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What’s the difference between lender-paid and borrower-paid mortgage insurance?

BOULDER – Many potential home buyers state that a lack of savings is the biggest obstacle in their dream of home ownership, and it’s easy to understand why. A 20% down payment is the universally-accepted benchmark, which can be very intimidating when you look at some of today’s real estate listings.

While it’s true that 20% (or more) will get you the most favorable terms, you shouldn’t give up on buying a home based on this number alone.

It is absolutely possible to achieve the dream of home ownership with a lower down payment. If it appears that you will be going this route, you will need to understand private mortgage insurance, which is required for any home purchase where the buyer has less than 20% equity in the property.

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is a policy that protects your lender if you ever stop making payments on your loan. There are two ways that lenders will handle this kind of insurance policy. One is referred to as borrowerpaid mortgage insurance,

and the other is known as lender-paid mortgage insurance. Don’t let the names fool you. In either case, you are the one who pays for the policy.

It is simply a different payment structure.

Borrower-paid mortgage insurance Borrower-paid mortgage insurance is probably exactly what you expect when you think of PMI. This is the added expense that is built in to your monthly payment. Borrower-paid mortgage insurance is often recommended to those home buyers who plan to live in the home for many years. It makes the most sense, because once a certain amount of equity has been reached and you have made your payments on time for at least 2 years, this type of PMI can be dropped. Equity may be increased in two ways: appreciation and paying down your principal balance by making extra payments. Once you are sure you meet the requirements, you will work with your lender directly to have the PMI dropped. The lender will approve your application

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The result is a significantly lower monthly mortgage payment.

The key disadvantage to borrower-paid premiums is that the buyer will have to be able to build the amount into their budget.

When determining your ability to afford your loan, your lender will calculate the total housing payment, which includes mortgage interest, principal, taxes, homeowner’s insurance and mortgage insurance.

For some borrowers, that additional insurance payment can make it more difficult to qualify for a loan.

Lender-paid mortgage insurance With lender-paid mortgage insurance, your lender prepays for the policy on your behalf.

This payment is made in a lump sum at closing, and the expense is passed on to the borrower in the form of a higher interest rate. This type of PMI is recommended for buyers who plan to live in their home for less than 10 years or those who have a very short term loan. The reason that this structure is not recommended for long-term owneroccupants is that it cannot be dropped. Lender-paid mortgage insurance will remain effective for the life of your loan, even after you have reached 20% equity.

Some buyers prefer this method because they want a lower monthly payment (or more house for the same monthly payment).

The disadvantage is that it adds an average of 0.25% - 0.75% to the borrower’s interest rate, which is often a pretty sizable amount when you figure it over the life of a loan.

The amount you pay for private mortgage insurance, whether borrower-paid or lender-

paid, is largely dependent upon your personal credit history, the qualification criteria for your loan, and the amount you are able to invest as a down payment.

Because these are such variable factors, it pays to speak with an expert about the pros and cons of all loan scenarios (not only those requiring PMI).

Educated borrowers will typically compare both options as well as consider the current market they are buying in and potential for appreciation when deciding which option is best. If you are interested in learning more about your mortgage options, call 303.579.5517 or e-mail michaela@ michaelaphillips.com.

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LIVING SMART

First-time home buyers’ mistakes

By Amanda Bell, Angie’s List (TNS)

When buying or selling a house, rely on the expertise of a Realtor to help you through the process. (Mike Penney) The experience of buying your first home often brings up a lot of emotions. With so many new considerations and complicated processes to navigate, it’s easy to get tripped up in details and make costly mistakes.

Read on to learn how to avoid making common first-time buyer missteps.

Don’t skip home loan qualification Once you decide to buy a home, it’s tempting to start touring properties right away. Cheryl Grant, Realtor at Keller Williams North in Grand Rapids, Michigan, advises you to resist.

Instead, make your first stop a lending office. Figure out how much you qualify to borrow before wasting your own time and that of a seller, she says. You don’t want to sign a contract only to discover the bank won’t loan you the necessary funds.

Know what you can afford Many first-time buyers fail to budget properly, often confusing what they can afford with what lenders tell them they qualify to borrow. If you haven’t yet, make a list of your monthly expenses before settling on a house budget.

“You absolutely should not be looking at homes out of your price range,” says Brian Pakulla, a Realtor at Pakulla Professionals Re/ Max Advantage Realty in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Doing so could cause you to stretch your finances too thin or make you feel dissatisfied when you do budget and then start to look at homes in your price range, he says.

Don’t focus much on the flaws It’s fun to dream about the items on your wish list, but some first-time buyers have a hard time compromising to meet their budgets. Don’t let outdated features steer you away from a house that otherwise meets your criteria. On the other hand, don’t compromise on your must-haves.

“You can always change the cosmetics of a house, but you can’t change the view, location or floor plan easily,” Pakulla says.

Don’t fall blindly in love You think you find “the one” and immediately develop an emotional connection to it, never mind the leaky roof and creaky floors. You jump to put an offer in, but your real estate agent urges you to reconsider.

At that point, Grant says take heed. Falling head over heels for a home can blind you to its true value or flaws that should be deal-breakers.

Don’t wait too long Today’s housing market is competitive. If you spend too much time debating whether to put in an offer, a quicker buyer may snatch up the house you’ve been eyeing.

“Some first-time buyers have a difficult time moving that quickly even if it’s a good home in their price range,” Grant says. “My job is to explain how fast you need to move in this market, but I don’t make people do anything if they’re not comfortable. I show them the pros and cons and help them make the right decision.”

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Why do Boulder County rural property prices vary so much?

BOULDER - If you’re looking in rural Boulder County to buy a house on a bit of property or for some land to build on, you may be baffled by the seemingly bizarre price ranges. How can two pieces of property, both about the same acreage, differentiate in price by 50 percent or even higher? The answer is there are many variables that make land more or less attractive, just as two acres of Nevada desert land is vastly different than two acres of California beach-front property.

The house on a Boulder County rural property is often the least important part of the property’s long-term value. You can change a house – you can remodel it or tear it down – but you can’t change

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land (much) or where it’s located. With the limited amount of Boulder County rural properties, savvy buyers know this and focus on the land’s intrinsic value.

So what makes Boulder County land more attractive, thus expensive?

Zoning: This determines how you can use the property and what you can build on it, as well as

its tax rate.

Acre Size: You can have animals on one acre, but you really need two to have enough room for a house and outbuildings. For horses, five acres is preferred. As you go up incrementally, each acre makes a huge difference - in terms of hay production, pastures, places to ride - until about 35 acres.

Neighbors: People want privacy. Where the home and property is located in relationship to area neighbors is critical.

Do you have to share a driveway? If so, that’s a drawback. The ambiance of the general area affects price too.

Dirt Road – Some buyers find them charming and horse owners like them for riding, but others perceive them as a

drawback.

Water Rights: Not all water rights are equal, far from it. Plus, some properties have much better irrigation systems than others.

Good Soil: For larger acreage where crops are grown, soil quality is a serious consideration.

Trees: For both their aesthetic and cooling ability, buyers want trees.

Horse owners also want shade for their animals.

Views: Mountain, foothills, city-light, beautiful pasture views all add value.

Streams: Everybody loves streams. They usually have old-growth trees adjacent to them and provide an added charm factor to our arid Colorado climate.

Noise: If you’re buying out in a rural area, you

want quiet, except for wildlife sounds.

Outbuildings: Everybody loves outbuildings, especially men! They want their man-caves to putter around in.

South facing barns, loafing sheds and outdoor arenas (for horse owners): Southern exposure in the winter ensures they’re not full of snow and ice.

Location: The closer to Boulder it is, the more valuable it is considered.

Karen is the owner and managing broker of KL Realty, and has more than 29 years of experience in the Boulder County real estate market. For more information contact KL Realty at 303.444.3177, e-mail team@klrealty.com or visit klrealty.net.

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Lack of housing inventory keeps Boulder Valley sales low, prices high BOULDER – While still early, 2016 is shaping up to be a lot like 2015 in many ways for Boulderarea real estate.

Home sales rose in February 2016 compared to last month’s modest number, showing improvement in sales data for single-family and attached dwellings in Boulder County, according to Boulder Area Realtor® Association statistics.

But, year-to-date, sales declined and inventory – already at record lows – was virtually unchanged.

“I consider February’s sales something of a recovery over a fairly slow January, so we’re getting into more of a normalized market now that the holiday period is over,” said Ken Hotard, vice president of public affairs for the Boulder Area Realtor® Association.

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“At this point in the year, it looks like there are factors – lack of inventory, higher prices and stagnant wages – that indicate that expectations may need to be tempered,” said Hotard.

Sales of single-family homes in the Boulderarea increased by 22.4 percent compared to January – 251 units versus 205. Condominium and townhome sales rose

66.7 percent month-overmonth – 75 units versus 45.

Year-to-date, singlefamily home sales in the Boulder-area fell 6.1 percent through February 2016, with 429 homes sold versus 457. The number of condominiums and townhomes sold also dropped, marking a 26.9 percent year-to-date decline with 122 units sold versus 167 units for the same period in 2015.

Inventory for both single-family and attached Boulder County dwellings was virtually unchanged in February compared to January. Single-family home inventory declined a slight .035 percent – 572 units versus 574 units – while townhome and condominium inventory improved .027 percent – 77 units versus 75 units – month-over-month.

For people who need or want to buy a home in Boulder County,

the market remains competitive and relatively high-priced. Economic forces and lack of inventory are likely to keep it that way.

“It’s a situation that’s playing out in many places around the country.

But, it’s accentuated here, because Boulder County is a relatively higher-cost area,” said Hotard.

Longmont, while more expensive than it used to be, is still an attractive option, with median and average sales prices for single-family homes at $337,000 and $370,000 respectively. “That’s half the price of a singlefamily home in Boulder, so there’s affordability in that market,” said Hotard.

Noting that build out under the current zoning is being approached in nearby Boulder-area markets, Hotard said that while we have a housing affordability challenge, he would not call it a crisis.

“It’s something to work on and try to address using a variety of means – and the community is working to address it,” he added.

“We have a high quality of life in our communities, which makes the area highly desirable and thus more expensive,” said Hotard.

And job growth for Colorado – a significant driver of housing demand – is expected to continue, with 50,000-plus jobs forecasted again this year.

“There doesn’t appear to be anything on the horizon that’s going to affect the short term,” added Hotard.

“For Boulder Valley real estate, it looks like 2016 will be a positive year.”

For more information contact Tom Kalinski, RE/MAX of Boulder, at 303.441.5620, e-mail tomkalinski@ mindspring.com or visit boulderco.com.

Spruce up your home for a spring sale LOVELAND – It’s home selling season. If you plan to list your home for sale, now is the time to start prepping. Buyer impressions are directly tied to whether they will be interested in your home and what they may offer. A little work will therefore go a long way.

Here are a few ways to spruce up your home for a Spring sale.

Power wash the exterior A quick power wash of your exterior will remove dirt buildup and give your home a fresh and clean look. Consider power washing your vinyl siding, concrete walkways and patios, wood decks, etc. If you plan on tackling this 6

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yourself, make sure you use the correct settings for the type of material (so as not to cause any damage).

Professional power washing services are often available as well.

Spruce up landscaping Make your landscaping look crisp and clean.

Remove dead leaves, trim overgrown hedges and bushes, freshen up edging between flower beds and the lawn, and add a fresh layer of mulch. With a little work, you can make your yard desirable to visiting home buyers.

Clean entryways Your entryways are one of the first impressions of your home. Give it a

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good cleaning to remove the sand and dirt from the winter months. Put away winter items to de-clutter this space. Brighten it up flowers and springinspired furnishings.

Change your décor Spring is a great time to

switch out your décor to light, bright, and cheery items. Area rugs tend to make a space appear smaller, so consider removing area rugs to maximize the visual floor space. Changing curtains may also be a good idea if you have heavy or dark curtains. Make sure plenty of sunlight enters the home. Lastly, fresh flowers and plants can give your home that extra Spring feel.

Add a fresh coat of paint If you have any dark colored or dirty-looking walls, then it’s time for a facelift. A fresh coat of paint can really work wonders. Consider

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somewhat neutral colors to appeal to more buyers.

Remember that flat paint can bring attention to imperfections whereas an eggshell or semi-gloss might better hide them.

Getting your home ready for selling Realtors typically suggest home repairs and staging ideas as part of the listing appointment.

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LAWN AND GARDEN

Transforming landscapes: one lawn at a time

By Jean Lovell, Center for ReSource Conservation Linda Vorchert’s first statement was, “I have always been a tree person.”

She loves trees and now loves planting them. Before moving to Colorado five years ago, Linda lived in Texas, and her only experience with gardening was helping her husband with annuals. When they moved here she saw such a variety of plants. “It is cool that people have specimen plants as well as mass plantings,” and so she became interested in gardening.

When she saw Garden In A Box, she was “excited about the colors, the profusion, the notion of Xeriscaping, the variety, the price, everything. Of course I was going to get one, but

which one?” She chose one to attract pollinators.

“It was amazing when everything came back the next year. They all survived the fall of 2014 that killed so many plants, and all their roots were intact!”

“I love everything about Garden In A Box, but what I like most are the colors, the smells and the stunning variety.” She was also pleasantly surprised at the ease of planting and maintenance. “It is like they’re supposed to live here and you just put them in. They don’t take great care, no fertilizer, just water and mulch for the winter.

You just plant them – and then you get flowers!”

Although they have a sprinkler system, she hand-

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Last spring they had a sprinkler audit. Linda notes, “It is the right thing to do, both morally and ecologically and we learned some new things.”

Having this garden has altered her feelings about their yard. “It went from rocks to plants; having such a variety of color, of foliage, of flower types with the various plants – it is like a garden party in a box!” Before she got the Garden In A Box kit, she had “little confidence or experience with any plants.” That changed as “I planted things without worrying about doing it wrong. I will definitely do it again.”

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How do you repair a patio?

By C. Dwight Barnett, Tribune News Service (TNS) Q: The person buying my home insists on replacing the patio or reducing the home’s sale price so he can replace the patio. The patio is cracked and the inspector said it drains water to the foundation. The inspector also said the settlement has caused the step to settle, and it could be a trip hazard. Removing the patio and trying to get a cement truck to my backyard to replace the patio is going to be expensive.

A repairman told me the patio can be repaired. Is this true, and how would it be repaired?

A: When concrete settles, and most of the time it will, it can either be replaced or it can be repaired by “slab jacking.” Concrete settles because of poor site preparation, unstable soils or erosion. Slab jacking is a process where holes are strategically drilled in the settled section or sections of the concrete slab and a slurry mixture of sand, cement and additives or a foam product is pumped under the slab to raise it back to its

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original position. The process is quick and easy, and there is far less mess than you would experience with removal and replacement, and it will cost a lot less than replacement.

Slab jacking can be performed on areas as small as an entry porch or as large as a factory or warehouse floor. Contact foundation repair companies in your area to see if they perform slab jacking. You can learn more about the process by visiting concretenetwork.com and type “slab jacking” into the search box in the upper right hand corner.

You can also view YouTube videos of foam slab jacking by doing an Internet search.

C. Dwight Barnett is a certified master inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors. Write to him with home improvement questions at C. Dwight Barnett, Evansville Courier & Press, P.O. Box 268, Evansville, Ind. 47702 or e-mail him at d.Barnett@ insightbb.com.

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Spend time in front yard beds BOULDER - On a bright, sunny spring day there’s no better feeling than spending your time lounging in beds. Gardeners love this; in fact, the more beds the better. And judging by the freshly made ones I see while driving around, placing your beds in the front yard is becoming quite a craze.

Gardens in raised beds are often earlier, better, and faster than their ground-bound counterparts, because the soil warms up in them quickly in spring. Placed in front yards, passing humans are given clear boundaries of where they may walk, which is not in the bed, so plants enjoy the comfort of having their roots grow in soil that is fluffy and easy to push through.

When planning the bed, four feet wide is perfect for allowing gardeners to reach the entire bed from their side of the boards without stepping or falling in.

Height of the sides is a personal choice, ranging from 4 to 12 inches. Lower sides serve more as a reminder to keep feet out of the

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bed, while taller sides lift plants up, helping gardeners getting creaky from age reach their plants.

If your soil is poor or heavily compacted, plan on putting in taller beds to give roots plenty of room to dive. Reduce shading by laying out the beds north to south.

Constructing a raised bed is simple and quick if you have all the materials on hand. Power tools make the job much easier and to do the work, a circular saw, drill,

and level are recommended but the most essential thing to have is a nut driver to make joining the sides easy.

Use untreated lumber two inches wide by whatever height you’d like. It will last years and doesn’t have potential problems from leaching of preservative chemicals into the soil. Brick, composite or other building materials are also suitable. Cut two pieces the width of the bed, usually four feet, and two others to the desired length.

Using three and one-half to four inch wood bolts with washers, bolt the corners together to make a four-sided box.

Till the soil on which the bed will rest, then place the box in the area and level the sides. Fill the bed with soil similar to what the bed is resting on to avoid creating layers between soil types that interfere with water, air and root penetration. Mix soils together when filling the bed to make a nice blend.

Soil sources can be iffy since we don’t have regulations requiring

certain standards of salt, chemical, or weed free products. The best a gardener can do is to know people with good soil to spare and bring it over from their place. But be sure to ask permission first; we can’t have gardeners pilfering other gardeners’ hard won soil.

Raised beds go a long way to conserving water if irrigated by soaker hoses or drip emitters. For me, soaker hoses are best because I change the type of plants and placement of them in the beds each year. Put a timer on the irrigation to keep water delivery even when the gardener is forgetful.

Start the season right by jumping into bed this spring – you’ll be rewarded with happy plants and less work.

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you may be tempted to fastforward the process and skip the home inspection, but it’s important to know if the house is in solid shape.

Aside from helping to identify any major structural flaws, a home inspection can help you budget for future maintenance issues. Consider it a “new home” orientation, Pakulla says.

“Go through the inspection to understand how your future home operates mechanically,” he says.

“It’ll have some blemishes, but you’ll learn and make sure nothing will be a major pitfall.”

Keep resale in mind It might seem preposterous to think about selling a house you haven’t yet purchased, but experts recommend planning ahead. Many

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buyers don’t factor in features that could affect a home’s resale value, like number of bedrooms or whether it has a garage or basement, or if the home will suit their future needs, which is a common mistake.

“So many first-time buyers say they aren’t thinking of children now, so school districts aren’t a consideration for them,” Grant says.

Even if you’re not planning to have children, she says a home’s location within a coveted school district often leads to a higher resale value down the line.

Amanda Bell 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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HOME DÉCOR

Designer rooms show how to wow without going broke

The home office by Erin Faith of Faith Color, Consulting and Design includes a peel-and-stick wall map. She paid $10 for the drafting table on Craigslist and $17 each for the bookshelves at Target. She also made the light fixture for her home office vignette. (Darrell Sapp/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

By Patricia Sheridan, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) The American Society of Interior Designers once again showcases the talent of its members at the 35th annual Duquesne Light Home & Garden Show.

“Local and Sustainable” is the theme of the dining room created

by Nancy Drew of Drew Designs Ltd. It’s painted in PPG’s Warm Wassail.

“I centered the room around a table from Eastman Tribe made from reclaimed Douglas fir barnwood by local artist/craftsman John Eastman,” Drew said.

The sideboard was made from the same reclaimed wood and has a roughhewn yet industrial look.

Artist Stevo made the colorful mosaic fireplace surround, which has the aesthetic of a stained-glass window. The flooring is cork and the chairs on either side of the fireplace and around the dining table all came from Pier One. The lights over the table are from Lowes. The paintings on the walls are all original works by Pittsburgh artist Cory Bonnet.

“It’s all about knowing how to put it together,” noted Drew.

All four designers tried to use affordable options to demonstrate to consumers that you don’t have to have a trust fund to create a room that looks pulled together.

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“We try to be very budgetfriendly,” she said.

The genius of Melodie Schooley of the Pittsburgh Basement Co. is illustrating how you can use space in creative ways. Her basement room features an under-the-stairs pet habitat including a built-in crate and tiled area for dishes with their own potfiller faucet. The LED chandelier came from Cardello Electric.

“It’s about new ideas for underused spaces,” said, Schooley, who has been focusing on basements lately.

She got an old door from Construction Junction, painted it and set it up as a table using white sawhorses from IKEA. The glass top was custom-cut by Rex Glass. Storage space is provided by cabinets and a sink and counter.

The walls are by the Basement Co., which specializes in finishing the look of concrete block.

Going very custom and very sleek is the master bedroom

by Nicole Santella of Artemis Construction and Design. The bed frame is a concrete platform set against a headboard of charred, sawn white oak. Dark, dramatic and very handsome, it’s all wirebrushed.

Across the room, a ventless, bioethanol fireplace is set underneath a concrete console. The sliding barn doors are also custom

made of white oak with Lumicor panels. The chairs are from Four Hands, but the tiny table between them was made of quarter-inch steel with a reclaimed wood top – simple to make if you have the equipment and the material. The completed look of the room is seductively masculine.

Designer Erin Faith of Faith Color, Consulting and Design created a home office using found furniture and a few new items.

The idea for this room is a that of a young adult who has inherited some items or a downsizing baby boomer who has kept a few things.

The focus of the room is a peeland-stick vinyl world map that

pops against PPG’s Blue Cloud.

“This color works best in a room with lots of natural light or a large space. Otherwise I might only use it on one wall,” Faith said.

The drafting table in the middle of the room was a Craigslist find for just $10. The bookshelves are from Target for $17 each.

“I made the ceiling light myself,” she said. It’s made of three freehanging light bulbs surrounded by clear glass balls hung with fishing line. The most expensive item in this very attractive room was the Pier One chair. It cost $499.

“The idea is mixing what you already have with some things you build or buy.”

Section of a basement room created by Melodie Schooley of the Pittsburgh Basebment Co. for the ASID Designer Showcase at the Duquesne Light Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show. An under-the-stairs pet habitat includes a built-in crate and tiled area for dishes with their own potfiller faucet. (Darrell Sapp/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

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Jeff Stuffings stands in front of his new home that is under construction at Tramonto.

TRAMONTO

Featuring location, layout and low-maintenance in southwest Longmont

By Adam Martin, At Home. Photos by Timothy Seibert. Renderings Provided by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods.

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discovered Boulder Creek Neighborhoods. He was hanging out with a friend

Jeff Stuffings and Boulder Creek community managers highlight some of the design features of the home.

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who lives across the street from one of the builder’s communities. Bored, the two decided to walk through some of the model homes just to pass the time.

He was impressed immediately, but that neighborhood wasn’t in the area he’s come to think of as home. However, one of the community managers mentioned an upcoming development in southwest Longmont. That’s how Stuffings first heard about Tramonto.

“I’ve lived in this area for six years,” Stuffings said. With over 40 years under his belt as an airline pilot, he’s been all over the

world. “I’m going to retire this coming June,” he said, and he has no intention of leaving Longmont. This is where he wants to be.

While he didn’t first encounter Boulder Creek Neighborhoods as a part of a house hunt, he was on the lookout for a new home. With retirement coming up, he wanted to find a place that better fit his lifestyle. Like Boulder Creek, Stuffings understands the huge role your home plays when it comes to quality of life.

He has every intention of having a full, active and fulfilling retirement, and that meant finding a home that works for him, and

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will facilitate an active lifestyle.

For Stuffings, the top priorities were location, layout, and a lowmaintenance lifestyle.

Stuffings is familiar with travel. He’s a pilot.

He knows all too well the hassle home maintenance can become when you’re on the road (or in the sky). Even simple tasks, like yardwork, become exponentially more cumbersome. His attitude toward household chores is pretty straight-forward.

“Been there, done that,” he said with a laugh.

As a result, he resolved to buy a home that was easy to manage. Boulder April 8-9, 2016

Apex Cadence Rendering Creek fit the bill perfectly.

All Boulder Creek homes, including the ranch-style patio homes at Tramonto, offer a signature style of low-maintenance living.

Many of the typical outdoor tasks associated with home ownership are covered. No more mowing the lawn. No more snow removal. All of those kinds of things will be done for Stuffings, allowing him to spend his time enjoying his retirement.

It’s hard to overstate the profound impact a low-maintenance home can have on lifestyle. Karen Sanders, the community sales manager at Tramonto, estimates that Boulder Creek home owners get back 6 to 8 hours of free time every week. Imagine everything you could do with an extra 6-8 hours of time each week. No matter what stage of life you’re at, that’s no small thing.

For Stuffings, the benefits go even further. He owns a condo on an island off the coast of Florida. He loves

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living in Colorado, but explained that sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the mountains and relax on a beach. A lowmaintenance home will allow him to get away whenever he likes without having to worry.

Of course, even having chores done on your behalf won’t make a home a good value unless it’s paired with stellar construction and a solid, flexible layout.

Again, Stuffings said the Boulder Creek homes at Tramonto were in a class all their own.

Boulder Creek specializes in homes that emphasize main floor living. In simple terms, that means the areas of the home most likely to see use on a day-to-day basis are all on the main floor. The kitchen, living room, master suite, and all exterior entrances are accessible without the inconvenience of stairs.

“Certainly, the designs are appealing,” Stuffings said, adding that his home will feature “a good,

flexible, working floor plan” that “utilizes squarefootage to the maximum.”

The final priority for Stuffings was location.

He wanted a home not just in the Longmont area, but one close to the airport, with easy access to Boulder. Tramonto is located in southwest Longmont at the corner of Pike and Renaissance.

The neighborhood is in close proximity to daily shopping, and Boulder is just a few minutes away.

Sanders, the community sales manager mentioned earlier, worked with Stuffings during his homebuying process. She’s candid about the value of Tramonto’s location.

“This is the only, literally, the only ranch-style home community in this area,” she said.

In fact, just a couple of weeks ago Boulder Creek held a Grand Opening event for Tramonto.

It was an opportunity for interested potential buyers to check out the

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.

community and find out a little more about the builder behind the project. “It was a very well attended event,” Sanders said. For the majority of the folks in attendance, there were two main draws: low-maintenance living and Boulder Creek, itself.

Boulder Creek has a strong reputation, not just regionally, but nationally. When Boulder Creek develops a new community, buyers know that everything about it, from the infrastructure to the floor plans of individual homes, will be done right. As evidence, consider this. The first phase of the Tramonto neighborhood includes 34 homes. To date, 13 of them are already under contract, and every one of those contracts was signed prior to construction.

If that sounds like a big deal, it is. Buying a home is a major investment.

Buying one sight-unseen is almost unheard of. Unless,

that is, you’re talking about Boulder Creek. It’s actually not unusual for the builder to contract multiple homes shortly after the announcement of a new neighborhood. Their reputation for quality construction and top-tier customer service is just that strong.

In the case of Tramonto, Sanders attributes the advanced sales to “limited availability of this kind of ranch-style, lowmaintenance living in this area.”

For interested home buyers, the take-away is simple. The remaining homes at Tramonto aren’t likely to be on the market long. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, lifestyle-enhancing home in the southwest Longmont area, now is the time to act.

For more information about Boulder Creek’s Tramonto community, visit Live Tramonto.com or call 303.606.4340.

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Open House Date

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

Open House Street Time

Price

Agent

Company

Phone

Boulder

Saturday & Sunday

10am-12pm

22 Pine Brook Road

$850,000

Brian Terry

Bosch Real Estate Group

303-845-0949

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

4811 White Rock Circle - G

$215,000

John Hampshire

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-554-1898

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-4pm

2 Benthaven Pl.

$534,000

Rita DeBolt

Homestead Real Estae

720-394-7482

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-2pm

165 Cherokee Way

$674,900

Peter and Kayla Garthwaite

Goodacre & Company

303-931-2777

Boulder

Sunday

11am-2pm

2325 Forest Avenue

$675,000

Lynn Ryan

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-489-0309

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-2pm

5140 Illini Way

$715,000

Steve Altermatt

Re/Max of Boulder, Inc.

303-441-5669

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-4pm

3287 Ouray Street

$799,500

Kent Madson

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-588-1953

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-3pm

4675 Ludlow Street

$850,000

TR Swanwick

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-525-8803

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-2pm

1206 Crestmoor Dr.

$850,000

Natasha Hubbard

RE/MAX Alliance

303-909-3810

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-3pm

5050 Pierre Street #D

$895,000

Patrick Westfall

Downtown Boulder Real Estate

303-579-0469

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-4pm

1476 Periwinkle Drive

$935,000

Kristin Kalush

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

303-809-1717

Boulder

Saturday

11am-2pm

1476 Periwinkle Drive

$935,000

Kristin Kalush

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

303-809-1717

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

655 S. 46th Street

$975,000

Dennis and Jann Culver

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-618-3366

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

655 S. 46th Street

$975,000

Dennis and Jann Culver

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-618-3366

Boulder

Saturday

10am-12pm

4018 Nevis Street

$1,095,000

Zach Zeldner

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

720-480-7650

Boulder

Saturday & Sunday

12pm-3pm

3985 Caddo Parkway

$1,189,000

Chally Wiener

Colorado Landmark, Realtors

303-324-7528

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

2129 23rd Street

$1,250,000

Digger Braymiller

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

720-234-6390

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-2pm

23 Eagles Drive

$1,300,000

Bill Allen

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-570-9814

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

535 Northstar Court

$1,350,000

Marybeth Emerson

Colorado Landmark Realtors

720-394-1997

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

535 Northstar Ct.

$1,350,000

Marybeth Emerson

Colorado Landmark Realtors

720-394-1997

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-2pm

1133 Woodland Court

$1,599,000

Lance Smith

Four Star Realty

720-309-3512

Boulder

Sunday

2pm-4pm

2056 Mapleton Ave.

$1,695,000

Patrick Brown

Goodacre & Company

303-819-2374

Boulder

Daily

11am-5pm

3092 Big Horn St.

High $800k’s +

Roz Giannasi Pinon

Markel Homes: Kalmia38, Northfield Village & Northfield Commons

303-442-0309

Boulder

Saturday

10am- 2:30pm

1235 Baseline Rd.

$1,550.00

Wendy Daniel

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

303-818-1056

Boulder

Sunday

10am- 2:30pm

1235 Baseline Rd.

$1,550.00

Wendy Daniel

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

303-818-1056

Boulder

Saturday

11am-1pm

210 Iroquois Drive

$750,000

Maureen McCarthy

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-817-1282

Broomfield

Sunday

11am-1pm

16552 Sherman Way

$409,000

Sheri Brown

RE/MAX Alliance

720-217-2188

Johnstown

Saturday and Sunday

1pm-3pm

220 Darlington Lane

$289,000

Ron Ehrlich

Real Estate Solutions

970-539-0102

Lafayette

Sunday

10am-3pm

712 Oriole Drive

$69,900

Steve Trefethen

Summerview

603-512-0772

Lafayette

Sunday

11am-2pm

970 Homer Cir.

$335,000

Jamie Zimmerman

RE/MAX Alliance

303-807-1302

Lafayette

Saturday

2:30pm-4:30pm

2824 Grand Lake Dr.

$760,000

Leanne Goff

TrailRidge Realty

720-465-7005

Longmont

Saturday

11am-2pm

2117 Meadow Ct.

$220,000

Natasha Hubbard

RE/MAX Alliance

303-909-3810

Longmont

Saturday

10am-12pm

1411 Frontier St.

$239,000

Dave Wagner

ERA Tradewind Real Estate

720-244-0980

Longmont

Saturday

12pm-2pm

4210 Riley Dr.

$339,900

Edward Regel

Regel & Associates, LLC

303-746-7375

Longmont

Saturday

11am-2pm

1248 Button Rock Drive

$349,900

Gary and Elaine Collins

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-947-6129

Longmont

Saturday & Sunday

11am-3pm

1379 Charles Dr. A-1

$349,900

Jeremy Johnson

RE/MAX Alliance

970-313-6166

Longmont

Saturday

1pm-3pm

2906 Bow Line Place

$375,000

Debbie Haubert

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

303-588-2128

Longmont

Sunday

12pm-2pm

2925 Bryn Mawr Pl.

$380,000

Olivia Shagoury

RE/MAX Alliance

303-775-6085

Longmont

Sunday

1pm-3pm

4220 Da Vinci Drive

$679,000

Bob Grotluschen/Susie Donahue

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-441-5645

Longmont

Saturday

12pm-3pm

3801 Fowler Ln.

$769,000

Brooke Weathers

Coldwell Banker Residential

303-898-6564

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.

$600k’s +

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes: Prospect NewTown

303-522-7928

Longmont

Thursday - Sunday

12pm-4pm

1527 Otis Drive

Starting in the high$300,000's.

Chris Sweeney/Stan Meade

Pedal To Properties

720-480-6106/ 303-817-7777 303-809-0259

Louisville

Saturday

11am-2pm

523 W. Sycamore Cir.

$469,000

Matt Ladwig

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

Louisville

Sunday

11am-1pm

523 W. Sycamore Cir.

$469,000

Kristen Solomon

Wright Kingdom Real Estate

720-352-0249

Louisville

Saturday

11am-1pm

2412 Hecla Drive

$685,900

Scott Ripmaster

Colorado Landmark, Realtors

970-708-0444

Louisville

Wednesday-Monday

11am-5pm

1805 Blue Star Lane Model Home

$700k's+

Michele Steward

Markel Homes - North End

303-604-9196

Lousville

Sunday

11am-2pm

2412 Hecla Drive

$685,900

Scott Ripmaster

Colorado Landmark, Realtors

970-708-0444

Markel Homes

303-823-6814

Lyons

By appointment

11am-5pm

334 McConnell Drive

$500,000+

Marlita Lazo

Niwot

Saturday & Sunday

12pm - 2pm

8189 Neva Road

$935,000

Leslie Herz and Lisa Pentz

Westminster

Saturday

12:30pm-2pm

2517 W 108th Pl.

$434,900

Kathy Crowder

303-517-9873 RE/MAX Alliance

303-775-0206

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1248 Button Rock Drive, Longmont $349,900

2 Benthaven Place, Boulder This townhome has it all!

Contemporary 2-story below $350,000! 3 Bed, 3 Bath sits on one of the largest lots in Quail Crossing. Open floor plan on main level with morning sunlight. Large master suite with walk-in closet and separate tub/shower. Home has been well maintained. Easy access to I-25 and close to Union Reservoir. Close to schools and park.

Great location, well designed floorplan, a heated and cooled sunroom addition with a 2 person f water Jacuzzi, and an oversized 2 car garage! The large living room looks out at the lovely fresh landscaping (not into another unit). Bright and open, the living area has vaulted ceilings and a s skylight.

The flexible floorplan offers a den or possible 3rd bedroom on the main level, a kitchen that opens to the family room or dining area and two bedrooms on the second floor. Located in the desirable Devil’s Thumb community which is nestled near the Flatirons, you can take aadvantage of the swimming pool, tennis court, club house, hiking on the nearby trails, all while enjoying mountain views. What a great place to live!

Elaine Collins

303-947-6129

ecollins@wkre.com

www.1248.wkre.com

$534,000

Rita DeBolt • Homestead Real Estate • 720-394-7482

Open Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm 2824 Grand Lake Dr, Lafayette

$760,000 http://indianpeaks-south.com Leanne Goff • 720-465-7005

Open Saturday 11-1

Model Home Located at 1527 Otis Drive, Longmont

10477 Taylor Ave, Firestone

$268,000

Office Hours: Thursday – Sunday 12pm-4pm Two-story and ranch plans available Homes starting in the high-$300,000’s Call for more information and inventory

Pre-inspected 3 bed, 2.5 bath home in desirable neighborhood, ready to be personalized. Unfinished basement with rough-in. Two car garage with shelving and side door access. Small town living, with easy access to all services, all for under $280,000!

Stan Meade Chris Sweeney 303.817.7777 720.480.6106 www.pedaltoproperties.com

Anna DiTorrice-Mull • The Group, Inc 970-631-2649

Open House Saturday & Sunday 12pm-2pm

Open Saturday 11AM-1PM

8189 Neva Road, Niwot $939,000

1169 Wyndemere Circle

Original Johnson Farm House over 125 years old in the heart of Niwot. Recently remodeled home with main floor master bedroom with the charm of a large covered front porch and maintenance free wrap around deck. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths 3,220 Sq. Ft.

Beautiful ranch backs on the 18th tee of the Ute Creek Golf course. Great views of the foothills and mountains from the beautiful patio. 3 ½ car side load garage, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths plus home office. Gourmet kitchen with large eating space that overlooks the golf course. Huge great room with fireplace.

Leslie l Herz • Herz T Team • Coldwell Banker • 303-517-9873

$589,000

Vonnie Falce • RE/Max Traditions, Inc. • 303-589-9821

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Boulder | 210 Iroquois Drive $750,000

LONGMONT | 4220 DA VINCI DRIVE $679,000

Immaculate ranch in Keewaydin Meadows. Beautifully maintained & updated on a large professionally landscaped lot. Great floor plan with 3 BR on main level, & 2 baths. A rare find is the large master bath. Basement is fully finished & provides great functional living, bedroom with its own bath and walk-in closet, large rec room, office and laundry. Excellent location on a very quiet neighborhood street, close to East Boulder Rec Center. 4 BR, 3 BA, 2676 sq. ft.

Directions: Baseline to Manhattan, south to Iroquois, right to home.

Maureen McCarthy Cell: 303.817.1282 www.maureenmccarthyhomes.com

Immaculate home in popular Renaissance! Open layout features a chef’s kitchen with large island, commercial-grade gas range, high quality SS appliances, large walk-in pantry & a butler’s pantry. Main floor boasts new wood floors, 2-story FR, formal living & dining rooms & study. 4 spacious BRs & a loft upstairs.

Finished basement with huge rec room/theatre, 2 BR & a full bath. Custom patio F with built-in gas grill & the views that brought you to Colorado! (787429) Directions: From Airport Rd & Clover Basin Dr, go west & turn right onto Da Vinci Dr. Follow around to the west end of the neighborhood.

Bob Grotluschen and Susie Donahue 303.441.5645 | 303.579.4273 bobg@boulderco.com | susied@boulderco.com

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3BR, 2BA, 1,756 sqft Stunning panoramic views overlooking the Boulder Valley, the Flatirons, back range peaks, Viele Lake, the plains, and city lights from this Rolling Hills tri-level, built by McStain in 1975 on a 10,994 sqft lot, is truly a diamond-in-the-rough!

4BR, 2 full BA, 2,184 SQFT Enjoy views of Bear Peak, Green Mountain & the Flatirons from this wonderfully remodeled Keewaydin Meadows home! Brand new remodeled Kitchen w/gorgeous center island, soft-closing hickory cabinets, quartz counters, hardwood flrs, and new ss appliances.

Oversized attached two car garage, enclosed sunroom, large flagstone patio to enjoy the view.

4BD, 3BA, 2,853 sqft Nicely maintained, original owner, 2-story home located in the outstanding Keewaydin Meadows neighborhood! Covered front porch entry, kitchen opens to main floor family room, master bedroom with private bath, oversized 2 car garage, private backyard patio, Flatiron views, and much more!

3BR, 2BA, 2,052 sqft Fantastic location, one door away from Harlow Platts Park, Viele Lake & the South Boulder Rec Center! Ranch style home with full basement, hardwood floor under existing carpet, and attached oversized single car garage.

Two bedrooms were combined to make a main floor master- can easily be converted back to original layout to make 4 bedrooms.

5BD, 2BA, 2,230 SQFT Well kept South Boulder ranch with light & open floorplan located on nearly 1/4 acre with beautiful mature trees! Kitchen with breakfast bar, SS appliances & big picture window! Features include double pane windows, 6 panel interior doors, main floor washer/ dryer closet & attached garage! 2nd Kitchen in basement with sink & fridge.

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What’s standard procedure for bathroom tile regrout?

By Angie Hicks, Angie’s List (TNS)

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Dear Angie: I hired a contractor to acid wash, regrout and seal my bathroom tile. He did not remove the old grout – merely sponged over a new grout coating. He says this is standard operating procedure, as we did not contract for old grout removal. Is this true, or did I just get ripped off?

– Angela Katz, Philadelphia Dear Angela: Unfortunately, there are a number of contractors who regrout tile this way, even though it is not a recommended or reliable solution. People in the industry refer to this practice as “skim coating.” It’s a way of making the area look better without actually fixing it, and the new grout will wear off once the area is used.

While you can leave a small portion of the old grout, you need to remove a majority of it. That way, there’s enough room for the new tile grout to bond to the sides – not the top – of the tile.

Even if the grout is worn down in areas, you need someone to remove it before applying new grout.

Luckily, regrouting tile is a practice you shouldn’t have to do often. If you take care of and clean your tile grout regularly, you should only have to replace it every 12 to 15 years.

Lesser quality jobs or failure to care for the grout may lead to the need for replacement every eight to 10 years.

To get the maximum amount of time between grout replacement, be sure to care for it properly.

Never use bleach, ammonia or acid-based cleaners on grout. Shower cleaners that indicate you should spray the cleaner on and leave it there also damage grout long-term. Use a neutral pH cleaner if you want to get more life out of your grout.

You should also make sure to remove any excess moisture from

Chris Uhland, owner of Grout Solutions of Carmel, says regrouting a bathroom usually costs between $100 and $500, depending on the amount of tile. (Photo by Brandon Smith, Angie’s List) the room, as that can damage grout.

Squeegee your shower after use, and make sure to use exhaust fans to remove moisture.

When it comes to regrouting tile, know what it should cost. Low-priced estimates may indicate the contractor doesn’t offer old grout removal as part of the job.

Non-sanded grout typically costs between $5 and $6 per square foot for removal and replacement. Sanded grout, which would be used for any joints with a one-eighth inch gap or larger, costs $6 to $8 per square foot.

Cost can vary depending on the size of the area, the type of tile used or the difficulty of the job.

Keep in mind that whoever is replacing your grout should also be placing 100 percent silicone caulk in corner joints and around tubs and shower basins. This step is important, because grout has no flexibility. If there’s any movement between a tile and a corner joint, grout will crack.

Angie Hicks is founder of AngiesList.com, provider of consumer reviews and services. Send questions to askangie@angieslist.com or tweet with #AskAngie.

Q: Dear Ed, we are remodeling a very small powder room and looking to use every inch of floor space we can. The old bathroom has an elongated toilet, and we have looked into installing a shorter, round-front toilet. Before we purchase the new toilet, is there an option for a toilet that uses even less floor space than a round-front toilet?

A: First, decide on the budget and scope of your powder room remodeling job.

If you’re looking for the easiest way to install a smaller toilet in place of your elongated toilet, the round-front toilet can be your best choice.

In most cases, a standard round-front toilet should fit the same water and drain connections as a standard elongated toilet. However, if you have to save maximum space in your new powder

room and are willing to roughin completely new plumbing, a wall-hung concealed tank toilet can give you the minimum footprint. Since the toilet tank is concealed inside the wall in back of the toilet, you can pick up about 10 inches of floor space over standard toilets.

Also, because it’s a wall-hung toilet, you’ll have extra foot space under the toilet.

Bottom line: If you’re really up against the wall to save the most space, look into a concealed tank wall-hung toilet.

Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call,” the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com or write eadelg@cs.com. Always consult local contractors and codes.

If you have to save maximum space in your new powder room and are willing to rough-in completely new plumbing, a wall-hung concealed tank toilet can give you the minimum footprint. (Kohler)

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FOYERS introduce guests to your world, so don’t be afraid to say something

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First impressions are important. That wise old saying applies to your home, too. When you’re redecorating, it’s easy to overlook what’s immediately inside the front door – especially in a part of the country where many of us enter the house through the garage, and only guests arrive through that more formal portal.

“The entrance sets the tone of the home, and it reflects the owner’s personality and taste as well,” said Dora Brigham, founder of Dora Brigham Interiors in Costa Mesa, Calif. “You should take care to feature pieces of art and other things that tell

guests who you are.”

Brigham and other interior designers follow a few simple rules when considering how to decorate an entrance.

Create a foyer-like space even if it’s an illusion. If your home is small and doesn’t have a well-defined foyer, use a different paint color, carefully placed furniture, some potted plants or a room divider to convey a sense that it’s a separate room. A small rug or different flooring can help too. “Another nice touch (for a small foyer) is a very beautiful painting, something that has perspective to give the place a feeling of more depth,” Brigham said.

More space gives you more possibilities.

“If you have a little bit of room in your foyer, display an antique or a console or a chest that is perhaps more dramatic than the other furniture in your home,” Brigham said. “And above all, I recommend a mirror to reflect as much light as possible.”

Of course, if you follow the Eastern philosophy of feng shui, you’ll want to avoid a

mirror in the entrance to your home – it’s a big no-no if done incorrectly.

Feng-shui.org advises, “Putting an attractive mirror at the entry way is a gracious way to welcome in the chi. Just make sure it is not placed directly across from the front door or it will send the chi (often interpreted as money) right back out!”

If you’re a fan of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, you’ll probably want to make your foyer darker in color and perhaps even reduce its height. He and other 20thcentury modernists such as Richard Neutra liked to build a sense of “opening out” into their interiors, which meant small, lowceilinged, often darkercolored foyers giving way to light, airy rooms with higher ceilings.

For a while, Wright’s aesthetic was ignored by home designers. Many homes built in the 1970s and ‘80s feature dramatic two-story entryways filled with light.

“A lot of beautiful homes that we’re remodeling now were built at a time when two-story entryways were popular; they give you a sense of grandeur,” Brigham said.

“But many people don’t know what to do with it – all those endless walls.”

Don’t be afraid to take advantage of that vertical space with a long tapestry or a dramatic pendant light or chandelier.

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sconces and other striking effects of illumination that accentuate the vast expanse of wall.

One of the most welcoming touches you can add to your foyer is a vase full of cut flowers or a bowl of fresh fruit.

It creates a welcome and hospitable atmosphere and gives you a multitude of accent-color possibilities.

Many interior designers like to reserve bright contrast for fruit or flowers – a bowl of ripe lemons, say, in a foyer that’s prevailingly cool violet in color.

If your home has a stairway in the foyer, consider a bold, colorful pattern for the stair runner or a collection of differentsize framed prints for the stairway wall. Both are powerful invitations to enter and explore.

The banister and railings are wonderful places to employ dramatically contrasting colors, too.

Brigham says you should take your time and enjoy the often laborious process of discovering just the right pieces for your foyer.

“The fun is the research and the hunt – being able to find the thing that will make you feel, ‘Yes, this belongs in my home. This represents me.’ So take your time with that. When you see the right thing, you will know.”

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Home inspections BOULDER – Home buyers have it drilled into their heads that they need to get a home inspection. But what does a home inspection report disclose? Buyers often have little knowledge about home construction and its components, and have difficulty deciphering home inspection reports. Many don’t know how to figure out which types of defects are serious or whether their home inspector checked all the essentials. Ask questions if there are items in your

inspection report that you are unsure about.

Before issuing a formal request to repair, consider the seller’s incentive to hire the cheapest contractor and to replace appliances with the least expensive brands. Home inspectors may be may not know or be reluctant to disclose repair costs.

Call a contractor to determine the scope and expense to fix problems revealed during an inspection.

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Talk to your agent, family, and friends and call a few contractors to discuss which types of defects are minor. Perhaps a simple solution is available such as replacing a $1.99 receptacle, which can resolve many outlet problems.

Even new homes will have issues noted or flagged in a home inspection. Problems that aren’t readily identifiable to you such as code violations, a furnace that leaks carbon monoxide or a failing chimney, are the types of defects

a home inspector could identify in a new home.

Building contractors make mistakes, too.

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