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Re-thinking real estate, one home at a time BY GREG LUCZAK PLATINUM GROUP REALTORS
My name is Greg Luczak, and I am excited to introduce myself. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, moved to Spokane, WA to attend college, and relocated to Colorado Springs in 2005. I have been hooked ever since. I love Colorado Springs, and sincerely believe in it and its future. I’m blessed to sell real estate in my favorite city in the world. I attended Eastern Washington University (go Eagles!) and my educational background is in marketing and graphic design. I worked as the Marketing Director for a Colorado Springs real estate company prior to getting my Brokers License, and I have taken the bulk of my experiences, education, and heart and thrown it into my marketing plan. I offer one of the most competitive marketing plans in the Pikes Peak region, and take great pride in how my properties are presented; with a customized and individualized marketing plan for every home. I offer first class service and look forward to building a long-term business relationship with all of my clients. ■
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Neighborhood: Wolf Ranch Driving Directions: From Woodmen/Powers – North on Powers, 1st right at Research Pkwy, make left at Tutt (1st round about), first left on Flicka, left on Blue Moon. Home on the left. Agent/Company: Lenka Martin, 719-205-5248, For more info: Lenka@LenkaMartin.com
3 bdrms/3baths/2 car garage/ 2653 total sq ft Ranch plan with finished basement on cul-de-sac. Main level living at its best! Master bed, laundry, second bed or office, two full bathrooms, great room, kitchen & dining nook, outdoor room/covered patio all on one level. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, designer cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors. Basement has additional bed and bath, rec room, wet bar, game area and additional storage area This home is part of established Wolf Ranch community with many amenities, and part of low maintenance area called Parkwood where HOA maintains front yard landscaping and snow removal. OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND.
More Open Houses Featured Open House Rancher On 5 Acre Horse Property! 9070 Oto Circle | $450,000
Hours: Sunday, October 9 ~ 12-3pm Neighborhood: Falcon North Driving Directions: From Powers, E. On Hwy 24 (4 miles) N. On Mohawk, E On Burule, N. on Oto. Agent/Company: Jerry R. Clark, 719-761-0171 RE/MAX Advantage
a spectacular great room featuring a two-story ceiling, hardwood floors and a stone fireplace with gas logs. The show stopper is the room’s wall of windows that artfully frame the graceful trees of the backyard; exceptionally beautiful now as the leaves change to a golden yellow. Delicately hanging from the windows are professionally designed draperies with an Aspen leaf pattern that pulls the essence of the room and its attributes together. The inviting gourmet kitchen is complete with new Shouse’s appliances installed in 2013, a large center isle with a slab granite countertop, upscale and ornate maple cabinetry and heat resistant Italian tiled countertops. Adjoining the kitchen is a casual dining area with deck access. Also on the main level is a formal dining room, office, a full laundry room with garage access and a large master bedroom. The hardwood floors continue throughout the main level into the aforementioned master bedroom, which is embellished with a sculpted ceiling, large windows, deck access and a twosided gas fireplace that also opens to an enticing soaking tub. The lavish five-piece master bath has a private water closet, tiled floors, a tiled shower with bench and dual vanities with tiled countertops. A brand new hardwood floor climbs up the tasteful staircase and continues throughout the upper level. A welcoming, roomy loft overlooks the great room and has spacious bedrooms on either side. All three bedrooms have a walk-in closet, with one having a private full bath. Two of the bedrooms have splendid views of Cheyenne Mountain and share a Jack and Jill full tiled bath. A fresh new carpeted staircase leads from the main level to the basement, which boasts a tiled rec room with a wet bar and ample space for a
pool table, card table and more. A lovely new Tiffany chandelier hangs attractively from the ceiling in the center of the rec room. The basement also has a bonus room — perfect for exercising or other activities, — a tiled bath, a utility room and two carpeted rooms that can be used for bedrooms or to any other capacity that the homeowner desires. The lush half-acre lot has great privacy, immaculate landscaping, an automatic sprinkler system and usable yard with a big deck for entertaining and enjoying the mountain views. The home has central air conditioning, two furnaces and two 50-gallon hot water heaters that were installed in 2014. Other additions since 2013 include new interior paint, new light fixtures, a new alarm system, new satin nickel fixtures throughout and refinished bathrooms. The updated, quality property is a fantastic value and is priced at $675,000. This uplifting home, while private, has no shortage of everyday conveniences and is located in the Cheyenne Mountain School District 12. Just down the hill on the nearby Broadmoor Bluffs Drive are two shopping centers with supermarkets, nail salons, restaurants, cafés and service centers. Additionally, downtown Colorado Springs is just 15 minutes away. Also nearby is Fort Carson, The Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain State Park. All in all this home is the perfect place for nature lovers of all ages who want to experience the unspoiled beauty of the Front Range from a gorgeous home while maintaining quick access to community amenities, entertainment and recreation. To learn more or to schedule a viewing, contact top Colorado Springs real estate agents at The Becky Gloriod Partners by calling 719-822-0266, emailing Becky Gloriod at becky@gloriod.com or visiting beckygloriod.com. ■
Beautiful One Level Living On 5 Acre Horse Property! 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car Garage, 4,159 Sq. Ft. Home w/9 Ft. Vaulted Ceilings & Unfinished Bsmt! Living Room Has Gas Fireplace & Ceiling Fan And You’ll Find Hrdwd Floor Under The Very Nice Carpet. The Spacious Kitchen Looks Out Over The Living Room & Features Granite Counters, Hdwd Floor, Center Island, S/S Appls & The Refrigerator Is Included! Just Off Dining Area Is A Very Nice Sunroom Addition With Many Windows! 22 x 17 Main Level Mstr Suite Enjoys A 5-Pc Master Bath w/Jetted Tub! The Full, Unfinished Bsmt Is Plumbed For Bathroom. Out Back Is A Private, Landscaped Area Which Is Fenced, Where You Can Relax And Enjoy The Peace & Serenity Of Your 5 Acres! Located Minutes From Colo. Springs And Has Pikes Peak Views!
Featured Open House Location, Location, Location! 5 bed/6 bath home in Flying Horse! 2276 Rocking Horse Court | $775,000 Hours: 10/9/16 from 12-3:00 Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: Hwy 83 to Flying Horse Club Dr., West, then first Right on Barossa, second Right on Margaux Valley Way, first Left and first Right. Agent/Company: Alan Wilaby, 719-338-1100 ERA Shields Real Estate
This immaculate Patio Home backs up to a lake & 2 fairways on Flying Horse Golf course! This home has loads of upgrades, main floor master with 5-pc master bath, main floor laundry, expanded outdoor living spaces with privacy and a fireplace, a great place to entertain family and friends! Gourmet kitchen with nook, large family room with full surround sound and 3-D television…This is Colorado living at its finest and you won’t want to miss this one!
Featured Open House Rancher w/Fin. Walk-Out Basement On 5 Acre Horse Property! 12525 Woodlake RD | $450,000
Hours: October 8 and 9 ~ 12-3pm Neighborhood: Black Forest Driving Directions: From Meridian Rd, E. 1 Mile To Woodlake Rd (Between Woodmen Rd & Hodgen) Agent/Company: Jerry R. Clark, 719-761-0171 RE/MAX Advantage
Amazing 2-Sty Hot Tub Room In This 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Finished 3 Car Garage, 3,360 Sq. Ft Home On 5+ Acre Horse Property Located At The Edge Of Black Forest! Stucco Exterior, 9 Ft. Vaulted Ceilings & Central Air! Stunning Living Rm w/Attractive Gas Fireplace! Main Level Office! Every Bdrm Enjoys A Walk-Out To A Deck Or Patio In Back! Deck On Main Level & Patio On Ground Level! Arched Doorways In Home! Arched Doorways Lead To Dining Room Which Overlooks Hot Tub Room On Ground Level! Mstr Suite Has Adj. 5-Pc Bath & French Doors To Unique 2-Sty Hot Tub Room! Very Nice Kitchen Has Tiled Floor, Granite Counters, Gas Range, Backsplash & Pantry! Relax On Your Deck & Enjoy The Quiet & Views! Near Hiking & Horse Trails & Borders Black Forest! Full RV Hook-ups.
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public speaking tricks that’ll help you talk your way to a new job
Think you’re not a smooth talker? You can be. BY ELANA LYN GROSS MONSTER.COM
You’ve done your homework to perfect your resume and cover letter, — and kudos for getting through the door — but now it’s time to show the interviewer you’ve got A-grade in-person communication skills. The Association of American Colleges and Universities found that when hiring recent college graduates, 85 percent of employers rank oral communication as a very important skill. This means communicating eloquently and confidently. Easier said than done, right? If public speaking is not your forte — and even if it utterly terrifies you — there are some triedand-true techniques you can borrow from those smooth-talking TEDx-type speakers to make you feel and sound more confident during your moment in the interview spotlight.
RECORD YOURSELF
Little vocal tics and crutches like “um,” “ah” and ”you know” make you sound unconfident; or worse, unprofessional. Don’t sweat it. We all have them, even if we don’t know it. The best way to get rid of those is to first recognize them. And the best way to do that is to rehearse in front of a video camera; and then ruthlessly assess your own performance. “I can’t say enough about the importance of practice,” says New York City-based career management coach Pamela Weinberg. “Never go into an interview without practicing some of the questions that are sure to come your way.” Start by finding the questions interviewers are most likely to ask. Then, make a video of your answers and look out for nervous habits like twirling your hair, tapping your foot, speaking quickly and using filler words. Are you doing it at certain moments, like between sentences or when you can’t find a word? Train yourself to do nothing in those moments rather than filling in with unnecessary tics or crutches.
HAVE TALKING POINTS
Go back to that list of interview questions to create a set of rehearsed talking points you can fall back on if your nerves start to get the best of you. “When I worked on presidential campaigns, I used to coach candidates to have key bullet points memorized,” says Dorie Clark, a professional speaker and author who teaches at Duke University. “If they were faced with a question they weren’t expecting, they could often ‘pivot’ to answering the question they had prepared for.” You might not be running for president, but if you’ve mastered answers to questions like “What’s your greatest strength?” and “Why do
you want to work at this company?” as well as doing solid research on the company you’re interviewing with, you’ll have some solid knowhow to fall back on; and that prep work will add to your overall feeling of confidence.
PRACTICE DEEP BREATHING
If nerves continue to creep in during the interview, focus on your breath. Danielle Harlan, founder and CEO of a San-Jose based leadership coaching firm, who helps high-level executives prepare for grueling interviews, explains that when we are stressed or anxious we tense up and forget to breathe or we breathe shallowly. That exacerbates the feeling of being overwhelmed and can cause panic. “Luckily, simply pausing to take a breath and holding it for a moment can help our body to calm down and feel less anxious,” says Harlan. To get in the habit of better breathing, try using a guided meditation app like Head Space before your interview.
STOP STRATEGICALLY
If you get tongue-tied and are tempted to ramble, stop. You can and should think before you speak. Most hiring managers will appreciate that you’re taking the time to answer thoughtfully and they won’t hold a momentary pause against you. “Some questions are designed to see how you respond under pressure,” says Jim Kokocki, former president of Toastmasters International. “Don’t worry about taking time to think. Relax, think and give the best answer or example you can.” Sure, a few seconds may not sound like a long time, but ask Michael Phelps how much can be won or lost in a second or less. Taking that extra second or two could give you time to formulate a winning answer.
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STRIKE A POWER POSE
No matter how nervous you may feel, you can still give your confidence a boost with a little help from your body. Body language doesn’t just affect the way people see you—it can also change the way you feel about yourself. So before your interview, duck into the restroom, and — in the words of pop icon Madonna — strike a pose. Try this “Wonder Woman” confidence stance: Stand with your legs apart, hands on your hips, and chest out. Hold that pose for two minutes, and you might just walk into your next interview feeling like a job-searching superhero. ■
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