KW Rainers Group INTRO- Please Read... - 11/30/06 01:22 PM
Hello to all my fellow KW 'Rainers! I am still wrapping my mind around all the ins and outs of these new groups. There has been a lot of confusion, so I am posting this in hopes of clearing up some confusion and clarifying my intention with this particular group. Please … (42 comments)
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MOLD - A "Growing" Concern ...Part 2 (The Facts) - 11/29/06 11:08 PM
In my previous blog I told you my story ... Now, let's see the facts:
What is mold? "Mold is a natural part of the environment and is found almost everywhere. It produces tiny spores to reproduce, which waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When excessive moisture or water accumulates … (4 comments)
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Mold - A "Growing" Concern ... Part 1 (The Story) - 11/29/06 10:47 PM
A few years ago, when I was pregnant with our youngest son, Derek and I were going to buy a duplex. It was very reasonably priced and the income potential was amazing. Not to mention, it was located in one of the most sought after downtown neighborhoods in Colorado Springs.
After we … (2 comments)
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Keller Williams ... "WI4C2TS" - 11/28/06 02:29 PM
Win - win - or no deal Integrity - Do the right thing Commitment - In all things Communication - Seek first to understand Creativity - Ideas before results Customers - Always come first Trust - begins with honesty Teamwork - Together everyone achieves more Success - Results through people
WI4C2TS … (5 comments)
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Just Singin' in the Rain! - 11/27/06 11:41 PM
All this talk about Active Rain - all the references to rain ... I felt the need to develop a list of "Rain Songs" - There are SO MANY, I know. So these are titles that could actually apply to AR Memebers ... Here we go!
All I Needed Was the Rain - … (14 comments)
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Colorado Springs Real Estate: 5541 Prairie Schooner Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80923 - 11/27/06 09:24 PM
Move-In Ready Home in Wagon Trails. 5541 Prairie Schooner Drive ~ Northeast Colorado Springs ~ $199,999~ 3 bed 2bath tri-level home with 1,725 s.f.~ Main level formal living room~ Functional kitchen (all appliances stay!) & attached dining area~ Lower walkout level w/built-in entertainment center has gas fireplace! ~ Upper level has 3 bedrooms … (1 comments)
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Unintentional Range Pricing - 11/27/06 08:26 PM
In analyzing the October 2006 data from some of the MLS areas of Colorado Springs, I found that our average Sale Price vs. List Price was 98.85%. What I found to be of particular interest was that the areas that had the fewest "sales" all had SP vs. LP over 100%.
Why … (17 comments)
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Bubble?!? ...I Don't See No Flippin' Bubble! - 11/27/06 01:10 PM
Here in Colorado Springs, Colorado ... we are not running with the Big Boys. Nope, we aren't. Sorry Nevada. Sorry Arizona. Sorry Florida. Sorry California. You are on your own.
These once "Booming" areas have experienced sales declines anywhere from 28.6% (California) to 38% (Nevada) over the past year - with the … (11 comments)
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Stop! ... Top 5 Things You Should NEVER Do When Buying Your First Home - 11/24/06 06:31 PM
1. Don’t do it alone. There are plenty of licensed and respectable professionals that can assist you in the finding and purchase of a home. The benefits of having a professional on your side are endless. The two most important people that you can arm yourself with are: A Professional … (11 comments)
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Colorado Springs ~ The "Art" of the Downtown Experience - 11/22/06 08:25 PM
Colorado Springs... No we are not a big metropolis, but we love to adorn our streets with art. What does our art say about us, the "locals"...? Let's take a tour...
When you drive down, or up I-25 (the only Interstate in our city) there is only one exit to our downtown … (3 comments)
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Realtor.com-petition ...? - 11/21/06 09:42 PM
No, Not Really. But it makes a good headline!
I was reading a Realty Times article (What Yahoo!'s Newspaper Deal Means for Real Estate Marketers) by Blanche Evans, and it made me think ... What would it take to give Realtor.com a serious run for their money?
Yahoo! has apparantly decided to work … (5 comments)
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Garden of the Gods... The Camels ARE Kissing! - 11/17/06 08:24 PM
The Pikes Peak Region is home to many natural and entertainment attractions- (Check this out ... Colorado Springs Info). One of my favorite places is Garden of the Gods. Today I took a personal field trip to the "Garden"- a beautiful collection of enormous red rock formations nestled in the foothills … (17 comments)
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The Secret Life of a “Generation X” Consumer … My Story. - 11/15/06 01:38 AM
Should I start with the facts? Ok.“Generation X” is comprised of all people born between 1963 and 1978. Today, these people are in their late 20’s, 30’s and early 40's.According to NAR…38% of recent home-buyers were under 35 years oldHalf of first time home buyers were between 25 and 34 years … (58 comments)
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She Passes! She Shoots! .... She SCORES! (the crowd goes wild) ~GOALS, Gotta Love 'EM! - 11/13/06 10:49 PM
Goals... Hmmm. 'Tis the season!
Usually, I will dream up some great goals- ones that I feel the need to accomplish. They are great destinations, but completely overwhelming. This year, I'm trying something new - It's called "doing it the right way" ...
I am making goals- and not ones that I … (3 comments)
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Five Kid-Friendly Day Trips in Colorado... Pack Your Bags! - 11/10/06 01:33 PM
We may not have an ocean with sandy beaches or a Disney entertainment park, but Colorado offers some of the BEST kid-friendly entertainment- just day-trips from anywhere on the front range.
1. Waterworld – This amazing water park has been noted as one of the Top 10 water parks in … (4 comments)
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Resigning My Position as Judge... - 11/08/06 04:09 PM
((Enough Politics Already!)) No. I'm not on the Supreme Court. (Well, not yet.)
I just received an email from a friend of mine. The email was an article from Amanda Gore. Now... in many respects, this is the same "yada yada" motivational Same-Point-Different-Format idea.
BUT... this particular email struck me, and caused … (2 comments)
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Fly Away! ~ Colorado Springs Municipal Airport ~ - 11/06/06 10:10 PM
Located at the (almost) Geographic Center of the United States, and at an altitude of 6,200 feet, the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport provides convenient access to the Pikes Peak Region from anywhere in the world.
Panoramic Pikes Peak and Front Range views welcome you as you disembark- and ticket counters and … (2 comments)
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KWLS- the New "Kellerized" Multiple Listing Service - 11/04/06 06:51 PM
What a Great Opportunity for Keller Williams Agents to BOOST their listing exposure!
We just got back from a week of training in Austin, Texas (Keller Williams HomeLand) where we also learned more about the NEW KWLS- Keller Williams Listing Service. Now, as a Keller Williams Agent, besides our other internet … (7 comments)
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Colorado Springs & Religious Scandal ... In Case You Haven't Heard Enough! - 11/04/06 11:58 AM
Alright, you all have heard about it. Every news outlet IN THE WORLD has topped their newspapers with this story. Colorado Springs is in the news again... Ted Haggard -the pastor of New Life Church has officially resigned from the leadership role that he played in the National Association of Evangelicals, … (8 comments)
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Shift Happens... Today's Colorado Springs Housing Market - 11/02/06 08:25 AM
The market in Colorado Springs IS moving. Let's just compare the Single Family House Market from October 2005 vs. October 2006... From a current Pikes Peak Association of Realtors Statistical report:
New Listings:October 2005: 1,580October 2006: 1,486DOWN 5.9%
Sales:October 2005: 1,124October 2006: 903DOWN 19.7%
Average Sales Price:October 2005: $241,799October 2006: $263,811UP 9.1%
Median Sales Price:October 2005: … (1 comments)
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