What is a contingency offer?
What is a contingency offer and should we accept it? A contingency is an offer or a contract dependent on the Buyer being able to sell a property they currently … Read more
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5 Strategies to Know Before Buying a House
Sell First, Then Buy If you have to sell your house before purchasing a new one, don’t go house hunting until your current property is Under Contract. Let’s suppose you find the perfect … Read more
Coffin Race Manitou Springs
EMMA CRAWFORD COFFIN RACE MANITOU SPRINGS In the late 1800s and early 1900s, there were few households that were not affected by the dreaded disease of tuberculosis. Called Consumption for many … Read more
Starlight Dinner Venetucci Farm
Starlight Dining Venetucci Farm If you’ve been in Colorado Springs for any length of time, the name Venetucci is synonymous with autumn, harvest, pumpkins, and community service. This year on Monday, … Read more
Losing a deal – what you get is always better than what you thought you wanted
Losing the bid when making an offer on the house of your dreams Having been in the real estate industry for over two decades, there aren’t many stories I couldn’t tell … Read more
What are you paying a REALTOR® for anyway?
It’s not the number of houses that your Agent shows you or the marketing that they do to sell your house, the Agent is paid for their work AFTER a home goes Under Contract.
I only want to work with the Listing Agent
Many Buyers believe that if they go directly to the Listing Agent that they will save money on the purchase of a home. Not only is that not true most of the time, but your interests are not being fairly represented in most similar situations.
Electric Safari Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 2012
Holiday fun for the entire family, the 22nd Annual Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has over a million lights on display, as well as 40 animated light sculptures. In addition to Santa, there will be warming fires and special animal exhibits that will be open only during this special event.
Vintage Holiday Evening at Rock Ledge Ranch
In a season when we often get lost in the busyness that surrounds us, the Holiday Evening at Rock Ledge Ranch is a perfect way to relax and unwind and enjoy the special spirit of what the holidays looked like in the ‘olden days.’
Ice Skating Rink Acacia Park Downtown Colorado Springs
A new and fun event taking place during the Holiday Season in Downtown Colorado Springs is Skate in the Park. Acacia Park is host to a synthetic ice skating rink thru December 9, 2012.
Holiday Stroll Downtown Colorado Springs
One of my favorite holiday traditions in Downtown Colorado Springs is the Holiday Stroll held on Tejon Street each year. Lots of wanderings minstrels and entertainers and special food and deals from participating merchants, this FREE event is a delight for any age.
Parade of Lights Colorado Springs 2012
The 28th Annual Parade of Lights will be held in Downtown Colorado Springs on December 1, 2012 at precisely 5:50 pm. Beginning on the corner of St. Vrain and Tejon, the parade will travel south a total of eight blocks to Vermijo.
