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Home ownership tax deductions LOVELAND - It’s tax time! As a homeowner, there are several different homerelated expenses that you may be able to deduct on your taxes if you itemize deductions. Below are a few common deductions to keep in mind. Mortgage interest The interest portion of your mortgage payment is tax deductible. You should receive a form from your mortgage company detailing exactly how much interest was paid on your loan last year. PMI PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) is tax deductible for homeowners who qualify. Only homeowners whose income is below a certain threshold and who obtained their loan during a certain timeframe may use this deduction. Check with your tax preparer for details. Property taxes Property taxes are another common tax deductible expense. The amount paid may appear on your mortgage

SUZANNE PLEWES RE/MAX Alliance statement, although you should verify that the amount is correct as the mortgage company bases their figure on the date the taxes were paid which may or may not match the actual tax period. Home upgrades Some home repairs/ upgrades may be tax deductible if they improve the energy efficiency of your home. Examples are replacement doors, windows and heating systems. Bring receipts for these expenses to your tax preparer. Keep in mind that there are both yearly and lifetime limits for this deduction. Investment properties If you own an

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investment property, you may be able to deduct the following additional expenses: • Property insurance • Property repairs and upgrades • Common utilities • Marketing fees • Property management fees • Broker fees • Legal and professional service fees Keep receipts related to any of these expenses and provide them to your tax accountant. Business use If you use your property for business use (i.e. a home office), keep receipts

on all expenses related to your home including mortgage interest, taxes, insurance, home repairs/ upgrades, and utilities. Your accountant will help you determine what portion of these expenses may be included in your taxes. New mortgages & refinances or home sales If you obtained a new mortgage, refinanced an existing one, or sold your home, keep a copy of your settlement statement. Certain expenses paid at closing may be tax deductible. The most common examples of this are points (pre-paid interest) and taxes.

It is a good idea to keep any paperwork related to home sales/ purchases and expenses. Items that qualify for tax deductions will depend on whether you own a primary residence or investment property, your income bracket, and other similar factors. Your tax accountant will be able to evaluate your financial situation and determine your eligibility. By providing your accountant will all of the necessary information, you can be sure to get the maximum tax deduction allowed. This information is intended as a general overview and should not be construed as legal tax advice. Always consult with your tax accountant for the most updated tax information and guidance specific to your situation. 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.

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Boulder County buyers get higher loan limits this year BOULDER - The news is good for buyers in Boulder County and several Denvermetro area counties. The maximum limit for a loan conforming to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines will be raised for “high-cost” counties in 2016, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. For most of the country, the maximum conforming loan limit will remain unchanged at $417,000 for one-unit properties. But due to the increase in area median home values, 39 specific counties nationwide were granted an increase in maximum conforming loan limits. Boulder County saw a rise of $18,400 to $474,900 for 2016.

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Denver-metro cluster, the remaining counties with loan limit increases also were clustered around metro areas, including Nashville (14), Boston (7), Seattle (3) and in the state of California (4). The baseline loan limit of $417,000 was established by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. HERA mandated that the baseline loan limit cannot rise after a period of price declines until home prices return to pre-decline levels. FHFA has determined that the average U.S. home value in the third quarter of this year remained below its level in the third quarter of 2007. However, HERA provides for higher loan limits in high-cost

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Home inspections Home buyers have it drilled into their heads that they need to get a home inspection. But what does a home inspection report disclose? Home buyers often have little knowledge about home construction and its components, and have difficulty deciphering home inspection reports. Many don’t know how to figure out which types of defects are serious or whether their home inspector checked all the essentials. If you have a choice, it might be smarter to hire your own contractors and supervise repairs. Before issuing a formal request to repair, consider the seller’s incentive to hire the cheapest contractor and to replace appliances with the least expensive brands. Although home

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Flatirons Home Inspections inspectors are reluctant to and, in some cases, refuse to disclose repair costs, call a contractor to determine the scope and expense to fix minor problems yourself. No home is perfect. Every home will have issues noted or flagged in a home inspection. Even new homes. A repair issue that will

be a deal breaker for a first time home buyer, causing the buyer to cancel the contract, will not faze a home buyer versed in home repair. Talk to your agent, family, and friends and call a few contractors to discuss which types of defects are minor. Perhaps a simple solution is available such as replacing a $1.99 receptacle, which can resolve many outlet problems. The problems that aren’t readily identifiable to you such as code violations, a furnace that leaks carbon monoxide or a failing chimney, are the types of defects a home inspector could identify in a new home. Builders’ contractors make mistakes, too.

Choosing a home inspector 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 varies with the size and age of a home. However, if the inspector says it will take less than two hours find another inspector. The cost of an inspection is also a factor. A well-established, fulltime 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 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.

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Windermere 5280 celebrates growth with second annual market forecast Business to double agents and add additional Denver offices in 2016 DENVER – Windermere 5280 celebrated its second annual Forecast Event on Thursday, January 21 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The event included presentations from Windermere Colorado President Eric Thompson and Matthew Gardner, Windermere’s chief economist. With rents rising and new home starts at only half of what they were in 2005, it continues to be a great time to buy and sell. “What a great event to celebrate the growth of Windermere 5280, as well as address questions from Denver buyers and sellers about the ‘real estate bubble,’” Thompson said. “What we see from our experience, as well as data from trusted sources like the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is Colorado has not experienced detrimental financial swings, even in the worst of times. One of the worst years in real estate history was 2008 and even then our market only saw a two percent drop, other markets like Phoenix experienced as much as a 22 percent drop.” Topics also included the nation’s economy and its impact on the Colorado housing market, as well as key trends in Denver

such as home values, bestselling neighborhoods, and growth predictions. Also in attendance at the forecast were Windermere Real Estate CEO, Geoff Wood, and Co-Presidents, OB Jacobi and Jill Jacobi Wood from Seattle, Wash. With an industry average of 26 days to contract, Windermere 5280 leads Denver agencies with closings in 15 days, 42 percent faster and at 100.25 percent of asking price. Michael Zak, broker/owner at Windermere Real Estate 5280, has exceeded expectations with the opening of two office locations in Denver and plans to add an additional 15 to 20 agents in 2016. “Denver is a great place to live, work and play, said Zak. “We are incredibly fortunate to have a team of agents that are equally as excited about the future of Denver real estate, as well as Windermere’s expansion in the south metro area.” Windermere 5280 is located at the Denver Tech Center, 5600 S. Quebec Street, #319B in Greenwood Village and 8005 S. Chester Street, Suite 175 in Centennial. Agents can be reached by phone at 303.930.8800 or e-mail at greenwoodvillage@ windermere.com.

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will check the electrical panel, outlets and switches, the water heater and the heating and cooling systems. You may have problems you are not aware of that need immediate repairs or a report that everything is working as intended. Items that are professionally repaired do not have to be disclosed on the seller’s disclosure to a buyer. The point of a home inspection is that you will receive an unbiased opinion. Make sure you choose an experienced professional inspector who is licensed (where required) and certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI). A real estate professional will help you stage the home and present the exterior and the interior to attract buyers. They will advertise the home in their publications and news services, and if they are members of a real estate group you may have hundreds of professionals doing their very best to sell your home. C. Dwight Barnett is a certified master inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors. Write to him with home improvement questions at C. Dwight Barnett, Evansville Courier & Press, P.O. Box 268, Evansville, Ind. 47702 or e-mail him at d.Barnett@insightbb.com.

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OVERWHELMED BY STUFF? Get after that mess. By Debbie Arrington, The Sacramento Bee (TNS) We live in a cluttered age. Despite our best efforts and intentions, we continue to pile up more stuff than space to hold it. Does this new year finally mean a clean slate? Or are you doomed to more lost keys, misplaced receipts and impossibly messy countertops? Plastic boxes from Elfa at The Container Store transform a closet into a neat and mothproof storage space. Local professional organizer Gwynnae Byrd turned a messy spice cabinet into a one-glance, easy-access drawer. Does your closet look like this? It’s time for a makeover of your overstuffed closet space. Crawford’s Flexible Storage Solutions features see-through bags that can hold odd-shaped items such as dog chew toys. The Real Simple MultiPocket Organizer from Bed Bath and Beyond adds storage space to the back of a door. “Get organized” annually ranks among the nation’s most popular resolutions (right behind “lose weight”). More products exist today than ever before to help us reach that goal. But our personal transformation to efficient neatnik always comes down to how we rein in our own disorderly tendencies. “People are getting more technologically organized,” observed author Deniece Schofield, a longtime home management expert. 6

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“Like they say, there’s an app for that. But as far as procrastination, setting things down and forgetting them, creating complex systems that are impossible to maintain or just making the same messes over and over – we’re dealing with human nature. People will still be people.” Especially people with too much stuff. “It’s overwhelming,” said Sacramento, Calif., professional organizer Gwynnae Byrd. “That’s the phrase I hear over and over again. And it can be overwhelming. You look at all that stuff and don’t know where to start.” “I was an only child,” she explained. “When Mom passed, she was kind of a pack rat, and it was left to me to sort it all out. I thought, ‘If only there was someone to help me!’ It’s a very common dilemma. The best gift you can give your children is to have your affairs in order, not only legally but your stuff. “I went into law to help people,” she added. “Now, I’m helping people on a much more personal level.” Like a journey, a more organized life starts with one step. “You’ve just got to start,” Byrd said. “There is no one right way to organize or perfect storage system for every person. You pick a spot and start. It’s just getting over that initial hump. Do a little at a time. If you start

Local professional organizer Gwynnae Byrd turned a messy spice cabinet into a one-glance, easy-access drawer. (Randall Benton/Sacramento Bee/TNS) to see results, you stay motivated. It’s like losing 10 pounds; it doesn’t disappear overnight. Neither does the clutter. But you’ve got to start somewhere.” The biggest roadblocks come from “deferred decisions,” Byrd said. “You need to make decisions on whether to keep something. Often, people can’t decide, so they just keep it. I’ve had clients pick things up while sorting stuff and put it right back down again in another pile. Getting organized is about changing habits. Ideally, you need to make a decision at the time that item comes into your house.” That starts with little everyday decisions, she said. For example, mail can pile up quickly. Instead, sort it over the recycling bin as soon as you bring it inside. At the point of purchase, decide if you really need a printed receipt (usually the answer is “no”), otherwise little slips of paper may stuff your pockets or purse. When

traveling, know exactly where you’ll display a souvenir before you add it to your dust-catching clutter. Schofield has been helping people declutter nationwide for decades. Nicknamed “America’s most organized woman,” she’s written five books on this popular topic and now tours the country, offering her advice. Next week, she’s coming to the Sacramento area for five seminars. Getting organized can feel painful because people invest so much emotion in their possessions, big or small, she said. That includes items that weren’t originally their stuff, but were passed down from other family members or friends. “We have this emotional attachment to stuff,” Schofield said. “Taking care of it can be emotionally draining, too. We have to constantly remind ourselves, ‘This object is not my mother, it’s not my grandmother – it’s just stuff!’ We have to give ourselves permission to let go.”

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Schofield also recommends breaking down the task into small steps. “Do it piecemeal,” she said. “Put blinders on and just focus, one drawer at a time.” The key to staying organized is finding space for the stuff you keep. “Everything should have a place,” she said. “And don’t bring anything else into your house unless you know exactly where it’s going to go.” No space for extra storage? Think again. “There are four ways to store things: Hang it up, on the floor (under furniture), in a drawer or on a shelf,” she said. “You can find alternatives, and there are so many options now with multifunctional containers. But make sure to measure your closets and storage space before you buy or those containers and boxes may not fit.” See-through drawers that can be easily pulled out are Schofield’s favorite option. They provide quick access as well as visibility. Labeling is important, too. It designates a place for stuff and helps build the new habit of putting things back where they belong. There are other benefits besides a tidy home, she added. Organization frees time and builds a sense of well-being. “Stuff can get in the way of our relationships and responsibilities,” Schofield said. “You have to be brutal with yourself. We use the ‘delete’ key all the time on our electronic devices. Use it with stuff, too.” January 22-23, 2016

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Houseplants lift winter blues Travelling to the Midwest in winter always reminds me that Coloradoans are lucky. With more sunshine than clouds, we have plenty of days where we can toss open a window to catch a light breeze to clear the house of unwanted odors. If it’s windy enough, we might even get the bonus of moving some dust off of the furniture and back to Kansas where it belongs. So when the cold settles in and we can’t open the house without risking frostbite, our houses start to acquire a collection of smells that could feature on an air freshener commercial. No one has to blindfold us for us to pick out the lingering scent of fish we cooked two days ago, oil from a session with tempura, onions that sit on a counter, or the musty reminder that we have a humidifier running. Until the cold loosens its grip, turn to an old remedy for freshening

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the air in your home. With the right flowering plants, you can mask those unpleasant smells with fragrance. Jasmine and citrus are excellent choices for perfuming your home naturally. Jasmine (Jasminum spp.) is a beloved vine that has won hearts with its enchanting perfume. Stronger scented at night, it was often ordered to be planted around the residences of kings and coveted by traders throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Place Jasmine in bright

light and make sure it gets four hours of direct sun daily from spring through fall. Fertilize every two weeks during this time, and in winter, fertilize monthly. There are two watering programs to remember with Jasmine; from summer through fall, keep lightly moist, watering when the soil surface (to one-halfinch depth) dries. In winter and spring, Jasmine needs a resting period, and should be kept slightly drier. If grown indoors, move outside in fall while temperatures hover between 40 ºF and 60 ºF for two weeks. Jasmine uses this cool period to set buds, which open to the fragrant, white or yellow star-shaped blossoms in February. After flowering, prune plant back and let rest. Different jasmines are good for different purposes. J. officinale is fragrant as a plant, J. grandiflorum is used for perfume, and J. sambac is used in tea.

Citrus is also an excellent choice for those who want to perfume their house and have room to grow a tree. Meyer Lemon, limes, and calamondin oranges – kumquat and orange hybrids - all stay somewhat small in pots. They need a sunny, south facing window for best growth. In spring and summer, fertilize every two weeks, and once monthly in fall and winter. Keep the soil evenly moist, except in winter, when you wait until top inch dries before watering again. Citrus is prone to aphids and scale insects, so monitor plants closely for signs of the pests. Humidity is crucial to getting blossoms, so place a tray with pebbles underneath the plant and keep water in the stones. Make sure the pot itself isn’t sitting in the water.

Repot plants every two to three years to give roots room to grow. When temperatures warm again and you open your house to clear the air, protect any of your plants from drafts coming in through open windows. 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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How much does drywall repair cost? Dear Angie: How much can I expect to pay to repair three fist-sized holes in drywall? – April L. of Florida Dear April: Unfortunately, the type of drywall damage you describe is quite common. Homeowners often need to repair a small section of drywall instead of a whole wall. According to experts, you can expect to pay $50 to $75 per hole for drywall repair. The price includes materials and labor. For some handymen or drywall contractors, the location of January 22-23, 2016

the holes may factor into the cost. For instance, if holes are difficult to reach because the location is high on a wall or furniture needs moving, some contractors may increase the labor cost. Drywall repair for small holes isn’t difficult, but it Drywall tape and joint does require time. Patching compound help the new piece drywall starts with a of drywall blend in. (Photo by contractor cutting a larger Eldon Lindsay, Angie’s List) hole around the damaged area. Wood supports are tape with multiple coats of installed behind the wall joint compound, and each to brace the new piece of layer must dry completely drywall, and once in place, before applying the next paper or mesh tape is used coat. Once dry, the area to cover the seams. The is sanded and painted to contractor then covers the match the rest of the wall.

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DIY drywall repair You might consider DIY drywall repair – especially if you have most of the required tools on hand – to save money. If not, buying the tools may be worth the investment in the future should another mishap occur. You’ll need a sheet of drywall, of course, a drywall knife, mud pan, tape, utility knife, joint compound, scrap wood and sandpaper. You’ll also need a paintbrush, roller and tray to repaint the area to match the existing drywall.

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If drywall repair sounds too complicated, consider hiring a professional drywall installer or handyman to patch the holes. Some states require licensing for drywall work, especially when it involves a load-bearing wall. Make sure to check licensing laws in your city or state before making a hiring decision. Angie Hicks is founder of AngiesList.com, provider of consumer reviews and services. Send questions to askangie@angieslist.com or tweet with #AskAngie. Follow her @Angie_Hicks. AT HOME

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emi-custom singlefamily homes, easy living condo lofts and duplexes, and larger custom-home lots are available for homebuyers in the market for new construction in top-rated Louisville. Markel Homes, one of Boulder County’s premier homebuilders, is nearing the end of Phase II construction in popular North End, with Phase III planning and designing under way. Single-family homes from the high $600s The mix of ranch-style and two-story homes ready or under construction at North End – the last in Phase II – feature the prominent windows, open interiors, stylish finishes and outdoor

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living areas that define the look of a Markel home. Pricing ranges from the high $600s to the high $800s. Site premiums and upgrade options, including designer-selected interior and exterior finishes, are included in the price. Affectionately named Project X, the ranch-style home at 1550 White Violet Way offers the ease and comfort of single-story living, with the added convenience of a finished lower level. Priced at $699,900, this 4-bed/3bath home distinguishes itself with modern architecture, natural hardwoods, contemporary fixtures and a stunning kitchen. The home is completed, staged and ready for a buyer. Priced at $749,900 and

scheduled for completion the end of February, the 3 bed/2.5 bath ranch-style Highline at 1801 Sweet Clover Lane features vaulted ceilings in the living area, master suite and second bedroom, outdoor living front and back, and an attached twocar garage. The optional lower level finish adds a rec room, fourth bedroom and third full bath, giving the homeowner private guest, teen or nanny quarters, or additional space for a home office or exercise room. The Magnolia, under construction at 1889 Sweet Clover Lane, is located on one of the last Phase

II lots backing to Hecla Lake Open Space, with nearby trail access. The 3-bed plus study/2.75-bath Magnolia features an open floor plan, great natural light and an optional lower level finish that adds another 941 square feet of living and sleeping space. The home, priced at $779,900, is scheduled for completion the end of March. Bold newwest architecture defines the two-story Ridgeway going up at 1809 Sweet Clover Lane. Priced at $859,900, the home features three bedrooms, 2.75 baths, a main floor study and a three-car tandem garage,

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spring completion date. The Dakota, the priciest of the six at $899,900 – and also the largest home in Phase II – features three bedrooms with a loft/ optional fourth bedroom and 3.75 baths. One of the bedrooms is an en-suite with an attached bath and built-in window seat. Vaulted ceilings in the second bedroom and in the master suite provide an open, spacious feel. Step up from the threecar garage into the large owner’s entry with built-in bench, wall hooks and large coat closet. The huge kitchen island anchors the open main floor, with a coffered dining area ceiling, eat-in nook and living room fireplace. The Dakota will be completed later this spring.

kitchen, large windows in the master suite with double-sink bath and walk-in closet, outdoor living off the great room, and a single-car garage. The second bedroom and full bath work beautifully as guest quarters, home office or media room. The 12-plex is Energy Star® certified for durability, comfort and savings, and is equipped with an elevator and a secured front entry for added protection and peace of mind. The three remaining units are priced from $389,900, with an expected completion date of late summer. Markel will break ground on the second 12-plex in March. Contact Sales Manager Michele

Steward regarding presales and pricing for Building Two. She can be reached at 303.604.9196 or send an e-mail to Michele@MarkelHomes.com. Block 10 coming soon The Markel design team has recently completed several single-family duplex and condo loft plans for Block 10, conveniently located just east of Highway 42 in the original North End neighborhood. In contemporary and newwest styling, the Block 10 custom designs feature open interiors, outdoor living areas, large windows and stylish finishes – trademarks of Markel, regardless of price point. Close to shopping,

restaurants and services, the Block 10 residences deliver easy living on a platter, including low maintenance, minimal yard work and a location near bike trails, footpaths and open space. Markel gearing up for Phase III Larger lots – several with mountain views and access to open space – will be available in Phase III at North End. Phase III also includes a selection of waterfront properties, providing a rare and unique opportunity for Louisville homebuyers. For information about lot location, pricing and timing, contact Sales Manager Michele Steward.

Sales center open daily To learn more about the variety of offerings at North End, visit the sales center, located in the award-winning Cascade model at 1805 Blue Star Lane in Louisville. The center is open daily from 11 to 5 p.m. (Tuesdays 2 to 5 p.m.). Contact Sales Manager Michele Steward at 303.604.9196 or by e-mail at Michele@ MarkelHomes.com. For information about all the Markel Homes communities and properties including single-family homes, duplexes, town homes and condo lofts, visit the company’s website, MarkelHomes.com. You can also follow them on houzz.com and Facebook.

Easy living condo lofts – only 3 left! The first of three custom-designed 12-plexes at North End is nearly sold out, with only three units remaining. Thanks to a unique quad footprint, every loft in the 12-plex occupies a corner location, and large-paned windows allow beautiful natural light year-round. The 2-bed/2-bath lofts feature open living, dining, and cooking areas, maple cabinetry and solid surface countertops plus a breakfast bar in the

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Visit AtHomeColorado.com for a complete listing and map of open homes in the area.

City

Open House Date

Open House Street Time

Price

Agent

Company

Phone

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

4499 Dallas Place

$640,000

Neil Kearney

Kearney Realty Co.

303-818-4055

Boulder

Sunday

10am-12pm

1360 Walnut unit 207

$760,000

Kirsten Boedecker

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

720-435-0351

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-3pm

3345 Broadway

$765,000

Bruce Drogsvold

Wright Kingdom

303-541-1948

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

5291 Eldorado Springs Drive

$825,000

Janet Borchert

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

720-564-6034

Boulder

Sunday

11am-1pm

385 Hopi Place

$955,000

Steve Altermatt

Re/Max of Boulder, Inc.

303-441-5669

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-3pm

2025 Glenwood Drive

$1,395,000

Marybeth Emerson

Colorado Landmark Realtors

720-394-1997

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-4pm

4932 Valkyrie Drive

$1,500,000

Julia Cantarovici-Simisky

8z Real Estate

720-203-7789

Boulder

Sunday

11am-2pm

3222 3rd Street

$1,500,000

Brian Sundberg

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-931-5483

Boulder

Sunday

11:30am-1:30pm 4855 6th

$1,698,000

John Hoeffler

Wright Kingdom

720-564-6014

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

1077 Canyon Blvd. #210

$1,875,000

Tom Kahn

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

720-551-5359

Boulder

Daily

11am-5pm

3092 Big Horn St

High $800k’s +

Roz Giannasi Pinon

Markel Homes: Kalmia38, Northfield Village & Northfield Commons

303-442-0309

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-3pm

2930 Broadway

$787,000+

Peter Spaulding

Wonderland Hill Development Company

720-466-0962

Frederick

Saturday

1pm-3pm

8039 Raspberry Drive

$372,500

Debbie Caulfield

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

303-818-7403

Frederick

Saturday

12pm-3pm

8816 Welsh Lane

$465,000

Julie Ann Markiewicz

RE/MAX Alliance

303-995-3914

Johnstown

Saturday

1pm-3pm

216 Darlington Lane

$289,000

Ron Ehrlich

Real Estate Solutions

970-539-0102

Johnstown

Saturday

1pm-3pm

220 Darlington Lane

$289,000

Ron Ehrlich

Real Estate Solutions

970-539-0102

Lafayette

Saturday

12pm-2pm

603 Avante Court

$349,000

Andrew Muller/John Hickey

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-434-6633

Longmont

Sunday

11am-1pm

932 Red Cloud Rd

$290,000

Kit Magley

RE/MAX Alliance

303-775-5177

Longmont

Saturday

10am-4pm

301 River View Ct

$310,000

Krista Allard

Porch Light Real Estate Group

303-715-8719

Longmont

Sunday

10am-12pm

301 River View Ct

$310,000

Krista Allard

Porch Light Real Estate Group

303-715-8719

Longmont

Saturday

11am-1pm

1265 Button Rock Drive

$375,000

Sean Gilliam

RE/MAX Alliance

970-313-6706

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

Saturday

11am-2pm

137 S. Tyler Ave

$525,000

Christina Davies

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

720-273-3452

Louisville

Sunday

11am-1pm

384 Jackson Circle

$549,000

Dennis & Jann Culver

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-618-3366

Louisville

Saturday

1:30pm-3:30pm

112 Aline Street

$550,000

Andrew Smith

TrailRidge Realty

720-465-7005

Louisville

Saturday

11am-1pm

819 W. Mulberry Street

$675,000

Andrea Farinacci

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-517-1971

Louisville

Wednesday-Monday 11am-5pm

1805 Blue Star Lane - Model Home

$700'sk’+

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

Niwot

Saturday

12pm-2pm

8324 Greenwood Drive

$895,000

Carole Lees

Lees Real Estate Co.

303-818-6973

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The Group, Inc • Jeremy Woods 970-316-4004

Open House Saturday 1pm-3pm

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Saturday from 12-3pm

New Listing! Single level listing at its best! Open vaulted floorplan, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 car tandem garage. 3544 square feet, great friendly neighborhood in a very convenient location. Debbie Caulfield • 303-818-7403

Model Home Located at 1521 Otis Drive, 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 Stan Meade Chris Sweeney 303.817.7777 720.480.6106 www.pedaltoproperties.com

For advertising information, please call Melissa Najera 303.473.1452 or Thais Hafer 303.473.1456 For a complete listing and map of open homes in the area visit AtHomeColorado.com January 22-23, 2016

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BRIGHT&BOLD By Cathy Hobbs, Tribune News Service (TNS)

Often homeowners are confused by color, afraid to use color in a bold, bright way, and as a result stay the course and avoid using color entirely. When it comes to deciding how to use bold or bright colors in a useful or purposeful way, these are some basic color rules I would suggest. Basic color rules 1. Select one or two of your favorite colors and build a color palette around them. Then ground these bolder colors by pairing them with neutral colors such as white, tan, brown, black or gray. 2. Find a bold inspirational piece, such

as an area rug or piece of art, and use it at as the springboard for your bold color palette. 3. Start with an accent wall. If you are unsure if you want to take the plunge by painting an entire room a bold color, just paint one wall an accent color. 4. Think contrast. I have seen so many gorgeously successful rooms in which a room was painted with a bold, bright color and then accented with a simple neutral such as pure white. 5. Avoid mixing bold, bright patterns. These types of patterns tend to be statement pieces and are typically best as standalone highlights in a space.

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Which colors to choose Now that you have some basic color rules, what's next? Where do you begin? Color is an individualized choice – what color appeals to one person may not appeal to another, hence the best colors involve those colors you love. I suggest you begin by selecting your favorite color or colors, regardless of what those are, and then completing your color palette by pairing it with an appropriate compliment. Colors that blend Looking for colors to blend or coordinate with your brighter colors? As a general rule, colors that are complementary colors

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on the color wheel blend well with each other. Looking to blend a bright color with a neutral color? The best choices are tints, tones and shades of white, black, brown or gray. Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and

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A rich green accent wall adds a punch of color in a master bedroom. (Handout/TNS) Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs. com or visit her website at www.cathyhobbs.com.

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Our Favorite Furniture Styles for 2016 By Mary Carol Garrity, Tribune News Service (TNS)

oing to the huge Highpoint Furniture Market is a highlight of my year. I can’t wait to see what fresh looks are emerging onto the interior design stage, and spending time in this creative oasis always revs me up for the new year. What am I loving for 2016? Timeless classics reimagined through subtle changes in silhouettes and reinterpreted with exciting

new fabrics. I firmly believe in investing in high quality furniture – made of the best materials, using the top craftsmanship – because it will look lovely for decades. And I opt for pieces that are so stylish, they transcend trends. Here are some of my top picks, the sofas, chairs and ottomans that are making my heart thump hard:

OVAL OTTOMANS

Some of us prefer a world without so many straight lines. This oval ottoman is just the ticket. It’s graceful and elegant, soft and sensual.

It’s amazing how adding this beautiful ottoman, with its tufted top and turned legs, instantly warms up a big open space. (Handout/TNS)

OTTOMANS FOR OPEN SPACES

When we are helping customers design large living rooms, our goal is to make the lofty rooms feel cozy. So we often start with this wonderful 53-inch square ottoman, placed in front of the fireplace, surrounded by sofas and chairs. It’s amazing how adding this beautiful ottoman, with its tufted top and turned legs, instantly warms up a big open space. It also comes in different sizes, so it will fit any room. My granddaughter has learned to walk by cruising around an ottoman just like this one. It’s just the right height for babies to hold on to, and super soft to protect little heads, making it my pick for young families. Disclaimer: Cheerios love to roll into the tufts, so if vacuuming out breakfast cereal will make you crazy, go for the non-tufted option. 16

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What’s cool about this ottoman is it is sold in half circles, so you can get one or both. (Handout/TNS)

Mid-sized and wonderfully shaped, this Holly chair is a go-to for designers when they are creating a comfortable, stylish space. (Handout/TNS)

HOLLY SWIVEL GLIDERS

OK, I admit it. I had a prejudice against motion chairs when they first starting making an appearance at market. Recliners, rockers, swivels – I had seen so many bad examples through the years I didn’t think this style would ever be for me. But our younger customers started asking for swivel chairs. So I took another look. Now, I’m crazy about these super comfy, lovely chairs and have two in my own home. Mid-sized and wonderfully shaped, the Holly chair in the photo above is a go-to chair for our designers when they are creating a comfortable, stylish space. It’s the kind of super-comfy chair everyone in the family will fight over.

GEORGE SMITH CLASSIC

Sometimes you just can’t improve on perfection. That’s how I feel about this ageless classic, an English rolled arm sofa made popular years ago by British designer George Smith. You can pull out a copy of Architectural Digest from the ‘60s, and see this lovely sofa staring in a beautiful room scene. And, you can find it still turning heads and winning hearts in the world of design today. The features that make me swoon? The turned legs with castors on the front legs, the two- or three-cushion seat and the tight back. If you have a pet that likes to sleep on the back of your sofa (like my cats do), this sofa is a great pick because it won’t break down under the furry weight.

This English rolled arm sofa made popular years ago by British designer George Smith is a classic. (Handout/TNS)

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COMPACT COMFORT

Here’s another motion chair I adore for 2016. It’s smaller than the one above, which makes it ideal for spaces where a larger motion chair just won’t fit, like a hearth room. If you are downsizing or live in a smaller square foot home, like a condo or cottage, this chair gives you all the comfort and look without eating up any extra floor space. I ordered several upholstered in depicting American artist Hunt Slonem’s bunnies. Love!

With its clean lines and loose back pillows, this gorgeous sofa is the right pick for any style home. (Handout/TNS)

COMFORTABLE CLASSIC

With its clean lines and loose back pillows, this gorgeous sofa is the right pick for any style home. A timeless classic, it can go traditional to contemporary, depending upon the upholstery fabric you select. It’s not just its good looks that turns heads and steals hearts – this is one of those magical pieces of furniture that fits everyone who sits in it. Often, sofas are too deep for those of us who are shorter. But this sofa is comfortable for people who are petite and those who are taller.

This Allerton chair, with its S leg and classic lines, has a warm, cozy, vintage feel. (Handout/TNS)

VINTAGE FEELS

If you are downsizing or live in a smaller square foot home, like a condo or cottage, this chair gives you all the comfort and look without eating up any extra floor space. (Handout/TNS)

Those of us who are sentimental at heart always want a few pieces of furniture in our homes that have a warm, cozy, vintage feel to them. My mother-in-law had a pair of these chairs in her home, and I always adored them. That’s why I was draw to this Allerton chair, with its S leg and classic lines.

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Chesterfields have been turning heads for a long, long time. (Handout/TNS)

CHESTERFIELDS

Chesterfields have been turning heads for a long, long time. Any why not? These sheltered arm sofas provide the perfect little corner where you can prop up with a few pillows and watch TV or read. I have one in my living room and adore it. I really like this current rendition of the Chesterfield because the arm is not too wide and it has just the right amount of tufting on the back. If you get too many tufts on a sofa like this, it starts to look like a Victorian piece, too fussy for my taste. When I’m designing a larger room for customers, I often pair this Chesterfield with the English rolled arm sofa above – they look lovely together, similar enough so they harmonize, but different enough that they each bring a different voice to the grouping. This column was adapted from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at www.nellhills.com. She can be reached at marycarol@nellhills.com. January 22-23, 2016

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Boulder County Local Market Update for December 2015 A Research Tool Provided by the Colorado Association of REALTORSÂŽ

December

Single Family

Year to Date Percent Change from Previous Year

Thru 12-2014

Thru 12-2015

Percent Change from Previous Year

Key Metrics

2014

2015

New Listings

146

128

- 12.3%

4,487

4,382

- 2.3%

Sold Listings

223

256

+ 14.8%

3,254

3,538

+ 8.7%

Median Sales Price*

$424,000

$470,687

+ 11.0%

$427,000

$465,000

+ 8.9%

Average Sales Price*

$527,601

$587,396

+ 11.3%

$523,645

$575,480

+ 9.9%

97.8%

98.6%

+ 0.8%

98.7%

100.0%

+ 1.3%

- 7.2%

- 9.9%

Inventory of Homes for Sale

511

348

- 31.9%

Months Supply of Inventory

1.9

1.2

- 36.8%

Percent of List Price Received* Days on Market Until Sale

* Does not account for seller concessions and/or down payment assistance. | Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

December

Townhouse-Condo

Year to Date

Key Metrics

2014

2015

Percent Change from Previous Year

New Listings

- 46.4%

1,635

1,508

Sold Listings

- 36.4%

1,401

1,376

- 1.8%

Median Sales Price*

$240,000

$322,000

+ 34.2%

$239,000

$275,000

+ 15.1%

Average Sales Price*

$303,247

$340,082

+ 12.1%

$288,868

$326,952

+ 13.2%

99.6%

100.8%

+ 1.2%

99.6%

102.0%

+ 2.4%

+ 4.8%

- 21.0%

Percent of List Price Received* Days on Market Until Sale

Thru 12-2014

Thru 12-2015

Percent Change from Previous Year

- 7.8%

Inventory of Homes for Sale

112

- 43.8%

Months Supply of Inventory

1.0

0.5

- 50.0%

* Does not account for seller concessions and/or down payment assistance. | Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size. Current as of January 6, 2016. All data from IRES, LLC. Powered by ShowingTime 10K.

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Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence 1401 Elmhurst Dr. 303-772-9292

Price Range

$905-$910

Deposit

$905-$910

# of Bedrooms

# of Baths

Lease Required

Yes

Smoking Friendly

Pet Friendly

Yes

Laundry Facilities

Yes

W/D Hookups

Other Amenities

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