Halloween in Colorado Springs!

Halloween is quickly approaching! Although Halloween falls on a Monday this year, there are still plenty of fun things for your family to participate in this weekend to celebrate. From fun at the zoo to howling wolves, there are many different ways to spend this spooky day in Colorado Springs. The team at The Platinum Group, REALTORS has all the details on this year's Halloween events. 

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Boo at the Zoo

Join the team at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for one of the area's most unique Halloween event. There will be trick or treat stations throughout the zoo. Spend the night visiting select animal exhibits that are open during the event, such as giraffe building, Aquatics, The Loft, Encounter Africa and Monkey Pavilion. Grab a friend and take a walk through the haunted house or make your way through the lighted pumpkin patch. You will not want to miss out on this spooktacular event!

Where: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
When: October 28 - 31
Time: 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

Emma Crawford Coffin Races

Emma Crawford's last wish was to be buried at the top of Red Mountain. After she passed away at the age of 19 of tuberculosis, her fiancee granted her wish with the help of 11 other men, who carried her coffin to the top. After years of weather and erosion, her remains were washed down the side of the mountain. It is said that she still haunts Red Moutain today, so to honor Emmas, each year Manitou Springs holds a coffin race and parade. Grab your team of five and decorate a coffin that is raced down Main Street. 

Where:  Main Street in Manitou Springs
When: October 29
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Halloween Cool Science Style

Join the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center for this scientific Halloween event! Make glow in the dark slime, instant worms, invisible alien eyeballs, eerie fog bubbles, creepy noises, shoot fog rings and more! There will be a parade through the museum and awards will be given out for the scariest, the funniest, the most creative and the best dinosaur costume. 

Where: Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
When: October 29
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Howl-O-Ween

The Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center's annual Howl-O-Ween tradition will be held on October 29. Join them in passing out meat-filled pumpkins to all the wolves, a bonfire and refreshments. Reservations are required, so sign up today! Call 719-687-9742 for more information. 

Where: Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center
When: October 29
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Mall-O-Ween

Bring your trick or treat bag as it's Mall-O-Ween! A super safe, super fun Halloween celebration! Have your little ones trick or treat in a safe environment.

Where: Chapel Hills Mall & Citadel Mall
When: October 31 
Time:  Chapel Hills: 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Citadel Mall: 5:00 pm until supplies last. 

Spook Out Shoot Out 

Enjoy trick or treating, haunted miniature golf, hayrides, carnival game, pumpkin chunkin, helicopter rides, a costume contest and more! 

Where: World Golf 
When: October 28 - 30
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 pm

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Halloween History Hunt

Visit the museum for a spooktacular Halloween History Hunt. Get your history hunt guide at the Front Desk, explore the exhibits and visit the haunted house to hear stories and make creepy, crawly crafts. Make sure you wear your costume and pick up a treat before you leave! 

Where: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
When: October 29
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Emma Crawford's Wake 

Experience a victorian wake complete with a victorian buffet dinner and beverages. This is sure to be one of the most talked about events of the year, so you will not want to miss it. For more information visit MiramontCastle.org or call 719-685-1011 to make your reservation. 

Where: Miramont Castle
When: October 28
Time: Viewings will take place every 20 minutes with the first at 6:00 pm and the last at 7:20 pm

Celebrate Halloween in Colorado Springs!

Colorado Springs is full of fun, creepy and spooky events this weekend to celebrate Halloween! Colorado Springs is a wonderful place to raise your family. If you are thinking of relocating to Colorado Springs, contact The Platinum Group, REALTORS at 719-536-4444. As your Colorado Springs real estate agents, we can help you find the best home for your family.

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National Kitchen & Bath Month - Part 2 - How To Stage Bathroom

October is National Kitchen and Bath Month. In last week's blog, the best real estate agents in Colorado Springs offered staging ideas and updates for your kitchen. Now it's time to discuss the bathroom. Home buyers are looking more closely to a home's bathroom - how many and how they look. Just like with the kitchen, minor updates can make a huge difference in a bathroom's appearance. Check out these tips to make your bathroom shine:

Depersonalize The Bathroom

Remove everyday toiletries and bathroom supplies from the countertop. Toothbrushes, combs, cotton balls - everything. It is also important not to forget the products in the shower as well. Potential home buyers do not want to see your personal hygiene products. In fact, it could make them feel like they are intruding in on your personal space.

Store Away Cleaning Supplies

Remove all the cleaning supplies like toilet brushes, trash cans, sponges and cleaning products. Although these items are necessary for everyday living, you want your bathroom to represent a place to unwind and relax, which is hard to do with a dirty sponge on the counter. 

Maximize Space

Storage sells. Buyers are looking to see how much space your home has, so they will be looking inside your bathroom cupboards. Make sure they are well organized and about two-thirds full. If you are running out of space to store your toiletries, keep the overflow in a basket. When buyers are coming to see your home, just grab the basket and stash it somewhere else. 

Clean, Clean and Clean Some More

Nothing is more off-putting to potential buyers than a dirty bathroom. Make sure your faucets are spotless, your shower door isn't grimy and the bathtub is glistening. Although it is not fun, it is important, as buyers want to see new. Cleaning the bathroom creates the impression that your home has been well maintained and well loved. 

Hang Luxurious Towels

Transform your bathroom into a tranquil spa by adding beautiful, soft towels. New is best, as a towel never looks quite the same after they have been washed. Keep your new towels for display only, so make sure you pack them away between showings. 

Accessorize

After you cleared away personal items, bring in some accessories to add warmth and luxury. You want to create a relaxing area, so set out a hand lotion and soap set, bath oils, loofahs and candles. If you have extra space, fold a few clean, white hand towels by the sink. 

New Paint & Tile

Painting is a great way to give new life to a room. However, in the bathroom sticking with a neutral color, as it will appeal to more buyers. If you want to add a pop of color, use towels and accessories. In some bathrooms, it may be worth changing the tiles. Again, just like with painting, sticking to neutral colors will appeal to more buyers. 

Upgrade Faucets

Minor upgrades can make a big difference. If you cannot clean the spots away, it may be best to upgrade the faucets. If you are changing out the faucets, make sure the towel bar and other accessories match what you are buying. 

Celebrate National Kitchen & Bath Month!

If you make these simple changes, your bathroom could look more updated and luxurious. The kitchen and bathroom are both areas that buyers will focus on, so you don't want to sell them short. If you are needing help selling your Colorado Springs home, contact The Platinum Group, REALTORS at 719-536-4444. 

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National Kitchen & Bath Month - Part 1 - How To Stage Your Kitchen

October is National Kitchen and Bath Month, which makes it the perfect time to focus on these two areas of the home. Many buyers focus their attention to the kitchen and bathroom when looking at homes. In some cases, these two rooms can even make or break a sale. Luckily, your Colorado Springs real estate team is here to help you get the kitchen and bathroom ready, so you can sell your home. Even the littlest of updates can make a big difference in the way potential home buyers view your home. Check out these quick staging ideas and updates you can do to make your kitchen stand out from the rest. 

Clear Counter Space

A quick way to make your kitchen look bigger is to clear off the counter. A messy work area will make your kitchen look cluttered and small. Don't sell your kitchen sort and make sure all the counters are cleaned and free of clutter. 

Update Hardware

Changing the door and cabinet handles is an easy way to make your kitchen look more updated. Changing out the hardware will give your drawers and cabinets a fresh look and make your kitchen look revitalized. 

New Lighting

Brighten up your kitchen with new lighting. New light fixtures can make a big difference in the appearance of your kitchen. Switching out the lights to LED bulbs would also be a good idea. 

Change Out Tea Towels

Brand new tea towels are a great way to add a pop of color, especially if your kitchen is all white. 

Add Fresh Flowers or Fresh Fruit

Perfectly ripe fruit or fresh flowers will bring life your kitchen. You don't need to spend a fortune to make your kitchen look lively. cheerful daisies in a mason jar and a bowl of lemons in a cute dish would be the perfect addition to bring a splash of color and life to your kitchen.

Make Your Sink Shine

Be sure to make a good first impression with your sink and make sure it sparkles. Hard water spots can sometimes be hard to get rid of. You may need to replace the faucets, but a pretty, gleaming faucet makes a good first impression.

Set Out Dish And Hand Soap

Get rid of old sponges and goopy dish soap containers and switch them out for nice hand soap and lotion set. 

Organize The Pantry

Scale back the amount of items in your pantry so you have some open space on each shelf. Organize what's left into storage containers or open baskets. This will make your pantry open and inviting. 

Organize Dishes & Pans

Just like with the pantry, potential buyers will be looking in your cupboards. If your storage areas are overstuffed, it will give the impression that there isn't enough storage space in your Kitchen. Remove any unnecessary items or mismatching items or anything that doesn't look good. 

Get Your Kitchen Stage Ready!

When getting your kitchen ready for your home to sell, it is important to remember that a staged kitchen is not always a practical kitchen. If there are any items you are removing from your kitchen that you still need, keep them in a box that is tucked away during showings. If you are considering selling your home, contact The Platinum Group, REALTORS. Our expert real estate team in Colorado Springs can help you get your home ready to sell!

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Featured Home - 2330 Rampart Range Road

If you are looking for a home in the Colorado Springs area with country living, but still close to the city, The Platinum Group, REALTORS can help. This featured home located in Woodland Park has it all. This home sits on nearly four acres of land, which will make you feel like you are out in the country. However, this home is still close to everything.

Location, Location, Location

Country living with city access. The location of this Woodland Park home is one of its best qualities. This private homestead retreat offers massive Pikes Peak views. Enjoy beautiful sweeping views, but still be close to everything you need. Enjoy the best of both worlds with your own private ranch home on the city's edge. Woodland park is only 20 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. Enjoy living in a small community with access to a metropolitan area. 

Great School District

This Woodland Park home is located in the Re2 - Woodland Park school district. The students enrolled in this district consistently hold the fourth highest score of all the districts located in the Pikes Peak region on the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP). In addition, Terra Nova Multiple Assessments results are above average to well-above average. There are programs for Gifted and Talented as well as services for those who need help with academics. 

Beautiful Private Ranch Home

This stunning six bedroom, seven bath home features custom architectural touches, historic pieces and nearly wall to wall windows on the South side of this walk out rancher. Stamped concrete flooring, mosaic stone accent, reclaimed timbers, copper edging, Lopi wood stove, water features and landscaping that is simply breathtaking. Enjoy main level living with an oversized, heated three-car garage that is a mechanic's dream shop. It could also be easily converted into a barn if desired. 

This home offers a great room that is simply breathtaking. In addition, there is a gourmet kitchen that is an entertainers dream. Featuring cherry and maple cabinetry, six burner stove, double wall ovens, beverage cooler and so much more. Enjoy a walk out basement that offers views most will never see. This home also features two laundry areas. 

There is a large family room with bar, walk-in wine room, work out room, sauna, theater and three additional bedroom suites with attached baths. The greenhouse room is perfect for bringing your plants in during the winter or for year-round gardening. There is also a log cabin that sits next to the house is quaint and offers two bedrooms, bathroom and living room. Craft building is ideal for your own business, quilters or woodworkers dream shop. Acreage in front of the house to the South offers tremendous privacy with room to grow.

Let Us Help You Find Your Dream Home

At The Platinum Group, REALTORS, our goal is to help you find the perfect home for your family. Our Colorado Springs real estate agents will help you every step of the way and guide you through the buying process. If you are looking for a Colorado Springs home, call us today at 719-536-4444.

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