Awards and News

As They Celebrate Fifty Years

Posted on October 7, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment
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Today the people I have been honored to call Grandma and Grandpa have reached an incredible milestone. Lee and Mickey Bolin have been married for Fifty Years today. Their love story is one that melts hearts. They have set an example for so many on what a beautiful and fruitful marriage is. Their love is rooted in a deep foundation of their Love for Christ and each other. The picture on the billboard is a true reflection of the love they have celebrated for Fifty years. This … Continue Reading...

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We are Honored to have an Award Winning Team

Posted on September 7, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment
2011 Parade Home

We are honored to work with a talented group of individuals that helped Saddletree Homes achieve great success during the 2011 Parade of Homes.  In the upcoming weeks we will be featuring our employees so you can get to know them. Below is the press release from the 2011 Parade of homes Awards Banquet. We hope that if you missed it during the parade you will come out and see it now, or if you have questions on something you saw in our parade house just ask below. This "Smart House" can be … Continue Reading...

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Discovery Canyon Campus In a Class of its Own

Posted on August 29, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment
Discovery Canyon Campus "In a Class of its Own"

The beautiful development of Flying Horse Ranch located on the north end of Colorado Springs is home to a new District 20 grades K-12 school called “Discovery Canyon” at 1810 North Gate Blvd.  It is situated on 84 acres south and east of North Gate Rd.  The Discovery Canyon campus provides a safe secluded setting that integrates all grade levels K-12 in a forward-thinking, content rich study program. With an amphitheater and special areas in which to display student work, Discovery Canyon … Continue Reading...

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Celebrate Summer with the Conservatory at Cordera!

Posted on June 18, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

The Colorado Springs Conservatory and Cordera invite you to be our guests for wine tasting and live jazz this Thursday, July 21 from 7-9 p.m. at the Cordera Community Center. Enjoy wine tasting with Coaltrain Wine and Spirits, savory treats, and mingle with friends in a glorious setting! Plus, experience the enticing sounds of Voodoo Diner Jazz Band comprised of Conservatory students and alumni Devon Malloy, plus Wayne Wilkinson on guitar.While in the "The Airmen of Note" & "The … Continue Reading...

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A Sneaky Second Credit Check

Posted on April 20, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

You made the decision to purchase a new home, executed the contract and applied for a mortgage. With today’s great rates you receive your approval letter from the lender, life is good. Now what? Don’t do what you are tempted to do and go shopping for all the things you will need for your new home. Unlike in the past, lenders often pull a second credit report just before closings and new consumer debt from the furniture store or a new car loan can jeopardize the loan approval that you had … Continue Reading...

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“Dream it, Build it, Live it”

Posted on April 14, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

Saddletree Homes has been an award winning semi-custom and custom home builder in the Colorado Springs area since 1994.  You come to Saddletree Homes with your wants and needs and we will design and build the home of your dreams. Saddletree Homes currently builds homes ranging from the low 300’s to over a million.  We have available lots and build in many of the most popular and acclaimed Colorado Springs and El Paso county communities such as Cordera, Pine Creek, Jackson Creek, Flying … Continue Reading...

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The Pitfalls of Buying Foreclosures

Posted on March 17, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

Yahoo Finance recently published an article highlighting the choice between buying a foreclosure versus a new home. Some of the many benefits of buying a new home include: Home warranties Energy efficiency Customization options such as choosing flooring, colors and cabinets In contrast, the pitfalls of buying a foreclosure include hidden defects and the potential of having to deal with angry former homeowners. Often times, a foreclosed home is not a what-you-see-is-what-you-get … Continue Reading...

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Updated New Home Design Center

Posted on January 21, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

Design Center Transformed The Saddletree Homes design center was transformed in November 2010 to give new home buyers an improved experience as they design their home. Some of the changes to the design center include: New hardwood floors showing the Saddletree standards (#1 - 2 1/4 inch Red Oak) and Symphony standard (2 1/4 inch Hickory) New cabinet display that shows the standards for American Traditions Series (Aristokraft Avalon Maple), Signature Series (Aristokraft Landen Maple) and … Continue Reading...

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The Benefits of 2×6 Construction

Posted on January 21, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

Why Saddletree and Symphony Homes Uses 2x6 Construction on Exterior Walls 2x6 construction refers to the framing material used to build the frame of a home.  Most home builders use 2x4 studs to construct both the interior and exterior walls of the home, meaning that the approximate depth of the walls is 3 ½ inches. Saddletree and Symphony Homes uses 2 x 6 studs to frame the exterior walls of all living spaces. When a home is built using 2x6 studs, that means the depth of the wall will be … Continue Reading...

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In Celebration of “Earth Day”

Posted on January 21, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

Earth Day What a beautiful day today has been as we celebrate “Earth Day” we have had sunshine, rain, and snow; spring time in the Rockies is beautiful. We at Saddletree Homes want to help protect this beautiful country we live in, that is why we at Saddletree Homes are committed to building energy efficient homes. We were the first builder in Colorado Springs to be E-star and then the first builder to be one hundred percent Energy Star. We pay to have each of our homes third party … Continue Reading...

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New Homes in Colorado Springs

Posted on January 21, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment

Internet Search Trends If you are searching the internet for “new homes Colorado Springs” you are among thousands who are performing the same search. According to Google, in November 2009 there were approximately 8,100 searches performed related to “new homes Colorado Springs.” The search term “new homes Colorado Springs” is the most popular phrase used by people who are looking for information about the subject. Variations of this term include “new homes in Colorado … Continue Reading...

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Best of the Springs 2008 – Best Home Builder

Posted on November 14, 2010 Written by Leave a Comment

The Colorado Springs Gazette honored Saddletree Homes as winner of "Best Home Builders" in the Best of the Springs 2008. The Gazette writes, "While most major builders are letting buyers pick their colors, Saddletree is encouraging homeowners to fundamentally alter the building plans to create personalized dream homes." See our current inventory View our floor plans … Continue Reading...

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Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Housing

Posted on November 15, 2008 Written by Leave a Comment

Sometimes it's hard to discern what is really true about today's housing market. If you are looking for bad news, it's easy to find. But the good news is just as prevalent. Think of what you would have missed if you would have listened to some of the "experts" throughout the years: "The prices of houses seem to have reached a plateau, and there is reasonable expectancy that prices will decline." Time Magazine 1947 "Houses cost too much for the mass market. Today’s average price is out … Continue Reading...

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Colorado Springs Has Most Affordable Homes in State

Posted on November 15, 2008 Written by Leave a Comment

via Colorado Springs Business Journal Daily Colorado Springs has the most affordable homes in the state, and Boulder has the most expensive, according to analysis from Coldwell Banker released September 26, 2007. Home sales prices in Colorado Springs last year averaged $197,500 compared to Boulder's average of $615,000. Coldwell Banker identified the most expensive and most affordable cities in each of the 50 states. Not surprising, Beverly Hills qualified as California's - and the … Continue Reading...

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Forbes: Colorado Springs Home Prices Likely to Rise

Posted on November 14, 2008 Written by Leave a Comment

Forbes Magazine named Colorado Springs one of the top 10 cities where home prices are likely to rise. In an article published on August 25, 2008, Colorado Springs is listed with cities like Albuquerque, New Mexico, Austin, Texas and Portland, Oregon as cities likely to see a rise in home prices as soon as next year. "Cities like Atlanta and Colorado Springs, Colo., may be reeling from high defaults and foreclosures, but from 2007 through 2012, their economies are expected to experience 2% … Continue Reading...

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Build Home, Help The Gulf

Posted on November 14, 2008 Written by Leave a Comment

By Dennis Huspeni, The Gazette Lee Bolin created an opportunity and a challenge. Fittingly enough for a home builder, they look a lot like a house. Bolin, president of Saddletree Homes / Symphony Homes, is building a house here for Hurricane Katrina survivors. They’re not going to live here. Instead, Bolin — with help from a bevy of subcontractors — is building the $350,000 home in the new Deer Run subdivision and donating the profits to Habitat for Humanity. Habitat officials say that … Continue Reading...

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Buying a New Home in Colorado Springs Makes Sense

Posted on November 14, 2008 Written by Leave a Comment

In an article recently published on MSN Real Estate Colorado Springs was listed as one of "66 cities where buying makes sense." Citing a publication from May 2008, "Ownership, Rental Costs and the Propects of Building Home Equity", Marilyn Lewis from MSN Real Estate writes, "In much of the U.S., you're better off buying despite falling home values." When comparing the cost of owning a home and rental costs, buying a home just A home should be a place from which you build community and … Continue Reading...

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Saddletree Wins 2007 MAME Award

Posted on May 15, 2007 Written by Leave a Comment

Saddletree Homes was winner of the 2007 MAME Awards Best Builder/Developer Sales Office for the model home sales office in Cordera. The Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs 2007 MAME Awards were presented at the 25th Annual Awards Dinner at The Broadmoor, April 19, 2008. Stop by today and see the award-winning model home sales office in Cordera. … Continue Reading...

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Saddletree Homes Wins 2006 MAME Grand Award

Posted on May 15, 2006 Written by Leave a Comment

The Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs announced Saddletree Homes' Bel Canto as the winner of the 2006 Grand Award at the 24th Annual MAME awards. The Bel Canto also won Best New Home, Best Interior Design for a New Home and Best Architectural Design for a New Home. View Photos Map to The Model Home Local builders and related businesses are honored each year at an Oscar-like gala for their Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME). The gala, attended by … Continue Reading...

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