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Colorado Residents Among Happiest, Healthiest in U.S.

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

Colorado ranked No. 6 on the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, marking the 11th year in a row in the top 10 across the U.S.

A local nonprofit is challenging Boulder County homeowners to rethink their grassy landscapes to help conserve water.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Emma Castleberry Tom Kalinski Adrian D. Garcia Michaela Phillips Duane Duggan Carol O'Meara Sarah Huber Rick Jacquemard Ed Del Grande Katie Laughridge Cathy Hobbs Jenna Schuster

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Thais Hafer, Toni McNeill Mary Romano ADVERTISING FEATURES COORDINATOR Greg Stone

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RE/MAX Alliance opens new Lafayette office

By Emma Castleberry RE/MAX Alliance has expanded, opening a new office in Lafayette to better serve its clientele across the Front Range. Located in flourishing downtown Lafayette at 109 N. Public Road, the location is outfitted with virtual workspaces, a conference room, and fulltime staff. “It is the perfect blend of local boutique backed by the most powerful set of tools, marketing resources, transaction systems and support staff currently available in the industry,” says Gabrielle Fuqua, marketing director for RE/MAX Alliance. Greg Smith, the managing broker/owner of the new Lafayette RE/MAX Alliance branch says, “We have quite a few agents that live in Lafayette and the surrounding areas. In addition, the east Boulder County market is experiencing tremendous growth.

It made perfect sense for us to make this our Lafayette home.”

At RE/MAX Alliance, you get the best of both worlds: the intimacy and personal connection of a small, boutique real estate agency with all the resources of a large, national company. Smith adds that, as

technology increases, consumers can become overwhelmed with the noise from the internet and multiple contrasting sources. This makes the need for true, local expertise even more important.

“Placing ourselves at the heart of the community allows us to have a finger on the pulse of the community and the market,” Smith says. “Our goal is to build an office that is a valuable asset to the Lafayette community and provide our agents with a fun, supportive place to work.”

“What makes RE/MAX Alliance different is, first and foremost, the genuine connection between agents, staff and managing brokers,” says Fuqua. “RE/MAX Alliance’s managing brokers and staff work to ensure every client and agent is given the best support possible. This includes in-house training for or our agents and the best tools in the industry, and customized support individualized for each agent’s personal brand and needs.”

Fuqua says “the Colorado metro market is strong, especially looking nationally, so it is a good time to sell or buy. Now is the ideal time for sellers looking to maximize their home value and

get a jump on the competition.

Contacting an agent now allows time to put our resources and expertise for staging, professional photos and the latest marketing strategies to work for you.”

RE/MAX Alliance agents can even guide you through minor repairs and upgrades.

“For buyers, it’s the perfect time to meet with a lender, get prequalified, and let us help you target the ideal location to start your home search. When the perfect home comes on the market, we’ll ensure you are ready with a competitive bid,” says Fuqua.

RE/MAX sells more real estate than any other realty company.

They have offices up and down the Front Range including Boulder, Longmont, Nederland and beyond, making their Realtors true experts in the local arena.

The Lafayette RE/MAX Alliance office is located at 109 N. Public Road in Lafayette.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 303.497.0588, e-mail lafayette@homesincolorado.com or visit boulderhomesource.com.

The Bernardi Group welcomes Brandon Del Campo

OPEN HOUSES Visit openhomes. athomecolorado.com for a comprehensive list of area open houses taking place this weekend.

The Bernardi Group, a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, is pleased to welcome Brandon Del Campo to its Boulder office.

Del Campo has been working in real estate in Colorado since 2010.

Prior to his real estate career he was an elite triathlete and former runner. He was a scholarship athlete for UCLA competing in both cross country, track and field.

He graduated with a major in history and was part of the first round of graduates to complete a minor in LGBT studies.

Del Campo joined Karen Bernardi at The Bernardi Group as he loves being on a team that is focused, driven and has a positive environment with support to ensure his clients’ success.

He resides in Gunbarrel, has two Golden Retrievers and loves to keep busy with AT skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer.

Brandon Del Campo The Bernardi Group

To reach Brandon Del Campo, call 720.619.0624, e-mail bdelcampo@thebernardigroup.com or visit thebernardigroup.com.

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Colorado residents among happiest, healthiest in U.S. Most of us in Colorado feel happy about our life.

Our degree of happiness and healthiness is measured annually when Gallup conducts its wellbeing survey.

In the recently released 2018 results, Colorado ranked No. 6 on the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index,

BY TOM marking the 11th year in a KALINSKI row in the top 10 across RE/MAX of Boulder the U.S. Colorado and Hawaii are the only two states with an eleven year record in the top 10. Hawaii ranked No. 1 and Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Utah followed as the top five.

Colorado’s long held position as top state for physical wellbeing was nudged out in 2018 by Alaska and Wyoming. Hawaii topped all states in three elements in 2018, leading the U.S. in career, social, and financial wellbeing. Alaska and North Dakota were top states for financial wellbeing, following Hawaii.

Gallup reports that its ranking is based on more than 115,000 surveys of adults across the U.S. that measures five essential elements of wellbeing: Career: liking what you do and feeling motivated to achieve goals Social: having supportive relationships and love in your life

Here are the top 10 happiest and healthiest states and their scores out of 100 on Gallup’s National Health and Well-Being Index.

1. Hawaii 2. Wyoming 3. Alaska 4. Montana 5. Utah 6. Colorado 7. Vermont 8. Delaware 9. South Dakota 10. North Dakota

Colorado ranked No. 6 on the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, marking the 11th year in a row in the top 10 across the U.S. (Photo: Bigstock)

Financial: managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security Community: liking where you live, feeling safe, and having pride in your community Physical: having good health and enough energy to get things done daily High levels of wellbeing improve workplace performance and employee engagement that can benefit local employers, writes Gallup.

Across the nation overall wellbeing declined in 2018, with the national Well-Being Index score dropping to 61.2 from 61.5 in 2017.

The Index also declined in 2017, bringing the two-year decrease to 0.9 points. Social and career wellbeing slid, while physical wellbeing

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improved and financial and community wellbeing held steady.

For the full Gallup Wellbeing Index, visit news.gallup.com/poll/247034/hawaii-topswellbeing-record-7th-time.aspx.

Tom Kalinski is the owner and founder of RE/MAX of Boulder, the local residential real estate company he established in 1977. He was inducted into Boulder County’s Business Hall of Fame in 2016 and has a 40-year background in commercial and residential real estate. For questions, e-mail Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail. com, call 303.441.5620 or visit boulderco.com.

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National foreclosure rates continued their recovery in 2018 from their peak during the Great Recession.

Foreclosure filings were reported on one out of every 215 homes last year. That's down markedly compared with the filings on roughly one in 47 homes in 2010.

Last year's rate is the lowest since at least 2005.

The 2018 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows the national foreclosure rate has been falling steadily for the last eight years, reaching a 13-year-low of 0.47 percent in 2018.

However, the foreclosure picture can look different at the state level.

Almost a third of states saw the number of foreclosure filings – default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions – against homes climb last year, according to the report from ATTOM Data Solutions.

"Plummeting foreclosure completions combined with consistently falling foreclosure timelines in 2018 provide evidence that most of the distress from the last housing crisis has now been cleaned up," says Todd Teta, chief product officer for ATTOM. But some evidence of distress was gradually returning to the housing market in 2018, Teta says.

The states with the highest foreclosure rates were clustered in mostly in the Northeast.

New Jersey has had the highest rate since 2015 and had 1.33 percent of housing units with foreclosure filings last year.

Delaware had 0.96 percent; Maryland 0.86 percent; Illinois 0.74 percent and Connecticut 0.72 percent.

North Dakota was among the places where foreclosure rates increased from 2017 to 2018.

But the Roughrider State's real estate economy remains strong comparatively.

Alaska's economy has been struggling in recent years after oil prices dipped in 2014, but the state's real estate market has proved fairly resilient, according to Terry Fields, assistant professor at the College of Business and Public Policy within the University of Alaska Anchorage.

The data from ATTOM shows homeowners in The Last Frontier may be starting to feel the pressure. A total of 1,145 properties were in the process of foreclosure in 2018 – up from 614 in 2017.

The foreclosure rate in Alaska grew the fastest of all 50 states, rising from 0.20 percent in 2017 to 0.37 percent last year, according to ATTOM. While local economists are keeping an eye on Alaska's real estate market, foreclosures are still significantly below the levels they were during the Great Recession and previous bust periods in Alaska, Fields says.

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What to expect from new conforming loan limits If you’re planning to buy a home in 2019, you’ll benefit from the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s third consecutive annual increase to conforming

BY MICHAELA loan limits. Since PHILLIPS home prices Guaranteed Rate, Inc. continue to rise in many areas of the country, these new loan limits are crucial to making home ownership more attainable. Here, we share the details on the loan limits for conforming loans.

The new limit for conforming loans Last year, the conforming loan limit was set at $453,100 for most counties. Since home prices have risen an average of 6.9% between 2017 and 2018, the Federal Housing Finance Agency has responded by raising the new baseline loan limit to $484,350 for 2019.

These changes will affect the

Since home prices continue to rise in many areas of the country, these new loan limits are crucial to making home ownership more attainable. (Photo: Pexels)

vast majority of the country, as there are very few areas that won’t receive a loan limit increase in 2019. If you’re seeking a home in a high cost of living area, the loan limit for your county may be even higher than the baseline of $484,350. To view the loan limits by county, please visit this website.

New thresholds for jumbo loans Many cities have median home

prices well above the average conforming loan limit, so higher limits are in place for areas with above average income and/or home prices. For example, the new conforming loan limit in Boulder County is set at $626,750 for 2019, making it possible for more buyers to qualify for a conforming loan rather than having to seek a jumbo loan. Although the conforming limit is higher for

Boulder County, this amount is still well below the average home price of $725,700 for this area.

If you plan to purchase a home in Boulder County (or a city with a similar cost of living) that’s above the $626,750 conforming loan limit, you may need to apply for a nonconforming, or jumbo, loan. This simply means that your mortgage won’t be backed by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae, and lenders will often require stronger credit scores, a more substantial down payment, and additional fees. To learn more about jumbo loans and the qualification criterion that lenders typically require, please visit this site.

Buying a home is an exciting experience, and the increase in conforming loan limits can make home ownership more achievable for many individuals.

Michaela is the Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Contact Michaela at 303.579.5517, e-mail michaela@michaelaphillips.com or visit michaelaphillips.com.

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Megan’s Law and buying a home Megan’s Law is a federal law named after Megan Kanka, who was abducted and murdered by a neighbor.

On October 19, 1994, the

BY DUANE neighbor, Jesse Timmendequas, DUGGAN was convicted Realtor and Author RE/MAX of Boulder of the crime and sentenced to death. As a result of this tragic event, the Kankas family was determined to create a system to notify the public with information about the residential locations of sex offenders.

Under Colorado law, sex offenders have the right to live in any location they wish as long as they are properly registered. There is no authority granted by a police department or city government to control these circumstances.

However, there is a duty for local law enforcement to alert the public to the availability of sex offender registration lists, and to maintain reasonable accuracy of the list.

Megan’s Law requires identified sex offenders to register with local law enforcement officials and the federal law requires states to establish a list of convicted sex offenders. In Colorado, C.R.S. 18-3-412.5 requires the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to post on the Internet identifying information including photos of sex offenders sentenced as sexually violent predators or convicted of a sexual offense involving children.

CRS 16-22-112(5) states: “The Colorado sex offender registry includes only those persons who have been required by law to register and who are in compliance with the sex offender registration laws. Persons should not rely solely on the sex offender registry as a safeguard against perpetrators of sexual assault in their communities.

The crime for which a person is convicted may not accurately reflect the level of risk.”

All states have now adopted some form of Megan’s Law. There are some states requiring real estate licensees to disclose that a known sex offender lives in the neighborhood. Currently in Colorado, there is no requirement

for a seller or a real estate licensee to disclose the presence of a registered sex offender living in a neighborhood. Colorado’s legislation places the duty of releasing the information on the local law enforcement agency.

However, a position statement CP-29, issued by the Colorado Real Estate Commission states, “It is the position of the Real Estate Commission that all real estate licensees should inform a potential buyer to contact local law enforcement officials for further information if the presence of a registered sex offender is a matter of concern to the Buyer.”

At the state level, state law limits which sex offenders are allowed to be posted by the police department.

Misdemeanor convictions or juveniles adjudicated for sex crimes are not allowed to be on the list.

This list is maintained by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

At the county level, the Boulder County’s Sheriff’s Department registers sex offenders that are located in unincorporated Boulder County, Lyons, and Superior. In other areas, such as Longmont and Boulder, your will need to contact

that particular law enforcement agency.

In the city of Boulder, the Boulder Police Department can provide a copy of the city’s sex offender list to anyone inquiring about the document. The department allows it to be viewed for free and there is a small charge if you would like to take home a copy.

For additional information and safety tips visit apps.colorado.gov/ apps/dps/sor/info-prevention.jsf.

Duane Duggan has been a Realtor for RE/MAX of Boulder in Colorado since 1982 and has facilitated over 2,500 transactions over his career, the vast majority from repeat and referred clients.

He has been awarded two of the highest honors bestowed by RE/MAX International: The Lifetime Achievement Award and the Circle of Legends Award.

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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Grapes for the home table To get a backyard vineyard, you need plants that are tough, strong and able to live where the grapes can survive the Front Range.

BY CAROL Rollercoaster O’MEARA temperatures Colorado State in spring, blast University Extension, furnace-like heat Boulder County in summer, bone numbing winter chill, and water – or not – in the season, separates the weak from the strong, and not all grapes can thrive in those conditions.

Getting full harvests from grapes takes five years or more, yet few European wine grapes (Vitis vinifera) are hardy for extended years here. If you’re lucky to have a protected site, try merlots or muscats; the rest of us will have better success with hybrid grapes that are hardier.

A little planning goes a long way before you plant these vines, which can live to be 100 years old. Choose a sunny location with well draining soil, avoiding areas that pool spring frost when the shoots are just emerging. South to southwest facing slopes are ideal.

If you’re planting several grapes in rows, run them north to south to take advantage of more sunlight along the vines, and space them seven feet apart.

For a Mediterranean look, grapes can be trained to arbor for shade and ornamental decor, especially if combining red, purple and white fruiting plants. But because the vines aren’t pruned as often, fruit production is less than those grown on wire trellises.

Consider putting in arbors

clusters. It ripens in October.

Rollercoaster temperatures in spring, blast furnace-like heat in summer, bone numbing winter chill, and water – or not – in the season, separates the weak from the strong, and not all grapes can thrive in those conditions. (Photo: Shutterstock).

carefully, as there are a few drawbacks to them. Anytime you plant a juicy, sugary fruit to dangle over seating areas you risk surprising guests who sit before checking for dropped fruit.

Birds can be problematic and if raccoons discover the fruit, you’re in for a battle.

Plant one grape at each leg of the arbor and prune them back to have only two buds. Once the vine starts growing, choose the stronger of the two and train it by tying it to the outside of the leg as it grows upward. Nip off the tip of the other shoot, and any other side shoot, to force the plant’s energies in to the main vine.

Grapes to try for wine:

• Chancellor, a prolifically fruiting red grape that makes excellent wine, is an ideal choice for home vineyards.

Budding out later in spring helps dodge problems from frost, but chancellor ripens later, so protect it in fall.

• St. Croix. With Cabernet Sauvignon as its parents, this red grape is a reliable producer of sweet clusters for good quality juice or a nice blending wine. It ripens in September.

• Seyval Blanc, for white wine connoisseurs, makes a lovely, light wine. For top quality fruit, reign in this overachiever by thinning the

Don’t want to make wine, but ready for a break from Concord grapes? Try these for your table: • St. Theresa seedless, a tough, slip-skin purple grape, is hardy at elevations to 8,000 feet. Early ripening helps this fruit escape early season snows. Growing 15 to 20 feet tall, St. Theresa is a perfect arbor grape and shrugs off our alkaline soils.

• Reliance, a red blush of color that ripens in August, gives loads of intensely sweet, seedless grapes for desserts or jellies.

• Himrod is the ideal choice for white grape lovers wanting plump, juicy fruit that’s easy to de-stem. If planning an arbor, Himrod is not for you – it sheds fruit easily and will be a nuisance mess in your seating area.

Check out the Colorado Grape Growers Guide at extension. colostate.edu/docs/pubs/ garden/550a.pdf, for step-by-step instructions on grape growing.

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 Road, Box B, Longmont, 303.678.6238, e-mail comeara@bouldercounty.org or visit ext.colostate.edu/boulder.

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Villas at Calmante features high-end design, low-maintenance living More than half of the Superior neighborhood is now sold.

By Sarah Huber Photos courtesy of Boulder Creek Neighborhoods

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hat happens when a leading Colorado builder partners with a top interior design firm?

While some in home construction value function above form, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods celebrates both, weaving low-maintenance convenience with winsome style, main-floor living with clean lines and a commitment to easy living with thoughtfully designed floor plans.

Known for its award-winning homes and communities throughout Boulder County, Boulder Creek partners with well-known local interior design specialist Saddleback Design to put the finishing touches on their homes – important touches like flooring, counters and tile work.

Such is the case at the popular Superior neighborhood, The Villas at Calmante. This exclusive neighborhood of just thirty-three low maintenance ranch-style homes (more than half of which 12

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People who move here aren’t necessarily downsizing, but they are ‘right sizing,’

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have been claimed) showcases some of the most popular home design trends, from wall tiles to fireplace stone and beyond.

Exquisite design at The Villas at Calmante Saddleback Design Manager Lesley Hodges said Saddleback designers transform well-designed, well-built “Boulder Creek houses into well-loved, peaceful homes.”

She explained, “Calmante home buyers work with a Saddleback Design expert to create a functional space that reflects the buyers’ lifestyle and can become their sanctuary.” This empowers home buyers to create a haven they love with support from Boulder Creek Neighborhoods and Saddleback Design.

“It all starts with a conversation that happens when Boulder

Creek home buyers come into our showroom,” Hodges said.

“We listen, and ask the right questions. The designer is dedicated 100 percent to that appointment and to finding out who those homeowners are and how they want to live in their home. We help the homeowners find the right interior design for their lifestyle. We ask about their hobbies and interests and whether they have pets.” This information is invaluable when buyers are personalizing their new Boulder Creek home. Details like these can inform decisions on materials, styles, and create a home that helps the owner live the life they always dreamed.

Saddleback Design, based in a 7,000-square-foot showroom housing thousands of design options, experts guide home buyers through the design experience – what Boulder Creek calls 'the fun part'. “Calmante homes tap into current and traditional design trends with simple, streamlined accents and smart, elegant surfaces,” says Hodges.

“In the kitchen and bath,

Calmante home owners play with hued glass and tiles in vivid colors,” she says. “Buyers have moved away from more ornate designs,” such as the dotted backsplashes laid diagonally in the 1980s. Popular countertops are granite, quartz and natural stone.

Nowhere is this more evident than at the model home in the neighborhood. Located at 2741 Calmante Ave. in Superior, the model is full of interior design eye-candy… including travertine floors, stacked stone wall details, granite waterfall countertops and luxe wall tiles in metallics, glass, marble, mirror and mosaic.

“When you walk into a house we helped design, we can immediately tell whose home it is. We love bringing that level of personalization to the home – making it so you can feel the personality of the owners shine through with the finishes they’ve selected.” Hodges said. Calmante homebuyers visit Saddleback’s showroom and regularly request advice about paint and window treatments, in addition to the usual surface selections. “One of our Boulder Creek buyers came so frequently that they became a fixture. We love developing relationships with Boulder Creek home buyers,” Hodges said.

“Once this family moved in, they had their designer over for a glass of wine and to see the finishes in their new home.”

“My favorite room in the Calmante floor plans has got to be the “Entertainer’s Kitchen,” Hodges says, pointing to a popular option available on several of the Villas floor plans.

“I love to cook, I love to eat and I love to entertain – and this kitchen is perfect for that.”

The Entertainer’s Kitchen at Calmante offers an expanded pantry, an enhanced island, multiple dishwashers, an ice maker and more – including a choice of upgraded appliances including Wolf and Thermador.

Hodges gushes, “It’s an ideal space for entertaining and family gatherings. I really believe the kitchen is the heart of the home, and they nailed it.”

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low-maintenance lifestyle. “People who move here aren’t necessarily downsizing, but they are ‘right sizing,’” he said. “They’re moving for main-floor living, for the convenience of being able to travel all over the world without worrying about what’s going on back home.”

Main-floor living means the master suite with walk-in closets and a spacious bath is near the laundry room, and the openconcept kitchen, dining and living area are all on the same level.

A finished basement features a spacious rec room for a home theater, extra bedrooms for guests, and ample storage space.

Calmante “backs up to thousands of acres of Boulder County open space, and the topography of the site is such that neither side of the street looks directly at the front of another house,” explained Mason. “Each home has some nice elevation of its own.”

Ease of living is the goal at The Villas at Calmante, where the “intelligently designed neighborhood is created with a neighborhood lifestyle association, or HOA,” he said. Calmante home owners are liberated from snow shoveling, raking, weeding and exterior painting, among other household chores.

Calmante’s vibe “There are broad variety of people who live here, of course,” Mason said, “but we definitely have an interesting community of professionals, artists and athletes.

One neighbor is up early each day walking the trails in the open space across the street. Others are out cycling, hiking and skiing. People are walking with their pets and chatting.” Many home owners volunteer in the community and are involved in book and social clubs, lecture circuits and crafting bees.

Mason continued, “from the home design to the layout of the neighborhood, Calmante gives

buyers something unusual in the market” – a low-maintenance home offering main-floor living at 3,000 to 3,700 square feet in a tight-knit community. Just as Saddleback Design is unique as a design company actually founded by designers, Boulder Creek is unique as a lifestyle builder genuinely dedicated to enriching lifestyles and fashioning homes that fuel passions and enhance lives.

Calmante home owners adore Calmante’s brilliant location and Superior’s downtown revitalization, Mason said. Denver and the Denver International Airport are about 30 minutes away, and there’s no shortage of things to do in Boulder County, with proximity to the mountains and outdoor sports, prime eateries, craft breweries and art galleries.

Presenting a limited opportunity, more than half of the homes at The Villas at Calmante are currently sold. Many buyers are finishing their homes in the $1.2 to $1.6 million range. For more information, visit calmanteliving. com or call 720.459.6262 to speak with the Boulder Creek sales concierge team, available seven days a week to answer questions and set up personal appointments to tour these amazing Villas homes.

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Resource Central transforms local yards into power plants After an abnormally dry year with much of Colorado in a drought, a local nonprofit is challenging Boulder County homeowners to rethink their grassy landscapes to help conserve water. Local water providers have partnered with Resource Central, a nonprofit based in Boulder, to help families transition to drought-tolerant plants that can reduce outdoor water usage by up to 60 percent.

The nonprofit’s Garden In A Box xeriscape program will be available to the public starting on March 6 with garden kits of up to 30 plants ready to pick up and plant in May. They include plant-by-number maps for easy planting and the gardens are professionally designed and tailored to Colorado soil and dry climate.

“With most of Colorado still battling a drought it’s time to start thinking about whether all that grass is really worth using so much water,” said Neal Lurie, president of Resource Central. “Just because we have a dry climate doesn’t mean you have to have a boring yard.

With the right mix of power plants, Garden In A box helps families transition to a yard that is drought-

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tolerant, bursting with color, and habitat for butterflies and other pollinators.”

According to the US Drought Monitor, about 90 percent of Colorado is in a drought or abnormally dry. While recent snow has helped, the big reservoirs along the Colorado River basin remain at precariously low levels.

Nearly two dozen water utilities partner with the nonprofit on its Garden In A Box program as part of their water conservation efforts

including Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Lyons, Boulder, and Superior. In the past eight years, families have planted more than 500,000 drought-tolerant plants through this program, saving more than 100 million gallons of water.

“Half of a typical family’s water consumption is used just to keep their grass green,” said Nelson Tipton, who manages water conservation for the City of Longmont. “Garden In A Box is a key part of our local conservation

Most common home inspection issues

If you are purchasing a home, a professional home inspection will reveal a lot about your future

BY RICK home. Besides JACQUEMARD learning about Flatirons Home the mechanical Inspections operations of your home the inspection will reveal any obvious defects. A recent national survey of home inspectors revealed some of the most commonly reported home inspection issues. If you are thinking of selling your home you may want to take a look at these areas prior to listing.

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Garden In A Box xeriscape program starts up March 6, helps Boulder County homeowners rethink landscapes in era of drought. (Photo courtesy: Nate Luebbe/Resource Central).

efforts, helping to open people’s eyes about their outdoor water use.”

The program has tripled in size during the past five years. One of the largest programs of its kind in the United States, Garden In A Box has helped families in Boulder County and across Colorado transition more than 1.8 million square feet of land to low-water landscaping.

“We’re helping people plant a new perspective,” added Devon Booth, water programs manager for Resource Central. “After decades of urban development, Garden In A Box helps families restore their landscapes with native plants that are born and raised here in the Front Range of Colorado.

Conserving water never looked so good.”

Learn more online at: resourcecentral.org/gardens.

Founded in 1976, Resource Central is an innovative nonprofit dedicated to putting conservation into action. Its programs have helped more than 500,000 families save water, reduce waste, and conserve energy. Learn more at ResourceCentral.org.

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electrical wiring. Many inspectors, about 20 percent, found this to be the most common home inspection problem.

Another common electrical wiring problem that is found is an outlet with reversed polarity. Reversed polarity is when the “Hot” and “Neutral” wires are placed on the improper terminals.

Older and damaged roofs.

About nine percent of inspectors cited this as the most-common home inspection problem.

Deficient and older heating systems. Problems include broken or malfunctioning controls, blocked chimneys, unsafe exhaust flues and cracked heat exchangers.

Poor overall maintenance including cracked, peeling or dirty painted surfaces, crumbling masonry, makeshift wiring or plumbing.

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Damage to structural components such as foundation walls, floor joists, rafters or window and door headers.

Plumbing defects including the existence of old or incompatible piping materials, faulty fixtures and waste lines and improperly strapped hot water heaters.

Exteriors items such as doors and wall surfaces, inadequate caulking and/or poor weather stripping.

Fan ventilation systems should be vented to the exterior of a home. A common finding relates to bathroom vent fans. An inspector should access the attic or crawl space.

It’s common that when bathroom vent fans are installed, they are not vented to the exterior of the home, but rather into the attic or crawl space.

The moisture from the bathroom vent fan into the attic can potentially cause mold problems.

10. A common finding from inspections are issues with the chimney flashing.

This can lead to water intrusion into a home.

Other common findings are missing mortar, missing chimney caps, or cracked tiles in the chimney flue.

Be sure your inspector has thoroughly covered all these areas in their report. Your inspector should walk you through the inspection with explanations of all entries. It is recommended you have a list of questions ready for the inspector.

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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1401 Cypress Circle $498,777 Sunday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Paul Dart RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 441-5643

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LOW MAINTENANCE!! New bar faucet features

By Ed Del Grande Tribune News Service Q: Dear Ed: I'm building a wet bar in my basement and would like a bar faucet with a lot of options so I can multitask when I am behind the bar. I also want to wash glasses at the bar. Do they make bar faucets with pullout spray heads? – Tim

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A: In many cases, a bar faucet can look like a mini-kitchen faucet.

This means bar faucet features can include options like one-handle operation and a pullout spray head.

Some manufacturers even offer "faucet families" – basically a standard kitchen faucet sold with an exact copy of a smaller bar faucet. This way if you have an island sink in the kitchen, the bar faucet and kitchen faucet perfectly match.

Remember, standard bar sinks are smaller than standard kitchen sinks. This can restrict work space when washing dishes.

So, I recommend finding a

In many cases, a bar faucet can look like a mini-kitchen faucet. (Photo: Kohler).

pullout bar faucet with a pause feature on the spray head.

Remember, it's called a bar faucet for a reason, and a little extra water flow control can help you use it responsibly.

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Practice self-care in style

By Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service Is it just me, or has everyone been battling a cold that feels like it has stretched on this entire winter?

With spring (and hopefully spring weather) just around the corner, I knew I needed to do something to get myself through the home stretch of this snowy season. Self-care is something we often overlook as life gets busy, but it's important. To be at our best for our loved ones and ourselves, we need to treat ourselves occasionally, especially when we feel under the weather.

Today I want to highlight some of my must-have pick-me-up items that are helping me get through a lingering cold and these last official weeks of winter.

Few things make me feel better than curling up with a book and a cup of my favorite tea, except doing just that under a cozy blanket surrounded by delicious candles. When it comes to candles, I am obsessed with Pickwick

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Indulge yourself with your favorite tea. We love using antique tea cups to add an element of style. (Photo: Handout/TNS)

Candles. Instead of my usual go-to scent (Front Porch) I have found myself gravitating toward the warm and sharp Black Pepper scent. A mix of black pepper, lemon, coriander and jasmine leaf

on top of oakmoss, amber and patchouli leave a lingering scent in the air that is the perfect blend of masculine spice and gentle floral tones. The perfect mix as we leave a tough winter for a (hopefully)

light and fresh spring.

Once I am enveloped in the scent of my candle, it's time for the perfect blanket. That means not only is it as cozy as possible, but it also looks good artfully draped over the sofa or bed. I use a lovely Santorini throw the most frequently. Not only is the style and color amazing, it is versatile and can easily go from cold to mild weather.

In a bid to remind myself that spring is around the corner, I love to create a silk floral bouquet to sit by my side. The perfect addition to any desk or tray, it really brings up my spirits. I love to use everlasting flowers that stay bright and colorful despite the changing weather.

When I need an extra boost, Rootdown loose leaf tea from Headrush is my pick-me-up of choice. As a longtime tea fan, I can assure you, they know what they are doing. While I usually indulge in the gorgeous Organic Earl Grey Marie-Antoinette blend (not just because the rose

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How to make the most of shelves petals make for a beautiful cup, but that doesn't hurt!) as of late I have been enjoying the Organic Immunity blend. Nancy Schneider, the creator of the Rootdown brand, helped pick out this tea after a chat about getting over my lingering cold. It's smooth, sweet, just a little tart and has a kick of peppermint that has been incredibly soothing this winter. It is the perfect excuse to bring out my favorite willow teacup.

These are only a few of the items I have been using to spoil myself this season. Keeping them within arms reach on an inspired tray has been a lovely and comfortable addition to my space.

Whether it's a lovely bouquet of silk flowers, a great book or a favorite scent, be sure to set aside time to indulge in what brings you joy!

Adapted from nellhills.com.

Katie Laughridge is the owner of Kansas City interior design destination Nell Hill's. For more information, contact Katie at Katie@nellhills.com.

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service When most people think of shelves, perhaps kitchen and bathrooms come to mind, a ledge to merely temporarily place something in the course of a daily routine. Instead, consider using shelves and shelving as a decorative area to help add interest and pizzazz. From metal to colors and even shelving of various lengths, here are some tips for how to incorporate shelves into your existing decor.

1. Consider untraditional elements such as metal shelves, especially if you are seeking a modern and minimal look and feel.

2. Mix and match. Mixing shelves of different lengths and even colors can add interest.

3. Add elements such as framed photography, greenery and accents.

Shelves don't just have to be for books.

4. Consider built-in shelves.

While an excessive amount of built-ins can be a turnoff, thoughtful and creative placement can be both purposeful and impactful.

5. Consider black or white shelving, depending on your wall color. The contrast can act as an interesting design element.

6. Incorporate shelves in entertainment areas such as dining and living rooms where shelves can display treasured mementos, family photos or memorabilia.

7. Consider using shelves on long walls as an alternative to traditional artwork.

8. Mix shelves with artwork.

Often artwork can help to create a sense of balance.

9. Consider placing shelves in a room that may need extra surfaces such as a child's room or crafting space.

10. Place shelves in a useful area such as near an entry or mudroom.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Awardwinning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.

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Home upgrades to make you feel lucky

By Jenna Schuster HomeAdvisor With Saint Patrick's Day just around the corner, you might be wondering how to add a bit of luck to your life. And while leprechauns, shamrocks and pots of gold are good options for the holiday, there are also plenty of home upgrades you can make to create your own luck all year long.

From stain-repelling furniture to robot lawn mowers, these improvements will leave you feeling lucky every day!

Quiet cabinets and doors Accidentally slamming a cabinet door and waking the whole household can feel like the worst stroke of luck. But if you have oldfashioned cabinets, this situation can be hard to avoid. To help your family sleep more soundly, have a pro install soft-closing cabinet and door hinges in your home. These hinges stop your swinging door right before it smacks the edge of the frame, so they're virtually noiseless! Another benefit? You'll never slam your fingers in the

Nothing feels better than waking up to a freshly brewed cup of coffee – especially when it brews itself. (Photo: Dreamstime)

door again.

Stain-repelling furniture If you've had the misfortune of spilling a drink on your furniture, you know how badly it can stain.

Avoid this, and watch spills roll right off the fabric, by spraying your furniture with stain repellent.

Simply spray couches, upholstered chairs, rugs and any other fabric that might easily stain, and let it dry for about a day. Next time

the timer the night before, and the machine will do the rest. If you're ever running late for work, having coffee ready for you as you race out the door will feel like kismet.

Time-saving robot lawn mowers Wouldn't it feel amazing to look outside and find that the lawn has magically been cut overnight?

Count yourself lucky – robot lawn mowers are on the market.

These devices range in price from about $500 to over $3,000. But after the initial investment, robot lawn mowers promise to save you tons of time mowing in the hot sun. Not to mention, driving up to your home and smelling freshly cut grass will put you in a good mood every day.

Hands-free sinks If you're the chef at home, you know first-hand how messy cooking can be. And if you frequently cook with raw meat or eggs, you also have to worry about proper sanitation. Avoid contaminating your faucet with germs by installing a touch-sensor kitchen faucet. With this faucet, all you need is a simple bump of the wrist, elbow – or even nose – and it will turn on the tap. For food lovers, this is your lucky break.

A plumber or skilled handyman should be able to install this device quickly. Once installed, the faucet should be easy to maintain, only requiring battery changes as needed.

Jenna Schuster is a reporter for HomeAdvisor, an online marketplace connecting homeowners with trusted service professionals to complete home projects. Visit HomeAdvisor.com

Perfectly-timed coffee Getting up on a Monday morning can feel anything but lucky. But investing in helpful appliances can make it a little better. Consider getting a coffee maker with a timer so you can wake up to a fresh cup of Joe instead of having to wait for it to brew. All you need to do is load the coffee and set

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