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December 10-11, 2016

Holiday Home Buying Tips The holidays can be a challenging time to buy a home, but it can also work to your advantage.

These tips will help you make the most of your holiday home shopping.

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How to Rake and Decorate Without Killing Your Back Hours of outdoor chores can lead to back and neck pain later. Here’s how to help stop it before it starts.

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Design Recipes

How to make your home feel like a luxurious hotel

An abstract painting help to highlight a vignette that includes two eye-catching lamps. (Handout/TNS)

Styling the shelves in your home can be a finishing touch. (Handout/TNS) afraid to bring in a “wow” piece or two that will spark conversation.

By Cathy Hobbs, Tribune News Service (TNS) Step into nearly any hotel and you will easily notice that hospitality design is hip.

No longer dull, drab and sanitized, hoteliers are going out of their way to make a design statement, especially in their public spaces. The beauty is that many of these designer tips and touches can be translated into residential design and work well in the everyday home.

Here are 10 Design Recipes tips to keep in mind, the next time you are inspired by the decor inside your favorite hotel.

1. Consider purchasing hospitality or commercial grade fabrics. In general they are more durable and can withstand more wear and tear than residential

A colorful centerpiece on a coffee table picks up a bold color in the area rug.

(Handout/TNS) fabrics.

2. Add plenty of light to your space. Public spaces often seem bright and airy because they are well lit with different sources of light.

3. Mix and match. In other words, ditch the set. Instead of purchasing the marching ensemble, have fun with it by mixing and matching your pieces.

4. Be bold with color. Color can add interest and make a space feel cohesive.

5. Consider unconventional wall art. Instead of just traditional

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canvases, consider wall art that is more three-dimensional and sculptural.

6. Add plenty of seating. Without overcrowding a space, create a layout in your social areas such as your living room, great room or family room that allows for ample seating to entertain family and friends.

7. Shelf dress. Styling the shelves in your kitchen, den or living space can help create an organized and appealing presentation.

8. Look for the unusual. Don’t be

9. Use vignettes. Designing using small groupings of items or vignettes can help create a powerful visual presentation of your favorite things.

10. Use neutral foundation pieces such as your upholstered pieces. A neutral palette will help you be able to create different looks through accessories and accents without having to re-purchase.

——— Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning 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 www.cathyhobbs.com .

Contributing Writers: Carol O’meara, Cathy Hobbs, Sacha Strebe, Suzanne Plewes, Andreea Ciulac, Mary Carol Garrity, Gabriella Dunn, Terence Loose, Brent Glasgow Additional Content: McClatchy-Tribune Media Services Editor/Features Coordinator: Misty Kaiser

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December 10-11, 2016

Home Décor

The biggest holiday decor trends, according to a Williams-Sonoma stylist

By Sacha Strebe, Domaine (TNS)

MD: How can we bring that festive cheer into the kitchen?

LH: A beautiful oversize bowl on a

Nothing compares to the nostalgia we all feel once the holiday season hits. This really is the most wonderful time of the year — a moment for us to sit back and reflect on all we’ve achieved, embrace our family and friends (without the nagging of work emails), indulge in the art of feasting and prepare ourselves (both emotionally and physically) for the new year ahead. If you’re feeling the festive spirit too, then it’s officially time to set the mood and create a space where memories can be made.

While many of us can’t wait to break out the tinsel and glitter balls, the green-and-red Christmas home decor isn’t everybody’s taste or cultural tradition. It is possible to style a home without the classic ornaments and still fill it up with holiday cheer. To find out how, we tapped the WilliamsSonoma Home’s VP of product development, Lainey Hollis, to share her holiday décor trend predictions along with a few tips on how to style it yourself at home (without denting your wallet too much).

MYDOMAINE: What is the number one rule for holiday decorating at home?

LAINEY HOLLIS: The holidays are a time of year when you can really go all out with decorating.

More is more. Focus on laying in elements versus editing. I personally love adding warmth throughout the home with fresh greenery and live flowers, like magnolia leaves and bright red amaryllis plants. I also always recommend making any space your own by decorating with an abundance of your favorite personal items like family photos or treasured ornaments.

MD: What are some holidayinspired trends for the living room that aren’t too traditional or kitschy?

LH: There are two decorating trends I’m currently loving.

1) Bring out the bar cart. They’re a showpiece and add instant holiday glamor to any space, big or small.

Bar carts are extremely functional for December 10-11, 2016

kitchen table filled with an abundance of fruit is such a welcoming centerpiece and serves as a focal point in the kitchen. Stylish choices are persimmons and pomegranates.

MD: Share some of the new tablescape trends you’re seeing (that aren’t green and red).

LH: Candlelight is taking center stage on the dining table. I’ve noticed a trend of creating vignettes by grouping together candlesticks and hurricanes of varying heights.

You can also add short vases filled with tight floral arrangements for a finishing touch.

MD: How do you make a home modern and fresh during the holidays while still ensuring that traditional/classic feeling is present?

LH: We love giving a fresh take to

When it comes to holiday decor, “more is more,” says Lainey Hollis, WilliamsSonoma Home’s VP of product development. entertaining guests and look festive with brightly colored glassware and greenery. I also love using them as a chic accent table beside a sofa.

2) Add a layer of warmth with lambswool throws and pillows.

They’re a top pick for cold winter months, perfect for the holiday season when you just want to curl up by the fireplace. Throws and pillows are a great way to transition a space from season to season.

MD: Can you share your holiday entryway dos and don’ts?

LH: Everyone loves a gorgeous mirror. Dress it up by flanking it with sconces or live topiaries. A beautiful console also makes a great first impression as you enter a home. It’s functional and serves as the perfect foundation for decorative pieces. You can’t go wrong with adding an orchid in a blue-and-white cachepot. It’s

elevated, classic, and festive all at the same time.

MD: What are the big holiday decor trends for the dining room?

LH: Lighting always sets the tone of any space. We’ve noticed that customers are loving dramatic chandeliers. The right chandelier, especially for the holidays, makes a stunning focal point above your dining room table. Look for cues for shape and scale from your table. I love pairing our linear Nash Chandelier over a rectangular dining table.

We also love the combination of candlelight and crystal in the dining room. We offer an entire collection of crystal in geometric shapes — from block vases to hurricanes to sculptural candlesticks. Candlelight illuminates these pieces and adds a stunning glow to the entire table.

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classic pieces. This year we all about tartan, but tartan reimagined. Our in-house design team reinvented something ultra traditional and made it feel modern by creating oversize tartan prints with textiles for pillows, throws, and bedding.

We also took the traditional tartan print and gave it a new look by printing it on silk at a bias angle for throw pillows. You can keep tradition alive by combining modern styles with traditional ones. We love mixing tartan pillows with leather, hide, velvet and even equestrian-inspired printed pillows.

MD: What is the biggest mistake we make when decorating for the holidays?

LH: Just have fun and don’t stress; let creativity guide you. Express your personal style. Even one or two pieces can transform a room.

——— Get the latest on home decor trends, design ideas, shopping guides and food news, and take a look inside your favorite celebrity homes on DomaineHome.com.

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GIFTS FROM THE HEART When the season quiets, gardeners find time to reflect on the past, musing on how much the garden benefits CAROL O’MEARA us. With CSU Extension warm thoughts we reminisce over harvests and flowers, the smell of the earth, and lay plans for next year when the soil warms again.

As you’re wandering those paths in your mind, add in a thought for sharing that connection to the garden with others this year. In lieu of gifts, a donation to help a local nonprofit is a wonderful way to reach out and show your community you care. If you missed Colorado Gives Day, you still can make a difference in your community.

“There are a lot of places and ways to give, but in supporting local programs it’s our youth and our communities you’re helping,” says Alyssa McConkey, Executive Director of Loveland Youth Gardeners.

“To give a gift to our program in someone’s name, you’re impacting a life in a way that giving that person a sweater can’t do—supporting young people who are struggling and making sure youth have resources they need to thrive.”

Loveland Youth Gardeners Loveland Youth Gardeners (LYG) changes lives through growing food.

Working with at-risk and special needs kids, LYG gives young people, who may be struggling, a way to develop life skills through connection to the earth, food systems, each other, and their community.

Loveland Youth Gardeners programs are a continuum; many kids are involved several summers in a row and move into entrepreneurial projects. By working with small groups, LYG youth put in up to 120 4

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“To give a gift...in someone’s name, you’re impacting a life in a way that giving that person a sweater can’t do.”

— Alyssa McConkey Loveland Youth Gardeners Conservation Biology at Colorado State University.

For more information visit cnhp. colostate.edu.

Growing Gardens Growing Gardens encourages people to give where they live to support horticultural therapy, food security, and youth development programs.

Working in the Boulder County community, Growing Gardens operates community gardens, the Cultiva Youth Project, The Children’s Peace Garden, The Food Project Farm, and offers gardening classes.

For more information visit growinggardens.org.

plus hours each for a combined total of over 4,000 hours in skill development, community service, and personal growth.

For more information visit lovelandyouthgardeners.org.

Colorado Natural Heritage Program Dedication to preserving some of our fragile species is the mission of the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP).

As habitats shrink or undergo changes, plants and animals feel the impact. The CNHP monitors

threatened species and habitats, working to improve conservation of our biological resources.

Partnering and collaborating with a network of conservation organizations, the CNHP conducts research, supports the research of others, maintains an inventory of rare and endangered species, identifies locations and habitats of threatened species, map natural communities, and performs a host of critical information sharing projects. CNHP is a nonprofit, sponsored program of the Warner College of Natural Resources, Department of Fish, Wildlife &

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Consider these or other nonprofits as a change up to your gift giving this year. You’ll reap the rewards of a stronger community plus help make the lives of others a bit brighter.

——————————————— Colorado State University Extension, together with Boulder County Parks and Open Space, provides unbiased, research-based information about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H youth development. For more information contact Extension at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Box B, Longmont, 303.678.6238, or visit the web site at ext.colostate.edu/ boulder.

December 10-11, 2016

Real Estate

Setting Deadlines

Holiday Home Buying Tips The holidays are upon us and the busiest shopping season of the year is in full swing.

Just like gift shopping can get more complicated at this

By Suzanne Plewes time of year, CRS, ABR, CDPE, GRI so can home Broker Associate at shopping. Here RE/MAX Alliance are a few tips to keep in mind if you find yourself searching for a new home during the holiday season.

advanced notice as possible. This will not only be appreciated by sellers but may also increase your chances of confirming showing appointments on the properties you’re really interested in.

Scheduling Showings

Making Offers

Showings can be more difficult to schedule at this time of year. Sellers with visiting relatives or holiday events to host may not be able to accommodate showing requests so easily. To help combat this, submit showing requests with as much

Let’s face it, it’s not the most ideal time to buy and sell given the busy schedule and cold weather. But you should also consider that people who sell and buy homes during the holidays are generally very motivated.

So, if you see a home that you like,

don’t delay. Take the opportunity to negotiate without competition from other buyers.

Offer Responses When submitting offers around the holidays, allow more time for a response from sellers. If the family is traveling or if one spouse is out of town or otherwise preoccupied, it may take longer for the parties to review and discuss your offer. Being patient will go a long way in negotiating terms in your favor.

It may take a little more time than usual to get your home closed around the holidays. Make sure that you buffer home inspection, mortgage commitment, and loan approval deadlines given the legal holidays.

Inspectors and lending staff may also have scheduled vacation days as they travel to visit family members.

Even processing times may take more business days than usual. Be sure to check in with your service providers ahead of time to verify that your time frame is reasonable before entering those dates into offers and Purchase and Sales agreements.

Shopping for gifts may be not so fun at this time of year, but shopping for a home can be exciting and one more reason to celebrate. Keep these holiday home buying tips in mind as you continue your search through December and January.

Suzanne Plewes is a Broker Associate at RE/MAX Alliance in Loveland.

For real estate questions write to 750 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537, call 970.290.0373 or e-mail suzanneplewes@remax.net.

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OpenHomes Quick Guide

Open House Date

City

Open House Street Time

Visit AtHomeColorado.com for a complete listing and map of open homes in the area.

Price Agent

Company Phone

Johnstown

Tuesday - Sunday

10am-5pm

3441 Mountainwood Ln.

$349,748

Doug Miller / Andrea Schaefer

The Group Inc

970-481-9444 / 970-290-3758

Johnstown

Monday

1pm-5pm

3441 Mountainwood Ln.

$349,748

Doug Miller / Andrea Schaefer

The Group Inc

970-481-9444 / 970-290-3758

Johnstown

Tuesday - Sunday

10am-5pm

5203 Ironwood Ct.

$379,390

Doug Miller / Andrea Schaefer

The Group Inc

970-481-9444 / 970-290-3758

Johnstown

Monday

1pm-5pm

5203 Ironwood Ct.

$379,390

Doug Miller / Andrea Schaefer

The Group Inc

970-481-9444 / 970-290-3758

Johnstown

Sunday

12pm-2pm

4774 Saddlewood Cir.

$450,000

Rick Moehling

The Group Inc

970-391-1470

Johnstown

Saturday

1pm-3pm

4731 Tarragon Dr.

$450,000

Becky Vasos

The Group Inc

970-217-9874

Johnstown

Saturday & Sunday

1pm-4pm

4349 Yarrow Ln.

$530,000

Tracy Wilson

RE/MAX Alliance

970-567-0907

Loveland

Saturday

1pm-3pm

522 W 3rd St.

$279,000

Laura Thomas

The Group Inc

970-290-7544

Loveland

Daily

12pm-4pm

3674 Angora Dr.

$466,888

Jeanice Prohs

Shorewood Real Estate

970-663-4522

Loveland

Daily

12pm-4pm

3696 Desert Rose Dr.

$526,400

Jeanice Prohs

Shorewood Real Estate

970-663-4522

Loveland

Sunday

1pm-4pm

7518 Buffalo Ct.

$750,000

Ken Berg

RE/MAX Alliance

970-416-9787

Loveland

Saturday & Sunday

10am-5pm

3237 Janus Drive

$360's-$430's

Rollin Goering

LC Home @ Tulip Creek

970-402-6432

Wellington

Saturday

1pm - 4pm

6987 Pettigrew St.

$292,000

Nick Whitworth

RE/MAX Eagle Rock

970-222-3010

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December 10-11, 2016

Home Accessories

Humidifiers infuse moisture back into the air

By Andreea Ciulac, Chicago Tribune (TNS) At about this time of the year, you halfheartedly crank up the heat in your home.

You welcome the warmth but cringe at the prospect of feeling your body reaching the dehydration level of a potato chip.

A humidifier can turn that scenario around by infusing moisture back into the air and bringing relief to chapped lips, flaky skin and even flulike symptoms.

“The wonder of humidifiers is that there’s something out there for everyone,” says Lynne Hammell, at Kaz, maker of Honeywell humidifiers. She and Stephanie LaGrotta Martinez, associate merchant at The Home Depot, dished out advice on making humidifier shopping a breeze.

Think square-foot coverage. The rule of thumb is that the size of your appliance should match the size of the room. A voluminous humidifier in your child’s room, for instance, might cause more harm than good. “When it comes to humidity, the sweet spot is between 40 and 60 percent,” Hammell explains. “If it’s higher, you’ll notice it: condensation on the windows, the wallpaper peeling a bit for those who have it.”

Convenience factor. While portable humidifiers with water filters solve the problem of over-humidification, most people don’t want to deal with the hassle of replacing that filter. Enter the ultrasonic models, which expel fine water mist using high-frequency sound vibrations. No extra steps required.

With a gallon-tank capacity, Martinez says, these units are ideal for a single room, such as a bedroom. For good ultrasonic options, Martinez points clients to brands like Air Innovations, Hunter, Crane and Vornado.

Go big or go home. A wellhumidified house might feel like a combo between a breath of fresh air and a hug. As Martinez puts it, “it makes for a comfortable home

setting.”

When you decide to extend that sense of coziness throughout your entire home, invest in a whole-house appliance. The $138.99 Aircare Digital Whole-House Pedestal-Style Evaporative Humidifier has a coverage up to 2,400 square feet and a convenient side pour-in door.

Other whole-house appliances mount directly to your furnace, working with the heating system to replenish moisture. Behind their whopping price tag — up to $700 for some — there are several boons. For one, they can prevent the wood floor you paid a fortune for from drying and cracking. Plus, the nice warming effect allows you to lower the temperature on the thermostat, which will result in energy savings.

Cool mist versus warm mist. Both warm-mist and cool-mist humidifiers will get the job done, says Hammell.

The first type boils the water to emit a cooled steam, while the second one uses a fan to blow moisture. “It’s just a matter of personal preferences.”

When it comes to kids, though, most experts favor the cool mist. The Mayo Clinic warns that warm-mist devices pose the threat of steam burns for little ones.

But, cool-mist humidifiers can disperse white dust calcium deposits from hard water. The United States Department of Labor says “the main hazard of exposure to mineral dust is pneumoconiosis, a general term for disease of the lungs caused by dusts,” but there are simple ways to counteract this issue. Regularly clean the tank and use distilled or purified water, which is lower in mineral content than tap water.

Anti-microbial features. Want to up your germ-fighting game? Opt for a humidifier with anti-microbial features like the Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier that Hammell owns.

Earlier this year, Consumer Reports ranked this model second out of 34 tested for their efficiency at inhibiting bacterial growth in the tank and for not emitting bacteria into the air.

Adjustable fan speeds or a humidistat are other features worth purchasing, Martinez adds. Also pretty handy: the automatic shut-off feature. “This will help prolong the life of the motor.”

Keeping the humidity in check might help shield you from the germs in your house or office. “It actually helps reduce the survival of the flu virus on surfaces and in the air,” says Hammell.

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Home Tips

How to rake and decorate without killing your back related to leaf-raking in 2012.

Here are some tips from Kaliq Chang, a physician at Atlantic Spine Center in New Jersey, to protect your back during outdoor chores.

Avoid twisting:

TIPS Stretch:

Proper rake:

Like other exercise, stretch your upper and lower back, arms, neck, legs and shoulders before raking.

Stand tall: Don’t hunch. Instead, keep legs shoulder-width apart and bend knees slightly. Stand up straight to rest the lower back.

When using a ladder to decorate, don’t stand higher than the third rung from the top, and always keep three points of contact with the ladder. (Dreamstime)

By Gabriella Dunn, The Wichita Eagle (TNS) It’s the season for outdoor chores.

Raking leaves, preparing for winter

and setting up Christmas decorations might sounds like a back strain for some.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates roughly 38,000 Americans suffered injuries

Avoid planting your feet on the ground while raking and twisting in all directions with your back.

Instead, use your feet and hips.

Your rake should be properly sized for your height and strength.

Good shoes: Wear shoes with skid-resistant soles to minimize the risk of slipping or falling, especially if leaves are damp.

Ladder safety:

Bend your knees to pick up leaves, decorations or other items, to avoid straining your back.

When using a ladder to decorate, don’t stand higher than the third rung from the top, and always keep three points of contact with the ladder.

Take breaks:

Stretch again:

Break every 30 minutes or so, much like you would with exercise.

After working outside, stretch one more time.

Bend your knees:

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Chris Bhebhe – RE/MAX Nexus Relationship building and helping others reach their dreams are the motivations behind RE/MAX Nexus’ newest Agent, Chris Bhebhe becoming a Realtor.

Chris Bhebhe

A native of South Africa, Bhebhe was born in Johannesburg, and emigrated with his family to the US in 2004. “My parents wanted better opportunities for my sisters and me,” Bhebhe explains. Passing on his family’s values of working hard and taking advantage of opportunities for growth is important to Bhebhe, who comments, “My family made it possible for me to have a better life, and now I want to be the spark for others so they can also reach their dreams.”

RE/MAX Nexus Broker/Owner Abby Renner commented, “We are so extremely pleased to have Chris join our office. His community approach and amazing customer service skills will be a significant benefit to clients and our local area.”

RE/Max Nexus is located at the junction of 119 and I25 at 11409 Business Park Circle, Firestone, 80504.

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After traveling the country and living in several places, Bhebhe decided on Colorado as his home. He now lives in Firestone with his wife and two children. “I love it here,” he said. “The weather, the view…it’s all amazing, and the Nexus office is convenient to everywhere.”

Bhebhe’s interest in sales and his desire to help people achieve their dreams helped convince him that a Real Estate Agent might be the best profession for him. Working with clients will also provide him with the outcome of developing relationships both in the community and in the Real Estate industry. “I want my clients to know that I am always there for them, to make the process of buying their dream home as uncomplicated and supportive as possible. I want my clients to know that I am there with them every step of the way.”

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December 10-11, 2016

Home Tips

Reasons not to fall for those bargain prices at Ikea MISSING PARTS AND MIS-DRILLED HOLES

By Terence Loose, GOBankingRates.com (TNS) Founded in 1951 by Ingvar Kamprad, Ikea — the name is his initials combined with the first letters of the farm and village where he grew up: Elmtaryd and Agunnaryd — is now a worldwide franchise where consumers can find stylish furniture at bargain prices. And don’t forget about the delicious Swedish meatballs.

While there are certainly some great Ikea deals available, the store that made its name selling “assemble yourself” furniture is not a good fit for everyone. There are many reasons that you might want to shop around before committing to an Ikea purchase — and an hour or two of reading instructions and assembling furniture. Here are six reasons to think twice before buying furniture at the Swedish superstore.

QUALITY ISSUES Most Ikea furniture has sleek lines and looks good in a home or office. But if you’re looking for highquality, solid wood products, some of Ikea’s affordable offerings won’t make the grade, said Benjamin Glaser, features editor with the moneysaving site DealNews. That’s because much of the furniture is made from pressed wood, which is simply wood chips bonded together.

“Quality is definitely the top reason to avoid Ikea. That pressed wood is made to look good and be affordable, not to last,” said Glaser.

He pointed out that Ikea does have solid wood products, which are more expensive but often a good deal compared to other retailers, December 10-11, 2016

especially if you can score them during a sale.

“If shoppers are looking for the absolutely most affordable furniture available, and don’t mind composite materials, it’s probably not at Ikea,” said Glaser. “Target and Wal-Mart almost always have something on sale in the furniture sections.”

CHEAP LABOR — AKA, YOU Most people don’t assemble furniture for a living. If you’re just another member of the do-it-yourself crowd, you’ve probably experienced that head-slapping moment of coming to step 76, only to discover that you performed step two incorrectly and have to take apart the table you just spent an hour putting together.

And it could get worse, said Scribblrs.com founder Eric Brantner, who stopped using Ikea products because of the self-assembly issues. He remembers the last desk he bought at the store.

“I used all of the recommended tools and nails that Ikea suggested,” he said. “When I screwed the nail into the desk as instructed, it was too long and went through the whole desk — the desk was that thin. I ended up throwing away that desk because it was more of a hassle to try to return it than to just get something of better quality.”

AJ Saleem, owner of Suprex Learning, is another former Ikea shopper with similar gripes.

“With no prior experience and relying on the instruction manual, it is too easy to make a small mistake, and the furniture will be unstable,” he said.

When it comes to furniture assembly, it only takes one missed step two to do you in.

Nothing in life is perfect — especially not discount furniture.

However, spending an hour on a DIY desk build only to discover that a key piece is missing — or that a dowel doesn’t line up with a hole — will likely make you think twice about the money you saved.

Granted, this issue happens very rarely. However, for many of us, one malfunction is enough.

“This is very frustrating for many people who have shopped at Ikea,” said Amy Chang, lifestyle savings expert at Slickdeals.net. “Sometimes the parts are missing or the drilled holes don’t align where they are supposed to be.” In some cases, customers have to return to Ikea to pick up the missing pieces or replacement parts.

For a similarly priced alternative, Chang recommends Target, where coupons can get you quality furniture.

“Best of all, Target’s furniture requires less assembly than Ikea, where mostly everything is designed for you to build from scratch,” she said.

DURABILITY If you don’t mind putting that new desk or bed frame together, make sure you take your time and do it right, said Kendal Perez, savings expert at CouponSherpa.com.

“Personal assembly might save you some cost but could result in something that’s structurally unsound if you don’t put it together correctly,” said Perez. “Human error is inevitable, especially if you don’t consider yourself very handy.”

What’s more, Perez said, furniture designed to be assembled by the average person is likely not as solid and dependable as furnishings made by experienced, professional artisans. So, she said, if you save on a desk today, make sure you understand that you could lose money in the long-run, because you’ll likely have to replace it long before you’d have to replace a solid wood piece made and assembled by the pros.

SHIPPING FEES If you don’t live near an Ikea store, you might consider Ikea online shopping, so you can have items

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shipped to you. However, depending on the size of the products you want, this option could get costly.

According to Ikea’s website, small item delivery parcel fees start at $10, while large item delivery (truck delivery) fees start at $99.

“If you’re looking for free shipping, you might want to shop somewhere other than Ikea,” said Perez.

“Shipping fees vary by region and by the size of your order.”

It should be noted that, once the large item delivery fee is calculated based on your zip code, you can have as big of an order as you want and not be charged extra. The items will be placed in the room of your choice, too. So, said Perez, depending on your location and other retailers’ delivery fees, Ikea shipping could be reasonable.

HIGHER PRICES It’s true that Ikea offers some great deals on furniture, accents and even food. However, not everything sold by the retailer qualifies as a good bargain. Any savings expert will tell you that shopping around is your only guarantee to find the best deal.

And don’t assume that Target and Wal-Mart are your only alternatives, said Perez.

“If you shop furniture stores during sale times, typically July and August, you can find quality pieces at sale and clearance prices,” she said. That way, you might be able to score solid wood furniture at Ikealike prices.

Additionally, Kara Carrero, host of the Extremely Good Parenting Podcast, suggests looking at flea markets, antique stores and local free listings.

“Our family spent under $2,000 to furnish our entire 1,100-squarefoot home, including two matching real leather chairs with ottomans, a solid couch, beds and frames, desk chairs, desks, tables and more,” she said.

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Should you clean your dryer vent?

can’t see, like your clothes dryer vent.

The easily neglected piping, which in larger homes can exceed 40 feet, often goes ignored for years, sometimes decades. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, that inattention causes over 15,000 fires annually.

“A lot of people don’t understand how bad the problem can be,” says Scott Smedstad, owner of Arizona Air Duct Cleaning in suburban Phoenix.

“A lot have never had it done.”

Glen Mayfield, owner of highly rated Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Indiana, says if your dryer takes more than 40 minutes for a load, feels hot to the touch while running or collects large amounts of lint during operation, you’re probably ready for a cleaning.

SHOULD YOU DIY OR HIRE A PRO? You might be surprised just how much lint is trapped in your dryer vent.

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If you want to clean your dryer vent on your own, there’s equipment available, including brush kits that cost anywhere from $15 to over $50 based on length and quality.

Both Smedstad and Mayfield say results vary.

“Many do it successfully, but (the brushes) can break or disengage, so

you have to be careful to make sure it works properly and it doesn’t get stuck,” Mayfield says. “I’ve retrieved a lot of them.”

The longer the ventilation pipe, and the more bends and buildup it has, the more difficult the job. Professionals like Smedstad and Mayfield use a sturdy snake or power brush to release clogs, along with a strong vacuum to remove impediments.

Along with substandard brushes, Mayfield and Smedstad shudder at another do-it-yourself tactic: using a leaf blower to clear the vent from the inside.

“You can do that if it’s thoroughly cleaned first, but most people blow it and plug it up 10 times worse,” Smedstad says. “Sometimes it’s packed in so bad people have to cut the ceiling out to take the pipe apart. It isn’t a real good idea.”

Mayfield agrees. “Lint is moist, and a blower can’t clean it out,” he says.

“It’s like a snowball, and the more it rolls the bigger it gets.”

Lint isn’t the only enemy, as birds are a common infiltrator. Entering from the outside, they love building nests in the closed, warm space.

“They’re a huge problem,” Mayfield

says. “Sometimes they’ll peck the vent cover until they can get it open, and they can get in even if it’s in good shape. We’ve found them six and eight feet deep into the vent.”

HOW MUCH DOES DRYER VENT CLEANING COST? Smedstad’s average dryer vent cleaning costs around $95, while Mayfield charges $125 to $175, depending on the job.

The service saves customers money both short and long term. Mayfield cites industry studies that say clogged vents can add $18 to $25 to your monthly energy bill. Also, since clogged vents render dryers ineffective, it isn’t uncommon for a homeowner to scrap a unit because they think it’s shot.

“They’ll go out and buy a new one, have the same problem and then call us,” Mayfield says. “Then they’ll say, ‘Oh my gosh, I got a new one and didn’t even need it.’”

——— Brent Glasgow is a reporter for Angie’s List, a trusted provider of local consumer reviews and an online marketplace of services from top-rated providers. Visit AngiesList.com.

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Berthoud • Ismael Gonzalez — 301 Turner Ave., Elizabeth Emerson, $241,000.

• Ryan and Wanda Berry — 110 E. Turner Ave., William and Edith Einspahr, $333,000.

• Christopher Marks — 1601 Glacier Ave., Curtis D. Babb, $419,900.

• Todd and Emily McMurtrey — 425 Schofield Road, Dan Barbica Revocable Living, $465,000.

• Curtis Babb — 4113 W. County Road 4, Craig Jones, $500,000.

Estes Park • Ryan Leahy — 502 Elm Ave., Richard and Betty McGinnis, $140,000.

• Thomas and Kendall Parker — 2760 Fall River Road, No. A2a7, Amy Lynn Living Trust, $190,000.

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• Brigitte Ohler — 1640 Avalon Drive, Karl and Deborah Wolf, $350,000.

• Brian and Areewan George — 816 Whispering Pines Drive, Ralph and Lois Pepino, $386,000.

• Janet Schlindwein — 751 Pine Tree Drive, Richard Eli Helmuth, $525,000.

• Robert and Susan Jones — 524 Promontory Drive, Wesley G. Adams Revocable Trust, $535,000.

• Garrett and Cassandra Jackson — 34 Inn Brook Drive, Marcus and Frieda Thomas, $805,000.

Fort Collins • Josefina Cidbeezley — 1743 Springmeadows Court, Unit B, Baloo Management LLC, $199,500.

• Don and Susan Jacoby — 2450 Hampshire Road, Apt. D3, Rodney and Judy Hughes, $200,000.

• Carl and Sharon Rounds — 4205 N. Colo. 1, Mary Lou Ritzman, $205,000.

• Charles McCarthy — 6763 Colony Hills Lane, David and Jennifer Kraus, $223,000.

• Roslyn Ruppert — 415 S. Howes St., Apt. N1009, Barbara P. Cain,

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• Adam Horn — 400 N. Sherwood St., Wayfare Home Rental LLC, $232,600.

• Peggy Tomcheck — 3002 W. Elizabeth St., Unit 7H, Randall and Clare Wise, $235,000.

• Ryan Wiggins — 6708 Antigua Drive, Unit 60, Ryan Jewett, $245,000.

• Emily Martin — 702 Glenloch Drive, Gabriel and Anthony Barnett, $255,000.

• Charles and Mary Sutter — 141 Second St., Frameworks Property LLC, $257,000.

• Robin Wynne — 2120 Timber Creek Drive, Apt. B3, Nathan R. Tenold, $260,000.

• Jason Wurtz — 5320 Fossil Ridge Drive, Alexander J. Snow, $265,000.

• David and Juley Sobson — 3355 Dunbar Ave., Amber and Rhyan Kahler, $265,000.

• Matthew Markle — 6751 Brittany Drive, Justin and Nicole Jones, $275,000.

• Marisa Evans — 1264 Solstice Lane, Richard and Denise Newmark, $284,900.

• Jeffrey Underhill — 3450 Lost Lake Place, Unit G4, William T.

Stewart Living Trust, $286,000.

• Nathan and Jennifer Brandsma — 1501 Glen Haven Drive, Karl J. Benner, $305,000.

• Dana Heger — 1925 Mcallister Court, Gregory Paul Emerson, $305,000.

• Justin Mann — 2307 Wapiti Road, Deanna Kay Duda, $305,000.

• Severiano and Idalia Oh — 4501 Goshawk Drive, Paul W. Thompson, $305,000.

• Dennis and Terry Luckau — 424 Mapleton Court, Janice F. Snover, $315,000.

• Rick and Debra Thompson — 1413 Constitution Ave., Emil and Elizabeth Siefken, $343,000.

• Faith Tjardes — 3114 Lower Loop Drive, April Lindgren, $344,000.

• Madeline Burke — 405 Park St., Michael and Shannon Enger, $370,000.

• David and Heather Phillips — 214 Willow St., Unit 2, William G. Hart, $376,100.

• Christopher and Mary Disch — 1439 Purple Sage Court, Bradley and Heather Anderson, $382,000.

• James and Susan Leggett — 301 Ruth St., Jonathan and Elizabeth

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• Jill Mann — 826 Saddlebrook Lane, Brian and Melanie Mierzwa, $405,000.

• George Hester — 3209 Burning Bush Court, Diane Kay Broyles, $422,500.

• Nagesh and Prashnthi Bandapelly — 3033 Percheron Drive, Meritage Homes Colorado Inc., $424,700.

• Alex Martin — 1804 Mohawk St., Tyson and Kayci Vogel, $430,000.

• James Ulrick — 2019 Ridgewood Road, Larimer County Real Estate LLC, $435,000.

• Gary and Susan Vycital — 3247 W. Elizabeth St., Richmond American Homes Colo. , $458,100.

• Bryan Kaiser — 1331 Silk Oak Drive, Maureen and Corneliu McCaffrey, $463,300.

• Andrew and Andrea Haase — 1037 Hilldale Drive, Sarah Denise Nordic, $470,000.

• Jack and Julie Henander — 1045 Bella Vira Drive, Bella Vira Town Homes Inc., $471,700.

• Nicholas and Katie Ramirez — 2245 Spruce Creek Drive, Meritage Homes Colorado Inc., $480,100.

• Gayle Kwan — 1009 Sailors Reef, Rebecca Attardo, $485,000.

• Joseph and Amanda Pawelski — 704 E. Elizabeth St., Jesse and Jennifer Gately, $500,000.

• Barbara Kistler — 4608 Dusty Sage Drive, Unit 5, Ridgeview Business Venturs Ll, $509,000.

• Chris and Elizabeth Hohweiler — 1000 Hinsdale Drive, Jonathan and Cheryl Caspi, $515,000.

• Nicholas and Nicole Krueger — 3527 Pratolina Court, Richmond American Homes Colo., $547,900.

• Sunny and Richard Jackson — 2338 Spruce Creek Drive, Meritage Homes Colorado Inc., $589,700.

• Cody Pisacka — 5785 N. County Road 1, Barbara and Darrell Coose, $615,000.

• Cynthia Carroll — 667 Parliament Court, Pamela K. Pettigrew, $624,000.

• Katharine and Justin Howie — 1617 Serramonte Drive, Philip and Carol Christ, $685,000.

• Susan and Steven Worley — 1119 W. Mountain Ave., Eric L. Shumard, $705,000.

• Molly and Kristopher Gowan — 2938 Sunset View Drive, Toll Co. I. LLC, $878,200.

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Emilio Ferruzca — 305 N. Ninth Ave., Geronimo Gomez, $135,000.

Jessica Pendergraft — 1607 Eighth St., Krystle B. McClinton, $135,000.

Nathan Shepherd — 274 30th Ave., Edward Carrick, $138,800.

Christine Fannon — 2990 W. C. St., Unit 12, David L. Downs, $142,500.

Berta Deroldan — 121 N. 25th Ave. Court, Hermenegildo Flores, $160,000.

Lindsay Snyder — 6925 19th St., Apt. 6, David and Jessica Dimmen, $180,000.

Rafael Granados — 2511 10th Ave. Court, Top Gun Invest Management, $185,000.

Robin and Stephen Noe — 2134 Seventh Ave., John and Sharla Riott, $197,000.

Cristina Torres — 4542 Carlsbad Drive, Christopher and Heidi Morgan, $198,000.

Joshua Brown — 1216 12th St., Thomas A. Dosen, $199,000.

Nickylee Lujan — 3334 W. Fourth St. Road, Matthew R. Rusch, $200,000.

Jermaine Shields — 1125 E. 25th St., Maria Renquist, $204,900.

Joseph Timmermeyer — 6915 W. Third St., Unit 320, Highpointe Inc., $205,000.

Aranda Salazar — 406 16th Ave., Kris and Penny Headrick, $210,000.

Frankie Verner — 1827 Dilmont Ave., Herbies Homes LLC, $210,000.

Kimberly and Ryan Mayeda — 4963 W. C. St., Jay and Susan Ackerman, $210,600.

John and Melissa Herrera — 2430 W. 13th St., Christina L. Curnow, $212,000.

Jessica Shern — 522 E. 24th St., Melanie K. Kuhne, $221,000.

Geoffrey and Haley Horton — 313 E. 29th St., Nathan and Danelle Owens, $225,000.

Dale and Phyllis Harding — 2805 39th Ave., Juan and Guadalupe Mercado, $236,000.

Christina Rhodes — 1710 14th St., Curtis Family Living Trust, $249,100.

Amanda Peek — 105 N. 49th Ave., Dean G. Barrere, $250,000.

Gregory and Jeana Salazar — 1816 85th Ave. Court, Terry and Jessica Kiel, $257,000.

Lana Wilson — 6024 W. First St., Unit 45, Hartford Homes At Hunters Cove, $257,900.

• Theodore and Susan Herrara — 5231 W. 16th St., Jess and Dolores Fernandez, $260,000.

• Charles Sylvester — 1717 14th St. Road, Lawrence M. Mudd, $265,000.

• Alfred and Joyce Hamer — 128 50th Ave., Louie and Dawn Luna, $267,500.

• James Anderson — 631 50th Ave., Ryan and Colleen Scoggin, $275,000.

• Louie and Dawn Luna — 4095 W. 16th St. Road, James A. Seal, $275,200.

• Victor Garcia — 4776 W. Third St., Michael and Kathy McClure, $277,800.

• Jennifer Mayer — 1720 20th Ave., Nelious and Joyce Brown, $282,500.

• Darren Dunn — 4722 W. 11th St., Bradley and Cynthia Odle, $284,500.

• Denise Lytle — 4620 W. A. St., Cheryl L. Budd, $286,000.

• Donna Jensen — 2239 73rd Ave. Place, Lotts LLC, $299,000.

• Amanda and Kelsey Fallon — 2215 77th Ave., Morgan A. Kidder, $299,900.

• Keith and Mary Lebsack — 4661 23rd St., Audrey J. Rames, $300,000.

• Diana Gamboa — 2343 W. First St., Larry and Geraldine Shull, $310,000.

• Frederick and Tricia Nunn — 3000 46th Ave., Billy and Shelly Hartwig, $310,000.

• Michael and Judith Henricksen — 1128 10th St., Jessie and Laurie Otero, $311,000.

• Teklit Baire — 3319 66th Ave., Jennifer Webster, $315,000.

• Megan and Jeffrey Kennedy — 2220 70th Ave., G. T. Monroe, $320,000.

• Christopher Ramey — 2163 Buena Vista Drive, Ray and Lizette Rivas, $325,000.

• Trevor and Brianna Orr — 2313 73rd Ave., JKN Invest LLC, $327,200.

• Brenda Vondy — 2205 Talon Parkway, Michael J. Lizotte, $337,400.

• Joseph and Cheryl Costinett — 7215 Poudre River Road, Unit 2, Nancy R. King, $342,500.

• Lucas and Ivree Monroe — 26784 County Road 45 1/2, Myrick W. Monroe, $350,000.

• Carlos and Leslie Martinez — 5019 W. 13th St., Martin and Lynette Gaither, $353,000.

• Lee and Michelle Parriera — 2300 73rd Ave., Dwight and Julie Mal-

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• Glen Dinner — 7205 Poudre River Road, Unit 3, Christina H. Hiratzka Trust, $400,000.

• David Helzer — 1812 Seventh Ave., Anthony H. Cole, $750,000.

Johnstown • Angela Hertrich — 29 S. Harding Ave., Mark K. Smith, $210,000.

• Aaron Smith — 3937 Blackwood Lane, Levi Sell, $275,000.

• David Cox — 513 Pebble Beach Ave., HR Invest LLC, $277,500.

• Daisy Lindsay — 113 Hawthorne Ave., Janet Mitteness, $290,000.

• Nicole Abrahamson — 1110 Chester Court, Ronald and Miriam Thompson, $325,000.

• Joseph and Athena Cashman — 321 Braveheart Lane, Rychlund Inc., $340,000.

• Debra Ahl — 247 Basswood Ave., Robert and Kathryn Paterson, $345,000.

• Travis Schafer — 2768 Blue Acona Way, Randy and Julie Rohrbacker, $350,000.

• Justin and Breanna Cain — 5037 Ridgewood Drive, Diego and Jennifer Diaz, $357,500.

• Timothy and Sarah Bell — 123 Buckeye Ave., Charles R. Chase, $380,000.

• Allen and Julynne Sapp — 4653 Wildwood Way, Oakwood Homes LLC, $413,400.

Loveland • Kurt Skott — 1149 E. Second St., Esther L. Devoss Trust, $75,000.

• Francheska Figueroa — 300 49th St. SW, Ramon and Gladys Silva, $220,000.

• Hasan and Lucie Cindoruk — 1496 E. Eighth St., Samantha A. Miner, $220,000.

• Tim Dench — 226 Saint Louis Ave., Patti A. Norris, $225,000.

• John and Margaret Slichter — 4925 Hahns Peak Drive, Apt. 101, Leanette and Patrick Demartine, $227,900.

• Lana Nielsen — 4925 Hahns Peak Drive, Apt. 204, Deforest and Beverly Walker, $230,000.

• Season Doty — 823 W. 29th St., Francis E. Versch, $230,500.

• Michelle Barger — 1921 Grays Peak Drive, Unit 201, Lindsey Demrow, $233,000.

• Mary Buechner — 1105 E. First St., Richard and Caryl Heersink, $235,000.

• Adelina Rodriguez — 868 Kaitlyn Circle, Leonardo A. Marquez, $238,500.

• Rolfe Bautista — 2425 Mountain View Drive, Michael and Susanne Byers, $252,000.

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• Zauri Khubashvili — 2405 Dotsero Ave., Orville L. Engelhardt, $255,000.

• Penny Null — 4598 Glen Isle Drive, Jason L. Alvine, $255,500.

• Jill Frasier — 2318 Durango Drive, David and Phoebe Hawley, $266,000.

• Jason Hayes — 2526 Tungsten Court, Michelle Dale, $275,000.

• Christopher Propps — 209 Sierra Vista Drive, Penny S. Null, $278,500.

• Shannon Obanion — 1531 S. Gilpin Ave., Christopher Bassi, $289,900.

• Eric and Jennifer Lintz — 1399 W. 45th St., Justin and Catherine Gill, $305,000.

• Cole Deines — 13000 Woodchuck Drive, Angela and Mark Mortenson, $325,000.

• Jerre and Barbara Fager — 2633 Lochbuie Circle, Row Family Trust, $325,000.

• Carlos Almanza — 479 Flint Ave., Chad and Brenda Nordtvedt, $335,000.

• Jared Scott — 1728 Manchester Court, Deborah J. Pyles, $338,300.

• Martin and Sandra Peterson — 2562 Tupelo Drive, John and

Leslie Beckstrom, $340,000.

• Dave and Carrie Rodriguez — 2640 W. 28th St., Richard A. Tanski, $345,000.

• Christopher and Ann Mcintosh — 1904 Nucla Ave., George Caisse, $348,000.

• Scott and Shirley Roberts — 2563 Trio Falls Drive, Boulder Creek Centerra TH LLC, $348,900.

• Duane and Sonya Pedersen — 4561 Twin Peaks Drive, Hamann Living Trust, $355,000.

• Anthony and Pamela Darling — 349 Holladay Court, George and Carol Sponseller, $357,000.

• Daniel and Mary Roberts — 762 Nathan Court, Jonathan and Brandi Kennedy, $361,000.

• Boyington and Amy Parks — 1565 Angora Drive, Travis and Angela Bain, $365,000.

• Darci Mathison — 3051 Hudson Drive, Domar S. Knudson, $375,000.

• Benjamin and Eileen Schalk — 3098 Sedgwick Circle, Kevin and Erin Leivonen, $375,000.

• Lisa and Keith Kendall — 4501 Twin Peaks Drive, Christop Elizabeth, $391,000.

• John Gallen — 2504 Eldorado Springs Drive, Ty and Judith

Belcher, $450,000.

• Brian Fesler — 4306 Lyric Falls Drive, Tri Pointe Homes Inc., $479,500.

• Daniel and Marcia Lowe — 3884 Flagler Ave., Lynn and Elizabeth Collmann, $505,000.

• David Schmock — 2700 Valley Oak Drive, James and Sandra Gessert, $550,000.

• Bradley Petersen — 555 James Park Trail, Jeff Barina, $975,000.

Windsor • Timothy Donahoo — 1288 Lake Circle, Unit 12C, Carl Friis, $180,000.

• Stuart Rafos — 515 Fourth St., Lucretia Krause, $265,000.

• George and Pamela Buchholz — 410 Chimney Park Drive, Trilby J. Shipley, $280,000.

• Paul Taylor — 156 Bayside Circle, Scott Preisendorf, $283,000.

• Nona and Jesse Gamez — 314 Cherryridge Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $289,900.

• Charles and Susan Schmidt — 797 Dakota Way, JJ Constr. Northern Colo. LLC, $299,800.

• Krystle Dunn — 812 Park Edge Circle, Journey Homes LLC, $301,000.

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Edge Circle, JJ Constr. Northern Colo. LLC, $301,100.

Robert and Ida Tieman — 1008 Medicine Man Court, Joshua E. Sussman, $305,000.

Carol Hammans — 2165 Montauk Lane, Unit 2, Lighthouse Point Townhomes LLC, $312,900.

Sarah Tenbraak — 1329 Westwood Drive, Steven and Kim Johnson, $320,000.

Gabriel and Carrie Barnett — 2248 Stonefish Drive, Melody Homes Inc., $360,000.

Jennifer Jennen — 891 Shirttail Peak Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $375,100.

Daniel Walker — 4607 Pompano Drive, Alan and Christina Cleveland, $385,000.

Allen and Anne Duck — 1903 Bison Ridge Drive, Quang and Anh Pham, $480,000.

Benjamin and Gerilyn Athearn — 5421 Tiller Court, Eric Jones, $496,000.

Larry and Joan Marcinkewicz — 5228 Horizon Ridge Drive, Ervin and Pearl Richter, $525,000.

Mike and Monica Hemberger — 5242 Rockingham Court, Joshua and Joshua James, $735,000.

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302 Baja Dr, Windsor 80550 $579,000 • MLS# 807395

1775 Monarch Cir, Loveland 80538 $375,000 • MLS# 807554

148 Ponderosa Ct, Red Feather Lakes $280,000 • MLS# 806609

5 Beds • 4 Baths • Total Sq. Ft. 4,136 Turn key home includes fenced yard, window treatments and appliances, and an oversized 2 car garage. Gourmet kitchen with granite slab, dbl ovens and ss appliances.

Multiple patios and thousands in upgrades.

3 Beds • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage Now is your chance to own a home in High Plains Village. Beautiful home with finished basement. Fenced yard, AC, Fireplace, Master with retreat and balcony and so much more.

3 Beds • 3 Baths • Total Sq. Ft. 1,919 3 BR 3 BA 1919 Sq. Ft. Maintenance Free Living at its Finest. This end unit town-home offers granite slab counter-tops, SS appliances, great room w/fpl, vaulted ceilings, 2 master suites, loft, main floor laundry & so much more.

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7500 Blue Water Ct, Fort Collins 80525 $175,000 • MLS# 781019

1222 Mountview Dr, Johnstown 80534 $327,000

4415 Wolcott Dr, Loveland 80538 $359,900 • MLS# 807221

1+ acre & last equestrian lot in Greenstone. Come build your dream home on this large lot w/easy access to Ft Collins, Loveland, Windsor & I25. Very level corner lot giving you many building options. Lot is in small cul-de-sac.

5 Beds • 4 Baths • Total Sq. Ft. 3,012

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W/in the community walking & biking trails & parks!

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Come see this beautiful ranch with 5 beds 4 bath. Main floor master, finished basement, over sized garage, large lot! And much more!

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1009 Jennifer Drive - Freshly painted, 3bd 2ba, w/beautiful wood flrs, totally new kitchen w/slate flr, slab granite island, gas range, & SS appliances. 1 bdrms is used as an office. Updated ba w/tile & pedestal sinks, shower & walk-in tub. Yard w/area for pets, shed, gazebo & pond. Near shopping, schools, parks & churches.

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