The Hughes Team http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/ Use The Hughes Team website as the source for all your real estate buying, selling, and information needs using the most advanced tools available. en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 The 8 Most Overrated Home Projects http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/the-8-most-overrated-home-projects Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:00:34 -0400 Wayne & Rosemarie Hughes Buyer's Information Seller's Information 44585@/   If you're considering remodeling your home, it may be best to skip these upgrades. By Melinda Fulmer of MSN Real Estate In these uncertain times, remodels are more about wringing day-to-day enjoyment out of your house than simply boosting its resale value. But not every project delivers on its promise of luxury and enjoyment. Some delightful-sounding home improvements can be problematic or overly expensive or simply wind up collecting dust while you're still paying the tab.  And some are destined to become white elephants, in the same kitschy category as that 1970s wet bar, sauna or intercom system. MSN Real Estate consulted with contractors, designers and other home-improvement gurus -- as well as homeowners themselves -- to come up with a somewhat subjective "honey-do" list that's better left undone. Click Here for the Details For information on any Colorado Springs Home For Sale, contact: The Hughes Team Colorado Springs Realtors   Click Here for a Detailed Market Snapshot for any address in El Paso and Teller Counties

8 Overrated Projects

If you're considering remodeling your home, it may be best to skip these upgrades.

By Melinda Fulmer of MSN Real Estate

In these uncertain times, remodels are more about wringing day-to-day enjoyment out of your house than simply boosting its resale value. But not every project delivers on its promise of luxury and enjoyment.

Some delightful-sounding home improvements can be problematic or overly expensive or simply wind up collecting dust while you're still paying the tab. And some are destined to become white elephants, in the same kitschy category as that 1970s wet bar, sauna or intercom system.

MSN Real Estate consulted with contractors, designers and other home-improvement gurus -- as well as homeowners themselves -- to come up with a somewhat subjective "honey-do" list that's better left undone.

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]]> http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/the-8-most-overrated-home-projects#comments Henry Moore Exhibit at Denver Botanic Gardens http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/henry-moore-exhibit-at-denver-botanic-gardens Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:50:11 -0400 Wayne & Rosemarie Hughes Buyer's Information Seller's Information Activities & Attractions Fun Things To Do 43774@/ Here is a unique opportunity to view the British sculptors works in a natural setting. Twenty of his monumental sculptures are on display in the Gardens landscape through January 31, 2011 at the York Street location. Free Admission at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield June 4, Denver Botanic Garden July 22, Denver Botanic Garden Chatfield August 6, Denver Botanic Garden August 25. Click here for the Henry Moore Exhibition   Outdoor Movies at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield will be held June 10 - Fantastic Mr. FoxJuly 15 - GooniesAug. 12 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Click here for Outdoor Movie Information For information on any Colorado Springs Home For Sale, contact: The Hughes Team Colorado Springs Realtors Click Here for a Detailed Market Snapshot for any address in El Paso and Teller Counties Henry Moore SculptureHere is a unique opportunity to view the British sculptors works in a natural setting. Twenty of his monumental sculptures are on display in the Gardens landscape through January 31, 2011 at the York Street location.

Free Admission at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield June 4, Denver Botanic Garden July 22, Denver Botanic Garden Chatfield August 6, Denver Botanic Garden August 25.

Click here for the Henry Moore Exhibition

Outdoor Movies at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield will be held

June 10 - Fantastic Mr. Fox
July 15 - Goonies
Aug. 12 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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]]> http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/henry-moore-exhibit-at-denver-botanic-gardens#comments Colorado Springs Food Tours http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/colorado-springs-food-tours Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:59:40 -0400 Wayne & Rosemarie Hughes Buyer's Information Seller's Information Fun Things To Do 44543@/ This new company is offering three-hour walking food tours of Downtown Colorado Springs. Along the way, you'll also learn about area history, too. Here's the Link to the Website   For information on any Colorado Springs Home For Sale, contact: The Hughes Team Colorado Springs Realtors Click Here for a Detailed Market Snapshot for any address in El Paso and Teller Counties This new company is offering three-hour walking food tours of Downtown Colorado Springs. Along the way, you'll also learn about area history, too.

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]]> http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/colorado-springs-food-tours#comments THIS HOME SHOWS LIKE NEW In Woodmoor http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/this-home-shows-like-new-in-woodmoor Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:41:16 -0400 Wayne & Rosemarie Hughes Buyer's Information Seller's Information Neighborhoods 44474@/ Surrounded by tall pines and on a cul-de-sac, this home shows like new. Low maintenance stucco exterior, composite shingle roof, composite decking keep the exterior upkeep to a minimum. On the inside new carpet and fresh paint let this home sparkle.  The spacious great room with vaulted ceiling centers around a cheerful fireplace. The kitchen boasts lots of oak cabinets and a center island and easy access to the deck.  The master suite with its walk-in closet is adjoined by the master bath with separate tub and shower. There are two additional bedrooms on this level. The lower level holds a large family room and an additional theater room, plus a large, unfinished area. $300,000 For more information on any Colorado Springs Home For Sale, contact: The Hughes Team Colorado Springs Realtors   Click Here for a Detailed Market Snapshot for any address in El Paso and Teller Counties Play VisualTour

Surrounded by tall pines and on a cul-de-sac, this home shows like new. Low maintenance stucco exterior, composite shingle roof, composite decking keep the exterior upkeep to a minimum. On the inside new carpet and fresh paint let this home sparkle. The spacious great room with vaulted ceiling centers around a cheerful fireplace. The kitchen boasts lots of oak cabinets and a center island and easy access to the deck. The master suite with its walk-in closet is adjoined by the master bath with separate tub and shower. There are two additional bedrooms on this level. The lower level holds a large family room and an additional theater room, plus a large, unfinished area.

$300,000

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]]> http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/this-home-shows-like-new-in-woodmoor#comments Top 10 Mid-sized Markets for the Good Life http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/top-10-mid-sized-markets-for-the-good-life Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:16:02 -0400 Wayne & Rosemarie Hughes Buyer's Information Seller's Information Neighborhoods 44410@/ Top 10 Mid-sized Markets for the Good Life Business Web site Portfolio.com has identified what it considers the best mid-sized markets.The study compared 109 communities with populations between 250,000 and 750,000 in 20 categories, including healthy economies, moderate costs of living, light traffic, pleasant neighborhoods, and good schools.Portfolio.coms Editor J. Jennings Moss said, "This companion study of best mid-sized places to live can serve as a resource for those who are trying to start a business in new territories by identifying the categories that define the best qualities of living."These were the top-10 mid-sized metros with the best quality of life: 1. Boulder, Colo.2. Provo, Utah3. Fort Collins, Colo.4. Madison, Wis.5. Ogden, Utah6. Holland, Mich.7. Colorado Springs, Colo.8. Ann Arbor, Mich.9. Des Moines, Iowa10. Manchester, N.H.Source: Portfolio.com (06/30/2010) Here's a Link to the Detailed Article For information on any Colorado Springs Home For Sale, contact: The Hughes Team Colorado Springs Realtors Click Here for a Detailed Market Snapshot for any address in El Paso and Teller Counties Top 10 Mid-sized Markets for the Good Life
Business Web site Portfolio.com has identified what it considers the best mid-sized markets.

The study compared 109 communities with populations between 250,000 and 750,000 in 20 categories, including healthy economies, moderate costs of living, light traffic, pleasant neighborhoods, and good schools.

Portfolio.coms Editor J. Jennings Moss said, "This companion study of best mid-sized places to live can serve as a resource for those who are trying to start a business in new territories by identifying the categories that define the best qualities of living."

These were the top-10 mid-sized metros with the best quality of life:

1. Boulder, Colo.
2. Provo, Utah
3. Fort Collins, Colo.
4. Madison, Wis.
5. Ogden, Utah
6. Holland, Mich.
7. Colorado Springs, Colo.
8. Ann Arbor, Mich.
9. Des Moines, Iowa
10. Manchester, N.H.

Source: Portfolio.com (06/30/2010)

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