More Conscious Living with Plastic
When you think of all the things you use or consume that come in plastic, what are some top items that come to mind? Bags? Coffee cups? Disposable food containers? What about soaps?
When you think of all the things you use or consume that come in plastic, what are some top items that come to mind? Bags? Coffee cups? Disposable food containers? What about soaps?
Re-envisioning the Fountain Creek Watershed What if we could use our creeks, rather than just build around or over them? We could kayak, tube, paddle-board, or fish in the natural creeks we have built our city around. We could provide…
When Is Fire Season? The duration of fire season in Colorado is typically May through September. Your chances of being caught in a wildfire in Colorado Springs depends on where you live. The map image below shows the boundaries of…
What Exactly Is A Heat Pump? Traditionally, homes use a furnace for heating and an air conditioning unit for cooling. A heat pump works as both a heating and cooling system for your home. It does not burn fossil fuels…
Percent Change in Single Family Residential Assessed Value between 2021 to 2023 The huge rise in property values and their impact on property taxes is a hot topic throughout Colorado. Single family residential assessed values increased by 40-50% across a…
Your 2023 Property Taxes May Go Up Significantly If your property taxes are escrowed as part of your monthly mortgage payment, you may be seeing a large increase to your monthly payment in the next couple of months. El Paso…
When selling your commercial property, our goal is to make the best initial impression on prospective buyers. How do we produce this desired effect on the target audience? We focus on the buyer’s perception of the property. That is key…
How Do Induction Stoves Work? Induction stoves are a type of cooking equipment that utilizes electromagnetic fields to heat pots and pans directly, rather than heating the stove surface and then transferring the heat to the cookware. This unique cooking…
What Are Living Walls? Living walls, also known as green walls or vertical gardens, are walls that are covered in vegetation, typically in a pattern of vertical panels. They can be constructed on the exterior or interior of a building…
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Lauren Collier has become the first real estate broker in Colorado Springs to earn the Living Future Accreditation. Living Future Accreditation (LFA) is the professional credential earned through the International Living Future Institute that recognizes proficiency in the world’s most…
Colorado Springs, CO, December 23, 2022 Plastic and Paper Bag Fees Beginning January 1, 2023 all Colorado businesses will be required to charge a fee of at least 10 cents for every single-use plastic or paper bag. This fee comes…
Colorado Springs, CO, December 9, 2022 What is LEED? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Green design and innovation are growing fields worldwide. The LEED certification…
Military Personnel and Veterans Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Military Benefits, the Relocation Process, and Support Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 31, 2022 — Jay W L Collier with Live Dream Colorado has earned the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification. …
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – October 21, 2022 Solar panels are becoming a more frequent sight atop the roofs of residential homes. As climate change brings higher temperatures, more folks are looking towards renewable energy—and a decrease in energy bills. Solar…