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Quick Guide and Featured Open Homes

Design Recipes: Blue is the New Black

Home Staging Tips For Spring

Looking for a home? View comprehensive listings of local open houses taking place this weekend from all across the area.

Black remains a staple in home decor. It blends well with other colors and can add elegance to a space.

The same can also be said of blue, especially indigo.

If you’re looking to sell, these helpful recommendations might just give you a leg up in the market.

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Boulder named as a top green city for families BOULDER – Boulder is taking honors for being green, claiming the No. 6 spot in the Best Green Cities for Families analysis performed by SmartAssest, a financial technology company.

The analysis ranked 327 of the largest cities in the U.S. on metrics that reflect environmental friendliness and family quality of life.

Falling in with such green and great places to live as Honolulu, HI and Ann Arbor, MI – Nos. 1 and 5, respectively – Boulder was noted for the “admirable” goal of becoming a zerowaste community by 2025, which requires that the city divert and reuse 85 percent of all waste.

Currently, Boulder diverts about 34 percent of waste, according to SmartAsset.

Boulder also rates well for the percentage of commuters who get to work by some form of environmentally-friendly transportation. At 40 percent, the city ranked seventeenth among the 327 cities analyzed.

Top-ranked Honolulu was noted for its EPA air quality index of 27, the third best out of the cities in SmartAsset’s study, and for its low average household carbon footprint of 41.25 tons of carbon dioxide per year.

College towns rated well

in the analysis, scoring more than half of the top ten cities. Boulder, Ann Arbor and Berkeley have long been active in the environmental movement.

A growing number of Americans are concerned about protecting the environment. According to a recent Gallup poll, 64 percent of respondents say they worry about global warming a “fair amount” or a “great deal.” Sixty percent of respondents say the effects of global warming have already begun, and thirty-one percent believe that it will eventually.

Parents, Millennials and Baby Boomers are among groups growing in concern about climate change.

Parental organizations like Moms Clean Air Force, Climate Parents and Mothers Out Front are being formed by and for those who want to support climate action.

And an increasing number of the two most populous American generations, Millennials and Baby Boomers, say the care about sustainability and are willing to pay more for it, according to a recent Nielsen global online study.

Nielsen’s study found that Millennials (18-34) are the most willing to pay extra for sustainability – almost three-out-of-four of those surveyed responded

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RE/MAX of Boulder positively, which is up from 51 percent just two years ago. Fifty-one percent of Boomers (50-64) surveyed are willing to pay extra, an increase of seven percentage points since 2014.

To find the best green cities for families, SmartAsset analyzed data on 327 of the largest cities in the U.S. Eleven metrics were considered, with six of these reflecting a city’s level of environmental friendliness, including the average household carbon emissions, the percentage of commuters who do not drive to work alone and the number of farmers markets.

The remaining five data points measure the overall quality of life for families in each city, such as crime rate, unemployment rate and cost of housing.

Data for the metrics is from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, FBI Uniform

7 San Francisco, CA 8 Sunnyvale, CA 9 Berkeley, CA 10 Madison, WI SOURCE: SmartAsset

Crime Reporting system and local government websites, U.S. Department of Education’s EdFacts website, EPA’s Green Power Partnership, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and UC Berkeley

CoolClimate Network, Average Annual Household Carbon Footprint (2013), available at coolclimate.berkeley. edu/maps.

For the full reports, visit: smartasset.com/ mortgage/best-green-cities-for-families and nielsen. com/us/en/insights/news/2015/green-generationmillennials-say-sustainability-is-a-shopping-priority. html. 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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MORTGAGE EXPERT

Ask these HOA questions before you buy BOULDER - If you’re considering buying a condo or townhome, it’s important to do your research.

A condo or townhome complex usually belongs to a Home Owners Association (HOA), and unit owners pay HOA dues for items like common area maintenance, snow removal and insurance. Be sure to ask the following questions: Is the HOA well-managed and do many homeowners actively participate in the meetings? Obtain meeting minutes from recent HOA meetings and read through them.

Is the HOA in good financial standing? Looking at the HOA’s records will show if it has sufficient financial reserves, if it’s imposed any special assessments, and how frequently HOA dues have increased in the past.

Are the HOA dues a good value?

Learn what the dues cover and determine whether you’ll actually use the amenities you’re paying for, like a pool or fitness center.

Is the HOA overbearing or under

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Elevations Credit Union bearing? Read the HOA covenants, look at how well-maintained the grounds and buildings are, and ask your soon-to-be neighbors for the inside scoop.

For more on this subject, visit the Elevations Blog online at elevationscu.com/condotownhome.

Chris Cullen is a Mortgage Loan Originator at Elevations Credit Union in Boulder. If you have questions regarding mortgages, please call 303.443.4672, ext. 2216 or e-mail chris.cullen@elevationscu.com.

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OPEN SATURDAY 2PM-4PM 715 Forest Avenue ~ Boulder

715 Forest Avenue is a beautiful home that simply cannot be built in Newlands today.

Major remodel completed June 2014. This house is one of a kind home, in the right neighborhood, for a special family.

$2,375,000

Light, open airy, immaculate.

Contemporary living with a sense of classical flavor.

• Approximately 4100 square feet per plan measurements.

• 4 Bedrooms; 3 1/2 baths, fenced side and back yard, 2 car garage.

• Gorgeous views of the Flatirons on all floors.

• Living, room, dining room, play room, office.

• Living room with top of the line cabinetry and fireplace.

• Office/den with fireplace.

• Playroom with garden access.

• Large Pella sliding glass doors opening onto garden.

• Fabulous open kitchen with top of the line appliances including SubZero refrigerator, Kitchen Aid double ovens. Kitchen Aid slow cooking/warming drawer, Kitchen Aid microwave, two Kitchen Aid dishwashers, Dacor 6 burning high BTU gas cook top with griddle.

• Fabulous master bath with digital shower, steam spa and chroma therapy lights and deep two person jetted tub.

• New air condition system on first floor, two new water heaters, new furnace, new humidifier.

• Honed 24 X 24 inch volcanic stone tile and ash hardwood floors.

• Expansive third floor bedroom/ playroom area with full bath and deck overlooking the Flatirons.

• Master bedroom fireplace.

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• Fenced in private back yard with plenty of space for entertaining or child play.

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• Monitoring video cameras on first floor.

• Exterior motion security lights.

• Irrigation system in garden.

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Spring home staging tips

SUZANNE PLEWES RE/MAX Alliance

LOVELAND – As the saying goes - “all the world’s a stage” - so here’s your chance to play your part with these spring home staging tips. If you’re looking to sell, these helpful recommendations might just give you a leg up in the market.

Make a good first impression First impressions can

make or break the deal.

If you even want to get your buyers to step inside, you need to make sure that your property looks attractive from the outside first. A landscaped and manicured front lawn and some flowers on the front porch will go a long way in setting the stage and creating expectations.

Pack up your winter wardrobe Step up your spring cleaning game. I’m sure you’ve taken the time to make sure the windows are clean and the place looks fresh, but what about those closets? Everybody wants BIG closets! The fewer clothes you have in them, the bigger they will appear.

So grab those non-essential items and pack them away for the season. Who needs

a reminder of winter this time of year anyway?

Add bright colors While you’re at it – you might as well remove any reminders of dreary winter days. Brighten up your home with some color! Drapes looking dull? Replace them with some richer hues. Add a pop of color with some throw pillows. Bring some warmth to any room with some fresh flowers. It’s amazing what a bouquet of brilliant tulips or vivid exotics will do to enliven the space.

Light up the space Maximize the appearance of natural light wherever and whenever possible. Pull up the blinds, raise the shades – let the room be illuminated with outdoor light. Keep it airy with some light colored window curtains or breezy valances. Basically, let the sun shine in.

And one of the most important spring home staging tips is to make the yard entertaining That’s right - just like when it comes to first impressions - making your home appealing on the outside is just as important

as it is on the inside.

You want your buyers to envision themselves hanging out and entertaining in the yard.

Create a seating area, plant flowers, add a bird feeder – do whatever you think will make the outdoor space inviting, habitable and homey. There’s more to a home than just the house – make your yard a place where people want to hang out and socialize.

There you have it... a simple plan to set the stage for success. Play your part by ensuring that your property wows from entrance to exit with these practical spring home staging tips.

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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LAWN AND GARDEN

Weeding can be fun BOULDER COUNTY On most of the house calls I do on sick lawns, conversation inevitably turns toward dandelions.

Not because the weed is causing the lawn’s problem, but because many people want it out of the grass.

So, when on a recent LawnCheck I spotted dandelions sprouting through the grass, I figured we’d get around to talking about them sooner or later.

We stepped around them, talked over them, and strolled past them without any mention of the weed. We talked lawn care, disease suppression, and overseeding with nary a whisper of question on control. The suspense was killing me. As the visit drew near to a close, I figured I’d get the “dandelion mention” by asking if there were anything else about the lawn she’d like to discuss. Not a word about the cheerful little flower.

Finally I broke, waving a hand towards the few dandelions and asking if she needed information on them. “Oh, I just pull them,” she said, “I have

this great weed puller.”

She went to the garage and brought back a longhandled tool with four claws at the tip (Fiskars Stand-Up Weeder).

Stabbing it into the ground with the claws surrounding the dandelion, she stepped on the foot platform and rocked the weed from the ground in seconds. Lifting the tool, she ejected the weed from the claws like shells from a pump-action shotgun. The sound was oddly satisfying.

No wonder she didn’t want advice on controlling dandelions. She had something far more fun.

And it does a great job on many types of weeds – thistle, mallow, or western salsify, for example.

Anything with a central root is fair game.

In Colorado, having a weed free lawn is rarely attainable. With the pressures of hot, dry summers, lawns don’t compete as vigorously as in other states where conditions are more moderate in temperatures and water. Unless the weeds are carpeting the ground

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more than the grass, digging them is a good way to keep things to a dull roar in the lawn.

Bees love dandelions so keeping a few around for them is helpful. And the leaves are delicious in salads, on pizza, or sautéed as you would spinach. Like spinach, the leaves taste better before the plant has flowered.

Using a hand-held weed puller is useful for working in flower or vegetable beds.

The fork-tipped tool comes with long or short handles for working around plants.

It pops the weed from the soil and saves arms and shoulders from the strain of pulling the weed.

One plant pulling doesn’t eradicate is the most hated weed in our gardens: field bindweed (Convovulus

arvensis). Despite being a member of the morning glory family, there is nothing ‘glorious’ about it. It snakes through the garden. It entwines itself through branches, along trellises, and into every nook and cranny of the area. Pulling this plant results in a nightmare out of Greek myth – four hydra-like plants sprouting from the single plant pulled. Its roots reach 20 feet long and have many nodes for regeneration of sprouts when surface shoots are pulled. Stamina is required in pulling to control this plant because it must be done repeatedly and frequently, until the energy in the root system is exhausted and the plant can no longer regenerate.

If pulling weeds to the point of obsession is not for you, mulching garden

beds is a great method of weed control. In order to control weeds mulch should be applied to a depth of four inches across the surface of the garden.

Weed control fabric, when laid underneath the mulch may help, but research is suggesting that this fabric may limit water and air from getting to roots.

Colorado State University Extension, together with Boulder County Parks and Open Space, provides unbiased, research-based information about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H youth development.

For more information contact Extension at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Box B, Longmont, 303.678.6238, or visit the web site at ext.colostate.edu/ boulder.

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Home inspections worth the effort

BOULDER - After you have qualified for a mortgage, searched for a home, found one, made an offer that was accepted... next comes the home inspection. Time spent with an inspector can provide invaluable information about the home, how it works, and whether there are enough issues with the property to walk away from it or renegotiate the purchase price with the seller.

Most real estate agents have relationships with home inspectors. Some buyers use those referrals, others prefer to find their June 10-11, 2016

own inspector by asking friends or searching online.

Regardless, it’s important to vet an inspector before hiring one. It may be wise to begin your search for an inspector before even finding a property to avoid scrambling to find one to meet an inspection objection deadline.

During your walk through with the inspector take notes about how things work and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Home inspectors expect questions and generally welcome them because they believe their job is to help a buyer make an

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Flatirons Home Inspections educated decision about a home purchase. Items such as combustion air, filters, gas shut-off valves, and sump pumps are foreign territory to many

homebuyers.

A home inspection is a visual snapshot in time.

Everything in a home is in a constant state of deterioration so things can go wrong after purchase.

Feel free to ask how much something will cost to fix. Some inspectors are comfortable giving a range.

Others shy away from that because of the numerous variables involved, like the materials used and labor costs.

Because the inspector is hired by the buyer cannot disclose information found during a home inspection without the buyer’s

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approval. However, if the inspector finds something dangerous, he is required to disclose that finding to the seller and the potential buyer.

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

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Enjoy the beauty, bounty and fun of Gwynne’s Greenhouse & Gardenshoppe near Lyons.

Beautiful Blooms Abound

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By Judy Finman, At Home. Photography provided by Gwynne’s Greenhouse & Gardenshoppe.

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he spring snow that garnished local tulips has vanished, and Colorado gardens are showing off their annual burst of colors.

Gwynne’s Greenhouse & Gardenshoppe, set in the sandstone hillside near Lyons, is a mecca for gardeners. Its vibrant flowers and the wild foothills that rise next to it create a stunning

The popular cut flower garden draws people from near and far.

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sight for the visitor. Just minutes away from Longmont, Boulder and Estes Park, Gwynne’s Greenhouse carries one-of-a-kind container gardens and hanging baskets, and an unusual and eclectic selection of perennials, annuals, and indoor houseplants, as well as some special vegetables. Pottery, statuary, garden ornaments, garden style gifts and home decor are also featured.

Perhaps the piece de resistance is the everexpanding Cut Flower Garden, where customers can create their own bouquets with the abundant blooms or simply meander among the paths for pure enjoyment – taking in the beauty of the colorful and spectacular flowers.

Founder and Owner Gwynne Owen has loved gardens and the outdoors since her childhood in Ohio. “We had huge vegetable gardens and flower beds around the house. I also loved walking in the woods with my dogs to explore the wild plants and trees.”

Then she moved to Colorado and was working in a law office as a paralegal when her father died and she inherited his brand new Toro key-start 1983 mower. It inspired her to leave her job and start a lawn mowing business in Boulder in 1983. Her ad in the Daily Camera drew in a customer, Bennigan’s Restaurant in the Village Shopping Center, who asked her to mow their lawn and plant a little garden. It was such a success that it led to more than a decade Daily Camera / Times-Call – AtHomeColorado.com

during which she planted all the beds at the entire Village Shopping Center, and also planted and maintained the florascapes for most of the prominent shopping centers in Boulder.

“I was doing flower planting for so many clients that I wanted to grow unique varieties of plants to make my work outstanding, and to keep my employees busy.” So in 1994 she bought the greenhouse that is the linchpin for her garden center. Today she has a staff of eight dedicated employees to help with the greenhouse and gardenscapes. Every staff member has been with her for at least 10 years.

“We are a small, independent garden center.

We design our own container gardens and hanging baskets. We have unique varieties we grow from seeds, plus plant materials. Themes are evident: a high-altitude garden, a Victorian silly garden with dahlias, a theme of color that can be seen across the parking lot to give people ideas. We put the pottery display out front, then the colorful ‘Cut Your Own Bouquet’ garden in front of the Greenhouse.”

The cutting garden “The key reason I created the cutting garden was because people would see us at the shopping centers deadheading (removing dead flower heads) to increase blooming and then they would ask if they could cut some of the flowers too. Of course I said ‘no,’ but the idea was born to create a public cutting garden. The greenhouse was run down when I purchased it, so it was ripe for creating a cutting garden to brighten it up. We used whatever materials were around - like bricks to make a maze with the flowerbeds. I mainly planted things that would grow tall so they could be cut to make arrangements.”

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from near and far. It was created mainly for the public to enjoy, but also as an experimental site for unusual varieties of annuals and perennials to test their durability in Colorado weather.

“This method of experimentation allows us to consistently provide the best of the new, old and unique plants for our customers,” Gwynne says.

The cutting garden lasts until the first frost.

Gwynne’s Greenhouse & Gardenshoppe is fun, economical and conveniently located.

People come and cut their own bouquet of fresh flowers. They simply borrow a carton of water and some scissors at the front counter and begin wandering the garden paths. They may cut from whatever is planted in the ground. Most stems are 50 cents, though some specialty flowers are more. They can just ask a salesperson to clarify.

“They can also cut from nearby shrubs to add some greens,” says Gwynne.

Perennials, annuals and bedding plants “Perennials form the backbone of most great gardens, and are a very important part of our own cutting garden here at Gwynne’s Greenhouse,” writes Erica, the Flower Maven (Gwynne’s daughter), on gwynnesgreenhouse.com.

“Perennials and shrubs such as lilacs, peonies, irises, and roses bless our bouquets in their stunning yet usually brief period of blooming.

Annuals on the other hand live their short lives to the fullest.

“Bedding Plants are mostly... annuals though some are actually temperennials (perennials in

temperate climates). Annuals... grow, bloom, flower and die in one season. They are used to give gardens all-season color and dramatic ‘pop.’ Annuals come in many shapes, sizes and sun tolerances ... we strive to carry a wide and unusual assortment for every gardener’s needs.”

Gwynne notes, “We have unique varieties of perennials that others don’t carry. By June we have a beautiful selection of bedding plants and perennials, for shade, part sun and full sun. We offer a master list that people can carry. It caters to special needs, like rabbits in their garden or high altitude.

“We are also sensitive to the awareness the public has towards plants that are neonic free.

We do not treat any of our plants at this time and are cautious about the plants we purchase from other vendors. Just recently we released beneficial insects to control all the bad bugs, inside and outside the greenhouse. We recently released ladybugs, lacewings and praying mantis; ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day.

We carry the information you need to have these beneficial insects delivered right to your door, too!”

Tomatoes “We grow a large selection of heirloom tomatoes, some for growing at high altitudes, like the Mountain Princess and Siberian, which have a short maturity. The Glacier can last through colder weather. A plum-shaped Italian tomato called Principe Borghese is used

Gwynne’s has unique varieties of perennials that others don’t carry.

especially for drying. We sell tiny 2- to 3-ounce red tomatoes, and tomatoes in various colors: black, green red, pink. We plant 50 to 100 varieties of tomatoes.”

She grows all the typical greens, squashes and peppers, too, and offers a variety of mulches, composts and soils.

Visit Gwynne’s Greenhouse & Gardenshoppe Gwynne’s caters to both novice and expert gardeners. The knowledgeable staff can help customers make informed decisions about which perennials and annuals work best in their area, based on altitude, drought-tolerance, pest resistance and other pertinent conditions.

The greenhouse and gardens and other parts of the business suffered extreme damage in the floods. During much hard work and dedication to the restoration and improvement of her garden center grounds, Gwynne made wider aisles in all the shopping areas, raised the cutting garden beds and recreated a new maze with display areas to showcase all the fun yard art, statuary and pottery.

Enjoy the beauty, bounty and fun of Gwynne’s Greenhouse & Gardenshoppe near Lyons at Highway 36 and 66, at 4559 Highland Drive, Longmont. Call 303.823.6818. For more information see gwynnesgreenhouse.com.

Spring and summer hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The unique pottery, statuary, garden ornaments, garden style gifts and home decor are also popular items at Gwynne’s.

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.

Fisherman’s Dream!

Offering 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments.

This beautiful 2 acre lot west of Buena Vista offers 430 feet of Cottonwood Creek Frontage. Spectacular views of the Collegiate Peaks. Private access to 1 mile of Cottonwood Creek, 32 acres of green space & 4 ponds. Paved road access, power, phone & sewer. Best waterfront value in the region @

418 Emery St. Longmont • (303) 772-6452

Call David Martin, 719-649-0932, to schedule a tour of this spectacular property. dmartin1@landproperties.com

June 10-11, 2016

$105,000.

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OpenHomes Quick Guide

Open Open City House House Time Date

Street

Price

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

Agent

Company

Phone

Berthoud

Saturday

12pm-3pm

4113 County Road 4

$585,000

Frank O'Mahony

Terra Verde Realty

720-491-1263

Boulder

Saturday

2pm - 4pm

4676 White Rock Circle #10

$300,000

Rich Bland

Kidder Plus Real Estate

303-819-6549

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

2269 Mariposa Ave

$585,000

Roger Walker

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

303-818-5920

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-2pm

1940 Edgewood Drive

$632,000

Justin Leonard

RE/MAX Alliance

303-817-6790

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-2pm

1940 Edgewood Drive

$632,000

Olivia Shagoury

RE/MAX Alliance

303-775-6085

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-2pm

1395 Bear Mountain Drive

$649,000

Bruce Drogsvold

WK Real Estate

303-541-1948

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-2pm

165 Cherokee Way

$649,900

Peter Garthwaite

Goodacre & Company

303-931-2777

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-4pm

6916 Hunter Place

$710,000

Mark Richter

MOD Boulder

303-565-6787

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

1013 Berea Drive

$749,000

Brigitte Furst

8z Real Estate

720-244-4411

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

4332 Clay Commons Court

$764,700

Mike Bader

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

720-273-8335

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-4pm

4327 Clay Commons Ct.

$797,000

Stu Wright

WK Real Estate

Boulder

Sunday

3pm - 5pm

2456 8th St, #B

$824,900

Mia Ness

Boulder

Satuday

1pm-4pm

591 Primos Rd

$825,000

Liz Ford

RE/MAX Alliance

303-517-0351

Boulder

Sunday

2pm-4pm

630 Hartford Drive

$845,000

Steve Altermatt

Re/Max of Boulder, Inc.

303-441-5669

Boulder

Saturday

11am- 1pm

387 Deer Trail Rd

$868,000

Wendy Conder

Windemere Realty

303-775-0108

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-3pm

881 14th St.

$925,000

Ed Kellogg

Coldwell Banker

303-817-2417

Boulder

Saturday & Sunday

1pm-4pm

4522 13th Street

$925,000

Michael Rebich

ReMax of Boulder

303-478-3207

Boulder

Sunday

12pm-3pm

4556 Apple Way

$950,000

Bob Luhr

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-441-5628

303-541-1900 720-273-7567

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-2pm

4020 Pebble Beach Drive

$950,000

Ann Cooper/Ryan Lawrence

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-517-0447

Boulder

Sunday

1pm-3pm

1320 6th Street

$969,000

Lancene Cadora

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-588-4116

Boulder

Saturday

2pm-4pm

7509 Panorama Drive

$1,095,000

Julie Berghoff/Sarah Cavey

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-641-0389

Boulder

Saturday

1pm-3pm

4086 26th St

$1,199,000

Michelle Trudgeon

Goodacre & Company

720-272-9547

Boulder

Sunday

11am-1pm

4086 26th St

$1,199,000

Michelle Trudgeon

Goodacre & Company

720-272-9547

Boulder

Sunday

2pm-4pm

2221 Carriage Hills Drive

$1,500,000

Keith McQuillen

WK Real Estate

303-589-1432

Boulder

Sunday

2pm-4pm

2056 Mapleton Ave

$1,645,000

Patrick Brown

Goodacre & Company

303-819-2374

Boulder

Saturday & Sunday

11am-2pm

635 Paragon Drive

$1,750,000

Mike Moger

WK Real Estate

303-859-4467

Boulder

Saturday

2pm-4pm

715 Forest Avenue

$2,375,000

Boulder

Daily

11am-5pm

3092 Big Horn St

High $800k’s +

Roz Giannasi Pinon

FSBO

720-651-0677

Markel Homes: Kalmia38, Northfield Village & Northfield Commons

303-442-0309

Boulder

Saturday

12pm-2pm

2437 & 2439 Bluff St

$630,000 & $650,000

Fred Dodds

WK Real Estate

303-898-3586

Broomfield

Sunday

11am - 1pm

14203 Fairway Lane

$870,000

Mia Ness

Colorado Landmark, Realtors

720-273-7567

Erie

Sunday

12pm-3pm

1422 Washburn Street

585,000

The King Team

Kentwood Real Estate

303-885-6738

Firestone

Sunday

1pm-4pm

10497 Booth Drive

$399,900

Johannes Hellinga

RE/MAX Nexus

303.927.8215

Lafayette

Saturday

11am-2pm

1290 Atlantis Ave.

$429,000

Debra Flora

Kearney Realty Co.

303-579-3628

Lafayette

Saturday

12pm-2pm

406 Wilson

$580,000

Drew Smith

TrailRidge

720-307-4317

Longmont

Sunday

11am-3pm

2218 Sherman Street

$297,000

Paul Dart

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.

303-931-5198

Longmont

Saturday & Sunday

11am-3pm

1379 Charles Dr. A-1

$349,900

Jeremy Johnson

RE/MAX Alliance

970-313-6166

Longmont

Saturday

11am-1pm

426 Noel Ave

$398,000

Amy O Donnell

RE/MAX Alliance

303-916-5161

Longmont

Saturday

1:30pm - 3:30pm

545 Peregrine Circle

$400,000

Sheree Guice

WK Real Estate

307-760-4392

Longmont

Saturday

11am-1pm

3741 Doral Dr

$444,000

Terri Furman

Coldwell Banker Residential

720-341-0556

Longmont

Sunday

11am-2pm

514 Bowen St

$450,000

Heather Brandt

RE/MAX Alliance

303-489-0755

Longmont

Sunday

11:30am-1:30pm

1306 Reserve Drive

$529,000

Collette Coyle-Speidel

Sand Dollar Realty

303-507-8955

Longmont

Saturday

12pm-2pm

7023 Elm Street

$579,000

Christy Myers

WK Real Estate

303-246-8246

Longmont

Friday

4pm-6pm

1835 Caleta Trail

$590,000

Ed Kellogg

Coldwell Banker

303-817-2417

Longmont

Saturday

11am-1pm

1835 Caleta Trail

$590,000

Jonelle Tucker

Coldwell Banker

(03-902-6250

Longmont

Saturday

11am-1pm

1000 Katy Lane

$610,000

Suzy Williamson

RE/MAX Alliance

720-491-9885

Longmont

Sunday

11am-1pm

1000 Katy Lane

$610,000

Suzy Williamson

RE/MAX Alliance

720-491-9885

Longmont

Saturday

1pm-3pm

810 Plateau Rd

$735,000

Suzy Williamson

RE/MAX Alliance

720-491-9885

Longmont

Sunday

1pm-3pm

810 Plateau Rd

$735,000

Suzy Williamson

RE/MAX Alliance

720-491-9885

Longmont

Daily

11am-5pm

918 Half Measures Dr.

$600k’s +

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes: Prospect NewTown

303-522-7928

Longmont

Thursday - Sunday

12pm-4pm

1437 Moonlight Drive

Starting in the high-$300,000's.

Chris Sweeney/Stan Meade

Pedal To Properties

720-480-6106/ 303-817-7777

Louisville

Wednesday-Monday

11am-5pm

1805 Blue Star Lane - Model Home

$700k's+

Michele Steward

Markel Homes - North End

303-604-9196

Louisville

Sunday

12pm-2pm

2394 Rose Ct

$899,000

Pam Kruteck

kidder+ real estate

303-641-7703

Loveland

Saturday

11am-2pm

6365 Tongass Ave

$444,000

Jake Renner

RE/MAX Nexus

970.412.9665

Lyons

By appointment

11am-5pm

334 McConnell Drive

$500,000+

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes

303-823-6814

Mead

Sunday

2pm-4pm

2544 Serena Drive

$357,900

Collette Coyle-Speidel

Sand Dollar Realty

303-507-8955

Mead

Saturday

12pm-2pm

18657 Wagon Trail

$595,900

Collette Coyle-Speidel

Sand Dollar Realty

303-507-8955

Mead

Saturday

11am-2pm

15120 Singletree Dr

$620,000

Kit Magley

RE/MAX Alliance

303-775-5177

Milliken

Saturday

10am - 1pm

2046 Setters Drive

$269,000

Ken Allen

Milestone Real Estate, Inc.

720-690-0470

Niwot

Saturday

12pm-3pm

6570 Fairways Drive

885,000

Ashley Kipfer

WK Real Estate

303-725-0216

Niwot

Sunday

1pm-4pm

6460 Coralberry Ct

$1,875,000

Kristin Kalush

RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut

303-809-1717

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Open Saturday 12PM-2PM

2184 Frontier, Longmont

406 Wilson St. Lafayette Co

$299,000

$580,000 Directions: Hover St North to 22nd Ave, East 3 blocks to home.

Drew Smith • 720-307-4317

Beautiful, well maintained 4-level home on large corner lot in NW Longmont. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Landscaped yard w/mature trees, large deck.

Chris Crew • Twin Peaks Living Colorado Real Estate • 303-636-4461

Open House, Friday, 6/10 4-6 pm & Saturday, 6/11 11am-1pm 1835 Caleta Trail Longmont - $590,000 Relax on your deck overlooking Left Hand Creek and trails, this lovely custom home with many upgrades boasts hardwood floors, granite counters, high-end appliances and finished basement.

Jonelle Tucker jtucker@realtor.com

Open Saturday 12pm-3pm 881 14th St. Boulder $925,000 Charming 1920’s brick and stone Cottage, with views of the Flatirons, and close to Chautauqua. Situated in the 14th Street University Place Historic District, an amazing desirable neighborhood. Possible to add square footage in back and up with approvals. Wood floors, daylight windows in basement, large beautiful backyard, with alley access. Very well maintained. Bedrooms 3 & 4 non-conforming. Possible to add 2nd bath in basement. Cedar closet. Ready to move-in. Sold as-is.

Ed Kellogg Coldwell Banker 303-817-2417

(303) 902-6250

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 1–4 PM

10497 Booth Drive Firestone - $399,900 Corner lot, 5 bd, 3 ba, entry leads to formal lvg & din rm, leading to bright, open kit w/island, build in desk, all appls. Eat-in dining area opens to fam rm w/gas fp, main flr bdrm, ¾ ba. Upstairs master w/walk-in closet, 5 pc bath w/soaker tub. Loft style great rm, 3 bdrms, full ba. Trek deck, mature trees, fully fenced. Newer roof & ext paint.

Hosted By: Johannes Hellinga 303-927-8215 • realtorIJH@yahoo.com

Model Home Located at 1437 Moonlight Drive, Longmont

Open Saturday 11AM-1PM

387 Deer Trail Rd, Boulder

$879,000 Want to get away? You are minutes from downtown Boulder, yet you will feel worlds away with the serenity of this property on over 4 acres! Views are incredible, roads are paved!

3 Bedroom + loft, 4 car garage, solar, you have to see this to experience it! Views, views, views! MLS #791100

Wendy Conder • Windemere Realty • 303-775-0108 ET

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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 Stan Meade Chris Sweeney 303.817.7777 720.480.6106 www.pedaltoproperties.com

Open Sunday 11 am – 3 pm

OPEN SATURDAY 9AM - 12PM

Longmont | 2218 Sherman Street $297,000

4825 Osprey Circle, Frederick $379,000

Completely remodeled 3 bed, 2 bath, 1620 square foot tri-level in Park North. Cherry cabinets, granite surfaces, SS appliances, hickory wood floors with new carpet, new roof, newer windows and so much more.

Not to be missed!

Paul Dart 303.931.5198 paul@pauldart.com

PRICE REDUCED! Sprawl out in this wonderful 4033 sq. foot 5 bedroom home with a huge lot & great backyard, right next to a park, very well kept clean home with plenty of room to add your touches. priced accordingly to needing some upgrades. A MUST SEE!

Brent Sommervold • Equity Colorado • 303-435-3272

For advertising information, please call Toni McNeill 303.684.5329 or Thais Hafer 303.473.1456 For a complete listing and map of open homes in the area visit AtHomeColorado.com June 10-11, 2016

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DESIGN RECIPES

Blue is the new black

By Cathy Hobbs, Tribune News Service (TNS)

Professional Home Inspections For Home Buyers and Sellers www.flatironshi.com

OPEN SUNDAY 2PM-4PM 3540 Clark Ct., Mead $489,000

Large family home built by Lennar. Sterling model. Corner lot on a cul-de-sac. Main floor master, 3 car garage, walk out basement, huge bonus room,2 offices. Kitchen has granite counters, cherry cabinets, gas range, wood floors, and stainless appliances. Two furnaces, two hot water heaters and air conditioners. Roof is one year old, fm room carpet is new. A MUST SEE!

Brent Sommervold Equity Colorado • 303-435-3272

Longmont | 1438 Onyx Circle

For example, introduce a blue piece of art and then use a rug with blue accents, then add a blue toss pillow.

• DON’T be afraid to mix blue with black. Once considered to be taboo, from fashion to home decor realms, dark blue and black are colors that are being displayed together.

• DON’T paint a wall a deep blue unless it is an accent wall.

Deep blue will likely overly darken a room if used as an overall color.

• DON’T dismiss opportunities to introduce blue into your space in interesting ways, such as ocean- or water-inspired art or photography.

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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The most beautiful home in Prospect!

Amazing Prairie-style home in Rainbow Ridge Estates with 5 bedrooms, 6 baths + study and an oversized 3-car garage. Features high-end finishes throughout including luxurious main floor Master Suite, 3 upstairs bedrooms with en suite baths, Great Room with cathedral ceilings, large chef’s kitchen, finished basement with wet bar and covered porches front and back. Truly, way too much to list. Call Rich Gribbon for a private showing. www.1438Onyx.com

Call Rich for a private showing.

$965,000 Intelligent negotiations | excellent advice | no pressure

303.441.5685 | 303.931.6979 richgribbon@boulderco.com www.richgribbon.com

RICH GRIBBON

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Black remains a staple in home decor. It blends well with other colors and can add elegance to a space. The same can also be said of blue, especially indigo. Yes, blue is the new black.

Deep blue has become a favorite for designers, especially those looking to use a dark, rich color without the harshness black can provide. For many homeowners and those in the design community, blue is a preferred choice to black, and it’s gaining popularity.

When it comes to using deep blue or indigo, here are some tips to keep in mind: • DO mix deep blue with soft neutrals such as white and taupe.

The blue can help make these colors stand out.

• DO mix rich shades of blue with sharp contrast colors such as yellow or chartreuse.

• DO map your pops of blue throughout a space. Color mapping is a technique in which one can repeat a color throughout a room.

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920 Neon Forest Circle High end finishes, impeccably maintained and backrange views. It really is better than new!

4 bedrooms/6 baths in main house + 1 bedroom/1 bath in carriage house and 2 car attached garage.

The rent from the carriage house makes this home incredibly affordable. Amazing Chef’s kitchen, luxury master suite, professional landscape w/ water feature, flagstone patio w/ pergola & gas fire pit. www.920NeonForestCir.com Call Rich for a private showing.

$799,900 Intelligent negotiations | excellent advice | no pressure

303.441.5685 | 303.931.6979 richgribbon@boulderco.com www.richgribbon.com

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PATRICK DOLAN’S OFFICE 303-441-5642

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www.patrick-dolan.com

OPEN SUNDAY 12-3 PM! 1455 ITHACA DRIVE 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1426 Sq. Ft. Offered at $729,700

Here is your opportunity to live in coveted Table Mesa! This well maintained Tri-Level is in a terrific location walking distance to Mesa Elementary School and convenient to great trails,Table Mesa Shopping Center, Southern Sun, South Boulder Rec. & More! The cozy floor plan offers living & dining areas with gas fireplace, an eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, lower level family room/den & 3 bedrooms on the upper floor with updated full bath. Relax in the large fenced backyard with patio & towering trees for privacy.

OPEN SUNDAY 12-3 PM! 4995 IDYLWILD TRAIL 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 5944 Sq. Ft. Offered at $1,479,000

INCREDIBLE LOCATION at BCC! COME SEE this nicely appointed home surrounded by the BCC Golf Course with gorgeous lush landscaping, privacy,VIEWS & lovely outdoor spaces including wrap-around deck with built-in hot tub.The elegant interior boasts a main floor master suite, spacious living & dining rooms with vaulted ceilings, a sun-filled updated kitchen with large center island & cozy sunroom/porch.

Nicely finished walkout lower level with large rec/bonus room, bedroom, full bath & an AMAZING wine cellar.

231 PONDEROSA DRIVE

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3 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 4876 Sq. Ft. $1,495,000

Enjoy panoramic expansive views of the Flatirons & Boulder Valley from this beautifully built & appointed home in coveted Paragon Estates on a 1.3 ACRE Lot.

1043 SPARROW HAWK DRIVE

2372 WILLOW CREEK DRIVE

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 3146 Sq. Ft. Offered at $374,700

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 4051 Sq. Ft. $1,697,000

Lovely 2-Story on a corner lot in Quail Crossing, across the street from Trail Ridge Middle School & a just short walk to Fall River Elementary School & Stephen Day Park.

Comfortable floor plan offers eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets & center island and is open to the family room with gas fireplace. Separate living and dining area with vaulted ceilings. Fenced backyard with brick patio and a full, unfinished basement offers great storage space or future finish.

Sweeping panoramic mountain views from this luxurious & custom built home located in a naturally private setting on a spectacular 2.2 ACRE private lot in Fox Run.

PATRICK DOLAN’S OFFICE 303-441-5642 • www.patrick-dolan.com

CALL US TODAY!

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DIY CRAFTS

A heartfelt, handmade card for Father’s Day

By Sandi Genovese, Tribune News Service (TNS) When I was little, my dad and I played a game where he would ask me how much I loved him, and I would respond by stretching my arms apart as wide as they would go and hollering “This much!” I’ll bet you did something similar with your dad.

I decided to make a card that would illustrate our little game with a cover that reads “Love You” and accordion-pleated pages inside that spell out “This Much!” I would be surprised to find a dad that would not be delighted to get this handmade card for Father’s Day, and it is surprisingly easy to make.

Begin with a quick trace around your hand and cut out two of them from construction paper. Cut out a pair of paper cuffs for each hand and add pin stripes with a white pen and a button cut with a circle punch. Cut a long strip of paper

and accordion fold it into 10 equal sections. Label each pleat with letters to spell out your message leaving the middle two sections to be embellished with a heart.

Fasten the accordion-folded strip to the inside of each hand, aligning the hands to each other and positioning the pleated strip to sit flush with the cuffs and the table top. This allows the card to stand up and shows off your hand-y work to dad and the whole family.

And speaking of family, it’s always fun to get your kids in on the action, helping them to lend their hands to make the same card for their dad.

In an age of Snapchats, e-mails and texts, a handmade card with a heartfelt message is sure to stand out, and I don’t mean just a little bit, but This Much!

Visit sandigenovese.com for video demonstrations and more projects.

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Boulder County Gold Award

Wondering about widespread bathroom faucets

15 years in a row!

By Ed Del Grande, Tribune News Service (TNS) Q: Dear Ed: We need to choose a new bathroom faucet for our existing sink. The more information I receive the more confused I get and I don’t know what to do. I need to choose between a widespread faucet or a centerset faucet. To help me make the right choice, can you please give me details about widespread and centerset faucets?

– Fred, Florida A: Welcome to the world of replacing bathroom faucets. Not only are you choosing style, you also need to choose a faucet type that fits your existing bathroom sink.

For example: If you have a single-hole sink, you want to look for a single-hole bathroom faucet. However, when you have a three-hole bathroom sink, you usually need to choose between a widespread or a centerset faucet to correctly match the sink.

Two-handle centerset faucets are the standard compact models and measure four inches from the center of one handle to the center of the other handle. Widespread faucets measure at least eight inches or more between faucet handles.

Also, with a widespread faucet, the spout and handles are usually three separate components.

Bottom line: Get out your ruler and hopefully with this information you’ll now feel like you measure up to making your final faucet choice.

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.

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545 Peregrine Circle

Longmont

7023 Elm Street

Longmont

Open Sat 1:30 - 3:30pm $400,000 3bed/3bath home in lovely, quiet neighborhood. www.454.wkre.com Sheree Guice: 307-760-4392

Open Sat 12 - 2pm $579,000 Coveted Niwot Location With Views! .58 Acre. www.7023.wkre.com Christy Myers: 303-246-8246

3485 Larkspur Drive

1456 Clemson Drive

Longmont

Longmont

New Listing! $365,000 Cozy, immaculate 4 bd/3ba. Fabulous location! www.3485.wkre.com Debbie Haubert: 303-588-2128

New Listing! $439,900 Beautiful Ranch style home in NW Longmont! www.1456.wkre.com Craig Cowley: 303-589-4009

2030 Amethyst Drive

3310 Harmony Court

Longmont

Berthoud

New Listing!

Welcome to your Dream Home!! www.2030.wkre.com Laura Chittick: 303-332-4118

$825,000

New Listing!

Unobstructed Views of Longs Peak! www.3310.wkre.com Elaine & Gary Collins: 303-947-6129

$775,000

5481 White Place

Boulder

235 Sky Trail Road

Boulder

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New Listing! $415,000 Updated end-unit Townhome w/ 2 car garage. www.5481.wkre.com TR Swanwick: 303-525-8803

New Listing! $775,000 Amazing views on an acre, 10 minutes to Boulder. www.235.wkre.com Geri Oliveira: 720-564-6041

7581 Nimbus Road

1162 West Enclave Circle

Affordable Housing- Minimum/Maximum Income Limits Apply Tour our Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes 2995 Eagle Way #23 - June 15th and 16th 4pm to 7pm

Call for info or for a private showing 303-494-5462

Mention this Ad to Waive the $200 Admin Fee MAXIMUM INCOME REQUIREMENTS PER HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 1. Person $34,800 to $41,760 4. People $49,700 to $59,640 2. People $39,800 to $47,760 5. People $53,700 to $64,440 3. People $44,750 to $53,700 6. People $57,700 to $69,240 June 10-11, 2016

Longmont

Land $1,750,000 Rare 57 + acre farm in Boulder County. www.7581.wkre.com Jim Green: 303-775-2553

Louisville

4 Bed, 4 Bath $750,000 West Louisville 4 beds, 4 bath, 3 car garage. www.1162.wkre.com Geri Oliveira: 720-564-6041

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Homes for Sale

Charming Secluded Mountain Home at 266 Glendale Gulch Road, Boulder County 80455:

Charming Secluded Mountain Home at 266 Glendale Gulch Road, Boulder County 80455:

15 min to N Boulder.

1203 sq ft 2BR 1.5BA 3 Decks 4.25 acres stream, marble counters w/ updates.

15 min to N Boulder.

1203 sq ft 2BR 1.5BA 3 Decks 4.25 acres stream, marble counters w/ updates.

4X4 dirt road 1/3 mile off Left Hand Canyon.

4X4 dirt road 1/3 mile off Left Hand Canyon.

Electric floor board heat, wood stove, W/D with propane stove in kitchen. $339,000, FSBO.

Electric floor board heat, wood stove, W/D with propane stove in kitchen. $339,000, FSBO.

Send email for directions, photos & to see by appointment

Send email for directions, photos & to see by appointment

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5007

Mobile Home For Sale

Roof, No Basement.

Shown by Appointment Only. $298,900.

970-690-4406

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Homes for Rent

Chautauqua Cabin:

For Sale $54,900 or $49,900 Cash 2014 Legacy Mobile Home

3 Bedroom 2 Bath Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer.

Blue Spruce Village Mobile Home Park Berthoud.

1BD, 1BA, Loft, Sleeps up to 3. 1 Yr Lease Furnished or unfurn. $2000/mo + utls.

Cable & WiFi Ready Call 720-971-4365.

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

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Apartments for Rent

Value Place Firestone Extended Stay Hotel

2 Story w/ 2-Car Garage, New Carpet.

No Pets. $1495/mo

RMG Realty Inc 303-772-4466.

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970-532-2183

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946 Granite Court, Longmont 3BR 2BA:

No Dogs.

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

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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

$349.99 weekly

I-25 & Hwy 119

Longmont (Exit 240).

303-485-0040 Limited Availability.

New Guests Only.

Prices Subject To Change Without Notice.

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

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970-669-3937

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APARTMENT RENTALS

Your First Choice for Apartment Living in Boulder Voted rd andlo “Best L r” 2004e in Bould irt” daily d “ 5 0 20 per newspa

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• Affordable Rents • Friendly, Responsive Management • Immediate Occupancy

Call us 8am-8pm weekdays 9am-6pm weekends!

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Apartments & Condos:

2BR Apts:

$945-$1095/month.

3BR Apt:

$1395/month.

Call PWP at

303-447-1502

1500 sq ft on Main Floor w/ Private dead-bolted front & back doors.

Female homeowner lives downstairs w/ own entrance.

Furnished or Unfurnished: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Living room, dining room & spacious kitchen w/ all appliances & breakfast nook. Your own laundry room w/ new full size washer & dryer.

House newly painted inside & out.

Garage, large deck, yard & privacy fence. $1600/mo, includes all utilities, Wifi, yard maintenance & snow removal. No Smoking.

References & Background Check Required.

Apts. for

6005 Rent Furnished

2BR Apt (furn/negot) summer sublet, 5/24 to 7/31/16. 30th & Aurora 1 blk from CU. Kim, 617-347-7053 SEMI-FURN Rooms/Apts Wkly/mnthly from $125/ wk, Utils/micro/fridge incl (303) 931-7108

Townhomes/

6002 Condos for Rent

Space Available for Professional Female:

303-442-0200

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For price/availability,

Call 303-772-4667.

Apartments for Rent

Call PMP Realty

Visit us on line at: www.boardwalkapartments.com

Apartments for Rent

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

6001

303-776-RENT (7368) www.pmprealty.com

NOW LEASING!

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

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

2, 3 or 4BR Condos

on the Hill in Boulder: 1.5 blocks to Campus

& Starbucks. Pool, Balcony, Mtn Views.

Available for Fall.

303-589-4389

Housemates/ Roommates

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

Female roommate wanted, N Longmont.

Lg. Bedrm & storage.

Utils. incl. $500-600 domestic trades poss. 303-517-0231

Rooms for Rent

Room for Rent in Longmont Home:

New Paint & Carpet.

No Pets or Smoking. $550/mo + dep, Wifi, Cable & Utilities incl.

303-525-9109

720-218-5587

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Vacation Rentals

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6016

Office Space for Lease

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

Tom, 303-494-7700

COMMERCIAL OFFICE/ WAREHOUSE SPACE. 2895 Sq.ft. NNN. $3500.

1849 Cherry St. #9, Louisville. Avail. 8/1/16.

Call Ron, 303-449-5866

Office Share. Avail

for Therapist/Body Worker $200/mth, 2825 Marine St. #201. 303-319-0199

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

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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 June 10-11, 2016

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LOUISVILLE | 667 AUGUSTA DRIVE

BOULDER | 4867 10TH STREET

LOUISVILLE | 476 E. RAINTREE COURT

4 BR * 4 BA * 3833 TSF (792341) * $899,900

4 BR * 4 BA * 2538 TSF (792440) * $899,900

6 BR * 4 BA * 4052 TSF (792540) * $849,000

BOULDER | 1558 CRESS COURT

NEDERLAND | 97 E. 3RD STREET

LOVELAND | 4629 SEDONA HILLS DRIVE

6 BR * 6 BA * 6551 TSF (792614) * $2,799,000

3 BR * 1 BA * 1004 TSF (792616) * $305,000

4 BR * 4 BA * 5458 TSF (792758) * $949,500

LONGMONT | 2214 LAKE PARK DRIVE

BOULDER | 5140 ILLINI WAY

LYONS | 370 WICHITA ROAD

5 BR * 3 BA * 3584 TSF (792927) * $495,000

4 BR * 2 BA * 2184 TSF (792928) * $699,900

3 BR * 3 BA * 1612 TSF (792941) * $360,000 OPEN SATURDAY 2 - 4 PM

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BROOMFIELD | 14046 ROARING FORK CIRCLE

BOULDER | 1225 KALMIA AVENUE

BOULDER | 7509 PANORAMA DRIVE

3 BR * 2 BA * 3631 TSF (792982) * $589,000

4 BR * 4 BA * 2944 TSF (793000) * $995,000

5 BR * 4 BA * 5332 TSF (793012) * $1,095,000

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