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In Boulder County’s competitive real estate market, before you search for the house of your dreams, it is critical to prepare yourself mentally and financially.

If you are looking to buy a home during this time of year, these facts might give you some added perspective.

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Five mistakes home buyers want to avoid BOULDER – In Boulder County’s competitive real estate market, before you search for the house of your dreams it is critical to prepare yourself mentally as well as financially.

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions made during a lifetime, and this spring’s market, with too few homes for sale, rising prices and multiple offers on properties, adds to the already high pressure of home buying.

To keep your decisions sound, buyers need to balance being flexible with not compromising.

For insight into that allimportant balancing act, here are Realty Times five pitfalls to avoid when buying a home this spring: Not seeing the possibilities In a seller’s market, houses may not be

prepped for sale as thoroughly as you might expect. Look beyond the smaller blemishes that you find unappealing. Old or unattractive carpet or paint can make a home look tired and worn out.

Budget time and money to make cosmetic changes before you move in.

Giving up on your important needs When making an expensive purchase, or when there are few homes for sale, it’s tempting to compromise on desired features. Before you start house hunting, define your needs and wants and prepare a checklist to refer to before making a decision. If you have determined you need a three-bedroom home, use your list to counter balance your emotions when you are swept away by a charming two-

TOM KALINSKI RE/MAX of Boulder bedroom. While you love it today, you may regret it later if you compromise on something important.

The best advice is to be flexible and consider the possibilities but stick to your list of nonnegotiables.

Forgetting about tomorrow A home needs to work for you today – and tomorrow. Consider your future plans and find a

ERA Tradewind hosts ABR Class LONGMONT - ERA Tradewind Real Estate held an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) class at its office in Longmont on May 23 and 24. The class was attended by a number of real estate agents from real estate firms all across Colorado – some as far away as Colorado Springs.

Accredited Buyer Representatives, or ABRs, are designated by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent

Council, which is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. After a thorough training and accreditation process, ABRs receive special distinction for providing quality representation to home buyers.

Buyers who hire an ABR receive personalized representation throughout the home-buying process that ensures a fair and ethical transaction. Buyers have

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Skipping the inspection Even in a heated real estate market, inspections are critical and are typically required by the lender. The inspection validates the condition of the house. Knowing about potential upcoming repairs is critical to making a sound financial decision. Though it’s important to realize that in a competitive market, the seller is less likely to make repairs. However, some

sellers may lower the price if the defects revealed are costly to fix.

Not working with a knowledgeable real estate agent An expert real estate agent can help you identify properties right for you much faster – even finding homes that are not yet on the market but will be soon. In a heated real estate market, expert help in navigating the home buying process successfully is even more critical. Find an agent who knows the neighborhoods you prefer.

It’s worth taking the time to interview agents to find the one best-suited to help you find the right home for you.

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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an advantage when using an ABR, because the buyer’s representative seeks to protect the home buyer not the seller. An ABR also helps the buyer by researching homes available on the market, suggesting a realistic offer price and assisting with the negotiations process.

For more information on an Accredited Buyer Representative or for real estate questions, call

ERA Tradewind Real Estate at 303.772.9620 or visit eratradewind.com.

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Pros and cons of buying a home in the spring/summer during the summer creates less of a disruption for children when it comes to school, especially when the move requires a change of schools. However, the limited time frame during which you must find a new home, sell your existing home, and complete the move will often add pressure to the decision making process.

You are more likely to make hasty decisions when under such pressure. For example, you may settle for a home that does not fully fit your needs simply because nothing else is available at the moment.

Be conscious of your decision-making logic and always keep the big picture in mind. Your home is likely to be a long-term investment and should meet your needs for both the short and long term.

LOVELAND – Spring has finally arrived and with it comes the busiest time to buy and sell real estate. If you are looking to buy a home during this time of year, these facts might give you some added perspective.

Inventory vs. competition There is often an influx of new listings during the Spring and Summer. The warmer temperatures make preparing a home for sale a little easier. Many sellers also believe that they will get more money for their home during these months since their home will show better without snow on the ground.

As a buyer, you may see more options during this time of year, which is always a plus.

Unfortunately, you won’t be the only one in the hunt for a new home. There

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is also more competition for listings during these months. The potential for multiple offers and homes selling above asking price increases during the Spring and Summer. You also have less time to think about a home when competition is high.

Limited time frame If you have children in school, summer is an ideal time to move. Moving

Know what you’re up against There are pros and cons to any real estate buying and selling season. There is really no better time to buy than another. The key is understanding what type of market you’re in so that you can act accordingly.

An experienced real estate agent can keep you informed of market conditions and help guide you through making

educated decisions when it comes to your home purchase. This includes selecting homes, making offers, and negotiating terms.

Suzanne Plewes is a Broker Associate at RE/ MAX Alliance in Loveland.

For real estate questions write to 750 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537, call 970.290.0373 or e-mail suzanneplewes@ remax.net.

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Could reverse mortgage solve financial trouble?

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency Q: In a recent column, you provided advice to the relative of an underemployed person who owned a home free of mortgage but was in financial distress with inconsistent cash flow and was falling in arrears with their property taxes.

Wouldn’t a reverse mortgage work here, providing a consistent cash flow? What would be any possible downsides? Is there a minimum age requirement for reverse mortgages (since we don’t know the person’s age but who is probably, if not close to being, a senior citizen because the mortgage is paid off)?

A: Thank you for your comment.

We aren’t huge fans of reverse mortgages, though they can be useful in some circumstances. Let’s walk through the issue and see if a reverse mortgage might work here.

If we assume the person seeking a reverse mortgage was 62 years old (the minimum age to get a reverse mortgage), and owned the home outright (or had a very small mortgage), that person might qualify for a reverse mortgage. But we’re not sure that taking money from the equity in the home to pay for her housing expenses would solve our reader’s problems, and that is often the best use for a reverse mortgage. For that reason, we suggested that our reader consider selling the home.

While you are correct that our reader didn’t have a mortgage on the home, our reader appears to have accumulated some debt over time due to her inability to pay her living expenses. So, the question is: Would it be worthwhile to get a reverse mortgage and use the proceeds to pay off her debt issues?

Since we don’t have exact numbers, let’s walk through a hypothetical situation. If we assume the home was worth around $100,000 and she had about $10,000 in debt to pay off, she might get about 50 percent of the home’s value through a reverse mortgage. She also might have paid $5,000 or more in fees to get that reverse mortgage (though this 4

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is generally built into the loan).

With this scenario, she would take out $50,000 and use $10,000 to pay off her debt, leaving her with $40,000 in cash.

We were also told that she had accumulated the $10,000 in debt over the prior few years, so our reader with the reverse mortgage could expect to run out of money at the rate of her expenses within the next 10 or so years. That might have kept her in the home, but at the end of the 10 years she would have blown through half her equity in the home (assuming that the home appreciated a bit, but there’s interest tacked onto the reverse mortgage) and she would be around 75 years of age.

We thought it might be better for her to evaluate her living situation and make a decision to sell based on her current income and expenses. What happens if she lives to be 95? If she eats up half her equity but only gets 10 years out of it, what will happen after that? And, she’ll still have home maintenance expenses, property taxes and insurance premiums to pay.

Instead, imagine she sells the home and downsizes to something that’s more affordable based on her project retirement income. She could invest the $100,000 she gets from the home and use it for some extras or for an emergency fund.

Given that the home seemed to be her largest expense, we thought it would be better for her to look at alternative living situations with the hope that she might find something to her liking but at a much lower monthly cost. At the same time, she’d have any money she had from the sale of the home in the bank.

Ilyce Glink is the creator of an 18-part webinar+ebook series called “The Intentional Investor: How to be wildly successful in real estate,” as well as the author of many books on real estate.

She also hosts the “Real Estate Minute,” on her YouTube channel.

Samuel J. Tamkin is a Chicagobased real estate attorney. Contact Ilyce and Sam through her website, ThinkGlink.com.

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Ideas from Frida Kahlo’s garden

By Maureen Gilmer, Tribune News Service (TNS) Everyone saw her home, Casa Azul, in the movie “Frida,” the biography of Mexico’s most famous surrealist painter. The family house is in Coyoacan, where she grew up, a suburb just south of Mexico City. Today it is Museo Frida Kahlo for those intrepid enough to brave the trip to this lovely old town. And though wandering the house and Frida’s studio is an exceptional experience, there are some great ideas outside in the garden.

The grand courtyard of Casa Azul was where Frida kept all her pets: the hairless dogs and monkeys, birds and fish. The living spaces are separated by lava-lined planting spaces that support narrow tall trees. Cooling pools, deep green canopy, lavalined beds and her collection of pre-Columbian gods are a physical reminder of Aztec life in the Valley of Mexico. The curious garden has changed since she died in 1954,

now totally shaded. Yet if you study old photographs of Frida there in the day, you’ll notice that same garden was more open and sun-filled.

This transition from full sun to eventual shade is something that happens in all landcapes with trees. They begin in sun until canopies mature, then as shade increases the sun-loving species die out and shade plants replace them.

The corner house in Coyoacan is first a colonial one, then later as studio and bedroom wing were added by Diego in a simple modern style. Newer construction uses indigenous stone, simple lines and large windows that illuminate the studio and look down over the garden. Between the studio and bedroom is the hallway to the garden door where Frida’s bed remains today. She asked that it be moved there toward the end so she could look out and see the flowers and animals.

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The traditional painted Mexican furniture is bright canary yellow, a color that is complementary to the blue so it really pops. (Handout/TNS)

A painter’s transformation The original house was not blue; we know this from childhood photos taken by her photographer father. Painting the house blue was done later, when she and Diego lived there. Today it still features that color known as “azul anil,” believed to prevent evil from entering. Since then even more colors have been added giving the space a more festive overall appeal.

Canary yellow furniture Today the courtyard is used for visitors after they’ve toured the house. The traditional painted Mexican furniture is bright canary yellow, a color that is complementary to the blue so it really pops. Imagine your own garage sale finds painted like this against a blue background.

Shade plants Few flowers bloom at Casa Azul due to the tall tree canopy that shades the garden. The space was sun-filled in Frida’s early days, when vintage photos show white hairy “old man” cactus and other sun lovers thriving there. The current gardeners have preserved the madonna lilies that grow all over Coyoacan like weeds.

They also exploit impatiens, our shade garden annuals that grow large and lacy in that mild winter climate. Other plants common there are grown in pots along the many low seatwalls. Spider plants and sansevieria, both frost-tender, are common here, as well as a series of leatherleaf bergenia in terra cotta pots.

Monumental art Both Diego and Frida were

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Few flowers bloom at Casa Azul due to the tall tree canopy that shades the garden. (Handout/TNS)

avid collectors of pre-Columbian statuary and architectural pieces yielded from the early excavations of Aztec ruins. Much of her chunky jewelry came from actual finds in the diggings. The reverence for the history of Mexico prior to Cortez demonstrates the strong nationalistic fever of the day that drove so many of Rivera’s mural subjects.

It takes a lot of guts to paint anything azul anil because it’s such a super potent color, but once it’s there as a background, the entire space changes. It did so in that old colonial with the modern expansion, and then with color and artifact and stone, the garden evolved from a creative woman’s oasis that now can be felt by everyone willing to visit the “place of the coyotes” to experience firsthand the place she called home.

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Service and companion animals in your rental: What you need to know House Bill 1426 passed by unanimous vote on April 16, 2016, filling a critical void for landlords who provide housing for disabled tenants. Skepticism about the presence of a service animal has been very long-standing, with good reason. Over the years, there’s no way to say exactly how many renters have manipulated the protections provided to our nation’s disabled citizens. Below is an overview of what you need to know about service and companion animals living in your rental property, and what this new HB161426 means for you.

Know the difference between a service animal and a companion animal Colorado is not the first state to enact a law of this kind. Various areas of the United States have their own laws addressing which animals and circumstances qualify, but the underlying principle is the same. Service animals are not viewed in the same way that average pets are perceived (neither in a social capacity nor legal). These animals have been trained for and charged with a very specific job, and they have been deemed a necessary component in the owner’s way of life.

As an aside, it also helps to know that these service pets carry a cost that is commensurate with their role in their humans’ lives.

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The price for one of these animals is often several thousand dollars; you can rest assured that (in almost all cases) the one living on your property is being properly handled and contained.

The boundaries often become a bit unclear where companion animals are concerned. Sometimes called “therapy pets” or “comfort animals”, these pets serve their humans in an entirely different capacity. They do not require any specific training, and they do not perform the same physical tasks that are carried out by service animals.

However, they do work as official Emotional Support Animals (ESA). The only legal requirement is that a nexus exists between the human’s emotional condition and the animal’s ability to alleviate the symptoms. On the surface, this does sound like something that would be easy to manipulate.

However, there are certain rights and protections that have been put into place to

Your rights and protections As an investor, you have the right and desire to protect your property.

It’s safe to assume that the average pet is able to cause a kind of damage that your human tenants would never be able to achieve on their own. So, of course, you want to know what you’re dealing with. Your rights start with asking for medical certification of the condition at hand, as well as written confirmation of the healthcare provider’s opinions about whether or not the animal is necessary for the disabled person’s personal well-being. You may also ask for copies of the animal’s health records to ensure that he or she is under adequate care and up-to-date on vaccinations.

Unfortunately, you should know that the ADA does not permit landlords to charge any additional pet fees or deposits for service animals. In order to protect yourself from any potential damage, you’ll need to have a very firm and thorough contract in place outlining responsibility for damages.

Your tenant’s rights and protections The right of disabled individuals to use a service animal or emotional support animal is protected by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”). Your right

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Summerlin offers contemporary architecture with open designs. (Timothy Seibert)

SUMMERLIN IN LONGMONT Legendary Colorado Estates feature oversize lots and panoramic views

By L.L. Charles, At Home.

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he views are huge, and so are the lots at Summerlin Legendary Colorado Estates in Longmont. That’s big news, if you’ve been looking for a large lot to build a custom home in Boulder County.

Summerlin is an all-custom community of 18 homes in unincorporated Boulder County.

It is one of the last neighborhoods offering oversize lots up to 1.43 acres, with beautiful mature trees, spectacular mountain views and plenty of elbow room. Summerlin perfectly blends the feeling of living in the country with the ease of being just minutes from shopping, entertainment, restaurants and schools.

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from the new Village at the Peaks Center, with Sam’s Club, Regal Cinemas, Gold’s Gym and more,” says Ronda Connolly, Realtor with Bosch Real Estate Group.

“Summerlin is served by the fantastic St. Vrain School District, Silver Creek High School, Altona Middle School and Eagle Crest Elementary School.”

Just four lots remain in Phase One at Summerlin, and they are selling fast. The first homeowners moved in during the holidays, and additional custom homes are in various stages of construction.

These estate home sites are offered from $229,000 and up.

Several homes are currently being built by Masterwork Home Company, Summerlin’s preferred custom builder.

Gourmet kitchen in Summerlin home built by Masterwork Home Company.

Inspired custom homes by Masterwork Home Company “Each of these homes at Summerlin is gorgeous,” says David Boschert, owner of Masterwork Home Company.

“We use the highest quality materials and construction methods; these are fresh homes with an updated appeal.”

Masterwork Home Company partners with their homebuyers to create the custom dream home they have always wanted. “We work one-on-one with our buyers, from plan conception through choosing the fixtures and finishes, to the final delivery of their new home,” Boschert explains.

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With a home in final stages of completion and others framed and underway, early impressions of an exceptional new community are now coming together.

Masterwork has built fine custom homes in Longmont, Boulder and Boulder County for over 15 years. Masterwork’s architectural and structural engineers design each home.

Custom buyers are also welcome to bring their own architects to the project. “We welcome a diverse mix of architectural styles, from ultra-Contemporary to Mountain Modern to Traditional,” says Boschert.

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BOSCH REAL ESTATE GROUP Bosch Real Estate Group has been building distinguished living environments since 1992 in quality communities such as StarWood, Wyndemere, The Reserve at Ute Creek, Sundance, The Farm at Creekside and Hover Ridge.

built to just look good. They are constructed to deliver a lifetime of high performance and energy efficiency. State-of-the-art, energy efficient construction works together with renewable energy systems to save the homeowner money on their energy bills.

It’s more of an investment on the front end, Boschert explains.

But it pays off, he says. “There’s even kind of a ‘cool’ factor that people like. They know they are running the latest technology in

their homes. They like bragging to their friends about how much they’re saving every month.”

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by Masterwork Home Company, range from $1.2M to $1.7M, including lots.

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Bosch Real Estate Group has just announced that Phase two at Summerlin will be coming soon featuring nine estate lots. “Each of these sites is on the Summerlin

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Place cul-de-sac, and all lots are an acre or larger. The largest is an amazing 1.43 acres. This will be the first time these lots have been offered to the public.” Visit the sales center to see if one is perfect for your new custom home.

Visit Summerlin this weekend Come experience Summerlin for yourself. The sales center is located at 8447 Summerlin Drive, just west of Airport Road and south of Glenneyre Dr. in southwest Longmont. The center is open daily 12 to 4 p.m. Call Ronda Connolly, 303.746.5040; or Brian Terry, 303.845.0949 to set up an appointment for more information and a tour.

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OpenHomes Quick Guide

City

Open House Date

Open House Street Time

Price

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

Agent

Company

Phone

Berthoud

Saturday

11am-1pm

825 Gould Rd

$590,000

Lindsay Chacon

C3 Real Estate

970-631-3458

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-3pm

4559 Beachcomber Ct.

$354,900

Julia Cantarovici

8z Real Estate

720-203-7789

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-3pm

1395 Bear Mountain Drive

$639,000

Bruce Drogsvold

WK Real Estate

303-541-1948

Boulder

Saturday

11:30am-1pm

4876 Darwin Court

$649,000

Andrew Muller/John Hickey

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-434-6633

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

4794 Briar Ridge Trl

$720,000

Warren Williams

RE/MAX Alliance

303-506-7017

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-4pm

3650 Pinedale Street

$759,000

Patrick Dolan

RE/MAX of Boulder

303-441-5642

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

4332 Clay Commons Court

$769,000

Mike Bader

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

720-273-8335

Boulder

Sunday

11am-3pm

1206 Crestmoor Dr

$850,000

Natasha Hubbard

RE/MAX Alliance

303-909-3810

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-3pm

967 Terrace Circle S.

$875,000

Mark Brigham

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-883-3947

Boulder

Saturday and Sunday

12pm-2pm

717 Evergreen Avenue

$915,000

Lynn Ryan

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-489-0309

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-4pm

4522 13th Street

$925,000

Michael Rebich

ReMax of Boulder

303-478-3207

Boulder

Saturday & Sunday

12pm - 2pm

2710 Regis Drive

$1,050,000

Mark Bossert

Bossert Residential LLC

303-589-2677

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-2pm

487 Dakota Blvd.

$1,399,000

Julie Meko/Julie Meko

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-931-6555

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

1715 View Point Road

$1,789,000

Brigitte Furst

8z Real Estate

720-244-4411

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-4pm

4048 57th St

$1,795,000

David Scott

Colorado Landmark, Realtors

303-588-8358

Boulder

Monday

11am-2pm

4048 57th St

$1,795,000

David Scott

Colorado Landmark, Realtors

303-588-8358

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-3pm

3030 Galena Way

$2,099,900

Julia Cantarovici

8z Real Estate

720-203-7789

Boulder

Daily

11am-5pm

3092 Big Horn St

High $800k’s +

Roz Giannasi Pinon

Markel Homes: Kalmia38, Northfield Village & Northfield Commons

303-442-0309

Erie

Sunday

11am-2pm

1736 Weston Cir

$565,000

Jane O'Herron

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

303-817-6772

Erie

Saturday

11am-1pm

2657 Hughs Drive

$595,000

Linda Brome

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rky Mtn Realtors

303-518-4024

Firestone

Saturday

11am-1pm

11223 Cimarron

$405,000

Wanda Ferguson

Challenge West Realty

303-908-2060

Lafayette

Saturday

1:30pm-3pm

1708 Elis Circle #30

$299,900

Andrew Muller/John Hickey

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-434-6633

Longmont

Sunday

1pm-4pm

2117 Meadow Ct

$220,000

Sean Gilliam

RE/MAX Alliance

970-313-6706

Longmont

Saturday

10am-1pm

825 Mount Evans St.

$240,000

Duane Penny

Coldwell Banker

970-290-2220

Longmont

Saturday

12pm - 2pm

1913 Cambridge Drive

$314,900

David Wagner

ERA Tradewind Real Estate

720 244-0980

Longmont

Saturday & Sunday

11am-3pm

1379 Charles Dr, A-1

$349,900

Jeremy Johnson

RE/MAX Alliance

970-313-6199

Longmont

Sunday

12pm-3pm

1554 Mayfield Ln

$350,000

Frank O'Mahony

RE/MAX Alliance

505-699-3985

Longmont

Saturday

1pm-3pm

752 Bluegrass Dr

$388,900

Mike Brickley

Keller Wiliams 1st Realty

720-936-9654

Longmont

Saturday

11am-1pm

1330 9th Avenue

$435,000

Bob Grotluschen/Susie Donahue

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-579-4682

Longmont

Sunday

1pm-3pm

747 Judson St

$515,000

Heather Brandt

RE/MAX Alliance

303-489-0755

Longmont

Saturday

11am-3pm

14480 County Road 5

$555,000

Natasha Hubbard

RE/MAX Alliance

303-909-3810

Longmont

Daily

11am-5pm

918 Half Measures Dr.

$600k’s +

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes: Prospect NewTown

303-522-7928

Chris Sweeney/Stan Meade

Pedal To Properties

720-480-6106/ 303-817-7777

Longmont

Thursday - Sunday

12pm-4pm

1437 Moonlight Drive

Starting in the high$300,000's.

Louisville

Sunday

1pm-3pm

476 E. Raintree Court

$899,000

Ty Hart

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-882-7445

Louisville

Wednesday-Monday

11am-5pm

1805 Blue Star Lane Model Home

$700k's+

Michele Steward

Markel Homes - North End

303-604-9196

Lyons

By appointment

11am-5pm

334 McConnell Drive

$500,000+

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes

303-823-6814

Nederland

Sunday

12pm - 4pm

4900 Ridge Road

$1,800,000

Parker Krug

CREA Real Estate, LLC.

303-552-7175

Niwot

Sunday

11am-2pm

8964 Little Raven Trail

$1,580,000

Barbara Runge

Coldwell Banker

303-775-3329

Westminster

Sunday

1pm-4pm

8715 W. 93rd

$329,000

Rich Alpers

Coldwell Banker

303-263-8237

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Glowing Gem! 825 Mount Evans St., Longmont- $240,000 Elegant Landscaping Kitchen Remodeled in 2014 Newer Vinyl Windows Matching Granite in Kitchen & Bath.

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

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825 Gould Rd, Berthoud 80513 $590,000 4 Beds • 3 Baths • Total Sq. Ft. 3,452 Beautifully updated ranch w/walkout bsmt on almost 5 acres. 4bd 3ba. Open floor plan, swimming pool, horseshoes, volleyball, RV and boat parking, huge 2400 sq ft shop. This property allows for 2 horses. MLS# 792143.

Hosted by: Lindsay Chacon

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970-631-3458

970-691-0752

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1379 Charles Dr A-1, Longmont High $200’s to Low $400’s | MLS #774698 Introducing Hover Place by Landmark Homes, a 60+ condominium community designed w/ age-in-place & accessibility in mind.

Offering 8 different spacious single level residences, attached garages, secured entry & elevator service, all while overlooking Hover Park.

Call Jeremy Johnson

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Open Sunday 12PM-4PM 1524 Gifford Drive Longmont - $319,900 Updated 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Hardwood floors, Granite/Stainless Steel. Finished Basement. Gorgeous!

Stacy Millward Coldwell Banker (303)-921-7927 stacy.millward@coloradohomes.com

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HOME DÉCOR

Seven deceptively simple (and natural!) ways to make your home smell better By Meghan Rooney, Domain (TNS) Nothing makes us feel more productive than whipping out our scrubs and subjecting our home to a deep cleansing session.

Conversely, nothing makes us feel unhealthier than breathing in the chemical-laden scents that seem to linger for days. While cleaning often is paramount to maintaining a germ-free home, these harsh cleaning products can be hazardous to your health and also leave your home smelling like a hand sanitizer rather than a comfortable environment.

With summer on the horizon, it’s time to deodorize your home the right way to make it fresh for entertaining guests. That’s why we’ve concocted a few natural formulas below that will not only leave your home clean but smelling sweet.

Cutting board You’re likely aware of the allpurpose benefits of coconut oil, but what you might not know is that it has natural antibacterial properties, making it the perfect ingredient to introduce into your cleaning routine. If you own a wooden cutting board, you know they require a bit more care. Not only should you regularly clean and sanitize it, but you’ll need to condition the wood at least once a month to keep it from cracking. They’ll also hold up longer and harbor less germs with a regular cleanse, which can be accomplished with coconut oil.

First, spray your board with a

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little vinegar before washing well with warm soapy water. Once dry, gently massage coconut oil into the wood to condition the cutting board and leave it with a shiny finish.

Microwave If you rely on your microwave to heat leftovers, the mix of aromas from various cuisines can create quite a stench. The stale air from the small, enclosed space in the machine doesn’t help either.

Fortunately, deodorizing it is incredibly easy. Fill a microwavesafe bowl halfway with water, and squeeze in one whole lemon.

Heat the bowl in the microwave for five minutes, and then let it sit for a couple of minutes to cool.

When you open the door, you’ll be met with a clean, fresh scent.

Your garbage disposal can be a deep, dark, scary place. It can also smell pretty horrific after mixing up a bad combination of old food. Get rid of offensive scents by tossing two cups of ice and one cup of salt down a clear disposal and run it with cold water. The ice, salt and water will negate the smell, but if you want to leave a fresh scent, follow this combo up by running it again with half a lemon.

Cookware Even if you wash your pots and pans regularly with dish soap, they could still use an extra deepclean in between meals to remove the buildup of excess grease and

grime. This natural combo will clean, sanitize and deodorize your cookware and cutting boards with just two ingredients. First, squeeze the juice from one half of a lemon onto the surface; then sprinkle with a generous amount of coarse sea salt, and squeeze the second half of the lemon on top.

Use the halved lemons as your sponges to scrub the salt into the board. Finish by removing the salt with damp paper towels. The lemon removes the potent scents of garlic and onions, and the salt works to sanitize the surface.

laying around in fear of bad odors, or worse, a grease fire.

Spritz your oven with water to wet (but not soak) the surface; then coat with baking soda to make a paste. Close the door and leave the paste on overnight or for a few hours during the day.

Then scrub out all of the baking soda with some water. The paste will turn brown from all the grease and grime. Be sure to wipe off all of the baking soda before using the oven. You can also top it off with a vinegar-water mix from before to add extra shine.

Glass and mirrors Before there was Windex, there was vinegar. This throwback trick works just as well now to create a crystal-clear, smudgefree reflection in your glasses and mirrors. Simply mix distilled water with white vinegar in equal parts. While there’s vinegar specifically created for cleaning, you can also use a white vinegar from your cooking cabinet. If you’re not a big fan of the strong vinegar scent, mix in a couple drops of your favorite essential oil (we’re big fans of lavender) to dilute the sourness. Wipe down your windows and glass surfaces with a lint-free cloth for exceptional shine.

Bathroom The bathroom is a cleaner’s worst nightmare due to the endless list of places to clean — the tiles, the tub, the toilet, oh my! But just a few simple formulas can have the room spick-and-span. A sprinkle of baking soda mixed with water will take on tough stains on grout. Baking soda can also be used to freshen, clean, and sanitize the toilet: Coat the bowl, and scrub with a mixture of vinegar diluted with water. To tackle the tub, shower, and sink, use the 50/50 water and vinegar solution (mixed with essential oils if you prefer a sweeter scent) to remove scum from soap and shampoo.

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Oven While cleaning out your oven might feel like an enormous feat, it’s imperative to make sure you don’t leave old food or grease

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HOME INSPECTION EXPERT

Aluminum wiring In the late 1960s and early 1970s aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for copper wiring in residential electrical systems due to the sudden escalating price of copper. Although properly maintained aluminum wiring is acceptable, aluminum will generally become defective faster than copper due to qualities in the metal.

If an inspection reveals a home has aluminum wiring the inspector should suggest it be evaluated by a qualified electrician who is experienced in evaluating and correcting aluminum wiring problems. Not all licensed electricians are properly trained to deal with defective aluminum wiring.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends two methods of correction for aluminum wiring: Rewire the home which can be very expensive and in most cases impractical, or Copalum crimps which cost about $50 per outlet or switch. Although not recommended by the CPSC, pig-tailing or using anti-oxidant paste on connections are other ways of repairing aluminum wiring. Copper and Aluminum wire should never be connected except using special anti-

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In most cases inspectors may instruct their clients to talk with their insurance agents about whether the presence of aluminum wiring in their home is a problem that requires changes to their policy language.

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DESIGN RECIPES

Ten tips for colors that pop

By Cathy Hobbs, Tribune News Service (TNS) Gone are the days of bland and boring, in are the days of vibrant color.

One of the best ways to incorporate color into your space without taking a big plunge is to use a pop of color. Color pops are essentially sprinkles of color to add interest. Color pops also allow you to be able to incorporate nearly any color you desire into your space while also allowing you to be able to easily swap your pop of color choice with little effort.

When it comes to adding a pop of color as a design technique, here are my top 10 Design Recipes tips.

1. Choose a rich and vibrant color.

2. Select a strong decorative item such as a pillow, throw or even upholstered item.

3. Use a technique called color mapping in which you repeat or map your color pop.

4. Try to use a single color to

execute your color pop. One color is powerful.

5. Don't overdo it. Less is more.

6. Look for the unexpected.

7. Choose colors you love.

8. Don't be afraid to swap out your pops of color to refresh a space.

9. Consider large items such as sofas and chairs or even rugs.

10. Consider a graphic pattern instead of a color as a decorative technique. For example, a black and white chevron pattern throughout a space can be a repetitive pop element.

Two pops of red, a floral arrangement and book add unexpected color to this living room.

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

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Picnic pronto! Pack a basket and get outside

By Mary Carol Garrity, Tribune News Service (TNS) For me, all great moments revolve around good food – and lots of it. So when I think of summer, I think of picnics. Picnics are the perfect prelude to your favorite outdoor events, like Shakespeare in the Park, Fourth of July fireworks or an outdoor concert. Or, for gatherings of friends and family to celebrate special days like Memorial Day weekend, birthdays or Father’s Day. But you don’t need to wait until there’s something’s on the social calendar to take your meal outside. Picnics are perfect last-minute affairs, a spontaneous way to thoroughly enjoy a long, languid summer evening or soak up some rays on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Don’t let those perfect summer moments go uncelebrated. Gather up your picnic gear in advance and keep it at the ready so you can pack up your alfresco feast at a moment’s notice and get out there and enjoy the day:

and glasses in place, which is nifty. Others leave the top open so you can fit in tall things like a bottle of wine, a baguette and candlesticks.

You may want to unleash your creativity and try something different to hold your feast.

How about a vintage suitcase? A reclaimed industrial basket? An old wooden crate or box? You could lose yourself on Pinterest for hours getting ideas!

Dishes, glasses and linens I’ve never been a fan of dining with paper plates, plastic forks and cups, so when I picnic, I pack real dishes, silver and glasses. At times, I have gone all out, bringing the china, crystal, silver, linens and candelabrum to make my movable feast regal and romantic. Other times, I opt for fun and fanciful summer-themed dishes and glasses that are more durable. For napkins, I pack summery dish towels, which are ample enough to cover your lap and clean up easily.

A big blanket and cozy pillows Wonderful food + a glass of wine + warm summer sun = the desire to doze. This tried-and-true equation for a great picnic always ends with the need for a blanket and pillow. For your picnic-togo, have on hand a blanket that’s thick enough to provide some cushion against the hard ground and wide enough to fit you and your guests. Pillows are a definite must-have if you really want to get comfy. I’d suggest using a blanket that launders, in case you end up with mustard spills and grass stains. In the photo above, we used a large washable bed quilt. Because we take napping seriously, we also added in perfectly plump pillows.

Food containers and serving pieces When you’re planning a picnic, try following my entertaining mantra: presentation over preparation. Instead of putting my time into preparing fancy food, I like to focus my creative energy on presenting the picnic goodies in a lovely way. One of my favorite ideas for a picnic: Use an interesting caddy to hold food like fresh veggie sticks or breadsticks.

You will find my picnic basket stocked with small trays for guests to put their plates upon, a cake plate to hold the main course and a pretty bowl full of ice to keep drinks cool.

A picnic basket What are you going to carry all your picnic goodies in? I’m a sucker for iconic picnic baskets, either a sturdy hamper of woven wood with a hinged lid and handles, or a wicker woven basket lined with a cloth. Some styles have lids with built-in bands that hold plates, silverware

Great food If it was up to me to make picnic food in order to have a picnic, I would never do it. And that would be a sad waste of a perfect summer afternoon. So I have given myself permission to pick up the food for my picnics. I opt for simple fare that is easy to pack. Quiche is a crowd pleaser

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For a perfect picnic, have on hand a blanket that’s thick enough to provide some cushion against the hard ground and wide enough to fit you and your guests. (Handout/TNS) in my home, as are sandwiches.

If you love to cook, there are millions of great ideas online about tasty but simple dishes you can make in advance or throw together the last minute.

Fresh fruits and veggies, a loaf of warm artisan bread and a wedge of artisanal cheese, wine or sparkling water are simple classics you can grab at a market in a jiff.

Leave the electronics at home I am as addicted to my iPhone and iPad as the next person, but when I spend time with people I love, especially out in nature, I try

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to leave all the devices at home.

Or, in the car, if I’m not willing to be without them for more than an hour or two. Friends of mine who have young kids or teens have banned phones, tablets or any kind of portable gaming device during family picnics because they have found that when their kids unplug for a few minutes, the family’s interaction is so much more fun. Switch your electronics to off, and enjoy Mother Nature uninterrupted.

This column was adapted from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at nellhills.com.

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EMPTY YOUR FAIR HOUSING NOTICE GARAGE All real estate adList your sale EstateLady.com vertising in this and prepare newspaper is subto purge. ject to the Federal $25, 10 lines, 4 days plus a FREE Fair Housing Law garage sale kit! which makes it Place your ad. illegal to advertise Call a preference limita303-466-3636 or tion or discrimina970-635-3650 tion based on race, Or visit TURN USED ITEMS into color, r e l i g i o n , FrontRangeClassifiedQuick cash with Classi- s e x , handicap, fas.com fieds! milial status, or national origin, or an Mobile Home PLACE YOUR AD. iannt ye n t isounc h t o p rme faekre- 5007 For Sale Call 303.466.3636 ences, limitation or or 970-635-3650 discrimination. newspaper will OPEN HOUSE This not knowingly acSaturday, cept any advertising June 4th, 3-5pm f o r r e a l e s t a t e 266 Glendale Gulch which is in violation Road, Boulder 80455 of the law. Our readCharming Secluded ers are hereby infor- 712 Oriole Dr, Lafayette Mountain Home med that all dwell- 24’ x 60’ Mobile Home $349,000, FSBO. ings advertised in Lg Fenced Lot / $64,900 15 min to N Boulder.

3 BR 2 BA $4900 Down this newspaper are 1203 sq ft 2BR 1.5BA a v a i l a b l e o n a n $1350.27 mo. credit & job 3 Decks 4.25 acres e q u a l o p p o r t u n i t y includes tax, ins, lot rent stream, marble basis. To complain Steve1955tre@cs.com counters w/ updates. o f d i s c r i m i n a t i o n , or Vincent 603.674.0395 4X4 dirt road. 1/3 mile call The Colorado off Left Hand Canyon.

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stove in kitchen.

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Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests.

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

303.466.3636 BoUlder/Broomfield/longmon

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Home 5007 Mobile For Sale

6800 sq ft on 2 levels.

Zoning is Medical Overlay/R3. Near Hospital, Formerly Housed 3 Medical Practices and Optical Dispensary.

Good Parking.

MLS#72646 with Photo Tour.

DYER REALTY, INC. 303 772-3200 3 Commercial Spaces for Rent!

2 @ 2400sq. ft 1 @ 4800sq. ft.

1254 Sherman Dr., Longmont

5015

Lots & Tracts

FSBO - Foothills Property in Rural Boulder County:

Deer & Breath-Taking Views of Mountains, 10 Acre Building Site, Utilities at Driveway, Zoned for Horses, 10 Minutes by Paved Road to Longmont, 25 to Boulder or Estes Park & 45 to Denver, Appraised at $300K, Asking Only $288K, Will Consider Owner Carry. 970-344-9897 or

dorispence@gmail.com

5016

Real Estate Services

FLIP YOUR OWN HOUSE!! Team up with Licensed broker/contractor.

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Fall Pre-Leasing 3 Bedroom Apts

2525 Spruce St $1950/mo 1065 University Ave $2995/mo

3 Bedroom Homes

130 S Lashley Ln$2300/mo 785 39th St$2400/mo 4530 Martin Dr -$2700/ mo 2887 Moorhead Ave$2550/mo 825 34th St $2400/mo

4+Bedroom Homes

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

www.CUrent.com 303-447-1502

Gunbarrel 3BR 2.5BA Backs to Golf Course: 1901sq ft, 2-car gar, fncd yrd, W/D, pets nego, N/S. $2625/mo + dep. 303-818-0709.

Gunbarrel 3BR 2.5BA Backs to Golf Course: 1901sq ft, 2-car gar, fncd yrd, W/D, pets nego, N/S. $2625/mo + dep. 303-818-0709.

Limited Availability.

New Guests Only.

Prices Subject To Change Without Notice.

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Items less than $500: FREE 3 lines, 7 days.

Items $500 or more: $10, 5 lines, 30 days.

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May 27 - 28, 2016

APARTMENT RENTALS

Your First Choice for Apartment Living in Boulder Voted rd andlo “Best L r” 2004e in Bould irt” daily d “ 2005 paper news

ALSO OFFERING:

Apartments for Rent

6001 WE OFFER THE LARGEST SELECTION OF ONE & TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND STUDIOS THROUGHOUT BOULDER. CALL US: SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!

Apartments & Condos: Call PMP Realty

Sunny Corner Loft Unit, 2 Master Suites, 603 sf, carport, W&D, balconys. $1995/mo Avail 6/1.

Sharon @ 303-776-0776 Photos on Zillow.com

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

Townhomes/

• Affordable Rents • Friendly, Responsive Management • Immediate Occupancy

Townhomes/ Townhomes/ 6002 Condos for Rent 6002 Condos for Rent 6009

6002 Condos for Rent

2, 3 or 4BR Condos

SELL YOUR HOUSE

on the Hill in Boulder: 1.5 blocks to Campus

& Starbucks. Pool, Balcony, Mtn Views.

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Available for Fall.

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NOW LEASING! Visit us on line at: www.boardwalkapartments.com

303-442-0200 Call us 8am-8pm weekdays 9am-6pm weekends!

on the Hill in Boulder: 1.5 blocks to Campus

2737 Mapleton, Ste. 102

6001

Apartments for Rent

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6001

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

6001

6005

2, 3 or 4BR Condos

Large 1 Br. Efficiency:

& Starbucks. Pool, Balcony, Mtn Views.

Female roommate wanted, N Longmont.

Lg. Bedrm & storage.

Utils. incl. $500-600 domestic trades poss. 303-517-0231 Responsible Clean M/F, West Side of Longmont: Great Area, Golf Course & Park, W/D, Shared Kitchen & Bath. $450/mo + 1/4 utils. 303-775-1144

6012

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Lv. Rm., 1 Ba, 1 Person Only, Micro Fridge, Parking, Utls/Cable Pd., N/P/S. $150/wk + $150 Dep.

Available for Fall.

303-589-4389

1 & 2 BR Apt Homes Victoria Inn Apts, 2400 17th Ave.

Office Space for Lease

303-651-0412

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For price/availability,

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2BR Apts:

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$945-$1095/month.

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2BR Apt (furn/negot) summer sublet, 5/24 to 7/31/16. 30th & Aurora 1 blk from CU. Kim, 617-347-7053

Apts. for Rent Furnished

Housemates/ Roommates

$1395/month.

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Attractive Office Space in NE Boulder: 1,402 sq ft, $12/sq ft, Open Floor Plan, Good Parking.

Tom, 303-494-7700

RentalDirectory athomecolorado.com Complex Name Address, Phone

Price Range

Deposit

# of Bedrooms

# of Baths

Lease Required

Smoking Friendly

Pet Friendly

Laundry Facilities

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

$905-$910

$905-$910

1

1

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No

Yes

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 May 27-28, 2016

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BOULDER | 5251 OLDE STAGE ROAD

BOULDER | 2145 KNOLLWOOD DRIVE

LONGMONT | 6950 RABBIT MOUNTAIN

BOULDER | 5590 STONEWALL PLACE

3 BR * 4 BA * 3405 TSF (791566) * $1,150,000

4 BR * 4 BA * 3235 TSF (791595) * $2,795,000

3 BR * 5 BA * 4628 TSF (791602) * $1,700,000

4 BR * 4 BA * 3000 TSF (791604) * $759,000

BOULDER | 762 ITHACA DRIVE

BOULDER | 2101 BISON DRIVE

WESTMINSTER | 4437 W. 107TH PLACE

LAFAYETTE | 2340 HEARTWOOD COURT

5 BR * 3 BA * 2656 TSF (791617) * $850,000

5 BR * 4 BA * 4877 TSF (791635) * $1,199,000

5 BR * 4 BA * 3480 TSF (791714) * $569,750

4 BR * 3 BA * 2263 TSF (791783) * $443,000

UNDER CONTRACT

OPEN SATURDAY 11 AM - 1 PM

UNDER CONTRACT

LAFAYETTE | 1057 DELTA DRIVE F

LONGMONT | 1330 9TH AVENUE

ERIE | 1915 WINDEMERE LANE

BOULDER | 825 ROCKWAY PLACE

2 BR * 1 BA * 968 TSF (791864) * $234,900

3 BR * 2 BA * 2128 TSF (791897) * $435,000

2 BR * 3 BA * 2212 TSF (791961) * $377,700

4 BR * 3 BA * 3145 TSF (791966) * $799,000

OPEN SATURDAY 1:30 - 3 PM

ERIE | 219 MEADOW VIEW PARKWAY

BOULDER | 2372 WILLOW CREEK DRIVE

LAFAYETTE | 1708 ELIS CIRCLE #30

BOULDER | 1160 EDINBORO DRIVE

6 BR * 5 BA * 5559 TSF (791972) * $848,700

4 BR * 4 BA * 4051 TSF (791991) * $1,697,000

4 BR * 3 BA * 1890 TSF (792141) * $299,900

3 BR * 2 BA * 1564 TSF (792142) * $695,000

BOULDER | 4876 DARWIN COURT

GREELEY | 2889 42ND AVENUE

LOUISVILLE | 269 VULCAN STREET

BOULDER | 2707 VALMONT ROAD #306A

3 BR * 2 BA * 1428 TSF (792156) * $649,000

6 BR * 3 BA * 2910 TSF (792173) * $345,000

3 BR * 2 BA * 1756 TSF (792184) * $449,000

1 BR * 1 BA * 576 TSF (792191) * $200,000

OPEN SATURDAY 11:30 AM - 1 PM

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