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Get a CLUE when buying a home What does it cost and where do I get a CLUE? Under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, if you are the property owner, you can obtain a CLUE report, once a year, for free.

A CLUE report is available online at personalreports.lexisnexis.com or by calling 866.312.8076. You can also ask your insurance agent for assistance to obtain one for you.

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Most Americans don’t have a CLUE and have never heard of the CLUE database, but if you are a home buyer or home seller, it’s probably a good idea to get a CLUE! (Photo: Bigstock)

If you don’t have a CLUE, don’t be embarrassed!

Most Americans don’t have a CLUE and have never

BY DUANE heard of DUGGAN the CLUE database, but if Realtor and Author you are a home RE/MAX of Boulder buyer or home seller, it’s probably a good idea to get a CLUE! Get a CLUE! What’s a CLUE? Do you have a CLUE? CLUE stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange.

The exchange is a claims history database generated by LexisNexis enabling insurance companies to access claims information on a property before they underwrite, rate, or quote an insurance policy.

The exchange will list insurance losses on a property going back seven years. The majority of home insurance companies contribute records of their losses to the database.

As a home buyer, should I get a CLUE? Getting a CLUE report during the contract due diligence period in the purchase contract can save

the home buyer from getting an insurance surprise when shopping for insurance. An example is when a property has had three flood claims in the last five years.

That information could make it difficult to obtain insurance at a reasonable price, or maybe not at all. Having the information could help the home buyer determine whether or not they actually want to buy a particular home.

Sounds like a good idea to get a CLUE before buying a home!

What’s the catch?

A CLUE report can only be ordered by the property owner.

If a home buyer wants to get a CLUE report, the best way to ask for one is to include a request for it as a provision in the purchase offer.

As a home seller, should I get a CLUE? As a potential seller, you can order a CLUE report before the property comes on the market. This enables you to see if the CLUE report has correct information. If the information is incorrect, you can take steps to get it corrected. Then you can share the CLUE report with the home buyer to help them have the confidence that insurance can be obtained for the property.

I’ve got a CLUE! Now what?

A home buyer with a CLUE report can review it for any claims that could lead to higher than anticipated insurance premiums.

Examples could be frequent burglary claims, flood claims, etc.

If there is some hazard on or near the property that will probably continue, insurance is likely to cost more. Recent claims may not be a negative factor. For example, a recent roof claim when handled properly with a new roof has been installed, could actually make the property more attractive to an insurance company.

If I have a CLUE, do I still need an inspection?

An inspection is never performed to generate a CLUE report. A CLUE report gives no recommendations about a particular issue – it only communicates what the circumstances of the insurance claim were. However, a CLUE report is a great tool to share with the home inspector. The home inspector can review the issue and check to see that any repair work was done properly.

Be sure to consult your Realtor® and your homeowner’s insurance agent to determine if getting a CLUE report is right for you.

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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REAL ESTATE Q&A:

Tell your buyer every little detail — or risk blowing the sale Q: I just lost the sale of my house because our buyer learned we changed out a broken toilet without getting a permit from the city. I did not even know this

BY GARY M. was required.

SINGER Is there anything Sun Sentinel I can do?

– Barbara A: You raise two important points.

The first is the importance of disclosing everything, even little details, when you are selling your home. While most people correctly view the property disclosure as buyer protection, it also protects the seller from situations like yours, as well as a possible lawsuit if your new buyer learns of a problem later that you did not disclose.

While the expression "let the buyer beware" still rings mostly true, there is an exception for hidden problems that the seller knew about and did not disclose.

While the expression "let the buyer beware" still rings mostly true, there is an exception for hidden problems that the seller knew about and did not disclose. (Dreamstime/TNS).

This problem can be easily avoided by making full disclosure of every issue with your property, even if you think it is minor.

In my experience, I have rarely seen a buyer scared off by too much disclosure, but I have seen many closings destroyed when something turns up in the process.

Most people can rationalize almost any concern when they want to buy something, whether it is an expensive watch or a house

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The second point is permits, which are becoming more of a roadblock to closings lately. Most work done to your house requires a permit from your city. Certain air conditioner repairs, plumbing and even cutting down a tree will require approval from your city or town. Failure to get a proper permit can have ramifications from a fine to, like your situation,

a blown closing.

Many contractors do not inform the homeowner of the need for a permit either because they are unaware of the requirement in your particular municipality or because they do not want the trouble and delay of getting one.

However, ignorance of the law is not an excuse for breaking it, and it is up to the homeowner to get things done correctly.

Fortunately, most building departments are helpful and have robust internet resources. You will need to pull a retroactive permit for your home and, going forward, make sure you get one when needed.

Gary M. Singer is an attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law. He practices real estate, business litigation and contract law from his office in Sunrise, Fla. He frequently consults on general real estate matters and trends in Florida with various companies across the nation. Send him questions online at sunsentinel.com/askpro or follow him on Twitter @ GarySingerLaw.

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NASH Anthem, LLC (“Owner”) is the owner and developer of the Anthem Community (“Community”). Certain homebuilders, unaffiliated with Owner or its related entities are building homes in the Community.

Owner has retained Newland Real Estate Group, LLC (“Newland”) solely as the Community’s property manager. North America Sekisui House, LLC (“NASH”) has an interest in one of Owner’s members. Owner, Newland and NASH are not co-developing, co-building or otherwise responsible for any of the obligations or representations of any of the Builders, and shall have no obligations to any buyer regarding a home purchased from a Builder. Owner’s obligations with respect to the Community is limited to the development of certain infrastructure improvements and such obligations run solely to persons buying real property directly from Owner. Buyers of homes from any of the Builders waive any claims against Owner, Newland and/or NASH arising out of their purchase transaction.

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Why lenders won’t allow undeposited cash to be used as a down payment The cannabis industry is a lucrative business, and it’s quickly growing throughout the United States.

In areas like Colorado where recreational

BY MICHAELA marijuana has PHILLIPS been legal for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. years, many cannabis dispensary owners and employees are thriving. According to CNBC, Colorado’s recreational marijuana sales topped $1.55 billion in 2018, and this booming industry isn’t expected to slow in the coming years. If you’re a member of the cannabis industry seeking homeownership, you may be planning to use a large sum of undeposited cash for a down payment. While a steady stream of income is a must for purchasing a home, lenders will not accept funds that haven’t been deposited into a bank. Here, we share why this is the case, and offer solutions for

those in the marijuana industry.

Why does cash need to be deposited?

When applying for a mortgage loan, all cash to be used at closing needs to be sourced. Lenders need to see regular paychecks deposited into your account on a consistent basis. Any cash to be used for the down payment should be related to your primary source of income, or identified as gift funds. Gift funds aren’t always as straightforward to use as you might imagine: in most cases, you’ll need a letter from the donor specifying that the funds won’t need to be repaid, as well as other details about the funding.

Although undeposited cash may not be used toward the down payment, be aware that suddenly making a large deposit into your bank will also hurt your chances of qualifying. An unexpected large deposit is a red flag for lenders, and has the potential to derail the closing process. If you have a significant amount of cash to use as the down payment, you

While a steady stream of income is a must for purchasing a home, lenders will not accept funds that haven’t been deposited into a bank. (Photo: Pexels).

can avoid alerting your lender by making the deposit at least two full statement cycles before the lender’s review process.

Those in the cannabis industry often carry large sums of cash on hand, so it’s important to know about the lending stipulations before beginning your application process. Unsourced cash, also known as “mattress money,” cannot be used as funding toward your quest for homeownership.

If you’ve saved in cash for purchasing a home, just be sure to make the deposit into your bank account at least two months before applying for the mortgage loan. If you’re currently a W2

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6 home renovations that return the most at resale Garage door replacement – Average cost: $3,611 – Average resale value: $3,520 – Cost recouped: 97.5 percent A good-looking garage door tops the list when it comes to getting cash back on your investment when you decide to sell your house, according to the 2019 Cost vs. Value report. The estimate for this job is based on the cost of removing and disposing of an existing 16-by-7-foot garage door (or two-car garage door) and replacing it with a new four-section garage door with heavy-duty galvanized steel tracks, assuming the motorized garage door opener is compatible. This curb-appeal enhancer will get you back almost every dollar you spent on it when you sell your house.

Manufactured stone veneer – Average cost: $8,907 – Average resale value: $8,449 – Cost recouped: 94.9 percent Jennifer Bradley Franklin: 6 home renovations that return the most at resale.

(Photo: Paul Bradbury/Getty Images/TNS).

By Jennifer Bradley Franklin Bankrate.com Renovations can make us happier in the places we call home, but some of the most dramatic updates can add real value when it's time to sell.

Since kitchen, deck and other upgrades can represent a significant cost, it's helpful to know what kind of return you might expect before you decide to write a check.

"Budget is the number one pain point for most remodeling professionals when they meet with potential clients," says Clayton DeKorne, chief editor of the JLC Group, a collection of magazines serving building professionals.

Since 2002, the organization's Remodeling, a magazine for the construction industry, has produced the annual Cost vs. Value report, which examines the cost of popular home renovations versus the return on investment (ROI) at resale.

The 2019 Cost vs. Value report compares the average cost of 22 remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale in 136 U.S. markets, based on a survey of 3,000 real estate May 5-6, 2019

agents and firms. It's important to note, however, that costs can vary greatly by region based on the cost of labor and materials, as well as the level of service offered by individual remodelers.

In any project, there are the so-called hard costs of labor and materials, but the real value is a combination of personal enjoyment and additional value at the time of a home sale.

"There's no project on the list that returns lower than 50 percent," DeKorne explains.

"On the lower end of the ROI spectrum are the bigger-ticket projects that have a whole lot of personal selection involved, such as choosing finishes in a bathroom remodeling project. They may or may not translate from one buyer to the next, but there is value in those personal finishes.

A homeowner is going to get enjoyment in those things while they're living there."

Whether you plan to stay in your house for a long time or just a few years, it's smart to know which home renovations add the most value. Here are the six home remodeling projects that deliver the highest returns.

Replacing vinyl siding with stone veneer on part of your home, such as an entryway, is a big curbappeal upgrade for your home.

For this project, existing vinyl siding is replaced with adhered manufactured stone veneer. This average cost estimate is based on installing 36 linear feet (LF) of sills, 40 LF of corners and one address block, with materials including two layers of a waterresistant barrier, corrosionresistant lath and fasteners and more. This cosmetic improvement and accent design element is likely to catch the eye of a potential buyer and can allow you to recoup nearly 95 percent of your renovation costs.

remodeling project of this kind, you might replace appliances with new, more energy-efficient models, reface cabinets with new shakerstyle wood panels, install new countertops, replace hardware, install a new sink and faucet, add new flooring and repaint.

Deck addition (wood) – Average cost: $13,333 – Average resale value: $10,083 – Cost recouped: 75.6 percent If you're lucky enough to own a house with a big yard, having a wooden deck can be an extra enhancement to enjoy the outdoors around your home.

The average cost of adding a wooden deck from scratch (estimated based on a 16-by20-foot deck, including a railing system with pressure-treated wood posts, railings and balusters) is approximately $13,333. But the good news is that this feature, which also includes a built-in bench and planter, can hold more than 75 percent of its value come sale time.

Siding replacement – Average cost: $16,036 – Average resale value: $12,119 – Cost recouped: 75.6 percent Old, dilapidated siding can make even the nicest house look worn-out. For the average home, replacing 1,250 square feet of old siding will cost you just over $16,000 and you'll get back roughly three-quarters of that investment upon resale. This upgrade includes the factory trim at the openings and corners.

Minor kitchen remodel – Average cost: $22,507 – Average resale value: $18,123 – Cost recouped: 80.5 percent

Entry door replacement (steel) – Average cost: $1,826 – Average resale value: $1,368 – Cost recouped: 74.9 percent

Creating a modern-looking and functional kitchen can add more than just value to your home: it can boost your enjoyment of everyday activities like cooking, entertaining friends and sharing meals with your family. However, potential buyers see the intrinsic value of this kind of upgrade.

On average, you'll recoup a little more than 80 percent of the cost of a minor kitchen remodel. In a

You will recoup nearly 75 percent of your cost by replacing your main entry door with a 20-gauge steel door, complete with clear dual-pane half-glass panel, jambs and an aluminum threshold with composite stop. These doors come factory finished with the same color on the front and back sides.

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The National Garden Bureau announced that 2019 was the Year of the Pumpkin. (Photo: Shutterstock).

LAWN AND GARDEN

Year of the pumpkin When it comes to finding reason to celebrate something, I’m up for some fun. Talk Like A Pirate day, National Donut day, World Penguin

BY CAROL day – I’m O’MEARA ready. So when Colorado State the National University Extension, Boulder County Garden Bureau announced that 2019 was the Year of the Pumpkin, I squealed aloud in delight. Pumpkins bring out the child in me; I love the orange, red, grey, warty, smooth gourds.

Native to Peru and Colombia north through Central America to the southwestern part of the United States, the gourds Native Americans called “isqoutm Squash” have been grown for over

7,000 years as a food staple. Long storing, the seeds and flesh fed native peoples throughout winters, while the skin was dried in strips and used to wave mats for floors.

Like many New World plants, the name we use is the result of meandering through many European countries once explorers brought seeds back from the Americas. The Greek word for pumpkins, "large melon," is "pepon." Pepon was pronounced by the French as "pompon;" the English changed that to "Pumpion." American colonists went with “pumpkin.”

Pumpkin is a catch-all name given to several members of the genus Curcubita – C. maxima, C. moschata and C. pepo. Botanists generally consider the orange fruit used for Jack O’ Lanterns and décor as C. maxima, while winter squash is classified within the other two species.

Pumpkins as well as squash were often planted by Native Americans with two other “sisters,” corn and beans to take advantage of their growth habits support each other and improve yield. Corn supports the bean vines, the pumpkin leaves shade the shallow roots of the corn, and the beans provide nitrogen to the soil. Not every tribe planted this way, but it was a common practice noted by European explorers and colonists.

Early pumpkins were sweet and flavorful, but in the nineteenth century, the fruit fell out of favor and cooks considered it food for the poor. But immigrants to the USA brought traditions with them from their lands, including Jack O’ Lanterns for Halloween.

Originally carved from turnips, Jack O’ Lanterns soon were carved from pumpkins in the new world.

After WWII the popularity of Jack O’ Lanterns created an increased demand for pumpkins and in the early 1970s pumpkin hybridizing focused on those that were good for carving, not eating.

Flavor was lost in their quest for size, shape, durability, and a thick stem. The Howden Pumpkin, considered the quintessential carving pumpkin, was developed

by Jack Howden and released in 1977 by Harris Seed.

Pumpkins are heat-loving plants and should be planted after soil temperatures have warmed above 70-degress, usually end-of-May. Select a location with welldraining soil and plenty of room to let the vines run, especially if you’re growing an heirloom type, such as Jarradale or Rouge Vif d’Etamps.

Newer, semi-dwarf varieties, such as All America Selections Sorcerer or Spirit, are excellent for getting Jack-O’-Lantern sized pumpkins from smaller spaces since their vines stay 6 to 10 feet long, depending on type. If you’re interested in growing pumpkins for seeds, try the naked seed types Lady Godiva, Kakai or the AAS winner Pepitas.

Large or small, find space for a pumpkin in your garden this year.

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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RE/MAX Elevate calls Louisville home

Manager Tammy Milano with Broker/Owner Jay Kalinski. (Photo: Jonathan Castner).

It is with much excitement that RE/MAX Elevate planted its flag at 724 Main Street in Louisville and had its grand opening on May 1. (Photo: Jonathan Castner).

By Darren Thornberry

Why Louisville and why now?

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unofficial “Capital” of East Boulder County. Business booms there, schools are great, families love it, and it’s been recognized numerous times in the national media as one of the safest and best places to live in the nation (Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017, one of the “20 Safest Places to Live in Colorado”

by Elite Personal Finance, and among the “10 Best Towns for Families in the U.S.” by Family

Circle Magazine). Louisville is a great little city. In fact, 78 percent of respondents to a citizen survey rated Louisville as an “excellent” place to live.

So it was with much excitement that RE/MAX Elevate planted its flag at 724 Main Street and had its grand opening on May 1.

The public was invited to enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony with Shelley Angell, executive director of the Louisville Chamber of Commerce, live music by Louisville musician Johnny O., wine and sangria tasting with local Decadent Saint winery thanks to Premier Lending LLC, small bites by local Wildcraft Kitchen, desserts from Bittersweet Café & Confections, and flower arrangements donated by Red Door Flowers. RE/MAX Elevate thanks the sponsors and vendors who made it such a special day in Louisville.

RE/MAX Elevate Broker/ Owner Jay Kalinski says “It’s an ideal place to live and do business with a great quality of life. We heart Louisville. That’s the sentiment you’ll see on T-shirts and stickers for RE/MAX Elevate.”

Jay says that for those who want a little more space to live in, along with the beauty and amenities of Boulder County, Louisville is a remarkably attractive choice.

Lest our readers think this is a case of a national “chain” without ties to the community setting up shop in a hot market, a brief history lesson is helpful.

RE/MAX of Boulder was founded 42 years ago in Boulder

by Tom Kalinski. At the time it opened for business, it was only the third RE/MAX franchise in the United States. RE/MAX of Boulder has been the No. 1 company in Boulder Valley home sales for more than 30 of its 42 years and the No. 1 single RE/MAX office in the U.S. eight times. The company has more than 100 award-winning Realtors who are among the best in the nation, averaging more than 15 years of experience. They are seasoned experts with the utmost dedication to clients, going far beyond the extra mile to help them navigate an often challenging market. Jay became co-owner of RE/MAX of Boulder in 2012 and helped further expand the company to where it is today, serving as broker/owner for several years.

While Jay remains co-owner of RE/MAX of Boulder, he has turned Broker duties back over to Tom, so he can focus on expanding RE/MAX Elevate. Jay is a Boulder native, CU-Boulder alumnus and Tom’s son. Jay, a lawyer and military veteran, says, “We’re thrilled to introduce DAILY CAMERA / TIMES-CALL

RE/MAX Elevate to Louisville, where many of our founding real estate agents – and their families – live, work, and go to school, and where our clients are selling or searching for homes. We are rooted in the community.”

Jay has been a licensed broker for 10 years and a licensed attorney for 14 years, having worked at several prominent law firms and serving 4 ½ years on active duty as an Air Force JAG officer. “We are committed to the city of Louisville, East Boulder County, Broomfield and beyond,” he says. “And as a small local veteran-owned business, we are excited to be actively involved

in the local entrepreneurial community and with nonprofits and community organizations and to support the vitality and wellbeing of the community.”

Realtors in both RE/MAX offices have donated gift baskets from Louisville businesses for a free drawing, which kicked off during the grand opening party.

Drop by any day during business hours in May to enter. Tickets will be drawn and winners announced during the Taste of Louisville on June 1. And to celebrate the opening of the new office, RE/MAX Elevate is sponsoring the Louisville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.

RE/MAX Elevate thanks the sponsors and vendors who made it such a special day. (Photo: Jonathan Castner).

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RE/MAX Elevate, along with RE/MAX of Boulder, is also giving back to the community by co-sponsoring the Louisville Downtown Street Faire on Friday nights throughout the summer.

Jenni Hlawatsch, owner of The Singing Cook, the business next door to RE/MAX Elevate where she continues to be a neighbor, is looking ahead as she welcomes the new office. She says, “While I’ll miss my Book Cellar neighbors, I look forward to the new business relationship with Jay and the RE/MAX Elevate team, who are eager to support and get involved in all the goings on in downtown Louisville.”

Jay Kalinski with Louisville Mayor Bob Muckle. (Photo: Flatirons Pro Media).

“We’re delighted to welcome RE/MAX Elevate to downtown Louisville,” says Louisville Mayor Bob Muckle. “Their contributions to the local economy and strong tradition of community involvement will be a win for us all.”

RE/MAX Elevate is a member of the Louisville Chamber of Commerce and the Louisville Downtown Business Association.

RE/MAX Elevate, 724 Main St. in Louisville, 303.974.5005, elevatedrealestate.com. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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What to do in the garden in May

By Newsday It's May! Birds are singing, tulips are blooming – and weeds are growing – so it's time to get outside and kick into high gear.

We start the month yanking out those weeds, roots and all, and end it planting crops and spreading mulch. But there's so much to do in between. Here's a tip or chore for each day of the month.

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Incorporate generous helpings of compost into beds and boarders before planting.

Fertilize cabbage, lettuce, spinach and other coolseason vegetables.

Start planting perennials.

Repot overgrown houseplants into the nextsize pot (two inches larger).

Aerate the lawn; dethatch only if necessary.

Pull weeds as you see them, or the chore may become unmanageable.

Begin succession planting gladiolus: Corms pointy end up in full sun, four to six

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inches apart. Repeat weekly until mid-June.

Plant roses: Create a mound of soil at the bottom of planting hole and spread roots over it, then backfill.

Sow seeds for summerblooming perennials and biennials directly into the garden.

Clean and store bird feeders for next winter.

Resist the temptation to buy cell-pack annuals already in bloom. Younger plants will be stronger.

Happy Mother's Day! As long as nighttime temperatures aren't below 55 degrees, it's safe to plant annuals.

Handle pests naturally by applying pyrethrins, Bt, insecticidal soap or neem oil.

Encircle a soaker hose over roots of newly planted trees. Water deeply now and regularly during their first year.

Plant corn now and you'll be enjoying it at your

August cookouts.

16. Harvest third-year (or older) asparagus when stalks are six to eight inches long.

Leave younger ones in the ground.

17. Give beds and borders a crisp edge – you'll be surprised at the difference it makes!

18. Inspect undersides of hollyhock leaves for the orange pustules of rust fungus. Remove and discard affected foliage.

19. Prune gray tips from junipers.

20. "Harden off" vegetable seedlings: Place outdoors in shade for incrementally longer periods each day for a week before planting into the garden.

21. Prune spring-blooming shrubs as soon as their flowers fade.

22. Plant herb seedlings outdoors and water (they never need fertilizer).

23. Shear an inch off dianthus and creeping phlox when they're six inches tall; don't

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24. If the lilacs are blooming, it's time to plant dahlias.

25. Mulch beds and borders to suppress weeds, retain moisture and nourish soil.

Never create "volcanoes" around trees or mulch deeper than three inches.

26. Plant tomatoes, peppers, melons and other summer crops into the garden; water and apply mulch.

27. Happy Memorial Day! It's time to fertilize the lawn: Apply one pound of slowrelease nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.

28. Gradually move houseplants outdoors, but never African violets; they're homebodies.

29. Fertilize faded bulb plants but don't remove foliage until it has died.

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What kind of maintenance does my hardscape require?

By Paul F. P. Pogue Angie's List

It's easy to think of stone hardscaping as needing little or no maintenance. Patio stones, pavers, retaining walls and sidewalks are made of stout material that seems indestructible compared to wood, dirt and plants. But, the elements still take their toll on your hardscape, and this stonework will deteriorate without proper care.

The good news is hardscaping maintenance isn't difficult. Follow these steps to ensure many years of enjoyment from your outdoor stone.

Regularly clean stone Keep loose debris off your hardscape. A broom can sweep away most of it on an everyday basis. Regularly spray down stone with a garden hose.

Winter and spring debris, such as fallen leaves, mud and dead grass, can leave stains on your stones – particularly when left for several weeks. In most cases, you can remove these stains by

With proper maintenance, hardscaping can last many years.

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scrubbing with a basic water/ detergent solution. Pressure washing may be required if you have mold or standing moss.

For oil stains, obtain an oil remover from an automotive or hardware store.

When you're doing all this cleaning, look for damaged stones or pavers. Chips and cracks will quickly get bigger. In most

cases, you can replace individual damaged stones without having to deal with the rest of the space.

You can also apply paver sealer once every year or two. A good sealant prevents dirt and stains from penetrating and provides a pleasing shine. Sealed pavers are also easier to clean. You can purchase the sealant at a hardware store. Be sure to apply it only to clean, dry pavers. Pavers that are exposed to heavy rain, sun or foot traffic will need to have new sealer applied more often. In most cases, when you reseal a paver, the new layer can be directly applied on top of the original application.

If your patio pavers are uneven, you may have more serious structural problems that could mean your patio needs to be regraded or replaced.

Pay attention to drainage Water is your hardscape's biggest enemy. When your stones are installed, they need a water management process. This can be as simple as slight elevation and

channels that direct water off the stone and into a depression or drainage area. A well-designed drainage plan can also help provide water to nearby greenery.

If water pools on your stones after rain, something has gone wrong. At that point, you probably need to contact a pro for their opinion. Pooled water can quickly damage stone and get worse.

Also, keep an eye on the sand filler placed between pavers to hold them in place. You can buy a bag of refined sand and pour it into the cracks if weather has worn it away.

Many hardscaping companies offer ongoing maintenance contracts. You can hire one to handle most of this ongoing work if you don't have the time to do it yourself.

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Significant home inspection issues Whether you are buying or selling a home the home inspection is an important step.

The process can be exhausting for both

BY RICK parties and JACQUEMARD their agents.

Flatirons Home Inspections Every home inspection will uncover some kind of problem.

Most of the time these issues are minor and fairly simple to negotiate. Unfortunately, some problems can be more serious and expensive to correct. More and more sellers will spend the money on a pre-listing home inspection.

It can be well worth the money to find out your homes condition ahead of time. If you have any doubt as to the condition of your property, here are some potentially big ticket items found during inspections. If you are buying a home, these are some of the potential problems you›ll want to May 5-6, 2019

be on the lookout for.

A typical issue is a roof leak possibly caused by damaged shingles. Repairing or replacing shingles or flashing can be a simple and cheap repair. However, if the issue has been ongoing, it could be a lot more work and expense.

Any kind of water intrusion into a home has the potential to cause mold. If the roof is past is at or near the end of its expected life it may need to be replaced. Roofs can be fairly expensive to replace, especially if the home is larger.

Electrical issues can also be quite

expensive to repair. Inspectors will be looking for un-grounded outlets, lack of GFCI protection, over loaded breakers, double tapping and general work of poor quality. Home inspectors will also look for dated types of electrical components such as knob and tube and aluminum wiring, neither of which is used in modern day construction. Aluminum wiring can prompt poor or defective connections, which can lead to recurring flickering or incessant turning off of light, hot switch plates and sockets, burning smell, or power failure taken without triggering a circuit breaker.

Replacing dated wiring can cost several thousand dollars.

Foundations are the backbone of a house and problems with them can be quite pricey to address.

Most home buyers do not want to take on major structural issues with a property. Foundation cracks are quite common, making sure they do not extend past a certain size is important. Some cracks are part of normal settling others are

not. It is important to distinguish between the two. Hiring a structural engineer can be money well spent if foundation issues are uncovered during an inspection.

These are only a few of the major items that may be discovered during an inspection. If a prelisting inspection of your house has revealed structural or mechanical problems, it is advisable to get them fixed. Most buyers have some expectations on what they are willing to accept. For buyers it can be heartbreaking to lose a house that they have already pictured themselves living in. If, after a home inspection a buyer discovers significant fixes that can’t be negotiated with the seller the contract may need to be voided.

Real Estate agents call these things deal breakers for a reason. Many people don’t want to deal with such issues when buying a house.

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101 hickory ave $1,215,000 Sunday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Glenn Vigil Colorado Landmark (303) 817-3977

2950 dartmouth ave $945,000 Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Tatiana Miller Goodacre & Company Real Estate (630) 244-3566

2267 holyoke drive $1,235,000 Saturday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Jay Kalinski RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 415-2268

2121 Jonathan place $1,075,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Kristen Brown Martin RE/MAX Alliance (303) 478-1883

835 Yellow pine avenue $1,250,000 Saturday 12:30 PM-2:30 PM Kim Payes RE/MAX Alliance (720) 839-1038

2121 Jonathan place $1,075,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Kristen Brown Martin RE/MAX Alliance (303) 478-1883

2909 4th street $1,250,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Roger Walker RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (303) 818-5920

1642 Baseline road $779,000 Saturday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Tracy Zaik WK Real Estate (303) 859-7271

1420 Zamia avenue $1,095,000 Saturday & Sunday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Lynn Ryan RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 489-0309

700 16th street $1,299,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Joyce Pollich WK Real Estate (303) 249-6501

2455 6th street $799,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Keith McQuillen WK Real Estate (303) 589-1432

3355 endicott dr $1,100,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Barb Sill-Prantner MB/Sill-Prantner Realty (720) 840-1455

700 16th street $1,299,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Dana Hunt WK Real Estate (303) 709-4443

827 Winding Brook dr $315,556 Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Kennan Razey The Group Inc (970) 412-1210

Boulder 3363 madison avenue V120 $379,900 Sunday 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Amie Jablonski RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 888-0693 3150 Iris ave #F102 $385,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Sara K RE/MAX Alliance (773) 968-4722 555 manhattan dr 102 $395,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Kirsty Daviau Thompson Daviau Realty (303) 564-8746 4800 osage drive #5 $425,000 Saturday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Neil Kearney Kearney Realty Co. (303) 818-4055 745 thomas drive 12 $429,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Jill Muller WK Real Estate (303) 941-6927 4194 longview lane $690,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Susan Eastman Live West Realty (303) 589-6845

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6757 Whaley dr $1,650,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Patrick Dolan RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 441-5642 200 camden place $1,699,500 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Lorrie Trussell RE/MAX Alliance (720) 235-2409 200 camden place $1,699,500 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Lorrie Trussell RE/MAX Alliance (720) 235-2409 1655 Walnut st. $1,898,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Julia Cantarovici 8Z Real Estate (720) 203-7789 1558 cress ct $2,595,000 Sunday 1:30 PM-3:30 PM Dave Naber RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (303) 875-6933

Broomfield 13584 decatur court $379,900 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Katie Patterson RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (720) 934-1057 16424 alcott place $449,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Lisa Fischer WK Real Estate (303) 250-1700 16634 miners Way $574,000 Saturday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Jordan Sebastiano WK Real Estate (303) 541-1949

denver 19454 e 54th place $550,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Sheri Brown RE/MAX Alliance (720) 217-2188

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2600 stonewall lane $410,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Sue Cable WK Real Estate (303) 717-8523

7384 Glacier View road $620,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Sandy Meyer Realty Nova of Colorado (303) 440-6057

213 high lonesome point $750,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Sheri Brown RE/MAX Alliance (720) 217-2188

417 emery street $625,000 Saturday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Brian Sundberg RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 931-5483

2878 twin lakes circle $785,000 Saturday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Christina Bremner WK Real Estate (720) 201-7036 3084 red deer trail $1,100,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Jordan Sebastiano WK Real Estate (303) 541-1949 1543 Birchwood court $1,395,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Tom Kahn RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (303) 579-4678

1355 northview drive $624,900 Saturday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Terry Larson RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 589-3028

768 Bridger point $1,675,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Chris Haught WK Real Estate (303) 947-4074

1056 northview drive $659,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Dennis and Jann Culver WK Real Estate (303) 618-3366

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1244 northview drive $757,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM John Chamberlin RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 579-4455

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1604 drake street $380,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Natasha Hubbard RE/MAX Alliance (303) 909-3810 836 emery street $409,900 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Shawn Johnson RE/MAX of Boulder (720) 204-0618

928 cimarron drive (sales center) Starting From the $300’s Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Tracy Carruth Markel Homes (720) 324-9196

1263 hummingbird circle B $416,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Amy Darcy RE/MAX Alliance (303) 725-3756

675 amelia lane (sales center) Starting From the $300’s Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Marlita Lazo Markel Homes (303) 651-9565

5801 Grandville avenue (sales center) Starting From the $500’s Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Roz Piñon Markel Homes (720) 583-2170

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5317 n 109th st $995,000 Saturday 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Warren Williams RE/MAX Alliance (303) 543-0148 330 Bross street $1,079,000 Saturday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM The Bernardi Group The Bernardi Group at Coldwell Banker (303) 402-6000 330 Bross street $1,079,000 Sunday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM The Bernardi Group The Bernardi Group at Coldwell Banker (303) 402-6000 939 tempted Ways drive $1,199,900 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Marlita Lazo Markel Homes (303) 651-9565 2408 summerlin court From the $1,200,000 Saturday & Sunday 12:00 PM-4:00 PM Brian Terry Bosch Real Estate Group (303) 845-0949

920 eldorado lane $669,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Tom Precourt RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (303) 921-9080 118 W. elm street $995,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Hawk Vanek LIV Sotheby`s International Realty (303) 912-7317 147 s. raintree lane $1,299,000 Saturday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Elizabeth Ryterski RE/MAX of Boulder (720) 300-5680

superior 2916 coneflower court $600,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Jordan Sebastiano WK Real Estate (303) 541-1949 1508 s seibert ct $645,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Barb Sill-Prantner MB/Sill-Prantner Realty (720) 840-1455 2510 clayton circle $685,000 Saturday 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Barry Remington WK Real Estate (720) 373-9297

8357 summerlin drive $1,500,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM LInda Sirnes Berkshire Hathaway (303) 435-1080

2510 clayton circle $685,000 Sunday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Barry Remington WK Real Estate (720) 373-9297

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2883 W. 119th avenue $325,000 Sunday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Brian Sundberg RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 931-5483

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1140 Berea Drive

Remodeled 1,350 sqft Table Mesa ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths, and outstanding Flatiron views! Beautiful kitchen with hardwood floors & stainless steel appliances. Updated baths with new tile, fixtures & skylight.

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By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service For a couple of years, gray was the "it" color gray on the runway, and the trend certainly extended to home decor. Gray remains a go-to color for those looking for a neutral color that blends well with other colors without feeling overly harsh.

Contrary to some opinions, gray doesn't have to feel tired or drab.

It can instead feel bold, modern and fresh. In fact, various shades of gray can even be blended in the same space to help create a mood or complement a certain aesthetic.

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Use shades of gray in overly bright spaces, as the color can help add a sense of calm and tranquility.

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Forget the opportunity to use shades of gray as accent walls.

Overuse dark shades of gray in small spaces, as it may close in a space.

Opt for lighter shades.

Overlook opportunities to use gray in accents such as pillows, throws and artwork.

Use gray on surfaces such as ceilings, as you will instantly reduce the light in a space.

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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