At Home Colorado

The beauty of nature embraces hometown design in a traditional neighborhood

COLORADO

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Gabe Bodner

Duane Duggan

Mary Hill

Cathy Hobbs

Tom Kalinski

Bill Myers

Jeff Ostrowski

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS

Thais Hafer

Toni McNeill

REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Mary Romano

MANAGING EDITOR

Greg Stone

gstone@prairiemountainmedia.com

To earn a real estate license in Colorado, an applicant must complete a total of 168 hours of coursework covering real estate law and practice, Colorado contracts, trust accounts, legal issues, closings, and practical applications. Colorado has much more stringent educational requirements than other states. Therefore, after agents are licensed and can practice real estate, it is common for many of them to stop right there when it comes to their training and professional development.

As of today, there are 44,000 licensed real estate agents in Colorado. That number includes both active licenses and inactive ones. 30,000 real estate agents who have elected to become a Realtor®.

To advertise, call 303.588.8433.

Becoming a Realtor is the next step if real estate agents want to strengthen their qualifications. A Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), the industry’s leading trade organization, which has been around for over 100 years. NAR develops standards for efficient, effective, and ethical real estate business practices –and provides resources including business tools, real estate market data, and educational opportunities to help Realtors® achieve a higher level of professionalism. A Realtor must take classes on the Realtor Code of Ethics and make an oath to uphold the code of ethics in dealing with both the public and their peers. Realtors also pledge to educate themselves and advance their competency in their specific areas of expertise.

Only 2% of Realtors nationwide take their profession to the next level by becoming a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), the highest credential in the industry. In Colorado, under 5% of Realtors have attained the CRS designation. The prestigious CRS designation is granted by the Residential

Real Estate Council (RRC). This organization was first formed in 1976, then known as the Council of Real Estate Specialists, to provide residential real estate brokers with shared knowledge and tools. The Council is recognized as the leading provider of real estate education and networking for residential real estate agents. The Council offers training courses that Realtors must take in order to obtain the CRS designation. In addition, the Realtors must provide evidence of experience by having completed a certain number of successful transactions. A Realtor must take 30 hours of RRC training and show evidence of 60 transactions or $30 million in sales volume over the last three years. As an alternative path to the designation, Realtors with 10 years of experience and 150 transactions will meet the base requirements. The CRS designee must also commit to continuing education in order to maintain their designation.

In order to serve clients better, over 1,000 CRS designees gather once a year to attend classes, share ideas, and network with other CRS designees across the country. This year’s event, in February, will be held virtually due to COVID-19. This event features world-class speakers as well as superb educational breakout discussions that help CRS designees stay at the top of their field. CRS designees have established a nationwide network, meaning that not only can your CRS designee serve you better in your hometown, but if you are planning to relocate to another town or state, your CRS designee will know another CRS

designee in the place where you are moving – and this results in a more seamless move.

Benefits of working with a CRS designee:

• CRS designees receive advanced training.

• CRS designees have a proven track record of experience.

• CRS designees continuously improve their skills for success in an ever-changing real estate environment.

• CRS designees adhere to a strict code of ethics not required of an agent who is only licensed at the state level.

To find a CRS designee in your area, go to the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) website at crs.com and click on the “Find a CRS” icon, enter a location, then click “Search.”

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 duaneduggan@ boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 or visit boulderco.com.

If you’re buying or selling a home, consider working with a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

DUANE DUGGAN

Existing-home sales fall but prices continue rising

By Jeff Ostrowski Bankrate.com (TNS)

The housing market remained soft in June, a new report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows. Sales of existing homes – previously occupied properties, rather than newly built homes – resumed their long downward slide, dropping 3.3%. The number of sales in June was off 18.9% compared to June 2022.

Home prices, meanwhile, were up from May’s median of $396,100 to reach NAR’s second-highest price of all time: $410,200. That’s less than 1% off from the all-time high of $413,800, recorded one year ago in June 2022. “Limited supply is still leading to multiple-offer situations, with one-third of homes getting sold above the list price in the latest month,” Yun said.

“The fate of the housing market in the coming months will be dictated in part by the direction of mortgage rates, as well as the health of the broader economy,” said Mark Hamrick, Bankrate’s senior economic

analyst. “The market could benefit from a combination of tailwinds, if they were to develop and are sustained, including easing inflation.”

Yun agrees that lower rates would make a big difference in the market: “The pent-up demand will surely be realized soon, especially if mortgage rates and inventory move favorably.”

Existing-home sales continue to decline

The existing-home sales statistic counts all completed sales of nonnew-construction homes, including single-family houses, condos, townhouses and co-ops. According to NAR, the number of sales nationally declined to an annual pace of 4.16 million homes in June 2023, well below historical averages.

Regionally, existing-home sales were a mixed bag. The West again saw the biggest yearly drop at 22.7%, with a 5.1% decrease in the past month. In the Northeast, sales rose 2% month-over-month but fell 21.5% from a year earlier. Midwest sales were flat from May and down 19.5% year-over-year. And the South

saw a 5.4% monthly decline and a 16.2% yearly one.

Days on market

The length of time properties sat on the market in June was 18 days, exactly even with May but up from an even faster 14 days at this time last year. More than three-quarters of U.S. homes sold in June – 76% – were on the market for less than a month, NAR reports.

Median sale prices nearly hit record high

The nationwide median sale price for existing homes rose month-overmonth from $396,100 to $410,200. One year ago in June 2022, the median price hit its highest-ever recorded price at $413,800. This month marks only the third time ever that NAR’s monthly median sale price exceeded $400,000. The U.S. housing market had been on a remarkable run of 131 consecutive months of year-over-year median sale price increases – the longest-running streak since NAR started keeping

records – before dropping year-overyear in February of this year.

Regionally, the West once again has the highest median price by far at $606,500. But even so, that’s still down 3.4% from a year ago. In the Northeast, the median rose 4.9% year-over-year to $475,300. The South’s median price fell 1.2% to $366,600, and the Midwest’s rose 2.1% but remains the lowest of the four major regions at $311,800.

Housing inventory remains low

Total housing inventory – the overall number of homes on the market for sale – sat at 1.08 million units at the end of June. That is identical to May’s number but down 13.6% from June 2022. The number represents only a 3.1-month supply, which is well short of the 5 to 6 months typically required for a healthier, more balanced market.

“There are simply not enough homes for sale,” Yun said. “The market can easily absorb a doubling of inventory.”

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BOULDER COUNTY

–Boulder County has proven to be a great place to invest in real estate over the past ten years. Not surprisingly, Boulder leads the way with an increase of 171

percent in the average sales price of single-family homes between June 2013 and June 2023; from $717,000 to $1.94 million. This translates to an annualized return of 17 percent. Houses in Lafayette realized a 12.5 percent annualized gain, followed by homes in Longmont at 10.8 percent, Erie at 9.8 percent, Louisville at 8.8 percent and Niwot at 8.7 percent. Not only is your house your home, but it’s

also a great investment, especially here in Boulder County.

Boulder County experienced a decrease in home sales in June 2023 compared to June 2022. Lafayette and Louisville were the only towns that bucked this trend and had increased sales year to year. Longmont and Boulder were the most popular designations for home buyers with Niwot having the fewest homes purchased.

The average price per square foot increased in all but Longmont and Niwot year to year. Lafayette and Louisville led the way with an average increase of about 11 percent.

The length of time to sell also increased year to year but all houses in all the towns surveyed are still selling in less than the 90 days of a typical market.

Even though the average Longmont home price is almost $100,000 less than in Erie, because of the large number of homes sold, the total Longmont sales volume exceeded that of Erie by $30

million in June.

The good news for buyers is that the number of homes on the market is up almost 18 percent compared to a year ago. With this increase in homes on the market closed sales are down 10 percent. Go figure!

People are making up their minds quickly, though. Home showings averaged 6 in Boulder County between the time they were listed until the property changed hands at closing.

If you have owned your home since February 2021 you most likely will make money on the sale of your property. Home prices skyrocketed beginning in March 2021, so you may need to wait to sell if you want to make a profit if you purchased your home in March 2021 or later.

Mary Hill is a Realtor at Mary Hill Properties.

Call 720.272.5448, e-mail mary@maryhillproperties.com or visit maryhillproperties.com.

MARY

DAVE WAGNER

720-244-0980

DESIGN RECIPES Guide to children’s room design

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service (TNS)

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Fun and whimsical, or thematic and festive? Children’s rooms can be a wonderful opportunity to stretch and layer design, as well as create a cohesive color story.

Where to start

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• OVER 2200 Sqft ($240 /Per FINISHED SQFT)

First, decide how you want the space to function and feel. Then, decide your “big idea.” A big idea can be a color direction, theme, selection of a key inspirational piece for the room or other foundational concept. This idea will help you create a clear roadmap to guide your design process.

Design recipes do’s

• Sticker time!

• Do consider adding colorful removable wall stickers.

• Imagine it! Paint it!

• Do paint a fabulous mural on a primary wall.

• Shelve it!

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• Do add wall shelves. Fun idea:

Use skateboards instead of traditional shelving.

Creating a design plan

Before making any purchases, it is important to create a design plan first. This should involve taking pen to paper, in a perfect world while reviewing a floor plan to understand and plan key aspects such as furniture layout and selection.

Key elements:

• Beds

• Bedding

• Area rugs

• Case goods

• Wall art/mirrors

• Accessories

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and short-term rental/vacation home designer with offices in New York City and The Hudson Valley. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.

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HOME AND GARDEN Help your gardens survive the heat and maintain curb appeal

e heat waves blanketing much of the U.S. hit Northern Colorado recently. Studies show that this hotter trend will stay with us in the future. According to NASA, global temperatures in 2022 were 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit above the average for NASA’s baseline period of 1951-1980.

TOM KALINSKI

e intense heat has undeniable consequences for the environment, yards and gardens included. In fact, U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones are shifting north at 13 miles per decade. Local plants are beginning to show signs of stress, which negatively impacts your enjoyment and reduces curb appeal – a critical factor when selling a home. According to the National Association of Realtors, houses with high curb appeal usually sell for an average of 7% more than similar homes without the same landscaping.

To help your gardens survive this ultra-hot weather, here are some helpful tips from Bob Villa’s website on home maintenance and design.

Mulch

Mulch keeps the ground surrounding your plants moist and cool. Apply a two-to-three-inch thickness of shredded leaves, straw or wood chips, but keep it a few inches away from the bases of trees to prevent rot and disease.

Shade your plants

Even “heat-loving plants” need sun protection when it’s sweltering. Shade cloth is easy to set up and can be placed over outdoor plantings. You can also use other plants as your source of shade. For example, delicate seedlings can be planted under tall plants or lush vegetation. Container plants can be moved out of the sun when the thermometer rises.

Regular watering early in the day

Hot weather makes plants extra

thirsty and extreme heat doubles the trouble by making it di cult for plants to soak up water through their roots. e solution is to water deeply when it’s hot, soaking the base of the plant and avoiding spraying the leaves. Container plants need more water than those planted in the ground and are the rst to wilt in the heat.

Avoid evaporation by watering early when the sun is still low in the sky. Consider installing drip irrigation systems or watering by hand. Your garden can be irrigated with a soaker hose lightly buried under mulch or soil. You can also install a digital hose timer to ensure regular watering even if you are not home.

Watch the weather

While morning is typically the best time to water, when scorching temperatures are in the forecast, you can consider watering the night before. Drip irrigation allows the water to slowly absorb into the ground, bringing your plants the most signi cant bene t.

Don’t stress your plants

Regular gardening activities such as pruning, fertilizing and transplanting cause plant stress and should be avoided during a heat wave.

Eliminate weeds

Weeds compete with your plants for water and other nutrients; plants don’t need additional stress in boiling temperatures. e best way to eliminate weeds is by pulling them rather than spraying them with pesticides, which has other negative environmental impacts.

Plant according to your zone

Since our gardens live on the edge of heat tolerance, give them a ghting chance by planting varieties that best survive in our climate zone. Boulder Country and Northern Colorado east of the foothills is in climate zone 5, with a short growing season and a frost-free period from early June until early September. e best perennial plants for zone 5, or those that will survive more easily, especially in heat extremes, include

asters, astilbe, bee balm, cannas, cone owers, crocus, da odils, delphiniums, hibiscus, hostas, hyacinths, irises, lilies, peonies, phlox, salvia, sedum, tulips and yarrow.

Stay in tune with your yard and garden and help maintain your home’s curb appeal by watching for signs of plant stress. e visual signals vary, with some leaves wilting, others cupping upward, and some drying out in response to heat. To help your garden survive the heat, the best defense may be a good o ense. Ultimately, you’ll want to watch the weather and take preventive steps to help your plants survive extremely hot days.

Learn more at bobvila.com/ articles/gardening-in-extreme-heat.

Tom Kalinski is the broker/owner of RE/MAX of Boulder. He 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.

To help your garden survive the heat, the best defense may be a good offense. Ultimately, you’ll want to watch the weather and take preventive steps to help your plants survive extremely hot days.

Westerly Brings New Hometown Living To Erie

The beauty of nature embraces hometown design in a traditional neighborhood

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Photos courtesy SLC Development

Nestled within an inspiring landscape of blue skies, golden plains and majestic mountains on the horizon, Westerly is a new, traditional neighborhood currently under construction in Erie, Colorado. Time-honored meets today with friendly front porches and tree-lined lanes, and a sense of community and connection for generations. Architecturally distinctive homes and inviting streetscapes, exceptional lifestyle amenities, and a walkable Village Center will come together in this master-planned community for the way families love to live, work and play.

Nationally Acclaimed Developer

Westerly is the newest vision of nationally acclaimed Southern Land Company, the developer behind Westhaven, a standard-setting, traditional community in Franklin, Tennessee named a 2022 Best in American Living® award winner.

Renowned for blending thoughtful architecture, beautiful horticulture, sunlit spaces and gatherings places into its award-winning communities, Southern Land Company brings its signature elements to Westerly. More than 25 percent of Westerly’s total acreage has been preserved for open spaces, pocket parks, nature trails, and amenities, enhancing the quality of daily life, and making this unique hometown feel like home.

“In planning a community like this, we think about the diversity of plant material, from the grass to the trees to the shrubs down to the annual color change. e psychological e ect of our layout and landscaping is a sense of wellbeing and happy living,” said Derron Schronce of Garden Services.

A pace of life built for living

At Westerly, neighborhood lanes and pedestrian paths are paramount like they used to be, slowing the pace of life down to a pleasurable cadence. Families will be able to walk to the future neighborhood school with dogs in tow and stop by the Village Center for a co ee

on the way home. Neighbors and friends gather on each other’s front porches and look forward to meeting at the neighborhood park on balmy afternoons and convening around the repit to make s’mores beneath the stars. With 4.5 miles of hiking trails planned to wind around Westerly and connect to the Coal

Creek Regional Trail and the Erie Singletrack bike loops and trails, endless adventures begin right in Westerly’s backyard.

Distinctive homes that feel like home

Re ecting the scenic surroundings of this pristine part of Colorado,

Three premier builders, Brightland Homes, McStain Neighborhoods and SLC Homes, have designed all new, innovative oor plans and elevations especially for Westerly.

the homes of Westerly feature an architectural character in keeping with the original spirit of the community. ree premier builders, Brightland Homes, McStain Neighborhoods and SLC Homes, have designed all new, innovative oor plans and elevations especially for Westerly. Custom-designed landscaping packages and exterior colors create streetscapes as unique as the homes themselves. e ve collections feature ranch-style and two-story homes, townhomes, and villas by builders known for innovation, craftsmanship, beauty and attention to detail. Designs embrace open interiors, abovestandard features and nishes,

and front porches. Curated design packages, lofts, nished basements and detached garages are among the features of these beautiful, exceptionally livable designs. Homes come standard with an array of advanced energy-e cient features and the latest smart technology fostering optimal healthy living and modern convenience. New models opened this spring and may be toured daily at the Westerly community. For those who cannot wait to move to Westerly, a select number of inventory homes are available.

A happy, healthy way of life Westerly naturally o ers a happy,

healthy way of life for residents of all ages. Amenities, indoor and out, will encourage the gathering of family and friends at fun- lled events, from game nights to music festivals and holiday parties, all planned by a community lifestyle manager. A resort-style pool with cabanas and a heated spa will invite relaxation in the shade by the water or having a splash with the kids. A state-of-theart tness studio will o er a menu of wellness programs from bootcamp to nutrition and yoga classes. Outdoor dining tables and chairs beside an open lawn and playground will welcome all kinds of activities from picnics to impromptu pickup games. An indoor club lounge will

o er comfortably elegant places to hold a community meeting, host a neighborhood party or sit beside a roaring re on a chilly Colorado night watching the rst snowfall of the season.

Located amid the charm of Erie Walkable from every home, Westerly’s Village Center will embrace a family-friendly Main Street vibe. Residents may stroll down for a smoothie, attend an outdoor art show, and meet friends for dinner at a local café. Westerly is only a few miles from the charming town of Erie with the local shops, restaurants and breweries of Briggs St., a bustling farmer’s market, historical landmarks, golf, and one-of-a-kind festivals and events such as the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Within a short drive from home, residents of Westerly can hike mountains, forests and alpine tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park or take to the slopes at one of Colorado’s world-class ski resorts.

Westerly is a new master-planned community currently under construction at 86 Westerly Boulevard in Erie. Homes by three premier builders begin in the low $600s to over $1 million. Models are open for touring daily. For more information: westerlycolorado.com.

PRICES & FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. OFFER VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. BROKER COOPERATION WELCOMED. Artist’s renderings, dimensions, speci cations, prices and features are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Westerly naturally offers a happy, healthy way of life for residents of all ages. Amenities, indoor and out, will encourage the gathering of family and friends at fun- lled events.

Designs embrace open interiors, above-standard features and nishes, and front porches.

OPEN HOUSE QUICK GUIDE

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

BOULDER

315 Arapahoe Ave.,

#202

$799,000

Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Jillian Fowler, Coldwell

Banker - Boulder (303) 884-2032

5406 Gunbarrel Circle

$895,000

Sun., 12-2 p.m.

Barb Passalacqua

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 931-6673

3256 Wright Ave.

$1,160,000

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

Donald Cicchillo

RE/MAX Alliance (303) 875-2241

3095 Ouray St.

$1,380,000

Sat., 1-3 p.m.

Rob Justis

WK Real Estate (303) 817-0906

7150 Cedarwood Circle

$1,595,000

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

Mike Moger & Abe Moger

WK Real Estate (303) 859-4467

225 Bristlecone Way

$2,500,000

Sun., 12-2 p.m.

Craig Peterson

WK Real Estate (303) 913-7594

1206 Wildwood Circle

$2,649,000

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

Brigitte Furst

8Z Real Estate (720) 244-4411

4881 Valkyrie Drive

$2,695,000

Sat., 1-3 p.m.

Liz Benson

WK Real Estate

(303) 589-8957

860 Aurora Ave.

$2,795,000

Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Jan Marose

RE/MAX Alliance (303) 817-9675

3816 Cloverleaf Drive

$3,200,000

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

Mike Harris

WK Real Estate (303) 501-3621

3767 Orange Lane

$3,950,000

Sat., 12-2 p.m.

Susan Baca

RE/MAX of Boulder

(720) 434-9142

BROOMFIELD

1272 Clubhouse Drive

$925,000

Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mia Ness

Colorado Landmark

(720) 273-7567

ERIE

1757 Gordon Drive

$575,000

Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Denise Maslanka

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 478-4299

138 Bonanza Drive

$750,000

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

Aggie Sobol

WK Real Estate

(303) 885-9806

566 Mathews Circle

$970,000

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

Mike Moger & Abe Moger

WK Real Estate (303) 859-4467

ESTES PARK

1800 Gray Hawk Court

$624,000

Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Dennis Culver

WK Real Estate (303) 618-3366

GREELEY

1925 Montview Drive

$525,000

Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Robert Lee Johnson

Resident Realty

(303) 601-0588

17497 County Road, #14

$1,367,500

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

Sonja Belfiore

Sears Real Estate

(970) 978-7012

JOHNSTOWN

516 Pebble Beach Ave.

$499,000

Sat., 1-3 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Robert L. Johnson

Resident Realty

(303) 601-0588

LAFAYETTE

434 Pinewood Circle

$835,000

Sun., 2-4 p.m.

Mike Moger & Abe Moger

WK Real Estate

(303) 859-4467

LONGMONT

1224 Carbide Court

$490,000

Sat., 12-2 p.m.

Andrea Farinacci

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 517-1971

315 Western Sky Circle

$775,000

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

Lisa Breternitz

WK Real Estate

(720) 835-7038

6445 Ute Hwy

$777,000

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

The Bernardi Group

The Bernardi Group

(303) 402-6000

2105 Springs Place

$849,900

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

Mary Romano

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 588-8433

6314 Corinth Road

$897,500

Sun., 1:30-3 p.m.

Andrew Muller

RE/MAX of Boulder

(303) 434-6633

158-160 Vivian St.

$950,000

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

Keith McQuillen

WK Real Estate (303) 589-1432

158-160 Vivian St.

$950,000

Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Margaret Flaherty

WK Real Estate

(303) 668-2926

LOUISVILLE

1336 Snowberry Lane

$929,000

Sun., 12-2 p.m.

Bryce Dolan

Patrick Dolan (720) 339-5759

756 Club Circle

$978,800

Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Jamie Zimmerman

RE/MAX Alliance (303) 807-1302

LOVELAND

3245 Huckleberry Way

$1,199,000

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

Bob Sprague

Love Northern Colorado Real Estate (970) 372-8520

SUPERIOR

2925 Jade Court

$1,250,000

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

The Bernardi Group

The Bernardi Group (303) 402-6000

WESTMINSTER

2390 Ranch Reserve Ridge

$2,695,000

Sun., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mia Ness

Colorado Landmark (720) 273-7567

WINDSOR

2164 Montauk Lane, #4

$469,000

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

Julie Ann Markiewicz

RE/MAX Alliance, Fort Collins (303) 995-3914

Unraveling wildfire risk and insurance in Colorado: A comprehensive guide for rural homeowners

• Colorado FAIR Plan: If you are having trouble finding fire insurance, the Colorado FAIR Plan can provide basic coverage.

• Local fire departments: To learn how to create defensible spaces and take other wildfire mitigation measures, reach out to your local fire department for guidance.

When purchasing insurance in areas prone to wildfires, potential homebuyers should consider the cost of protecting their property from these natural disasters. This can involve installing fireresistant roofing and landscaping with fire-resistant plants.

BILL MYERS

Our guide offers information on resources available for wildfire prevention and response, as well as regulations for building and maintaining fire-resistant properties for current homeowners and business owners in Colorado. We also provide tips on creating defensible space around your property and preparing for evacuation in case of a wildfire.

It’s important for all residents in wildfire-prone areas to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive resource for Colorado residents to make informed decisions and stay safe in the face of this growing threat.

Evaluating wildfire risk

When considering the potential wildfire risk of a property in Colorado, there are various factors to consider. To assess the fire zone designation of property by zip code, the Colorado Forest Atlas Wildfire Risk Viewer is a helpful tool. This tool uses data from sources such as Verisk Analytics’ FireLine scores

and the National Interagency Fire Center’s satellite data to provide a comprehensive view of the fire threat level. Factors such as fire seasons, local weather patterns, and the wildland-urban interface, which is the area where undeveloped land meets human development, significantly contribute to the fire threat level. Physical factors like the proximity of a fire hydrant and local topography can also impact the risk assessment.

Grasping insurance requirements and availability

When buying a home in Colorado’s fire-prone areas, it is crucial to understand insurance requirements and availability. Insurance companies like State Farm and CSAA Insurance Group may limit coverage in high FireLine score areas or require policyholders to take additional measures to reduce risk. The range for residential and homeowner insurance can vary significantly, so it’s essential to comprehend the details of your policy, such as the limits and personal property coverage. Additionally, you should consider coverage for additional living expenses and loss of use coverage, which can be crucial if you’re displaced during fire season.

The Colorado FAIR Plan

As a property owner, it can be frustrating to encounter obstacles when trying to obtain insurance coverage. Fortunately, the Colorado FAIR Plan serves as a last-resort insurer for those denied coverage by traditional insurance companies. While this plan offers a basic fire insurance policy that covers damages caused by fires and volcanic

eruptions, it’s important to note that this may not provide sufficient coverage for personal belongings or events such as water damage. To ensure comprehensive protection for your property, you may need to consider obtaining additional Differences in Conditions (DIC) policies. These policies can include coverage for events such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes and protection for your personal belongings. It’s always a good idea to carefully review your insurance options and seek advice from a licensed insurance agent to ensure you have the coverage you need to protect your property and assets.

Importance of mitigation and fire protection measures

Protecting your property from fire hazards is essential and may even lead to lower insurance premiums. To achieve this, taking measures to mitigate the risks is necessary. You can seek advice from your local fire departments and government agencies to do so. They can provide best practices for creating defensible space around your property. In Colorado, homeowners must comply with specific fire protection measures outlined in state laws. These may include maintaining a distance between trees and structures. Additionally, you can work with your insurance provider to identify further steps to minimize risk.

Colorado resources for wildfire risk and insurance

If you’re a homeowner in Colorado, several resources are available to help you understand the risks of wildfires and manage your insurance requirements. Here are some of the top resources you can turn to:

• Colorado Forest Atlas Wildfire Risk Viewer: This tool provides detailed, property-level information about wildfire risks in Colorado.

• Colorado Division of Insurance: This is a great resource for guidance on state insurance laws and regulations.

• Independent insurance agents and brokers: These professionals offer personalized advice and negotiate coverage with various insurance providers.

• Insurance Information Institute and United Policyholders:  These organizations are an excellent place to start for general information on homeowners’ insurance coverage and how to navigate insurance claims.

Living in rural areas can be idyllic, but it also comes with challenges, such as the increasing threat of wildfires. As a responsible homeowner, it is crucial to have a detailed understanding of the risks your property faces and their impact on your insurance options. You can take proactive steps to protect your investment and ensure the safety of your home by utilizing state-specific resources, seeking advice from insurance professionals, and taking recommended measures to minimize risks. With these measures, you can have peace of mind and enjoy the beauty of rural living without worry. When buying property in fire-prone areas of Colorado, choose a knowledgeable realtor who can help you understand the risks and insurance considerations. Their expertise can help you make informed decisions and protect your investment.

Bill Myers is a Colorado native who loves the outdoors and enjoys the Larimer County lifestyle. Bill has been actively serving Colorado residents with their Real Estate needs for over 44 years.

Call Bill Myers at 970.599.0011 or billmyersrealtor.com.

It’s important for all residents in wildfire-prone areas to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.

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Tami Road, Red Feather Lakes

$100,000 • MLS# 988094

Level lot with great views bordering community open space. Easy to access in all four seasons with no 4x4, 4WD, or high clearance vehicles necessar y! Build your dream home or use as a weekend get away that’s close to home! By Appointment Only Schedule your showing today!

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$50,000 • MLS #988282

Come take a look at this 1.6~ acre residential lot in the Town of Nunn with no HOA. Level and spacious lot with alley for easy access. Perfect opportunity to purchase now and hold as an investment.

Breathtaking Equestrian Ranch on 40 Acres!

• 6,590 SqFt • 4 Garage Spaces

$2,750,000 • MLS# 990888

Enjoy year-round living with amazing views in this custom-built home in the foothills outside Berthoud! Property overlooks Carter Lake with its many recreational opportunities such as kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking and more!

1800

$1,100,000 • MLS# 985418

Now up for sale is over 4.5 acres of Development Land within the limits of the City of Loveland! List Price includes approximately 7.045 acre feet of water rights through the City of Loveland Possible potential for multi-family development.

1.24 Acres In Red Feather Lakes!

Cascade Ave, Loveland

4.58 Acres Within City Limits!

Washington Ave, Nunn

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

RETIRE RIGHT

What keeps you awake at night?

running out of money in retirement. In fact, people are more afraid of running out of money than they are dying.

45% percent of people between 55 and 64 fear having high medical bills, while 39% of those over 65, including many on Medicare, have the same fear.

GABE BODNER

For many people, retirement represents an exciting new stage of life. Retirement means a slower pace, no more focusing on work, traveling more, and spending more time with loved ones. This is what makes up the retirement dreams for millions of Americans. However, there are downsides to aging and to retirement, most of which are new financial concerns. Let me give you a few of the top financial concerns of Americans today:

Nearly 1 in 2 older adults’ biggest financial fear is not having enough money saved for retirement, and this is even more common for those between the ages of 55 and 64.

1 in 4 older adults fear they will never pay off their existing debt.

65% of people are afraid of

42% have more debt than they can manage…31% of seniors 60 and over say they have more debt than they can manage. Credit cards are the largest burden, then mortgages, medical bills, and even student loans.

Dealing with high medical bills was the second-biggest financial concern for older adults, and for those 65 and up, it’s their biggest fear.

The fact that medical bills are the biggest fear for those over the age of 65, leads me to believe that they are fearful of requiring services that are not covered by Medicare, such as long-term care, most dental care, hearing aids, and routine vision care. The main Medicare

program also does not provide prescription drug coverage, and beneficiaries are still responsible for deductibles and copays in many cases. These costs can quickly add up. A private room in a nursing home, for example, costs almost $300 per day.

In addition to financial concerns, older adults’ biggest fear is their loved ones becoming seriously ill, and this was a common thread for all age groups, with at least 56 percent saying serious illness of a loved one was a major fear. The death of a loved one was also a major fear for all age groups.

After the death or illness of loved ones and political fears, not having sufficient retirement savings was the top fear for older adults. Older women were especially concerned about not having enough money for retirement. Forty-one percent of older men said this was a major fear of theirs compared to 52 percent of older women. There are several potential reasons for such a wide disparity.

So, if you have financial concerns in retirement, or you are not living the retirement lifestyle that you would like to, and you have

a significant amount of equity in your home, you might consider looking into a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM). These mortgages are a fantastic way to get access to some of the equity in your home, while still maintaining ownership of your home, without incurring a monthly mortgage payment. You must always pay your property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, and HOA dues if applicable, and maintain your home. However, as long as you occupy the home and maintain the home as your principal residence, you never have to make a mortgage payment. These programs have been around since 1988 but have recently gone through some significant improvements and are better, safer programs than ever before.

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.

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

• Taylor Keen -- 2771 Red Wheat Trail, Elephant Properties Llc, $405,000.

• Scott Sherard -- 514 Redwood Circle, Sherry & William Unruh, $430,000.

• Hilda Mendoza -- 521 Redwood Circle, Casey A Delio, $439,900.

• Taylor Dean -- 1560 Vantage Parkway, Melody Homes Inc, $599,000.

• Michael & Casey Grace -- 2188 Cadman St., Erica & Tho Shingledecker, $606,800.

• Mario Medina -- 302 Rocking Chair Drive, Kathy & Ron Fitts, $685,000.

• Darrel Watson -- 103 E Indiana Ave., Aaron & Christine Lasko, $725,000.

• Trey Poulson -- 1624 N County Road E 19, Ray L Frakes, $790,000.

• Catherine Purcell -- 5204 Foot-

OPENBY APPOINTMENT

606 Lucca Dr, Evans

hills Drive, Heather B White, $875,000.

• Diane Mccuistion -- 4205 Meining Road, Daniel & Michelle Belleau, $1,200,000.

• William & Victoria Lacey -2732 Heron Lakes Parkway, Stonebrook Northern Colo Llc, $2,450,000.

DACONO

• Jeremiah George -- 735 Birch Ave., Dragonfly 12 Llc, $475,000.

• Mark & Martha Linroth -- 3333 Bluestem St., Kb Home Colo Inc, $645,000.

• Kristen & Gene Matsutani -3317 Bluestem St., Kb Home Colo Inc, $675,700.

EATON

• Deann Cure -- 100 S Maple Ave. Unit 17, Richard & Sheryl Kuskie, $457,000.

• Ronald & Madeline Foster -22512 County Road 72, Melinda & Stephen Rickard, $1,100,000.

ERIE

• G & Kelly Strauch -- 2291 Dogwood Circle, Drew & Marisa Shields, $600,000.

• Zachary & Caitlin Cagley -- 1168 Highlands Drive, William &

Offered at $275,900

MLS #991574

Immaculate Tuscan-style townhome in Evans shows beautifully Spacious and open 2-story living room with gas log fireplace Large loft for extra office/ flex space Kitchen features newer stainless steel appliances 1 car attached garage Neighborhood clubhouse, swimming pool, exercise room, and trails. Just blocks to shopping, elementary school, and park

Christin Heuston, $605,000.

• Ying & Sachin Bhandari -- 1966 Marlowe Circle W, Lennar Colo Llc, $610,000.

• Scott & Denise Bishel -- 2175 Lupine Place, William P Wagner, $632,000.

• David Rokisky -- 775 Golden Peak Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $633,000.

• Jacob & Carrie Bucher -- 541 Bear Peak Court, Julie & Laura Arroyobonney, $670,000.

• Daniel Devries -- 131 Pear Lake Way, Sk Real Estate Llc, $700,000.

• Kent Hutchison -- 174 Pipit Lake Way, Rodrigo & Margaret Sanchez, $720,000.

• Krishna & Palpasa Ghimire -- 1964 Merrill Circle E, Lennar Colo Llc, $730,000.

• Ish Ghai -- 926 Twin Sister Circle, Noreen & Jose Rodriguez, $770,000.

• Chamaal Karunaweera -- 1880 Marlow Circle E, Lennar Colo Llc, $859,300.

• Meredith & Adam Holzmeister -547 Polaris Circle, Kyle C Devan, $885,000.

• John Bevis -- 1928 Marlow Circle E, Lennar Colo Llc, $935,000.

EVANS

• Rachel Moore -- 405 Lucca

Drive, Jennifer Rae Mcgee, $275,000.

• Erick & Zeleste Johns -- 3619 Ponderosa Court Unit 5, Ltg Family Trust, $305,000.

• Jason Cassons -- 3713 Riverside Parkway, John & Jessica Cooklin, $338,000.

• Alexander Colon -- 3304 Sandy Harbor Drive, Chad & Katie Berg, $380,000.

• Dustin & Samantha White -4513 Dante St., Luke Zamora, $430,000.

• Cameron Spears -- 3936 Stampede Drive, Austin Waterman, $449,000.

• Sadie Escarcega -- 3311 Monte Christo Ave., Jenny Stanford, $458,000.

FIRESTONE

• Ramatou Magagi -- 354 Buchanan Ave., Jack & Evelyn Pasco, $432,500.

• Richard Hartman -- 5351 Rustic Ave., Patrick & Marsha Mitchell, $530,000.

• Garrett & Brianna Adler -12852 Bay St., Lennar Colo Llc, $550,000.

• Aaron Jennings -- 9748 Remington Ave., William Dean Wojahn, $625,000.

• Robert & Kimberly Doyle -- 6131 Utica Court, Eric & Marie Ursich,

KAREN BERNARDI

The Bernardi Real Estate Group 303-402-6000

karen@bernardigroup.com

Read Karen’s At Home profile at: www athomecolorado com/karen-bernardi

$1,020,144 | MLS #978526

• Mountain V iews

• Backs to Farmland

• No Metro Tax District

• 4,262 Total SqFt

Get ready to fall in love w/ this beautiful ranch home Award winning floorplan w/ 3bds & 2.5bths. Lg living rm w/ gas fireplace w/ stone to the ceiling & custom entertainment cabinets! Lg kitchen w/ pantr y, under cabinet lighting, oversized island w/storage, gas range. Primar y suite w/lg walk-in c loset, beautiful primar y bth w/ 2 vanities & lg walk-in shower Fully sheetrocked & insulated oversized 4 car garage w/ plenty of rm for cars, trucks, boat, shop or toys! Fabulous outdoor space w/ extended covered porch, huge covered patio, gas to bbq & full landscaping Additional lots available! *Photos of previously built home

Tara Moreno 970-443-5034 tarammoreno@gmail.com

Listed

$665,000.

FORT LUPTON

• Owen Wilson -- 503 S Rollie Ave. Unit 13a, Lupton Village Townhomes Llc, $379,900.

• Hector Corrales -- 920 Grand Ave., Anthony James Leon, $388,500.

• Chad & Heath Mcguire -- 800 S Grand Ave., Jack L Thorpe, $420,000.

• Thomas Caliento -- 1113 Gianna Ave., Lgi Homes Colo Llc, $451,900.

• Yevgeniy Averkov -- 2210 Monte Vista St., Melody Homes Inc, $479,900.

• Jordan & Kyle Cisneros -- 577 Twilight Court, Melody Homes Inc, $501,000.

• Joshua & Stephany Brokaw -- 541 Twilight Court, Melody Homes Inc, $518,600.

• Bruce & Shirlene Balsley -- 327 Denver Ave., Nancy Sandoval, $685,000.

• Rafael Zamora -- 7699 County Road 23, Yusniel Martinez, $775,000.

FREDERICK

• Lauren Kendall -- 7002 Kali Court, Melody Homes Inc, $425,000.

• Wayne & Angela Jackson -- 14 Maple Drive, Opendoor Property Trust I, $470,000.

• Felicia & Patrick Labelle -- 7102 Frying Pan Drive, Shelly R Benedict, $506,000.

• Jordan Kerr -- 6497 Dry Fork Circle, Bailee Kay Blackney, $510,000.

• John & Leona Jones -- 6311 Independence St., Courtney & Daniel Hausler, $515,000.

• Zachary & Lauren Shaefer -3526 Sawtooth St., Thien Tuan Nguyen, $538,500.

• Daniel & Christina Odenthal -6645 Dry Fork Drive, Raymond C Lo, $539,000.

• Chunqiu Xia -- 5112 Dvorak Circle, Lorraine Granger, $620,000.

• Heather White -- 5005 Mt Osage St., Sara Long, $629,900.

• Eric Royer -- 5053 Tipple Parkway, Amber Taylor, $970,000.

GREELEY

• Samuel Schall -- 908 20th Ave., Ward Wells, $211,700.

• Betty Ralston -- 6925 19th St. Apt 2, Steven & Rodney Schluter, $250,000.

• Carmen & Paulina Moreno -5551 29th St. Unit 3421, Kirsten & Michael Iannuzzi, $298,500.

• Patricia White -- 4202 Coronado St., Wilbur & Harriette Whittaker, $299,900.

• Christine Sperry -- 5775 29th St.

Unit 101, David & Linda Barber, $321,900.

• Grace Miller -- 1215 16th Ave., Raymond Romero, $329,000.

• Mitchell & Raquel Stevenson -- 1223 13th Ave., Asset Apt Llc, $350,000.

• Gregorio Bennett -- 2535 22nd Ave., Rhea Self, $355,000.

• Robert & Kaitlyn Krizman -- 6827 4th St. Road Unit 3, Hartford Constr Llc, $361,300.

• Brenda Vega -- 525 E 24th St. Road, 525 E 24th Trust, $365,000.

• Kenna Davis -- 6827 4th St. Road Unit 1, Hartford Constr Llc, $374,600.

• Hugo Caso -- 2615 Apple Ave., Marco Talamantes, $385,000.

• Cole Bodelson -- 412 39th Ave., Richard Allan Holler, $395,000.

• Daniel Fink -- 4210 W 22nd St., Dahlton L Vale, $415,000.

• De Chavez -- 1848 14th Ave., Scott Davis, $424,000.

• Thomas & Tierrah Chism -- 2456 W 12th St., Juan Diego Hernandez, $430,000.

• Blake & Saeka Maxey -- 119 48th Ave. Court, James Korotko, $435,000.

• Ryan & Leanne Barnett -- 4118 W 21st St. Road, Rebekah L Dare, $450,000.

• Ryan Mcglynn -- 1235 103rd Ave., Shaw D Lekang, $460,000.

• Jose Bonilla -- 2759 W 25th St., Recycled Properties Llc, $480,000.

• Moethee Zun -- 6126 1st St., Melody Homes Inc, $499,300.

• Kirk & Rebecca Andrus -- 1727 68th Ave., Kimberlee Richards, $500,000.

• Thien Tran -- 4406 W 31st St., Stephanie S Reck, $550,000.

• Michael & Lisa Sovereign -- 1352 52nd Ave., D & Ann Matre, $555,000.

• Christina Kicak -- 9003 18th St. Road, Ryan M Kirkpatrick, $635,000.

• Jennifer Kutcher -- 1955 18th Ave., Erik Tomasvandecar, $700,000.

• Jim Ells -- 4698 Kiowa Drive, Rose Hojio, $1,500,000.

JOHNSTOWN

• Andrew Vanmeter -- 277 Cardinal St., Baessler Townhomes Colo Llc, $351,200.

• Joe & Delores Perez -- 4411 Moose St., Journey Homes Llc, $446,200.

• Christopher Connor -- 873 Crestone St., Lennar Colo Llc, $470,000.

• Chad & Todd Lafarlette -- 413 Gypsum Lane, Anthony & Melissa Ingino, $475,000.

• Michael & Kristin Kang -126 Kits Place, Tessa Dieter,

$525,000.

• Gregory & Kacy Gibson -- 1115 Sandra Drive, David & Amy Eldridge, $610,000.

• Alison Parish -- 4463 Scenic Lane, Aspen View Homes Llc, $616,400.

LONGMONT

• Fidel Flores -- 10656 Forester Place, John J Valdez, $455,000.

• Jessica Esinhart -- 12854 Park Creek Way, Daniel & Nicole Dewey, $515,000.

• Joseph & Rebecca Eshleman -- 13720 Siltstone St., Melody Homes Inc, $565,000.

LOVELAND

• Chuck Flint -- 516 E 7th St., Kimberley Garcia, $255,000.

• Linda Sullivan -- 3163 Da Vinci Drive, Aspen Homes Colo Inc, $275,400.

• William Ho -- 3151 Da Vinci Drive, Aspen Homes Colo Inc, $278,500.

• Kyle Oldham -- 3289 Da Vinci Drive, Aspen Homes Colo Inc, $348,500.

• Michael Jacobs -- 2016 Tonopas Court Unit 105, Aaron Michael Gutierrez, $375,000.

• Ronald & Pamela Romano -1100 Taft Ave. Unit 7, Linda M Sullivan, $385,000.

• Reda Underwood -- 4128 S Park Drive Unit 203, Tamara L Fairbanks, $387,000.

• Amy Nielson -- 604 Harrison Ave., Terry & Jacqueline Allen, $401,500.

• Wesley Wood -- 1220 23rd St. Sw, Joseph & Dawn Karr, $410,000.

• Sarah Looney -- 175 Carina Circle Unit 104, Shauna Marie Mayberry, $414,900.

• Amy Sumerfield -- 1102 Redwood Drive, Elizabeth & William Cairo, $421,500.

• Emma Stolte -- 2642 Painted Turtle Ave., Lennar Colo Llc, $440,000.

• Abbey Nelson -- 705 W 30th St., Andrea Lyngar, $445,000.

• Andrew Klemm -- 1855 Gemini Court, Johan Servaas Stokvis, $450,000.

• Dana Behm -- 4153 Stringtown Drive, Brian & Patricia Pollock, $455,000.

• Thania Mendoza -- 2445 Kittredge Drive, Jacquelyn D Mullison, $465,000.

• Diana Villarreal -- 718 S Del Norte Ave., Michael & Chel Palavra, $490,000.

• Irene Surh -- 4261 Trapper Lake Drive, Tatlac Llc, $506,600.

• Chelsea Weiland -- 388 Cholla Drive, Gordon & Melissa Goodman, $515,000.

• Adam & April Faulkner -- 6485

Fish Lake Court, Gregory Brandon Hershelman, $527,000.

• Jeromy & Kristen Ramsdell -2456 Anemonie Court, Richard & J Bauer, $535,000.

• Christopher & Careen Lewis -- 1942 Gamble Oak Drive, Schroetlin Custom Homes Llc, $536,000.

• Kabunda Ntumba -- 922 E 8th St., Rare Residential Llc, $563,000.

• Daniel Covey -- 119 E 23rd St., Rodney & Tina Husman, $565,000.

• Daniel Mindiola -- 2003 Vista Drive, Christine M Papke, $575,000.

• Nena Lara -- 2733 Saltbrush Drive, Erin & David Pavlin, $575,000.

• Lee & Mary Zweigle -- 847 W 5th St., Kenneth & Shell Swanson, $615,000.

• Kimberly Castelli -- 2444 Mehaffey Drive, Daniel Kropatsch, $615,000.

• Geoffrey Stuart -- 721 W 4th St., Charles G Kohlhardt, $630,000.

• Edward & Alyssa Boddy -- 2765 Dafina Drive, Manuela Macdonald, $635,000.

• Mark & Kara Schultz -- 3157 Sedgwick Circle, Tory & Laura Hall, $750,000.

• Dawn Munger -- 552 Quillan Gulch Road, Mark A Gookin, $900,000.

• Frank Egbert -- 1828 Hidden Valley Drive, Deanna & Stephen Nilsen, $1,725,000.

WINDSOR

• Kathleen Heckman -- 21 Locust St., Tammy & Colleen Saunders, $281,700.

• Sharon Bruinsma -- 738 Apple Court, Tammy L Reck, $388,000.

• Annie Truong -- 950 Maplebrook Drive, Journey Homes Llc, $451,500.

• Charlee & Brian Brian -- 306 Hemlock Drive, Kenneth & Julie Kittredge, $499,000.

• Daniel & Rebecca Morrison -316 Marble Court, David S Price, $542,000.

• Neil & Julie Grimwood -- 6239 Vernazza Way Unit 3, Vernazza Townhomes Llc, $554,900.

• Rodney Miller -- 547 Red Jewel Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $561,600.

• Jeffery & Nancy Willems -- 5591 Bexley Drive, Loren & Denise Leveque, $575,900.

• Dan & Mary Poole -- 6246 Vernazza Way Unit 2, Jonathan Paul Barber, $585,000.

• Parker Maddocks -- 1918 E Seadrift Drive, Terry L Ramon, $595,000.

• Mark Bareta -- 581 Dakota Court, Bradd Keadle, $630,000.

Boulder, CO 80302