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How retirees can avoid running out of money: The role of the longevity annuity By Jack Guttentag, The Mortgage Professor (TNS) Retirees are becoming a larger part of the population while their capacity to fund retirement comfortably has been declining. The population 65 and older, which now numbers about 48 million, is expected to rise to about 73 million in 2030. Meanwhile, the portion of retirees with employerdefined benefit plans that funds them until they die has been declining and is now less than one in 10. Most retirees must fund their own retirement, and face the risk that their funds will turn out to be inadequate and they will be forced to spend the last years of their lives living on social security alone. Financial planners who counsel retirees confront their fear of running out of money all the time, and have developed some rules of thumb for dealing with it. One is the 4 percent rule, which says that the retiree whose assets are invested in well-diversified and low-expense equity funds can safely draw 4 percent of the starting value of the fund each year, plus an increment equal to the
rise in the cost of living in the preceding year. The trouble with this rule is that it promises to work about 98 percent of the time but not all of the time. Nobody wants to live with a two-percent probability of a financial catastrophe – we purchase insurance on our homes to avoid hazards that have a probability of occurrence that is less than two percent. What retirees need is a type of insurance policy in which those who die earlier help fund payments to those who die later. In fact, this type of policy now exists. It is called a “longevity annuity,” but that is a misnomer because it is actually an insurance policy. It insures against the risk of impoverishment from living too long. The best way to understand how a longevity annuity
works is to compare it to a standard annuity. In both cases, the consumer pays a large one-time fee at the outset, and receives monthly payments for the rest of her life. On the most common type of standard annuity, the payments begin immediately. On other versions, the payments are deferred for some period but the consumer receives death benefits if she dies during that period. On a longevity annuity, in contrast, payments are deferred until some specified age, as late as 85, and if the consumer dies before reaching that age, she receives nothing. In effect, the premiums paid by those who die before the deferral period are paid to those still living, which makes it possible to provide those still living with larger
monthly payments. This transfer is what makes the longevity annuity an insurance policy. Here is an example. The retiree of 65 has financial assets of $600,000 that will earn an estimated 5 percent over his remaining life. If he draws $3,000 a month, his assets will be fully depleted in 431 months, when he will be 100. That leaves a small probability that he will still be alive at that point, and destitute. That small probability can be a major source of anxiety. To avoid having to live with the fear of living too long, he uses $200,000 of the $600,000 to purchase a longevity annuity with payments of $3,000 a month beginning in month 121. While his remaining $400,000 of invested assets will now be depleted in month 196, at that time he will already be collecting the $3,000 under the annuity, which will continue until he dies. The spread between the date when the annuity begins and the estimated depletion date of the assets is the retiree’s safety margin during which he collects
from both sources. The numbers cited in the preceding paragraph are drawn from a spreadsheet-based model of the longevity annuity developed by my colleague Allan Redstone, and don’t necessarily correspond to the amounts that would be offered by any of the insurers who offer them. However, a quick comparison with the amounts reported by immediateannuities.com indicates that the spreadsheet estimate is in the ballpark. The market for longevity annuities will be discussed in a future article. The longevity annuity has much in common with the HECM reverse mortgage in that both are designed to ease the financial burdens faced by retirees. How they might be used to complement each other will be discussed next week. Jack Guttentag is professor emeritus of finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Comments and questions can be left at mtgprofessor.com.
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REAL ESTATE
Six tips for a successful off-season sale By Sean McIllwain, Mod Boulder Real Estate After the high-stakes selling season of last summer, home sales in Boulder County are set to quiet down for the winter. If you’re putting your home on the market, don’t see this as an obstacle; see it as an opportunity. Winter is a particularly good time to sell if you’re marketing to millennials, retirees, or couples with very young children – they’re less concerned about tying a purchase to the school calendar. You’ll find the snowand slush-trudging buyers much more motivated to make a purchase than those who spend a warm, sunny Saturday popping by an open house. If you’re thinking of
listing your home in the off-season, consider these tips for a successful sale: Keep the outside neat Curb appeal is more difficult in the offseason, when leaf- or snow-covered lawns can look untidy. Place an added focus on leaf and snow removal, and keep walkways clear. Expecting lots of showings? Consider hiring a snow-removal service to keep your driveway and walkways safe for visitors at all times. Clear the entryway Boots, coats, scarves, and hats – people tend to shed their winter clothes (and any accompanying
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debris) upon entry into a home. Provide a shoe trough, an umbrella stand, and a coat rack for potential buyers to store their wet, muddy belongings. Hypersensitive about that new carpet? Consider providing shoe covers to keep out mud and snow. Skip the holiday décor Even during the holiday season, staging basics like depersonalizing and decluttering still count. You never know who your potential buyer is, and you don’t want to pigeonhole your home with a holiday theme. Keep the Christmas lights in the attic and the inflatable Rudolph in the garage.
Warm it up Be sure the thermostat is cranked before a showing to help potential buyers feel more comfortable. If you have a fireplace, light it to enhance the cozy factor even more. An area rug across a swath of bare floor or a tasteful throw blanket across the couch can help, too. Let there be light During the dark days of winter, it’s important to keep your home welllit to avoid the gloom factor of dim corners and rooms. Add floor lamps to darker rooms, and turn all the lights on around the house. Have a showing
at night? Turn on all the exterior lights, as well. Be flexible with showings With fewer hours of daylight, some potential buyers want to squeeze in a daytime showing, when your home looks its best. Try your best to accommodate daytime showings with your work schedule. For more information, contact Sean McIllwain at Mod Boulder Real Estate by phone at 720.252.6051, e-mail sean@modboulder.com or visit modboulder.com.
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ERA Tradewind welcomes Lisa Roberts
LONGMONT – ERA Tradewind Real Estate would like to welcome Lisa Roberts its team of professionals. Lisa has 15 years in the real estate field. She owned her own real estate firm for 6 years and also worked for a real estate firm in Summit County. She attributes her success to hard work and something that she thoroughly enjoys. Lisa has an exuberance of positive energy, having the tenets built in; integrity, professionalism, main focus on long term customer satisfaction, and great care in all facets consistent of structural procedure, organization, and customer follow up, as it is a long term relationship built in. Lisa loves to hike, bike, horseback ride and enjoying beautiful Colorado. To reach Lisa you can call 303.772.9620 or visit ERA Tradewin at 601 S. Bowen Street in Longmont.
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FHA mortgage loan limits for 2016 Each year, FHA updates loan limits for mortgages insured by FHA. Buyers intending to use an FHA loan for an upcoming home purchase should be aware of what the new loan limits are as it could affect their home purchase plans. Why loan limits change As the market changes over time, FHA tries to remain current. Their loan limits reflect market conditions and the average selling price of homes. Each year, they re-evaluate average selling prices and adjust their limits based on a pre-determined formula. In stable markets, loan limits may not actually change from year-to-year. If
home prices increase, FHA loan limits are likely to do so as well. 2016 loan limits Average selling prices typically vary based on the type of property, so FHA loan limits are specific to property type. The 2016 loan limits are as follows:
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Denver area Single Family: $458,850 Two Family: $587,400 Three-Family: $710,050 Four Family: $882,400 Northern Colorado area Single Family: $340,400 Two Family: $435,750 Three-Family: $526,750 Four Family: $654,600
What this means for home buyers For both Northern Colorado and Denver, the loan limits actually increased quite a bit. It increased by over $34,000 for the Denver area and $40,000 for the Fort Collins area.
If your purchase price was previously restricted because of the maximum FHA loan limits, then you should check with your lender. You may be able to qualify for a higher amount. This can be a big help if you were having trouble finding a home within the previous price range and/or were not able to effectively compete for homes due to bidding wars. Suzanne Plewes is a Broker Associate at RE/MAX Alliance in Loveland. If you have questions regarding real estate, please write to 750 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537, call 970.290.0373 or e-mail suzanneplewes@remax.net.
Boulder ranked as No. 2 best place to launch a startup BOULDER - The “Force” seems to be with Boulder when it comes to notoriety as a hot spot for startups. As the home to thriving Boulder-launched businesses such as the Techstar-spawned startup, Sphero – (the creator of the Star Wars droid toy, BB-8TM) we hear about Boulder’s vibrant startup community every day. But now writers in two publications, Fortune Entrepreneur Insider and Business Insider, are calling Boulder the No. 2 city worldwide that might be “better than Silicon Valley” to launch your startup. Expensiveness and competitiveness are top reasons to find
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RE/MAX of Boulder another place to germinate your business, writes Founder and CEO of Globelist, Mitali Rakhit in Fortune Entrepreneur Insider. She cites the cost of everything from funding to housing, food and infrastructure and the challenge of “being inside the ring with the best of the best” as
reasons enough to forego the “abundance of funding and proximity to thousands of other startups” offered by Silicon Valley. Why Boulder? An educated employment pool and lots of good company top the list, according to Business Insider and data gathered by WhoIsHostingThis.com. The statistics reported for Boulder include: • Nearly 70 percent of the workforce have a college degree or higher. • The tech startup density is more than six times the national average. • There are 242 startups and big companies – Google, Microsoft, AOL and Oracle – have made acquisitions in the area. • Unemployment is
4.8 percent – two points below the national average. In addition, Boulder County ranks among the top 20 most productive areas as measured by gross domestic product. On the Business Insider list, first published by WhoIsHostingThis. com, Bangalore, India was ranked No. 1, followed by Boulder, Toronto, Cambridge-Newton-Framingham, London, SeattleBellevue-Everett, Tel Aviv and Santiago, Chile. The top five alternatives to Silicon Valley named by Rakhit in Fortune’s Entrepreneur Insider are Santiago, Chile, followed by Boulder, Dubai, Omaha and Bangalore.
To read the full reports, visit: fortune.com/2016/01/01/startup-cities-better-than-silicon-valley and businessinsider.in/This-Is-Why-You-Shouldnt-Launch-Your-Startup-In-Silicon-Valley/articleshow/38639332.cms To view an infographic of best places to launch a startup, visit businessinsider.in/This-Is-Why-You-ShouldntLaunch-Your-Startup-In-Silicon-Valley/articleshow/38639332.cms. Daily Camera / Times-Call – AtHomeColorado.com
January 15-16, 2016
AGENT PROFILE
Award-Winning Realtor® Pat Kahler
EXPERIENCE, COMMITMENT & PASSION By Judy Finman. Photography by Timothy Siebert Realtor® Pat Kahler of RE/MAX Alliance has reached an impressive milestone. “I have just completed my 30th year in residential real estate in Northern Colorado. It has been 30 great years, and I am grateful to the people who have helped me succeed and to my many clients. I’ve loved houses since I was young; I was drawing pictures of them at 8 years old.” Pat specializes in property sales on the Front Range, including the northern Denver Metro area real estate market. She divides her time evenly between helping buyers and sellers. A Colorado native, she grew up in Loveland, graduated from Loveland High School and went on to Colorado State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Housing and Design. She started out in Denver, designing home interiors, floor plans and kitchens for new construction and remodels. She recently purchased a new townhome for herself at Prospect in Longmont. “I love design and I love color. I chose custom colors and finishes for my new townhome. Markel’s floor plan remains unchanged, but I put my stamp on the interior.” Experience, commitment and passion “Having an experienced and seasoned professional can really make the difference for a homebuyer or seller,” Pat explains. January 15-16, 2016
“Someone who knows the market and has the network and has worked with other Realtors is a must. I’ve been through all the good and bad markets, and I notice when things start to change.” Her experience includes years of education not only for her real estate license, but also to improve her skills in communication, negotiations, construction, new design ideas and products, and housing trends. “I understand the constantly changing market and how to position both buyers and sellers for success; how to establish relationships with experienced lenders, title companies, appraisers, inspectors, contractors and more; being the “go-to” person for information and referrals for real estate; working with second-and third-generations of my clients’ families.” Commitment means finding the answers to questions, handling tough issues and concerns, being available, “and giving more than 100 percent; caring about clients and making their needs my top priority.” Pat describes passion as “sharing my enthusiasm for real estate opportunities and helping people develop a plan or vision for owning and enjoying real estate. I love homes and love sharing ideas for design, improvements, color, and everything related to making a house a home!” She points out, too, “Having an assistant as I have makes all the
difference; it allows me to focus my time on my clients and the properties. When someone works with me they have all my attention through the whole process. I love sitting down and hearing their story, what they’re looking for, whether it’s their first home or not, or whether they are selling their home. My experience and understanding of real estate make a difference. I have intuitive negotiating skills, based on all my years in the business. I make this work for my clients.” Amy Darcy, who has been Pat’s trusted assistant since 2008, says, “Pat has worked with all types of clients – sellers who are moving up or downsizing, first-time buyers, investors, retirees and trustees of estates. She knows the market, is well versed in all types of properties, and goes above and beyond in each transaction. She has a vast referral base. Her clients are always passing her name on to their friends and family members because they’re confident she will do an exceptional job for them, too. “Pat is committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure her clients achieve their goals. It’s all about the clients for Pat. She is skilled at keeping everyone calm during even the most emotional or challenging transactions. She is communicative, available, dedicated, dependable, driven, responsive and generous as well as honest, ethical and well respected. “Pat is passionate about
Pat Kahler, RE/MAX Alliance all aspects of real estate, from preparing homes for market to helping direct sellers to the best vendors so they can have repairs done. From the first showing to the final closing, she will be the everpresent force to ensure it all goes smoothly. Ever since she was a young girl, she has been passionate about it and it shows. I am very proud to call Pat my boss. It is such a privilege to work as her assistant!” Top award winner Recipient of numerous sales and professional awards throughout her career, in 2010, 2011 and 2014 Pat was awarded the RE/MAX Platinum Club Award as a top producer. For 2012, 2013 and 2015 she has achieved an even higher level, the Chairman’s Club Award, placing her in the top 2 percent of RE/MAX agents. She was awarded RE/MAX Lifetime
Achievement in 2014. Pat’s Realtor designations include the ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute), CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert), CNE (Certified Negotiations Expert) and EcoBroker (Green Broker designation). Her professionalism and experience are continually enhanced through education. Pat enjoys helping out in her community where she supports A Woman’s Work and Arts Longmont. “Buying or selling a home is one of the most important things you will ever do, and it’s my job to help make that experience as smooth and successful as possible. I will be happy to provide all the information you need to buy or sell real estate,” she says.
Contact Pat Kahler You may reach Pat at 303.589.5752; or at RE/MAX Alliance, 512 4th Avenue #101, Longmont, 303.459.7308 (office); or e-mail PatKahler@remax.net. Visit Pat’s website, PatKahler.com, for more information. If she is not available, please call her knowledgeable assistant Amy Darcy at 303.725.3756.
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Hot Looks for 2016 By Mary Carol Garrity, Tribune News Service (TNS)
As we perch on the edge of a brand-new year, it’s always fun to guess what will be hot in the coming year. What will be the rage on the fashion runways? And, most important to me, what new interior design trends will be sweeping the market? One of my favorite brand-new-year traditions is to ask interior style maker and trend spotter Holly Blalock to look into her crystal ball and share with us what she sees being the big new thing in interior design this year. Holly is the vice president of merchandising and marketing for CR Laine Furniture, one of my absolute favorite furniture makers, and she has an eye for fresh, new fashion for the home. Here’s what Holly’s lovin’ for 2016:
A room filled with ‘cattitude’ I have always been a big fan of adding animal prints to the mix of fabrics in your decor. I like how this touch of the wild shakes things up a bit and offers us an interesting way to add patterns, like dots and stripes, to the story on a bed or sofa. After watching models clad in animal prints saunter down the catwalk at all the big fall and spring fashion shows, Holly predicts exotic big cat prints will be making their way into home interiors. This year, Holly says, “There’s no stopping the magnetism of the powerful leopard as king of the pattern jungle.” CR Laine is unleashing this Elle chair as part of its Tobi Fairley for CR Laine collection this year. The chic When I spotted this fabric that depicts internationally renowned American artist Hunt Slonem's bunnies, I was smiling ear to ear. (Handout/TNS)
There is a lot we disagree on as Americans, Holly says, but decorating our homes with various shades of blue is something that brings us all together. (Handout/TNS) brass arms are wrapped in Cattitude Onyx fabric, which is so soft, Holly says you won’t be able to keep your paws off. In the room scene, created by CR Laine, the designers boldly mixed traditional and modern. The sofa, with its shaped back and skirt, along with the floral wallpaper, lean into traditional, but the addition of a contemporary piece of art and the brass arms of the animal-print covered chair keep the room from being onedimensional. Holly says, “This collected look is not only appealing to the eye, it is the best way to manage your design budget. Instead of buying the matching pieces in a set all at one time, you can buy complimentary (not matching) pieces over time.” Spaces bathed in blue Every year, Pantone picks the color of the year. For 2016, they parted with tradition and picked two colors of the year. I’m thrilled to share that Serenity, a pale shade of blue, was one. Hip, hip, hooray for blue, my lifelong color crush!
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There is a lot we disagree on as Americans, Holly says, but decorating our homes with various shades of blue is something that brings us all together. As a lifelong fan of blue, I wholeheartedly agree. Holly is predicting that blue will come on even stronger in the coming year. In the room scene above, from CR Laine, the designers have mixed a variety of shades together, from the quiet tones in the sofa to the nearly black, inky shade of blue in the swivel chair. Pretty in pink Pantone’s second color pick? Rose Quartz, a soft and powdery pink. When CR Laine introduced a similar blush color and mixed it up with greens and creamy whites for their fall collection, I fell in love. Many of us were over the moon about pink when we were little girls. And even though we outgrew our bubblegum pink rooms, a part of our hearts never let go. That’s why I’m so crazy about this soft blush pink: It allows us to add this familiar favorite back into our lives once again, but in a sophisticated, stylish way.
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A bit of whimsy When I decorate a space, I like to add one or two surprises that make people smile, a bit of whimsy that leads to delight. After all, life is just better when you’re smiling, isn’t it? When I spotted this fabric that depicts internationally renowned American artist Hunt Slonem’s bunnies, I was smiling ear to ear. CR Laine has used it to cover a swivel chair. Love! A few more predictions Holly’s crystal ball shows: • Gray will continue to be king of neutrals. But look for this color favorite to show its warm side as it will be paired with whispers of colors like lilac, blush and sky. • Nail trim continues to make a statement as we find new ways to feature this accent. • Because technology is turning hard copy books into antiques, look for books to become a favorite accessory. This column was adapted from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at nellhills.com. She can be reached at marycarol@nellhills.com. January 15-16, 2016
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
REFRESH Your Home Office
luxury of having a full room dedicated to a home office. When dealing with a workspace in an open space, sometimes the best solution is to create a desk space within a built-in storage wall to keep clutter at bay.
Float your desk Does your work involve a lot of client visits at home? Or maybe you like By Gabrielle Savoie, Domaine (TNS) having your husband or kids pop in and chat while Get organized Life in the 21st century office this year, make it an you work? If so, consider After getting rid of all has its perks. One of those inspiring and functional floating your desk in the the excess clutter, find an is to be able to work space. Keep reading for middle of the room, and organizing system that from virtually anywhere. our top tips for upgrading adding in one or two guest works for you. Make If you’ve successfully your home office. chairs. This layout is much sure that everything that convinced your boss to might end up in your office more sociable and open. Clear the clutter let you log more hours is accounted for: bills, Most of us are guilty from home this year, you’ll Make his and hers work important paperwork, want a killer workspace to as charged: Clutter When creating an office magazines, office supplies. accumulates throughout match. space for both you and Store each item in its the year, be it unfiled Don’t let your home your significant other, appropriate bin, box, office become the dumping paperwork, fabric samples creating continuity helps container or tray. or dried-out pens. Before ground for all unwanted keep a sense of order in the anything else, sweep your furniture and decor accessories. If you’re going space clean and start fresh. Pay attention to the view space. Try to match desks, chairs and lamps, and keep There’s nothing more to really use your home individual clutter tucked uninspiring than staring away. at a white wall all day. Is there room to rearrange the furniture for your desk to face a window? If there isn’t, consider artwork or even a mirror to hang above your desk and reflect the window behind you. Just make sure to hang it high enough that you don’t end up staring at yourself all day long.
Use the wall behind your desk Installing bookshelves behind your desk is possibly one of the most practical change you can make in your home office. Think about it: A quick roll around and you have access to all your important files.
Make your layout multipurpose In many homes, the office sometimes doubles as a guest room, media room or den. Setting up your desk across from the sofa or sofa bed will serve as double duty for TV watching. With that setup, you can either stream Netflix from a desktop computer or mount a TV on the wall behind the desk.
Check your lighting One of the phrases my mom repeated the most while I was doing homework growing up was, “Turn on the light or you’ll hurt your eyes!” Thus, I know the importance of adequate lighting in a workspace. During the day, you’ll want your computer screen facing away from a window to avoid the Build it in or tuck it away daylight glare. At night, make sure you have a good Not everyone has the task lamp to keep you January 15-16, 2016
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burning the midnight oil while keeping your eyesight in check. Take a lesson in ergonomics OK, you don’t need a full lesson in ergonomics, but there are a few guidelines you should follow. Your chair should provide adequate back support to allow you to keep your back and shoulders straight. Your feet should be flat on the floor. Your elbows should be at a 90-degree bend and align with your hands on the keyboard (anything less can strain your wrists). Your eyes should level with the top third of the screen, and don’t forget to take occasional breaks! Get inspired If you work in a creative field (and if you’re working from home, chances are you do), you know the importance of finding inspiration on a daily basis. Surround yourself with objects and images that get your creative juices flowing. Add interest with art We often favor our common living spaces when it comes to buying art: the entrance hall, the living room and the dining room get priority treatment, often simply because that’s where the art will be seen the most. But if you’re going to start spending more time in your home office, make a point to start an art collection for your workspace. It’s the perfect room to experiment with edgier and more affordable art. Get the latest on home decor trends, design ideas, shopping guides and food news, and take a look inside your favorite celebrity homes on DomaineHome.com. AT HOME
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BOULDER CREEK NEIGHBORHOODS ANNOUNCES A YEAR OF
“LIFEFULLNESS” Plans include new designs and new neighborhoods for 2016 By Adam Martin. Photography provided by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods.
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hen Boulder Creek Neighborhoods announces new communities, home shoppers throughout Boulder County take notice. Already well-known for popular neighborhoods like Steel Ranch in Louisville and Erie Commons in Erie, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods is setting out to offer their signature style of low-maintenance living to new locations in Boulder County and throughout the Front Range. The local, Louisvillebased homebuilder has an almost cult-like following of homebuyers seeking 10
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a new lifestyle. Boulder Creek has made a name for themselves locally and in national circles for providing unique homes that are different from just your “typical” floorplan. The Boulder Creek homebuyer is someone that is looking for something different, something specific, and something not found in most homebuilder lineups. Whether that’s a low-maintenance lifestyle, main-floor living options, or the appeal of “downsizing” from a larger family home, folks are able to find something special in Boulder Creek that they can’t find elsewhere. David Sinkey,
President of Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, puts it best, “We bring something atypical to the market. What we offer is more than a home, it’s an opportunity for a change in lifestyle.” Just a quick tour through a Boulder Creek neighborhood proves that the builder has brought something different to the market – and the success of their current communities proves that they’ve nailed it. In searching for a home, many buyers look for so long that they finally give up on finding the right home for their particular set of criteria. Notes Sinkey, “Buyers often tell us that
they can finally end their years-long home search – they find a home with us that they didn’t know even existed in the market.” All too often, homebuyers resign themselves to purchasing a lesser home that doesn’t meet their needs because they simply can’t find what they are looking for. Fans of Boulder Creek as well as anyone who is in the market for an exceptional home are in luck. The company has recently announced a full lineup for 2016 throughout Boulder County and the Front Range – including new floorplans, new model homes and
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new communities just starting development. “It’s always exciting open new communities and launch new designs,” says Sinkey. Boulder Creek’s communities have long been a presence in Boulder County, and the company is based in Louisville. Currently under construction are two communities just a hop, skip and a jump from their headquarters in Old Town. Offers Sinkey, “It’s something special to be building in our own backyard. Louisville is such a desirable location for so many different reasons.” Just on the north end of Old Town Louisville, Boulder Creek’s DELO townhomes have introduced a newly finished model home, and the extensive community development that will bring the retail and office space to life is well underway. Also under construction in Louisville are the very final homes in the ever-popular Steel Ranch neighborhood. The ranch patio homes at Lanterns homes are selling quickly and are expected to sell out before the end of the year. The Calmante neighborhood, located directly across from 10,000 acres of Boulder County open space has been wildly successful since opening in 2014. “Homeowners, especially those coming out of Boulder, are finding Calmante to be a tremendous value. There’s simply nothing else like it in Boulder County,” says Sinkey. Boulder Creek has also started construction on the model homes for Tramonto, in south west Longmont. About 30% of these ranch patio homes have already found owners, even though the community is still in pre-sale mode. That’s not stopping interested buyers, January 15-16, 2016
though, as Boulder Creek already has sign ups for a Tramonto floor plan and pricing release event slated for the end of February. Perhaps the most exciting announcement for the Boulder Creek fan is the brand new community in Erie, Brennan by the Lake. Located at the corner of 119th and Erie Parkway, Brennan by the Lake is one of Boulder Creek’s most highly anticipated neighborhoods. Sinkey’s team recently held an informational open house, gathering feedback on floorplans and design features from more than 60 interested and potential homebuyers. Patio home sales at Brennan are expected to begin this spring, with models following later this summer. “The notion of lowmaintenance living resonates with folks all over Colorado,” said Sinkey. Boulder Creek is
offering both townhomes and ranch patio homes at The Lakes at Centerra in Loveland, as well as patio homes in Stapleton in Denver. A recent addition to the lineup includes the Encore series, smaller paired ranch homes, staring from just under $300,000 in Thornton and Aurora. The locations, floorplans and price points might vary across these neighborhoods, but they all
have one thing in common. “Lifefullness,” says Sinkey. He describes “Lifefullness” as the guiding philosophy of the company. It’s about building homes that help owners embrace full lives, focusing on the things that matter most to them. “We hear from our buyers that they’ve been searching for a way to lead a fuller life,” Sinkey said. “They don’t always realize how much a new home can be
a part of that solution.” Owning any home has plenty of perks, but a typical home comes with a definite downside – exterior maintenance chores like yard work, landscaping, snow shoveling, upkeep of the home’s exterior, and more. Homeowners can say goodbye to these chores and more in a lowmaintenance Boulder Creek home, as the majority of outdoor maintenance is
handled on their behalf. That leaves time for the activities they love, whether that’s hiking or skiing, reading a good book, or catching up with friends and family. No matter what it is, that’s what Boulder Creek means by “Lifefullness.” If you’re looking for a new lifestyle, or have been in the market for a while searching for a home that you didn’t think existed, now’s the time to check out Boulder Creek Neighborhoods. With home prices from the $300s to the $600s, there’s a diversity of floorplans and price points to meet your needs, and the company’s 2016 lineup is sure to please. To learn more, take a tour, or sign up for future events, contact Jennifer Edewaard at 720.606.4340, or visit LowMaintenanceColorado.com.
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OpenHomes Quick Guide
Visit AtHomeColorado.com for a complete listing and map of open homes in the area.
Open City House Date
Open House Street Time
Price
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Phone
Boulder
Sunday
12pm-3pm
3345 Broadway
$765,000
Bruce Drogsvold
Wright Kingdom
303-541-1948
Boulder
Saturday
12pm-2pm
1870 Tansy Pl
$825,000
Leslie Herz
Coldwell Banker
303-517-9873
Boulder
Sunday
12pm-2pm
417 Mapleton Ave B
$899,000
Dave Naber
RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut
303-875-6933
Boulder
Sunday
12pm-2pm
2025 Glenwood
$1,395,000
Marybeth Emerson
Colorado Landmark Realtors
720-394-1997
Boulder
Saturday
12pm-2pm
2025 Glenwood Dr
$1,395,000
Marybeth Emerson
Colorado Landmark Realtors
720-394-1997
Boulder
Saturday
11am-2pm
840 Park Lane
$1,600,000
Jill Muller
Wright Kingdom Real Estate
303-941-6827
Boulder
Daily
11am-5pm
3092 Big Horn St
High $800k’s +
Roz Giannasi Pinon
Markel Homes: Kalmia38, Northfield Village & Northfield Commons
303-442-0309
Erie
Saturday
10am-3pm
118 Jackson Pl
$275,000
Lynn Saul
RE/MAX Alliance 303-666-6500
720-202-0081
Johnstown
Saturday & Sunday
1pm-3pm
216 Darlington Lane
$289,000
Ron Ehrlich
Real Estate Solutions
970-539-0102
Johnstown
Saturday & Sunday
1pm-3pm
220 Darlington Lane
$289,000
Ron Ehrlich
Real Estate Solutions
970-539-0102
Longmont
Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday
11am-3pm
1379 Charles Dr. A-1
$349,900
Jeremy Johnson
RE/MAX Alliance
970-313-6166
Longmont
Saturday
12pm-3pm
5 Dartmouth Circle
$352,000
Don Rulle
RE/Max Traditions, Inc.
303-827-7010
Longmont
Saturday
1pm-3pm
1620 Cedarwood Dr
$395,000
Patti Watkins
The Group Inc
970-776-0117
Longmont
Sunday
11am-1pm
1620 Cedarwood Dr
$395,000
David Gustafson
The Group Inc
970-213-3287
Longmont
Saturday
11am-2pm
1169 Winslow Circle
$409,900.00
Christa Kenny
Old Town Real Estate Co
(303) 776-4004
Longmont
Saturday
11am–2pm
1169 Winslow Circle
$409,900
Cory Dudley
Old Town Real Estate Co
303.776.4004
Longmont
Saturday
12pm-3pm
621 Glenarbor Circle
$479,500
Lauren Berry
Wright Kingdom Real Estate
303-868-6445
Longmont
Sunday
12pm-3pm
621 Glenarbor Circle
$479,500
Lauren Berry
Wright Kingdom Real Estate
303-868-6445
Longmont
Daily
11am-5pm
918 Half Measures Dr.
$600k’s +
Marlita Lazo
Markel Homes: Prospect NewTown
303-522-7928
Longmont
Thursday - Sunday
12pm-4pm
1521 Otis Drive
Starting in the high-$300,000's.
Chris Sweeney /Stan Meade
Pedal To Properties
720-480-6106/ 303-817-7777
Louisville
Sunday
12pm-3pm
384 Jackson Circle
$589,000
Sheila Boettcher
Wright Kingdom Real Estate
303-775-5799
Louisville
Daily
11am-5pm
1805 Blue Star Lane - Model Home
$600k’s +
Michele Steward
Markel Homes - North End
303-604-9196
Lyons
By appointment
11am-5pm
334 McConnell Drive
$500,000+
Marlita Lazo
Markel Homes
303-823-6814
Superior
Saturday
12pm-3pm
3524 Huron Peak Avenue
$410,000
Mark Reuter
Wright Kingdom Real Estate
720-530-3129
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open Homes Open Saturday 12PM-3PM
Open Saturday 1PM-3PM
5 Dartmouth Circle, Longmont
1620 Cedarwood Dr., Longmont
$352,000
$395,000
Beautiful 3BR 3Baths, updated kitchen with many unique extras. Newer windows and window coverings. Wood Floors, many upgrades throughout including an updated master bath, wonderful fenced backyard. Quality throughout, Must See Property.
Don Rulle • RE/Max Traditions, Inc. • 303-827-7010
Open 3 bedroom floor plan also features home office and professionally finished basement. Enjoy lots of w windows and beautiful backyard patio, vaulted ceilings in Fox. Pre-Inspected and ready for quick move in!
The Group, Th G IInc • P Patti Watkins 970-776-0117
Traditions
Model Home Located at 1521 Otis Drive, Longmont
Open Sunday 11AM-1PM 1620 Cedarwood Dr., Longmont
Office Hours: Thursday – Sunday 12pm-4pm Two-story and ranch plans available Homes starting in the high-$300,000’s Call for more information and inventory
$395,000 Open 3 bedroom floor plan also features home office and professionally finished basement. Enjoy lots of w windows and beautiful backyard patio, vaulted ceilings in Fox. Pre-Inspected and ready for quick move in!
Stan Meade Chris Sweeney 303.817.7777 720.480.6106 www.pedaltoproperties.com
The Group, Th G IInc • D Dave “Gus” Gustafson 970-213-3287
Open House Saturday 12pm-2pm
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1870 Tansy Place, Boulder $825,000 Wonderful single family house in the popular NOBO neighborhood features an upgraded kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite & solid maple-floors. Upstairs you will enjoy walk-in closets, connecting baths & a 4th bedroom. The master suite is light with c a south facing deck & bath features marble counters, vessel sinks, a large bathtub & a frameless glass shower. 4 Bed/ 3 Bath. 3800 sq ft.
Leslie l Herz • Herz T Team • Coldwell Banker • 303-517-9873
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1379 Charles Dr A-1, Longmont High $200’s to Low $400’s | MLS #774698 Introducing Hover Place by Landmark Homes, a 60+ condominium community designed w/ age-in-place & accessibility in mind. Offering 8 different spacious single level residences, attached garages, secured entry & elevator service, all while overlooking Hover Park.
Call Jeremy Johnson
Each office independently owned & operated | 970-482-1781
970-313-6166 | www.LandmarkLiving.net
OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1PM-3PM
216 and 220 Darlington Lane Patio Townhomes in Johnstown $289,000 Per Unit Two units available - Awesome Ranch plan, 2 bdrm, 2 bth with main floor laundry and spacious kitchen with natural Alder cabinets and hardwood floor which blends into a Vaulted Living area along with a full unfinished basement. A great maintenance free community located in Rolling Hills Ranch. MLS#770246(216)/765028(220)
For more information call Ron Ehrlich 970-539-0102 landapollo@aol.com • ColoTownhomes.com
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A native plant lover’s don’t-miss conference Workshop and seminar planners have been busy this winter, planning an array of classes to expand gardeners’ minds and feed their souls. If you’re looking to change up your landscape by going back to natives, check out Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants, Saturday, March 12 at the Ranch Events Center in Loveland. The first conference of its kind in Colorado, this workshop features design, construction, and inspiration for using natives in your garden. Headlining the event is Susan Tweit, author and plant biologist, speaking on a grassroots change evolved in her small town via landscaping in her talk The Ditch and the Meadow: How Native Plants and Gardeners Revived a Neighborhood
Native Landscapes, and Jim Tolstrup of High Plains Environmental Center in Loveland (suburbitat. org) will explore Creating and Maximizing MicroClimates in Your Native Garden. Edible and Medicinal Native Plants with Karen Vail and Mary O’Brien of Steamboat Springs and CAROL O’MEARA Hayden, offers information CSU Extension on personal use of your and Changed the garden, while Susan Crick Culture of a Town Smith of Front Range Wild (susanjtweit.com). Ones in Denver offers tips Participants can choose on how to help support to attend three smaller pollinators, wildlife and breakout sessions, focusing our environment with her education on what helps talk on Habitat Gardens. plan for success with native Don’t miss Colorado plants. Karla Dakin, of K. State University Extension’s Dakin Designs in Louisville Dr. Irene Shonle for an (kdakindesign.com), will overview of what you speak on Designing with can do in her talk Native Natives, Alison Peck of Plants for Every Situation: Matrix Gardens in Boulder Irene Shonle. Director of (matrixgardens.com) talks the Gilpin County CSU about Construction of Extension office, Shonle is a passionate advocate of native plants for mountain gardeners (extension. colostate. Professional Home Inspections edu/gilpin). For Home Buyers and Sellers Adding to www.flatironshi.com inspiration
are virtual tours of five native plant gardens every participant is encouraged to view. Take a virtual stroll through: Carol English and Dave Elin’s rock garden in Morrison, Mimi and Larry Elmore’s Wild By Design garden in Lyons, Jan and Charlie Turner’s residential garden in Golden, Rick Brune’s prairie garden in Lakewood and Kenton Seth’s Paintbrush Gardens, a rain-powered landscape in Grand Junction. Lunch, drinks and snacks are provided with your
registration fee and vendor booths will be open during registration, lunch and breaks. Colorado State University Extension, together with Boulder County Parks and Open Space, provides unbiased, research-based information about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H youth development. For more information contact Extension at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Box B, Longmont, 303.678.6238.
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Home inspections: When and why? Home inspectors must have a full working knowledge of every system in a home. A broad background in general construction is a good base to build from. Good inspectors usually have a combination of formal training combined with on the job experience in related fields. Referrals are a good way to choose an inspector. Many real estate professionals will refer quality home inspectors that have years of experience. Most will refer more than one inspector so there is no conflict of interest. Referrals from friends or relatives who may have used a quality inspector in the past are also good. Ask how long the inspection will take. The time it take to perform a thorough inspection
purchase of your life. You should also ask when you will receive your report. Most inspectors can have a computer generated report with photos emailed to you the same day or by the next business day. Printed copies can be delivered by mail or through your realtor. For more information on home inspections contact Rick Jacquemard at Flatirons Home Inspections.
RICK JACQUEMARD
Flatirons Home Inspections varies with the size and age of a home. However, if the inspector says it will take less than 2 hours find another inspector. The cost of an inspection is also a factor. A well-established, full-time professional inspector is going to be at the high end of the spectrum. Several hundred dollars is a small price to pay to get the best protection you can for perhaps the biggest
www.flatironshi.com 720.280.3544, rick@flatironshi.com
Make a metallic menagerie with leftover nuts, bolts By Staff, FamilyFun Magazine (TNS) We turned nuts and bolts (and a few other hardware store leftovers) into a metallic menagerie. Here’s how: 1. Collect several empty cans. For each animal, you can keep one end open, or nest a slightly smaller can inside. 2. Use 1/2-inch round magnets to attach nuts, corner brackets, hex bolts, machine screws and more to the cans. For extra sturdiness, use 1/2-inch permanent glue dots to adhere the pieces to the magnets. 3. Create feet for legs by screwing nuts on the ends of machine screws. For whiskers, place screws at
the edge of a magnet; the magnetic attraction will hold them on.
Leftover nuts and bolts can be turned into a metallic managerie. (Alexandra Grablewski/FamilyFun Magazine/TNS)
RentalDirectory athomecolorado.com Complex Name Address, Phone
Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence 1401 Elmhurst Dr. 303-772-9292
Price Range
$905-$910
Deposit
$905-$910
# of Bedrooms
1
# of Baths
1
Lease Required
Yes
Smoking Friendly
No
Pet Friendly
Yes
Laundry Facilities
Yes
W/D Hookups
Other Amenities
Secure building, quiet neighborhood, meal program, transportation, utilities paid, appliances & cable TV included, 62 yrs & older; vouchers accepted.
For advertising information, call Thais Hafer 303.473.1456 January 15-16, 2016
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