David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684

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Real Estate Broker/Owner - Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - CO ER100025633
Broker/Owner Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC, relocation, school district 20, Academy district specialist, commercial and multi-family properties, investing, consulting, shadow inventory, Rockrimmon, Briargate, Pine Creek, Broadmoor, Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, Monument, Garden of the Gods area, Certified Negotiation Expert – CNE, Luxury & lifestyle properties, historical homes, REO, short sales.
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The Census Bureau tells us now that 36% of people between the 65-69 work, and about half of those are working full time.  That percentage drops to 12.4% of people 70 and over, who continue to work.The states where people are more likely to work later in life than the national average include:Cali...
11/01/2015
Visuals are crucial when you are presenting to a group. For all the grief they get, PowerPoint, Keynote, etc. make it easy to look good on screen.But sometimes you need a momentary break in your slide show.If it is at a planned place you could put in a plain black or white slide.But often we want...
10/27/2015
At our house we have the usual automated appliances. The ice maker works around the clock and stops when the bin is full. The dishwasher washes the dishes in the middle of the night.Our DVR dutifully records TV shows for us to watch when we want, not when they were broadcast.The sprinkler system ...
10/27/2015
I am not talking about the gentlemen and ladies on our local TV. They are wonderful but unfortunately are human.Sometimes, if you want a really accurate weather forecast, you need a really big, non-human weather forecaster.Fortunately for those of us in Colorado Springs we have just that.He is bi...
10/25/2015
With the exception of North Dakota (shale), Washington DC, the Charlotte to Atlanta corridor, and Florida, there is an ongoing migration to the west / northwest states in our country. Some only move as far west as Texas, while some go all the way to Washington state. Many of those migrating to th...
10/18/2015
Each buyer has their own set of values and preferences.  And as a seller, sometimes it can be hard to differentiate your house from all the similar houses in the subdivision.One area that most sellers ignore could be an opportunity for you to catch the eye of a “green” oriented buyer.The followin...
10/16/2015
The world of the Jetson’s comes closer to reality all the time. (That aerocar is going to be a blast!!!)Home automation systems are becoming more popular but they have run into a possible conflict with requirements that houses have Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI’s).Consumers are complaining...
10/16/2015
“Back stabbing” in the electrical world is when the installing contractor is allowed to stab wires into small holes in a receptacle or switch instead of fastening them under a screw head. Most (if not all) electricians have stories of problems caused by back stabbing.While it would be ideal to re...
10/16/2015
There are several areas of a house that inspectors usually have an easy time finding a problem.One of those is the staircase. Inspectors and appraisers may write up a house for stair issues.And it makes a bad impression on potential buyers if they experience a stair issue when viewing your house....
10/16/2015
While you have been out and about all summer your tree branches have been growing. In many cases, they now extend over your house and possibly over or into your electrical service entrance.Homeowners don’t realize it but snow or ice laden tree branches that hang over your house are very heavy and...
10/16/2015
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