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Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on the US economy. After a record breaking 10 years and 8 months growth cycle, the US

BY MARY HILL entered a recession The Hill Group, in February Coldwell Banker 2020 due to the restrictions caused by the pandemic.

In the second quarter of 2020 the GDP declined by 33 percent and personal expenditures dropped 35 percent. And, the US lost 22 million jobs in March/April of this year. In May/June 7.5 million of these lost jobs were regained.

The effect of the pandemic has been similar for the Colorado economy. In just the months of March/April, Colorado lost 342,000 jobs. In May/June 126,000 of these jobs were added back into the work force. However, employment remained 217,000 jobs below that of January 2020.

A total job loss of 128,000 is forecast by the University of Colorado by the end of 2020. The state will have lost 4.5 percent of all jobs by then.

At the end of June 2020 unemployment was 10 percent.

Unemployment surpassed the worst weeks of the Great Recession for 19 straight weeks. An additional 7800 new unemployment claims were added in July.

At the end of June, Fort Collins had the lowest unemployment in Colorado at 9.2 percent. Boulder’s unemployment rate was 9.5 percent.

The highest unemployment rate was in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area at 11 percent.

By June the net population growth of Colorado slowed to 43,000. This includes a natural growth rate of 23,000 with births out pacing deaths, for a net influx of people from out of state of 21,000.

All industries have been affected drastically by the pandemic.

In the Accommodation and Food Service industries 45 percent (130,000) jobs were lost in March/ April. When the economy reopened

CLOSED SFR SALES 2020 VS. 2019 Boulder County Boulder Erie Longmont

March +2.3% -7.0% -15.5% +10.1%

April -31.9% -50.0% -10.6% -18.8%

May -48.6% -57.7% -50.7% -37.6%

June -2.3% +7.1% +5.4% -6.9%

July +23.7% +45.2% +13.6% +15.1%

August +22.6% +46.6% +5.3% +13.3%

INVENTORY OF SFR HOMES FOR SALE 2020 VS. 2019 March April May Boulder County -20.0% -17.4% -21.4% Boulder -7.7% -9.7% -12.5% Erie -50.0% -38.5% -50.0% Longmont -28.6% -21.7% -27.6% in May/June 60,00 of these jobs were regained.

The Health Care and Social Assistance industries were also hit hard by the pandemic with a loss of 45,000 jobs (15 percent) in March/ April. In May/June 20,000 jobs were regained in these areas.

Because of social distancing requirements, the Arts and Entertainment industries lost over 30,000 jobs (55 percent) of their work force in March/April. Forty percent (12,000) of these jobs were recovered in May/June.

The Real Estate Sales, Rental and Leasing industries were also hard hit by the pandemic with a loss of 8,000 (12 percent) jobs. Less than 1000 of these jobs were regained in May/ June.

Residential Construction lost 4,000 jobs (3.4 percent) by the end of June. There was a slight drop in building permits (1.5 percent), 285 units less than in 2019. There are a total of 19,270 building permits in 2020 so far. Single family home permits increased 9 percent while multi- family permits fell by 18 percent.

People continue to move to Colorado, but at a slower rate than in 2019. In 2019, 45,000 people moved to Colorado. It is forecast only 30,000 will move here in 2020 with a drop to 20,000 new residents in 2021.

In summary, the COVID 19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the US and Colorado economies.

June -31.0% -20.9% -60.7% -34.5%

July -40.0% -24.4% -53.8% -43.3%

August -43.3% -37.8% -62.5% -46.2%

The U.S. lost 22 million jobs with Colorado losing 342,000 Colorado is expected to rebound to a net loss of 128,000 jobs by the end of 2020.

Colorado unemployment rose to 10 percent and is forecast to be at 4.5 percent by the end of 2020 Real estate sales in Colorado have varied dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic with a huge decrease in single family homes for sale in April and May and a dramatic increase in sales in July and August. At the same time inventory of SFR homes for sale is down tremendously from March through August.

Above is a chart of closed sales and inventory of Single Family Dwellings from March 2020 through August 2020 in comparison to those of March 2019 through August 2019 taken from the IRES multiple listing service.

Between the huge decline in inventory of homes for sale from March through August and the pent up demand of buyers who put off purchasing homes in April and May, now is a great time to list your home.

Mary Hill is a Realtor at The Hill Group, Coldwell Banker.

Call 303.808.7796, e-mail mary. hillgroup@gmail.com or visit metroboulderliving.com.

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Winter’s coming: Get out the flannel sheets It’s fall in Colorado which means it will be winter any day.

Yes, we have both flip-flops and snow boots by the front door, but soon it will

BY MARY just be the boots.

LYNN BRUNY It’s the time of year to get out the flannel sheets.

According to our offspring – a.k.a. our children – my husband and I barely heat our house. This is no doubt the result of living in old homes most our adult lives whose historic windows only give a passing nod at keeping cold air out or warm air in – even with storm windows.

In my husband’s and my younger years together we could not afford to bask in the delightful 70-degree indoor temps during winter. If we did we could have bought small islands for what our monthly heating bills would have been. So we got use

to living in temperatures slightly warmer than a refrigerator. I’m accustomed to typing with fingerless gloves and sleeping under mounds of heavy covers.

Now we live in a house with good windows and can set the heat at any temp our hearts (and bodies) desire.

We have maybe added a few scant degrees of warmth. At this stage of our lives we’re use to being slightly chilled all winter and find what most think of as regular warmth as slightly stuffy.

Side note: Older readers will remember growing up during the energy crisis of the Reagan years. I can vividly recall the ultra serious look on my late Italian father’s face when telling us four kids that, “Under no condition are you ever, ever, ever to touch this thermostat or you will be grounded forever!

FOREVER! Do you understand me?

Do you?” My father had that intense Robert De Niro-like vibe in “Meet the Parents.” We did not touch that thermostat; we put on more sweaters.

But back to flannel sheets: You do have to be careful with them.

For example, there’s what happened when my spunky mother last visited us. My mom, in her 80s, is the incredibly shrinking woman. Every time we see her she seems to become more of a wee thing. Soon she’ll just be a feather with a head. She resides in Savannah where – despite living more than half her life in Ohio – she has what she calls “thin blood.”

She is always cold in our house even though we crank up the heat for her. It feels to my husband and me like we’re just sweltering. We’re peeling off layers of clothing as my mother keeps piling them on. (I can see at some future point we’ll be in our underwear and she won’t be able to bend her arms or legs; she’ll be like a toddler in a puffy snowsuit.)

During her last visit, to combat our Colorado cold she brought flannel pajamas and actually got stuck in bed. I heard her hollering for help and thought she had fallen off the bed whose mattress and box

spring are ridiculously high for her small self, like the Princess and the Pea. But no, it turns out she was trapped. Her flannel gown and the flannel sheets were acting like Velcro together, and the weight of the heavy covers just sealed her in. “I’m trapped and I can’t get up – or out!” she said laughing. I helped her escape and loaned her a cotton nightgown.

Apparently you have to be pretty strong to handle flannel-on-flannel bed action. Just turning over takes amazing strength and endurance. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone who couldn’t complete a triathlon.

But I would recommend flannel sheets in general, especially if your idea of a good indoor winter temperature causes ice cubes to freeze.

Mary Lynn Bruny is a Colorado freelance writer. Contact her at ml.bruny@comcast.net.

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Patrick Dolan Team honored for decades of success RE/MAX of Boulder is celebrating the “best of the best” real estate team for a decade of excellence at their company: the Patrick Dolan Team.

For 25 years, the professionals at the Patrick Dolan Team have been the No. 1 team at RE/MAX of Boulder – overcoming the ups and downs of the real estate market in times both good and challenging.

Led by Boulder native Patrick Dolan, the team is made up of sales partners Kelly Atteridg, Karolyn Merrill, and Bryce Dolan; office manager Jamie Young; and marketing director Adison Young.

“There is a saying that ‘the strength of your achievement is rooted in the depth of your passion,’ and this certainly applies to the Patrick Dolan Team,” says RE/MAX of Boulder Broker/Owner Tom Kalinski. “This team is a shining vision of excellence for our company.”

Kalinski says the team is being recognized for their consummate professionalism, unflagging dedication to their clients, extraordinary work ethic, and harmonious teamwork.

“Their exceptional knowledge and acumen, drive and expertise are an inspiration to all at RE/MAX of Boulder and our sister franchise, RE/MAX Elevate,” adds Broker/ Owner of RE/MAX Elevate Jay Kalinski.

“The entire Patrick Dolan Team deserves to be held in our greatest esteem,” says Tom Kalinski.

A Boulder native, Patrick Dolan has been working in real estate since 1984. He has been the highest performing agent at RE/MAX of Boulder since 1991 and has

The Patrick Dolan Team. (Photo courtesy: RE/MAX of Boulder).

been honored as a member of the Chairman’s Club, one of the highest single year honors that RE/MAX bestows upon their real estate agents.

“Boulder is a wonderful place to be in the real estate business,” says Dolan. “Every day, I thank my parents for raising me in this wonderful community. The balance of employment opportunities, the lifestyle, the weather, and the people make Colorado a great place to live. No wonder it’s an extremely attractive and sought after place to buy a home and raise a family.”

But real estate in Boulder isn’t easy.

Dolan notes it’s an ever-changing market, which makes it even more important for buyers and sellers to work with an experienced team.

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“We work hard to make transactions seamless and fun for our clients by working one-on-one with them every step of the way,” Dolan notes. And the team does this through teamwork, dedication, collaboration, and taking pride in the work they do. Sales partners Patrick, Kelly, and Karolyn have worked together for over 15 years. Together they have facilitated a multitude of successful transactions.

Patrick Dolan’s son, Bryce, has been with the team for five years and office manager, Jamie, helps manage all their transactions and keep them on track. “With great support, we can

continue doing what we love – working with buyers and sellers,” says Dolan.

Contributing to the community they love is key to the ongoing success, and this shows every year with the Patrick Dolan Team and their clients taking a leading role in the effort towards supporting Boulder County’s Share-A-Gift program.

Recently, Dolan was honored as a new member of the RE/MAX highest career award level, “The Circle of Legends” Award – for Lifetime Achievement.

“It sounds cliche, but I love what I do. I show up every day with the same energy and desire to help clients navigate through the homebuying or selling process that I have had for the past 35 years,” says Dolan.

RE/MAX of Boulder is celebrating more than 40 years serving the community and is the third franchise to open in RE/MAX history. The company has more than 100 award-winning Realtors who are among the best in the nation, averaging over 15 years of experience. RE/MAX of Boulder has been named the No. 1 RE/MAX office in the U.S. eight times. The company has also been voted Best Real Estate Group in the Boulder Weekly’s Best of Boulder and in Colorado Daily’s CU & Boulder’s Best. It has also been named a Top 10 Best Residential Real Estate Brokerage by Denver Business Journal.

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Vintage home inspections Vintage or historic homes provide some unique challenges for inspectors and prospective buyers.

Homeowners may have strict

BY RICK limitations for JACQUEMARD renovating and Flatirons Home updating a home.

Inspections Whether you are buying or selling an older home, there are “old-house” issues you should familiarize yourself with. Get to know the signs and costs associated with the repair of some of the most common problems. Major updates might require special permits and committee approval. While safety is a primary concern for home inspectors, customers interested in historic or vintage homes might find themselves in a balancing act between preserving the past while living in the present.

In older, historic property’s, you can expect to find led paint. These older homes probably have led-

based paint on siding, trim, doors, windows, staircases, ceilings and sometimes even floors. Most buyers looking to purchase an historic property understand the likelihood of lead-based paint, but that is not always the case. Buyers should be informed about the prevalence of lead in older houses and how to test for lead. That is especially true if the buyers have young children, who are more susceptible to lead-related developmental issues.

As with lead paint, asbestos is probably present in many parts of an historic house. Regardless of the home’s age, asbestos might have been used for renovations over the years.

For example, loose attic insulation in an old house could easily contain asbestos. Flooring that looks like linoleum might contain asbestos as well. Some builders also mixed asbestos into plaster for texture on walls and ceilings. In basements, you might find boiler pipes wrapped in asbestos insulation. Buyers should consider an inspection by a professional environmental testing

company to evaluate the presence of these substances.

Many vintage homes have unusual or outdated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The challenge becomes fitting modern equipment into the house without disturbing the architectural features.

There might be an old coal or oil burning furnace in the basement.

Registers in floors and ceilings might appear to lead nowhere without ductwork, but their function was different. The allowed warm air to travel to upper floors. Cooling systems might be non-existent.

Historic staircases may have multiple safety issues. If you have never walked a staircase in a historic house, you might be in for a surprise.

There were no standards for their construction. Some are narrow and steep; some are grand works of art.

Handrails are a significant issue with historic houses. Many interior staircases might have no handrails at all. Where railings do exist, they are often lower than what is considered code today with balusters that are spaced too wide. That is another issue for buyers with small children.

There will most likely be issues with access and clearance. What is

considered safe and accessible today was not a consideration in the past.

It is not uncommon to find an upper bedroom with only one window too small to qualify for egress during a fire. Doors might also be too narrow.

In some cases, houses settling can cause doors and windows to stick, creating another fire safety hazard.

As with other issues in an older house, buyers might face limitations with repair and upgrades. Historic register committees may have a say in what is allowable and what is not. Historic houses still have definite appeal to many home buyers.

For buyers who have done their homework, structural oddities and renovations are an expected part of the process. For those buyers that have fallen in love with their first historic house, the issues and the level of authority held by historic registry’s might come as a surprise. Buyers should find out what is allowed and what is not.

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The evolution of home office space The massive shift to working from home is evident as you drive around town. You can see huge office buildings with only a few cars in

BY DUANE the parking lot.

DUGGAN As an example, Realtor and Author the IBM parking RE/MAX of Boulder lot near the Diagonal Highway is mostly empty now. In the 1980s it was filled with thousands of cars and employees.

Even before the pandemic led to widespread reliance on remote work, homebuyers often requested that a study be a part of a home floor plan.

Many new homes I sold that were constructed in the 1990s had a study, usually somewhere near the entryway, which was built into the floor plan. Pre-Internet, a study might have walls of shelves filled with books relating to a profession.

Picture a leather chair, filing cabinets, and a bulky desk bedecked with the business equipment of the time, such as a typewriter or fax machine. The study was often a place of refuge to sit and think, and get some work done. In the mid-1990s, the Internet came along and the need for a library and paper files diminished rapidly. Computers shrank, and the amount of space needed for working decreased. By 2012 builders coined the term, “pocket office”, which was typically a half or a quarter of the size of a study or home office with a small built-in desk, often in the kitchen. The space was used as a place to keep household business organized and to perhaps pay the bills.

With the rise of COVID-19 many architects and home builders are offering pocket offices and home offices in a variety of sizes and designs, stationed in any number of locations in a floor plan. (Photo: James McDonald, Unsplash).

Enter COVID-19 and there has been a sudden rush to work from home for anyone who can do their job with a computer and an Internet connection. The big study has likely been converted to another type of living space, and the pocket office of 2012, off the kitchen, simply does not meet the needs for telecommuting.

According to a recent HomeLight survey of real estate agents, a home office is the feature most attractive to home buyers. With the rise of COVID-19 many architects and

home builders are offering pocket offices and home offices in a variety of sizes and designs, stationed in any number of locations in a floor plan.

The essentials are that the office space can be closed off quickly if the dog starts barking and the kids are riled up during a Zoom meeting yet close enough to open the door and be part of the family when appropriate.

The amount of privacy required will dictate the best location.

The size of a functional home office or pocket office is no longer

governed by the quantity of books and files necessary for the job. All you need now is enough space for a chair and a desk – maybe even a standing desk – and cabinets or space for storage.

Proper lighting is critical to avoid eye strain and keep your work day productive. Natural light helps but needs to be positioned properly so as not to cause computer glare.

Many types of lights are available now, some even designed for online meetings.

Other necessities include WiFi or cable broadband, enough electrical outlets to power all your devices, and even soundproofing for a quiet workspace.

If you are in the market for a new home with a home office, contact your Realtor®. Your Realtor® knows which home builders in the area have adapted their floor plans to meet the needs of this trend.

Read more at: What’s Motivating Moves During the Pandemic; Realtor Magazine: magazine.realtor/ daily-news/2020/07/14/whatsmotivating-moves-during-thepandemic.

Forget kitchen upgrades. What everyone desperately wants is a home office; HousingWire: housingwire.com/articles/forgetkitchen-upgrades-what-everyonedesperately-wants-is-a-home-office.

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Main Floor Living at Lanterns at Rock Creek in Superior

By Sarah Huber for At Home Colorado Photos Courtesy of Boulder Creek Neighborhoods

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fter months of queries from locals who adore the established neighborhood of Rock Creek and seek a beautiful, efficient and lower-maintenance new home, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods has proudly unveiled their paired patio homes at Lanterns at Rock Creek – just minutes from downtown Superior and Boulder.

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from large family homes purchased 20-plus years ago,” explained community sales manager Donna Lu Gamberg. “They find the smaller floor plans and lower-maintenance from Boulder Creek just what they’re looking for as they seek to ‘right size’” and move into an accessible home in the sought-after subdivision they know and love.

The floor plan series, named in honor of the stately lanterns adorning both Lanterns at Rock Creek and Boulder Creek’s Steel Ranch neighborhood in Louisville, presents ranch-style paired patio homes with an optional finished lower level. Homes include two to four bedrooms and one-level primary living with the master suite, an additional bedroom or flex room, depending on the floor plan, and the laundry room handily off

the great room and kitchen. Buyers may choose from four floor plans, all of which may be personalized with select flooring, countertops, cabinetry and lighting features.

Lanterns at Rock Creek is the ideal choice for those craving the comfort and conveniences of an immaculate, thoughtfully designed home in a community of diverse ages and experiences. Fourteen of the 62 lots have already been sold.

“While Superior is perennially ranked among the best places to live in the United States, there’s surprisingly very little building going on here,” Gamberg said. “Lanterns at Rock Creek is filling a niche for people who want to live in Superior, and Rock Creek especially, and desire a lower-maintenance lifestyle that allows them to pursue their passions.”

Thanks to the lowermaintenance lifestyle, two local families reconnect at Rock Creek For Dale Mood and his friends, Joann and Carl Maneri, Lanterns at Rock Creek was too good to pass up: “After looking at homes, both new and pre-owned, for about two and a half years, when we found Rock Creek, with the low-maintenance aspect that would allow us to travel to visit grandchildren without worrying about mowing the lawn or shoveling snow, we knew it was for us,” Carl said. Joann and Carl, married 49 years, have lived in Boulder for 33 years, during which they raised their three children alongside the Mood family. While Dale Mood and his late wife moved with their five children from Boulder to Louisville 19 years ago, the Moods and Maneris remained tight friends.

Dale, Joann and Carl regularly travel together, with stamps from Aruba to New Zealand in their passports, and meet weekly for church and bagels.

Thus, when the Maneris considered purchasing at Rock Creek, Dale tagged along to the first information meeting “as a lark,” he recalled. A lower-maintenance paired patio home by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, with its quality craftsmanship and sustainable efficiency, proved to be the answer to a question he hadn’t thought to ask.

Dale said, “My current home is about 5,000 square feet, which is good because I have five children and 18 grandchildren and enjoy them home for Christmas, but the maintenance was getting to be burdensome.” He soon selected a Lanterns at Rock Creek floor plan, the Equinox, and put his Louisville home up for sale.

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visit (“at least during normal times,” she said) their favorite shops and restaurants.

Gamberg said, “The town of Superior is a hidden gem on the Front Range,” showcasing an unrivaled location that combines a small-town feel with the musical venues, art galleries, sporting events and breweries of Boulder and Denver a short drive away – perfect for Joann and Carl. Superior’s master-planned, revitalized downtown is easily walkable, and the Rock Creek neighborhood is encircled by golf courses, parks and open space.

its spacious great room, and the two families will be neighbors (with only one dwelling between them) by midNovember.

Dale, who retired as a professor from the University of Colorado Boulder after 47 years, said, “I’ve written six or seven textbooks, and having a nice den helps a lot with the work. And if you go with the den option in the Equinox, you also end up with a really nice kitchen – there’s a butler’s pantry and all kinds of cabinets and a big island.”

For Dale, though, the best part of the move will be living near the Maneris again, a sentiment echoed

by Joann, a retired donor researcher for the University of Colorado, and

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Carl, a retired chief financial officer.

“We’re looking forward to hiking, especially since our travel right now is limited by COVID,” Joann said. Dale and Carl currently “bike through Moab and Japan together” on their NordicTrack stationary bikes, but they’re eager to get out more often in person. Boulder Creek is installing a natural gas hookup on the Maneris’ patio, and Joann and Carl hope to host their supper club and family.

For the Maneris, this will be their “first new, not previously owned, home,” Carl said. “We’ve enjoyed the process and how Donna Lu and others from Boulder Creek have given us weekly updates and guided

us through the process.” Joanna and Dale said the downsizing process has been somewhat emotional yet rewarding. “It’s been good to go through things,” Joanna said, “but also to pass it on where things are needed.”

Superior charm The Maneris and Mood were among the first to buy at Lanterns at Rock Creek. “There are a lot of hiking and biking trails, and I love to get out to walk,” Joann said. “And since the area is growing, we expect the investment to appreciate.” Joann is grateful for a natural setting proximate to Boulder, where she is part of a tennis group and where she and Carl frequently

New safety protocols, enduring mission Home buyers can rest assured that Boulder Creek Neighborhoods will help them successfully navigate the homebuying and home closing process safely and calmly. Boulder Creek Neighborhoods continues to employ detailed social distancing protocols in their communities.

Gamberg said, “We have transitioned our sales environment to allow for virtual communications, are disinfecting high-touch areas of the home before and after any appointments and wear masks when meeting with potential buyers.”

Limited opportunity selling now “Lanterns at Rock Creek is truly a great, limited opportunity for people looking for a lower-maintenance, well-built home in Superior,” Gamberg said. Rock Creek’s ranch-style paired patio homes start in the mid $600s. To embrace low-maintenance convenience, visit LiveLanterns.com or call Boulder Creek’s online concierge at 303.309.0088. Limited time Grand Opening incentives are available.

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Pumpkin patches are perfect for outdoor fall fun

October is arriving, and it brings a chance for outdoor fun for the family.

At this time in fall, we make the annual

BY CAROL pilgrimage to pumpkin patches. O’MEARA Colorado State Prowling in fields University Extension or rummaging through bins looking for the perfect Jack-O-Lantern, we’re all getting into the fall mood.

Enjoyment is ripe for picking at many area farms, and local growers are holding their harvest festivals complete with orange, grey, white, warty, and giant novelty pumpkins. Hop on a hayride or test your skill at navigating a corn maze; you’ll find there’s fun for everyone at area patches.

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Once your pumpkin is picked and safely home, keep it fresh and ready for the big night with these tips: •

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7th Generation Farm, 1536 Courtesy Rd., Louisville, for hayrides, pumpkin picking or painting, corn and straw bale mazes. Check out their farm fresh meat, eggs, and honey while you’re there (7thgenerationfarm.com/; 720-841-3836).

Anderson Farms, 6728 WCR 3 ¼, Erie, features farm tours, corn mazes, zombie paintball hunt, and handicapped accessible U-pick pumpkin fields (andersonfarms.com/).

Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch, 9057 Ute Highway in Longmont, rockymtnpumpkinranch. com. Buzz into this organic pumpkin ranch to check out fun for goblins, young and old, including observing honeybees in their hive.

River Ranch Farms, 1220 Langston Ln., Loveland offers pumpkin picking along the picturesque

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Munson Farms at the corner of Valmont and 75th St., Boulder, is a place to go on to find classic and unusual pumpkins of white, slate blue, or firehouse red> The farm stand is loaded with delightful finds of corn, squash, and seasonal produce (munsonfarms.com).

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Cottonwood Farms, 10600 Isabelle Rd. Lafayette, specializes in fall fun for everyone. Corn and straw mazes, hayrides, pumpkins, gourds and more at this family owned farm (cottonwoodfarms.com).

Admission $5.

Carol is an Extension Agent – Horticulture Entomology at Colorado State University Extension Boulder County. For more information call 303.678.6377, e-mail comeara@ bouldercounty.org or visit ext.colostate.edu/boulder.

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The average price for a professional yearly chimney cleaning is $250, although this varies greatly depending on the amount of potential work needed to clear it out. If your fireplace already receives regular maintenance, this will cost closer to $100. However, if you haven't cleaned it in some time and have several years of build-up, the price can go as high as $800. You'll pay even more if there is damage that hasn't been corrected.

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If you have a gas or wood-burning fireplace and plan on using it, you should hire a professional chimney sweep. (Photo: Dreamstime/TNS).

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Let your headboard shine FEATURED AGENT KAREN BERNARDI

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By Karlyn Kubin Tribune News Service Snuggle season is going to be here before we know it! When the cold rain and crisp wind of a fall morning start to join the morning rush, there is nothing more tempting then hitting the snooze button and curling back into your warm bedding cocoon of comfort. While I love looking at beautiful bedding during all times of the year, it is especially rewarding during these upcoming colder months!

Our second floor is such a delight to behold with all the textiles and colors that grace our beds. However, it is more than the duvets that catch my eye! I have also noticed a big trend towards wood bed frames and uniquely upholstered headboards. I have brought in some unique (and dare I say, bold) styles that are sure to steal the show from the pillows, duvets and coverlets we love so much!

Preppy Pink and Green. Now this is a wooden bed frame with some flair! I love a pop of color, especially in an unexpected place. Combining the classic shape of a wood frame with a bright hue brings maximum interest to your space with minimal details. Keeping the bedding simple with soft whites allows for the frame to shine and be the true star of this bedding display. While bright colors such as lime green can sometimes be considered juvenile, the elegance of the simple bamboo-inspired headboard allows it to transition into a beautiful bed for all ages.

A Touch of Wild. Another one of my favorite frames is this sophisticated and dramatic dark

Leather Headboard. (Photo: Handout/TNS).

stained spindle bedframe. The intricate details of the spindles and the towering height of the headboard makes it just as much of a statement as the bright bamboo piece above.

For this moody, almost black, wood frame we have kept the bedding light and full of texture. This creates a nice balance for the bed and keeps it from getting too dark and heavy. This is also a great frame to pop with pillows!

The drama of the frame can stand up to busy patterns and textiles without being overpowered.

Elegant Leather. If wood frames aren't your dream, upholstered frames come in all shapes, sizes and patterns!

While we offer frames in many of our fan favorite fabrics, I can't get over the simple beauty of this rich tufted leather look. Leather adds a warmth to furniture that is hard to otherwise find, which is especially perfect for a cozy bed! Not only is it elegant and beautiful, but it elevates whatever bedding you add to it as well! The earthy tones in the leather pull out the crimson hues in the plaid pillows and duvet making for a bed perfect for a lodge- or cabin-inspired space.

There are so many ways to customize furniture – the imagination can truly run wild! Until next time – happy decorating!

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DESIGN RECIPES RARE OLD TOWN HISTORIC VICTORIAN DUPLEX 825 6TH AVE., LONGMONT • $825,000

Space saving shapes and tips and make a room feel more spacious.

• Enjoy Legal Use as a Duplex with Upstairs 3 Bedroom Apartment • Easily Convert Back into Spacious 5 Bedroom, 2 Story Charmer • New Kitchen, Updated Baths, Fresh Interior Paint, Low Maintenance Lot Ann Mills Broker Associate Niwot Real Estate, Inc. 303.875.7071 annmills1@msn.com

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Elliott Apartments are located in a historic residential neighborhood in Longmont, Colorado. Just two blocks from beautiful main street Longmont, Elliott Apartments has easy access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

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A single piece of furniture to "ground" a space can help to prevent a room that may feel cluttered or cramped.

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Light colors as opposed to dark colors or dark tones will help to make as space feel more open, spacious and fresh.

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In a children's room, single nightstands or desks can serve as a space saving technique.

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Mirrors can help to make ceilings feel taller and higher.

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Artwork hung vertically can help to add height to a space.

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Raising the location of where drapery is hung above a window can help add a sense of volume to a space.

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Using furniture of a smaller scale can help to preserve space.

Hanging mirrors or artwork vertically can help low ceilings feel taller.

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With space at a premium, many people are looking to maximize their home environment as much as possible. Whether it's to accommodate a home office or inhome classroom space for children or just create extra space to relax and unwind maximizing one's home foot print is more important than ever. The reality is, there are certain shapes that lend themselves better than others as far as saving space.

Knowing how to make a space feel bigger as opposed to closed in and stuffed can also hinge on selecting pieces of the right shape and material. When looking to maximize space, here are some tips to help get you started.

1. Select glass as opposed to wood for surfaces. Glass and transparency automatically add a sense of airiness to a space.

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Round shapes as opposed to those that are rectangular or square help to preserve space

10. Experimenting with a unique shape can potentially help to preserve space in a room.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.

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$1,943 1853 26th Street Apartments per month Boulder, CO 80302

Bed/Bath 2 Bed, 2 Bath

Description Choosing to live in apartments in Boulder means opting for beautiful scenery, a vibrant social scene and a quick commute to both the mountains and the city. The View on 26th offers you all that and more. Join friends by the pool or at our clubhouse, with free WiFi and a coffee bar, while you plan how to make the most of your day.

From sunrise to sunset, the iconic peaks are stunning from your large apartment windows or personal patio.

Secluded and serene, yet incredibly close to the 29th St. Mall and all the fun of Boulders dining and shopping scene, The View on 26th is just that—the perfect place in the heart of everything you love.

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