Fall Back: Colorado Daylight Savings Time End this Weekend

Don't forget that Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend in Colorado. In Colorado Springs, we are Mountain Time Zone which observes this change twice a year, once in the Fall and once in the Spring. The easy way to remember which way the time is changing is "Spring Forward" means you set your clocks forward in the Spring season. Just the opposite, "Fall Back" means which turn our clocks back one hour in the Fall.
So, be sure to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night as the official time change happens Sunday, November 5th at 2:00am.
You'll have a whole extra hour of sleep, work, breakfast,...whatever you choose!

Just listed - 1924 Berkshire Ln Colorado Springs CO 80909

1924 Berkshire Ln - Brand new garage door with keypad

1924 Berkshire Ln Colorado Springs, CO 80909 is now available for showings!

1924 Berkshire Ln - Refinished hardwood floors

This brick ranch-style home is 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 1 car attached garage. There's plenty of living space with 2,538 square feet plus additional outdoor space in the large yard and back patio.

Some of the best things about this property are the newly refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted exterior and interior paint, brand new garage door with exterior keypad, and low maintenance landscaping. You'll love the surrounding mature trees and bushes, plus established neighborhood around this home, built in 1962.

Most of all, the location of this Colorado Springs home is hard to beat. It is part of the Northglen subdivision and has easy access to the Academy Boulevard corridor which includes restaurants, shopping and entertainment. From the popular Skate City to historic Colorado Springs restaurants like BJ's Velvet Freeze, you'll always have somewhere to go that's just around the corner. Even the popular Citadel Mall is just minutes away.

Transportation and recreation are convenient as well, with bus stops and major streets within walking distance. If you'd rather ride your bike or walk, just head to the end of the street for access to the Rock Island Trail. Click here for more photos, information, and price.

1924 Berkshire Ln - Walkout Kitchen

1924 Berkshire Ln - Appliances Included

1924 Berkshire Ln - Large Back Yard

1924 Berkshire Ln - Rec Room in Basement

Upgrade your home with the latest smart home technology

Make your home a smart home with these simple upgrades. It will add value and wow buyers with something unique and memorable. These are easy upgrades which can be done without hiring a contractor or handyman. Many of them are plug-and-play easy and these are some of the best upgrades you can make to your home, whether you're selling your home or planning to stay. Not only will you improve the value of your home, you'll also help keep your family safe, add convenience, and save money.

iDOBBi Wireless Mini Smart Plug Outlet
Voice and Alexa Controlled Smart Outlet Plug




MySmartBlinds Automation Kit Motorized Blinds for iOS Devices, Turn Ordinary Blinds into Smart Home Blinds
Do you have blinds in high windows you can't reach? Or want to control your window blinds from the bed instead of getting up? It even works on your existing blinds and has features like gradual tilt and sun-tracking options


Keep your home secure with August Smart Lock 2nd Generation – Dark Gray, Works with Amazon Alexa


Funlux 3 Pack Wireless 720p HD - 115°Wide Viewing Angle - Smart Home WiFi IP Security Camera System with 2 - way Audio, Infrared Night Vision and Motion Detection.
Keep you and your family safe at home, plus have worldwide access to watch your home simply by using your cell phone. You can listen, watch and be alerted if there are any dangers in our near your home.


Control the lights in your home from a distance with Wemo Light Switch, Wi-Fi enabled, Works with Amazon Alexa

5656 San Cristobal Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/ALQ6VA/5656-San-Cristobal-Colorado-Springs-CO

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Square feet: 1,518

For more information about this property, please contact Toby L. Lorenc at 719-332-4816 or toby@peakdream.com. You can also text 4626259 to 67299.

See more listings at: http://www.peakdream.com/agent-detail/Toby-Lorenc/123657/

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3845 Schoolwood Court Colorado Springs, CO 80918

COMING SPRING 2018

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/T6S6GT/3845-Schoolwood-Court-Colorado-Springs-CO

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Square feet: 4,169

For more information about this property, please contact Toby L. Lorenc at 719-332-4816 or toby@peakdream.com. You can also text 4590286 to 67299.

See more listings at: http://www.peakdream.com/agent-detail/Toby-Lorenc/123657/

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4392 Hawks Lookout Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/AKKKMX/4392-Hawks-Lookout-Lane-Colorado-Springs-CO-8399404

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Square feet: 1,560

For more information about this property, please contact Toby L. Lorenc at 719-332-4816 or toby@peakdream.com. You can also text 4475173 to 67299.

See more listings at: http://www.peakdream.com/agent-detail/Toby-Lorenc/123657/

MLS ID: 8399404

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2820 Rossmere Street Colorado Springs CO 80919

2820 Rossmere Street Colorado Springs CO 80919 is on the market and ready for the perfect buyer! It doesn't take too much to see that this home is absolutely gorgeous. With over 6,000 square feet, there's plenty of room to spread out and relax. Built in 1993, this home provides the comfort of 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, plus an over-sized 3 car garage with plenty of space for projects, storage and toys.

You'll love the area (known as Mountain Shadows in Northwest Colorado Springs) which is surrounded by parks, open space, and incredible mountain views.

Check out the full listing with additional information at http://www.peakdream.com/homes-for-sale-details/2820-ROSSMERE-STREET-COLORADO-SPRINGS-CO-80919/1869834/68/

Enter to win $50,000: Love Your Home Sweepstakes

Every year, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and HGTV partner for the Love Your Home $50,000 Sweepstakes. It's that time again and I would love for one of my real estate clients or friends to win this contest!
Please take a moment to enter your information so you're registered to win. There are 12 weekly prizes for $2,500 and a grand prize of $50,000 so you have a few opportunities to get some extra cash.
I hope you're one of those lucky people - everyone has a friend that always wins contests, drawings, and free stuff. But you can't win unless you enter. Also, feel free to forward this to a friend and give them a chance to win as well!

Real Estate Sweepstakes - $50,000 Grand Prize

New Living Options in Downtown Colorado Springs

As a native of Colorado Springs, it's exciting to watch the city grow and change to meet the needs and desires of the current population. The next big step for the Downtown Colorado Springs area is additional living space, both short term and long term. There are a number of projects I'm looking forward to that will drastically start changing the downtown culture.

10-story Hilton Garden Inn to be completed in 2018

First of all, ground has been broken on the first high rise to be built in Colorado Springs since 2001. There's a few reasons for this but perhaps the main one is we have incredible views of the Rocky Mountains and each tall building erected block these views more and more. However, the balance is wanting a more vibrant downtown which means attracting tourists and giving them some options of places to stay in the heart of the city. Currently, there are really only 2 hotels in the core of downtown which include the Antlers and the Wyndham Grand Mining Exchange Hotel. Now, with the addition of the Hilton Garden Inn, we'll have an additional 167 rooms along with shops and hotel amenities like a restaurant and bar.

Loft living in Downtown Colorado Springs

Next, another loft project is near completion in the core of downtown, just a block from the new Hilton Garden Inn. The Bijou Lofts, located directly across the street from historic Acacia Park, consist of 9-units available for purchase. The original building has been modified and a second floor added where the lofts are located. Units are just under 1,000 square feet and start in the low $300,000's.

Blue Dot Place Apartments in Colorado Springs

About a year ago, there was another project that quickly gained interest and exposure. The Blue Dot Place apartments are a trendy and hip place to live, located on Nevada Avenue next to coffee shops, bars, and breweries. The units filled up quickly and created a waiting list to live here. Now, unit rentals start around $1100 per month and provide about 800 square feet of living space, plus numerous amenities.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the growth of downtown Colorado Springs is what's coming. There are rumors of more hotels, lofts, and apartments all within the next few years as the city works in close conjunction with the Downtown Partnership. For more information on any of these buildings or additional living options in the downtown area, please contact me.

Offer code for CenturyLink Colorado Springs

I'm always looking for ways to help save my Colorado Springs real estate friends, family, and clients money. High-speed internet and cable tv are often significant bills for a household yet services that most families don't want to be without.

I've personally tried the two major services here in town for cable television and internet service, and I like aspects of each one. Depending on the area of town you live, some services or high-speeds may not be available to you. However, for the money, I like using CenturyLink. Even better, I'm able to provide my clients a discount by granting you free activation on internet or tv service. All you have to do is call CenturyLink at (719) 591-0540 and ask for offer 439586.

I hope this program that I've setup with CenturyLink will help you and your household save money.

Other ways to save money in Colorado Springs:
FREE rides with Lyft

Colorado Springs Utilities Rebates

10% Discount on Mohawk Flooring

Know Thy Neighbor

Meet your neighbors

As a real estate agent, it still amazes me for as much time as we spend in our homes, and what sacred places houses are to families, many of us still don't interact with our neighbors. I'm guilty of it too. I often have opportunities to reach out and there's always an excuse to keep to myself: I'm too tired, I'm in a hurry, they've never reached out to me, etc. The truth is, like any relationship, it takes work.
For those of you who are close with those around you on your street or town know about the many benefits this relationship brings:

Security and Safety
You build a team to watch your house, cars, and property. They learn your schedule and know the things that are typical for you and your family so that when something looks suspicious they can notify the proper authorities.

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
Have you ever heard this common proverb? It's true and becomes more important as parents are working longer hours with their kids managing at home alone. I remember growing up how important our neighbors were in our lives, from being a last-minute babysitter to trusting them with an extra key to our house when we were locked out.

Share and Save

Let's face it - we really don't all need our own disco balls, underwater cameras, snow blowers, ladders, etc. Many homeowners are paying to store their "extra stuff" with monthly storage unit costs. So why are we not sharing and saving with our neighbors? There are even websites like Peerby.com to coordinate your sharing efforts. In fact, some are even willing to share their cars, bicycles, and boats but sometimes you don't need anything more than a simple cup of sugar.

So what can you do starting today? Well, some of us just need to get out of our shells and get the courage to talk to the neighbor, take them cookies, or help shovel their walk without being asked. There are also great websites to help you connect with your neighbors (like NextDoor) which also provide ways to chat, share information and announce events around you.

Take the courage today to reach out and start forming relationships with your neighbors!


Toby Lorenc is a license real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mountain Realtors http://www.peakdream.com/ 
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mountain Realtors, Colorado License # 100007753