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By Derek and Mariana Wagner, The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®
(The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty )
Welcome to this meticulously updated 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home that combines modern amenities with exceptional comfort. This home offers a versatile floor plan that includes a main level office, which can easily be converted into a 5th bedroom, providing ample space for family, guests, or a dedicated home office. New, energy-efficient windows bathe each room in natural light, and luxurious vaulted ceilings on the main level enhance the fresh, modern aesthetic. The kitchen is equipped with steel appliances, including a double oven and a top-of-the-line refrigerator, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The laundry room, conveniently situated off the three-car garage, includes a handy utility sink. The finished basement is a highlight, offering a rec room w/full wet bar. It's a perfect spac...
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By Dinky Smith, QSC CDPE
(Keller Williams Partners Realty)
Well, this is the set-up for my last birthday/Mother's day. My kids collaborated against me and sent a singing telegram. It was web-cammed for the daughter in VA Bch, VA and I could hear her cackling as I danced in the tutu as I lost any dignity I ever had. I used to arrive at my children's schools dressed as a clown and bring special goodies for odd ocassions. Guess I was bored.  Anywhoo- tomorrow is #49 but I think I have a year to plan for the escape by the time.  BTW- the one in VA Bch, got a clown surprise herself in March- I came dressed as the clown and she cried like the baby she is. That was great! All her associates helped me do the gig all the way from Colorado- THAT was cool1BTW- thanks for the help with the links and stuff. More to learn here. AGAIN- Happy Mother's Day
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By Leon Austin, Colorado Springs Mobile Notary
(Mobile Notary Services)
I stopped by the Grindlwald German Delicatessen to buy a loaf of genuine German bread. Whenever I'm there I take a moment to chat with the owner. Today was no exception. Her English is very good, but German is her mother language, and that is what comes natural. So that is the language in which we spoke: (English translation at the end of the article)    Wie lange sind Sie schon hier in Colorado Springs?Seit 20 Jahren. Was kann man hier kaufen?Man kann hier Spezialitäten aus Deutschland kaufen. Für Erwachsene Leute, und für Kinder auch. Und dann sie können die richtige Bratwurst kaufen, aber keine Preservatives und keine Filler drin. Dann können sie Knackwurst kaufen, ... und dann haben wir viele Sachen zum Kochen -- feine Soßen für Vieh und Schweinebraten, und wir haben viele Soßen für...
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By Leon Austin, Colorado Springs Mobile Notary
(Mobile Notary Services)
It's still true. The real treasures are seldom lying out in the open. You have to dig for them.Far off the beaten path, nestled in a grove in southeast Colorado Springs, is Pikes Peak Vineyards & Winery. I visited there and had the good fortune of meeting winemaker Paul Tafoya, who took me on a tour of the winery.  I also spent a little time doing some wine tasting. Paul has been making wine here for more than 25 years. He is pictured to the right, standing in one of the vineyards.This is one of the machines that is used in the initial part of the process for sorting the grapes.    To the left is the wine press.This machine below is used in the fermentation process.            These kegs contain Merlot wine.     Part of the storage process before the wines are bottled.    This is where ...
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By Joe Boylan
(SpringsHomes)
Introduction: Here is our latest analysis regarding the Pikes Peak Residential Housing Market. The primary goal of this data is to paint the picture of reality in our local housing market, to provide a frank and honest discussion of opportunities, threats, oppositions and conditions as they exist, and to obtain the pulse of activity locally. This data is the result of information pulled from the Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS’ website as well as conditions observed by sales professionals, builders, other competing real estate firms and individuals connected to the sale and exchange of real estate in the Pikes Peak Region.   DISCUSSION: April has three pieces of poor information, and two pieces of good...   Poor: Sold Units barely budged over the previous month (5 total units) at 89...
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The following post probably falls under all three - it's a place, you'll meet great people and you can do a variety of things. This is one of Colorado Springs' parks, fairly easy to find (not tucked away like some) and pretty big. Cottonwood Creek Park, Colorado Springs - is located off Dublin Drive and Rangewood Drive in the North/East area of town is a popular spot for anyone age 1 to 100. There's something to do for anyone, whether you'd like to participate in a team sport, play or just hike. If you start out on the South/West corner of the park (corner of Dublin and Rangewood) - you'll come across the roller hockey rink. It's very popular and can get crowded, specially as the evenings get warmer  - but if you like to play - it offers several pick up games throughout the week. Next t...
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Phantom Canyon Brewery is a must stop on anyones list who likes great food and beer. Located in downtown Colorado Springs, the building that Phantom Canyon is in was historically home to the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and then the Cheyenne Motel. Ze stout is sehr gut miene freund! There are 8-10 speciality beers on tap and the Oak Aged IPA and Railyard Ale are very tasty and come highly recommended! For food, you cannot go wrong with the Artichoke and Baby Spinach Foundue for an appetizer, and the Pan Blackened Flat Iron Steak for an Entree. Phantom Canyon also has a great bar, pool hall, and banquet rooms to cater to any of your private function needs.  Phantom Canyon Brewing Co.2 E Pikes Peak AveColorado Springs, CO80903, Phone 719-635-2800www.phantomcanyon.com Contact D...
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Did you know that Old Colorado City was the the first Capital of the Colorado Territory in 1861? Well from May 26-28th Old Colorado City celebrates the fact with crafts, booths, and entertainment. The event draws between 80-140,000 guests and falls on Memorial Day Weekend. Territory Days Festivities:Street Entertainment with the Seven Falls Indian Dancers, Colorado Mounted Rangers, and Historical Skits and much more!Activities for kids such as pony rides, gold panning, and facepainting.Activities for adults that include the Beer Garden and Margarita Cantina.Dates:MAY 26, 27 & 28th, 2007Saturday and Sunday: 10-7pmMonday: 10am-6pmFor more information call 475-0955 or visit Territory Days website Contact Dan Follett at dannyfollett@msn.com or visit COLORADO SPRINGS REAL ESTATE  
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By Derek and Mariana Wagner, The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®
(The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty )
Deer Creek at Northgate is one of a handful of newer neighborhoods in Northgate - the northernmost part of Colorado Springs.    Deer Creekis just North of Interquest Parkway and east of Voyager. The southern border of Deer Creek is dotted with a few small office buildings and is not far from New life Church and the World Prayer Center. To the North is Liberty Heights - a Senior Lifestyle Community, and the Southern edge of Trailridge. Deer Creek offers excellent views of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains - as it is situated on a series of foothills. It is hard to find a home in this neighborhood without wonderful views. The eastern border is still open space - but is currently slated to be a residential neighborhood of the Flying Horse golf course community.There are strict HOA's keepi...
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By Derek and Mariana Wagner, The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®
(The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty )
The Trail Ridge neighborhoods are in the northernmost part of Colorado Springs known as Northgate. It is called Northgate because it is home to the "North gate" entrance of the United States Air Force Academy. Trailridge consists of two neighborhoods: Trail Ridge and Trail Ridge South.Both neighborhoods are located east of I-25 between Interquest Parkway and Gleneagle. Voyager Parkway is the divider between Trail Ridge and Trail Ridge South. Trail Ridge ~ This neighborhood is located east of Voyager Parkway and sits on a series of foothills - offering spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and the Air Force Academy from almost every home.               The northern border of this neighborhood is Mary Kyer Park and the da Vinci Academy Elementary School of Arts and Ideas. Mary Kyer Par...
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By Leon Austin, Colorado Springs Mobile Notary
(Mobile Notary Services)
I had the opportunity, and pleasure to speak with some residents of Spring Creek, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, in southeast Colorado Springs. This is what we talked about: I am speaking with Eric and Tamara Brown, residents of Spring Creek, and I'd like to ask you, first of all, how long have you lived here in Spring Creek? We've been here for about 2 months.Where are you from?We're originally from Denver.What attracted you to this area?It was pretty much, my place of employment is about 15 minutes away from here. And our former house that we had, it was 15 minutes away from here also, in the other direction, so going from home to work we saw this neighborhood coming up. And it's just a better locale for both us, for both of us, in regard to getting back and forth from work. ...
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By Leon Austin, Colorado Springs Mobile Notary
(Mobile Notary Services)
Paul and Susan Hilker are performing at the Jazzed On Java coffee house in the Spring Creek community in southeast Colorado Springs. While visiting there last weekend I had the chance to meet with Paul who was kind enough to take time to grant an interview:I am talking with Paul Hilker. Paul you say that you have been playing at Jazzed On Java for how long?We're just getting started a week from Sunday. What times are you here?We'll be here from 12:30 -- every Sunday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. And we'll also be opening it up to other musicians in the future.  But we'll set a schedule for that when we get guys on board. Right now it's Susan, my wife, and myself. We have a little thing called Glassy C. That's the name of our group.What kind of music do you play?We do easy listening jazz. Kind of...
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Bristol Brewing Company has the some of the finest beers in Colorado. Located just south of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, Bristols has called the Pikes Peak area home for more then 13 years.  If your a beer counisour like myself, or want to try some unique beers, this is the place to be. Locals throughtout Colorado seem very fond of the Laughing Lab Scottish Ale. Two others I would recommend are the Mass Transit Ale and the Beehive. Michelle Majchrzak, an employee of Bristols, was on staff the day I visited and was kind enough to give me a tour of the brewery. Joe Hull (the head Brew Master), was in back tending to all the vats of beer. Stop in sometime and take the edge off.                                                                                                          ...
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By Colorado Springs Real Estate
Il Vicino is a contemporary Italian Trattoria/ Micro-Brewery in downtown Colorado Springs. Their menu is full of great Italian dishes such as wood oven pizzas, panini style sandwiches, calzones, lasagna, and pasta dishes. The quality of beer is second to none in Colorado Springs. The Wet Mountain IPA seems to be the locals favorite (and mine). If your not into the beer thing, try their awesome variety of wines and other non-alcohol drinks. I have been a customer for over a decade and can attest to the quick service and consistently great food.  Restaurant  Hours: Sun - Thurs 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Fri - Sat 11:30 am - MidnightLocation:11 S. TejonColorado Springs, CO 80903719-475-9224,  http://www.ilvicino.com/ilvicino/index.asp Contact Dan Follett at dannyfollett@msn.com or visit COLORADO ...
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By Tiffany Lachnidt
(RE/MAX Properties)
        As with any future the Colorado Springs market forecast for the future can only be speculated on.  In the Semiannual Colorado Springs Single Family Housing Market report for the 1st Quarter of 2007 by David Bamberger & Associates In May of 2007 they propose two separate scenarios that may come to pass for the future housing conditions of Colorado Springs. The first scenario a they state that if the economy in the US slows down and goes into recession by the middle of 2008 then the Colorado Springs job growth will slow down and mortgage rates will rise. The second scenario is more favorable. If the economy in the US sees continued growth then the housing market in Colorado Springs will also rise. Much of the second, more favorable, scenario will depend highly on the military pres...
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By Derek and Mariana Wagner, The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®
(The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty )
Academy School District 20 is one of the largest districts in Colorado Springs. It serves the educational needs of families in northern Colorado Springs, Black Forest and the United States Air Force Academy.Here is a brief history and a handy reference for which elementary school feeds into which middle school which feeds into which High School. Academy School District 20 - Administration Building1110 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80920(719) 234-1200About Academy School District 20:It started in the early 1900's with just one school. "In the early 1900s, the high altitude and dry climate of Colorado Springs gained international reputation as a cure for tuberculosis. The Modern Woodmen of America, a life insurance company, opened a massive TB sanitorium for afflicted employees ...
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By Leon Austin, Colorado Springs Mobile Notary
(Mobile Notary Services)
One of the things I credit ActiveRain for is making me more curious about my community. Every aspect of it. Things that I would have ignored at one time, have taken on a new meaning. And so it was last Saturday.I was driving through the Spring Creek area of Colorado Springs last weekend and happened to see someone with a sign pointing towards the homes of one of the home builders in this new community. I was curious to know more, so I stopped to chat with her. It was an interesting conversation. A lot of it wasn't included in the interview because we spoke for a long time before I grabbed my recorder. Anyway, here's the interview:  Your name is ...?Courtney.And you're with?I'm with Todays Homes today.So you're a contractor, is that right?Yes, that's right.What does that mean? What kind...
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By Leon Austin, Colorado Springs Mobile Notary
(Mobile Notary Services)
I visited the Jazzed On Java coffee shop last weekend and had the opportunity to speak with Jessica Renaud who works there. She was kind enough to take a moment to grant me an interview. Here's what we talked about:What is your name?I'm Jessica. Jessica, how long have you been working with Jazzed On Java?For about a year now.How do you like working here?I love it. The scenery is really nice. And the people are always friendly. And good tips. I see it has a nice view of the mountains.Yes, we have a good view of the Rocky Mountains. And a perfect view of Pikes Peak here. I understand that the owner of this place is a former Miss Colorado?Yes, actually she is. But she is going into law now. So she's not going to be with us much. She is a very nice young lady, and her mother is too as well...
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By Derek and Mariana Wagner, The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®
(The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty )
Soaring Eagles is a 250-acre master planned community in Southeast Colorado Springs - close to Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Schriever Air Field and just minutes north of the City of Fountain and Fort Carson Army Base.Soaring Eagles is located on the Southwest corner of South Powers and Hancock Expressway. This allows for easy access to I-25, the entertanment and shopping of Powers corridor as well as Colorado Springs' largest YMCA and Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation's new ball fields.Boundaries:NORTH: Hancock ExpresswaySOUTH: Drennan Road (Soarnig Eagles is the most Southeastern neighborhood of Colorado Springs before the unincorporated neighborhoods of Security and Widefield.)WEST: Hancock Road and Chelton Road (This is one of the MANY parts of Colorado Sprin...
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So, you're in Colorado Springs - and now are wondering - what's there to do? Well, don't despair -  there is always something to explore, hike, view, or participate in, specially Outdoors!If Hiking is among your hobbies, one of our trails is the Colorado Gold Camp Trail. It's approx. 17 miles long (round-trip) and takes about 7 hours to complete. The Gold Camp Trail is located in the South/West area, off North Cheyenne Canyon Blvd., past Helen Hunt Falls. (Another nice hiking area.) The trail is rated as a moderate hike. Just keep in mind the change of elevation and the quick change of weather in Colorado, as well as the local wildlife - come prepared! Be safe!In the 1890's, Gold Camp Road was originally built for a narrow gauge rail road, connecting Colorado Springs to the Cripple Cree...
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By Derek and Mariana Wagner, The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®
(The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty )
Kind of in the middle of nowhere, but still a straight shot to Fountain, Powers Corridor, Peterson Air Force Base and Schriever Air Field is a neighborhood that was built throughout the late 80's and 90's. Actually, there are 2 neighborhoods: Colorado Centre and Morning Sun. From the southern end of Powers - right before it hits the city of Fountain, you head east on Bradley Road. Just past Marksheffel Road and to the North are these neighborhoods. Colorado Centre and Morning Sun are ...About 5 minutes South of Peterson Air Force BaseJust West of Schriever Air Force Base10-15 minutes southeast of the Powers shopping and entertainment corridorAbout 10 minutes southeast from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport20-25 minutes east of I-25About 10-15 minutes Northeast of the city of Fountain5 ...
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