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Top Five Reasons to Sell Your Home Early in 2018

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If you’re planning to sell your home this year, timing can make a big difference in your home’s final selling price.

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Infrastructure under way at Markel Homes’ West Grange Project in southwest Longmont LONGMONT – Infrastructure is scheduled to be completed in summer 2018 at West Grange, a new community from Boulderbased Markel Homes. The 126-acre parcel is located at the southeast corner of Nelson Road and 75th Street in southwest Longmont.

West Grange backs to hundreds of acres of Boulder County open space, set against rolling foothills and the peaks of the Back Range.

Residents will enjoy access to numerous hiking and biking trails as well as convenience to Boulder, Hygiene, Lyons and other Boulder County destinations. The new 23acre Dry Creek Community Park is just south of West Grange, with walking paths and an accessible playground, an 18-hole disc golf course, and Dry Creek Greenway

trail connections. The expanded Lagerman Agricultural Preserve is just down the street on 75th.

West Grange has been approved for a build-out of 599 new homes.

Current plans call for a mix of single-family and multi-family homes, including single-level and two-story homes, custom homes, duplexes and town homes. Markel Homes is partnering with Denverbased McStain Neighborhoods in the building of homes at West Grange.

“West Grange has been years in the planning process, and we’re pleased to be under way on this new multi-generational neighborhood that will appeal to a diverse set of homebuyers, from empty nesters to first-time buyers as well as families,” said Michael Markel, president of Markel

Homes.

West Grange borders three award-winning Longmont schools, including Blue Mountain Elementary, Altona Middle School and Silver Creek High School, with parks and playing fields nearby. Walkways and pocket parks will bring green space to the diverse and architecturally interesting streetscape. The stores and shops along Hover Road and Village at the Peaks mall are minutes away.

Home buyers can expect to see ground breaking this summer into early fall, with the first homes completed early 2019.

To get on the interest list or to learn more about Markel Homes’ plans for West Grange, visit WestGrangeLongmont.com.

Guaranteed Rate offering mortgage assistance program BOULDER – Buying a home isn’t easy, but it just got a little more affordable. Guaranteed Rate is now offering its own Down Payment Assistance program, Give 2 You. This is a national program that offers buyers a two-percent grant from Guaranteed Rate.

The way it works is simple: borrowers contribute 3% of the down payment and Guaranteed Rate will contribute an additional 2%, bringing the total down payment to 5%.

Of course, this program comes with stipulations. These include: • 30-year fixed purchase transactions only • Conforming loan limits only (with a max of $453,100) • Borrowers must put 3 percent down from their own funds (no gifts can be applied, however borrowers may use retirement funds) • All one-unit property types are eligible • Borrowers must have a FICO score of at least 680 Additionally, Guaranteed Rate will not contribute more than $10,000 (the actual grant percentage is dictated by the appraised value or purchase price whichever is lower).

Guaranteed Rate is now offering its own Down Payment Assistance program, Give 2 You that offers buyers a 2% grant from Guaranteed Rate. (Photo: Pixabay).

Borrowers must also meet census tract based income restrictions and purchase a property located in a specific area. The Freddie Mac website offers a map of eligible areas.

Home Education may or may not be required. If all borrowers are first time home buyers, then they must obtain a certificate of completion (if someone is a previous homeowner, this requirement is waived). Home Education is needed to close on certain loans.

This education strives to turn first time home buyers into informed consumers. It covers the true cost of home ownership, taxes and insurance, Home Owner’s Associations, lenders, money management, credit, the loan process, Realtors, types of

homes, moving day, identify theft, refinancing, foreclosures and other related topics.

The Give 2 You program is ideal for anyone buying a home, especially those who need a bit of a financial boost in this hot housing market. It leaves you with more money to apply to closing costs (or put in the bank), it can lower interest rates (by increasing your down payment), and it allows you to eliminate your private mortgage insurance faster. Most importantly, it can open doors for those who might not be able to buy otherwise.

For more information on the Give 2 You program contact Michaela Phillips, Guaranteed Rate Inc. at 303.579.5517, michaela@michaelaphillips.com or visit michaelaphillips.com.

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Top five reasons to sell your home early in 2018 BOULDER - If you’re planning to sell your home this year, timing can make a big difference in your home’s final selling

BY TOM price.

KALINSKI Even though RE/MAX of Boulder statistics show Boulder County’s real estate market remains among the hottest in the country, Realtor.com reports that your “window of opportunity may be rapidly narrowing.”

“We’ve seen two or three years of what could be considered unsustainable levels of price appreciation,” says Javier Vivas, director of economic research for Realtor.com®.

The key word there is “unsustainable.” Changes on the near horizon suggest you should get going and be among the first to sell your home in 2018. Here are the top five reasons:

1. Interest rates remain historically low While interest rates have already increased from the recent lows, today’s 30-year mortgage rates at just above four percent still draw buyers into the market.

But experts predict rates will rise to a less enticing five percent before the end of the year. With rate hikes expected to continue, you should list your home earlier in the year. You will not only sell your home more quickly, if you’re buying another home, you’ll benefit from the lower rates.

2. Inventory is tight and demand high In the red-hot housing market of Boulder County, buyers far outnumber available homes for sale. Tight inventory is a trend that extends across the nation. And the housing shortage will likely get worse before it gets better: Realtor.com predicts inventory will see a decline of 4 percent yearover-year by March.

Inventory shortages result in quick sales, bidding wars, and proseller terms. This can be especially

true in areas like Boulder County, where a prolonged shortage has persisted for years.

Cash buyers are also a factor, making up 22 percent of all home sales nationwide in November 2017, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

3. Home prices are still increasing While home price increases in the Boulder area have moderated recently, prices are still rising.

But with interest rates increasing, slowing price appreciation is expected to continue. By listing your home sooner rather than later, you’ll avoid the cooling trend.

4. Buyers are better off financially “Incomes are growing and people are finding better and more stable jobs,” Vivas says. High consumer confidence, low unemployment, and stock market surges make buyers feel good about their financial outlook.

In fact, the Fed projects an unemployment rate of below four percent for the first time since the

1960s, reports Realtor.com.

All of this fuels home sales, which grew 5.6 percent nationally in November 2017, reaching its strongest pace in nearly 11 years.

5. Millennials want to buy More and more millennials are entering their 30s, a time in which taking the homeownership plunge becomes increasingly desirable.

Realtor.com data suggest that this demographic group could account for 43 percent of home buyers taking out a mortgage in 2018, equating a three percent year-overyear increase.

In a complex real estate market, local real estate knowledge helps you time the sale of your home to your best advantage. So, if you’re considering selling, consult with a Realtor soon.

You can read more online at realtor.com/advice/sell/reasons-tosell-your-home-in-2018.

Tom Kalinski is the owner and founder of RE/MAX of Boulder. Contact him by calling 303.441.5620, e-mail tomkalinski33@gmail.com or visit boulderco.com.

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BOULDER – When Boulder achieved the elusive million-dollar town status – meaning the average sales price of a home is a cool million – the talk of a housing bubble became the go-to chatter around the water cooler. (Or the kombucha kegerator – this is Boulder, after all.)

Indeed, Boulder reached its seven-digit status in quick fashion.

In 2013, home prices were averaging around $600,000; by June 2016, that number ballooned to $1,000,000 – an impressive increase in a short amount of time. But before we talk about the possibility of such a bubble bursting, let’s first pinpoint the cause of the sharp rise in real estate prices.

The first thing that comes to mind is the tried-and-true axiom of “supply equals demand.”

Since the adoption of intentional slow-growth policies, Boulder’s housing inventory will forever be limited. In 2013, when prices started jumping by ten-plus percent annually, residents and would-be residents alike wondered, “What’s happening?” What was happening had actually been going on for several years. The impetus of this skyward trajectory found its footing prior to 2013, guided by the business decisions of several local influencers: Kimbal Musk, Brad Feld, and tech giant Google.

Meanwhile, a cultural shift at our beloved University of Colorado provided the proverbial lightning in a bottle.

In April 2004, Kimbal Musk (brother of Tesla’s Elon) opened The Kitchen Boulder, a community bistro that has consistently been named one of America’s top restaurants. This local empire eventually expanded, adding The Kitchen Upstairs, a swanky cocktail lounge directly above The Kitchen Boulder, as well as The Kitchen Next Door, a casual American eatery, just to the west of the original restaurant. This was the beginning of a world-class row of restaurants on the west end of Pearl Street.

Brad Feld has been a Boulder resident since the mid 1990s, but it wasn’t until the mid 2000s that his influence took to the larger stage,

when he cofounded the startup accelerator Techstars alongside the venture capital firm the Foundry Group. These two sought-after tech companies paved the way for Boulder’s burgeoning startup crowd. Subsequently, it was these entrepreneurial hipsters who paved the way for an even larger tech influencer, Google. (Heard of ‘em?)

Since the mid 2000s, Google has had a quiet presence in Boulder, but when word spread of its new state-of-the-art, 330,000-squarefoot campus at the southwest corner of 30th Street and Pearl Parkway, it became the talk of the town. With the promise of 1,500 highly paid techies flooding into our city, Boulder began to be compared with other tech hubs where housing prices have soared exponentially. (Palo Alto, we’re looking at you.)

The University of Colorado has always had a great influence on Boulder. The renowned university has been the catalyst behind acronym institutions like NIST, NCAR, and even IBM. And CU Boulder’s influence extends beyond scholarly enterprises: in 2011, CU athletics officially joined the Pac-12, ending its affiliation with the Big 12 Conference. Culturally, this switch moved Boulder from the midwest to the west coast. With the combination of these academic and cultural shifts, Musk’s world-class culinary ventures, Feld’s start-up innovations, and Google’s Silicon Valley mentality, it’s clear where Boulder’s increased desirability came from.

Now, back to that bubble.

A housing bubble is defined as “a temporary condition caused by unjustified speculation in the housing market that leads to a rapid increase in real estate prices.”

No doubt, Boulder has seen a rapid increase in real estate prices, but this sampling of influential changemakers (just to name a few) proves that the speculation is far from unjustified.

Sean McIllwain is the current president of Historic Boulder and the founding broker at Mod Boulder Real Estate.

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Why purchase a multi-unit residential property? – Part 1 BOULDER – Are you thinking about building your real estate portfolio, or have you started already? Do you need an income stream? In this three-part series, BY DUANE I will outline DUGGAN why owning a Realtor and Author multi-unit rental RE/MAX of Boulder property could offer benefits that set it apart from single-family rental properties – and I will walk you through the steps and considerations that you can anticipate as you explore this purchase.

Why invest?

Cash flow The primary reason to invest in a multi-unit property is monthly cash flow. As the number of units increase in a single building, the Gross Rent Multiplier (or gross rent for the year compared to the purchase price or GRM)

Owning a multi-unit rental property could offer benefits that set it apart from single-family rental properties.

will typically go down. When a multiplier goes down, the monthly cash flow will go up. The GRM is just a quick and dirty method to analyze a building. It does not take into account factors such as operating expenses, owner-paid utilities, and vacancies – because it only calculates gross income, not net income – but it will

often eliminate a building from consideration immediately if it isn’t even close to market value.

Efficiency Compare buying a 25-unit residential property or apartment with buying 25 single-family homes or condos. To buy 25 condos or houses you would

need 25 loans, 25 appraisals, 25 insurance policies, 25 closings, etc. In other words, it is much easier to buy one 25-unit building than it is to buy 25 individual properties. Then once you own it, management is so much easier for 25 units in one place than to manage 25 single-family homes or condos.

5 things to hide when your home is listed for sale LOVELAND – Buyers evaluate a lot of information when seeing a home. So many things contribute to how buyers feel in that home, what

BY SUZANNE they consider PLEWES to be the RE/MAX Alliance home’s value, and whether they have any interest at all.

Unfortunately, sometimes a seller’s belongings can give buyers the wrong impression. If you’re selling a home, here are some things that you should intentionally hide before showing it to potential buyers.

Personal mail Let’s face it, people are nosey. If you leave mail around, chances are, some buyers will take a peek at it. They won’t open your mail, but they’ll look to see who you 6

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may be getting mail from. Could that information give buyers a certain impression of who you are, or worst, what your motivations may be? For instance, if you have past due bills, correspondence from attorneys, etc., buyers may think you are desperate to sell.

They may negotiate with you a bit differently as a result. Eliminate the possibility of both accurate and inaccurate impressions by hiding your mail.

Political paraphernalia Politics are a hot topic nowadays and people can have some very strong opinions of supporters of one party or candidate versus another. Politics shouldn’t change the way you feel about a home or negotiate with another party, but people can’t help but do so in today’s political climate. It’s best to eliminate this factor in your home sale by hiding anything related to politics. This includes yard signs, clothing, mail, and pictures.

Paperwork with personal information Although most home buyers are legitimate buyers, there are some instances of people posing as buyers to gain access to homes. With identity theft on the rise these days, you should take measures to protect your personal information. Be sure to hide any paperwork that contains information like birth dates, social security numbers, bank accounts numbers, etc. Put such documents in a secure location while your home is listed for sale.

Signs of problems There are certain items in your home that may indicate problems or inconveniences. For instance, if you have a space heater, buyers will assume that the particular room gets cold or that your heating system is insufficient. If you have multiple locks on your doors, bars on your windows, or a baseball bat near your bed, they may think the neighborhood is dangerous. If you have water

sensors in your basement, they will assume that your home is prone to flooding. In many cases, these impressions may be wrong as you may have those items for a different reason. Take a look around your home for items that could give the wrong impression about your home or neighborhood. It’s best to remove these items before showings.

Summary The above are just 5 examples of things that you should hide before listing your home for sale. An experienced listing agent can walk through your home and identify other things that you may want to move or hide. You never know what can ruin a potential home sale, so it’s important to identify and address anything that may be of concern to a buyer.

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

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What to consider?

Shopping for a multi-unit property As you shop for a multi-unit building you are seldom allowed to see all of the units before writing a contract because often just a couple units will be shown.

After you write a contract, you can usually get into all of the units during the inspection or appraisal. There are also cases where an owner will not allow you to see any of the units until you write a contact conditional upon inspection. In addition, obtaining the financial numbers such as rent roll, operating expenses, etc. from an owner for you to analyze is can be difficult. Once you do have those numbers, experience will help you quickly determine if an owner’s numbers are realistic, and from there calculate what the reasonable projections are likely to be.

The contract In Colorado, the contract to purchase a multi-unit building is the same as a single-family home as long as it does not exceed four units. Once the 5-unit threshold is reached, the contract is a commercial contract, rather than a

residential contract. A number of additional provisions are generally used to allow for due diligence.

Ownership It is typically not a good idea to own an apartment building personally. Too many things can happen, and you should limit your liability. This is done by creating an entity such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Apartment owners with multiple buildings might have an LLC for each building and may even form a Limited Liability Limited Partnership (LLP) that owns all of the LLCs. It is best to consult with an attorney and a CPA to determine which form of ownership works for you.

Once you determine what form of ownership works for you, the next step is to coordinate with the lender’s requirements.

Some lenders will let you buy the property in the name of the LLC while others will not. If the lender will not let you initially sign in the name of an LLC, you can work with your attorney to transfer the title to the LLC later, for liability protection.

Financing Financing for 5+ multi-units is

completely different than financing for single-family homes and condos. In fact, the lenders are different and the source of funding for apartment financing is different.

Typically, there are no 30-year fixed rate mortgages, but different forms of adjustable mortgages are available. Closing costs can vary substantially between lenders. It is very important to shop around and create a relationship with a lender prior to making a purchase.

In Part 2 of this three-part series, I will discuss areas of consideration for financing and for evaluating a multi-unit property. Be sure to pull together a team that includes a mortgage loan officer, financial planner, accountant and Realtor to consult with as you move forward.

Duane Duggan is an awardwinner Realtor and author of the book, “Realtor for Life.” He has been a Realtor for RE/MAX of Boulder since 1982 and has facilitated over 2,500 transactions over his career. Living the life of a Realtor and being immersed in real estate led to the inception of his book. For questions, e-mail Duane at duaneduggan@boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 or visit boulderco.com.

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Double your houseplant fun LONGMONT – Admit it, at one point in your life you’ve coveted someone else’s plant. Sure, you may have been younger and impetuous, or in a weak moment

BY CAROL after moving to O’MEARA a new home, but Colorado State at some time, University Extension someone had a houseplant you wanted for your own.

So you took a clipping and hurried home to stick it in a pot of soil, water it lovingly and place it in the sun. Where it promptly croaked. Before giving up in frustration, consider a few tips for houseplant propagation, and go back to your friend to ask for another chance.

But keep it legal. Many varieties are under patent and can’t be propagated without permission.

Take a moment to look up the plants’ patent before you take a cutting to avoid a visit from the plant police.

Resist the temptation to send cuttings to friends in far-flung locations, such as other states or countries. Quarantines on plant material are taken seriously and the enforcers of these rules

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can be stern in their pursuit of transgressors.

When planning to propagate a houseplant, several techniques will come in handy. Sterilize cutting tools in boiling water, and use clean pots with fresh potting soil.

Moisten the soil before filling the pots. Rooting hormones are useful, so tip some of the powder onto a paper towel to dip cuttings into.

What: Stem cuttings. Plants sporting leaves along stems, such as Swedish ivy, pothos, or wandering sailor can be propagated by stem cuttings. At each leaf section are nodes that stretch into roots. If the plant’s stem is soft they need immediate planting, but succulents often do

getting divided every few years.

How: Division consists of pulling the plant from the pot and cutting down through the rootball to make several sections of the original plant. These are then potted up separately. But not all plants like to be divided, so chose those that sprout from many crowns from which they grow.

What: Rooting with adventitious roots. When roots develop at points on the stem or on plantlets that shoot from the mother ship, half the work of coaxing plants to propagate is done for you. Spider plants and dendrobium orchids sprout obvious roots from offshoots.

How: With orchids, clip off the plantlet just below the roots and pot it up, with spider plants, leave the plantlet attached to the mother while potting it into a new container. Scrape the long stem slightly one inch from the plantlet to promote rooting.

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 Colorado State University 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.

Pre-drywall inspection

BOULDER – Are you having a brand new house built? If so, a pre-drywall inspection is a smart move. When you decide to

BY RICK have a house JACQUEMARD built there are Flatirons Home multiple stages Inspections in the building process, some that seem to take an eternity and some that fly by.

One of the most important stages in new construction for the home buyer is just before the installation of the drywall. At this point in construction the house is about to turn from a “not too hard to change things situation” to an “it’s going to cost you to change things situation.” Hiring and inspector JANUARY 26-27, 2018

Plants with fleshy leaves sprouting from a central crown, such as African violets, rex begonias or peperomias, can be rooted from leaf cuttings. (Photo: Shutterstock)

better if allowed to sit for one day to callus over the wound.

How: Pinch or clip stems just below a leaf, remove the lower leaves, dip in water, then in rooting powder and push into potting soil. Firm soil up against the stem and enclose the plant, pot and all, in a plastic bag to hold in moisture. Place in a dim room and once per day, open the bag and spritz the plant with water.

After two weeks, remove from the bag, keep in the dim room and continue to mist daily until new growth sprouts. At this time, move the plant into light and treat normally.

What: Leaf cuttings. Plants with fleshy leaves sprouting from a central crown, such as African violets, rex begonias or peperomias, can be rooted from leaf cuttings.

How: Clip medium sized, healthy leaves, being sure to include one to two inches of petiole – the stalk attached to the leaf. Plant the petiole into damp potting soil, but plant it shallow, only one half-inch deep.

Enclose in a plastic bag and treat similarly to a stem cutting, keeping evenly damp but not moist. Leaves should root in one month, with plantlets appearing four-six weeks later. Once plantlets have three or more leaves, they can be gently transplanted into their own pot.

What: Division. Like perennials, some houseplants do best when

for a pre-drywall inspection can help keep things in the not too hard to change category. Predrywall inspections generally cost significantly less than full home inspections and some realtors will cover the cost of this service.

Some of the items and inspector might look at during a pre-drywall inspection include but are not limited to: Is the framing square, is the framing plumb, are drywall shims in place where necessary, are there strap ties in place where required, plumbing and electrical lines should have nail protection plates, are hurricane clips installed, HVAC joints should be taped, is insulation installed correctly. Depending on the type of construction and the location of the property there may be several others.

Don’t be afraid of offending the builder, any reputable builder

will have no problem in fact most welcome it. This is a great opportunity to have a trained set of eyes check for problems, miscues and mistakes before they get covered up and it’s too late.

Homes are built by many different contractors, plumbers, electricians, drywall installers, framers and painters, any one of them could have had an off day. You should make sure you don’t end up paying for it later. Many people ask why hire an inspector if the county/city inspector has already inspected the house. The answer is, the county/ city inspector is there to insure the house meets code, your inspector works for you.

After receiving your pre-drywall inspection report it is a good idea to have your real estate agent arrange a walk-through with the builder or site superintendent so that all parties can agree on how

to proceed. This is also the time to see if you can add items you may have missed during design meetings. For example, adding an electrical outlet in the floor of a living room for a reading light.

Take pictures or video during your walk-through so you know what is behind the walls should you decide to change or add something in the years to come.

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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The Villas at Calmante

Ideal location in Superior will feature low-maintenance, Boulder County living

The Villas at Calmante is an exclusive offering, consisting of just 33 ranch-style patio homes, featuring Tuscan-style architecture, finished lower levels (many walk-outs), elite personalization options and the builder’s signature style of low-maintenance living. (Photo: Timothy Seibert)

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he housing market in Boulder County is notoriously tight, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the town of Superior. At time of writing, just four houses and five condos and townhomes were available for sale in the entire city. It’s easy to understand why so many people are choosing to move to, or stay in Superior.

With so much to do in Boulder County, it’s no wonder folks are staying put. Between hiking in

the Flatirons, easy access to the mountains, and the shopping, breweries and restaurants of nearby Boulder, Superior is the place to be.

Where new home construction is practically unheard of in Boulder, there is a spot in Superior where brand new homes are finding owners.

Enter Calmante by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, an award-winning homebuilder based in Louisville. The builder

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is best known for building low-maintenance patio homes throughout Boulder County, and Calmante is no exception. The neighborhood sits in a prime location at the corner of Coalton Road and McCaslin Blvd., across the street from thousands of acres of Boulder County Open Space.

Readers may be familiar with the townhomes at Calmante, also built by Boulder Creek. With just one of the original townhomes available (ready for quick move in), the builder has recently launched the final phase of the neighborhood: The Villas at Calmante.

The Villas at Calmante is an exclusive offering, consisting of just 33 ranch-style patio homes, featuring Tuscan-style architecture, finished lower levels (many walk-outs), elite personalization options (Wolff and Viking kitchens are among the choices) and the builder’s signature style of lowmaintenance living.

The low-maintenance lifestyle is a core tenet of the Boulder Creek philosophy. Many outdoor

home maintenance chores are managed on the buyer’s behalf – meaning that weekends can now be free from the loathsome chores of lawn-mowing and weeding, sprinkler maintenance and shoveling snow. Instead, homeowners can spend their newfound free time doing things they love – traveling, enjoying the Colorado outdoors, or simply taking a well-deserved moment to relax in their new home.

The homes at The Villas have been designed to deliver an easier way of living, without sacrificing functionality or style. All of the homes at The Villas feature main floor living – a sought after feature in today’s new home market. The benefit? No more trips up and down the stairs for daily essentials. For many Boulder Creek buyers, main floor living is tops on the wish list for a new home.

Also high on the wish list – a “right-sized” floorplan designed around the way they live today.

Gone is the need for bedrooms for the kids, or a large backyard for the swing set. Instead, these discerning buyers are seeking showpiece kitchens, entertaining space and calming outdoor retreats. The Villas offers homes from 3000 to just over 3600 square feet, offering three-car and oversized garages, multiple mainfloor suites and fully finished lower levels with an additional bedroom and recreation space.

Boulder Creek also takes smaller details into account. The thresholds from the garage into the home and to most outdoor living spaces are “zero-step” – a feature that is almost nonexistent in older homes. The electrical outlets are raised a bit higher so you don’t need to stretch quite as far. The doors, hallways and distance between the counter and kitchen island are all a bit wider, which not only make it easier to get around, but also creates an open and comfortable atmosphere. All homes at The Villas are built with an included solar energy system DAILY CAMERA / TIMES-CALL

– a true rarity in new home neighborhoods.

The neighborhood design receives as much attention to detail as the homes themselves.

Boulder Creek knows the location of Calmante is truly something special, and the site plan at The Villas takes full advantage of the natural, sloping topography. The neighborhood has been designed in “stadium” style fashion with single loaded streets – meaning that no home at The Villas will directly back to another. Given the thousands of acres of trails and open space that are just across the street, you could almost say that these homes have the Flatirons in their back yard.

Of course, the discerning buyers at Calmante are seeking to personalize their homes – a key reason why many seek to buy new. The personalization options offered by Boulder Creek have been selected to complement the floorplans and home designs. Buyers can choose from many high levels of finish opportunities to create the home of their dreams. Popular selections include appliance options like Wolff, Thermador and Viking, hardwood stairs, trowel-textured walls and more.

The neighborhood design receives as much attention to detail as the homes themselves. Boulder Creek knows the location of Calmante is truly something special, and the site plan at The Villas takes full advantage of the natural, sloping topography. (Photo: Timothy Seibert)

An often-selected feature is what Boulder Creek calls the “Entertainer’s Kitchen.” This kitchen layout adds additional counter space, more cabinetry, an extra-wide gas range, double ovens, double dishwashers, an ice maker and beverage refrigerator, and an expanded pantry - a true entertainer’s dream.

It’s this attention to detail that makes the low-maintenance Villas at Calmante so special.

The floorplans are designed to deliver easy living for today and far into the future. Extensive personalization options add flexibility to make the house truly your home. And the lowmaintenance lifestyle that Boulder

Creek is known for really shines at Calmante. Without having to worry about mowing grass or shoveling snow, homeowners are free to visit family, travel to exotic locations, or just kick back with a good book, all in a brand new patio home.

As of press time, five of the low-maintenance homes at The Villas have already found owners.

Buyers from Boulder, Louisville, Superior, and beyond are seizing the opportunity to claim a home that fits their lifestyle in a one-ofa-kind Boulder County location.

Currently, finished homes at The Villas range from $1 million to $1.3 million – a worthy investment when compared to the

red hot Boulder market where the price of an average home eclipsed $1 million in recent years.

If the lifestyle at The Villas at Calmante sounds like something you may be interested in, the team at Boulder Creek would love to answer any questions or concerns you have. The Sales Concierge team can be reached at 720.459.6262 and are happy to set up an appointment with the Community Managers so you can get a better understanding of what living in a Boulder Creek home is like. Floorplans, pricing and more information are available at LiveCalmante.com.

Elliott Apartments are located in a historic residential neighborhood in Longmont, Colorado. Just two blocks from beautiful main street Longmont, Elliott Apartments has easy access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

Offering 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments.

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

FEATURED AGENT KAREN BERNARDI

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466 Marine St This charming Edwardian style home sits on a 10,000+ square foot lot, and boasts unobstructed mountain views from the backyard, back deck, and master bedroom.The classic front porch entices you to relax and enjoy the serene environment, but the proximity to the Boulder Creek Path, Eben G Fine Park, Settlers Park, downtown, hiking trails, coffee shops, restaurants, and restaurants beg for you to enjoy the best of what Boulder has to offer.

The 2949-square-foot home, is characterized by hardwood floors throughout the main floor, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, a finished basement, and a spacious second level master with its own back deck.

Listed at $1,785,000

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The 9 affordable buys that make every first home look expensive

If there is one thing every living room needs, it’s a cozy sofa that looks designer but doesn’t make your credit card go into hiding. (Photo: Dreamstime).

By Sacha Strebe Domaine Whether you’re moving into your first apartment or a new rental, there’s always a myriad of things to consider. But perhaps the first and foremost is your budget. While your stylish eye wants all the designer pieces, your frugal purse is looking at those luxury lookalikes with an affordable price tag. But you don’t have to declare war with your bank account – it is possible to achieve a happy compromise. Low-cost decor that looks expensive really exists.

Once you tick them off your first-apartment checklist, the fun can really begin. Inject some personality with curated vignettes, vintage knickknacks, and objets d’art. Ready to get started? Ahead, we share our top nine must-have pieces that look expensive without the high-ticket price tag. Yep, we did it.

A multipurpose table When you move into any new space, the first thing you’ll need is a place to dine. Make sure the table you choose has ample room to accommodate unexpected guests, and if you don’t have the space for a large table, simply choose a design that’s extendable.

Find furniture that works hard for the money and looks good doing it.

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Stylish storage Despite your best efforts to keep clutter to a minimum, life happens, and inevitably our homes fill up with stuff from the kitchen counters to the bathroom drawers. We are big believers in prevention rather than a cure, and that applies to more than just our health. Stop your mess in its tracks with storage that looks like stylish decor and makes chaos look chic.

A chic rug No home, whether it’s your first or not, is complete without a rug (or three). It’s the single most transformative thing you can do to any space, aside from paint.

While there are several styles you can choose from (and this process is very personal), we recommend a jute or a flat-weave style. It’s incredibly hardy so it withstands any spills or wear and tear, but we love it for layering with – it’s the one home hack that transitions your home to winter. Throw a vintage or colorful small rug over the top for instant texture and visual flavor. It’s a super-simple change, but it makes the biggest difference. Promise.

Sleek lighting When you move into a new rental, the space doesn’t always come with stylish lighting. In fact, it’s

typically mismatched, cheap (not in a good way), and dated. It’s one of the first things Athena Calderone switches out. “The best thing about a lighting investment is you can take it with you when you leave,” she told MyDomaine.

If you can’t swap the pendant lights, purchase some polished table lamps to spruce up a dimly lit corner or side table. If you consider the placement of each lamp, you don’t even have to turn on the ugly ones that come with the apartment. Or opt for a stylish floor lamp to light up a dimly lit corner.

Luxe bedding When you consider how much time you spend in it, it’s pretty easy to see why luxury bedding is a prerequisite for any new home.

If you love the new messy bed trend too, make sure you add linen sheets to your cart. This beautiful fabric feels just as good as it looks and adds an instant air of luxury to any boudoir. While they’re typically very costly, you can source some cost-effective sets from H&M. Elevated dishware Whether you plan on hosting guests for refined dinner parties or prefer to dine alone, you should always keep your buffet or kitchen cupboard well-stocked with

upscale dining sets from dinner plates to bowls, salad, and side dishes. After all, a good hostess is always prepared for unexpected guests.

Clean towels Before you move in, it’s time to toss all your tired, ratty towels and replace them with fresh ones that match your new space.

There’s nothing more satisfying than stepping out of your shower or bath and wrapping your body in a fluffy bath towel or unique Turkish varieties. It’s the simple things in life that count, right?

While you can certainly spend a fortune on towels, there are plenty of luxe low-cost versions that look the part but won’t break the bank.

A comfortable couch If there is one thing every living room needs, it’s a cozy sofa that looks designer but doesn’t make your credit card go into hiding.

You also want it to be durable and withstand house parties and movie nights. Because spills happen.

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

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What's trending in interior design this year?

By Megan Linhoff Angie’s List With each new year comes a fresh set of interior design trends. And those topping the list for 2018 are sure to inspire homeowners making updates big and small.

Angie’s List recently attended the shows at Design and Construction Week for a first-hand look at what’s up and coming in home improvement. Here’s a look at some of the themes shaping today’s interior spaces, according to distinguished designers.

Nature-inspired spaces: The hustle and bustle of daily life has homeowners craving the harmony of nature, designers say. And what better way to fulfill that desire than by bringing the outside in? In a move toward natureinspired spaces, homeowners are incorporating stone, white oak and wood-grain elements to create a visual connection to the outdoors. And they’re also embracing natural color palettes with warm whites and serene greens and blues. Scandinavian decor and furnishings are topping off the look.

Simplicity: Less is more in 2018. This year, designers are embracing an uncluttered aesthetic that favors clean lines and craftsmanship and honors interest over things. Over-decorating is discouraged. Every detail from the kitchen countertop to the flower vase is meant to serve an authentic and functional purpose. Simplicity centers on creating a visually organized space. Thoughtful storage solutions will help you achieve the look.

Style blending and personalization: Interior design

is trending away from a one-style aesthetic, encouraging a mix of fashions new and old. Traditional meets contemporary, industrial meets organic, and rustic meets modern as designers tailor spaces to satisfy homeowners’ unique needs and tastes. This trend celebrates the purposeful mixing of styles, materials, patterns and textures to create a truly personalized home. Combining different metals and finishes is encouraged. Displaying items with sentimental value is celebrated.

And the modern farmhouse look is a favorite of homeowners and designers alike.

Bold colors: After years of embracing neutrals, homeowners are now looking to incorporate bolder colors to reflect their personalities and liven up their spaces. Paint manufacturers are on point: PPG Paints’ color of the year is a moody indigo called Black Flame; Benjamin Moore’s color of the year is a radiant red called Caliente; and the 2018 Pantone color of the year is a bold purple titled Ultra Violet.

Appliance manufacturers are also following suit, offering boldly colored ovens, refrigerators and more in addition to the timeless stainless steel. Look for bold colors to complement muted hues and warm grays and whites, which are still very much in style. And consider colorful patterns in tile and wallpaper to add an extra bit of oomph.

Livability: Smart home technology, clever storage and universal design elements are coming together to create a home that is as livable as it is beautiful.

Motion-sensing faucets and lights facilitate safety and convenience.

Lower kitchen cabinet drawers offer easy access to pots and pans.

Designated storage cupboards keep microwaves and other small appliances at arm’s reach but out of plain view. And smart appliances and thermostats make everyday life a little easier all around. What’s more, floating vanities, open shelving and nothreshold showers are not only

popular and attractive design elements, but they also make it easier for homeowners to continue living in their homes as they grow older.

Megan Linhoff is a reporter for Angie’s List, a trusted provider of local consumer reviews and an online marketplace of services from top-rated providers.

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A purposeful blend of organic and contemporary design elements is among the hottest design trends in 2018. (Photo: Dreamstime)

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Boulder Area Real Estate Stats December 2017

HOUSE SALES

Year to Date

December 2017 Statistics Average Sales Price

Sold Listings

Location

Sold Inventory Listings Boulder 69 106 Erie 36 54 Lafayette 22 23 Longmont 109 153 Louisville 17 6 Lyons 6 26 Mountains 33 81 Niwot 9 14 Plains 56 90 Superior 6 4 Total 363 557

Avg. Sales Price $899,787 $511,756 $590,756 $478,596 $609,796 $395,684 $554,008 $1,156,111 $804,550 $664,733

Days on Market 90 72 64 57 67 95 128 126 90 54

Median Sales Price $770,000 $483,025 $597,500 $430,000 $603,000 $321,000 $555,000 $1,000,000 $670,000 $690,000

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

Thru Dec-16 911 366 269 1,318 186 113 405 75 633 143 4,419

Thru Dec-17 977 425 332 1,339 234 86 374 83 648 114 4,612

% Chg 7.2 16.1 23.4 1.6 25.8 (23.9) (7.7) 10.7 2.4 (20.3)

Thru Thru % Chg Dec-16 Dec-17 $1,019,646 $1,035,677 1.6 $ 496,528 $ 508,875 2.5 $ 582,903 $ 590,997 1.4 $ 420,966 $ 469,955 11.6 $ 632,834 $ 666,156 5.3 $ 456,211 $ 521,342 14.3 $ 596,326 $ 581,020 (2.6) $ 975,481 $ 998,912 2.4 $ 728,970 $ 795,250 9.1 $ 620,623 $ 635,117 2.3

CONDO & TOWNHOME SALES

Avg. Sales Price $469,481 $363,294 $338,575 $323,423 $424,967 $400,000 $0 $250,000 $372,917 $377,318

Days on Market 61 35 68 58 65 57 0 71 65 49

Median Sales Price $417,000 $371,950 $389,050 $291,925 $335,000 $400,000 $0 $250,000 $309,900 $336,500

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

Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior

Thru Dec-16 74 62 58 52 51 103 99 94 76 40

Thru Dec-17 71 53 56 54 56 86 82 82 74 46

% Chg (4.1) (14.5) (3.4) 3.8 9.8 (16.5) (17.2) (12.8) (2.6) 15.0

Thru Dec-16 650 50 150 318 70 6 5 17 122 40 1,428

Thru Dec-17 667 71 135 357 72 4 5 17 129 51 1,508

Days on Market

Average Sales Price

Sold Listings

Sold Inventory Listings Boulder 55 79 Erie 8 5 Lafayette 8 7 Longmont 24 25 Louisville 3 8 Lyons 1 0 Mountains 0 0 Niwot 1 1 Plains 15 10 Superior 5 3 Total 120 138

Location

Thru Dec-16 $845,000 $456,250 $507,834 $365,000 $592,000 $435,000 $450,000 $810,000 $610,000 $607,000

Thru % Chg Dec-17 $855,000 1.2 $480,000 5.2 $537,944 5.9 $405,000 11.0 $629,750 6.4 $535,000 23.0 $515,750 14.6 $902,000 11.4 $647,900 6.2 $618,250 1.9

Year to Date

December 2017 Statistics

Location

Median Sales Price

Days on Market

% Chg 2.6 42.0 (10.0) 12.3 2.9 (33.3) 0.0 0.0 5.7 27.5

Thru Dec-16 $469,828 $263,358 $324,092 $300,163 $371,989 $332,542 $204,134 $259,965 $317,846 $373,510

Thru Dec-17 $449,221 $321,222 $358,807 $315,740 $442,355 $358,250 $309,635 $335,200 $358,831 $429,759

% Chg (4.4) 22.0 10.7 5.2 18.9 7.7 51.7 28.9 12.9 15.1

Location Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior

Thru Dec-16 46 38 97 83 52 55 29 46 39 54

Thru Dec-17 50 43 51 57 69 67 67 42 47 43

Median Sales Price

% Chg 8.7 13.2 (47.4) (31.3) 32.7 21.8 131.0 (8.7) 20.5 (20.4)

Thru Dec-16 $ 405,125 $ 241,500 $ 334,000 $ 285,317 $ 330,500 $ 354,950 $ 235,000 $ 261,000 $ 299,250 $ 338,000

Thru Dec-17 $ 390,000 $ 285,000 $ 365,000 $ 299,000 $ 413,225 $ 369,000 $ 285,000 $ 330,000 $ 339,900 $ 336,500

% Chg (3.7) 18.0 9.3 4.8 25.0 4.0 21.3 26.4 13.6 (0.4)

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