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Colorado Produce Harvest is Starting. Why Should We Care?

Home Equity Management in a COVID-19 World

Looking for a home? View comprehensive listings and local virtual tours taking place across the region.

Can you feel it? The long, warm days of summer are upon us. While not a primary produce growing state, our beloved Colorado delivers top tier fruits and vegetables.

In world of uncertainty, what can you do to prepare for the next crisis? Should you pay off your mortgage or borrow against the house and invest the cash?

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Michaela Phillips Mary Lynn Bruny Tom Kalinski Duane Duggan Emma Castleberry Adrian Card Rick Jacquemard Cathy Hobbs ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS

Thais Hafer Toni McNeill Mary Romano ADVERTISING FEATURES COORDINATOR / EDITOR

Greg Stone At Home is a Marketing Feature published by the Boulder Daily Camera and Longmont Times-Call. ©2020 Prairie Mountain Media.

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MORTGAGE NEWS

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announce new eligibility requirements for borrowers in forbearance COVID-19 has created widespread economic instability, with 38.6 million Americans filing for financial assistance in just nine weeks. BY MICHAELA Record numbers PHILLIPS of Americans have Guaranteed Rate, Inc. been impacted by job loss or reduction of hours, leaving many homeowners with no choice but to temporarily postpone their mortgage payments. Since the novel coronavirus has had such a staggering impact on the global economy, governmentsponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have updated eligibility requirements for borrowers in forbearance. If you’re currently in forbearance due to hardship related to COVID-19, you may still be eligible to refinance your mortgage or purchase a home. Here, I outline the details of the new eligibility requirements.

About the new flexibilities If you’re interested in refinancing your home or buying a new property but you’ve had to delay mortgage payments, it may be possible to secure financing under the new guidelines. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s temporary guidelines are as follows: • Homeowners in a loss mitigation solution are eligible for a new refinance or

If you’re currently in forbearance due to hardship related to COVID-19, you may still be eligible to refinance your mortgage or purchase a home.

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mortgage purchase after three on-time payments.

• For borrowers who have missed payments due to COVID-19 but have caught up on outstanding payments, there is no waiting period.

• There is no waiting period for borrowers who requested forbearance but have made all payments on-time and in full.

The new eligibility requirements for refinancing or purchasing join additional relief options from these enterprises that are available for homeowners affected by COVID-19. Other assistance measures from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac include the suspension of foreclosures and evictions until June 30, 2020,

short-term repayment plans, a payment deferral option and more.

If your ability to pay your mortgage has been impacted by the novel coronavirus, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offer convenient online tools to help you find assistance. Visit knowyouroptions.com or use Freddie Mac’s loan lookup tool to learn more about ways to get help.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant upheaval around the globe. If you have been in or are currently in forbearance, you may still be eligible to purchase or refinance.

Michaela is the Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Contact Michaela at 303.443.6292, e-mail michaela.phillips@rate.com or visit michaelaphillips.com.

NMLS: 312874.

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THE LIGHTER SIDE

Will our bushy heads get us to leave the safety of home?

For those who are high-risk or live with someone who is and can be COVIDinfected by a gusty wind near an unmasked runner, sheltering

BY MARY at home is still LYNN BRUNY our top priority.

Or so we thought. But there is one sneaky foe we didn’t count on: dorkiness.

Now that we’re in week who-the-hell-knows-its-been-solong, not only have we put on the COVID five or ten pounds (hopefully not 19) from our stress and boredom eating, we are also just incredibly bushy. I’m talking hair, haircuts, or lack thereof. For many of us, this fluffy bouffant is highlighted, or actually not highlighted, with a skunk strip of our natural hair color growing out. It’s like we’re all in a bad throwback of the ’70s.

And for some especially lucky souls, of which I am one of due to my Italian ancestry, we also

have eyebrows that rival those of Eugene Levy. The type of eyebrows that left unattended become burrows for small creatures seeking refuge.

The problem is that despite the fact we’re stuck at home, we are on Zoom or Skype all the time.

The additional poundage can be camouflaged by loose pants we’re (hopefully) wearing, but it’s hard to hide our shaggy heads. That faded “Breck Beer Fest 2014” ball cap is not professional attire. It’s

not that when we’re sheltering at home we expect to look so good.

It’s just that we don’t want to look so bad.

Some of us have taken matters into our own hands and attempted at-home haircuts. This rarely ends well. Mostly it looks like a toddler with anger-management issues had at it.

I tried to cut my bangs and naturally the scissors slipped a bit.

“I’ll just even it out,” I thought.

Two inches of hair later I have

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what appears to be a big chunk of hair missing because, well, I have a big chunk of hair missing. Yikes.

My eyebrows are even worse.

Despite decades worth of attempts, I still can’t pluck my eyebrows without looking like I did so while blind or drunk or both. Now I’m just letting nature take its course and going for the full-on Frida Kahlo unibrow. It fits with my pandemic past times: Spanish lessons and painting.

But you know at some time we won’t be able to take our own fuzziness any longer. At some point we will look in the mirror, just crack inside, and make an appointment with a professional.

We will postpone elective surgeries and trips to see family, but we will risk it to not look dorky. Or in the case of some of us, just to look a bit less dorky.

Mary Lynn Bruny is a Boulder freelance writer who has written about home-related topics for many, many years. Contact her at ml.bruny@comcast.net.

1329 Dogwood Lane, Longmont $277,500 Great Value! 2 bedrm, 2 bath, Townhome, Living Room, Dining Rm, Eatin Kitchen, All Appliances except Micro incl. Fenced Yard w/patio.

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Boulder’s Independent Real Estate Professionals

8003 N 63rd St

$3,950,000

Comfortable, well-built home on 93 secluded acres

6775 Ute Highway

$2,600,000

Secluded, irrigated, 35-acre farm.

Renovated home.

At last estimate the County owned 65%, and more, of the land within its jurisdiction. Why then the congestion and conflict at the trailheads during the COVID crisis? We need more access to the property we fund through taxes. We need more space. We need designated, unleashed-dog trails. We need more horse, bike and hiking trails. Recently the county purchased two 35-acre parcels of marginal land for a total of $2,400,000. We do not have use of these overpriced parcels under current regs. Could this money not be better spent on giving us citizens better and more varied access to our land?

Those funds would go a long way to better satisfying the citizenship.

16700 Dakota Ridge Rd

$1,100,000

Multiple living unit on 19.5 acres.

Useful outbuildings.

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7097 Jay Rd

$1,495,000

10650 N 75th St

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$999,000

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REAL ESTATE NEWS

Boulder and Fort Collins among top most stable housing markets For the sixth year straight, Boulder’s housing market is one of the nation’s top three for growth and stable prices, according to SmartAsset’s

BY TOM annual analysis KALINSKI of best housing RE/MAX of Boulder markets for growth and stability.

In fact, Boulder was the No. 1 in the nation up until this year, when it moved to No. 3 – no small feat since the time period analyzed spans 1995 to 2019, years that have included good economic times and bad. In the 2020 report, SmartAsset reports Boulder has had 251 percent price growth since 1995.

For Colorado home buyers in Boulder and No. 6 ranked Fort Collins, that news is just what you want to hear. When you buy a house, one factor to consider is the expected long-term value of the home – and on this score, chances of a price decline in the Boulder metro area is a home buyer’s dream. The study shows Boulder has a zero percent chance of a 5 percent drop in housing price in the 10 years after a home was purchased, within the 25 years from 1995 to 2019. Overall home price growth is the 15thhighest growth rate across all 357 metro areas in the study, reports SmartAsset.

Factors cited in previous studies for making Boulder an attractive place to buy are a wealth of

outdoor recreational activities and proximity to the University of Colorado.

Fort Collins dropped to No. 6 from No. 4 last year, but climbed from No. 11 in 2015. With 215 percent housing price growth, it is the 31st highest out of all 357 metro areas in this study. The city has strong stability with a two percent chance that housing prices will decline in the near term.

Rounding the top three are two Texas metros – No. 1 Midland and No. 2 Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown. Both areas share Boulder’s fortune with a zero percent chance of house price decline and housing price growth of 287 and 254 percent, respectively.

This is SmartAsset’s sixth look at the best housing markets for growth and stability. Home value data was compared in 357 metro areas for every quarter during the 25-year period from Quarter 1 of 1995 through Quarter 4 of 2019.

For the full article and analysis methodology, smartasset.com/ mortgage/best-housing-marketsfor-growth-and-stability-2020.

Tom Kalinski is the broker/ owner 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 40year background in residential and commercial real estate.

For questions, e-mail Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail.com, call 303.441.5620, or visit boulderco.com.

Longmont

$600,000

1441 Auburn Court

Big beautiful 2-story with RV parking and no HOA! Spaciousness abounds in this warm and welcoming home, inside and out. Over 4,000 sq. ft.! New carpet and windows 12/18. Eat-in kitchen has Corian counters, double ovens, SS appliances, under-cabinet lighting and big pantry. Step-down family room has gas fireplace; flatscreen TV stays! Office with French doors adjacent. Master has 5-pc bath and big walk-in closet. Big back deck, and outside speakers stay! Unfinished basement for your expansion enjoyment!

$475,000

Loveland

5047 St. Andrews Drive

This custom ranch in prestigious Mariana Butte awaits your own custom updates! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in this desirable golf course community, it has a no-maintenance stucco exterior, and the back yard is maintained by the HOA. Kitchen has Tharp cabinetry, butler’s pantry and opens up into the spacious living room. Large master has private bath and big walk-in closet! Access the big covered back deck from the kitchen nook or master bedroom. Huge unfinished daylight basement to finish as you wish. Oversized 2-car!

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REAL ESTATE NEWS

Patrick Larkin joins WK Real Estate Professional Home Inspections For Home Buyers and Sellers www.flatironshi.com

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NEW LENNAR SUPERHOME FOR SALE IN LONGMONT! 2350 Tyrrhenian Circle $739,900

Separate mother-in-law suite & backs to open space!

8 bedrooms, 6 baths, 3-car garage, finished basement Cindy Montgomery, Realtor 720-373-9235 cindy.montgomery@coldwellbanker.com

BOULDER – WK Real Estate has announced the addition of Broker Associate Patrick Larkin to its Boulder office.

Larkin is committed Patrick Larkin, to building WK Real Estate genuine relationships with his clients. His approach to Real Estate is driven with this in mind and he prides himself in his communication, negotiation and listening skills to ensure his clients find the best fit property for them.

With a focus on home buying and selling education for his clients, this provides confidence in their decision making. Patrick’s focus is to watch his client’s vision of Colorado living come to life.

Patrick’s high expectations for delivering a quality real estate

experience for all of his clients is what he loves most about his career. With clear communication and a proven system, Patrick is able to go above and beyond for his clients. In our rapid paced Colorado market, Patrick stays informed and monitors the market closely, he can best advise his clients, so they are able to make the more informed decisions.

When Patrick is not working he enjoys time with his wife, Natalie and their rambunctious Bichon Frise, “Chippy”. Together they enjoy Colorado’s never-ending backyard of Jeep trails, camping and snow skiing. Originally from Westerville, Ohio, Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree in Business at Ohio University. In 2010, he moved to Colorado and began working as a mortgage broker for more than seven years along the Front Range; which provided him with powerful market knowledge.

Contact Patrick Larkin, WK Real Estate, at 720.636.2226, e-mail plarkin@wkre.com or visit wkre.com.

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For those ready for what’s next

9825 Shoreline Drive, Longmont, Colorado | $2,250,000 Lighthouse Cove, an exceptional home offering ideal lakeside and boating lifestyle in the best Colorado location.

Watch saturated sunsets dance across the water.

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1451 Rembrandt Road, Boulder

2526 Logan Drive, Loveland

589 Laramie Boulevard, Boulder

Premiere location in Buckingham Hills. 38 Acres, Incredible unending views, cascading patios, and a timeless masterpiece. $2,299,000 Jeff Erickson Group 303.589.2741

Pristine location on private, Loveland Lake, this awe inspiring, down-to-the-studs remodel sits on a scenic level lot with lake views from virtually every room. $1,800,000 Eric Breslin 303.919.1685 Adam Micheli 303.819.1690

Completely refreshed townhome in very desired Dakota Ridge location. Just across the park, mountain views, outdoor balcony space, and office. $858,500 Barb Silverman 303.886.5329

487 Carmen Street, Louisville

487 Millionaire Drive W., Boulder

4747 Hampshire Street, Boulder

Amazing agriculturally zoned Louisville property on 1.1 acres. 3 bed, 2.5 bath home, additional outbuilding with 2 rooms, 1 bath. Mountain views! $850,000 Eric Breslin 303.919.1685 Adam Micheli 303.819.1690

Beautifully renovated log home with gorgeous views! Less than 15 minutes to downtown. $850,000 Sara Vaughn 720.256.8987

Where the suburbs meet the country. Rare 2 story in Upper Heatherwood. Large lot. Near trails and shopping, $625,000 Michael Hughes 303.359.6627

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REALTOR FOR LIFE

Home equity management in a COVID-19 world The COVID-19 crisis has caused significant job losses and many Americans have realized they can only pay their bills for a couple of months after losing income

BY DUANE from their jobs.

DUGGAN In world of Realtor and Author uncertainty, RE/MAX of Boulder many people are asking, “What can I do to prepare myself for the next crisis? Should I pay off my mortgage or borrow against the house and invest the cash?”

Having a home free and clear of a mortgage can be a benefit if a homeowner is experiencing a job cut or disruption. With current record-low mortgage rates, it can be very tempting to refinance and pull cash out from the equity in your home. Today, we will discuss paying off your mortgage on one hand, and refinancing to get cash out on the other hand.

My parents grew up in the generation when it was important to get the mortgage paid off, and when they did, they celebrated by holding a mortgage burning party.

When I was in college, I learned about the deductibility of mortgage interest, keeping the mortgage balance high, and investing the cash from mortgage proceeds.

Now, with the mortgage issues of the great recession from 2007 to 2012, many people are of the frame of mind to get their mortgages paid off.

Two techniques homeowners can use to build equity in their homes are known as mortgage acceleration and mortgage offset accounts.

Mortgage acceleration is the process of getting a mortgage on a home paid off earlier than a 30-year amortization schedule would provide. If extra payments are made, the principal goes down faster. But what if tough times come around and you want money back? You can’t call up the lender and say, “I’ve been paying extra principal, can I have some of it back?” That is an argument for investing what could have been made in extra principal payments into something that would be accessible if cash needs arise.

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In world of uncertainty, many people are asking, “What can I do to prepare myself for the next crisis?

Should I pay off my mortgage or borrow against the house and invest the cash?” (Photo: Bigstock).

have been extra principal payments and placing them in an account to save and have a return, then taking the cash accumulated and using it to pay down the mortgage when desired. In the meantime, cash is still there if an emergency need arises.

Home equity management has a different meaning than the techniques described above. The techniques above are applied when your goal is simply to pay your house off. However, it is important to learn about true equity management. In many cases, homeowners will pull cash equity out of their home to spend on consumer items, vacations, etc. A better way to manage equity, rather, involves pulling equity out of your home via refinancing, and investing it in the proper financial vehicles.

After all, equity has no rate of return unless you activate it. This is very confusing because most people believe that the rising prices of homes provides you with a return on your equity. Nevertheless, a key phrase to remember is to invest in “what grows” not in “what shows.”

For example, you could borrow against your equity and buy more real estate instead of a flashy sports car. However, if owning more real estate is not in your plan, here is another idea.

Equity in real estate grows as a result of the loan being paid

down and values increasing. But remember, equity itself does not have a rate of return. Combine the proper investments with mortgage acceleration techniques and the deductibility of mortgage interest, and you have a powerful wealthbuilding tool.

Maximizing equity management Interest on a home, which is usually deductible, is simple interest with the loan declining each month. If it is deductible, the effective interest rate is less than the face rate. When equity is pulled out and that cash is invested, it is invested in something that earns compound interest, the opposite of simple interest. To maximize your equity management plan, you want to invest in something that earns compound interest, inside of a tax favored environment. Then the potential for growth is incredible. Combine all of those factors and what you have is activated equity!

Advantages with “OUR” plan • This plan involves the purchase of a life insurance policy so you will get life insurance protection death benefit.

• Your financial planner invests the cash value of your policy where your investment grows tax-free within the life insurance policy.

• You can withdraw without a tax burden up to the original dollar investment OR withdraw tax-free with a policy loan.

The bottom line is that you can build a nice nest egg using this technique. Learning from the coronavirus crisis, we can see that it is important to have financial sustainability in the event of income loss. You can contact your financial planner to see if this is a program that works for you.

So how do you combine Duane Duggan has been a all factors into one equity Realtor for RE/MAX of Boulder management plan? since 1982. Living the life of a The answer is what my financial Realtor and being immersed in planner has coined the “OUR real estate led to the inception of Plan”. The “OUR” stands for Optimized Universal Life Insurance his book, Realtor for Life. For Supplemental Retirement Plan. This questions, e-mail DuaneDuggan@ boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 amounts to investing within a life insurance policy. or visit boulderco.com.

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COVERPROFILE

Kitchen at The Overlook at Erie Highlands. (Photo: Oakwood Homes).

OAKWOOD HOMES

Homes that fit your lifestyle and location needs

By Emma Castleberry for At Home Colorado

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akwood Homes knows that all home buyers want a beautiful, functional, wellappointed home, but the company also realizes that location is really the most important factor when making the vital decision of where to live.

To accommodate the needs of each and every buyer, Oakwood Homes offers a diverse portfolio of homes in a variety of carefully chosen, easily accessible locations, replete with community amenities.

Two of those communities, Erie Highlands and Thompson River Ranch, have homes available right now.

Erie Highlands Erie Highlands encompasses what Colorado living is all about: a close-knit, small town neighborhood feel with access to all the metropolitan amenities one could possibly want. The 305-acre master-planned community is located southwest of Erie Parkway and Weld County Road 5, a short walk from downtown Erie’s 10

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The largest home in the Overlook Collection portfolio, the Broadmoor, can have as many as eight bedrooms and six baths spread across nearly 6,000 square feet. (Photo: Oakwood Homes).

historic downtown area with its award-winning recreation center and abundant restaurants, bars and shops. This location is hard to beat, and it comes with the added bonus of remarkable community amenities including a clubhouse, gym, entertaining space and spacious outdoor pool.

Easy and quick road access to Denver, Boulder and all of

Northern Colorado ensures that you never have to compromise on your destination, but you don’t have to look very far afield to find incredible outdoor experiences.

Erie Highlands features more than 25 miles of trails and plentiful parks and open space connected to the community. Families with school-aged children need look no further, as Erie Highlands is served

by high-quality Soaring Heights PK-8 and Erie High School.

Of all the perks at Erie Highlands, one of this community’s most unique qualities is its status as one of the first ever single-family residential developments equipped with fiber optic connections. The Fiber to the Home pilot project is a collaboration among the town of Erie, Comcast and Oakwood

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Homes. Homes in Erie Highlands will have a direct fiber-optic connection to the internet, rather than a copper wire that connects homes to a fiber optic hub. Not only will this system provide the homes with faster, more reliable internet connections, but they are also “future-proof”– meaning an invasive rebuilding process won’t be necessary when it’s time for updates. All the convenience, none of the hassle – yet another way Oakwood Homes is striving to improve the resident experience.

Overlook Collection at Erie Highlands Oakwood Homes is proud to offer several top-of-the-line, opulent homes in its Overlook Collection in this unique community.

The Overlook Collection is a decidedly luxury portfolio of homes, featuring five floor plans between 4,378 and 5,934 square feet. The smallest of the Overlook Collection is the two-story Boulderado plan, with four to seven bedrooms and up to six baths.

With a main floor study, a luxury fireplace and formal dining room, the Boulderado is made for those who want personalized comfort and space. The largest home in the Overlook Collection portfolio, the Broadmoor, can have as many as eight bedrooms and six baths spread across nearly 6,000 square feet. All homes in the Overlook Collection feature the glorious mountain views that are an iconic part of Erie Highlands living.

Homes in the Outlook Collection start in the low $600s.

There is one home available for quick move-in at Erie Highlands: The Palmer, a ranch floor plan that is part of Oakwood’s Vista Point Collection. This home is listed for $580,000. For more information, visit oakwoodhomesco.com/ communities/erie-highlands.

Thompson River Ranch Another Oakwood Homes community that boasts excellent location is Thompson River Ranch, situated just south of the Promenade Shops at Centerra in Loveland. Nearby access to I-25 ensures commuters and travelers alike can access all that Colorado has to offer easily and quickly.

Thompson River Ranch is one of Northern Colorado’s fastestgrowing communities in terms of size.

But, as with all Oakwood Homes communities, location is far from the only benefit of becoming a resident here. The June 12-13, 2020

amenities at Thompson River Ranch include a pool and club with no membership fees, a wealth of green spaces, walking trails and a disc golf course. With an additional pool under construction now, Thompson River Ranch will be summer-ready. Also coming soon to the community is Riverview, a Kindergarten through 8th grade school.

Two- and three-bedroom homes starting in the low $300s are available at Thompson River Ranch, with plentiful options for personalizing your new home.

Buyers can add a finished basement and a three-car garage for large families or plentiful out-of-town visitors. Or, keep it simple with a low-maintenance, modern twostory home. There are a variety of ranch floor plans to choose from, including The Springfield, which won several awards last year at the NOCO HBA Parade of Homes.

The Springfield can be customized to have as many as four bedrooms, three baths, and up to 2,700 square feet of beautiful interior living space.

Outdoor living space is also a priority for the Oakwood Homes portfolios at Thompson River Ranch. Rooftop decks are available in most plans, allowing residents to enjoy Colorado’s many days of sunshine and expansive views.

Master suites can be built to include balconies, and covered patios allow you to enjoy shady alfresco dining on hot summer days.

Fencing is also included in most home plans.

Community is an important part of the lifestyle Thompson River Ranch, and the calendar includes many opportunities to engage with your neighbors. In late summer and early fall, the Thompson River Ranch community will host themed movie events once a month on Fridays. Residents can also look forward to a community barbecue in June with a live bluegrass or country band and plenty of yard games for both kids and adults. For more information, visit oakwoodhomesco.com/ communities/thompson-river-ranch.

Oakwood Homes is dedicated to providing choice and value to the Colorado home buyer. Oakwood offers homes for every lifestyle, location and budget, always with an affordable price point to match.

For more information on Erie Highlands or Thompson River Ranch visit: oakwoodhomesco.com/ communities/thompson-river-ranch or call 303.486.8915.

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Colorado produce harvest is starting. Why should we care?

By Adrian Card Colorado State University Extension Boulder County Can you feel it? The long, warm days of summer are upon us.

While not a primary produce growing state like California, our beloved Colorado delivers top tier fruits and vegetables.

We know all too well that the local food system is not mandatory from an urban/ suburban household perspective.

Ag is only important to the economy in rural counties and our global food supply chains have weathered even the most extreme demands of the COVID-19 era, with of course some empty shelves if your timing was not great.

So who cares, right? We Front Range folks need not bother.

We have tech, higher education and other key economic drivers and, speaking of drivers, those refrigerated trucks will keep on trucking into Colorado. Local food is trendy, elitist and simply a throwback to food systems of yesteryear. Or is it?

Although I drank the KoolAid years ago, I struggle with these questions. Embedded in them I think are questions of quality, place and culture. We are absolutely overshadowed

by California produce, but have you ever tasted a California

Our beloved Colorado delivers top tier fruits and vegetables (Photo: Shutterstock).

peach that even came close to a Colorado peach? The Colorado summer fruits we can all name and savor include cantaloupe, sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans…and the list goes on. Why do these taste exceptional? One gift Colorado provides growers is warm days and cool nights. This increases sugar content in summer fruits during the day and retains them with the cool nights. In the hands of a talented grower, plants grown here with this special sauce from Mother Nature create a flavor profile second to none. This principle applies to all botanical fruits grown here, whether sweet or savory. But if you stop at the fruits, you are missing the amazing lettuce, cabbage, broccoli,

beets, peas and other cool season vegetables that Colorado growers also excel at producing.

Many of us take for granted that a farm means open space.

Yeah, granted farms are working lands, but would you rather see a field of squash or another subdivision? Farms create place.

And that place creates something special, unique, elemental, raw and subject to all the glories and hardships that a growing season casts upon the field and the farmer.

When you drive by you are witnessing the ongoing evolution of a 10,000-year-old craft. You likely don’t understand all that you are seeing but maybe you can appreciate that this place called a farm is creating value that we know of as food.

New arrivals to Colorado continue to shape its culture. But what is Colorado food culture?

Undoubtedly it is embracing the harvest. We have a hard stop and start on field harvest in this great state and because of that eating seasonally is something to be cherished and not taken for granted. And as your summer celebrations start, no matter how small in our new COVID-19 shaped world, I bet you love to include something healthy and grounded in what it means to be a Coloradan.

At its very best, unless you are

buying produce directly from a farm, the marketplace can be opaque in terms of knowing if a retailer or restaurant is selling you Colorado grown fruits and vegetables. Here are a few tips to find the truth at point of sale: 1. Check for known seasonality.

Fortunately, the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has this worked out for you.

Go to coloradoproduce.org and click on the “nutrition and health” page under “resources”. There you’ll find a full, vetted, produce availability calendar. If a retailer or restaurant is selling something as Colorado grown outside these dates, press them for more details.

2. Look for labels. Some retailers have their own (see above for double checking this). And some growers use the Colorado Proud logo.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture provides this label.

For more information on agriculture in Boulder County, visit the CSU Extension Boulder County website at boulder. extension.colostate.edu/ agriculture.

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Inspection considerations for older homes Older or historic homes provide some unique challenges for inspectors and prospective buyers Homeowners may have strict

BY RICK limitations for JACQUEMARD renovating Flatirons Home and updating Inspections a home. Major updates might require special permits and committee approval. While safety is a primary concern for home inspectors, customers interested in historic or vintage homes might find themselves in a balancing act between preserving the past while living in the present.

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In older, historic properties, you can expect to find led paint.

These older homes probably have lead-based paint on siding, trim, doors, windows, staircases, ceilings and sometimes even floors.

Most buyers looking to purchase an historic property understand the likelihood of lead-based paint, but that is not always the case.

Buyers should be informed about the prevalence of lead in older

houses and how to test for lead.

That is especially true if the buyers have young children, who are more susceptible to lead-related developmental issues.

As with lead paint, asbestos is probably present in many parts of an historic house. Regardless of the home’s age, asbestos might have been used for renovations over the years. For example, loose attic insulation in an old house could easily contain asbestos.

Flooring that looks like linoleum might contain asbestos as well.

Some builders also mixed asbestos into plaster for texture on walls and ceilings. In basements, you might find boiler pipes wrapped in asbestos insulation.

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Older homes (continued) Many vintage homes have unusual or outdated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The challenge becomes fitting modern equipment into the house without disturbing the architectural features. There might be an old coal or oil burning furnace in the basement. Registers in floors and ceilings might appear to lead nowhere without ductwork, but their function was different. The allowed warm air to travel to upper floors. Cooling systems might be non-existent.

Historic staircases may have multiple safety issues. If you have never walked a staircase in a historic house, you might be in for a surprise. There were no standards for their construction.

Some are narrow and steep; some are grand works of art. Handrails are a significant issue with historic houses. Many interior staircases might have no handrails at all. Where railings do exist, they are often lower than what is considered code today with balusters that are spaced too wide.

That is another issue for buyers with small children.

There will most likely be issues

with access and clearance. What is considered safe and accessible today was not a consideration in the past. It is not uncommon to find an upper bedroom with only one window too small to qualify for egress during a fire.

Doors might also be too narrow.

In some cases, houses settling can cause doors and windows to stick, creating another fire safety hazard.

As with other issues in an older house, buyers might face limitations with repair and upgrades. Historic register committees may have a say in what is allowable and what is not.

Historic houses still have definite appeal to many home buyers.

For buyers who have done their homework, structural oddities and renovations are an expected part of the process. For those buyers that have fallen in love with their first historic house, the issues and the level of authority held by historic registry’s might come as a surprise.

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