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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. [...]
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 [...]
Credit Scores Fact vs. Fiction
March 31, 2009 by kcolgin · Leave a Comment
Do you have questions about what is on your credit report? Give me a call. If I can’t answer the question as your Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, I know someone who can! Fiction: The credit score on my consumer credit report should be the same as the one the mortgage company returns. Fact: When [...]
Interest rates are 4.85% for 30 year fixed, 4.75% for 15 year fixed and V.A. is at 5.0% for 30 year fixed.
March 31, 2009 by kcolgin · Leave a Comment
Last Week in Review “IT REQUIRES A GREAT DEAL OF BOLDNESS AND A GREAT DEAL OF CAUTION TO MAKE A GREAT FORTUNE.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. And last week’s headlines contained a mix of items to inspire both boldness and caution. Here are the highlights. Friday’s news showed that consumers are being understandably cautious [...]
Forbes Magazine Lists Colorado Springs as #10 in Best Places for Businesses and Careers
March 27, 2009 by kcolgin · Leave a Comment
The following article shows one of the many reasons that I love living in Colorado Springs and helping people find homes by working as their Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent. The economy shed 651,000 jobs in February and 4.4 million since the recession began in December 2007. Only a handful of metro areas have [...]
Mortgage Applications Rise Over 20%
March 19, 2009 by Alan · Leave a Comment
With rates at a low, wise buyers and home owners are both seeking to either snap up some outstanding deals or simply refinance and increase their effective income. “Raw mortgage application volume rose 21.2 percent for the week ending March 13, according to a survey published Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association. It was the [...]
Department of Veterans Affairs with Department of Defense to build new Health Care Center in Colorado Springs
March 18, 2009 by kcolgin · Leave a Comment
This is excellent news for Colorado’s 426,000 Veterans, not only will there finally be a new VA Hospital in Denver, but Colorado Springs will be receiving a new ambulatory and same day surgery center for both military retiree’s and active duty. Here are some details. “… Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today [...]
