More Scenes From Flying Horse, Colorado Springs - 02/29/08 06:07 PM
Flying horse is a newer Colorado Springs neighborhood located in the northern part of Colorado Springs - east of Voyager, South of Black Forest and west of Hwy 83.
Read also: Colorado Springs Neighborhoods: Scenes from Flying Horse 
We drive through Flying Horse on our way to our office - Keller Williams Clients' Choice Realty. Our office is located right off of Struthers Road, west of Gleneagle and just NW of Flying Horse. I am always taken aback by the beauty of the Flying Horse neighborhood, as well as the backdrop of the majestic Pikes Peak and Rocky Mountains. Here are a few … (5 comments)

Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association (HBA) 2008 Home and Garden Show - 02/29/08 03:31 PM
The 2008 Colorado Springs HBA Home and Garden Show is here!
Thinking of Renovating? Updating? Decorating? Building? Landscaping?
Check out the HBA Home and Garden Show this weekend!February 29, 2008 - March 2, 2008
Phil Long Expo Center 1515 Auto Mall Loop (North Academy and Hwy. 83)Colorado Springs, CO  80920(719) 867-6635
Get Your Discount Coupon for the 2008 Home and Garden Show HERE

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ProBlogger Offers "Killer" Advice on How to Write Better. (A Must Read) - 02/29/08 09:40 AM
You do not need to be a professional writer to be an effective blogger. In fact, I think that "professional" writing can actually inhibit the conversational style of blogging. I recommend blogging more like you are actually talking to someone.
However, there are definitely ways to IMPROVE your writing/blogging skills (beyond spell check) ... ways to make your readers coming back for more, more, more.
Have you been reading ProBlogger? I hope so. If not, go do it now. And put it in your RSS or Google feed reader.
ProBlogger is one of my all-time favorite Blog Toolboxes. Every time I … (53 comments)

Pikes Peak May Get a 6-Run Ski Resort in Near Future - 02/28/08 09:19 PM
Hey Lenn Harley! Guess What? Pikes Peak (Your Favorite Mountain) may be getting a new ski resort!
According to a recent KKTV News Report, there is "talk" about a new ski resort on Pikes Peak.
Pikes Peak (the beautiful mountain between Colorado Springs and Woodland Park) used to offer a few ski runs on the North side (1939-1984) but " but trail maintenance was costly and snow was sparse at times" which caused the runs to be closed down. 
Harvey Carter is the man behind the idea of openeing up a Pikes Peak Ski Resort. He owns 320 acres on the west side of Pikes Peak that … (5 comments)

Bank Owned Homes for Sale in Colorado Springs - 02/28/08 11:49 AM
The Colorado Springs Real Estate market has seen an influx in bank owned homes in the past year.
What is a Bank Owned Home?
A "bank owned home" is a home that a mortgage company, or bank, takes ownership of after the home goes through a foreclosure. Sometimes this is referred to as REO - Real Estate Owned property.
What is a foreclosure?
Per the RealEstateWiki, a foreclosure is "a legal process whereby property pledged as security for a debt is sold to satisfy a debt in the event of a default in payments or terms."
Very Basic Example: John Smith finds a home for … (3 comments)

Behaving in the Blogosphere - Dealing With Blog Trolls - 02/27/08 09:06 PM

What is a Blog Troll?
According to one of my new favorite Bloggers, Meg Fowler:
"They're the ones making inflammatory and threatening comments, trying to create conflict where none is necessary. They're the ones who send vicious mail to mommy bloggers because they made some cosmic mistake like feeding their child a donut. They're the ones who take other peoples' pictures and writing and pass them off as their own. They're the ones who believe that debate is a bloodsport, whether it be political, social or anything in between. "
There will come a point in your blogging "life" where you will either:
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Views of Pikes Peak from Stetson Hills, Colorado Springs - 02/26/08 09:01 AM
Stetson Hills, Colorado Springs offers striking Pikes Peak views from almost all parts of the area. This picture taken on Snowy River, just east of Tutt on a crisp winter morning in February.
View of Pikes Peak from Stetson Hills, uploaded by Mariana Wagner, Stetson Hills Real Estate Agent.
Search Homes for Sale in Stetson Hills - East Colorado Springs Real Estate.

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2366 Lexus Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80910 ~ Pikes Peak Park - 02/21/08 11:56 AM
OFF MARKET MAY 20082366 Lexus Drive ~ Beautiful Newer Home Near Fort CarsonLocation: Pikes Peak ParkBeautiful newer 2bed +loft home with many custom touches! You will love this super clean, newer home with custom paint, window coverings and design touches throughout! The main level offers a covered entry with convenient coat closet and new flooring that extends into the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen has extended countertops, a pantry and all appliances are included: side-by-side refrigerator, smooth top stove and microwave! Laundry area off kitchen comes with washer/dryer! The dining room is right off the kitchen and walks-out to the … (0 comments)

What Does it Take to Be the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World? - 02/18/08 10:26 AM
Preface: This post is inspired by a contest of sorts that I barely understand: Greatest real estate agent in the world post by Eric Bramlett. It has something to do with an SEO race that ARDELL, the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World, seems to be winning.
What does it take to be the greatest real estate agent in the world?
Is it the availablility 24/7 for clients and potential clients? Is it the perfect balance between professional real estate and personal life? Is it the ability to predict the market, list and sell every house and find the perfect home for … (10 comments)

Sellers: Top 5 Ways How NOT to Be an Accidental Landlord in Today's Market - 02/17/08 04:15 PM
The real estate market has been shifting and putting home some sellers in the new role of Accidental Landlords. No question there. I read a recent CSBJ article that detailed the story of a local family who put their home on the market in 2006, where is continued to sit as the market continued to shift.
Now in their new home and because they can no longer afford two mortgages, they are looking at renting it out... over a year later. They had not previously intended to be landlords, but now are a part of the growing community of "Accidental Landlords"  - a new role … (3 comments)

Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report ~ Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch - 02/16/08 10:37 AM
Oak Valley and Oak Valley Ranch are Colorado Springs neighborhoods that are nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the northernmost part of Colorado Springs School District 11. Wildlife is abundant in theses areas, and it is more common than not to see a herd of deer and multi-point buck roaming throughout many homeowners' back yards and driveways. If you are lucky, you will also see the occasional fox or big-horned sheep wandering around. Just be careful for the mountain lions!
Neighborhood Boundaries:
South: Allegheny Drive and Mountain Shadows neighborhoodWest: The Rocky MountainsNorth: Peregrine NeighborhoodEast: Centennial Drive
These neighborhoods are:
Just south of the … (0 comments)

Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report ~ Peregrine - 02/15/08 07:18 PM
Peregrine is an upscale, newer Colorado Springs neighborhood in the northwest part of town that offers new and newer single family homes from both production and custom builders.
Peregrine Boundaries:
South: Rockrimmon Neighborhood East: Woodmen Valley Neighborhood West: Pike National Forest (Rocky Mountains) North: United States Air Force Academy Peregrine is named after the Peregrine Falcon (native bird of prey to this region) and is a beautiful, very popular, high end Colorado Springs neighborhood located in Academy School district 20.
This Colorado Springs neighborhood is:
Close to hiking and biking trails of Mount Blodgett, Ute Valley Park and Garden of the Gods Park. Home … (0 comments)

747 Fox Run Circle, Colorado Springs CO 80921 ~ Northgate Highlands - 02/14/08 12:47 PM
OFF MARKET JUNE 2008747 Fox Run Circle ~ Perfect 4 Bed Home in Northgate HighlandsLocation: Northgate HighlandsPerfect 4Bed 4bath 3car 5,412 sf Home w/Many Upgrades! The main level has a dramatic 2-story vaulted entry with coat closet and wood floors. The great room is enormous and offers a tiled gas FP, entertainment center and built-in book shelves. There is a office off the entry with French doors and a formal dining adjoining the gourmet tiled kitchen with 42 cabinets and plenty of counter space, all stainless appliances to include a double in-wall oven and a pantry. The kitchen also boasts tile … (2 comments)

I Just Had the Honor of Meeting Seth Godin - Marketing Guru - 02/12/08 08:12 PM
You may know that I began blogging because of Seth Godin - In fact, the very first blog post I ever wrote on Active Rain was a Book Review on Small is the New Big - by Seth Godin. If you do NOT know of him, you need to check out Seth's blog. You also should check out all the easy-read books that he writes about marketing ... the NEW marketing.
He is a cultural icon - a man whose creativity reaches beond all other merketers out there.
I recently attended the 2008 Keller Williams Reunion, in Atlanta, GA (In fact I am … (12 comments)

To Blog or Not to Blog ... That's the Question (video) - 02/08/08 12:31 PM
For those of you contemplating whether or not to blog, please take a moment to watch this extremely well made music video. For those of you who have already made the decision to blog, watch this anyway... ... Now, don't blame me when you can't get the song out of your head... :) … (7 comments)

Wagner iTeam's Specialized Local Websites and Blogs in and Around Colorado Springs - 02/07/08 09:32 AM
In an effort to pull it all together, here are the hyper-local websites and blogs that we (the Wagner iTeam) have created and currently manage.
Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection: This is our main site where we focus primarily on Colorado Springs real estate.
Stetson Hills Real Estate Connection: This website is dedicated to everything Stetson Hills, which is a large, newer Colorado Springs neighborhood to the East of Powers Blvd., North of Barnes, South of Woodmen and West of Marksheffel. Stetson Hills Real Estate Blog: Ths is where you can find general information, pictures and Stetson hills Real Estate market reports.
Greenhaven Real Estate: Greenhaven is a … (11 comments)

Greenhaven Market Report - January 2008 - 02/06/08 04:26 PM

In the first month of 2008, the Greenhaven Real Estate Market did not see any homes go under contract, but we DID see more homes go on the market.
Here is a snapshot of current homes for sale. For details on these homes, please check out the Greenhaven Real Estate home search.
There are currently 12 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $220,000 - $335,000Average Asking Price is $282,216 Median Asking Price is $292,450 Average Days on Market are 107 days (or about 3.5 months) If you or someone you know would like to live in Greenhaven, please contact Derek … (1 comments)

Stetson Hills Market Report for January 2008 Single Family Homes - 02/06/08 12:07 AM
Here is a look at what went on in the Stetson Hills (Colorado Springs, CO) single family home market for January 2008:
Active Homes For Sale: 226 homes Average List Price: $250,679 Average Days on Market (DOM): 115 days Homes that are currently Under Contract: 42 homes Homes that SOLD in Stetson Hills in January 2008: 31 homes Average List Price: $239,167 Average Sold Price: $235,334 Average Days on Market (DOM): 146 days (Read the Full Report at: Stetson Hills Real Estate Connection)
Featured Home for Sale in Stetson Hills:

5357 Hopalong Trail - Stetson HillsColorado Springs, CO 80922
MLS# 543435 $280,000 … (6 comments)

Stetson Hills Market Report for January 2008 Town Homes and Condos - 02/05/08 11:58 PM
Stetson Hills (Colorado Springs, CO) has a few town home and condo communities that were built in the late 1990's and a couple communities are still being built today.
(Read the Full Report at: Stetson Hills Real Estate Connection)
Let's take a look at what went on in the area town home and condo home market for January 2008:
Active town homes and condos For Sale: 27 homes Average List Price: $171,484 Average Days on Market (DOM): 88 days Homes that are currently Under Contract: 4 homes Homes that SOLD in Stetson Hills in January 2008: 3 homes Average List Price: $147,900 … (0 comments)

Colorado Springs Housing Market Report: January 2008 - 02/05/08 11:45 PM
The Colorado Springs Housing Market  did not see much shift from December 2007 and January 2008.  There was a little movement in average and median sales price, homes for sale are still selling around the 3 month mark.
(Read the Full Report at: Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection)
Let's take a closer look at the data for the real estate market for January 2008: 
Average Days on Market (DOM): 98High DOM: CEN at 200 Days. Low DOM: WES at 21 Days.   Read Also: 2007 Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report: Annual Days on Market Data
Colorado Springs Real Estate Sale Price data:
Average Sale Price (SP): $237,410Median Sales … (0 comments)

Scenes from Flying Horse - Colorado Springs Colorado - 02/04/08 10:29 AM
The new Colorado Springs neighborhood of Flying Horse is beautiful and is located in Northgate and is home to the Flying Horse golf course and the K-12 Discovery Canyon Campus. We drive through Flying Horse on our way to our office (in Gleneagle) and are in constant awe of how beautiful this neighborhood is becoming.


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