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

Receiving multiple offers is a dream scenario for most sellers, but it’s important to handle it properly to maximize its benefits.

If you want to buy a house this summer, you need to be ready to make an offer and be positioned as a strong, solid buyer.

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Flatirons Tour of Homes starts this weekend The free tour takes place May 6-7 and May 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BOULDER COUNTY – Are you making your plans for the weekend? Don’t miss the kickoff weekend of the Flatirons Tour of Homes, presented by the Flatirons Building Council of the Homebuilders Association of Metro Denver.

Nineteen spectacular new and remodeled homes are featured on the tour. The free tour takes place over two weekends, May 6 and 7 and May 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You’ll see the masterworks of the finest builders from across the region including homes in Arvada, Berthoud, Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Longmont and Louisville. You may be looking for your next dream home, or ideas on how to furnish, decorate, remodel, landscape and secure your home.

You will also have a chance to speak with builder representatives, who can explain all the details of each home and

get you started on your path to ownership.

You can begin the tour at any home you choose. Copies of the Flatirons Tour of Homes magazine are available at each home, listing all the homes on tour, photos, descriptions, maps, articles and advertising from the area’s top homebuilders, retailers and service providers.

For more information or to plan your tour, visit flatironstourofhomes.com.

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Tips for sellers on negotiating multiple offers The Colorado real estate market continues to be competitive due to low inventory and high demand.

This means that multiple offers SUZANNE are more likely PLEWES if you are selling RE/MAX Alliance your home this year. Receiving multiple offers is a dream scenario for most sellers, but it’s important to handle it properly to maximize its benefit. Here are a few tips that may help.

Set a deadline In some markets, multiple offers can be predicted ahead of time.

It may make sense to disclose a specific offer submission deadline.

Why? It prevents one buyer from quickly swooping in with an offer with a short response deadline, pressuring you to respond before knowing what other offers may be coming. More buyers at the table at the same time will drive up the selling price. The offer deadline

increases that possibility. Keep in mind, however, that this only works in select markets. Defer to your real estate agent’s advice.

Give all buyers equal opportunity When buyers submit their initial offers, they may not yet know just how much competition there is for your home. It’s a good idea to return to all buyers, disclose the number of offers received, and give all parties an opportunity to submit their best and final offers.

You may be surprised at the results.

Rather than asking only the top buyers to submit their best and final,… give all buyers equal opportunity at this stage. The sense of urgency increases once buyers know that others are interested in your home. Thus, a buyer who originally submitted a lower offer could end up presenting the highest offer in the end.

Review all offer conditions Any good agent will tell you that offers are about more than just price. Deadlines,

contingencies, deposits, and other conditions are extremely important factors as well. For example, if one buyer submits an offer for $450,000 but has a home to sell and another buyer offers $445,000 without a home sale contingency, then you may be more inclined to go with the lower offer. Likewise, when comparing two equal priced offers, you may go with the buyer financing 80 percent as opposed to 100 percent, since the 80 percent buyer appears more financially stable and is less likely to have issues with mortgage approval.

Consult with your agent The potential scenarios are endless, so consult with your agent when reviewing offers. He/she will help you evaluate risks based on his/her extensive experience. This will enable you to make smarter decisions.

Suzanne Plewes is a broker associate at RE/MAX Alliance.

Write to 750 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537, call 970.290.0373 or e-mail suzanneplewes@remax.net.

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Eight things to do before going house hunting It’s a seller’s market in Boulder County and the Front Range in general.

As in the past few springs, we have more buyers than sellers, and the situation does KAREN not seem to be LIBIN getting better – KL Realty just the opposite.

New properties on the market that are priced right are being put under contract almost immediately. Go to an open house of a new property and you will feel like locusts have descended! If you want to buy a house this spring or summer, you need to be ready to make an offer almost immediately after it comes on the market and be positioned as a strong, solid buyer. To do so, you should complete these tasks before going house hunting:

due to loan issues. If a seller gets several similar offers, they’re most likely going to accept the one with the strongest financing.

Find a local Realtor Find a Realtor you can trust, has plenty of experience and can guide you through our market’s fast-paced home buying process.

This professional also needs to know the local market extremely well; home values in Boulder can change dramatically from one block to the next.

and what you’re most comfortable with paying. Like most buyers in Boulder County, you might find you have to spend more than you want to get a property that fits your needs. Figure out what top dollar is for you and, if applicable, your partner so you don’t have to make this decision under stress.

Get pre-approved for a loan This step makes your offer more attractive to sellers as they know the sale is less likely fall through

Determine a budget Calculate what you can afford

Determine neighborhood Schools, walkability, transportation and lifestyle all play into what neighborhoods will work for you. This a more time-consuming process than most people realize so it’s good to do this ahead of time.

Determine house needs There’s what you absolute must have in a house and then there’s what you would like. Prioritize your most important items because, unfortunately, chances are you won’t find all of them in a Boulder County home.

Determine how much remodeling you’re willing to take on We have a lot of older homes in the area. Figure out how much work you and, if applicable, your partner are willing to take on to make a home what you want it to be.

Have an emergency fund Often there are unforeseen expenses that pop up during the buying and moving process.

Perhaps you want to paint before you move in or install air conditioning. If possible, put money aside for “just in case.”

Review offer contract with your Realtor It’s good to fully understand this document ahead of time and make basic decisions with your Realtor so you’re not overwhelmed when having to quickly make an offer.

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

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BOULDER – The rise of the Internet has made nearly every transaction faster, smarter, and – in many cases – less personal. Who JENNIFER could argue that EGBERT ordering goods RE/MAX Alliance off Amazon has the same human element as heading to your local market?

While the Internet’s ability to automate and simplify processes makes life more convenient in many respects, some members of the real estate industry fear that it could make our jobs obsolete.

After all, consumers now have free access to information that used to be impossible to find or required an agent’s help. Now, with a few clicks, processes that were once complicated and time-consuming become quick and easy. A recent article in The Washington Post claims that the Internet will never replace realtors. Here’s why: Real estate is confusing Hundreds of pages of paperwork, contracts, clauses, disclosures...home buying and selling are massive financial transactions, and there are lots of complications that professionals know inside and out. You could try to figure it out yourself, but most people don’t want to take that kind of risk on what could be the largest financial transaction of their lives.

Home buying and selling happens Infrequently While some buyers or sellers may be initially wary of the commissions associated with hiring a realtor, the decision often makes more sense once they realize that buying or selling a home only happens once every 12 to 13 years. Intimidated consumers continue to turn to agents for help because they know this is a process worth investing in. It’s a small price to pay to ensure that you make a sound decision that will last for the next decade or more.

There’s a human element to buying and selling a home that simply can’t be replaced by a computer.

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The human element The most important reason why Realtors will continue to have the upper hand on the Internet is the human element.

As we stated above, home buying and selling is confusing. It is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, and you want to be sure that you are well-informed. You need someone to turn to with questions, to write a contract, to anticipate what’s coming on the market, and to coach you through the process. There’s a human element to buying and selling a home that simply can’t be replaced by a computer.

In many cases, technology is actually improving the services that Realtors provide to their clients. With apps that can quickly scan closing documents, write contracts, accept digital signatures, keep tabs on sales leads, and take high-quality photos and videos, realtors and clients appreciate the new technologies that allow them to work better together.

Jennifer Egbert is a Realtor at RE/MAX Alliance Downtown in Boulder and specializes in Luxury neighborhoods, home builders and current market conditions. To learn more about the Boulder real estate market, visit jenniferegbert.com, e-mail jennifer@jenniferegbert.com or call 303.442.3180.

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RE/MAX of Boulder makes vital impact as “Miracle Office” for Children’s Hospital Colorado BOULDER – RE/MAX of Boulder is making a powerful impact on the lives of sick and injured children and their families by becoming a “Miracle Office” through the Children’s Miracle Network. By donating to Children’s Hospital Colorado after the closing of each home sale, RE/MAX of Boulder Realtors are a part of an ongoing effort to support the hospital’s life-saving treatments, advanced medical equipment, valuable research and education.

Children’s Hospital Colorado, located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora with 15 additional locations across Colorado, is a private, nonprofit hospital renowned for its excellence in caring for kids of all ages and is ranked as a top 10 pediatric hospital nationally.

As the only nonprofit children’s hospital in the region, Children’s Hospital Colorado provides world-class care to every child who needs it.

Owner and Founder of RE/ MAX of Boulder Tom Kalinski says, “We are immensely proud to support urgently needed health services at Children’s Hospital

(Photo courtesy: RE/MAX of Boulder)

Colorado. We are inspired by the exemplary work they do to aid children and their families.”

“Our core value is to give back to our community, and we are grateful for this special opportunity to make a vital contribution locally,” states RE/MAX of Boulder broker/ owner Jay Kalinski.

RE/MAX of Boulder is celebrating its 40th year, having earned its place as Boulder Valley’s top real estate agency.

With more than 100 Realtors who average 14 years of experience, their vibrant office is made up of local community experts who live, work, play and raise their kids in Boulder Valley.

Community involvement runs through the culture at RE/MAX of Boulder, evidenced by the Realtors’ commitment to charitable service and leadership.

RE/MAX of Boulder was recently named the No. 1 single RE/MAX office in the U.S. for 2016 total sales volume, marking the eighth time the company has earned the No. 1 ranking.

RE/MAX of Boulder Realtors are the Official Realtors of CU Athletics and have been voted Best Real Estate Group in Boulder Weekly’s Best of Boulder.

As a “Miracle Office,” RE/MAX of Boulder joins a network of supporters for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across the nation.

Whether they help children who suffer from common childhood afflictions like asthma and broken bones, or fight bigger challenges like birth defects or cancer, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals provide

comfort, treatment, and hope to millions of sick kids. In fact, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals treat one in 10 children in North America each year, and 62 children enter a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital for treatment every minute.

Through the Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Home and Miracle Property programs, RE/MAX of Boulder partners with RE/MAX offices across the U.S. and Canada that have raised more than $147 million for 170 pediatric hospitals.

Learn more about RE/MAX of Boulder’s support for Children’s Miracle Network and community involvement on boulderco.com where you can also find updated property listings, real estate news, and market statistics including the Boulder Valley Real Estate Report.

Call RE/MAX of Boulder at 303.449.7000 or drop by one of its offices at 2425 Canyon Blvd. or 1320 Pearl Street in Boulder.

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What is included in a home inspection report?

BOULDER – Home inspectors provide their clients written and/or e-mailed reports of the home inspection.

RICK The report will JACQUEMARD contain detailed Flatirons Home information on Inspections the property, and will typically be delivered within 24 hours of the inspection.

The inspection report will clearly identify the components and systems of the property observed by the inspector. The report should include photos; and may be 30 to 50 pages long.

Here are some of the key areas you can expect to be covered in a home inspection report.

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– Exterior features including sidewalks, driveways, siding, soffit, porches, balconies, railings and site grading.

– Roof system including shingles, gutters, flashing, chimneys and skylights.

– Structural components including foundation and framing of the home.

– Plumbing systems including pipes, drains, vents, water heating equipment and sump pumps.

– Electrical system including

service panels, breakers and fuses, switches and receptacles.

– Heating system including equipment fuel supply and venting.

– Cooling systems including distribution and service records.

– Interior features including walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, stairs and railings.

– Insulation and ventilation including those in the attic and other unfinished spaces.

– Fireplaces including chimneys,

vents and fuel source.

– Kitchen appliances functionality.

– Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detector/alarm functionality.

If there are other specific areas you would like to have inspected please ask your inspector. Some such as radon testing and sewer scopes may carry an additional expense but are well worth it for a lot of properties.

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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Here come the millennial home buyers. Finally.

For the past decade, since the Great Recession forced so many Americans to put their lives on hold, the world of real estate has been praying for the arrival of millennials on the home buying scene, to begin buying, selling, fixing up and financing property.

It has been quite the waiting game. When I first started writing about real estate, the average age of a first-time home buyer was about 26. Today, it’s nearly 33.

Over the past 25 years, we’ve watched millennials wait an extra seven years to buy their first home.

There are lots of explanations for the millennial home buying delay: – Millennials who graduated from college in 2008 to 2012 found a weak job market; – Many of them moved home instead of moving out with a friend (or by themselves) and renting their own place (typically a precursor to home buying); – Roughly a third of them are still living at home; – Older millennials watched as parents lost jobs, tapped their 401ks to survive, and took jobs that paid less (and often didn’t offer benefits), and their families struggle to make ends meet.

Millions of homeowners couldn’t sell when they needed to and lost their homes to foreclosure, destroying credit histories and confidence in the process.

And, when you lose confidence in yourself and your ability to pay the bills, it’s awfully hard to make the commitment to buy something as large and as permanent as a house.

Millennials also have cash flow issues, thanks to a huge amount of student loans. About 44 million Americans are paying off student loans these days, to the tune of $1.4 trillion. The average amount of student loan debt has tripled over the past 20 years, and 2017 graduates were carrying about $36,000 worth of student loans as they made their way out of college and into their adult lives.

Here are some facts about millennials and student loan debt that make the real estate industry

very nervous: – Some 58 percent of college graduates reported having student loans; – 44 percent don’t know the difference between private and federal loans; – 45 percent don’t know what percentage of their budget goes toward paying down student loans; – 37 percent don’t know what interest rate their loans carry; – 15 percent don’t even know how much they owe; – Default rates are running between 7 and just over 11 percent, depending on the type of loan and whether the school was private or public, according to the Department of Education.

For those millennials who are making their payments, paying off student loans can delay home buying because monthly debt service payments are deducted from the amount someone has available to repay debts.

One of the reasons that millennials are aging into becoming first-time home buyers is that they’re finally getting married and having children.

If you’re single, or even if you’re in a long-term relationship but without kids, you’re probably not looking for a condominium, much less a house in the suburbs with a good school district. And, because you’re changing jobs fairly frequently, having a longer-term commitment to real estate isn’t particularly high on the list.

But times they are a changing.

According to the latest figures from the National Association of Realtors, millennials accounted for 34 percent of home buyers in 2016, the latest year data is available. And, almost all of them were buying homes for the first time.

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

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

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

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Container your plants for relaxation BOULDER COUNTY – Admit it, when you dream of summer entertaining you envision your patio or deck looking magazine-perfect, CAROL complete with O’MEARA a grill, shaded Colorado State cushioned seats University Extension and enough Boulder County potted plants to rival the botanic gardens. As guests drop in they admire the lush oasis, which, in your dream, you casually shrug off as ‘just a little gardening to keep the green thumb happy.’

The beauty of a container garden adds a special touch to summer relaxation, so building and caring for them shouldn’t take all your spare time. With a little planning and the right plant choices, you can surround your friends with foliage.

Container displays can be planted in anything that isn’t copper, from terra cotta or glazed pots to tin cans, old boots, or items that hold soil but have drainage.

Use your imagination and let the pot become part of the display, reflecting your style: formal, whimsical or color coordinated.

When choosing your container, make sure it has drainage holes in the bottom or drill a hole in the center before you fill it. Use fresh potting mix each year for planting to avoid buildup of salts in the soil.

Mix in a granular fertilizer before you plant, and feed your containers

Blue containers with calendulas in an urban garden (Photo: Shutterstock)

two times per month with a balanced, liquid fertilizer.

Before diving in and filling up your containers, assess the space where it will reside. Large containers are a bear to move about, often needing a dolly, so place your container carefully with eye to how it fills the space and plan to leave it there.

Locate the containers near to a water spigot on the house, or pop in an automatic drip system specially designed for containers and available at local garden centers. These drip systems save you time and water, and can be customized to provide different pots with different amounts of water.

Give in and go big and bold for at least one large container, and step down in size for other pots around it. Larger containers allow

for more plants and greater impact, or display a single trophy specimen well.

Cannas, such as Toucan Red, make excellent focal plants in large containers with their big, tropical looking leaves and bright colors. Plant with strong-colored, colorful calibrachoas to tumble out of the pot and sun daisies (Osteospermum),to add drama to semi sunny locations.

Colors play a role in containerized plantings. Soft colors are soothing and relaxing, while bright, saturated colors brighten the area. When planting, place tall plants in the center, medium sized plants around the sides and vines, such as trailing petunias or vincas, to tumble over the edges.

For easy-care beauty, geraniums are excellent choices. There are many wonderful varieties

of geraniums to please every designer’s eye. Look for geraniums to cascade over pot edges or add depth to centers of medium sized pots, in colors of pink, salmon, rose, white or lavender.

If you’ve over-wintered geraniums, return your plants to an outdoors environment after the average last spring frost. Place geraniums in a protected area away from sun and wind. Quickly drag them back inside should frost threaten, or cover them with a blanket.

Look for specials at local garden centers for perfect annuals for your containers. Many of our greenhouses and garden shops are ready to help with planting plans for the design-challenged, or readymade combinations for instant beauty on the patio.

Jazz up your entertaining this summer with a bevy of potted beauties. Your friends will envy you, your family will be proud, and you can relax.

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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Make her a bouquet this Mother’s Day

By Sandi Genovese Tribune News Service (TNS) Looking for something personal and unique to give to mom for Mother’s Day? You need look no further than the box of school or craft supplies in your closet.

There’s nothing as cheery as a bouquet of fresh cut flowers, but give them a week (if you’re lucky) and they will become a stinky mess. If you want to extend the life of your floral bouquets, you might consider flowers cut from paper. Cutting the flowers from an assortment of spring themed papers is easy and is even more May 5-6, 2017

effective with flower centers cut from coordinating papers.

The support for the flowers is simple. Fold a 12-inch square of green construction paper in half, mark the bottom two inches with a pencil line and cut through both thicknesses in half inch increments from the fold line to the pencil line. Curl the double thickness of paper around a fat marker or plastic pill container. Slide the rolled paper off of the support and staple it at the base. Slide a couple of rubber bands along the shaft to prevent the half inch strips from drooping.

Conceal the rubber bands with

a strip of paper curled around the paper shaft. Finish the strip with colored dots to replicate the look of little pearls or buttons, add a strip of ribbon tied in a bow and it’s time to add the flowers.

Place adhesive in the center, back of each flower and press the flowers onto the green strips at the fold line. The paper is very pliable and can be draped to form a beautiful bouquet.

The paper bouquet has a thick enough support to stand up on its own, making it easy to display anywhere in the house. So if you are looking for a project to do with the kids to celebrate mom

You need look no further than the box of school or craft supplies in your closet for this year’s Mother’s Day gift.

(Photo: Cara Mariano)

this Mother’s Day, try a fresh flower bouquet cut from paper... she is sure to love it bunches.

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With five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, an office, and a finished basement with a theater prewired for surround sound, chances are the owners of this home will be hosting everyone comfortably for Thanksgiving.

TRAILHEAD A TRUE BOULDER ORIGINAL

By Darren Thornberry Photos by Timothy Seibert

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f I told you that there is a newly built custom home available on 4th Street in Boulder on a huge lot with an attached two-car garage, covered patio, outbuilding and a full view of the Flatirons, you’d probably laugh in my face and say, “Very funny.”

But this is not a joke. While it’s admittedly unlikely for such a home to be available in that location, so close to trails, shopping, and downtown, the stunning home at 2669 4th Street lacks only the right family to enjoy it.

This home is part of the Trailhead community featuring 23 single-family homes at the junction of 4th Street and Dewey Avenue. Trailhead was approved for development by the city in November of 2012 and broke ground the following summer.

From the earliest planning stages, the developer, Moonbeam Boulder LLC, has been unwavering in its commitment to organic growth.

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There’s amazing attention to detail, and the house has very high finishes throughout. Above and beyond what’s normal.

That’s why Trailhead is nestled into its environment rather than standing out like a cookie cutter’s sore thumb. Each home in Trailhead is custom built; there’s nothing “spec” about them. The buyer of a Trailhead home selects the architect and the designer.

Then a design review committee reviews the plans before taking them to the city for approval.

Typically, in Boulder, the time involved from breaking ground on a new house to getting the keys is around two and a half years. You’d spend about six months on design, three months in review, and 12 to 15 months in construction. Trailhead has exceeded expectations, time wise, and as of today eight homes have been completed, nine are under

construction, two are in design mode and four have been retained by the developer.

Trailhead has caught the eye and captured the heart of numerous empty nesters, who relish being able to “lock and leave,” as it were. Trailhead’s HOA takes care of landscaping in common areas, so the homeowner can head to the beach in the middle of winter and know that sidewalks are being shoveled.

Trailhead is perfectly situated on open space. In fact, the neighborhood boasts an entrance directly to the Dakota Ridge Trail.

And Mt. Sanitas is steps away.

To say a home in this location is in demand would be a laughable understatement. It’s widely known that new housing is terribly hard to come by in Boulder, let alone in a spot surrounded by historic neighborhoods and so close to downtown. “It’s fair to say that Trailhead is one of the sought after locations in the city, abutting open space and close proximity to downtown” says developer Christopher Foreman of Moonbeam Boulder. “There’s nothing else out there in such an ideal and sought-after location in the city.”

Welcome to 2669 4th Street “This is not a typical spec home,” says Julie Meko of REMAX of Boulder. “This home was built as if the developer were going to live in it. There’s amazing attention to detail, and the house has very high finishes throughout.

Above and beyond what’s normal.”

Surround Architecture designed and Morningstar Homes built this stunning multi-level home that boasts 4,921 square feet before we even get to the attached two-car garage. With five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, an office, and a finished basement with a theater prewired for surround sound, chances are the owners of this home will be hosting everyone comfortably for Thanksgiving.

The main and lower levels have room to breathe with 9-foot ceilings (and the ceiling is vaulted in every bedroom). The entire house is prewired for smarthome automation for the buyer who loves to play with apps to turn lights on and start the air conditioning.

Let’s talk custom upgrades and finishes for a moment. Rift Sawn, wire-brushed, stained, solid 1-¾-inch white oak doors are an elegant touch. The side-byDAILY CAMERA / TIMES-CALL

side counter-depth refrigerator is a built-in 42-inch Sub Zero masterpiece and a 48” Wolfe dual oven/stove add to the kitchen.

Sierra Pacific walls open to one of two patios and an indoor dual-sided 36-inch gas fireplace complete the room. Rocky Mountain furnished the door hardware. Other features available include wire brushed oak floors

by Shannon Waterman, level 5 drywall finish, fully heated throughout by radiant in-floor heating, built in whole house humidifier...and the list goes on. There’s nothing plain about this home. Its owners will live in simple luxuries and comfort while never feeling overly fussy.

The home’s two patios (one with a gas firepit) are ideal for summer entertaining, enjoying the Flatirons and foothills, and lounging. This is where the trendy phrase “indoor-outdoor living” becomes a real thing. The patios are essentially outdoor rooms, and with the natural beauty surrounding Trailhead, folks there love to spend as much quality time outside as possible. The previously mentioned outbuilding is as bonus as it gets. There’s heating and cooling in this cozy space that could be an office, exercise room, or even a garage.

The home’s energy efficiency was never considered optional on the part of the developer or builder. It’s the Boulder way.

This home has a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score of 57. It meets or exceeds Boulder Green Building and Green Points standards for sustainability. A few of the highlights: a 98-percent efficiency modulating condensing boiler; high efficiency LED recessed can lighting; zoned high efficiency, multi-split, forced air conditioning; and an electric evaporative cooler with a 17.5 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating).

The amenities of the home and of the Trailhead neighborhood will appeal to a family of any size that is ready to settle - really settle - in Boulder and live life here to the fullest. Out here, on the edge of town, one’s need for privacy is met. Yet in just minutes on a bike or out for a stroll, you’re in the heart of downtown. At Trailhead, you get to enjoy both in the comfort of a home that is one of the last of its kind available in Boulder. Make it your own.

For more information, please call Julie Meko at 303.931.6555 or John McElveen at 303.818.7500.

Bi-folding operable wall opens to one of two patios.

There’s nothing plain about this home. Its owners will live in simple luxuries and comfort while never feeling overly fussy.

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3989 Fuller Court 3 BD, 2 BA, 2,001 sqft Updated four level with attached one-car garage in the heart of Martin Acres! Freshly painted inside & out! Updated kitchen with granite counters, gas stove, ss appliances.

Hardwood floors and refinished fireplace in the living/ dining room. Remodeled full bath with granite counter, new vanity, and beautifully tiled shower/tub surround.

Lower level has new carpet with updated 3/4 bath.

Unfinished basement with potential to finish into rec-room area and 4th bedroom with bath!

4275 Eutaw Drive 4BD, 3BA, 3,586 sqft Beautifully remodeled home featuring a U generous, open floorplan w/ hickory floors & vaulted ceilings located on a large corner lot in the coveted Frasier Meadows neighborhood! Huge, remodeled kitchen with Schuler cabinetry, slab granite counters & SS appliances. Main floor family room w/ vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace & built-in cherry cabinetry.

Master suite w/private deck. Cozy, lower level rec-room with wood fireplace. Pro landscaped lot with mature trees & 3 outdoor living areas.

2870 Duke Circle 2,660 sqft, 3 BD, 3 BA, two-story home on a large 11,000 sqft corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in Table Mesa. Main level features an eat-in kitchen with tile flooring, dining room and living room with hardwood floors, half bath, and laundry! Three bedrooms and full bath on upper level. Garage was converted into an extra room with separate outside entrance. Finished basement with family room & 3/4 bath.

2626 Pine Street 2BD,1BA, 1,192 sqft 2626 Pine Street. Adorable two story home with front porch swing located on two lots with 6,986 sqft of land in Central Boulder.

Lots of land to expand the existing house!

Charming home with tons of character features remodeled kitchen & bath, refinished hardwood floors, arched doorways, original wood staircase, new roof, and freshly painted inside & out!

450 S 40th Street 4BD, 3BA, 2,800 sqft,“Martinique” model (largest original floor plan) with finished basement & one car garage located in Martin Acres! Remodeled kitchen features Corian countertops, glass tile backsplash, and ss appliances, including gas stove! Open great room with refinished hardwood floors & built-in cherry buffet in the dining area! Great guest suite with non-conforming bedroom & full bath in basement! Built-in sound system speakers in the four rooms & back patio!

1395 Toedtli Drive 4BD, 2BA, 1,728 sqft Beautifully remodeled ranch with full basement and oversized two car garage located on a large corner lot in the coveted Table Mesa neighborhood! Open, sunfilled floorplan features remodeled kitchen and baths!

Basement with two conforming bedrooms has just been finished! Walk to parks, excellent schools, Table Mesa Center & great restaurants!

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4835 Moorhead Ave nt Co 5BR, 2BA, 2,254 sqft der n Completely remodeled U 4-level home in Martin Acres with carport!

Large kitchen features refinished cabinets and lots of counter space! Remodeled bathrooms! Open living/dining area with hardwood floors and fireplace! Freshly painted exterior & brand new roof. Fenced backyard with large covered patio, a gazebo, and a large garden shed!

4265 Moorhead 3 BD, 2 BA, 1,575 sqft, tri-level home with one car attached garage and tons of upgrades! New kitchen with shaker cabinets, granite and ss appliances.

Remodeled baths with new vanities, light fixtures, and tile floor. Refinished hardwood, new carpet, new windows, and new garage door w/opener.

4295 Moorhead Ave 3BD, 2BA, 1,939 sqft Great opportunity for first-time homebuyer or investor! Great view of the Flatirons, huge lot w/storage shed perfect for gardening and pets! Earn instant equity w/ some minor cosmetic updating and easily convert the large laundry room to a 4th bedroom! Garage was converted into huge, main floor family room.

980 Quinn Street 3BD, 2BA, 912 sqft Charming cottage backs to Bear Canyon Creek w/peeka-boo view of the Flatirons!

Remodeled kitchen w/ updated cabinets and all the appliances, including w/d stay! Refinished hardwood floors in living room & bedrooms! Remodeled full bath w/tile floors and tiled tub/shower enclosure! Master bedroom w/attached 1/2 bath & new vanity!

Large deck & fully fenced backyard! Double pane windows & freshly painted inside/out

5505 Racquet Court 2 BD, 1 BA, 954 sqft Cozy cottage privately located on a huge corner lot and no HOA! Spacious wrap around yard and patios in the front and back to enjoy the warm summer days/nights. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar! Updated bath features new lighting & plumbing fixtures. New tile floor entry and new carpet throughout! Must see!

1356 Graham Circle nt Co 3BD+Loft, 3BA, 3,184 der n U sqft Contemporary 2-Story in Canyon Creek in Erie! No homes behind you & Gorgeous Mountain Views!

Eat-in Kitchen with center island, refinished hardwood floors, across from a cozy main floor fireplace in the family room. Master suite with 5-piece bath, walk-in and views!

Oversized 3-car garage and unfinished basement!

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515 S 46th Street 5 BD, 3 BA, 2,598 sqft home in the wonderful Majestic Heights neighborhood! Newly updated kitchen features Silestone counters, tile floors, and ss appliances with gas range/oven! Enclosed four season porch with wood stove stays heated year around! Upstairs master with full bath and two additional rooms for office/nursery! Main floor family room with oak flooring and vaulted ceiling!

Fantastic backyard feels like a true English garden with gazebo, veggie garden, and patio areas!

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665 Manhattan Drive #213 2 BD, 2 BA, 880 sqft Beautifully remodeled condo just east of Foothills Pkwy!

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Can you start outdoor vegetable plants indoors?

By Brent Glasgow, Angie’s List (TNS) If you can’t wait to plant a summer’s worth of nutritious and delicious vegetables, maybe you don’t have to. With the right equipment and attention, you can maintain a successful indoor grow room. Once transplanted outdoors, your plants will flower quicker and produce a faster harvest than those started outside.

How to grow plants indoors Purdue University Horticulture Extension Educator Steve Mayer says one element is paramount.

“Good light is critical when growing vegetables and flowers from seed indoors,” he says. “In many cases, gardeners need to add artificial light. Plant lights or even shop lights can be useful, and it’s best to purchase an automatic timer.”

Along with natural humidity and good air circulation, Mayer says mimicking the light-free rest plants get at night is equally essential.

“Cooler temperatures are important – night temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees for most plants, except cool-season vegetable crops around 55 degrees,” he says.

As for what to plant and when, consult your local garden professional, extension office or a farmer’s almanac. Where and how you set up your indoor grow operation is up to you.

Basement growing Master Gardener Sue Arnold starts seedlings prior to the outdoor season and brings her valued perennials in for the winter

each year, all in her basement.

For seedlings, Arnold utilizes repurposed shop lights on a timer and adjustable shelving.

“You can buy expensive lights, but all you need are fluorescent lights in the warm and cool range that you can get at the big box stores for way cheaper,” Arnold says. “You have to be able to adjust the lights or the shelves up and down (as the plants grow).”

Arnold plants seeds (according to package label) in moist, sterile soil placed in containers that allow excess water to drain out of the bottom. She keeps light on her plants 16 to 18 hours per day.

When conditions are right for outdoor transfer, Arnold suggests patience.

“You want to take them outside at night first, so they can adjust,” she says. “Never, ever go from under the grow lights to the sun.

They’ll sunburn and croak, or at least be severely damaged. Start them out under a shade tree.”

Growing plants upstairs Derik Strenzel has a goal for his second-floor grow space _ 100 percent food sustainability. His most recent seed planting included 300 vegetable varieties that cost $50 online. His wooden rack and shelving system cost $100. He uses recycled lights, pots and jars, along with cheap Solo cups.

“You’d be surprised how little it costs to get done,” Strenzel says.

“There’s so much enjoyment and happiness that comes from it.”

Strenzel got most of his growing knowledge online, through articles and videos.

“Everybody has a different opinion on all of this,” he says.

Derik Strenzel planted 300 vegetable varieties inside that he bought online for just $50. (Photo by Frank Espich)

“You go on YouTube, do a video or make a comment, and a hundred million people can tell you how you’re wrong about every aspect. It doesn’t have to be done any certain way or order to make it work. You need dirt, water, light and to spend time with it. You do that, you’ll have plants.”

The project inspired Strenzel to nearly give up meat entirely.

“I feel so much more energy and hydrated all the time,” he says. “I feel younger.”

Brent Glasgow is a reporter for Angie’s List, a trusted provider of local consumer reviews and an online marketplace of services from top-rated providers. Visit AngiesList.com.

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welcome mat with an antique rug that sets a classic, worldly tone.

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out lighting in an entryway, as designer Brady Tolbert did in his own home. A chic chandelier or pendant light can be truly transformative without the risk of clutter.

Play with scale Large and oversize art always sets a chic tone. "It's all about creating interesting vignettes while playing with scale," designer Wendy Blackband says. Investing in the perfect statement piece pulls together a dramatic entryway that leaves a lasting impression.

Step outside the ordinary Sometimes, the key to nailing a formal introduction is to be disarmingly charming. Entryways are no different; in a more formal foyer, try adding personality with unexpected art. After all, it's always more interesting when inviting guests inside actually means stepping outside the ordinary.

Embrace fashion and function In any entryway, it's important to lead guests in with a mix of interesting decor and design elements that extend floor to ceiling. "Anchor the smaller space with a rug that can handle the traffic and maintain its original charm for years to come," designer Amanda Barnes suggests.

Lighten up For a fashionable, quick fix in a small space, consider swapping

Have a seat A simple way to make guests feel at home is to have a seat positioned prominently in your entryway. Benches and chairs alike provide a practical opportunity to sit down while putting on or taking off shoes (or to simply take a load off for a few moments).

Entry seating can also be easily accessorized with throw pillows and plants that showcase your personal style as a preview of the

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rest of the home.

Take the opportunity to reflect Working with a smaller space?

Shannon Wollack of Studio Life.

Style offers this tip: "Mirrors can help make smaller entries feel bigger." And with mirrors of all shapes and sizes available, there's no shortage of opportunities for reflection. Besides, it never hurts to take one last opportunity to ensure you look your best on your way out the door.

Let the details speak for themselves If less-is-more style is your thing, invest in a few small details that shine brightly. In this all-white entry stairwell, the minimalist approach to decor lets the tile detail speak for itself. The high-contrast result is simple, chic and downright stunning.

Draw the eyes up An entryway is a perfect opportunity to show off high ceilings and other architectural details that create a grand entrance. Don't be afraid to embrace a combination of geometric shapes, lines and curves to lead the eye around the room in a major wow moment.

Mix it up A console table is a classic choice for adorning an entryway with a few chic pieces and a little bit of surface area to set keys or mail (or a hostess gift, should we be so lucky!). But where does one start when styling a console vignette? "Always remember the rule of threes, especially for an entryway moment," instructs designer Jenn Feldman, citing a few examples on how to mix heights and textures on an entry table: "An interesting lamp, catchall tray and a floral arrangement; a sculptural object on a stack of books next to a photo frame."

Give your best friends a warm welcome If you're planning to do your share of hosting and entertaining this spring and summer, a warm and inviting (and focused) neutral palette is a great way to welcome guests. Natural wood tones and neutral rugs are the perfect combination for greeting, entertaining and bidding an endof-the-evening farewell to best friends.

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10 tips for the freshest floral looks

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service (TNS) With the warm weather officially here and flowers beginning to bloom, many homeowners may be looking for interesting and creative ways to display florals.

Flowers don't just have to be placed in a vase and can be real or artificial, both potentially as beautiful. While fresh flowers are fragrant and gorgeous, artificial arrangements may be an attractive, maintenance-free home decor option.

When looking to incorporate florals into your home decor, here are some top Design Recipes tips.

DO: – Look for color and texture.

Flowers are a wonderful opportunity to create interest.

– Consider nonfloral options such as succulents and grasses, which can be very appropriate for modern environments.

– Consider using pure white.

In certain environments, white flowers can feel really crisp, clean and fresh.

– Experiment with different types of vessels and containers.

Often opaque or graphic patterns can create interest.

– Consider using floral arrangements of different heights in your space. It can really help to create an increased sense of drama.

DON'T: – Just use clear glass vases and containers. Use your vases as an opportunity to bring color into your decor.

– Dismiss artificial florals as an option. The artificial floral industry has come a long way with host of very realistic and attractive options.

– Forget to use blooms in even small areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.

– Overdo it. Too many flowers in a space can come across as overpowering and unappealing.

Tall artificial calla lillies create a focal point in this space. (Photo: Hanna Rokes)

– Just stick to traditional colors.

Black flowers and even those that are in interesting or mixed shades may be appealing and attractive.

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.

White orchids help create a clean, fresh feel. (Photo: Hannah Rokes)

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2 BR * 1 BA * 1748 TSF BR * 7 BA * 9538 TSF 3 BR * 2 BA * 2001 TSF 2 BR * 1 BA * 954 TSF LOUISVILLE | *643 W. SANDBAR CIRCLE6(817975) BROOMFIELD | 14651 SORREL RUN KELLOGG CIRCLE (817899) $699,000 * $3,650,000 (817982) * $685,000 BOULDER | 4786 (817986) * $499,900

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

BOULDER | 2870 DUKE CIRCLE 3 BR * 3 BA * 2660 TSF (818005) * $849,900

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

BOULDER | 1510 BLUEBELL AVENUE 4 BR * 4 BA * 3204 TSF (818034) * $1,475,000

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

NIWOT | 7174 CHRISTOPHER COURT 3 BR * 3 BA * 3701 TSF (818051) * $650,000

BOULDER | 343 DAKOTA BOULEVARD 4 BR * 4 BA * 4984 TSF (818142) * $1,849,700

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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 | 1110 POPLAR AVENUE 3 BR * 3 BA * 1806 TSF (818175) * $775,000

SUPERIOR | 3168 CASTLE PEAK AVE. 4 BR * 3 BA * 2514 TSF (818226) * $487,700

LOUISVILLE | 801 TREECE STREET 5 BR * 5 BA * 4510 TSF (818237 * $949,900

LAFAYETTE | 1420 CRETE COURT F-7

BOULDER | 3287 OURAY STREET

1 BR * 1 BA * 707 TSF

3 BR * 3 BA * 3656 TSF

LONGMONT | (784026) 6078 SAINT VRAIN RD. * $149,900 6 BR * 6 BA * 7237 TSF (818522) * $5,877,700

BOULDER | 4500 BASELINE #3206 2 BR * 2 BA * 1187 TSF (818478) * $469,900

BOULDER | 4938 CARTER COURT

LONGMONT | 1449 PRATT WAY LOUISVILLE | 720 BELLA VISTA DRIVE (784046) * $799,500 4 BR * 3 BA * 2204 TSF 5 BR * 6 BA * 4954 TSF (818539) * $359,000 (818548) * $799,000

3 BR * 4 BA * 2028 TSF BROOMFIELD | 3540 BOULDER #6-203 (784100) * $425,000 2 BR * 2 BA * 1044 TSF (818564) * $259,900

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