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The Becky Gloriod Partners (R – L): Dick Archer, Beck Gloriod, Jack Gloriod, Bryan Seale PAID ADVERTISMENT

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2015 welcomes the new and improved Becky Gloriod Partners

BY LESLIE MASSEY  SPRINGSHOUSE.COM

To welcome the year 2015, The Becky Gloriod Team from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Rocky Mountain Realtors has transformed the dynamics of their team to advance their talent for serving their customer’s needs.

“Along with our new name, The Becky Gloriod Partners, we are pleased to have Bryan Seale join our team,” said Becky Gloriod.

The Becky Gloriod Partners includes four full-time Realtors; Becky Gloriod, Jack Gloriod, Dick

Archer and Bryan Seale, along with Jason Gallagher — the Advertising Coordinator.

Since founding their real estate company in 1999, the Gloriods have relied on the principle “Take care of people and the business will take care of itself.” The

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BuildingPermits The figures quoted here are based on the weekly printout from the Regional Building Department. Not all permit data are shown. Prices include labor and materials and do not reflect lot price, utility tap fees, or other expenses. The following covers Dec. 27 – Jan. 2, 2014.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

• 11550 Howells Rd. $585,942C.R. Shea Homes, Inc. • 6150 Cool Well Dr. $381,205 Homeowner • 10431 Declaration Dr. $377,671 St. Aubyn Homes, LLC. • 10429 Holly Springs Pl. $525,977 St. Aubyn Homes, LLC. • 2181 Bent Creek Dr. $591,938 Saddletree Inc. • 5906 Finglas Dr. $415,577 Aspen View Homes • 6098 Finglas Dr. $319,955 Aspen View Homes • 6062 Finglas Dr. $411,080 Aspen View Homes • 6085 Finglas Dr. $358,504 Aspen View Homes • 8355 Hardwood Cr. $357,861 Aspen View Homes • 8361 Hardwood Cr. $324,881 Aspen View Homes • 9466 Brisco Ct. $520,516 Aspen View Homes • 7340 Tributary Ct. $324,345 Aspen View

Homes • 10887 Klondike Dr. $349,402 Campbell Homes Ltd. • 14735 Pristine Dr. $424,465 Timber Lodge Bldrs., Inc. • 12406 Creekhurst Dr. $473,722 Sky Creek Homes, Ltd. • 5198 Vista Villas Pt. $411,401 Skeele Const.

• 1602 Gold Hill Mesa Dr. $512,913 Hi Point Home Bldrs. LLC. • 6050 Traditions Dr. $533,473 Elite Prop. Of Amer., Inc. • 10459 Mt Columbia Dr. $388,915 Elite Prop.

Of Amer., Inc. • 10838 Greenbelt Dr. $467,940 Elite Prop. Of Amer., Inc.

RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS

• 8963 Shipman Ln. $24,000 Homeowner, Deck • 121 Cornell St. $4,000 Wyndhill Roofing LLC., Reroof • 8770 Aragon Dr. $5,770 Timberline Roofing & Const., Reroof • 2 S 8th St. $8,400 Ecoblast LLC. dba High Impact, Reroof • 2869 Deliverance Dr. $14,000 Aquaduct Roof & Gutters, Siding • 9 Crossland Rd. $31,000 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof • 614 W Bijou St. $8,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 1055 Bowstring Rd. $14,716 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2402 Strickler Rd. $8,440 Peak Structural, Inc., Fndtn. Repair

springshouses .com • 21310 La Piedra Pt. $8,500 Homeowner, Reroof • 5770 Renneberger Rd. $600 Western Fireplace Supply Inc., Woodstove • 8470 Aspenglow Ln. $17,845 Western Roofing Specs., Reroof • 1305 Leslie Cr. $3,250 Western Fireplace Supply Inc., Woodstove • 2629 Granada Dr. $6,490 Fortune Homes, Reroof • 203 E Missouri Ave, $3,500 D&D Cstm. Home Remodg., Int. Remod.

• 4355 Turner Rd. $94,000 Clifford Joyner Construct. Co., Addn.

• 8415 Stillfield Way, $68,000 Casco Ents., Inc., Addn.

• 2740 N Meridian Rd. $2,800 The Fireplace Doctor, Inc., Woodburning Fireplace • 435 Delmonico Ct. $11,000 SJS Bldrs. LLC. dba Handy Can Fix It, Deck & Pergola • 652 Echo Ln. $3,200 R & R Ditching, Inc., Int. Drain • 624 Tierra Verde Ct. $16,000 Genesis Group, LLC, Deck • 1420 Crestview Way, $1,750 Homeowner, Deck Repair • 5286 Chimney Gulch Way, $32,236 N Bar B Constr. & Mtce., Bsmt. Finish • 3245 Brunswick Dr. $9,500 Hoffman Homes, Inc., Deck & Cover • 30 E Uintah St. $15,000 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 2201 Wood Ave, $15,000 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 5340 Sevenoaks Dr. $22,956 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish/Remod.

• 1461 Southmoor Dr. $4,684 Abello's Roofing LLC., Reroof

• 7265 Pearly Heath Rd. $6,810 Abello's Roofing LLC., Reroof • 789 Buffalo Run Rd. $4,000 Marquez Lathing & Stucco, LLC., Stucco • 1557 Acorn Way, $1,000 Bare Tub & Stove Co., Woodstove • 2448 E St Vrain St. $4,000 Cdl Const. Systs.

LLC., Repair Wall • 1903 W Pikes Peak Ave, $2,500 Homeowner, Fndtn. Repair • 3255 Heather Glen Dr. $23,418 Craftsman Bsmt. Finish Co., Bsmt. Finish • 7380 Mountain Spruce Dr. $33,769 Craftsman Bsmt. Finish Co., Bsmt. Finish • 431 Cielo Vista St. $8,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 169 El Dorado Ln. $15,000 Craftsman Bsmt.

Finish Co., Int. Remod./repair • 9044 Oakmont Rd. $24,777 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 3610 Queensland Pl. $6,500 Rally Renovations, LLC., Int. Remod.

• 1508 N Royer St. $3,500 Seven Summits Const., Reroof • 1026 Stewart Pl. $2,000 Pbp Const., Reroof • 5768 Flicka Dr. $20,209 Homeowner, Bsmt.

Finish Partial • 10820 Grandview Ave, $5,000 Alarid & Son Const., Siding • 408 Edgewood Dr. $4,400 Willhite Roofing Svcs. LLC., Reroof • 1550 Chutney Ct. $3,900 Diestler Roofing & Const., Reroof • 5735 Daltry Ln. $100 Homeowner, Bsmt.

Finish • 5719 Leon Young Dr. $34,116 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2671 Bannister Ct. $1,600 Homeowner,

Framing Window • 11420 Teachout Rd. $1,800 Homeowner, Reroof • 11420 Teachout Rd. $3,000 Homeowner, Stucco • 52 Woodbridge Dr. $1,400 Hobbs Const. Co., Deck Exten.

• 5414 Majestic Dr. $6,000 Gold Rush Constr & Bldg Co, Stucco • 412 W St Vrain St. $5,500 Jd Vigil Home Svcs., Reroof • 2415 Split Rock Dr. $15,000 Jackson Homes LLC., Siding • 4202 Ridgelane Dr. $3,700 Western Fireplace Supply Inc., Woodstove • 704 Pine St. $3,700 N. Murphy Const. Inc., Reroof • 14090 Holmes Rd. $1,900 Western Fireplace Supply Inc., Woodstove • 12970 Lacevine Pl. $24,922 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 108 Easy St. $14,600 Nathan Parks Aka Parksdixon.com/ Int. Remod.

• 3976 N Curtis Rd. $120,000 Homeowner, Addn. & Remod.

• 810 Ranchette Pl. $7,500 Homeowner, Stucco • 879 Eagle Bend Dr. $54,000 Champion Window Co. of CS, Patio Encl.

• 12330 Tenny Crags Rd. $1,735 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 6609 Flintridge Dr. $7,072 Integrity Roofing & Painting, Reroof • 6296 Gossamer St. $24,748 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish 

President Barack Obama, joined by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, left, and Chicanos Por La Causa’s Edmundo Hidalgo, right, and David Adame, looks out over a housing development. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama pushes homeownership steps in once hard-hit Arizona

BY JULIE PACE AND BOB CHRISTIE  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHOENIX — Standing at the epicenter of the nation’s recent housing crisis, President Barack Obama on Thursday promoted plans to lower some mortgage insurance premiums, a move the White House says could save homeowners $900 a year and attract 250,000 first-time buyers.

The housing market in Arizona is drastically different than it was when Obama first visited the state weeks after taking office in 2009. The state’s foreclosure crisis has evaporated. Home prices have soared and are nearing precrisis levels.

“This progress is not an accident, it’s not luck,” Obama said. “It’s what happens when you have policies that put middle-class families first.”

Despite the rebound in the housing market, nationwide home sales slowed in 2014, as rising home values pushed many would-be buyers to the sidelines.

The rate cut Obama announced Thursday is aimed at getting more buyers into the market and helping homeowners who refinance save money. At the end of this month,

the Federal Housing Administration mortgage premium will drop from 1.35 percent to 0.85 percent.

In addition to the 250,000 new homebuyers the White House hopes to attract — a figure that marks a modest increase in sales — administration officials said the rate cut would help 800,000 homeowners who refinance their mortgages.

The president is in the midst of a three-state swing to preview his upcoming State of the Union address.

Obama, who has often been cautious in taking credit for economic gains in order to avoid appearing tone deaf to struggling Americans, is now talking more confidently. He said his goal this year is to make “everybody feel like things are getting better and we are moving in the right direction.”

Obama spoke at Central High School, a few blocks from the hospital at the center of last year’s controversy over patient care at institutions run by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The president’s motorcade sped past the hospital, and he left the state without

visiting. Aides have noted that other senior administration officials already have made stops at the hospital.

Throughout Obama’s presidency, Arizona has served as a symbol of the nation’s housing crisis and its recovery.

The state’s home ownership rates have dropped by more than 6 percent from their 2006 peak. New home construction also remains well below what economists believe is a healthy level, with many buyers shut out of the market because of tougher loan standards, higher prices and lingering fears from the foreclosure crisis.

Arizona-based economist Elliott Pollack said the move would “help on the margins, but it really isn’t a gamechanger.”

Still, the savings would be meaningful for individual homeowners. The National Association of Realtors estimates that a homebuyer with 5 percent down and a $175,000 mortgage would save $818 per year, or $14,079 over the life of a 30-year mortgage.

Even with the reduction, the new 0.85 percent premium is higher than historic

norms. The rate was initially increased to raise FHA capital reserves, which took a hit during the housing crisis and are still not back to their required minimums.

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, said Obama’s move was a “grave mistake that will end up hurting hardworking taxpayers” and worsening the FHA’s financial condition. He said taxpayers spent nearly $2 billion to bail out the agency two years ago and that a recent audit revealed that the FHA has insufficient capital reserves.

“A fiscally sound FHA, with a clearly defined mission, ensures homeownership opportunities for creditworthy first-time homebuyers and low-income families,” Hensarling said.

Administration officials said FHA will be able to replenish its reserves even with the rate cut, and that eligibility requirements for FHA loans will not change.

“Our action is not a return to the past,” said Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, who joined the president on the trip.

Before the speech, Obama and Castro visited a model home at a housing development that was affected by the economic downturn. A redevelopment project begun about two years ago and aided by nearly $2 million in federal funding is replacing the subdivision’s once weedy and garbage-strewn lots with single family homes. Obama said after the tour that lower mortgage premiums “could make all the difference for a family that’s owning its first home.”

Obama is expected to promote the housing announcement in his State of the Union address. In a strategy shift, Obama has begun unveiling proposals from the address before the Jan. 20 speech rather than follow the usual practice of keeping policy announcements secret until he speaks to Congress.

The president is making pre-State of the Union announcements during a series of stops around the country this week. He visited Michigan on Wednesday and closes out the week in Tennessee, with additional travel expected next week. 

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Jack and Becky Gloriod, Founding Partners

PROFILE: 2015 welcomes the new and improved Becky Gloriod Partners revamp this year provides a method for the team to uphold those values in a continuously changing industry.

“It’s a real win-win,” said Dick Archer, “These improvements will help us focus on improving and enhancing customer service, as well as help us grow our business.”

For today’s informed and high-tech consumers, it’s evident the Internet and new technology has caused a profound change in the real estate business.

Bryan Seale brings an innovative touch to Gloriod Partners that keeps them in step with the new tools available to home buyers and sellers.

“Bryan is really technical and detail oriented,” said Becky Gloriod.

“He has developed a very efficient organizational process that, along with his technical expertise, creates a very streamlined and effective system.”

With four full-time Realtors, who are all licensed active real estate agents, clients are guaranteed to receive more personalized and qualified support.

In fact, along with their partnership with Berkshire Hathaway, (one of the most trusted brands in America), The Becky Gloriod Partners are able to take advantage of a wide-array of resources and tools to assist clients in an experienced, state-of-the-art manner with knowledgeable and professional

agents.

“Berkshire Hathaway has developed a tremendous search app,” Seale said. “Users have access to valuable information with just a couple clicks.”

Buyers and sellers can find accurate and up-to-date information with the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Home Search app including homes for sale or rent and MLS listings throughout the United States.

It’s easy to find homes based on address, city or zip code and the app displays facts about the property including price, square footage, estimated mortgage, taxes, features, descriptions, pictures, maps and more.

As one of the most successful agencies in the Pikes Peak region, The Gloriod Team closed 36.5 million in 2014 which was a 38% increase over the previous year. “Based on this trajectory,” said Becky Gloriod, “we are fully prepared to do even more business in 2015.”

“Our business has been good already this year,” said Jack Gloriod. “The market has improved and we’re off to strong start into 2015.”

In 2014 Berkshire Hathaway was responsible for 32 percent of all single family homes sales over $1 million in El Paso County. That outstanding percent is largely due to the Gloriod Team, who

closed 26% of all El Paso single family home sales over $1 million.

However, unlike a common misconception surrounding the Gloriod Partners, they are happy to work with buyers and sellers in all price ranges.

As a matter of fact, in 2014 they sold homes ranging in price from $80,000 to over $3 million.

A second misconception is that they only do business in the Broadmoor area. Again, not true.

“We cover all areas of the springs, all types of homes and all price ranges,” said Archer.

In fact, Seale recently helped a couple find a home in Erie, Jack Gloriod helped buyers locate a home in Grand Lake and Archer sold several properties in Pueblo.

Part of their long-term success in the industry is knowing that the real estate business requires hard work, dedication and long hours. Many people who enter the business are under the mistaken belief that it’s easy, part time and you don’t need any qualifications to be a Realtor.

“I’ve always said that those who are able to find success outside of real estate are usually those who will find success within real estate,” said Becky Gloriod. “It’s a seven day per week job and all hours of the day. That’s one

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reason a team approach works so well.

We always have an agent ready and available to take care of business.”

Jack Gloriod has a well-known saying in the office — “Thank God it’s Friday.

Only two more working days until Monday.”

Each member of the Becky Gloriod Partners brings a fundamental and unique background contributing to the accomplishments of their partnership.

BECKY GLORIOD Before founding Gloriod and Associates, Becky Gloriod was an army wife while also holding a variety of occupations. “Moving around for so many years, I had to constantly reinvent myself,” she said.

Among her various duties, she taught both high school and college English, as well as serving as an assistant principal. Another fascinating detail about Becky is that at one time she was a speech writer for Former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell.

JACK GLORIOD A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Jack Gloriod retired from the army as a Colonel after 24 years of service. After helping a start-up software company successfully launch, Jack joined Becky

in the real estate business in 1994. He then opened their real estate company in 1999 which today is one of the most prominent businesses in town.

DICK ARCHER Archer spent 30-plus years as a Manufacturing Engineer and was a key member of two startup companies.

“The second startup, which grew to employ 300 people, brought me to Colorado Springs,” said Archer. As the company’s Global Customer Service Manager, Archer polished his customer care skills which he now applies to his real estate business. Archer, who has been doing real estate since 2003, joined the Gloriod’s at the beginning of 2014.

BRYAN SEALE A graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, Seal served 21 years in the coast guard. Upon retiring, he was lured to Colorado Springs by the startup of the U.S. Northern Command (Northcom) where he was one of the original employees from the time of the startup. However, after spending over a year in that position, Seale decided to pursue real estate. He joined the Gloriod’s at the beginning of 2015 and brings 8 years of successful real estate experience to the team. 

DESIGN RECIPES:

Hosting the perfect open house

BY CATHY HOBBS  TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

The new year is typically a time when we see rejuvenation within the real estate market. Sellers who stood stagnant with their properties during the holidays are now typically more motivated to sell their homes, hoping to secure the highest price in the shortest amount of time. The open house for many home sellers can be a critical rite of passage that can make the difference between showing their home in its best light or falling short of highlighting the home’s most appealing features.

CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE First and foremost, an open house is an entertaining opportunity, and like any other event that one may host in their home, an open house is a chance for the home seller to showcase their home by highlighting the positives and downplaying the negatives.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS It is important for a home seller at the open house to create a moment for a potential buyer the second they walk in the door of their home.

The reality is most buyers make a decision about a property within the first three minutes, whether positive or negative, so it is critical that the first impression is strong.

DESIGN IDEAS FOR EACH ROOM OF THE HOME ENTRY: Small bowl of apples Fruit is not only affordable but creates instant color. Other ideas include a bowl of artichokes, lemons or limes.

Tall vase of stems From a single stem in a tall slim vase to a

handful of fresh-cut flowers, flowers instantly say “welcome” to potential buyers.

glass hurricane on top and you can create an elegant centerpiece for a coffee or dining table.

Short flowers in small pitches or vases Flowers don’t have to be in traditional vases, you can also place them in decorative water pitchers or apothecary jars.

Carved out apple with a taper candle Whether it’s an artichoke or apple, carving out fruits and vegetables and inserting a tall taper candle can add instant appeal.

LIVING ROOM: Affordable toss pillows Toss pillows are relatively affordable, and the right pattern and or color can really add impact to a space.

If you want a budget-friendly, craft-friendly idea, you can make toss pillows from affordable scarves.

Succulents in moss and sand.

Tiny succulents are hearty enough to be around for lots of open houses. Pair them with sand, moss or river rocks in a glass jar or vessel and you have a beautiful accent piece.

CENTERPIECE IDEAS

Glass hurricane candle on a birch coin A simple birch coin can add an instant organic element to your décor. Add a simple candle and

Photo coasters with a photo theme or floor plan All a home seller needs to do is print their floor plan out on regular copy paper, then mount it onto a piece of cork or stiff cardboard in order to create a beautiful floor plan coaster. 

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3 work resolutions to keep in 2015

BY LIZ BRENNER  BUSINESS2COMMUNITY

I admit it — I’m not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions. Usually because they involve limiting myself in some way that is supposed to make me “better.” For me, this approach only lasts a few weeks before I revert back to old behaviors.

This year I’m doing something different. I’m breaking my big, lofty resolutions into daily, weekly, and monthly mini-goals.

Here are some work resolutions and mini-goals worth keeping in 2015:

1. Lift Your Head Up

It’s time to move away from your desk — physically and mentally. Make time to get away — not just on vacation but in the office. Grab a cup of coffee with a colleague, have lunch with your manager. Have conversations in person, not over mail. Use this time to build your network, share your goals and successes!

To do today – Build time in your calendar for breaks — for you to get up and chat with a colleague or get coffee.

To do this week – Connect with one new person. Maybe it is a colleague you don’t know well or the person behind you at the office café. You never know who you might meet.

To do this month – Reflect and review your network. Who do you need to know better to support your career goals?

Identify someone to get to know for next week.

2. Find Your Passion

Make 2015 the year you stop working. When you do what you love, work doesn’t feel like work. You can read about how I did this a few years back. Here are some easy steps: To do today – Make a list. Think about who you are, specifically your values, your motivations, the things that give you energy, also the things that drain your energy (work and non-work related). Do this daily and after a short time you will have a pretty good idea of who you are, what inspires you, and what makes you happy.

To do this week – Take an hour each week to reflect on your list and start mapping opportunities either inside or outside of your organization that can help you touch these areas. Make it a new column on your list above. For example, do you get energy from helping others?

Maybe there is a volunteer group at work that you could get involved in. Taking small steps towards the things you love can lead to bigger opportunities.

To do this month – Take action each month and try something that supports your list. Take a risk and go outside of your comfort zone. Did you identify a new area at work that piques your interest but you don’t have experience? Try reaching out to the leader or someone on that team and volunteer for a project.

You need to start somewhere.

3. Brand You

Take stock of your personal brand. Remember, you are your CEO. If you want the business of you to succeed, you need to start with your company brand. Google yourself. Don’t like what you see (or is there nothing to see)? Time to get to work.

To do today – Take a look at the list you created in #2 and build you brand statement. It should wrap up who you are and what’s important to you. Then, spend a short time daily on the social network of your choice getting up to speed on the latest happenings related to your “passions.”

To do this week – In week one, make time to update your social profiles with consistent pictures and your new brand statement. Each week after that, set aside an hour to make new connections on LinkedIn.

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To do this month – Take a step to stretch your brand to new heights.

Take a speaking engagement, write a blog, or even comment on a blog. You can do this!

I hope you find something in here that you can stick to in 2015. Remember, go outside of your comfort zone and above all else, have fun! What are you hoping to accomplish in 2015?

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