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    <title>Colorado Springs Real Estate Facts &amp; Fun</title>
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      <title>Colorado Springs Victorian Home For Sale</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.OwnYourOwnMountain.com/" title="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com"&gt;Colorado Springs&lt;/a&gt; has some pocket areas that are known for their&lt;a href="http://www.OwnYourOwnMountain.com/" title="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com"&gt; Victorian style homes and Old Colorado City&lt;/a&gt; is one of them.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This brand new listing has such interesting character and charm it is hard to choose where to start.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/9/2/3/1/ar133727617613292.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Originally built in 1889 the house keeps the Victorian style &amp;amp; motif alive with the floor plan, original wood floors, trim, stain glass door and windows.&amp;nbsp; With the considerable attention to detail in the extensive update and remodel the current owner (only 3 in the past 100 years) took painstaking care throughout the project.&amp;nbsp; The entry parlor is a nicely sized room that can function in a variety of ways depending on personal preference.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/4/0/1/ar133727639110463.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;On the front porch with views of Pikes Peak there is a stain glass door original to the house.&amp;nbsp; The house is unusual in that there is a large kitchen (rare for this era and style of home).&amp;nbsp; The kitchen has a laundry room &amp;amp; pantry area and easy access to the back yard.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/2/8/8/ar133728063288238.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The kitchen size also provides plenty of room for a table and an island if desired.&amp;nbsp; The tin wall &amp;amp; ceilings bring the character &amp;amp; era of the house to life while adding fun detail.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/3/9/8/ar133728071789312.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Their are two baths and the main bath has a claw-foot tub as well as built-ins for great storage and access.&amp;nbsp; Every room has been well thought out &amp;amp; carefully attended to in the update &amp;amp; remodel process.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/9/7/2/ar133728049527953.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/0/0/0/ar133728116500056.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There are three bedrooms with main level living possible and the current owners has pulled plumbing upstairs to a huge unfinished space that would provide a 3rd bath and room for a huge master closet if desired.&amp;nbsp; The mountain views out the windows are a great view and the visual beauty of what Colorado Springs offers.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/1/7/4/ar133728123947158.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Out back there are two additional buildings one of which was a boarding room house with two rooms.&amp;nbsp; It has been renovated since then and has a garage door on one end for a garage, shop or studio while the other is a great storage building or gardeners paradise for fun.&amp;nbsp; It could also be a fantastic playhouse.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/8/1/2/9/ar133728191992183.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The backyard sanctuary is completely fenced and also offers alley access.&amp;nbsp; The grapevine growing on the covered porch produces an abundance of grapes every year.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/1/4/7/ar133728197374158.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/0/2/4/ar133728201742087.JPG" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Victorian Home for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;With all the work done the house is move in ready and a total charm to see and own.&amp;nbsp; Amazing and only $227,000.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="agent_signature"&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:20:21 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/3266193/colorado-springs-victorian-home-for-sale</link>
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      <title>Established Manitou Springs Area Restaurant Property for Sale</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;This morning we headed off toward Manitou Springs to see a great new listing.&amp;nbsp; Sometimes a commercial building is just a commercial building.&amp;nbsp; And other times the location, the features, the setting bring an idea to life.&amp;nbsp; Today was one of those days.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Manitou Springs Restaurant Property for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/2/4/4/ar133538127644251.jpg" height="262" alt="Manitou Springs Restaurant Property for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Highly visalbe building and property with an incredible setitng right on the bike path &amp;amp; the creek.&amp;nbsp; An outdoor patio is already in place.&amp;nbsp; The main level is the restaurant with true Colorado charm that boasts beamed-vaulted ceilings and a metal room along with a stone exterior.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Manitou Springs Restaurant Property for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/0/4/3/8/ar133538133683401.jpg" height="267" alt="Manitou Springs Restaurant Property for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There is a separate dining room for private parties, wine tastings, meetings and much more.&amp;nbsp; The walk-out basement has a second full-size kitchen for catering, cooking classes, beer making, etc.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Manitou Springs Restaurant Property for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/3/9/2/1/ar133538139812937.jpg" height="265" alt="Manitou Springs Restaurant Property for Sale" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The building includes 6600 square feet and has good parking and tremendous access.&amp;nbsp; $645,000.&amp;nbsp; Ask about our list of commercial lenders to talk to if needed or desired.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="agent_signature"&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:19:03 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/3196611/established-manitou-springs-area-restaurant-property-for-sale</link>
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      <title>Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Room for A Garden</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Although we may not have as long of a growing season we do have a love for fresh vegetables and fruit.&amp;nbsp; There also seems to be something about digging in the dirt that is not only a hobby for many but a therapeutic outlet as well.&amp;nbsp; In the event that you live in a townhome, loft or home that is too small for a garden there are multiple &lt;a href="http://www.OwnYourOwnMountain.com/" title="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com"&gt;Colorado Springs&lt;/a&gt; Community Garden programs here and more are planned for 2012. &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Raised Bed Gardens" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/7/4/4/ar133529066444795.jpg" height="282" alt="Colorado Springs Raised Bed Gardens" width="425"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Finding a &lt;a href="http://www.OwnYourOwnMountain.com/" title="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com"&gt;Colorado Springs home with character&lt;/a&gt; and a large yard can be a challenge.&amp;nbsp; There is a great craftsman / bungalow style home for sale in the highly sought after area in &lt;a href="http://www.OwnYourOwnMountain.com/" title="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com"&gt;central Colorado Springs&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Not only do you have the lush look and feel of established landscaping, huge trees and great yards but you also have homes with character like this one at &lt;a href="http://www.sellmyhomeincoloradosprings.com/Listing/ViewListingDetailsAuthenticated.aspx?preview=true&amp;amp;listingid=53108551" title="sellmyhomeincoloradosprings"&gt;805 N. Meade&lt;/a&gt; that was originally built in 1946.&amp;nbsp; Wtih new windows in place, an added huge master suite and a basement with a fireplace it is full of "hard to find" desirable features in this area.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Just in case gardening is for you but you have not started yet because you don't know how to built or create your raised garden bed here is a link to Sunset Magazine's approach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:21:01 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>It's Springtime in Colorado ~ What Do You Mean It Isn't Time for Flowers?</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Warm weather and longer days bring out the love of being outdoors and seeing beautiful things bloom.&amp;nbsp; Here in Colorado Springs it is consistently a problem because as much as we love flowers and want to go put out pots, hanging baskets and plant our gardens the weather here is tricky indeed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our last freeze date is usually after Mothers Day which this year is May 15th.&amp;nbsp; For some of us it feels like we are well into summer before putting beautiful flowers out.&amp;nbsp; For the tried and true (otherwise known as the stubborn who refuse to believe these freeze dates) we have bought and then bought again beautiful flowers that get nipped by a late frost that Colorado is so famous for.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Garden" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/7/2/0/ar133505009202727.jpg" height="300" alt="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Garden" width="400"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;For those who cannot wait, start slowly on the pots and bring them inside at night.&amp;nbsp; You will be glad you didi and so will your flowers.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For garden lovers house hunting and looking for a stunning house that has all the hard work done here is a beauty at &lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/listings/colorado-homes.html" title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale"&gt;2483 Lafayette Road in Colorado Springs,&lt;/a&gt; with an absolutely stunning landscape already in place.&amp;nbsp; Very well priced at $175,000 with huge windows, hardwood floors, new paint and a remodeled kitchen it is a beauty to see and a proud place to call home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:22:47 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/3158945/it-s-springtime-in-colorado-what-do-you-mean-it-isn-t-time-for-flowers-</link>
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      <title>I heard about the new 6% tax on real estate is it true?</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Today while I was preparing to write about &lt;a href="http://www.OwnYourOwnMountain.com/" title="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com"&gt;Colorado Springs Real Estate&lt;/a&gt; an email email came in with a question from one of my customers. It quickly became the topic of this post.&amp;nbsp; The reason is that there seems to a lot of questions &amp;amp; also a lot of miscommunication about this issue.&amp;nbsp; The question asked was, "I heard that the healthcare bill included a new 6% tax on the sale of property.&amp;nbsp; It is true and if so, when does it take affect?"&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I have heard this question before, in the past month I have probably been asked a dozen times.&amp;nbsp; The answer is no.&amp;nbsp; To give you additional information the National Association of Realtors President released a short video answering this question in more detail that can be found &lt;a href="http://www.realtor.org/about_nar/presidents_report/_podcast_archive/feb_21" title="National Association of Realtors President Answer on 6% tax question"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/8/6/ar125350123968113.jpg" height="68" alt="Kelly Young Realtor" width="75"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:02:42 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/3102299/i-heard-about-the-new-6-tax-on-real-estate-is-it-true-</link>
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      <title>Colorado Springs Great Buy with Landscaped Yard &amp; Garden</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Being centrally located in &lt;a href="http://www.OwnYourOwnMountain.com/"&gt;Colorado Springs&lt;/a&gt; is a sought after feature in looking for home buyers.&amp;nbsp; The tree lined streets, access to trails, dining/shopping and easy commuting ability are some of the reasons home buyers like this area.&amp;nbsp; Finding an updated home with Pikes Peak views and a gorgeous yard while well priced can be challenging.&amp;nbsp; Here is a great find on a home for sale that has been very nicely updated and a yard that is stunning with flowers and landscaping.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Central Location" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/4/9/2/1/ar13317630812945.JPG" height="375" alt="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Central Location" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This updated kitchen is not only big on space and functionality but also visually appealing with well done cabinets, tile floors, corian counterops and a granite topped island.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Updated Kitchen" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/0/4/8/5/ar133176317758407.JPG" height="375" alt="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Updated Kitchen" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The very nicely done dining room with a wall of windows and beautiful hardwood floors is an addition to this home that offers either dining or a family room space open to the backyard full of flowers in the spring, summer and fall.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Separate Dining Room" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/1/8/1/ar133176331918178.JPG" height="375" alt="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Separate Dining Room" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;For flower lovers all the work has been done with raised beds in the front and back yards, multiple paths and two quality sheds for additional storage.&amp;nbsp; Outdoor living spaces are abundant with several patio areas for fun and relaxation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Garden" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/3/9/5/2/ar133176350525936.jpg" height="375" alt="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Garden" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This &lt;a href="http://www.OwnYourOwnMountain.com/"&gt;Colorado Springs&lt;/a&gt; 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is move in ready and offers a beautifully framed &lt;a href="http://www.OwnYourOwnMountain.com/"&gt;Pikes Peak view&lt;/a&gt; out the living room window.&amp;nbsp; At $178,900 it is a great find.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="agent_signature"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/8/6/ar125350123968113.jpg" height="68" alt="Kelly Young Realtor" width="75"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Author's website:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sellmyhomeincoloradosprings.com" title="sellmyhomeincoloradosprings"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;www.s&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sellmyhomeincoloradosprings.com" title="sellmyhomeincoloradosprings"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;ellmyhomeincoloradosprings.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:26:28 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/3045234/colorado-springs-great-buy-with-landscaped-yard-garden</link>
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      <title>Colorado Springs Home Under $150,000</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;What a cute house.&amp;nbsp; From the moment you pull up the appeal begins.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Cedar Street Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/3/7/3/ar133045792237312.jpg" height="342" alt="Colorado Springs Cedar Street Home for Sale" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;A completely redone home with great attention to detail.&amp;nbsp; The interior is very well done and offers a quaint living room with french doors out to a side patio and yard.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The open floorplan to the kitchen brings light &amp;amp; bright into every room.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home Under $150,000" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/8/6/2/1/ar133045804212684.jpg" height="330" alt="Colorado Springs Home Under $150,000" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Hardwood floors flow throughout and the arch entry into the kichen, with its beautiful tile floors and brick accents, shows the character found here.&amp;nbsp; With one bedroom and one bath in 872 square feet with a garage it is a great find for a small home.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home Under $150,000" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/6/0/5/ar133045822250694.jpg" height="418" alt="Colorado Springs Home Under $150,000" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The bedroom continues to bring the cottage look &amp;amp; feel to life and has an ajoining office to it.&amp;nbsp; The completely redone bath includes a tub, shower and vessel sink.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Cottage for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/8/2/1/2/ar133045845821282.jpg" height="435" alt="Colorado Springs Cottage for Sale" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Incredibly well priced at $148,000 it is an amazing opportunity and will not on the market for long.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="agent_signature"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/8/6/ar125350123968113.jpg" height="68" alt="Kelly Young Realtor" width="75"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:51:02 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/2982390/colorado-springs-home-under-150-000</link>
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      <title>Central Colorado Springs Home with Great Built-ins</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Homes near downtown in Colorado Springs are popular not only because of the location but also because they are, for the most part, older homes that have the orignal character and charm of a unique floor plan, built ins and huge trees in the yard.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale Central Location" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/3/7/5/7/ar13301097175733.JPG" height="450" alt="Colorado Springs Home for Sale Central Location" width="600"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This 3 bedroom, 2 bath find is a great house in the East End Addition of Colorado Springs.&amp;nbsp; Located in the central area of Colorado Springs it offers some hard to find amenities including a large master bedroom and a huge yard.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Large Master Bedroom" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/4/3/7/ar133010999773472.JPG" height="450" alt="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Large Master Bedroom" width="600"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;In addition, the new vinyl windows, stucco exterior, hard wood floors and built ins are some of the great features found in this Colorado Springs home.&amp;nbsp; The large kitchen offers plenty of room to expand into just about whatever you might want.&amp;nbsp; Downstairs you will find a family room or "man cave" with a fireplace.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Hardwood Floors" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/9/7/1/8/ar133010988881796.JPG" height="450" alt="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Hardwood Floors" width="600"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;French doors take you out back to the patio and big yard offering plenty of room for fllowers, gardening and fun.&amp;nbsp; The garage is accessed off the alley offering ease &amp;amp; flexibility when needed. &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Big Yard" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/3/4/9/1/ar133011013719437.JPG" height="450" alt="Colorado Springs Home for Sale with Big Yard" width="600"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Pikes Peak is framed by the living room window.&amp;nbsp; The main level laundry is a nice feature and also has great storage.&amp;nbsp; Priced for the market at $229,900.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:27:04 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/2915574/central-colorado-springs-home-with-great-built-ins</link>
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      <title>Great Buy on Upscale New Home in SW Colorado Springs</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Tucked in the Southwest area of Colorado Springs with the Front Range mountains behind you and immersed in a pine scented forest (which is actually more of a rarity in the Colorado Springs city limits) there is a gorgeous new home that has changed my mind about good deals being available in a new home.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Springs New Upscale Custom Home " src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/6/7/3/ar133002992837647.jpg" height="333" alt="Colorado Springs New Upscale Custom Home " width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Quality is apparent as you enter the small community of Bella Collina (about 15 minutes South of the Broadmoor Hotel) with just one cul-de-sac of homes.&amp;nbsp; Intimate and beautifully set among the pine trees the house is tucked back off the street with a nicely done driveway up to it and plenty of parking.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Southwest Colorado Springs High Country Homes New Custom Home" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/6/3/7/ar133003002573616.jpg" height="333" alt="Southwest Colorado Springs High Country Homes New Custom Home" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The builder, High Country Homes, specializes in high end custom homes but perhaps an even better fact to tout is the number of repeat customers they have.&amp;nbsp; I wonder just how many builders have customers calling saying we loved you so much the first time we want you to build us another home?&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Back to the house.&amp;nbsp; With 3500 square feet and custom features in every room you will not be disappointed.&amp;nbsp; Pella Windows, hand troweled and faux painted walls/ceilings, wood beams accent the ceiling in the living room, custom trim work, beechwood plank floors (finished locally in Colorado Springs), granite countertops, wrought iron balusters, knotty pine doors and a 3 car garage.&amp;nbsp; With these upgrades and 4 bedrooms, 3 baths for $629,900 it is a great find.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;From January 2, 1012 through today, the Southwest area of Colorado Springs includes School District 12 (Cheyenne Mountain) February market report to date includes 66 total properties with at least 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 3 car garage built in 2001 to date:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; * 57 Active Listings priced from $439,500 to $3,850,000&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:06:59 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/2906138/great-buy-on-upscale-new-home-in-sw-colorado-springs</link>
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      <title>Manitou Springs Gorgeous Home for Sale</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Located on the West side of Colorado Springs and just at the base of Pikes Peak, Manitiou Springs is a must have community for many looking to buy homes in the Pikes Peak region.&amp;nbsp; Manitou appeals whether the love of the outdoors and access to hiking, biking and climbing is important or being able to walk downtown to restaurants, coffee shops or a local bar.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sometimes a house comes along that is unusual and full of character, quality and charm.&amp;nbsp; The following is this and more.&amp;nbsp; Sitting on just under 1 acre the privacy here is like none other.&amp;nbsp; With a hacienda look as you drive up and well cared for grounds the appeal starts from the outside and draws you in.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Manitou Springs Custom Home for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/9/0/2/ar132994053020928.jpg" height="405" alt="Manitou Springs Custom Home for Sale" width="638"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Walking through the front door into the impressive two story entry that is bright, beautiful and richly detailed with trowled walls, tile floors and an impressive staircase windnig up to the upper level.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Manitou Springs Home for Sale Entry" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/4/7/0/ar132994108607481.jpg" height="449" alt="Manitou Springs Home for Sale Entry" width="636"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The kitchen layout and amenities are any cooks dream with plenty of room for entertaining, access to the outdoor patio and built-in bbq grill through french doors, a bar for seating as well as a custom seating area around fireplace.&amp;nbsp; Wall oven, gas cook top, hickory cabinets, granite countertops and stamped concrete floors are some of the features you will discover in this beautiful Manitou Springs home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Manitou Springs Home with Gourmet Kitchen" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/3/6/1/4/ar132994157441633.jpg" height="435" alt="Manitou Springs Home with Gourmet Kitchen" width="638"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The bedrooms are all nicely sized and each has a special touch with it.&amp;nbsp; The master bedroom is a retreat unto itself with not only a sitting area in front of the fireplace but another wing side that is very well laid out for private space or an additional office.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Manitou Springs Master Bedroom Retreat" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/7/8/6/5/ar132994173456873.jpg" height="453" alt="Manitou Springs Master Bedroom Retreat" width="638"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;With all the views in the area the outdoor living options are plentiful with just under an acre of land, private patio, covered deck and the outdoor grill and refrigerator.&amp;nbsp; An exceptionally rare amenity is the 5 car garage (heated) that is a dream even for HGTV.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Manitou Springs home with 5 car garage" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/9/6/2/ar132994201226987.jpg" height="428" alt="Manitou Springs home with 5 car garage" width="633"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;For more information on this home or a specific housing request in the Manitou Springs or Colorado Springs area contact Kelly at 719-226-0126.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:23:06 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/2897210/manitou-springs-gorgeous-home-for-sale</link>
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      <title>Mountain Living in the Colorado Springs area</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Colorado seems to bring with it the desire for mountain livng with the big caveat of being close to, or commutable to, Colorado Springs.&amp;nbsp; Heading West out of Colorado Springs, the only highway access to the mountains is Highway 24.&amp;nbsp; Hwy 24 takes you to the quaint mountain town of Woodland Park.&amp;nbsp; With several "suburbs" in the area, mountain homes can be found for all types of needs.&amp;nbsp; Well built Colorado homes with privacy, forest and live water are few not only because of the geographic area but also because properties with a creek, stream or pond are rare and highly sought after.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are 34 current listings of homes for sale on an acre or more in Woodland Park.&amp;nbsp; Of these 27 acre active with a median price of $399,900 and a high price of $1,999,950.&amp;nbsp; Two of the 34 properties are sold and 5 acre under contract.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Woodland Park not only offers access to Colorado Springs but also offers a mountain living environment with gorgeous views of Pikes Peak and the outdoor recreation many are looking for.&amp;nbsp; From hiking&amp;nbsp; to trails to fishing in reservoirs and a lot of national forest in the area there is a plethera of fun in the immediate area.&amp;nbsp; You will also find great restaurants for breakfast, lunch, casual dinner and fine dining.&amp;nbsp; Businesses in the area support&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Mountian homes can be found here on city lots, small acreage, gated communities or ranch living.&amp;nbsp; The market continues to be active due to demand for mountain homes commutable to Colorado Springs.&amp;nbsp; Click here for &lt;a href="http://www.postlets.com/repb/6840159" title="Woodland Park Home on Acreage with Water"&gt;A beaiutiful Woodland Park home on acreage with water.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:30:39 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/2888610/mountain-living-in-the-colorado-springs-area</link>
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      <title>Colorado Springs Winter Fun ~ Snowshoeing</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Springtime in the Rockies often equates to spring skiing.&amp;nbsp; But what about all those who don't want to ski or their knees are worn out from skiing/running, etc.&amp;nbsp; This past weekend the high country in Colorado got some good snow and the Front Range has had several good snow days where the snowshoes came in handy. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Snowshoeing is quite easy, it&amp;rsquo;s just like walking and it requires no more effort than walking. It&amp;rsquo;s a great cardio workout, you can do it anywhere there is snow, and it is a quiet sport allowing&amp;nbsp; you to take in the natural sounds around you. Any hiking trail can be a snowshoe trail if you&amp;rsquo;re nervous about getting lost. Rampart Range offers great trails, as does the Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon, and many others just beyond Manitou Springs. Stores like REI also offer hiking trail maps which can be very useful.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;ve never tried it before, REI, Mountain Chalet and a few other outdoor shops around town offer snowshoe rentals for a small daily fee. This is a great chance to try out different types of snowshoes before buying a pair of your own.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A few tips from those who have gone snowshoeing before:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Bring water with you. It is cold outside so you don&amp;rsquo;t realize how much you may be sweating under your layers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take breaks as needed. While it is nothing more than walking, some inclines feel tougher than normal and remember, you&amp;rsquo;re wearing more clothes than you do during the summer hiking months. You&amp;rsquo;re carrying around extra weight.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bring snacks along. Healthy snacks give you something to look forward to at the middle and end of trek. It also provides useful fuel to keep going, and should you find yourself lost, it can keep you feel satisfied until help has arrived.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pack an extra pair of socks. At the end of excursion, it is wise to change your wet, sweaty socks before driving home (or if snowshoeing near home, once you get home). The dampness can make you feel chilled as your body acclimates to the indoor temperature.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:29:51 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/2881768/colorado-springs-winter-fun-snowshoeing</link>
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      <title>Colorado Log Home with Trout Pond &amp; Creek For Sale</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;If you have been looking in Colorao for a house on acreage with water, have&amp;nbsp; you come to find out that it is not as easy as one would think?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Here is a very unusual find for &lt;a href="http://www.sellmyhomeincoloradosprings.com/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?ListingID=52323985" title="Colorado Property for Sale"&gt;Colorado property&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; A Woodland Park area house (less than 30 minutes to Colorado Springs) that offers a beautiful home on 12 acres of land with a private trout pond and year-round creek running through the property.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Log Home in Private Forest" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/0/6/0/ar132934339106054.jpg" height="375" alt="Colorado Log Home in Private Forest" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tucked at the back of a dead-end road the driveway meanders through a forest of trees to the house.&amp;nbsp; Looking down the valley is the meadow with a small playhouse tucked at the base of a huge pine tree and the trout pond that in the winter, is used for ice skating and ice hockey.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Colorado Trout Pond with house for Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/4/3/9/3/ar132934346039343.jpg" height="375" alt="Colorado Trout Pond with house for Sale" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As you walk in the entry the quality craftsmanship and design immediately present themselves in the warm and inviting living room. Directly off the entry is a main level office with a wall of windows along with the living room and two sided fireplace into the dining room.&amp;nbsp; The main level master bedroom's crown molding and private master bath suite offer privacy with main level living.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Warm and inviting living room" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/1/1/5/ar132934394951194.jpg" height="375" alt="Warm and inviting living room" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I love the house &amp;amp; property because they are both custom and hard to find.&amp;nbsp; If you like to entertain (inside and out) the house &amp;amp; acreage are perfect. The kitchen is filled with custom Cherry cabinetry, a center island and Corian and tile counter tops. There is a very nice size mud room leading to the laundry room just off the kitchen for easy access from the garage.&amp;nbsp; The private deck off the dining room is a great place for BBQ.&amp;nbsp; Completing the first floor is a laundry room and 1/2 bath.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Open kitchen with island" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/2/0/7/ar132934441270295.jpg" height="375" alt="Open kitchen with island" width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Downstairs the walk-out basement makes easy access to the outdoors and all windows are above garden level bringing the outside in.&amp;nbsp; Here you will find three spacious bedrooms one of which is an outstanding office/study.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; A second full bath and huge storage room are also located on the lower level.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Light &amp;amp; Bright Guest Bedroom" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/4/6/7/ar132934451076494.jpg" height="375" alt="Light &amp;amp; Bright Guest Bedroom " width="500"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Additional features include radiant hot water heat, custom woodworking, several copper accents around the house, and a fantastic workshop that is a great find. There is an oversized two car attached garage with workshop. The 12 acres are unique with the creek and pond but there is more.&amp;nbsp; There are two additional paid water taps available allowing the new owner to build two more mores on the property.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This house is conveniently located off of Hwy 24 giving great access to not only day to day living amenities but weekend fun for skiing, fishing and hiking as well.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Click the link to see a slide show &lt;a href="http://www.sellmyhomeincoloradosprings.com/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?ListingID=52323985" title="Virtual Tour University Dr."&gt;video tour of University Dr., Woodland Park, CO&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/8/6/ar125350123968113.jpg" height="68" alt="Kelly Young Realtor" width="75"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:42:58 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/2849107/colorado-log-home-with-trout-pond-creek-for-sale</link>
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      <title>Colorado Springs Home Close to Downtown, Parks, Hiking &amp; Big Views</title>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;      &lt;div&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Kelly Young&lt;/strong&gt; | Red Rock Realty | (719) 226-0126&lt;/div&gt;          &lt;div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;805 N Meade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO&lt;/div&gt;    &lt;div&gt;Colorado Springs central home full of character &amp;amp; charm w/great&lt;br&gt;
location and access.&lt;/div&gt;           &lt;div&gt;3BR/1+1BA Single Family House&lt;/div&gt; &lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;div&gt;offered at $229,500&lt;/div&gt;      Year Built 1946    Sq Footage 2,027     Bedrooms 3   Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial     Floors  Unspecified    Parking  1 Car garage     Lot Size 10,323 sqft     HOA/Maint $0 per month     &lt;br&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt; DESCRIPTION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;hr&gt;   Character, views, built-ins and great back yard are only some of what you will find in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with two fireplaces.  Built ins bring the charm and the location offers quick access as well as nearby parks, schools, trails and hospital.  Detached garage off alley.  Gorgeous Pikes Peak views out the living room window.     &lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;   &lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195724_6943684_3224008581.JPG" height="262" width="350"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;     see additional photos below                         &lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt;PROPERTY FEATURES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;hr&gt;
- Central heat
- Fireplace
- Walk-in closet
- Hardwood floor
- Family room
- Dining room
- Breakfast nook
- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven
- Microwave
- Basement
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry area - inside
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Yard
&lt;br&gt;       &lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt;COMMUNITY FEATURES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;hr&gt;
- Garage parking
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt;OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;hr&gt;
- Special character found throughout with built-ins and special touches
- Fantastic yard for entertaining, gardening &amp;amp; fun
- Updated vinyl windows already in place
- Beautiful view of Pikes Peak out the front window
- Great family room downstairs w/fireplace
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195724_6943684_3224008581.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Front of the house&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195727_6943684_1424618082.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Living room &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195727_6943684_485771257.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Living room with built-in&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195728_6943684_1242650474.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Dining room&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195728_6943684_3243458878.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;French doors to patio&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195729_6943684_3071952260.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Master bedroom&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195729_6943684_2205658470.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kitchen&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195730_6943684_3189212374.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Eating area in kitchen&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195730_6943684_3243224654.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bedroom or office&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195730_6943684_288358472.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bath&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195731_6943684_3490187869.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Family room w/fireplace&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195731_6943684_1940399398.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Patio &amp;amp; Detached garage&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195732_6943684_262221669.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Huge yard&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120125/195732_6943684_2640031619.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Views, views, views&lt;/div&gt;      &lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt;  Contact info:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;     &lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/galleries/photos/20090412214032_kellyphoto.jpg" width="95"&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Kelly Young&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Red Rock Realty&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;(719) 226-0126&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;For sale by agent/broker&lt;/div&gt;    &lt;br&gt;    &lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/galleries/logos/20090412214032_redrocklg.jpg"&gt;      Equal Opportunity Housing&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/images/eoh_logo.gif" height="18" width="24"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;     &lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/images/powered-by-postlets.png" height="59" alt="Powered by Postlets" width="200"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;     &lt;div&gt;Posted: Jan 25, 2012, 5:46pm PST&lt;/div&gt;   &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="agent_signature"&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:16:39 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/2792279/colorado-springs-home-close-to-downtown-parks-hiking-big-views</link>
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      <title>Colorado Custom Log-Sided Home on 5 Acres with Creek for Sale</title>
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&lt;strong&gt;Kelly Young&lt;/strong&gt; | Red Rock Realty | (719) 226-0126&lt;/div&gt;          &lt;div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;547 University Dr, Woodland Park, CO&lt;/div&gt;    &lt;div&gt;Custom log sided home on 5 acres with creek. Meticulously built &amp;amp; maintained. Private yet 10 minutes to Woodland Park.&lt;/div&gt;           &lt;div&gt;4BR/3BA Single Family House&lt;/div&gt; &lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;div&gt;offered at $419,900&lt;/div&gt;      Year Built 1994    Sq Footage 2,866     Bedrooms 4   Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial     Floors  Unspecified    Parking  2 Car garage     Lot Size 5 acres     HOA/Maint $0 per month     &lt;br&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt; DESCRIPTION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;hr&gt;   Colorado comes alive on this 5 acres with mountain stream and custom log sided home. Driveway meanders through a lush forest to enter upon a secluded hideaway. Quality is found throughout &amp;amp; every window has a beautiful view of the peaceful valley that Trout Creek runs through &amp;amp; wildlife call home. Main level living is easy with the living, dining, kitchen, master, laundry &amp;amp; study all on the main level. Two additional bedrooms, a large study (could easily be a 4th total bedroom) and family room along with abundant storage is on the walk-out lower level. Custom cherry cabinets in the kitchen, copper accents inside and out, radiant in-floor heat (multiple zones) crown molding, tongue and groove ceilings and much more. Impeccably maintained home and property. A hobbyist retreat is a bonus in the fully finished garage with a workshop including 220 V service. Outdoors recreation is abundant with a playhouse tucked at the base of pine tree, great sled hills for winter sledding, fishing in the creek and playing in the springs that are found in the valley. Located under 10 minutes to Woodland Park yet private and secluded with lots of wildlife. Additional acreage w/trout pond is also available. Central Water, natural gas and high speed internet is available.     &lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;   &lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120107/071839_6840159_4246340834.JPG" height="262" width="350"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;     see additional photos below                         &lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt;PROPERTY FEATURES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;hr&gt;
- Central heat
- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling
- Walk-in closet
- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor
- Family room
- Living room
- Office/Den
- Dining room
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven
- Microwave
- Basement
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry area - inside
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
&lt;br&gt;       &lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt;OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;hr&gt;
- Mixed forest with ponderosa pine, fir, spruce, aspen
- Custom construction including solid 10&amp;rdquo; log siding, 6-panel doors, Marvin Low E glass windows, wood
- Kitchen has solid, hand-crafted cherry cabinets with pull-out lower drawers, new refrigerator/freeze
- Vaulted tongue and groove ceiling in living room and entry
- Master bath has 5 piece bath with jetted over-sized tub, vaulted ceiling and custom slate floor.
- Trout Creek Flows through the property
- Garage has additional workshop area with 50 amp breaker box.
- Garage has additional workshop area with 50 amp breaker box.
- Upgraded window coverings
- New roof in 2010
- Private yet amazing access to town
- Additional acreage w/trout pond is also available.
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120107/071839_6840159_4246340834.JPG" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo 1&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120107/071840_6840159_3421139585.jpg" width="344"&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo 2&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;      &lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt;  Contact info:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;     &lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/galleries/photos/20090412214032_kellyphoto.jpg" width="95"&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Kelly Young&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Red Rock Realty&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;(719) 226-0126&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;For sale by agent/broker&lt;/div&gt;    &lt;br&gt;    &lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/galleries/logos/20090412214032_redrocklg.jpg"&gt;      Equal Opportunity Housing&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/images/eoh_logo.gif" height="18" width="24"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;     &lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.postlets.com/images/powered-by-postlets.png" height="59" alt="Powered by Postlets" width="200"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;     &lt;div&gt;Posted: Jan 7, 2012, 5:11am PST&lt;/div&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;About the Author: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ownyourownmountain.com/realestatepages/about_us.html" title="Kelly Young Colorado Springs Realtor"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly Young, GRI&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty.&amp;nbsp; She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Specific areas include:&amp;nbsp; Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Kelly Young ~ Colorado Springs  Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126 (Red Rock Realty)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:32:43 -0800</pubDate>
      <link>http://coloradospringsrealestatefactsandfun.com/post/2716346/colorado-custom-log-sided-home-on-5-acres-with-creek-for-sale</link>
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