April 2009

10 Things We Overpay For – Here is a great list of less expensive alternatives

April 28, 2009 by kcolgin · Leave a Comment 

10 Things We Overpay For: You can save big by buying cheap alternatives instead.
By Joan Goldwasser, Senior Reporter, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
March 6, 2009
Reprinted with permission from www.kiplinger.com.
Does the avalanche of news about layoffs, business losses and a declining stock market have you looking for ways to cut your spending so you can beef up your [...]

Corporate Philanthropy Expands Beyond Dollars

April 15, 2009 by kcolgin · Leave a Comment 

Corporate Philanthropy Expands Beyond Dollars
By Amy Gillentine
Colorado Springs Business Journal
No matter how small or large, companies say philanthropy is smart business
— and part of being a responsible corporate citizen.
“It’s definitely a very important part of who we are as a company,” said Bill Hurt, founder of ERA Shields Real Estate. “We’re very lucky, and we’ve [...]

Carbon Monoxide Bill Signed into Law – Get a free Carbon Monoxide detector for your Colorado Springs Real Estate

April 8, 2009 by kcolgin · Leave a Comment 

Governor Ritter signed HB 1091 into law earlier this week.  The new law will cover all new residential construction and existing single-family housing units offered for sale, transfer or rent.
Beginning July 1, 2009, a seller of residential real property containing a fuel-fired heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage will be responsible for [...]