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When building a custom home, many thoughts and ideas go into planning and designing your forever home. As you are thinking of lot location, how many rooms, and what finishes you would like in this home, another important idea to think of is aging in place. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably…” and creating a home that will give you this capability in the future, as well as accommodate your current lifestyle, requires a builder that has the education and experience to do so. Lain Chappell, owner of Solid Rock Custom Homes, has earned his Graduate Master Builder
designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and is one of only five contractors in the state of Colorado to receive this designation. Mr. Chappell also holds a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) accreditation from the NAHB and noted “The classes and certifications required to obtain these designations equipped me with the knowledge and foresight I need to design homes to meet the specific and unique needs of our clients.” Lain Chappell also remarked, “Our clients are finding that a ranch style home is perfect for one-level living throughout the main stage of their lives. The ease of having all the necessary amenities on the main level is very appealing to our buyers,
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CLASSIC HOMES AND THE VILLAGE OF MILAN AT FLYING HORSE. IT’S THE WINNING COMBINATION. For a very limited-time, now through June 2017, finished basements are on the house when you build a new home with Colorado Springs Best Home Builder in Colorado Springs Best Home Development. Plus, all new homes in The Village of Milan include a coveted Social Fitness Membership in The Club at Flying Horse!
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But hurry! While the list of reasons for owning a Classic in The Village of Milan goes on and on, the opportunity for a Free Finished Basement stops here. Classic Homes, The Village of Milan at Flying Horse 2057 Ripple Ridge Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921 719-722-3865 | ClassicHomes.com/FlyingHorse *Applies to new build construction homes, and only when financed through Classic Homes’ preferred lenders. Valid on new contracts written from 5/8/17 – 6/30/17. Offer applies only to Classic Homes in The Village of Milan. Limitations on floorplans and home sites may exist. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or discounts. Pricing and availability subject to change without notice. See Sales Counselor for details.
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building in the El Paso, Teller, and Douglas counties since 2004. As a fully custom home builder, the team at Solid Rock understands the design concepts that are needed in creating a forever home. They work with local architects to create the vision and design of their client’s home, building it efficiently and with aging in place concepts in mind. At Solid Rock Custom Homes quality is as important as the design. Recognized for their workmanship, they were awarded
the Quality in Craftsmanship Award by the Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association for their 2015 Parade Home. These aspects help you build the forever home that embodies the quality standards found in a house that will be able to stand the test of time, and be enjoyed by your family for generations to come. To learn how Solid Rock can build you the custom home of your dreams, contact them at 719-494-0932 or go to www. SolidRockCustomHomes.com. ■
Featured Houses Featured Home of the Week BLACK HILLS HIDDEN TREASURE! 23595 Ditch Creek Road | $1,595,000
Neighborhood: Hill city Driving Directions: From Hill City take Deerfield Rd past Deerfield Lake to Ditch Creek Rd on left. Take Ditch Creek Rd south 2.5 miles to property on right. Agent/Company: Faith Lewis, 605-863-0725 Real Estate Center Custer
One of a kind Black Hills Property! There are several trout filled creeks and a beaver pond on this amazing 70 acres of fishing and hunting paradise! Completely surrounded by Black Hills National Forest yet good access only minutes from Deerfield Lake in the very Heart of the Beautiful Black Hills Recreation area! Completing this package is a beautiful custom built log home setting creekside, double garage with game room above, separate detached garage, and a rustic little guest house down the way~ just perfect! Come fall in love~
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regardless of their age, and they realize it will give them greater flexibility to remain in their home throughout their senior years. They can choose whether they want to use the other levels for their enjoyment or to accommodate guests or a live in care giver. If access to the other levels of the home is important, installing an elevator, or pre-planning a
future location for the elevator, is wise. Designing areas of the home to be wheel chair accessible and aging friendly, such as incorporating curb-less showers, wide halls and doorways, and installing lever handles are a few examples of how you can turn an ordinary house into a livable forever home”. Solid Rock Custom Homes has been
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Neighborhood: Stonebridge at Meridian Ranch Driving Directions: From Powers Blvd & Woodmen, head East on Woodmen, left/north on Meridian Road, right/east on Londonderry. Enter Stonebridge at Meridian – left/south at Stone Valley Dr which turns into Golf Crest Dr. Right on Gulf Crest Dr, right on Stonemont Dr. Model homes on left. Agent/Company: Lenka Martin, (719) 205-5248 Lenka@LenkaMartin.com 4 bdrms/3baths/2 car garage/ 3460 total sq f/ 3254 finished. Ranch plan with finished basement, south facing lot with mountain views, adjacent to Antler’s Golf Course. Main level living at it’s best! Two bedrooms, two bathrooms on the main level. Two bedrooms, bathroom, rec room w/game area and finished wet bar area in the basement. Chef kitchen w/gas appliances and double ovens, designer cabinets, large island with granite countertops, pantry, & hardwood floors. Open floor plan – kitchen connect with dining area that flows into great room and gives plenty of room for entertaining. Master Suite w/coffered ceiling, 5pc bath, and walk-in closet. Additional features include: AC prep, covered patio, 90% energy efficient furnace, concrete area wells, fireplace, 8’doors, and so much more. This home is part of established Meridian Ranch community with many amenities. 1 year membership to Antler Creek Golf Course for two included! Home under construction, ready in July. Brand new energy efficient home.
More Open Houses Featured Open House 2455 Stratton Forest Heights
Hours: Sunday June 4th 1:00PM – 3:00PM Neighborhood: Stratton Forest Driving Directions: I-25 South to HWY 24/ W Cimarron St. Exit and head West on HWY 24/ W Cimarron St. Turn left on 21st St. Continue onto Cresta Rd. Turn right on Preserve Dr. Continue onto Stratton Forest Heights. Agent/Company: Eric Scott, (719) 505-2426 EricScott@StuartScottLtd.com The Stuart Scott Ltd Group @ ERA Shields Real Estate
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5051 Lyda Lane Backing to the Kissing Camels Golf Course, it provides stunning views of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods. This home is situated on nearly 1/2 acre with mature landscaping and a bocce court! Nestled in the secure and gated community of Kissing Camels.
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This rare mountain retreat nestled in the forest is the perfect combination of quality, style, views, and privacy - and just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs and The Broadmoor! This custom built Comito home is situated in the sought after Stratton Forest gated community. Luxury features include dry-stacked stone fireplace & accents throughout, slate roof, copper mine slate floors, wide-plank Alder trim and radiant heat. The gourmet kitchen boasts custom cherry cabinetry, slab granite, dual pantries, a huge island / breakfast bar and all top end appliances. Enjoy the wonderful PRIVACY and VIEWS of the mountains, trees and city lights from the expansive deck & patio that include a wood burning fireplace. The five piece master suite has a private balcony w/ majestic views of Cheyenne Mountain. The walk-out lower level has a 2000 bottle wine room!
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15211 Ridgefield Lane | $499,900
Hours: Sunday, June 4 11am to 2pm Neighborhood: NGT Driving Directions: Baptist Road East from I-25; right on Desiree to Holbein; left to Timbertop; left to Ridgefield; right to home Agent/Company: Ted Thurber, 719-338-2178 ERA Shields Real Estate
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Featured Open House Mediterranean Villa 8,444 sf.- 2.3 Acre Horse Property in the City 4730 BRADY RD | $1,095,000
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Hours: June 3 & 4 Noon-5 pm Neighborhood: Rustic Hills Driving Directions: Drive N. on Academy Blvd turn Right on Constitution Ave; just east of Murray Bl turn right onto BRADY RD Agent/Company: AUDREY BECKETT, 719-328-1500 COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT REALTY
MAGNIFICENT MEDITERRANEAN VILLA with 8444 sf. situated on 2.3 acres with pine trees. Zoned for 4 Horses with Horse Trails in the Subdivision. 7 Spacious Bedrooms ,Home Office, 7 Bathrooms. Grand entrance with spiral staircase, chandeliers & a waterfall. Master bedroom suite is over 1000 sf with fireplace, dressing room, 2 large walk in closets, whirlpool tub & separate shower. Custom Kitchen with Granite Countertops, Wood Floors & Large Pantry. Family room adjoins the kitchen with wood beam ceiling & beautiful rock fireplace. Elegant dining room can accomodate 20+ guests. Sun room with Jacuzzi & wet bar, surrounded by windows with view of trees & city lights. Media room with surround sound & seating. Stucco exterior, tile roof, extensive decking, private balconies & patios. 3 car oversized garage. This home is truly One-of-a-kind designed & built by Art Klein.
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Networking tips for college seniors BY JON SIMMONS MONSTER.COM
Between cramming for finals, frantically finishing theses projects, and wrapping up internships and part-time jobs, seniors are exceptionally busy people. Compound all that with an ubercompetitive job landscape, and you might be freaking out. Yup, it’s likely that dozens of other people — seniors and those with career experience — will apply to the jobs you’re interested in. Think knowing someone that can help you get hired will help? You bet. You hear it all the time: “You’ve got to get out there and network.” But the thought of making small talk with strangers can feel scary and overwhelming — and it can feel like there are so many people you should be reaching out to, you don’t know where to start. Never fear. Monster asked college career counselors what kinds of networking strategies are most valuable to help you find a job, and how you should prioritize them in your hectic countdown to graduation.
Start with who you know
“Students should take advantage of every opportunity to speak face-toface with professionals in career fields of interest,” says Vickie Cox-Lanyon, career services director at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. But if you’ve never networked before, you might be thinking, “Don’t I need to have a network first?” The good news is, you’ve got one. Everyone does. “Begin with your existing network of family, friends, and college faculty and staff,” says Cox-Lanyon. “Even if no one in your immediate circles works in a related industry or role, they all know other people and would likely be willing to make introductions.” Don’t forget about alumni, either. They are expecting you to reach out. They’re not complete strangers, because you have something very important in common: You went to the same school and probably had a lot of similar experiences (on and off campus). Meet with your college career services advisors for help connecting with alumni who may work at the companies you’d like to land a job. “Alumni working in your target organizations may be able to act as
‘recruitment advisors’ and provide company-specific advice about resume content or interview formats,” says Lisa Gavigan, director of career services at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts.
Get organized
“To make this process more manageable, students need to get organized,” says William Bailey, director of career and professional development at Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania. He recommends using a basic spreadsheet that outlines Network Contacts: Professors; Alumni (recent / established); College employer partners; Supervisors, internships and part time jobs; Friends or family; Neighbors; and Job fairs. “Fill in potential contacts for each network category,” he says, “keeping in mind how each person can help with your job search. Then, prioritize the top contacts from all categories and narrow them to the 10 most promising contacts.” Your goal is to have a conversation — by phone or, ideally, in person at an informational interview. “Your outreach should be extremely professional and polished,” says Kristen McMullen, director of the Student Success Center at the College of Charleston School of Business in Charleston, South Carolina. “You are not asking for a job; instead, you are asking the person what path they took to get where they are today, and what advice they would share with someone interested in entering the field.” In addition to inquiring about a person’s career path, “ask about their current role and organization,” says Cox-Lanyon. “This is the best way to get the insight needed to write a tailored cover letter and stand out from other applicants.”
Don’t forget to network on social media
As a member of the class of 2017, you’ve got one innate networking skill that you can activate with the tap of a finger: social media savvy. All you have to do is shift gears, and instead of following people and brands that interest you on a personal level, start to
follow people and brands that interest you on a professional level. Catrina DosReis, director of career services and outreach, North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina says that following an organization on social media can help you stay on top of what’s happening at that company so you seem informed and prepared once you get to interview, and also, you might be able to see if
any “friends” in your network might be associated with that opportunity. Be sure to scan all of your social media profiles to make sure you appear professional and check your privacy settings if you don’t want recruiters seeing embarrassing pictures or posts from your younger days. Why wait until finals roll around? Get started with your job search today at Monster.com. ■
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