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Tom Kalinski

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Paul F. P. Pogue

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REAL ESTATE What buyers need to know about the spring market

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The busier springtime market is fast approaching, so buyers (and sellers) may be interested in taking steps to prepare. During this time of year and into the summer, sellers are eager to list their homes and buyers have opportunities to explore newly available inventory. If you’ve been gearing up to start shopping for your dream property, now is the time to work with your agent to make preparations. Here, we share insight into the market so you can head into the spring market with confidence:

Under $3 million is highly competitive

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incite bidding wars, similar to what we experienced when inventory was astoundingly low in January 2021. Buyers interested in landing a home under $3 million should work with an experienced realtor who’s an expert in negotiations to give themselves the best chance of putting in a successful offer.

to see more of these listings hit the market as the weather warms up, properties priced at $5 million and up will still be harder to come by than those $3 million and below. Buyers should also take note that since homes in the lower price points are selling so quickly, this opens up more “move-up” interest in the $5M+ price range. So, if you’re planning to shop within this price point, be sure to work with your realtor to set appropriate expectations.

In our high-cost-of-living area, it can be challenging to find homes under $1 million. Even the market for properties $3 million and under is extremely competitive. If you’re looking for homes priced below $3 million, it’s critical to be aware that you’re working with a very strong seller’s market. Under $3 million, there is just a couple of weeks’ worth of inventory available. This means that we’re seeing homes in this price point fly off the market and

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The market is balanced for homes $5 million and up

In the ultra-luxury market (homes $5 million and above), we have adequate inventory to meet the current level of buyer demand. Because there are more $5M+ homes available on the market at present and a much smaller buyer pool in this elevated price point, buyers and sellers have equal power in negotiations. Although we expect

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Seed Swap In-Person

Presented by Boulder Public Library

March 11, 2-4 p.m. Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder calendar.boulderlibrary.org/ event/9989210

Longmont Home Show

March 24, 12-6 p.m.

March 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Regardless of your budget, it’s crucial to keep in mind that the market conditions behave differently for each price bracket (and this is especially true in Boulder). Even homes on the same street can have very different levels of buyer competition, so we recommend going in with clear eyes and an experienced agent in your corner.

Jennifer is an award-winning, licensed Realtor® at milehimodern real estate with more than twenty years of experience. She specializes in Luxury neighborhoods, home builders and current market conditions. Visit jenniferegbert.com, e-mail by visiting jenniferegbert.com/ contact or call 720.802.3050.

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Two Colorado metros among strongest economies in U.S. Cities

Despite predictions for a slowing economy in 2023, the 2022 economy showed strength. The economy grew sharply at the end of 2022, with an expansion of 2.9% in the 4th quarter, according to a report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Cities nationwide were robust economically. The states of Utah, Texas and Colorado had the largest number of bestperforming large cities. Two of the top fteen metro areas are Colorado havens — Colorado Springs and Denver-AuroraLakewood.

Ranking No. 9 in the nation, Colorado Springs showed almost 7% employment growth from 2015 to 2020 and 5% wage growth over the same period. Colorado Springs is home to 735,480 residents and nearly 37% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The city ranked No. 27 for employment growth out of 200 cities, No. 51 for wage growth and No. 42 for adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

The metropolitan area of Denver-Aurora-Lakewood experienced over 4% in employment growth and 7.5%

in wage growth. The area has 2,928,437 residents and nearly 45% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The city ranked No. 52 for employment growth, No. 32 for wage growth and No. 15 for highly educated adults.

Employment growth in the top 15 large cities ranged from 2.5% in San Jose, California, to almost 20% in Provo, which also ranked rst in wage growth — 28% from 2015 to 2020, reports 24.7 Wall Street.

The best-performing large cities in the United States were noted by 24/7 Wall St. after reviewing the Milken Institute’s report Best-Performing Cities 2022 – Charting Economic Resilience and Opportunity — which evaluated metropolitan areas on 11 factors such as employment and wage growth.

Here are the top ve cities with the most robust economies, according to 24/7 Wall Street and the Milken Institute.

Employment and wage growth is from 2015 to 2020.

Provo-Orem, Utah

• Employment growth: +19.8% (#1 highest out of 200 cities)

• Wage growth: +28.0% (#1 highest)

• Adults with bachelor’s degree or higher: 40.7% (#25 highest)

• Total population:  633,129 — #102 highest

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Increasing the velocity of your wealth: Shelter capital gains through opportunity zone funds

capital gains tax liabilities from any (stocks, bonds, real estate, etc.) prior to investment can defer, reduce, and possibly eliminate the tax due if all the criteria are met. Tax savings are only available when an investor is willing to retain the investment in the Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund for specific periods of time. The greatest benefit occurs if the investment is held for 10 years.

If you are going to invest in an Opportunity Zone Fund, you need to do it within 180 days of the sale of the appreciated asset. The investor may invest the return of principal as well as the capital gain, but only the portion of the investment attributable to the capital gain will qualify for the tax on any appreciation of the Opportunity Zone Investment.

Often real estate is owned by an entity, rather than an individual. An investor who receives a capital gain from a pass-through entity, like a partnership, an S-Corporation, or a trust/estate, has 180 days from the end of the calendar year to make an investment in an Opportunity Zone Fund, no matter how early in the calendar year the entity realized the capital gain.

Any time you have to pay a large amount in taxes when you sell an asset, the velocity of your money decreases.

The rapid price appreciation of real estate since the end of the recession in 2012 has kept many homes off the market. The reason? Current tax law states that a single person can exclude $250,000 of gain from their personal residence, and it will not be subject to capital gains tax. A married couple can exclude up to $500,000 of gain. Those numbers have been part of tax law

for years. The issue now, however, is that home prices have surged. Several years ago, it was very likely you could shelter all the proceeds of your personal residence sale from taxes. Now, with the average sales price over $1 million in Boulder County, many homeowners are finding that if they sell, they can expect a huge tax bill. Therefore, they are deciding not to sell.

According to Chris Bryant of RBC Wealth Management in Colorado, an alternative to signing a check for the amount of the tax due is to invest in an Opportunity Zone Fund. In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created the Qualified Opportunity Zone program to provide a tax incentive for private, long-term investment in economically distressed areas. An

Opportunity Zone is a community nominated by the state and certified by the U.S. Treasury Department as qualified to be a part of the program. That act created 8,700 Opportunity Zones in all 50 states, including a few in Boulder.

Opportunity Zone Funds are available for investors to defer and potentially reduce or eliminate tax on capital gains. The Fund Manager invests in a selection of Opportunity Zone projects. These investments are only available to Accredited Investors. An Accredited Investor is someone with at least $1 million in net worth or $200,000 of annual income as a single person or $300,000 for a couple.

Investing in a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund has several benefits. An investor with substantial

There are no investments that are risk-free. Opportunity Zone Funds have been around for a relatively short period of time. If you are facing a significant tax liability due to capital gains from any source, exploring the opportunity to invest in a Qualified Opportunity Zone fund would be worthwhile.

Consult your financial planner to determine if you qualify to invest, which Opportunity Zone Funds are currently available for investing, and what the levels of risk are.

Learn more about the Colorado Opportunity Zone Program with an interactive map at: oedit.colorado.gov/coloradoopportunity-zone-program

Duane has been a Realtor since 1982. Living the life of a Realtor and being immersed in real estate led to the inception of his book, Realtor for Life. For questions, e-mail DuaneDuggan@boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 or visit boulderco.com.

DUANE DUGGAN

Should I get an AC inspection?

Paul F. P. Pogue

Ask Angi (TNS)

It might seem early to start thinking about your air conditioning unit, but late winter and early spring are the ideal times to be contacting your HVAC pro for an inspection and tune-up. A twice-yearly HVAC inspection‚ “once in fall before heating starts, once in spring before you need the cooling.” can catch surprises before they become expensive ones. And regular attention from HVAC techs will add years to the lifespan of your unit. You’ll get ahead on waiting lists if you start making calls now.

Your average AC inspection costs about $100, and if you have a regular service contract with an HVAC provider, it’s often included with your contract. (Incidentally, getting a service contract with an HVAC provider is usually a good idea; it covers things like routine maintenance, and often gives you priority scheduling in an

emergency.) During the inspection and tune-up, which should take about an afternoon, your tech will test all operating temperatures and pressure; inspect the coils, blower, drain line, and motor; verify that the proper refrigerant levels are set; and lubricate where needed. (In most cases, they’ll take a look at the heating side as well, to see if any winter wear-and-tear has led to a need for a repair.)

This inspection does more than just check for future problems. It also improves efficiency, makes the temperature more comfortable and lowers energy costs.

PRO TIPS

Sometimes the simplest things can result in an air conditioning problem. Consider these things when hot days arrive:

Check your circuit breaker if something goes wrong

Your AC unit draws a lot of power and usually has a dedicated circuit

breaker. If the cooling goes out, check to see if you’ve tripped the breaker.

Keep the outdoor unit clean

Air conditioning outdoor units need venting to function. Don’t let plants overgrow them, and make sure no dirt or debris is getting in.

Don’t overload your thermostat

Even the best air conditioners have an upper limit to how much temperature differential they can account for. Don’t expect your system to chill your home to 60 degrees Fahrenheit if it’s 100

outside. Many systems, especially older ones, are designed for a maximum 20-degree differential.

Replace your filters regularly

This can never be repeated often enough! Running your AC on old filters is like driving your car hard without an oil change. It makes everything work harder, blocks up airflow, and makes the system less efficient. And sooner or later, if your filters are dirty enough, they can lead to a breakdown.

Tweet your home care questions with #AskingAngi and we’ll try to answer them in a future column. Visit at angi.com.

Don’t overlook your outdoor AC unit when preparing for warmer weather. The unit needs clear space around it to vent properly. (Photo: Dreamstime/TNS).

WELCOME TO WESTERLY.

A modern, traditional neighborhood with friendly front porches and nature as its big backyard. Where timeless architecture, exceptional amenities, and a walkable village center meet a sense of community and connection that feels like home, like never before.

HOME AND GARDEN Leaders in 4-H – Volunteers are the base of the 4-H program

By Faith Kroschel Colorado State University Extension

Behind every great 4-H program there are dozens of adult volunteer leaders. These individuals may be professionals, teachers in schools, parents or volunteers in the community. Regardless of the type of 4-H leader, each is critical to the 4-H experience.

4-H leaders support youth as they learn by doing by providing guidance and opportunities for meaningful leadership roles in their 4-H club and community. Each volunteer leader can develop a caring

relationship with members. They work to create a safe environment for 4-H members.

Boulder County 4-H leaders are shown with their volunteer service awards. (Boulder County Extension ??

Leaders provide opportunities for youth to build skills in something that sparks their interest. They create opportunities for youth to value and practice service to others, and they allow youth to make decisions and lead. Our leaders create an inclusive environment in which every child is welcome and encouraged to participate. Leaders are also given opportunities for personal

development and training.

People volunteer with 4-H for many reasons. One obvious benefit is to help guide and mentor our country’s future citizens and leaders. Volunteers also develop new leadership skills, meet new friends and have great adventures. Adult volunteers play an important role in 4-H youth education programs. They coordinate local community clubs and help to plan and conduct local, regional, state and national 4-H events.

What if I want to become a leader? What do I need to do?

To become a 4-H leader you need to have a sincere interest in the safety and well-being of youth, have a desire to facilitate and motivate youth while nurturing self-esteem, decision-making skills, responsibility and leadership. Leaders also need to have an interest in working in partnership with other volunteers and professional staff in an educational setting. It would also be helpful to have a willingness to adopt the philosophy, policies and procedures of the local 4-H organization and successfully go through the volunteer training process and background check.

Depending on the role an individual takes on, a leader may need the ability to organize information and materials, delegate responsibility, ability to work and communicate effectively both verbally and written Leaders often

need a desire to motivate parents and other volunteers as well.

Volunteers often only lead project activities. While that may sound daunting, you don’t have to be an expert in a project topic to be a leader. Project resources, learning along with your members and involving others make it easy to volunteer. There is no limit to the variety of 4-H projects or activities that can be done.

Volunteer positions

There are several ways that you can volunteer in 4-H. Positions that may exist are club volunteer, club organizational leader, chaperoning, project leader or superintendent. ,In each position however, leaders help 4-H’ers develop leadership and life skills, make new friends, give back to the community, build connections with others and learn by doing.

Check with Boulder County Extension office by email at 4hinfo@ bouldercounty.org for position descriptions and opportunities to help you decide where your skills, interests and time availability might make a good match.

Faith Kroschel is a 4-H Youth Development & Outreach agent with Boulder County Extension. She has a bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Colorado State University and 10 years of experience in the rocky mountain state’s Extension systems.

LEFT: A Boulder County 4-H adult leader is shown with a member’s goat project entry for the Boulder County Fair.

RIGHT: Leaders provide opportunities for youth to build skills in something that sparks their interest. (Photos: Colorado State University Extension).

Lifefullness Delivered

Lower-maintenance homes empower the lifestyle of your dreams

By Sarah Huber At Home Colorado

For nearly two decades, as Boulder Creek Neighborhoods has grown, the Louisvillebased builder has upheld one primary mission: To deliver homes that empower homeowners to live fully, pursuing their passions on their terms.

Now, as Boulder Creek Neighborhoods celebrates closing on just over 2,000 homes across nearly 30 neighborhoods, the company is continuing to meet the need they saw 20 years ago in new and unique ways. “Many of our rst neighborhoods were focused on the empty nester – the patio home buyer,” said Jessica Champlin, chief revenue of cer for Boulder Creek Neighborhoods. Though there are still plenty of downsizer home buyers, it turns out that

buyers who prioritize lifestyleoriented, lower-maintenance homes in 2023 are not only the traditional empty nesters but also young professionals, busy families with children, and frankly, active adults of all ages. Champlin said, “For many of our recent home buyers, we see that you’re never too young for a lower-maintenance lifestyle” – a lifestyle that can free the homeowner from early morning snow shoveling and weekends with the weedwhacker to savor outdoor adventures, time with family or friends or simply a quiet evening with a good book. She explained, “Our roots have always been in lifestyleoriented housing, and what that looked like when we started was ranch-style patio homes that were generally targeted toward the retiree looking to downsize. What we have learned over time is that there are lifestyle buyers across all ages, stages and price points.”

Thus, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods has added designs to its portfolio to cater to the demands of today’s market with three distinct lower-maintenance home products: easyHouse®, weeCottage® and Limited Edition homes. With neighborhoods in Erie and Superior and down to Littleton and Denver,

Champlin said, “We’re offering opportunities to the lifestyle buyer that they can’t otherwise nd on the market.”

easyHouse: Lowermaintenance ranch patio homes for peaceful living Perhaps Boulder Creek’s most recognized product, easyHouse, has proven to be an ideal t

easyHouse® Elbert Model Home at West Edge at Colliers Hill in Erie.

(Photo: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods).

for hundreds of buyers craving a lower-maintenance lifestyle, from West Edge in Colliers Hill in Erie to Lanterns at Rock Creek in Superior. These ranch-style homes offer plenty of storage with three-to-five bedrooms and an optionally finished lower level. Several easyHouse floor plans feature an optional entertainer’s kitchen with home personalization opportunities like porcelain tiles, quartz counters, and maple cabinetry. A hallmark of easyHouse is open-concept, flexible spaces that are bright, flexible, and “easy,” said Champlin. All day-to-day living spaces are located on the main floor, so laundry, cooking, bathing, and relaxing spaces are just steps away.

In addition, easyHouse main-floor living saves time and energy, and many of these homes offer minimum-step thresholds. Doorways are wide to maximize accessibility, bathrooms are spacious to allow ease of movement and electrical outlets are raised to reduce bending. “These homes are truly designed for ease of living,” said Champlin.

wee-Cottages: ‘Right sized’ single-family homes

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods’ wee-Cottages “are for those seeking to purchase a singlefamily home - first-time buyers, young professionals, retirees and young families,” Champlin said. The price point, cozy sizing and lower-maintenance conveniences

are designed to “inspire the homeowner to live the life they always intended but never had time for,” she noted.

Boulder Creek sales manager Micah Davidson said weeCottages, currently available at Rogers Farm in Superior and North End in Central Park in Denver, rate among Boulder Creek’s all-time popular floor plans. He recalled, “I’ve had realtors who would call every week to learn when the next wee-Cottage would be released. People love the smaller, easierto-take-care-of-home.”

Davidson added that the wee-Cottage purposefully addresses Boulder County’s dearth of affordable homes. “We want to be a part of this solution,” he said. “We do not want people’s only option for a more affordable home to be a 50-plus-year-old fixer-upper that needs a ton of work, whether

that is a remodel or tons of landscaping. We want people to be able to buy a high-quality, efficient home without having to worry about an endless supply of projects around the home. Just move in and relax.”

Limited Edition homes: Well-crafted homes for the lifestyler of all ages Boulder Creek Neighborhoods is pushing the boundaries of indoor-outdoor living with their latest Limited Edition collection of home designs, coming soon to Baseline, a masterplanned community under development in Broomfield. “Baseline is a different type of neighborhood – one uniquely focused on sustainable living – so we created a brand new home series to fit the community and reflect the shared values of Baseline and Boulder Creek Neighborhoods,” explained Jason Sinkey, creative manager at Boulder Creek Neighborhoods.

“With these homes, our architects were inspired by the nature-friendly Baseline vibe, where homeowners can step from nature to retail to home,” said Boulder Creek chief revenue officer Jessica Champlin. Limited Edition homes at Baseline showcase cutting-edge, dynamic designs that “flow seamlessly from the streetscape, reflect the priorities of the Baseline community and are grand and gracious from every angle,” said principal architect

Mitch Traeger. Indoors, Limited Edition floor plans boast easy access to patios and balconies from each floor of the home, and contemporary finishes and swathes of natural light create a striking impression.

‘Lifefullness’ to the max “Wherever we build, we are helping buyers who want a lower-maintenance lifestyle take advantage of their home to live the way they want. This is what we call ‘lifefullness®,’” Champlin said.

To enhance ‘lifefullness,’ homes by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods are supported by a new home warranty and crafted with the utmost care for peace of mind and longerterm durability. Likewise, Boulder Creek homes have always prioritized efficiency, with homes often offering solar panels, outlets for electric vehicles and of course, Energy Star-rated appliances.

When it comes to a home’s finishes, buyers collaborate with Boulder Creek’s professional home designers to personalize the home of their dreams. Champlin said, “We offer almost endless personalization options to encourage home buyers to create a home that fits their style and their lifestyle.”

Whatever your needs, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods has a home to take your lifestyle to the next level. For ranch-style patio homes, easyHouse options are available for a limited time at West Edge at Colliers Hill and Lanterns at Rock Creek. For those interested in a wee-Cottage, new cottages are now available at Rogers Farm and North End in Central Park. Finally, Limited Editions homes by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods are bringing lower-maintenance conveniences to Baseline later this year.

To learn more about Boulder Creek’s lower-maintenance homes and neighborhoods, visit livebouldercreek.com, or call their concierge team at 303.309.0088.

wee-Cottage Five Model Home at Rogers Farm in Superior. (Photo: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods).

wee-Cottage Five Model Home at Rogers Farm in Superior. (Photo: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods).

OPEN HOUSE QUICK GUIDE

ARVADA

8414 Quartz Circle

$1,049,500

Sat., 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Chris Ermold

RE/MAX Alliance

(720) 839-4354

BERTHOUD

3312 Meining Road

$935,000

Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Jim Green

WK Real Estate (303) 775-2553

911 High Mountain Drive

$1,998,500

Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sun., 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Janet Borchert

WK Real Estate

(720) 564-6034

BOULDER

2344 Mapleton Ave.

$1,250,000

Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Digger Braymiller

RE/MAX of Boulder (720) 234-6390

1225 Kalmia Ave.

$1,395,000

Sat., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Dennis Culver

WK Real Estate

(303) 618-3366

1085 Oakdale Place

$1,425,000

Sun., 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Terry Larson

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 589-3028

153 Poorman Road

$2,850,000

Sat., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Jon Hatch

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 513-2834

ERIE

138 Bonanza Drive

$774,000

Sat., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Joshua Legare

WK Real Estate (720) 325-7394

110 Nova Court

$800,000

Sat., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Jim Thomas

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 543-0625

EVANS

3312 Conestoga Court

$465,000

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Jenny Oliveira Getting

WK Real Estate

(970) 534-1188

GREELEY

2010 46th Ave., #5

$398,000

Sat., 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Sonja Belfiore

Sears Real Estate

(970) 978-7012

LAFAYETTE

452 Levi Lane by Markel Homes

Starting from $524,900

Fri. - Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes

(303) 651-9565

452 Levi Lane by Markel Homes

Starting from $524,900 Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes

(303) 651-9565

3076 Red Deer Trail

$1,250,000

Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kristen Brown Martin

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 478-1883

LONGMONT

805 Summer Hawk Drive

Y-146

$440,000

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Natasha Hubbard

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 909-3810

745 Grandview Mdws Dr.

$519,000

Sat., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Jan Marose

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 818-9675

1321 Hilltop Drive

$575,000

Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Natasha Hubbard

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 909-3810

5801 Grandville Ave. by Markel Homes

Starting from $614,900

Fri.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Roz Pinon

Markel Homes

(720) 583-2170

5830 Grandville Ave., #B

$839,000

Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Jon Hatch

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 513-2834

13053 E. County Line Road

$1,500,000

Sat., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Jim Green

WK Real Estate

(303) 775-2553

THORNTON

4130 E 94th Ave., Unit G

$359,000

Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Phil Booth

Colorado Landmark

(303) 817-8307

WINDSOR

1517 First Light Drive

$515,000

Sat., & Sun., 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Joey Fisher

RE/MAX Alliance - Fort Collins

(970) 690-2084

To list your open house or view this week’s open houses in more detail, visit: openhomes.athomecolorado.com

5 benefits of investing in wood furniture

By Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service (TNS)

Creating an inspired space takes the right combination of elements. Accessories and art and lighting and a plethora of textiles are in the mix, but the pieces that build the foundation from which a room is built are upholstered pieces and case goods. I’ll take every chance I get to talk about upholstery since it marries my love of functional art, handmade products, and textiles. But it’s time to let wood furniture shine.

While various options are available on the market, wood furniture has always been a classic and timeless choice that offers both durability and beauty to a room. With a wide range of styles and finishes available, investing in wood furniture can be an excellent way to elevate the look and feel of your home or office, while also providing long-term value‚ and pieces to be passed down through generations.

Let’s explore a few of my favorite benefits of investing in wood furniture.

Quality wood furniture lasts a lifetime

Buying cheaply made furniture may save you money upfront, but it will cost you more in the long run. When estimating the value of a piece, look beyond the sticker price and instead estimate the cost per use of an item over its lifespan. If you compare the price to the number of years a high-quality piece is likely to remain in use, wood wins every time.

When I say wood furniture can last a lifetime, that’s really selling a lot of pieces short. Many wood tables, chests and cabinets last many lifetimes, passed down from generation to generation. I’ve been fortunate to have been given a beloved hope chest and dining room pieces used by my greatgrandparents, and I love them more

every year.

Wood tones are one of a kind

One of our favorite things about designing with wood is its one-of-akind character. From an investment standpoint, wood scores definite points for uniqueness. Even if a table is made from the same species of wood, every piece of furniture will ultimately look different from the next because the grain and natural tones of the wood are unique to each individual tree from which the lumber is sourced. Incorporating wood tones are a subtle way to bring the distinctive textures of the outdoors in.

Wood pieces are versatile

Truly nothing beats the versatility of wooden furniture. Pieces like chests of drawers are so flexible, they can work tucked into a nook or a hallway, or they can serve as a dresser or as nightstands (for those of us with small closets). A great console can welcome guests in an entryway one year, divide a room and display gorgeous lamps behind the sofa the next, only to be tucked into a nook the following year for a fresh work-from-home space.

Wood tones are playful

Wood’s ability to mix, mingle and

blend is unmatched. Using multiple wood tones in a room creates flow and movement. I firmly believe that when executing a design, wood pieces are things you can play with. A stained piece of wood furniture, or one painted in a neutral black or white, can move freely through many a space, something that not every piece of furniture with a bold color or specific pattern can offer.

Wood is easy maintenance

Most wood furniture can be easily maintained by simply periodically wiping it down with a damp cloth and then wiping away the remaining moisture with a dry cloth. We recommend that you use cotton, as synthetic fibers can cause surface scratches on softwoods and finishes. When considering a wood piece, be sure to ask your designer if it comes with any special cleaning instructions as some specialty finishes require a little extra TLC. As with anything you buy, misuse and little accidents can create damage over time – which is why we always keep coasters on hand in our living room (even if our kiddo never takes the hint!).

Adapted from nellhills.com. Katie Laughridge is the owner of the Kansas City interior design destination Nell Hill’s. For more information, contact Katie at info@nellhills.com.

Wood’s ability to mix, mingle and blend is unmatched. (Provided photo/TNS)

To view a more cities and a more complete list of new home communities and builders across the Colorado Front Range, view our interactive map online at: www AtHomeColorado com/NewHomeMap

ur region is home to more than 700,000 residents and includes some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and sustainable development along the Northern Front Range of Colorado It’s no wonder why those who live here stay and why our the area is coveted as a place to relocate to Here we highlight a selection of the area ’ s new home communities and which builders are building where

BERTHOUD

Farmstead

Builder: Sage Homes

Rose Farm Acres

Builder: Richmond American

Heron Lakes –

TPC Colorado

Builder: Landmark Homes, Lifestyle Custom Homes, Toll Brothers

BOULDER

Velo Condos

Builder: Thistle Velo LLC

BROOMFIELD

Baseline Colorado

Builders: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods, Meritage Homes, Thrive Home Builders

Vive on Via Varra

Builder: Meritage Homes

ERIE

Coal Creek Commons

Builder: Century Communities

Colliers Hill

Builders: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods, KB Home, Richmond American

Compass Builder: Lennar

Erie Highlands Builder: Oakwood Homes

Erie Village Builder: Porchfront Homes

Flatiron Meadows Builder: KB Home, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers

Morgan Hill Builder: Lennar

Rex Ranch

Builder: Taylor Morrison

Westerly

Builder: McStain Neighborhoods, SLC Homes Wonderland Homes

Wild Rose

Builder: Lennar

FIRESTONE

Barefoot Lakes

Builder: Brookfield Residential, Creekstone Homes, Lennar, Richmond American Homes

FREDERICK

Seasons at Silverstone

Builder: Richmond American Homes

GREELEY

Northridge Trails Townhomes

Builder: Hartford Homes

Promontory

Builder: Journey Homes

JOHNSTOWN

Park House Thompson River Ranch

Builder: Oakwood Homes

The Ridge at Johnstown

Builder: Bridgewater Homes

Pintail Commons at Johnstown Village

Builder: Richfield Homes

Mountain View Builder: Baessler Homes

LAFAYETTE

Blue Sage

Builder: Markel Homes

Avalon Meadows

Builder: Von’s Colorado Concepts

Silo

Builder: Cornerstone Homes

Silver Creek

Builder: Markel Homes

LONGMONT

Highlands at Fox Hill

Builders: Dream Finders Homes, Landmark Homes

Terry Street Townhones

Builder: New Leaf Properties

LOUISVILLE

North End

Builder: Markel Homes

LOVELAND

The Enclave at Dakota Glen

Builder: Glen Homes

The Enclave at Mariana Butte

Builder: American Legend Homes

Eagle Brook Meadows

Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Challenger Homes

The Lakes at Centerra

Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Landmark Homes, KB Home

Kinston at Centerra

Builder: Richmond American Homes, Dream Finders Homes

MILLIKEN

Brookstone

Builder: Windmill Homes

Sunfield

Builder: Windmill Homes

SUPERIOR

Downtown Superior

Builder: Thrive Home Builders, Remington Homes

Heights at Downtown Superior

Builder: Toll Brothers

Lanterns at Rock Creek

Builder: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods

Montmere at Autrey Shores Builder: Koelbel

Rogers Farm Builder: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods

TIMNATH

Harmony Builder: Landmark Homes

Serratoga Falls

Builder: American Legend Homes, Richmond American Homes

Timnath Lakes Builder: Toll Brothers

Trailside

Builder: Wonderland Homes

Wildwing Patio Homes

Builder: Hartford Homes

WINDSOR

Country Farms Village

Builder: Landmark Homes

Greenspire

Builder: Windmill Homes

RainDance

Builder: American Legend Homes, Hartford Homes, Wonderland Homes

Seasons at Hunters Crossing

Builder: Richmond American Homes

Vernazza Builder: Landmark Homes

Village East Builder: Journey Homes

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME!

“We originally thought we did not need an agent to help us with our new home purchase and after several months of frustration, a friend suggested we contact Mar y at Boulder Home Source, within a month she helped us find the perfect new build and negotiated a lower rate and upgrades that we never expected ” The Smiths

Strongest economies in U.S. cities (continued)

Austin-Round Rock, Texas

• Employment growth: +12.5% (#4 highest out of 200 cities)

• Wage growth: +19.0% (#6 highest)

• Adults with bachelor’s degree or higher: 46.0% (#14 highest)

• Total population: 2,173,804 (#41 highest)

Salt Lake City, Utah

• Employment growth: +8.7% (#17 highest out of 200 cities)

Wage growth: +13.3% (#10 highest)

Adults with bachelor’s degree or higher: 35.8% (#62 highest)

Total population: 1,215,955

(#58 highest)

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Arizona

• Employment growth: +10.4% (#11 highest out of 200 cities)

• Wage growth: +11.8% (#14 highest)

• Adults with bachelor’s degree or higher: 32.2% (#98 highest)

Total population: 4,860,338 (#18 highest)

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida

• Employment growth: +11.2% (#7 highest out of 200 cities)

• Wage growth: +13.5% (#8 highest)

• Adults with bachelor’s degree

or higher: 30.9% (#116 highest)

• Total population: 594,001 (#105 highest)

To identify the 15 bestperforming large cities in the United States, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the report BestPerforming Cities 2022 –Charting Economic Resilience and Opportunity, published by the nonprofit economic think tank Milken Institute. Metropolitan areas were rated by an index of 11 measures, including GDP, employment, and wage growth. Other measures included high-tech-related measures, access to broadband, and housing affordability. Supplemental data consists

of the share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher for each metro and population from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2020 five-year estimates.

Read the full report at 247wallst.com/special-report/ 2022/06/06/cities-with-thestrongest-economies-in-2022/4.

Tom Kalinski is the broker/owner of RE/MAX of Boulder, the local residential real estate company he established in 1977. He was inducted into Boulder County’s Business Hall of Fame in 2016 and has a 40-year background in commercial and residential real estate. For questions, email Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail.com, call 303.441.5620, or visit boulderco.com.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

The Following Northern Colorado Home Sales were supplied by Colorado Weekly Homebuyers List Inc., 303-744-2020. Listed are the buyer, the property address, the seller and the amount.

AULT

• Todd Marwitz -- 321 Cherry Lane, Frank and Yvette Mcconnell, $425,000.

BERTHOUD

• Karen Vanlandingham -- 720 Sage Place, Lee Ray Wright, $430,000.

• Elanna Hegan -- 580 Capitol Ave., John David Hegan, $460,000.

• Linda and Barbara Tindall -409 Lakritz St., Lakritz Avenue LLC, $474,000.

• Jeff and Rebecca Leva -- 458 Country Road, Thomas and Maria Currey, $495,000.

• Sawyer Rone -- 1511 Vantage Parkway, Melody Homes Inc, $550,000.

• Manohar Raju -- 348 Ellie Way, Richard and Kima Allbee, $570,000.

• Steven Crossman -- 2748 Prairie Flax St., Heron Townhomes LLC, $612,000.

• Matthew and Jenna Hups -- 1571 Vantage Parkway, Melody Homes Inc, $632,000.

• Raymond and Karri Robinson -- 1212 Chilcott St., Brian and Amy Clark, $684,900.

• Leah Denesha -- 2736 Prairie Flax St., Heron Townhomes LLC, $703,600.

• Cristopher and Nicole Mcrae -5058 Hulson Place, Craig and Theresa Strother, $1,175,000.

• Mark and Lorelei Shaw -- 3364 Danzante Bay Court, Custom On Site Bldrs Inc, $1,318,000.

BOULDER

• Sheri Slesinger -- 2707 Valmont Road Apt 101d, Michael Carnelli, $335,500.

• Dina Warner -- 1129 Monroe Drive Apt D, Nancy L Johnson, $425,000.

• Jackson Knappen -- 5092 Buckingham Road, Dana Bielinski, $450,000.

• Anne Mckinney -- 4475 Laguna Place Apt 202, J and Valerie Moody, $454,500.

• Amber Febbraro -- 4550 Whitney Place, John and Alexis

Powers, $759,000.

• Carol Brewer -- 1301 Canyon Blvd. Apt 410, Marcella and Michael White, $2,030,000.

• David Tovani -- 1215 7th St., Jason Coe, $2,080,700.

• Justin and Kirsten Ferri -- 5355 Waterstone Drive, Alexander A Pritchard, $2,600,000.

• Brian and Debra Dunn -- 504 Marine St., Gil and Allison Fronzaglia, $4,450,000.

ERIE

• Camilla Jarman -- 183 Ambrose St., Century Land Holdings LLC, $558,700.

• Adam and Lindsay Kindschy -- 1365 Shale Drive, Kb Home Colo Inc, $565,000.

• Steven and Ginger Lusty -1737 Meagan Way, Century Land Holdings LLC, $605,000.

• Nati and Yashoda Yashoda -- 1749 Metcalf Drive, Century Land Holdings LLC, $635,000.

• Haitham Oubaali -- 1920 Miranda Road, Lennar Colo LLC, $705,000.

• Matthew and Mee Nimmo -1000 Auburn Drive, Ryan and Kirsten Walters, $710,000.

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• Marie and Olivia Tonti -- 2803 Hughs Drive, Luther C Bergeland, $730,000.

• Amy Velazquez -- 835 Bear Peak Road, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $845,200.

• Laura Smith -- 1857 Bell Drive, William and Anne Cherowitzo, $917,000.

• Katie and Tyler Janes -- 1730 Crestview Lane, Modern Bohemian Homes LLC, $925,000.

• Bharat and Bandana Karki -1859 Salers Way, William Lyon Homes Inc, $1,007,300.

• Stephen and Lisa Cuss -- 2870 Eagle Circle, Alicante Trust, $1,075,000.

EVANS

• Alicia Esparza -- 908 40th St., David Esparza, $240,000.

• Rebecca Reyes -- 815 42nd St. Road, Grail Capital LLC, $380,000.

• Marius and Ashley Kufalk -- 4207 Primrose Lane, D Wp Evans LLC, $385,000.

• Debra and Cary Buchholz -2919 Spring Cove Drive, Buyer Accepted LLC, $421,200.

GILCREST

• Christopher Flynn -- 310 Stockton St., Barbara J Muir, $380,000.

GREELEY

• Marlen Guzman -- 522 11th St., Oscar Torres Carballo, $185,000.

• Andres Garcia -- 5775 29th St. Unit 1310, Joel Lewis, $275,000.

• John Perez -- 3308 W 3rd St. Road, Ismael Correa Castaneda, $310,000.

• Mary Battleson -- 5151 29th St. Unit 802, Trudy J Miller, $310,000.

• Miriam Nagy -- 3639 29th St. Unit 7, Stoney R Southcotte, $310,000.

• Ronda and Kenneth Hood -701 35th Ave., Cassandra and Timothy Marvin, $315,000.

• Jason and Andrea Diaz -- 3660 W 25th St. Unit 1404, Stefani Blaszkiewicz, $325,000.

• Nicholas and Sarah Leader -- 2444 11th Ave., Bode Devl Holdings LLC, $325,000.

• Monet and Emanuel Lopez -- 250 32nd Ave., Diamond Cutter Homes LLC, $330,000.

• Joshua and Ethan Shepherd -- 5236 W 11th St., Allen Lee Aab, $332,500.

• Toshifumi Araki -- 1605 20th Ave. Court, Southside Invest LLC, $345,000.

• Wilfredo Castillo -- 2401 W A St., David J Begler, $360,000.

• Scott and Sheri Pease -- 1309 32nd Ave., Mary Joan Battleson, $367,500.

• Angela Herrera -- 122 24th Ave., Carmen Aracely Garcia, $375,000.

• Jill Frank -- 1502 51st Ave., Gregory and Anita Zawodniak, $375,000.

• Cody and Charlo Dickerson -6721 4th St. Road Unit 1, Hartford Constr LLC, $393,900.

• Jessica Cortez -- 4100 W 8th St., Donald Douglas Harberts, $394,900.

• Sergio Chavez -- 610 47th Ave. Court, Carlos and Esther Gutierrez, $395,000.

• Peyton Blocker -- 1607 102nd Ave., Journey Homes LLC, $399,400.

• Mohamad Zakaria -- 1829 15th St., Merle and Patricia Luther, $430,000.

• Elizabeth Serratablenvenu -- 508 41st Ave., Amanda and Jeffery Shahan, $435,000.

• Tessa Knight -- 1622 102nd Ave. Court, Journey Homes LLC, $436,200.

• Natalie Aguinaga -- 2100 21st Ave. Court, Sharon L Utech, $450,000.

• Kevan Boss -- 10412 17th St.,

J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $457,400.

• Russell and Kelly Gantos -- 10420 17th St., J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $471,300.

• Marlene and Ronald Lucero -6108 B St., Melody Homes Inc, $480,000.

• Dan and Dawn Webster -1213 104th Ave. Court, Sage Homes LLC, $501,000.

• Jorge and Martha Cortez -723 61st Ave., Betty J Hnizdil, $520,000.

• Erick Acosta -- 2650 1st Ave., 2680 1st Trust, $525,000.

• Taylor and Zvi Wikum -- 506 66th Ave., Hartford Constr LLC, $580,600.

• Aldo Sanchez -- 2130 61st Ave., Jerry L Johnson, $599,900.

HUDSON

• Miguel Sandoval -- 24779 County Road 24 3/4, Zavvie Power Buyer LLC, $1,200,000.

JOHNSTOWN

• Victor Grano -- 272 Oriole Way, Baessler Townhomes Colo LLC, $335,300.

• Michelle Schlindwein -- 284 Oriole Way, Baessler Townhomes Colo LLC, $336,000.

• Stephen and Christine Harms -- 307 Penguin St., Baessler Townhomes Colo LLC, $367,700.

• Eric Washburn -- 266 Oriole Way, Baessler Townhomes Colo LLC, $370,700.

• Amber and Raymichael Plasencia -- 750 Crestone St., Century Land Holdings LLC, $470,000.

• Denise Swain -- 787 Harvard St., Lennar Colo LLC, $470,000.

• Jose Yanezramirez -- 767 Harvard St., Lennar Colo LLC, $505,000.

• Lawrence and Sonya Barela -- 2417 Siskin Way, Melody Homes Inc, $514,500.

• Matthew Guthrie -- 682 Columbia St., Lennar Colo LLC, $650,000.

• Howard Hartman -- 4379 Lemon Grass Drive, Ricky and Deborah Reeves, $726,000.

KEENESBURG

• Richard and Ashley Grombly -- 315 E Lambert Court, Opendoor Property Trust I, $455,000.

• Alexander and Michelle Rose -- 29996 County Road 18, Kyle Burg, $515,000.

LA SALLE

• Cristian Guevare -- 300 S 3rd St. Court, Smith Family Invest LLC, $375,000.

LAFAYETTE

• Lawrence and Karen Lievense -- 970 Merlin Drive, Louis S Green Living Trust, $364,500.

• Aimee Shirk -- 1202 Balmora St., United Colo LLC, $520,000.

• Camilo Zambrano -- 2004 Foxtail Lane Unit B, Julie Grace Pure, $605,000.

• Wade and Megan Vizena -727 Cannon Trail, Matthew and Nataly Hekimian, $659,000.

• Martin Stuckenschneider -- 634 Casper Drive, Heather A Scott, $675,000.

• Alisher Akhatov -- 320 Driftwood Circle, Kristina W Kniebes, $1,050,000.

• Gurinder and Sarabpreet Randev -- 290 N Us Highway 287, Texas C Stores Inc, $1,678,900.

LONGMONT

• Justin Bruch -- 1026 Bross St., David and Diane Doherty, $529,900.

• Maria and Thomas Currey -- 1634 Cedarwood Drive, William K Zietlow, $565,600.

• Dana and Kenneth Graves -2494 Winding Drive, Kb Home Colo Inc, $566,800.

• Jeffrey Ho -- 619 Stonebridge Drive, Gregory and Anna Boatman, $609,000.

• Roger and Leah Mceachern -2124 Addie Rose Lane, Bengt A Ulriksson, $620,000.

• Jody Chan -- 738 Megan Court, Timothy and Casey Dutton, $638,000.

• Tashi Choezom -- 1401 Galapagos Place, Curt and Alanna Freese, $648,000.

• Sophia Waldron -- 545 High Pt. Drive, Dfh Mandarin LLC, $650,000.

• Michelle Sacco -- 1814 Ashford Circle, Corey and Wendy Klusack, $676,300.

• Matthew and Lauren Apsokardu -- 11813 Pleasant View Ridge, Todd and Marianne Borger, $830,000.

• Conor and Brianna Staples -2010 Blue Mountain Road, Jay and Annette Seaver, $960,000.

LOUISVILLE

• David and Kelly Schitter -1611 Garfield Ave. Apt 13, Carol A Purfurst, $268,000.

• Thomas and Stephanie Robichaud -- 1210 W Pine Court, David F Koval, $765,000.

• Kevin and Nancy Mitchell -1033 Jefferson Ave., Jefferson33 LLC, $1,150,000.

LOVELAND

• Michael and Kimberly Greenwood -- 4173 N Park Drive Unit 203, Datlac LLC, $359,400.

• Carolyn Halles -- 4173 N Park Drive Unit 103, Datlac LLC, $360,600.

• Roberta Wart -- 1752 Denver Ave., Bertha L Woodward, $430,000.

• Jake Mcmullen -- 725 Cressa Drive, Kyle Balcerzak, $450,000.

• Molly and Jonathan Harris -- 3347 Apple Ave., Norma J Brechbill, $457,000.

• Emily Dalton -- 1810 W 11th St., Dennis J Foote, $458,000.

• Sherri Purifoyfrie -- 999 Highline Drive, United Colo LLC, $464,900.

• Robert Kennard -- 2976 Bridal Veil Falls Court, Edward Theadore, $470,000.

• Dustin Johnson -- 1029 W 41st St., Mark and Myra Crookston, $475,000.

• Maryann and Nicholas Lamothe -- 5708 Mossycup Court, Jesus and Mary Caamano, $481,100.

• James and Carol Parker -2719 Lochbuie Circle, Wendy E Ware, $490,000.

• Elijah Tate -- 2908 Elevado Court, Christina and Michael Huff, $510,000.

• Markus Broecker -- 3017 Katie Drive, Jan Dennnetzke, $519,500.

• Joellyn Brushaber -- 1753 Cattail Drive, Lott Invest Properties Inc, $545,000.

• Mickey Woolhether -- 1146 Cygnus Drive, Kori and Kandis Dacus, $550,000.

• Richard and Katherine Burton -- 4890 Laporte Ave., Stacy L Miller, $560,000.

• Robbi Francisco -- 176 Lake Park Drive, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $610,000.

• David and Kathryn Sandefur -- 3783 Fletcher St., Christine A Hammond, $619,000.

• Jason and Erin Milligan -- 5507 Segundo Drive, Challenger Denver LLC, $655,000.

• Joseph and Briana Gorman -- 855 Norway Maple Drive, Lynda and Leo Davis, $659,500.

• Lauren and Jeffrey Hansen --

3837 Miramonte Ave., Richard A Oddy, $765,000.

• Jesse Pattridge -- 2316 S County Road 29, Joseph and Robin Fallon, $807,000.

• John and Katrina Schneible -- 3654 Peruvian Torch Drive, Alfred and Ann Batchelor, $851,500.

• Brett and Brittany Sall -- 6220 Chokecherry Drive, T and Rachel Shield, $970,000.

• Patricia and Mark Freitag -5407 Wild Plum Drive, Jason and Erin Milligan, $1,040,000.

• Morgan Zhao -- 4481 Nolan Lake Court, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $1,069,500.

MEAD

• Gregory and Anna Boatman -4145 Limestone Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $572,000.

MILLIKEN

• Ciara and Zachary Camire -662 S Carriage Drive, Gregory and Dorothy Spaid, $365,000.

• David Zettler -- 1595 S Cattleman Drive, Robert and Lauren Mccandless, $405,000.

• Julian and Cynthia Ortiz -627 S Prairie Drive, Alana L Mooney, $448,000.

NUNN

• Joseph and Molly Bjornstrom -- 10177 County Road 96, Rick and Shelle Novak, $960,000.

PIERCE

• Ricky and Deborah Reeves -- 17905 County Road 90, Raymond & Kim Peterson, $580,000.

SEVERANCE

• Molly Schreiber -- 1319 Copeland Falls Road, Aspen View Homes LLC, $515,000.

• Antony and Rachel Powell -- 479 3rd St., Melody Homes Inc, $547,000.

• David and Pamela Bayliff -2646 Cutter Drive, Richfield Homes LLC, $792,500.

• John and Selina Albers -- 2649 Cutter Drive, Richfield Homes LLC, $833,700.

• Julie Schlotthauer -- 5020 Prairie Lark Lane, O A C Custom Homes Inc, $962,000.

• Patrick and Veraya Connors -- 37094 Soaring Eagle Circle, Todd and Kimberly Reed, $1,550,000.

SUPERIOR

• Paul and Patricia Durbin -- 1620

Egret Way, Cara Ulizio, $325,000.

• Melissa and Keith Orgel -- 745 Discovery Parkway, Toll Southwest LLC, $1,022,600.

TIMNATH

• Brandie Sellers -- 4852 Denys Drive, Hartford Constr LLC, $462,500.

• Natalee and Caleb Brost -6049 Denys Drive, Gh Colo LLC, $491,700.

• Ellen and Jay Bienenfeld -5018 Leopold Lane, Hartford Constr LLC, $675,000.

• Amy Yu -- 6626 Tuxedo Park Road, Timothy and Susan Northburg, $680,000.

• Keith and Megan Rail -- 5915 Isabella Ave., Hartford Constr LLC, $746,200.

• Travis and Meagan Wilson -929 Monterra Lane, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $1,200,000.

WINDSOR

• Raul Rivera -- 492 Havenbrook Drive, Juan Espinoza, $455,000.

• Kristine Matthews -- 1807 Paley Drive, Savannah Gregory, $489,000.

• Randy and Erica Sayers -- 1120 Valley Place, Justin and Kylee Stell, $539,000.

• David and Kelly Saucedo -- 225 Sequoia Circle, Sean Messner, $565,000.

• Jack Kramer -- 280 Turnberry Drive, Betty and Michael Graff, $635,000.

• Richard Sledge -- 6245 Vernazza Way Unit 4, Vernazza Townhomes LLC, $659,400.

• Robert and Christine Haines -- 5525 Shadow Creek Court, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $670,600.

• Emily Dehn -- 709 Hillspire Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $678,400.

• Melanie and Kevin Fanjoy -- 5526 Shadow Creek Court, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $702,300.

• Chandler and Kaylee Maas -365 Blue Fortune Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $724,400.

• Matthew and Christy Magley -863 Lanceleaf Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $757,100.

• Maureen Young -- 822 Ridge West Drive, Warren Brenda Laughlin Trust, $775,000.

• Godfred and Ashlee Sinner -2076 Falling Leaf Drive, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $943,200. [Epmichael and Darcee Robeson -- 1753 Beachside Drive, Juma LLC, $1,300,900.[