• Colorado College – Downtown Colorado Springs
  This is a private liberal arts college that has been around since before Colorado even became a state.
• University of Colorado, Colorado Springs [UCCS] – Northeast Colorado Springs
  This is one of 3 University of Colorado schools, with the other two in Boulder and Denver.
• University of the Rockies – Downtown Colorado Springs
  Accredited university offering Masters and Doctorate programs
• Pikes Peak Community College – Multiple locations
  Largest community college in the area, founded in 1968, with campuses in South Colorado Springs (near Ft. Carson), Downtown and North Colorado Springs (off Interquest Parkway).
• Everest College – Southeast Colorado Springs
  Business, medical and legal tech college located off Jetwing Drive.
• Regis University – North Colorado Springs
  University offering Masters and Bachelors degrees in computer information, humanities, education, management and counseling.

For information on how to buy a house in Colorado Springs while being a student, please contact the Wagner iTeam 719.434.7525

Factors that contributed to this ranking included how our job industry promoted growth.

Here are the Top 10 cities:

1. Raleigh-Cary, N.C.
2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas
3. Austin-Round Rock, Texas
4. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn.
5. San Antonio, Texas
6. Colorado Springs, Colo.
7. Albuquerque, N.M.
8. Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, Colo.
9. Springfield, Mo.
10. Indianapolis-Carmel, Ind.

Source: Forbes, Francesca Levy (09/13/2010)

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“My financial life began turning around when I took responsibility for it.”  — Dave Ramsey, Total Money Makeover

Because of these beliefs, we are always looking for other professionals who support this line of thinking about debt. Below is information from our friend, and former neighbor, Brent Ebaugh of WellSpring Finacial Hope.*

Check it out…

The Wellspring Financial Hope Foundation is your key to getting out of debt once and for all. We are not like any other program out there for many reasons, but the most important reason is that our program actually works!

Our system is ethical, biblical, simple and beneficial for your entire family. For one affordable, up-front fee, you will get a personal finance coach who will teach you one-on-one how to change your financial future and get out of debt once and for all.

No games, no hidden fees, no gimmicks, no surprises.

It is your turn to be debt free!

What We Believe

We believe that according to Matthew 6:25-34 it is God’s will for His people to live without financial stress and worry. We believe that good money management eliminates significant stress from our lives, helps us better provide for our families and allows us to model God’s love by being able to give generously to others.

Because God has promised to provide for our every need, one of our core beliefs is that financial problems are never inherently about money. Even in difficult circumstance that arise from death, illness, job loss, divorce or other life events over which the person may have had no control, we believe that God has a purpose in every season of life He takes us through.

How It Works

Our coaches will work with you to set up a family spending plan that matches your needs and your lifestyle. We have hundreds of resources to help you cut expenses, stretch your dollars and maximize your hard-earned income.

Next we help you work with your creditors to get interest rates lowered, payments set at affordable amounts and collection calls stopped.

Finally we create a customized debt elimination plan that allows you the flexibility to pay off debts right on schedule or ahead of time as your income allows.

Contact:

Brent Ebaugh  |  719-213-9871

640 Chapel Hills Drive  |  WellSpringFinancialHope.com

Because we have not gone through this specific program, we cannot personally endorse it. However, it may be a perfect answer for a Colorado Springs homeowner or renter buried in debt.

If selling your Colorado Springs home is part of your “Get Out of Debt” plan, please contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation, where we can give you a great idea what your home is worth, and what your options really are.

719.434.7525

The Penrose St. Francis Hospital and medical complex is coming closer and closer to completion.  It is located on the SE corner of Woodmen Road and Powers Blvd., just west of Tutt – in the northernmost part of the Stetson Hills neighborhood.

Penrose St. Francis Hospital Address: 6001 E. Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs CO 80923

Check out the Stetson Hills Real Estate Connection and the Stetson Hills Real Estate Blog

Today, I was driving to Black Forest from Greenhaven, and decided to take Templeton Gap from Dublin to Woodmen. In the past, the street wound around and dumped out onto E. Woodmen Rd. at Black Forest Road.

This time was different. The whole street was realigned and incorporated a couple roundabouts and the layout to accommodate the further expansion of the medical complexes surrounding the new Penrose St. Francis Hospital.

The coolest part of the new construction was the ENORMOUS new statue of St. Francis to the east of the hospital – at the entrance of the building.  The Catholic Herald reports:

“A 21-foot steel statue of St. Francis of Assisi that stands at the east entrance to the hospital was designed by artist Dale Lamphere of South Dakota and donated by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration.”

If you ever get the opportunity to visit the new Penrose St. Francis Hospital (hopefully NOT because you have H1N1) … make sure you check out the new statue!

Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Rel Estate Connection – 719.434.7525

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I was recently reading Moral Motivations: Coming Soon to a Supermarket Near You – written by Rob Hahn  – The brains behind Notorious R.O.B.  – Blog On Marketing, Technology, and Real Estate. (I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hahn last year at the Real Estate Blog World conference in Las Vegas, NV. I have been reading his blog ever since.)

In this article, he brings up a term that I had never heard of before (Thanks Rob!):

“LOCOVORE”

Check out the Locovore Website

A “Locovore” eats only food that was grown, created within about 100 miles of where you live.

Here is a list of some of local Farmer’s Markets, where you can get locally grown (almost) ANYTHING, as well as some great locally owned food (and drink)-related-businesses.

Colorado Springs Farmer’s Markets

Support local farmers and the foods that they grow.

Colorado Springs Farmers Markets

• Chapel Hills Mall Farmers Market – 1710 Briargate Blvd
  Sun 8am–1pm
  June 14 – Oct 25
• Colorado Farm and Art Market - America the Beautiful Park
  Wed 3pm-7pm
  June 11– Oct 8
• Colorado Farm and Art Market at the Margarita - The Margarita at Pine Creek
  Sat 9am -1pm
  June 13-Oct 10
• Doherty High School Farmer’s Market – 4515 Barnes Road
  Sat 7am – 1pm
  June 27– Oct 3
• Memorial Park Farmers’ Market – Pikes Peak & Union Blvd
  Mon 7am – 1:30pm
  June 22– Oct 5
  Thurs 7am – 1:30pm
  June 18– Oct 8
• Old Colorado City Farmers’ Market - 24th St between Colorado & Pikes Peak Ave.
  Sat 7am – 1:30pm
  June 6– Oct 31

Check Out other Farmer’s Markets in areas surrounding Colorado Springs and all over Colorado.

Colorado Springs Locally Owned Food Businesses

• Mountain Mama’s Natural Foods   **Featured Local Grocer**
  Opened in 1979 and “Offers their customers the best in natural foods, organic produce, supplements & body care with outstanding one on one service in a smaller comfortable local atmosphere closely connected to the community we serve and specializing in local and top of the line brands.”
  Delicious In-House Bakery and Deli and some of the BEST Natural Grocery and Organic Produce selections in the area!

Mountain Mama’s Natural Foods
1625A West Uintah |  S/E corner of W.Uintah and 17th. |  719.633.4139

• La Baguette Bakery - 2417 West Colorado Ave  |  719.577.4818
• Adam’s Mountain Cafe – 934 Manitou Avenue  |  719.685.1430
• Poor Richards Restaurant - 320-324 N. Tejon  |  719.632.7721
  (Also a Book Store, Toy Store and Coffee/Chocolate/Wine Bar)

Local Coffee Roasters

• Pikes Perk Coffee Roasters – Multiple Locations | 719.265.6880
• Colorado Coffee Merchants – 302 E. Fillmore  |  719.473.8878
• Boulder Street Coffee Roasters – Corner of Tejon and Boulder  |  719.577.4291

Local Colorado Springs Breweries

• Phantom Canyon Brewery – 2. East Pikes Peak | 719.635.2800
  Home of local favorite beers: Laughing Lab, Red Rocket, Beehive and Mass Transit.
• Bristol Brewing Company – 1647 S Tejon | 719.633.2555
  Home of local favorite beers: 8-Ball Stout, Blueberry Ale, Cascade Amber Ale, Demolition Cream Ale, Downtown Brown Ale, Hefeweizen, Phantom I.P.A., Queen’s Blonde Ale, Railyard Ale, Robin’s Rootbeer and Zebulon’s Peated Porter.

We LOVE being LOCOVORE’s – and enjoy supporting all the local Colorado Springs businesses.

Join Us!

Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection – 719.434.7525