As we enter into the Christmas season, it’s ironic that I’ve been asked what it means to be a Christian Realtor and secondarily, what makes a marketplace ministry? Within the Colorado Springs Real Estate business culture, it seems like everyone is looking, observing, and evaluating the competitive marketplace.  From this reference point, first impressions eventually [...]

After posting a few personal blogs for the past few days, it’s back to business! It seems like the trends in Colorado Springs, or for that matter, including the state of Colorado, are somewhat different than our national tendencies. Here’s my case in point. In an article entitled, “Springs defense contractors hiring by the hundreds,” [...]

SHHHH!!!!  Don’t give this secret away. Cherise is located at her dad’s 2000 acre ranch in Texas and is literally buffered from internet access and is extremely limited regarding cell phone coverage.  So…I thought I would include you on my secret plans for her. For several years, I’ve been very limited about my physical activities [...]

Talk about a different Thanksgiving than of recent memory…Well, this Thanksgiving was certainly unusual. First of all, Cherise and I hate being apart for any length of time.   Nonetheless, Cherise decided to visit her father (ill health and missed affections) and his side of the family in Texas, and I remained behind for the holiday. [...]

As this Christmas season quickly rolls in, I decided to put up my own version of a Christmas tree in my office. No presents as of yet.  However, I do have an open door policy, in which anyone can enter at his or her own risk of being listened to intently, helped with decision-making and [...]