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Open Homes and Virtual Tour Quick Guide

A New Slant: Exploring the Modern Roof

It’s Always a Good Time to Celebrate Pollinators

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

Not only does a roof serve the basic purpose of protecting a house’s interior, it also plays a major role in defining a home’s personality.

Whether it’s June, September, or any other month of the year, let’s celebrate pollinators and help make our home, their home.

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ATHOMECOLORADO.COM CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mary Hill Mary Lynn Bruny Tom Kalinski Sean McIllwain Sarah Huber Duane Duggan Emma Castleberry Michaela Phillips Paul F. P. Pogue Deryn Davidson Katie Laughridge Cathy Hobbs ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Thais Hafer Toni McNeill Elvonney Poole Mary Romano MANAGING EDITOR/ DESIGNER Greg Stone EDITORIAL

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.

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Boulder County real estate market report The real estate market continues its wild ride compared to a year ago.

The average price of single family homes throughout

BY MARY HILL Boulder County was up compared to May 2020, but down in all but Lafayette and Louisville compared to April 2021. With listings down an average 66 percent to 90 percent throughout the county I foresee another huge price increase for June house sales. But, we shall see!

Wow. The average price in Lafayette rose over $100K from April to May. And, the cost per square foot increased by $25. The average of nineteen days on the market in Lafayette indicates most home sales there are for cash.

Longmont Prices in Longmont held steady since April but rose 32.5 percent compared to last May. Listings are down significantly both compared to last May and to April of this year. I foresee Longmont continuing to be a HOT market because of this continued lack of inventory of homes.

Louisville Louisville’s low volume of homes for sale and solds make it difficult to predict trends. Home prices rose twenty-three percent since last year and about $40K since April.

Louisville also lacks significant inventory with most sales there going to cash buyers.

The inventory of homes for sale throughout Boulder County is down 66 percent to 90 percent compared to May 2020. And, it is also down compared to April. This lack of inventory could negatively impact prices as some buyers have dropped out of the market due to frustration at their inability to find a home. And, many potential sellers aren’t selling because they are concerned about finding their new home. Some creativity is needed to get the housing market back to normal so buyers can buy and sellers aren’t afraid to sell.

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

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

Boulder The average sales price in Boulder was up almost 38 percent compared to a year ago but down over $100K compared to May 2021 Vs. May 2020 Market Statistics For Single Family Homes April. The number AVERAGE AVERAGE of homes for sale AVERAGE CLOSED HOMES LOCATION PRICE PER SQ DAYS ON held steady so prices SALES PRICE SALES FOR SALE FOOT MARKET should not fluctuate BOULDER $1,015,940 351 $363 30 too much in June.

218 DOWN Erie Average prices in Erie fell approximately $85K from April to May accompanied by a lower cost per square foot. Listings are down slightly so prices in Erie should continue to hold steady from May to June in Erie.

Lafayette

COUNTY APRIL 2021 BOULDER APRIL 2021 ERIE APRIL 2021

LAFAYETTE APRIL 2021 LONGMONT APRIL 2021 LOUISVILLE APRIL 2021

UP 37.7% $1,163,445 $1,546,244 UP 23.0% $1,838,276 $718,788 UP 16.7% $793,244 $931,412 UP 35.1% $813,540 $686,258 UP 32.5% $691,662 $954,718 UP 23.3% $912,441

UP 41.0% 360 110 UP 111.5% 131 48 DOWN 2.0% 352 34 UP 13.3% 39 142 UP 25.7% 119 29 UP 93.3% 25

UP 39.6% $372 $535 UP 21.9% $551 $213 UP 35.7% $202 $338 UP 35.7% $313

$254 UP 28.3% $238 $362 UP 36.1% $343

DOWN 58% 43 43 DOWN 39% 59 18 DOWN 81% 25 36 DOWN 25% 19 26 DOWN 67% 36 12 DOWN 71% 17

69% 243

104 DOWN 66% 103 25 DOWN 75% 30 7 DOWN 87% 8 63 DOWN 68% 84 3 DOWN 90% 7

Data from IRES MLS.

REAL ESTATE NEWS

WK Real Estate welcomes Janelle Cliff LONGMONT – WK Real Estate has announced the addition of its newest broker associate, Janelle Cliff to its Longmont office as the newest member of IS HOME Team.

As a native to Colorado – Janelle grew up in Broomfield and Erie, and has lived and worked all throughout Colorado. Janelle has a background and a B.A. in hospitality, tourism and event management with a minor in integrative therapeutic practices.

After running a successful small business in Boulder she is ready to dive into real estate.

Janelle’s mission is to provide a genuinely enjoyable buying and selling experience, and the IS Home Team will provide clear communication and continued education to the ever-evolving industry.

Janelle Cliff can be reached at 970.306.9126 and via e-mail at janell@ishometeam.com.

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What’s with all the critters this season?

Something strange is going on here this summer.

Perhaps it’s due to all the spring rains we had. Besides our foliage initially growing

BY MARY like it was on LYNN BRUNY steroids, there are more critters in our neighborhood. Perhaps this is playing out all along the Front Range.

My husband and I live not far from the Boulder foothills, so we are used to bears and sometimes foxes in our neck of the woods.

Matter of fact, on an early morning alley run I’m more likely to run into a bear than an unleashed dog.

If I see an animal form way ahead without a human nearby I turn and skedaddle the heck away.

And we always have tons of scampering, psychotic-acting squirrels performing zany hijinks.

Definitely entertaining little dudes.

But lately we’ve experienced one odd critter after another. First my husband got ambushed by a flock of crows. He had the audacity to

walk on a sidewalk one evening that was close to a baby crow or an injured one on the ground. He didn’t stop, he didn’t touch it, but he did exist in space and time, and this was untenable to this murder of crows. They began dive bombing him, squawking their brains out and followed him for blocks. Luckily they didn’t pluck at his face or his lucrative modeling career would be over. (That’s a little joke.)

After the crow harassment came the duck parade. Waddling down our sidewalk came a mother duck

and her seven ducklings. This is about the cutest thing on the planet, but nothing you ever see in our happening neighborhood. The locals were gobsmacked. Passersby were taking pictures while my neighbor called animal patrol.

The parade waddled up our alley while neighbors encircled them as a barrier from dog walkers and cars.

We last saw them as they scooted under a neighbor’s back fence.

Then came the bunnies. In the last couple of years we have had one bunny on our block that mainly stayed in a neighbor’s backyard. But since a local roaming cat is no longer allowed outside, this bunny has become more emboldened. I know they are very common in new developments, but I don’t even get how a bunny survives on a busy block like ours.

Perhaps one reason is it knows we humans are not going to do a dang nasty thing to it. I was weeding in our backyard and quietly singing to myself. I looked over and a few feet away this fluffster with its twitchy nose was casually sitting there watching me with what I took to be a look of disdain on its teeny face. (I’m not a

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good singer.)

One bunny is fine but now I’m a bit concerned. Recently we discovered a wee baby bunny is living in our front gutter downspout extender. (Obviously there are at least two bunnies around here.) It is cute as the dickens, but how many bunnies does one block need? Don’t these things multiple faster than supercomputers?

But the things that are really creeping me out this year are the cicadas. They like a few of our trees and have set up shop. I know they don’t cause damage but I hate the eerie group chomping noise they make, like a pack of evil little herbivores with sharp teeth. A few have gotten into our house. For some reason I keep imagining they will start chewing on my toes when I sleep. Then what will happen to my lucrative career as a sandal model? It will be over before it even begins.

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/thelighter-side.

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Survey finds what buyers really want: The most popular kitchen features Homebuyers are drawn to certain features more than others, but it goes beyond individualized personal tastes.

Our desires and preferences actually vary

BY TOM from generation KALINSKI to generation.

That said, all generations prefer two kitchen amenities more than any other.

Side-by-side double sinks and walk-in pantries are the most popular of 30 kitchen features, found the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in a nationwide survey of 3,247 recent and prospective home buyers conducted in the summer of 2020.

Eighty-one percent of buyers rated the side-by-side double sink and walk-in pantry “essential or desirable,” according to the What Home Buyers Really Want survey.

The side-by-side sink is so desirable that nearly half of every 10 buyers wouldn’t buy a home without it.

The survey was conducted during the heart of the pandemic that caused kitchens to become central to our lives. People cooked and ate at home far more than pre-pandemic and were inspired to improve their cooking skills.

Those at-home cooks wanted a better space for all that cooking and baking so kitchens were improved with better countertops and appliances, in addition to more pantry and cooking space.

Those needs are aligned with the list of desired features.

Following the top two most popular features of side-by-side sinks and more pantry space, the next most desired features are

People cooked and ate at home far more than pre-pandemic and were inspired to improve their cooking skills.

Those at-home cooks wanted a better space for all that cooking and baking so kitchens were improved with better countertops and appliances, in addition to more pantry and cooking space.

wanted by more than 70 percent of buyers: • •

table space for eating at 78 percent a central island at 77 percent

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drinking water filtration at 76 percent

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granite or other natural stone countertop at 73 percent

Next up in desirability, at just under 70 percent, are recessed lighting – 69 percent, customized backsplash – 69 percent, and pullout shelves – 68 percent.

And it turns out that kitchen features are separated by a

generational divide. Survey results varied significantly according to generation.

Millennial and Gen X buyers as a group more likely to want a steam oven, trash compactor, wine cooler, central island with range and a double island than do Baby Boomers – greater than 50% of Millennials and Gen Xers desired these features compared to a range of 19 to 37% of Boomers.

That’s a significant difference in likes and wants between the youngest and oldest buyers.

In addition, these generational differences remain statistically significant after controlling for income, race, geography, and household composition of the buyer, reports NAHB. The age groups in this study

are Baby Boomers, born 1946 to 1964; Generation X – also known as Gen X – born 1965 to 1979 and Millennials born 1980 to 1996.

Read more eyeonhousing. org/2021/06/nahb-study-findsdouble-sinks-pantries-the-mostpopular-kitchen-features.

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.

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A new slant: Exploring the modern roof MerriamWebster defines a roof as “the cover of a building”. As simple as that is, a roof is so much more.

Not only does a roof serve the

BY SEAN basic purpose MCILLWAIN of protecting a house’s interior, it also plays a major role in defining a home’s personality.

The mid-century modern architects of the 1950s and 1960s were masters in utilizing rooflines to redefine the suburban streetscape, turning vernacular family homes into works of art.

Challenging the architectural lines of their predecessors, the minimalist designs of mid-century modern homes symbolized a clean break from intricate Edwardian-style homes and the intentional bulk of Craftsmanstyle bungalows. The result?

Unmistakable character that defined an innovative era. Let’s dive into some of these iconic rooflines.

Low-Slung Gable The most classic and simplistic roof design of all, a gable roof features two sections sloping in opposite directions, with their highest points meeting in the center to create the roof ridge. Withstanding the test of time because of their ease and adaptability, gable roofs took on a low-slung look in mid-century modern designs. The “flatter” version conveys a clear message of minimalism.

Ranches across the U.S. don this low-profile roofline—also referred to as a ranch roof or shallow pitch—making it as attainable as it is desirable. This simplified roof breaks away from the multiple rooflines of the previous eras and instead offers undeniable character via flatter facades.

Flat First made popular in the U.S. by the Spanish bungalow style of the 1920s, this roof style has been confusing and concerning nondesigners since pre-medieval times.

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sleek look and minimalist style.

But fret not, flat-roofed friends: despite the appearance of a perfectly level roofline, flat roofs are ever-so slightly angled to ensure proper drainage and runoff, and are constructed using waterproof materials. Consider this roof style the envelopepushing renegade of the bunch.

A-Frame The classic triangular shape of an A-frame house became popular in the mid-1950s and remained a strong seller through the 1970s.

The roofline is characterized by steep, angled sides that begin at or near the foundation, and meet at the apex to form the classic “A” shape. Inside, the ceiling is often left open to expose the rafters for a rustic, airy feel.

A-frame buildings have origins in Europe, China, and the South Pacific, and the striking style eventually found its way to the U.S. in the early 20th century, and as Americans tend to do, we tweaked it to make it our own.

For example, famed California architect Joseph Eichler used the A-frame as an opportunity to bring the outside in—setting the pitch over a courtyard at the center of the home or creating a deep, plant-filled entrance that feels like an interior garden entryway.

Butterfly The gable roof mentioned earlier?

Invert its shape and you’ve got the iconic butterfly roof. An architectural nod to the winged insect mid-flight, the butterfly roof

TOP: Unlike a standard flat roof, which became popular in mid-century architecture, a skillion roof boasts a significant slope. (Photo: Jodie Johnson/ Shutterstock). BOTTOM: A flat roof showcases a sleek look and minimalist style.

(Photo: Sheila Say/Shutterstock).

offers unmatched mid-century modern curb appeal, with its low-slung center reaching skyward at opposite ends. Because of its inverted style, the butterfly roof offers plenty of opportunities for window placement and unparalleled natural light.

The modern butterfly roof is commonly credited to be the creation of William Krisel and Dan Palmer in the late 1950s in Palm Springs, California. It’s been estimated that starting in 1957, they created nearly 2,000 houses in a series of developments that were popularly known as the Alexander Tract, which has been described by historian Alan Hess as “the largest Modernist housing subdivision in the United States.”

While Krisel confirms that his work popularized the form, he admits he wasn’t its originator.

Skillion A skillion roof is a single-sloping surface, basically a flat roof built on an incline. Also known as a

shed or lean-to roof, the skillion roof is often used on multilevel structures in conjunction with other roof styles, resulting in a varied roofline.

The history of skillion roofs is somewhat unknown, but they’re believed to have been inspired by the Australian residential architecture in the mid-20th century. Unlike a standard flat roof, which became popular in mid-century architecture, a skillion roof boasts a significant slope.

You’ll also see this iconic roof style on sheds, patio roofs, and carports.

Steeply sloped or gently pitched, it’s no secret that the roof of a house serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. Next time you’re taking a weekend drive or cruising your own neighborhood, you’ll likely see the roofs you encounter with a new slant.

Sean is the founding broker of Mod Boulder Real Estate.

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THE PATH LESS TRAVELED Can’t find a house you love in today’s superheated real estate market?

Create your own with Boulder’s premier design/build firm Rodwin Architecture/ Skycastle Construction

By Sarah Huber Marketing Feature

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cott Rodwin’s clients sometimes feel a little desperate when they first meet him. They may have scoured Boulder County for their dream home or considered building – only to be daunted by the County’s complex regulations. Yet in today’s superheated real estate market, where less-than-lovely homes can demand hundreds of thousands above listing price, Rodwin and his team are problem solvers and dream makers. As founder of Boulder County’s premier architect-led design/build firm of Rodwin Architecture and Skycastle Construction, Rodwin helps families answer the question he’s been asked most this year: “How do I achieve the home I want when it doesn’t exist?”

Rodwin explained, “Many people have heard how challenging it is to build in Boulder County, and it’s true we have extremely rigorous rules, preventing some from attempting to take the path less traveled.” This is where Rodwin/Skycastle turns dreams into a custom-designed reality.

“For 22 years,” Rodwin said,

“we have specialized in helping people successfully navigate that system and create a home with the optimal balance of beauty and sustainability, budget and code compliance.” Rodwin and Skycastle’s profound understanding of the ins and outs of building in Boulder County underlies the firm’s commitment to crafting efficient, luxurious homes in a range of styles, all designed to enhance the homeowner’s desired lifestyle.

“We’re able to bring together the best aspects of architecture and construction for the benefit of our clients right from the start,” Rodwin said. “That allows us to predict and control costs, in addition to helping the client understand the restrictions of zoning and building codes so there are no unpleasant surprises.”

Furthermore, he continued, “Our expertise in sustainable design allows us to create homes that perform at the highest levels of green building while fully maintaining their beauty and functionality.”

Top-quality, beautiful green building Indeed, it was Rodwin and Skycastle’s award-winning green building, plus Rodwin’s creative designs, that drew Jennifer and Robin Johnson to the firm. The Johnsons flew from France, having lived abroad for 13 years, to meet Rodwin and tour a couple of his completed projects. Jennifer recalled, “The quality of the design, build and the look and feel

The architecture and construction teams collaborate throughout the process.

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Deerhouse. (Photo: Daniel O’Connor photography).

Treehouse. (Photos: alivestudios.com).

of… the homes he showed us were streaks ahead of anything we had been shown by the local realtor.”

About 20 months and many Facetime meetings from France later, the Johnsons moved into their new home, dubbed Deerhouse (for the frequent visitors to their yard). Jennifer adores the seamless indoor/outdoor flow of their living space and the show-shopping views of the Flatirons captured through meticulously-placed bedroom windows. She said, “It’s modern, exceptionally efficient, just the right size for the four of us and won’t be too much house once the children have left home” – in sum, everything the Johnsons wanted.

Since they partnered with Skycastle Construction with a fixed fee for project management, “there were no major issues or surprises during construction,” Jennifer said.

“Scott helped us realize that we could finish on time and within budget without compromising quality or the integrity of the design. When Scott said, ‘Think of designing and building your home as one big art project,’ I was hooked.”

Create the home of your dreams Another Boulder family testified that Rodwin/Skycastle delivered their dream home, the Treehouse, “just when we thought we couldn’t have what we were looking for,” one of the homeowners said. She added, “We had heard just enough to fear building in Boulder County.

Then we learned about Scott, and we were able to get everything we wanted.” For this family, that meant a spacious front porch overlooking incredible vistas, mainfloor living bathed in natural light and an elevator – Rodwin’s idea – to ensure that they can comfortably live in the home for many years.

The owner said, “We honestly didn’t have any major obstacles during the build because Scott took care of everything beforehand, giving us confidence to proceed.”

Rodwin Architecture offers a free site visit and project feasibility analysis to potential clients. To learn more about building a dream home ideally suited to your lifestyle and to opt out of today’s over-the-top real estate market, visit rodwinarch.com and skycastleconstruction.com.

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Should I co-sign a mortgage for a relative?

Frequently, first-time homebuyers will turn to relatives to help with a down payment or to cosign on the loan.

Often cosigners think all they need to do is simply sign their name at closing. A cosigner will be required to go through the same loan application process as the primary borrower. This means providing all of your financial information to the lender for them to assess your creditworthiness. This can be a significant and time-consuming experience.

Think back to the initial meeting with your mortgage loan officer and financial planner. Ask yourself whether or not cosigning with a benefiting buyer is truly an advantage. If the proposed payments are more than the primary borrower can afford, you will likely be called upon to help with those monthly payments.

That is fine if you are prepared to do so and can manage it.

Other options to consider when helping a first-time homebuyer or anyone who may need help with a mortgage loan: 1.

Consider gifting enough down payment so that the mortgage loan amount is low enough for the primary borrower to qualify on their own. If a borrower

can come up with a 20% down payment, they can also eliminate private mortgage insurance on conventional loans, making it easier to qualify.

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get a loan of their own. Make sure you feel comfortable being responsible for making the payments if the other person doesn’t.

As a cosigner you are jointly and severally liable for the loan.

This is a fancy way of saying if the primary borrower suffers a job loss, the cosigner is responsible for making the payments in order to maintain good credit.

As a cosigner, the loan will be added to your total debt ratio. If you aren’t planning on applying for a loan of your own anytime soon, that may not matter to you.

However, if you are planning to apply for one, the cosigned loan will figure into your total debt payments and might affect your ability to qualify for a loan.

According to Jessica Shanahan, a loan officer at Premier Lending in Boulder, once the loan has seasoned for a year, the monthly debt will no longer be considered if the cosigner is applying for another mortgage. Be sure to check with your mortgage lender to see what specifics apply to the particular loan program you are using.

Get ready for a loan application.

In Boulder County, the prices of homes have risen steadily, and even more so this year with very low inventory and high buyer

BY DUANE and investor DUGGAN demand. Due to this, it has been much more difficult for first-time homebuyers to find starter homes.

Frequently, first-time homebuyers will turn to relatives to help with a down payment or to cosign on the loan. However, all the parties involved need to be very aware of the pitfalls before agreeing to this arrangement. It is imperative to first meet with a qualified mortgage loan officer to determine how much a borrower might qualify for on their own compared with how much the borrower would qualify for with a cosigner. Next it would be wise for both parties to meet a financial planner to make sure they are on the right track with their decisions. A financial planner can help determine if the overall transaction is realistic. Often the primary borrower will end up borrowing more than they can really handle. This results in the cosigner being asked to step in to help – and that can put a strain on their relationship.

It is critical for the primary borrower to know what they are asking from a potential cosigner and also for the cosigner to have an understanding of what they are getting into.

Here are a few discussion points for the cosigner and the primary benefiting homebuyer: Cosigning a mortgage will affect you credit. If the person you are cosigning for doesn’t make the payments, it will appear on the credit report of both parties. This could lower the cosigner’s credit score and affect their ability to

Consider buying down the interest rate to lower the payment to a level where the primary borrower can qualify on their own.

Be sure to consult with your home lending professional and your Realtor® as you make these decisions.

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. 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.

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Summertime AT BAREFOOT LAKES

Blue Heron, North American pelican, chickadees, the classic mallard duck and plenty more migratory species. There are also six designated fishing locations so anglers can get familiar with the wildlife under the lake’s surfaces.

Each location is equipped with a bait and tackle trash can, as well as detailed signage explaining what kind of fish live in the lakes.

The signs will also tell you which species are catch-and-release, and which can be taken home to fry up for dinner.

A Lifestyle That Matches the Pace of Nature

Residents can enjoy a picnic or a game of ball on the Great Lawn at the 12-acre Peninsula Park. (Photo: Barefoot Lakes).

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ummer is in full swing in the Barefoot Lakes master-planned community in Firestone. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy Colorado’s perfect weather in a variety of ways. Whether your idea of a perfect summer afternoon is spent paddling across the lake’s blue surface, or hiking among the wild green trails that crisscross the neighborhood, you can live your nature-centric dream at Barefoot Lakes, the haven that nature calls home.

Summer Fun on the Water and on Land

The two lakes that earned this community its name are visual stunners: classic, sparkling blue water rimmed by lush green land.

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a positive effect on mental health.

But, at Barefoot Lakes, you can do much more than just admire these beautiful water features: lake activities abound this summer. Residents can take their registered personal watercraft out on the lake’s surface. Not a boat owner yet? You can also rent kayaks and paddleboards from Colorado SUP Sports, which has a rental hub conveniently located in Peninsula Park.

These water sport activities are complemented by a variety of options for exploring the natural world by land. Residents can enjoy a picnic on the Great Lawn at the expansive, 12-acre Peninsula Park, or wander the miles of nature trails weaving in and around the community. If you want to get in a quicker workout, Peninsula Park’s “Fitness Island” with outdoor exercise equipment is the perfect place to break a sweat while the kids play on the nearby playground.

One of the most prominent ways that nature shows up in this sanctuary is in the bird life.

Close observers will spot large

Whether you choose to explore the majesty of Barefoot Lakes by watercraft or by foot, you’ll experience a true lakeside lifestyle at Barefoot Lakes.

This waterfront living attitude is the ethos of the community, connecting every functional detail of Barefoot Lakes.

When your day unfolds alongside the energy of the natural world, you are a better version of yourself. When nature is right outside your door, when you can see it blossoming outside of your window, it’s easier to round up the family for an afternoon stroll through the park, or turn off the computer early for

Enjoy kayaks and paddleboards from Colorado SUP Sports, which has a rental hub located in Peninsula Park. (Photo: Muntz Studios / BrookfieldHomes).

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Once you accept the invitation to live these ideals, it quickly becomes a habit.

Your intentional decision about where to live, combined with the intentional design of the Barefoot Lakes community that makes nature a part of daily life, results in easy, smooth days for you and your loved ones. Just the way it’s supposed to be.

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The proximity of The Havens to this lifestyle center is certainly a benefit for residents, as it offers an abundance of amenities including a state-of-the-art gym,

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It doesn’t take any real estate experience to know that the Colorado housing market is intense right now. The process of buying a home can be daunting when you try to balance your budget with the comforts you want for your family — not to mention the stress of the bidding wars that are oh-so-common right now.

But there’s an alternative to the insanity. By buying new in Barefoot Lakes, you get the best of both worlds. You don’t have to worry about repairs or renovations — everything in your home is brand new. Plus, you get to decide what you like, from finishes to paint colors to appliance upgrades, rather than moving into an older home and finding a renovation task list that’s a mile long. Retrofitting someone else’s home design can be a major challenge and often results in a style that you might like more than the original, but not something that you love. At Barefoot Lakes, you get to love your personalized new home.

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But The Cove will not be the only amenity in The Havens neighborhood — far from it. The Havens will also boast two brand new parks, Hideaway Park and Havens Park. New homes are now available for purchase in this first area of The Havens.

Harvest Portfolio has six plans, including some newly-added layouts that are larger and have different exterior options.

Lennar also offers homes from two collections, both of which boast modern design details and spacious, open-concept living areas. The Pioneer collection has four floor plans and the Grand Collection has three floor plans.

Richmond American Homes has six plans and they recently opened a new model home at Barefoot Lakes. CreekStone Homes also has homes available in the community — reach out to the office for pricing information.

Barefoot Lakes home designs celebrate natural splendor

Choose your summer lifestyle

The homebuilders of Barefoot Lakes understand the community’s core values as well as anyone. Each builder’s thoughtful floorplans find unique, stylish ways to celebrate nature.

Brookfield Residential is still building homes from two of its portfolios. The Ovation Portfolio brings the outside in with big windows and big porches, with only a handful of homes left. The

Summer invites all of us to return to the natural world. The skies are clear, the temperatures are mild, and the water is calm. Barefoot Lakes offers the opportunity for you to live within nature, not adjacent to it. All you have to do is choose the lifestyle — it’s here waiting for you.

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What you should know about mortgage-backed security trading The term “mortgagebacked securities” (MBS) refers to one type of an asset-backed investment that is collateralized by home loans. BY MICHAELA MBSs allow PHILLIPS investors to profit from the mortgage industry without actually purchasing real estate.

Both prospective investors and homeowners should familiarize themselves with mortgage-backed securities as they can greatly aid in growing wealth. Here’s what you should know.

An in-depth look at mortgagebacked securities A mortgage-backed security is a pool of mortgages that is then offered to an investor group or bank. First, the lending agency

MBSs allow investors to profit from the mortgage industry without actually purchasing real estate. (Photo: Tierra Mallorca /Unsplash).

sells mortgage loans at a discount to get packaged as an MBS. The MBS is then sold to investors as a bond, secured by collateral.

Since there is a tangible security backing the bond, investors are more inclined to view MBS as safe options.

A mortgage-backed security can be purchased through a broker and investment minimums vary. The bank selling the MBS

becomes the intermediary between the home owner and investment industry. The lending party (i.e., bank or private lender) can give its customers a mortgage with a good interest rate, then sell the loan to be included in an MBS. The bank counts the sale as a satisfied loan and is off the hook if the homebuyer defaults on its mortgage.

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Everyone benefits when all parties work together MBS can benefit all three parties involved, when everyone holds up their end of the deal. The lender must maintain quality standards for home loans, the homeowner needs to make its payments on time, and the credit rating agencies are thorough when reviewing the MBS. In order to be sold, a market backed security can only be issued by a private financial institution or government-sponsored agency.

The credit rating agency must grant one of the two top ratings to an MBS in order for it to be a legitimate investment and sellable.

Types of mortgage-backed securities Pass-throughs and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) are the two most frequently sold types of MBS. Investors in pass-through mortgages collect matured payments periodically, typically every 5, 15, or 30 years.

CMOs offer investors tranches, or portions of the securities that return funds based on credit ratings.

How do mortgage-backed securities affect rates?

The price of a mortgaged-backed security affects your home loan rate, and these prices are in a constant state of flux. Your lending institution is monitoring the price of MBS and adjusting their rates accordingly. When MBS prices fall, home loan interest rates rise. The price of an MBS may fall for a number of reasons, including stock market gains, a drop in gold prices, higher energy costs and more.

When the price of mortgage back securities starts to rise, it’s usually good news for those seeking a home mortgage. While the rise of MBS cost can often link to economic uncertainty and a general downturn, it is helpful to those seeking low mortgage rates.

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When installing a pit, consider adding other fixtures to enhance its use. For example, a permanent sitting wall around the pit provides more ideal seating than folding chairs in many cases.

Stay safe for the holiday (and the rest of the year!)

While we’re thinking about fire pits as Independence Day nears, it’s an excellent time to take stock of fire safety measures. Whenever you have an active fire going in

a pro is that you can customize it exactly to your style and needs.

You might install a classic circular stone pit with red rocks for an earthy look, or a rectangular gasfueled pit with glass crystals for a modern, sophisticated look. Take care that whatever materials you use are capable of handling the high temperatures. Some kinds of concrete and glass could crack or explode under the heat.

Most fire pits use firewood or charcoal as fuel. However, you can also install a gas line or electric flames for a customizable, turnkey fire source. Since these

A fire pit is a perfect addition to your backyard for gatherings after dark. After all, the bright glow and the warm crackling of the fire is the ideal backdrop for a lovely evening’s entertainment. They’ll bring beauty to your outdoor space and perhaps make your home more attractive when it comes time to sell.

You can build the pit yourself or hire a professional to do the work.

A DIY fire pit kit usually costs between $200 and $400. This will include stones or pavers to build the structure, a steel ring that frames the interior, and lava rocks to line the floor. A prefab fire pit is usually the least expensive option, and it’s easier and faster to assemble. However, they don’t tend to last as long as custom-built fire pits, and you don’t have a lot of options to customize.

If you hire a landscaping professional to construct a fire pit, the cost will average around $700, although high-end pits will set you back more than $1,000.

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a pit or fireplace, or if you’re lighting fireworks, make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby.

An extinguisher is an essential tool of home safety and can be purchased for a reasonable price.

It’s a good idea to have one fire extinguisher for every floor of your home, in an easily accessible place. The kitchen should always have a fire extinguisher nearby.

Fire extinguishers are rated by class. In most cases, the best extinguisher for a home is an ABC model, which works on ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical equipment.

Make sure everyone in the household knows where the extinguisher is and how to use it. The National Fire Protection Association recommends remembering the word PASS:

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It’s always a good time to celebrate pollinators

We are already deep into June, but did you know that this month is Colorado Pollinator Month? And June 21-27 is National

BY DERYN Pollinator DAVIDSON Week. The City of Boulder celebrates Pollinator Appreciation Month in September, and countless other communities have their own festivals and events to raise awareness about the importance of pollinators.

What is pollination and why is it important? Simply put, it is the transfer of pollen grains from the male anther of a flower, to the female stigma of another flower of the same species for reproduction. It is loosely said that bees are responsible for every third bite of food we take, and it is well known that pollinators’ role in helping plants reproduce is critical to sustaining ecosystems around the world.

Here are a few easy things you can do in your garden to help support pollinators:

Think of your garden as a grocery store and plant a variety of flowering plants Pollinators, and particularly bees, depend on the pollen (made of protein, fats/lipids, minerals, vitamins) and nectar (carbohydrates) in flowers for their nutrition. Pollen from different plants have different make-ups and so pollinators generally need different pollen sources to choose from to have a healthy diet. It’s also key to have a variety of bloom shapes and sizes, because pollinators come in different shapes and sizes. A big bumble bee may have a hard time getting pollen and nectar out of a dainty little flower.

Plant in groups or swaths.

A group of plants of the same species will better support pollinators because it’s like a one stop shop. They can move around the group of plants rather than having to go from one area of your garden to another to find enough pollen and nectar at any given time. For the most part, pollinators will visit the same species of plant on a single foraging run, hence pollination occurring. They will likely visit a different species on their next

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flight, but won’t generally visit a sunflower and a penstemon on the same outing.

Pay attention to when your plants bloom Remember that pollinator grocery store you’re creating? Well, you want to make sure that it is fully stocked all season long. Having plants that bloom early in the season, all summer long and late into the fall is important. If there is a dearth of blooms in the heat of summer, pollinators will have to go elsewhere to find their sustenance. Here are a few examples of plants you can include to have something blooming all season long: Early season – fruit trees, bulbs, penstemons. Mid season – asters, blanket flowers, salvias. Late season – Rocky Mountain bee plant, sunflowers, goldenrod, rabbitbrush.

Avoid flowers with double blooms Those gorgeous flowers with tons of petals are beautiful to our eye but do very little to support pollinators. The male reproductive part of the flowers has been bred

out and replaced with petals. If you have prized roses, dahlias or peonies that are doubles, by all means keep them, just make sure you also include single varieties too.

Provide a water source If you live near a body of water then your local pollinators may have what they need, but when it’s hot and dry you can also provide some supplemental water. Fill a shallow dish (flower pot saucers work great) with small rocks, then fill with water. Make sure some of the rocks are poking out so there is a landing pad and an escape route. Empty and replenish every few days to avoid a mosquito breeding ground.

Whether it’s June, September, or any other month of the year, let’s celebrate pollinators and help make our home, their home.

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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Things are looking up. There is even talk of inflation, but with supply and demand out of kilter, the price hikes could be skewing the stats.

Nevertheless, traffic volumes are up (and many drivers appear to have forgotten how to be part of a traffic pattern), restaurants are open, tourists are travelling, contractors are at full stretch, and hopefully retail is making a comeback. Why, then, can I still not escort my dog into a vet clinic? I am assured it is through an ‘abundance of caution’, but every other business type is near-normal again. It is time to come out from behind the veil and re-consider our modus operandi going forward.

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Stay on trend with these summer blues

By Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service (TNS) We’ve got the summer blues — and I couldn’t be happier about it. While we have always loved blue decor, this summer has taken our passion for blue hues to new heights. With lovely shades for every room and occasion, blue is having its time in the sun. French blue, classic cobalt and navy have captured our attention for summer 2021 and we can’t get enough of them.

French blue is a fresh color that can work with any style in your home. With its gray undertones and crisp finish, it can serve as either a neutral or a statement color. What I love most about this soft and refreshing shade is that it goes with anything. Perfect for traditionalists, but also to those who want to put a unique spin on traditional decorating styles (looking at you, grandmillenials!).

Switching gears into a bright and dynamic color, classic cobalt is a bold and beautiful blue for summer 2021. Cobalt can be found in some of our favorite

With lovely shades for every room and occasion, blue is having its time in the sun. French blue, classic cobalt and navy have captured our attention for summer 2021. (Photo: Handout/TNS).

go-to accessories, like chinoiserie pieces, but can easily be taken

to the next level. With limitless fabrics and wall coverings

incorporating this hue, it is easy to keep adding it to your spaces.

Navy blue is another favorite this summer season (and, well, every season for us). While you might be skeptical of bringing a dark hue into your home during these hot months, take another look. Navy is a sophisticated and classic color that can stand alone in your spaces or enhance the beauty of a wide range of accent colors. We love pairing navy with anything from zesty orange to sage green to illuminating yellow.

Navy and white can bring to mind nautical adventures while a bit of red can have you ready for the patriotic holidays of the season.

This versatile color is wonderful for poolside furniture and sweet sunroom furnishings. Whether adding a touch through pillows or going all in with paint color on the walls, it is sure to bring a stunning ambiance to your spaces.

Adapted from nellhills.com.

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

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DESIGN RECIPES

How to create a dazzling monochromatic color scheme as the foundation. Popular choices include white, gray and brown.

Foundational colors allow for a base off which to build a color palette or color story.

After selecting a color for your monochromatic color scheme, use tints, tones and shades of that color to create a color palette.

Why white?

White isn’t just a single shade.

From cool to warm, there are a myriad of different shades of white. White serves as one of the most versatile choices for a monochromatic color scheme, as it allows you to blend tints, tones and shades as well as integrate pops of color.

How to integrate color A monochromatic color scheme doesn’t have to be bland and boring. It can be elegant and luxurious, allowing for the integration of color. Pops of color can help enliven and uplift a monochromatic color scheme, while also allowing for versatility. Bringing in bold, deep, rich colors that add a sense of contrast can also create powerful spaces. Finishes such as metallics, materials such as stone, and textiles such as area rugs, toss pillows and throws can also serve as colorful design tools.

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.

A faux fur throw adds a finishing touch in this bedroom. (Photo: Design Recipes/TNS).

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The secret? Monochromatic color schemes.

Monochromatic color schemes can be luxurious and elegant while they also serve as the perfect foundation for pops of color and metallic accents, as well as a strong sense of contrast.

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