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Colorado job growth holds strong, while housing inventory “shrinks” and prices rise BOULDER - The Boulder and Denver metro areas, along with much of Colorado, seem to be in a perfect storm.

As job growth and housing inventory and price reports roll in month after month, the picture is clear: job and economic growth are strong, housing inventory remains low and housing prices keep rising.

In the jobs arena, Colorado continues to be a high-tech employment center, according to the “CyberStates” report published by CompTIA. Colorado added 3,088 high-tech jobs to total more than 187,000 tech workers in 2015, the report said.

High tech salaries came along with those tech industry jobs.

Average annual wages of a Colorado tech worker topped $106,000 in 2015, an increase of 4.4 percent over 2014 and nearly double the average private sector salary of $53,400 during the same period.

Compared to the rest of the nation, Colorado ranks No. 9 for the average salary for technology occupations.

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contributed $19.9 billion to the state’s economy – an increase of $900 million over 2014. The nearly $20 billion totals 18.4 percent of the state’s overall payroll, which is the fifth highest overall percentage nationwide.

And job growth is not limited to the hightech industry. Across all sectors, Colorado is home to four of the top cities for job growth in the U.S., reports Forbes 2015 Best Places for Business and Career. Greeley leads the nation, with Denver landing at 16, and Fort Collins and Boulder at 21 and 26, respectively.

In a broader study that analyzed 21 indicators across the top 10 metropolitan statistical areas (MSA), the state’s metro areas still showed strong. Denver ranked No. 1, Greeley No. 3 and Boulder No. 9 as leading locations nationwide in 2015, according to “Area Development,” a national publication on site selection and facility planning.

TOM KALINSKI RE/MAX of Boulder Meanwhile, Denver is plagued by being the No. 9 U.S. city most plagued by shrinking inventory, according to RealtyTrac’s firstquarter 2015 Residential Property Vacancy Analysis.

In price appreciation, Denver is ranked No. 1.

The challenge is too few vacant homes, according to data analyzed in the RealtyTrac report, which looked at 147 metro areas with at least 100,000 residential properties.

Of the 10 cities that had the fewest number of vacancies in the first three months of 2015, Fort Collins was No. 2 with 0.2 percent and Denver No. 9

with 0.5 percent.

“I think the Denver ranking reflects other parts of the metro area as well,” said Ken Hotard, vice president of public affairs for the Boulder Area Realtor® Association, noting that inventory and price are “two really strong indicators of the type of market the Boulder area has been dealing with for the past several years.”

The city of Boulder’s average sales price topped $1 million and the median sales price exceeded $975,000 in January 2016, according to statistics published by the Boulder Area Realtors Association.

In rental units, Boulder once again had the highest apartment rental rates in Colorado, according to the March 2016 Colorado

Apartment List Rent Report. Median rent is reported to be $1,850 for a two-bedroom unit in Boulder, a 3.3 percent increase since last year.

Westminster’s yearover-year growth was even higher at 11.6 percent growth – the highest of any city in the state. The going median rent for a twobedroom in Westminster – $1,470. Longmont is up 8.8 percent to $1,150; Broomfield up 5.9 percent to $1,610; Fort Collins up 4.5 percent to $1,380; Denver up 4.8 percent to $1,750.

For more information contact Tom Kalinski at RE/MAX of Boulder.

Call 303.441.5620 or e-mail tomkalinski@ mindspring.com.

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LIVING SMART

How to stage a home in 15 minutes

By Staci Giordullo, Angie’s List (TNS) Keeping the house clean, tidy and show-ready can seem like a never-ending task. Yet, that’s exactly what you’re expected to do once you list your house on the real estate market.

Realtors champion the value of home staging, in which you remove clutter and personal items, and organize the furniture in a way that highlights the home’s best features.

In today’s real estate market, potential homebuyers need to move fast in order to get the house they want. That means you have to be ready to open your doors and show off your home in a moment’s notice.

So before that Realtor comes knocking, run

through this list of ways to make your home look spiffy in a jiffy.

Time to tidy up Life happens, and keeping everything folded, stacked and put away all the time is near impossible.

But when homebuyers are headed your way, it’s time to kick it into high gear.

Keep a basket handy so you can toss toys into it in a pinch. Stack the magazines and newspapers in a neat pile, fold the throw blankets and fluff the pillows. Line up the shoes in the mudroom and hang coats in the closet.

Let in the light No one wants to live in a cave, and a dark, dreary interior is often an instant

turnoff.

Open the curtains and turn on all the lights – yes, even in the daytime – to make the house as bright as possible.

Keep it closed First impressions mean a lot. Take a minute to make sure all the toilet lids and closet doors are shut.

Yes, the people walking through your house will want to peek in the closets, but let them be the one to open and close the doors.

You don’t want the closets’ contents exposed at the first glance in a room.

Attack the kitchen There’s no time for a full scrub-down, so do what you can in the time that you have: put dishes in the

dishwasher; wipe off the table and countertops; toss any so-so looking food you normally keep out.

If the appliances are covered in fingerprints, buff those away ASAP. And if there’s time leftover to sweep, by all means do so.

Consider the smell Sometimes homeowners are oblivious to the way their house smells, which is normal because you get accustomed to your environment and may not realize there are stinky spots.

To be on the safe side, take out the kitchen trash

and empty the kitty litter.

If you have pet food that’s been sitting out for a bit, move it outside until the showing is done.

Living with a funkysmelling teen? Don’t be afraid to bust out the air freshener and give his or her room a quick spray. If all else fails, and it’s a nice day, open a window or two for some fresh air.

Staci Giordullo is a reporter at Angie’s List, a trusted provider of local consumer reviews and an online marketplace of services from top-rated providers.

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Preparing your home for listing photos LOVELAND - A large percentage of home buyers start their search online.

This means that most potential buyers will make judgments about your home without ever seeing it in-person. It is therefore important that you make your home look as nice as possible in your listings photos. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for that photo session.

Clear off kitchen surfaces The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. To make your kitchen appear larger and cleaner, here are a few things that you can

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refrigerator magnets.

Clear out the bathroom The bathroom is another space that is extremely important to home buyers. For photos, you should clear off bathroom countertops as well. Also remove bath towels that may be hanging and hampers or other items that may be taking up space in the room.

do. Countertop space is important to home buyers, so clear off the countertops. You may leave a few decorative items, but leaving a lot of open space will definitely help.

Additionally, remove all

Make the beds When potential buyers view pictures of your bedroom, you want them to focus on the space and other benefits of the room.

Remove distractions such as an unmade bed, laundry,

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or other items. You may also want to temporarily remove certain furnishings (such as hampers and extra furniture) for the photos.

Hide storage items For both outdoor and indoor photos, it is best not to show any storage items (unless you are showing a room specifically designated for storage). For example, don’t leave visible boxes in rooms. In the yard, move trash barrels out of the way before taking pictures.

Why preparing for listing photos is important Listing photos are meant

to show the best features of your home. Some items can present a distraction or make a home look cramped. As you go from room to room to take photos, it’s always best to move things out (even if just temporarily) or clean things up to present your home in the best possible light.

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Marijuana legalization and the housing market

By Michaela Phillips, Guaranteed Rate, Inc. BOULDER – It wasn’t very long ago that we only had the technology sector to thank for Colorado’s population boom. While those innovative techbased businesses are still driving growth in our area, the marijuana industry has stolen the spotlight as of late. The media is absolutely buzzing about the ties between real estate market trends and the legalization of marijuana.

It’s an expanding point of interest as more states begin to roll out new and updated policies surrounding the growth, sale and use of marijuana.

When marijuana was legalized in our state in 2012, it was an extremely hot topic. There were countless debates surrounding the effect of marijuana on our health, our lifestyles, crime levels, and the upbringing of our children. The general 4

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topic of economy was even discussed, but the idea that our housing market would be so profoundly affected wasn’t something that most of us considered.

We didn’t anticipate the “green rush” to infiltrate home prices and residential inventory, but that is exactly what happened.

Other cities are beginning to follow in our footsteps. The Seattle market is presently gearing up for a similar boom, and what they are experiencing serves to reinforce the lessons we have already learned here. The beginning of marijuanarelated real estate growth begins in commercial real estate. That is, once legalization is approved, we see zoning and other housing regulations change. As commercial spaces open to marijuana growers and retailers, the dynamics in surrounding

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neighborhoods begin to change, as well. That’s when the impact on the residential market becomes truly noticeable.

As further proof of this, three of Zillow’s Top Ten Hottest Housing Markets for 2016 are currently being influenced by the marijuana industry: • #1: Denver, Colorado • #2: Seattle, Washington • #10: Portland, Oregon It is to be expected that these larger cities would lead the way in marijuanarelated housing market fluctuations. However,

similar dynamics can be seen on smaller scale in other areas of the states that are making moves toward the legalization and normalization of marijuana consumption.

Another marijuanafriendly area that was not included on that top ten list was Washington, D.C. While it may not be considered one of the hottest markets, it is certainly one of the most expensive. What’s even more interesting is that, unlike other cities that we’ve mentioned here, landlords in our nation’s capital are embracing changes in marijuana legislation and using them as a chance to compete.

One condo complex is even offering a marijuana grow closet as an included amenity with each of its units.

The marijuana culture that can be found in various places around the United States has very

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far-reaching consequences, and we are only just beginning to see how our economy is impacted by this newly-regulated form of domestic commerce.

Whether you welcome these changes or refuse to roll with them, the fact remains that residential real estate will continue to feel the results of this butterfly effect for many years to come.

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Consequences of how you hold title to real estate LONGMONT – When two or more people are going to own title to real estate together, they must decide how title will be held. In Colorado, there are three common ways: Joint Tenants, Tenants in Common, or as Trustees of a Revocable Living Trust.

You should work closely with your estate-planning attorney to determine the best way for you to hold title to real estate.

Tenancy in Common Each co-owner owns a separate and distinct fractional share of undivided property with a non-exclusive right to possession of the entire property. Each person is considered the sole owner of his or her separate share and has the right to

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mortgage, sell, or transfer such interest without consent of the co-owners.

Tenants in Common can be individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, or other legal entities. A major downside is that a deceased person’s ownership interest generally must pass to heirs through the probate court based on any applicable Will or by operation of

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Joint Tenancy Joint Tenancy must be stated on the Warranty Deed, Quit Claim Deed or Special Warranty Deed (e.g. “as joint tenants” or “in joint tenancy”). Otherwise, Colorado law will assume the buyers took title as “Tenants in Common.”

Joint Tenancy applies only to co-ownership between individuals. A deceased joint tenant’s interest passes automatically by operation of law to the surviving joint tenant(s) – not to the deceased person’s heirs.

Joint Tenancy property is subject to the liabilities and creditors of all joint tenants. Owning property in joint tenancy may cause unintended consequences, such as disinheriting a child or loved one because

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provisions were made for them in a Will – but the joint tenancy property is not subject to the terms of the Will and can pass to a second spouse who is a joint tenant. A surviving joint tenant spouse owns the property outright on the death of the deceased spouse without the need for probate court involvement.

However, the downside is that when the surviving spouse dies (owning the property in his or her name alone), a probate under a Will or Colorado law must occur.

Title owned by a Revocable Living Trust Most people make a big mistake that forces their real estate and loved ones to go through the probate court system.

Many people want to avoid probate because it

generally requires legal fees and costs and is time consuming, stressful, and public – meaning anyone anywhere can see who got what and how to contact them (nosey neighbors, predators, and unscrupulous “charities”).

Both “death probate” and “lifetime probate” (courtappointed “conservator” for mental disability) can be avoided by changing the real estate title from your individual name (or joint names) to the name of your revocable living trust – for example, from you to “I. M. Smart and U. B. Smart, Trustees of the Smart Living Trust dated March 1, 2016.”

Marc R. Carlson, Esq., is an Estate Planning Attorney at Carlson Law Office located at 1729 Terry Street in Longmont.

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Sharon Morrison joins more than 16,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older.

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HOME INSPECTION EXPERT

Exterior Inspections BOULDER – The exterior of a home is an integral part of any inspection. A home’s exterior needs to be more than just attractive.

The exterior material, whether it’s siding, cedar shake, brick or stone, is what keeps a home sealed from the elements. The exterior components, along with the roof and drainage system, act together to keep the homes interior warm and dry. All parts of a home’s exterior must be in good condition.

If one piece fails, it can ruin the integrity of the entire system.

The site and grounds should be inspected including surface drainage, retaining walls, trees, shrubs and grading on the property.

Any of these can adversely affect the building.

Driveways, walkways, and patios adjacent to the property should be included as well as attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches and

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takes special notice of trees growing too close to the building and observes the overall slope of the ground that surrounds the building. These two things can cause more structural damage than the average home owner ever realizes.

Prospective home buyers should check for the condition of all these components when they receive an inspection report and question the inspector if items are overlooked.

For more information on home inspections contact Rick Jacquemard at 720.280.3544, e-mail rick@flatironshi.com or visit www.flatironshi.com.

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LAWN AND GARDEN

Spring’s not so nice things BOULDER - In an annual emergence in spring, the queens are awakening, shrugging off a winter’s sleep with conquest on their minds. They’re strong, hungry, and looking for real estate in which to build a nest – probably under your porch, your patio, or in the rock walls of the raised garden.

Yellow jackets are beginning their year, and to keep your yard from the black and yellow bullies, these queens must die.

In winter, yellow jacket colonies die, leaving only queens survive.

They emerge when the weather warms in spring to begin colonization of our landscapes. Waking up eager to feed and alone, they’re the ones out foraging for food; by trapping her, you will prevent hundreds of her offspring from harassing your family in fall.

Put out your wasp traps now, filled with heptyl butyrate, or design your own with chunks of cantaloupe – all it takes is a 2-liter sized pop bottle.

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Cut the top off the bottle at the shoulders, turn it around and slide it into to the lower part of the bottle so the neck points inwards, and staple this together.

Before you fit the top on, fill the bottle with a small amount of cantaloupe.

Some wasps prefer protein, so make another trap and put a bit of lunch meat in it. Hang these away from your house.

Another wasp that’s becoming active is the European Paper Wasp, Polistes dominulus. This builds open-faced nests up in the eaves, inside sheds, and in other spots located above ground. They aren’t aggressive unless you get too close to the nest; if you

do, then they may sting.

Paper wasps look a lot like yellow jackets but aren’t attracted to traps at all. They’re predators, hunting the yard for softbodied insects. They, too, start the spring with a single queen per colony, so if they bother you, wallop them with a flyswatter.

As long as we’re on a painful topic in gardening, it’s time to talk ticks. Good health in gardening involves understanding potential risks and avoiding them where possible.

Gardeners are familiar with mosquito avoidance, but ticks remain a bit less publicized, and perhaps less understood. Of the 30 species we have in Colorado, none are those known to carry Lyme disease, which is fairly serious in the eastern U.S.. However, ticks can carry other problems and gardeners should take steps to keep themselves free of them.

Ticks begin activity in early April when the young hatch from eggs and crawl to the top of tall objects to

wait for an unsuspecting animal to walk by. Size is relative when you’re a newly hatched tick nymph, and a tall object to a tick is a grass stalk. There, at the top of the stalk, many ‘ticklets’ bivouac – a cheery term for describing a mass of the tiny creatures hoping for dinner to come to them.

Keeping ticks at bay involves simple precautions. If possible, stay away from areas that ticks like, such as animal trails through brushy areas, at the edges of fields, wooded or shrubby areas and grasslands.

But if you want to enjoy the outdoors, a better approach would be to wear protective clothing that includes long pants

with socks pulled up over the lower cuffs. Repellents may also be applied to clothing to help ward off ticks.

If you find yourself in tick country, don’t panic.

Ticks take time to attach, usually several hours, so there is time to check yourself and remove them.

If possible, have another person help you check – nothing quite says “I love you” like checking one another for parasites.

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Enjoy a high-tech shower with a digital mixing valve

By Ed Del Grande, Tribune News Service (TNS) Q: Dear Ed: Next year we are looking to turn one of our unused bedrooms into a bathroom. For the shower area we would like to look into the new electronic mixing valves in place of a standard hand-turning shower valve.

Can you please provide us with more information on digital shower mixing valves?

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system usually includes three main components: an electronic mixing valve body that connects to the water lines and is installed behind a shower wall, plus two digital remote controls that are hardwired to the valve body. One control is installed inside the shower stall and the second optional control can be installed outside the shower stall. So, there is

your first advantage with a digital system, total shower control from outside the shower stall!

Some other nice features with a digital mixing valve include: easy-to-read LCD displays, one-touch button operation (versus hand-turning), multi-zone control, warmup and pause mode and timing settings to help manage water use.

Bottom line: The

advantages with a digital shower mixing valve can really add up.

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Features of a digital mixing valve include easy-to-read LCD displays, one-touch button operation, multi-zone control, warmup and pause mode and timing settings to manage water use.

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Chris Mason, Community Manager, stands in front of a patio home at Lanterns at Steel Ranch in Louisville.

Low-maintenance in Louisville proving to be popular Lanterns at Steel Ranch’s main-floor ranch homes feature low-maintenance living.

By Adam Martin, At Home. Photos by Timothy Seibert.

According to Chris Mason, a community sales manager for local homebuilder Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, the Denver Metro real estate market is hot. Buyers are seeing equity in their homes like never before, and many are looking use that equity to purchase a new home that fits their lifestyle.

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Nowhere is that more apparent than in Louisville.

There are very few homes for sale within Louisville city limits.

Those that are listed for sale, often sell within a few weeks, or even a few days of being listed. Combine a lack of inventory with the popularity of charming Old Town Louisville, and it’s no wonder that the Steel Ranch neighborhood has been the “it” location for new home buyers.

Mason is the sales manager at Boulder Creek’s Lanterns neighborhood, the final phase in the Steel Ranch community.

He says, “There’s no doubt that people want to live in Steel Ranch.” Over the past few years, Boulder Creek has seen the draw of the neighborhood firsthand – closing out a low-maintenance patio home neighborhood, and a successful townhome series as well.

Lanterns at Steel Ranch showcases Boulder Creek’s popular Opportunities series. “These are main-floor ranch homes with a finished lower level included in the base price,” Mason said. It’s the stylish yet practical design for which Boulder Creek is so well known. With only six homes left in the whole community, Mason points out that the popularity neighborhood speaks for itself.

“Our patio homes are really popular with folks who are ready to downsize,” Mason said. With the understanding that active adults are more interested in enjoying their free time than spending it doing around-thehouse chores, Boulder Creek designs homes that perfectly blend convenience and comfort. The ranch-style floor plans at Lanterns certainly do just that.

Mason explains that while he talks to plenty of active adults,

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he also shows homes to soonto-be empty-nesters, as well as professional couples. He believes this has a lot to do with the kind of lifestyle a Boulder Creek home facilitates.

The low-maintenance lifestyle at Boulder Creek covers the most time-consuming outdoor chores.

Imagine never having to spend a weekend doing yard work, or staying just a little warmer during winter months because you don’t have to hassle with shoveling snow. Those kinds of stressors are simply a thing of the past for Boulder Creek homeowners.

It’s difficult to overstate the value of that. “We calculate that to be 6 to 8 hours of free time per week,” Mason said. That’s time homeowners can spend doing something more relaxing and enjoyable. And for emptynesters and families alike, that’s a windfall of time. Mason calls that “Lifefullness,” and he says it’s something that almost all of his homebuyers are seeking.

While the low-maintenance livestyle alone is impressive, that’s hardly the only thing the Boulder Creek homes at Lanterns have going for them. Add to the list two more considerable perks: the floorplans and the location.

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The four floorplans offered at Lanterns are all focused on mainfloor living, meaning that the most heavily trafficked rooms in the house are all located on the main floor. That includes the master suite, kitchen, living room, laundry room, study and all exterior entrances, as well as access to the two-car garage. With everything needed for day-to-day living on the main floor, constant trips up and down the stairs become a thing of the past.

Boulder Creek has also included a finished lower level. The lower level includes a spacious rec room, a full bathroom, a guest bedroom, and an additional space that can function as an optional bedroom, a hobby room, or even a storage area.

Mason made it a point to emphasize the core design elements that distinguish Boulder Creek’s finished lower level from the average basement. “It’s completely different,” he said.

“It’s got a large 9-foot ceiling, and big 5-foot by 5-foot windows.”

The result is an open space full

of natural light. In other words, it doesn’t feel like a storage area that’s been converted into a living space after the fact because, quite simply, it isn’t.

Then there’s the location to take into account. Opportunities to buy in Steel Ranch are rare, and Lanterns is the last phase of new homes in the popular neighborhood. Like Boulder Creek’s homes, the neighborhood has proven to be attractive to many different types of homebuyers. That’s due in no small part to the sense of community flourishing at Steel Ranch.

“These homes offer outdoor living spaces in the front,” Mason said. Not only is the addition aesthetically pleasing, but it does a lot to promote community, as well. Residents frequently make use of their front patios, and that in turn leads to the kind of social interaction between neighbors that’s not often found in many neighborhoods today.

Relationships get built. People really know one another.

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The Lanterns at Steel Ranch Floor Plan is impressive in itself.

Mason said it’s an incredible thing to watch. “There is always some kind of little event going on,” he said, whether that’s an impromptu afternoon visit or socializing at one of the community’s two parks.

It’s also well worth mentioning that Steel Ranch is just a short walk from downtown Louisville.

That means residents have a vibrant neighborhood buzzing with social activity at their fingertips, and all the retail, dining, and events in downtown within

walking distance.

If it all sounds too good to be true, you’re not the only one thinking that. While there are still homes available at Lanterns at Steel Ranch, they’re going quickly.

Mason doesn’t beat around the bush. If you’re interested in buying a new home in the Louisville area, this is your chance. Don’t miss it.

To find out more about Lanterns at Steel Ranch, starting in the $600s, or to schedule a visit to the community, call 720.636.7088 or visit DwellLouisville.com.

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OpenHomes Quick Guide

Visit AtHomeColorado.com for a complete listing and map of open homes in the area.

City

Open House Date

Open House Time

Street

Price

Agent

Company

Phone 303-725-0216

Boulder

Saturday

11am-1pm

1895 Alpine Avenue #H23

$325,000

Ashley Kipfer

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

1206 Crestmoor Dr

$850,000

Natasha Hubbard

RE/MAX Alliance

303-909-3810

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

7353 Meadow Ct.

$898,000

Carl Oldham

RE/MAX Alliance

303-931-6211

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-2pm

775 Grape Avenue

$997,000

Lynn Ryan

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-489-0309

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

3474 16th Circle

$1,050,000

John Hinkelman

8z Real Estate

303-818-2344

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-3pm

9645 Mountain Ridge Place

$1,300,000

Dennis and Jann Culver

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-618-3366

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-3pm

9645 Mountain Ridge Place

$1,300,000

Dennis and Jann Culver

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-618-3366

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

733 Zamia Court

$1,300,000

Mark Remington

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-489-8054

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

733 Zamia Court

$1,300,000

Mark Remington

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-489-8054

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

4669 Apple Way

$1,325,000

Portia Husted & Tracy Zaik

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-868-3558

Boulder

Sunday

2pm-4pm

2870 Juilliard Street

$1,349,000

Art Schwadron

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-819-9865

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

4805 6th Street

$1,350,000

Kim Friel

FourStar Realty

303-408-4064

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

1966 Hardscrabble

$1,447,500

Madison Cervo

Bernardi Real Estate Group

303-402-6000

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-3pm

4932 Valkyrie Drive

$1,449,000

Julia Cantarovici-Simisky

8z Real Estate

720-203-7789

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

1077 Canyon Blvd 204

$1,795,000

Tom Kahn

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

303-579-4678

Boulder

Sunday

11am - 2pm

1345 Mariposa Avenue

$1,898,000

Eric Wright

303-883-7245

Boulder

Daily

11am-5pm

3092 Big Horn St

High $800k’s +

Roz Giannasi Pinon

Broomfield

Sunday

1pm-4pm

228 Powderhorn Trail

$519,900

Patrick Dolan

Wright Kingdom Real Estate Markel Homes: Kalmia38, Northfield Village & Northfield Commons RE/MAX of Boulder

Broomfield

Sunday

12pm-3pm

2540 Outlook trail

$925,000

Pete Abel

Re/Max of Boulder

303-594-8319 303-956-4193

303-442-0309 303-441-5642

Dacono

Saturday

2pm-5pm

230 Garfield St

$354,900

Heidi Wedderburn

Realm Realty

Gunbarrel

Sunday

1pm-4pm

7042 Indian Peaks Trail

$1,250,000

Patrick Dolan

RE/MAX of Boulder

303-441-5642

Johnstown

Saturday & Sunday

1pm-3pm

216 Darlington Lane

$289,000

Ron Ehrlich

Real Estate Solutions

970-539-0102

Johnstown

1pm-3pm

220 Darlington Lane

$289,000

Ron Ehrlich

Real Estate Solutions

970-539-0102

11am-3pm

1379 Charles Dr. A-1

$349,900

Jeremy Johnson

RE/MAX Alliance

970-313-6166

Longmont

Saturday & Sunday Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday Saturday

12pm - 3pm

310 Cattail Court

$360,000

Dana Hunt

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-709-4443

Longmont

Sunday

12pm - 3pm

310 Cattail Court

$360,000

Dana Hunt

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-709-4443

Longmont

Saturday

11am-2pm

411 Lincoln St

$365,000

Heather Brandt

RE/MAX Alliance

303-489-0755

Longmont

Sunday

11am-2pm

411 Lincoln St

$365,000

Heather Brandt

RE/MAX Alliance

303-489-0755

Longmont

Saturday

11am-1pm

1510 Sicily Dr

$439,000

Kristen Martin

RE/MAX Alliance

303-478-1883

Longmont

Sunday

1pm-3pm

1510 Sicily Dr

$439,000

Kristen Martin

RE/MAX Alliance

303-478-1883

Longmont

Longmont

Sunday

1pm-3pm

445 Long View Ct

$570,000

Aggie Sobol

Wright Kingdom

303-885-9806

Longmont

Saturday

1pm-3pm

920 Neon Forest Circle

$879,500

Brandi Schott

The Colorado Group

303-875-7223

Longmont

Daily

11am-5pm

918 Half Measures Dr.

Markel Homes: Prospect NewTown

Longmont

Thursday - Sunday

12pm-4pm

1527 Otis Drive

Marlita Lazo Chris Sweeney/Stan Meade Kathleen Winegardner

303-522-7928 720-480-6106 303-817-7777 303-817-0611

Louisville

Saturday

1 pm-3 pm

1680 Washington Avenue

$600k’s + Starting in the high-$300,000's. $395,000

Louisville

Saturday

10am-12pm

163 Jackson Dr

$426,000

Greta Tesalona

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

303-717-3826

Louisville

Sunday

12pm-2pm

1321 Snowberry Lane

$719,900

Brad Lohse

8z Brad Lohse R. E.

303-587-1189

Louisville

Sunday

1pm-4pm

$975,000

Kathleen Nolan

Nolan Real Estate, LLC

303-523-6456

Louisville

Wednesday-Monday

11am-5pm

$700k's+

Michele Steward

Markel Homes - North End

303-604-9196

Lyons

By appointment

11am-5pm

637 Augusta Drive 1805 Blue Star Lane - Model Home 334 McConnell Drive

$500,000+

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes

303-823-6814

Niwot

Sumday

12pm-3pm

6825 Cheney Court

$924,990

Ann Mills

Niwot Real Estate, Inc.

303-875-7071

Superior

Sunday

12pm-3pm

981 E. Roggen Way

$699,900

Barry Remington

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

720-373-9297

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For advertising information, please call Toni McNeill 303.684.5329 or Thais Hafer 303.473.1456 For a complete listing and map of open homes in the area visit AtHomeColorado.com March 18-19 2016

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By Mary Carol Garrity, Tribune News Service (TNS) I’m not sure why, but Easter is one of those holidays that always sneaks up on me. Maybe it’s because it’s not on the same day every year.

But it always seems like, suddenly, it’s Good Friday and I have a house full of guests coming for Easter brunch, and I haven’t done a thing to get ready. If you’re like me, don’t panic.

Here are some easy Easter table centerpieces you can throw together in a jiff.

Eggcelent idea Now that eggs are good for you again, I’ve started having two farm eggs for breakfast every day. I’m hoping the added protein will make my nails stronger! I’m crazy about the brown ones because they just feel more authentic than the white ones. Crazy, I know. When I get the carton home, I take all the eggs out and put them in a pretty bowl in my fridge. It makes me

This table, styled by a friend of mine for a spring luncheon, doesn’t have a centerpiece at all. Instead, she mixed in her mother’s old china and Depression glass, all in pinks and greens. (Handout/TNS)

smile as I pull out the bowl brimming with eggs each morning, like I’m living on a farm or something.

And, it makes Dan happy because it gives him another excuse to tease me.

So, this is my first quick centerpiece idea: Fill a vintage bowl with natural eggs, either brown or white or the interesting variety of shades you can find from your local farmers now.

Sweet, simple and done in 30 seconds. Score!

If you want to take this look up a notch, flank the bowl of eggs with some Easter decor.

Livin’ large If you have a bit of time and want to knock your Easter table design out of the park, here’s some inspiration. This yummy shot is of my dining room when I lived in my grand old house in Atchison.

This was for a formal party – and a book shoot – so we did it up big. But,

If you have a bit more time and want to knock your Easter table design out of the park, here’s some inspiration. (Handout/TNS) it still wasn’t overly hard to create. We just layered up dishes from several different china patters, then topped each place setting with a glass jar filled with chocolate eggs. The napkins are tied in simple satin ribbon, with a little flower threaded in. The place card holders were a little harder to pull off. We found wheat grass at the local market, tied it up in a bunch and tucked in the name card. The grass kept wilting, so we had to fill the saucer with a bit of water.

Sans centerpiece Here’s another fun idea.

This table, styled by a friend of mine for a spring luncheon, doesn’t have a centerpiece at all. Instead, she mixed in her mother’s old china and Depression glass, all in pinks and

greens. Each place setting is topped with a petite bouquet. You could snip a sprig from a flowering bush or anything that’s in bloom in your garden. The seed packs add lots of fun, and give hope for the beautiful flowers to come when the weather warms up.

Easter al fresco If it’s warm where you live, take Easter brunch outdoors. Even a simple salad looks sensational when it’s served in a beautiful bowl.

No matter how you decorate, make your Easter gathering a true celebration!

This column was adapted from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at www. nellhills.com. She can be reached at marycarol@ nellhills.com.

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No Dogs.

Park Space Rent: $450 per month , trash service incl.

Water Rights

Apartments for Rent

2BR Apt in Upper Half of Longmont Home: Lg Fnc’d Bckyrd, Off-St Parking. Avail 4/1.

Pets Nego. $1100/mo.

303-494-8861.

Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests.

Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201

PLACE YOUR AD.

www.CUrent.com 303-447-1502

2BDRM-CLEAN! Near Downtown, Laundry Room, storage. No Pets. $850/mo + dep.

Call 303-324-9922

2985 Bellmeade Way, Longmont 3BR 2.5BA

Apartments & Condos: Call PMP Realty

6000

Homes for Rent

1228 Monarch Drive, Longmont 3BR 3BA 2-Car Garage,

Fireplace, Unfinished Basement. Pets Nego.

Avail Now. $1800/mo

RMG Realty Inc 303-772-4466.

2300 sq ft Ranch w/ 2-Car Garage,

2 Fireplaces, Finished Basement. Pets Nego.

Avail Now. $2200/mo

RMG Realty Inc 303-772-4466.

Value Place Firestone Extended Stay Hotel

2BR Apt in Upper Half of Longmont Home: Lg Fnc’d Bckyrd, Off-St Parking. Avail 4/1.

Pets Nego. $1100/mo.

303-494-8861.

PLACE YOUR AD.

Check in Today! $349.99 weekly

I-25 & Hwy 119

Longmont (Exit 240).

303-485-0040 Limited Availability.

New Guests Only.

Prices Subject To Change Without Notice.

EMPTY YOUR GARAGE

3285 Moorehead Ave$3200/mo 883 18th St -$3600/mo 1324 Balsam Ave -$2800/mo 940 S. Lashley Ln $3200/mo

Call 303.466.3636 or 970-635-3650

Apartments for Rent

Call 303.466.3636 or 970-635-3650

3Bedrooms

4+Bedrooms

6001

965 30th St $1400/mo 1065 University Ave -$2200/mo 1185 35th St $1300/mo

www.CUrent.com 303-447-1502

5201 Mobile Home For Sale

Apartments for Rent

2 Bedrooms

Visit us on line at: www.boardwalkapartments.com

3 Bedroom 2 Bath

OPEN HOUSE:

WE OFFER THE LARGEST SELECTION OF ONE & TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND STUDIOS THROUGHOUT BOULDER. CALL US: SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!

NOW LEASING!

For Sale $54,900.00

www.ColoradoReal

ALSO OFFERING:

6001

1 & 2 BR Apt Homes Victoria Inn Apts, 2400 17th Ave. For price/availability,

Call 303-772-4667.

303-776-RENT (7368) www.pmprealty.com SEMI-FURN Rooms/Apts Wkly/mnthly from $125/ wk, Utils/micro/fridge incl (303) 931-7108

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Townhomes/ 6002 Condos for Rent

2BR 2BA Condo at Meadows on the Parkway, Boulder: Available Now. No Pets. $1650/mo.

HURRY! Leasing

Specials Available!

HUGE 2 Bed 1.5 Bath

Apts in Loveland: Pool, Balconies, Lots of Storage & a Clubhouse.

Call 970-667-7772

970-379-0971.

2BR 1.5BA Central Air, Gas Heat, W/D hkups, Fenced Backyard, 2 car gar. N/S/P $1150 mo + deposit.

1408 Kay St, Longmont Call 303-776-1287 or 303-747-2219.

March 18 - 19, 2016

Townhomes/

6002 Condos for Rent 6009

Housemates/ Roommates

Looking for additional income?

Available Now. No Pets. $1650/mo.

970-379-0971.

PLACE YOUR AD. Call 303.466.3636 or 970-635-3650

for 6005 RentApts.

Furnished SEMI-FURN Rooms/Apts Wkly/mnthly from $125/ wk, Utils/micro/fridge incl (303) 931-7108 Place your ad.

Call 303-466-3636 or 970-635-3650 TURN USED ITEMS into Quick cash with Classifieds!

6009 Housemates/ Roommates Unfurnished Basement For Rent: Seeking Female Housemate. Private Bed/Bath. Shared Kitchen. Pets on Site.

South Longmont.

Evenings 303-8599247. $850/mo

Private Space (1800 sq ft) w/ Your Own Bed, Bath, Kitchen, Office & Laundry, Furnished Garden Level Unit, All Appliances, DW, W/D, Jacuzzi & Shower. $1250/mo, Utilities, Cable & Wifi Included.

out www.Silvernest.com. It’s a unique roommate-matching website for empty nesters with room to share. A great resource for anyone who wants to earn a little extra cash or wants some company around the house. You can even trade a room for things like lawn mowing or raking the leaves, or just simply charge rent.

Silvernest smartly matches roommates with great features like background screening, prepared leases and rent management tools. A great resource whether you’re a renter looking for a unique space or a homeowner with room to share. Check out

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6015

Retail Space for Lease

Responsible Housemate Needed in South Longmont:

Join the thousands of people who are renting out rooms in their homes. Check

2BR 2BA Condo at Meadows on the Parkway, Boulder:

Rooms for Rent

6010

720-291-7000

move your

house

800 sq ft Building at 554 Elm St, Frederick Zoned Commercial Good for Shop or Whatever. Available Now. $500/mo.

List your house and start packing.

516-984-8922

$75, 5 lines, 30 days

Classified Ads get Results very, very fast!

PLACE YOUR AD. Call 303.466.3636 or 970-635-3650

6016

EMPTY YOUR GARAGE

List your sale and prepare to purge. $25, 10 lines, 4 days plus a FREE garage sale kit!

Place your ad.

Call 303-466-3636 or 970-635-3650 Or visit FrontRangeClassifieds.com

Use promo code: HOMESHARE.

drive your

Office Space for Lease

wheels List your car and get ready to roll.

Attractive Office Space in NE Boulder:

$10, 3 lines, 30 days

1,402 sq ft, $12/sq ft, Open Floor Plan, Good Parking.

Tom, 303-494-7700

Vacation Rentals

6012

www.playincolorado.com

303.466.3636 BOULDER/BROOMFIELD/LONGMONT 970.635.3650 LOVELAND

For sale by owner only.

No refund for early cancellation.

RentalDirectory athomecolorado.com Complex Name Address, Phone

Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence 1401 Elmhurst Dr. 303-772-9292

Price Range

$905-$910

Deposit

$905-$910

# of Bedrooms

1

# of Baths

1

Lease Required

Yes

Smoking Friendly

No

Pet Friendly

Yes

Laundry Facilities

Yes

W/D Hookups

Other Amenities

Secure building, quiet neighborhood, meal program, transportation, utilities paid, appliances & cable TV included, 62 yrs & older; vouchers accepted.

For advertising information, call Thais Hafer 303.473.1456 March 18-19 2016

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