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COLORADO HOME & REAL ESTATE CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gabe Bodner Duane Duggan Cathy Hobbs David McMillin Rob Proctor ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Thais Hafer Toni McNeill REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Mary Romano MANAGING EDITOR Greg Stone

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New Realtor with Live The Rockies Group at RE/MAX of Boulder BOULDER – Chadwick Sprague is the newest Realtor to join Live The Rockies Group at RE/MAX of Boulder. Chadwick has been mentored by his father-in-law Rex Manz, a seasoned broker and team leader for Live The Rockies Group. Husband and wife Rex and Judy Manz of Live the Rockies Group boasts 30 collective years of experience and more than two hundred million dollars in total sales. Their residential real estate sales include the communities of Boulder, Denver, Thornton, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Niwot, Arvada, Golden, Conifer, Genesee Park, Broomfield, Erie, Westminster, Superior, Nederland, Wheat Ridge, Berthoud, Fort Collins and more.

Chadwick grew up at the base of Winter Park Ski Resort and settled in the Front Range. As a Colorado native, he is well-acquainted with the incredible lifestyle Colorado offers – from the unparalleled majesty of the mountains to the buzz of city life. Outside of work, his interests include downhill skiing, golfing, hiking and mountain

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In addition to being a Realtor, Chadwick Sprague has been a firefighter paramedic for the past decade. He enjoys practicing emergency medicine in the field, and his accolades in the fire world include being a part of the Boulder County Hazmat team and Boulder County Technical Rescue team.

Chadwick recognizes that both firefighters and Realtors must work well under pressure, excel at communication and operate efficiently in a multidisciplinary team.

Chadwick notes “As a firefighter

paramedic, I’m often helping people on their worst days. It’s an honor to be able to help in their hour of need.

By contrast, I enjoy doing real estate because I get to help people during what is often one of their best days.”

What does it mean to serve the community? For Chadwick, it is the ability to help someone on their worst day and their best.

Chadwick summarizes, “A home is where a person creates some of their best memories. There’s no better feeling than watching someone’s face when they walk into a house they’re going to make their own.”

Live the Rockies Group supports our public servants. Chadwick understands the demands of EMS and firefighting firsthand. He particularly enjoys helping first responders, medical personnel, veterans and police as a Realtor.

Contact him for public service incentives. Connect with Chadwick through LinkedIn, by email at chad@livetherockies.com, follow along on social media at @livetherockiesgroup on Instagram, or call 970.531.5560.

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No down payment? No worries Are you shut out of the housing market if you don’t have a huge chunk of cash to give the lender for a down payment?

Believe it or not, zero to low down payment ROB mortgages are PROCTOR still available and there are ways you can purchase a home with little cash out of your pocket.

No down payment: U.S. Department of Agriculture

The USDA offers the Rural Development home loan program which requires no down payment.

It offers two types of loans and both require that the home be located in a USDA-designated rural area.

Basic qualifications include a reasonable credit history, income limitations, the vow to occupy the

home as your primary residence and proof of U.S. citizenship.

No down payment: VA loan

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs-backed mortgage comes with several attractive features and foremost among them is that there is no down payment requirement.

You will need to pay a funding fee but it can be wrapped into the loan amount. You can learn more about eligibility requirements on the VA’s website.

No Down Payment: Down Payment Assistance

Many federal, state and local agencies provide down payment assistance, in the form of loans or grants, to homebuyers. Federal programs include Good Neighbor Next Door, which is specific to borrowers who are firefighters, law enforcement officers, preKindergarten through 12th grade teachers, and emergency medical

technicians. It offers up to 50 percent off the list price of the home.

Low Down Payment: FHA

The most popular loan program for first-time buyers, the FHA-backed loan has gone through some changes over the past several years. Most recently, the program has changed its mortgage insurance requirement so that you must retain this insurance for the life of the loan.

With a conventional loan, on the other hand, you can dump Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) when you reach 20 percent equity in the home.

At any rate, if the FHA Program is what you want, you’ll pay either 3.5 percent or 10 percent of the loan amount as the down payment, depending on your financial picture and the lender’s requirements.

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Making good financial decisions for your home in 2024

By David McMillin Bankrate.com (TNS)

As you plan your spending and saving routine for 2024, you probably have loads of questions. Are interest rates going up? Could the housing market crash? Is inflation finally easing? Those answers are out of your control, but there is one area where you hold the power: your home.

While 30-year mortgage rates do seem to be trending lower (staying below the 7 percent mark), the reality is that the majority of homeowners have home loans that are significantly cheaper than those on offer today – meaning there are a lot of reasons to stay put instead of selling and buying a new place. In fact, the most recent “State of Home Spending” report from Angi, the contractor search site, revealed that 40 percent of homeowners took on more home improvement projects last year because current mortgage rates made moving or purchasing a home less feasible.

If you’re planning to have the same roof over your head for the foreseeable future, now is the time to make sure your house feels like home. Here’s how to make some good financial decisions in 2024.

Is now a good time to improve the value of your home?

If you’re looking to find the materials to make your home look better, there is news worth celebrating in 2024: The rise in the costs of those goods is normalizing. While the headlines of 2021 and 2022 featured stories of insane price tags for lumber and impossible-to-find products like windows and doors, the supply chain is looking much better these days. According to data from the National Association of Home Builders, average prices for residential construction supplies rose just 1.3 percent in 2023 – a sizable drop from the 15 percent growth in 2022.

That leveling off of prices is good news for the full year, but Mallory Micetich, home care expert at Angi, says that the early bird has the potential to score big when it comes to actually finding workers for the job. There is a massive shortage of construction workers in the country – more than half a million, according to research from the Associated Builders

• Credit cards with a zero interest introductory offer: If you need a smaller amount of buying power and have a clearly defined strategy for paying back your costs in a short timeframe, there are plenty of credit cards with lengthy 0% APR periods.

Interest-free funding! You won’t pay any additional finance charges as long as you pay off your balance in full prior to the end of the introductory timeframe, generally a year or two.

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and Contractors – which means that homeowners stand to benefit from starting projects in off-peak periods.

“The long, sunny days are ideal for taking care of big projects, but the high demand means it can be harder to find available contractors,” Micetich says. “Additionally, building materials can cost more during the peak season as demand for these products increases. If you can get a head start on a project ahead of the start of home renovation season in May, you are likely to have more success finding and hiring your top choice of contractor or home pro and could see benefits in terms of budget and timeline.”

If you aren’t quite ready to break ground on a project, there’s nothing stopping you from shopping. Keep an eye out for potential discounts/ closeout-sales on furniture, flooring and appliances you might need to stockpile for later in the year. It’s particularly smart to think out-ofseason: Not too many people are worrying about air conditioning in winter, so there might be bargains in buying a new unit or upgrading your HVAC system.

What to know about tapping home equity

If you’re thinking about tapping your home equity, the first lesson you need to understand is the potential risk involved: You’re putting your home on the line to borrow the money — as with a mortgage, it serves as collateral for the debt. Default, and you’re at risk of foreclosure.

However, due to that risk, home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) both offer some of the lowest interest rates available

(among consumer loans, anyway).

Lenders know you want to keep your home, so they’re willing to let you borrow against it at a more favorable rate than those of Admittedly, borrowing costs on HELOCs and home equity loans have increased in line with other interest rates in the last year: Hovering around nine percent, they’re no longer the cheap financing they once were. Still, they beat the double-digit rates of unsecured debt, like credit cards and personal loans, and the forecast is for them to recede throughout the coming year.

Plus, if you’re using the funds from a home equity loan or a HELOC to improve or repair your home, you’ll score some tax benefits with the ability to deduct the interest on your return – a key selling point versus using a credit card to pay for your project. It’s one of the reasons that home renovations and remodels tend to be, by far, the most common use of home equity-product funds.

Bear in mind that HELOCs and home equity loans are best-suited for big projects: $10,000 is often the bare minimum lenders require you to borrow, and many set the bar as high as $30,000. Small wonder that, in Angi’s “State of Home Spending” survey found that when it came to investing in long-term major home projects, nearly 24 percent of homeowners were planning to finance them with a HELOC. Other ways to pay for home improvements

You don’t have to take out a home equity loan to cover the costs of a home project. Consider these other ways to secure the cash you need:

• Personal loans: Personal loans are another option to consider, and you won’t have to put your house on the line to secure one. However, you’ll want to have excellent credit; otherwise, personal loan rates can be excessively high, adding to the overall cost of your project.

• Savings: Avoid any interest charges or worries about an application by dipping into your savings to upgrade your home. According to Angi’s most recent “State of Home Spending” survey, 46 percent of homeowners used savings account money to fund projects. Just be mindful of keeping enough money in your savings for an emergency fund. If you drain your savings, you’ll have a nice place to call home, but you’ll be house poor — that is, you won’t be able to enjoy it due to the financial stress of a nearlyempty bank account.

Not all home improvements need to be expensive

If you’re planning to live in your home forever, you might not be worried about how much you’re going to spend to get things exactly as you want. However, if you plan to sell the home down the road, it’s important to remember that most home improvements don’t manage to recoup their full costs at resale.

“While remodeling a kitchen, updating a bathroom, or finishing a basement can be great ways to increase the value of your home, there are lots of smaller projects you can do that also have a great ROI,” Micetich says.

Be mindful of thinking about projects that can help increase the value of your home without breaking the bank. The first three, in particular, are great for curb appeal.

• A new garage door: Micetich points out that a new garage door

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will only cost between $750 and $1,600, and you’ll get most of that money back – 102.7 percent, to be exact – when you sell your home.

“ROI isn’t the only reason to replace a garage door, as modern doors offer increased durability, a longer lifespan, and superior protection against severe weather events,” she says.

• A new front door: The entrance is everything, but it doesn’t cost much.

Micetich says a new front door will typically cost between $500 and $1,500 and return around 65 percent of its value. “To maximize this ROI,” she advises, “go with a door that is both aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally durable.”

• New windows: Depending on the kind of windows you choose, you can spend as little as $200 per window of $1,300, according to Micetich – an amount that can add up if you have a lot of windows to replace. “For that price, however, you’ll get around a 65 percent return on investment, improved energy efficiency, and some added visual updates on both the interior and exterior of your home,” she says. This figure includes both wood and vinyl frame replacements.

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• Sprucing up your living room: Micetich says that taking steps to focus on the central gathering place in your home can deliver a typical return of 53 percent. “Completing many projects simultaneously, such as adding an accent wall, replacing the wallpaper and repainting the ceilings have a cumulative effect on this ROI,” she says. “Even tiny projects like adding slipcovers, updating the lighting, and decluttering the space have an impact when dealing with prospective buyers.”

In addition to thinking about ways to make your home better in 2024, don’t forget to focus on something more basic: Its condition.

Maintenance is a hugely important part of being a homeowner, but oftentimes, it’s ignored — leading to issues that can break the bank or bust the budget.

Because routine repairs and upkeep can improve the longevity of your home, Micetich recommends setting aside some money for maintenance costs so you can keep your home in good condition. Angi’s data shows that the typical homeowner spent more than $2,450 on standard maintenance like lawn care and gutter cleaning last year.

The most affordable home projects with strong ROI

ProjectCostAverage recouped at resale • Steel entry door replacement $2,214 – 100.9% • Garage door replacement $4,302 – 102.7% • Manufactured stone veneer $10,925 – 102.3% • Vinyl siding replacement $16,348 – 94.7% • HVAC conversion/ electrification $17,747 – 103.5% These figures demonstrate an essential lesson for any homeowner to understand before breaking ground on any type of project: The cost spent on a renovation doesn’t necessarily correlate to return on investment/ improvement in home value.

Interestingly, the less one spends, the better the ROI sometimes. For example, Remodeling’s “2023 Cost vs. Value Report” notes that a major kitchen remodel that costs nearly $80,000 only returns only 42 percent, while a minor $27,000 one had a 86 percent ROI. No matter what you decide to do to upgrade your home, Micetich recommends making decisions based on broad appeal. “Be mindful that if

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you are taking on a project for ROI, it is key to avoid hyper-personalization,” she says, “especially in material and design choices.”

Challenges of home remodels

While a big renovation might have you dreaming about what your home will look like when it’s done, make sure you consider all the potential headaches, frustrations and costs that can arise between now and then. According to the 2023 Houzz & Home Study, 27 percent of homeowners faced trouble staying on budget. As you plan for your project, it’s important to recognize that buying supplies and paying your contractor aren’t the only cost considerations.

From securing permits to finding a short-term rental if the property isn’t habitable during the renovation, there are plenty of hidden expenses that can create some additional challenges Some 21 percent of homeowners had issues staying on schedule with their project. That extended timeline can lead to higher costs — not to mention the higher pain of asking your in-laws if you can stay for another month.

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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 1 Farmstead

Builder: Sage Homes 2 Rose Farm Acres

Builder: Richmond American

BOULDER 4 Velo Condos

Builder: Thistle Velo LLC

BROOMFIELD 5 Baseline Colorado

Builders: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, Meritage Homes, Thrive Home Builders Vive on Via Varra Builder: Meritage Homes 6

ERIE Coal Creek Commons Builder: Century Communities 7

Colliers Hill Builders: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, KB Home, Richmond American 8

9 Compass

Builder: Lennar

13 Flatiron Meadows Builder: KB Home, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers 14 Morgan Hill Builder: Lennar

Rex Ranch Builder: Taylor Morrison 15

16 Westerly Builder: McStain Neighborhoods, SLC Homes, Wonderland Homes 17 Wild Rose Builder: Lennar

FIRESTONE Barefoot Lakes Builder: Brookfield Residential, Creekstone Homes, Lennar, Richmond American Homes 18

FORT COLLINS 57 Northfield

Builder: Landmark Homes

FREDERICK Seasons at Silverstone Builder: Richmond American Homes 19

GREELEY 20 Northridge Trails Townhomes

Builder: Hartford Homes Promontory Builder: Journey Homes 21

JOHNSTOWN 22 Park House

Thompson River Ranch Builder: Oakwood Homes 23 The Ridge at Johnstown Builder: Bridgewater Homes 24 Pintail Commons at

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26 Blue Sage Builder: Markel Homes

41 Downtown Superior Builder: Thrive Home Builders, Remington Homes

27 Avalon Meadows Builder: Von’s Colorado Concepts 28 Silo Builder: Cornerstone Homes 29 Silver Creek Builder: Markel Homes

42 Heights at Downtown Superior Builder: Toll Brothers 43 Lanterns at Rock Creek Builder: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods

LONGMONT

44 Montmere at Autrey Shores Builder: Koelbel

30 Highlands at Fox Hill

45 Rogers Farm

Builders: Dream Finders Homes, Landmark Homes

Builder: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods

32 Terry Street Townhones Builder: New Leaf Properties

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LOUISVILLE 33 North End Builder: Markel Homes

LOVELAND 34 The Enclave at Dakota Glen Builder: Glen Homes 35 The Enclave at Mariana Butte Builder: American Legend Homes 36 Eagle Brook Meadows Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Challenger Homes 37 The Lakes at Centerra Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Landmark Homes, KB Home

47 Serratoga Falls Builder: American Legend Homes, Richmond American Homes 48 Timnath Lakes Builder: Toll Brothers 49 Trailside Builder: Wonderland Homes 46 Wilder at Timnath Ranch Builder: Landmark Homes 50 Wildwing Patio Homes Builder: Hartford Homes

WINDSOR 51 Country Farms Village Builder: Landmark Homes 52 Greenspire

Builder: Windmill Homes

38 Kinston at Centerra

53 RainDance Builder: American Legend Homes, Hartford Homes, Wonderland Homes

MILLIKEN

54 Seasons at Hunters Crossing Builder: Richmond American Homes

Builder: Richmond American Homes, Dream Finders Homes

11 Erie Highlands Builder: Oakwood Homes

Johnstown Village Builder: Richfield Homes

Builder: Windmill Homes

12 Erie Village Builder: Porchfront Homes

25 Mountain View Builder: Baessler Homes

40 Sunfield Builder: Windmill Homes

39 Brookstone

55 Vernazza Builder: Landmark Homes 56 Village East

Builder: Journey Homes

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REAL ESTATE

Evolution of broker agency and commissions in a real estate transaction, Part 1

By Duane Duggan Contributing editor: Matthew S. Finberg, Esq.

In the beginning – before 1994, that is! – life was relatively simple for real estate buyers and sellers concerning their relationships with their real DUANE estate brokers.

DUGGAN There simply was a Seller Agency. Every broker relationship was a Seller Agency, in other words, the seller paid the broker’s commission, and the seller was represented by the broker in the transaction. The Buyer was not represented at all. It was all caveat emptor or “buyer beware.” A broker would obtain a listing agreement with the seller and market property on the window of his or her office and would place classified ads in the local newspaper. The broker would meet a buyer at the property and work to obtain the best deal for the seller.

Then brokers began to meet and share their listings with other brokers. They would carry a threering notebook, pull out listing sheets of the sold properties and put in sheets for newly available properties.

This process helped them serve their buyers and sellers more efficiently.

That system evolved into the beginnings of a Multiple Listing Service (MLS). All brokers would place their listings into a book that would be published once a week. On Wednesdays, a “Hot Sheet” would be published in advance of the MLS book, which would speed up the market and transfer of information.

Each office would have someone go to the Board of Realtors® office each week to pick up the MLS books for each broker in the office.

Before the days of electronic lockboxes and mobile phones, brokers had to plan ahead. They made appointments via landlines on dial phones, waited for confirmation of the appointment, drove around and picked up keys from listing

In 1994, Colorado created new working relationships for the public in working with real estate brokers.

offices, then would finally go out and show houses, then return all those keys to the listing offices.

It could take a full day to show 3 houses. To write a contract, the brokers had to handwrite and use carbon paper or use a typewriter! A terribly inefficient system.

Enter the era of the lockbox! Kind of like a hide-a-key. Brokers would save a huge amount of time by eliminating many time-consuming activities. Again, they were able to serve their buyers and sellers much better.

Even the lock box has evolved.

Originally, they were like opening a school locker combination. Now the electronic versions help keep access controlled, allowing for higher security for everyone involved in a home sale.

Until 1994, all brokers in Colorado were deemed to be either the agent (or sub-agent, if working with the buyer) of the seller. For lots of legal reasons, this exposed both sellers and brokers to unreasonable liability, while providing that the buyer would not be represented in the transaction.

In 1994, Colorado created new working relationships for the public in working with real estate brokers. These include seller’s agent (advocating for the seller), buyer’s agent (advocating for the buyer), dual agent (advocates equally – allegedly – for buyer and seller) and transaction broker (a neutral facilitator who advocates for neither party).

Starting in 2003, the State eliminated dual-agency and sub-agency as allowable working relationships. Today, if a broker has a working relationship with the public, he/she is either the agent or transaction broker of his client.

By law, a broker is a transaction broker unless he/she has a separate written agency agreement (called a listing). The working relationship is established with the individual real estate broker, not with the company. The company, however, is still responsible for the supervision of its brokers to ensure a proper transaction.

It became clear that it didn’t matter who paid a commission or fee, it was only the written

agreement that established agency and thereby representation. Sellers argued that they were paying the buyer’s broker’s fee out of their proceeds, so it was coming out of the seller’s pocket. Buyers argued that they were bringing all the money to closing and paying more for the property, so the buyers were the ones paying the fee.

I was taught in my professional continuing education classes when buyer agency first came on the scene, that the transaction paid the fee for representation – not an individual buyer or seller.

Commissions have never been fixed. The marketplace took care of itself. In a hot market, commissions tend to come down. In a slow market, commissions tended to go up. Sometimes a broker will offer a rebate from the commission to lure in business. Many different business models appear and disappear as the market changes. Coop fees (the amount a seller’s broker’s compensation the broker will share with the buyer’s broker) go up and down with the market. In slow market conditions, sellers will tend to offer higher coop fees. In hot markets, coop fees tend to decline.

However, sellers need to look at the net proceeds of their transactions.

Sometimes, even in a hot market, offering a high coop will yield more buyers looking and offering on a property, in which case a higher sales price can offset the cost of a higher coop fee.

In my next article of this two-part series, I will discuss the different types of agency relationships and buyer agencies.

Duane graduated with a business degree and a major in real estate from the University of Colorado in 1978. He has been a Realtor® in Boulder since that time. He joined RE/MAX of Boulder in 1982 and has facilitated over 2,500 transactions over his career. 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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VERSATILE SPACE, ENDLESS OPTIONS 3323 Quicksilver Rd FREDERICK $640,000, 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3886 SqFt

TRI-LEVEL W/ GORGEOUS YARD 904 Harrison Dr LAFAYETTE $625,000, 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1284 SqFt Tom Pringle 303-921-2668

UPGRADES GALORE 1312 Country Ct LONGMONT $599,950, 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2353 SqFt Suzy Williamson 720-491-9885

LOW-MAINTENANCE END UNIT 393 Rodden Dr ERIE $599,000, 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1671 SqFt

AMAZING DOWNTOWN LOCATION 1115 5th Ave LONGMONT $550,000, 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 987 SqFt

WELL CARED FOR & UPDATED 7395 W 67th Ave ARVADA $527,500, 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1812 SqFt

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487 PEARL STREET • BOULDER

Welcome to 487 Pearl Street, a charming 3BR/ 3BA townhome boasting 1812 SQFT of living space.

Nestled in the heart of Boulder and offering unbeatable views of the Flatirons this San Francisco-style home is only blocks away from world class coffee shops, restaurants, and retail stores.Also just out your door are some of Boulder’s best trails and paths, including Mount Sanitas, Anemone, Red Rocks, Flatirons Vista, and the Boulder Creek Path.The sun-soaked, south-facing front patio is begging you to sip your morning coffee or to invite friends over for an afternoon cocktail, all while gazing at Boulder’s signature Flatirons and foothills.The cozy main level is your entertaining hot spot, complete with a wood burning fireplace, beautifully updated kitchen, and perfect dining room. Upstairs there are two ample bedrooms, each with its own bathroom adjacent.The primary bedroom has such fantastic views, you won’t be able to tear yourself away, but fortunately you won’t have to, as there is plenty of space to work from home while gazing out the window.Tranquility meets versatility as this home comes with a full mother-in-law suite downstairs, complete with a separate entrance, offering added flexibility for guests or extended family. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this sought-after property your own!

$1,395,000

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7690 Carlson Ct, Fort Collins $2,375,000 • MLS# 1000748 • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 4480 SF Live, Play and Work from home. Many outbuildings with over 18,500 square feet of garage/shop/storage and sitting on 11.54 acres with incredible Rocky Mountain views. Primary Residence plus 2nd living quarters which is currently the flower shop.

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DESIGN RECIPES

Rule of thumb

Curb appeal

Choose landscaping that can allow for year-round succession of bloom. The goal is to always have a presence of landscaping during each season of the year. Also, consider incorporating landscape that will grow at varying heights.

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service (TNS)

When it comes to a home, it is often judged both by what is on the inside as well as what is on the outside.

First impressions begin with curb appeal as opposed to just when someone enters the home. The outdoor aesthetic is often decided by three key elements: the home exterior, landscaping and lighting.

Lighting The outdoor aesthetic of a home is often decided by three key elements the home exterior, landscaping and lighting. (Handout/TNS)

Home exterior

The exterior of a home is often an

indicator of what one will experience once inside the home. This is where maintenance can play a key role.

Design Recipes curb appeal tips: • • •

Elliott Apartments are located in a historic residential neighborhood in Longmont, Colorado. Just two blocks from beautiful main street Longmont, Elliott Apartments has easy access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

Offering 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments.

418 Emery St. Longmont • (303) 772-6452

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Maintain gutters.

Power wash the exterior annually.

Implement routine repairs.

From pathways and sidewalks to the home exterior and house numbers, lighting is not only a matter of safety but can also help to enhance the overall look and feel of the curb appeal of a home. While hard wired lights are preferred and relatively inexpensive to install, these days there are also a variety of solar powered lights that can quickly and easily enhance a home’s appeal.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and short-term rental/vacation home designer with offices in New York City and The Hudson Valley. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.

Landscaping

Landscaping can be expensive. As a result, many homeowners on a budget often choose to omit or implement minimal landscaping.

Investing in landscaping is a key to enhancing a home’s curb appeal and it doesn’t have to break the bank.

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Beautifully restored & updated 1910 built bungalow with a traditional floor plan on an oversized, 1/3 ACRE lot with privacy fence in Central/North Boulder convenient to Pearl St, 29th St, Trails & more! The finished basement has 3 bedrooms, bath, kitchenette area & a separate outside entrance that could work as a great short-term rental.

Wonderful, rarely available townhome in Meadow Glen, lives like a single family home & backs to an awesome open space area with a pond. The bi-level floor plan is light & bright with 3 walls of windows, extensive wood flooring & vaulted ceilings.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The following Northern Colorado home sales were supplied by Colorado Weekly Homebuyers List., 303.744.2020. Listed are the buyer, the property and the amount.

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Joel & Jorden Nevarez -- 260 Pawnee Road Unit A5, Philip Hofeling, $345,000.

Kaleb Lyons -- 212 B St., Nash Brown, $365,000.

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Jace Wicks -- 915 6th St., Joseph & Ashley Dias, $400,000.

Adam Guinn -- 1072 Buck Valley Drive, Cb Signature Homes Llc, $457,000.

Amanda & Michael Spanbauer -- 1104 Blue Bell Road, Cb Signature Homes Llc, $461,400.

Patrick Libra -- 205 Pyramid Peak St., Cb Signature Homes Llc, $463,700.

Aleksandrs Israels -- 1786 Westport Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $632,500.

BOULDER • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Collin Banhagel -- 2610 Iris Ave. Apt 104, Kyle Wolf, $132,900.

Kenneth Golding -- 1630 Spruce St., Lisa Quilici, $184,100.

Joseph Walker -- 5929 Fourmile Canyon Drive, Deward E Walker Jr Trust, $200,000.

Thuan & Kelly Ngo -- 3250 Oneal Circle Apt A10, Taylor Trentwood, $210,000.

Anthony Altom -- 4509 Starboard Court, Eclt Gunbarrel Commons Llc, $256,000.

Derek Peterson -- 665 Manhattan Drive Apt 8, William Schreiner, $390,000.

William Otteman -- 1111 Maxwell Ave. Apt 108, James & Alexandra Gerrity, $390,000.

Andres Sanchez -- 1001 Laramie Blvd. Unit A, Melissa Collins, $399,800.

Marko Beric -- 6481 Jib Court, Johnita K Mcgraw, $600,000.

Kit & Sarah Robertson -- 870 Morgan Drive, Paul Vaughanmiller, $660,000.

Anna Shapiro -- 2650 Fremont St., Hussain & Elisabeth Haddad, $675,000.

Maziyar Nazari -- 1265 Hartford Drive, 1265 Property Llc, $750,000.

Barbara Monday -- 4838 W Moorhead Circle, Kathy Lynn Kramer, $800,000.

Martha Vanzina -- 510 S 45th St., Uriah & Courtney Walsh, $850,000.

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Blanca & Sergio Ortiz -- 907 44th Ave. Court Apt 16, Thomas A Kemme, $255,000.

Nicole Carney -- 5775 29th St. Unit 111, Spenser Loos, $279,000.

Daniel Hernandez -- 4909 W 9th St. Drive, Grant A Bickford, $285,000.

Jeanette Vargas -- 5551 29th St. Unit 714, Tamara K Underwood, $305,700.

Thayne Murphynichols -- 4121 W 9th St., Roberto Casas, $340,000.

Cesar Vargas -- 2507 12th Ave. Court, Cody & Mary Devries, $349,500.

Jeffrey Romero -- 1823 31st St., Dillon J Tobias, $355,000.

Jose Ramirez -- 4622 Homestead Court, Brice Demers, $356,000.

Jose & Rochelle Sandoval -1000 23rd St. Road, Rutherford Inc, $362,400.

Vanessa & Alonzo Arreola -- 412 36th Ave. Court, Marvin & Anne Brinkman, $374,000.

Bruno Melodasilva -- 4125 24th St. Road Unit 9, Vector Hl Llc, $385,000.

Ulises Hernandez -- 342 53rd Ave. Court, Roy V Rudisill, $390,000.

Matthew & Janelle Schuler -- 1418 27th Ave., Jessica R Mackey, $395,000.

Zachary Maxey -- 4125 24th St. Road Unit 22, Vector Hl Llc, $398,100.

Diana Phelps -- 6931 4th St. Road Unit 1, Hartford Constr Llc, $400,500.

Kenneth Brockett -- 209 N 44th Ave. Court, Andrew Levi Sullivan, $418,000.

Alex Garcia -- 606 61st Ave. Court, J & Nancy Steele, $435,000.

Makiah & Nash Brown -- 1925 Montview Drive, Sidney & Douglas Graff, $450,000.

Dennis Dickerson -- 607 42nd Ave., Ayshia Clark, $461,000.

Marco Arevalo -- 1879 43rd Ave., Claudia Boehm Stevens, $480,000.

Lorenzo Prieto -- 1924 13th Ave., Kirk & Sally Goble, $489,900.

Usman Khan -- 7713 Amour Hill Drive, Vladimir & Vicky Boiko, $950,000.

JOHNSTOWN • • •

Mary Wagner -- 1808 Daytona Lane, Danielle E Crow, $375,000.

Max Ickes -- 3666 Pinonwood Court, Demarcus & Sydney Breakfield, $416,500.

Nicholas Wall -- 891 Huron St., Century Land Holdings Llc,

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$460,000.

Miranda Smith -- 2541 Elk Lane, J J Constr Northern Colo Llc, $480,000.

Abiegail & Ray Yazzie -- 2625 Elk Lane, J J Constr Northern Colo Llc, $480,000.

Delali Quist -- 615 Fattire Place, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $525,000.

John Waller -- 451 Expedition Lane, Matthew & Kimberly Clabaugh, $525,000.

Robert & Allyson Emmons -- 106 W Park Ave., Johnstown Heights Llc, $808,700.

LONGMONT • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Peter & Laura Morreale -- 1504 Pinewood Court, Roseann Tandy, $255,200.

Paula Devillier -- 315 Quebec Ave., Harris & Rhonda Leimberg, $330,000.

Samuel Kerr -- 463 Dickson St., Jaime S Birren, $382,800.

Pamela King -- 825 Judson St., Dreu & Kathryn Patterson, $392,500.

Marcy Sutherland -- 818 S Terry St. Apt 81, Logan Craven, $415,000.

Steven & Sarah Scargall -- 2333 Meadow St., Kymberlee Ann Boston, $420,000.

Clint Noble -- 1913 Sumner St., Duane E Nichols, $437,100.

Cecelia Howard -- 2137 Tulip St., Adam & Joanne Sell, $439,000.

Brandon Dronet -- 1753 Tulip St., Joshua Matte, $446,700.

Josef & Caroline Mack -- 2335 Squires Court, Tania E Larsen, $450,000.

Evan Lewis -- 2030 Lincoln St., Judith R Laursen, $450,000.

Benjamin Granlund -- 1142 Grant St., Joyce N Cole, $460,000.

Alexander Bracht -- 1093 S Coffman St., Pamela Honohan, $460,000.

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Katelyn Smith -- 2980 Kincaid Drive Apt 201, Julia H Lefeber, $303,000.

Joseph & Jennifer Herron -114 E 22nd St., Mark A Acres, $389,000.

Tanner Cartmell -- 3608 Conifer Drive, James Lee Uhrich, $400,000.

Anthony & Daneel Anthony -- 2730 Frederick Drive, Tyler Cooley, $412,000.

Edward & Camryn Thomas -- 1818 W 10th St., Debra J Bendell, $425,000.

Lauren Dobias -- 1702 Dove Creek Circle, Jan Hodges Tabor, $425,000.

Patrick Obrien -- 3498 Grayling Drive, Datlac Llc, $427,500.

Devon Everett -- 1853 Sagittarius Drive, Alexa Massey,

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$429,500.

Mark & Colleen Trebelhorn -- 534 Roosevelt Ave., Carol A Hulsey, $440,000.

Sarah Conrad -- 252 Ranae Drive, Kathryn Silvertooth, $440,000.

Manuel Bernal -- 3125 Carney St., Myra Kae Verser, $450,000.

Ricky Morse -- 3260 Da Vinci Drive, James Morse, $454,000.

Drayton & Sierra Browning -1303 Bowwood Court, Paula Kay Williams, $455,000.

Jerry & Suzanne Moore -- 2617 Glendevey Drive, W & Grace Hansen, $459,500.

Morgan & Ian Haines -- 424 Mesa Drive, Carla Faith Miller, $460,000.

Miles & Angela Monroe -- 4651 Dillon Ave., Cody & Carrie Small, $460,000.

Jaden & Makenli Cleek -- 4181 Stringtown Drive, Erin Seymour, $469,000.

Megan Harless -- 3725 Minturn Drive, Lurlene Harris, $480,000.

Bradley Lawhead -- 3625 Carbondale St., Ems House Flippers Llc, $490,000.

Joshua & Sarah Nelson -- 2464 Trio Falls Drive, Kerry & Rebecca Holton, $490,000.

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Ronald & Dixie Kee -- 5710 Aksarben Drive, Kevin & Diana Deyo, $275,000.

Clare Lacy -- 115 Bayside Circle, Layne & Ryan Beal, $410,000.

Deann Hunt -- 933 Keneally Court, Jeremy & Ashley Logelin, $510,000.

Jason & Danelle Kingham -1497 Honey Drop Court, Tiffany D Applegate, $520,000.

Ryan & Janelle Eriksson -- 2057 Day Spring Drive, Steven & Marilyn Groeteke, $537,000.

Thomas & Kelly Brown -- 1542 Taplow Drive, Michael & Michelle Murray, $565,000.

Todd & Christine Hammel -6234 Vernazza Way Unit 2, Vernazza Townhomes Llc, $583,000.

William & Colleen Light -- 1751 Barefoot Drive, Th Pelican Shores Llc, $699,700.

Todd & Christine Hammel -- 6248 Vernazza Way Unit 4, Jeremy M Johnson, $735,000.

John & Jaime Silva -- 2150 Glean Court, Artesia Lot Holdings Llc, $748,800.

Matthew & Linda Buchenau -1748 Abundance Drive, Artesia Lot Holdings Llc, $890,000.

Lawrence & Ruth Schmidt -1515 Landon Court, Adam & Jessica Moody, $975,000.

Douglas & Roslyn Merrill -- 5407 Trade Wind Drive, Diane Felix, $995,000.

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