Lonnie has been active in Colorado Springs Real Estate sales and marketing since 1976. He was a broker associate with the Ingels Company for five years prior to the opening of his own company, L J White & Associates, in 1981. In 1988, he merged his company with The Shields Corporation where he expanded his new homes sales and marketing company. He started developing a network between new home projects, Real Estate Companies, and Relocation Companies. In 1992, Lonnie joined Fidelity Real Estate where he founded and became President of the only NEW HOMES DIVISION in Colorado Springs. After three years of success, and persuasion from his son Chad, he opened PARADIGM REAL ESTATE with a new vision to expand his company to even greater heights.
Due to his long time experience and expertise, he is frequently sought out to speak on the subject of new homes sales, marketing and developments. Lonnie stays abreast of the latest ideas in these areas through consistent attendance at continuing education courses and seminars, and holds the exclusive CRS and e-PRO Designations. Lonnie's dedication and leadership in the housing industry during the past years, along with his outstanding sales achievements, keen foresight, and scrupulous reputation has helped him win the prestigious M.A.M.E. award for "Best Realtor Salesperson Of The Year" and also the coveted M.A.M.E. award for "Best New Homes Realtor Salesperson Of The Year". He is truly a dedicated Real Estate professional.
Areas of Specialization:
Real Estate Brokerage Services for Buyers and Sellers.
New Home Sales and Construction.
Short Sale and Foreclosure Mitigation and/or Sales.
Land Development and Sales.
Luxury Home Sales and Listings.
Military and Corporate Relocation.
My Market Area:
Colorado Springs, Manitou, Cascade, Green Mtn Falls, Woodland Park, Divide, Florissant, Lake George, Cripple Creek, Gleneagle, Palmer Lake, Woodmoor, Monument, Falcon, Security, Widefield, Fountain, Ft. Carson, Shriver AFB, Peterson Field, Norad, Air Force Academy, Broadmoor, Skyway, and all surrounding areas in El Paso, Teller, Park, Jefferson, and Douglas Counties.
Education and Professional Association:
Lonnie graduated from Northern State University in 1971 with a B.S. degree in secondary education. He was a teacher in South Dakota until his move to Colorado Springs in 1976. He then started his career in Real Estate. He also achieved his broker's license in 1978.
A major contribution towards Lonnie's success in Real Estate has been his continued commitment and willingness to get involved professionally and personally in the community. The list of professional and community organizations that Lonnie has supported and has been involved in is extensive. To name just a few includes; SMC (Sales & Marketing Council Executive Committee), REALTORS/Builder Liaison Committee, Housing and Building Association, S.A.L.E.S. (Specialists At Luxury End Sales), Economic Development Council (Corporate Welcoming and Appreciation Committee), Y.M.C.A. (Coach and Tryout Judge/Committee Member), Broadmoor Jazz Club, Pikes Peak Association of Realtors (PPAR), Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR), National Association of Realtors (NAR), Certified Residential Specialists (CRS), Certified Internet Professional (e-PRO), District 12 Schools (Fundraiser), Board of Directors for the Skyway and Stratmoor Heights Homeowner's Associations and the Better Business Bureau.
