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Advice on moving to Colorado Springs?
My husband is in the Army and will be stationed at Ft. Carson when he finishes training in June. I'd prefer to live off post (and on-post housing isn't always available right away), so I'd really like to know a little more about the area. Are there neighborhoods I should avoid? Any areas that are overpriced? Coming from Connecticut, it's hard to judge prices in other parts of the country because rent is so ridiculously high here. How is the public transportation system? Is the city bike-friendly for when I want to ride to work rather than drive? I'm sure I could think of dozens more questions, but those are a good start I think. I'd really just like to know what living in Colorado Springs is like from the people who live there. Thanks!
Denver - 3 Answers
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Southern Springs is Nice, Thats were I grew up, just dont live in Stratmoor Valley, Stratmoor Medows and Im not sure what Stratmoor Hills is like but that is the best of the 3, thats where I lived.. And I agree with the other post dont work at the Walmart on Platte, that place was crazy even when I lived there. The Citdel Mall is the best mall, Never really liked Chappel Hills Mall. There is also a nice subdivision Cheyeene Meddows, those are awesome houses. Anyway hope you find CO fun. I miss it there.
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i don't know much about colorado springs but you should really consider pueblo. it has everything you would need and its just a nice little community. there's also many great views really no matter where you live. and great schools if you have little 1s
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I don't know much about Colorado/ but I do have to say this, If it puts you close to your husband, thats all that should matter.

 

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How much money and time do I need to begin earning commissions, and where should I work?
I want to become a residential real estate agent in either Tampa, FL or Colorado Springs, CO. I have no former training or contacts in either city as I have never lived there. I also will need a car when I get to the city of choice.
Renting & Real Estate - 3 Answers
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sounds like you are putting the cart before the horse, you need to pick your city, move there, go the a real estate school and get certified by that state, and hopefully by then you will have been there long enough to know the area and be able to help people, when someone is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home and ask about the neighborhood, they don't to hear "i don't know, i'm new"
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Read a lot of books and don't assume anything.
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Your very first contract, which could take a couple weeks to a month, may entail another week or two before it is approved. At that time, it may take 30-60 days before it closes. If you continue to write a contract at the rate of one a week, you can extrapolate that. If you write a contract every couple days on a regular basis, you can probably enjoy a nice income beginning at 45-60 days. It can take longer, depending on your contract rate. Remember that the Broker/Owner may receive 50-60% of the sales commissions on a closing. Some % are 50-50. You pay all your own expenses and of course deduct all business related expenses from gross income. You will need enough cash to support your living expenses plus business expenses for at least 60 days. Maybe more as a cushion. You will be expected to knock on doors in order to garner listings for the Broker. All listings that you obtain and if you sell that property, no commissions are split with any other sales person. Any sale by you of another's listing, the commission is split with the one who listed the property. The Broker receives 1/2 of the total, first. If another sales person sells a property that you listed, you in turn receive half. This applies even on properties that are listed by a competitive Broker.

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Why are women in Colorado Springs so backwards and anti-social for?
I'm former military so I've lived in a few places in the United States. Colorado Springs, Colorado, minus southern California, has the MOST anti-social, unfriendly, rude, and stuck up women that i've ever been around in my entire life. When I'm at school (community college) they won't look at me or give me the time of day and DO NOT wish to expand their social cirlces. Same thing goes at the gyms here in this town AND out at bars and clubs. They don't want anything to do with you their either UNLESS you are a born and bred Coloradoan, Californian, or they know you from work or high school. Compared to southerners these people are very backwards IMHO. Hell, I probably would already be married by now or at the very least have a g/f if I had relocated to a city somewhere in the South versus this anti-social infested s***hole. I think that people from Texas and the South should AVOID moving to this state at all costs!
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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Hey hey hey there that's quite the generalization. I too am from Colorado Springs, in fact I just moved back home there this month, and I am not at all like the girls you described above. I love Colorado for the nature aspect of it, not for the people. I'm terribly sorry friend but I think you that wherever you go you will find nasty anti-social women, regardless of the state you are in. It's just a fact of life you have to get used to, some people are kinder than others.
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try internet dating. that is the new and easiest way to meet women. its like shopping. good luck - and dont feel bad, sadly there are narrow minded people in this world, i deal with it everyday.
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dammmmmmn that's messed up dude but have you ever thought maybe its not the girl and maybe its you? not every girl in a city hates you and not every girl will like you dude just like you don't like every girl just keep trying man and maybe try a smoother approach good luck dude and if that doesn't work move to miami. I just moved here and i love the girls here yo!!

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Is Colorado laid back in Denver? How about Colorado Springs?
Is Colorado laid back in Denver? How about Colorado Springs? Do both those areas experience "Chinook" warming trends often times in the winter? How long and what temps can I expect when they hit? Is the area along I-25 fairly much "I'm ok & your ok as long as you don't hurt me"? I know smoking indoors in public is not ok. Is it politically correct and very liberal? I don't care if my neighbor is gay, has a gun, is union, right to work, pro-choice, or pro-life, but I don't like all the political correctness Illinois has. Nor do I like a rigid, uptight, government telling me how to live. IE. . A nanny state - big brother is there to take care of me whether I like it or not.
Denver - 4 Answers
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Colorado Springs is more conservative, Denver more liberal. Neither like a lot of government interference. Weather varies greatly..can get up in the 60s in the winter if a warm front comes through...but there can be 3 feet of snow the next day. Colorado is simply a fantastic place to live...people there love it, are very healthy, very active, very educated. It is a young, vibrant, highly educated, tech oriented place.
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Having lived in the springs as its called by locals for the past year, heres my thoughts: 1. Winter- yes it can get warm in that area, but then again its VERY variable- it can be a blizzard one day then 2 days later you see grass and its 50. LOTS of wind all the time. VERY dry. But its generally sunny. Winter can last until April, like last year, but again its variable- one day warm, another cold. They just got 4 inches a few days back, but its now 60 out there so yea thats typical. Snow doesnt last on the ground like it does here though- its snow and melt in a day or two except right up by the mountains. 2. Yea- people around there are pretty laid back, they dont care what you do as long as you arent bothering them or breaking the law. Yea, its pretty much do as you will its your own business just dont let it bother me. 3. Denver is so big- you get it all, from Boulder to downtown life- its all different but in general again laid back easygoing. Yes, having now moved to northwest indiana after loosing my job in colorado- its definitely a big difference and I loved it out there- but the economy isnt much better and Denver costs almost as much to live in as Chicago does. Hope that helps.
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Colorado Springs is very conservative. I don't think "laid back" is a term I would use to describe the Springs. Denver, for the most part is pretty laid back, live and let live as long as your dog isn't barking.
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What ever you do , do not go to Colorado Springs it is very conservative and military mind set . Plus people there are some what belligerent . People in the Springs are in a universe on their own . You definitely like Denver especially downtown it is great place to hang and do what ever you want . Denver is generally laid back sometime too laid back . Denver is your best bet for a good time . Denver and Colorado Springs are different states of mind I can tell right now . I work in CS but live Denver area.

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Moving to Colorado Springs. [Only people from Colorado please]?
Hello, I will be moving from The Netherlands to Colorado Springs in December, I'm 19 years old. And I have a question. OK, well when I get there.. How does it work with getting my drivers license? What do I all have to do to get it? I'm only allowed to come 30 days prior my course starts at the college. I will be on a F-1 Visa... Is there any difference between me and a US Citizen? I believe I have to show my visa and stuff, which will not be a problem. And how can I meet already people from there? I would like to meet some people before I move. Thanks.
Other - United States - 3 Answers
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YOUR FROM THE NETHERLANDS/? BABES WILL LUVS UR ACCENT
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I live in COLORADO !
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You will need to live in Colorado for 90 days to become a Colorado resident. You cannot get a Colorado drivers License before that time. However students are exempted from needing to get a Colorado license...though I believe you can get one if desired. You will have plenty of time , after you get there to ask a fellow student to take you to one of the drivers license offices in town and ASK what you should do. Also, the foreign students office at the college can advise you on this. You will LOVE Colorado Springs. Hope you have a great time.

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