Cherise Selley's (cheriseselley) Blog

This blog post is not intended to criticize any other Realtors or for that fact, any other real estate brokerages.  Frankly, I do not believe that any of us in this profession should tear down other agents or organizations in order to build up our own businesses.  Why? Because it hinges on the i...

As you sign a listing contract with one of our Colorado agents, here are some steps you can take to make the process a bit smoother: If you are signing for the Seller, we will need a copy of the Power of Attorney document.  If you do not have one, we will have the title company draft one and the...

KOAA 5's PHOTO of the Black Forest Fire Just below the surface of my thoughts, rages this emotionally-charged reaction about the Black Forest Fire, which has now consumed over 360 homes, displaced nearly 40,000 residents and burned over 15,000 acres of prime real estate in the northern quadrant ...

This report is given by Cherise Selley, and it is not supported by the Tea Party, nor do I use Verizon phone services.  Just kidding...Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, would like to share a few thoughts to consider. Actual Sales for the month of May surged over the 1,000 mark to 1,114. ...

Last night was a wonderful treat as Gordon and I went on a very romantic date, first, eating at one of our favorite restaurants in Denver, named Panzano’s, then we attended Andrea Bocelli’s Passione concert at the Pepsi Center. Our seats were positioned perfectly, nearly 20 yards away from Bocel...

Ever since we partook in the sacrament of marriage 17 years ago, I’ve not only witnessed the visible signs of God’s grace in our lives, but also, I have watched how beautifully you’ve grown in the fullness of love as well. Thanks for saying “yes” on May 24, 1996, and for saying “yes” as we conti...

A general label does not always apply to every circumstance. So, we should not be surprised if labeling a financial market as strictly bullish or bearish or a real estate market as a buyer’s or seller’s market does not apply to the entirety of the Colorado Springs Real Estate market. Nonetheless...

The EF-4 Tornado Touchdown in Moore, Oklahoma seems to have gripped many of us, near and abroad, as that community has been devastated by what appears as an unfair act of nature.  Our hearts and prayers certainly go out to those who have been directly impacted by these unwanted winds of change. ...

I find “Top Ten” lists as being straightforward and very informative.  No wonder David Letterman used his “Top Ten” list of humorous puns to capture the hearts of Americans.  Top Tens are top tens.  They help bring to mind the necessary components of what we think and then afterwards, how we rea...

This blog post doesn’t contain any complex market statistics nor do I share any topnotch business advice. Pictured above is a recent photo of our son, Jake, and his lovely wife, Rebecca. They live and work in Sydney, Australia, but found time to surprise us a few months ago when they visited us ...