Who is Milton E. Proby?If you have ever driven down South Powers Blvd, you have seen the street that leads to the Colorado Springs airport: Milton E. Proby Parkway. I drive down this stretch of road all the time, and finally my curiosity got the best of me … Who IS Milton E. Proby? Well, I did some research and was delighted to learn who this gentleman was.
Per the El Pomar website: “During his 47 years in Colorado Springs, Rev. Milton E. Proby actively championed the cause of all people facing issues of inequality and injustice in southern Colorado.” Read the Full Article Here Because of his great efforts, here in Colorado Springs, “In January 2006, Colorado Springs City Council voted unanimously to honor Reverend Proby by naming the gateway to the Colorado Springs Airport after him.” [source] What a great memorial to a great man from Colorado Springs’ history!
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on May 11th, 2010 by Mariana Wagner
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Habitat for Humanity Dedicated 3 Colorado Springs Homes
The homes are being built in the Woodmen Vistas* neighborhood (N/E corner of Woodmen and Powers) should be complete in about 6 months. The local Habitat for Humanity has made a positive impact on many families – building affordable housing in the Colorado Springs real estate market.
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*Woodmen Vistas is a neighborhood in N/E Colorado Springs, offering affordable homes in Academy School District 20. For more information on homes for sale in Academy School District 20, please contact the Wagner iTeam: 719.434.8346 Check Out:
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on April 18th, 2010 by Mariana Wagner
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On Saturday, April 17 2010, Habitat for Humanity broke ground for new Colorado Springs homes for two local families: The (appropriately named) Greathouse family – currently living in a cramped trailer, and the
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New York’s Skinniest Home Sells for $2.1 MillionThe Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection’s Mariana Wagner grew up in New York City. So when interesting real estate sales pop up in the New York Real Estate market, we like to share them, here… This is an interesting story about the sale of New York’s skinniest home.
It is nice to learn about this “little” piece of New York history! Now, the Colorado Springs real estate market has some historical homes and buildings, but since we were only founded in 1871, we will never have as deep of architectural history as New York, which was one of the original 13 American Colonies. Most of Colorado Springs historical homes are found in the Downtown Colorado Springs real state market and the SW Broadmoor real estate market.
We also have some luxury homes for sale in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas – Homes over $1 Million. Most of these homes can be found in the S/W Broadmoor real estate market and the Black Forest real estate market.
**Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hairygrumpy/ / CC BY 2.0
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on January 15th, 2010 by Mariana Wagner
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Moving To Colorado Springs … or ANY New City? Check The Local Cost Of Living First.
It’s not only the real estate markets that differ from town to town — the Cost of Living does, too. Insurance costs, tax bills and just plain, day-to-day living will dent a household budget differently depending on where that household is. It can be a nerve-wracking fact for families moving across state borders. For example, if you compare Denver to Colorado Springs, you can make 9.81% LESS in Colorado Springs and still maintain the same standard of living as you would in Denver. As an aid for the budget-aware, Bankrate.com keeps a Cost of Living Comparison Calculator on its website. The calculator asks 3 questions: (1) Where do you live now, (2) To where you are moving, and (3) What is your salary. It then spits out a detailed, 58-item cost comparison list between the two cities. Some of the key costs compared include:
The Cost of Living Comparison Calculator is thorough, with data culled from the ACCRA. You’ll be surprised at how granular the list can get. On the ACCRA website, you can buy a similar report for $5. On the Bankrate.com site, the data is free. Great News! According to BestPlaces.net, “Compared to the rest of the country, Colorado Springs’ cost of living is 8.52% Lower than the U.S. average.” When it comes to comparing Denver and Colorado Springs real estate, check it out:
In Colorado Springs (compared to Denver), homes are cheaper, mortgage payments and rent are lower and energy bills are lower, too! How does Colorado Springs (population 380,307) compare to other like-sized cities across the US? Moving to Colorado Springs CO from …
If you are looking to take advantage of the lower cost of living by moving to our area, check out the homes for sale in Colorado Springs, or give us a call at: 719.434.8346 We love where we live and we love what we do! Partial content and idea for this post compliments of Bring the Blog – Real Estate and Mortgage Blog Content.
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on December 29th, 2009 by Mariana Wagner
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