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Lanterns at Rock Creek Lower-Maintenance Conveniences in One of Colorado’s Hidden Gems Along the Front Range

For longtime Rock Creek resident, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods enhances an already treasured Superior neighborhood.

Open Homes and Virtual Tour Quick Guide

Practicing Patience: A Lesson in Today’s Harrowing Real Estate Market

Relocating? Check the Housing Affordability Index

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

In today’s frenetic real estate world, the concept of “patience” may seem contradictory to the market’s breakneck pace. But the oft-touted virtue may be our best recourse against roller coaster emotions, snap decisions, and sky-high expectations.

Pondering the thought of moving?

You will undoubtedly want to compare housing affordability in the area you would like to relocate to.

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Market stats for townhomes/condos in Boulder County Interestingly enough the average price of a townhouse and condo fell dramatically in both Boulder County and in Boulder from March

BY MARY HILL 2020 to March The Hill Group, 2021. (Because Coldwell Banker Boulder had the majority of townhouse/condo sales this resulted in Boulder County following the Boulder market). In all the other communities within Boulder County the average price rose. These phenomena is very interesting. The Boulder Attached Dwelling market is closely tied to the University of Colorado since many parents of CU students purchase their children a townhouse or condo for while they are in college.

Because of the shut downs associated with COVID-19 most students learn remotely now and don’t need to live in Boulder.

Consequently, there is less demand for townhouses and condos in Boulder. Less demand correlates to lower prices.

The outlying communities are less affected by what happens at CU. The significantly lower inventory of townhouses and condos in these areas resulted in higher average sales prices.

Boulder The average sales price of a townhouse/condo in Boulder fell 25 percent from March 2020 to

jumped in price 12 percent to an average of $428,055. And, the number of listings, solds and days on market also declined significantly. This follows the same trend as single family homes in Boulder County.

March 2021. Boulder real estate prices rarely experience this type of decline, but with fewer students requiring housing the prices of these attached dwelling declined significantly this past year. A caveat is that the average sales price spiked in March 2020 and fell dramatically in April and May 2020. The average sales price seems to be on an upward trend now and buying an attached dwelling in Boulder looks to be a wise investment. These attached dwellings averaged just two percent longer to sell than a year ago.

Erie Listings in Erie of attached dwellings are down 69 percent from a year ago. The average price was up 16 percent to $403,563 in March 2021. This is a great return on your money in just a year! Erie attached dwelling prices also seem to be on an overall upward trend.

Lafayette Lafayette townhouses/condos

Longmont Prices in Longmont of attached dwellings continued their upward climb. With the shortage of inventory buyers pushed the average price up significantly this past month. Like in the other Boulder County communities, prices are continuing to rise year to year. Month to month we have seen gyrations in price, but the overall trend is buying townhouse or condo in Longmont is a good investment.

Analysis A townhouse or condo in Boulder County continues to be a wise place to invest your money. Prices continue to increase year to year with some monthly fluctuation.

If the inventory of places to sell increases along with the expected higher interest rates, the prices of attached dwellings might level off. But, right now, the seller is in the driver’s seat and can expect a quick sale with multiple offers, as well as, a great rate of return of their investment.

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

Call 303.808.7796, e-mail cofrontrangelife@gmail.com or visit cofrontrangelife.com.

TOWNHOUSE/CONDO MARCH 2020 VS. MARCH 2021 Location

Average Price

Average Price /Square Feet

Average Days on Market

Boulder County

$502,921 Down 14.5%

$378 Down 1.6%

58 Down 38.3%

163 Up 1.2%

118 Down 53.4%

Boulder

$562,360 Down 25.3%

$475 Down 5.8%

72 Up 2.3%

90 Up 11.1%

88 Down 38.9%

Erie

$403,563 Up 16.2%

$261 Up 22.0%

78 Down 34.5%

12 Up 71.4%

4 Down 69.2%

Lafayette

$428,055 Up 12.1%

$290 Up 17.4%

41 Down 57.3%

20 Down 4.8%

7 Down 53.3%

Longmont

$391,173 Up 4.9%

$240 Up 11.6%

35 Down 66.3%

45 Up 28.6%

10 Down 73.0%

Louisville

$572,000 Up 11.7%

$237 Down 32.1%

71 Down 55.6%

2 Down 90.0%

4 Down 86.7%

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Practicing patience: A lesson in today’s harrowing real estate market

In today’s frenetic real estate world, the concept of “patience” may seem contradictory (and a smidge patronizing) to the market’s

BY SEAN breakneck pace. MCILLWAIN The phrase Mod Boulder “Time is of the essence” is actually hardcoded into the Colorado Purchase Contract – so it’s doubly hard to imagine patience having any role in today’s real estate world. But the oft-touted virtue may be our best recourse against roller coaster emotions, snap decisions, and skyhigh expectations. Axl Rose was right: All we need is just a little patience.

These days when a listing hits the market, the new ritual is to list on Thursday, allow showings through the weekend, require all offers to be submitted by Sunday evening, with a decision

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to be made Monday morning.

While such a timeline is anything but patience-inducing, there are certain things to keep in mind – and strategies to put in place – to keep a healthy perspective. Let’s look at those, shall we?

It’s important to recognize that you’ll look at a lot – a lot – of listings in the buying process.

While you may feel buyer’s burnout creeping up on you at showing number five or six, remember that seeing homes you don’t want helps you to define what you do want more specifically.

Also, it’s important to know you may be outbid multiple times before you have an accepted offer.

That’s right, multiple times! That may sound like a Groundhog Day of disappointment, but the merciless process helps you practice patience and nonattachment. That initial pang of heartache you feel when your dream home slips through your fingers? It gets easier with time – and there’s another one out there.

That’s a pinkie promise.

Before you begin your search, make sure you’re pre-qualified so you know what you can afford – and the limits to which you can go. It’s also helpful to define what concessions you’re willing to make to meet seller’s demands. Are you willing to bridge the appraisal gap – that is, pay any difference between the appraisal and purchase price? Are you willing to limit the scope of your inspection?

These are specific strategies that should be in place before you see your first home. Setting your boundaries beforehand will allow you to practice patience and keep perspective throughout the buying process.

And lest we forget the sellers!

In the real estate market, patience isn’t just for the buyers. Patience also applies to the long-tail strategy of gaining equity wealth in your home. Sure, the fix-andflip game is played with a short timeline, but most real estate investments are measured in years, not months. Since the 1970s,

Boulder has seen an average 5.9 percent appreciation rate, accounting for plenty of down years in the 1980s, the dot-com bubble, and most recently, the Great Recession. However, any homeowner who held their home for multiple years was almost certainly guaranteed an appreciation gain, even through those tough times.

I won’t sugarcoat it for you: buying in today’s real estate market isn’t the easy-breezy, “let’s sleep on it” experience as seen on TV. But going into it with proper expectations, the right strategies in place, and a healthy dose of patience will help make the homebuying process less of a harrowing tale to tell your grandkids one day.

Now if you’ll excuse me, Axl is calling for some real estate advice.

Sean is the founding broker of Mod Boulder Real Estate.

Call 720.252.6051, e-mail sean@modboulder.com or visit modboulder.com.

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Front Range-based RE/MAX Elevate acquires RE/MAX Vail Valley office

EDWARDS (April 19) – RE/MAX Elevate announced this week its acquisition of RE/MAX Vail Valley, a luxury brokerage based in Vail, Colorado. The move expands RE/MAX Elevate’s presence into the Vail Valley real estate market and grows its network of agents to over 150 across Colorado.

Maintaining its Edwards, Colorado office space in the Riverwalk complex, RE/MAX Vail Valley will rebrand as RE/ MAX Elevate Vail Valley while incorporating RE/MAX Elevate’s

elite marketing and technology solutions.

“RE/MAX Elevate is excited about a synergistic connection between the Front Range and the Vail Valley,” said Jay Kalinski, owner of RE/MAX Elevate.

“Our brokerage has developed sophisticated search and marketing tools which underpin the entire buyer and selling process. We look forward to integrating this with our team of talented agents in Vail.”

RE/MAX Elevate, headquartered in Louisville,

Colorado is the sister franchise of RE/MAX of Boulder, one of the leading RE/MAX offices in the world. RE/MAX of Boulder was the third franchise to open in RE/MAX history and leads the Boulder Valley market in annual home sales. In 2020, the sister offices together closed over $1.4 billion in real estate sales.

“We are very pleased that RE/MAX Vail Valley has become RE/MAX Elevate Vail Valley as an integral part of the RE/MAX Elevate and RE/MAX of Boulder organizations,” said Cynthia

Kruse, former owner of RE/MAX Vail Valley. “This transition pairs the power of the RE/MAX Elevate network on the Front Range with our local team of experienced brokers in the Vail Valley. The depth of the RE/MAX Elevate organization brings a new level of marketing and support to the 30 years of local business presence and expertise of the brokers in our Riverwalk office.”

RE/MAX Vail Valley, founded in 1991, has been helping buyers and sellers in the entire Eagle Valley for more than 30 years.

Greeley’s affordability attracts homebuyers near and far

By Luanne Kadlub At Home Colorado After all these years, Greeley is no longer the ugly stepsister of northern Colorado communities where people complain about certain odors and a lack of anything to do so why would anyone want to live here?

Surprise! Greeley is now one of the most sought-after places to buy a home and settle in for the long haul because unlike Cinderella, the city won’t go back to what it was after midnight.

What’s changed? Why are more potential homebuyers – even millennials – looking to buy a home in Greeley?

Three factors are at work, according to local Realtors.

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Affordability Ability to work from anywhere A revitalized city center and diverse cultural offerings

Let’s start with the primary reason Greeley is experiencing an influx of homebuyers from near and far: The ability (for now anyway) to purchase a home for close to $100,000 less than just about anywhere else in northern Colorado.

Buying in Greeley is a nobrainer when the median price of a home here hovers around $350,000, while the median price in Fort Collins is $495,000, $430,000 in Loveland-Berthoud, $639,000 in Estes Park and $1.5 million in Boulder.

But what about the smaller communities, like Windsor, April 23-24, 2021

The Poudre River Trail extends more than 20 miles between Timnath and Greeley.

Severance, Timnath and Eaton?

Good question. According to Realtor.com, Windsor’s median price is $459,900 while Severance is $431,000, Timnath comes in at $515,000, Johnstown is $419,000, and Eaton is just slightly higher than Greeley at $373,000.

Greeley’s looking pretty good, right?

Couple the affordability factor with the pandemic-friendly ability to work from anywhere and you have lots of metro folks and out-of-staters looking at Greeley as a desirable place to purchase a home, according to Andrew Rottner, a Redfin senior agent serving the northern Front Range.

“After COVD, many people don’t need to be as close to a

Denver metro office as before.

They’re looking to relocate where there is less congestion,” he said.

Bev West, broker/owner of West Realty/Metro Brokers, noted that homebuyers now include younger families, who before would eschew the city, and those moving here from California, Texas and Nebraska.

“It comes down to affordability and job opportunities,” she said, noting that Greeley is a relatively short commute to Loveland and Fort Collins.

There’s one other factor attracting new residents to Greeley, West said: Word is getting out that there is in fact plenty to do in Greeley and she credits the city’s Greeley Unexpected

campaign for accomplishing just that.

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And remember, Greeley is just a hop, skip and jump (albeit sometimes a slow-motion hop, skip and jump) to Denver, Fort Collins and Loveland and points between.

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Relocating? Check the Housing Affordability Index Pondering the thought of moving?

You will undoubtedly want to compare housing affordability in the area you

BY DUANE would like to DUGGAN relocate to.

Realtor and Author The National RE/MAX of Boulder Association of Realtors® (NAR) has a tool to make this comparison. NAR has been tracking this index nationally for many years, making it easy to see how the index has changed over time. The index is published on a monthly basis by NAR. The housing affordability index measures whether or not a “typical” family could qualify for a mortgage on a “typical” home. Already, that raises some questions. What does typical mean? For purposes of the calculation, the typical family (or home buyer, if the “family” is just one person) is referring to a family earning the median income nationally and that of the area you are researching. Income data from the U.S. Census Bureau is used. The typical home is the median-priced single-family home nationally as reported by NAR in the area you are researching.

The next factor taken into account is the prevailing interest rates for mortgage loans. NAR uses the effective interest rate on loans closed on existing homes as published by the Federal Housing Finance Board.

But wait, there’s more! A couple more assumptions need to be made. The calculation is going to assume two more factors. First, a down payment of 20% of the home price. Second, a qualifying ratio of 25%. A qualifying ratio of 25% means the monthly principal and interest payment cannot

Pondering the thought of moving? You will undoubtedly want to compare housing affordability in the area you would like to relocate to. (Photo: Sabel Blanco/Pexels).

exceed 25% of the median family’s income.

If you are really interested in the entire formula used to compute the index, the exact calculations are available on the NAR website.

For purposes of this article, let’s just talk about the results of the algorithm. Once the calculations have been applied and a number comprising the index as a result, what does it mean?

A value of 100 means that a median-income family has the exact amount of income to qualify for the monthly mortgage payment at the current interest rate for a median-priced home. When the index rises above 100, that means the median income earned has more than enough income to qualify for a median-priced home.

Expressed another way, an index of 120, means that income earner has 120% of the income required to buy the median-priced home.

As that number increases to say 150, the income earner has 150% of the income needed, which in turn means as the index goes up,

affordability goes up. At the other end of the scale, an index of 80 means the income earner is only making 80% of what is required to buy that median-priced home, which in turn means homes are less affordable.

Remember, all real estate is local, so national statistics don’t really mean very much. It would be like getting a national average temperature in a weather report to decide whether to wear a coat to work. You get the idea: Minneapolis is vastly different from Miami. Let’s take a look at the index closest to us. The affordability index for the Denver metro area including Boulder County looked like this (see Historical Housing Affordability Index by Month graph below).

Here is the data expressed in a different format (See Affordability Index - Metro District chart below). Remember, above 100 is the index baseline. The higher the number indicates the highest affordability.

Housing was the most

affordable shortly after the recession ended, and as you can see, the recent housing inventory shortage has created the lowest, least affordable index in years.

Contact a Realtor® in the area where you are relocating to and the Realtor® will have the resources to obtain the index for that area.

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.

(Graph is courtesy of Lisa Hansmeier, Colorado Association of Realtors®) April 23-24, 2021

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COVERPROFILE

The floor plans at Rock Creek are open and light including the spacious great room. (Photo: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods.)

Lanterns at Rock Creek

Lower-maintenance conveniences in one of Colorado’s hidden gems along the Front Range

By Sarah Huber At Home Colorado

For longtime Rock Creek resident, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods enhances an already treasured Superior neighborhood.

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She remembers when Rock Creek Parkway was a dirt road and when Rock Creek’s trees, now expansive crowns above the beloved Superior neighborhood, were mere seedlings peeking up from the soil.

Since 1996, Zrubek has bought, lived in, and sold, not one or 12

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Annie Zrubek decided the time was right for a home personalized to her unique passions and lifestyle. (Photo: Timothy Seibert).

two but five homes in Rock Creek thanks to life changes and professional growth. Now she

is a few days away from closing on her sixth Rock Creek home, this one in the Lanterns at Rock

Creek neighborhood by the award-winning Colorado builder Boulder Creek Neighborhoods and featuring a lower-maintenance lifestyle. “This is the house I’m buying for me,” she exclaimed.

As a Realtor® with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, Zrubek enjoys scouting locations on behalf of her clients. “I do a ton of relocations from different states to Erie, Broomfield, Longmont, and all over the Front Range.

I aim to equip my clients with knowledge about, yes, the top schools, but much more,” she said.

She can rattle off the secrets of Boulder County, from the fastest sledding hills, to the hottest brunch spots and swoon-worthy hair salons.

As a result of Zrubek’s oldest daughter studying at the University of Colorado Boulder and her

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youngest joining her sister next year, Zrubek decided the time was right for a home personalized to her unique passions and lifestyle.

“This is a cool transition time for us, and I wanted a home that reflected that,” she said. “My daughters are moving on – they have awesome lives with work and school and boyfriends – and this was something I really wanted to do for me, moving on in my own way but still just one exit from my girls.” Most of Zrubek’s lifealtering decisions have prioritized her daughters, so Zrubek is more than ready to create a home that makes her happy. (“I used to sell pharmaceuticals and traveled a lot,” she recalled. “Then one day I looked at my little girl and said, ‘I can’t do this anymore.’”

Fortunately, she discovered helping people achieve home ownership was her biggest passion after family.)

Open-concept excellence Zrubek’s new home at Lanterns at Rock Creek by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods is everything she desires in a home. “I love planning and decorating – I am a Realtor, after all,” she said, “and I’ve been planning this home for some time.”

First, she said, “I love that my floor plan, the Solstice, has a finished basement with high ceilings and huge bedrooms. It’s to die for, a really a beautiful space for my girls to come home to and make their own.” The finished lower-level includes an open rec space for social gathering as well as space for a home gym or crafting studio and tons of storage space.

The airy and open design of the upper level captured Zrubek.

“All of Boulder Creek’s floor plans at Rock Creek are very open and light. I’ve seen many paired homes, but these are special in

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods’ homes are lower-maintenance which means an afternoon behind a lawn mower are replaced by hot drinks, good books and evening game nights with loved ones. (Photo: Timothy Seibert).

their brightness and open feeling.”

She appreciates how the light pours into the great room through the sliding glass doors, and she’s looking forward to spending time on the two patios in her new home.

The back patio “might be my favorite thing,” she said. Half of the L-shaped patio is covered, while the other half is uncovered.

“I just love that,” she said. “It allows me to spend time outdoors year-round, getting shade or sun.

I’m excited to have people over eventually in a new and refreshed space and to eat together on the patio.” She plans to install a TV outside and watch sports with friends and family.

Zrubek’s desire to make this home her own includes the optional entertainer’s kitchen – though she admitted her cooking experience is limited. “This will by far be the best kitchen I’ve ever had, and in this transition time, I’m going to cook more. I love that I have a gas range and

gas for a barbecue hookup on the patio, plus a fabulous island,” she said. She’s been shopping for bar stools that perfectly fit her style and create extra seating for guests.

“This will be such a fabulous place to hang out, cooking together and talking,” she said.

Lower-maintenance lifestyle leaves time for fun, family and friends In addition to developing her culinary skills, Zrubek is gearing up for other adventures powered by the extra time her new, lowermaintenance home provides. “I’ve been a slave to broken fences, lawn mowing and sprinkler heads for years,” she said. “Moving into this home will open up all that time I used to spend on the house.”

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods’ homes are known for a signature style of lower-maintenance living.

Although the details vary by neighborhood, the homeowner is liberated from lawn maintenance

and snow removal in favor of personal pursuits both outside and inside. Early morning snow shoveling (even in April!) and an afternoon behind a lawn mower are replaced by hot drinks, good books and evening game nights with loved ones.

Zrubek hopes to travel again once she feels it’s safe to do so. She said, “Now I can head out without worrying who will shovel the snow or take care of the lawn. I might not know what traveling will look like, but I’m ready for whatever comes to me. It’s freeing.”

At home, Zrubek adores Superior’s small-time vibe paired with the easy access to Boulder and Denver. “This a growing, flourishing area,” she said. “As a realtor, I’m passionate about people investing well, and I’ve seen the value of home ownership not just financially, but how it can make you feel grounded, or rooted.” She continued, “I tell people that buying well is an investment in their future. I’m doing this myself.”

She believes Lanterns at Rock Creek is a rewarding investment because of the quality of the build. “I know these homes and the reputation and quality of the builder. I’ve been lucky enough to sell Boulder Creek homes, and though of course I don’t know what the future will bring, I know it will be awesome.”

Paired patio homes at Lanterns at Rock Creek by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods start in the $650s.

Buyers can select a finished lower level and other floor plan options, and expect homes to finish in the mid $800s To learn more about Lanterns at Rock Creek and Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, visit livebouldercreek.com/homes/ superior-co/lanterns-at-rock-creek.

Paired patio homes at Lanterns at Rock Creek by Boulder Creek Neighborhoods start in the $650s. (Photos: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods.)

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THE LIGHTER SIDE

Post quarantining: Complete this checklist before socializing with real humans Thanks to vaccines, soon we’ll once again be socializing in person without masks with fellow homo sapiens.

Thus it’s time to take stock

BY MARY of what bodily LYNN BRUNY mayhem has occurred during At Home Colorado the last year of our pandemic isolation. Many of us have become like Tom Hanks in “Cast Away”: furry and feral. Sure, our animals think we look great. But there are definitely things we should do before we interact with real humans: Start regularly flossing your teeth. No, you have not been doing it daily, maybe not even weekly. Really? You think not?

Look at the dust that has collected on your floss container, assuming you can even find it.

Assess your hair style (if you can call it that with a straight face) and color. The “natural look” is easy and inexpensive, but do you want people to question your mental stability each time they encounter you? That being said, you can probably get away with a lot of erratic behavior if people think you’ve gone off the deep end. And folks will definitely finally stop requesting so many favors. For instance your family members will stop asking you to babysit every weekend. Finally you could have time to tour wine country!

Women: Look closely above your lip. Some of you may have a little furry mustache. If so, consider whether you want to rock this androgynous look or not. Mustaches are in but not all styles work on all people (except, of course, Harry Styles).

Men: Examine the hair sprouting from in and around your ears. If humming birds are trying to nest in it, get out the hedge clippers and chop back that

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thatch. If your nose whistles when you exhale, you probably need to clear that thicket as well. And what about your eyebrows? Do they look like crazy caterpillars that have been exposed to radiation? Rein those puppies in, sir.

Women: Put on a bra. (It’s that thing in the second drawer down on the left side of your dresser.)

Wedge into that contraption and make an assessment. Either you will buy back into society’s historic and restrictive norm of female beauty or you will continue to go free range. If the look of your frontal area is not to your liking but you don’t want to go back to those constrictive rib squeezers, find your old stretchedout sports bra. You know, the one that used to be bright white but now is dull grey. Also: Know there are lots of quarantine-inspired new styles out there that cater to our newfound sense of comfort.

Take off your sweatpants and try on your actual clothes. (You may need to fortify yourself before

this endeavor with whatever substance does the job.) Get a large storage box and mark it with the label: “Oh, hell no.” Put any items in the box that don’t fit or are uncomfortable. (Strangling ties? Painful high heals? Why did we ever wear these?) Put this box in the back of the attic or a very dark corner of your basement.

Afterwards, say ten positive selfaffirmations and burn a sage stick.

After the above exercise you may need to purchase a few new items of clothing. Rest assured clothing manufacturers are at the ready with stylish loose-fitting tops and elastic and drawstringwaist bottoms, perfect for post-pandemic casual socializing with fellow humanoids. Now we just have to remember how to converse in person.

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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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

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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.

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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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Not all compost is created equally On a recent sunny afternoon, I was talking with Niwot resident Alicia Livitt about compost for her garden. She was explaining that she would like

BY DERYN a compost pile DAVIDSON but didn’t really Colorado State see where one University Extension Boulder County would fit in her landscape and that as an amateur gardener, the whole idea of it seems intimidating.

This is an understandable and common sentiment.

In an October 2020 article in At Home by Sharon Bokan (athomecolorado.com/coloradolawn-and-garden/homecomposting), she breaks down how to compost your own yard and garden waste in easy to follow steps. For anyone interested in getting started yourself, I highly recommend reading it. There is another option for getting compost for your yard and garden and that is ordering it commercially. You

can buy it bagged from nurseries and garden centers or in bulk (loose) from local material yards.

The most common types available for purchase are plantbased and animal (manure) based.

Plant-based is made up of things like leaves, grass, ground tree limbs, certain food scraps and sometimes brewery residuals.

Manure based will likely include some of the bedding material that the manure was collected in. It is important to know that in Colorado there are no regulations on compost to say

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what goes into it or in what stage of decomposition it is. Ideally, whatever you choose will be finished or mature compost. It should be dark and crumbly with a nice earthy smell. If it resembles the original contents, it probably isn’t fully processed. The issue with using unfinished compost is that it could be “hot”, meaning it has a high level of ammonia which may burn your plants.

You can use uncomposted, fresh manure, however it will also likely have high levels of ammonia and manure (fresh or aged) also has high levels of salts. To avoid the high ammonia, you can look for aged manure which is typically available bagged at garden centers and nurseries. Aged manure will not have as strong an odor as fresh which is a bonus. It’s harder to avoid the salts and therefore important to not apply too much at a time. If you suspect high ammonia or salt levels, your best bet is to work it into the soil in the fall and wait to plant until spring.

The time and precipitation will help dilute the residuals.

I spoke with Landscape Designer, Shanti Schultz of Love in Bloom and asked if she prefers

plant or manure-based compost for her projects. She said that for vegetables, fruit trees and lawns she likes to use manure, and for ornamental beds she prefers plant based. When asked why, she responded, “Veggies, fruit and lawns take up a lot of nutrients, so they need the extra boost, and the nutrients in manure dissipate over a longer period of time.”

Whichever type of compost you choose, it should be well worked into the top 6 to 8” of your soil.

An important benefit of compost is that it increases the soil’s organic matter. When gardeners refer to “organic matter”, they are talking about organic compounds from plants or animals that are in various stages of decomposition.

Colorado soils are typically low in organic matter, so unless you are only growing native plants and those which are adapted to our native soils, amending is often needed. One way to know if you need to amend is by doing a soil test. This gives you baseline information to work from and you can retest every 5 years or so. For detailed instruction on how to do a soil test visit the Soil, Water and Plant Lab at Colorado State University soiltestinglab. agsci.colostate.edu. For more information on compost including application rates, check out the CO Master Gardener Garden Notes #242 and #243 and #246.

Deryn Davidson is an Extension Agent – Horticulture at Colorado State University Extension Boulder County. For more information contact CSU Extension at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Box B, Longmont, 303.678.6386, e-mail ddavidson@ bouldercounty.org or visit boulder. extension.colostate.edu.

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