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Tom Kalinski

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Sears Real Estate welcomes Abby Workman

GREELEY – Sears Real Estate welcomes Abby Workman as a Broker Associate. Abby joins Team Workman, along with Dori Workman. Abby has lived in Northern Colorado since 2004. She is highly active in the Weld County community volunteering with the Greeley Philharmonic Guild, Slammin Famine and Meals On Wheels of Weld County. Abby and her team specialize in residential real estate throughout Northern Colorado. She can be reached at 970-405-5663 or abby@ searsrealestate.com. You can learn more about Team Workman at TeamWorkman. SearsRealEstate.com.

Colorado property tax relief: Governor, lawmakers reveal plan to ease skyrocketing tax bills

By Nick Coltrain The Denver Post (TNS)

DENVER – The fate of property tax policy will likely be in the hands of Colorado voters this November as lawmakers and the governor try for long-term solutions to the state’s skyrocketing property values.

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Gov. Jared Polis and the members of the Democratic majorities in the state Senate and House of Representatives unveiled Monday a proposal that would chop $40,000 off the valuations that steer total property taxes owed, reduce the overall residential assessment rate and expand and enhance the senior homestead exemption, among other changes.

In all, the owner of a $600,000 house who just saw their valuation increase by about 30% — the state average is 33% — would see their expected tax increase drop from about $834 next year to about $406, according to an analysis from the governor’s office.

The spike in property valuations, which topped 60% in some pockets

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of the Front Range, set off alarms among some assessors in the Denver metro area last week.

“As people get their notices in the next week or two and they freak out, as long as this passes in November, those increases will be much less,” Polis said.

To pay for the caps, the proposal would bite into predicted revenue surpluses the state otherwise needs to return under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. Now, the state’s tax collection is capped at a formula based on inflation, plus population. This proposal would add 1% to that formula. That money would keep local districts that rely on property taxes from feeling a pinch, sponsoring Sen. Chris Hansen, a Denver Democrat, said.

“That is our pay-for. That is how we create sustainability in this package,” Hansen said. “We take a little bit of extra retention, and that gives us the money we need to do all the backfill mechanisms that are in the bill and make sure we don’t have negative impacts on school districts and the other important

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The bill, which has not yet been introduced, will need to speed through the legislature in its final week of session.

The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, is a source of criticism from progressives who say it unnecessarily hampers the state’s growth and praise from conservatives for its limits on government growth. The Constitutional provision also leads to the occasional boon for taxpayers when they get hundreds of dollars of tax dollars rebated. Touching it can ignite bitter political fights in the state. Polis expects those tensions will be dampened because it’ll be voters who get to decide.

“We’re doing what TABOR contemplates, which is going to the voters,” Polis said.

He noted that “bits and pieces” of the proposal could be accomplished just with legislative authority, but this broader approach helps reduce property tax rates while helping to contain growth over a longer term. The proposal would have a 10-year sunset.

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Generation Z believes in

Generation Z – ages 14 to 25 – views homeownership positively but are wary of the obstacles in their path. In fact, 34% say homeownership seems out of reach nancially at any point in their life. is gure rises slightly to 35% of Black respondents and up to 50% of Hispanic respondents, according to a 2022 survey from Freddie Mac.

When Freddie Mac conducted the survey in 2019, 27% of Gen Z adults said homeownership was out of reach nancially – 7% less than held that view in 2022. In 2019, this group expected to attain the goal of homeownership by age 30, three years younger than the current median homebuying age of 33. ey were more positive than millennials, with 86% wanting to own a home someday.

Gen Z doesn’t have some of the same negative nancial memories as millennials, such as the 2008 housing market downturn, which occurred when Gen Zers were in middle school. Today, 75% still live at home and expect to go out on their own between the ages of 23 and 25, according to Freddie Mac.

e National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that in 2023, Gen Z made up 4% of home buyers and 3% of sellers.

“Currently in the housing market, we’re seeing rising mortgage rates, insu cient supply and elevated house prices bringing about signi cant a ordability challenges,” said Pam Perry, Single-Family Vice President of Equitable Housing at Freddie Mac.

but sees challenges

“Gen Z has taken notice and their hopes of homeownership have waned as the potential issues they may face in purchasing a home have become front and center.”

Gen Z says the top ve obstacles to homeownership include:

• Saving for a down payment – 39%

• Not having a su cient credit history – 27%

• Unstable job situation – 27%

• Student loan debt – 22%

• Credit card debt – 11%

Freddie Mac also says that Gen Z adults prefer owning a home to renting, with top reasons cited as providing more privacy (96%), something to be proud of (95%), and giving more control and independence (92%). e youngest home-owning generation also recognizes the bene ts of renting, including exibility, being closer to the “action,” and causing less stress than owning. Black and Hispanic Gen Z respondents viewed renting with pride and as a way to build

community.

e survey shows that they have good nancial role models in their life who demonstrate nancial responsibility. To get nancial advice, 89% of Gen Z say their parents are their primary resource for nancial advice.

For the Freddie Mac survey, data was collected from 1,749 American teenagers and young adults aged 14 to 25.

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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.

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HomeAid Colorado seeks to change the lives of Colorado children with “Builders for Babies” diaper drive

Help HomeAid Colorado donate 2 million diapers to families across Colorado who are in dire need of these essentials.

DENVER – (April 20) Before COVID-19, one in three U.S. families could not afford diapers. The pandemic’s resulting impact on American job security, increased cost of living, and growing inflation have only exacerbated this need as diaper banks struggle to keep up. With skyrocketing demand, HomeAid Colorado has begun its annual Builders for Babies Diaper Drive. “Coming a long way since collecting 18,000 diapers in 2015, this event has grown as the building industry has embraced the need for diapers and found a way to help struggling families across the state,” said Cindy Bell, Executive Director of HomeAid Colorado. “We are thankful for the construction community’s generosity

that secured over two and a half million diapers and two million wipes last year, providing the next generation of Coloradans with basic living necessities!” Now through May 19, you can donate through an online landing page to help HomeAid Colorado reach their goal of distributing two million diapers and two million wipes to 49 service providers across Colorado.

Over 38% of Colorado infants and toddlers don’t have access to clean diapers. The demand for diapers increased by as much as 300% during the pandemic but there are still no state or federal programs that cover the cost of diapers. Disposable diapers are required at most childcare facilities and cloth diapers are not an option for low-income families as they often don’t own mashing machines and washing soiled diapers is prohibited at most laundromats. Nationally, 57% of caregivers experiencing diaper needs said they missed an average of four days of school or

work a month because they couldn’t afford diapers.

It costs about $1,000 per year to buy a supply of average-priced diapers for one child. For someone who works a full-time minimumwage job, making just over $15,000 a year, that’s a huge expense. When a caregiver can’t afford diapers, children are sitting in unsanitary conditions for extended periods of time - placing children at a higher risk of infection and emotional trauma. It can also negatively affect the mental and emotional health of parents, leading to difficulty in coping with stress, depression, and trauma.

A young, single father of a six-month-old and a one-and-ahalf-year-old has struggled with acquiring this basic need. Before receiving diapers through Volunteers of America, a Builders for Babies diaper recipient, he had to resort to stealing. He was forced to use diapers that were too small for his child and diapers that were too large

for his baby. His children have gone without diapers and he has had to wash their bottoms in the bathtub repeatedly during the day when he is out of wipes. He is only one example of how dire the diaper situation can be for struggling families.

For critics who say these efforts are “just another handout to people who don’t want to work”, we disagree. Clean diapers can put struggling parents back into the workforce. Without clean diapers, babies can’t go to subsidized childcare, and without childcare, parents can’t go to work. Diapers can change that.

With the significant inflation of recent months, especially in the cost of housing, food and fuel, the families Sharing with Sheridan Food Pantry serve are struggling even more than last year. Nothing elicits a “Thank you” or “God bless you” from their guests more than when they have diapers available.

For more information visit, HomeAidColorado.org.

Fuel outdoor adventures with safe camping meals

favorite trail foods, remember to keep food safety in mind to ensure everyone stays healthy and has an enjoyable experience.

Consider your camping plans. If you are car camping, you may be able to bring a cooler with you. Coolers come in many shapes and sizes, but remember that plastic, fiberglass or steel coolers are the most durable and have the best “cold retention” power. Styrofoam coolers also have good “cold retention” power but are far less durable and eco-friendly.

By Emma Dhimitri Colorado State University Extension

Spring has arrived, which means the Colorado camping season is ramping up. Whether you are out for a day hike, car camping or embarking on a multiday backpacking trip, it is important to pack nutritious snacks and meals.

However, there is no kitchen in the woods. When choosing your

While packing and camping, keep cold food cold in your cooler. Bacteria grows most rapidly on food in the danger zone – between 40 °F and 140 °F. To keep your cooler cold, pack gel ice packs, ice blocks or freeze boxed drinks. Remember, a large block of ice will keep food colder for longer than ice cubes. While at the campsite, keep your cooler in the shade or under a blanket to preserve the ice. You can also purchase more ice throughout

your trip if necessary. At the end of your trip, discard all perishable foods if there is no longer ice in the cooler. The same food safety guidelines you follow at home apply in the outdoors, too. Wash your hands and utensils before handling food to prevent the spread of bacteria. Be sure to use a biodegradable soap. If you are planning on cooking raw meat, bring a meat thermometer with you to ensure meat is cooked to the proper temperature. If possible, pack raw meat in a separate cooler to prevent cross-contamination. Alternatively, you can precook meat, store in the cooler while camping, and reheat as part of your camp meal.

If you do not bring a cooler, pack shelf-stable, nonperishable foods. Some popular favorites include dried noodles and soups, peanut butter, meat jerky, canned fish, whole or dried fruits, nuts, instant oats and granola bars. Try your hand at mixing and matching nonperishable foods to create a campsite-friendly

version of your favorite meal. For example, you can make a proteinpacked peanut noodle dish with instant ramen, peanut butter and canned chicken.

Finally, make sure you store food and throw away food waste in accordance with local guidelines. Food should never be left out or kept in a tent; this attracts bears and other animals. Many camping areas have designated food lockers for your use. However, in some cases, bear cans or bear bags may be recommended. Be sure to look up food storage guidelines for your campsite. Proper food storage keeps you and our wildlife safe.

Remember to prioritize food safety while camping to make the most of your outdoor adventures.

Emma Dhimitri is the Colorado State University Extension Community Health Specialist for Boulder County. For more information, visit extension. colostate.edu

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Increasing the velocity of your real estate with a reverse exchange

Real estate exchanges have been the mainstay of building real estate portfolios for years. The main reason for the popularity of exchanges is it allows you to trade one real estate investment for another while deferring taxes on that transaction. This enables a more rapid increase in portfolio size since more equity can be applied to your next property, instead of being spent on taxes. A “Forward Exchange” is commonly referred to as a 1031 Exchange, relating to Section 1031 of the IRS tax code, which outlines the parameters to correctly establish the exchange. Section 1031 applies only to property held for investment, not your owner-occupied single-family home. In a Forward Exchange, when an investor (taxpayer) sells a property, they have 45 days to identify potential replacement properties and 180 days to make sure a closing occurs on the replacement property.

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Some advanced planning is necessary if you are hoping to conduct a 1031 Exchange. Typically, what happens is that an investor puts a property on the market which has had a substantial valuation increase. A key part of the exchange is not getting your hands on the money from the sale of the old property. In order to do that, the investor hires an Exchange Intermediary who will hold the money until the replacement property is found. Then, once the old property closes, and the proceeds are available, the investor needs to meet the 45- and 180-day requirements as described above.

Our recent “hot market” has made it difficult for some investors trying to complete a 1031 Exchange. Often, sellers of the possible replacement property have not been interested in considering a 1031 offer unless the old property has already closed, and the investor has been able to have the cash ready to

go. In a low inventory market, the risk to the investor organizing the 1031 exchange is that there may not be a suitable replacement property to be found before the 45 days are over.

This is where the “Reverse Exchange” can be a useful tool for the investor. However, there is both good news and bad news.

In a Reverse Exchange, the investor has 45 days to identify the property that the investor will sell, from the date the new property is acquired and 180 days to close on the identified old property. Sounds simple, but here’s the catch: the new property must actually be acquired by the Exchange Intermediary initially. To do that, the investor must hire the intermediary, pay the fee, which is higher than a forward exchange fee, AND provide cash to fund the purchase of the new property. This whole process allows the investor the time in the marketplace to find a property that meets the investor’s criteria.This is as opposed to buying something

they didn’t want because the investor was down to the 45th day of the identification period. The risk in a reverse exchange for the investor is that the old property fails to sell. In that case, the investor will have to buy a property without the benefit of using the cash generated from the sale of the old property.

In summary, as long as the Reverse Exchange is structured according to the following “safe harbor” rules, you will be in compliance with the intent of the IRS guidelines:

The 5-Day Rule. A “Qualified Exchange Accommodation Agreement” must be entered into between the taxpayer and the exchange accommodation titleholder (Qualified Intermediary in most cases) within five business days after the title to property is taken by the exchange accommodation titleholder in anticipation of a Reverse Exchange.

The 45-Day Rule. The property to be “relinquished” (the Relinquished Property) must be identified within

45 days. More than one potential property to be sold can be identified in a manner similar to the rules of delayed exchanges (i.e., the threeproperty rule, the 200% rule, etc.).

The 180-Day Rule. The Reverse Exchange must be completed within 180 days of taking the title by the exchange accommodation titleholder.

Any exchange structured outside of these rules would be considered out of the “safe harbor” and should only be done with the help of your team of professional advisors. Be sure to consult your Realtor® and a tax professional to see how these exchanges could work best for you.

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The main reason for the popularity of exchanges is it allows you to trade one real estate investment for another while deferring taxes on that transaction.

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Whether an accent wall or a whole room, wallpaper is a way to add individuality into a space. Individuality and bold colors are both trending for 2023. (Photo: Dreamstime/TNS).

By Kaitlyn Keegan Hartford Courant (TNS)

Over the years, wallpaper has been all the rage. Step into a house renovated from the 1950s to early 1990s, there is probably a lot of wallpaper. Current generations remember the sticky, smelly glue that soaked into your sheetrock and ruined anything it touched. As we turned into the mid-to-late ‘90s, wallpaper began to fall out of favor.

Homeowners began ripping it down, dealing with the price taglike paper that left glue everywhere. They steamed, they scraped, they wet the walls with wallpaper stripper — anything that would help peel the stubborn paper and glue off.

Nowadays, wallpaper is back and better than ever.

The new wallpaper does not apply the same way as it used to.

There are two methods in which wallpaper can be applied. Either paste the wall or peel and stick. It used to be that the installer had to soak the paper to activate the adhesive.

Peel and stick is the most commonly used; it is like using a sticker. Paste the walls is used for more heavy, high-quality wallpapers with a non-woven backing. You apply the glue to the wall and then hang the dry paper. You can then adjust the paper and smooth it out as needed before it dries.

The best part? Peel and stick wallpaper can often be reused. Wallpaper that has a non-woven backing can be peel off dry and leave behind some spots of glue that can be washed off with soapy water. The important thing about modern wallpaper is proper preparation of the walls prior to application. Make sure paint is dry and the walls are clean before you apply it.

Beside the changes in application, wallpaper is now accepted and encouraged in the interior design world.

“Wallpaper is a great way to add drama to a space,” Kellie Burke of Kellie Burke Interiors said. “It adds that artistic flare that a piece of art would bring to a space.”

Whether an accent wall or a whole room, wallpaper is a way to add individuality into a space. Individuality and bold colors are both trending for 2023.

“We are also loving the reinvented granny florals that were such a trend in the ‘80s,” Burke said. “Layering of the same pattern on drapery, upholstery and walls is magic and warms up a space.”

When looking at your space and considering what to do, or while questioning a choice, Burke said to go for it.

“Dare to be bold,” she said.

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Are you still saving in retirement?

Most of us have been taught over the years how to save money and why we need to save money, especially the need to start saving money at a young age. The concepts of saving money are almost all that you hear about when it comes to financial planning and financial management. Our whole society is built on saving money and finding ways to save, invest, and make money on our money.

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However, have you ever considered the fact that when you retire, you transition from saving money to now spending your savings? Think about that for a minute. Most people earn less income in retirement and therefore you need to spend part of your savings to cover expenses in retirement. Which means, you are no longer putting money into savings but in fact you are withdrawing money from your savings and other retirement accounts. This ultimately means you are in a spending mode and no longer a savings mode. As a matter of fact, the government forces us to spend down our retirement accounts (401k, 403b, and IRAs) once we reach a certain age. This is called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and these begin at age 72 today. This means that when you turn

72, you are required to take out a certain percentage of your retirement savings each year (Roth IRAs are excluded).

The challenge is that nobody teaches us how to spend our savings and retirement accounts safely and strategically when we reach this point in life called retirement. This needs to be a fundamental shift in one’s mindset and most people are uncomfortable spending their savings that they have worked so hard to save. However, isn’t that the reason why you saved in the first place, to spend it at a later point in life?

So, with all this being said, have you considered the fact

that when you make a mortgage payment, you are saving money in an account that we call home equity? Yes, that is right. Part of your mortgage payment is principal (unless you have an interest only mortgage payment) and that portion of your payment is paying down your loan balance and therefore increasing your home equity. Additionally, if your home value goes up, your home equity grows too. As a matter of fact, most American’s largest asset today is the equity in their home.

Now, think about this for a second…if you are in a spending mode in life (meaning you are spending down your savings and

retirement accounts), why are you putting more money into your home equity by making mortgage payments? This is why a reverse mortgage can be such a powerful financial tool because it allows you to stop making mortgage payments when you already have a significant amount of equity in your home! Additionally, not only does it allow you to stop making mortgage payments, but it also allows you to access some of the equity in your home that you have been saving over the years. Remember, you need to shift your mindset in retirement and understand that you are no longer in a saving mode in life and you are in a spending mode. So, when you retire, you need to learn how to spend your savings accounts and retirement accounts safely and strategically with the goal of making them last as long as possible. If there was a financial tool that allowed you to achieve this goal, wouldn’t you want to learn more about it? Well, there is, it is called a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, also known as a reverse mortgage which is one of the best financial products on the market today.

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The challenge is that nobody teaches us how to spend our savings and retirement accounts safely and strategically when we reach this point in life called retirement. (Photo: Shutterstock).

DESIGN RECIPES

9 tips to dress up your kitchen

decorative elements in your home in a creative way, here are some tips.

1. Select some of your favorite things. There is no reason you can’t decorate with items you love — just be sure not to overdo it. In many cases, less is more.

2. Look for both color and texture. These elements can often serve as your creative guide.

3. Transition your decor. Experiment with rotating your decor depending on the season or occasion.

6. Add reflective surfaces such as mirrors. These elements can really glam up your table.

7. Try using real or dried fruits as decor elements. They not only add color, but they are relatively inexpensive.

8. Look for interesting bowls and vessels to display your decor.

9. Don’t be afraid to display a

minimalist look. Oftentimes single items displayed well can have an impact.

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Dustin Sagrillo

RE/MAX of (303) 748-1719

347 E Kelly Road

$1,250,000

Sunday, 12-2 p.m.

Jackie Jones

RE/MAX Alliance (303) 250-7353

1180 Ithaca Drive

$1,295,000

Saturday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Maureen Mccarthy

RE/MAX of (303) 817-1282

4664 S. Hampton Circle

$1,515,000

Saturday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

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

Michelle Trudgeon

WK Real Estate

(720) 272-9547

7346 Crannell Drive

$1,625,000

Saturday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Chris Angelovic

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

(720) 438-9232

7150 Cedarwood Circle

$1,699,000

Friday, 4-7 p.m.

Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Beth Goltz

WK Real Estate (303) 570-9906

Slifer Smith & Frampton (720) 394-1997

895 Paragon Drive

$2,750,000

Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Julie Berghoff

RE/MAX Elevate (303) 641-0389

1715 View Point Road

$3,000,000

Saturday & Sunday

12-2 p.m.

Terry Larson

RE/MAX of (303) 589-3028

155 Wildwood Lane

$3,750,000

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Marybeth Emerson

Slifer Smith & Frampton (720) 394-1997

Kimberly Leighton

RE/MAX Alliance (303) 875-5105

587 Brennan Circle

$639,000

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

Rich Gribbon

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 931-6979

292 Horizon Way

$924,900

Sunday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Dennis Culver

WK Real Estate (303) 618-3366

936 Limestone Drive

$1,750,000

Sunday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Janet Leap

2590 Norwood Avenue

$2,250,000

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

Maureen Mccarthy

RE/MAX of (303) 817-1282

935 11th Street

$2,350,000

Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Marybeth Emerson

255 Brookside Court

$4,250,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 p.m.

Marybeth Emerson

Slifer Smith & Frampton

(720) 394-1997

ERIE

1138 Highlands Drive

$625,000

Sunday, 12-2 p.m.

RE/MAX of Boulder (720) 938-4197

FIRESTONE

10893 Ebony Street

$600,000

Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Joey Fisher

RE/MAX AllianceFort Collins (970) 690-2084

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

OPEN HOUSE QUICK GUIDE

FORT COLLINS

3349 Oregon Trail

$550,000

Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Louise Creager

RE/MAX Alliance - Fort Collins (970) 217-6843

1801 S. County Road 5

$695,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 p.m.

Marty Kleeberg

RE/MAX AllianceFort Collins (970) 690-9676

GOLDEN

11523 Lillis Lane

$665,000

Sunday 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Catherine Camp

RE/MAX Alliance (303) 748-5023

LAFAYETTE

452 Levi Lane

Starting from $529,900

Friday - Monday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes (303) 651-9565

751 W. Dahlia

$639,900

Sunday, 12-2 p.m.

Amanda Lovato

Lovato Properties

(303) 717-6069

560 Rawlins Way

$667,750

Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Amanda Lovato

Lovato Properties (303) 717-6069

1635 Waneka Lake Trail

$1,200,000

Sunday, 3-5 p.m.

Janet Leap

RE/MAX of Boulder

(720) 938-4197

LONGMONT

1419 Red Mountain Drive, #23

$425,000

Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

Kit Magley

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 775-5177

2219 Tulip Street

$500,000

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

Mary Siefert

Live West Realty

(303) 800-9601

1914 15th Avenue

$525,000

Saturday, 12:30-3 p.m.

Sunday, 1:30-4 p.m.

Anna Gayer

RE/MAX Alliance

(720) 291-9866

1644 Metropolitan Drive

$610,000

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Lynn Ryan

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 489-0309

5801 Grandville Avenue

Starting from $614,900

Friday-Thursday

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Roz Pinon Markel Homes

(720) 583-2170

1890 Red Cloud Road

$725,000

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

Donna Fox

8Z Real Estate (720) 771-5965

6314 Corinth Road

$950,000

Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.

Andrew Muller

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 434-6633

2014 Braeburn Court

$1,100,000

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

Dene Yarwood

WK Real Estate

(303) 808-0076

7025 Goose Point Court

$1,599,000

Saturday, 12-2 p.m.

Kevin Murray

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 818-9249

LOUISVILLE

1060 Maria Lane

$929,000

Saturday & Sunday

12-3 p.m.

Chip Bruss

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 638-8242

2409 Hecla Drive

$1,250,000

Sunday, 3-5 p.m.

Janet Leap

RE/MAX of Boulder

(720) 938-4197

LOVELAND

4350 Arriba Ave

$150,000-$225,000

Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

Karyn Jennings

Village Cooperative of Loveland

(970) 515-2591

MILIKEN

9251 Meadow Farms Drive

$1,100,000

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

Dene Yarwood

WK Real Estate

(303) 808-0076

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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

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.

BERTHOUD

• Steven Toedter -- 224 N 2nd St., R Fickel, $264,000.

• Sue Grimaud -- 2403 Tabor St., Bradley and Marcia Rodriguez, $532,000.

• Regina Celi -- 305 E Michigan Ave., Justus and Emily Bebo, $573,800.

• Ruth Taylor -- 321 Mountain Ave., Dan Taylor, $650,000.

• Vanita Meng -- 2003 Cuda Court, Arthur and Denise Bart, $869,000.

BOULDER

• Amanda Coffin -- 3250 Oneal Circle Apt J33, Ranon Pritchard, $300,000.

• Mauro Vargas -- 1021 Laramie Blvd. Unit C, Lynn Brotzman, $359,900.

• Lisa and Kyle Roche -- 625 Manhattan Place Apt 213, Nl Saxony Properties LLC, $393,000.

• Mikhail and Elijah Ziskin -- 500 Mohawk Drive Apt 405, Follow Up LLC, $395,000.

• Mary and Scott Scott -- 2800 Kalmia Ave. Apt A320, Sarah E Brown, $445,000.

• Thomas Robertson -- 3797 Talisman Place Apt A, Lauren K York, $563,000.

• Michael Mehiel -- 370 28th St., Theodore L Wood, $750,000.

• Mark Mabbett -- 185 S 32nd St., Kyle Bernard Usrey, $785,000.

• Nicole Bleriot -- 1571 48th St., Jeffrey M Widenhofer, $875,000.

• Ryan Duzer -- 4618 16th St., Olga Heifets, $889,100.

• Stephen Wilson -- 3130 25th St., Jennifer and Matthew Glaser, $980,000.

• Laura Kettell -- 8543 Middle Fork Road, Braden G Aletto, $1,075,000.

• Joel and Jessica Lepak -- 640 Yale Road, Theodore George Striphas, $1,100,000.

• Lance Williams -- 795 Fox Hill Court, Philip and Susan Martin, $1,150,000.

• Emily Kelly -- 3938 Wonderland Hill Ave., Margit Annette

Johansson, $1,200,000.

• Charlene Bloom -- 4858 10th St., Timothy and Emily Obrien, $1,225,000.

• Lawrence Oliver -- 9032 Tahoe Lane, Yonatan Abramovich, $1,372,500.

• Angelina Leonardi -- 1085 Oakdale Place, Ann Marie Ptaszijnski, $1,425,000.

• Joshua Weiss -- 1333 Pine St. Apt 4, Gina Gloria Lee, $1,430,000.

• William Bostick -- 2515 Bluff St., William S Cline, $1,500,000.

• Trent and Stephanie Hein -6709 Whaley Drive, David and Adele Haynes, $1,575,000.

• Paul Rothman -- 3070 15th St., Jan Prokop, $2,335,000.

• Eric and Kate Swanson -- 333 15th St., Charles A Dinarello, $2,389,700.

• Ady Degany -- 1820 Deer Valley Road, Scott and Stephanie Trezise, $3,695,000.

EATON

• William and Lillian Hoffman -- 1210 Black Hawk Road, James and Deborah Crandall, $472,500.

• Monica Martin -- 21890 County Road 74, Dillon Lentz, $480,000.

EVANS

• Valeria Serrano -- 2623 Park View Drive, Kira N Ritter, $380,000.

• Obryan and Malida Yuwar -3306 Lupton Ave., Kevin and Patricia Schwindt, $425,000.

• David Preciado -- 3312 Conestoga Court, Jotham and Elizabeth Brosky, $468,100.

GILL

• James Phillips -- 35244 County Road 55, Justin and Rebecca Young, $845,000.

GREELEY

• Stevan Adjemian -- 1434 41st Ave., Randy and Devra Kittilson, $126,500.

• Elias Velasquez -- 2313 W 7th St., Pamela V Jones, $304,000.

• Gwen Alton -- 5151 29th St. Unit 2204, David and Ladda Harter, $310,000.

• Kenneth Lytle -- 3660 W 25th St. Unit 1801, Ryleigh Haynes, $330,000.

• Peter Calcari -- 2015 31st St., Fernando M Martinez, $360,000.

• Jared and Makenzie Kumor --

1200 43rd Ave. Unit 11, Kathy L Hass, $365,000.

• Jason Runnells -- 2502 14th Ave., Whitney Fourie, $370,000.

• Luis and Alonso Ramirez -3231 5th St. Road, Ma Ruiz, $372,000.

• Sierra and Sebastian Gomez -5118 W 11th St., Hannah Marie Wagy, $379,000.

• Conor and Elly Stump -- 115 48th Ave., David and Marla Miller, $390,000.

• Ryan Hough -- 113 44th Ave., Reddoginvestments Co, $401,500.

• Mohammad Ali -- 8601 16th St., Ashley and Daniel Chavez, $410,000.

• Kelly Cross -- 2435 W 8th St., Jesse Biederman, $413,000.

• Elizabeth Small -- 1001 43rd Ave. Unit 3, Norma R Carter Living Trust, $420,000.

• Tyler Willis -- 535 E 20th St., Robert and Mauri Moser, $425,000.

• Joelle Asche -- 309 53rd Ave., Norma R Carter Living Trust, $432,000.

• Mark and Valerie Edmonds -1816 85th Ave. Court, Jacques Plante, $436,000.

• Frankie Villanueva -- 10111 W 11th St., Jeremy and Nicole Delacruz, $444,000.

• Emma Hunt -- 1830 86th Ave., Brian and Elizabe Mckee, $451,800.

• Aimee Thenell -- 8177 Eagle Drive, Vanessa L Petersleonard, $465,000.

• Barbara Miller -- 101 62nd Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $472,300.

• Nicole Burrows -- 4418 W A St., Sean and Afto Mcglothlen, $474,900.

• Zankar Sanghavi -- 325 N 64th Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $478,000.

• Lola Layne -- 1217 104th Ave. Court, Sage Homes LLC, $489,500.

• Jessica and Martin Valdez -2030 44th Ave., Kennan and Meredith Reinert, $494,500.

• Karen Willer -- 1955 26th Ave. Court, John and Jill Powell, $500,000.

• Andrew Lucero -- 2117 Glenfair Road, Merna C Vanbeber, $525,000.

• Trevor and Rachel Petty -- 412 66th Ave., Hartford Constr LLC, $569,900.

• Bernadett Chacon -- 5005 W 6th St. Road, Cody and Heather Hobbs, $572,000.

• Tracy and Theresa Maurer

-- 5401 W 6th St., Kristine A Cummings, $589,000.

• Kerry and Sheri Hulkovich -- 228 N 51st Ave., David and Agnes Wiltrout, $689,900.

JOHNSTOWN

• Michelle Allen -- 254 Cardinal St., Baessler Townhomes Colo LLC, $336,600.

• Renee Martinez -- 4651 Mountain Sky Court, Journey Homes LLC, $440,000.

• Danika Reuterskiold -- 823 Crestone St., Lennar Colo LLC, $445,000.

• Pamela Unfred -- 406 Edgewood Ave., Brent and Susan Smith, $449,000.

• Jesus and Kari Rodela -- 4680 Mountain Sky Court, Journey Homes LLC, $456,700.

• Ernesto Castorena -- 4380 Mountain Sky Court, Journey Homes LLC, $461,500.

• Jacob and Colette Weatherly -- 4539 Mountain Sky Court, Journey Homes LLC, $462,300.

• Zachary Kahre -- 629 Crestone St., Century Land Holdings LLC, $465,000.

• Jean Baidet -- 4511 Mountain Sky Court, Journey Homes LLC, $471,800.

• Donald and Kelley Long -- 325 Gemstone Lane, Marcus K Martin, $472,400.

• William and Cori Hannah -4638 Mountain Sky Court, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $479,300.

• Jose Villasenor -- 4666 Mountain Sky Court, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $488,800.

• Samantha and Joshua Wieland -- 4428 Mountain Sky Court, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $489,900.

• Michelle Heydenreich -- 4301 Mountain Sky Court, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $496,400.

• Brian and Angela Hawkins -- 914 N 5th St., Rong Wen Li, $522,900.

• Marcia and Bradley Rodriguez -- 490 Starling Lane, Melody Homes Inc, $530,000.

• Dale and Kristine Huff -- 832 Crestone St., Lennar Colo LLC, $535,000.

• Paula and Bradley Hock -- 712 Crestone St., Century Land Holdings LLC, $549,700.

• Ginger Acierno -- 1129 Sandra Drive, Mindi S Cooper, $580,000.

• Pamela and Patrick Huddleston -- 787 Columbia St., Lennar Colo LLC, $608,200.

• John and Tamera Ohlendorf

-- 4476 Moose St., Aspen View Homes LLC, $615,900.

KEENESBURG

• Oscar Ruizayala -- 250 S Elm St., Nicholaus and Shantel Smith, $379,200.

• Danielle Berard -- 306 Bowles St., Andrew and Emma Monte, $408,000.

• Brian Wilson -- 401 Keene Place, Robin and Jay Smith, $410,000.

LA SALLE

• Dale and Jana Smith -- 323 2nd Ave. Unit 1/2, Kathleen and Douglas Balfour, $200,000.

LONGMONT

• Paola Harris -- 225 E 8th Ave. Apt F6, Suraj Tamrakar, $235,000.

• Roy and Mei Wilson -- 50 19th Ave. Apt 23, Holly and Paul Monkman, $295,000.

• Jessica and Guthrie Pollard -- 3806 Mountain View Ave., Brenton Allan Comstock, $327,400.

• Christopher Scott -- 616 Goss Drive, Superior Properties Inc, $350,000.

• Suzanne Weir -- 2500 Elmhurst Place, June A Sullivan, $420,000.

• Julian and Antoinette Ramirez -- 2207 Emery St. Apt A, Kelly A Pham, $424,900.

• Gregory Miller -- 30 Empire Place, Donald G Marino, $430,000.

• Henry Yanci -- 1520 Lashley St., Jennifer L Davis, $435,000.

• Adriana Mendoza -- 10427 Butte Drive, Karly and Steven Hurley, $439,000.

• Tyler Matson -- 1073 Ponderosa Circle, D D Securities LLC, $460,000.

• Michael Parker -- 1223 Linden St., Keegan Pilling, $470,000.

• Hannah and Brad Rice -- 719 Sage Place, John Dewitt Boice, $530,000.

• Nancy Fithian -- 2415 Water Cress Court, Randee P Levitt Living Trust, $540,000.

• Ernest and Sandra Anderson -- 2319 Emery Place, Candido and Ana Montijo, $555,000.

• Craig and Mckensie Magee -- 1530 Terry St., New Leaf Properties Inc, $564,000.

• Frank and Pamela Drumheller -235 Bowen St., Gail E Bruntjen Living Trust, $576,500.

• Leah Salituro -- 1412 Bluemoon Drive, Jack E Boyers, $638,000.

• Amy Nunnemacher -- 20

Burlington Drive, Michael and Sherry Clune, $655,900.

• T Toussaint -- 26 Dartmouth Circle, John and Leslie Marcantonio, $661,000.

• George Bishop -- 4633 Lucca Drive, Nathan and Elizabeth Ferris, $669,800.

• Jonathon and Brandy Gridley -4320 Arezzo Drive, David and Terry Barker, $700,000.

• Jeff Thein -- 1520 Linden St., Michael and Deanna Hafner, $700,000.

• Edward and Sandra Munroe -- 11727 Pleasant Hl, Scott and Sharon Bley, $700,000.

• Manoj and Shanti Jwarchan -1018 Woodgate Court, Saad A Gondal, $775,000.

• Robert Read -- 2426 Spotswood St., Nathan and Laura Sloan, $779,000.

• Joseph and Laurie Ward -- 3 Sugar Beet Circle, Wayne Sellers, $805,000.

• Garry and Kimberly Harsanyi -- 11799 Pleasant View Ridge, Dietrich and Margaret Kraus, $850,000.

• Clive Jones -- 2813 Madison Drive, Edward and Sandra Munroe, $985,000.

• Aida and Serin Silva -- 5670 Steeplechase Drive, R W Goodacre Family Lllp, $1,250,000.

• Brin Cunningham -- 12951 Woodridge Drive, Dody J Chay, $1,665,000.

• Meghan and Kevin Hardy -- 8660 N 55th St., Karl Stark, $1,793,000.

LOVELAND

• Stephanie Turpin -- 490 Saint Louis Ave., Derek Michael Geiselhart, $220,000.

• Genevieve Lariviere -- 1507 Peacock Place, Oren Yakovee, $320,000.

• Douglas Mangeris -- 1180 E 3rd St., John W Sommerrock, $330,000.

• Samuel Schonsberg -- 1101 Monroe Ave., Jacqueline A Clarkson, $340,000.

• Peter Rudman -- 2874 Sw Bridalwreath Place, Karl Douglas Arter, $350,000.

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

• Brittnie Weiler -- 766 Chalk Ave., Sylvia Gandarilla, $395,000.

• Angela Baker -- 4573 Lucerne Ave., Heidi G Adair, $416,000.

• Kathleen Jensen -- 4171 Greenhorn Drive, Tatlac LLC,

$428,800.

• Dalton Vanhooser -- 1724 Del Norte Ave., Jnt Property Solutions LLC, $440,000.

• R Fickel -- 1574 W 29th St., Mary and Anthony Hoyt, $440,000.

• Carrie Turner -- 1546 Adams Ave., Horsetooth Fin Group Inc, $446,300.

• Veronica Garcia -- 1786 W 50th St., Nathan and Kelsey Mitchener, $450,000.

• Baylee Diederich -- 4181 Greenhorn Drive, Tatlac LLC, $453,300.

• Kurt Carpenter -- 4185 Greenhorn Drive, Tatlac LLC, $454,800.

• Alistair and Lorna Lorna -- 2565 Trio Falls Drive, Patrick Oshea, $465,000.

• Derek Cash -- 3752 Barr Lake Drive, Kb Home Colo Inc, $465,000.

• Arthur Anderson -- 3776 Barr Lake Drive, Kb Home Colo Inc, $470,000.

• Daniel Lipshultz -- 2356 Kermesite Court, Justin and Keri Goode, $473,000.

• Emily and Lucas Barnhart -- 4488 N Lincoln Ave., Scott Banks, $475,000.

• Andre Herter -- 2682 Painted Turtle Ave., Lennar Colo LLC, $485,000.

• Lilla Jones -- 2403 White Pelican Ave., Dfh Mandarin LLC, $525,000.

• Andrew Pupa -- 2525 Hampstead Drive, 2525 Hampstead Trust, $527,000.

• Wayne Crayton -- 204 Sand Grouse Drive, Michael T Turay, $540,000.

• Michal Roberts -- 4165 Greenhorn Drive, Tatlac LLC, $546,000.

• Rachel Pankewicz -- 2509 Painted Turtle Ave., Lennar Colo LLC, $570,000.

• Maxwell and Alexandrea Rusch -- 2486 White Pelican Ave., Dfh Mandarin LLC, $585,000.

• Brett and Shari Patchin -- 1372 Platte St., Richard William Ledman, $591,000.

• Charles and Jody Hathaway -1777 Lazear St., Tralon Homes LLC, $592,200.

• Richard and Evelyn Judson -- 4543 Obrien Drive, G Allen Cravey, $620,000.

• Linda Young -- 482 Rossum Drive, Susan M Ray, $620,000.

• Gerald and Sharon Allen -1335 Autumn Purple Court, Sharen Jarder, $635,000.

• Jon Eubanks -- 2308 Juniper Lane, Shane and Kendra Hes-

nault, $665,000.

• Lori Thompson -- 474 Mariana Pointe Drive, Victoria E Seastone, $685,000.

• Alexandre Oliver -- 5145 Brandywine Drive, Aislinn Demarco, $795,000.

• Brian and Ellen Fleming -- 538 Eagle Crest Court, Jason and Melisa Harshman, $850,000.

• Ladda and David Harter -- 4474 Nolan Lake Court, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $997,400.

• Steven and Debra Hughes -- 3140 Kyle Circle, David and Michelle Ryder, $1,150,000.

• Aaron Frenette -- 4497 Nolan Lake Court, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $1,198,800.

• Robert and M Zachary -- 2910 Lake Verna Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $1,335,000.

• John and June Santiago -4539 Rocky Mountain Road, Barbara and Alan Rudolph, $2,575,000.

TIMNATH

• Jesse Iverson -- 4454 Haymill Court, Weekley Homes LLC, $450,000.

• Jesse Iverson -- 4460 Haymill Court, Weekley Homes LLC, $460,000.

• Tina Hickman -- 4896 Denys Drive, Hartford Constr LLC, $473,000.

• Hillary Holbrook -- 5190 Rendezvous Parkway, Brightland Homes Colo LLC, $576,000.

• Dennis and Erin Schonbachler -- 7039 Lightning Court, Russell Hoff, $955,000.

WINDSOR

• Ethan and Marcie Rivera -- 940 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $412,800.

• Joseph Holtman -- 150 Crabapple Drive, Lana Yost, $420,000.

• Kamara Taylor -- 945 Maplebrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $420,800.

• Mila and Joshua Hunter -- 970 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $421,200.

• Nathaniel Hursh -- 2 Spruce Court, Carol A Putnam, $428,000.

• Rondi and Peter Dupont -1006 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $429,400.

• Garret Frase -- 1048 Kendalbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $436,400.

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DECK DAYS at Budget Home Supply

As spring has arrived and summer is approaching, now may be a good time to consider building, expanding, or enhancing your deck. Spending time outside your house with family and friends or enjoying the outdoors alone is a great way to unwind, but the harsh winter and unpredictable spring weather can damage your deck, making repairs or replacements necessary. To ensure your home looks its best, consider contacting Budget Home Supply, a family-owned business that has been serving Colorado residents since 1984. The company offers an 80,000-squarefoot facility that includes an indoor lumber yard, drive-thru lumberyard, and full-service retail operation staffed with experts to help you with your home construction and improvement needs.

For May building and renovation projects, Budget Home Supply is holding a special seven-day sale on decking supplies

called “Deck Days.” The event provides an opportunity to acquire everything required to build, repair, and upgrade your deck to optimize your outdoor space throughout the year. The company stocks over 50 different finishes of composite decking, redwood and cedar decking materials, and various rails and lighting options to complete your deck and make it safe to use, day or night.

Budget Home Supply Sales Manager Morgan Stevens assures customers that they can find all they need to construct the deck of their dreams in one visit.

“As northern Colorado’s largest decking supplier, we have everything they will need, from the concrete for the footers to the rafters of the pergola on top of the deck! Heck, they could even get the post-hole diggers to dig the caissons, she says.

Moreover, the staff is always ready to provide advice to customers who have any questions about building or repairing their

decks. Due to high demand and supply chain issues, the company advises customers to purchase early to get exactly what they want while supplies last.

In addition to decking supplies, Budget Home Supply offers discounts of 10% to 20% on grills, smokers, and outdoor living accessories and 40% off Naturekast outdoor cabinets. The company’s commitment to the community is evident in its support for nonprofits such as Habitat For Humanity, the OUR Center, and the Boy Scouts.

IF YOU GO

Deck Days at Budget Home Supply runs from May 17 to May 23 at 780 Boston Ave. in Longmont, offering savings of up to 60 cents per lineal foot of decking. Stock is available for both pickup and delivery, and customers can contact the company at 303.678.8800 if they have any questions.

698 Quarry Court, Erie

$1,400,000

The Antero Ranch Style Patio Home highlights two main-floor bedrooms and a dedicated study. The open kitchen overlooks the great room and dining space. Enjoy the Colorado weather with covered outdoor living and a blank slate rear yard. Need more space? The finished lower level boasts a large recreation room, bedrooms and bath. The perfect space for entertaining guests, boomerang kids or hobbies. A three-car garage and storage spaces give room for all your lifestyle extras.

Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods livebouldercreek.com

Seth Williamson, Alissa Lorenz

720-548-2820

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West Edge at Colliers Hill - Antero

Dennis and Jann Culver 303-888-8594 dcu ver@wkre.com jcu ver@wkre.com teamculver.wkre.com

OPEN HOUSES

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SATURDAY, MAY 13

$695,000

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9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont

Above and Beyond Solutions for Seniors

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Close In Town Countr y Living! One acre, ‘70’s Ranch redesigned and updated in 2016, 2 Bdrm/2 Bth, Custom Kitchen, O versized detached Garage, No Stairs, No HOA Fee, No Metro District, room for additional Barn/bldg. Easy I-25 access Just enjoy your space!

Free event. No registration required.

3349 Oregon Trail, For t Collins

AltaVita Senior Residences

Carlyle Cardiovascular Consultants

Cultivate Volunteer-Powered Services for Seniors

Culver’s Dental Horizons

OPEN SUNDAY 1PM - 3PM

Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado

The Germany Law Firm

292 Horizon Way, Erie $924,900

Good Hair Vibes & Hair of a Deal Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village

Hearing HealthCare Centers

Hover Senior Living Community Humana

Gardeners delight! L ovely 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2534 square feet home with tiered gardens and f ruit trees. Wood floors throughout on main floor. O versized garage & finished basement with roughed in bathroom to finish your way.

Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C.

Kaiser Permanente Kapsak | Estes LLC

Longmont Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery

Renewal By Anderson

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OPEN SATURDAY 11AM - 1PM 9251 Meadow Farms Drive, Milliken $1,100,000

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Haircuts for $9.99 (show only)

Set up a showing now, to see ALL the upgrades in this Richmond Ranch! Located on a quiet corner lot, close distance to the pool & schools Solid Hickor y wood floors on the main level Chef ’s extended kitchen, boasting double ovens, built in cooktop, corner pantr y & 2nd office Covered patio flows to an extended patio area for enter taining Main floor master, with bay window PLUS the 5 pc bath w/ huge walk in closet Finished basement with 4th Bedroom, & bath, exercise room plus 36X16 rec room.

Drawing for Free Perm ($80 value) and Free Hair Color ($80 value)

Free Otoscopic Ear Exam by Hearing Health Care Centers

Drawing for a Flower Arrangement

2231 27th Ave., Greeley

10:00-11:00 a.m. LAW PANEL

Serving as Fiduciary, Medical

Roles, Responsibilities, Pitfalls

Presented by: Shareholder, Ashley A. Geary, Esq., Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C.

Estate Planning: How to Identify and Choose Who Will Fill Key Roles

Presented by: Susie Germany, The Germany Law Firm

Protect Yourself and Your Family from Incapacity and Probate

Presented by: Diedre Braverman, Braverman Law

11:00 a.m.

Dene Yarwood (303) 808-0076 dyarwood@wkre.com

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Almost new modern farmhouse on 1.5 acres! Lovingly designed and built but job change necessitates sale Five bedrooms plus office, great room on main and in basement and best of all-the kitchen won’t disappoint Stone firepit with bench seating Horses allowed Come make this your own! www.9251.wkre.com

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Presented by: Andrew Kelson, DDS, Dental Horizons

Office: 970-330-7700

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11:30 a.m.

Cataracts: Signs, Symptons and Treatment Options

Presented by: Diane T. Siegel, MD, Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon, Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado

OPEN HOUSE SUN 10 AM - 12 PM

4207 W 22nd St Rd., Greeley

$510,000

12:30 p.m.

Planning for Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Disability

Presented by: Dan Kapsak, Kapsak | Estes LLC

This is a rare opportunity to own a fully custom ranch-style home that has been meticulously maintained and updated with high-quality finishes. Granite counters, mahogany wood floors soft close cabinets and doors with undercabinet lighting and much more! The home features two cozy fireplaces and a fully finished basement complete with a bar Enjoy the peaceful privacy of the back patio, which includes a beautiful water feature With six bedrooms, there is plenty of space for any needs. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this exceptional home.

Sonja Belfiore 970-978-7012

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10893 Ebony St, F irestone, 80504

1:30 p.m.

$600,000 | MLS#986495

$1,000 Senior Housing Tax Credit and Other Free Money Programs

Is It Time to Think About More Care?

Presented by Melissa O’Hara and Lisa Bryant, Hover Senior Living Community

V iews of the whole mountain range, backs to open space with bike trail - lots of newer updates, new carpet, west windows, A/C, furnace, built-in desk in lof t, large rooms, c lose to shopping, restaurants, and commuting on I25 Walk out basement.

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685 Quarry Court, Erie

$1,000,000

The Elbert Ranch Style Patio Home highlights two main floor suites and a dedicated study. The open kitchen overlooks the great room and dining space. Enjoy the Colorado outdoors from the comfort of the front courtyard, real covered patio and blank slate rear yard. Leave the lower level unfinished for storage, or finish the space for additional bedrooms and a rec room for a truly personalized experience.

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods livebouldercreek.com

Seth Williamson, Alissa Lorenz

720-548-2820

hello@livebouldercreek.com

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West Edge at Colliers Hill - Elbert

Reserve At Timberline - Linden

6057 Windy Willow Drive, Fort Collins

$649,990

The Reserve at Timberline has 14 plans to fit almost every type of lifestyle! From spacious paired homes, single family and rear-load alley plans, you’re sure to fall in love with more than one! This amazing community is located just minutes from local restaurants, pubs and boutiques and is adjacent to trails just steps from your front door! We are featuring our Linden plan, a 2,131 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath alley load home!

Dream Finders Homes

dreamfindershomes.com

Online Sales, 888-208-7455

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Reserve At Timberline - Harmony

6021 Windy Willow Drive, Fort Collins

$499,990

The Reserve at Timberline has 14 plans to fit almost every type of lifestyle! From spacious paired homes, single family and rear-load alley plans, you’re sure to fall in love with more than one! This amazing community is located just minutes from local restaurants, pubs and boutiques and is adjacent to trails just steps from your front door! We are featuring our Harmony Ranch plan, a 1,224 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bath alley load home!

Dream Finders Homes

dreamfindershomes.com

Online Sales, 888-208-7455

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Reserve At Timberline - Denali

6039 Croaking Toad Drive, Fort Collins

$681,990

The Reserve at Timberline has 14 plans to fit almost every type of lifestyle! From spacious paired homes, single family and rear-load alley plans you’re sure to fall in love with more than one! This amazing community is located just minutes from local restaurants, pubs and boutiques and is adjacent to trails just steps from your front door! We are featuring our popular Denali, a 2-story, 2,600 square foot plan with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths.

Dream Finders Homes

dreamfindershomes.com

Online Sales, 888.208.7455

mls.co@dreamfindershomes.com

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Silver Creek - 2-Story Triplex Townhome

767 Cristo Lane, Unit B, Lafayette

Low $500s

We’ve updated America’s best-loved architectural designs to create a unique collection of townhomes. Distinctive rooflines, huge windows and amenities like Energy Star® appliances and smart thermostats put a contemporary spin on traditional designs. The unique footprint features three units in one building, each with a private entrance, a finished lower level, and a singlecar garage. Durable wide plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, and quartz tops throughout add to the contemporary character of this modern-day architectural favorite.

Markel Homes

markelhomes.com

Marlita Lazo, (303) 651-9565

marlita@markelhomes.com

M and M Heating & Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical UPGRADE THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME WITH A LOCAL EXPERT

An easy way to protect the investment you’ve just made in your beautiful new home is to remember this phone number: 720.443.6119. When it’s time for HVAC service, M and M Heating & Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical brings decades of experience and unrivaled professionalism to your door. We all know that feeling of urgency when trying to get an HVAC problem resolved as affordably and painlessly as possible. M and M works tirelessly to do just that.

M and M has long been known as the home of the one-year test drive and it still is today! If there are any problems with a qualifying HVAC system in the first year after installation, no matter what it is, they’ll remove it, put a different system in, or refund the customer’s money in full. It is risk reversal and that is the M and M way. That shows an awful lot of confidence in their quality of work and the equipment they use. M and M’s techs have won award after award for being best in class. They are NATE-certified and EPA-approved and, perhaps most important, they are your neighbors. If they bump into you somewhere after doing work in your home, they want to be able to look you in the eye with the confidence that they gave you world-class service.

Homeowners would do well to consider M and M’s unique Loyalty Membership Program in which a trained and certified professional will come to the home with a detailed list of items that need to be inspected and cleaned. They thoroughly check the safety and functionality of each system and provide a complete written report. The Loyalty Membership Program creates an automatic process that ensures that two tune-ups a year will happen like clockwork – one for the air conditioning and one for the heating – to keep your system clean and operating at peak efficiency. What’s more, the program provides discounts on all of M and M’s services and priority scheduling. It’s VIP treatment.

“This industry is very competitive,” general manager Chris Lucarelli explains. “I tell our employees that the quality of our service is our product. So whether it’s installing new equipment, a service call or routine maintenance, our quality, response time and the way we treat the customer are EVERYTHING! No matter which technician steps into their home, the customer will be treated fairly and

with integrity.”

In 2022, M and M partnered with Service Champions and immediately leveled up with access to an incredible training facility for M and M employees, increased buying power, improved vendor relationships and new resources to help the company grow. A momand-pop shop, if you will, that is partnered with a company that truly believes in taking care of its employees and customers. M and M’s high standards of operation and customer service echo Service Champions’ culture and operating philosophy.

“The partnership is a win for everyone,” Lucarelli says. “That’s the truth. Customers are benefiting from improved vendor relationships, employees are enjoying world-class training with improved benefits and further opportunities, and the company is realizing tremendous growth!”

Homeowners looking to upgrade their HVAC systems have a trusted advocate in M and M. Their knowledgeable team is

more than happy to chat about using a WIFI thermostat, upgrading an electrical panel, installing a tankless water heater or other smart options available to make a home more energy-efficient. And let’s not forget the everpopular remodel! Visit M and M’s showroom to kick your remodeling dream into action with updated fixtures, appliances, cabinets, and more. Home improvements are tax deductible and they increase a property’s market value. Win-win!

There’s a reason M and M has been recognized in the Longmont Times-Call Readers’ Choice awards for years on end. They’ve worked hard for their stellar reputation. Nothing feels better to a homeowner than truly being able to trust a local company to come through with great service and accountability. That’s M and M.

M and M Heating & Cooling Plumbing and Electrical; 110 South Bowen Circle, Longmont; 720.443.6119, mandmhvac.com

A Service Champions Partner.

In 2022, M and M partnered with Service Champions and immediately leveled up with access to an incredible training facility for M and M employees. (Photo: Jonathan Castner).

West Grange - 1600 Ranch Duplex

751 W. Grange Court, Unit B, Longmont

From the $800s

Come-and-go freedom and the ease of single-level living are yours in this low-maintenance duplex. You’ll love eating, living and sleeping on the same floor. Large windows fill the walls creating bright and cheerful living spaces, bedrooms and baths. Move from hors d’oeuvres on the patio to indoor sit-down dining or a casual buffet at the island. Finish the lower level to add a rec room, fourth bedroom and third bath.

Markel Homes

markelhomes.com

Roz Piñon, (720) 583-2170

roz@markelhomes.com

Kinston At Centerra - Denali

2427 White Pelican Ave., Loveland

$586,990

Kinston at Centerra is the newest master-planned community in Loveland! Our popular 2-story Denali floor plan is just over 2,600 finished square feet and offers 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and a spacious loft. The main floor features the 5th bedroom/full bath, perfect for guests or at-home work space. Large kitchen with adjoining mudroom, large pantry and 2-car-plus tandem garage, perfect for a workshop. All this and an outdoor covered patio!

Dream Finders Homes

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Online Sales, 888-208-7455

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Kinston At Centerra - Silverthorne

2460 Cottongrass Ave., Loveland

$556,990

Kinston at Centerra is walkable to shops, dining and trails! Gather at the Kinston HUB and Mountain Cowboy Brewing for a coffee or craft beer. A place to work out, swim or lounge by the pool! Easy access to I-25 and plenty of entertainment right out your door! Our Silverthorne ranch plan is 1,894 square feet, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, floor-to-ceiling FP, gourmet kitchen, covered front porch and 1,728 unfinished basement!

Dream Finders Homes dreamfindershomes.com

Online Sales, 888-208-7455 mls.co@dreamfindershomes.com

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Elevations Credit Union YOUR PARTNER IN MAKING YOUR DREAM HOME A REALITY

Are you planning to build your dream home in Colorado? Look no further than Elevations Credit Union, your trusted partner in making your home-building journey a smooth and stress-free experience.

Elevations Credit Union is a not-forpro t credit union that has been serving Colorado residents for over 70 years. eir mission is to serve their members and communities with integrity, expertise and care. eir commitment to personalized service and innovative products helps empower their members to achieve nancial well-being.

One of the biggest challenges of building a new home is nancing. Elevations Credit Union o ers a variety of mortgage options that cater to your speci c needs. ey o er competitive rates, low fees and exible terms that make nancing your homebuilding project more manageable and a ordable.

Elevations Credit Union o ers several mortgage options for those building a new home. One of their popular mortgage products is the construction loan, which provides funds to build a new home or remodel an existing one. With a construction loan, borrowers can access funds during each stage of the building process. is type of loan typically has a short-term repayment period, and once the home is completed, the loan can be converted into a traditional mortgage.

Another mortgage option that Elevations Credit Union o ers is the One-Time Close Construction-to-Permanent Loan. is

loan combines the construction loan and traditional mortgage into one convenient loan product. With this option, borrowers can lock in their interest rate and loan terms upfront, providing peace of mind during the building process.

“With a unique suite of loan products like 5% down Jumbo loans and portfolio loans, we have a lot of exibility in what we can do. We do this with a goal in mind of not just getting you into the house but getting you into the best nancing for you and your family,” said Cameron WhiteFord, VP Mortgage Sales.

In addition to mortgage nancing, Elevations Credit Union o ers a variety of other products and services to help make your home-building journey more comfortable. ey o er home equity loans and lines of credit, which can help you nance your project or improve your existing home. ey also o er personal loans and credit cards to help you manage your nances during the building process. Elevations Credit Union also o ers a Homeowner’s Toolkit, which provides resources and information for homeowners and homebuyers. e toolkit includes educational articles, home-buying tips and a mortgage calculator to help you estimate your monthly mortgage payment.

At Elevations Credit Union, they understand that building a new home is a signi cant investment, and that’s why they provide personalized service to help you every step of the way. eir mortgage loan o cers are experienced and knowledgeable about the home-building process. ey can

guide you through the application process, help you understand your options, and answer any questions you may have.

“At Elevations all of our Mortgage Loan O cers take pride in educating our membership so that there are no questions or concerns along the way. It’s quite common that we hear how easy to understand and follow our process is.

ere’s getting a mortgage and then there’s getting a mortgage with Elevations Credit Union,” said Aaron Staufer, Mortgage Sales Manager.

One of the unique features of Elevations Credit Union is its commitment to giving back to the community. ey have stepped up to support the community in times of need, like through their continued support of those impacted by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. In 2010 Elevations Credit Union formed the Elevations Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonpro t focused on providing scholarships for area students, grants for community nonpro ts and emergency relief in times of need. It has provided over $3.97 million in community resources since its establishment.

Building a new home is an exciting and challenging experience, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. With Elevations Credit Union as your partner, you can rest assured that you have a reliable nancial institution. Contact Elevations Credit Union, or visit elevationscu.com/homelending/mortgage, today to learn more about their mortgage options and start building your dream home.

Montmere at Autrey Shores - A Plan

2317 Lakeshore Lane, Superior

$1,180,564

New waterfront townhome with spectacular Flatiron views from private rooftop entertainment deck. On the trail system!

2,449 SF, 2 beds/3.5 baths. Open-concept. Gourmet kitchen plus cocktail balcony. Bonus room for den or office includes three-quarter bath. Opulent primary suite with five-piece bath. Second bedroom en suite. Attached 2-car garage with an EV charger. Close to Flatiron Crossing entertainment and restaurants. Easy commutes to Interlocken, Boulder and Denver.

Koelbel Communities/ Montmere at Autrey Shores

koelbelco.com/montmere

Rob Hunsley, 303.300.8845

rhunsley@koelbelco.com

2630 Westview Way, Superior

$915,615

Luxury townhome on the trail system with Flatiron views! 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths; 1,847 SF. Three private outdoor spaces: front porch, cocktail balcony and huge rooftop entertainment deck. Gourmet kitchen with open flow dining and living plus fireplace. Primary suite with five-piece bath. Two more bedroom suites with three-quarter baths. Attached 2-car garage with an EV charger. Near Flatiron Crossing entertainment, retail and dining. Quick commutes to Interlocken, Boulder and Denver.

Koelbel Communities/ Montmere at Autrey Shores

koelbelco.com/montmere

Rob Hunsley, 303.300.8845

rhunsley@koelbelco.com

Montmere at Autrey Shores - E Plan

Rogers Farm - Cottage Five

148 E. Douglas Street, Superior

$700,000

Less time on maintenance, more free time for you. Prioritize style and function in a smaller space, and spend more time doing the things you love. Rethink traditional housing and say hello to wee-Cottage® at Rogers Farm, with clever space-saving designs, relaxing front yards featuring quaint picket fences, and an unparalleled Boulder County location.

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods

livebouldercreek.com

Seth Williamson, Alissa Lorenz

720-548-2820

hello@livebouldercreek.com

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Home Service Directory

Budget Home Supply

Here at Budget Home Supply, we pride ourselves on amazing customer service and providing quality materials for all your project needs, big and small.

780 Boston Ave

Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 678-8800

www.budgethomesupply.com

Business Hours

7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday - Friday

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday

Closed Sunday

Elevations Credit Union

Elevations exists to foster growth in our community by providing members with an empowering banking experience.

2960 Diagonal Hwy

Boulder, Colorado 80301 (303) 443-4672

elevationscu.com

Business Hours

8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

9 a.m.-12 noon Saturday

Closed Sunday

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