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Renting vs. buying: The age-old debate

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency Q: I’ve been reading your column with all the letters from homeowners who have all kinds of problems. They sound as though they’d rather be renting rather be homeowners.

I’m glad to own my own house and not be renting. When you’re renting, in a way you’re paying your landlord’s expenses of homeownership, such as his or her mortgage, insurance, property taxes, maintenance, etc., in the monthly rent while building your landlord’s equity instead of yours.

Also, if a homeowner keeps up with the maintenance on a home, then that likely could prevent most damage that requires costly repairs as well as keeping the house looking nice.

When an appliance breaks, I look at it as I can pick out the replacement I want to buy and am not stuck with what the landlord gives me.

Another bad thing about renting is you cannot improve or make any modifications to the house without approval from the landlord, and if the landlord decides to quit renting the house you live in or decides to sell it when your lease is up, then he or she can kick you out without much notice and you’ll be left high and dry to find another place to rent. And finding another place to rent can be a royal pain in the rear.

Also, the landlord can increase your rent when you renew your lease.

I believe renting is good for the very short term but buying is much better for long term.

A: Thank you for your letter. For years, the “American Dream “ has been to own your home. And, we agree that by owning a home you can build equity and have a place to call your own.

For a vast majority of people out there, owning their own homes has been a great way to not only call something their own but see that property appreciate in value over time. That equity and that increase in value comes in quite handy later in life when you retire, need cash to fund a business opportunity, or if you want to leave something to your loved ones.

You are quite correct in stating that short-term rentals are a great way to take care of short-term housing options. When you move to a new state or city, you might want to rent in a neighborhood to see if the location suits you and your family. You might also want to rent while you take on a new job, just in case it doesn’t work out. For newly married couples, they may want to rent while they adjust to married life and before they look for a home that they both will want for the next stage in their lives.

But for some, renting is what they know and feel comfortable

with. Frequently, people that rent homes will rent a home that is smaller than they otherwise would own. Their housing costs may be less (at least initially) than their homeownership costs.

Let’s say you rent a small twobedroom home but if you owned a home, you’d probably opt for a home that might be twice that size. You’d own the larger home but would also have much higher expenses to maintain that property. And, while you might build equity through each monthly mortgage payment, you’d also have higher utility bills and higher maintenance expenses.

That tradeoff is why some people might consider renting rather than owning. Unfortunately for many families, the ability to own a home is a function of being able to afford the down payment and monthly housing costs. And even with interest rates at near historic lows, affordability is a serious problem that’s only getting worse. Shared housing in rental apartments may be the only option that’s affordable until developers figure out how to build larger quantities of starter homes priced to fit first-time buyers’ pocketbooks.

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 Chicago-based real estate attorney.

Contact Ilyce and Sam through her website, ThinkGlink.com.

REAL ESTATE NEWS

Windermere Colorado expands to Evergreen EVERGREEN – Windermere Real Estate has expanded to its sixth location across the Front Range with its newest office in Evergreen. Leading the new office are John and Yvette Putt, who are long-time Evergreen residents and agents in Jefferson County.

They plan to have 15 agents working in the Evergreen office by the end of 2018.

The new Evergreen location, joins Windermere locations in

Aurora, Boulder, Centennial, Denver, Littleton and Fort Collins.

“This location fits our plan to serve home buyers and sellers all across the Front Range,” said Eric Thompson, president of Windermere Real Estate in Colorado. “Even more exciting than the location is the fact that John and Yvette joined our team. They exemplify everything we stand for in terms of their

commitment to their community and to their clients.”

Since its inception in 1972, Windermere Real Estate has grown to be a network of 300 offices with more than 6,000 agents in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Mexico. For more information visit windermerecolorado.com.

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Selling your home? Trust the expertise and advice of your Realtor Present your home as suggested We don’t see our homes the same way potential buyers do.

Cherished items just look like clutter; a “lived in” feel seems like worn down. Let your Realtor be a fresh eye on your property and offer advice for how to best present your home. This may include de-cluttering, rearranging furniture, cleaning, fixing items, painting, adding newer décor pieces, or landscape work.

Professionally staging homes for sale has become much more prevalent in today’s market. This might seem like an exorbitant investment, but if it pays back in a higher sales price, it’s well worth it.

We all hear what a hot housing market Boulder County is and, for that matter, the entire Front Range. In such markets, KAREN home sellers LIBIN often think KL Realty their house – no matter the location, condition or price – should sell quickly. And if it doesn’t, their Realtor must be doing something wrong. In most cases, the opposite is true.

When you work with a Realtor, you’re not just hiring someone to show your home to potential buyers and handle the paperwork for the sale. You’re hiring a professional with years of local experience who can guide you to make smart choices to best sell your property: from pricing, to contract and through closing.

Therefore you should listen to your Realtor! Specifically:

Price your home correctly It’s easy in the current marketplace to think you should try to get “as much as you can” for a property. Start high and if no one bites, lower your price – right? In reality, this strategy often backfires. Properties that are on the market too long are often seen by potential buyers as “stale” or “passed over by everyone else.”

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Trust the marketing plan Often sellers whose houses are not seeing much activity via showings demand more of some type of marketing effort. But, again, here is where you need to trust the expertise of your Realtor. Your property has probably been well photographed, is on the web, and has been featured in direct mail and advertising. Anyone who would possibly be interested in your property has had ample opportunity to become aware of it.

Trust your Realtor and have patience – which we all know is in rather short supply when selling one’s property – but often is what’s needed the most!

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.

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Accept that some homes take longer to sell You think your home that hugs a steep hill 45 minutes from Boulder is fabulous, but most people won’t. Even if your home is priced correctly, you may have to wait for those special buyers to come along, and sometimes this takes time. There are many interesting and odd homes in Boulder County, and they aren’t most people’s cup of tea. Homes with funky floor plans or those in need of much repair also deter the majority of buyers. Additionally, homes at higher price points usually take longer to sell as there

simply aren’t as many buyers in these upper brackets.

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In short, it becomes a rejected property, which buyers think they should “get a deal on.”

Your Realtor should provide you with a Broker Price Opinion (BPO) that takes into account numerous factors to determine a proper selling price point.

If you stray higher than this recommendation, accept that your house will probably sit on the market, then you’ll need to lower the price to generate interest.

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Appraisal issues during hot markets Home values are rising! Bidding wars and homes selling for above asking price are great news for home sellers.

However, it’s important to note that how SUZANNE much a buyer PLEWES is willing to RE/MAX Alliance pay may not necessarily be how much you can sell for. Why? Appraisals do not always keep up with how quickly the market is moving.

with the buyer. For example, if a buyer qualifies to purchase a $400,000 home with 5% down, the mortgage amount will be $380,000 and the buyer’s down payment will be $20,000. The bank will only lend 95% of the purchase price or appraised value, whichever is lower. If the appraised value is only $380,000, this means the bank will only lend $361,000.

The buyer must therefore come up with $39,000 if they’d like to purchase the home for the agreed price. This is not always possible for buyers to do, in which case, the deal may fall through.

What are appraisals?

Appraisals are reports that compare your home to recently sold and comparable properties (“comps”). It identifies a specific market value for your home based on acceptable mathematical approaches evaluating the differences between your home and the chosen comps. Banks use appraisals to confirm that the value against which they are providing a mortgage is justified.

Possible solutions to low appraised values When appraisals come in lower than the purchase price, the potential solutions depend on the circumstances of both buyer and seller. The buyer may be able to increase their loan percentage, if they qualify. The seller may agree lower the price to make up some or all of the difference. If a solution cannot be reached, the deal will typically fall through.

What happens when appraisals come in short?

If the appraised value of a home is less than the purchase price, this could cause a financing issue

Why appraisals don’t always reflect current market conditions Since appraisers compare historical sales (usually within the last six months) to determine market

Bidding wars and homes selling for above asking price are great news for home sellers. However, it’s important to note that how much a buyer is willing to pay may not necessarily be how much you can sell for. (Photo: Shutterstock)

price, it’s possible that the market is changing more quickly than the sales data show. For instance, if the demand for homes have skyrocketed in the last two months, it’s unlikely that those homes have already closed and are available to be used immediately as comps. This month’s new listings will be used as comps for sales three or more months later. Thus, appraisals always trail slightly behind the market when prices are on the rise.

Low appraisals can often ruin deals when sellers are unwilling to adjust their price and/or home buyers are unable to cover any of the shortage themselves.

Cash buyers can be extremely appealing to sellers in this market

since appraisals are not needed when a mortgage is not involved.

Unfortunately, this puts regular home buyers at a disadvantage in competing in a hot market.

Whether the issue relates to appraisals or other aspects of the home buying process, working with an experienced agent can help. Your agent may devise creative solutions and help you make educated decisions on both the buying and selling side of the transaction.

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.

REAL ESTATE NEWS

Boulder area home sales rise while summer temperatures heat up BOULDER – Home sales are heating up alongside record-breaking summer temperatures in Boulder County.

And experts say these TOM month-overKALINSKI month doubleRE/MAX of Boulder digit increases in both single-family and attached dwellings countywide are right on cue.

“There’s really nothing unusual here. You would expect to see sales improve as they have,” says Ken Hotard, vice president of public affairs for the Boulder Area Realtor® Association.

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that’s not the only factor. He says there’s an ongoing Boulder County trend of sales volume mirroring inventory availability.

This month, Hotard notes condo and townhome market sales in particular benefitted from strong inventory gains.

Condominium and townhome sales in Boulder County rose 35 percent month-over-month from May to April 2017 – 149 units vs.

110, while inventory grew 16.4 percent with 149 units vs. 128.

For single-family homes in the Boulder area, sales increased by 29.4 percent in May 2017 compared to April 2017 – 458 homes sold vs. 354. Inventory for the same period grew 14.9 percent, with 989 single-family homes for sale in May compared to 861 in April.

Year-to-date sales of singlefamily Boulder County homes

stayed relatively even compared to last year, decreasing a scant .9 percent through May 2017 compared to sales through May 2016 – 1591 units sold vs. 1605.

By contrast, the condo/ townhome year-to-date sales grew 23.5 percent over the same period with 568 units sold compared to 460 units.

While purchasing demand continues to be strong, Hotard echoes the perspective of other experts, calling the market “bifurcated.” Hotard is referring to the two distinct market characteristics that exist for homes over $1 million and homes under $1 million.

“The over $1 million category has 10 to 12 months of inventory, and is more of a buyer’s market in terms of length of time on market and offer-to-asking price comparisons. While the under

$1 million market has much less inventory relative to demand and quicker sales. It is a seller’s market,” explains Hotard.

Looking ahead, Hotard is watching June statistics closely.

Attached dwellings start the month of June with a singlemonth supply of inventory.

“Our housing market continues to be strong and shows no sign of change. We live in a desirable area and Boulder County has the lowest unemployment in the country. The only solution for meeting our housing demand is to create new housing stock.”

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

Call 303.441.5620, e-mail tomkalinski33@gmail.com or visit boulderco.com.

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Edible flowers give meals zest BOULDER COUNTY – The Boulder Valley Rose Society is filled with wonderful people dedicated to showcasing the queen of flowers. They CAROL fill borders O’MEARA and beds with Colorado State perfumed University Extension beauty, pamper and prune them, and take pride in the showy flowers. They love the rose and use it in every way possible, except one: It turns out they get a little prickly at being told “they’re gorgeous, let’s eat them.”

One of the joys of being a gardener is baffling your friends by encouraging them to eat something they’re not used to. I love the look of suspicion they quickly smother, as if they briefly think I’d poison them in full view of the neighborhood. At a recent BVRS meeting where I spoke of edible flowers, that look crossed their faces as I talked about eating roses; it was as if I’d suggested they braise their toddlers and serve them with a side of fava beans.

They knew about nasturtiums, squash blossoms and chives; those have been main stream in cooking for years. But a new world open ups when you nosh on other blossoms.

Delicious, cucumber-like Borage (Borago officinalis) popped into salads or dips, sautéed Daylily buds (Hemerocallis fulva), cheerful pansies (Viola x. Wittrockiana) in festive salads, or Scarlet Runner Bean blossoms (Phaseolus

One of the joys of being a gardener is baffling your friends by encouraging them to eat something they’re not used to. (Photo: Shutterstock)

coccineus) highlighting steamed green beans all have a place on the summertime table.

Finding flowers for cooking may mean growing them yourself. If you do, treat them as you would any vegetable and grow them organically, following the five rules for eating flowers: 1. Be absolutely positive about identification - not all are edible, and some can be harmful. Know beyond doubt what you have before eating it.

2. Common names are misleading, so don’t pick a flower based on its moniker. Sweet peas, for example, are poisonous, while yucca is tasty.

3. Many greenhouses and florists spray plants; these flowers are not suitable for eating. Use only those picked from your garden or from a reputable, food-

grade source.

4. Flowers may cause allergic reaction in some people with asthma or hay fever, or give you a digestive malfunction. Start slowly, and eat only small amounts of them at first.

5. Many chefs garnish with flowers that aren’t edible. Check with the kitchen before eating them.

Flowers degrade faster than herbs, so plan to use them within a few hours. Keep them fresh by storing in the refrigerator.

Pick flowers on cool mornings, choosing those that are just becoming fully open and avoiding those that are wilted or starting to fade. Pinch, don’t pull flowers from the stem.

Remember, they’re delicate, so wash flowers with a fine spray of water just before using them. Try

these: Daylilies: Packed with vitamin A and C, these flowers also have three grams of protein in every bud. Harvest buds when they’re one-and-a-half to two inches long; larger than this and they’re bitter.

Pansies: Harvest by picking the stem all the way to the plant, keeping the flower intact.

Pop petals into ice cube trays, fill with water and freeze for an elegant touch in drinks, or use fresh in salads.

Roses: Pull or snip petals from the bud. The white inner portion of the petal is bitter, so snip it off before using. A rose’s perfume gives a clue to its flavor, and varieties that have a stronger scent generally taste better. Look for those that smell like food; you’ll find roses can be citrusy to spicy, sweet to mild.

With many flowers, such as roses, tulips and lavender, only the petals are edible. Remove the stamens, styles and pistils from inside the flowers, and snip off the outer, green sepals. If the flower is tiny, gently pull the petals from the bud to use. Others, like runner beans, honeysuckle and pansies may be eaten whole.

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.

COMMUNITY

Bands on the Bricks celebrates 20 years of the summer music series BOULDER – Every Wednesday, June 7 through Aug. 9, Boulder’s iconic Pearl Street Mall is the place to celebrate summer and Boulder’s extensive music legacy – and this year is no different, as Bands on the Bricks celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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Parking & Access, Daily Camera, Eco Products, Eldorado Natural Spring Water, Guaranty Bank and Liquor Mart – Band on the Bricks brings together families and music lovers from across the community to join Pearl Street businesses downtown for this 10-week summer tradition of live music and dancing under the stars, which is free and open to

the public.

Each Wednesday kicks off with an outdoor beer, wine and margarita garden at 5:30 p.m., followed by local performers and music that ranges from oldies to alternative.

This year, the concert series will conclude the season on August 9 in a 40th anniversary celebration of the creation of

the Pearl Street Mall with band headliner Chris Daniels and the Kings with Freddi Gowdy and one of Boulder’s most beloved races, the Pearl Street Mile.

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How to pressure wash for plant health

Although this species is highly susceptible to cochineal, regular syringing keeps it clean and healthy with perfectly colored paddles. (Photo: Maureen Gilmer/TNS)

By Maureen Gilmer

Tribune News Service (TNS) All over the West, drought-ravaged gardens are coming back to life.

The rain alone is pushing a banner growth year in the wild and in gardens, but many of the longer lived plants may need special attention. The new growth will be a huge lure for all the tiny bugs that seem to show up overnight, suddenly there as if by magic. That is the consequence of years when weather is unusual: The bugs get unusual, too.

There’s an age-old horticultural practice called syringing a plant.

It means to pressure wash the trunk, branches and foliage to remove accumulated city grime, dust and dirt. Such fine material can reduce solar exposure to the

leaf surface below, weakening the plant’s overall ability to feed itself.

Removing the black grime of the inner city is essential during the growing season.

Long ago it was learned that bugs like spider mites tend to afflict dirty or dusty plants first, then infest them thoroughly. Old school gardeners often syringed on a regular basis at critical junctures in the agricultural year to deter this pest, plus aphids, scale and other very tiny species.

The key is to use a jet of water to scour the surfaces and detach bugs. Use a shutoff to adjust the pressure and select a single fine jet nozzle for maximum pressure with minimal water flow. These are much more effective with far less water than the do-it-all gun nozzle. You must adjust the

pressure as you go from plant to plant. For example, a stiff cactus can take it full bore, but a tomato plant needs a softer touch.

Syringing is not just spraying the plant. It’s about spraying it from all angles so you scour the undersides of the leaves too.

Remember, that’s where the bugs hide and come out later to reinfest the plant. This requires you to observe each plant in detail, which is why horticulturists do this routinely. It’s a great way to force you to really observe the condition of the plant in greater detail.

Timing is everything

The great caveat about syringing plants is timing. It is true that water applied to the foliage of any plant in the sun will burn the leaf surface just like a magnifying glass if it lingers there. That is why experienced gardeners never water their plants. They just water the soil and syringe the plants.

The time to syringe your plants is early in the morning light before sunrise. Evening is sun-safe too, but lingering moisture this time of day can stimulate foliage disease.

Choose a dry warm morning to syringe so moisture on the foliage will dry up quickly before burn is possible. If you can’t get all of a large plant in one morning, try doing it in sections over many days, particularly if you’re a beginner.

It helps to rake under and

around any badly infested plants after you syringe them. This removes as many of washed off bugs as possible from the immediate area. Dispose of this gathered material off site to prevent them returning when conditions are more favorable.

Syringing is particularly important to cactus and succulents. They have so many inaccessible parts where rot can begin if dirt or litter builds up there over time. It also brightens their color and increases vigor.

Syringing is routine to remove disfiguring white cochineal scale insects that afflict prickly pear cactus. It can help remove scale on fruit trees as well.

Join the old school gardeners this year and give your yard a pressure wash for the summer season. It’s just as effective for plant health as dusting is to your antique furniture. They will thank you with vigorous, healthy growth. So if you’re up early on a beautiful summer dawn, don’t just watch the sun rise, pick up a hose, down your coffee and start pressure washing your way to a naturally clean and healthy garden.

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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How much does bathroom tile repair cost?

By James Figy,

Angie's List (TNS) Broken bathroom tiles let moisture seep below the surface to cause real damage. You should always fix a broken tile, but experts say it may require more than yanking out one to set another.

Floor, shower and wall tile repair

Replacing a single cracked or chipped tile is like surgery.

Technicians dig out grout around the tile and pry it up without damaging adjacent ones. Then they repair the backer beneath and any waterproof membrane before setting the new tile and regrouting.

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difficult to find a match that's the same size and thickness, especially with older, likely discontinued tiles.

Sometimes installers can remove a portion of the floor or shower and use a different type of tile as an accent, but you can avoid the trouble entirely by setting aside extras during initial installation.

Matching grout also poses problems since colors fade and mixtures at the hardware store might be off, but the tile company could color seal the grout, staining the repair to match.

Cost to replace, regrout tile

As with any home repair, price varies depending on the tile, bathroom size, type of waterproof membrane and other factors.

Many tile companies charge an hourly rate plus materials with a minimum cost per job. You might pay anywhere from a $150 minimum to a $400 per day rate, plus materials. Expect to pay more to regrout the entire bathroom.

Angie's List members nationally report an average price of $411 to regrout an area of ceramic tile.

Tile repair vs. replacement

A simple bathroom tile repair might be the wrong choice. Broken tiles look unappealing, but the damage beneath is probably worse.

Surface issues usually indicate improper tile installation. Seeping water has likely damaged the subfloor or framing and could be feeding mold. This happens most

often with busted shower tiles, requiring the installer to replace the entire area.

Determining the problem's extent may prove impossible before cutting in, making some installers wary of such jobs.

It's always important to hire a knowledgeable professional, preferably one with certifications from tile organizations. Bathroom tile experts will tell you if the problem requires more than a patch - or, better yet, do it right the first time.

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in Longmont, it was a no-brainer for us.

Buying a new home was a much easier and less stressful process, and we could customize it a bit to match our style.” made it a life goal to go carbon neutral and energy independent as soon as possible. We saw how [the builders were] building energy-efficient housing, and those features, along with having the ability to choose some of our own interior finishes, matched who we were as first-time home buyers.”

Located in a 3.5-acre landscaped park, it offers 36 new two-story single-family homes, and 93 townhome-style condominiums in single-level and two-story designs.

PARKSIDE IN LONGMONT Distinctive new homes and a convenient lifestyle

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arkside is a new residential community located at popular Quail Ridge and built by Boulder-based Flatirons Homes, Inc. Located in a 3.5acre landscaped park, it offers 36 new two-story single-family homes, and 93 townhome-style condominiums in single-level and two-story designs. These beautiful, energy-efficient homes are adjacent to manicured green space in a convenient south Longmont area – all at an entry-level price.

The single-family homes feature three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, an open floor plan, patio, attached two-car garage, and full, unfinished basement. The two and three-bedroom, two and twoand-a-half bath townhome-style condominiums present an open floor plan with outdoor living, single-car garage, and, in the two-story units, a full, unfinished basement.

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to the surrounding communities, Denver International Airport and Denver. Just one block away are the Longmont Recreation Center and the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center. Shopping is five minutes away. And Parkside is located in the St. Vrain School District.

Flatiron Homes, Inc. The owners of Flatirons Homes, Inc., have built more than 400 homes in Boulder County. Parkside is their newest subdivision.

Sales Manager Cauley Kim describes two of the ways in which Parkside stands out. “I would say price is really where we stand out. Flatirons Homes is really trying to keep prices down so there are still some affordable options for people in Boulder County.

“And, as a green builder, we distinguish ourselves from others,” she says. “All of the homes are ENERGY STAR certified and come with a HERS certificate that states the home’s energy rating.

Our home buyers will enjoy pretty low utility bills.”

Interview with Parkside homeowners Mark and Larissa Crawford are Parkside enthusiasts. In the space of a year or so, they have bought two homes there – the first, a condo, in May 2016.

Mark says, “Larissa and I work on documentaries and, seeing the effects of climate change firsthand through this work, we’ve

Location, location, location The Crawfords particularly like the convenience of Parkside’s location.

“As freelance filmmakers, we can literally work from anywhere there’s good internet… Sometimes, we do like to work out of coffee shops in downtown Longmont or commute to Boulder for meetings, but luckily there’s a bus stop within a hundred feet from our front door and the bus locally in Longmont is free.

“If we don’t bus it around, we’re usually biking. One of our favorite summertime activities is discovering new biking trails near us, followed by biking to all the breweries that are also within a few miles of our home. If we’re not biking, then we’re usually walking to the nearby Longmont

The single-family homes feature three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, an open floor plan, patio, attached two-car garage, and full, unfinished basement.

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Museum to watch movies as part of their summer series, walking to Prospect for the Sound Bytes food trucks and concert series, or walking to the Longmont Recreation Center. It’s one of the most gratifying feelings to have the freedom to travel in town without always relying on a car.”

Good value for the money “When we first started out looking for houses, we made an offer on a 10-year old house in Broomfield, only later to find that we were outbid by a cash offer most likely by $30k more than the asking price. It was smaller, in a less favorable location, and we couldn’t make any changes to the house to make it fit us. When we saw the prices of the condos in Longmont, it was a no-brainer for us. Buying a new home was a much easier and less stressful process, and we could customize it a bit to match our style.

“It’s been a little over a year since we first moved in, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Our condo is energy efficient, and in doing so we save a lot of money on our utilities.

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These beautiful, energy-efficient homes are adjacent to manicured green space in a convenient south Longmont area – all at an entry-level price.

Ethernet has cut down on time in our work (which I’ve been told also equals money), as well as the ability to travel to any of our nearby locations for food or entertainment for little to no money.”

Buying a second house at Parkside “So now, a year into living in our condo, the only thing we were missing from our ideal scenario was putting solar on our roof to continue our goal of becoming energy independent. Since it would have been a difficult process to

put solar on the existing condos (hopefully that process may change in the future), we decided to buy a… single-family home just a few hundred feet down the street so that we could put solar on our roof. We loved our first home buying process. With the highly-efficient construction, and more options in our new house (like installing 240v plugs in the garage for an electric car down the road), this felt like a great next step in our lives.

“The new single-family home was just a hole in the ground when we first purchased it. We

took a tour of another singlefamily home for sale on the block, liked the layout and quality of construction, looked at the blueprints to see what our new home could be, and we felt confident based on our condo that this would be a great first house.

“Cauley Kim, the [Flatirons Homes] sales manager who has been working with us since the beginning, has made our home buying processes incredibly easy and fun. She’s helped us work with the builder to tailor the home to exactly how we’d like it, and has been incredibly patient with our design ideas. Cauley really cares about making sure we are happy in our home and has been one of the most knowledgeable people to work with during this process.”

For more information about Parkside To learn more about Parkside, see flatironshomes.com. Visit the sales center at 323 S. Parkside Drive in Longmont, and tour the beautiful model home.

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3 ways to decorate a traditional outdoor kitchen

By Kerrie Kelly Traditional style is a mainstay for a reason – it’s elegant, timeless and consistent, and it’s also simple to recreate. While most tend to think of interior spaces when traditional style is mentioned, it’s outdoor spaces that thrive just as much with classical influences. With sunny weather on the rise, it’s time to prep your outdoor area for al fresco entertainment.

An outdoor kitchen is not only a great way to entertain while relaxing outside, it’s a setup that can maximize your home with more open living space. Here are three ways you can create a timeless traditional outdoor kitchen using outdoor-graded accessories, lighting, patio furniture and more.

Traditional finishes and cabinetry Traditional finishes can add just the right touch to an outdoor kitchen space. Brick and stone finishes are classic choices, perfect for everything from siding to backsplashes. They’re also a great visual contrast to industriallooking grills or smokers. Durable and weather-resistant, stone and brick are great alternatives to cabinetry in outdoor kitchens, especially in areas that flank outdoor fireplaces, low walls or fencing.

Though not as common, outdoor cabinetry can also be used and is ideal for areas not as impacted by weather and under cover.

Cabinetry is a fantastic way to bring in molding and detailed hardware for a timeless look. Traditional outdoor kitchens are also a great place to carry over existing architectural detail from your home. Whether it’s a pergola, stone pizza oven or decorative posts, just a few traditional elements can make all the difference

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Traditional style is a mainstay for a reason – it’s elegant, timeless and consistent, and it’s also simple to recreate. (Photo courtesy: Kerrie Kelly).

in making your outdoor kitchen an extension of your classic home.

Outdoor lighting Let the party continue into the summer night with proper lighting in your traditional outdoor kitchen. Areas tucked under pergolas or awnings can take advantage of endless lighting opportunities. Sconces with ornate decoration or lantern-style details are great for illuminating counter space and flanking outdoor fireplaces.

A classic outdoor-rated chandelier is also a fantastic way to add traditional elements to your kitchen, and an easy way to tie in the style of your home. Is your home a timehonored Martha’s Vineyard beach home? A rope chandelier reminiscent of New England sailing times looks great above a communal table and rustic outdoor kitchen. Does your

Patio furniture and accessories What’s an outdoor kitchen without furniture and accessories? Seating, dining surfaces and accessories are key to getting your kitchen up and running just in time for the inaugural summer BBQ. While traditional-style finishes and lighting can go far at introducing the look, it’s furniture and accessories that can take it to a new level.

Classic seating like wicker or teak chairs or ornate metal chairs can instantly add a traditional feel. Don’t forget the upholstery: Upholstered cushions and pillows in classic stripes, fun filigree or serene neutral add pattern and a pop of color. A planter or two with topiary or festive flowers can also round out the space with more greenery. Above all, the beauty of outdoor kitchens is their ability to add more entertaining space to your home, so don’t let the elements distract you from having fun with accessories that make it feel like a continuation of your home!

How will you be decorating your traditional outdoor kitchen?

Sacramento interior designer Kerrie Kelly writes for The Home Depot about creating beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. She provides inspiration and tips on everything from how to add color to your space to how to create an outdoor kitchen.

Understanding your inspection report

BOULDER – Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the home inspection is a critical element in the process.

The home RICK inspection is an opportunity JACQUEMARD Flatirons Home to get a Inspections professional inspector’s unbiased view of the exact condition of the property. There are some basic tips that can help you understand a home inspection report more effectively. By taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these tips, you will be able to get the most out of your inspection and be able to speak freely about it with your home inspector.

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home have Colonial influences? A statuesque iron chandelier is an ideal choice.

While outdoor-rated chandeliers offer a grand statement above an outdoor kitchen, uncovered spaces don’t need to be left in the dark. Candlelit lanterns and stringed lights add a touch of romance perfect for late night soirees.

Do a walk-through of the inspected property with your inspector. Most inspectors will most likely have completed an inspection and then ask you and or your Realtor to join them on a walk-through of the property. By doing this the inspector will have in essence, done the inspection twice. You should feel free to ask questions if, at any point, you don’t understand what the inspector’s looking at or talking about. Most professional home inspectors will be more than happy to explain things as they go along, and answer any questions you may have.

Although inspections will cover most aspects of the house from the shingles on the roof to the basement/foundation and everything in between, certain sections are definitely more important. This can be due to the

cost of the repair or the fact that plumbing company to determine it could be dangerous to ignore a the condition of the pipes outside repair. Some of these would be: the house.

Roofs: Be sure the roof has been The most important thing to checked for signs of damage to remember about a home inspection shingles or other roofing materials, is never be afraid to ask questions, damage to gutter systems, flashing whether it is during the walk or and or chimneys. after you receive the final report HVAC systems: The age and from the inspector. functionality of heating and cooling systems should be checked.

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NATURAL SELECTION: Live-edge wood in home design

A single ash tree, sourced from a suburban yard by RE-CO BKLYN, supplied the live-edge counter and island tops in this kitchen. (Photo: Brandpoint)

(BPT) - Live-edge hardwood, in which the sides of the slab are left unmilled to retain the natural profile of the tree trunk, is an increasingly popular decorative trend in today’s residential interiors. The technique is not only used for pieces of standalone furniture such as tables and benches but also for built-in elements like shelving, mantles, counter tops, bars and kitchen islands.

“Most mills cut off the rough tree edges, turning the raw timber into neat boards,” says Linda Jovanovich, of the American Hardwood Information Center at HardwoodInfo.com. “But the current demand for live-edge slabs has led to a small but vigorous subset of producers who specialize in the category.” These are often boutique businesses that source,

dry and mill limited batches of timber for use in furniture of their own design and manufacture.

“Some larger sawmills sell live-edge slabs to the public,” Jovanovich continues. “You visit their showroom and pick your own one-of-a-kind piece of ash, cherry, red oak, walnut or whatever other hardwood species they have in stock. A cabinetmaker can then custom-make a piece of furniture or a built-in feature to your exact specifications.”

Sustainability-minded entrepreneurs are responsible for another niche in the live-edge hardwood market: small urban suppliers that source culled or fallen trees from the backyards of private homes, public parks, graveyards and other leafy locations in their city and its immediate environs. One such

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enterprise, RE-CO BKLYN in Brooklyn, New York, recently harvested four 12,000-pound logs from a 150-year-old storm-felled elm in nearby Prospect Park. The logs were taken to an upstate mill to be sawn into live-edge slabs and dried before being shipped back to Brooklyn, where they were either sold or used by RE-CO for tables, desks, bar counters, shelves, headboards and other beautiful custom-made pieces it produces.

“It was George Nakashima, the legendary Japanese-American mid-century furniture maker, who pioneered the use of live-edge slabs in refined residential settings,” says New York-based designer Glenn Gissler. “Previously, untrimmed wood planks, sometimes with the bark still intact, were used for rustic, log-cabin or ranch-house effects – elements that referenced

the traditions, myths and aesthetics of the American Old West. With his gorgeous large-scale pieces, comprising multiple slabs of characterful woods like walnut and cherry connected with butterfly joints, Nakashima showed us how unfinished natural edges and richly figured knotted surfaces fit perfectly into even the most sophisticated urban interiors.”

Today, original Nakashima pieces are highly collectible and command high prices at auction.

But his free-edge aesthetic is more influential than ever as homeowners discover the ability of live-edge furniture to work with almost any decorative style. Paired with blackened-steel legs, for example, a live-edge slab of burled walnut creates a dining table with loft-worthy industrial chic. Fixed to the bedroom wall, a free-form expanse of warm-toned cherry provides a romantic headboard.

Or a hefty live-edge slab of oak, supported on an equally hefty oakslab base, makes for a monumental console with the presence of a piece of archaic sculpture. New Yorkbased designer Laura Bohn has even used the chainsawed crosssection of an elm trunk – complete with its bark – as a counter top on which to mount a stainless steel powder-room sink. “It introduces a decidedly rustic note into a thoroughly modern space,” she says. “And yet it looks perfectly natural, as if it had just grown there of its own accord.”

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Bring the man cave into the light with these ideas

By Pat Setter, The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS) While the dark, dingy man cave with the mismatched recliners has gone the way of videotapes and TV antennas, new homes come with options that the man-of-thehouse will love. Here’s a look at new ways to find rooms for guys to hang out.

wine rooms can be created above ground. The trend for wine lovers is to not only have a place to store wine in a proper setting, but also to experience the wine in a designated space. Mediterraneanstyle rooms with rustic woods and stone walls are popular, but the key is comfort to encourage guests to relax and enjoy the experience.

Recreation room Many new homes have a bonus room that can be turned into a well-designed recreation room.

Add a pool table and some arcade games and this will soon become the heart of the home, where Dad can spend time with family and friends. Before buying that longdreamed-of pool table, be sure to measure the room. You will need at least a five-foot area around the table to be able to play because cues are four to six feet long.

Outdoor kitchens Grilling can be as simple as cracking open a beer while waiting for the coals to heat. But the outdoor kitchen has been become increasingly important and more elaborate over the years, essentially bringing the entire kitchen outside. Today’s grilling areas often include a sink, a refrigerator and icemaker as well as a luxurious gas grill. An outdoor living area is becoming an important selling point for today’s homebuyers.

Wine cellars While not all homes have cellars,

Media room This will probably be just as

While the dark, dingy man cave with the mismatched recliners has gone the way of videotapes and TV antennas, new homes come with options that the man-of-the-house will love. (Photo:Yoan Perez/Dreamstime/TNS) popular with the teenagers in the house, but a media room can be masculine in decor. The term media room is now used more generically and doesn’t have to be a darkened home theater. What it does need is a screen large enough to watch a favorite sporting event with friends and, of course, comfy seating that can be used while snacking. Whether contemporary or traditional, these spaces are more social than the traditional theater room.

Office As the workplace has become more mobile and many people are

now working from home, having a designated space to make calls and concentrate is essential to productivity. Need more quiet space away from the house?

Convert a garage into a private office space or even add a modular unit to the backyard. But be sure to check with the homeowners association first. If there’s room for more than just the desk and chair, add a comfy seating area and this room can also serve as a library. And decorate the space to help get Dad inspired. If he has always wanted to work in a trendy, downtown loft, add brick wallpaper for that vibe.

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I never pay full price for furniture. Here’s where I shop

By Sacha Strebe, Domaine (TNS) When it comes to furniture shopping, there’s nothing I love more than scoring a deal on a vintage treasure or rare find, but it’s the thrill of the hunt I covet most. That feeling you get when you find something special at a bargain price (especially after you’ve trawled through the clutter to get it) is surprisingly addictive.

Call me a discount devotee, but I can’t get enough, and since you’re reading this, I’ll assume you feel the same way.

There’s an art to finding the gold among the garbage, not to mention how time-consuming the process can be, and quite frankly, who has the time? Thankfully for you, this is one of my favorite pastimes.

So today I’m sharing a few of my favorite haunts, both virtual and physical, where I frequently find discounted and affordable furniture and decor. You’re welcome.

One Kings Lane There’s something magical about One Kings Lane. I was introduced to this treasure trove when I moved to the U.S. last year, and now I have a serious habit. In fact, I find myself on the site doing a quick check of its clearance section almost daily. There are always new markdowns, and not just minor ones: I’m talking up to 50 percent off, like this amazing turquoise chandelier and this gorgeous gold votive holder, which has been marked down to a mere $9 – that’s a discount of 64 percent. Sign up for the newsletter and follow the site on social for sale reminders.

Etsy While I love Etsy for its handmade, one-of-a-kind crafts, it also has an insane amount of cool vintage furniture at awesome prices. I’ve stumbled upon so many amazing designer furniture pieces with price tags you wouldn’t believe. The site also has a big range of superspecial one-offs and vintage decor items you won’t find anywhere else. Keep an eye on the Venice Vintage Paradise store and similar shops that are updated often with rare finds. You have to be quick to get the deals, though. Our editorial director recently secured an incredible 1920s vintage rug for just $265. Beautiful pieces at bargain prices – that’s Etsy. eBay I have a major eBay addiction, and I can honestly say I look something up on the site at least once a day (if not twice). I have a watch list so long that it doesn’t bear discussing, and I’m always looking for new sellers, designers, vintage finds, and deadstock items. While most people I know use it for fashion and accessories, eBay also has an incredibly broad furniture and décor range, but one area it particularly excels in is rugs, especially the vintage Turkish and kilim styles. It has one of the biggest selections of handwoven and soumak styles. Some eBay sellers have even converted these stunning tapestry rugs into decorative pillows, and I guarantee you will want them all.

Estate sales Estate sales are a fantastic place to score deals on furniture, but the real-world versions can be

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Local markets are an excellent resource for rare and unique furnishings. (Photo: shutterstock.com)

intimidating, especially if you’re not a self-proclaimed estate sale junkie. Don’t get me wrong: I love the thrill of a sale, but there’s something cutthroat and competitive about estate sales that scares me a little. If this is you, too, stick to the online versions.

Everything but the House has an amazing lineup of furniture, with bidding starting as low as $1.

Paddle 8 is another great auction house that steers more toward collectors with some seriously high-end items; it’s definitely worth a look. If you’re a newbie to the estate sale, there’s plenty of great common-sense advice out there for those who want to navigate the physical estate-sale circuit.

Craigslist This isn’t the first time I’ve professed my love for Craigslist as a place to source affordable furniture – it’s also great for finding a rental – it’s just so good that it’s worth mentioning twice. I can honestly say a decent chunk (at least 80 percent) of my apartment’s furniture came from Craigslist.

My husband and I are always on the Craigslist app searching for secondhand midcentury pieces and designer furniture near our area. We found a gently used LC4 Corbusier chaise for $300, a Restoration Hardware industrial wooden dining table for $200 (they even threw in some chairs for $50), and four navy Emeco-style chairs for $50 each. We set up our entire first apartment with the bare bones for under $1,000, thanks to Craigslist. You can find some rare and gorgeous finds if you have time and patience.

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for furniture. It has all the best designers, from Hans J. Wegner to Knoll, at the very best prices. If you have a limited budget, head straight to the sales section because this site was made for bargain hunters. You can even search by price and choose from as little as $100 and under in the dropdown menu. There is so much variety here, which also means a lot of scrolling to find what you want, but that’s part of the fun, right? I personally love Chairish for its original artworks. You can find some truly distinct abstract paintings at insanely affordable prices.

Local markets My absolute favorite place to discover rare and unique furniture is at flea markets, antique fairs, and swap meets. As an L.A. local, the Rose Bowl Flea Market is my go-to each month. The event features some of the best selections, from really high-end designer fare to neat and thrifty finds. At the recent event, my husband and I found a leather rug for $40, a magazine rack for $20, and a cool industrial end table for $40. It was a good haul that day. Now we’re making plans to check out the Long Beach Antique Market and the Santa Monica one, too.

Type “antique fair,” “flea market,” or “swap meet” into Google and you’re sure to find the popular events in your local area too. They are totally worth it for the deals and the fun.

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