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

With spring brings certain colors. Perhaps yellow and lilac come to mind. Many of the colors are warm surprises but still on trend and modern. Here are some spring color tips.

If you’re a homebuyer in Boulder Valley, prepare yourself for a possible bidding war on that property you love.

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ATHOMECOLORADO.COM CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tom Kalinski Mary Hill Paul F.P. Pogue Duane Duggan Wendy McMillan Cathy Hobbs Mary Lynn Bruny ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Thais Hafer Toni McNeill Elvonney Poole Mary Romano MANAGING EDITOR/ DESIGNER Greg Stone

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At Home Colorado is a weekly publication designed for the Colorado home and real estate community. The Boulder County edition publishes Friday in the Boulder Daily Camera and Saturday in the Longmont Times-Call.

The Northern Colorado edition publishes Saturday in the Greeley Tribune and Loveland Reporter-Herald. Submit news releases and articles to: gstone@prairiemountainmedia.com.

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Longmont Association of Realtors and Boulder Area Realtor Association join forces

Scott Sammons (BARA)

Cecilia de Villiers (LAR)

Jay Kalinski (BARA)

Kurt Finley (LAR)

Terry Lee (LAR)

Cher Smith (LAR)

Sarah Hansard (LAR)

Siân Murphy (BARA)

Brett Sawyer (BARA)

Lisa Wade (BARA)

BOULDER COUNTY – The fact that things are changing in the real estate industry is as obvious as it is impactful to everyone involved. Agents, brokers, lenders, companies big or small, title companies and national and local industry organizations are all making adjustments to the new realities driven by technology, changing regulations, new consumer preferences, and yes, the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local Realtor® associations all across the country have been trying to determine best course of action to stay up-to-date and to continue to add meaningful value to the Realtor® experience for association members.

Increasing the size and reach of local associations has become increasingly common.

Germinating from an invitation to consider joining forces by Jay Kalinski, immediate past chair of the Boulder Area

Realtor® Association (BARA), the Longmont Association of Realtors® (LAR) and BARA put together a merger plan to create a more effective, more efficient and more relevant support organization for Realtor® members today, the next 5 to 10 years and beyond.

“We believe we have put together a very powerful merger plan, one that will enable the new organization to provide more services and more real value to members than ever before. And we also believe others will join us as we show the way,” said Kurt Finley, the first chair of the new organization.

Members of both associations overwhelmingly voted to accept the proposed merger plan in March of this year. “Now the real hard work begins as we bring these two organizations together, said Brett Sawyer, the group’s new chair-elect. “And we’re going to

figure out a bold new name.”

Meanwhile, the new organization has already begun to offer continuing education classes and industry news and event information to members from each of the founding organizations. Offices and staff will be maintained in both Boulder and Longmont. The initial board of directors will include Kurt Finley (LAR), Brett Sawyer (BARA), Jay Kalinski (BARA) along with Terry Lee (LAR), Siân Murphy (BARA), Sarah Hansard (LAR), Scott Sammons (BARA), Cher Smith (LAR), Lisa Wade (BARA) and Cecilia de Villiers (LAR).

Questions regarding the new organization may be directed to any of the members of the board of directors or to Veronica Precella at 303.442.3585 in Boulder or Amy Aschenbrenner 303.772.5555 in Longmont.

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How to win a bidding war If you’re a homebuyer in Boulder Valley, prepare yourself for a possible bidding war on that property you love.

Sales price exceeded asking

BY TOM price by more KALINSKI than 50 percent RE/MAX of Boulder in March in Colorado and a handful of other states, according to the Colorado Association of Realtors®.

It seems that asking price has become nothing more than the opening bid price.

“Throughout the state, demand remains so strong that, despite a slight bump in new seasonal listings, buyers are simply viewing list price as the starting point for a bidding war that often includes waiving contingencies centered around appraisals and inspections and making sight unseen, cash offers well above the seller’s asking price,” CAR wrote in its report.

Multiple offers on a house are great – if you are the seller. But for buyers, it’s tough. Especially when

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the statistics show that buyers are paying significantly more than asking prices.

Boulder’s median price rose to $1.5 million in March, up almost 56% from the same period a year ago, reports Loveland-based Information and Real Estate Services, LLC (IRES). While Boulder’s median sale price tops the region, surrounding areas are also on the rise. Estes Park is the next most expensive in the area at $639,000, an increase of 11.1%. Fort Collins set a record of $495,000 for median price, up 16.5% Longmont and LovelandBerthoud followed at $493,000 up 8.1%, and $430,000, up 7.5% respectively.

Since a bidding war may be in your future, here are six tips to help you navigate and win from Bradley K. Tuttle’s Real Estate Update.

Pre-approval This will not come as surprise, but if you’re not pre-approved for your mortgage, you’re not ready to buy a house. A pre-approval letter shows that you are a serious

buyer and can afford the house, and minimizes the risk of your financing falling through.

to realize that lenders will not loan you more than the home’s appraised value.

Skip the mortgage If you can make a cash offer, you’re likely to go to the top of the seller’s list. All-cash offers save on worry about financing problems and the time underwriting requires.

Use an escalation clause If another offer or bid increase matches yours, an escalation clause details the amount your bid will increase. It benefits the seller and sets a limit so you don’t overspend.

As in all financial matters, it’s important to establish pre-set limits and be prepared to walk away from a home.

Read the full article at realtytimes.com/index. php?option=com_nletter&view=pr ofile&layout=article&format=raw &article_id=1041234&id=57.

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 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.

Forego contingencies Contingencies are conditions that have to be met before a sale can go through. You are stating that if something goes wrong with the appraisal or inspection, you will still buy the house at the price offered. Unfortunately this can tap into your down payment funds, and increase the amount you need to borrow.

Offer a big deposit If you want to show a seller you’re serious, have a large deposit ready.

A bigger deposit or down payment means you’ll need less money from the bank, which can make the difference if the bidding war put the home’s price above the appraised value. It’s important

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Market stats for single-family homes in Boulder County The real estate market continues its crazy climb in average price received for a single family home fueled by the lack of inventory of

BY MARY HILL homes for sale.

The Hill Group, The number of Coldwell Banker listings is down seventy percent from March 2020 in Boulder County. Erie leads the way in Boulder County for lack of listings, down eighty-three percent from a year ago.

This lack of inventory is accompanied by a continued increase in the average price received for a single family home.

The average price increase in the county from March 2021 was 32.4 percent with Louisville having the largest with an increase of 37.4 percent. Surprisingly Boulder lagged all the other communities with “only” an increase in price of 24.4 percent since last March.

The average increase of $94K (10 percent) in price in Boulder County compared to January 2021

March 2020 vs. March 2021 Single Family Home Sales Location Boulder County Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville

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305

Days on Market 51

+32.4% $1,459,471

-70.1% 87

-5.9% 107

-35.4% 61

+27.2% $486

+24.4% $778,612

-60.8% 18

+18.9% 49

-17.6% 48

+13.8% $216

+36.3% $801,108

-83.2% 14

-35.5% 29

-42.2% 45

+21.3% $307

+25.3% $684,806

-68.2% 63

0.0% 184

-29.7% 48

+14.1% $270

+24.2% $998,589

-78.6% 5

+2.8% 15

-44.2% 17

+37.8% $345

+37.4%

-80.8%

-11.8%

-73.0%

+9.2%

Average Price $1,030,808

Listings

Sold

Ave $/ Total Sq. Ft. $351

(Data: IRES MLS).

is also significant. The price of a home in Boulder actually dropped by 3.5 percent ($53K) in this same period. But, Lafayette’s average home price increased 23 percent ($148K), Louisville up 20 percent ($169K), Erie up 17 percent ($113K) and Longmont up only 8 percent ($53K) since January 2021.

If you bought a home just three months ago you could have made a

significant amount of money if you had sold it in March! Better than most returns in the stock market!

Boulder County The number of Boulder County single family homes sold declined 5.9% accompanied by an increase in price of 32.4 percent to $1,030,808. The average price per total square foot went up 27.2

percent to $351. This indicates that larger homes sold this March than last March.

Boulder Boulder continued its upward trend in average price received both in price and per total square foot compared to a year ago. With listings down 70 percent this isn’t surprising.

Erie Erie’s average sales price increased 36 percent in a year accompanied by a decrease in listings of 83 percent and an increase of 21 percent in price per total square foot. Homes in Erie took only 48 days to sell, a bonus to the seller to not have an extended time to keep their home in showing condition.

Lafayette The price of a home in Lafayette continued the upward trend of the rest of Boulder County with an increase of 25 percent since March 2020. Listings in Lafayette are also down significantly CONTINUED – See Page 11

If recent events have taught us anything, it’s this: we have more work to do. Racism is real, tragically so. Discrimination, in all its forms, still casts a long shadow in this country, and too many are being denied the opportunities that all Americans deserve. Our commitment to the diverse communities we serve starts with a Code of Ethics. Our code sets a higher standard for fairness in housing than any federal law, it’s backed by a culture of member accountability, and it extends to our work on Capitol Hill, where we continue to advocate for meaningful change.

At the National Association of REALTORS® we believe that fairness is worth fighting for, and we won’t stop until the fight is won. Because that’s who we are.

Housing discrimination?

Not in our house.

If you experience or witness discrimination in real estate, we urge you to report it.

Visit hud.gov/fairhousing to file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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How can I minimize water damage?

By Paul F. P. Pogue Angi (TNS)

in usage can give away a mystery leak.

With the advent of spring and the rainy season, many parts of the country are heading into the wettest part of the year. Water damage – whether from rain, flooding or a plumbing leak – can be swiftly damaging and quite expensive. The average water damage restoration job costs about $3,100. Two efforts can save serious amounts of money: preventative maintenance and fast cleanup. Here’s a rundown of how to protect yourself.

Clean up fast As bad as water damage can be up front, it’s compounded by mold.

When you leave standing water for any length of time, it allows mold to grow – even in places that might not be visibly wet! – and causes additional damage to surfaces. Water does its first round of damage within minutes, but after the first hour it can swell, add unpleasant odors and spread humidity all around the house.

After several hours pass, wood and other surfaces can become unsalvageable.

The first thing to do in a leak emergency is shut off the water source. This is an easy one to miss in the course of a disaster! But obviously, if you have a water leak, you need to shut it down as quickly as possible. Find the shutoff valve for the fixture or pipe causing the leak and close it off. If you can’t find or reach it, use the main shutoff valve, which is usually beneath your home or near the water meter.

Prevent the leaks Your most effective tool against a flood or leak is being ready ahead of time. Keep your gutters and downspouts clean, as they can often contribute to a leaky basement. Check your appliances regularly for leaks and fix any problems promptly. Even a very small leak can cause tremendous unforeseen damage.

When you replace appliances, make sure you replace the hoses as well. A shiny new washing

Swift response is crucial to minimizing the effect of water damage.

(Photo: Dreamstime/TNS)

machine won’t help you if a brittle old hose still connects it to the wall.

Consider installing water detection or flood-stop devices near water heater, sump pumps, washing machines and other appliances at risk for leaks.

These inexpensive devices shut off the water supply and sound an alarm when they get wet. If your basement starts to flood or a washing machine hose bursts, they could save you precious hours and hundreds in repairs.

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Do whatever you can to mitigate damage right away. Use tarps and buckets to intercept water. Move furniture away from the water. As soon as the water stops flowing, start removing stagnant water with buckets and towels.

Once the immediate danger has passed, your first call should be to your insurance company.

You want to begin documenting a claim, and they might have preferred contractors to help with the work. If it’s after hours or you can’t reach a claims rep, contact a water remediation company directly anyway. Those first minutes and hours count. These pros can assess and repair any damage caused by the flooding.

They will know how to determine whether there’s any risk of longterm damage or mold growth below the surface – and how to stop it.

While you’re at it, stay away from electronics or appliances until you’ve verified they’re safe to use.

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REALTOR FOR LIFE

Get a CLUE when buying a home If you don’t have a CLUE, don’t be embarrassed!

Most Americans are CLUE-less and have never heard of the CLUE database,

BY DUANE but if you are DUGGAN a home buyer Realtor and Author or home seller, RE/MAX of Boulder it’s probably a good idea to 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

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 installed could actually make the property more attractive to an insurance company.

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

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 DuaneDuggan@boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 or visit boulderco.com.

but are apprehensive they can’t find a replacement home to buy without competing against multiple buyers. So they don’t list.

Thankfully we are approaching selling season. More people will put their homes on the market (hopefully) so buyers can actually catch their breath before putting in their bid/offer on a home.

Wouldn’t that be nice!!!!

If you have been in your home

ANY length of time and are considering selling you most likely will come out with a significant nest egg. With low inventory, anxious buyers, quick sales and high prices NOW is a great time to sell your home.

Mary Hill is a Realtor at The Hill Group, Coldwell Banker.

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Most Americans 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!

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.

What does it cost to get a CLUE 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 obtaining one for you.

Market stats (Continued) (-68%) compared to last year.

Longmont Longmont continued the trend of an increase in average price to $604,806 (up 24 percent), decreased number of listings (down 79 percent), fewer days on market (48) and accompanied by a 38 percent increase in price per total square foot to $270.

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Louisville Louisville had the largest increase in average price of 37 percent to $998,589. And, that increase is also accompanied by a drastic decrease in houses on the market (down 81 percent).

Analysis We are in a catch 22 situation.

Many people I talk with are thinking about selling their homes,

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There is no place like the built

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The growing appeal of buying new

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Fresh, clean living, styled-to-taste With stellar floor plans to choose from, buying new offers the latest in contemporary design. Without the burden of inheriting someone else’s personality, there’s no need to budget for time-consuming renovations. With leading North American home builder Brookfield Residential, you can choose the layout, and the finishes, that match your tastes, lifestyle, and budget. As the first to settle in, you’ll be stepping across the cleanest threshold into your new home. That true sparkle of first ownership is a feeling hard to beat.

Smart investment: top technology and energy-efficiency Of course, as significant as aesthetics are, the value of new builds goes much deeper.

Brookfield Residential is dedicated to putting core values into practice, says Community Sales Manager at The Village at Castle Pines Bill Gleeson. This includes setting the highest standards when it comes to energy efficiency and cutting edge technology.

All Brookfield Residential homes are thoughtfully designed to be highly energy efficient. New construction homes come with multi-pane windows, tankless water heaters, HVAC systems, and more – all working in concert to keep utility costs low and comfort high.

With Brookfield Residential’s myCommand smart home automation, homeowners are offered high-tech functionality that wasn’t available in the past.

New homes can be built fully connected, brimming with smart home accessories that offer a seamless user experience versus retrofitting an older home with similar tech upgrades. Protect and equip your haven with front door smart lock hardware, smart garage

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door openers, a camera linked doorbell, Wi-Fi extended coverage, smart switches, USB outlets, and more. Whether Google, Amazon, Apple, or other brands, Brookfield Residential has gone the extra mile to offer products that speak your language, making everyday living easier and more enjoyable.

Community connections What best elevates a house to home, of course, is the people— both the ones who dwell within, and the neighborliness of those without. Brookfield Residential communities stand out for the harmonious, beautiful designs in highly coveted locations. They are also carefully laid out with the intent to cultivate peaceful, friendly community. “Brookfield offers a lifestyle,” Gleeson says.

“You’ve got stellar surroundings, inviting communities, top-notch amenities, and more.”

With a brand new home community, fresh starts are for everyone. This means shared enthusiasm for new bonds, and openness to making connections.

Facing similar newness, neighborliness is bound to spring and flourish.

The Village Castle Pines So, ready to explore the potential of a new construction home, but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’re leaning in that direction, but could use a little firsthand experience before coming to any conclusions. Either way, head over to the treed oasis that is The Village Castle Pines, and you won’t be disappointed.

Brookfield’s newly opened enclave of single-family and duplex homes, at The Village Caste Pines offers lowmaintenance living at its best.

Landscaping is installed and maintained, with 24-7 manned security services further reassuring and freeing up residents to enjoy the signature PGA country club, pools, and more. As one of the Denver area’s most exclusive neighborhoods, The Village is conveniently located just 15 minutes south of the Denver Tech Center, as well as a short walking distance from a boutique-scaled shopping plaza including Tony’s Market, top-notch dining options, and more. That said, with two stunning home series to choose from, The Village Castle Pines cultivates such neighborly, relaxed

community, residents may never wish to leave.

The aptly named Lumen Portfolio truly lets the sunshine in, characterized by bright spaciousness as inviting as, well, sunshine. Priced from mid-$700s, ranch and two-story plans feature gorgeous walls of large windows guaranteed to delight and inspire.

Floor plans are designed to equally dazzle, with volume living spaces and clear, uninterrupted views from front to back, all flooded with light. Lumen homes are made for living in bold beauty – but with a just-right amount of space.

Villa Portfolio homes remind us just what a wonderful thing it is to share – while keeping your own personal space. With a marvelous main-floor suite of your very own, wide open living areas, a front porch and patio, these paired homes offer plenty of privacy and pizazz. Through careful design, the overarching with a sense of privacy and abundance of natural light in Villa homes will make you forget you share a wall with your neighbor.

Make your home your dream home with Brookfield Residential, building new homes in Central Park, Barefoot Lakes, Brighton Crossings, Midtown, Solterra, And The Village Castle Pines. Homes from the high $300s to $1M+.

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Boulder 1505 Pearl Street #111 $1,050,000 Sunday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Alison Sirlin Live West Realty (720) 329-1727 1610 Bluebell Avenue $1,780,000 https://is.gd/09EU40 Jon Hatch RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 513-2834

Fort Collins 724 Stoddard Drive $465,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM John Simmons C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 481-1250 724 Stoddard Drive $465,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM John Simmons C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 481-1250 40504 CR 17 $1,100,000 Saturday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM John Simmons C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 481-1250 16

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Directory BUILDING & REMODELING C & S Rain Gutters

C & S Rain Gutters has served Northern Colorado communities for over 18 years.

The company specializes in removing, installing, replacing, repairing, and cleaning gutters. 2970 W. 29th St., Unit 15, Greeley, 970.353.3190, candsraingutters.com

Heinsight Solutions

Heinsight Solutions is a locally-owned and operated business serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming. They offer VELUX brand Sun Tunnels and skylights and will perform a detailed site visit, consulting with you about the perfect product and placement for the unique needs of your home and family. 2415 E. Mulberry S., Suite 11, Fort Collins, 970.988.3622, heinsightsolutions.net.

Johnson Cabinetry & Refacing

Johnson Cabinetry & Refacing provides years of experience in cabinet refacing.

Their expert Installation Technicians will help you modernize and update your home at an affordable price. They offer a wide range of options to fit your style and budget. 2015 2nd Ave, Greeley, 720.652.0240, jcabinetry.com.

McDonald Carpet One Floor & Home

For more than 25 years, McDonald Carpet One has been providing flooring solutions to the Boulder County area. Whether for your home or business, this is the place to find the best flooring brands and selection available – at guaranteed low prices.

6367 Arapahoe Road, Suite A1, Boulder, 720.432.2916, mcdonaldcarpetoneboulder.com.

Mighty Hand Construction

Mighty Hand Construction is a familyowned, locally-operated, licensed and insured construction company serving Northern Colorado. They specialize in premium remodels (basements, kitchens, whole homes), additions and design builds.141 Racquette Drive Unit 2, Fort Collins, 970.844.9191, mightyhandconstruction.com.

NS & S Service

NS&S Service has been in business for 18 years in Greeley. Formerly known as Norm’s Sod & Sprinkler Service, the company have come a long way from just doing sod installation and sprinkler systems. Services include landscaping to painting, to demolition, to demo clean up, house cleanings, eviction trash outs, fencing and more! P.O. Box 644, Greeley, 970.515.6401, nsnsservices.com

Tradesmen Remodeling

Tradesmen Remodeling is your one stop home remodeling and improvement shop! Services include home remodeling, finishing and updating or upgrading: basements, bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, tile work, decks and patio covers and more. Serving Northern Colorado, 970.433.6501, tradesmenremodeling.con

Unfinished Furniture Colorado

Unfinished Furniture Colorado is a place where you can go to create the perfect space for your home or office. Whether you’re finishing it yourself, getting a factory finish, or custom finish, our goal is to help you find the furniture that fits your lifestyle and needs. 5095 W. 120th Ave. Broomfield, 303.443.8229 unfinishedfurniturecolorado.com.

Warm Hugs Mixes & Gifts

Fashion, Colorado, Gourmet, Kitchen, Bath & Body, Games, Puzzles, Brighton Jewelry, Purses, Candles, Graphic Tshirts... something for everyone... you will see! Visit Warm Hugs’ beautiful retail store in downtown Greeley. 809 10th St., Greeley, 970.353.3447, warmhugsmixes.com

FINANCIAL & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Universal Windows

Universal Windows provides the sales and installation of replacement windows, doors, siding and gutters. Its exclusive UniShield with super spacer glass provides an industry best for energy performance. Replacement vinyl windows from Universal Windows Direct utilize only virgin vinyl and will never rot, fade, chip, or peel. Universal Windows’ premium replacement windows will provide your home with a lifetime of lasting beauty. 3700 Quebec St. #100-217, Denver, 303.373.4236 universalwindowsdirect.com/denver

DECOR & FURNITURE Front Range Mercantile

Family owned and operated, Longmont’s Front Range Mercantile Indoor Flea Market is 21,000 square feet of pure shopping bliss! With over 90 exceptional vendors who continuously update and offer treasures at affordable prices, there’s no reason not to grab a friend and come on down for a visit. 1201 S. Sunset St., Longmont, 303.776.6605 frontrangeindoorfleamarket.com

60+ Ride

60+ Ride transports Weld County’s older adults to medical appointments, grocery stores, financial and government institutions, social events, houses of worship, and personal grooming appointments free of charge, regardless of income. 800 8th Ave., Suite 229, Greeley, 970.388.1181, 60plusride.org.

Northern Colorado Credit Union, formerly College Credit Union, first opened its doors on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in 1935. No matter what you need to finance, they’ve got a loan for that! 2901 S. 27th Ave., Greeley, 970.330.3900, nococu.org

Summit Education Group

Summit Education Group has a simple goal - to provide Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Educators, and other Allied and Mental Health professionals with the continuing education you want. Serving Northern Colorado. 800.433.9570, summit-education.com.

Sunflower Bank

Whether you know them as Sunflower Bank or Guardian Mortgage, their philosophy is simple: they offer a full range of financial products that create possibility in the lives they touch and the communities we serve. 665 Flatiron Marketplace Drive, Broomfield, 720.510.7346, sunflowerbank.com.

GREEN LIVING Atmos Energy

Allstate Ins. Co. / Helfrich & Associates, Inc.

With over 50 years of combined experience, Helfrich & Associates, Inc. is a family-owned business that has earned both respect and trust throughout the community. They offer products and services that meet a multitude of needs ranging from standard auto policies to retirement planning. 1120 38th Avenue Suite 2, Greeley, 970.353.8572, agents. allstate.com/sue-helfrich-greeley-co.html

Code Ninjas of Greeley

Northern Colorado Credit Union

Code Ninjas teaches kids ages 7 to 14 how to write code, by making video games. Kids progress through belts, like a karate class. With each set of projects they complete, they can belt-up, until they reach black belt. 4239 Centerplace Drive Suite 1F, Greeley, 970.673.7268, codeninjas.com/co-greeley.

Atmos Energy Corporation is the nation’s largest fully regulated, natural gasonly distributor of safe, clean, efficient and affordable energy. Atmos Energy’s communities span from Greeley and surrounding areas in the northeast; Steamboat Springs and Craig in the northwest; Salida, Gunnison and Canon City in central Colorado; Lamar and many small communities in the southeast, in addition to Cortez and Durango areas in the southwest. 1200 11th Ave, Greeley, 888.286.6700, atmosenergy.com.

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The City of Greeley Water serves the City of Greeley by treating and distributing nearly 9 billion gallons of water every year with more than 500 miles of pipeline, two drinking water plants, a wastewater treatment plant, three treated water reservoirs, six raw water reservoirs and a variety of pumping stations.1001 11th Ave., Greeley, 970.350.9811, greeley.gov.

Weld County Department of Health and Environment

Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that results from the natural decay of uranium. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through the cracks and other holes in your home’s foundation. Nearly 50% of all homes in Colorado have high radon levels.

The only way to know if your home has radon is to test. 1555 N. 17th Ave., Greeley, 970.400.2226 weldgov.com/departments/health_and_ environment/environmental_health/ air_quality/radon.

HEATING & AIR Greeley Furnace

Greeley Furnace Company (formerly Local Furnace) has been a locally-owned and operated furnace and HVAC company serving Northern Colorado and Weld County since 1958. 2808 S. 31st Ave., Greeley, 970.356.0121 greeleyfurnace.com.

McCreery & Sun of Colorado

McCreery & Sun Of Colorado is your new go-to source for home comfort. They install and service heating and air conditioning equipment of all sizes, including residential and commercial heating and air conditioning equipment. They also install and service water heaters and indoor air quality products., 3455 F St., Unit 3, Greeley, 970.339.5740, mccreeryandsun.com.

Northern Colorado Air

Northern Colorado Air, Inc. raises standards in comfort with a wide range of expert services, including residential and commercial heating/cooling installation, maintenance and repair.

812 Stockton Ave., Fort Collins, 970.528.5875, ncagriff.com.

KITCHEN & BATH Castorena’s Granite & Quartz, LLC

The team at Castorena’s Granite & Quartz has more than 35 years of combined experience fabricating and installing granite, marble and quartz for residential homes and commercial properties. The business is family owned and operated providing Northern Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska homes and businesses with the highest quality custom countertops, fireplaces, and so much more. 1934 E Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins, 970.221.3090, castorenas.com.

Colorado Kitchen & Bath

As experienced craftsmen, Colorado Kitchen & Bath has the knowledge, ability and personal tools to design and remodel a complete kitchen or bath from the floor to the ceiling. The many services they provide to complete your project include framing, moving existing walls, plumbing relocation, lighting upgrades, drywall, texture, paint, cabinet installation, countertops, tile, flooring and more. 425 15th St., Greeley, 970.353.2890, ckbsales.com.

KITCHEN & BATH (CONT.) Granite Transformations of Denver

Granite Transformations specializes in transforming your kitchen or bathroom.

They offer granite/quartz countertops, tile back splashes, sinks, faucets, showers, tub surrounds and cabinet refacing. 5480 W. 60th Ave., Unit C, Arvada, 303.420.8920, granitetransformations.com/location/ granite-transformations-of-denver.

Pro Marble

At PRO Marble Installation they take pride in being able to bring a new feel to your bathroom! They have been working with solid surface materials for over 35 years.

Located in La Salle, Pro Marble services all of Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland. 23151 CR 33 La Salle, Colorado, 970.284.7736, promarbleinstallation.com.

Re-Bath Northern Colorado

From planning to completion, Re-Bath can create the bathroom you’ve always dreamed of. Working with their bathroom remodelers, you’ll be able to explain your ideas and receive suggestions from their expert designers who can ensure you make smart decisions. 1017 N. 1st St., Berthoud, 970.805.1390, rebath.com/location/berthoud.

Budget Home Supply

When its time to take on your next home project, there is only one store in Longmont where you know you’ll find all the decking, kitchen products, and lumber you need to get the job done right. For over 30 years Budget Home Supply has served Northern Colorado. 780 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303.678.8800, budgethomesupply.com.

OUTDOOR LIVING Aqua Spas

For the past 28 years, Aqua Spas has endeavored to be “Simply the Best” in all they do to assist their customers in realizing the many benefits of owning a hot tub or swim spa. 4731 W. 10th St., Greeley, 970.352.7140, aquaspasinc.com.

Conserva Irrigation

When you have a sprinkler system designed and installed by Conserva Irrigation’s team of trained experts, you can have the ultimate peace of mind that you are getting one of the best lawn irrigation systems around.

1281 E. Magnolia St., Fort Collins, 970.217.3926 conservairrigation.com/fort-collins.

Crystal Landscape Supplies

Crystal Landscape Supplies Inc., is your locally owned and operated landscape material supply store. For more than

20 years they have provided superior decorative rock, the largest assortment of mulches, gravel, base material and soils in Northern Colorado. 6616 N. Garfield, Loveland, 970.669.3565

Degenhardt Decks & Covers

Degenhardt Decks & Covers has stood the test of time by providing homeowners with close attention to specialized features that make a difference in their outdoor home improvements. Every project they do is done with quality, reliability and customer service in mind. 2242 Watersong Circle, Longmont, 303.817.8149, degenhardtdecks.com.

Don King Landscaping

Don King Landscaping has been providing quality landscaping to the great people of Colorado since 1973. Based out of Erie, the company has grown from a landscaping company to a full-service contractor specializing in anything outdoors. P.O. Box 372, Erie, 303.828.0372, donkinglandscaping.com.

Longmont Outdoor Power Equipment

Longmont Outdoor Power Equipment is a locally owned Stihl dealership. The business prides itself on customer driven service before, during, and after the sale. As a full line retailer, they carry everything from high powered gas equipment that made Stihl famous, to the cutting edge battery powered machines. Not to mention the brand new to North America, Stihl iMOW robotic lawn mowing system. 1116 Colorado Ave., Unit A, Longmont, 303.776.0075 longmontoutdoorpower.stihldealer.net

PETS J&T Feeds

J&T Feeds is your neighborhood pet and feed store, serving Greeley and Northern Colorado for 19 years. Providing all your pet needs including food, gifts and services at sensible prices. 4865 West 10th Street, Greeley, 970.378.0240, jtfeeds.com.

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DESIGN RECIPES

Brighten up your spring with these colorful tips

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service (TNS) With spring brings certain colors.

Perhaps yellow and lilac come to mind. These days, unexpected colors and pairings are considered modern and fresh. Many of the colors are warm surprises but still on trend and modern.

Here are some spring color tips.

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blue.

shades of yellow.

Consider mustard tones instead of traditional pale

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Mix different shades of color together, such as soft pink paired with a hot, bold pink.

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Implement warm colors for spring. Go for deeper shades and tones.

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Pair unexpected complementary colors together such as orange and

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Use neutral base colors to build your color palette such as black and white.

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Use portable design pieces such as throws, pillows and artwork to create your color palette.

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Use greenery. Greenery can go a long way to add a fresh feel to nearly any space.

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Consider pairing brighter pale colors with foundation colors such as black, chocolate or taupe.

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Choose citrus colors, such as orange, green and yellow, if you’re looking for a general-neutral color grouping.

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Shades of pink, pastel and hot pink are paired with black and chocolate in this modern bedroom.

(Photo: Design Recipes/TNS).

10. Blend art into your space as a way to infuse spirited spring colors into your 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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Managing the unmanageable: Our ever-growing abundance of cords and cables Recently I was FaceTiming with my son Nick who was showing me his new apartment.

When he got to his desk area he said, “Ignore my cable

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LYNN BRUNY I haven’t done At Home Colorado that yet.”

What? Cable management?

This is a thing? And indeed, it is a thing.

Now granted, my son and his contemporaries have a lot more cordage in their lives due to their computing and gaming habits. (Does every younger adult have at least three screens that display at once?) But even if you live a less techie lifestyle than a programmer and avid gamer you will encounter the need for some forms of cord and cable management in your home.

Not to sound like I was born

during the Paleolithic period, but remember when one used to just plug a single TV cord into the wall? That was the end. One step. Fini. Now one needs an IT degree to set up a new television and Wi-Fi (or be under 35 or have a willing offspring). Okay, I’m exaggerating. I can actually do this, but it doesn’t mean I like it. I kvetch every time while thinking this is exactly what an older person would do.

Nonetheless, here have been my cord and cable management strategies to date: Hide them behind other things – Yah, there’s a jumble of cords and cables behind our entertainment center that looks like a dusty snake pit with hundreds of intermingled species, but who cares if you can’t see them? Actually they do rather bug me. I want to take everything apart and better organize them but my husband can never find a time when he can live without Wi-Fi for a few hours. Apparently life as we know it will stop. The

world will implode, or worse, sporting events will be missed.

Connect with old twist ties – For a long time I used the bright green twist ties from the produce section of the grocery store. Then I stepped things up when I replaced these with old black and white twist ties I found in our junk drawer. These color coordinated with the cables. Classy move.

Adhere with duct tape – For masses of cords and cables I don’t want to see, I duct tape them to the back of furniture. This holds for a while (like a year or so), and then slowly sags over time until completely failing with a jarring thwack -- usually in the middle of the night. Again, classy.

But now I’m seeing I need to step up my cable management game. I cannot have my son outorganizing me. No, this is the one skill set I have where I excel. I will go on-line and check out the bazillion products which have cropped up in the last decade and thoughtfully cable manage the heck out of our homestead

and create systems of beauty that inspire awe and jealousy (or at least function better).

But what about the boxes of dozens of miscellaneous cords and cables in the basement? The huge tangled mess from every electrical product we have owned in the last 30 years? Cords and cables my husband has kept on the slim to none chance that “someday” we might need them again?

As I am not the family member who started this little hellhole of organizational turmoil, I’m not going to worry about it.

Maybe I’ll just hide that box behind another box. Maybe those cords and cables aren’t properly managed, but I’m sure I’ll manage to not care.

Mary Lynn Bruny writes about local real estate and home-related topics. Contact her at ml.bruny@ comcast.net. To read previous The Lighter Side articles, go to athomecolorado.com/the-lighterside.

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Boulder Area Real Estate Statistics HOUSE SALES

Year to Date

March 2021 Statistics

Average Sales Price

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

Sold Inventory Avg. Sales Listings Price 94 84 $1,514,473 25 9 $904,877 22 16 $751,529 99 78 $699,483 11 4 $1,050,045 14 6 $703,429 29 37 $1,128,014 6 1 $1,514,333 48 31 $1,418,906 4 1 $985,391 352 267

Days on Market 60 64 47 41 21 69 88 123 88 15

Median Sales Price $1,432,500 $838,000 $749,084 $531,000 $878,000 $649,500 $941,000 $1,315,000 $1,037,500 $1,050,000

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

Thru Mar-20 193 108 61 297 35 12 53 10 125 26 920

Thru Mar-21 202 50 57 226 29 16 68 14 87 13 762

% Chg 4.7 (53.7) (6.6) (23.9) (17.1) 33.3 28.3 40.0 (30.4) (50.0)

CONDO & TOWNHOME SALES

Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior Total

Avg. Sales Price $584,843 $433,874 $441,172 $414,885 $572,000 $0 $396,500 $0 $404,628 $589,640

Days on Market 74 69 41 35 71 0 94 0 51 77

Median Sales Price $470,000 $513,885 $441,500 $400,000 $572,000 $0 $396,500 $0 $377,000 $617,900

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

Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior

Thru Mar-20 80 53 60 75 54 105 101 57 87 50

Thru Mar-21 63 53 67 44 44 62 81 104 81 23

% Chg (21.3) 0.0 11.7 (41.3) (18.5) (41.0) (19.8) 82.5 (6.9) (54.0)

Thru Mar-20 164 13 29 79 30 0 2 5 21 6 349

Thru Mar-21 184 10 29 58 13 0 2 2 32 15 345

Days on Market

Average Sales Price

Sold Listings Sold Inventory Listings 73 81 5 0 18 7 31 10 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 15 7 5 5 151 112

Location

Thru Mar-20 $975,000 $527,495 $550,000 $477,000 $650,000 $609,500 $600,000 $1,162,500 $662,000 $632,000

Thru % Chg Mar-21 $1,250,000 28.2 $740,000 40.3 $735,000 33.6 $510,000 6.9 $817,500 25.8 $642,500 5.4 $775,392 29.2 $1,387,500 19.4 $925,000 39.7 $838,000 32.6

Year to Date

March 2021 Statistics Location

Median Sales Price

Days on Market

Thru Thru % Chg Mar-20 Mar-21 $1,217,133 $1,465,534 20.4 $552,971 $792,509 43.3 $627,921 $711,758 13.4 $538,048 $653,532 21.5 $730,093 $901,905 23.5 $540,417 $680,875 26.0 $790,083 $966,250 22.3 $1,306,950 $1,493,311 14.3 $878,526 $1,331,109 51.5 $659,675 $861,736 30.6

% Chg 12.2 (23.1) 0.0 (26.6) (56.7) 0.0 0.0 (60.0) 52.4 150.0

Thru Mar-20 $690,883 $313,092 $385,619 $356,821 $472,117 $0 $987,500 $301,780 $337,424 $575,550

Thru Mar-21 $581,165 $404,885 $424,072 $404,540 $456,192 $0 $396,500 $282,500 $398,150 $632,868

% Chg (15.9) 29.3 10.0 13.4 (3.4) 0.0 (59.8) (6.4) 18.0 10.0

Location Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior

Thru Mar-20 84 102 89 73 122 0 62 111 63 71

Thru Mar-21 87 54 43 46 44 0 94 41 62 74

Median Sales Price % Chg 3.6 (47.1) (51.7) (37.0) (63.9) 0.0 51.6 (63.1) (1.6) 4.2

Thru 131/2020 $551,003 $290,000 $377,500 $358,500 $472,450 $0 $987,500 $253,900 $335,000 $476,450

Thru Mar-21 $463,750 $395,000 $438,000 $397,306 $422,900 $0 $396,500 $282,500 $354,500 $649,300

% Chg (15.8) 36.2 16.0 10.8 (10.5) 0.0 (59.8) 11.3 5.8 36.3

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