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Patricia Duane’s Thank you Note
Dear Sir or Madam: Alan Wilaby has provided me with exceptional real estate advice since 1991. Two years after my divorce, I decided to become a home owner. I had relatively stringent criteria for my home. I thought it would be close to impossible for Alan to find exactly what I was looking for, but I was very wrong. Alan tracked me down in New York while I was on a business trip, and shortly... [Read more]
Obama Unveils Plan to Stem Foreclosures
President Barack Obama rolled out a bold $75 billion, three-part plan Wednesday to halt the soaring rate of mortgage foreclosures nationwide, one that seeks to encourage refinancing of homes now worth less than their mortgages and provides incentives for lenders to lower the debt load on struggling homeowners. The Homeowner Stability Initiative, which Obama unveiled in Phoenix, seeks to address one... [Read more]
Great Ideas for Cleaning Anything
White Kitchen Sinks – Despite their shell-like appearance, kitchen sinks can be quite porous – especially white porcelain. If you have ever experienced a ring from a coffee cup, you’ll know this is true. To clean a white kitchen sink, try covering the drain with a stopper and pour in a pot of boiling water. Add a half-cup of bleach and let it sit overnight. After that, use a mild abrasive... [Read more]
Letter of Recommendation from Keith Myers
Our thanks to Mr. Alan Wilaby. When relocating to the Colorado Springs area, my company recommended the Shields Corporation as a source of information to locate a place to stay. We were unsure what we were going to do. Buy, rent, house, apartment? We discussed the choices with Alan, and he patiently explained the current Real Estate market. Alan has lived in the area most of his life, he knows... [Read more]
Colorado Springs’ Most Notable Residents
Basketball player Lynn Barry Actor Michael Boatman Artist Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968) Silent film star Lon Chaney was born in Colorado Springs on April 1, 1883. The Lon Chaney Theatre is named for him. Football star Earl “Dutch” Clark graduated from Colorado College Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage was born in Colorado Springs on July 5, 1951, and graduated from Wasson... [Read more]
Recommendation letter from Sandra Fenton
Dear Alan: I wanted to send you a letter of recommendation to let you know how much I appreciated your help in purchasing my home. You were very helpful in locating both houses and land that met our requirements. One of the things that stands out most in my mind is your ability to patiently work through all the complications that arise when building a home. That truly impressed me! I will continue... [Read more]
Recommendation note from Douglas Comstock
To Whom it may concern: This letter is to recommend Alan Wilaby, a highly qualified Real Estate Agent. Alan has helped me to both purchase and sell real estate in Colorado Springs and has always demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the Real Estate Market. As an agent, he was attentive to our needs and was always available to answer any questions that we had. I would recommend Alan to anyone... [Read more]
A thank you note from Steven Furman
Dear Bill, Cres and Mary: I am writing to inform you how pleased, impressed and totally satisfied I am with Alan Wilaby. As a client of The Shields Corporation, Alan brokered our recent home purchase. Overall, I have nothing but the utmost praise for the professional manner in which Alan conducts business. From the first day we met until closing, Alan’s capabilities as a real estate broker... [Read more]
Gary Langenbahn’s recommendation
To whom it may concern: This letter is to express my thanks to Alan Wilaby. Alan has helped me purchase my personal residence and many rentals. Alan also assisted in the sale of many properties in the Colorado Springs and in other areas by referring qualified agents to me. Alan’s help has always been professional, honest and understanding of my situation. I would recommend Alan to anyone.... [Read more]
Top Ten Tips for creating Wake-Up Money
1. Buy residential properties. Houses, condos and townhomes. Stay away from land and commercial real estate unless you are an experienced investor or are buying as a business “user”. 2. Buy “mainstream” houses and condos. Buy properties that are at or below the average sales price. Buy properties that appeal to most buyers. Avoid high priced or unusual properties. Buy... [Read more]
