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Did you or do you have a Wachovia Pick-a-Pay Mortgage?

Good News! I used to have a Wachovia Pick-A-Pay mortgage on the last house that I owned. That house sold in 2008. Even so, I just received notice of a Class Action Lawsuit settlement for those who had or have one of these loans. (more...)Continue Reading!

Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe

Keep Colorado Springs Green! I heard about this recipe about 6 months ago and had to try it for myself. I was reading an article about the Duggar family. You know, the ones with 18 bazillion kids? (more...)Continue Reading!

Colorado Springs In The Top 40

Casey Kasem would be proud of us! We made the top 40 in something! Yippee! Actually, Business Week magazine just named Colorado Springs number 24 in the Top 40 Strongest U.S. Metro Economies. The article gives facts about our gross metropolitan product (down 2.7% over last year) and home sales. According to the author, home sales were flat as compared to the same time last year. Flat? That sounds, well, flat. Actually in this case flat is a good thing. Compared to other...Continue Reading!

Brrrrr! Have you had your furnace cleaned recently?

Winter is here! Yesterday morning we had a minor snow storm here in Colorado Springs! It's quite a change from the awesome Indian Summer weekend that we just had. Now that it is going to be cold and stay cold,  I recommend that every homeowner get their furnace cleaned and serviced. (more...)Continue Reading!

eSaleHomes on Facebook & Twitter

Social Media is here to stay! Sites like Facebook are becoming the local cafes of our current age! People can't go without their daily dose of friend connection.  Our company now has a page on Facebook  under eSaleHomes Realty Inc.  We are also on Twitter! In this day and age of lightning speed information, it is very important to be ahead of the pack with all of our marketing efforts. (more...)Continue Reading!

Whats Your Walk Score?

Is this even relevant in Colorado Springs? Maybe, maybe not. First of all, I should fill you in on what exactly the Walk Score is. Many people now want to live in a neighborhood where autos are an option. Great idea, especially as gas prices stay in the higher range. If you visit this new site, you can type in your address to see how walkable your area is. The site gives a list of nearby amenities such as schools, grocery...Continue Reading!

Sante Fe Cuisine With Charm

El Tesoro Has It All! Last night I went downtown to eat dinner with a friend. We chose El Tesoro, a quaint little Southwestern restaurant in Downtown Colorado Springs. I love this little place! For years, I would drive right on by as I headed to another Colorado Springs favorite, Guiseppe's Depot. I now count this as one of my favorites after eating there three or four times in the past two years. If you are looking for a quiet place to have...Continue Reading!

Welcome!

So this is it. This is my new blog. eSaleHomes Realty is embarking on a brand new adventure. In the past we have concentrated our marketing efforts towards home buyers who are in the process of relocating to Colorado Springs. In the future (and the present) we will be doing the exact same thing! The only difference is how we will be reaching those people. I have been selling homes in Colorado Springs for the past 19 years. When I first...Continue Reading!