Gratitude—Learning To Focus On What We Have Instead of What We Have Lost!
This is a cumulative blog. It is made up of all the stuff I was going to blog about since before Thanksgiving but didn’t get around to blogging about. So if you are game—here goes!
Just before the election, when the market crashed, I checked on my 401k and discovered that it had become a 201k. My car was in th
Schools in Colorado will no longer be allowed to sell sodas or other sugary drinks to students, according to state officials. The Colorado Board of Education has banned the sale of all sodas, including diet sodas, in school vending machines and cafeterias in an attempt to improve students' health.
The regulations allow for the sale of low-fat milk, low-fat flavored milk and milk substitutes in sch
Home lighting is an essential part of home décor, and needs to be considered carefully based on a variety of factors. First, home lighting is required for specific tasks, such as putting on makeup and shaving in the bathroom; or paying bills and writing letters in the office. Other lighting illuminates a space, so that the kids can play or you can move about without bumping into objects. Finally,
NAHREP Colorado Springs Christmas Party Photos 2008
The Colorado Springs Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) had their Christmas Party last night. We are a new chapter and this was our first party. I do believe everyone had a great time. We had a Salsa Dancing Teacher, a "White Elephant" gift exchange, some really food and desert at a no-ho
A new national report card assessing Colorado's support for emergency patients, and Colorado received an overall grade of C+ and ranked 13th in the nation in the report.
Starting this month, the mail and inboxes of Colorado drivers will begin filling up with notices from their car insurance companies informing customers of a new "opt-out" requirement due to a new Colorado Law that takes effect January 1, 2009. Because many car insurance policy renewal notices are sent 60 days in advance, drivers whose coverage renews in January will start receiving revised premium
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In today's market, we all have to know something about the foreclosure process. Many of us know more than we ever wanted to know. LOL
One of the designations that has interested me lately is the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). The way they teach to deal with a distressed property is completely different than the way you've handled regular residential home
It's pretty cool to live in Denver and see the beauty of the mountains all year long. We made it to Rocky Mountain National Park this summer and went on Trail Ridge...
Boulder, Colorado - A place for the inhabitants love their environment. Biking and hiking trails, parks and open spaces, it’s a beautiful place. Soon 50,000 homes in Boulder will be -decked out- with all the latest in environmentally-friendly, energy-saving technology. Solar panels, electric cars and some with specialized monitoring systems will help turn Boulder into [...]
Seven people are dead following the firy crash of an SUV in Colorado.
According to police, the SUV ran off the road, plunging off an overpass in the northern part of Colorado, falling only to hit a concrete embankment.
Seven people were killed in the horrific crash, including two children, police say. Their identities have yet to [...]
Where do we get our water? Yes, you turn on the kitchen tap and viola, there’s water. Seriously where does our precious water originate. Most of Colorado’s water is largely dependent on Colorado’s winter weather, from the mountain snow-melt. Once the snow melts it either streams east toward the Atlantic or West towards the Pacific
Planning a Visit to Colorado?
It should be on your list of things to do soon. Colorado is one of the most beautiful states in the U.S. There's everything to do and at the same time, places to relax.
Hiking? Skiing? Snowmobiling? Swimming?
There's so much to do in Colorado, in every season. There are hiking trails everywhere! Even in residential areas there are hiking trails running thru the n
All too often, the majestic beauty of the Colorado Mountain views are marred by the ugly affects of alcoholism. No one escapes the grips of alcoholism until that first step is made for help. Often, it is alcohol intervention that first brings the alcoholic to realize help is needed. Colorado alcohol treatment clinics have services [...]
We know that Colorado is known for Rocky Mountains. But does the Colorado real estate rock as well? Though Colorado real estate doesn’t rock that much, as per the statistics (and when we compare Colorado real estate to others like Florida real estate or California real estate). However, there are people with contrarian views as well. And believe me, contrarian views do sometimes get huge profits
At Remington College, we understand the needs of working adults like you. That’s why our programs are designed to help you succeed.
The benefits of attending Remington College include:
• Small classes; in most cases, fewer than 25 students per class.
• Career-specific programs that take only months to complete and focus on real-world skills.
• Instructors who [...]
List of plastic surgeons in Colorado that specialize in breast augmentation surgery with breast implants. Cosmetic surgery before and after photos, a1 Vote(s)
It’s hard to find tickets but you might be able to grab some without paying hundreds of bucks for them. We have heard from a lot of mad moms and dads out there all saying the same thing. They think it is unfair that they have to spend big bucks to send their kids to the show. Well there might be a way around the high prices, but it is a big may be. You want to buy Seattle Mariners Tickets, T
Buying Colorado Auto Insurance can be confusing. It’s hard to know how much coverage you need and what will make one policy better than another. If buying Colorado auto insurance is driving you crazy here are some quick tips that you can use to help you find the best Colorado auto insurance for your needs:Decide what perks are important to you. Is having good customer service more important t
I would dare say November is the least outdoorsy month in Colorado. The mountain hiking routes are often snow covered, and even lower elevation trails can be cold with windy winter storms and dark skies by early afternoon.
Its still too early for prime ski conditions, and the only people camping are doing [...]
The state of Colorado is located in the area of the southwestern United States occupied by the Rocky Mountains. It is therefore a world renowned skiing and snowboarding destination.The population of Colorado is estimated at 4,861,515. The capital and largest city id Denver. Colorado is bordered to the south by New Mexico, to the West by Utah, to the north by Wyoming, to the northeast by Nebraska,
Skiing holidays to Colorado are very popular especially to resorts in the Rocky Mountains, with popular places like Vail and Beaver Creek, those are generally considered to have some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the USA. The mountain scenery; excellent ski slopes, fantastic snow conditions and great accommodations was the main attraction of these places.There is a wide range of ski accom
By Alison AddyIf you are a mountain biking enthusiast, you must be interested in this fun sport. This article offers you an insight into that, and more. Mountain cycling history started in CA in the seventies while a group from friends started out to change their street cycles of putting fatten tyres on it. In reality, there are several another chronicles around the true beginning of mountain cyc
During the weekend of November 7-9, NARTH, a national association of "gay conversion" therapists, is holding its annual conference in Denver. Two local survivors of ex-gay programs, Christine Bakke and Daniel Gonzales, along with Beyond Ex-Gay, and a coalition of local and other gay organizations, are forming a response to speak to the harm groups like NARTH can cause.Friday, Nov 7th7pm: Doin' Tim
The Venturi Team offers our heartfelt congratulations to the Loma Colorado community by Pulte Homes in Rio Rancho for receiving the 2008 Innovation Planning Award from the New Mexico Chapter of the American Planning Association. Pulte/Loma Colorado in Rio Rancho is truly an exceptional neighborhood with reflections of thoughtful planning in regards to their meticulous inclusions of parks and trail
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, or are just curious, you’re in the right place. More than 3/4 of the public now uses the Internet to help them find or sell their home, which means that technology is taking some of the burden out of searching for Colorado real estate.
Introducing COhomefinder
Not only was COhomefinder one of [...]
In this world of antiques and collectibles we do a lot of looking, buying and selling, exchanging, researching, and talking about it. But, what if we invited others to "experience" it? Last month, I decided to open up the 1950's guest cottage, located on our little ranch in Northwest Colorado, to anyone who would like to experience vintage living. I don't have it completely decorated yet, so there
It is getting to be that time of year when you start thinking about ski vacations. I’m not sure if that is good or bad, because that means summer is over. Maybe thoughts of skiing in the crisp mountain air of Colorado will make you forget all about summer. There is nothing like a few [...]
Need another reason to live in Dakota Ridge Village in Boulder Colorado? With the great views of the Flatirons, access to trails and parks, close-knit community, and shopping availability, you’d think you had all you needed. Well, you haven’t experienced this neighborhood fully until you’ve seen the brightly colored paragliders swooping down the mountain. Yes!
If you are looking for a Colorado mortgage rate quote for a Colorado mortgage loan, then there are many places to go. Of course there are many ads for different Colorado mortgage lenders that are based in the state and around the country. But for a better, more personal Colorado mortgage, it is best to go with an in-state Colorado mortgage lending professional.Getting a Colorado mortgage loan from
Colorado mortgage shopper may wonder, while they are shopping around for a loan, if there are different mortgage rates in the state? —? higher or lower than the rest of the nation. The basic answer is no, when you compare rates for mortgages in Colorado to elsewhere. Mortgage rates in Colorado and other states are based on federal standards. But there will be the perception that the rates are hi
Comparing Colorado Jumbo and Conforming MortgagesThere are differences between a jumbo Colorado mortgage and a conforming Colorado mortgage and learning what those are will inform you about which Denver mortgage is the best for you. Information about your mortgage will help you as a customer, so you will be able to work out a fair deal with a lender when you are in the market for a Denver mortgage
‘Tis the season…
with Halloween just a few days away, and the fall festivities coming up, it’s time to take the kids through that time-honored rite of passage in Colorado. It’s time to go to the corn maze and pumpkin patch.
Where the Maize Is
You’ll find the corn mazes in communities where there’s–what else?–plenty of room for [...]
Recently MSN’s real estate channel named Colorado Springs as one of the Sixty Six Cities where Buying Makes Sense . One of the criteria MSN used to determine where it made sense to buy was whether average three-bedroom rental costs were higher than the cost of a 6% loan for a typical low-priced house.
Why Colorado [...]
According to a slew of experts who keep tabs on trends in home design, furnishings and remodeling, what’s hot in 2008 is, well, not all that surprising in some ways.
From the “no duh” files: experts claim that the Colorado home of 2008 will be smarter, greener and sleeker. The kicker is that homeowners want a [...]
Obama pushing his message for change and to ease the tax burden of the middle class drew a crowd estimated at 100,000 in Denver today.
The election cycle now winding down into the last 9 days of campaigning, and I wonder what is television going to do after this? They have put ad after ad on television and I am wondering how they are going to fill these slots?
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Upon taking a swing by the COhomefinder Web site, you’ll notice the specific mention of certain Front Range/Denver Metro area cities, such as Arvada, Boulder, Broomfield, Estes Park, Castle Rock, Englewood, Evergreen, Fort Collins, Parker, Westminster and many more. Although COhomefinder serves a whole host of other cities, here’s a round-up of each of those [...]
Below are some photos I took of the Seven Sister's Inn while I was staying there. Below is an interesting short video about the history of the inn and the ghosts. Check out the photos from Breckenridge in the previous...
Is your organization looking for new ways to bring fans to the performance level? Is your property, pending league rules, looking for new ways to generate incremental revenue?
The Colorado Eagles of the Central Hockey League (CHL) offer its fanbase an ultimate hockey experience - a chance to catch all of the action for an entire game in between the Colorado Eagles and the visiting team's benc
Just in time for Halloween, right here in Broomfield Colorado, I stumbled upon the largest pumpkin patch I have ever seen! You drive in and drive through miles of pumpkin fields, park your car and walk through the fields searching for the perfect pumpkin. Yup, you pick em! Located at the intersection of Highway 287
Here’s a COhomefinder how-to in three words: Map these listings. Try it out now using these simple steps.
Head on over to COhomefinder.com and click any one of the photos in the middle of your browser. We call these our “Featured Listings.”
While you’re looking at the details of the listing, you’ll find a link to “map [...]
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks to about 4,000 supporters at a campaign rally for John McCain at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado. Today : Loveland, Colorado : running time 26 min. FULL STREAMING VIDEOTags: Barack Obama or John McCain and Sarah Palin
By Scott MowbrayAlabama resident and Health.com diabetes blogger Sean Kelley has worked hard to put his home state’s obesity rank (No. 2 in the country, waddling just behind Mississippi) in context. Don’t snicker at the deep-fried South, Sean warns: “The South may have the three states that have obesity rates of more than 30%, but the rest of the country (save Colorado) is not far behind wit
Ever heard of Open Studios in Boulder Colorado? It is a collaboration of private studios in various neighborhoods that welcome anyone to view their creations of art. Many of the artists have studios in their homes and last weekend, they opened their studios to the public. Perhaps you saw the Open Studio signs as you
When I was moving my family from the Vail area back to Boulder, CO, I learned just how important Colorado real estate was to me. On one level, there are the conversations we all have about the real estate market and its ups and downs. But on a deeper level, real estate is one of [...]
Cimarron Ridge1098 S. Evanston Way Aurora, CO 80012Enjoy living in a prime location at Cimarron Ridge, just 1 mile from the Aurora Town Center and Aurora City Center, convenient to the Fitzsimmons Medical Center and minutes from I-225 and downtown...
The Pines at Castle Rock2220 Castlegate Dr. N. Castle Rock, CO 80108Welcome to The Pines at Castle Rock. Return to the real Colorado and enjoy our spectacular mountain views in a secluded Castle Rock setting. Here you will find a...
Strathmore Park440 Strathmore Ln. Lafayette, CO 80026Make yourself a part of the community in Lafayette. With its small town with a big heart yet big city conveniences, Lafayette is just the place to call home. And at Strathmore Park, we...
Windrock19011 E Cottonwood Dr Parker, CO 80138Tucked away from the hectic pace of everyday life, a tranquil atmosphere awaits you at Windrock Apartments. Enjoy the peaceful suburban lifestyle you desire along with the convenience of downtown Denver just minutes away...
On October 5th I had the pleasurable (is pleasurable a word?) opportunity and honor to present a keynote address which included excerpts from my one-woman show Balancing Act and a Clinician Session...
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The Amateur Traveler talks to Brad Hugg soon to be the host of the Colorado Podcast about his state. He talks about the cities on the frontal range and gives us a great circle route that takes in 14ers (peaks over 14 thousand feet), huge sand dunes, buttes, Mesa Verde, and the ski resorts near [...]
Colorado Springs Current Market Conditions
The post below are the stats from our MLS, Pikes Peak Assn of REALTORS(r), for the month of September.
Interesting stuff...if you're a REALTOR(r) or a Home Buyer/Sellerin El Paso County. What it's saying is that sales are down, average sales prices are down, and median sales prices are also down. The good news (for some) is that listings are UP!
It
Colorado River near Moab, Utah.
This was about a half hour after sunset. To give you an idea as to how dark it was, this exposure was for 20 seconds at f/8. I did others of this scene at 30 seconds.
I couldn’t believe the rich colors the digital camera was able to capture in [...]
A Road Trip Planner may not be able to journey to the four corners of the Earth in one lifetime, but a road trip to the Four Corners of the U.S. is certainly achievable! And it’s cool to physically BE...
Whether you are a worldwide athlete training for your next marathon, or you’ve decided to save on gas and ride your bicycle to work or run down to the grocery store, you will feel right at home in Boulder Colorado. Everyday you see people riding to work in work clothes and dresses, all decked out
Click the image for full size.Here are some pictures that have been taken over the past several months since I discovered Malibu Strings. Where ever I go there is always room in my bag for a camera and several Malibu Strings. By Malibu Strings Bikini Competition 2008.
Colorful Colorado really comes to life as you travel across the broad plains and climb steep mountain grades on colorful train trips within this beauty packed state. Colorado train trips are historical, colorful, and fun! You can ride the rails of a modern Amtrak train or click-clack over the tracks on restored narrow gauge trains [...]
Colorado Springs Statistics of Active, Solds, Median and Average Sales Price
Single Family/Patio Homes
Year
TotalActive
Number of Sales
Number of Sales YTD
Monthly Sales Price
Average
Median
Aug
2008
6,323
778
5,962
$235,098
$199,900
July
2008
6,544
886
5,183
$252,549
$223,950
June
2008
6,
Colorado Springs Statistics of Active, Solds, Median and Average Sales Price
Single Family/Patio Homes
Year
TotalActive
Number of Sales
Number of Sales YTD
Monthly Sales Price
Average
Median
Aug
2008
6,323
778
5,962
$235,098
$199,900
July
2008
6,544
886
5,183
$252,549
$223,950
June
2008
6,
If you’re home shopping, home selling, or just getting familiar with the Denver real estate market, you might want to check into where the top Denver listings are, which includes top Denver subdivisions (such as Cherry Creek and Park Hill), top Denver single-family home neighborhoods (such as Hilltop and Washington Park), top Denver zip codes, [...]
Here's some interesting information from Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
eNews 10.02.2008
Home Finance
We are writing to you today to provide an update on the state of CHFA in terms of the current market. As you are no doubt aware, the financial market situation has affected the entire lending and credit market. The municipal bond market is currently frozen and few
Here's some interesting information from Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
eNews 10.02.2008
Home Finance
We are writing to you today to provide an update on the state of CHFA in terms of the current market. As you are no doubt aware, the financial market situation has affected the entire lending and credit market. The municipal bond market is currently frozen and few
Checking my e-mail this morning I came across an e-mail from the National Wildlife Federationtalking about Daniel Glick, a Colorado journalist, and his open letter to the next president.
Putting th “PUBLIC” Back in Public Lands.
By Daniel Glick
Dear 44th President:
As the 2008 presidential campaign reaches its final stages, the tasks awaiting the victor loom like [...]
Current streak:Texas has won 4 straight games. Team records:Texas: 4-0 SU, 4-0 ATSColorado: 3-1 SU, 2-1 ATS Texas most recently:When playing in October are 9-1When playing on grass are 8-2After outgaining opponent are 7-3When playing within the conference are 5-5 Colorado most recently:When playing in October are 5-5When playing on grass are 6-4After being outgained are 1-9When playing within the
The photographer could have easily said, “Get out of the way!” or at least waited until the people moved or even cleared off the counters. And look above the cabinets. They’re called pot shelves, so these Grand Junction home sellers took it literally.
JUST GOT THESE FLICKS FROM OUR MAN JUSTIN WARREN, FROM A COMP WE SPONSORED IN COLORADO A LITTLE WHILE BACK. IT’S GOOD TO SEE PEOPLE ORGANIZING THESE TYPES OF EVENTS - SAID THE TURNOUT WAS AROUND 100. NICELY DONE. I DON’T KNOW WHO WON, OR WHO IS WHO IN THE PICS SO IF ANYONE HAS [...]
Why of course … Niwot Colorado! My grandmother says that you’re always suppose to talk nice about people after they die, or maybe even name a town after them or a street! How many times have you thought, where in the world did they come up with that name? Named after Chief Niwot, an Arapahoe
Denver, Colorado (ThaLunatic Daily) -- University of Colorado Campus police did something few police officers have ever done in their career. Hand a student a bag of marijuana LEGALLY.Edward Nicholson, a 23-year-old University of Colorado student and a medical-marijuana cardholder, had marijuana returned to him on Monday, compliments of CU Boulder's campus police.Nicholson is a medical marijua
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Consider the vast area of Colorado: Colorado bears the distinction of being the highest low point of any U.S. state. The Colorado Mineral Belt, stretching from the San Juan Mountains in the southwest to Boulder and Central City on the front range, contains most of the historic gold- and silver-mining districts of Colorado.
At the southwest [...]
Whether you are planning a skiing and snowboarding vacation for a fun family event or you are a skilled athlete, the Copper Mountain area of Colorado is the perfect place to go. This area is the known for its variety of properly equipped ski resorts, not to mention the magnificent snowy slopes. Colorado is one of the most popular destinations in the United States for mountainous terrain.This area
When browsing your preferred locales at COhomefinder these days, you’ll find a new-ish feature called Top Categories. And if you happen to be browsing Colorado Springs listings, you’ll find under the “top” category Colorado Springs top neighborhoods, school listings and more.
Particularly if you’re new to learning about Colorado homes and real estate, or [...]
Peyton, Colorado (ThaLunatic Daily) -- Michael AuClaire, the principal of Peyton Elementary School in Peyton, Colorado has apologized to parents, teachers and students after requiring elementary school students to look into a bag that contained human feces and urine.A "stink" was raised this week in the tiny community of Peyton, Colorado when elementary school principal, Michael AuClaire, used
Yes I know…what a deceptive way to attract readers to my Boulder real estate blog but how else do you dress up the process of obtaining an FHA/VA loan in a smooth manner? In Part I of my blog, Uncle Sam Passes Housing Stimulus Bill , I summarized what the new FHA reform laws mean for all of
Between Denver and its suburbs and Colorado Springs and its suburbs is an hour-long stretch of the I-25 highway that is booming with new and existing populations. Once considered “the boonies” or “no man’s land,” this corridor joining two of Colorado’s largest cities is now known as a collection of individual communities with lives [...]
You’ve been searching for months and finally found a fantastic home on 2 acres with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths and have absolutely fallen in love with it. What’s next? A “good” Realtor will have already pulled the septic permit to see if it’s permitted for 5 bedrooms and low and behold it’s not! You
On the way up to Estes Park, I came across a herd of horses that reminded me of the ones at the ranch. . The herd at a distance. . .. . .a peaceful closeup. . .. . .something's caught his attention. . .. . .gathering around the snow covered trees. the grass must be exposed underneith. . .. . .this one kinda reminded me of Henry, just lounging around at his own pace and whim. . .. . .this one
It is great to see so many candidates coming to Colorado Springs no matter what party you are affiliated or unaffiliated with! Many candidates have come to Colorado Springs, CO during the primaries leading up to the Democrat and Republican Conventions and plan to all the way to the presidential election.
“Holden have a new Rodeo but its not called the Rodeo. Meet the Colorado. It’s not only highly capable on and off road, but the revised styling looks considerably better than the outgoing nameplate” - words by Anthony Crawford. It’s not that Holden wanted to dump the Rodeo name and start again, that wouldn’t be the smart move. It takes many years and millions of dollars to build aut
We have had a number of people ask us about a Colorado Springs Newspaper. There are a number of newspapers in Colorado Springs to chose from. If you are looking for news and topics in a major newspaper or news specific to an area or topic Colorado Springs has it covered!
General Newspapers for Colorado Springs:
The G
Northgate Colorado Springs is a wonderful area on the north end of Colorado Springs that has been popular for easy commutes and nice amenties. Homes in NGT Colorado Springs can be found in a number of different price ranges. Abert Estates, Falcons Nest, Falcon View,
Northwest Colorado Springs is a beautiful area nestled into the foothills on the north end of Colorado Springs bodering the southern boundary of the Air Force Academy. Homes in N/W Colorado Springs can be found in a number of different price ranges. Discovery, Rockrimmon, Mountain Shadows, Peregrine, Pinecliff, Woodman Oaks and Woodstone are just a few of
Northeast Colorado Springs covers a large area and is encompassed by many different neighborhoods. Homes in N/E Colorado Springs can be found in a number of different price ranges. Garden Ranch, Erindale, Vista Grande, Saint Andrews, University Park, and Wagon Trails are just a few of the neighborhoods that can be found in the Northeast Colorado Springs Area.
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Exit Question: God’s Judgment on the Liberals or just a natural weather event?
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