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Quick Guide and Featured Open Homes

Renting vs. Buying – The Big Picture

Bulb Planting Time Is Upon Us

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

Ultimately, the decision to rent vs. buy is multi-tiered and can only be answered by you, given your personal circumstances.

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How to qualify for an FHA mortgage

By Christen Nichols Bankrate.com (TNS) If you’re concerned about getting approved for a conventional mortgage, keep your dreams of homeownership alive by considering a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration. For borrowers who meet FHA requirements, this mortgage alternative is a terrific way to buy a home with a low down payment and less-thanperfect credit.

What are the requirements for an FHA loan?

In order to obtain approval for an FHA loan, the borrower must satisfy the following requirements: – Steady employment history.

Borrowers typically must have been regularly employed within the past two years. Self-employed borrowers have to prove that their business has drawn stable income for at least two years; verification, such as tax returns or company documents, is required.

– Ability to pay. This is determined by two formulas: the front-end ratio and the backend ratio. The front-end ratio refers to the entire amount that the borrower spends on housing costs, and it must be less than 31 percent of the borrower’s gross income, with some exceptions

that push limit up to 40 percent.

This includes expenses such as the principal, interest, property taxes, Homeowners Association fees, mortgage insurance, and homeowner’s insurance. A borrower’s back-end ratio, also known as the debt-to-income ratio, encompasses all of the borrower’s debts, including the mortgage payment, credit debt, and personal loans, and it should be less than 43 percent.

– Financial soundness. The borrower must have a credit score of at least 580 and be able to afford a minimum down payment of 3.5 percent. Some institutions may accommodate lower credit scores if the borrower is able to pay a larger down payment. She must be a minimum of two years out of bankruptcy and not have a foreclosure in the past three years.

All her federal student loans and income taxes must be current.

– Residency. The borrower must be a lawful U.S. resident with a valid Social Security number, and she must be the occupant of the home.

What costs are associated with an FHA mortgage?

Like conventional mortgages, there are costs associated with FHA loans that the borrower has to pay when the loan closes, including lender fees, prepaid interest,

inspection expenses, and attorney fees. The FHA mortgage program permits lenders and property sellers to pay some or all of the buyer’s closing costs.

To insure the mortgage against default, the borrower must also pay an annual mortgage insurance premium. The MIP varies based on the terms of the loan, including the principal, loan-to-value ratio, and term. On average, expect to pay 0.85 percent of the loan amount each year.

Borrowers may be required to pay a one-time additional mortgage insurance fee at the time of closing, called the Up-front Mortgage Insurance Premium. As of 2017, the UFMIP is equal to 1.75 percent of the mortgage.

Want to learn how long it’ll take you to pay off your mortgage?

Run the numbers through Bankrate’s mortgage calculators.

What are the disadvantages of an FHA mortgage?

Since an FHA loan permits a lower down payment, you can expect to pay more interest over the life of the loan than you would with a conventional mortgage that necessitates a larger down payment.

Visit Bankrate online at bankrate.com.

REAL ESTATE NEWS

RE/MAX of Boulder welcomes back Terri Johnson BOULDER – RE/MAX of Boulder warmly welcomes Terri Johnson back to its team of Realtors.

Terri is a Colorado native who was born in Denver, Terri Johnson graduated from RE/MAX of Boulder the University of Colorado and has over 35 years of real estate experience.

Early in her career she worked with custom home builders in Niwot, Lafayette and Longmont where she sold homes in the Somerset, Waterford, Waterford Park and Niwot Meadow Farm communities.

The next 18 years she spent with RE/MAX of Boulder before starting her own brokerage in Northern Colorado to be closer to her family.

After three years of being an independent broker/owner, she missed working with a team of real estate professionals and decided to return to RE/MAX of Boulder.

With Terri’s extensive experience selling new and pre-owned homes in Boulder, Larimer, Weld, Jefferson and Adams counties, she has developed skills and expertise in marketing, buying and selling real estate. She has consulted numerous buyers, sellers, builders and developers on issues ranging from market conditions, spec and custom home building, to covenants and design guidelines for land developers and custom builders. In addition, she has

been part of the Boulder Brokers Group, an elite group of 12 respected Realtors from various real estate companies in Boulder that market and sell upscale homes throughout the area. Her real estate designations include Senior Residential Estate Specialist, Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist and Graduate, Realtor Institute.

“I love working with people and learning something new with each transaction. Solving problems and overcoming obstacles is challenging and keeps me interested and focused. I have the best job ever,” she says.

Contact Terri at RE/MAX of Boulder by calling 303.589.8180, e-mail: terrij@boulderco.com or visit terrijohnson.com.

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The Sampson-Wood House: A Striking Example of Usonian Modernism BOULDER – In the 1950s and 1960s, something extraordinary was happening on Boulder’s architecture scene. In a state usually known for its rustic, SEAN timber-frame MCILLWAIN style, Boulder Mod Boulder was “unusually friendly to modern avant-garde design,” according to longtime local architect Tician Papachristou, who moved to Boulder at the height of the movement in 1954.

Born in Athens, Greece in 1928, Papachristou earned both his undergraduate and Master of Fine Arts degrees at Princeton University before making his way to Boulder – via Greyhound bus – after landing a job with noted Boulder architect James Hunter.

Boulder’s avant-garde design trend was in full swing during the late 1950s. In 1958, CU Boulder professor Edward Sampson, Jr. and his wife, June, hired Papachristou

The Sampson-Wood house is on the market for the first time in 40 years and will be open to the public on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Photo: ModBoulder Real Estate)

to design their new home at 1900 King Avenue.

At the Sampsons’ request, Papachristou designed the house with separate areas for the Sampsons and their four children.

“The [Sampson] family is very devoted...but the elder Sampsons wanted an area of their own to relax and pursue their interests.

The kitchen and living room functioned as a ‘togetherness room’ for the entire family,” Papachristou explained.

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characteristics of Usonian architecture, the home’s exterior was undoubtedly inspired

by Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1953 New York Exhibition House. With traditional materials utilized inside and out, the structure integrates seamlessly into the topography of the lot, rooting the house to the surrounding landscape.

1977, Dr. William Wood and his wife, well-recognized poet Renate Wood, purchased the property from the Sampson family.

Dr. Wood recalled how his

Realtor was unsure of whether to show them the house, for fear its design might be too strange for their liking – but they both felt immediately at home. Dr. Wood has remarked that living in the home is like living inside a piece of art. That artistry may have had its effect on their sons, Oliver and Chris, who make up two of the three in Nashville’s Americana trio, The Wood Brothers.

Local architect Kristin Lewis designed a rear addition in the 1990s, continuing the modern language of the house and increasing the natural light.

The house was recognized by Historic Boulder in 1997, declared a structure of merit by the City of Boulder in 2014, featured in a panel discussion on compatible additions as part of the 2015 Landmarks Board Lecture Series, and landmarked by the City of Boulder in 2016.

The Sampson-Wood house is on the market for the first time in 40 years and will be open to the public on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The purchase price is $1,575,000. Listing inquiries can be made directly to the selling agent, Sean McIllwain, at sean@modboulder.com.

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Renting vs. buying - the big picture LOVELAND - If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, you’re probably comparing the monthly recurring cost for each option. This makes sense since we all budget monthly. However, by limiting your analysis to monthly figures, you may be missing the big picture.

payments but also from real estate market changes. As the market improves, the value of your home increases along with it. Essentially, you continue to build equity. Again, this is like a savings plan of funds that you can access in the future when selling or refinancing.

You’ve probably heard that real estate is the path to financial prosperity. The primary reason for this is the equity building potential.

For most, that opportunity is far beyond what you might be able to achieve by other means.

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What's included in monthly figures?

We all tend to rely on monthly figures because it’s the easiest to figure out. For renting, monthly costs include rent and utilities. For buying, monthly cost includes the mortgage payment (principal, interest, insurance, and taxes) and utilities. This is a straight forward approach that covers your cash flow analysis of renting vs. buying. However, there’s more to it than that...

Yearly figures that should be included On a yearly basis, there are key differences between renting and buying. First, there’s a tax advantage to buying. Mortgage interest, insurance, and taxes are typically tax deductible. This means that those expenses are deducted from your taxable income, thereby

Ultimately, the decision to rent vs. buy is multi-tiered and can only be answered by you, given your personal circumstances. (Photo: Shutterstock).

reducing the amount of taxes that you owe.

Secondly, every mortgage payment includes an amount paid towards principal (your loan balance). Paying down your loan increases your equity. It’s like a built-in savings plan.

That equity continues to grow over time and can be accessed by taking out an additional loan, refinancing your existing loan, or selling the property.

The big picture and added value Equity not only grows from mortgage

Renting vs. buying, which is right for you?

Through financial analysis, it’s almost always better to buy than rent. However, it’s important to note that other factors may need to be considered as well. For instance, are you able to get approved for a mortgage? Are you likely to be relocated by your job? Are there family factors to consider? Ultimately, the decision to rent vs. buy is multi-tiered and can only be answered by you, given your personal circumstances. Just be sure to consider all factors so that you can make a truly educated decision on renting vs. buying a home.

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 suzannepleives@remax.net.

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Q: What if you build a house but never rent it or live in it and then sell it? How is the gain taxed?

A: The important information is whether you lived in the home or not. Since you never lived in the home, you wouldn’t get any IRS benefits as a homeowner selling his home. Those benefits are substantial. If you live in a home for two out of the last five years, you can exclude $250,000 in profits (or, if you are married, $500,000 in profits) from any federal income taxes. But this federal tax benefit would not apply to your situation.

Let’s assume your question arises from a situation in which you purchased land, built a home, were planning to live in it but never did and now you sell it for a substantial profit. Let’s say it’s $100,000 profit. What happens from a tax perspective?

We’re sure we’ll get letters from tax practitioners on this one, but to keep it simple we’re also going to assume that you’ve owned the property for at least a year and also completed the home at least a year ago. Having assumed all that, you could be said to own an asset that you’ve had for more than one year and when you sell it, you’d pay capital gains taxes on the profit you make from the sale.

So, if this $100,000 profit might require you to pay about $24,000 in taxes to the IRS (the amount will depend on other deductions or credits you may have).

On the other hand, if the building of the home was part of a business to build and sell homes, the home might be considered more like the inventory of your business and in this instance, you would not get the benefits of capital gains rates on the sale of the home.

If this was the case, we’d assume you’d pay around $35,000 in taxes to the IRS. (Remember, we’re trying to keep it simple and give you a broad overview of the picture; not drill down to

the details or give you precise numbers.)

In some ways, your question is a trick question because it does not give the whole picture or provide enough information to make a reasonable guess.

Simply put, if you sell a primary residence that you’ve live in for at least two out of the last five years, you probably wouldn’t have to pay any tax on the sale, as long as your profit is below $250,000 if you’re single and $500,000 if you’re married. If you are in the business of building homes for sale to other people, you’ll have the greatest amount to pay in federal income taxes. And, then there is the middle ground where a variety of factors could lead to variable outcomes. For those complicated scenarios, call your accountant or tax preparers.

But the devil is in the details: You might be better off (from a tax perspective) if you rent the home for a couple of years and then sell it. Even better, if you like the home you built and can sell your current residence, you might consider doing just that and moving into your new home. If tax laws stay the same, any profit on the home you just sold would probably not get taxed (if they are less than $250,000) and if you live in this home for two years, you can sell it then and keep all the profits without paying tax (again, if the profits are less than $250,000).

There are some exclusions and limitations to the IRS home sale rules. You can get more information at IRS.gov.

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Getting your yard ready for winter NIWOT – You may want to take a break from football, hiking and biking, and spend part of these beautiful fall days raking leaves and getting your yard ready for the KAREN upcoming winter.

LIBIN Whether you’re KL Realty planning on selling your home in the near or far future, you want to maintain your landscaping for its investment value as well as for personal enjoyment. Our Colorado winters with their extreme temperature fluctuations, irregular precipitation and high winds are especially tough on plants. A general fall clean up along with a few simple tasks can help your landscaping remain healthy, as well as make spring chores lighter.

General Work – Remove all diseased and dead foliage that may harbor insects and their eggs.

– In beds and around trees, remove moldy or diseased mulch and

replace with fresh. Or, if needed add more to create an even coverage of three to four inches to protect plants from winter temperature and precipitation fluctuations.

– If you’re ambitious, before applying mulch, turn the dirt over around plants in perennial beds and incorporate compost or nondiseased leaves.

Potted Plants – For pots with annuals, empty after the first freeze and store containers overturned to avoid cracking.

– Place pots with perennials in a shady area and mulch to avoid drying out. Remember to water occasionally throughout the winter.

Annuals – Remove seeds from favorite plants to use next spring.

– After the first freeze, remove from garden beds unless they are varieties that typically winter over, such as snap dragons and dianthus.

– Lift tender bulbs such as gladiolas or dahlias for indoor

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winter storage. (If they are planted on the south side next to a stone/ brick fence/wall, they may survive through the winter.)

Perennials – Divide spring and summer blooming plants, especially those prone to multiplying to an unhealthy degree, such as iris.

– After the first freeze, remove foliage if desired. Some gardeners prefer to remove all dead foliage and start spring with a fresh, clean slate. Other gardeners like the structure and look of the dead foliage, especially the way snow collects on it, and prefer to do clean up in the spring.

Bushes – For columnar evergreens which tend to splay during a heavy snow (especially young ones), you can push their branches up and tie them horizontally with thick twine every foot and a half of height. Or, you can spiral coated wire through them to achieve similar support.

– Roses need more mulch than other bushes or during the winter they may experience sever die-back or simply die. Research what’s

needed for your type of rose, but in general a good six to ten-inch mound of mulch is good.

– Broadleaf evergreens, such as boxwood, are prone to wind burn especially if they are on the east side of the house. After the first freeze you can apply a coating product, such as Wilt-Pruf™, to protect them.

Trees – Wrap young trees’ trunks in wire or commercial tree guards to protect against chewing and rubbing critters.

– Remove partially broken branches. When snowed upon, the weight will cause them to fall and damage healthy branches.

– Protect wind-sensitive trees such as Japanese maples by setting up burlap screens or burlap boxes as well as applying additional mulch.

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LAWN AND GARDEN

Bulb planting time is upon us BOULDER COUNTY – One of the best things a gardener can do for themselves is shake off the end-ofseason blues, get out, and get CAROL planting. What O’MEARA you pop into Colorado State the ground now University Extension will result in an invigorating, eye-popping start to next spring’s season when the bulbs you plant come out to play.

Dig deep into your well of stamina, get out the trowels, your kneeling cushions and start planting: finally the time has arrived to pop those bulbs in the ground.

For best success, keep these tips in mind: – With bulbs, size matters.

Choose large, well-formed bulbs that are blemish free.

– Plant bulbs when soil temperatures are cool – 55 to 58 degrees.

– Dig holes four times the height of the bulb, and place bulbs tips up.

– There’s no need to fertilize at planting, instead, fertilize in spring when shoots first show.

– Add four inches of mulch to buffer soil temperatures.

What’s hot in bulbs right now:

Santa fringed tulip. A festive, deep red tulip with white, cutedged petals that give the flowers a feathery, tufted look. An early flowering tulip, Santa grows well in containers so gardeners in deer country can place them up on decks away from munching animals. Zones 2 through 8.

For late spring color, pop in Pink Star, a double tulip in soft pinks and apricot that make excellent cut flowers. The large peony-like flowers are a standout addition to spring gardens and a show stopper for borders and beds. Zones 2 through 8.

Daffodils (Narcissus spp.) are an enchanting group that, as a bonus, is deer resistant. And if you’re thinking daffodils are limited to the single-cup with petals, explore your options: Hoop Petticoats (Bulbocodiums) look like the dresses they’re nicknamed after, with deep, bell-like flowers.

Multi-flowered, nodding Triandus, and single flowered cyclamineus types will woo you with back swept petals (reflexed), or fragrance. And those with split coronas are simply magnificent.

Look for the fantastic Trepolo, a two-toned jewel of yellow and orange. The blossoms arrive early to midseason. Or add in the large, ruffled cups of Replete, with its white-pink trumpet and white petals. Zones 3 through 8.

Double flowers aren’t limited to tulips or daffodils; hyacinths

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BOULDER – A home inspection is not required, but it is highly recommended.

Depending on the state you live in there may be language in RICK the contract JACQUEMARD to purchase Flatirons Home Inspections that gives you the right to inspect the residence within a stated period of time. This is often referred to as the due diligence period and will often have an inspection objection deadline.

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opportunity to have the seller repair certain deficiencies or request a reduction in the purchase price, then making repairs themselves once the sale is complete. In the case of an “As Is Contract” the buyer can utilize the inspection report to decide whether or not to not go forward with the purchase. It is to the Buyer’s advantage to have the property inspected for deficiencies that are not visible or known to the seller.

Many sellers have had inspectors and/or appraisers look at the home for purposes of the sale, and are aware of problems with the house. Any known deficiencies should be

What you pop into the ground now will result in an invigorating, eye-popping start to next spring’s season when the bulbs you plant come out to play. (Photo: Shutterstock)

have them too. With Blue Tango, hyacinth lovers get a densely packed display of the perfumed bulb. They’re harder to find, so if you’re looking to add them, shop now.

Alliums, the ornamental onions, are showy plants that bees love but deer hate. With ball-shaped flowers that can be dainty or large, they come in red, purple, or white to accent every garden. Leave the flowers standing after they fade and you’ll be treated to an extra show from the seed heads as they mature.

Look for Persian Blue, Purple Sensation, or White Giant.

Zones 2 through 10.

Our Colorado Master Gardener program is currently taking applications for the

spring class. If you are interested in helping others garden, our program is for you! Classes run January through March and will be held every Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 303.678.6238 for an application.

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.

listed in disclosures. This is also true for any modifications or improvements made to the structure. However, sellers do not always know the exact condition of all areas/systems of a home.

Homes are sometimes not particularly well cared for by homeowners, who are slow to fix leaky faucets, replace heating or A/C filters, older furnaces or water heaters. If homes with homeowners living in the property can be uncared for, imagine what conditions a foreclosed home can hide.

Because of the importance of a proper home inspection, the purchase should be contingent on your approval of a home inspector’s report. When making a written offer for the home, simply make the home inspection a

condition of the purchase. If your home inspection comes back clean, you can proceed with the sale with confidence. And if the report is negative, you can reduce your offer, make the seller pay for any repairs, or even back out of the contract altogether.

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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Welcome to Boulder Creek Neighborhood’s quiet, intimate community of Tramonto in Southwest Longmont – tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. (Photo: Timothy Seibert/At Home).

Boulder Creek announces new ranch homes in two Longmont neighborhoods New low maintenance patio homes are now available at Tramonto and Denio West

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elcome to Boulder Creek Neighborhood’s quiet, intimate community of Tramonto in Southwest Longmont – tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life, with easy connectivity to Boulder, Denver, and all of colorful Colorado.

This enclave offers lowmaintenance homes designed to provide main-floor living, a home style that is in short supply across the Front Range. As Brian Fink, vice president of sales for Boulder

Creek puts it, “The Tramonto community is ideal for those who want to take back their free time, and take advantage of all that Colorado has to offer.”

In today’s competitive market, experienced buyers are looking for a home that meets their unique needs. Those seeking to downsize from their large, family home that no longer suits their lifestyle face limited options in their search – new homes that are too large for their needs, or resale

“fixer-uppers” that are a more manageable size but come with a long list of chores. For many, neither of those are a particularly attractive option.

Enter Tramonto, lowmaintenance homes that are “right-sized” (between 1660 and 3140 square feet) and offer easy to navigate main-floor living, as well as community gardens and the towering beauty of Long’s Peak.

Tramonto offers an ideal solution for buyers who are seeking a low-

maintenance lifestyle and haven’t found what they want in the Boulder housing market.

For many buyers, Boulder Creek’s signature low-maintenance lifestyle is what has drawn them to Tramonto. Many outdoor home chores are managed on behalf of the homeowner, giving residents the free time they’ve always dreamed of. Fink says, “a low-maintenance lifestyle does allow for people to go out and do things they want to do – they can finally leave the lawn mowing, snow shoveling and outdoor maintenance chores to someone else.”

In addition to the lowmaintenance lifestyle, Tramonto’s floorplans are also unique – all homes in this neighborhood feature main-floor, “ranch-style” floorplans – meaning the essentials of daily living (master bedroom, study, laundry and outdoor living spaces) are all on one floor.

For those that have spent years trekking up and down the steps in the family home, main-floor living is often a very welcome benefit.

These homes also offer the option to finish the lower level. “That’s really up to the buyer to decide,” says Fink. “Many folks love the additional rec room, guest room and bathroom for guests.”

Tramonto’s stellar location and unique home designs have combined to create a sought after neighborhood. Already well into the second phase, Tramonto has been popular with locals from Gunbarrel, Niwot and Longmont, as well as those relocating to Colorado in order to be closer to family. The result is a vibrant community of individuals who have all decided to reclaim their free time and do more of the things they love.

You could say that sums up the mission of Boulder Creek Neighborhoods – creating the chance for people to live their lives

Tramonto, low-maintenance homes that are “right-sized” (between 1660 and 3140 square feet) and offer easy to navigate main-floor living, as well as community gardens and the towering beauty of Long’s Peak. (Photo: Timothy Seibert/At Home).

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fully. For some that means having the time to get out and travel, hike, or ski. For others, that means the peace of mind knowing that the yard will be mowed without having to lift a finger. “We’ve even coined a term for the feeling that we bring to our neighborhoods,” says Fink.

“It’s called Lifefullness®.”

Boulder Creek is bringing more Lifefullness to Longmont with the opening of their newest low-maintenance neighborhood.

Denio West, is located at the corner of 9th Street and S. Hover Road. If you’ve driven by that intersection lately, you’ve probably seen the earth movers working hard to prepare the site for construction. Denio West

offers buyers a low-maintenance neighborhood of single-family patio homes as well as versatile townhomes.

Available for sale now are the easyHouse® patio homes, one of Boulder Creek’s most successful home series. Like Tramonto, easyHouse offers lowmaintenance, main floor living, but in a single family home. Fink says that this combination of unique and familiar features, such as low-maintenance living and evolved design, is what makes easyHouse so special. As Fink puts it, “The easyHouse patio homes are designed for the ability to agein-place; it really is a house that buyers never have to move out of.”

Fink describes the most popular

of the easyHouse floorplans, “The easyHouse 38 has so much of what down-sizers are looking for: two bedrooms and a study in around 1,600 square feet all on the main floor.” Whether you choose the right-sized easyHouse 30 series (1,600 to 1,700 square feet) or the more spacious easyHouse 40 series (1,900 to 2,900 square feet with the selection of a finished lower level), easyHouse is sure to make your life just a little bit easier. Models of easyHouse floorplans are available to tour at both Brennan by the Lake in Erie, and at The Lakes at Centerra in Loveland.

The company expects townhome sales at Denio to start later this fall.

While they offer a different style of home, both Tramonto and Denio West stay true to Boulder Creek’s mission of providing lowmaintenance homes that enable free time to live the life you always wanted. The homes at Tramonto start in the $500s, and easyHouse starts in the mid $400s. If a new, low-maintenance way of life interests you, Fink recommends acting quickly: these unique homes in two of the most sought-after neighborhoods of Longmont will not last long. Call 720.606.4340 to speak with a dedicated Sales Concierge that can answer all your questions or set up a personal appointment. Floorplans and additional information can be found at LiveBoulderCreek.com.

Boulder Creek is bringing more Lifefullness to Longmont with the opening of their newest low-maintenance neighborhood. Denio West offers buyers a low-maintenance neighborhood of single-family patio homes as well as versatile townhomes. (Renderings: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods).

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Gorgeous, open and completely updated townhome in the coveted and friendly Frasier Meadows neighborhood! This 2,680 sqft home has a wonderful three bedroom, two and one half bath floorplan that provides for comfortable living and excellent entertaining. Beautiful kitchen with recessed lighting, tile floors, and granite countertops. Large, open living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, gas fireplace, and builtin entertainment center. Master bedroom suite with Flatiron views features a cedar lined walk-in closet and a remodeled full ensuite bath with jetted bath tub and double vanity. With a large, fenced in patio area and an attached two car garage this townhouse lives like a single family home.

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4BD, 1BA, 1,323 sqft, Completely remodeled ranch in the Baseline neighborhood absolutely shines!

Gorgeous, remodeled kitchen, new stainless steel appliances, new flooring, new counters, and new lighting. Sliding glass doors that open to a large multi-level deck and the fenced backyard. Big living room with Flatiron views and all four bedrooms have brand new carpet. Great location on large, fenced corner lot on the bus-line and close to the University of Colorado.

Outstanding and completely remodeled home in the coveted Gunbarrel Green neighborhood! This 2,244 sqft, four bedroom, three bath home with attached two car garage was completely gutted and remodeled with the highest quality materials, workmanship and attention to detail throughout! Large, open living and dining room with vaulted ceiling features dark stained, solid hickory floors. Brand new kitchen with slab granite counters, shaker style cabinetry, hardwood floors, and new stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom suite features a private 3/4 bath with Euro-style “curbless” shower. Huge, 1/3 acre lot with fenced backyard, private patio, and mature trees.

2BD, 2BA, 1,020 sqft, Best of both worlds condo living feels like a little house inside and out with unobstructed views of open space and no neighbors in sight! Recently remodeled with new carpet and tile flooring, granite counters, freshly painted interior, new cabinets throughout, all new windows, new water heater and new toilets. Easy access to Boulder’s extensive open space trails right out your back door for hiking, running or dog walking.

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Tips for decorating with black

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service (TNS) Black is one of those design colors that can be easily forgotten. So often, people ignore black as a design color, but black can be one of the most useful colors in your decorating toolbox.

Why black?

Black is a neutral color that pairs well with other colors. Black is also a color that works well as an accent color and also can add a sense of luxury and elegance to a space. Black works in many instances because it serves as a foundation color to build a color palette.

How to use black Black is a popular color in home decor that can be found in various products from appliances, cabinetry, finishes and trims to goods such as toss pillows, throws, lamp shades and furniture.

One of the most effective ways to use black is to incorporate it using a decorating tool called color mapping. Color mapping is a technique in which one repeats or “maps” a color throughout a space. For example, instead of just having a room with two black lampshades on table lamps, you also have black pillows and perhaps a black throw as well.

Colors that blend with black Want to use colors that blend with black?

Believe it or not, what tops the list is white. Black and white is a classic color combination that can be used in both traditional and modern environments.

Pair this color combination with wood or bold, bright colors such as red for an added edge.

Looking for other colors? Think contrast. Black works well with soft colors such as pastels, as well as warm colors that include red, orange, green and yellow.

Mistakes to avoid As with any color, be thoughtful about your selection and use of black. It actually may be hard to overdo it, if your palette is thoughtful and purposeful. Even if your desire is to use a large amount of black, be sure to use light contrast colors as accents.

Black design recipes tips 1. Don’t be afraid to use black as the primary color for your color story.

2. When using black in larger areas such as a wall color or large pieces of furniture, also add contrast elements that are light (the lighter the better _ even white) as contrast elements will help ensure the black stands out.

3. Be sure to use color mapping to repeat the use of black

A nearly all-black room creates a smoky and inviting space. (Photo: Design Recipes/TNS)

throughout your space.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Awardwinning television host and a nationally known interior design

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HOME DECOR

3 household items a feng shui expert wants you to toss ASAP

Dried and decaying flowers, branches and leaves are a big feng shui no-no. (Photo: Dreamstime)

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accordingly). Enter Anije Cho, an architect, registered feng shui expert and Amazon bestselling author of “108 Ways to Create Holistic Spaces.” Cho recently took to MindBodyGreen to discuss the ways “the spaces around us directly affect the amount of stress and ease we feel in our day-to-day,” and how adding or removing certain items can change that. Below read up on which items don’t deserve a place in your home (and why).

Dried flowers. “Dried and decaying flowers, branches, and leaves are a big feng shui nono,” writes Cho. “At one point these living things held vibrant energy, but as they dried and decayed, they began to represent death and decline.” She adds that a dried flower or bouquet with a positive meaning associated with it is an exception.

Unwanted gifts. Despite the most positive intentions, many of us have received a gift we don’t want (or doesn’t fit into our lives in some

way). “We can appreciate the gesture of a gift, but holding onto something unwanted affects our peace and happiness,” she explains. “Give yourself permission to donate or regift those objects. There is someone out there who will love it.”

Broken objects. “I find broken items in need of repair in most of my client’s homes,” she declares. “Often, the item is taking up a lot of room, and fixing it has been on the to-do list for months – if not years.” She adds that, while it’s normal to let these odd jobs slip through the cracks, broken items “indicate stagnant energy,” which can “wear you down on a subconscious level.” In other words, “every time you see that item you have been meaning to repair, it weighs on you.”

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700 32nd Street $559,900 Saturday, 10am-12pm Steve Altermatt Re/Max of Boulder, Inc. (303) 441-5669

333 Antler Drive $720,000 Saturday, 11am-1pm David King WK Real Estate (303) 725-0257

2008 Columbine Avenue $975,000 Sunday, 1:30pm-3:30pm Amie Jablonski RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc. (303) 888-0693

4864 Briar Ridge Ct $599,000 Saturday, 11am-1pm Lisa Mattix RE/MAX Alliance (720) 383-3557

6898 Harvest Road $765,000 Sunday, 2pm-4pm Steve Altermatt Re/Max of Boulder, Inc. (303) 441-5669

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1833 & 1835 Emery St. $300,000 Monday, 3pm-6pm Bill Myers C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 599-0011

2163 Sand Dollar Cir $739,500 Saturday & Sunday, 11am-2pm Julie Ann Markiewicz RE/MAX Alliance (303) 995-3914

840 Vivian Street $325,000 Saturday, 1pm - 3pm Rebecca Weihe WK Real Estate (303) 903-3231

1024 Confidence Dr $775,000 Saturday, 11am-1pm Suzy Williamson RE/MAX Alliance (720) 491-9885

5364 Dunraven Circle $775,000 Sunday, 1pm-3pm Karolyn Merrill WK Real Estate (303) 817-2827

LAFAYETTE 1752 Pioneer Cir $599,900 Saturday, 1pm-3pm Marcia Cotlar 8z Real Estate (720) 352-9755

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1310 Armstrong Dr $499,500 Sunday, 2:30pm-4:30pm Joel Martens RE/MAX Alliance (303) 210-1378

327 Pratt St $899,000 Sunday, 11am-1pm Leyla Steele RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut (303) 859-3110 7691 Rodeo Dr $999,500 Sunday, 1pm-3pm Suzy Williamson RE/MAX Alliance (720) 491-9885 3904 Glenn Eyre Drive $1,195,000 Saturday, 11am-1pm Chris Haught WK Real Estate (303) 947-4074 918 Half Measures Dr. $600k+ Daily, 11am-5pm Marlita Lazo Markel Homes: Prospect NewTown (303) 522-7928 1522 Moonlight Drive Starting in the mid-$400,000’s Saturday & Sunday, 12pm-5pm Tim Shea/Stan Meade Pedal To Properties (303) 819-1371/(303) 817-7777

LOUISVILLE 1840 Gallagher Lane $489,000 Sunday, 1pm-3pm Eric Breslin LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (303) 919-1665

939 Eldorado Lane $727,000 Sunday, 12pm-3pm Mike Bader RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc. (720) 273-8335 688 W Sagebrush Drive $764,900 Sunday, 12pm-3pm Julia Cantarovici 8z Real Estate (720) 203-7789 1534 White Violet Way $829,000 Sunday, 1:30pm-3pm Andrew Muller/John Hickey RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc. (303) 588-5295 1805 Blue Star Lane - Model Home $600k’s+ Wednesday-Monday, 11am-5pm Michele Steward Markel Homes - North End (303) 604-9196

LOVELAND 3128 Candelaria Place $469,990 Saturday, 11am-2pm M. Susan Lombardi HomeSmart Cherry Creek (303) 641-2871 2649 Bluestem Willow Drive $689,900 Sunday, 1pm-4pm Terri Johnson RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc. (303) 589-8180

THORNTON 12901 Grant Circle W #C $280,000 Sunday, 1pm-3pm Christina Bremner WK Real Estate (720) 201-7036

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Amazing mountain & Thompson River views! Oak Valleyranch plan has an open flr plan, lg master suite w/luxury ba, stone fireplace, covered back deck overlooking private open sspace & full view of front range. Walkout basement w/finished family room. 5 Min away from I-25 shopping & restaurants.

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OPEN SATURDAY 12PM-2PM 4121 Westcliffe Ct. ~ Boulder Exceptional turnkey 4BR 4BA home exudes style and architectural appeal inside and out. Thoughtful open floor plan with gourmet kitchen open to dining and living areas perfect for entertaining. This spacious home with a 3 BR upstairs, a private loft on the upper level, a finished basement and a 2 car garage all lend themselves to easy living.

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213 McAfee Cir, Erie, 80516 $380,000 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 3,057 Total Sq. Ft.

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OPEN SUNDAY SEPT 10TH, NOON-3:00PM 1664 Bear Mountain Dr, Boulder $995,000 • Impeccably maintained family home on quiet cul-de-sac • Located in Devil’s Thumb with views of the Flatirons • Nestled up against the foothills and borders greenbelt • Walking distance to top schools and its own community pool and tennis courts • Main floor master, finished basement, and vaulted ceilings

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When to water tomatoes? When they need it

By Debbie Arrington, The Sacramento Bee (TNS) Our very warm summer continues. That’s helped fuel a red-hot debate over when to water tomatoes.

Recent advice on not watering during the heat of the late afternoon left several readers — and other plant experts — steamed.

Kate Karam of Monrovia Nurseries, the wholesale giant, warned that, “In extreme heat, you don’t want to give a plant water, even if it’s wilted. The plant needs a chance to recover first and for the soil to cool down.

“When temperatures reach over 100, water late at night or early in the morning,” she said. “Don’t water in the late afternoon or you’ll boil your plants’ roots alive.

They’ll literally steam; the soil is just too hot.”

Our very literal readers pointed out that water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, significantly hotter than the water warmed in a hose sitting in the sun all day. But steam will arise at lower temperatures as cooler water hits hot surfaces.

“It doesn’t really make sense from the standpoint of basic soil science or physics,” wrote Don

Water plants when the soil is dry – even in the heat of the day, says Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery. (Dreamstime)

Shor, longtime owner of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, Calif.

“Steam arising from the surface doesn’t reflect the temperature of the soil below, which is not at 210 degrees F. Water from the hose may be hot at first, then will cool rapidly. You will not ever ‘boil the roots’ unless you pour boiling water onto the roots for a sustained period of time.”

Pouring boiling water on most any plant will indeed kill it. (Try it on weeds in sidewalk cracks.) But water at just 120 degrees can scald your skin; that can’t be good for

plant roots (which was Karam’s point).

If the soil is dry, plants must have water — warm or cold, Shor said.

“Don’t judge a plant’s water needs by their appearance in the middle of the day; leaves will wilt even if the soil has moisture,” Shor said. “But there is no sound reason for not watering at any time of day if the soil indicates the plant is stressed. And there is nothing wrong with getting water on the leaves. The only reason for not watering midday is to avoid

evaporation and conserve water.”

Advice against afternoon watering is “a variation on an old garden myth,” said reader Ed Bass. “People used to believe that watering the plants would scorch the leaves.”

Bass cited a study at Washington State University, “The Myth of Hot Weather Watering.”

“If your plants are showing signs of water stress in the middle of the day, by all means you should water them!” concluded WSU horticulturist Linda Chalker-Scott, the study’s author. “Postponing irrigation until the evening — not a good time to water anyway, as this can encourage fungal pathogens — or the following morning could damage your plants and open them up to opportunistic diseases.”

Shor noted that drip irrigation systems routinely run during the day with no ill effect.

“We water our nursery any time the plants need water,” he added.

“That certainly includes when it is over 100 degrees. The plants appreciate it, even if we aren’t too thrilled about being out there doing it. I’m more worried about the gardener in that heat than about the plants.”

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