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Tankless, or on-demand, water heaters have many pros, but a few cons as well. If you’ve been considering one, you should be aware of both.

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beyond its capacity. And, just as you would with a standard heater, you’ll need to run the water long enough to clear the pipes before the hot water gets to the faucet.

Finally, installing a tankless water heater may not be as simple as swapping your old tank-style heater for a new one. Your home’s gas piping, gas meter and gas line may not be sized appropriately for a gas-fired tankless heater, for example. Or your electrical system may require an expensive capacity upgrade. An improperly installed unit may not only underperform, but it will also present a safety hazard.

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Tankless water heaters heat water only when you need it, reducing energy expenditure. (Frank Espich)

By Megan Alderton, Angie’s List Angie’s List (TNS) Promises of endless hot water, lower energy bills and maximized storage have many homeowners converting from traditional tank water heaters to tankless. But for some, the benefits may not outweigh the cost. Before you make the switch, weigh the pros and cons to determine whether a tankless water heater is the best fit for your home.

HOW DO TANKLESS WATER HEATERS WORK? Compared with a conventional tank-type water heater, a tankless water heater provides hot water on demand. As water is drawn, it is quickly heated by high-powered burners within a heat exchanger system of coils — heating only what you use. Theoretically, a tankless water system can provide an endless supply of hot water, so long as it falls within the tank’s gallons-per-minute capacity.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Tankless water heaters offer significant energy savings. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that tankless water heaters can be as much as 34 percent more energy-efficient than conventional water heaters.

And Energy Star estimates that a

typical family can save as much as $100 or more per year with a qualified on-demand water heater.

Of course, there are other benefits to consider as well.

First, experts say tankless water heaters will last 20 to 25 years on average — much longer than a traditional heater, which will typically last from seven to 14 years. Second, tankless water heaters are much smaller than tank heaters. And, because they can be mounted on the wall, they can free up space for storage and other uses. Finally, tankless water heaters are a better choice for the environment — not only because they consume less energy, but also because they generate less waste than traditional heaters.

WHAT ARE THE DRAWBACKS? Perhaps the greatest downside to tankless water heaters is the cost. Homeowners pay as much as triple the cost of tank heaters for tankless varieties, which can typically range from just under $1,000 for an electric model to $3,000 for a gas-powered model, including the cost of professional installation.

Another downside is a tankless water heater can only move water through its pipes so fast. While it can theoretically supply an endless amount of instant hot water, it may not keep up if with demands

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IS A TANKLESS WATER HEATER RIGHT FOR YOU? Here are some things to consider: Utility upgrades: An electric model will need the proper voltage, amperage and circuit breaker. Gas-fired models will need proper equipment and venting.

Size and location: Tankless heaters are smaller than tank heaters and may be mounted on an interior or exterior wall.

Tankless heaters should be located within 50 feet of a power source.

Life expectancy: You can expect a tankless heater to last 20 years or more — twice as long as a traditional tank heater.

Installation: Every water heater should be installed by a highly rated plumber or heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor. Dealers typically include installation in the purchase price.

——— Megan Alderton 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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Tax Reform Impact on Home Ownership

As you’ve probably heard in the news, tax cuts are in the pipeline.

There are many proposed changes, which SUZANNE vary a bit from the House PLEWES RE/MAX Alliance and Senate versions of the bill. Three components of the bill directly impact homeowners.

Unfortunately, they do so negatively rather than positively.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s being discussed.

Mortgage Interest Deductions One of the major benefits of

home ownership is being able to deduct the interest that you pay on your mortgage. Currently, you can deduct interest on mortgages up to $1 million. Under the new plan, it would be limited to $500,000 for new purchases/mortgages.

Since this directly impacts new mortgages, it will undoubtedly alter the way people think about buying or selling a home. Will demand for homes above that range drop? Will sellers feel pressure to sell for less, especially if they’re near the benchmark?

Will buyers be able to spend less given the tax implications?

The average price of homes in Colorado is just under $400,000. Many may assume that this would therefore impact fewer homebuyers. However, remember that figure is the average. Many homes in the area exceed $500,000. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) predicts that this change will cause a decline in home values.

Removing mortgage interest deductions on second homes and home equity loans is also a possibility.

Property Tax Deductions

Another important tax benefit for homeowners is the property tax deduction. That is also being discussed. The Senate wants to eliminate it entirely whereas the House wants to cap it at $10,000.

Larger properties or those with more land will be most affected by this change.

Capital Gains Exemption The last homeowner specific element relates to capital gains exemptions. Currently, homeowners can exclude $250,000 (or $500,000 if married) of gain from the sale of their primary residence if they lived in the home 2 out of the last 5 years. The proposed change would require residency for 5 out of the last 8 years. Additionally, the amount of exemption would be scaled back if past adjusted gross income (from a certain defined period) exceeds those exemption limits.

This could affect how often people choose to buy and sell.

Homeowners are likely to remain in their homes for longer, in attempts to avoid paying capital gains taxes on the sale. During a

time when inventory is already low, this could reduce the number of homes for sale even further!

What Homebuyers Should Expect Terms are still being negotiated and House and Senate proposals vary, so it’s not yet known what the final bill will look like.

However, many of the changes above are likely to pass. Home buyers will need to re-evaluate what priced home is affordable given the reduced tax benefits.

Home sellers will need to recalculate net earnings on sales (and money available to put towards the next purchase) given potential capital gains charges.

It will certainly be interesting to see how these changes will alter inventory and home buyer activity, especially in the current “hot” real estate environment.

—————————————— Suzanne Plewes is a broker associate at RE/MAX Alliance.

Write to 750 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537, call 970.290.0373 or e-mail suzanneplewes@remax.net.

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Managing rental property involves more than making repairs

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency Q: I am planning to buy a fourplex and am planning on using an on-call handyman instead of property management, which is typically expensive. Since this is my first project, I want to know your thoughts and if you have had any experience in this aspect of being a landlord.

A: It’s hard to know what to expect when buying investment property for the first time, especially with residential real estate, which is a completely different type of investment than a big warehouse or even a small office building.

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things, not all of which are under your control.

Let’s start at the top. If you’re a hands-on investor and you’re skilled at maintaining real estate, you may save the money that you’d otherwise use for the management company and oversee the management of the property yourself.

Your on-call handyman (or woman) may only take care of the small fixes and repairs that are needed at the property. Having a person like that to help you is a good idea, but property managers do more than handling repairs.

They typically also collect rent, do the property bookkeeping, handle leasing and deal with evictions.

Simply having a repair person on call does not compare with a full-service management company.

They’re two different animals.

Make a list of the tasks involved

in managing the building, and then decide what you’d rather have done for you. If you plan on advertising the property, dealing with the tenants and collecting the rent yourself, a management company may not have much to do for you. You don’t want to pay a lot of money for nothing.

And, on the subject of paying, if you decide to hire a management company, you should shop around to compare charges and fees, and find out if you have to take an allor-nothing package or if you can pick and choose services and pay accordingly.

If -- and this is a big if -- you are planning to have a hands-off attitude toward your property and plan on buying a number of others, you might want to get your feet wet with a property manager now to see how it handles the job and if you feel comfortable with

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the services you’re receiving for the price you’re paying.

It all comes down to how much you want to be involved, given the other priorities in your life.

Thanks for your question. We hope our answer gets you started on thinking about these issues and that you come to the best decision for your situation.

(Ilyce Glink is the creator of an 18-part webinar+ebook series called “The Intentional Investor: How to be wildly successful in real estate,” as well as the author of many books on real estate.

She also hosts the “Real Estate Minute,” on her YouTube channel.

Samuel J. Tamkin is a Chicagobased real estate attorney. Contact Ilyce and Sam through her website, ThinkGlink.com.)

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Gifts for gardeners Searching for the perfect gift to give your gardener this year? We’ve got a few ideas for your green thumb friend.

Whether you want whimsical or functional, here are gifts to grow with.

for their smartphone camera. This gift takes a bit of thinking and knowing what your gardener likes: macro, fisheye, or high detail are some of the features individual lenses offer. Also, not all lenses fit all phones, so be sure you know if the gardener has Android or iPhone. Then head over to the pros at your local camera store and talk to them about what is perfect for your gift and your budget.

BY CAROL O’MEARA Colorado State University Extension

Row Shelter Accelerators Early spring chill, birds, and nipping wind wreak havoc on young seedlings, so protect them with Row Shelter Accelerators from Gardener’s Supply ($17 at gardeners.com/ buy/garden-row-covers-growthaccelerator/8591990.html). Made from greenhouse mesh fabric, these collapsible, 45-inch long covers fit over spring seedlings or fall crops to help lengthen the season. Be sure to purchase earth staples to secure the row cover to the soil; otherwise your gift goes sailing to Kansas in the first strong wind.

Row accelerators are available in designs to fit over taller tomato plants or shorter cucumber plantings as well. If rabbits or squirrels pose a bigger problem for your gardener, consider their sturdy Crop Cage ($100) or Row Garden Cloche ($70).

Planters Art meets garden in the quirky Ostrich Metal Planters made from

RazorTOOTH RazorTOOTH saws by Corona make pruning trees and shrubs a snap. With six, high carbon steel teeth per inch, you don’t need to be a lumberjack to lop off a branch. It folds for easy, safe storage and locks into position when in use. RazorTOOTH saws come in several lengths, from 7 through 14-inches ($26.70 and up; coronatoolsusa.com/).

These gifts are sure to please the gardener in your life. (Photo: Shutterstock)

recycled metals by Kenyan artists.

These not-so-big birds are perfect for tucking into smaller nooks in the garden. They come in two sizes – 20-inch tall and 24-inch tall; the area for a moss basket comfortably holds one or two plants. Available through Uncommon Goods ($52 and $68; uncommongoods.com/ product/recycled-metal-ostrichplanter).

Pretty Tough Plants Is your gardener looking to add water-wise beauty to their space?

Give them Pretty Tough Plants, a book by Plant Select ($16.96 at plantselect.org/). This is a musthave tome for serious gardeners and those wanting to dress up their landscape but not add to the water budget. Showcasing 135 plants from the premier plant program, Pretty Tough Plants is

sure to be a joy to read and get ideas from.

Fruit Shaper Whimsically shaped fruit adds flair to children’s meals or party platters, so if your gardener has a fun streak, give them fruit or vegetable molds from Fruit Shaper (fruitshaper.com/index. php/). With these clear plastic molds, your fruit will grow into stars, squares, hearts, even faces.

Simply place the mold over the newly formed fruit so it grows and ripens in to shape your gardener desires. Prices vary based on mold design and size; $6 and up.

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 Colorado State University Extension at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Box B, Longmont, 303.678.6238, e-mail comeara@bouldercounty.org or visit ext.colostate.edu/boulder.

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A green thumb shares his No. 1 houseplant watering hack (it’s foolproof)

By Megan Beauchamp Domaine (TNS) While we’ve spilled quite a bit of ink on the benefits of houseplants, from their air-purifying power to the wonders they can do for your mental health, something we haven’t touched on quite as often is how to ensure your plants live a long and healthy life. To prevent the unintentional overwatering of yet another fiddle leaf fig tree, we asked Greg Salmeri, co-founder of Rolling Greens Nursery, all about proper houseplant care. From how to select the right plant given your home’s lighting to how to tell if your plant is getting enough water, we’re covering all the basics below.

Trust us, after reading through this Q-and-A, you’ll be able to walk into your local nursery with confidence.

Ahead, Salmeri weighs in on the best houseplants and shares his foolproof watering hack. If you’re a self-professed “black thumb,” you’re going to want to keep reading.

How Do I Know Which Plants Will Thrive In My Home’s Lighting?

“Definitely consider your home’s lighting (and where you plan to put your plant) before deciding which type of plant to invest in.

North and west corners tend to get more indirect light, while south and east corners usually receive direct light.

“For spaces with bright light, the fiddle leaf fig, weeping fig, and rubber tree really thrive. If the area receives indirect light, try an elephant’s ear, kentia palm, or money tree. And if it’s a low-light spot, a Madagascar dragon tree (Dracaena), snake plant, Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema), or pothos plant is the way to go.”

Aside From Lighting, What Are Some Other Factors I Should Consider When Picking A Houseplant?

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when placing your plant.

“Think about the air flow (coming from air vents and windows), humidity (often in the bathroom and kitchen), and the morning or afternoon light (cool versus hot). Like people, plants take a little while to adapt to their environment (for example, ficus plants drop their leaves when they are moved) so be patient and ready to provide extra TLC for the first few months while your plant gets acclimated to its new home.

“Another very important factor to consider before purchasing a plant is your pet. There are several varieties that are very toxic to animals — like dieffenbachia and sap-filled plants.”

How Do I Determine The Right Size Plant For My Home? (I Love Greenery, But I Want To Avoid A ‘Jumanji’ Situation) “Determining the right size plant for your home is a very personal decision — and it’s often hard to predict exactly how large certain plants will get.

“You should look at the mature height and width of the plant and consider that a plant will only grow as big as the container it is in. Just because an immature plant is small and upright does not mean that it won’t spread out later in its life. Trailing plants will continue to trail and get longer.

“Consider the space you are putting it in when you are determining what size plant you want — but be prepared for it to take on a life (and size) of its own after it gets comfortable in its new home.”

How Often Should I Be Watering My Houseplants?

“Watering your plant just the right amount is like feeding a pet or a new baby — it’s so hard to tell exactly how much they need.

But like pets and babies, if you’re patient and pay attention, they will often let you know when they are getting too much (or not enough).

“When you go to water your plant, soak it thoroughly, and then wait until the soil is dry to the

touch to water again. Feel the soil with your finger (the best moisture meter around) at least three times a week to familiarize yourself with wet versus dry soil. Sticking your finger about two inches below the soil surface suffices.

“Another technique is to lift the container to see if it feels heavy (if it does, it probably doesn’t need water right now) or light (probably needs water). Be extra careful with containers that do not drain.”

What’s A Common Houseplant Care Mistake You Wish People Would Stop Making?

“The biggest faux pas we see customers make is the general tendency to overwater — see above. Water meters don’t always work accurately and should not be the only technique used to determine if the plant needs water.”

Any Other Tips To Share?

“You don’t need to repot a plant right away. They are usually good in their grow pots for up to a year.

When roots start to grow up above the soil surface or through the drainage holes, it is an indicator it is time to transplant (and an excuse to shop for a beautiful new vessel to house your plant).”

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We are so incredibly thankful for all of our clients, partners, and community. The Northern Colorado market is an amazing place to be, and we feel incredibly lucky to be able to offer our services to such an amazing community.

We often share quotes from our clients where

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The same high-level service patrons have come to expect from Mac Equipment in the summer months doesn’t slow down through the winter.

The Clarke Vacuum leaves nothing behind through it’s wide cleaning path.

By Emma Castleberry, At Home Photos by Tim Seibert This season brings with it many things: holiday cheer, warm drinks and family feasts. But it’s not all fun and games, as most homeowners know. The winter months also bring dust. Lots and lots of dust. Which is why now, more than ever, you need a vacuum in your cleaning arsenal that you can truly rely on.

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years, but John McCrimmon is different. John owns Mac Equipment with his three brothers, Ronald, Christopher and Clifton. The brothers opened their first Mac Equipment store in Loveland in 1995 and added a Longmont location in 2013. Now in their 22nd year of business, the brothers have developed a reputation for carrying highquality, effective equipment that they stand behind.

was 16, his father brought home a commercial Clarke Company vacuum from his office building.

The vacuum, which already had years of heavy use under its belt, stayed with John’s family for 15 more years. “It always did an awesome job,” he says. “We liked that one so much, but we couldn’t find parts for it anymore so we started looking for another Clarke vacuum.” Unfortunately, the Clarke Company predominately supplies commercial clients, so the vacuums weren’t really available for individual sale to homeowners. “We looked around all of the local vacuum stores and we couldn’t find anything that worked like the Clarke,” says John. So, he did what any selfrespecting store owner would do: he found a Clarke representative and asked if he could sell the vacuums in his store. “People are spending big money on vacuums and not getting this level of quality,” John says. “We wanted to provide that for them.”

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The CarpetMaster 200 Series The vacuum that left such an impression on John is Clarke’s CarpetMaster 200 Series upright vacuum. Available in 12-, 15and 18-inch cleaning paths, the CarpetMaster’s dual motor system is a very important feature, he says. “It has a motor for the brushes and another motor for the vacuum. This gives it more suction and better pick up.” The motor is conveniently located in the base of the vacuum, which ensures a light handle for easier manuevering.

The vacuums are easy to maintain, with a standard HEPA filtration system and a low sound level for quiet, quick cleaning.

Another convenient feature of the CarpetMaster vacuums that John emphasizes is the affordable parts, making the vacuum a sustainable addition to any cleaning tool box.

“The parts are very reasonably priced,” he says. But perhaps the most appealing and impressive feature of the CarpetMaster series vacuum is its long life.

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“People are spending big money on vacuums and not getting this level of quality.”

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The Clarke CarpetMaster 200 Series comes in 12-, 15- and 18-inch widths.

least 20 years for a regular homeowner,” says John.

As of now, the only place for individuals to buy these superior vacuums is at Mac Equipment. Mac can also help you maintain your long-lasting Clarke vacuum. “If we don’t have the parts in stock, we can order them,” says John. “They are so simple to work on that owners can probably do it themselves, but we will fix it if they need us to.”

Customers can purchase the 12-inch CarpetMaster for $389, the 15-inch for $479 and the 18-inch for $509 at Mac Equipment. “I would really encourage people to come in and try it,” John says of the CarpetMaster Series 200. “We have demos and they can come try it right on our carpet in the store.”

And For Those Pesky Wine Stains…

Dust is not the only villain of the holiday season. Carpet stains present another all-toocommon battle at this time of year. Whether it’s a wine spill

from your overexcited party guest or a pet stain from your visiting aunt’s senior dog, John recommends the BEXTSpot Pro Carpet Spot Cleaning System, also from the trusty Clarke Company.

The machine features two one-gallon tanks: one for cleaning solution and one for recovery. The recovery tank is removable, allowing for easy dumping and cleaning.

The cleaning system includes a 30 PSI pump for powerful deep cleaning and the device’s compact, lightweight design features wheels for easy transportation and storage. The BEXTSpot Pro Carpet Spot Cleaning System is available at Mac Equipment for $395.

Locations and Hours 2116 W. 1st St., Loveland, 970.593.9421 715 S Main St., Longmont, 720.204.6335 Hours (both locations): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Closed Sunday

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incorporated into the home, either through your meals or even on display.

How to make your home cozy for the holidays

Dim the lights.

Now is the perfect time to light some of your entertaining spaces using dim lights and candles.

By Cathy Hobbs, Tribune News Service (TNS) With the holiday season officially here, many of us will be opening our homes to entertain family and friends. While how to decorate the holiday table may come to mind, why not also make your entire home warm and cozy this holiday season? We have assembled a list of ways to bring warmth into every room of your home.

Add area rugs and throws.

Soft goods help instantly warm up an interior space.

Incorporate tactile materials.

Materials such as velvet and faux fur can instantly add a sense of coziness.

Add greenery.

Adding greenery is a great way to help a space feel less cold.

Winter greenery can contain evergreens.

Don’t be afraid to mix different fabrics or materials. Here, silk pillows are paired with a velvet accent pillow and faux fur throw. (Design Recipes/TNS)

Mix it up!

Mixing different materials especially in social areas such as living and family rooms can add warmth to a space.

Add light.

Adding or changing a chandelier can add a warm glow to any space.

Introduce fragrance.

Avoid common themes such as pumpkin and spice. Instead, infuse

elegant yet unexpected scents such as juniper, fig, blood orange or sage.

Use your fireplace.

Fireplaces are a popular place to entertain guests during the holidays, and nothing says cozy quite like a warm fire.

Incorporate some of the fruits of winter.

From pomegranate to pumpkin and fig, these elements can be

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Ingredients of a marvelous mantel that off, you need an arresting focal point. Get creative on this one, because the sky is the limit.

Do you have any family holiday mementos you want to spotlight?

This is the perfect place. A holiday collection you want to showcase?

Pick one or two of your favorite pieces and work it into your design. Go for some vertical height and a mix of sizes and shapes for maximum impact.

To secure your garland so it doesn’t slide off the mantel in a colossal crash, tap brad nails into the seam between the mantel and the wall, both on the right side and the left side.

(Mary Carol Garrity/TNS)

By Mary Carol Garrity, Tribune News Service (TNS) Next to your tree, your fireplace mantel is the most important part of your holiday decor. After all, this is where Santa makes his big entrance! The sky is the limit when it comes to dressing this long, thin stage.

Some of us like a display that has a few discreet touches of seasonal cheer. Others light up with joy when their mantel is brimming with layer after layer of opulence.

Our visual design team, with Bev at the helm, does our Christmas mantels up big, with grand displays in every room, each one different from the last. While all our mantels have unique looks, they each share the same four key ingredients. When decorating your own mantel this year, you can use our checklist as your guide.

1. START WITH GREAT GREENS A garland of holiday greens is the base layer of every mantel display we create. You can use yards and yards of a very full garland, dipping it below the line of the mantel and trailing the ends toward the floor. Or you can keep 10

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the greens close cropped to the top of the mantel. It’s a matter of personal preference.

To secure your garland so it doesn’t slide off the mantel in a colossal crash, tap brad nails into the seam between the mantel and the wall, both on the right side and the left side. Twist thin wire around the nail head and tie it to the garland.

Your greens do not need to be traditional ropes of pine boughs. If you never have before, try something different this year, like a magnolia leaf garland. We have been using it for years and love the sophisticated look.

Once you have a garland of greens in place, embellish it with interesting picks, like berries, sticks, pinecones or contrasting leaf colors and shapes.

2. INCLUDE A DRAMATIC FOCAL POINT We love mantel displays that have a touch of drama. And to pull

3. EMBELLISH WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF ORNAMENTS This year, our bliss is lots of lush layers. Forget minimalism!

To create an opulent mantel, we added an assortment of ornaments, laced throughout the greenery, heled tightly in place with plastic zip ties (be sure to trim the ends of the ties so they

While all our mantels have unique looks, they each share the same four key ingredients.

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When picking the ornaments to include in your mantel, approach it like you would your Christmas tree. Make a pile of small, medium and large ornaments. Make sure there are a variety of shapes, colors and finishes. Start with the largest ornaments as your base layer, then build up.

4. FINISH WITH TWISTS OF RIBBON AND TRIM. We really like to use ribbon in our holiday displays. They offer another opportunity to introduce movement and direction into the flow of the design, a new pattern and color, and a dash of glamour or charm.

Lace your ribbon through your garland or dot in bows or knots.

For a fuller look, add in garlands of beads and pearls.

——— This column was adapted from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at www.nellhills.com

A garland of holiday greens is the base layer of every mantel display we create.

(Mary Carol Garrity/TNS) November 25-26, 2017

HOME TIPS

Homeowners liable for snow and ice control

(BPT) - Whenever it snows, it is common to see shopping center employees and business owners out and about clearing pathways, parking spaces and entrances of snow and ice. But this isn’t just good business to help customers get in the door, it is also a liability issue should someone slip, fall and injure themselves. Homeowners, too, face similar, albeit more limited, liability if they fail to take adequate steps to remove such slippery hazards from their property.

Generally speaking, homeowners are responsible for limiting dangers on their

property, but in some cases this can also extend to public sidewalks abutting the home.

In some localities, Homeowners Associations (HOAs), and governments also require that homeowners clear snow and ice or face fines. A regional survey of county and municipal ordinances conducted by the Salt Institute found that 83 percent have written policies directing property owners to remove accumulated snow and ice “within 24 hours of the end of the snowstorm.” Penalties for property owners not complying can range from nominal tickets to misdemeanors punishable by up

to 90 days in jail and fines of up to $500.

Shoveling snow is simple enough, but ice is another matter, and nothing works better to remove ice or prevent ice from forming than salt. Salt lowers water’s freezing point, the temperature at which it changes from a liquid to a solid and vice versa. Melting water that is already frozen is called deicing and is applied once ice appears.

Preventing water from freezing in the first place is called anti-icing and is applied when a freeze is expected.

Commercially available anti-icing materials include salt (sodium chloride), calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium acetate and calcium magnesium acetate. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but salt brine remains the best choice for anti-icing in temperatures above 15 degrees F (minus 9.4 degrees C) and continues to work in temperatures as low as minus 6 degrees F. For extremely low temperatures, look for a mixture using calcium or magnesium chloride instead.

Laws regarding snow and

ice clearing vary by state and locality, but most mandate that some action be taken within a reasonable time period after it stops snowing. For example, the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act states that any owner who “removes or attempts to remove snow or ice from sidewalks abutting the property shall not be liable for any personal injuries allegedly caused by the snowy or icy condition of the sidewalk resulting from his or her acts or omissions unless the alleged misconduct was willful or wanton.”

The dangers from slips and falls should not be taken lightly, especially for the elderly. Each year thousands are rushed to emergency rooms as a result of icy falls with injuries that could have easily been prevented. One enterprising hospital, St. Vincent’s in Indianapolis, Indiana, even decided to give away road salt to local residents one winter to try and prevent such injuries and the resulting emergency room visits.

In the end, the person who is most likely to slip and fall is the homeowner themselves.

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How to avoid cold weather woes

(BPT) - As sweater season knocks on the door, it’s time to prepare for the brisk temperatures ahead. This winter, keep your home, health and well-being top of mind with these simple tips to avoid cold weather woes.

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Winterize your porch Install plexiglass panels to keep the cold weather out, allowing you to host friends and family, protect your furniture from snowfall and minimize spring cleaning. Once winter is over, simply pack up the panels and store them for next season. For those who splurged on flooring, apply a protective finish, such as a water sealer or stain, to ensure excess moisture does not seep through the wood.

Take preventative measures Oftentimes, frozen pipes can burst throughout the winter, or cause leaks as they begin to thaw in the spring. Keep your home safe from leaks by installing the Delta Water Leak Detector - a device that identifies leaks quickly and alerts homeowners at the onset.

Simply place the leak detector near water heaters, appliances, sinks or toilets to detect drips or pooling.

For added convenience, connect the device to your cell phone to receive alerts in real time.

Turn it upside down To warm your home without drastically increasing the gas bill, simply reverse the ceiling fan direction. During the summer

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months, ceiling fans push air down, naturally lending a cooling effect to those below. By reversing the ceiling fan upward, the cooler air is redirected, keeping you and your family warm beneath.

Cozy up your home To battle dreary days, stock up on warm essentials, such as flannel bedding, down throw blankets and plush towels. Outfit the common areas with warm fabrics and decorative patterns to keep your home cozy and welcoming during the winter. Finally, consider purchasing comfortable rugs and mats to keep your toes warm on tile and wood floors.

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This trunk arrangement is perfect for late fall

By Dena Fishbein, Tribune News Service (TNS) One of my favorite ways to celebrate the fall season is with a beautiful floral arrangement.

Things you will need: — Vintage mini suitcase — Oasis Floral Foam — Metal baking pan or plastic container sized to fit inside your suitcase at least 2.5 inches tall — Flowers, oranges, etc., for your fall arrangement Directions: 1. Take a sheet of Oasis Floral Foam and cut to fit the inside of your plastic container or baking pan. Fill the container with water and the Oasis soak for one hour.

2. Place the container with Oasis in the bottom of your suitcase.

3. Now it is time to start making your beautiful fall arrangement. Stick flower stems into the Oasis, one by one until your arrangement is full and overflowing.

——— Dena is the designer and artist behind many home, gift and paper products found at your favorite stores. To ask her how to embellish anything, visit her blog at denadesigns.com Celebrate the fall season with this floral arrangement. (handout/TNS)

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The following Loveland-area 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 • James and Chyrlann Taylor — 312 Sprague Ave., John Brooks, $290,000.

• Paul Rovnak — 1075 Sixth St., Allan K. Phillips, $302,600.

• Gary Papenfus — 532 Redwood Circle, Robert and Dana Mcmillan, $305,000.

• Cheryl Szydlo — 748 Eighth St., Kelly Marie Canino, $329,900.

• Rodney and Paula Perkins — 518 S. Fifth St., Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $382,800.

• Robert and Gayle Cook — 510 S. Fifth St., Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $410,300.

• Martin Supitar — 854 Canyonlands St., Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $432,100.

• David Pyle — 822 Canyonlands St., Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $433,300.

• John and Brenda Mead — 2109 12

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Doyle Drive, Cheryl A. Szydlo, $839,000.

Estes Park • Kenneth and Pamela Moore — 505 Fall River Lane, Unit B, Richard and Connie Fortner, $250,000.

• Richard and Carol Loy — 1205 Timber Mountain Lane, Kerry and Kristine Kravik, $475,000.

• Douglas and Susan Fast — 680 Pinewood Drive, Mutual Equity LP, $515,000.

• Michael and Rebecca Watts — 355 Ponderosa Ave., Alan and Diana Beehler, $535,000.

• John and Gabriela Howell — 2113 Ute Court, Jeffrey and Sara Tyler, $650,000.

Fort Collins • Nguyet Pham — 6709 Autumn Ridge Drive, Unit 3, Jennifer K. Benson, $220,000.

• Anita Welch — 4545 Wheaton Drive, Unit B120, John M. Brown, $225,000.

• Brita Jones — 6603 Antigua Drive, Unit 35, Richard K. Edwards, $275,000.

• Stuart and Kathryn Veltkamp — 3518 Laredo Lane, Virgil and Virginia Sandborn, $290,000.

• Tony and Mary Henry — 1327 Armsley Court, Cook Family Trust, $291,000.

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• Terry and Bonnie Shetler — 415 S. Howes St., Apt. N607, Howes Street LLC, $300,000.

• Arik and Shelly Peterson — 1136 Wabash St., Unit 25, St. Noco Acquisitions LLC, $308,000.

• Pamela Schrock — 5151 Boardwalk Drive, Unit B6, Bonnie Peek, $310,000.

• Colter and Jaylee Dimick — 1020 Cunningham Drive, Apt. K4, Joel and Melani Varnell, $314,900.

• Paul and Taylor Maloney — 3501 Winslow Drive, Mary and Benjamin Messerly, $325,000.

• Richard Young — 1415 Wildwood Road, Robert Rosin, $332,500.

• Corneluis and Jesica Vangreunen — 3002 Indigo Circle S., Mageshkumar Kuppusamy, $337,500.

• Kelly and Cheryl Keeler — 2600 Belgian Court, Bruce and Lou Jones, $345,000.

• Brooke Williams — 321 Clover Lane, Kocoram LLC, $345,000.

• Lirong Feng — 3827 Precision Drive, Unit A, Rebecca S. Schutz, $345,000.

• Allen Burkart — 2825 Edinburgh Court, Roberta F. Hagemann, $345,900.

• Brooke Bontz — 2226 Lager St., Hartford Homes At, $348,800.

• David and Sandra Beegle — 5850 Dripping Rock Lane, Unit H105, Ryan W. Will, $350,000.

• Matthew Balchak — 2132 Bock St., Hartford Homes At, $353,800.

• Jillian and Blake Bieritz — 4912 W. Parkview Drive, Barbara A. Smith, $356,000.

• Morgan Cline — 3609 Jaguar Place, Carol J. Bean, $362,500.

• Randy and Haleigh Gonzalez — 2138 Bock St., Hartford Homes At, $369,000.

• Sarah Marvel — 706 Colorado St., Topgun Investment, $369,000.

• Ann Andre — 826 Blondel St., Unit 101, Linda S. Gabel, $380,000.

• Heather Reider — 2830 Balmoral Drive, Luci Dimick, $383,000.

• Lisa Geisick — 2908 Cornerstone Lane, Angela and Christian Corp., $385,000.

• Ehren and Kristen Woods — 2648 Brookwood Drive, William and Linda Woods, $388,000.

• Stephen Deline — 1217 W. Magnolia St., Geralyne Mahoney, $415,000.

• Mark Jennings — 505 Coyote Trail Drive, John and Leah Schaer, $415,000.

• Calli and Rory Morgan — 327 Peyton Drive, Martin Craig Buchanan, $415,000.

• Richard Ferguson — 2104 November 25-26, 2017

Ideal Lane, Lindsey A. Corcoran, $420,000.

• Brett and Sarah Brown — 505 Wood St., Sarah B. Larrabee, $425,000.

• Linda Hamilton — 3650 Full Moon Drive, Sandra Guy Malhotra, $425,000.

• Peter and Megan Loritz — 2409 Adobe Drive, LC Home At Spring Creek LLC, $426,000.

• Paul and Katie Santillanez — 5022 Boca Del Rio Drive, Hyuk and Nannette Park, $467,000.

• Arthur and Jean Marcello — 264 Camino Del Mundo, Larry and Linda Siegfried, $470,000.

• James Burckhard — 2769 Pleasant Valley Road, Richard and Diane Perry, $471,000.

• Jan Bob — 1227 Saint Croix Place, Robert and Tammie Groeneman, $485,000.

• Stephen Willes — 1021 Gregory Road, Bejamin Michelle, $495,000.

• John and Joanne Fossatti — 324 Bowline Court, Horvath Family Revocable, $495,000.

• Matthew Johnson — 2032 Blue Yonder Drive, Melody Homes Inc., $500,000.

• Kelly McBartlett — 2332 Nancy Gray Ave., Bucking Horse Development, $511,800.

• Jill and Justin Fischer — 8466 Cindy Lane, HSBC Bank USA, $600,100.

• Lance and Patricia Crossett — 5414 Paradise Lane, Erin B. Petrilli, $640,000.

• Daniel Burnett — 5220 Fox Hills Drive, Tattersall 1991 Trust, $675,000.

• Paul and Katherine Anglin — 219 E. Elizabeth St., Kyle and Kathryn Meyer, $800,000.

• Michael Ramos — 1716 Linden Lake Road, Randy L. Halfpop, $825,000.

• Jeffrey and Constance Borton — 6307 Falcon Ridge Court, Hartmut C. Teresa G. Revocable, $975,000.

Greeley • Mark Ferguson — 615 13th St., Russell Furniture LLC, $110,000.

• Larry Wisehart — 1304 14th Ave., John T. Hobbs, $143,000.

• Troy Walker — 1015 Fifth St., Valentin Bustillos Trillo, $145,000.

• Scott Sobesky — 1712 Fifth St., Rogelio Argot, $145,000.

• Natalie Willard — 4323 W. Ninth St. Road, No. 21, Julie J. Sigg, $155,000.

• Brian Romero — 862 E. 20th St. Road, Alison A. Schroers, $180,000.

• Isaac Clark — 2551 W. 24th St.,

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Sean Riley — 2433 16th Ave., Bnk Rei LLC, $185,000.

Abdul Jamal — 2115 Sixth Ave., Horsetooth Housing LLC, $189,900.

Brunza and Nicole Labore — 2730 W. 14th St. Road, Steven and Latonya Madrid, $193,900.

Devin Shinkle — 4619 Homestead Court, Everardo Hernandez, $210,000.

Zachariah and Jessica Edwards — 2150 Sixth St., Stefan Tomaszewski, $220,000.

Diana Serna — 2823 16th Ave., Wilma G. Gropp, $220,500.

Heather Johnson — 6603 W. Third St., Unit 1615, Loma and Michael Megilligan, $224,500.

Leonel Loma — 2509 Alpine Ave., Enrique Fernandez, $226,000.

Ean Klady — 163 44th Ave., Teri and John Bertram, $245,000.

Matias Pedro — 2626 12th Ave. Court, Robert and Jamie Ballard, $246,000.

Jon and Judith Hergenreter — 2010 46th Ave., Unit 51, Wanda L. Anderson Trust, $249,000.

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Jeffrey and Jeanne Beebe — 2129 20th St. Road, Jack Dimon Settler, $250,000.

Deborah Bedan — 4672 W. 20th St. Road, Unit 2111, Jane Angeline McMillan, $252,500.

Justin Ghofrani — 1625 10th Ave., Betsy P. Rainville, $252,500.

Rick Gerkin — 6024 W. First St., Unit 7, Jessica Legler, $255,000.

Damian Garcia — 312 E. 29th St., Osahon and Natalie Igunbor, $272,500.

Michael Lucero — 140 50th Ave., Roy and Jacquelin Nelson, $280,000.

Joshua and Shannon Johnson — 1924 44th Ave. Court, James and Brenda Bucks, $280,000.

Juli Elliott — 2213 41st Ave., Charles and Kimberly Elder, $292,000.

Stephen and Cynthia Mills — 2317 19th Ave., Judith and Jon Hergenreter, $293,000.

Nain Sanchez — 220 N. 23rd Ave., Luis A. Rodriguez, $298,000.

Hugo Moralesarenivar — 6620 18th St., Lucy J. Reinhard, $305,000.

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• Christopher Hanevik — 1805 21st Ave., Ralph and Robert Cowles, $306,000.

• Joshua and Brandy Martinez — 2300 Talon Parkway, Wyatt and Amy Dinius, $309,900.

• Reece Hoover — 3177 51st Ave., Tracy Kern, $310,000.

• Wendy and Franzl Westhoff — 4602 W. A. St., Michael and Angela Burr, $325,000.

• Sally Stewart — 3114 68th Ave. Court, Carri A. Lemons, $330,000.

• Dee Stevens — 2226 27th Ave., Ira and Katelyn Hove, $330,000.

• Kurtis Perry — 338 N. 60th Ave., Christi L. Reid, $330,000.

• Leo and Lauren Stanfill — 4413 W. 30th St., Marc and Rebekka Yingling, $331,000.

• Casey Barnum — 3213 66th Ave., Gerald W. Tasset, $332,500.

• Jason Coufal — 5030 W. 14th St., William and Frances Fry, $335,000.

• Janelle Leffler — 2879 41st Ave., Thurman and Joan Bradley, $350,000.

• Melinda and Zechariah Archer — 2301 73rd Ave., Logan Hood, $356,000.

• Keri and Joshua Voigt — 1954 18th Ave., Wulf Invest LLC, $364,000.

• Skyler and Jodi Lovelock — 7113 W. 23rd St. Road, Curtis and Elisa Hodgins, $370,000.

• Brenda Kastner — 5508 W. 32nd St., Jeffrey and Laurie Stoll, $373,600.

• Heidi and Kevin Russell — 1314 51st Ave., Justin Jay Legler, $380,000.

• Fernando Corona — 2251 74th Ave. Court, Aspen View Homes LLC, $381,800.

• Edward and Jacque Morse — 1405 63rd Ave. Court, Robert and Karen Janata, $411,500.

• Gerald Tasset — 510 Double Tree Drive, Robert and Linda Brainard, $465,000.

• Carrie and Steven Heimmer — 509 N. Brisbane Ave., Richard and Behjat Ligon, $520,000.

Johnstown • Carol Templeton — 435 Saint Charles Place, Ernest Pappes, $249,900.

• Glendon Wheelock — 3112 Silverbell Drive, Allen K. Lowry, $315,000.

• William Gaston — 3942 Balsawood Lane, Nicholas and Heather Seipelt, $326,000.

• Joseph Siemer — 253 Muscovey Lane, Bruno and Monique Ingold, $355,000.

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3397 Shadbush St., Wesley Manning Smith, $360,000.

• Brett Karabensh — 3029 Brunner Blvd., Jesus S. Carrillo, $409,500.

• Jase and Darcy Marshall — 1908 Green Wing Drive, Jeffery and Amy Genger, $425,000.

• Ashley and Tanner Mcvicker — 338 Celtic Road, Rychlund Inc., $443,200.

• Paul and Deanna Linnebur — 20969 County Road 17, SSS Holdings LLP, $460,000.

• Neils and Arline Hansen — 4117 Carroway Seed Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $502,600.

Loveland • Coert and Rachael Voorhees — 614 W. First St., Caleb and Lauren Carlson, $225,000.

• Ann Ford — 3125 Thorn Circle, Aspen Homes Colo. Inc., $238,500.

• Linda and Jon Dabelstein — 4945 Hahns Peak Drive, Apt. 102, Jesse R. Crosson, $239,500.

• Amy Schmidt — 32 Cedar Brook Lane, David Lorenz, $254,000.

• Jessica Chance — 1020 Roosevelt Ave., Phillip and Joanne Badall, $257,400.

• Aaron and Laura Sherman — 3115 Williamsburg St., Sean Burke, $270,000.

• Elizabeth Harris — 1686 Saulsbury Court, Charles and Michelle Meyer, $279,500.

• James Harker — 4009 Davidia Court, Josif and Maria Ognian, $280,000.

• Elena Giulini — 3089 Thorn Circle, Aspen Homes Colorado Inc., $282,700.

• Sabrina and Michael Dougherty — 3202 Sheridan Ave., Bernhardt Family Trust 2014, $285,000.

• Wayne and Sharon Hensley — 1847 Elk Springs St., Judy A. Porter, $295,000.

• Donna Ferguson — 335 Shupe Court, David Paige, $299,900.

• Caleb and Lauren Carlson — 2520 Lake Drive, Marion E. Anderson, $300,000.

• Ruben Hull — 1004 22nd St. SW, Robert and Suzanne Raichle, $300,000.

• Robert and Frances Strickland — 1915 Halfmoon Circle, Steven and Tamela Ryan, $305,000.

• Kerry and Wanda Thompson — 1797 Denver Ave., David M. Newton, $309,400.

• Andrew Lyon — 2938 Yew Drive, Micheal and Mirta Kaseman, $310,000.

• Jacqueline Ampulski — 2510 Pyrite Court, Nancy J. Meyer Trust, $316,900.

• Stanley and Betty Bartholomai — 3650 Carbondale St., Gene S. Freeland, $325,000.

• Mark and Deborah Ewing — 153 Brass Court, Aaron and Alyssa Skeen, $327,000.

• Mark Michels — 3415 Chestnut Ave., Silkor and Olesya Schillings, $337,000.

• Barbara Dellanno — 257 Vela Place, Century At Millennium LLC, $347,600.

• Heather and Nicholas Seipelt — 1506 Katie Drive, Donna J. Villarba, $352,500.

• Robert Jefferson — 4224 Lookout Drive, Robert A. Ausenhus Trust, $365,000.

• Mark Michels — 2264 Evergreen Place, Rebecca Hazlitt, $367,000.

• Richard and Carolyn Timmons — 1753 Nucla Court, Jama L. Bradley, $376,700.

• William and Kristin Domago — 4891 N. Franklin Ave., Christopher O’Connor, $390,000.

• Melissa Vonstein — 1747 Muddy Creek Drive, Sally A. Stroh, $400,000.

• Kellen and Abby Schweitzer — 1488 Katie Drive, Brian and Kelly Barnes, $405,000.

• Dennis Hiebert — 6030 Tahoe Court, Craig and Tonya Stenger, $425,900.

• Kathleen and Randall Robinson — 1416 Bentgrass Drive, Lynette M. Ottinger, $439,000.

• Bo and Cynthia Stohler — 1886 Park Drive, Christopher and Paula Witzke, $439,000.

• David Bloxham — 2514 Custer Drive, Clayton D. Roberts, $445,000.

• Sally Stroh — 3676 Peruvian Torch Drive, Custom On Site Bldrs Inc., $508,600.

• Adam Omara — 1251 Turkey Walk Trail, Lynette and Lynden Jones, $790,000.

Windsor • Tyler Berger — 723 Second St., Christopher and Jessica Manley, $244,000.

• Thomas and Erin Erin — 2178 Cape Hatteras Drive, No. 24, Brian and Shawneen Wildman, $255,000.

• Lauren Atkinson — 143 Calabria Drive, Paul and Elizabeth Eisbrener, $260,000.

• Christine Hutchins Chavez — 417 Locust St., Shelby Singelton, $260,000.

• Jeremy and Destiny Bennett — 6 Rose St., Karen Marie Zabonik, $300,000.

• Casey Zigray — 935 Durum Court, Mark and Suzy Zigray, $320,000.

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• Harvey Case — 822 Locust St., Sally W. Thomas, $320,000.

• Adam Gazdik — 1533 Highfield Drive, Melody Homes Inc., $330,500.

• Kristopher and Elijah Peterson — 5328 Carmon Drive, Richmond Am. Homes Colo. Inc., $334,200.

• Kenneth and Pamela Woodbury — 1528 Highfield Court, Melody Homes Inc., $340,000.

• Erin Reilly — 1415 Grand Ave., Charles W. Pitner, $364,000.

• Daphne and David Huegerich — 862 Corn Stalk Drive, JJ Constr.

Northern Colo. LLC, $393,500.

• Harold and Sherry Hermann — 6086 Carmon Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $413,400.

• Aaron and Stacy Alms — 1748 Clear Creek Court, Kevin J. Meyer, $422,000.

• Thomas and Jill Williams — 1698 Colorado River Drive, Gary and Lisa Geisick, $425,000.

• Eric and Holly Emery — 686 Vermilion Peak Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $432,000.

• Matthew Gray — 1510 Sorenson Drive, Daniel Frizzell, $437,000.

• Steven and Sheryl Hieber — 646 Boxwood Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $468,300.

• James and Jean Witt — 7416 Ladbroke Drive, Matthew and Brooke Coston, $477,000.

• Craig and Tonya Stenger — 8460 Allenbrook Drive, Melody Christopher, $490,000.

• Holly Jensen — 411 Crystal Beach Drive, Troy and Cricket Fuecker, $527,500.

• Richard and Margaret Arnold — 650 Boxwood Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $529,500.

• Bruce and Barbara Beyers — 8726 Blackwood Drive, Eric and Holly Emery, $540,000.

• Wesley Smith — 5675 Summerlyn Court, Justin and Laura Demello, $550,000.

• Michael Rourke — 1880 Atna Court, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $573,600.

• Robin Schoh — 7288 Crystal Downs Drive, Edward C. Rutherford, $610,000.

• Bradburn and Phyllis Endo — 6784 Olympia Fields Court, Westmark Homes Colorado LLC, $616,100.

• Arun Rustgi — 2123 Cape Hatteras Court, David and Barbara Vance, $670,000.

• Andrew and Cheryl Yanko — 6055 Crooked Stick Drive, Ridgeway Construction, $743,300.

November 25-26, 2017

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2501 Knollwood Ct., Loveland - Exquisite move-in ready, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, newer stainless appliances & tile backsplash. Spa-like ba’s w/high-end finishes including granite countertops, tile flrs/showers & custom vessel sinks. Hardwood flrs in kitchen, diningroom & formal diningroom. 2 patios. $425,000 MLS# 834751 Paul Matthews 970-988-5161

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-4

5220 Hialeah Drive, Windsor - Sprawling ranch on corner lot w/ large yard. Luxury master retreat- access to covered patio & huge walk-in closet w/ laundry. European Knotty Alder Cabinets, Granite throughout, Elite SS kitchen appliances- Gas or Electric Range (buyers choice), Built-in Micro, dishwasher & FRIDGE! Gourmet Kitchen, powder bath, drop zone. Hand Texture main walls, 4 car garage, passive radon, Energy Rated, A/C & Fireplace! High Plains School Boundaries!

Starting in the $500’s MLS# 827988 Melissa Doherty 970-391-5800

SATURDAY 10-6 & SUNDAY 11-6

3025 Crux Dr., Loveland - Complete & waiting for you! 4BD 3BA 2,247 sf 2 story. Open floorplan with main floor bedroom, well appointed kitchen, master suite with private bath & large walk-in closet & large loft. Great location near Centerra! Visit Sales Center at 3085 Crux Dr. $334,950 MLS# 831413 Matt Nesbitt LeAnna 970-393-3102

SATURDAY 10-6 & SUNDAY 11-6

3037 Crux Dr., Loveland - Complete & waiting for you! 3BD 2BA 1,405 sf ranch. Open floorplan has awesome kitchen with granite & island, master suite with private bath & large walk-in closet. Great location near Centerra! Visit Sales Center at 3085 Crux Dr. $309,950 MLS# 831426 Matt Nesbitt LeAnna 970-393-3102

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7410 Turnbull Circle, Windsor - Sprawling Split 3 bedroom Ranch in highly desired school boundaries “High Plains in Loveland”. Best Ranch for the price in Belmont Ridge, 3 BR 2 BA unfin basement on large lot. Walk, Hike, Bike or run in this nature filled neighborhood. Close to everything & approx 5 mins to I25. This home is built with quality throughout, still time to pick out your interior selections. MOVE IN by the Holidays. $484,000 MLS# 832720 Melissa Doherty 970-391-5800

2621 Bluestem Willow Drive, Loveland - Wonderland homes at The Lakes at Centerra. Multiple luxury ranch style and 2 story homes. See completed inventory homes, under construction spec homes and a variety of available lots including lakefront homesites.

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527 Valley View Rd. - Spectacular property on .73 acre lot.

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November 25-26, 2017