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2014
If you have been searching for a new way to celebrate a birthday, then take a look at our newest 'fad': A birthday tower! It's been so well received that even my youngest, requested one for his birthday this year. It might have to do with the junkfood, or the money that is wrapped around it? ...
02/07/2014
Colorado Springs Water The City of Colorado Springs is mainly served by the Colorado Springs Utilities company- however, there are several smaller pockets being served by smaller districts, then there are more districts or the outlaying subdivisions. There can be a great difference in water pri...
02/07/2014
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Did you know? LESS THAN INFLATION – Average hourly earnings of American workers have increased +1.9% per year for the last five years (i.e. 12/31/2008 to 12/31/2013), rising from $22.01 hour Two $24.17 per hour. Since the end of 2008, inflation has advanced by +2.1% per year. (source: Departmen...
02/07/2014
Market statistics for December 2013 in El Paso County Colorado Springs’ real estate market is tied very closely to military activity. ‘Military rotation’ (moving out – moving in) will not really start until April, however, there are lots of serious buyers out ‘hunting’, a good time time to buy OR...
02/07/2014
What You Should Know About Your Home and Your 2013 Taxes It’s the last year for three sweet home tax benefits, but the first for a way simpler home office deduction. These days few things start a fight on Capitol Hill faster than taxes. Despite the fact that three important tax benefits used by...
02/07/2014
inShar via armchairbuilder.com The kitchen is the heart of the home, it does not only serve as a work space but also a gather place where everyone congregates. Do you feel like giving your kitchen a light face lift? 1. Plenty of cooks in the kitchen! If you like to work side by side in y...
02/07/2014
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Shar Do you feel adventurous but don’t want to drive for a longtime? Discover Mueller State Park. Mueller State Park 21045 Hwy. 67 South, Divide, CO 80814 Toll Free: 800-678-2267 Local: 719-687-2366 Fax: 719-687-6867 Email: mueller.park@state.co.us Region: South Central City: Divide Just 45 min...
02/07/2014
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nSha Snowshoeing – easy adventure In my previous post I have told you about Colorado Springs’ Parks where your winter fun is guaranteed. However, I have been remiss in talking about the gear that you need for snowshoeing. The great part: You don’t really need much to snowshoe besides the sn...
02/07/2014
inSharToday the snow is falling heavily in Colorado Springs and while this makes me want to just curl up on the couch with coffee or hot chocolate. On the other side, the thick layer of the white snow also makes me want to go outside, and play in it. Lucky for me, there are plenty opportunities t...
02/07/2014
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inShare Realtor.com Winter Buyers Report SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Today, realtor.com®, the leader in online real estate, operated by Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), released the results of its Winter Home Buyer Report, which ran on realtor.com® from Nov. 7-16 and explored sentime...
02/07/2014