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BuildingPermits The figures quoted here are based on the weekly printout from the Regional Bldg. 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 Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2016.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

• 80132 16608 Greyhawk Dr. $574,056, Richmond American Homes • 80132 15925 Midland Valley Way. $504,133, Vantage Homes Corp. • 80831 13761 Park Meadows Dr. $377,671, Saint Aubyn Homes, LLC. • 80831 12785 Mt Antero Dr. $478,648, Campbell Homes Ltd. • 80907 2504 Wood Ave. $199,597, S & R Const. Inc. • 80908 5550 Vessey Rd. $982,887, Alliance Homes, LLC. Dba Alliance Bldrs. • 80908 8103 Potentilla Grv. $264,916, Challenger Homes, Inc. • 80908 8093 Potentilla Grv. $264,916, Challenger Homes, Inc. • 80908 10818 Forest Creek Dr. $400,051, Elite Props. of America, Inc. • 80908 10860 Forest Creek Dr. $559,172, Elite Props. of America, Inc. • 80908 10925 Echo Canyon Dr. $406,690, Vantage Homes Corp. • 80910 7284 Tahoe Rim Dr. $629,523, Oakwood Homes, LLC. • 80915 8491 Briar Brush Ln. $266,736, Oakwood Homes, LLC. • 80920 9141 Sunstone Dr. $443,740, Ron Covington Homes • 80920 9274 Sunstone Dr. $493,960, Ron Covington Homes • 80921 12527 Chatter Creek Ct. $556,495, Goetzmann Cstm. Homes Inc. • 80921 11644 Spectacular Bid Cir. $451,128, Stephens & Assoc., Inc. • 80922 7257 Cat Tail Creek Dr. $361,074, Challenger Homes, Inc. • 80922 6843 Gold Drop Dr. $450,164, Challenger Homes, Inc. • 80922 6740 Issaquah Dr. $559,172, Elite Props. of America, Inc. • 80922 7578 Lost Pony Pl. $382,490, Challenger Homes, Inc. • 80922 7588 Lost Pony Pl. $430,569, Stephens & Assoc., Inc. • 80925 7206 Dutch Loop. $408,403, Stephens & Assoc., Inc. • 80925 7214 Dutch Loop. $287,617, Stephens & Assoc., Inc.

• 80925 7265 Bonterra Ln. $478,433, Stephens & Assoc., Inc. • 80925 7222 Dutch Loop. $414,507, Stephens & Assoc., Inc.

RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS

• 80106 13570 Buffalo River Trl. $5,500, Fixins Home Svcs., Reroof • 80132 18645 Honeysuckle Way. $5,000, Leading-Edge Inc., Reroof • 80132 1245 Llewelyn Ct. $50,000, Gold Rush Const. & Bldg. Co., Sun Room • 80132 1945 Wagon Gap Trl. $29,721, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish • 80132 839 Tailings Dr. $0,860, Town & Country Home Impvmt., Deck • 80132 15848 Paiute Cir. $13,386, Stewart Const., Co, Bsmnt. Finish • 80817 605 Rye Ridge Rd. $3,800, Architects Choice Bldrs. LLC., Reroof • 80829 34 Fountain Pl. $1,150, Prism Painting & Const., Int. Remod. • 80829 21 Sandra Ln. $6,000, Homeowner, Reroof • 80829 204 Via Linda Vis. $50,000, Stewart Const., Co, Int. Remod. • 80831 11395 Calgary Rd. $13,500, Continental Roofing, Reroof • 80831 9047 Kingston Heath Rd. $64,531, J & J Const., Inc., Bsmnt. Finish • 80831 11435 Cranston Dr. $15,378, Homestead Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 80831 11326 Asbee St. $11,000, Quality Stucco Inc., Stucco • 80863 306 S Evergreen St. $1,200, Homeowner, Porch Encl. • 80863 480 County Rd. $5,700, Delta Disaster Svcs. of So. CO, Reroof • 80863 1309 W Browning Ave. $35,000, Waters Const. Co., Inc., Addn. • 80903 624 E Uintah St. $10,000, Cos Investor Svcs., Int. Remod. • 80903 245 N El Paso St $0,500, Vitalized Homes, Fire Damage • 80903 441 E Bijou St. $5,000, Voltaire Engineering Inc. Dba Home Perf., Fndtn. Repair • 80904 1238 Oswego Ave. $4,500, Peak View Roofing, Reroof • 80904 2155 Paseo Del Oro. $1,000, Bolster Home Impvmt., Int. Remod. • 80906 60 1st St. $150,000, Bob Mcgrath Const., Int. Remod. • 80906 15 W Clover Cir. $4,000, Homeowner, Reroof

CreekStone Homes expands into Denver NEWSWIRE

CreekStone Homes, builder of over 1,600 new homes in Colorado Springs, has now expanded into the Denver market. Their first Denver project, which closed in January, was on an urban renewal in-fill lot close to downtown. Closing their first Denver home was a major milestone for the company. “While there are rewards as well as challenges involved in building in a new area, we’re excited about the potential offered in the dynamic Denver market,” said Rhonda McDonald, owner of CreekStone Homes. In addition to their ongoing residential construction projects in Colorado Springs, CreekStone’s plans for the Denver area include Paired Villas in Stapleton, and single family homes in Thortnon and Brighton during 2016. CreekStone is also actively pursuing opportunities to purchase and build on vacant residential lots in urban renewal areas and unfinished developments. As the recipient of multiple awards for design innovation and industry excellence, CreekStone has been a leader in residential building in Colorado Springs for over 20 years. Founded by Rhonda McDonald in 1995, CreekStone Homes has grown to be one of the largest female owned home builders in Colorado. They look forward to bringing their strategy for building exceptional new homes to Denver. For more information, contact CreekStone Homes’ corporate office at 719-593-1515 for more information, and check www.CreekStone-Homes.com regularly for updates on these exciting new projects. 

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springshouses .com • 80906 3645 Hickory Hill Dr. $8,205, Peak View Roofing, Reroof • 80906 3920 Glendale St. $6,900, Quality Stucco, Inc., Stucco • 80906 9 Alsace Way. $27,000, Mahler GC Genl. Cntrctg, Co., Addn. & Int. Remod. • 80907 3740 N Hancock Ave. $3,333, 1st Priority Roofing, LLC., Reroof • 80907 2418 Balboa St. $0,500, Homeowner, Woodburning Stove • 80907 3708 Sheffield Ln. $0,001, Cheyenne Mtn. Roofing, Reroof • 80908 8610 Dry Needle Pl. $1,200, Homeowner, Garage Conv. • 80908 17175 Pony Pond Dr. $14,456, Town & Country Home Impvmt., Bsmnt. Finish • 80909 2524 E San Miguel St $4,600, Timberline Roofing & Const., Reroof • 80909 2513 Fairmount St. $3,300, Western Fireplace Supply Inc., Woodstove • 80909 3006 Marilyn Rd. $2,700, Stone Ridge Const., Int. Remod. • 80909 4245 Mcpherson Ave. $4,000, Homeowner, Greenhouse • 80910 1411 Server Dr. $4,000, Homeowner, Stucco • 80911 1135 Pipestone Ct. $19,080, Mcdonald Solar & Wind Inc., Pv Solar • 80911 6685 President Ave. $5,998, Faver Roofing, Reroof • 80915 1209 Hathaway Dr. $3,333, 1st Priority Roofing, LLC., Reroof • 80916 220 S Murray Blvd. $3,333, 1st Priority Roofing, LLC., Reroof • 80917 5748 Tradewind Pt. $29,924, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish • 80918 4584 Cedarmere Dr. $0,500, Brad Horsley Const., Inc., Add Door • 80918 4202 Meadowland Blvd. $1,000, Rathbun Genl. Cntrctrs., Kitchen Remod. • 80918 5753 Tuckerman Ln. $5,638, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish /Int. Remod. • 80918 6720 Glade Park Dr. $25,442, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish • 80918 6440 Snowbird Dr. $16,682, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish • 80918 2815 Maroon Bells Ave. $8,200, Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 80919 1445 Golden Hills Rd. $0,940, Peak Struc., Inc., Fndtn. Repair • 80919 7450 Margarita Pl. $0,350, Tucco Home Impvmts., Deck Repair • 80919 7210 Fleetwood Ct. $3,200, Kimber Const., LLC., Gas Fireplace • 80920 2120 Norwich Dr. $3,333, 1st Priority Roofing, LLC., Reroof

• 80920 9180 BeLLCove Cir. $20,000, Front Range Exts., Stucco • 80920 2630 Norwich Dr. $9,500, Delta Disaster Svcs. of So. CO, Reroof • 80920 8358 Cooper River Dr. $6,000, Fortune Homes, Reroof • 80921 514 Coyote Willow Dr. $37,007, Hobbs Const. Co., Bsmnt. Finish • 80921 13098 Sea Smoke Cir. $12,480, Solarcity Corp., Pv Solar • 80921 13631 Stony Hill Pt. $71,990, Bella Vita Cstm. Homes, Bsmnt. Finish • 80921 13898 Voyager Pkwy. $39,811, Everlasting Victorians Inc., Bsmnt. Finish • 80921 14219 Woodrock Path. $19,515, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish • 80921 14658 Blue Wings Way. $31,803, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish • 80922 7337 Indian River Dr. $2,500, Thompson Prop. Svcs. LLC, Bsmnt. Remod. • 80922 6901 Summer Grace St. $16,855, Rescon Holdings, LLC., Bsmnt. Finish • 80922 7439 Flathead Lake Dr. $19,891, Elite Props. of America, Inc., Bsmnt. Finish • 80922 5315 War Paint Pl. $12,201, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish • 80922 8028 Steward Ln. $28,044, Everlasting Victorians Inc., Bsmnt. Finish • 80922 4707 Laramie Sky Dr. $21,279, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish • 80922 5906 Instone Cir. $0,400, Homeowner, Bathroom Remod. • 80922 8381 Kettle Drum St. $7,798, Delta Disaster Svcs. of So. CO, Reroof • 80922 6274 Tin Star Dr. $3,289, Stewart Const., Co, Deck • 80923 7015 Cotton Dr. $2,250, O'leary & Sons Inc., Deck • 80924 5802 Paladin Pl. $0,200, Homeowner, Int. Remod. • 80924 9030 Sky King Dr. $2,500, Homeowner, Garage Conv. • 80925 7895 Dutch Loop. $35,417, Homeowner, Bsmnt. Finish • 80927 7540 Buckeye Tree Ln. $4,500, Ron Maksyn Const., Bsmnt. Remod.

RESIDENTIAL GARAGES AND CARPORTS

• 80907 2504 Wood Ave. $16,264, S & R Const. Inc., Det. Garage • 80908 5770 Mtn. Shadow Vw. $53,228, Cleary Building Corp., Det. Garage 

Campbell Homes adds marketing expertise to team NEWSWIRE

Campbell Homes, a Colorado Springs award-winning home builder since 1965, announced today that Patricia Fleming has joined the company as Marketing Director. Fleming’s role at Campbell Homes will focus on brand management, sales and marketing, and customer experience strategies. “We were attracted to Patty’s extensive background in sales, marketing and business growth management” commented Ed Gonzalez, Vice President at Campbell Homes. “She is clearly results-oriented and brings a fresh and collaborative approach to enhancing the customer experience and building brand awareness. We are looking forward to her contributions to our team.” Fleming added “I am extremely fortunate to be working with Campbell Homes — their stellar reputation and intense passion for building quality homes and exceeding customer expectations is very impressive.” Fleming’s 25-year professional background has focused on brand development, goto-market strategies, customer experience management, creative direction and business development in a variety of industries including professional services and hospitality. Most recently, she was the Marketing Director and member of the Executive Leadership team for a regional professional services firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In her new role with Campbell Homes, Fleming said she is “looking forward to building relationships within the community and furthering the brand value that Campbell Homes delivers to their customers — an exceptional building experience.” ABOUT CAMPELL HOMES Campbell Homes was founded in 1965 by Jon Campbell, whose vision was to build the best family homes in the region, and provide unsurpassed customer service. Today, that dream is still alive and moving forward into the future guided by industry leaders Randy

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Deming, Mike Hausman and Mel Shade. As El Paso County’s oldest locally owned home building company, Campbell Homes currently offers quality-built, single-family homes in five communities including Cordera, Falcon Hills, Meridian Ranch, Misty Acres, and Village at Monument. Two new communities —

Village Center and Quail Brush Creek, will be available in Monument in Summer 2016. Named “Builder of the Year” three times by the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs, Campbell Homes is known for high quality craftsmanship, a commitment to community and a team built on integrity. 

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Hathaway Home Services, Rocky Mountain Realtors. A grand foyer with 20-foot ceiling features an enormous circular skylight, travertine floors and a sweeping staircase opening to a formal living room and formal dining room. The stunning living room boasts a soaring 24foot ceiling with 12-inch crown molding. A refined custom white mantel with black marble surround accents the gas log fireplace. Three sets of cathedral windows on the east side are replicated on the west side of the room by three sets of French doors with arched windows above. These French doors open to the low maintenance back patio with Trex flooring, wrought-iron railings and exceptional mountain views. The expansive formal dining room includes a ten-foot ceiling with crown molding and decorative details on the ceiling. Also on the main for more casual living, there is a cozy family room that opens to a tremendous kitchen with rich hardwood floors. The family room and kitchen are separated by a large counter with vegetable/bar sink with a sizable arched opening above. The gourmet kitchen is enriched by cabinetry finished in a high-gloss soft tan with black slab granite countertops. A charming breakfast nook sits within a sunlit bay of windows. Appliances include a five-burner gas cook top, oven, microwave, dishwasher and built-in refrigerator. Just off the kitchen, a handy laundry room boasts a coat closet and garage access. A gas log fireplace with black marble surround and white mantel highlight the expansive family room. Two sets of doors, and a fixed atrium door in the center, open to a lovely stamped concrete patio. Offering the best kind of outdoor living, the patio provides plenty of space to enjoy the

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remarkable mountainside with a wood burning stone fireplace and a built-in grill. Atop the circular stairway, there are two generous guest bedrooms with unique architectural alcoves and vaulted ceilings. These two bedrooms enjoy walk-in closets and share a large five-piece bath. An additional guest suite features a walk-in closet and a private full bath with tiled countertops and vaulted ceiling. The well-appointed master suite, with French door entry, flaunts a beautiful gas log fireplace with white mantel, a magnificent wall of windows and a peaked ceiling. A round window flawlessly frames the Will Rogers Shine. Double closets flank the French doors, and are in addition to the “his-and-her” walk-in closets located off the master bath. The adjoining spa-like master bath features tiled floors, raised dual vanity with marble tiled countertops, a roomy tiled shower with bench and a pampering soaking tub with marble surround. Teeming with natural light, the walkout lower level with 9-foot ceilings offers a large rec room that opens to a pleasant covered patio. A great spot to relax or gather with friends, the rec room also enjoys a brick fireplace with gas logs and a full wet bar. A good-size game room is located off the rec room that could easily accommodate a pool table, or any number of options. This room also accesses the lower patio and offers a decorative built-in wine rack recessed into the wall. A spacious guest suite has direct access to a full bath which is also accessible from the rec room. A large bonus room with an adjacent roughed-in bathroom can easily transition to a bedroom, theater room, workshop, or many other possibilities. 

Featured Home of the Week 8734 Windy Plains | $321,934

Neighborhood: Banning Lewis Ranch Driving Directions: From Power & Woodmen, head east on Woodmen, take right/south on Marksheffel Rd. Stay in left lane, make left at Vista Cerra Ave into Banning Lewis Ranch . Left at Vista del Picco. Left at Cameron Peak Dr. Right at Windy Plains. Agent/Company: Lenka Martin, 719-205-5248, For more info: Visit Lenka.Martin.com 3 bdrms+ loft/2.5baths/3 car garage/ 2672 total sq ft Two story home with 3 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths, 3 car garage and full unfinished basement. Kitchen features gourmet kitchen with designer cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and large island. Hardwood floors on the main level, gas fireplace in great room, wrought iron railing at stairs, covered outdoor room, AC prep and much more! Front yard landscaping & fence included. Banning Lewis Ranch with rec center, pool, splash park and many trails and parks. Brand new home. MLS#9897089

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Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Neighborhood: SW Broadmoor Bluffs Driving Directions: West on Broadmoor Bluffs Drive off of Hwy 115 up the mountain. Right on Daltry Lane at the top of the street (about 2 miles). House is the 2nd on the right. Agent/Company: Colleen Meier, 719-330-1779, ERA Shields Pride of Ownership shines in this Impressive Home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Broadmoor Bluffs. Family Friendly with 6 Bedrooms – 4 Bedrooms on the 2nd floor, all connected to baths. Incredible Master Suite with 5 piece bath, private sitting room for office/nursery/work out room and private “trex” deck with mountain and city views. Open floor plan with 2 sided stacked stone fireplace between Great Room and Enormous Kitchen w/ maple cabinets, wood floors, slab granite, upgraded appliances, and bright sun room for eating. Main level Den. Formal DR. Finished Basement. Outdoors 2 “trex” decks and a charming flagstone patio. Convenient to military bases. School District 12. SPARKLING CONDITION!-

Featured Open House The Most Requested Size Townhome in Pine Terrace! 3745 Hermitage Drive | $469,000

Hours: Sunday, February 14, 1-3pm Driving Directions: From behind the Broadmoor Hotel take Penrose Blvd. to intersection of Zoo Road, Old Stage Road & Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd. Pine Terrace is on left – follow signs. Agent/Company: Ed Veranth, 719-963-4390, The Real Estate Network

If you have ever contemplated buying a home in Pine Terrace or you have seen homes there that were just too large for your needs, then this home could be what you are looking for. At 3392 square feet, this 2 bedroom and 2 ½ bath townhouse is perfect for those wishing to downsize and do some updating to make it their own. City views, priced with your remodel plans in mind.

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Why young job seekers should never apologize for their inexperience BY KEMA CHRISTIAN-TAYLOR  FORBES

Inexperience has been the universal Achilles’ heel for college students and recent grads attempting to enter into the job market. Even the most accomplished graduating senior who has taken full advantage of part-time jobs and summer internships throughout all 4 years is deterred by the entry-level job postings requiring 2 or more years of experience. It was certainly something that frustrated my friends and me during our first job search out of college. Last year, I was watching Natalie Portman’s Commencement speech to the Harvard Class of 2015. In it, she said that “inexperience is an asset and will allow you to think in original, unconventional ways,” describing a famous violinist she knows who can’t compose because “he knows too many pieces, so when he starts to think of a note, an existing piece immediately comes to mind.” It was a speech that struck me as a recent grad

who is now helping job-seeking college students and recent grads realize what they bring to the table. Where previous dialogue around younger candidates painted them as a risk, Portman’s speech challenged the idea. What if inexperience isn’t a hindrance? What if, by not knowing the realm of what can and cannot be done (or what should and should not be done), young candidates are intrinsically valuable? They aren’t inhibited by prior assumptions, they aren’t tied down by the idea that a plan of action won’t work. They simply don’t know and so, they try: they pitch a creative idea, they approach a problem in a new way, they wield their potential to improve consumers’ lives or benefit a business. Liane Hajduch, head of University Partnerships at WayUp and a former campus recruiter for RBC Capital Markets, Moelis & Company, and Venmo, found that often, the college candidates who didn’t match the exact qualifications of the

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