Sign up for only $15.00 (make you check payable to the Children's Hospital at
Memorial Hospital) or we can take cash.

With your $15.00 donation you will receive advertising in the Gazette
newspaper & Thrifty Nickel. The ad will be on Facebook & Craigslist too!

You will also receive an official participant package with garage sale tips,
official participant sign & an organized Salvation Army pickup for unwanted
items after the sale.

The items you are selling will also be placed into a handout directory. The
directory will be given out the day of the garage sale at the entrance of Old
Farm with a map & a list of the items you are selling.

Watch for your official invitation going out in the mail by mid May 2012.

Thank you for all of your past involvement & we would love to see you
participate again this year!

Jason Daniels & Associates at RE/MAX Advantage

1 - Keep to the Basics - Have a strategy in mind & simply be frugal. Cut back on your spending & go back to the basics of paying off debt & increase your savings. It is amazing how small simple cuts in the budget make for huge savings.

2 - Prepare for the Unexpected - Prepare for a possible job loss or other financial emergency by tightening the budget now. We recommend that you start directing extra money into a money market account to cover atleast 3-6 months of expenses in case an emergency arises. 

3 - Avoid Creating More Debt - Budgeting & cutting back is hard to do, but running up debts to sustain a lifestyle you can't afford will only make things worse down the road. Try to stay disciplined & just say no to any further debt. You will be glad you did.

Call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs or visit our website at www.jasondanielshomes.com

Nothing to do this holiday? Why not check out the Holiday Lighting at Seven Falls to benefit Chrismas Unlimited. Seven Falls is one of Colorado Springs most visited natural attractions. The waterfalls in the day time are spectacular, but the lights at night at the Falls have been described as one of the most romantic & breathtaking holiday lightings in Colorado Springs. 

All proceeds will benefit Christmas Unlimited. (One of Colorado Springs oldest charities, providing gifts for children of families in need at Christmas and school supplies before school starts each fall.)

BROADMOOR - Surrounded by beautiful landscape at the base of Pikes Peak. Low unemployment rates. Plenty of outdoor activities right in town. The Broadmoor is an upscale, beautiful community located at the base of Cheyenne Mountain. Recent sales in the Broadmoor have followed the Colorado Springs market. The Colorado Springs market has been stabilizing due to the recent return of troops to the military installations in town. Several local companies have also provided great news for the local economy with new jobs over the next several years. Regardless of what you may read in the daily press this is a great time to buy, and quite possibly sell. Interest rates, while fluctuating, are still at record lows. The real question is, with these interest rates are you in the home you really want? There has never been a better time to move up. The softening of the market has created a number of opportunities for the astute buyer. True, prices have been leveling out and in some areas declining slightly, but not dramatically. For the first time in years there is room to negotiate and reach a win-win for all of the parties involved.

For those thinking of moving up the market couldn't be better - low interest rates and the opportunity to find a great home at a reasonable price. There are more homes on market in the Colorado Springs area than at anytime in recent history. A seller may get less for the house they are selling, but should be able to make up more than the difference in the price of the home they are purchasing.

At the very least, this is a great time to take a serious look at the numbers, buyers and sellers may both be surprised at how good this market really is.

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This home has it all!  Starting with the kitchen with island, tile counters, smooth top range, microwave, cabinets with pull-outs & crown molding, 2 pantries & walkout to covered patio. Entertain your guests in the formal dining room. The living room offers a cozy gas log fireplace. The master suite is huge & has a  sitting area, walk-in closet, 2-sided gas fireplace & 5 piece bath with tile counter & double shower heads.  The fully finished basement has a family room with stone gas fireplace, full bath, 4^th bedroom & storage room. Relax on the covered front porch. Other amenities include: Beautiful hardwood floor on the entire main level * Newer interior paint * Central A/C  * Landscaped with sprinkler system * Convenient to military bases * Close to fabulous shopping, dining & entertainment. Call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs  

For those thinking of moving up the market couldn't be better - low interest rates and the opportunity to find a great home at a reasonable price. There are more homes on market in the Colorado Springs area than at anytime in recent history. A seller may get less for the house they are selling, but should be able to make up more than the difference in the price of the home they are purchasing.

At the very least, this is a great time to take a serious look at the numbers, buyers and sellers may both be surprised at how good this market really is. Call Jason Daniels Colorado Springs Real Estate Specialist at 719-201-8052 or visit our website at www.jasondanielshomes.com

Do you like low maintenance living? Than this townhome is the one for you. The floorplan is open, light & bright & offers central Air conditioning to keep you comfortable. The kitchen has a breakfast bar, smooth top range, microwave, pantry & a walkout to the wood deck. Enjoy entertaining in the spacious living room with gas log fireplace. There are 2 master suites on the upper level The main master bedroom has a large walk-in closet & attached 4 piece bath with soaking tub. The 2^nd master bedroom also has an attached full bath. Your guests can stay in the private ground floor bedroom with it's own separate bathroom. There is alos a convenient powder room on the main level. The townhome is located near great shopping & dining. All of the home furnishings are available for purchase additionally. Come take a look at this lovely home! For a private showing please call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs.

Manitou Springs is located at the base of the famous Pike's Peak. It is a quaint town with an eclectic combination of past and present. There are many unique shops, botiques, and restuarants lining the small downtown area. Recent sales in Manitou Springs have followed the Colorado Springs market. The Colorado Springs market has been stabilizing due to the recent return of troops to the military installations in town. Several local companies have also provided great news for the local economy with new jobs over the next several years. Regardless of what you may read in the daily press this is a great time to buy, and quite possibly sell. Interest rates, while fluctuating, are still at record lows. The real question is, with these interest rates are you in the home you really want? There has never been a better time to move up. The softening of the market has created a number of opportunities for the astute buyer. True, prices have been leveling out and in some areas declining slightly, but not dramatically. For the first time in years there is room to negotiate and reach a win-win for all of the parties involved.

For those thinking of moving up the market couldn't be better - low interest rates and the opportunity to find a great home at a reasonable price. There are more homes on market in the Colorado Springs area than at anytime in recent history. A seller may get less for the house they are selling, but should be able to make up more than the difference in the price of the home they are purchasing.

At the very least, this is a great time to take a serious look at the numbers, buyers and sellers may both be surprised at how good this market really is. 

Call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs www.jasondanielshomes.com

Old Farm is a wonderful mature neighborhood with lots of trees & walking trails. This home offers a bright open & vaulted floor plan & the homne is in excellent condition. There are beautiful hardwood floors on the main level. The kitchen has a smooth top range, microwave & pass-through to the dining room. Other updates include: Newer vinyl windows * Living room with fireplace & walkout to deck * Family room offers a gas log fireplace & it has been plumbed for a wet bar * Newer furnace & central A/C * Vaulted master bedroom has ceiling fan, walk-in closet, attached 5 piece bath, skylight & views of Pikes Peak & mountains * Backs to trail & green belt *  Mature landscaping w/ sprinkler system. Call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs  

Golf Course Living, Close to Everything!

Pine Creek is a wonderful upscale newer neighborhood with breathtaking views of the front range. Close to the Promenade Shops at Briargate and a 18 hole golf at Pine Creek Golf Course are just a few of the great amenities. Living in Pine Creek puts you into district 20 schools. Pine Creek is also home to the finest builders of new homes along the Front Range. Pine Creek is also close to Cordera, a new single family home community ranging from the $300's to the $800's.

Recent sales in Pine Creek have followed the Colorado Springs market. The Colorado Springs market has been stabilizing due to the recent return of troops to the military installations in town. Several local companies have also provided great news for the local economy with new jobs over the next several years. Regardless of what you may read in the daily press this is a great time to buy, and quite possibly sell. Interest rates, while fluctuating, are still at record lows. The real question is, with these interest rates are you in the home you really want? There has never been a better time to move up. The softening of the market has created a number of opportunities for the astute buyer. True, prices have been leveling out and in some areas declining slightly, but not dramatically. For the first time in years there is room to negotiate and reach a win-win for all of the parties involved.

For those thinking of moving up the market couldn't be better - low interest rates and the opportunity to find a great home at a reasonable price. There are more homes on market in the Colorado Springs area than at anytime in recent history. A seller may get less for the house they are selling, but should be able to make up more than the difference in the price of the home they are purchasing.

At the very least, this is a great time to take a serious look at the numbers, buyers and sellers may both be surprised at how good this market really is. 

Call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs or visit our website at www.jasondanielshomes.com

Come see this beautiful & immaculate ranch home in Woodmen Hills. Amenities include: Vaulted open floor plan * Hardwood entry & kitchen * Vaulted kitchen w/ breakfast bar, pantry, smooth top range, microwave & cabinets with roll-out shelves * Family room w/ gas fireplace, built-ins & ceiling fan * Lg master bedroom w/ ceiling fan, 2 closets & attached 5 pc bath w/ jetted tub * Main level laundry room w/ cabinets * 4 car garage w/ lots of storage cabinets * Fin. bsmnt w/ lg storage room, 2^nd family room w/ built-in bookshelves, game room, ¾ bath & 4^th bdrm * Lg crawl space for storage * Central A/C & humidifier * Security system * Storage shed & children’s playset * Park-like backyard with over 60 trees (2 peach trees, 2 apple trees, 4 cherry trees) * 7 raised garden beds * Lg covered deck * Sprinkler & drip system * Energy efficient Honeycomb blinds on all windows.     

 Call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs      

For those thinking of moving up the market couldn't be better - low interest rates and the opportunity to find a great home at a reasonable price. There are more homes on market in the Colorado Springs area than at anytime in recent history. A seller may get less for the house they are selling, but should be able to make up more than the difference in the price of the home they are purchasing.

At the very least, this is a great time to take a serious look at the numbers, buyers and sellers may both be surprised at how good this market really is. 

Call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs

If you are looking for a large & spacious floor plan this home has just that. From the eat-in kitchen with walkout to the large master bedroom with attached full bath, ceiling fan & skylight. You will find plenty of room to relax & entertain. Some amenities include: Ceiling fans in all bedrooms * Evaporative cooler & whole house fan * Humidifier & water softener * Family room with gas log fireplace & walkout * Partially finished basement with rec. room, storage room & bathroom * Large sink in laundry room * Sprinkler system * Spacious back yard with immaculate mature landscaping, trees & storage shed * Entertaining is easy on the covered deck or covered patio. For a private showing please call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086. 

Tired of all the negative talk about the economy? Now may be the best time ever to buy a home.

You can get a really good deal. This is definitely a buyer’s market. We are living out the biggest housing bust in history, and prices have fallen & most likely will continue to fall until we reach the bottom.

1. Mortgage rates are at an all time low as well. Right now you can get a 30 year mortgage loan rate for appx 4.0%. 2 years ago they were almost 2 points higher. The difference in the rate changes the payment by about 20%. If inflation goes up the you will most likely never see the rates this low again.
2. You can deduct the interest & save $$ on taxes. Mortgage interest & Real Estate Taxes are tax deductible.
3. It will be yours to do what you want with. You can do whatever you want with your own home such as additions, adding a sunroom or deck, changing the type of flooring & you can paint it any color you want. You don’t always get that when you rent.
4. You will get more house for the money. As home prices fall you get more house for the money. The same house today can cost thousands less that 2 years ago. Allowing for a better house or even in a nicer area.
5. Long term inflation protection. If you plan on staying in your house for the long haul, then owning a house might help beat inflation by a couple percentage points per year.
6. Capital Gains. Owning a home is not like owning a mutual fund. It isn’t a get rich quick scheme. Right now the Real Estate prices are in a downward pattern and are starting to stabilize. But the pendulum will swing and when prices start to go up then you will have gained equity in real value.
7. Forced savings. When you pay your home loan, part of the payment goes to the principal balance. When you sell your home you get that back.
8. Lots of available inventory. There is an abundance of available homes on the market to choose from. This really means you have a great choice as well as a great price. 
9. The Real Estate Market will survive. Demand & supply will eventually meet up with one another. As the population grows so does the number of homes needed.
10. Rents are on the rise and home ownership has once again become more affordable than renting for some people.

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This beautiful townhome is located in a great complex on the northeast side of Colorado Springs & shows like a model home. Relax & enjoy the gas fireplace in the formal living room that walks out to the Trex deck. The kitchen has a pantry, breakfast bar, upgraded appliances, gas range, electric oven & convection oven (dual fuel).  The spacious master bedroom has a walk-in closet & attached 4 pc bath with tile surround & soaking tub. Stay cool all summer with the central A/C. Enjoy the convenient main level laundry. The basement is fully finished with 9 foot ceilings & has a walkout to a private covered patio. There is room in the basement to add 2  additional bedrooms. Did we mention views? There are awesome views of Pikes Peak & the front range. This fabulous townhome won't last, so call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 today to schedule your private showing. 

To see a virtual tour click on the following link http://listingsmagic.com/flash/tour_hd.php?property_ID=37967  

Surrounded by beautiful landscape at the base of Pikes Peak. Low unemployment rates. Plenty of outdoor activities right in town. Black Forest is a beautiful location to live. Recent sales in Black Forest have followed the Colorado Springs market. The Colorado Springs market has been stabilizing due to the recent return of troops to the military installations in town. Several local companies have also provided great news for the local economy with new jobs over the next several years. Regardless of what you may read in the daily press this is a great time to buy, and quite possibly sell. Interest rates, while fluctuating, are still at record lows. The real question is, with these interest rates are you in the home you really want? There has never been a better time to move up. The softening of the market has created a number of opportunities for the astute buyer. True, prices have been leveling out and in some areas declining slightly, but not dramatically. For the first time in years there is room to negotiate and reach a win-win for all of the parties involved.

For those thinking of moving up the market couldn't be better - low interest rates and the opportunity to find a great home at a reasonable price. There are more homes on market in the Colorado Springs area than at anytime in recent history. A seller may get less for the house they are selling, but should be able to make up more than the difference in the price of the home they are purchasing.

At the very least, this is a great time to take a serious look at the numbers, buyers and sellers may both be surprised at how good this market really is. http://www.blackforest-co.com/

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BOO AT THE ZOO – Dress up in your favorite costume to trick or treat at the world’s only mountain zoo. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has the “wildest” Halloween party. This event is a fun way for the whole family to trick or treat together in a safe environment while hanging out with all of the ghostly creatures.  For more info call 719-633-9925 ext 111 or visit www.cmzoo.org

Days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 21-23 and 28-30, 2011 - 6 nights                                     Time 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. - with last ticket sold at 7:30 p.m.

Please NOTE: The Zoo will close early for day visits at 4 p.m. on all six Boo at the Zoo evenings, with the last ticket of the day sold at 3 p.m. Guests must exit the Zoo at 4 p.m. and can re-enter at 5:30 p.m. for Boo at the Zoo.

MANITOU SPRINGS “EMMA CRAWFORD” COFFIN RACES & PARADE – Manitou Springs Colorado already has a haunting reputation. Know as the Witch Capital of the United States. What a better place to be for a chill.  The day long event (Saturday October 30th, 2010) will feature a coffin race named after the 19^th century local. Impersonators dress up as Emma Crawford & ride in a coffin –like contraption & then race down the Manitou Avenue being pushed by 4 mourners of such. The parade will begin at 12:15 & the race will begin at 1:00 PM - Prizes will be given for the best Emma impersonator & most creative coffin. For more info visit: www.manitousprings.org

Time: October 29, 2011 from 12pm to 3pm
Location: Historic Downtown Manitou Springs
Street: Manitou Avenue
City/Town: Manitou Springs
Website or Map: http://www.manitousprings.org
Phone: 719-685-5089
 

EMMA CRAWFORD WAKE AT THE MIRIMONT CASTLE - The legend of Emma Crawford still lives on with rumors of recent hauntings on Red Mountain where she is buried. There will be a wake held in Emma‘s honor Saturday October 30^th at the Miramont Castle the night before the parade.  For more info visit: www.manitousprings.org

Friday, October 28, 2011

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It is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of Miss Emma Crawford.

As most of you, her dear friends, know, in 1889 Emma came to Manitou in search of her health. She was accompanied by her mother and her fiancé, Mr. William Hildebrand. It was the young couple’s greatest desire that Emma, who suffered from consumption, would benefit from Manitou’s healing waters and crisp mountain air. She partook of them both abundantly and freely on her many walks in the area.

Emma rallied and was busily preparing for her wedding. Life was a blessing indeed. But fate held a different card and the Reaper was not to leave with empty hands. Emma succumbed.

Father Jean Baptist Francolon and his mother Marie have graciously offered to open their magnificent home, Miramont, for Emma’s wake. Many of her friends that she had met on her travels seeking better health are making plans to attend. Some of the more notable are Dr. and Mrs. William Bell, Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Davis, and, of course, Father Francolon and his mother, Madam Marie Francolon.

The cost of admission will grant you entrance into Miramont, viewing of Emma laid out in the parlour in pure Victorian splendor, and a Victorian Wake, resplendent with a generous Victorian buffet dinner and beverages in the Great Hall. Since this is sure to be one of the year's most talked about events, make your credit card reservations early. Space is limited.

                                                                                Time: * 1st Viewing - 6:00 pm * 2nd Viewing - 6:30 pm * 3rd Viewing - 7:30 pm

Cost: * Adults - $40.00 * Children 12 and under - $30.00 *Valet parking at no charge

Menu: Generous buffet dinner

HAUNTED MINES – Western museum of mining & industry tour by day or fright by night. Come tour the museum during the day & see exhibits of what real life is like in mining communities (past & present). By night the grounds turn into a haunting & terrifying attraction. Those who dare will experience heart beating terror by descending into the mine on Rapid Descenders traveling through the mines spooky tunnels, or the Hellevator (I can only imagine), escape the vent shaft by crawling your way out, or slide down the flumes to escape, only to be chased & terrorized through the cemetery.   Do you dare? For more info visit: www.hauntedmines.org

FULL MOON WOLF TOUR BY COLORADO WOLF & WILDLIFE CENTER - Last but not least. How many of us had the chance to get up close & personal with natures elusive wolf? Well you can at the Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center. In fact here you can see more than just wolves. There are wolf dogs, foxes & coyotes too. The center offers full moon tours that include feeding & hiking with the wolves by flashlight. For more info: call 719-687-9742 or visit: www.wolfeducation.org

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Come to Wolf Ranch & take a look at this beauty on this website or check it out at http://www.coloradospringstophomes.com/MyHomeDtl.asp?lstPages=1&HomeId=1063315. 

Call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs or visit our website at www.jasondanielshomes.com

* Cash Flow & Income: With the historically low interest rates & low prices investors have the opportunity to rent their homes for more than their monthly payment.   

* Bargaining Chip: Investment properties can be purchased with cash & most investment properties can be financed with as little as 25% down. The goal is to acquire a Real Estate portfolio & to pay down the loans to own the properties free & clear.

* Reduce the Debt: Real Estate is one of those investments where someone else makes the payments. Therefore, reducing your monthly debt.

* Savings in Taxes: Real Estate investors are allowed to depreciate & write off the property expenses therefore reducing their taxes.

* Appreciation: Given time the values of Real Estate will increase. Appreciation is what we all hope for.

Given the cuurent market conditions - NOW is the best time to increase YOUR Real Estate portfolio.

Let Jason Daniels at RE/MAX Advantage assist you on finding the right Real Estate investment for you! 

Call Jason Daniels & Associates at 719-268-8086 for all of your Real Estate needs in Colorado Springs or visit our website at www.jasondanielshomes.com