips include: … (6 comments)
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colorado: Falcon/Peyton, A Booming Town. Love It? Hate It? - 09/09/07 02:53 PM
My wife and I moved to the Falcon/Peyton area in '03. Of course this was when this area was called the "boonies" and "Out there" as in "Why would you move out there in the boonies?" Well, with a new Walmart, three banks and another on the way, three liquor stores(although … (0 comments)
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colorado: Going Wild in Aurora Colorado - 09/08/07 10:51 PM
Going Wild in Aurora Colorado
The Green Valley Ranch golf course is home of the Colorado Open golf tournament and Megetrick golf academy.
Green Valley Ranch golf course was designed to keep the natural wetlands around it safe. The cottonwood trees were kept safe during the construction process and provide much needed shade … (12 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs Real Estate: Market Report Snapshot - August 2007 - 09/08/07 11:34 AM
Here is a snapshot of the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market for August, 2007.For the FULL, detailed report, please visit: Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection
Average Days on Market (DOM): 83Average Sale Price (SP): $281,274List Price to Sale Price Ratio (LP/SP): 96.88%In August 2007:
883 homes went on the market301 homes went under … (2 comments)
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colorado: Are you ready to ski Colorado? - 09/07/07 10:53 PM
Not only is September Emergency Preparedness month, it is also ski preparedness month! It is time to buy season passes to Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin. It is also a time when we anxiously await the equipment reviews in Ski magazine, the ski swap announcements, the Labor Day tent sales and … (33 comments)
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colorado: How to Read A Colorado Springs Real Estate MLS Sheet (Part Two... Room Dimensions and Square Footage) - 09/07/07 10:12 PM
This is the second section of the Colorado Springs MLS sheet. This section deals with the different rooms and their sizes, as well as the square footage of the home and how it is laid out...
The columns on the left are the different rooms, their dimensions and what level they … (9 comments)
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colorado: Should We Still Fix and Flip in the Colorado Springs Market? - 09/07/07 04:38 PM
People are fixing. People are flipping. People are investing and outvesting and trying thier best to make money in this strange and wonderful market cycle. Some choose to take my advice and "buy low/sell high", (fix and hold), but there are those few daredevil die-hards who can't resist a good deal … (1 comments)
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colorado: Art Fest Castle Rock Colorado - 09/07/07 03:02 PM
The 18th annual Artfest community event, presented by IREA and Sky Ridge Medical Center, which showcases the work of over 180 juried artists from across the nation, will enliven the streets of downtown Castle Rock on Saturday, September 8th between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm and Sunday, September 9th between 9:00 am … (0 comments)
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colorado: Affordable Housing in Colorado Springs VIA Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust - 09/06/07 05:02 PM
Somtimes CREDIT is not what stands in the way of buying a home. Sometimes the most credit-worthy folks just cannot AFFORD to buy a home in Colorado Springs. Many times I get a GREAT client - perfect credit, excellent motivation for owning a home ... But they are only qualified for … (5 comments)
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colorado: The Appraiser signed, the deal funded and the fat lady sang... - 09/05/07 09:02 PM
Colorado is a table funded state, we don't do the escrow thing. So when the call came to me from the listing agent 24 hours after the deal closed that there was an issue I was confused. The closer at the title company called the listing agent to tell her she … (21 comments)
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colorado: Walsenburg Colorado - 09/04/07 10:16 PM
When you drive into Walsenburg Colorado it's like stepping back in time. There is one stop light, a couple of well known restaurants and everybody knows everybody else.
The court house and neighboring Walsenburg Miners Museum stand in the center of town. All records in the court house are kept in … (9 comments)
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colorado: CSU leads to new Jobs. - 09/04/07 08:58 PM
Sun shines on solar startup; 500 jobs on the way NCBR Online reports that, with the promise of at least 500 manufacturing jobs next year, and the potential to change the global energy economy forever, a Colorado State University-bred solar power startup is about to burst into the commercial marketplace. AVA … (0 comments)
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colorado: News in Colorado - 09/04/07 03:25 PM
What's New in Colorado?
The Colorado Legislature adopted a new affiliated Business Arrangements law, effective July 1st 2006, the first part of this new Act relates to the title insurance industry, however the second part of the Act affects each person and entity licensed as a real estate broker in the State of Colorado. … (0 comments)
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colorado: Meet Toby - The RE "Spokes Dog" - 09/03/07 11:49 PM
Hi, I'm Toby Bowes. My adopted Mom says I'm really smart and totally cute. She asked me if I would be her "Spokes Dog" and tell you a little bit about her. I said, "Okey Dokey". (Well, I really said "arf", but she knows what I mean)
She's really good … (0 comments)
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colorado: Taking the mystery out of Colorado forclosure laws - 09/02/07 09:12 PM
The following article has helped me understand foreclosure laws, and explained a lot of questions that I had. It's time to pass it on to someone else!
Foreclosure Overview by Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq.
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colorado: How to Read A Colorado Springs Real Estate MLS Sheet (Part One ... The Top) - 09/02/07 07:24 PM
You are looking to buy a home in Colorado Springs. You have a bunch of MLS sheets to look at, but how do you read them?
The Pikes Peak Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is where most homes for sale in Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, Woodland Park, Manitou Springs, Peyton and other … (5 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs and El Paso County Real Estate Residential Zoning Codes and Definitions - 09/02/07 07:19 PM
Here is a snapshot of the common real estate (residential) zoning codes and definitions for El Paso County, Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Fountain, Monument and Palmer Lake:
Colorado Springs Zoning Codes:
All data compiled from Pikes Peak Association of Realtors® and the Colorado Springs Government Pages.
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colorado: National Housing Meltdown - on Neptune I guess - 09/02/07 02:52 PM
The Denver Post reports today that we're in the midst of a "national housing meltdown..." Seriously? And on what planet would that be??? (As a quick aside I must point out that the best part about blogging is I can do what I want with punctuation.) Honestly, I think it's irresponsible … (4 comments)
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colorado: Welcome to the new world of FHA financing! - 09/01/07 01:07 PM
Last week, President Bush said there will measures taken to help people in adjustable rate mortgages with government intervention, and Fed Chairman Bernanke stated the Fed is ready to move.
What does this mean?
It will have a direct relation on FHA financing in my opinion with a few things being modifed to … (3 comments)
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colorado: Larimer News - 09/01/07 09:41 AM
Timnath closer to new fire station Real Estate Related Laws Passed in the 2007 Legislative Session As reported in the Realty Times, the 2007 Legislative session is over, and 1000 of the 3000 bills introduced were passed. Of that thousand, over 200 of them directly affect our industry. The bills … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Springs MLS Areas and Boundaries - 08/31/07 03:16 PM
Here is a handy reference guide to the different MLS areas of Colorado Springs (and surrounding areas) and the general boundaries that define each of them.
The first column is the code that the MLS uses to define the area. The second column explains what each code means and what the … (3 comments)
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colorado: A Hatchet Ranch Adventure (Dena and Beths big adventure) - 08/31/07 01:06 PM
Recently I had a client contact me about looking for property on Hatchet Ranch. Beth (found me on Active Rain) had seen the entrances from Interstate 25, and asked if I would show her some vacant land. Hatchet Ranch is made up mostly of 40 acres parcels, but a few are larger.
The … (5 comments)
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colorado: The Hatchet Ranch ~ Colorado - 08/31/07 12:11 PM
The Hatchet Ranch
The original Hatchet Ranch off of I 25 and exit 77 is for sale. The original house, out buildings and corrals with the 225 acres is listed for $1,100,000. The property has a total of three houses, water rights and views included as well. A landmark for those traveling … (5 comments)
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colorado: Denver Noise Ordinance - 08/30/07 07:09 PM
DENVER NOISE ORDINANCE
This month's edition of Scooter News gives great insight into the Denver Noise Ordinance. Stop by an pick up this month's edition. There is a form that everyone needs to clip out and keep.
"In the event that you are stopped and ticketed by Denver police under the … (0 comments)
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colorado: Amazing Home Nestled on Open Space & Surrounded by Rock Formations - 08/30/07 05:41 PM
Another home for sale by The Wise Listing Team in Douglas County Real Estate 5333 Red Rock Drive in Larkspur.
For a CURRENT price call 303-814-3684
To set a private showing
call 303-814-3684
Grand elegance surrounds you as you enter this exquisite sprawling ranch with a finished walkout basement. Nestled on almost an acre of picturesque land … (0 comments)
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