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Spring sun shines on Boulder area home sales BOULDER – Spring home buying season is off to a bright start in the Boulder-area real estate market with sales and inventory improving for TOM the month of KALINSKI March.

RE/MAX of Boulder “We’ve had such beautiful weather, people have been very active in the housing market,” says Ken Hotard, vice president of public affairs for the Boulder Area Realtor® Association.

“We saw a good bump in inventory both for singlefamily homes as well as condo/ townhomes and sales went through the roof,” says Hotard.

Sales of single-family homes jumped 77.7 percent in March 2017 compared to February; 334 versus 188 units. Condominium and townhome sales rocketed 105.1 percent month-over-month with 160 units sold vs. 78.

Inventory for single-family homes grew 29.8 percent with 754 homes for sale in March compared to 581 the previous month, while

condo/townhomes inventory increased 17.9 percent with 132 units for sale vs. 112.

Even with the inventory increases, Hotard says Boulder County still has less than three months of inventory. “This inventory pressure has been going on for at least five years. We just don’t see lot of product coming on line,’ he adds.

Year-over-year, sales in Boulder County are mixed. Single-family home sales in the Boulder-area fell 5.1 percent through March 2017 compared to sales through March 2016– 748 homes vs. 778.

However, sales of condominiums and townhomes grew 36.2 percent year-to-date – 301 vs. 221.

“We have substantial improvement in condo/townhome

sales for this year compared to last, yet on the single-family side we’re still behind last year,” says Hotard. “People are definitely in the market for condo and townhomes.”

As March marked the start of the home buying season, Hotard says the sales and inventory increases are not unusual or unexpected. And that bodes well for the spring and early summer buying season in an area where demand is high, he notes.

“Boulder County is still a wonderful place to be. It’s still a solid housing market.”

Tom Kalinski is the owner and founder at RE/MAX of Boulder.

Call 303.441.5620 or e-mail tomkalinski33@gmail.com.

increase their safety and reduce the risk to life and property.

In Boulder County, land use codes require individuals who are constructing a new home in forested areas, or remodeling some existing homes, create and implement a Wildfire Mitigation Plan, which includes the creation and maintenance of effective defensible space. Other homeowners are encouraged, but not required, to create and maintain effective defensible space. Defensible space is an area between a house and an oncoming wildfire where the vegetation has been managed to reduce the wildfire threat and allow firefighters to safely defend the house.

Wildfire does not recognize property lines. If you effectively mitigate your property, you may help save your neighbor’s home and vice versa. Wildfires can impact entire communities.

Linked defensible spaces are a key community protection strategy.

Having a defensible space around your home may also lower your insurance premiums.

You may find these links to community wild fire protection plans useful: bouldercountycwpp.org; csfs.colostate.edu/wildfiremitigation/community-wildfireprotection-plans.

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Fire mitigation Due to Colorado’s arid climate and many forests, homeowners and landowners may be particularly RICK vulnerable to JACQUEMARD wildfires. It Flatirons Home is important Inspections to keep this threat in mind when buying or building a home. Homes in many areas of Colorado are threatened, damaged or destroyed each year by wild fires. Anyone who is thinking of purchasing a home in forested or otherwise fire-prone areas should consider the hazard presented to the property by a wildfire and should attempt to mitigate its effects. By doing wildfire mitigation work, homeowners can substantially

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4 signs that a rental listing may be fraudulent Rental scams are back in the news again! This is an important reminder that fraud does exist in the real estate rental market.

It’s important to know the SUZANNE signs so you can PLEWES avoid being a RE/MAX Alliance victim of rental fraud. Here are a few red flags to look for if you are searching for a rental.

Showings not allowed Some rental listings will indicate that showings are not allowed.

Typically, they will claim that the existing tenant is difficult and not allowing anyone in the property, or that the owner is out of the country and didn’t leave a set of keys with someone locally. In some rental markets, competition is so high that renters are willing to put down a deposit without even seeing a property. Unfortunately, doing so leaves you prone to fraud! Any listing that doesn’t allow showings should be a clear red flag that

Rental scams are back in the news again! It’s important to know the signs so you can avoid being a victim of rental fraud. (Photo: Shutterstock)

something isn’t quite right.

Contact doesn’t match owner of record Legal owner names are a matter of public record. This information is recorded at the local registry of deeds and is often searchable via the registry’s website. Perform a search for the rental property. If the owner of record doesn’t match the name of the person offering the unit for rent, that’s a big red flag!

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Requirement for cash deposits If a landlord or agent requires a cash deposit, this is another red flag. You should never pay in cash (this includes Western Union, bitcoins, and other non-traceable cash equivalents), especially for security deposits and first month’s rent. The check that you are paying with is your proof of payment and receipt. By dealing in cash, you eliminate the added protection of a check. Legitimate landlords will

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Unusually low rent A deal that is too good to be true is usually, in fact, too good to be true. As a renter, you probably have a sense of market rental rates.

Any listing that is way below the market rate should be suspicious.

Scammers will list incredibly low to make it irresistible to renters. Those renters are more likely to pay to hold the unit, site-unseen, to avoid missing out on a great deal. Sadly, the scammer is probably accepting deposits from a large number of people.

Use your judgement Ultimately, the best way to avoid getting scammed is to use your judgement and follow your instincts. If the person you are speaking with is evasive with questions or pressuring you to act quickly, it’s likely that alarm bells are going off in your head. Don’t ignore them!

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Why millennials are finally starting to settle down and buy homes

By Gail MarksJarvis Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO – Millennials are finally starting to show interest in homeownership.

Weighed down by massive student debt and job struggles, the generation brutalized by the Great Recession has lacked both the money and the desire to buy homes. They’ve been a generation of renters.

But as millennials have entered their 30s, established themselves financially and started having families, they’ve gradually begun to show interest in homeownership, according to Fannie Mae economist Douglas Duncan.

To be sure, millennials still trail other generations in home buying by a long shot. But they are making gains as they age.

“They were hard hit by the economy, went back to college because they couldn’t find jobs and got a later start,” said Duncan. “They will start catching up.”

The trend comes as a relief to real estate agents desperate to sell homes and economists worried that the economy would remain bogged down without enough first-time homebuyers. Typically, 20- and 30-somethings play an essential role in the economy and housing market. They become first-time homebuyers, filling their new homes with everything from appliances to yard equipment.

Millennial home purchases also give older generations the chance to sell their own houses and move up.

Millennials are coming of age as homebuyers, though, just as housing prices are climbing and a lack of homes in some markets is causing bidding wars.

Russ Page and his fiancee, Jessica Doane, have experienced the rigors of the market in Chicago. Both now 28, they weren’t in a hurry to buy earlier as they tried to get careers on solid footing. But as rents in the Chicago area climbed, they started asking themselves if they were wasting too much money on rent and they were tempted to move from a distant suburb closer to downtown Chicago. They recently found a home they wanted in the 4

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Jessica Doane and Russ Page pose for a portrait in their apartment.

The couple plans on purchasing their first home soon. (Photo: Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

trendy Bucktown neighborhood – a sunny two-bedroom condo overlooking parkland. Yet they lost it as many buyers competed for the same unit. The winning buyer offered $10,000 over the asking price.

“Jessica was pretty upset,” said Page. Still, he remains wary about overspending on anything he buys.

“I remember vividly the housing crash,” he said. “I was in college, and I watched my parents take a huge loss on their home. It was surreal.”

So despite his feeling of stability, with his job in sales and his fiancee’s as a quality assurance supervisor, he wants to stay within a limited budget.

Surveys of millennials show his attitude is widely held. They are a practical generation that watched parents struggle to hold onto jobs and homes as unemployment soared to 10 percent and housing prices crashed 30 percent in the Great Recession.

But Duncan, who has been tracking today’s millennials as they have been aging, is picking up on some solid trends in millennial home buying. He has seen distinct increases in buying as millennials have moved from their

early 20s to late 20s and into their 30s. For example, as he followed a demographic group of people ages 28 to 29, he found that by the time the individuals were 30 to 31, they increased their home buying by 2.8 percent.

Millennials seem to be doing at a later age exactly what their parents’ generation did when younger, Duncan said. Millennials as a generation have delayed marriage and have waited for several years for the job market and pay to improve. But as incomes rise and they marry and get ready for children, they are less interested in cramming into studio apartments in high-demand areas, and start searching for homes or condos they can afford to buy.

However, an increase in home prices is an issue for young adults because income growth still is very weak, said Duncan. Nationally, housing prices have been growing at four times the rate of incomes.

With the combination of rising prices and the impact of higher interest rates on mortgages, Duncan said the situation is “unsustainable” and will price first-time buyers out of the market.

Still, many millennials say they

will not be pushed by concerns over rising prices to move faster than they should. Prior to the housing crash, which started slowly but took hold in 2008, people had been trying to rush ahead of fast-rising prices to buy while they thought they could.

The overinflated market led to the crash.

Now many millennials have learned from the past and are determined to have their finances in solid condition before making a move.

“Have you seen the interest rates on student loans?” asked Leksi Culafic, a 27-year-old Chicago lawyer with student loans. She lived at home for a year after law school because “I wanted to aggressively pay down the loans,” she said. Now she lives in an apartment near downtown and wants to buy a home eventually, but she’s determined to get rid of the student loans first.

“Owning a home is a goal,” she said. She’s using apps to explore the possibility of buying a home or two-flat, but her intention is to pay off her law school loans before making a purchase.

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Do you have to pay back a reverse mortgage loan?

By Reed Karaim Bankrate.com (TNS) A reverse mortgage loan can feel like free money.

After all, when you get one, your lender taps the equity you’ve built up in your home and either provides you with a line of credit, sends you a lump sum check or pays you monthly payments.

Unlike with a regular home equity loan, you don’t have to start paying the loan back after you borrow the money. In fact, the money flows the other way – to you, not the lender.

If this sounds too good to be true, it’s because it is ... and isn’t.

So, do you have to pay back a reverse mortgage loan?

How a reverse mortgage works A reverse mortgage loan allows you to take advantage of the financial value that you’ve built up in your home, often through years of making mortgage payments.

Whether you’ve paid off your house completely, or paid off a

good chunk of your mortgage, it allows you to draw on that equity.

This can be a tremendous help if your savings, pensions and Social Security check aren’t enough to allow you to live comfortably in your retirement years.

It can also provide help if there’s an unexpected financial emergency.

But it isn’t free money. Sooner or later, someone must pay. With a reverse mortgage, it can be your heirs, whose inheritance is disappearing as you’re collecting reverse mortgage payments.

Kinds of reverse mortgages Several kinds of reverse mortgages exist, but for retirees, a common option allows homeowners to continue taking money out of the house until they move out, sell it or die.

During this time, they’re not only drawing down the equity in their home but also paying interest on the loan.

In effect, they’re slowly building up a debt that is secured by the

home.

If the homeowner finally sells because he or she must move into a nursing home, or for any other reason, the loan must be paid off.

When the balance comes due “Basically, the reverse mortgage becomes due when the last surviving borrower vacates the property for 12 consecutive months,” says Greg Womack, a certified financial planner in Edmond, Okla.

The loan also becomes due after the last surviving borrower dies.

The heirs can repay the loan from another source if they wish.

But if not, the house will be sold to pay off the balance of the loan.

“If there’s any net equity left, it will go to the estate,” Womack says.

If the reverse mortgage is a Federal Housing Administrationinsured home equity conversion mortgage, or HECM, neither you nor your heirs are liable if the outstanding loan is more than the house is worth. The insurance

covers any remaining balance.

If the house is worth less than owed, and the heirs decide they don’t want the house, “the borrower’s estate is not responsible for the difference,” Womack says.

In addition, with a HECM loan, if your heirs want the house, they have the right to pay off the loan at the amount of the existing balance or 95 percent of the current market value, whichever is less.

For example, if the house is worth $100,000, but the balance on the mortgage is $125,000, the heirs can keep the home by paying $95,000.

They can’t be saddled with an excessive debt or charged an excessive price to hold onto the home, but they also aren’t getting the house for free. The lender, as is almost always the case, does get paid in the end.

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Spring provides the opportunity to improve or even remake the outside of your house, and perhaps knock out some tasks you’ve put off for far too long.

Here are five areas where a little time and effort can pay off: Mulch, flowers and vegetable gardens Placing fresh mulch is a good start each spring. Mulch moderates soil temperature, conserves moisture, suppresses weeds and adds organic matter to the soil as the shredded bark breaks down.

You don’t need much space to grow ornamental plants or nutritious veggies.

Consider a pollinator garden that attracts the insects who greatly benefit our food supply, with plants like bee balm, chrysanthemums, lemon balm and salvia.

For a project that’ll leave visitors’ and neighbors’ mouths agape, grow vertical instead of horizontal. Wall gardens made from shipping pallets look cool, and can cut your electric bill by naturally cooling the area outside your home where they reside.

If you craft a sturdy raised bed filled with good potting soil, a backyard vegetable garden will yield vitamin-rich produce filled with many varieties that’ll grow through fall in seasonal climates.

New backyard features If you want to take your backyard to the next level, consider adding an eye-catching water feature, koi pond or fire feature. All come in a variety of sizes and styles friendly to most budgets.

Planting a tree will liven up your yard and deliver family enjoyment and memories as it grows over the years. Just make sure you don’t plant a tree that’ll cause more problems than it’s worth.

Patios, decks and walkways Weather and age eventually take their toll on outdoor lounging spaces and pathways. Depending on size and the material you choose, new patios and decks run anywhere from $2,000 to more than $25,000. Similarly, walkways start at $1,000 and go up from

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there. Minor repairs to problem areas are much cheaper, so if you can get by for a few years, consider that route.

For less than $100, a good DIY pressure wash can restore luster to patios, decks and walkways that have darkened over time.

Siding If winter left your exterior dingy, consider a pressure washing of the entire house. However, power cleaning siding is often a task best left to a pro.

Too much pressure can blow a hole through vinyl siding, and an untrained hand and eye could cause damage to other surfaces as well. For homes with algae on their north-facing wall due to lack of direct sunlight, pros typically use a soap and algaecide scrub to get rid of the green growth.

Expect to pay around $300 to $400 for the service.

Fencing High winds often pull fence boards loose over the winter. With a box of nails and a hammer, it’s easy to walk the perimeter of your fence and fix problem boards.

To liven up a timeworn fence, DIY power washing can help bring back that attractive wood grain.

Like siding, too much pressure often causes damage. If you want to stain the fence after cleaning, pick a shade that’s slightly darker than what you want the finished product to look like, as the sun will eventually lighten it.

For a new fence, expect to pay $16 a foot for wood up to $40 a foot for aluminum.

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Plant sales abound BOULDER COUNTY – “I could give up buying plants, but I’m not a quitter,” was the meme that caught my eye on Facebook the other day, CAROL posted on O’MEARA the page Two Colorado State Women and a University Extension Hoe. It describes Boulder County spring for a gardener perfectly. While we could use self-control at this time of year, we choose not to.

Why should we when so many plant sales about, each one supporting good causes in the community while supplying us with the flowers and foliage we crave. Take a look at area sales and the groups they support.

The Loveland chapter of P.E.O., a philanthropic educational organization, provides scholarships and aid to help women continue their education. For 25 years, they’ve raised funds via a flower sale and this year’s is set to be a celebration in bloom: Hanging baskets, flowering pots, window boxes, and individual plants are available.

The P.E.O. flower sale is by pre-order only, so if you’d like to support them, act now, by contacting Mary Ella Peterson at 970.667.6201or by e-mail at maryella@qwestoffice.net. All orders must be received by Friday, April 28. Plants will be available for pickup on Wednesday, May 10.

Students at the Career

Development Center, 1200 S. Sunset Avenue in Longmont, are selling annuals, hanging baskets, and vegetable seedling from May 2 through 27, or until sold out. All proceeds benefit their program; hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Boulder Valley School District is also holding a plant sale, benefitting the School Food Project, May 12, 12 noon to 6 p.m. and May 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Ridge High School Greenhouse, 6600 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder. Check out their selection of flowers, tomatoes, peppers, basil, parsley, eggplant, melon, lettuce, kale, and cucumber.

Boulder Garden Club plant sale is Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to noon at the Unitarian Universalist Church 5001 Pennsylvania Ave., in Boulder. Look for garden gems from members of the oldest garden club in Colorado as well as the Boulder Orchid Society.

For more information, visit bouldergardenclub.org.

Growing Gardens extends the plant sale season over several weekends, holding it on May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Growing Gardens Greenhouse, 1630 Hawthorn Avenue in Boulder. They offer organic heirloom tomatoes, organic vegetable starts, organic herbs, blooming annual flowers, perennial flowers, native plants, water-wise plants, blackberries, rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, vines, roses, and ornamental grasses. Look for their Community Plant Sale in

While we could use self-control at this time of year, we choose not to.

Why should we when so many plant sales about, each one supporting good causes in the community while supplying us with the flowers and foliage we crave. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Longmont, May 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lucky’s Market, 700 Ken Pratt Blvd.

Don’t miss the Loveland Garden Club plant, antique and artisan sale, Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N Taft, in Loveland.

Sway to the live music while perusing annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs.

There will be Colorado Master Gardeners on site for guidance and questions.

Boulder Culinary Gardeners will hold their plant sale on Saturday, May 13, 988 75th St. in Boulder, between Arapahoe and Baseline. You’ll find organically grown vegetables, herbs, flowers, ornamental and fruiting shrubs, pottery, soil amendments, compost tea, red and gold raspberries, annual and perennial flowers.

Colorado State University Extension is hosting a Vegetable Troubleshooting Workshop, Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13,

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Plaza Convention Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd., in Longmont. The two-day workshop is designed to cover all of the thugs, bugs, and disorderly conduct that can occur in the vegetable patch. Cost for the two days is $75; register online at https://2017vegetable-garden-troubleshooting. eventbrite.com.

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, e-mail comeara@bouldercounty.org or visit ext.colostate.edu/boulder.

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This drop-cloth picnic blanket is a fun spring project By Staff, FamilyFun magazine (TNS) “This is such a fun project to make with your little!” says Brit Morin, founder of lifestyle website Brit + Co. “Think of it as one giant coloring book your kids can help paint – plus, everyone can enjoy the finished product all summer.”

1. Practice your design on a piece of paper (try a watermelon April 21-22, 2017

like ours or go more free-form), then use a pencil to sketch it onto a 5-by-5-foot or larger canvas drop cloth.

2. On a protected surface, use a stiff bristled brush to paint your design with fabric paint (try Jacquard Textile colors from dickblick.com). Be sure to start with more paint than you think

you need; it goes quickly! Add one color at a time, starting with the lightest shade and drying between coats.

3. Once the paint is completely dry, follow the package instructions to set the fabric paint with an iron.

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With a focus on building homes that meet the needs of today’s active adult homebuyer, Boulder Creek knows the typical reasons buyers go searching for a new home.

Dreaming of a New Home in Retirement?

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods Can Show You How

By Moria Woodruff, At Home. Photography by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods.

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lanning for retirement is no easy feat. As folks consider the end of their working years, there are many questions that come along with the notion of retirement. High on that list is how to maintain financial stability throughout retirement.

Not far behind, however, is how to find the right lifestyle for those “golden years.” Is it possible to remain financially stable, while still enjoying life? Is it smarter to move

into a home that is better suited for the needs of today, or does it make more sense to stay put? If you’re anywhere close to retiring, it’s likely that you’ve wrestled with these questions, among others.

Local, low-maintenance homebuilder Boulder Creek Neighborhoods hears these questions every day, The awardwinning homebuilder knows a thing or two about changes in lifestyle. With a focus on building

As folks consider the end of their working years, there are many questions that come along with the notion of retirement. One of these questions is how to find the right lifestyle for those “golden years.”

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homes that meet the needs of today’s active adult homebuyer, Boulder Creek knows the typical reasons buyers go searching for a new home. At the top of the list is reducing the time and effort spent on home maintenance.

Next, buyers seek a home design that works for current and future needs, rather than a home that was designed for a young family. Also on the list is a sense of community and belonging.

The homebuilder regularly works with motivated homebuyers, ready to embark upon a new lifestyle. Some are motivated to move closer to family. Others see the value in finding a new home that better suits their needs than the one where they built a career and raised their kids. Still others seek a complete change of scenery.

Whatever the motivation may be, there are options that make this change in lifestyle possible.

Daniel Graff is the director of operations and financial planning at Weatherstone Capital Management – a local firm that specializes in retirement planning and active money management strategies. Graff says, “One of the things we find is really important to retirees is staying active and

living in communities that are socially engaged.” He continues, “Studies find that important measures of retirement satisfaction is friends and activities – if people can reinvent themselves in an active community that has walking trails available and a location that offers the things you want to do, then you’ll find more satisfaction in your retirement.”

Boulder Creek is known for an emphasis on incorporating lifestyle elements in their neighborhoods: well-designed communities in unparalleled locations. Further, many of the residents regularly organize pot-lucks, book clubs, poker nights, walking groups, and other activities with their neighbors.

They often find that their neighbors become their friends, without much effort.

Of course, a question for any interested homebuyer is one around the financing of the home itself.

Trevor Bellows is the vice president at First Creek Lending, a local mortgage company that offers a comprehensive loan portfolio and flexible loan products that can meet your specific financial needs. Bellows says it best: “From a lending standpoint, what tends to makes the Boulder Creek buyer unique is income – or perhaps the lack of a consistent income that comes with retirement. The big mortgage companies – Freddie Mae and Fannie Mac – make it so you have to fit a black and white income level, and someone that is retired may not have that income.” First Creek Lending is in a unique position to work with you and determine how a new home purchase can fit into the picture.

“These home buyers may not have the same steady income streams as they had during their careers – so you have to look at your finances from a slightly different perspective” Another serious consideration for those in or nearing retirement is the financial impact of buying a new home that better suits their needs. Where to even begin? As Graff puts it, “Equity tends to be the holy grail of the ‘American dream’ – but for our clients, what we’re always looking to accomplish is to maximize the living portions of their life and help them manage their finances smartly.” That can mean a change from a large, family home that requires hours of maintenance and upkeep, to a more right-sized patio home that puts all daily needs right on the main floor.

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costs of the home, homeowners are freed from the burden of a large, older home and now have the time and resources to spend on the activities they truly love.

While purchasing a new home is certainly a big decision, especially in retirement, with some careful planning it can be a choice that vastly improves quality of life.

Once you wrap your head around the lending and financial planning options of purchasing a home, then the question becomes one of which home will best suit your needs now, and in years to come. Enter Boulder Creek Neighborhoods.

With low-maintenance neighborhoods in some of the most

popular areas of the Front Range, and home prices ranging from the mid $200s to the high $800s, Boulder Creek offers an array of home styles that are designed to meet the needs of today’s active adult homebuyer.

Boulder Creek’s clever designs and right-sized floorplans mean that unnecessary space and bedrooms are a thing of the past.

No more time and resources wasted on cleaning, heating, and cooling spaces that are rarely used.

The focus on main-floor living puts everything you need on a daily basis right on the main floor. (Your knees will thank you for removing daily trips up and down stairs!)

The builder’s low-maintenance philosophy even extends to what’s behind the walls. Construction materials and techniques are selected for durability and efficiency, saving you money and headaches around costly repairs and power bills. A lowmaintenance Lifestyle Association will take care of most outdoor maintenance chores on your behalf, including snow removal and lawn mowing. Instead of spending your weekends around lawn care, you now have the time to go for a round of golf, visit with friends and family, or discover a new hobby.

If a change in lifestyle in retirement sounds appealing, there

As folks consider the end of their working years, there are many questions that come along with the notion of retirement.

One of these questions is how to find the right lifestyle for those “golden years.”

a few ways to move forward.

Trevor Bellows of First Creek Lending would be happy to talk with you at no cost to discuss some of the financing options that are available. Likewise, Daniel Graff of Weatherstone Capital Management is a seasoned expert when it comes to financial planning in retirement. If you already have your own financial planner and Realtor, these are great resources to start the conversation on how a new low-maintenance home fit into your future. Boulder Creek offers many locations and home styles that really stand out in today’s new home market.

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods is committed to providing you the information you need on lowmaintenance living and how a new home can lead to a new lifestyle.

Its Sales Concierge is available by phone at 303.309.0088 to answer any questions you may have and schedule home tours at your convenience. Professionally decorated model homes in Denver, Thornton, Aurora, Superior, Louisville, Erie, Longmont and Loveland are open seven days a week. More information, including virtual tours and floorplans, is available on the builder’s website at LiveBoulderCreek.com.

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Celebrate passion this spring with purple plants

This calibrachoa demonstration shows all the colors that blend nicely with purple.

The complementary colors royal purple and canary yellow are vivid and exciting together.

By Maureen Gilmer Tribune News Service (TNS) Photos by Maureen Gilmer The color purple has evolved well beyond links to Barney the dinosaur to become a favorite color for politics, hair and flowers. It's little understood as a hue because royal purple is not the only shade offered. In fact, purple has two faces. It runs hot and cold. It is the high frequency child of two primary colors.

Purple is the result of combining hot fire red and cool ocean blue. When the two primaries merge to form purple, there is a range of hues divided by the emphasis on one or the other primary color. The red-dominant purples will be warm and vibrant, seen as more energetic to the human eye. The blue-purples are subdued, cooler and seen as peaceful and contemplative.

Nowhere else but in the garden does the full range of hot and cold purples appears in full sunlight. Merely looking for a purple flower at the garden can vastly oversimplify a complex set of hues. If you become aware of the two temperatures, it will provide you a far more powerful grasp of color in garden design. It will also help you train your eye to recognize these subtle differences.

While lavenders and magenta is common in nature, true purples are not. Nature uses purple sparingly, almost as an afterthought. If used carefully in precise locations relative to other colors, you can create dynamic results.

Above all, you want to strive for harmony in your flower color palettes. Those combinations that are not harmonious will affect you in two ways. First, the colors may be so understated as to be dull or even boring. On the other hand, colors without consideration of each other will appear chaotic. Essentially these results will either put you to sleep or drive you nuts.

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Many garden daisies or Osteospermums produce great purple varieties that produce a cooling palette with blue, pink and white.

Purple Tradescantia combined with pink and purple petunas dangle from an overhead arbor planter.

the harmonious use of purple in the garden.

Directly across the wheel from purples is lime green and yellow. These are complementary colors that when paired with the purples create a dynamic contrast that brings out the best qualities of both hues.

Red-purple is the complement of yellow green or lime green. Blue purple's complement is canary yellow. If you were to put purple flowers in a field of green foliage, the purples would be gobbled up by the greens, a primary color. But when you use these purples with their complements to create three hues in a palette of green, yellow and purple, there is a harmonious combination.

You can also explore analogous colors.

These are colors that match. You'll find analogous colors contiguous on the color wheel. For example, red, orange and yellow are analogous.

When using purples, your analogous hues will be different for each one. The analogous range for red-purple would be red and orange.

This gives you a hot-colored palette for flowers that work with that type of purple.

When using a blue-purple, the analogs would be blue and turquoise or green. This is the start of a cool-colored palette bouncing off that blue-based purple.

With a new knowledge of the two purples and how they relate to other colors, you will have the basis for a great garden this year. It tells you how to choose plants by color, and it dictates you choose those that bloom at the same time to achieve the desired results.

A plant that blooms purple in May will not benefit from a complementary yellow daisy that flowers in August. Getting bloom time, color and size just right is the formula for picture perfect color garden design.

So if you love purple, use it with aplomb and flair. Paint it into the garden with full knowledge of its two faces. Then celebrate with flowers of this same hue reserved for pharaohs, priests and patriarchs.

Maureen Gilmer is an author, horticulturist and landscape designer. Learn more at MoPlants.com. Contact her at mogilmer@ yahoo.com or P.O. Box 891, Morongo Valley, CA 92256.

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Ranch-style home by DR Horton with finished basement will be complete in May! This plan features 2 bedrooms upstairs w/separate dining room, 3rd bdrm in basement, rec room and 3/4 bath. 3-car garage, full landscaping including sprinkler and fencing. Model at 2179 Longfin.

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Beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath, ranch-style home w/3 car garage, built by DR Horton, is complete & ready for its first owner!

Main floor living home w/full unfinished basement comes fully landscaped! Saddleback golf course community conveniently located by Milavek.Model at 8759 Peakview.

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Two-story and ranch plans available Homes starting in the high-$300,000’s Call for more information and inventory Stan Meade Tim Shea 303.819.1371 303.817.7777 www.pedaltoproperties.com

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2801 Urban Place, Berthoud $440,000 The Cottages at PrairieStar are an exciting new product in the single-family-home market! These semi-custom built, 3 bedroom homes boast great floor plans, modern touches, and low maintenance lots.

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130 Eagle Ave., Mead $349,900 3 bed, 2 ½ bath with a 2 car oversized garage. Beautiful open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and multiple living spaces as well as a little loft/flex space. Bamboo flooring in living rooms and updates throughout.

Eat-in kitchen has a pantry. Unfinished basement with rough-in leaves room for expansion. Backs up to walking trail with great outdoor space.

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Yard in back ready for your creative Spring Fever, wood deck and enclosed fenced yard. Shelving in garage stays along with the shed for storage. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. MLS #816624 Directions From 21st & Main, E on 21st Ave, pass Collyer, S on Mt. Sneffels on west side

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HOME ORGANIZATION

Kitchen overflowing?

Try modern take on Julia Child-style pegboard

By Cindy Dampier, Chicago Tribune (TNS) Great storage solutions are born in one of two ways: in a frantic effort to make sense of an ever-expanding universe of things, or as a surrender to the knowledge that space is, in the end, limited. In the case of most of our houses – and particularly our kitchens – that limitation seems to be more stringent than ever. There are only so many pots, pans, paring knives and gadgets that can fit.

Ask yourself these questions: When you empty the dishwasher, do you end up with a bowl/saucepan/oversize utensil that’s like the last kid standing in musical chairs? Are kitchen gadgets creeping beyond the accepted boundaries of the kitchen? (Tip: Yes, keeping that Cuisinart under the bathroom sink IS crossing a line.) If so, you need storage help.

We suggest swiping a little inspiration from the ultimate kitchen pro: Julia Child.

Not only was Child the person who brought French cooking to American kitchens, but she was also 6-foot-2. And she worked for a World War II-era spy agency. Her weakness? Kitchen tools. A look at photos of Child’s home kitchen reveals that it was not some tiny, overflowing room. It was a generously sized room plus three

additional pantries. Yet, still overflowing: Knives are hung on magnetic racks on what appears to be every available vertical surface (including the side of a cabinet) there are crocks of utensils, a Cuisinart in disarray on the butcher block and pegboard. Miles of pegboard, hung with everything from skillets to ladles to whisks to fish-shaped molds. Child had so much kitchen stuff (and, honestly, this seems only fair and right) that it was literally climbing up the walls.

The pegboard system kept things within reach and orderly (the outlines of pans were traced onto their spot on the boards, and a small Polaroid picture was taped underneath each one, so that pans were never misplaced).

And it has been widely copied (check your home design boards, Pinterest lovers). So when I, in a fit of tiny kitchen angst, went looking for storage ideas, I knew pegboard would pop up right away. I didn’t really want to jump on any bandwagons, but I realized that pegboard, done right, could be a tidy way to use a tight spot where a cabinet would never fit. Behind a door, for instance. My search revealed a twist, however: A company called Wall Control (motto: “the organization you crave”) offers a modular, metal pegboard system made to hold everything from small kitchen tools to beefy

Wall Control offers a modular, metal pegboard system made to hold everything from small kitchen tools to beefy pots and pans. Offered in a few bright colors, as well as galvanized silver, the metal pegboards are sturdier than classic pegboard, wallcontrol.com). (Photo: Wall Control)

pots and pans. Offered in a few bright colors, as well as galvanized silver, the metal pegboards are sturdier than classic pegboard and have a slick, industrial look that would be at home in a garage _ or a more modern kitchen. It’s a nice update that means you can pull together a pegboard to corral your stuff, and you won’t have to jump on Julia Child’s bandwagon – Wall Control has already done it for you.

Two 16-by-32-inch panels, $64.99 at wallcontrol.com, or via Houzz or Amazon.

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The best pastel looks for spring

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service (TNS) From flowers to fashion and home furnishings, spring is a time for soft, muted colors. Pastels are a popular choice, whether pink, blue, green, purple or yellow. What is appealing to many homeowners about pastel colors relates to the soft, soothing environments they help create. Pastel colors also pair well with other colors, especially neutrals such as cream, white, taupe, brown and even black.

Playful pastel colors perk up this children’s bedroom. (Photo: TNS)

Yellow

Yellow is a great choice, especially if you are a fan of gold and brass finishes – one of the hottest finishes in home decor right now.

Yellow can also help perk up a space. If you are considering incorporating pastel yellow into your decor, consider using it as an accent color, perhaps in artwork or bedding.

Pink

Powder or pastel pink is one of the more popular pastel colors. Pink pairs extremely well with earth tones such as brown, as well as gray. Pink used in spaces that may be smaller in size such as a home office or children's bedroom can also add freshness when paired with foundation colors such as white. A great use of pink is in accessories and accents such

as coffee table books or toss pillows.

Green

Green can be a tricky color, in large part because of how it may be affected by other colors and even natural light. Pastel or mint green can be a successful pastel color choice without appearing medicinal if paired with grounding colors such as gray, brown and black. When in doubt, you can always incorporate various tints, tones and shades of green to make a space feel even more cohesive.

Purple

Who doesn't love lavender? Lavender is not only gender-neutral, but can also be really

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bold and attractive, especially when paired with strong cool colors such as charcoal gray.

Looking to make an even bolder statement?

Why not pair lavender with black? Conversely, if you are looking to create a more soothing environment, try pairing lavender with cream or white.

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

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During her prior affiliation in Longmont, Christensen was named Rookie of the Year and received a Bronze Award for being a “top producer.” Cynthia has her Quality Service Certification, Military Residential Specialist Certification, and she is a member of the Realtor’s Land Institute. If it sounds like she is busy with her Real Estate business, that is only half of what she does.

With a special needs son (who works with her as her “assistant”), she is active in Special Olympics, and home schooled both her boys until they were adolescents. She is also a published writer as the author of “Restorative Grief”, a faith-based book that counsels birth mothers. And, she is presently working on her first children’s book.

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Previously, Cynthia volunteered with Front Range Hospice and worked on the Cancer Unit at Boulder Community Hospital. With a BA in Ministry, Christensen had considered becoming a Chaplain. “Being a Realtor is a lot more amenable to my need to care for my family,” she said, especially since her son can accompany her on her Real Estate duties.

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Firestone - RE/MAX Nexus’ newest Agent has many interests and abilities in addition to being a successful Realtor. Cynthia Christensen, who grew up in Colorado, lives in Mead with her husband and two sons, Kasey and Noah, who attend Mead High School. “I am most excited to be a part of Nexus because it will give me increased presence in the tri-town and Mead areas,” commented Christensen.

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Lavender painted walls create a soothing backdrop for a master bedroom. (Photo: TNS)

For more information, contact Christensen at 303.949.0737 or at www.HomesbyCynthiaC@gmail.com.

Dave Wagner Past President Longmont Association of REALTORS®

RE/Max Nexus is located at the junction of 119 and I25 at 11409 Business Park Circle, Firestone, 80504.

For more information, call 970-295-4760.

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HOME DECOR

Move over, minimalism. The decor trend you never saw coming is here

By Gabrielle Savoie, Domaine (TNS) Increasingly minimal interiors have been dominating decor trend reports for a while now, but as we all know, the pendulum always has to swing back the other way at some point. We started seeing a glimpse of this shift in aesthetics on NYFW's F/W 17 runways and predicted interiors would follow suit. In the last month, this sentiment has only been confirmed with the proliferation of ultra-cool traditionalist interiors popping up everywhere.

Have we seen enough of monochrome interiors with minimal styling? Maybe not (we're still all over the new modern trend), but there's something to be said about a traditional interior executed in a fresh new way. Just like a good Chanel suit will always look flawless on Anna Wintour, some elements of traditional interiors always add flair to a room. Want to learn the best tricks for decorating a traditional home without making if feel stuffy? Get ahead of the curve and incorporate these timeless decor rules in your own space.

Use one dominant color No matter how much of a minimalist you are, it's hard not to fall in love with Marie Claire fashion editor Zanna Roberts Rassi's trick. Her

designer's trick for a traditional interior that also feels fresh and modern: going bold with one color.

Throw in modern lighting You may have an entirely formal and traditional dining room, but there's one quick way to make it feel fresh again: Just add a minimal chandelier. This is a great way to refresh your space when you inherited a set of furniture that isn't necessarily your style or to infuse personality into a space that feels too formal.

Go entirely neutral If there was one house that had the power to turn anyone into a traditionalist, it would be Mark D. Sikes's Los Angeles home. His trick for making a classic interior feels bright and fresh: to decorate entirely in shades of white and cream (with a few black accents). This unity in tone allows the shapes of the furniture to shine without looking overpowering.

Light up your bookcase There are a few elements of traditional design that are timeless staples, and for good reason: They work every single time. Case in point: Picture lights above bookcases and artwork

You may have an entirely formal and traditional dining room, but there’s one quick way to make it feel fresh again: Just add a minimal chandelier. (Photo: Dreamstime)

always add a sophisticated flair to a space, no matter how traditional or modern.

Don't be afraid to mix and match The quickest way to make your traditional room feel stale is to decorate with only one style. Instead, use your maximalist flair for mixing in elements from different parts of the world and different time periods. Don't be afraid to mix and match your chairs to blend the lines between modern and traditional.

Get the latest on home decor trends, design ideas, shopping guides and food news, and take a look inside your favorite celebrity homes on DomaineHome.com.

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Boulder Area Real Estate Stats March 2017

HOUSE SALES

Year to Date

March 2017 Statistics Average Sales Price

Sold Listings

Location Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior Total

Sold Inventory Avg. Sales Listings Price 66 180 $948,794 28 71 $498,905 33 29 $557,975 98 175 $490,789 14 14 $631,243 6 18 $596,310 17 91 $583,838 6 17 $1,419,463 56 150 $795,638 10 9 $613,556 334 754

Days on Market 75 55 61 62 54 180 105 108 93 30

Median Sales Price $837,973 $497,425 $539,900 $391,690 $635,000 $642,500 $585,000 $1,384,888 $650,500 $560,000

Location

Thru Mar-16 168 62 47 238 28 25 61 12 112 25 778

Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior Total

Thru Mar-17 167 60 62 208 38 11 58 14 105 25 748

% Chg (0.6) (3.2) 31.9 (12.6) 35.7 (56.0) (4.9) 16.7 (6.3) 0.0

CONDO & TOWNHOME SALES

Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior Total

Avg. Sales Price $475,816 $268,900 $368,525 $296,398 $413,298 $336,500 $0 $280,250 $348,645 $330,500

Days on Market 49 31 80 58 45 36 0 19 54 40

Median Sales Price $374,900 $244,950 $372,500 $290,213 $410,130 $336,500 $0 $280,250 $352,500 $332,500

Location Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior Total

Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior

Thru Mar-16 78 72 45 64 52 119 127 133 84 41

Thru Mar-17 84 61 64 61 68 142 103 87 88 44

% Chg 7.7 (15.3) 42.2 (4.7) 30.8 19.3 (18.9) (34.6) 4.8 7.3

Thru Mar-16 112 7 24 44 11 0 0 3 14 6 221

Thru Mar-17 138 12 16 73 22 3 1 2 24 10 301

Days on Market

Average Sales Price

Sold Listings

Sold Inventory Listings 73 61 6 3 8 9 36 39 18 6 2 0 0 0 2 1 11 9 4 4 160 132

Location

Thru Mar-16 $790,000 $462,500 $470,000 366,222 $541,250 $410,000 $450,000 $759,500 $601,666 $649,836

Thru % Chg Mar-17 $825,000 4.4 $476,500 3.0 $494,900 5.3 388,635 6.1 $589,250 8.9 $600,000 46.3 $489,500 8.8 $907,000 19.4 $628,700 4.5 $586,750 (9.7)

Year to Date

March 2017 Statistics

Location

Median Sales Price

Days on Market

Thru Thru % Chg Mar-16 Mar-17 $ 917,745 $ 935,862 2.0 $ 483,621 $ 494,419 2.2 $ 515,383 $ 530,769 3.0 $ 410,384 $ 463,760 13.0 $ 570,665 $ 635,834 11.4 $ 426,387 $ 558,578 31.0 $ 588,689 $ 557,430 (5.3) $ 753,708 $ 1,101,341 46.1 $ 682,771 $ 787,688 15.4 $ 647,559 $ 622,346 (3.9)

% Chg 23.2 71.4 (33.3) 65.9 100.0 N/A N/A (33.3) 71.4 66.7

Thru Mar-16 $420,914 $225,929 $321,218 $287,312 $356,490 $0 $0 $245,833 $293,235 $356,500

Thru Mar-17 $473,159 $277,463 $379,688 $304,542 $410,198 $344,333 $387,974 $280,250 $344,733 $382,419

% Chg 12.4 22.8 18.2 6.0 15.1 N/A N/A 14.0 17.6 7.3

Location Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior

Thru Mar-16 48 43 153 116 52 0 0 28 27 32

Thru Mar-17 52 32 71 74 45 70 29 19 59 46

Median Sales Price % Chg 8.3 (25.6) (53.6) (36.2) (13.5) N/A N/A (32.1) 118.5 43.8

Thru Mar-16 $373,250 $223,000 $345,298 $263,000 $300,000 $0 $0 $280,000 $278,000 $353,500

Thru Mar-17 $378,084 $254,500 $395,000 $279,000 $410,130 $360,000 $387,974 $280,250 $351,250 $332,500

% Chg 1.3 14.1 14.4 6.1 36.7 N/A N/A 0.1 26.3 (5.9)

For more information contact: Kenneth Hotard *303.442.3585* khotard@barastaff.com Data Source: IRES- Information Real Estate Services

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AtHomeColorado.com/Rentals Complex Name Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence

Address 1401 Elmhurst Drive, Longmont

Type Senior Living

Rent $905/$910 per month

Bed/Bath

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62 years and older. Secure building, quiet neighborhood, meal program, transportation, utilities paid, appliances and cable TV included. Vouchers accepted

Furnished, pet friendly, laundry facility

303.772.9292; hovercommunity.org

To list your rental or community call Thais Hafer at 303.473.1456 or e-mail hafert@dailycamera.com April 21-22, 2017

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call The Colorado Civil Rights Office at 1-800-262-4845/ HUD at 1-800-669-9777.

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BOULDER | 3775 MOORHEAD AVE.

BOULDER | 7788 DEVONSHIRE WAY

LYONS | 109 BUTTON ROCK ROAD

BOULDER | 3030 O'NEAL PKWY R-21

5 BR * 3 BA * 2157 TSF BR * 3 BA * 2932 TSF 4 BR * 1 BA * 1920 TSF 3 BR * 2 BA * 1344 TSF LOUISVILLE | *643 W. SANDBAR CIRCLE4(816515) BROOMFIELD | 14651 SORREL RUN KELLOGG CIRCLE (816504) $599,990 * $669,000 (816519) * $339,900 BOULDER | 4786 (816554) * $349,900

3 BR * 3 BA * 2128 TSF (783697) * $489,900

3 BR * 3 BA * 4804 TSF (783853) * $699,000

BOULDER | 8556 FLAGSTAFF ROAD 4 BR * 4 BA * 4278 TSF (816626) * $995,000

LOVELAND | 3621 S. COUNTY RD 29 5 BR * 4 BA * 4029 TSF (816674) * $774,900

OPEN SUNDAY 11 AM - 1 PM

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 4 PM

4 BR * 3 BA * 2530 TSF (783855) * $625,000

BOULDER | 2045 GROVE STREET 3 BR * 2 BA * 1283 TSF (816744) * $739,000

BOULDER | 3009 MADISON L-425 1 BR * 1 BA * 570 TSF (816758) * $259,900

BOULDER | 7469 PARK CIRCLE

BOULDER | 1735 GILLASPIE DRIVE

BOULDER | 2870 JUILLIARD STREET

5 BR * 4 BA * 4603 TSF (783886) * $837,700

3 BR * 2 BA * 1756 TSF (783950) * $1,050,000

5 BR * 4 BA * 3454 TSF (783981) * $1,349,000

BOULDER | 6240 WILLOW LANE 3 BR * 2 BA * 1224 TSF (816780) * $415,000

BOULDER | 3777 WONDERLAND HILL 5 BR * 4 BA * 3088 TSF (816857) * $1,225,000

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 PM

BOULDER | 570 LAKESHORE PARK 2 BR * 1 BA * 1548 TSF (816971) * $475,000

BOULDER | 1045 GILBERT STREET 3 BR * 2 BA * .24 ACRE (817035) * $1,650,000

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LAFAYETTE | 1420 CRETE COURT F-7

BOULDER | 3287 OURAY STREET

1 BR * 1 BA * 707 TSF

3 BR * 3 BA * 3656 TSF

SUPERIOR | 3812 S. TORREYS PEAK (784026) * $149,900 3 BR * 3 BA * 1898 TSF (817054) * $530,000

BOULDER | 4938 CARTER COURT

ERIE | 1864 MACCULLEN (784046) DRIVE BOULDER | 1177 WILDWOOD ROAD * $799,500 6 BR * 4 BA * 3654 TSF 5 BR * 4 BA * 3806 TSF (817063) * $524,900 (817069) * $1,550,000

3 BR * 4 BA * 2028 TSF BOULDER*| 8272 KINCROSS DRIVE (784100) $425,000 4 BR * 4 BA * 3101 TSF (817072) * $750,000

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