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HOME AND GARDEN How to create a well-contained garden

By Vicky Dorvee Colorado State University Extension

Container gardening with ornamental plants is a gratifying, simple way to make a statement, enhance or conceal areas of your yard. Growing vegetables in pots allows those without a garden to nurture a green thumb and those with a garden to strategically place and stretch their harvests.

The beauty of container gardening is that pots can be moved to wherever the sun shines. Tomatoes and other plants with fruits — such as peppers — want eight or more hours of sun each day. Root veggies can thrive on six hours per day, and herbs and greens do well with a mere four hours of sun.

Ornamental flowers come with tags telling you how many hours of sun they’ll need per day. Be sure to plant each pot with mixture of plants that have similar requirements.

If plants suffer from either too much or not enough sun, cart them to a microclimate zone that better meets their needs.

Selecting from clay, plastic, wood or metal containers of varying sizes can seem confusing, but no matter which you pick, be sure the container has a drainage hole to avoid drowning your plants. Every container should be free of toxins, especially when growing edible plants. Disinfecting containers each year prevents diseases and detrimental organisms from doing a number on your plants.

When choosing pot size, first

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Boulder Home Professionals Meeting

Free – June 1, 9-10 a.m.

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Community Potting Friday

$3-$21.50 – June 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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consider root space. Note how tall ornamental plants will get and picture the roots needing a similar space in the soil. Closely planted flowers need a deeper and wider pot to accommodate both the leaves and flowers on the up side and the many roots below.

With veggies, consider these general guidelines: Large plants like tomatoes, peppers and vines do best in containers at least five gallons or larger; smaller greens and radishes will do well in three-gallon containers, and herbs will be content in a one-gallon container.

Ornamental and edible plants both appreciate the space of a trough-like container. Your neighbors may think you’re bringing in livestock, but your gorgeous,

Pollinator-Friendly Plant & Seed Swap

Free – June 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Sips & Succulents

$65 – June 4, 12-2 p.m.

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happy plants will convince them you’re a fantastic gardener.

Potted plants’ roots need loose soil allowing more oxygen and water movement than clay-based soils, so be sure to use potting mixes versus garden or native soil. Those can be too compact and may contain insects or diseases. Stir up a combo of clean garden soil, peat and perlite or vermiculite for a DIY option. Fill each container within 2 inches from the top before planting.

Check the soil moisture of your pots by poking a finger in a few inches or using a moisture meter. Most will need watering once a day, and during hot spells twice a day. A rule of thumb is to water each pot until you see a stream coming out of the drainage hole. Small pots and unsealed clay or terra cotta containers need watering most frequently, plants in large pots need a bigger glug than others. Plastic containers are not porous and will hold moisture longer — avoid too much of a good thing, and be careful not to overwater.

Container plants’ speedy growth pulls lots of nutrition out of the soil, so feed them regularly and prepare for a season of uncontained success in containers.

For more information on this and other topics, visit extension. colostate.edu or contact your local CSU Extension Office.

Native Colorado Pollinators

Presented by CSU Master Gardeners

Virtual – June 14, 12-1 p.m.

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Sustainable Landscaping

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Vicky Dorvee is a Colorado State University Extension Colorado Master Gardener.

Gardening in containers adds splashes of color and stretches your gardening space. (Photo: Vicky Dorvee — Colorado State University Extension).

REAL ESTATE

Why summer is a great time to buy a vacation home

for you, there could be a unique opportunity to use the flexibility that comes with remote work or the money saved while not traveling to invest in your future by buying a vacation home.

Bankrate explains why a second home, or a vacation home, maybe something worth considering:

CHRISTIAN GARCIA

You may be someone who looks forward to summer each year because it gives you an opportunity to rest, unwind and enjoy more quality time with your loved ones. Now that summer is just around the corner, it’s worthwhile to start thinking about your plans and where you want to spend your vacations this year. Here are a few reasons a vacation home could be right for you.

Why you may want to consider a vacation home today

Over the past two years, a lot has changed. You may be one of many people who now work from home and have added flexibility in where you live. You may also be someone who delayed trips for personal or health reasons. If either is true

For those who are able, buying a second home is suddenly more appealing, as remote working became the norm for many professionals during the pandemic. Why not work from the place where you like to vacation — the place where you want to live?

If you don’t work remotely, a vacation home could still be at the top of your wish list if you have a favorite getaway spot that you visit often. It beats staying in a tiny hotel room or worrying about rental rates each time you want to take a trip.”

How a professional can help you find the right one

So, if you’re looking for an oasis,

you may be able to make it a second home rather than just the destination for a trip. If you could see yourself soaking up the sun in a vacation home, you may want to start your search. Summer is a popular time to buy vacation homes. By beginning the process now, you could get ahead of the competition.

The first step is working with a local real estate advisor who can help you find a home in your desired location. A professional has the knowledge and resources to help you understand the market, what homes are available, at what price points and more. They can also walk you through all the perks of owning a second home and how it can benefit you.

A recent article from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), mentions some of the top reasons buyers today are looking into purchasing a second, or a vacation, home:

“According to Google’s data, the top reasons that homeowners cited

for purchasing a second home were to diversify their investments, earn money renting and use as a vacation home.”

If any of the reasons covered here resonate with you, connect with a real estate professional to learn more. They can give you expert advice based on what you need, your goals, and what you’re hoping to get out of your second home.

Bottom line

Owning a vacation home is an investment in your future and your lifestyle. If this is one of your goals this year, you still have time to buy and enjoy spending the summer in your vacation home.

Christian Garcia is a Realtor at Sears Real Estate, 2021 Clubhouse Drive, #100, Greeley. To reach Christian, call 970.301.5963, e-mail cgarcia@searsrealestate.com or visit realtorchristian.com.

Increasing the velocity of wealth with a college condo, Part 1

When a child is born, parents begin to wonder how they will pay for college in 18 years. As with any investment that grows, the sooner you get started, the better. Parents start to save for college in a variety of ways— perhaps opening a Colorado 529 account, purchasing savings bonds, investing in mutual funds, or finding other strategies. Yet, once the child gets to college, in addition to tuition and food, housing is a major expense. Why not look into investing in a college condo instead of renting?

DUANE DUGGAN

Every August in college towns across the country, college students start to return for the fall semester, resulting in a frenzy of real estate activity. Because rental housing tends to be tight in most college towns, many families consider purchasing a home for their college student to live in while attending school. It usually takes 30 to 60 days to close on a home so the time

to start looking for that perfect place is now.

A college property purchase can prove to be an astute financial investment as well as a superb learning experience for the student. In Boulder, if a parent bought a condo in the 1980s and held on to it for four years, they most likely would have sold it for about what they paid for it. On the other hand, if a parent bought a condo in 2012 and sold it in four years, they most likely would have made enough profit to pay for their child’s in-state tuition at CU-Boulder. In 2023, there

is an inventory shortage of available condos and there has been continued upward market pressure on prices. This all makes it tougher to find a place to buy, but history has proven it can be worth the effort.

Owning the property a student lives in while attending college can offer several benefits. The student will have a greater sense of stability by not having to look for a different apartment to live in each year. You, as a parent, can pick the lifestyle that will help your student succeed in school by choosing the location and the quality of housing that best fits his or her needs. Over the past few years, apartment rents in college towns have typically increased on an annual basis. By purchasing a property with a fixed rate mortgage, your student’s housing expenses will be fixed. In addition, your student won’t have to deal with paying security deposits, going through the hassle of getting the deposit back, or worrying about storing furniture over the summer break. Moreover, during the process of purchasing a home for your student, you will be providing your child with an excellent learning experience. Your student will gain insights into the process of investing in real estate and will also learn about the responsibilities that go hand in hand with property ownership.

In my own life, both of my sons attended CU Boulder and I bought each of them a condo using owner-occupied FHA financing. Each lived in the unit and had a roommate who paid rent to help cover the monthly mortgage. At the end of their college careers, my sons had built up significant equity they could use in the next phase of their lives. Having the start of a real estate portfolio upon graduation increases the velocity of their wealth early in life.

I have also had clients who have bought real estate for two, three, or more of their children to live in while attending college. In some cases, this spanned 10 years. Rather than throwing money down the “rent drain,” they have built equity in a real estate investment over this period of time.

Here’s a simple worksheet to help you determine the monthto-month expenses for owning a condo or house for your college student while you evaluate if this is the right decision for your family:

In my next article, “Part 2: Increasing the Velocity of Wealth With a College Condo,” I will provide you with a list of items to think about and plan for when deciding whether or not to buy a condo or a house for your college student.

Duane graduated with a business degree and a major in real estate from the University of Colorado in 1978. He has been a Realtor® in Boulder since that time. He joined RE/MAX of Boulder in 1982 and has facilitated over 2,500 transactions over his career, the vast majority from repeat and referred clients. He has been awarded two of the highest honors bestowed by RE/MAX International: The Lifetime Achievement Award and the Circle of Legends Award. 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 Duane at duaneduggan@boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 or visit boulderco.com.

What is homeowners insurance and what does it actually cover

According to Google, Insurance is defined as:

1. A practice or arrangement by which a company or government agency provides a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium.

2. A thing providing protection against a possible eventuality.

Why am I talking about insurance today? Well, I will share with you that my family lost our home in the Marshall Fire on Dec. 30, 2021 (along with 1,000 other families) and it seems that everyone whose home was impacted by the fire has their own unique insurance story and their own unique challenges. My family is one of the fortunate ones who had

great insurance, and yet we have been battling with our insurance company for the last 16 months to receive payments on different coverages. The good news is that we just broke ground this week and we have finally started to rebuild our home which is extremely exciting for my family, but the insurance battle is still not over. There are many lessons that I have learned throughout this journey so far that I would like to share so that others can be as prepared as possible in the event of a loss.

Let’s talk about homeowner’s insurance specifically because in my experience, many people are underinsured and don’t even

understand what their insurance policy covers. I am not an insurance agent and I am not an expert in insurance, but I am a homeowner who has had a few major insurance claims and has been forced to learn more about homeowner’s insurance than I ever wanted to know. There are several different coverages of insurance that you are purchasing when you buy a homeowner’s insurance policy:

• Dwelling Coverage (also referred to as Replacement cost coverage)

• Other structures (typically covers fences, driveways, walkways and other structures)

• Personal Property

• ALE (Additional Living Expenses)

• Personal Liability

• Medical Payments

• Extended Coverage and Building Ordinance or Code Requirements

Now, these are generally the coverages that you are buying when you purchase an insurance policy but there are certainly other coverages that you can add as well. While many people focus on the Dwelling

Coverage because the home itself is typically the most valuable and will cost the most to replace, there are many other coverages that you should review and evaluate very carefully. In fact, in many cases, you can increase other coverages substantially with a small increase to your annual premium providing you with a more robust and comprehensive policy. However, the challenge is that when most people are “shopping” for insurance, it is a common practice for insurance agents and brokers to provide you with a quote that might cover the bare minimum simply so that when you look at the total cost, you choose them over someone else. However, you must always remember the saying, you get what you pay for and that holds true with insurance as well.

One of the most important lessons that I have learned so far is that you cannot use coverage from one area to pay for something else. As an example, you cannot use coverage from other structures to pay for added replacement costs on

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Selling your Northern Colorado home: A comprehensive guide

Northern Colorado’s housing market is in a state of robust growth, with high demand often exceeding supply. As a result, homeowners are presented with a golden opportunity to sell. Partnering with an experienced realtor in Northern Colorado could make the process much smoother and potentially more profitable.

Understanding the Northern Colorado real estate market

The real estate market can be a labyrinth, especially for first-time sellers. A Comparative Market Analysis can guide you through the maze by offering valuable insights into the median sales price, median home prices, and list prices of similar properties in the area.

The distinction between Market Value and Price Point is another critical element. The market value is what your home is worth in the open market, while the price point refers to a price range that potential buyers are willing to pay.

Understanding whether the current market conditions favor sellers or buyers is also essential. Factors like interest rates also significantly influence the housing market. Lower interest rates often lead to increased buyer demand, boosting home prices.

High demand in specific zip codes can significantly inflate property values.

A comparison of the Denver metro area with surrounding regions can provide further insights into the nuances of the local market.

Preparing your home for sale

First impressions are paramount when it comes to home selling. The exterior look of your home, or its curb appeal, combined with well-planned interior staging, can create a powerful first impression on potential buyers.

Engaging a professional stager could be highly beneficial. These professionals can recommend small

but impactful changes like updating paint colors or rearranging furniture, dramatically enhancing your home’s appeal.

Professional photography is another essential component of practical real estate marketing. High-quality photos capture the best aspects of your home and, coupled with open houses and showings, provide potential buyers with a compelling experience of your property.

It’s important to note that real estate law stipulates that the personal information of home sellers can only be used for non-commercial purposes.

Effectively pricing your home

A critical step in the selling process is determining the right price for your home. An experienced real estate broker can accurately assess your home’s value and suggest a list price likely to attract buyers.

In a competitive market, correctly pricing your home is vital to getting the best possible deal. Current market conditions heavily influence the pricing strategy. A free home valuation can give you a ballpark figure of your home’s worth.

Finding potential buyers

Finding potential buyers requires a comprehensive marketing plan. This should involve marketing materials like brochures, online listings, and social media accounts to increase visibility.

Efforts should be made to attract all types of buyers, from those buying for the first time to those looking to upgrade. Leveraging the

Multiple Listing Service (MLS) can expand your reach to prospective property consumers.

Public open houses can offer potential buyers a tangible experience of your property. Also, accommodating requests from interested buyers, like flexible viewing times, could enhance your chances of a successful sale.

Selling process

Navigating the selling process is easier with the support of reliable real estate services and brokerage firms. The first formal step towards closing a deal is drafting the Purchase Contract.

In high-demand markets, there is the potential for a bidding war, which could increase the final sale price. Therefore, it is essential to understand the deal’s closing costs and other financial aspects.

After the sale

Once your home is sold, the next focus is buying a new home. This involves considering the best time to buy and the specific needs of your new place, such as size and location.

In addition, you would need to liaise with mortgage lenders for financing your new home. Choosing the right lender can make the transition smoother.

Conclusion

Given the favorable market conditions, this is a great time to sell a property in Northern Colorado. The surge in demand makes it possible for sellers to get a reasonable price, often promptly.

Engaging real estate agents experienced in local home sales can be invaluable in this process. They bring their understanding of the market and professional network to help ensure you get the best possible deal. They can guide you through every process step - from understanding market trends, preparing your home for sale, pricing it right, and finding potential buyers to successfully closing the deal.

Selling a property can be overwhelming, mainly if you’re doing it for the first time. However, it can be a rewarding experience with the right guidance and support. So, this might be the opportune moment if you’re considering selling your home in Northern Colorado.

Reach out to an experienced local realtor to begin your home-selling journey. You could also avail of a free consultation or home valuation to better understand your home’s worth in the current market. Real estate solutions tailored to your unique needs can make the entire process smooth and stress-free. Whether you’re a first-time seller or have been through the process, professional guidance can help you with the market conditions and make the most out of your sale. Start exploring the opportunities that the Northern Colorado real estate market offers today.

Want to better understand your home’s value click here to request your Free Home Valuation Report. Learn more about Bill Myers Realtor. What is your life transition? Looking for more information try our helpful blog article Buying and Selling Real Estate in Life Transitions.

Naturally kind and friendly, Bill loves interacting with people from all walks of life. With a fishing rod in his hand and a whistle, he enjoys walking local streams, biking with his wife Natalie and singing songs of childhood. Eager to share his nearly 45 years of experience and knowledge of real estate he is deeply versed in home, commercial & land. Contact Bill at C3 Real Estate Solutions at 970.599.0011, e-mail bill@billmyersrealtor.com or visit billmyersrealtor.com

BILL MYERS

SONDERS FORT COLLINS

A Lifelong Community with Homes to Last a Lifetime

By Emma Castleberry for At Home Colorado

Ahome at Sonders is more than just walls and a roof – it’s an experience that allows you to live as good as healthy feels. The community’s name comes from the word sonder, which refers to the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as their own. At Sonders Fort Collins, your neighbors are each living their best life, and the community is designed to support that on an individual and group level.

Sonders Fort Collins is the first community in the nation to earn pre-certification as a Lifelong Community. Developed by the Institute for the Built Environment (IBE) at Colorado State University, this pilot certification program identifies community design features that contribute to a healthy, sustainable, and accessible

community. Certified Lifelong Communities will support the design and lifestyle features of Lifelong homes, which are safe, healthy and accessible to people of any age or ability.

Sonders will have a variety of features that support the

certification, including parks, trails, a learning center and community gardens. IBE has guided the development of the community features at Sonders to ensure this certification. By becoming the nation’s first Pre-Certified Lifelong Community, Sonders Fort Collins

is setting the stage for a healthy culture of aging in community development. With more than a quarter of the nation’s population living with a disability, and the rapidly growing senior population in Colorado and beyond, this certification is timely and necessary – and designed for your benefit.

A diverse array of homes to meet every need

Bridgewater Homes now has three model homes open to tour at Sonders Fort Collins: the 3600-square-foot Hudson plan, the slightly larger Sophia 55, and the expansive 4,778-square-foot Camden model. These luxury floor plans have modern finishes and EnergyStar-certified features throughout. Comfort and efficiency reign in the six floor plans offered by Bridgewater at Sonders Fort Collins: enjoy the ease of mainlevel living with oversized outdoor spaces, inviting living areas, and all

Comfort and efficiency reign in the six floor plans offered by Bridgewater at Sonders Fort Collins

Thrive Home Builders also has a variety of models open in their three distinct home collections at Sonders Fort Collins.

Photo courtesy of Zachary Cornwall

Photo courtesy of Bridgewater Homes

the quality details that make life simple. Bridgewater Homes start in the mid $600s. Select quick movein homes with special incentives are available now from Bridgewater.

Thrive Home Builders also has a variety of models open in their three distinct home collections at Sonders Fort Collins. Thrive’s carbon-neutral construction offers homes that do more: each home is built from the ground up with indoor air quality and health and wellness at the forefront, earning certifications like LEED® Certified, EPA Indoor airPLUS Qualified, Solar Powered and Zero Energy Ready.

Thrive’s Concord Patio Homes at Sonders Fort Collins offer endless layout options, from 2 to 5 bedrooms, and the option for a 300-square-foot accessory unit with an additional living room and kitchenette. Two layouts in the Concord Patio collection are available to tour now: the

“Sonders Fort Collins is the first community in the nation to earn pre-certification as a Lifelong Community. Developed by the Institute for the Built Environment (IBE) at Colorado State University, this pilot certification program identifies community design features that contribute to a healthy, sustainable, and accessible community.”

3601-square-foot all-electric Retreat layout, with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, and the larger 3,857-squarefoot Harbor home, with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. Homes in the Concord Patio Collection start in the high $600s.

Harmony Courtyard Homes by Thrive are thoughtfully-designed one-story homes with options for a finished second level coach house or finished basement. Visit Sonders today to tour the Atrium model in this collection, an open, luxurious 3-bedroom 3-bath layout spread across 3,768-square-feet.

The Harmony Courtyard Homes collection starts in the high $600s. The Parkview Townhome collection by Thrive Home Builders features single-story, 2- to 3-bedroom townhomes that make for easy living without sacrificing on space. A large island completes the luxury kitchen and complements a roomy dining area for entertaining. Spacious porches on the front of the home offer a classic look. Parkview Townhomes start in the high $500s. While the townhome models aren’t open quite yet, there are several under

construction that are available for walk throughs and pre-sales.

Come see this community take shape

The dynamic vision for the Sonders Fort Collins community is starting to take clear shape. Many of the amenities are soon to be built, including the Sonders Learning Center, community parks and the multi-surface trail system. Natural features abound for a Sonders resident, filling their days as they relax at Flourish Park, stroll the trail along the water’s edge at Serene Park, or explore the various open spaces dotting the trail system.

These developments, along with the variety of new model homes available to tour, make this a perfect time to come see what this remarkable community is all about. Come home to Sonders Fort Collins. Visit sondersfortcollins.com.

Patio Home by Thrive Home Builders.

Hudson model by Bridgewater Homes.

Kitchen of the Hudson model by Bridgewater Homes.

Open concept living of the Thrive Courtyard model by Thrive Home Builders.

Photo courtesy of Zachary Cornwall

Photo courtesy of Zachary Cornwall

Photo courtesy of Bridgewater Homes

Photo courtesy of Bridgewater Homes

OPEN HOUSE QUICK GUIDE

BERTHOUD

911 High Mountain Drive

$1,799,999

Sat., 12-2 p.m.

Aggie Sobol

WK Real Estate

(303) 885-9806

BOULDER

315 Arapahoe Ave., #202

$860,000

Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Jillian Fowler

Coldwell Banker - Boulder

(303) 884-2032

510 S. 45th St.

$975,000

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

Chris Angelovic

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

(720) 438-9232

4685 Tally Ho Court

$1,190,000

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

Duane Caraballo

RE/MAX Alliance

(720) 371-8629

5318 5th St., Unit F

$1,365,000

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

Shannon McGuire

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 497-2297

3095 Ouray St.

$1,380,000

Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Kate Kelley

WK Real Estate (303) 775-9250

6903 Valmont Road

$1,400,000

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

Cheryl Shatz

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 570-0949

448 Pearl St.

$1,539,000

Sat., 1-3 p.m.

Digger Braymiller

RE/MAX of Boulder

(720) 234-6390

935 11th St.

$2,350,000

Sat., 2-4 p.m.

Marybeth Emerson

Slifer Smith & Frampton

(720) 394-1997

1401 Mariposa Avenue

$4,890,000

Sat., 2-4 p.m.

Marybeth Emerson

Slifer Smith & Frampton

(720) 394-1997

517 15th St.

$6,500,000

Sat. & Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Donald Cicchillo

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 875-2241

COMMERCE CITY

10130 Mobile St.

$615,000

Sat. & Sun., 12-3 p.m.

Misty Deiparine

WK Real Estate

(720) 280-1680

ERIE

566 Mathews Circle

$995,000

Sat., 1-3 p.m.

Cynthia Hogarth

WK Real Estate

(303) 579-4884

GREELEY

5775 29th St., #712

$310,000

Sat., 1-3 p.m.

Randy Ewan

RE/MAX Alliance - Fort Collins

(970) 481-5102

LAFAYETTE

2716 Big Horn Circle

$475,000

Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Marion Fisher

WK Real Estate

(570) 854-5393

452 Levi Lane by Markel Homes

Starting from $529,900

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

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

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes

(303) 651-9565

LONGMONT

801 Confidence Drive, #12

$449,950

Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Suzy Williamson

RE/MAX Alliance

(720) 491-9885

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

1411 Bluemoon Drive

$699,900

Sat., 1-4 p.m.

Anna Gayer

RE/MAX Alliance

(720) 291-9886

5644 Cottontail Drive

$995,000

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

Deidra A Laurel COMPASS

(720) 840-2212

NEDERLAND

2816 Ridge Road

$985,000

Sun., 12-2 p.m.

Catherine Camp

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 748-5023

NIWOT

6504 Daylilly Court

$2,397,000

Sat., 1-3 p.m.

Suzy Williamson

RE/MAX Alliance

(720) 491-9885

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

ComingSoon

Colorado Your Dream Home Awaits!

N W O E SHOWCASE

s your current home no longer functional for your lifestyle? Are you looking to downsize or are you buying a first home? Now is the perfect time to consider a new build This month, we’ll highlight the area ’ s finest builders and models available. Just clip this page and schedule a time to meet with a builder at your convenience to discuss more ways to make your dream home a reality. View homes at: AtHomeColorado.com/2023-Colorado-New-Home-Showcase

FEATURING NEW HOMES ACROSS THE COLORADO FRONT RANGE!

Sponsors:

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

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REAL ESTATE

Boulder ranks No. 2 In the nation for quality of life and No. 4 for best all-around places to live

• Boulder, Colorado

• Sarasota, Florida

• Naples, Florida

• Portland, Maine

• Charlotte, North Carolina

• Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Fayetteville, Arkansas

Read the complete analysis and all of the reasons Boulder ranks at the top of the list at: realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/ articles/us-news-ranks-the-bestplaces-to-live-in-the-us.

BOULDER

–Boulder still reigns at the top of cities noted as a great place to live. e city delivers the No. 2 ranked quality of life and No. 4 best all-around places to live compared to 150 of the most populous metro areas in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report. e city drew a 7.7 out of 10 score in the qualityof-life category. Nearby Colorado Springs ranked the 9th and Fort Collins 23rd on the best place to live in the U.S.

e rankings resulted from a U.S. News & World Report recent analysis of metro areas in the United States based on leading factors people consider before moving somewhere new, such as cost of living, a ordability, quality of life, weather, desirability, job market and access to health care. Several factors contributed to Boulder’s high quality of life score, including resident satisfaction, crime rate, commute time and quality of health care and education.

To better compare locations, this year’s rankings also factored in price parity on goods and services, risk and resiliency in extreme weather and the area’s temperatures,

with mild climates rated as more desirable. Since work-fromhome options have become more permanent, greater focus was placed on the enjoyment of where people live, rather than having the location of a job dictate living choices.

Boulder’s setting and nearby outdoor recreation continue to be key factors in resident satisfaction scores. Featuring the beautiful Rocky Mountain backdrop surrounded by open space, Boulder’s foothills setting delivers a feast for the eyes, body and soul. Popular hiking trails are a short hop from downtown and the area is a haven for outdoor activity. “ e answer to ‘What do you do?’ is often one’s activity of choice, not occupation,” writes U.S. News.

e Boulder area’s 328,713 residents can choose meditation, yoga, the summertime outdoor Shakespeare Festival, or simply a body-and-mind invigorating walk on 155 miles of trails. Residents are just over 37 years old by median age and make an average annual salary of $73,360. A noted restaurant scene adds to the lively downtown yearround. In spring, summer and early fall, the Boulder County Farmers Market o ers a twice-weekly opportunity to shop the freshest produce from local farms and enjoy live music or picnic by Boulder Creek.

Following are the U.S. News 10

Best Places to Live in 2023-2024:

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

• Huntsville, Alabama

• Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina

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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A noted restaurant scene adds to the lively downtown year-round.

Insurance (continued)

the main structure. These coverages seem to have very clear-cut rules and each coverage must be evaluated individually. Do not simply look at the replacement coverage alone and the total cost when deciding on insurance. Again, each policy should be evaluated on an individual basis and should be personalized to ensure the proper coverage. One of the other very important lessons learned is that your insurance is generally covering your home as it is built today, the age, the size, the condition, the building materials, etc. However, if you need to rebuild your home, you must use today’s building materials, pay today’s costs, and build to today’s building code requirements. Therefore, there is a gap in many insurance coverages because what you are in fact insuring is usually an older home and yet if you need to rebuild your home, you need to build a brand-new home. Do you see why this is a challenge?

In conclusion, The Consumer Protection Bureau states that “Insurance is a way to manage your risk. When you buy insurance, you purchase protection against unexpected financial

losses.”Therefore, all insurance comes at a cost, what you need to evaluate is if the cost of insurance outweighs the risk in the event of a loss. In fact, life is about managing risk and we all make hundreds of decisions each day around risk. As we approach retirement and as we get older, our risks change and therefore we must plan differently. We might even utilize different tools and different strategies as we get older which are more appropriate to offset the risks of aging. If you are utilizing the same strategies today as you were 30 years ago, you might want to seek a professional to help you learn what tools are available today to help you manage your new risks.

Gabe Bodner is a retirement mortgage planner and licensed mortgage originator in Colorado. Gabe utilizes the latest research from the top researchers to assist his clients to live for today and plan for tomorrow. To reach Gabe, call 720.600.4870, e-mail gabe@bodnerteam.com or visit reversemortgagesco.com.

Enjoy beautiful views. Wonderful Poudre River Ranch home features finished walk-out basement with wet bar and fireplace Great yard with several enter taining spaces

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

• Desiree and Adam Peppler -- 516 1st Ave., Pauline and Pauline Barnhart, $334,000.

• Scott and Zia Mckean -- 604 Ash Ave., Felicitas Hernandezdepuente, $355,000.

• Randall and Jessica Asher -54731 County Road 55, Cmh Homes Inc, $528,300.

BERTHOUD

• Sarah Bergsten -- 274 Dipper Court, Heritage 7th LLC, $505,000.

• Jeffrey and Amy Barnard -- 400 Cheyenne Drive, Jill Pargoe, $529,000.

• Jason Rodriquez -- 1603 Vantage Parkway, Melody Homes Inc, $639,000.

• Ronald Galindo -- 1208 Tipton St., Jason and Jami Bower, $700,000.

• Kevin and Nancy Deryke -- 345 Rocking Chair Drive, John and Sarah Bergsten, $806,000.

BOULDER

• Robert Horowitz -- 805 29th St. Apt 257, Peter and Bernadette Bukiri, $325,000.

• Renee Owen -- 525 Manhattan Drive Apt 204, Wm Assoc Two LLC, $528,700.

• Joan Zalk -- 772 S Cherryvale Road, Shane and Heidi Phillips, $550,000.

• Callie Maron -- 1435 Yarmouth Ave. Unit 204, Sue Zemka, $610,000.

• Emmi Laakso -- 2900 19th St., Brian Eustace, $900,000.

• Charlene Ondak -- 815 Maxwell Ave. Apt 2, Kimberly B Weinstein, $975,000.

• Christina Madsen -- 2965 Colby Drive, Carolyn J Greene, $1,155,000.

• Jenny Wang -- 1035 Gillaspie Drive, Robert and Angela Zimmerer, $1,270,000.

• William and Jean Chandler -3135 Repplier St., Thomas Ryan Swanwick, $1,499,000.

• Matthew and Alexandra

Malone -- 2293 Holyoke Drive, Jennifer W Fawcett, $1,625,000.

• Jeremiah Edwards -- 915 15th St., Steven B Walsh, $1,625,000.

• Garrett Marcotte -- 2635 Lafayette Drive, 2635 Lafayette Drive LLC, $1,675,000.

• Michael and Leila Chambers -- 1010 Union Ave., Justin Wessels, $2,575,000.

EVANS

• Benjamin Cox -- 1403 Pleasant Acres Drive, Debora D Mata, $288,000.

• David and Mina Amin -- 3608 Portofino Ave., Stacy A Russell, $395,000

• Grayden Mondragon -- 3641 Boardwalk, Catherine Huerta, $435,500.

• David and Kristin Rosier -- 3313 Carson Ave., Bethany and Keith Wipf, $443,000.

• Claudia and Andrew Cole -3428 Syrah St., David William Lopez, $490,000.

FORT LUPTON

• Everardo Angulo -- 279 Ponderosa Place, Joshua and Vanessa Romero, $360,000.

• Martina and Steve Montez -- 612 Park Ave., Justin Kyle Jones, $375,000.

GILCREST

• Randy Mumford -- 14806 County Road 42, William and Connie Cable, $360,000.

GREELEY

• Horaldo Proano -- 1151 2nd Ave., Carrington Mtg Services LLC, $162,000.

• Michael Weber -- 1518 7th Ave., David and Natalie Mash, $288,000.

• Audrey Mcfadden -- 1701 6th St., Miguel Alfaro, $300,000.

• Aleksandr Yanez -- 5551 29th St. Unit 614, Katelyn Williams, $315,000.

• Robbie Smith -- 4614 Grand Canyon Drive, Sylvestre Torres, $330,000.

• Jose Vielmas -- 505 26th Ave., Milford E Hart, $335,000.

• Todd and Jennifer Markus -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 1903, Leach Invest 107 LLC, $363,500.

• Todd and Jennifer Markus

-- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 1901, Leach Invest 107 LLC,

$363,500.

• Todd and Jennifer Markus -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 1902, Leach Invest 107 LLC, $363,500.

• William Daniels -- 2701 W 13th St., Fernando Jurado, $397,500.

• Silverio Llerenas -- 2230 76th Ave. Court, Sally Martin, $400,000.

• Sonia Vega -- 3410 5th St. Road, 202109wy 11 LLC, $408,000.

• Shadae Mallory -- 1522 4th Ave., Leo Chavez, $420,000.

• Giovanni Meza -- 4322 W 22nd St., Paul Shadlich, $421,000.

• Michael and Teresa Haines -3323 Borrossa St., Denise Anne Giauque, $425,000.

• Samantha and Sevryn Modahl -519 N 28th Ave. Court, Saraya Trujillo, $425,000.

• David and Sherry West -- 2808 19th St., Tonya Rae Johnson, $433,000.

• Matthew and Leah Busich -- 2205 41st Ave., Gregory A Davisson, $460,000.

• Joseph Rivers -- 7211 W 21st St. Road, Michael Andrew Klitzke, $469,000.

• Wendy Evans -- 225 N 49th Ave., James and Stacey Brockway, $475,000.

• David and Natalie Mash -- 1907 12th Ave., Addys Rentals LLC, $502,000.

• Ignacio Elias -- 4328 W 14th St. Road, Michael R Hajek, $505,500.

• David and Sara Klein -- 607 61st Ave. Court, Phillip and Jeanne Westrom, $525,000.

• Christin Espinoza -- 6706 34th St., Megan A Beckmann, $527,000.

• Charles Morreale -- 27074 County Road 62 1/2, Interra LLC, $1,150,000.

JOHNSTOWN

• Lauryn and Russell Hays -- 169 Lindenwood Ave., Jane L Crouch Living Trust, $420,000.

• Saraya Trujillo -- 4332 Mountain Sky Court, Journey Homes LLC, $438,400.

• Thomas Stringfellow -- 4540 Mountain Sky Court, Journey Homes LLC, $448,700.

• Rafael and Nancy Perozo -4476 Mountain Sky Court, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $479,300.

• Jazmyn and Aaron Gavato -852 Crestone St., Lennar Colo

LLC, $515,000.

• Bryan and Tamara Mcvean -- 2526 Doe Ridge Way, Aspen View Homes LLC, $640,500.

• Jamie Carlsen -- 2550 Doe Ridge Way, Aspen View Homes LLC, $644,900.

• Justin and Sarah Tate -- 4443 Thompson Parkway, Philip and Phillip Herman, $775,000.

• Cathleen Buskirk -- 4444 Thompson Parkway, Allan and Lisa Bliesmer, $1,875,000.

LONGMONT

• Nicolas Moore -- 2003 Terry St. Apt 109, Lois Sciba, $179,500.

• Russell Coburn -- 905 Tempted Way Drive, Ling Lin, $220,000.

• Russell Coburn -- 903 Tempted Way Drive, Zhaolan Liu, $220,000.

• Ivon Gonzalez -- 1342 Sharpe Place, John and Judy Carton, $432,000.

• Rebecca Raab -- 1210 Forbes Place, 1210 Forbes LLC, $451,000.

• Janelle Ehrlich -- 553 Mount Evans St., 553 Mount Evans LLC, $460,000.

• Stefan Stroessner -- 921 Pasque Drive, Heather and Claudinei Parajara, $475,000.

• Maryann Bourassa -- 435 Olympia Ave., Peggy E Henderson, $615,000.

• Leticia and William Drasler

-- 718 Rider Ridge Drive Unit, Daniel and Jean Jimenez, $650,000.

• Megan Lesage -- 2451 Alpine St., Kb Home Colo Inc, $652,700.

• Peter and Katherine Evans -- 765 Sanctuary Lane, Jeni Ambrose, $665,000.

• Andrea and Jonathan Schubert -- 4526 Calabria Place, Douglas M Logan, $712,000.

• Tom and Karyl Scarlett -- 2521 Falcon Drive, Donald and Mary Fredrickson, $713,600.

• Wendy Watkins -- 279 Western Sky Circle, Brandon Cruse, $800,000.

• Alex and Erin Pavloff -- 251 Western Sky Circle, Matthew and Denise Engel, $825,000.

• Liqiang and Aixia Wang -- 1513 Cannon Mountain Drive, Logan Family Trust, $875,000.

• Jason and Jennifer Renk -- 67 Western Sky Circle, Megan and Julio Garcia, $895,000.

• Ronald and Margaret Lousberg -- 5109 Old Ranch Drive, Carol Crenshaw, $1,050,000.

• Michelle Kuei -- 5691 Cottontail Drive, David L Goldman, $1,150,000.

• Tony and Jennifer Connell -- 5827 Pelican Shores Drive, Gary and Judith Lockwood, $2,002,000.

LOVELAND

• Thomas Arnstad -- 2331 Eagle Drive, Richard S Pruett, $275,000.

• Donna Mccarty -- 1100 Taft Ave. Unit 32, Jodee L Kadous, $348,500.

• Eric Wegner -- 3127 Da Vinci Drive, Aspen Homes Colo Inc, $367,900.

• Nicholas Weddell -- 605 E 10th St., Jedidiah and Autum Jaster, $375,000.

• Hailey Larson -- 1883 Piney River Drive, Kingsley and Jean Meldrum, $375,000.

• Gail Dittemore -- 2566 Begonia Court, Winford Invest Inc, $379,000.

• Armando Calderon -- 3207 Butternut Drive, Kara M Wintersteen, $385,000.

• Jessica Mazzei -- 1320 E 8th St., Terry J Steinback, $398,000.

• Caitlyn Harrison -- 733 Chalk Ave., Cory Matthew Cobb, $420,000.

• Josue Fernandez -- 1985 Dove Creek Circle, Dona M Garretson, $425,000.

• Keven and Polly Hoover -- 2458 Calcite St., Joseph and Ila Segal, $428,000.

• Jeff and Michelle Schaeffer -4187 N Park Drive, Datlac LLC, $429,600.

• Ben Cartwright -- 2668 Painted Turtle Ave., Lennar Colo LLC, $430,000.

• Bradley Gaiser -- 502 W 48th St., Thomas Anthony Sanchez, $430,100.

• Jennifer Terry -- 630 W 2nd St., Brigitte T Olinger, $434,000.

• Benjamin and Erin Brown -- 1008 21st St. Sw, Meghan Amanda Marinangeli, $445,000.

• George Carson -- 2366 Sapphire St., Deforrest and Summer Key, $462,000.

• Geraldine and Ramon Pimentel -- 2662 Painted Turtle Ave., Lennar Colo LLC, $475,000.

• Jedidiah and Autumn Jaster -1700 Rancho Way, Patrick and Julie Herrington, $487,000.

• Jessica Taylor -- 2604 Frederick Drive, Michael and Paula Morabito, $495,000.

• John and Sandra Freeman -2866 Sand Beach Lake Drive, Michael Fralic, $495,000.

• Robyn Billings -- 2631 Sapphire St., Mark and Heather Cicrich, $498,000.

• Robert and Allison Wilczek -- 5681 Maher Ave., Tralon Homes LLC, $512,000.

• Steven Sletten -- 4092 Avenida Del Sol Drive, Bruce and Westona Horrocks, $518,000.

• James Kubitz -- 2658 Painted Turtle Ave., Lennar Colo LLC, $520,000.

• Kevin and Breanna Fillion -- 5209 Crystal Lane, Horst K Foerster, $525,000.

• Thomas Lujan -- 1044 N Redbud Drive, Bobbi L Taylor, $525,000.

• Debra and Stephen Young -3793 Miramonte Ave., Barbara and Kerry Cogan, $538,000.

• Juan Aparicio -- 1957 Park Drive, Daniel S Deats, $560,000.

• Norman Bastian -- 5432 Ault Drive, Tralon Homes LLC, $561,400.

• Mitchell and Frances Delcau -- 5678 Maher Ave., Tralon Homes LLC, $565,600.

• Gene Potter -- 5665 Maher Ave., Tralon Homes LLC, $598,700.

• Brian and Alysa Balfour -- 2491 White Pelican Ave., Dfh Mandarin LLC, $600,000.

• Melinda Mcfarlandkennedy -1733 Lazear St., Tralon Homes LLC, $641,000.

• C Long -- 1995 Arkansas St., Robert A Paiz, $660,000.

• Emily and Lonnie Upton -- 4321 Martinson Drive, Charles L Munns, $660,000.

MILLIKEN

• Cody Engelman -- 1064 Sunrise Circle, William and Robin Moore, $420,000.

• Mark Rigley -- 790 S Rachel Ave., Karleigh Wright, $478,500.

WINDSOR

• Tony Economakos -- 1018 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $438,700.

• Daniel and Laura Kapustka -967 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $439,000.

• Emily Maurer -- 943 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $446,300.

• Betty Fenwick -- 1240 Honeysuckle Court, Betty L Walker

Trust, $450,000.

• Jodi Terwilligerstacey -- 246 Topaz Court, Christopher and J Schlegel, $465,000.

• Kristina and John Hirschman -- 1036 Greenbrook Drive, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $490,400.

• Genoveva Orozco -- 919 Ashbrook Drive, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $495,200.

• Justine Genho -- 287 Greenville Way, Journey Homes LLC, $511,200.

• Nathan Manley -- 1592 Sorenson Drive, Brian and Ashley Stewart, $525,000.

• Tristan Deboli -- 5633 Congressional Court, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $530,000.

• Austin and Makayla Kinney -- 6063 Holstein Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $538,500.

• Raja Jadav -- 6044 Amerifax Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $555,000.

• William and Laura Schmoll -- 1943 Cataluna Drive, Cynthia and Michael Stutzman, $615,000.

• Darin and Catherine Espigh -- 204 Cobble Drive, Genoveva Orozco, $620,000.

• James Hughes -- 440 Saratoga Way, John and Lena Montague, $622,500

• Roy and Emily Chase -- 5517 Bexley Drive, George Z Costopoulos, $645,000.

• Howard and Christina Holbrook -- 142 Beluga Drive, Eric and Deborah Lucas, $675,000.

• Pricky Dehn -- 1453 Hilltop Circle, Ted and Jacqueline Robinson, $1,450,000.

• John Rich -- 920 Maplebrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $459,700.

• Kraig and Michelle Bergner -952 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $465,200.

• Sharon Powis -- 5536 Bexley Drive, Russell and B Winterling, $470,000.

• Andrew and Christina Flynn -937 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $471,600.

• David and Lynette Baker -- 907 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $473,000.

• Amy and Adam Hood -- 964 Greenbrook Drive, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $474,300.

• George Digiovannantonio -- 605 Chestnut St., David W Draman, $475,000.

• Jodi Gidcumb -- 651 Hillspire Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $484,600.

• Thanh Nguyen -- 6056 Amerifax Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $489,300.

• Ian Keller -- 963 Maplebrook Drive, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $489,900.

• Francisco Gonzalez -- 942 Ashbrook Drive, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $517,900.

• Joseph Hingst -- 2178 Grain Bin Court, Tracy and Jennife Oldenburg, $520,000.

• Yongli Zhou -- 6068 Amerifax Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $525,000.

• Catherine Rogers -- 5006 Alur St., Melody Homes Inc, $535,000.

• Megan and Andrew Slaa -6038 Amerifax Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $541,300.

• Daniel and Sylvia Wegener -2147 Grain Bin Drive, Mitchell and Lindsey Mullen, $550,000.

• Donna and Scott Holst -- 577 Red Jewel Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $557,800.

• Abhinav Kumar -- 6020 Amerifax Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $572,500.

• Moniqua Johl -- 204 Rock Bridge Drive, Lenskold Assoc LLC, $607,800.

• Brian Kay -- 2162 Longfin Drive, Mark and Carrie Lee, $630,000.

• Juan Picazo -- 5400 Shadow Creek Court, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $634,000.

• Diane Paden -- 1923 Tidewater Lane, Linda I Tegeder, $635,000.

• Ross and Nelda Miller -- 4551 Bishopsgate Drive, Kiley Long, $665,000.

• Anu Jose -- 5662 Shady Oaks Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $740,000.

• R SERVAIS -- 1764 Barefoot Drive, Th Pelican Shores LLC, $808,600.

• JOSHUA MILLER -- 1594 Winter Glow Drive, Th Raindance Windsor LLC, $809,300.

• KATHERINE RIGBY -- 8281 Wynstone Court, Tobi A Delonghamilton, $838,000.

• MELISSA KELLY -- 1875 Blossom Grove Drive, Th Raindance Windsor LLC, $849,200.[epAUBREY & BRAD WILLIAMSON -- 2111 Longfin Court, Felecia Warealexander, $875,100. [epSAMANTHA & TIMOTHY DOUD -- 7915 Blackwood Drive, Mark T Knudson, $1,050,000.

• Mahalia Marcotte -- 1680 Flourish Drive, Th Raindance Windsor LLC, $1,456,700