Independence Center begins work on new building, an article from the Colorado Springs Business Journal, reports that last week, volunteers, and business and civic leaders turned out ready to break ground on a new Colorado Springs Independence Center facility.  According to architect Vic Lauer, the 20,000-square-foot, two-story, Southwestern-style building designed by Bryan Keys and Associates will be built by Ed Green Construction and will surpass most Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.  Brock Green said the project is estimated at $2.3 million and is expected to be finished by fall.  Vicki Skoog, CSIC director, said the project was mostly self-financed.  Proceeds from the sale of two buildings owned by the nonprofit, along with grant awards from El Pomar, the Classic Cos. Foundation and the Daniels Fund, and private donations made the facility possible.
http://www.csbj.com/story.cfm?ID=19644
 
Housing Affordability Push for Veterans, an article from Realtor Magazine Online, reports that on Thursday, the National Association of Realtors testified in Congress that the Veterans Home Loan Guaranty Program should continue to be a valuable asset in helping the nation’s veterans achieve homeownership in a way that is safe, fair, and affordable.  Tony Agurs, a member of the NAR Board of Directors said, “It is our duty as a country to make sure that our retired and active duty veterans and their families are given every opportunity to own and keep their home if they have the basic means and desire.”  The VA Home Loan Guaranty Program offers protections for borrowers if they encounter financial difficulties by offering a variety of supplemental loan servicing programs to help military families avoid foreclosure.  
http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2008022902
 
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Eminent domain hovers over Monument woman's property
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Fort Carson looking to solar energy for new power surge
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Housing relief bill: It ain't over 'til it's over
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Economists call subprime fallout biggest threat
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23436696/

Consumers Spend Green To Go Green at Home
http://www.realestatejournal.com/homegarden/20080303-fletcher.html

Borrowers Abandon Mortgages as Prices Drop
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20080303-simon.html

Qualifying the Buyer
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080303_qualifybuyer.htm