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Hummingbirds are Fun for Garden

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

Making the investment in professional photography is a far wiser choice than throwing it together yourself. Photographer Tim Seibert of Flatirons Pro Media explains why.

If you’re hearing hummers whirring overhead, it’s not your imagination; we’re into the season of migration for hummingbirds.

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Home buying and selling tips DENVER – Realtor Allie Kirby, of New Era Group, Your Castle Real Estate in Denver lists the top three tips for both buying and selling a home in a hot housing market.

BUYERS Get pre-approved Sitting down with a local lender to learn more about one’s financial options will help ease their stress.

“Doing this will help you know your maximum purchase price when shopping for a property,” noted Kirby. “Other questions I encourage buyers to ask their lender are ‘How does an HOA payment affect my mortgage?’

‘What will my full monthly mortgage payment include?’

‘What are closing costs?’ ‘How does my credit score affect my financing?’ and ‘What documents will I need to provide?’”

Start planning now One can never meet with a lender or Realtor too early to start making a game plan. “Informing yourself about the home buying process and about the current market will help you manage your expectations when you begin your own home search,” added Kirby.

Be prepared to get creative with your offer Although sellers are usually trying to get the highest dollar amount

buyer for your home,” stressed Kirby.

Declutter and knock out that to-do list It’s time to show off the property to potential buyers. “It’s important to show not how you live in the space, but the potential lifestyle and ease the new homeowner could enjoy in your space,” stated Kirby. “All of your daily conveniences need to be put away thoughtfully so that a buyer views storage space as ample and useable. Lastly, it’s important to spruce up any wear and tear the home has. You are aiming to sell a graceful lifestyle, so things like fresh paint and thoughtful landscaping can go a long way.” possible, there are a myriad of terms to structure within an offer that can help strengthen one’s position as a buyer, past the offer price presented.

SELLERS Price your home accurately “Buyers are going to do their research on how your home compares to the other recently sold comparable properties in the neighborhood. Pricing accurately is going to help generate more showing traffic, possibly even presenting you the opportunity of multiple offers, allowing you the incredible option to select a solid

Be patient “While yes, some Colorado homes are selling within a matter of days, this might not happen overnight or your first contract may fall out,” concluded Kirby. “Odds are that if the price is right and your home is in good condition, there’s another buyer right around the corner.”

Allie Kirby is a Realtor at New Era Group, Your Castle Real Estate in Denver. She works with both buyers and sellers in the Denver metro area. For more information, please call 720.432.4866 or visit alliekirby.com.

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ERA Tradewind welcomes Michelle Morocco LONGMONT – ERA Tradewind Real Estate welcomes Michelle Morocco to its team. Michelle has 14 years of full-time real estate experience; the addition strengthens ERA Tradewind’s ability to serve the diverse market and offer high quality housing services the community has grown to trust. Morocco was

the top HUD Listing agent for her previous company and has experience with residential home sales, commercial and investment properties.

Morocco also enjoys being a mom to her 10-month-old son.

She also enjoys the outdoors and taking walks in beautiful Colorado.

“We are thrilled to welcome Michelle into the ERA family,” said James Plaster, broker/owner.

“She will bring experience to our business and share our values and culture.”

For more information, contact ERA Tradewind Real Estate. Visit 601 S. Bowen Street in Longmont or call 303.772.9620.

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Buying a home? Consider a VA loan If you are in the market to purchase a home and are wondering about VA loans, you’ve landed in the right place. A VA loan is available

BY RICK through a DEMARIO program with Elevations the United States Credit Union Department of Veterans Affairs and is designed for service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses. Read on to learn more about VA loans.

Benefits of a VA Loan The VA sets the qualifying standards, dictates the terms of the loan and guarantees a portion of the loan. A VA loan doesn’t require mortgage insurance, however they do have a funding fee. This funding fee can be built into the loan, and may be waived if the Veteran is receiving

also be assumable with lender approval, meaning a home buyer can take over the seller’s mortgage loan with little to no change in terms.

disability benefits. VA loans also don’t require a down payment, which can be a significant benefit for borrowers.

In addition to the benefits

above, there are other major advantages to choosing a VA loan.

These include: competitive rates, no prepayment penalties and low closing costs. VA loans may

Who qualifies for a VA Loan?

Most active-duty military and veterans may qualify for VA loans. This is also a viable option for spouses of military members who lost their life in the line of duty or as a result of a servicerelated injury, or who has been deemed MIA or POW. You may also qualify after six years of service in the National Guard or Reserves. Note that VA loans are only available when purchasing primary residences.

For more on VA loans, visit elevationscu.com/mortgageblog.

Rick DeMario is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Elevations Credit Union. If you have questions regarding mortgages, please call 920.450.3180 or e-mail rick.demario@elevationscu.com.

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Hummingbirds are fun for garden Lawnmowers droning, cicadas buzzing, the slightly skewed tune of ice cream trucks – some sounds are the songs of summer.

But of all the

BY CAROL noises that O’MEARA are part of the Colorado State season, there’s University Extension, Boulder County one sound that sends my spouse and me running to windows or out the door, eagerly searching for the source: the high trill of hummingbirds in flight.

If you’re hearing hummers whirring overhead, it’s not your imagination; we’re into the season of migration for hummingbirds.

They pass through our area twice each year, heading up to the mountains from mid-April to mid-May. They don’t linger in our yards at that time, since there are few flowers for them to sip upon.

Hummingbirds are some of the world’s smallest avians; their family contains the smallest of all birds. But don’t let their size fool you; males hummingbirds have attitude and are fiercely territorial.

This results in aerial battles that look like hockey games with body checks and moves to interfere with flight paths.

Hummingbirds have specialized wings with shoulders that can move 180-degrees. This, plus thin primary flight feathers at the tip, allows for rapid flight, hovering, and the ability to fly both forwards and backwards.

What we notice is the high-pitched humming sound made by the wing beats.

They feed primarily on

If you’re hearing hummers whirring overhead, it’s not your imagination; we’re into the season of migration for hummingbirds. (Shutterstock).

nectar produced by flowers but get protein by dining on tiny insects or spiders as well. To sup on the nectar, hummingbirds hover in front of the flower and extend their long, split tongues.

Small, hair-like lamellae on the tongues trap the nectar for the hummingbirds to pull from the flower to drink.

Once in their mountain home, they nest, then head back down in stages beginning in early July.

For this reason, the time to hang hummingbird feeders is on the fourth of July.

Males are the first to head south, leaving the females and juveniles to linger in the mountains. After spending time alone with the youngsters, females are the next to migrate through, with juveniles trailing behind. In this leisurely migration, broadtails, rufus, black chinned and calliope

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hummingbirds will visit our yards through September.

Once they’ve learned that your yard is a buffet for them, hummingbirds remember where they’ve fed. If you have feeders out or flowers they love, they’ll visit you again next year.

Attract hummingbirds to your yard by adding the color that calls to them as they wing past, particularly reds, oranges, pinks, and purples. Agastache, penstemon, honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.), and currants (ribes spp.) are good choices to plant, but for a longer list of flowers to attract hummingbirds, visit gilpin.extension.colostate.edu/ programs/mtn-hort/hummingbird.

Keep a small amount of sugar water in your feeder, replacing it every three to four days. But because we don’t get a lot of hummingbirds at any given time

– they stop, take a drink, then keep migrating – use little feeders, one-quarter full, and change the sugar water often or it ferments.

You don’t want to get the little guys drunk – they’d be easy prey for predators if disoriented.

Mix your own with four parts water to one-part sugar, and skip the food coloring, which is harmful to hummingbirds. Bring it to a boil to dissolve sugar and get rid of impurities, then refrigerate it until your feeders need a refill.

Carol A. O’Meara is an Extension Agent – Horticulture Entomology at Colorado State University Extension Boulder County. For more information contact CSU Extension at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Box B, Longmont, 303.678.6377, e-mail comeara@bouldercounty.org or visit ext.colostate.edu/boulder.

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Try these lighting tips in any space

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service Lighting can greatly enhance or diminish a space. Poor lighting can make a home feel dark and gloomy, while a well-lit home can feel bright and welcoming. Lighting can also be used as a stylized element to improve nearly any room of the home. From ceiling pendants to wall sconces and chandeliers, a number of traditional and innovative lighting solutions can help you enhance your space whether you are looking for elevated aesthetics or more functionality.

Looking for lighting ideas?

Here are some top tips.

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Go industrial. Industrial style fixtures are more popular than ever and can work well depending on the style of your space.

Think function. Whether it is a pendant to provide lighting over a sink or an island or a table to dine, be sure to pay attention to functionality.

A unique wall sconce can add interest to a space. (Design Recipes/TNS).

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LED fixtures are a popular, energyefficient choice. (Design Recipes/TNS).

Go for glam. In spaces like dining or entry areas, don't be afraid to make a bold statement with lighting fixtures.

Formal or casual? Whether you are looking to make a formal statement or prefer a fixture that is more understated, it is helpful to decide before making a lighting purchase.

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Make a welcome statement.

Homes that are poorly lit from the outside are not only unwelcoming but can potentially create a safety issue.

Consider adding wall sconces. Whether in a powder room, bathroom or bedroom, this additional lighting can help add to the

design of a room as well as functionality.

7. Go energy efficient. From pendants to wall sconces, LED fixtures are more popular than ever. The lights typically burn for thousands of hours.

8. Try interesting light bulbs.

Transparent bulbs and industrial-style bulbs can help add interest.

9. Add recessed lighting when possible. It is OK to add both recessed lights as well as fixtures in the same space.

10. When in doubt, more is better. You can never have too much light in a space.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Awardwinning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.

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Miracle Method can match solid colors and finishes in tubs and showers. It carries an array of colors, whites, bones, ivories, blacks, grays, earth tones and natural accents or can make a custom color. Two new lines of colors include Natural Accents, which mimics a stone finish, and Loft Colors mimicking quartz’s solid color with microflecks within that create a subtle pattern.

“It’s not the best idea to tackle bathtub refinishing yourself,” Patel said, explaining that moisture in a bathroom can present problems and that creating the bond between materials is critical for refinishing work. “There’s a ton of do-ityourselfers, but some things in the bathroom are better left up to the professional.”

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while being minimally invasive.”

Miracle Method of Fort Collins provides commercial and residential refinishes and has core customers like hotels and senior living and rehabilitation facilities.

The company goes to the site for refinishing and custom work and has a store with a modest 250-square-foot showroom.

On display are product and color samples and refinished vanities, a kitchen countertop and backsplash, and a tub and tile unit to demonstrate options.

Refinishing options The company’s core products include bathtub and shower refinishes, bathroom vanity and tile surround refinishes, and refinishes of tile floors,

tile backsplashes and kitchen countertops. The company, which operates through franchises, also sells and installs shower doors and modifies bathrooms to make them safer and more comfortable for seniors and those with mobility impairments. The MM Easy Safe Step walk-in tub, for example, has a step-through to avoid having to step over the edge of the bathtub. A section of the tub front is removed and capped with custom-sized decking or pre-molded units.

“When we do our work, what we’re giving you may make it look like a full replacement,” Patel said. “You’re not covering up something to get by. You’re transforming and updating it.”

The surface of a bathtub,

Steps for refinishing Refinishing surfaces like glass, laminate, stone or porcelain isn’t just a matter of putting down a coat or two, though it can seem simple and quick, especially since it can be done in one to three days.

The first step for Miracle Method involves masking off what doesn’t need work, removing the old caulking, adhesive or silicone, and doing a deep clean. Any blemishes like burns, chips, nicks, cracks and scratches are filled in and seams are put back together. The new solid surface is deep cleaned to remove any oils or residues to leave a neutral working area.

“We know how to prep the surface and create a bond that lasts,” Patel said.

Building up the layers comes next with the bonding agent serving as the first layer, allowing for a molecular fusion of Miracle Method’s coating to the neutral surface. The coating is added in layers, varying if white, tones or colors are used. Colors, for instance, take a base coat, then a natural accent. At the end, an acrylic urethane clear coat is applied to provide a nice feel and satin, pore-free sheen, Patel said.

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“It’s never an issue because everything is built nice and solid and refinished over,” Patel said.

Another benefit when refinishing tile backsplashes, shower walls and countertops is that Miracle Method seals over caulking and grouting lines, which can tear, crumble, discolor and become traps for food crumbs and bacteria, Patel said.

For bathtubs, the same refinishing steps are used and the bathtub is left to cure overnight.

The next day, the tub is detailed with buffing and polishing to create a smooth, shiny surface like a factory-glazed tub that is easy to clean with a soft sponge, cloth or brush. A slip-resistant coating is added to the bathtub floor in the same color, so that a mat doesn’t have to be used.

“There is no need for harsh abrasives or bleach,” Patel said.

“You want to maintain the integrity of the finish by using mild, gentle cleaners. It performs like a new tub, making it easy to clean and keep shiny.”

Miracle Method also can make a number of repairs, like a chip in the bathtub or shower unit, matching the tint or color.

“We can spot repair areas and

convenience. In the future, the company may add refinishing concrete floors and countertops and sell shower doors.

Shalin Patel, owner, and the Miracle Method of Fort Collins Team.

match the color very well, giving you an almost invisible repair,” Patel said.

One such repair is of fiberglass shower pans and bathtubs, which can have cracks in the surface and do not have to be completely removed and replaced. Layers of fiberglass are built up and finished off with a slip-resistant surface tinted to match the existing finish of the pan or tub.

“It leaves you with a floor that’s stronger than you ever had it before. You have your safety back with a slip-resistance surface,” Patel said.

Miracle Method sells a few products in the store, such as Miraclean, a cleaner formulated for refinished surfaces. It also provides bathing accessories like drain kits, shower baskets and grab bars for safety and

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Benefits of Miracle Method There are many benefits to using Miracle Method, including saving time and money, while being fast and convenient. The method also saves on demolition work that creates landfill waste and often requires multiple trades, instead of one company like Miracle Method, to come to the home and make the changes.

“Refinishing is a very practical, environmental way of rejuvenating your existing fixtures, whether it’s a tub, countertop or tile, into a highperforming, good looking, transformative finish on your existing fixtures,” Patel said.

Contact Miracle Method For more information contact Miracle Method of Fort Collins, 1225 Red Cedar Circle, Unit E, Fort Collins, 970.316.3826, miraclemethod.com/fort-collins.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MATTERS List your home with a pro

By Darren Thornberry, At Home Photos by Tim Seibert

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nless you have a passion for and the know-how to create amazing photography for your home listing, it’s a safe bet you consider that part of the job a big pain in the backside. Your phone camera isn’t going to cut it, and you might be worried about the cost of having professional photos done. Well, here’s the truth of the matter: Making the investment in professional photography is a far wiser choice than throwing it together yourself. Photographer Tim Seibert of Flatirons Pro Media explains why.

At Home: If someone selling their home or renting out an Airbnb or Vrbo can take decent photos on their point ‘n shoot, why isn't that enough?

Tim Seibert: Do you want decent photos representing your home or outstanding ones? Not everyone has the photographic eye. Finding a good composition, avoiding clutter, converging lines and proper exposure are all considerations in 10

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every photograph. Professional photography equipment also improves the image quality.

AH: What's a common misconception about photography as it pertains to real estate?

TS: “The photographs made the rooms look much bigger.” This is not the intent of the photographer, agent or seller. It is just a fact that in order to capture at least

50 percent of a room, a wide angle lens must be used. Much like looking through binoculars, everything looks closer. Turn the binoculars around and you are miles away from your subject. A vacant home is most vulnerable to this side effect. Furniture gives the viewer perspective where they

can imagine their furniture in the rooms.

AH: As a pro, what are you looking for in every shot?

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overexposed. It is important to not only capture the different rooms, but to keep the viewer’s interest by leading them into the next room.

Like pieces of a puzzle, including a piece of the next room in each photo. If the composition is of the dining room, include a piece of the kitchen and how they connect.

This gives the viewer a better perspective of the floor plan.

Well-staged homes always make better photographs.

the room and exposing so that the highlights and shadows look natural. As good as cameras are today, they still do not have the dynamic range of light that our eyesight has. In a camera, the highlights go bright and the shadows go dark. To me some rooms just scream to have a more intimate, low composition near a fireplace or a beautiful view out the window, giving the viewer a seat in the room.

AH: How do you capture emotion in photos of a home?

AH: What’s unique to Airbnb and Vrbo rentals as far as photography goes?

TS: It is all about the light, allowing the natural light to fill

TS: The photographs are creating

a brand. What are the photos telling the viewer? Are dark photos with bright white windows trying to hide something from the viewer? Often times these homes are in beautiful locations, exposing those views through the window is crucial. The expense of professional photography is offset by the return one gets in their marketing efforts.

AH: How does pro photography add value to a sales/rental listing?

TS: The photographs are one of the most important tools used to market a home. The best

photographs create more interest, more offers and typically a better price.

AH: What's the best compliment you could get from a client?

TS: “The sellers are very happy with the photography. We had tons of showings and are under contract over asking price”.

For more information, contact Tim at Flatirons Pro Media at 303.305.9605, e-mail tim@flatironspromedia.com or go online to flatironspromedia.com.

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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 • Steve & Debby Howell – 748 Country Road Trail, Mission Ventures LLC, $316,100.

• Scott Patterson – 546 Grand Market Ave., Richfield Homes LLC, $348,100.

• Michael Howard – 2426 Barela Drive, Aspen View Homes LLC, $423,200.

• Luke & Lindsey Tellers – 374 Ellie Way, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $430,400.

• Robert & Dongmei Klein – 2617 Martingale Drive, Kristine Ann Scott, $450,000.

• Gene & Linda Lewis – 1375 Tipton St., Aspen View Homes LLC, $545,000.

Estes Park • Susan Grannell – 507 Fall River Lane Unit A, Kimberly A Coffey, $269,000.

• Michael & Judith Showalter – 1516 Fish Hatchery Road Unit 25, Perschbacher Family Trust, $371,000.

• Shannon & Anne Case – 930 Highacres Drive, Catherine A Harmon, $379,900.

• Cheria Yost – 643 Aspen Ave., Richard O. Bray, $435,000.

• Deborah & Timothy Traxinger – 1731 Aspencliff Court # 2, Douglas & Pamela Schnetzler, $445,000.

• Richard & Dawn James – 1602 Raven Circle, James & Carol Meisenheimer, $544,500.

• Don & Sara Mcintyre – 335 Saddleback Lane, Brian H. Belleau, $836,500.

Fort Collins • Mary Cordell – 4537 Quest Drive, Mary S. Lane, $117,000.

• Edward Arthur – 1242 W. Mountain Ave., 1242 West Mount LLC, $125,000.

• Eric Brazel – 1736 Palm Drive Apt 3, Austin & Sheila Noyes, $220,000.

• Linda & Dan Weisse – 3500 Carlton Ave. Unit C15, Mary Jean Knight, $230,000.

• • Marilynn Loustalet – 2701 Stover St. Apt 8, Tiffany & Jon 12

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Richards, $230,000.

• • Khalid Akbary – 2450 Windrow Drive Unit E107, Alison M. Finnman, $261,300.

• Adria Lake – 3002 W. Elizabeth St. Unit 13D, Cherri L. Shinkle, $268,000.

• Denton Presley – 6609 Antigua Drive Unit 21, John F. Kerschen, $270,000.

• Will Thomas – 612 Countryside Drive, Maximo M. Cosme, $275,000.

• Robert & Margaret Hartman – 2120 Owens Ave. Apt 102, Dustin & Heather Camping, $282,000.

• Kyle Gorski – 6420 Solar Court, Mark A Landgraf, $299,900.

• Douglas & Diana Vasquez – 8108 Taylor Court, Jon Freck, $309,000.

• Christopher & Melanie Dorsey – 1362 Village Park Court, Travis A Cebula, $330,000.

• Lorna Younger – 2108 Chesapeake Drive, James & Mary Demuth, $333,000.

• Prairie Smallwood – 2145 Brightwater Drive, Ronald & Velora Weber, $340,000.

• Jose Sparks – 3815 Sky Gazer Lane Apt B., Dawn & William Paschal, $345,000.

• Holly Rankin – 2238 Brightwater Drive, Lily Lee, $350,000.

• Jennifer Rouze – 4224 Table Mountain Place, Christopher & Rachel Wood, $350,000.

• Jennie & Kent Anderson – 704 Greenfield Court, Zachary & Robert Deitrick, $350,000.

• Timothy & Brian Gannon – 2048 Angelo Drive, Shirley & Chester Watson, $350,000.

• Brian Cesari – 1040 E Prospect Road, Mililani M. Sabas, $351,000.

• Adam Salmen – 1813 Terrace Court, James & Nicole Long, $355,000.

• Don Mooney – 2839 W. Vine Drive, Joshua C Talkington, $360,000.

• Martha Petty – 636 Cheyenne Drive Apt 9, Benjamin Pedersen, $370,000.

• Marie Haas – 1306 Sioux Blvd., William & Virginia Cook, $370,000.

• Mark Cunningham – 1531 W. Swallow Road Apt 36, Beacon Hill Properties LLC, $375,000.

• Aaron & Morgan Hatling – 2412 Hartford Circle, James & Aubrey Spaccamonti, $375,000.

• Richard & Catherine Norman – 3809 Rock Creek Drive Unit A, Tracy & Nezam Gohari,

$375,000.

• Jason Jones – 232 Lyons St., Cassandra & Sandra Rosch, $385,000.

• Jeffrey & Erika Reimer – 630 Mansfield Drive, Julia S. Purcell, $385,000.

• Mark Sjobakken – 320 Tigercat Way, Calatlantic Group Inc, $390,000.

• Grace & Hudson Wilkins – 931 Deer Creek Lane, Ronald & Roberta Soren, $395,000.

• Hannah & Fred Haberecht – 2425 Sheffield Circle E, Kam Evans, $398,300.

• Adam & Laura Robinson – 2800 Fauborough Court, Nicholas & Tara Klinedinst, $400,000.

• James & Karen Manier – 532 Crestmore Place, Tony & Julie Katsamakis, $408,200.

• Jennifer & Joel Bekken – 2901 Bluegrass Drive, Valerie Jean Moorman, $410,000.

• Derek & Michelle Lutz – 907 Wagonwheel Drive, John & Kimberly Lewis, $414,000.

• Glenn Solana – 415 Peyton Drive, Christopher T. Bakercarr, $422,000.

• Marla & Bret Schroeder – 900 W. Mulberry St., Chad Repko, $425,000.

• Jessica Brostron – 1800 Manchester Drive, Alan & Jamie Schenkel, $427,000.

• Andrea Kaplan – 1104 Whedbee St., Scott P. Lampe, $429,900.

• Michael & Hataihanok Scherman – 4201 Saddle Notch Drive, Haytham Allam, $439,500.

• Daniel & Elizabeth Rinehart – 608 Sycamore St., 608 Sycamore Street LLC, $441,500.

• Sarah Breseke – 425 Mathews St., Tj Invest LLC, $450,000.

• Mark Lueker – 809 Colorado St., Darlene Z. Lueker, $452,000.

• Daniel & Danielle Weiss – 1022 S. Summit View Drive, Dewayne & Wendy Wilson, $460,000.

• Mark & Brandi Aspinall – 2980 William Neal Parkway, Michael & Kristin Whitchurch, $468,000.

• Stephen & Angela Black – 2207 Timber Creek Drive, Zachariah & Kimberly Wood, $474,000.

• Gabriel & Heather Martinez – 2506 Pinecone Circle, Lisa & Guy Helme, $475,000.

• Jason Cough – 2762 Bradford Square, Dan & Carol Myers, $475,000.

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Yale Ave., Prd Properties LLC, $480,000.

Carolyn Bell – 4130 Sunstone Drive, Kimberly & Preston Pavich, $485,000.

William Bowland – 2926 Crusader St., Calatlantic Group Inc, $490,000.

Thomas Ryder – 2231 Tanglewood Drive, William & Pamela Sublette, $500,000.

Ron Ratovsky – 1227 Saint Croix Place, Jan Bob, $500,000.

Gregory & Johanna Burcell – 703 Yarnell Court, James & Tamara Orr, $515,000.

Alicia Vitale – 5808 Northern Lights Drive, Adam & Jennifer Brown, $539,000.

Denise Hakim – 6513 Fossil Crest Drive, Charles & Sandra Davis, $540,000.

Jason Curtis – 5208 Fox Hills Drive, Joan & Michael Demma, $559,000.

Luke & Catherine Moss – 6250 Clymer Circle, Randal & Reagan Russell, $565,000.

Grace Marx – 2607 Yorkshire St., Dean & Susan Erickson, $580,000.

Kirsten Eilertson – 330 S. Loomis Ave., Christopher Long, $650,000.

Ryan & Ann Claycomb – 727 Ashford Lane, Cynthia L. Wilson, $700,000.

Robert & Ruth Schmidt – 2625 Davidson Drive, Denise E Broedner, $725,000.

Garett Davis – 5230 Carefree Place, Shane & Kristin Fisk, $785,000.

Danial & Kate Johnson – 1531 W. Mountain Ave., Steven J Meyer, $810,000.

Jake & Hilary Mccart – 1222 Trappers Pt., William C Marquardt, $1,150,000.

David Hanlon – 424 W. Mountain Ave., Timothy & Eileen Hackett, $1,250,000.

Greeley • Andrea Lerfald – 914 4th Ave., Topgun Invest Management LLC, $153,000.

• Nestor Portillo – 515 10th Ave., Wigram D Paula K. Klawiter , $169,000.

• Jason Martin – 427 9th St., Owen Real Estate, $175,000.

• Jose Gonzalez – 2034 5th Ave., Kimberly A Hayward, $193,500.

• Denise & Lonnie Johnson – 4521 W. Pioneer Lane # 1, Deryl & Donna Dunham, $200,000.

• Yorlis Lores – 1493 10th St., Tomas Arguelles, $210,000.

• Britta Wohlfahrt – 5151 REPORTER-HERALD

Ave., Lavaun J. Krieger, $254,500.

• Tad Moyer – 2540 9th Ave. Court, Gregory & Cheryl Todd, $255,500.

• Terry Williams – 4672 W. 20th St. Road Unit 2524, Keith E Abbott, $260,000.

• Lisa Calvert – 2539 15th Ave., Perry Rosenbloom, $261,800.

• Adan & Eustolia Moctezuma – 707 36th Ave. Court, Diane R. Woods, $264,900.

• Susan Swarts – 2027 31st St., Benjamin Michael Sternhagen, $265,000.

• Linda Witerski – 1219 13th Ave., Edward & Nancy Brigden, $280,000.

• Senait Woldehimanot – 1200 43rd Ave. Unit 13, Lisa Hoppe, $280,000.

• Daniel Hoffman – 2447 Mountair Lane, Patricia Ann Shankweiler, $287,000.

• Sharon Monson – 6024 W. 1st St. Unit 1 # 3, Benjamin & Larissa Fritz, $289,400.

• Anna Stewart – 1001 43rd Ave. Unit 49, Lavonne J. Vegter, $295,000.

• Landon & Paige Fleener – 1311 12th Ave., Alok Jha, $297,000.

• Kerry Streck – 3504 17th St. Road, Baessler Colo. LLC, $299,900.

• Hser Wah – 551 E 28th St. Road, James A Holderness, $305,000.

• Brian Wynne – 556 E 29th St. Drive, Adam & Kimberly Gale, $310,000.

• Yesenia Ramirez – 2808 40th Ave. Court, Jose Guerrero, $310,000.

• Dale & Laura Sanchez – 6806 W. 3rd St. Unit 29 # , Anna L. Stewart, $315,000.

• William Hopkins – 7203 18th St. Road, Julia A Hopkins, $320,000.

• Cory Benson – 8162 Eagle Drive, Baessler Residential Colo., $329,900.

• Kella Kline – 2317 44th Ave., Tom & Tasha Tucker, $330,000.

• Kara Harvey – 4099 W. 16th St. Road, C Willoughby Hume, $332,000.

• Diane Hoffman – 169 49th Ave. Court, Kyle Miller, $343,000.

• Miles & Aime Kiefer – 4122 W. 16th St. Drive, Dwight & Kelly Wozney, $348,000.

• Ana Gonzalez – 2247 80th Ave., Ann Judith Arras, $352,000.

• Briana Sumner – 1123 103rd Ave. Court, Baessler Residential Colo. , $352,900.

• Ben & Amanda Sternhagen – 1303 88th Ave., J J Constr Northern Colo. LLC, $358,100.

• Brianne & Jason Gutierrez – 8619 18th St., Laura & Eugene Hiltner, $365,000.

• Cody & Emily Ball – 1719 6th Ave., Timothy J. Courtney,

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I pride myself on professionalism Patrick Cowan and understanding clients’ needs 970-222-1635 throughout the entire process, pcowan@c3-re.com whether buying or selling a home.

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170 Two Moons Dr, Loveland Custom Energy Star home with attention to detail! Hickory Floors, Alder Cabinets, Granite Countertops,Solid Wood Doors, Quarry Stone Fireplace. Quality and functionality!

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623 Callisto Dr 202, Loveland

Stunningly upgraded Tulip Creek condo! Open plan w/2 car att.

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Storage & built-ins in master & lndry. $335,000 | MLS #888723

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1149 Coral Burst Dr, Loveland

Custom Hawkstone Builders plan. Full UF walk-out bsmt.

Hardwd, granite in kitchen & baths, fireplace, alder Tharp cabinetry, SS app pkg, gas cooktop, double ovens, fridge, tankless H20 heater, A/C, deck, lower patio, 3 car garage, covered porch.

1092 Coral Burst Dr, Loveland Gorgeous Alford Lake ranch w/ covered porch. Meticulously maintained. Spacious great rm w/FP, open to kitchen & dining for entertaining.

Gorgeous kitchen. Bsmt w/rec rm, wet bar, full theater set up - screen & projector inc! Wonderful outdoor space w/2 covered patios.

$590,000 | MLS #836303

$640,000 | MLS #888918

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3562 Angora Dr, Loveland Gorgeous ranch on corner lot. Gourmet kitchen. Bsmt w/theater space, custom bar. Hickory flrs, alder cabinets, doors & trim. 5 car garage: drywalled, insulated, hot/cold bib, 30amp, extra outlets & lights. Built-in speakers in theater, covered patio & garage. Custom pergola. $685,000 | MLS #883609

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2630 Rosybill Ln, Johnstown

Picture perfect curb appeal! Stroh Farm home w/ formal living & dining,updated laminate flr, bright eat-in kitchen w/ island & SS apps, family rm w/built-ins & FP, loft for added living space! Spacious master w/5pc & walk-in closet.

UF bsmt for future finish! Enormous patio!

Oversize 3-car garage. $460,000 | MLS #891052

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804 Durum St, Windsor

MUST SEE! Open flr plan, quality build by local builder ZTS Homes. Recently remodeled spa-like master bath. Updated & remodeled kitchen w/KitchenAid apps & Tharp cabinets. Fin bsmt. Great location within walking dist to historic downtown Windsor & Windsor Lake. NO Metro District!

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1524 Alene Cir, Fort Collins

Wonderful home in quaint neighborhood w/mtn & plain views, rm btn neighbors. Over 6700sf on 1ac, mn flr office/7thbd, gourmet kitchen, sep dining. Master w/5-pc, walk-in closet. Walk-out bsmt, wet bar, 2 water heaters & furnaces. 4 car, trex deck.

$375,000 | MLS #887044

$1,298,000 | MLS #848301

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10329 W 11th St, Greeley

Aspen Homes. Lg master w/WIC. Eatin kitchen w/island, granite, SS or slate apps. Loft. Jack & Jill bath. Std: A/C, Smart thermostat, tankless H20 heater, & 9’ walls on main, front landscape. Full UF walk-out bsmt. Deck. Save $ - highly efficient. $3k Closing Cost Credit w/Preferred Lender. Choose from 3!

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4790 Mariana Pointe Pl, Loveland Amazing Views! 3 bd/3 bth near golf course. Vaulted ceilings, gas f/p, kitchen w/brkfst nook.Mstr w/5-pc bath& access to deck.

Daylight bsmnt w/custom slate tile, built-ins, wet bar. Great location.

$687,500 | MLS #890917

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$380,000.

• Jose Calderon – 2135 81st Ave., Sam & Renee Kaneta, $407,500.

• Anthony & Erin Czech – 10115 W. 14th St., James & Julie Ethridge, $409,000.

• Katie & Samuel Patterson – 5227 W. 26th St., Riley J. Craven, $410,000.

• Meloney & Brent Kerksiek – 7800 19th St., Gregory & Cheryl Todd, $455,000.

• Lance & Diana Guerin – 720 54th Ave., Leslie & Sharon Potts, $485,000.

• Michael Smith – 2145 Glenfair Drive, Jacob Daniel Skousen, $500,000.

• Bradley & Christina Beauprez – 1708 12th Ave., Ds Org LLC, $500,000.

• Meghan Riley – 5506 W. 27th St., Michael & Deborah Schmidt, $585,000.

Johnstown • Apryl Stacey – 1133 N Park Ave., Timothy J Polston, $280,000.

• Tiffany Meier – 69 Victoria Drive, Michael E Watts, $280,000.

• Armando Robles – 3812 Balsawood Lane, Aaron & Taran Ayers, $330,000.

• Shirley Sides – 4220 Onyx Place, Jaime L. Nietch, $337,500.

• Angela Walsh – 5249 Cherrywood Lane, Jun Zhang, • $338,000.

• Kerry Cahalan – 2229 Podtburg Circle, Nicholas & Kathe Pekarek, $349,900.

• Patrick Hanna – 2029 Overland Drive, Mikah Pierce, $359,000.

• Tyson & Chelsea Spitzer – 450 Pioneer Lane, Jason Seybert, $390,000.

• Lynette Sparks – 332 Sycamore Ave., Gregory T. Robbins, $390,100.

• Stephen & Marilyn Rosendale – 1118 Country Acres Drive, Rebecca L. Martens, $401,000.

• Tyler & Diane Velasquez – 3615 Dilley Circle, Jason & Emily Anderson, $415,000.

• Megan Bielinski – 296 Sloan Drive, Jeremy & Christi Randall, $430,000.

• Daniel & Tonya Spencer – 7609 E County Road 18, Trevor & Johnna Long, $785,000.

Loveland • Michele Crowell – 2901 Duffield Ave., Jeanne & Roger Lenort, $164,200.

• Raymond & Janet Marie – 4625 Hahns Peak Drive Unit 202, Krista & Sandra Dorman, $252,500.

• Virginia Suttle – 2155 Grays Peak Drive Unit 203, Robert & Marla Downing, $268,000.

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• Kristofor Gabriel – 1141 E 3rd St., Lorraine Schaeffer, $269,000.

• Mark & Melanie Romero – 1131 Tupelo Drive, Harold Dorothy Brokering , $272,000.

• Macie Helgenberger – 924 Deborah Drive, Karen A Echols, $272,500.

• William & Rochelle Laurienti – 4221 Georgetown Drive, Cathryn M. Jesser, $295,000.

• Matthew Oldenburg – 1331 Cleveland Ave., James Smith Revocable Trust, $295,000.

• Jordyn Widener – 755 S. Edinburgh Drive, Thomas & Lindsay Mcinerney, $300,000.

• Jacqueline Taylor – 2003 Grays Peak Drive Unit 101, Sandra Kay Cox, $305,000.

• Beverly Rogers – 1878 Dove Creek Circle, Susan M. Ehrfurth, $305,000.

• Lance & Cheryl Huegi – 4515 Filbert Drive, John & Jeane Israel, $306,700.

• Louan & Aaron Gray – 2027 Tonopas Court Unit 104, John Manes, $310,000.

• Chase Schumacher – 438 E 42nd St., Jon & Debra Alexander, $315,000.

• Marlene Purswell – 1114 E 2nd St., William R. Weber, $320,000.

• Jason Spicer – 240 Audrey Drive, Andrew & Barbara Mihaly, $329,000.

• Stepheni Holden – 1718 Dotsero Ave., Chad & Sherene Flikkema, $331,000.

• Michele Prater – 631 E 12th St., Amy Griesheimer, $332,500.

• Harold Straatmann – 2011 Abeyta Court, Brenda K. Krenning, $335,000.

• Linda Nygaard – 4530 Mead Place, Justin & Kayla Cramer, $348,500.

• Edward & Amy Duff – 3464 Janus Drive, Carol C Fry, $349,500.

• Rochelle Young – 1570 Box Prairie Circle, Don & Julie Ward, $350,000.

• Mauricio & Jana Pedemonte – 863 Eagle Drive, Bobbi & Ryan Martin, $351,000.

• James & Susan Orth – 1766 Wimbley Court, Joanne Madden, $356,000.

• Bradley Hoyt – 3170 Williamsburg St., Mathew R. Doak, $359,900.

• Paul & Alison Bacus – 1808 Cameo Ave., Kevin P Jackson, $360,000.

• Wesley Fothergill – 1246 E 2nd St., Recycled Properties LLC, $360,000.

• Robert Webster – 4508 N Lincoln Ave., Derek & Whitney Taylor, $360,000.

• Derek & Whitney Taylor – 2252 Paonia St., Michael & Marybeth

Gagnon, $368,900.

• Jennifer Ranum – 4682 Hahns Peak Drive Apt 301, Flats Centerra LLC, $379,900.

• Jeremy Ervin – 1016 Blue Spruce Drive, Richard Enderson, $389,900.

• Michelle Bird – 2425 Chama Ave., Martha & Theodore Schmidt, $390,000.

• Bruce & Westona Horrocks – 4092 Avenida Del Sol Drive, Gregory Dinoia, $394,000.

• Suzanne Alley – 1789 Nucla Court, Keirns Constr Co., $395,000.

• Boris & Shannon Dynowski – 1506 W. 40th St., Mark & Toni Dennis, $395,000.

• David Wacker – 4430 Wolcott Drive, Gary & Jill Hood, $402,000.

• Logan Monaco – 3788 Larkspur Drive, Richard & Kathe Klinger, $404,000.

• Liv & Troy Czech – 3100 Sweet Gum Court, Michael & Anna Sanzone, $408,000.

• Paul Kuhlman – 3955 Sand Beach Lake Court, Richmond Am Homes Colo. Inc, $418,100.

• Peter & Denise Anderson – 487 Clubhouse Court, William K. Zust, $425,000.

• Richard Fahey – 6394 Ozark Ave., Simmons Family Trust, $440,000.

• John Cooney – 2342 Frances Drive, Paul A Nordstrom Margaret A , $440,000.

• Donald & Julie Ward – 890 Longspur St., Tonya & Daniel Spencer, $455,000.

• Stephanie Osborn – 1169 Autumn Purple Drive, Robert & Sandra Meredith, $465,000.

• Mark & Rebecca Linwood – 571 Promontory Drive, Frank J. Smith, $483,500.

• Brian Bello – 2742 Eldorado Springs Drive, Tyler Bandemer, $500,000.

• Robert & Kathy Thurlow – 4667 Foothills Drive, Curtis & Ann Mayes, $535,000.

• Eric Bergman – 2621 Riverfront Drive, Craig & Danielle Smith, $675,000.

• Gerald & Pamela Regan – 288 Reservoir Drive, Bruce A Vermaat, $950,000.

Windsor • Matthew Willson – 550 10th St., Craig & Vicki Wilson, $270,000.

• Daniel Sanchez – 135 Ivy Court, Jennifer & Paul Maley, $300,000.

• Timothy Hendricks – 575 Cherryridge Drive, Shivon & Ryan Pontious, $324,200.

• Jeffrey & Shelby Perryman – 2127 Crop Row Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $333,900.

• Kevin & Kathleen Michie – 2117 Peach Blossom Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $333,900.

• Charles & Sandra Davis – 1678 Whitely Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $366,000.

• Kate Forman – 2174 Cape Hatteras Drive Unit 4, Karen S. Lloyd, $367,800.

• Tamara Orr – 1559 First Light Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $374,700.

• Cary Irvin – 1523 Morning Glow Drive, J J Constr Northern Colo.

LLC, $375,500.

• Daniel & Ida Phillips – 1127 Fairfield Ave., Patrick & Nancy Reno, $376,500.

• Mark & Misty White – 2106 Reliance Drive, J J Constr Northern Colo. LLC, $381,500.

• Alicia Berryman – 1788 Nightfall Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $410,000.

• Linda Heesemann – 1736 Green River Drive, Steven & Moira Strobel, $415,000.

• Jacob & Tiffany Wall – 580 15th St., Ryan & Melissa Mcmahan, $436,300.

• Beau & Baily Miskimins – 1648 Grand Ave., Wayne & Tenisha Manville, $448,000.

• Leith & Miranda Rupp – 5481 Carmon Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo. Inc, $498,700.

• Amy & William Kilcoyne – 1522 Heirloom Drive, Aspen View Homes LLC, $563,100.

• Thomas & Kara Hofmeister – 2187 Crop Row Drive, Aspen View Homes LLC, $586,500.

• James Klooz – 8844 Longs Peak Circle, Walter & Donna Johnson, $605,000.

• Derek & Cassidy Koenig – 1954 Kestrel Court, Jane Elworthy, $640,000.

• Eric & Rosario Culbertson – 1949 Rolling Wind Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $703,700.

• Bruce & Connie Berman – 2163 Picture Pointe Drive, Juma LLC, $861,400.

• Jamie & Kenneth Strzepek – 6308 Sanctuary Drive, Sanctuary Lots LLC, $957,900.

• Christopher & Shannon Wilson – 6074 Crooked Stick Drive, Westmark Homes Colo. LLC, $1,013,800.

• Jack & Beverly Schneider – 5249 Rockingham Court, Brad Sonya Geuke Living , $1,150,000.

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