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Here’s How to Prepare Your Home for Winter With frigid temperatures settling in for many parts of the country, for many now is the perfect time to properly prepare the home for winter.

What You Need to Know: Senior Property Tax Deferrals The senior property tax deferral program can ease the financial burden on senior citizens.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michaela Phillips Tom Kalinski Cathy Hobbs Duane Duggan Paul F.P. Pogue Suzanne Plewes Carol O’Meara Rick Jacquemard ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Thais Hafer Toni McNeill Mary Romano ADVERTISING FEATURES COORDINATOR Greg Stone

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It can be challenging to stay up to date with property taxes, especially if you reside in a high cost of living area. (Photo: Unsplash)

If you believe that you (or someone you know) would benefit from the senior tax deferral program, we’re here to help you understand BY MICHAELA PHILLIPS the benefits Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and eligibility requirements.

It can be challenging to stay up to date with property taxes, especially if you reside in a high cost of living area. If you’re working with a limited or fixed income and are interested in finding out more about this program, we share the details here.

Benefits of the tax deferral program Boulder and the surrounding areas have higher-than-average property taxes. As property values continue to rise, many senior citizens are looking for a way to ease the financial burden. Luckily, the senior property tax deferral program can provide relief for qualified individuals. While this program doesn’t eliminate property taxes, it allows the homeowner to delay tax payments until the sale of the residence or

settlement of the estate. If you’re eligible for the tax deferral, you have the option of postponing the entire value of the taxes, or choosing to pay half of the total.

However, it’s crucial to keep in mind that interest is charged each year that you defer payments.

For 2018, the interest rate is 2.25 percent.

Eligibility requirements To qualify for the senior property tax deferral program, you must fulfill the following criterion: • On or before January 1st of this year, you should be at least 65 years of age.

• You must be the trustee and beneficiary if the property is in a trust.

• You may not use the property to earn income.

• The property must be your primary place of residence.

• Your property taxes must not be delinquent at the time of your application.

Additional details If you’re thinking about applying for the senior property tax deferral program, there are a few additional details you should note before beginning the process.

In most cases, your application won’t be approved if you have a

reverse mortgage. However, you may be able to come to a solution with your lender if they agree to subordinate. To proceed, you’ll need to request an application or get in touch with the Treasurer’s Office. Before you begin your application, be sure to have the following information on hand: • Your full, legal name • The name of the trust, if applicable • Your date of birth • The address of the property • Your current phone number • The name of your lender • The current balance of your mortgage Applying for the senior property tax deferral program may help ease financial burden and stress for those aged 65 or over.

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Despite monthly swings, Boulder County home sales hold a strong course If there is one constant in Boulder Valley, it’s a strong real estate market.

October’s sales statistics show 2018 is on track to finish strong.

This is despite

BY TOM that monthKALINSKI to-month, RE/MAX of Boulder those statistics sometimes show significant fluctuation.

Take September and October 2018. When compared to October, September’s data is like Colorado weather: If you don’t like the statistics one month, wait a month, they are likely to change.

September’s single-family sales dropped 20 percent, then recovered to gain 8.7 percent in October with 362 homes sold vs. September’s 333. Despite the short-term fluctuation, year-todate sales are holding steady through October, reaching just one unit short of the same volume as

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last year – 3,880 vs. 3,881.

“It’s hard to characterize our market here in Boulder County.

Given all of the factors, it can be difficult to decipher trends as opposed to an event,” says Ken Hotard, senior vice president of public affairs for the Boulder Area Realtor® Association.

“While the swings add volatility to the market, the market exhibits good health with strong demand, and prices and sales holding steady,” he says, adding that a strong economy and job growth continue to be drivers.

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County saw a month-over-month sales decrease of 5.2 percent, with 110 units sold in October compared to 116 in September.

Year-to-date attached dwelling sales rose four percent through October – 1,317 vs. 1,266.

October’s inventory for attached dwellings also increased 7.3 percent over September with 280 units available in October compared to 261 the prior month.

Single-family home inventory declined 10 percent, with 945 homes available for sale in October compared to 1,050 in September 2018.

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Hotard projects November and December sales will be “anybody’s guess depending on the weather.

But all things being equal, I don’t expect much change through the end of the year.”

The next big change he expects will be in early 2019. “I think we’ll see a big increase in inventory and sales in February and March. I think people will look at taking the gains we have seen in this market, providing inventory and set the market up for pretty strong increases in the big home selling months.”

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Here's how to prepare your home for winter

Left-behind leaves will potentially corrode a lawn post snowfall. (Photo: Dreamstime)

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service With frigid temperatures settling in for many parts of the country, for many now is the perfect time to properly prepare the home for winter. Here are some key tips to keep in mind.

1. Consider installing heat tape or using a heat tracing system.

This can be critical in preventing freezing pipes in the case of a home that is seldom used such as a part-time or weekend residence.

2. Drain outdoor hoses and faucets. These should be winterized as soon as possible to prevent freezing.

3. Trim landscaping. This will help ensure a full, lush spring landscape.

4. Rake leaves. This is important in helping to maintain a lush, green lawn come spring. Leftbehind leaves will potentially corrode a lawn post snowfall.

5. Finish any outdoor repairs.

6. Replace or make sure windows and doors are airtight.

Typically heat escapes through

windows and doors.

7. Check oil and gas levels. You will want to make sure heating sources such as oil and gas are replenished in case of power outages.

8. Trim large trees and branches. In instances of ice, large branches can cause a potential hazard should they break and fall.

9. Repair potholes and damage to driveways and sidewalks.

Large holes and damage can be a potential tripping hazard or cause tire damage.

10. Check your furnace and hot water heater. These pieces of equipment are typically used to capacity in colder months and you will want to make sure they are in full working order.

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New Colorado real estate contracts coming January 2019 In Colorado, real estate brokers are not licensed to practice law and/or give legal advice. Yet licensed brokers can prepare contracts to

BY DUANE buy and sell DUGGAN houses as a Realtor and Author daily course RE/MAX of Boulder of business.

Colorado brokers are allowed to render services to real estate clients to a greater degree than in many states. This allowance dates back to the infamous (at least in the Colorado real estate industry) Conway-Bogue case.

The bottom line of the decision was that brokers were allowed to work with contracts in real estate transactions without an attorney only if they filled in the blanks of standard and approved forms.

Part of the issue back then, however, was that there were no defined standard and approved forms. The Conway-Bogue Case dates back to 1957, but it wasn’t until 1971 when the Colorado Real Estate Commission was directed to adopt Rule F by the Attorney General, to provide Real Estate Commission approved contracts and forms for brokers.

When I first started selling real estate in 1978, the standard form to list a house was one page and the standard form to sell a house was one page. Now, 40 years later, the real estate industry has evolved, and legislative and economic conditions as well as lending rules have changed.

I recently took the new contracts class for the forms that licensed brokers will be required to use on January 1, 2019. The body of the Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential), printed out to 19 pages! Remember, in 1978, it was only ONE page. That doesn’t even count the multi-page additions of a variety of required disclosures. It seems like a lot! After four decades working in the real estate industry, the changes and additions each year never seemed like a lot to me.

But now as I look back and see how those revisions have added up, I have to say, “WOW!” All of these updates to the contract come about from the Forms Committee of the Colorado November 23-24, 2018

Division of Real Estate. Some of the revisions are submitted because of new Federal or Colorado Legislation. Other edits and additions are introduced to solve problems that occurred because issues were not clarified.

For example, the early one-page contract from the 1970s had no Inspection Provisions. Back in the “old days,” there was definitely the approach of Caveat Emptor or “buyer beware”.

Now, looking at the 19-page contract we will be using starting on January 1, I can see how it is really is an amazing work of art.

Having “grown up” seeing every single clause added to the contract for the past 40 years, I have an understanding of the situation that created the need for many of the new clauses. At the same time, it’s important to be aware that some new clauses are approved, but then are removed the following year because in practice, they didn’t really function the way the Forms Committee thought they would. The end result is that, in most cases, our Standard Real Estate Commission Form allows us to help buyers and sellers come to an agreement that results in a real estate closing where everyone is smiling.

There are many changes to the 2019 contract. Some of them are merely “housekeeping” items or industry terminology changes, and others are more significant and adjust the normal course of business. To see them all, here’s the redline version of the Contract to Buy and Sell (Residential), which compares the contract we were using in 2018 to the new one for 2019, available on the Division of Real Estate website

at: https://drive.google.com/ file/d/14nlLsfNA4mzr7gAcWcDlzgRuhrXWFW_/view.

A quick summary of the updates: • Many of the changes in the new contract are oneword updates. For example, the word “objection” was changed to “termination” numerous times.

• In the personal property section, a reference is made to a new form, allowing for some personal property to be transferred outside of the contract. Resort brokers should like this addition as they often sell homes furnished down to the dishes and silverware.

• The Loan Objection clause is changed to Loan Review and some of the provisions within it have changed. The Lender Property Requirements section has been clarified.

• The Homeowner’s Association Section has been changed to match the current legislation.

• The Off-Record Title section excludes any New Survey or Improvement Location Certificate.

• There is new language on disclosing Adverse Material Facts that appear after contract, but before closing.

• The Lead Based Paint Disclosure date is agreed

upon in the dates and deadlines instead of being at time of contract.

• A Special Warranty Deed is now the default deed in the contract for conveyance of title.

• There is a new section for FIRPTA and Colorado 2% Withholding. I found it entertaining that the new clause doesn’t say what FIRPTA stands for. You know though, right? It stands for Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act! • The Counter/Rejected box at the end of the contract has been removed.

Again, this is just a quick summary of some of the revisions.

Go to the link above to see all of them! Remember, Licensed Real Estate Brokers are only licensed to fill out standard forms, and are required to advise buyers and sellers to seek legal advice on any legal matters they do not understand.

Duane Duggan is an awardwinning 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, Realtor for Life.

For questions, e-mail Duane at DuaneDuggan@boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 or visit boulderco.com.

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How to save money and keep your house warm this winter If you lower it to about 120 or 125 degrees, you'll reduce the amount of fuel needed. Insulate the first 3 to 6 feet of pipes coming out of the heater. If you have a tank-style heater, wrap it in an insulation blanket, which you can purchase at a big-box store.

Sealing windows and doors with caulk or weather stripping offers the first line of defense against air loss. (Photo: Dreamstime)

By Paul F.P. Pogue HomeAdvisor As winter approaches, you may be dreading the increased energy bills that come along with the need for heat. But you can follow some tips to keep your house warm and save energy at the same time.

Make some basic changes Some of the most effective methods for warming up your house are the simplest. For example, open your

blinds in the morning to let in both light and heat during winter. Close them at night to prevent a chill from cold windows. Switch your ceiling fan so it runs clockwise at a low speed – the toggle should be on the side of the fan body. Since warm air tends to rise, this gently pushes heat down back into the living space.

Save water heater energy usage Most water heaters are automatically set to 140 degrees.

Turn your home into an airtight space You spend a lot of time, money and energy warming up your home, so you don't want it to go to waste. Prevent warm air from slipping outside by creating a tight envelope. Replace, caulk or apply weather stripping to drafty windows and doors. Don't overlook air leaks from utility cut-throughs – the gaps that allow pipes into your home, as well as chimneys and recessed lights. A clear plastic sheet taped tightly to your window frames can stop air from escaping as well. Schedule an inspection with an insulation professional to make sure old and worn-out insulation isn't causing leaks. Check your ducts to make sure you don't have holes, which can seriously impact your bills.

Perform an energy audit A professional energy audit will teach you more than you ever imagined about your home's energy usage. The auditor will use a variety of tests, including a blower door and possibly infrared imaging, to identify air leakages, air infiltration, humidity levels and insulation efficiency. They'll offer recommendations to clear up air loss. The cost can range up to several hundred dollars, but the savings in energy over the months and years to come will more than recoup it.

Maintain your hvac equipment Before the cold months begin, hire an HVAC service to inspect, clean and maintain your heating system.

A good technician will tune up the system for peak performance, and they can also catch small problems before they become big problems that leave your family shivering in the middle of the night.

Also, check and replace your HVAC filters once per month.

A dirty filter makes your system work harder to generate the same amount of heat, so you're

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throwing energy and money in the trash if you don't keep your filters clean.

Check your fireplace A working fireplace creates a straight path to the outdoors.

Keep your damper closed any time you're not burning a fire. Check the seal on the flue damper to make it as tight as possible. Caulk around the hearth to prevent air loss.

Use a programmable thermostat A programmable thermostat can keep you warm and lower bills at the same time. Set your thermostat to roll back about 10 degrees when you're asleep or out of the house. When you're home and awake, set the thermostat as low as is comfortable.

Paul F.P. Pogue is a reporter for HomeAdvisor, an online marketplace connecting homeowners with trusted service professionals to complete home projects. Visit HomeAdvisor.com

Interior painting tips to increase the value of your home If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to increase the value of your home, consider a fresh coat of paint.

Small changes can often have

BY SUZANNE a big impact, PLEWES especially when RE/MAX Alliance it comes to the curb appeal of your home. Here are some painting tips to keep in mind before marketing your home for sale.

Choose neutral colors Painting the interior of your home bold or exotic colors might appeal to others with similar taste, but it also has the potential to illicit negative reactions from others.

Some colors fall into the “love or hate” category. When selling a home, you should aim for mass appeal. Neutral colors are the best way to achieve that. It allows

people to envision their own belongings in a space and is also easier for folks to cover up with other colors, if they so desire.

Take extra time to prep Once you have chosen your desired colors, prepping to paint is important. Start with covering the floors and furniture with plastic or drop cloths to prevent them from being damaged. Use painter’s tape to achieve straight lines. This prep work will eliminate the mess and save you both time and energy.

Clean walls and repair minor damage Over the years, your walls accumulate dirt, bumps, and gouges. Simply painting over these blemishes will not erase them. In fact, such marks tend to stand out on newly painted surfaces.

So, before you paint, clean your walls thoroughly. Repair damages to drywall and window trim before you start painting. Lastly, be sure to clean all surfaces as well, removing insects, dust and

cobwebs to prevent them from being rolled and brushed into the new coat of paint.

Don’t forget molding and ceilings While the walls dominate the majority of a room, it may cause other things to stand out more, such as damaged molding.

Consider painting molding, trim, and ceilings as well, for a completely refreshed room!

Final note Painting is a relatively inexpensive way to boost your home’s appeal.

It can often undo years of wear and tear, making your home look like new. Thus, if you’re looking for an instant way to improve curb appeal and increase value, painting is a great place to start.

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Gift ideas perfect for the garden on your list Finding the perfect gift for the gardener in your life can be easy when they’re new to the hobby.

Everything thrills them in their newfound passion; seeds, shovels, gloves, the odd bag of manure all set their hearts fluttering. As they mature into the hobby another truth may slowly

BY CAROL dawn on you: O’MEARA those odd little Colorado State objects still University Extension thrill them as much now as in the days when they first started gardening.

The only difference is that, now, a seasoned gardener is more discerning about the quality and toughness of the tools they use. But comfort, durability, and practicality are still balanced against whimsy or decorative accent. The key to giving gifts

they’ll love is knowing the innermost desires of their green thumb heart.

If you haven’t been secretly taking notes on any offhand comment they made, or grilled their gardening friends for clues, relax. Here are a few suggestions to consider this year.

Is your gardener is hard to shop for because tools are a little too large for their hands? Check out Green Heron Tools, which specializes in equipment for

women (greenherontools.com).

Their mission is “To provide highquality agricultural and gardening tools and equipment designed to work with women’s bodies, maximizing comfort, efficiency, productivity, and safety.” With their custom designed HERShovel and HERSpade, more petite gardeners can find the right tools for working comfortably and safely.

If your gardener is a guy, the

Root Slayer line of gardening shovels by Radius Garden (radiusgarden.com) is a thoughtful gift for him. Built rugged and durable for a very good reason: reducing hand and wrist injuries during heavy work. Combining a shovel, root hatchet, and root saw in one tool, Root Slayers have serrated edges on a sharpened blade; it slices through roots or heavy soils with ease and is strong enough to pry rocks from the ground. Watch a video review of the tool at youtu.be/ 7NwBw7M0jT0.

Vegetable gardeners will love the ModHod, a lightweight, basketlike hod with handles on top and bottom that make harvesting and storing produce a snap. The lower handles fold open to provide a stand for the hod, or snap onto other ModHods to form stacked baskets of produce. Available in bright colored handles to match indoor décor. Mini ModHods are $24.95 each; full-size are $29.95 at Gardener’s Supply

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Holiday home safety tips

Flatirons Home Inspections would like to offer you these holiday decorating safety tips for the home instead of our weekly column. Quite a

BY RICK few of our daily JACQUEMARD routines change Flatirons Home during the Inspections holiday season.

Here are a few simple tips help keep our families safe and able to enjoy the season.

• If you use an artificial tree, choose one that is tested and labeled as fire resistant.

Artificial trees with built-in electrical systems should have the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) label.

• When displaying a natural tree, cut off about two inches off the trunk and put the tree in a sturdy, water-holding stand. Keep the stand filled 10

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with water so the tree does not dry out quickly.

• Place all trees away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources. Make sure the tree does not block foot traffic or doorways.

• Do not use more than three light sets on any one extension cord. Do not run cords under rugs, around furniture legs or across doorways. Before you string lights on your house or trees, inspect the strands, to make sure there aren’t any frayed cords or cracked bulbs.

Also, don’t use indoor lights outside. Check the tag on the string of lights to be sure.

amaryllis may be poisonous.

Keep these plants out of the reach of children and pets.

• Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, curtains/drapes, or with any potentially flammable item.

• If you use artificial snow on windows or other surfaces, be sure to follow directions carefully. These sprays can irritate your lungs if you inhale them.

• Avoid placing breakable tree ornaments or ones with small, detachable parts on lower branches where small children or pets can reach them.

• When displaying outdoor lights, fasten them firmly to a secure support with insulated staples or hooks to avoid wind damage. Never nail, tack or stress wiring when hanging lights and keep plugs off the ground away from puddles and snow. The 3 sets of lights per extension cord rule also applies here.

• Decorative holiday plants such as mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem cherry and

• When putting up holiday decorations, always use the proper step stool or ladder

to reach high places. Don’t stand on chairs, desks or other furniture.

• If you must use a step ladder near a doorway, lock or barricade the door and post signs so no one will open it and knock you off the ladder.

Also, never stand on the top of a step ladder.

• Take extra precautions with turkey fryers (be sure the oil used to fry the turkey is the right temperature and always fry outside, in a well-ventilated area.) Don’t use water to extinguish a grease fire -- instead, use a fire extinguisher of douse the fire with baking soda.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Flatirons Home Inspections.

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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2002 chama ave $424,900 Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Paul Schwerdtfeger Renovation Realty (970) 290-9099

15675 deer mountain circle $1,150,000 Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM David Scott Colorado Landmark, Realtors (303) 588-8358

Johnstown 443 la costa lane $335,000 Saturday 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Ryan Spencer The Group Inc (970) 214-0263 443 la costa lane $335,000 Sunday 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Ryan Spencer The Group Inc (970) 214-0263 3612 pinewood ct $430,000 Saturday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Kelly Milton The Group Inc (970) 286-8511

49 Benthaven place $667,500 Sunday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM lafayette Karen Bernardi The Bernardi Group at Coldwell Banker 1065 modred st (303) 402-6000 $415,000 Sunday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM 821 lincoln place Ismael Mendoza $1,295,000 PRO Realty Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM (970) 545-2599 Karolyn Merrill WK Real Estate 103 Beacon hill dr (303) 817-2827 $500,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM 3665 paonia Joseph Wise $1,595,000 RE/MAX Alliance Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM (720) 450-2789 Stewart Ward RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (303) 704-7774 longmont 2816 9th st $2,300,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Steve Stoneman Goodacre & Company (720) 434-0787

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1440 moonlight dr High $400,000’s Thursday - Sunday 12:00 PM-4:00 PM Stan Meade Pedal To Properties (303) 817-7777

734 megan court $489,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Ina Sajovich WK Real Estate (970) 306-9126 918 half measures drive $600K’s+ Daily 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Marlita Lazo Markel Homes (303) 522-7928

louisville 1396 snowberry lane - model home $600K’s+ Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Michele Steward Markel Homes (303) 604-9196

loveland 3157 crux dr $339,950 Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Matt Nesbitt The Group Inc (970) 393-3102

2543 Glendale $480,000 Saturday 1:00 AM-3:00 PM Bob Skillman The Group Inc (970) 631-2257 4805 mariana hills circle New Homes From The $600’s to $700’s Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Rollin Goering LC Home (970) 402-6432 2544 chaplin creek dr. $624,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Kristin Boeding-Brown The Group Inc (970) 825-2242 9701 alfalfa Way $1,260,000 Saturday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Jason Filler The Group Inc (970) 222-7031

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3157 crux dr $339,950 Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Matt Nesbitt The Group Inc (970) 393-3102

506 Buckrake st $375,000 Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Kathy Beck & Brandi Garifi The Group Inc (970) 213-8475

3122 crux dr. $369,950 Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Matt Nesbitt The Group Inc (970) 393-3102

506 Buckrake st $375,000 Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Kathy Beck & Brandi Garifi The Group Inc (970) 213-8475

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Gardener gifts (continued)

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 Mountain Cabin!!

Cabin in Garfield 5 miles from Monarch Ski Area, 15 minutes from Salida.

Completely furnished, sleeps 9, VRBO allowed.

$375,000

Karin Adams, 719-221-1212 KarinAdams44@gmail.com

Company (gardeners.com/buy/ mod-hod-garden-basket/8595214. html#start=5).

If orcharding is a passion for your gardener, Garrett Wade Tools offers an interesting take on an ages-old harvesting helper: a telescopic Fruit Picker to grab fruit from the top of taller trees.

The upper end of the picker holds a canvas bag for softly catching falling fruit plus a cutting tool that’s operated from the lower, or hand holding, end of the pole. $59.95 (garrettwade.com/10ftreach-telescoping-fruit-picker. html).

Mason Bee houses make wonderful gifts at this time of year because they should be placed out in the garden in March, which is earlier than many gardeners realize. Give them a head start on getting ready to attract these beneficial pollinators to the garden with a fair trade, bamboo Mason Bee House from Arbico ($25, arbico-organics.com/product/ mason-bee-house-increasepollinators-now/gift-ideas).

ARBICO (Arizona Biological Control, Inc.) are specialists in the beneficial side of insects.

The Paper PotMaker is an inexpensive way for gardeners to make seed starting pots from paper. A sustainable choice for those wanting to reduce the amount of plastic they depend on, the Paper PotMaker is fun and easy to use, over and over. $14 at Seed and Garden (seedandgarden.com/ shop/products/paper-pot-maker.html).

As you’re shopping for your gardener, add a small notebook to your list. This is for you so you can take notes all year long on the offhand comments or secret desires of your green thumbed loved one for next gift giving season.

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.

OPEN HOUSES

openhomes.athomecolorado.com Sat-Thurs 10-5 & Fri 12-5 403 Country Road, Berthoud $375,305

Open Sat 1-3pm 9701 Alfalfa Way, Loveland, Colorado $1,260,000

Gorgeous and functional 3 bed, 2 bath ranch plan being built

by Richfield Homes. Vintage engineered wood floor & tall ceilings. Spacious kitchen with granite island maple cabinets and pantry. Luxury master suite with walk-in closet and full bath. Model at 1178 Wagon Bend. MLS #866739

This 5,800SF walk-out ranch on 3.7 acres is stunningly elegant & cozy. 4 beds, 5 baths (2 master suites w/ spa-like baths & walk-in closets), 3-car garage, quartz counters, high end appliances, 3 outdoor living areas & wet bar.

Priceless views from the deck & covered patio.

MLS# 867010

Kathy Beck 970.213.8475

Jason Filler 970-222-7031

Open House Saturday 1-3pm 2543 Glendale, Loveland, Colorado 80538 $480,000

A rare find nestled in Emerald Glen. This well-appointed 5 bed, 3 bath ranch style home is adjacent to a beautiful greenbelt, featuring wood floors, 6 panel doors, quartz counters, new appliances, Ceiling fans in most rooms, new vertical blinds + new paint inside & out.

MLS# 866799

Bob Skillman 970-631-2257

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 - 3

Anthem Ranch – 55+ Neighborhood in Broomfield

1 5 6 7 5 D e e r M o u n t a i n C i r c l e, B r o o m f i e l d 2-Bedrooms, 3-Baths, 2,911 Finished Square Feet • New Construction – Move-In Ready • Sweeping Mountain View • Adjacent to Open Space and Bike Path • Aspen Lodge Recreation Center – 35,000 square feet of amenities • Upgrades Throughout • Walk-Out Basement • Motivated Seller

$1,150,000

David Scott 303-588-8358 • dwscott@coloradolandmark.com www.boulderrealestateinfo.com

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Real Estate Statistics Longmont & Surrounding Areas October 2018

Single Family

Oct-17

Oct-18

% Chg

Total # Sold - Month

60

48

-20.0%

# Sold - YTD

501

540

7.8%

Avg Days on Market

63

36

-42.9%

# of Active Listings

178

162

-9.0%

Median Sales Price

387,400

382,250

-1.3%

Average Sales Price

399,865

386,647

-3.3%

Longmont - Area 4 Single Family

Oct-17

Oct-18

% Chg

Attached Dwelling

Oct-17

Oct-18

% Chg

Total # Sold - Month

98

79

-19.4%

Total # Sold - Month

23

27

17.4%

# Sold - YTD

819

937

14.4%

# Sold - YTD

244

276

13.1%

Avg Days on Market

60

44

-26.7%

Avg Days on Market

58

35

-39.7%

# of Active Listings

276

298

8.0%

# of Active Listings

90

117

30.0%

Median Sales Price

400,000

393,000

-1.8%

Median Sales Price

307,000

307,250

0.1%

Average Sales Price

424,803

429,284

1.1%

Average Sales Price

337,207

343,793

2.0%

Data obtained from Longmont Association of REALTORSÂŽ & based on information from IRES, LLC for the period 1/1/2007 through present. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

RENTAL SPOTLIGHT Your Guide to Rental Communities in Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld Counties

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

The Hub Apartments

Address 1401 Elmhurst Drive, Longmont

1853 26th Street Boulder, CO 80302

Type Senior Living

Apartments

Rent $920-$1025 per month

$1,799 per month

Bed/Bath

Description

Other Amenities

Information

1 Bed, 1 Bath

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

Pet friendly, Furnished, pet friendly, laundry facility facility, laundry wellness center

303.772.9292; hovercommunity.org

2 Bed, 2 Bath

Choosing to live in apartments in Boulder means opting for beautiful scenery, a vibrant social scene and a quick commute to both the mountains and the city. The Hub offers you all that and more. Join friends by the pool or at our clubhouse, with free WiFi and a coffee bar, while you plan how to make the most of your day. From sunrise to sunset, the iconic peaks are stunning from your large apartment windows or personal patio. Secluded and serene, yet incredibly close to the 29th St. Mall and all the fun of Boulders dining and shopping scene, The Hub is just that—the perfect hub in the heart of everything you love.

Pet Friendly, Newly Renovated Clubhouse, Doggy Park, Fire Pit, Laundry Facilities

303-447-179 thehubboulder.com

To list your rental or community call Thais Hafer at 303.473.1456 or e-mail hafert@dailycamera.com November 23-24, 2018

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303.466.3636 BoUlder/Broomfield/longmont or 970.635.3650 loveland or frontrangeclassifieds.com

Real Estate

FAIR HOUSING NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Law which makes it illegal to advertise a preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion , sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitation or discrimination.

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

Unobstructed Snow-Kissed Mountain Views

3.53-acre for $575,000 Homestead Lot in Baxter Farm!

Build your Custom Million Dollar Home!

Important: the Land within Town of Erie city limits within Boulder County.

Building Restrictions Eased-Savings up to 30%! Located 1 mile East of Hwy 287.

As Mark Twain said, "Buy Land, They’ re Not Making it Anymore.”

See online at:

www.11367Erie.com

Cynthia Arey, Living N Colorado,

303-581-0606

cynarey@gmail.com

Rentals

Apartments - $795 Duplexes - $1145 Condos - $1095 Houses - $1595

Call PMP Realty

303-776-RENT (7368)

www.pmprealty.com

Foothills Apartments 2BR 1BA Units in Loveland Fall Special 1/2 Off 1st Months Rent

Washer/Dryer in Unit. $1045/month for Upper Level Units; $1145 for Downstairs Units. Water, Sewer, Trash included.

No Pets. 1 Year Lease.

Available No w.

970-669-7850

10 Acre Estate Home BOULDER County 3000 sq ft+, House Sits High on Sloping Lot to Create 4 Levels of Living Space w/ Great Views & Decks Around.

2BR +2 Lg Bonus Rooms & 3BA, Sunroom, Appls, Frpl, Lg Garden, No Smoking. No Growing, Pet Nego. $2590/month.

303-818-0440

4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2400 sf spaceous split-level home for rent! Quiet east boulder neighborhood, on 206 bus route, next to creek path, school, and shopping.

Large fenced yard, Pets OK. All appliances included, forced heat & AC. 2650/mo. Text Frank @ 720.663.7368 5BR 3BA 1 Attached Garage +1 Unattached Gargage Refrigerator & Electric Range, A/C, Ceiling Fans, Fenced Yard w/ Sprinklers, Concrete driveway. $2300/month 303-673-0507

Why Rent When You Can Own? Low-to-No Down Payment Plans Available Call or Text

Devin O’Branagan ERA Tradewind

303-775-0710

www.DevinSells.com

Perfect Starter Home, Lafayette w/ Solar, Pellet Stove, Carport.

Available Now. $39K.

roseaffordableliving.com 303-682-9141

Water Mineral Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests.

Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 LOOKING FOR A JOB? We’re your #1 source in print and online for the latest jobs in the area

November 23-24, 2018

2BR 2BA Condo, Aspen Grove, North Boulder: New Paint & Carpet, W/D in Unit, Great Clubhouse & Pool. $1550/month. Avail Now. 303-588-0431 3BR 2BA Near 55th St, Boulder: 2-Car Garage, New Paint, Hardwood Floors, Nice Patio, Washer & Dryer. $2060/month. Call or Text 720-308-3554

EMPTY YOUR GARAGE Have a Garage Sale this week.

Call 303-466-3636, 970-635-3650, 719-275-5300 or 888-355-0935

Large 1BR Apt:

800 sq ft, Sunny, Quiet Building in Longmont.

$925/month, Heat Included. No Pets.

303-881-1960.

SELL YOUR STUFF! List your stuff and get it done! Call

303-466-3636 970-635-3650 719-275-5300 888-355-0935

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Rentals

1537 sq ft Lafayette at Waneka Plaza: 2 Doors + Garage High Ceilings Heat & A/C Bath w/ Shower 4 Year Sublease $2,750/month

pam@altitudect.com 720-545-6077

Large 1BR in Beautiful NE Longmont Home :

Looking for a Great, Female, Clean, Considerate, Fun & Positive Person.

Shared Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Large Yard, Deck, Internet & Wifi.

Great Neighbors.

Available Now. No Pets.

1 Year Lease Required .

$685/month, utilities included.

303-818-7239 Please Leave Voice Mail Message

TURN USED ITEMS into quick cash with Classifieds!

Nice Quiet Room in Downtown Louisville: $650/Month, Utilities, Cable & WiFi included.

720-471-5503

PAC Storage:

Inside & Outside Yard Storage.

8ft x 20ft indoor Units Available.

100ft x 100ft Fenced Area Coming Soon.

Gated access.

115 Cheesman St Erie, CO 80516 303-828-4558

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$25, 10 lines, 4 days

plus a free garage sale kit.

List your car, RV, boat or motorcycle and get ready to roll!

Call

303-466-3636 970-635-3650 719-275-5300 888-355-0935

Call by 3 p.m. Monday for publication in the Wednesday Colorado Hometown Weekly & Thursday Broomfield Enterprise; call by 1 p.m. Tuesday for the Colorado Hometown Weekly.

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NEW TO MARKET

BOULDER | 184 CHAPMAN ROAD 4 BR * 3 BA * 5052 TSF (851220) * $839,000

BOULDER | 2121 S. WALNUT STREET 30 2 BR * 2 BA * 985 TSF (866862) * $609,900

BOULDER | 7111 CEDARWOOD CIRCLE 3 BR * 3 BA * 3576 TSF (866880) * $729,700

BROOMFIELD | 1613 JADE COURT 4 BR * 4 BA * 2833 TSF (867023) * $520,000

BOULDER | 4094 GUADELOUPE STREET 6 BR * 6 BA * 5181 TSF (867028) * $997,000

BOULDER | 5405 WHITE PLACE 3 BR * 2 BA * 1184 TSF (867064) * $475,000

BROOMFIELD | 4557 MAROON CIRCLE 5 BR * 4 BA * 3769 TSF (867094) * $625,000

SUPERIOR | 2931 CASTLE PEAK AVENUE 4 BR * 3 BA * 2772 TSF (867098) * $599,900

BOULDER | 1190 OAKDALE PLACE 3 BR * 5 BA * 3738 TSF (867112) * $1,097,000

WESTMINSTER | 6521 W. 95TH PLACE 2 BR * 1 BA * 960 TSF (867163) * $290,000

GRAND JUNCTION | 273 EVEREST ST. 4 BR * 3 BA * 2494 TSF (867164) * $446,426

LONGMONT | 28 CURTIS PLACE 4 BR * 3 BA * 2067 TSF (867197) * $485,000

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