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Featured Home of the Week Gorgeous Broadmoor Bluffs Home With Mountain & City Views 6035 Hardwick Drive | $645,000
Neighborhood: Southwest Driving Directions: I-25 to S. Academy Blvd. exit, west to Hwy 115 South, right on Norad Road, right onto Broadmoor Bluffs Drive., then first left onto Hardwick. Agent/Company: Craig Rogers, 719-650-7787 Platinum Group
This stunning home has it all! Open floor plan with spacious rooms full of charm, quality, and views. • 6 Bedrooms • 3 Fireplaces • 4 Baths • Master suite retreat • 3-Car garage (tandem) • Great landscaping • Gourmet kitchen • Large deck • Stainless appliances • Views, views, views! • 4,473 square foot two-story with walk-out basement
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of the convenience and features of a high-end planned community. Forest Lakes is west of I-25, off Baptist Road, with easy access north to Monument, Castle Rock and Denver — or south to Colorado Springs. A fully custom home in Forest Lakes is the ideal opportunity for the active, professional couple, commuting to Denver or Colorado Springs that is looking for a unique and quiet space to live and play, away from, yet close to the best shopping and dining in the state; the family that wants a home with all of the features that fit their needs in a safe, stylish and active community in one of the top-rated school districts (Lewis Palmer); or, the retired couple looking for their forever home. Solid Rock Custom Homes is a family-owned and operated business in Colorado Springs that understands that each home is a pathway to helping their clients turn their dreams into
reality, and they pride themselves on “building extraordinary homes that bring family and friends together.” They have been in the business of building and remodeling for over 22 years, focusing on high-end, fully custom homes throughout the Pikes Peak region. Solid Rock Custom Homes is dedicated to building projects that reflect the most inspirational and influential elements of every client. Are you looking for your new home? Now is your opportunity to work with an extraordinary builder to build a home that is truly extraordinary. To schedule a site visit to talk about the possibilities for your new home, call Solid Rock Custom Homes at 719-494-0932 or Michelle at 719-226-2613. Visit www.SolidRockCustomHomes.com to learn more. ■
Featured Home of the Week Coveted Wolf Ranch Turn Key Property
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5927 Adamants Drive | $465,000
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.
Neighborhood: Wolf Ranch Driving Directions: Powers north, right on Research, 3rd exit at second traffic circle onto Wolf Creek. Right at second stop sign which is Adamants house is on the right. Agent/Company: AnneMichelle Johnson The Property Bunch Ltd astretch@hotmail.com 719-660-8918
5 bed/3.5 bath 3 car garage, premium lot and over $70k in upgrades in this 6 year young home. Fully finished basement and stunning views of Pikes Peak from multiple areas in the home.
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Hours: Sunday 6/11/17 1-4 p.m. Neighborhood: Divide Driving Directions: HWY 24 toward Divide, right at Meadow Park Drive (light), proceed to gate for access. Representative will meet you at gate and direct you to house. Agent/Company: Craig Rogers, 719-650-7787 Platinum Group Exclusive custom 3 bedroom, 3 3/4 bath rancher featuring a large circular drive through towering pines to a meadow with amazing views to the south. This home welcomes you with a covered front porch and hand-crafted stain glass door. Additional amenities include a formal dining room with custom rock wall, spacious office with circular staircase to upstairs guest suite, master suite with french doors and 5-piece bath, huge rec room with dry bar and room for game tables, gourmet kitchen with extensive cabinetry and island, spacious great room with stunning open views, skylights, bonus sunroom with hot tub, laundry room with sink and dog shower, radiant floor heating, beamed ceilings, new windows, window coverings, sound system, invisible pet fence, new gutter screens, and 2 large two-car garages with RV parking
Hours: 6/10 – 6/11 from 1-3 Neighborhood: Colorado Springs Agent/Company: Kathy Thurman, 660-4366 ERA Shields Real Estate
4 bed / 3 bath / 3 car / 2,762 total sq ft. Lots of upgrades Open house hosted by: Christina Bowen (719) 351-0991
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Beautiful Flying Horse Home!
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13287 Honey Run Way | $545,000
Hours: Sunday, June 11th, 12:00-3:00pm Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: North on Hwy 83 to North Gate Rd. Go west on North Gate Rd. to Roller Coaster Road, go north on Roller Coaster Rd to Honey Run Way. Turn right on Honey Run Way to property. Agent/Company: Larry Emerson, 719-590-4744 RE/MAX Properties, Inc. 5+ beds 4 baths, 4.670 SF. Why wait to build when you can have a semi-custom ranch style home on a 1/3ac lot! Many NEW updates in this home, including brand NEW stainless steel ref,micro,d.w. and DOUBLE OVEN! Sparkling quartz countertops accent the huge kitchen with a walk-in pantry, 42” cabinets, downdraft GAS range, large island and 2 counter bars, perfect for entertaining! All new carpeting on the main level, even a new water heater! We even added a Home Warranty to truly make this like a new home! Admire the Pikes Peak views from your quiet front porch. Low maintenance stucco/stone and TILE roof to enjoy the mature trees and landscaping. When you enter the home, you are greeted with lots of hardwood flooring, 9’ ceilings and a huge dining room great for a family reunion! The oversized 3-car garage is fully insulated with an expanded workshop with extra receptacles including a freezer circuit and 40AMP 220V outlet. This is a one-owner, non-smoking and pet free home! Don’t miss this great opportunity in the highly coveted Solera subdivision in Flying Horse!
Featured Open House Spectacular Views Close to it All Custom Home for You 250 Rangely Drive | $435,500
Hours: Sunday 6/11 1-4pm Neighborhood: Gleneagle Driving Directions: From I-25, Baptist rd east to Gleneagle, south on Gleneagle to Rangely, west on Rangely to property address Agent/Company: Stuart Vestal, 719-963-2226 ERA Shields
4 bedroom, 3 bathroom with the huge family room views will meet your souls need. Fully landscaped and near zero maintenance exterior you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the view or whip something up in the gourmet kitchen. Built by Guy Graham, this former Parade Home has fantastic views, beautiful landscaping, 2 story family room, gourmet kitchen, with lots of room for storage and room to expand.
870 East Trumpeters Ct | $649,900
Hours: June 11th 1-4pm Neighborhood: Kings Deer Driving Directions: I-25 to Monument. East on 105, left on Archers Drive, right on Trumpeters Ct. Home will be the left. Agent/Company: Patten Smith & Black, ERA Shields 719-453-8882
Built in 2000, kitchen updated in 2017, whole home painted & new carpet in 2017. This home with 5 beds/5 baths and over 4500 square ft, is a steal. With an easy commute to Denver or Colorado Springs, this is the perfect location. Welcome Home!
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The Home You Have Been Looking For In A Gated Community! 3730 Chataway Court | $659,000
Hours: June 11, 2017, 1 – 3 Neighborhood: Pine Terrace Driving Directions: Enter Pine Terrace from the Zoo Road behind the Broadmoor Hotel and follow signs. Agent/Company: Ed Veranth, 719-963-4390 The Real Estate Network, Inc
This is the only active listing in Pine Terrace. This is a dream home! When you take the first few steps inside and look across the Great Room you will instantly feel this home has been carefully and creatively remodeled to the very highest standards. Crystal Cabinets, new or refinished wood floors, new gas fireplaces with custom steel or marble frames, custom glass and innovative lighting in most rooms even a stainless railing system framing glass treads welcome you to the lower level. The master spa is nothing short of eye candy. 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,326 sq. feet.
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These daily writing exercises can improve your career focus, fuel a job search and more.
How journaling can help you succeed at work BY ELANA LYN GROSS MONSTER.COM
When was the last time you thought about how you can challenge yourself? Or took inventory of your accomplishments? Or even checked in with whether you’re happy at work? Sometimes, you’re so busy crossing tasks off a constantly growing to-do list that you’re inadvertently neglecting your career performance and goals. You can reclaim that focus in as little as 15 minutes. How? By journaling at the end of every workday. “A typical day at the office in 2017 involves a lot of professionals constantly moving from one task to another, one device to another,” says Jill Jacinto, a millennial career expert based in New York City. “Journaling is a great tool that can help you reflect on your workplace and the work you are doing.” We spoke with experts to explore benefits of writing “Dear Diary” daily and provided some journal ideas to help get you started.
IDENTIFY YOUR LONG-TERM CAREER VISION
Take some time to think about what you want to accomplish throughout your career and the type of career you want to have. Introspective questions can help you delineate between what you actually want and what you think you should want. “Journaling can help you gain clarity on your
career vision and keep you accountable,” says Rachel Andujar, founder of the Maryland-based career-coaching firm Rethink Nine to Five. “I remember journaling while still working as a CPA and trying to figure out my next step. By writing it all down, I was able to feel more confident about what I wanted to achieve and who I wanted to impact.” Journaling prompts: What type of job would I want to do if salary weren’t a factor? What type of company culture is best for me? How do I define a successful career? What are my work values?
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS AND FUTURE GOALS
Use journaling to reflect on the past — and focus on your future. Todd Cherches, an adjunct professor at New York University, asks his clients to keep a journal “so that they can capture their thoughts and challenges, reflect back, and track their progress.” Cherches also notes that journaling allows you to be proactive about planning for the future. (So maybe you’ll have an answer next time someone asks you about your five-year plan.) “Journaling allows you to plan your time better, prioritize, systemize, organize and strategize,” he says. Identify your goals and create an actionable plan for making it happen.
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Journaling prompts: What are some accomplishments I’ve achieved, and how can I continue to build upon them? What are my shortterm and long-term goals? What progress have I made toward accomplishing my goals? What are challenges that are making it harder for me to reach my goals?
CREATE PRODUCTIVE STRATEGIES FOR HANDLING WORK STRESS
Let’s face it: Sometimes work can be stressful. Use your journal as a safe space to vent without having to worry about your comments getting back to your boss. And that’s not the only benefit; journaling allows you to be reflective and thoughtful before you react. “Journaling can help you process challenging times, experiences, and events at work in a more effective and productive way,” says Kathy Caprino, founder of Amazing Career Project. “It allows you to take more productive action and have more balanced conversations and interactions going forward.” Journaling prompts: How did this situation make me feel? What can I do to make the situation better? Is there anything I did that contributed to the situation? What can I do differently next time? Is there anything I can do to reduce my stress?
EVALUATE YOUR CAREER HAPPINESS
It’s a simple question: “Do you like your job?” But the answer can be, well, complicated. Journaling can help you home in on certain emotions that might otherwise go unnoticed. When you go back and read entries, you might realize that most of them are about feeling stressed, dealing with toxic coworkers, or trying (and failing) to work well with your horrible boss. “A career is a journey and it can be easy to get stuck in a mindset that how you are feeling today equals a permanent state,” says Alyssa Krane, chief talent strategist at the Toronto-based talent acquisition firm Powerhouse Talent Inc. “Once you start to see concerns appear in more of a chronic state, it may be time to consider a change.” If you’ve been putting off searching for a new job on Monster, journaling can be just the springboard you need. Journaling prompts: What tasks energized me or drained me this month? What do I like or dislike about my colleagues? What are some positive and negative things about my work environment? Is there anything I can do to be happier at work? What are some pros and cons about my current job? Would I be happier at another company? Would switching jobs make a difference or would I need to make a career change? ■
If a job ad doesn’t ask for a cover letter, should I send one anyway? BY VICKI SALEMI MONSTER.COM
Monster’s career expert Vicki Salemi — a former recruiter who utilizes 15plus years of experience in recruiting and human resources to empower job seekers — answers user questions on Quora. If you have a question for Vicki, send it to socialmedia@monster.com.
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specifically request one. If a company wants your cover letter, they will ask for it. What you can do instead is copy and paste the body of your cover letter into the box on the application where you can enter free-form text (many Monster job ads include this feature). This way, you’re still providing the information that’s on your cover letter without sending it as a separate document. ■ For more career advice, visit Monster.com.
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