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2015 

Colorado seasons may be at the top of reasons why people love living in this beautiful state, and fall is especially stunning. With cool crisp mornings, days in the high 60's low 70's, and breathtaking colors among the trees ranging from vibrant yellow and orange to startling bright red.  This we...
09/30/2015
Showing houses recently I have been hearing a common question.  Is it us or is it just hard to find a house that we like? Are our expectations too high?  After hearing it from a couple of different people I started to think more about what they are asking and why. Colorado Springs has had a crazy...
09/24/2015
If you are from cajun country or just love cajun food there is a language spoken in those parts unique to its own.  Words like jambalaya, gumbo, fried okra, boudain sausage, crawfish, shrimp, etoufee,  red beans & rice, creole and last but not least pecan pie are a few that come to mind. From the...
09/23/2015
Coming to Colorado Springs it is only a matter of time before discovering the quaint Old North End area of Colorado Springs. Broad tree lined streets with stately homes rich with history and character fill block after block.  Rimmed on the West by Monument Creek with trails for walking, running, ...
09/22/2015
With active fires in several states right now the reminder of how important fire mitigation is and the difference it can make is very real.  Colorado Springs has been very proactive in creating opportunities for residents to do fire mitigation at home.  During the week of Monday, September 21st, ...
09/20/2015
With the popularity of one level living, light to no yard work and the ease of coming and going continuing to be in high demand I thought it would be a good time to talk about patio homes in Colorado Springs and specifically El Paso County area.  With some on golf courses, some not, some bigger c...
09/20/2015
Ski season is just around the corner in Colorado!  If you have ever lived or visited a ski town, you know it is a big deal for locals, and if you have ever been skiing or snowboarding, you know why.  Thanks to a few native Coloradans in the Colorado Springs area, there is now a direct daily, and ...
09/19/2015
Imagination Celebration is a non profit organization committed to connecting people to "the brain-stimulating, life-enriching power of creativity, and will be presenting the 6th annual What IF Festival this Saturday, September 19th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Every year the festival grows larger and ...
09/18/2015
The farm to table movement is as old as time yet is making a come back, because consumers are becoming more thoughtful about what they eat, who they support, and why it matters. Restaurants with an emphasis on supporting local farmers (or utilizing their own garden) and cooking up seasonal menus ...
09/16/2015
Looking for a creative outlet this fall and aren't sure where to start? The Colorado Springs Fine Art Center's Bemis School of Art offers a variety of art courses year round. The school is known in the community for it's nationally recognized, experienced, and talented instructors, such as Sundan...
09/15/2015
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