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REAL ESTATE Q&A

What can we do about sellers swapping lights and laundry for lower-cost versions?

(TNS) – Q: We are buying a new home and did our walk-through before the closing. Not only was the fancy chandelier changed for a simple ceiling light, but the high-end washer and dryer had been replaced with well-used basic models. We are distraught. What can we do? – Jon

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structures. This includes things like doors, pool filters, light fixtures, stoves and garage openers.

Standard real estate contracts include a pre-printed section listing what is included. Most of these lists include kitchen appliances, lights, window treatments and other fixtures. The contracts also have space to add or exclude specified items.

Your first step is to review your purchase contract to ensure the washer, dryer and chandelier are included. Chandeliers often have sentimental value and are a fixture I often see expressly excluded.

A: When people agree to buy and sell a property, they must sign a written agreement. The contract must have the specific terms of the deal, such as timing, price, contingencies and what is and is not included with the home.

Buying property includes the land, the structures built on it, and the appliances and fixtures permanently attached to the

THINGS TO DO

Expo on Rebuilding After Marshall Fire

Presented by Home Builders Association of Metro Denver and the Marshall Fire Task Force

April 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ascent Community Church, 550 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville Registration required. business.hbadenver.com/ events/details/marshall-firerebuild-expo-22243

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If your contract lists these items as included, even, for example, if it lists “appliances” that would include the washer and dryer, it means that the exact item in the home when you sign the contract must be there at closing. It can not be replaced unless it breaks during the contract term, and then it needs to be replaced with something similar.

If the contract lists, for example,

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Garden Workshop: Gardening for the Birds and Bees

Presented by Majestic View Nature Center

April 8, 10-11:30 a.m. Free

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the stove, it must be the same stove that was there or a similar replacement, not a lesser model. Similarly, if the dishwasher worked when you signed the contract, it must also work on closing day.

After reviewing your contract, you might need to delay closing while the appliances and chandelier are returned or a monetary credit is negotiated.

In my law practice, the problems I see usually involve laundry machines, chandeliers and automated pool cleaners, so make sure you address these items when buying or selling if these items are important to you.

Gary M. Singer is an attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law. He frequently consults on general real estate matters and trends with various companies across the nation. Send him questions online at sunsentinel.com/askpro.

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Gardening for Newcomers

Presented by CSU Extension

April 4, 2-3 p.m. Senior Services,

CSU Master Gardeners: Embracing Colorado Gardening

Presented by CSU Extension

April 10, Noon-1 p.m.

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Virtual: Tremendous Tomatoes

Presented by Northern Colorado

April 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Library Meeting Room 775 W. Baseline Rd, Lafayette Free lafayetteco.gov/calendar. aspx?EID=9842

Growing Gardens

Cool Weather Plant Sale

Presented by Growing Gardens

April 13-14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder growinggardens.org/event/ april-cool-weather-plant-sale

REAL ESTATE You get what you pay for when choosing a real estate agent: full-service vs. flat-fee agents

These days, ninety percent of real estate listings rely on fullservice real estate agents versus flat-fee agents. While a flat-fee service may save money and be more appealing in a few instances, most sellers prefer the full-service route. Here’s why:

Incentivization

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A percentage-based commission incentivizes the full-service real estate agent to sell the property for the highest possible price, since their commission increases with the sale price. This compelling incentive motivates the agent to work hard on the seller’s behalf to get the best possible outcome.

Market dynamics

Real estate markets can be highly variable, with properties in some areas selling for much more than in others. A percentagebased commission takes this variability into

account and ensures that agents are paid proportionally to the value of the property they sell.

Risk-sharing

By charging a percentage of the sale price, the real estate agent shares in the risk of the sale. If the property does not sell, the agent does not receive a commission, aligning the agent’s interests with the seller’s.

Flexibility

Real estate commissions can vary widely based on the property’s value and other factors, so a percentage-based commission allows for more flexibility in setting fees. A flat fee may not be appropriate for all properties and may not accurately reflect the agent’s effort and skill in marketing and selling the property.

In the end, selling your home is a big deal, both emotionally and financially, and getting top dollar for your house is a priority. Data shows that you can get incredible results with a full-service agent who has a proven sale-to-list price ratio. With a flat

fee broker, it’s hard to know the kind of service you’ll get; you could have a smooth, easy transaction and save a few bucks, or you could face the overwhelming stress of managing your home sale in order to make less money overall. To avoid the possibility of a bumpy real estate ride, relying on a fullservice real estate agent is the way to go.

Key steps to building a new construction home

What happens when you decide to build a home?

Depending on if you’re building a tract home, semi-custom or custom home, the process will be slightly different. Let’s walk through the steps of building a new construction home together.

SONJA BELFIORE

Step 1: Find a knowledgable buyers broker

Choose a Realtor® and ensure that they are well versed in new construction and will be that second or third set of ears as well as someone to ask the questions that you do not know to ask. This is the most important step!

Once you have a Realtor it’s time to narrow down your parameters. Are there builders you prefer? What subdivisions are you interested in? What is your budget? How soon do you need a home? An experienced Realtor will help funnel all of this into a manageable search that will make the process less daunting.

Step 2: Choose your lot and floor plan

Once you have selected your builder you will choose which lot you would like (some come with additional premiums), you will choose a floor plan (some lots have limitations on which floor plan they can hold), and you will be advised of the standard features.

Step 3: Choose your upgrades and finishes

Typically, there are design board options that help streamline this process. Most builders have a great set of options that have been chosen by a designer so you can find something you love. There are opportunities for upgrades and other ways to make your home feel uniquely you.

Step 4: The build

After plans are submitted to the city and permits are pulled, your foundation hole is dug, a crew will put up forms and your foundation will be poured. After this, any underground utilities will be put in and framing will commence. Next, you will get a roof, exterior walls, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.

Step 5: The final walkthroughs and closing

You will walk the completed home with the builder or one of their representatives and make note of anything that you don’t like, is broken or not functioning correctly. A piece of tape will mark the concern and the sub will be contacted to fix the issue. This is a walk-through that you want your Realtor to attend! Usually, this walk occurs one week before closing. Within that one week, ideally, all of the issues are taken care of. If not, at closing, a written document should accompany the other documents stating what the remedy will be and when it should be completed.

Now you have your arsenal of information and a 6 to 9-month build-out behind you and closing on your new home is all that stands in the way of the movers! Congratulations on your new home!

Sonja is a Broker Associate/Partner at Sears Real Estate in Greeley. Call 970.978.7012, e-mail sonja@searsrealestate.com or go to searsrealestate.com.

Choose a Realtor® and ensure that they are well versed in new construction and will be that second or third set of ears as well as someone to ask the questions that you do not know to ask. (Photo courtesy: Sears Real Estate).

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IMPROVEMENT

It’s easier to match paint colors than you think

By Hunter Boyce The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS)

When you painted your home’s walls years ago, they looked amazing. The color was absolutely perfect, but now it’s faded. The problem: You have no idea what color you purchased for the walls all those years ago. It’s problem many homeowners find themselves struggling with at one point or another.

While the idea of matching year’s old paint might seem impossible, a few tricks can make it a lot easier than you think.

Just scrape some paint off

The most straightforward way to match your wall’s paint color with what is available at your local paint shop is to simply scrape some of the top layer of paint from your wall and bring it to the paint store as a sample.

“An easy way to match your existing paint color is to simply take a knife and peel off the top layer of paint,” says Scott Specker, owner of Five Star Painting in Suwanee and Alpharetta, told Realtor.com.

“If you take that piece into any local home improvement store, they should have computerized color-matching technology that can assess your paint and tell you its exact color.”

Use the fabric around your living space

According to Bobvila.com, a great way to get a shade close to your wall’s color is to compare it to those matching throw pillows - or other accessories - you bought at the time. Most paint stores are equipped with spectrophotometers, which allow paint technicians to color match fabric samples with paint colors.

There’s an app for that Most major paint brands have free applications designed specifically to identify paint colors. Behr ColorSmart and Benjamin Moore Color Capture, for instance, are free apps that allow users to take a picture of their existing wall color and upload the photo for analysis. The application will then identify the color and find the manufacturer’s closest match.

The most straightforward way to match your wall’s paint color with what is available at your local paint shop is to simply scrape some of the top layer of paint from your wall and bring it to the paint store as a sample. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Living In Place Institute’s Idea Home breaks ground in Louisville

technologies that eliminate a wide range of accessibility issues and safety risks.

Delaware notes that over recent decades, Denver has seen a wave of ranch style homes arrive for the market of age-50-plus buyers, but with very few of them that show anything close to zero-step entries and other key accommodations.

Meanwhile, a vast majority of the older population intends to age at home — some 76% of Americans aged 50 and older according to a 2018 report by AARP. Over 13% of Americans face a physical and/or cognitive disability that average homes are not designed to serve, and the number grows as the population ages.

By Mark Samuelson

LOUISVLLE – The Living In Place Institute held a brief groundbreaking ceremony for its Idea Home on Sun., March 19, at the homesite at 1139 W. Enclave Circle in Louisville.

The Idea Home took shape after the home of Louie Delaware, Founder and President of The Living In Place Institute, was among 1,084 homes destroyed in the Marshall Wildfire on Dec. 30, 2021. Scheduled for completion in early 2024, the rebuilt home will stage a series of events and workshops to promote the concept of Living In Place, before the Delaware family moves back in.

The Living in Place Institute promotes accessible, healthy, safe homes designed to meet people’s needs as they age or confront other challenges in life. In addition to endorsing the idea of Living In Place, the Institute trains housing and other professionals to create the capability of Living In Place as they work to design and build the next generation of homes, condominiums and apartments.

“For my family and me, this has

become a chance to retrieve an ongoing benefit for people of all ages and capabilities, from what otherwise has been a tragedy of huge proportion,” says Delaware, who will conduct the ceremony.

The Idea Home is located in The Enclave, a neighborhood southwest of Louisville’s Harper Lake, where numbers of homes are now beginning reconstruction following the fire. Unlike the original home, the new design will require no steps to enter from either street or garage, with no thresholds. All other rooms, baths and areas will be equally accessible.

Visitors to the completed home will see similar modifications that work in favor of families facing a broad range of commonplace challenges, including younger families coping with kids with autism and other developmental disabilities, and of people dealing with an accident or a cognitive disability.

Those features will include halls and doorways designed for walkers and wheelchairs; kitchen and baths with counters and cabinetry designed to accommodate users with disabilities; and lighting, safety and smart-home

Also present at the groundbreaking was builder Tim Coonce of Niwotbased Porchfront Homes, selected for the Idea Home project. Danielian Associates of Irvine, Calif., is creating the architecture. Delaware is working with two National Kitchen and Bath Association Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designers, Maria Stapperfenne and Barbara Barton, each a Certified Living In Place Professional; along with Lighting Designer Jaye Morrow of Denver-based Urban Lights; and Interior Designer Colleen Johnson. S. Robert August, a long-time Denver housing developer, will guide promotional and open house activities.

“The Living In Place Institute Idea Home will show priorities for a new generation of living spaces that are accessible, healthy, safe, secure, beautiful, functional and connected,” says Dani Polidor, Vice President Sales & Marketing at the Living In Place Institute. “This will be the way all homes should be built.”

You can follow construction progress on the Idea Home and sign up for the Living In Place Institute Newsletter via the website at LivingInPlace.Institute.

To sign up for a 16-hour training leading to a CLIPP certification, contact Dani Polidor at 585.474.5677 or visit LivingInPlace.Institute.

Follow the Institute on Facebook at facebook.com/LivingInPlaceInstitute, on Twitter, @lipinstitute, or on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/company/louiedelaware.

The Living In Place Institute held a brief groundbreaking ceremony for its Idea Home on Sun., March 19, at the homesite at 1139 W. Enclave Circle in Louisville. (Photo courtesy: Living in Place Institute).

Attractive 5.5-acre parcel perfectly located near Niwot with 200 ft of Left Hand Creek frontage and innumerable indigenous and fruit trees Buildings date back to 1885. 4-bed, 1-bath house, old horse barn, milking shed, bunkhouse, chicken coop, and more 7 shares of Left Hand ditch included.

Home to Skypilot farm, this 43-acre property also features lush irrigated pastures, 2-bedroom home, and numerous outbuildings, just minutes to Longmont.

OPEN HOUSE QUICK GUIDE

ARVADA

8716 Flattop Street

$837,500

Sun., 12 a.m.-2 p.m.

Will Calkins

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 818-8599

BERTHOUD

3312 Meining Drive

$935,000

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Lisa Breternitz

WK Real Estate (720) 835-7038

911 High Mountain Drive

$1,899,999

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Dennis Culver

WK Real Estate (303) 618-3366

BOULDER

474 Marine Street

$1,885,000

Sun., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Jon Hatch

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 513-2834

800 Zamia Avenue

$2,000,000

Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Barry Remington

WK Real Estate

(720) 373-9297

BROOMFIELD

16631 Shoshone Street

$629,900

Sun., 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Kathleen Winegardner

Kearney Realty (303) 817-0611

ERIE

1245 Shale Way

$630,000

Sat., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Cristi Knudsen

RE/MAX Elevate

(720) 722-4252

138 Bonanza Drive

$749,000

Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Janet Borchert

WK Real Estate

(303) 263-3215

110 Nova Court

$795,000

Sat., & Sun., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Jim Thomas

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 543-0625

GREELEY

162 48th Ave.

$460,000

Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Jenny Oliveira Getting

WK Real Estate

(970) 534-1188

LAFAYETTE

452 Levi Lane

By Markel Homes

Starting from $529,900

Fri.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marlita Lazo

Markel Homes

(303) 651-9565

LAPORTE

7895 Kremers Lane

$949,000

Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bogdan Kaleta

RE/MAX Alliance, Fort Collins

(970) 215-1067

LONGMONT

1321 Hilltop Drive

$565,000

Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Natasha Hubbard

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 909-3810

5801 Grandville Ave

By Markel Homes

Starting from $614,900

Fri. - Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Roz Pinon

Markel Homes

(720) 583-2170

1816 Sunshine Ave

$680,000

Sat., 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Kevin Murray

RE/MAX Alliance

(303) 818-9249

1200 Columbia Drive

$725,000

Sat., 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Jim Green

WK Real Estate (303) 775-2553

2166 Lombardy St.

$900,000

Sat., 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Roz White

WK Real Estate (714) 362-6622

2226 Lake Park Drive

$1,125,000

Sat., 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

Martin Sugg

WK Real Estate (303) 588-9441

13053 E. County Line Road

$1,500,000

Sun., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Jim Green

WK Real Estate (303) 775-2553

WESTMINSTER

10417 Garland Lane

$545,000

Sat., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Kathy Rice

RE/MAX Elevate

(303) 881-3440

To list your open house or view this week’s open houses in more detail, visit: openhomes.athomecolorado.com

Raising the Standard in Comfort

Northern Colorado Air is Northern Colorado’s Heating and Air Conditioning Experts Since 1992

By Tamara Markard At Home Colorado

Photos: Tamara Markard

Serving Fort Collins, Longmont, Windsor and Loveland Areas

As with any piece of equipment, regular service and maintenance can help extend its life, and this is especially true when it comes to HVAC systems.

Professional HVAC companies like Northern Colorado Air, Inc. in Fort Collins have highly trained technicians that can perform a variety of maintenance services on systems of all ages, styles and sizes.

Some of those services may include:

• Checking the thermostat calibration and settings

• Tightening electrical connections

• Lubricating all moving parts

• Inspecting and cleaning the condensate drain

• Checking system controls

• Cleaning and adjusting blower components

• Cleaning evaporator and condenser coils

While scheduling bi-annual preventive maintenance services with a professional HVAC company is one way to help keep your system running, there are several things homeowners should be doing in between, advises Jeff Richard, general manager for Northern Colorado Air, Inc.

Keeping the outside unit clean and clear of debris such as leaves, sticks, grass clippings and dirt is vital to helping the system perform correctly.

Northern Colorado Air, Inc. is a locally owned and family operated HVAC company with more than 40 years experience.

Jeff Richard, general manager for Northern Colorado Air, Inc., holds a very basic air filter that can create problems for your HVAC system.

Remove all debris on and around the unit each time you do yard maintenance, and hose it down if dirt begins to accumulate, Richard explained. Keep nearby plants trimmed back at least two feet from all sides of the unit to help maintain proper airflow.

“It’s good to have your HVAC serviced in the spring because all the leaves, pine needles fall into the unit,” Richard said. “It’s always good to have it taken apart and cleaned, flushed out with water. We will check for bugs in the contactor and go through those parts and pieces.”

Keeping the inside unit clear of clutter is also important. The more items sitting around a unit, the more dust that can collect and eventually make its way into the vent system. Clutter can also reduce air circulation, make it harder for techs to perform repairs and maintenance as well as cause the unit to perform inconsistently.

One of the easiest and most important things a homeowner can do to maintain their HVAC system is often the most overlooked: changing the air filter.

“Your air filter should be changed twice a year,” Richard said. “And I recommend checking it in between services. So that filter gets looked at four times a year.”

Air filters remove dust and other particles from the air, preventing them from spreading throughout the home. When a filter is clean, more air is allowed to pass through which helps the system heat and cool more efficiently. When a filter is dirty, the HVAC system needs to work harder to pull that air through, which in turn causes stress on the system as well as increased utility bills.

You get what you pay for when it comes to air filters for HVAC systems. The cheaper you go, the less effective the filter.

“The cheap filters you can get at discount stores don’t protect anything,” Richard said. “There are so many different styles that we could talk about filters for days.”

Richard suggests opting for a pleated style air filter that is reinforced, which will not

bend or twist. A reinforced air filter will also prevent the filter from getting sucked into the blower wheel and causing significant problems.

Air filters not only help protect and extend the life of HVAC equipment, they also help keep the air we breathe inside our homes free from pollutants and bacteria.

The HVAC industry has developed air filters that not only keep air free of dust, dirt and dander, but can eliminate odors, pollen and other particles that can be harmful to our health.

Carbon-coated air filters are designed to remove odors, gasses and chemicals from the air. As air particles pass through the filter, they come in contact with the carbon in the filter and get trapped.

“These are called Merv-16s and they are the best filters money can buy. They don’t make anything higher than this,” Richard said. “There is 95-feet of material in a 20x25 filter that can trap dirt and other pollutants from the air. This is going to catch everything.”

Not only does the Merv-16 filters save your HVAC system, it will also protect the people in the house, Richard added.

Merv-16 carbon-coated filters typically only need to be changed once a year.

“Basically it’s an investment you are making once a year so that you can breathe,” Richard said.

If a Merv-16 filter is out of your price range, Northern Colorado Air, Inc. has plenty of other extremely effective filters in a variety of price ranges.

“If you keep your house closed up with the proper amount of ventilation coming in, it can change people’s lives,” Richard said. “Filtration is not just going and buying a simple filter. It is much more advanced.”

For more information on commercial and residential services, including air filtration systems, ductless HVAC units, heating installation and more, contact Northern Colorado Air, Inc. at 970.223.8873 or go to www.ncagriff.com.

Northern Colorado Air, Inc. prides itself in offering the absolute best heating system repair, air conditioner repair, furnace installation, air conditioner installation and HVAC services in Longmont, Windsor, Loveland and Fort Collins.

Northern Colorado Air, Inc.’s HVAC technicians have extensive knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems in a variety of different brands and styles.

Boxes of air filters sit ready for Northern Colorado Air, Inc. techs to use during service calls for clients in the Northern Colorado area.

Northern Colorado Air, Inc. carries a wide variety of different air filters for HVAC systems of all ages, brands and sizes.

Northern Colorado Air, Inc. provides a variety of air filtration systems and services for homeowners and commercial facilities and Humidifiers to regulate ideal moisture levels in the home.

The 3 stages of retirement

to just sit in the lazy boy chair or recliner and read or watch TV. This is when you fall asleep during the day and wake up in the middle of the night and cannot go back to sleep. This is the phase when all you talk about are your ailments and your will. You compare stories with your friends about your doctor’s visits and weird diagnoses that you had never heard of previously. You start to recall friends who are no longer around and who have passed away. You might call family to say hi and ask what is new with them but when you call you give them guilt for not calling you enough or visiting you enough. You forget what it was like when you were younger and more active and did not have time to sit on the couch with nothing to do. Travel during this phase of life is typically discussed in terms of trips to your different doctor’s appointments and various treatments. This is also the stage in life when you realize that you are not going to live forever, and you likely don’t want to live forever.

BODNER

Have you ever wondered what the person who called retirement “the golden years” was truly thinking? Well, interestingly enough the term “golden years” was coined in 1959 by the builder Dell Webb and his company with the idea that retirement is the time in your life for leisure. As this term is still utilized today, almost 65 years later, your golden years are said to begin at age 65 and last until age 80.

Back in 1959, a typical retirement would last maybe a decade or so. Therefore your “golden years” might have lasted 10 or 15 years. However, we are living longer today than they did back in 1960 and a typical retirement can now last up to 30 years. So instead of simply calling retirement your “golden years”, I believe retirement needs to be broken down into 3 stages. These stages of retirement are:

1. Your “Go-Go” years

2. Your “Slow-Go” years

3. Your “No-Go” years

Let’s start with your “Go-Go” years. These are your prime retirement years. These are the years when you are physically able to still do all of the things you enjoy doing. These are the years that you are not only physically

able to do these activities, but you have the energy and the drive to do them as well. This is the stage when you might consider checking off some items from your bucket list which you have not gotten to yet. These are the years that you might travel to some of the places you have never been able to visit yet either in the US or out of the country. Travel can be a very large focus for many people during these years, especially for people who never had the chance to travel during their working years. These are the years that you have worked so hard for that truly allow you to live your best retirement! These are your “golden years”!

Next, we have your “slow-go” years. This is the phase when you start to physically get more tired and lose the energy and drive to do the things you used to enjoy doing. Whether that be travel, skiing, biking, fishing, playing tennis, golf, or whatever. You start to do these activities less often and you ultimately lose the burning desire to wake up and go. This is in part due to not having as much energy, but it can also be because your body simply cannot keep up the way it used to. This tends to be a time in life when you reflect on your past and you become more selective with what you do, who you do it with, how often you do it and if you do it at all anymore. Travel is mostly around visiting family and friends and some even call a trip to Costco traveling during these years. This is true when you start to slow down.

The last stage of retirement is your “no-go” years. These are the years when you start

So why must we understand these 3 stages of retirement? The reason is that if you want to achieve the best retirement possible, you need to come up with a plan so you can live your best life regardless of the stage, while still planning for tomorrow. This is a very challenging task when you do not know how long you will live and therefore you do not know how much money you need to save for the future. That is why it is so important to work with a financial planner who can help you to plan, save, and budget for your future. This is also why it is important to create different buckets of money that you can access in retirement which are pre-tax, tax-deferred and tax-free asset classes. Each one of these buckets of money has a place in retirement planning but must be properly managed so that they can be utilized at the best possible time to produce the best possible outcome for you. One of the most powerful and underutilized assets in retirement is home equity. Home equity can be accessed free of any income taxes and is therefore one of the most efficient buckets of money that you can get your hands on.

Gabe Bodner is a retirement mortgage planner and licensed mortgage originator in Colorado. Gabe utilizes the latest research from the top researchers to assist his clients to live for today and plan for tomorrow. To reach Gabe, call 720.600.4870, e-mail gabe@bodnerteam.com or visit reversemortgagesco.com.

GABE

To view a more cities and a more complete list of new home communities and builders across the Colorado Front Range, view our interactive map online at: www AtHomeColorado com/NewHomeMap

ur region is home to more than 700,000 residents and includes some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and sustainable development along the Northern Front Range of Colorado It’s no wonder why those who live here stay and why our the area is coveted as a place to relocate to Here we highlight a selection of the area ’ s new home communities and which builders are building where

BERTHOUD

Farmstead

Builder: Sage Homes

Rose Farm Acres

Builder: Richmond American

Heron Lakes –

TPC Colorado

Builder: Landmark Homes, Lifestyle Custom Homes, Toll Brothers

BOULDER

Velo Condos

Builder: Thistle Velo LLC

BROOMFIELD

Baseline Colorado

Builders: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods, Meritage Homes, Thrive Home Builders

Vive on Via Varra

Builder: Meritage Homes

ERIE

Coal Creek Commons

Builder: Century Communities

Colliers Hill

Builders: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods, KB Home, Richmond American

Compass Builder: Lennar

Erie Highlands Builder: Oakwood Homes

Erie Village Builder: Porchfront Homes

Flatiron Meadows Builder: KB Home, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers

Morgan Hill Builder: Lennar

Rex Ranch

Builder: Taylor Morrison

Westerly

Builder: McStain Neighborhoods, SLC Homes Wonderland Homes

Wild Rose Builder: Lennar

FIRESTONE

Barefoot Lakes

Builder: Brookfield Residential, Creekstone Homes, Lennar, Richmond American Homes

FREDERICK

Seasons at Silverstone

Builder: Richmond American Homes

GREELEY

Northridge Trails Townhomes

Builder: Hartford Homes

Promontory

Builder: Journey Homes

JOHNSTOWN

Park House Thompson River Ranch

Builder: Oakwood Homes

The Ridge at Johnstown

Builder: Bridgewater Homes

Pintail Commons at Johnstown Village Builder: Richfield Homes

Mountain View Builder: Baessler Homes

LAFAYETTE

Blue Sage

Builder: Markel Homes

Avalon Meadows

Builder: Von’s Colorado Concepts

Silo

Builder: Cornerstone Homes

Silver Creek

Builder: Markel Homes

LONGMONT

Highlands at Fox Hill

Builders: Dream Finders Homes, Landmark Homes

Terry Street Townhones

Builder: New Leaf Properties

LOUISVILLE

North End

Builder: Markel Homes

LOVELAND

The Enclave at Dakota Glen

Builder: Glen Homes

The Enclave at Mariana Butte

Builder: American Legend Homes

Eagle Brook Meadows

Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Challenger Homes

The Lakes at Centerra

Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Landmark Homes, KB Home

Kinston at Centerra

Builder: Richmond American Homes, Dream Finders Homes

MILLIKEN

Brookstone

Builder: Windmill Homes

Sunfield Builder: Windmill Homes

SUPERIOR

Downtown Superior Builder: Thrive Home Builders, Remington Homes

Heights at Downtown Superior

Builder: Toll Brothers

Lanterns at Rock Creek

Builder: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods

Montmere at Autrey Shores Builder: Koelbel

Rogers Farm Builder: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods

TIMNATH

Harmony Builder: Landmark Homes

Serratoga Falls

Builder: American Legend Homes, Richmond American Homes

Timnath Lakes Builder: Toll Brothers

Trailside

Builder: Wonderland Homes

Wildwing Patio Homes

Builder: Hartford Homes

WINDSOR

Country Farms Village

Builder: Landmark Homes

Greenspire

Builder: Windmill Homes

RainDance

Builder: American Legend Homes, Hartford Homes, Wonderland Homes

Seasons at Hunters Crossing

Builder: Richmond American Homes

Vernazza Builder: Landmark Homes

Village East Builder: Journey Homes

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME!

“We originally thought we did not need an agent to help us with our new home purchase and after several months of frustration, a friend suggested we contact Mar y at Boulder Home Source, within a month she helped us find the perfect new build and negotiated a lower rate and upgrades that we never expected ” The Smiths

Total Market Overview

Total Market Overview

Greeley Area Real Estate Statistics

Greeley-area key metrics by report month and for year-to-date (YTD) starting from the first of the year provided by Greeley Area Realtor Association.

Sold Listings

Sold Listings

Actualsalesthathaveclosedinagivenmonth.

$400,000to$499,9992,8432,117-25.5%124151+21.8%103139+35.0%75-28.6%329242-26.4%1712-29.4% $500,000to$699,9992,0742,111+1.8%2362+169.6%69147+113.0%36+100.0%299216-27.8%69+50.0% $700,000to$999,999569652+14.6%13+200.0%3542+20.0%00--6677+16.7%10-100.0%

$200,000to$299,999355173-51.3%26495-64.0%1511-26.7%10100.0%3226-18.8%2520-20.0% $300,000to$399,9991,581786-50.3%474321-32.3%4061+52.5%1623+43.8%120101-15.8%9039-56.7% $400,000to$499,9992,8432,117-25.5%124151+21.8%103139+35.0%75-28.6%329242-26.4%1712-29.4% $500,000to$699,9992,0742,111+1.8%2362+169.6%69147+113.0%36+100.0%299216-27.8%69+50.0% $700,000to$999,999569652+14.6%13+200.0%3542+20.0%00--6677+16.7%10-100.0% $1,000,000to$1,999,999182210+15.4%20-100.0%78+14.3%00--2415-37.5%00-$2,000,000andAbove717+142.9%00--00--00--00--00--

$1,000,000to$1,999,999182210+15.4%20-100.0%78+14.3%00--2415-37.5%00-$2,000,000andAbove717+142.9%00--00--00--00--00-All

Inventory of Active Listings

Ameasureofthenumberofhomesavailableforsaleatagiventime.

Inventory of Active Listings

By Price Range 2-20222-2023Change2-20222-2023Change1-20232-2023Change1-20232-2023Change

$99,999andBelow136146+7.4%220.0%144146+1.4%220.0%

By Price Range 2-20222-2023Change2-20222-2023Change1-20232-2023Change1-20232-2023Change

$100,000to$199,9994542-6.7%12+100.0%4342-2.3%220.0%

$200,000to$299,9992218-18.2%24+100.0%2918-37.9%64-33.3%

$300,000to$399,9994947-4.1%1645+181.3%6247-24.2%4945-8.2%

$99,999andBelow136146+7.4%220.0%144146+1.4%220.0% $100,000to$199,9994542-6.7%12+100.0%4342-2.3%220.0% $200,000to$299,9992218-18.2%24+100.0%2918-37.9%64-33.3%

$400,000to$499,99995169+77.9%646+666.7%209169-19.1%46460.0%

$500,000to$699,999151245+62.3%1124+118.2%308245-20.5%2524-4.0% $700,000to$999,99954128+137.0%12+100.0%143128-10.5%220.0% $1,000,000to$1,999,9993950+28.2%00--5250-3.8%00-$2,000,000andAbove109-10.0%00--109-10.0%00--

$300,000to$399,9994947-4.1%1645+181.3%6247-24.2%4945-8.2% $400,000to$499,99995169+77.9%646+666.7%209169-19.1%46460.0% $500,000to$699,999151245+62.3%1124+118.2%308245-20.5%2524-4.0% $700,000to$999,99954128+137.0%12+100.0%143128-10.5%220.0% $1,000,000to$1,999,9993950+28.2%00--5250-3.8%00-$2,000,000andAbove109-10.0%00--109-10.0%00--

CurrentasofMarch3,2023.AlldatafromIRES,LLCandREcolorado.Report©2023ShowingTime.15

Total Market Overview

Total Market Overview

Loveland Area Real Estate Statistics

Sold Listings

Actualsalesthathaveclosedinagivenmonth.

Sold Listings

$2,000,000andAbove715+114.3%00--110.0%00--12+100.0%00-All Price

Inventory of Active Listings

Ameasureofthenumberofhomesavailableforsaleatagiventime.

Inventory of Active Listings

By Price Range 2-20222-2023Change2-20222-2023Change1-20232-2023Change1-20232-2023Change

$99,999andBelow1012+20.0%00--1112+9.1%00--

$100,000to$199,99925+150.0%220.0%550.0%220.0%

$99,999andBelow1012+20.0%00--1112+9.1%00--

$200,000to$299,999440.0%12+100.0%54-20.0%220.0%

$100,000to$199,99925+150.0%220.0%550.0%220.0%

$300,000to$399,99913+200.0%314+366.7%43-25.0%1514-6.7%

Townhouse-Condo

Townhouse-Condo

$400,000to$499,9991331+138.5%1119+72.7%4031-22.5%2619-26.9%

$500,000to$699,9993861+60.5%514+180.0%5961+3.4%1214+16.7%

$200,000to$299,999440.0%12+100.0%54-20.0%220.0% $300,000to$399,99913+200.0%314+366.7%43-25.0%1514-6.7% $400,000to$499,9991331+138.5%1119+72.7%4031-22.5%2619-26.9%

$700,000to$999,9992423-4.2%17+600.0%2523-8.0%67+16.7%

$500,000to$699,9993861+60.5%514+180.0%5961+3.4%1214+16.7%

$1,000,000to$1,999,9991327+107.7%08--3327-18.2%78+14.3%

$700,000to$999,9992423-4.2%17+600.0%2523-8.0%67+16.7%

$2,000,000andAbove89+12.5%00--119-18.2%00--

$1,000,000to$1,999,9991327+107.7%08--3327-18.2%78+14.3%

$2,000,000andAbove89+12.5%00--119-18.2%00--

Therearenoyear-to-datefiguresfor inventorybecauseitissimplya snapshotfrozenintimeattheendof eachmonth.Itdoesnotaddupovera periodofmonths. CurrentasofMarch3,2023.AlldatafromIRES,LLCandREcolorado.Report©2023ShowingTime.15

Therearenoyear-to-datefiguresfor inventorybecauseitissimplya snapshotfrozenintimeattheendof eachmonth.Itdoesnotaddupovera periodofmonths.

Boulder & Longmont Area Real Estate Statistics

By Paul F. P. Pogue, Ask Angi (TNS)

Spring moisture and summer heat provide the ideal conditions for mold to take hold in your basements, bathrooms, areas behind walls, or any moist, dark place in your home. Mold can cause health problems and potential require a very expensive remediation job if it gets out of control. Here are seven tips for how to handle a mold infestation.

It’s not about the mold. Mold remediators say the same thing over and over: You don’t have a mold problem, you have a moisture problem. So when you’re trying to get rid of mold, you need to figure out the source to prevent it from coming back. Mold thrives in dark, damp areas, so it often lurks in attics, basements, ceilings, crawlspaces, behind walls, in windows and under sinks.

Never hire the same person to test for and remediate the mold. It creates a big conflict of interest if the same people who tell you that you need expensive remediation are the ones who stand to benefit

from it. Hire a separate company to test for mold, and then have them verify the work after your remediator has completed the job.

You can get rid of mold yourself, but only in small quantities.

If you find small amounts of surface mold, the EPA recommends scrubbing the surface with water and detergent or a multipurpose cleaner, then drying as thoroughly and quickly as possible. However, if the mold covers more than 10 square feet, or if it’s behind walls, hire a professional. Also, don’t forget to protect yourself with gloves, goggles and a mask ‚Äì you don’t want mold on your skin or in your lungs.

Don’t place things against exterior walls. Placing furniture or fixtures up against exterior walls inhibit air circulation, attract moisture and encourage mold growth. If you shove boxes in a closet against the wall and forget about them, you may find a nasty mold surprise months later.

Trust your senses.

If you detect the distinctive, musty odor of mold, turn off your HVAC system at the

beginning of the day, close all the doors, and go room by room to find the strongest odor.

Keep the area dry after work is completed.

Particularly in the time immediately after mold treatment, monitor the affected area and ensure it remains clean and dry. If you find any additional damage or mold growth, contact your remediation company immediately.

Ask your mold pro what third-party certifications they hold.

In addition to required state or local licensing, you can increase the likelihood of hiring a reliable pro by asking for certification from a reputable third party, such as the Indoor Air Quality Association or the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. These organizations require a high level of continuing education and standards or work to hold certification.

Tweet your home care questions with #AskingAngi and we’ll try to answer them in a future column.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

The Following Northern Colorado Home Sales were supplied by Colorado Weekly Homebuyers List Inc., 303-744-2020. Listed are the buyer, the property address, the seller and the amount.

BERTHOUD

• Elizabeth and Jonathan Powell -- 724 8th St., Harvey Markham, $437,000.

• Donna Macal -- 567 1st St., Jason and Lynne Deyo, $520,000.

• Richard and Debra Bassett -- 830 Mount Massive St., Bradley and William Novell, $560,000.

• Kaitlyn Shaheen -- 1413 Westport Ave., Daniel and Shaina Klinglesmith, $585,000.

• Tyler Pecha -- 356 Bronco Court, Austin and Kayla Coleman, $739,900.

BOULDER

• David Stafford -- 2707 Valmont Road Apt 210b, S. A Teran LLC, $270,000.

• Maria Pertile -- 4753 White Rock Circle Apt F, Joseph D Osborne, $423,000.

• John Krause -- 1541 Harrison Ave., Chela and Andrew Gillott, $629,000.

• Olegario Craig -- 7822 Greenbriar Circle, Edward and Lind Stankus, $870,000.

• Ashley and Katharine Overton -- 1655 Walnut St. Unit 108, Jeffrey Roger Powers, $1,000,000.

• Lauren Maroevich -- 5216 Gallatin Place, Jennifer and Sean Dornanfish, $1,357,000.

• Rebecca and Drew Sullivan -2810 Duke Circle, William and Elle Seagraves, $1,536,500.

• Colin and Gillian Obanion -1110 Edinboro Drive, Debrah Charatan, $1,550,000.

• Michael Orr -- 5685 Euclid Place, Michael and Ellen Lanning, $2,450,000.

EATON

• Jesse and Thomas Engel -- 425 Linden St., Betty J Murafski, $200,000.

EVANS

• Bernardo Puente -- 706 Lucca Drive, Cecilia Arreolatorres, $288,500.

• Jason and Valeria Arellano -- 3660 Ponderosa Court Unit 3, Leonard and Rachel Segel, $299,900.

• Lonnie Kuhns -- 1611 41st St., Lonnie Kuhns, $300,000.

• Alexander and Adelina Stumpf -- 2706 Hawk Drive, David Jack Jojola, $399,000.

• Brock Bunch -- 4324 Paintbrush Drive, Branden Garcia, $405,000.

FREDERICK

• Monica Coraluzzi -- 5336 Warrior St., Richmond Am Homes Colo. Inc, $430,000.

• Ryan Good -- 7971 Gorham Court, Christopher and Lo Stongle, $450,000.

• Allen and Terri Ng -- 5849 Canyon Way, Brandy and Charles Parrino, $495,000.

• Natalia Tobarez -- 6465 Dry Fork Circle, Gina and Alysia Nelson, $545,000.

• Julio and Olivia Manjarrez -6433 Eagle Butte Ave., James Trost, $697,000.

GREELEY

• Ivan Quinones -- 508 7th St., Stephanie and Zacha Robinson, $280,000.

• Matisse Matchett -- 639 19th Ave., Marshall Treleven, $295,000.

• Veronica Schlosser -- 626 15th St., Lindsay Mays, $299,900.

• Eric and Jamie Fogg -- 2024

Buena Vista Drive, R and Sandra Jordan, $337,500.

• Matthew Hoffmire -- 1510 29th Ave., Erland and Elizabeth Campbell, $340,000.

• Michael Walker -- 515 10th Ave., Property One Rockies LLC, $349,000.

• Andrew Hartman -- 2402 15th Ave. Court, Renee Vigil, $350,000.

• Christian Wetter -- 1900 68th Ave. Unit 1102, Inhulsen Homes Inc, $350,000.

• Daniel and Argella Berrelleza -- 1146 33rd Ave., Lamberto Berrelleza, $350,000.

• Carlos Sandoval -- 1118 19th St., Dylan and Allison Hockett, $355,000.

• Vicki Halverson -- 1323 15th Ave., Joseph and Stephanie French, $360,000.

• Lian Zhang -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 1803, Leach Invest 107 LLC, $367,500.

• Lian Zhang -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 1802, Leach Invest 107 LLC, $367,500.

• • Lian Zhang -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 801, Leach Invest 107 LLC, $367,500.

• Barry and Lori Trupp -- 2086 36th Ave., Barbara J. Herdman, $385,000.

• Luis Garcia -- 329 E 28th

St. Lane, Alfredo Canas, $400,000.

• Lindsay Gurney -- 1619 102nd Ave., Journey Homes LLC, $403,300.

• Joel and Sarah Hade -- 207 N 49th Ave. Court, Rick S. Stinnett, $408,500.

• Adrian Alldredge -- 2513 W. 26th St. Lane, Sarah Reinick, $410,000.

• Brandon and Kevin Rivera -4834 W. 6th St. Road, Rocky Mount Invest Group LLC, $415,000.

• Isamar Chavira -- 3927 W. 14th St. Road, Clark Shaw, $420,000.

• Eduardo and Erika Contreras -1128 101st Ave. Court, Sandy E Wood, $440,000.

• Cameron Kellogg -- 10404 17th St., J J Constr Northern Colo. LLC, $466,300.

• Deshon Floyd -- 6114 1st St., Melody Homes Inc, $484,000.

• Vance and Lynne Reynolds -- 1931 14th Ave., Rodney and Cynthia Esch, $490,000.

• James and Kristine Troudt -- 6630 4th St. Road, Hartford Constr LLC, $507,500.

• Jorge and Aurelia Rodriguez -- 6118 1st St., Melody Homes Inc, $514,900.

• Mayra Ramos -- 2310 45th Ave., Jane E Davis, $535,000.

• Richard Burk -- 114 N 42nd Ave., Lawrence Brooks, $550,000.

• Michael Bell -- 120 62nd Ave., CB Signature Homes LLC, $575,900.

• David Oehler -- 8101 22nd St., Samuel W. Davis, $644,000.

HUDSON

• Jeremiah Quillen -- 260 Elm St., Darren and Shannon Norgren, $330,000.

JOHNSTOWN

• Whitaker Ohde -- 254 Oriole Way, Baessler Townhomes Colo. LLC, $335,700.

• Tyler and Katrina Bernard -- 201 Cardinal St., Baessler Townhomes Colo. LLC, $344,300.

• James and Kristina Lee -- 320 Oriole Way, Baessler Townhomes Colo. LLC, $369,200.

• Kollin Burckhardt -- 3761 Arrowwood Lane, Joseph and Jourda Armijo, $440,000.

• Micaela Martin -- 1872 Chesapeake Circle, Richard A Strick, $460,000.

• Kyle Gonnerman -- 313 Sandstone Drive, Stephen and Jodie Laskoski, $485,000.

• Joshua Gonia -- 898 N 5th St., Robert and Linda Mccoy, $494,900.

• Travis and Syreeta Babcock -598 Lincoln St., Century Land Holdings LLC, $500,000.

• Adam and Janay Bryan -- 2152 Widgeon Drive, Lindsie and Jake Woodard, $550,000.

• Robert and Britannia Barbour -- 51 White Wing Court, Justin and Whitney Bass, $615,000.

• Edward and Melonie Ross -873 N Greeley Ave., Fred and Julie Reichert, $620,000.

LONGMONT

• Raymond and Loreann Goyette -- 2312 Spotswood St., Ryan G. Goyette, $170,000.

• Kristan Cuellar -- 50 19th Ave. Apt 18, Andrew and Stephen Bennett, $275,000.

• Katrina Bracken -- 137 E 5th Ave., Jenna Mae Fieser, $400,000.

• Richard Hendricks -- 310 High Pt. Drive Apt A102, Highlands Foxhill Homes LLC, $461,500.

• Mitchell Menard -- 620 15th Ave., New Leaf Properties Inc, $471,500.

• Oscar Casillas -- 1012 Louisiana Place, Kristin Green, $475,000.

• Regina Smith -- 1628 Flemming Drive, Deoliveirasantos,P., $533,000.

• Cailin and Sean Connell -2411 Yukon Drive, KB Home Colo. Inc, $553,600.

• Chelsea Debernardis -- 2900 Mountain View Ave., Fred and Helen Jurgemeyer, $600,000.

• Etan Weiss -- 1910 Ute Creek Drive, Richard and Beth Bidwell, $643,000.

• Robert Cauthen -- 2115 Springs Place, Annette M. Ball, $720,000.

• Scott and Karen Surine -- 1290 Armstrong Drive, Kenneth and Mi Wernlein, $749,900.

• John and Karen Taylor -- 1896 Blue Mountain Road, Gerald B. Lowe, $900,000.

• Alejandro Arambula -- 347 Pratt St., William and Stasia Walker, $1,550,000.

• Michael Norton -- 2309 Picadilly Circle, Thornburg Trust, $1,550,000.

LOVELAND

• Lauren Nunn -- 2204 Arikaree Court, James Jares, $342,800.

• Marco Hierro -- 534 E 8th St., Jeremy Leiter, $350,000.

• John Simmons -- 585 Lavastone Ave., Seven Twelve Properties Llp, $350,000.

• Kerry Keyjankowski -- 629 Lavastone Ave., Seven Twelve Properties Llp, $350,000.

• Skyler Carlson -- 3115 Da Vinci Drive, Aspen Homes Colo. Inc, $371,300.

• Beth Low -- 4185 N Park Drive Unit 100, Datlac LLC, $377,900.

• Kathy Snell -- 4185 N Park Drive Unit 103, Datlac LLC, $395,800.

• Craig and Lor Whitehead -4185 N Park Drive Unit 102, Datlac LLC, $397,700.

• David and Dianna Driscoll -- 3321 Sheridan Ave., Edward and Amber Kalinoski, $409,000.

• Zachary Soleim -- 882 S. Rustic Drive, Linda Mary Paul, $415,000.

• Howard and Shari Weisberg -- 4185 N Park Drive Unit 201, Datlac LLC, $422,700.

• Chad Hendricks -- 106 Carina Circle, Helen J. Clark, $433,000.

• Michelle Moinat -- 2693 Painted Turtle Ave., Lennar Colo. LLC, $450,000.

• Cathy and James Epstein -- 960 W. 4th St., M. Leona Watson, $475,000.

• Caleb Ward -- 820 Nyssa Drive, Karl A Noack, $510,000.

• Steven Moore -- 4717 Crestridge Court, Joseph P Greaney, $515,000.

• Priscilla Thompson -- 2361 Woody Creek Circle, Carol N Pacella, $520,000.

• Kerry and Kimberly Cline -- 1023 Antila Ave., Zachary Benson, $537,500.

• Douglas Hagedorn -- 2011 Chama Ave., David and Erika Knighton, $550,000.

• Stephany Rockwell -- 2710 Lake Drive, Katrina and John Schneible, $550,000.

• Lindsie and Jake Woodard -- 8668 N County Road 27, Robert L Schmidt, $560,000.

• Melvin Yarlott -- 2884 Hydra Drive, Stacy L. Pittman, $570,000.

• Michael and Mary Souchek -4495 Walden Ave., Craig and Karen Bentrott, $585,000.

• Ronnie and Kathleen McDaniel -- 1039 Lepus Drive, Susan F. March, $595,000.

• Julia and Donald Sartain -- 5605 Olathe Ave., Tralon Homes LLC, $652,300.

• Miles and Chandra Thompson -- 4348 Buffalo Mountain Drive, Andrew and Holly Neely, $665,000.

• Paul and Jocelyn Rowley -- 942 Prism Cactus Circle, Philip Zimmermann, $850,000.

• Derek and Ashley Mensah -2657 Bluestem Willow Court, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $910,000.

MILLIKEN

• Steve and Kelli Nothem -- 904

Broad St., Broad Holdings LLC, $365,000.

• Gregory Hartzell -- 302 W. Cottonwood St., David and Emily Staley, $435,000.

• Jacob Williams -- 1451 S. Cora Ave., Lonnie and Janet Frimann, $440,000.

• Amanda and Michael Harpe -544 School House Drive, John Smedley, $442,000.

• Caitlyn Whalen -- 1530 Lotus Drive, Windmill Homes Co., $662,600.

NIWOT

• John and Samantha Herd -7225 Meadow Lane, Jason E Dunn, $1,950,000.

PLATTEVILLE

• Norma Zazueta -- 16786 County Road 32, Thomas E Peterson, $230,000.

• Derrik Abbott -- 705 Main St., Lesley and Cadon Foskuhl, $450,000.

WINDSOR

• Sarah and Aaron Aaron -- 130 Sunflower Drive, Melanie A Groves, $273,300.

• Benjamin Gundry -- 622 Lanley Drive, Leland N Dutro, $460,000.

• Jacob and Ashley Hubel -- 1523 New Season Drive, Michael and Michelle Malvey, $500,000.

• Burk and Teera Young -- 587 Red Jewel Drive, Windmill Homes Co., $539,000.

• Matthew and Alejandra Purdy -- 691 Hillspire Drive, Windmill Homes Co., $549,000.

• Luke and Kimberly Blanchart -- 1911 Raindrop Drive, Steven and Debra Holzhauer, $550,000.

• Nicholas and Shelby Merten -- 1120 Hemlock Court, David and Constance Rakiecki, $569,000.

• Dillon and Alyssa Willett -6032 Amerifax Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $580,600.

• Jackson and Michaela Deines -- 1744 Clear Creek Court, Monika Fenyves, $610,000.

• Esther Pritchard -- 1752 Barefoot Drive, Th Pelican Shores LLC, $635,000.

• Kelly Lewis -- 401 Poudre Bay, Cyndy Giauque, $685,000.

• Valerie and Ryan Carter -- 7415 Ladbroke Drive, Angela and Patrick Dowling, $870,000.

• Daniel Dreiling -- 6517 Aberdour Circle, Aaron Claud Everitt, $871,500.

• Donald and Donna Leu -- 853 Lanceleaf Drive, Windmill Homes Co., $880,000.