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Selling during the holidays?

Perhaps your house but not ours

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BY MARY LYNN BRUNY Selling during the holidays: It makes a lot of sense, especially in our currently hot market with most sales occurring quickly and near asking price. During the holidays, buyers have more time to look at houses (while now following strict COVID safety guidelines). Many homes look especially appealing this time of year with decorations creating a charming holiday scene. If your house is one of these and you want to move, you should consider selling. Our house, however, is not sales ready this time of year. Matter of fact, our house looks like Santa’s workshop where overworked elves are near nervous breakdowns.

Let’s start with the Christmas tree. When our kids were growing up, I put on gobs of ornaments after drowning the tree in lights.

But now I find with each year I get lazier and put on less stuff. In some future year I’ll be down to five ornaments and one strand of half burned-out lights.

“I think the tree looks more natural this way,” I tell my befuddled spouse who has a concerned look on his face. Not sure a potential buyer would see it so much as “natural” as “sadly lacking.”

It’s probably also not a good selling feature that our cat likes to crawl up said tree. Having a 14-pound screeching feline flying out of a Christmas tree as you walk by is probably not a positive experience for potential buyers.

Then there are all our holiday mess zones. First, our guest room is wrapping central, with bags, paper, ribbons, tags and bows strewn about in a muddled mess.

Try as I do to keep all these items in some coherent order, the rest of my family and our cat does not share my organizational values. It isn’t the holidays unless all rolls of curling ribbon - which start out neatly wound - become jumbled together in an unusable mess that can only become a cat toy. How does this happen each year? It’s a holiday miracle, at least from our cat’s perspective.

Additionally there are the production areas where the overworked elves are cranking out goods. For some ridiculous reason most years I think that it’s a great idea to make holiday cards.

Thus our dining room table turns into a manufacturing line for 70 cards made with love, sometimes frustration and usually cursing.

And for yet some other reason I probably require therapy to understand I also feel the need to make holiday gifts, as do our offspring. These projects cover the surfaces of the kitchen and my office, and are usually still under production until Christmas Eve. I think this is why elves are so short: stress and adrenaline stunt their growth.

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For showings you’re supposed to make your cupboards look neat and barely filled, like the work from the psychotic minds of Martha Stewart and Marie Kondo. During the holidays, our kitchen cupboards and refrigerator typically are the opposite: They’re over stuffed with items piled precariously atop each other, threatening to fall out each time a door is opened. Again, probably not a smart selling tactic.

Finally there’s the bane of the holiday, cookie sprinkles. Like glitter, once these are let loose from their containers they seem everlastingly in one’s house. Our sons somehow fling these far and wide while baking. How the heck do they get to the powder room floor? Carried in by slippers or the cat’s fur? Another holiday mystery.

It might be a super hot market, but I’m sure most buyers are looking for a calm, pleasant vibe in a house (perhaps like yours), not the chaotic scene at our place that to us is “home for the holidays.”

Mary Lynn Bruny is a Colorado freelance writer. Contact her at ml.bruny@comcast.net.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

and other areas that can protect them from the elements.

Winterize your Home

• Cover your furnace to prevent snow buildup and other moisture and pests that can find their way in.

MENARDS— It doesn’t take much to prepare your home for the harsh, cold weather winter brings. Taking a weekend to complete these steps will save you time and money during the winter months.

• Install snow guards to help with the snow load. Purchasing a snow rake will also be beneficial to keep a lower pressure on the roof system.

Seal Cold weather can enter you warm, toasty house in many different ways and in numerous areas. Keeping these leaks sealed is the key to saving heat and money on energy bills.

• Install a storm door to give an extra layer of protection for your front door.

• Disconnect hoses and other water ways so there are no access points to allow freezing.

• Apply weather stripping to doors and windows to stop wind and pests from entering.

• Close vents and other entry points connecting indoors to outdoors.

Prepare Tightening up loose ends and items here and there can save a lot of time and hassle down the road. Having a plan and place to put everything is important to staying efficient and not missing a step along the way.

• Bring in all outdoor plants that could be effected by the cold weather ahead.

• Prevent animals and other critters from nesting in grills, patio furniture, storage

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BY TOM KALINSKI

RE/MAX of Boulder

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 is the year of the home.

Since we’re spending a lot of time in those four walls, they might as well be super smart.

So this year, we take special pleasure in presenting a list of the best smart home gadgets to automate your home. Some are simpler and less expensive than others: on the easier side are setting up a lamp to turn on and off, while advanced surveillance cameras require more time and money.

The following are perfect for gifting to friends and family or just boosting your spirits for that one more weekend hanging out at home.

Dog Camera by Furbo

Dog owners, treat yourself and your best friend to this one. This camera doubles as a dog sitter and indoor home security camera with barking alerts and the ability to hear and talk to your pooch.

Not only does this camera offer a 1080p livestream video you can use to watch your pet morning, afternoon, or night; it also lets you toss treats to your furry friend remotely.

Video Doorbells Nest Hello Smart Wi-Fi lets you see who is at your door without leaving the couch. By using an app on your phone, you can see who 4

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in ten different ways, has lots of automatic cooking presets for both ingredients and meals, and features built-in cameras for watching your food cook on your smartphone.

The Wyze Scale connects with

is outside your door 24/7, even if you’re not home.

RemoBell S is a slim device that gives you on-demand HD video, free cloud recording, support for Alexa and Google voice commands, and interoperability with some other smart home devices. While it uses your existing doorbell wiring, it is still relatively easy to install and priced right.

Smart Speakers Amazon Echo is a Bluetooth

speaker powered by Alexa, Amazon’s handy voice assistant.

You can use Alexa to control most of the gadgets in your house with the sound of your voice. If you want a touch screen to see search results and make video calls, check out the Echo Show 10, Echo Show 8, or Echo Show 5.

Nest Hub is Google’s line of speakers and smart displays. They range from the Google Home Max with big room sound to the smaller Nest Audio, Nest Mini, and Nest Hub. In a range of prices they put Google Assistant in every room of the house.

Sonos One supports both

Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant. The sound quality

outshines the other speakers for the money and it connects with other Sonos speakers like the Arc, Beam, and Move to deliver superior sound quality and voice assistant access indoors and out.

Home Security Cameras Arlo Ultra streams and records

video in true 4K, or Ultra High Definition (UHD), and includes automatic zooming, motion tracking, color night vision, an integrated spotlight and siren, one-click 911 connectivity, and a 180-degree field of view. It’s also completely wireless and easy to install.

Wyze Cam Outdoor delivers

sharp 1080p video for a lower price than many competitive models. It supports Alexa and Google voice commands, works with other smart devices using IFTTT applets, and interacts with other Wyze products.

SimCam 1S does all of the great stuff of other systems plus uses face recognition to tell you who is coming and going, and will send smart alerts that differentiate between people, cars, and pets.

SimpliSafe Home Security System is between a self-

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your smartphone so you can track your weight and more. It tracks 12 metrics, including your BMI, body fat percentage, body water percentage, heart rate, muscle mass, protein level, and weight up to 400 pounds.

ELAGO Charging Hub charges

three Apple devices at once so you are ready to go and your space stays organized.

With the rise of new home gadgets and the Internet of Things (IoT), here’s how to secure your smart devices: athomecolorado. com/home/cyberattacks-surge-tipsso-you-dont-get-hacked-at-home/ Dive into the details on some of these items at pcmag.com/news/ the-best-smart-home-devicesfor-2020 _________ Tom Kalinski is the broker/ owner of RE/MAX of Boulder, the local residential real estate company he established in 1977.

He was inducted into Boulder County’s Business Hall of Fame in 2016 and has a 40year background in residential and commercial real estate.

For questions, e-mail Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail.com, call 303.441.5620, or visit boulderco. com.

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Protecting your plants from larger mammals Sharon Bokan, Colorado State University Extension Boulder County In previous articles, I have written about the damage rodents and small mammals cause to your landscape plants, but larger mammals such as deer, elk and bobcats can damage landscape plants too.

Deer and moose are browsers meaning they predominately eat forbs (broadleaf plants) and shrubs and trees but also graze grasses. Elk are mainly grazers but browse forbs and shrubs when grass is lacking or unavailable.

Fruit trees such as apples are a favorite browse. These mammals can also use your trees and shrubs to remove the velvet from their antlers prior to the rut.

Fencing around plants is the surest way is to exclude them from accessing plants both as food and to remove antler velvet.

Use heavy duty woven or welded fence material to build a circular exclosure around the plant securing it to four t-posts or other stakes pounded into the ground.

The enclosure should be larger than the farthest out branches allowing space for plant growth and if the animal decides to use the fence for velvet removal. A 5-foot high fence is adequate for

deer, but higher fence may be needed for elk and moose. An electric fence is also effective. To make the electric fencing effective, put peanut oil or peanut butter on the wire prior to electrifying it.

When the animals lean against the fence, they do not feel the shock as their hide is thick enough to insulate them. They are attracted to the peanut smell and either stick their nose to the wire or lick it. This gives them just enough of a shock (not enough to harm them) that it deters them from feeding on the plant.

Other methods to deter them from browsing are bud caps, taste and smell repellents. Bud caps are simply pieces of paper stapled around the new buds on conifers. They are labor intensive to install, and deer can learn to remove them, or they may blow

off in high winds. Repellents are effective, but you need to reapply them periodically and you need to change the repellent type (main ingredient) periodically, so they don’t get accustomed to the taste or smell. Two ingredients in taste repellents that have been proven to be effective are capsaicin (hot sauce) and putrescent egg solids. If you use the capsaicin (hot sauce) make sure that you use the 100X (6.26%) version, lower percentages are less or not effective at all.

Odor/smell repellents deter by the odor they emit. Putrescent egg solids emit sulfur compounds (rotten egg odor) which deters wildlife. The other smell deterrent is blood meal. We won’t notice these odors, but the wildlife can smell them. Big game repellents containing putrescent egg solids

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have proven to be effective. You can make your own egg solid repellent by mixing a dozen eggs with enough water to make a gallon. The mixture can be put in a sprayer for application. To keep the sprayer from clogging, remove the chalaza (the white membrane attached to the yolk) and strain the mixture before putting in the sprayer. Repellents must be reapplied periodically as precipitation and sunlight break them down. It’s also a good idea to change which main ingredient you use. That keeps the animals from getting accustomed to the repellent and just ignoring it.

Domestic cats and wildlife such as bobcats and porcupines cause damage to trees by scratching the bark. The only way to deter them is by wrapping the trunk with hardware cloth (three feet high for the cats) or metal flashing (three feet high for porcupines). The flashing or wire must be expanded as the trunk grows to not damage the tree.

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It’s Time for Your Annual Real Estate Checkup

BY DUANE DUGGAN

Realtor and Author RE/MAX of Boulder

Just like visiting your doctor’s office for your annual physical to keep yourself healthy, it is imperative to conduct an annual real estate checkup to be diligent about your financial wellbeing. December is an excellent time to complete the review and make any adjustments for the year ahead.

If you are not yet a homeowner or don’t own any investment property, the real estate checkup can be done pretty quickly. Ask yourself, “Do I own any real estate?” Since the answer is no, it’s time to start laying the groundwork. In general, the sooner you can own real estate in your life, the more likely it will be a useful source of retirement income. Now is a good time to get started. You can meet with a REALTOR® and develop a plan to make the first home purchase as soon as it is feasible for you.

If you already own a home or investment property, here are a few things you should evaluate during your annual real estate checkup:

Get a Market Analysis from your REALTOR® One of the wonderful things about real estate in our area is that it has increased in value over time. Sure, it has seen ups and downs, but when I started 6

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working in real estate in 1978, Baseline Subdivision homes in the city of Boulder were selling for under $30,000. Now, it 2020, these homes start at around $650,000. As a homeowner, it is a good idea to ask for an updated value of your home each year and apply that information to your financial statement. You can use that information for planning and studying your financial future, relative to real estate and anything else you might invest in.

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Double check your insurance coverage and see if it is in line with replacement coverage.

Remembering our 2013 flood and recent wildfires, it is also a helpful to check for flood insurance, fire insurance, sump pump failure insurance, etc.

Check Your Loan Balance on Your Home and/or Your Rental Properties

If you have an amortized loan on your home, that means the loan balance goes down each

month. On a 30-year loan, principal reduction is fairly slow in the first half. If you keep the property and the loan for a long time, at about year 14, the principal reduction happens pretty rapidly. It makes it fun to see how much your equity has increased each year.

Mortgage Insurance Removal

Mortgage insurance, for purposes of this discussion, will pay off your lender if you default. There is another kind of mortgage insurance that like life insurance, if you die the loan gets paid off so your loved ones don’t have the burden of a mortgage payment.

Knowing your loan balance can help you determine if you can get rid of mortgage insurance. Many homes were bought with low down payments.

As a result, many homeowners have private mortgage insurance as part of their payment. The combination of rising values and principal reduction could make you eligible for removing the private mortgage insurance and lowering your payment. Check

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with your current lender to see if the mortgage insurance can be removed or if you need to refinance to get rid of it. You may not be able to do it now, but you can make a plan for how soon you could get it removed.

Check Your Interest Rate

Over time, we tend to forget what the interest rate is on our home mortgages. Interest rates currently remain at historical lows, so now might be a good time to refinance into a lower payment. Remember, if you have a five-year-old, 30-year amortized loan, for example, if you refinance, you start over on a new 30-year schedule.

Refinancing at a lower interest rate and starting over on a new 30-year amortization, could substantially lower your payment. If you are able to eliminate mortgage insurance as well, you might really like your new payment.

Decide on Your Loan Term, If You Refinance If starting over on a 30-year

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REALTOR®. By knowing this information, you will learn how much equity you have. If you have equity, you have options to continue to grow your real estate portfolio.

If your family size has increased, you might need a larger home. It could be possible to purchase a larger home and build your real estate portfolio at the same time. You can check into refinancing your old home, rent it, pull cash out for your down payment, and then buy your next personal residence.

If you are happy where you are, it might be possible to refinance and pull cash out to buy a rental property. By meeting with your mortgage lender, you can determine if you can qualify, or formulate a plan to be able to qualify in the future.

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Knowing the current value and loan balances on your property gives you a wealth of information with which to discuss with your mortgage lender and

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Get started on your real estate checkup today by contacting your REALTOR®, mortgage lender, and home inspector.

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biggest investment in their life. Like anything else that is important to you, it is advisable take good care of it. It is vital to get a home inspection every once in a while. Spring is a great time to do that, to ensure that snow won’t be covering up any potential issues. For example, when was the last time you crawled up in your attic? There might be a family of raccoons living there! The point is that a home inspector can alert you to simple repairs and maintenance items that might prevent significant problems down the road. This helps you maintain your property and allows you to anticipate big-ticket updates, like a roof or furnace replacement, and budget accordingly.

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loan doesn’t excite you, it is possible to refinance into a 15year loan. If your goal is rapid principal reduction this is one way to do it. The payment will be higher, however, and this could potentially make it tougher to meet the qualifying requirements.

Some lenders will allow you to recast your loan at a new interest rate and over a term you would like. In other words, if you are 10 years into a 30-year loan, a lender might be able to make a new loan at today’s rates, but on a 20-year amortization. You might have the benefit of a lower payment if the interest rate is lower than your current rate, and not add 10 years to the loan.

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1886 Seadrift Dr, Windsor $1,550,000 • MLS# 928393 4 Beds • 6 Baths • 7,916 Sq. Ft. Custom Colorado Luxury home built on two lots. Back faces west, golf & Rocky Mountain views. 1,170 sf Carport + 7 car 1, 574 sf attached heated garage w/ lift. Main floor 3,573 sf Master suite, retreat, 2 walk-in closets, 5-piece luxury bath. Gourmet kitchen SS appliances, gas range, double ovens, island, breakfast bar & nook, pantry, granite countertops, butler’s pantry, ice-maker, beverage cooler & induction cook-top. Formal dining & executive office. In-law quarters/guest suite, 3/4 bath, walk-in closet, fireplace & patio access. Basement, kitchenette/wet-bar, wine closet, gym, billiard area, theater, hearth room, family room, flex room & 2nd guest suite w/private bath.

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Advice for homebuying in a boom: Before entering a bidding war, take a deep breath Bankrate.com (TNS) Housing analyst Ken H. Johnson has been scrutinizing home prices for decades, and he offers this advice for buyers in today’s hot housing market: Slow down.

“I would be careful about buying near the top of the market, especially if I want to be in the home for only a few years,” says Johnson, a real estate economist at Florida Atlantic University and co-author of the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent Index.

“If you look to buy, bargain aggressively and be willing to walk away. Real estate most definitely is a good investment, but don’t just buy now because that’s what everybody else is doing.”

With mortgage rates at record lows and inventory tight, home prices are soaring. The National Association of Realtors says the median price of homes sold in October rocketed 15.5 percent from a year earlier, and bidding wars have grown common.

Johnson acknowledges that the housing boom of 2020 caught him by surprise. “I thought the real estate market was going to crash back in March,” he says.

While he doesn’t foresee a crash now, he does expect home prices in much of the nation to reach a plateau. He spoke to Bankrate about the housing market.

Home prices are soaring, and everyone who can afford it wants to move up or buy a second home. What advice do you give them?

Johnson: Everybody’s buying right now. We’re clearly getting to the peak. So you need to be a lot smarter about how you buy.

You need to do a lot more due diligence. You need to ride the neighborhoods. Look at the sold properties — don’t look so much at what’s for sale as the prices of what’s sold. Be aware that you’re buying at the peak.

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cycle? A lot of people have said that to me — “I bought in 2007, right at the very top.” I know people are thinking that right now. We’re near the top of the cycle. I wouldn’t not buy now.

I’d just bargain aggressively. I’d put in a lot of due diligence. Shop your mortgage rate, and make sure you get the best mortgage rate. Ride the neighborhoods.

Spend time looking. Spend time getting to know the area you want to live in.

Know what’s for sale. For example, you want a pool. Look at houses with a pool, find out what they sold for per square foot. When you see a house that comes on the market with a pool, look at the square footage and multiply by that number. You’re doing the same process, quite honestly, as a real estate broker.

They’ve got more experience and gut feel, but you can get pretty close. You really need to do more due diligence when you’re at the peak of a cycle. The due diligence was easy at the bottom in 2012 — a third-grader could have made a good purchase. This is the time to do your due diligence and bargain aggressively.

Bargain aggressively — it seems buyers are doing the opposite. We’ve got bidding wars in many parts of the country.

Johnson: If I have to kiss several frogs to find a prince, I’ll do that. You shouldn’t get impatient and get into bidding wars. Don’t be afraid to walk away from a transaction. There’s gonna be another house — there’s just gonna be. You’ll see houses go under contract, and then they come back on the market after the inspection period. People get cold feet, and those houses are coming back on the market.

As hot as the market is, you wouldn’t expect houses to be coming back on the market, but they are. Maybe buyers get as far as the appraisal, and the appraisal comes in significantly lower than the purchase price. The way the vast majority of contracts are

written, the buyer doesn’t have to perform if the loan cannot be made on the property.

So is the housing market setting up for a crash?

Johnson: We’re at the peak in much of the country. We just are. That leads a lot of people to ask, “Are we going to crash like we did last time?” There’s no signs of that. Last time, we had a lot of people in homes who couldn’t afford them. Now, we have record-low bad credit. That’s like a double negative, but it’s at record lows. It was near record highs back in 2006-07. Interest rates were higher then. Now, interest rates are at record lows.

The underwriting process is much stronger today. Before, if you breathed, you could get a loan. Ultimately, we had a foreclosure crisis. Today, it’s tougher for people to borrow money. Their credit is stronger.

They’re not going to walk away from these homes. We’re just not going to see a huge downswing like we did last time. But for those same reasons, we are not seeing a huge upswing. Prices probably won’t crash, but they’re just not going to keep going up.

There is going to come a reckoning. I just don’t think it’s going to be anywhere near the reckoning we had last time. Prices are going to go flat. Interest rates are going to go up a little.

Many housing economists say we’re seeing a long-term shortage of homes for sale.

Johnson: Yes, we’re behind.

We have this huge shortage of

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supply, and that’s not going away overnight. That’s going to help soften this landing. There’s a huge inventory problem. In 2006, we had a dramatic oversupply.

But nothing was built for darn near eight years. It’s way more difficult to get approvals from municipalities and counties than it was 15 years ago. The shortage of supply is helping to keep prices up.

We’ve heard a lot about new migration patterns, with Americans moving out of expensive cities during the pandemic.

Johnson: Certain parts of the country are going to outperform other parts of the country. People are moving. They’re moving for weather, and they’re moving for less-draconian taxes. Florida and Texas are beneficiaries of that trend. I would be nervous living in the state of New York or California — nervous about my value. Home values are high, and people are moving out.

That could turn around. Those cities have really big draws now — San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City are great places that people want to live. But as their jobs allow them to remotely disperse, people are asking, “Why can’t I live in Nashville? If I have to, I can be on a plane and in New York City by lunchtime.” It’s going to be a brave new world.

(Visit Bankrate online at bankrate.com.)

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Every cloud has a silver lining and if one digs deep enough, buried in the tragedies and calamities, there are aspects of life that have improved. Here are some of them.

- Commuting. What used to be rush hour traffic is now tolerable - CO emissions. They must be down - Car insurance. Rebates are being issued to some - Gyms. Much more pleasant for the members - Manners. People are generally more respectful than in ‘bc’ days - Better enjoyment of our homes and yards - More time with pets - Learning more about our kids studies - Better and healthier cooking habits - Fewer colds - Shopping. Curbside and home delivery - what a concept - Home improvement. Many homeowners have taken the opportunity to catch up on deferred maintenance Against all this, our hearts go out to the vulnerable businesses. Let’s hope they and their employees receive the help they need.

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DESIGN RECIPES

10 tips to enhance a guest room of the local sights and flavors. So why not add some local touches to your guest bedroom. For example if your area is known for local jam or maple syrup, why not include these into the welcome basket for your guests.

8. Provide privacy.

Tired and weary, some guests will really welcome the opportunity to have some alone time. If possible create your guest room in an area that provides privacy and if possible its own bathroom.

9. Change it up.

Before it gets old and dusty, help keep your guest bedroom fresh and current by changing it up every so often, whether with pillows, artwork or bedding.

Traditional elements such as a neutral palette, painted with classic stripes, helps make this guest bedroom timeless and welcoming. (Design Recipes/TNS)

Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service (TNS) As many ponder the possibility of hosting perhaps one or two family members for the holiday season, creating an inviting guest room may be top of mind. Guest bedrooms in many homes are discarded spaces. Sometimes they are clutter filled and only cleared just hours before a guest arrives. While in other instances, guest bedrooms are left dark and empty, a shrine to the guest who shows up once or twice a year. Guest bedrooms serve as a welcome message to your guests and should be treated as an opportunity to welcome your guests in style.

Here are my top 10 tips for ways to enhance the guest bedroom experience for your guests.

1. Create A Welcome Basket.

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for your guests? A welcome basket can have the basics such as rolled towels and bottle water or can be enhanced with a special personalized gift.

2. Add books.

Books are a wonderful addition to any guest bedroom. From novels, tourist guides and gorgeous magazines, reading material can be a welcomed diversion for your guests.

3. Think Fresh and Fragrant.

Who doesn’t love fresh flowers?

Fresh flowers say you took the time to add a special touch to welcome your guest.

4. Provide Basics.

Sometimes guests forget to bring the basics such as soap, toothpaste even a toothbrush, having these basics on hand, could be a welcomed surprise for your guests.

5. Classic Colors.

Even though it is your home, it is best to stay away from personalized colors. When designing a guest bedroom, it is best to stick with classic colors such as white, blue, yellow and green.

6. Sumptuous Linens.

For many guests, staying at your home is in lieu of a hotel, so why not make your guest feel like your home is like a “boutique hotel”.

There is nothing better on a bed than sumptuous linens.

7. Local touches.

Coming to your home, in some instances may be a vacation for your guests. They may even want to learn more about your local area, and take in some

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10. Clear the clutter.

In an ideal situation, the guest bedroom should not be your “catch all” room. Clear the clutter and help make your guest feel like it is their space, even if just for a little while.

(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.)

Providing a small basket of basics makes guests feel welcome. (Shutterstock) December 12, 2020

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Christmas décor: TOUCH OF TRADITIONAL time with those we hold near and dear and the memories that we make together. Thank you for being part of our Nell Hill’s family and celebrating with us for yet another year!

While this is my last deep dive into Christmas décor at the shop for the year, be sure to follow along with us on Instagram and Facebook for more peeks into the shop and our holiday splendor!

Until next time – happy decorating!

This look is full of punchy greens, shiny reds and all the ribbon, perfectly mis-matched ornaments and bubble lights that I can find. (Handout/TNS) The look overall reminds me of homes that have both a display tree, which many of our other designs trends towards, and the actual tree full of heirlooms, homemade ornaments, and milestone trinkets that make up the history of a family. (Handout/TNS)

Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service (TNS) We’ve covered a lot of holiday looks this year, from Santa’s Workshop to Woodland Wonderland to Beautiful Blue Christmas. I want to round out our Nell Hill’s displays with a look that is full of classic Christmas colors and nostalgia.

In a year such as this one, I find myself craving the comfort of the well-known and the traditional holiday atmosphere from my childhood. I’m talking punchy greens, shiny reds and all the ribbon, perfectly mismatched ornaments and bubble lights that I can find. For me, there is a calmness to be found among the chaos of a fully festive tree; it reminds me of sitting in the midst of my jolly family just taking in the scenery and being thankful that we are all together to celebrate.

One of our most-askedabout corners of the shop is our “Shuttered Window” room where we have displayed our classic Shiny Brite ornaments December 12, 2020

and festive bubble lights. This look practically carols Christmas at you! The bubble lights in particular have a special meaning for me, as my dad’s dad likes to share a story from his childhood when he saved up his pennies to buy a set for his mom. He trudged through the Minnesota snow with his pocketbook to get them for her. I think of that story every time I see bubble lights and it makes me smile.

While Shiny Brite ornaments haven’t been around since the 1940s and 50s, the line and its pieces are inspired by holiday décor from that time. These vintage-inspired ornaments look fantastic decked out on a tree from top to trunk, or blended in with family ornaments and all the holiday odds and ends that have been accumulated through the years. The look overall reminds me of homes that have both a “display” tree, which many of our other designs trends towards, and the “actual tree” full of heirlooms, homemade ornaments, and milestone trinkets that make up the history of a family.

Few things warm my heart more than seeing a tree that is turned into a tapestry of family moments and memories. I must admit, I get a little teary-eyed pulling out all the bits and bobs from years past that decorate our tree. At the end of the day,

Christmas is about more than ornaments and decorations and gifts under the (impeccably dressed) tree. It is about spending

(Adapted from nellhills. com. Katie Laughridge is the owner of Kansas City interior design destination Nell Hill’s. For more information, contact Katie at info@nellhills.com.)

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The Following Northern Colorado Home Sales Were Supplied By Colorado Weekly Homebuyers List Inc., 303-744-2020. Listed Are The Buyer, The Property Address, The Seller And The Amount.

Berthoud • Kara Levenduski -- 501 Nesting Eagles Way, Robert and Ba Levenduski, $141,500.

• David Johnson -- 2311 Sugarloaf Road, Land Grouping LLC, $215,000.

• Christian Cable -- 2742 Center Park Way, Richfield Homes LLC, $271,400.

• Gary and Donna Birchler -- 303 Lemonade Drive, Aspen Homes Colo Inc, $365,000.

• Keith and Lou Anderson -- 730 14th St., Virginia E Sandfort, $400,000.

• Michele and Dainen Bazzani -- 206 Rocking Chair Drive, Dfh Mandarin LLC, $412,100.

• Charles Earp -- 1039 Blue Bell Road, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $419,700.

• Charles Souza -- 1482 Biffle Court, Kb Home Colo Inc, $437,000.

• Richard and Katherine Mcmann -- 1336 Westport Loop, Melody Homes Inc, $440,300.

• Tracie Tovar -- 632 E Michigan Ave., Dfh Mandarin LLC, $442,800.

• Douglas Prato -- 286 Bronco Court, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $469,000.

• Kathy and Ron Fitts -- 302 Rocking Chair Drive, Dfh Mandarin LLC, $504,200.

• John and Patti Mccartney -- 1251 Tipton St., Aspen View Homes LLC, $504,800.

• Michael and Jennifer Marr -- 549 Wrangell Lane, Justin G Dumler, $507,000.

• Tyler and Lindsay Rashid -- 1245 Vantage Parkway, Melody Homes Inc, $510,000.

• Lauren and Richard Bowling -219 Dorothy Drive, Dfh Mandarin LLC, $541,200.

• Robert and Cindy Hale -- 2912 Martingale Drive, Deanna Ryen, $549,000.

• Richard and Gina Sullivan -- 300 Capital Reef St., Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $615,000.

• Christopher and Dedra Chavis -- 3098 Heron Lakes Parkway, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $627,200.

• Valerie Sheeley -- 2874 Heron Lakes Parkway, Bridgewater 14

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Homes LLC, $835,700.

• Barry and Sandra Robertson -- 3826 Nations Way, Steven and Kathleen Williams, $895,000.

Eaton • Catherine and John Simmons -- 1726 Westward Circle Unit 1, Legacy Devl LLC, $281,300.

• Amanda Dawley -- 208 Elm Ave., Brian and Linda Beattie, $362,000.

• Scott and Lynn Walter -- 26619 County Road 76, Guy and Debbie Tannehill, $900,000.

Evans • Stuart Buckingham -- 3101 Swan Pt. Drive, Jane M Histed, $248,500.

• Hector Ortega -- 603 36th St., Alta Dawn Sturgeon, $265,000.

• Saul Guerrero -- 2821 Monterey Bay, Braylin S Wertenberger, $290,000.

• Richard Telck -- 3209 Barbera St., Richard and Jeanne Rowe, $309,900.

• Jefferson and Jessica Wilson -- 3216 Collins Ave., James and Douglas Hack, $336,000.

Fort Lupton • Andrew and Courtney Taylor -- 2005 Hickory St., Jason and Camalia Mcmunn, $317,500.

• Tiffany Chavez -- 119 6th St., Pamela Millerchavez, $349,900.

• Madeline Sturgill -- 558 Northrup Ave., Century Coyote Creek LLC, $379,900.

• John and Danielle Eagan -- 1115 Cherry Court, Douglas and Kelley Hudson, $401,000.

• Amy Welsh -- 1823 Homestead Drive, Century Coyote Creek LLC, $444,700.

• Adam Mcvey -- 536 Pioneer Court, Century Coyote Creek LLC, $450,200.

• Spencer Smith -- 105 Bernard Court, Li Juan Chen, $559,900.

Greeley • Sanjay and Meenakshi Meenakshi -- 5151 29th St. Unit 602, Lorenzo Anthony Raimer, $218,000.

• Casey Rogers -- 2417 14th Ave., Wischmeier Family Trust, $220,000.

• John and Sarah Esh -- 2934 W Harp Court, Patricia M Aitkin, $225,000.

• Hernan Chavira -- 3600 Yosemite Drive, Manuel Gonzalez Prado, $230,000.

• Genoveva Moncayo -- 1122 3rd St., Tonoba Properties LLC, $263,000.

• Stacy Lipp -- 2415 W 12th St., Charles W Sinden, $278,000.

• Miguel Rodriguez -- 4540 1st St. Road, Daniel and Monica Rios, $279,900.

• Alfredo Bejines -- 511 E 24th St., Randy Cogil, $292,000.

• Ramiro Cordova -- 2432 13th Ave., Michael and Amy Bruchs, $295,500.

• Zaida and Brian Avina -- 2415 W B St., Jason W Garner, $304,000.

• Michael Harrington -- 1510 14th Ave., Julie F Perich, $308,000.

• Andres and Julio Lopez -- 182 45th Ave. Court, Cindy Lee Miskimins, $308,000.

• Jose Acevedo -- 1808 Dilmont Ave., Kevin and Kelly Block, $308,000.

• Tara Lanterman -- 1713 Glenmere Blvd., Ann Elizabeth Cross, $322,000.

• Connor Widener -- 2404 10th Ave., Norene and Robert Reed, $325,000.

• Rodrigo Gallegos -- 2245 12th St., Kathryn Kobel, $325,500.

• Jimmie Hall -- 5114 W 16th St., David and Lori Martini, $337,000.

• Alberto Martinez -- 2649 50th Ave., Raymond and Janell Warren, $345,000.

• Arturo Tellez -- 128 23rd Ave. Court, Rick T Bailey, $350,000.

• Delfina and Carlos Ortega -- 3025 41st Ave., Andrew and Emily Casseday, $353,000.

• Pamela Dennis -- 128 50th Ave., Joyce Ann Hamer, $354,900.

• Valorie Martensen -- 6242 W 14th St. Road, Michael Ray Lee, $359,900.

• Vanessa Guzman -- 8738 13th St., Dylan M Chambers, $360,000.

• Todd and Jessica Stoltz -- 145 N 50th Ave. Place, Christina Stoltz, $390,000.

• Kelley and Douglas Hudson -- 10105 W 15th St., Jamie and Brandon Stelly, $429,000.

• Julio Tanori -- 3007 69th Ave. Place, Cameron Whittier, $452,000.

• Matthew Lemke -- 33530 County Road 25, Bradshaw Logistics LLC, $576,800.

• Jeremy and Tracie Grover -- 3522 W Wagon Trail Place, Bennie and Ben Deest, $580,000.

• Brandi Curtis -- 8114 Skyview St., Realdeal LLC, $619,000.

• Steven and Angela Pardue -- 5964 23rd St., Ronald and Julie Reichard, $620,000.

• Connor and Kelsey Foster -31386 County Road 51, Lynette J Uhrich, $658,000.

Johnstown • Robert Tate -- 110 N Greeley Ave., Peter and Betsy Mandell, $290,000.

• Jesus Leyva -- 3423 Rosewood Lane, Gaurav and Anjali Pal, $395,000.

• William and Carla Winstead -4208 Onyx Place, Hugh and John Gaisford, $400,000.

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• Douglas Handley -- 177 Tartan Drive, Seybert Family Trust, $408,000.

• Alan Jorgensen -- 14 Saxony Road, Rufus D Bishop, $431,000.

• Brianna Omalley -- 1543 Goldeneye Drive, Kevin and Cathy Omalley, $440,000.

• Jacob and Katlyn Mckusker -2647 White Wing Road, Tyler and Lindsay Rashid, $472,500.

• Zachary and Heather Giezen -2818 S Muscovey Lane, Matthew and Bethany Yule, $575,000.

Keenesburg • Alan Ocker -- 29902 County Road 6, Paul McDonald, $499,000.

Kersey • Oscar Garcia -- 401 Civic Circle, Lot Holding Invest LLC, $80,000.

La Salle • Kenneth and Kimberly Betz -- 330 Sunset Drive, William and Ashley Slyke, $402,500.

Loveland • James Plumb -- 1910 Estrella Ave., Maudie L Church, $302,500.

• Winston Carr -- 276 Frederick Drive, Merle D Roth, $325,000.

• Christina Dyer -- 428 E 11th St., Glanzhaus LLC, $325,000.

• Christopher Dalebroux -- 2808 9th Place Sw, Kyle Adler, $345,000.

• Lauren Silva -- 1715 Hoffman Drive, Summit Invest Services LLC, $349,000.

• Micheal Martinez -- 3209 N Franklin Ave., Mark and Debby Medvedeff, $364,600.

• Kimberly Shefferd -- 545 E 11th St., Elizabeth and Lee Juhl, $365,000.

• Christopher Behnke -- 1730 W 50th St., Kendall Brook Townhomes LLC, $369,900.

• Angela Spradlin -- 2315 Sapphire St., Jeffrey Matthew Olson, $375,000.

• James Melancon -- 1911 Del Norte Ave., Mjp Properties LLC, $379,000.

• Steven and Daniele Woodford -1398 6th St. Se, James Ray Wolfe, $380,000.

• Adam Rowley -- 4750 Wisconsin Ave., Frank and Janet Rowley, $390,000.

• Alexander Bornstein -- 1005 Cimmeron Drive, Robert and Linda Davidson, $400,000.

• Eg Hibbert -- 4725 Wisconsin Ave., Kim Marie Morrison, $405,000.

• Meghan and Avery Kahn -- 3051 Cub Lake Drive, Kb Home Colo Inc, $405,500.

• Jeffrey and Eva Farnham -- 3393 Coal Creek St., Guy and Nicole Gowan, $412,500.

• Stephen and Amanda Boni -- 869 December 12, 2020

Cottonwood Drive, Christina L Bass, $422,000.

• James Walters -- 342 W 43rd St., Kelly Liams, $435,000.

• Jeffrey and Jenna Olson -- 3604 Leopard St., Jayanth and Cherie Thirumalai, $440,000.

• Taylor Laird -- 2628 Trio Falls Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $450,100.

• Adam Martin -- 2955 Cub Lake Drive, Kb Home Colo Inc, $461,500.

• Edward and Clara Smith -- 3644 Elkhead Ave., Ryan E Peck, $490,000.

• Steven and Karen Culver -- 1950 W County Road 16, Robert and Judy Hobert, $650,000.

• Mark and Laura Richins -- 5663 Mountain Iris Court, Robert and Chayse Morris, $654,000.

• Dennis and Kelly Lapointe -- 2901 Elevado Court, Christopher Nightingale, $662,500.

• Steven Brinker -- 5878 Pole Hill Road, Marla Howard, $700,000.

Milliken • Joshua and Heavan Noble -- 210 S Laura Ave., Mitchell Raymond Tanner, $317,000.

• Danielle Novellis -- 829 Depot Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $346,200.

• Jeremy and Martha Christner -- 2365 School House Drive, Matthew and Amanda Holguin, $348,500.

• A and Raymond Nelson -- 2572 Stage Coach Drive, John C Smedley, $355,000.

• David Estell -- 754 Pioneer Drive, Adam J Reich, $360,000.

Nunn • Andrew Lindblad -- 45909 Gold Stone Creek Court, Andrew Bowman, $435,000.

Pierce • Thomas Peppard -- 43981 County Road 29, Andrew A Creaser, $370,000.

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Platteville • Gregor Mochan -- 202 Buck Rake Blvd., Cynthia Luther, $361,000.

• Rogelio Espino -- 13211 County Road 21, James W Wilde, $630,000.

Severance • Robert Campbell -- 740 Takin Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $307,800.

• Amanda Dahlin -- 1013 Muntjac St., Journey Homes LLC, $312,800.

• Julie Brown -- 717 Takin Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $324,500.

• Cesar Cervantes -- 951 Scotch Pine Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $328,400.

• Kyle Russell -- 1109 Tur St., Journey Homes LLC, $328,400.

• Keith and Lylette Richter -- 1108 Tur St., Journey Homes LLC, $328,700.

• Logan and Katharine Hall -- 1006 Muntjac St., Journey Homes LLC, $339,000.

• Miguel Zendejas -- 1105 Tur St., Journey Homes LLC, $340,100.

• Alexander Barstow -- 1010 Muntjac St., Journey Homes LLC, $342,400.

• John Mathewes -- 700 Takin Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $351,000.

• Michael Hendrickson -- 805 Saiga Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $352,100.

• Chad and Felicia Weber -- 1312 Chamois Drive, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $393,100.

• Albert Battalio -- 475 Mt Belford Drive, Stan and Felicia Perry, $425,000.

• Brittany Warren -- 1405 Tahr Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $473,400.

• Darrell and Paige Hobbs -- 1435 Tule Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $476,300.

• Gordon Coombes -- 1401 Tahr Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $494,000.

• Jason and Megan Keenan -- 1679 Shoreview Parkway, Dfh Mandarin LLC, $509,400.

• Joseph and Rachel Unruh -- 1414 Coues Deer Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $519,300.

Timnath • Colton Aguiar -- 6955 Storybrook Drive, Timnath Ranch Townhomes LLC, $349,800.

• Corey and Leira Jackson -- 5800 Bourgmont Court, Hartford Constr LLC, $404,400.

• Wyatt Rogers -- 5088 Long Drive, Sage Homes LLC, $424,800.

• Lawrence Mahoney -- 7099 Brookvalley Court, Stephen and Crystal Bernier, $447,500.

• Gregory Wong -- 6442 Mayfair Ave., Calvin and Amanda Baumann, $462,000.

• Michael Apostle -- 5796 Jedidiah Drive, Hb Trailside LLC, $545,000.

• Danny and Patricia Jecminek -7188 White River Court, James and Renee Volk, $561,000.

• Dennis and Season Dixon -- 5848 Connor St., Ryan and Kelly Beam, $605,000.

• Geoff and Erin Livingstone -- 3732 Valley Crest Drive, Ryan and Kristin Fagerberg, $1,520,000.

Windsor • Blake Llewellyn -- 138 Beacon Way Unit 1c, Nicole L Brown, $240,000.

• Jason Norris -- 135 Sunflower Drive, Scott A Palubeskie, $323,000.

• Kyle Feliciano -- 408 Stonebrook Drive, Peter and Karson Taulbee, $360,000.

• Jayme Frakes -- 1781 Summer Bloom Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $380,000.

• Rico and Cristo Magdaleno -2020 Thunder Cloud Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $387,600.

• Melanie Bogus -- 243 Opal Court, Donna Swann, $389,000.

6346 Lesser Dr., Greeley $975,000 • MLS 928989

Simply awesome in Ashton Estates! Spectacular and spacious main floor master Two-story on 2 acres with an in ground salt water pool! Five bedrooms and five baths, newly renovated master suite with heated floors, walk in shower, walk-in closet, 2nd master suite on the upper level, newly updated kitchen, wood floors throughout the main level, finished basement with 1,000 bottle wine cellar and workout room. Main floor laundry, central vac and security system, finished 3-car garage and an exquisite outdoor kitchen plus a beautiful water feature and hot tub!

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• Bryon and Lindsey Urbanec -- 370 Sorrel Drive, Andrew and Shalene Bird, $405,000.

• Janet Steingart -- 1866 Castle Hill Drive, Aspen View Homes LLC, $416,100.

• Tanner and Cora Hulse -- 450 Beartooth Court, Tobias and Erin Hargrove, $420,000.

• Michael and Marsha Myers -1582 Clarendon Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $437,200.

• Michael and Marsha Myers -1632 Clarendon Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $438,000.

• Michael and Marsha Myers -- 1683 Gratton Court, Melody Homes Inc, $439,500.

• Edward Baker -- 720 Moonglow Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $440,600.

• Andrew and Shalene Bird -- 154 Turnberry Drive, Clarissa and Bruce Kelly, $450,000.

• James and Nancy Nye -- 1850 Holloway Drive, Aspen View Homes LLC, $453,200.

• Kurt and Diane Rothfuss -- 206 Pelican Cv, Koester Living Trust, $465,000.

• Mcalister and Briana Lafrance -- 2163 Day Spring Drive, Aspen View Homes LLC, $466,000.

• Sean and Johanna Osullivan -1976 Rose Petal Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $480,000.

• Allison Hardy -- 6018 Clarence Drive, Jill M Keegan, $495,000.

• Robert Donlon -- 1912 Rolling Wind Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $512,500.

• Chad and Victoria Knutsen -- 1881 Seadrift Drive, Jacob and Chelsey Crabtree, $515,000.

• Sally Paret -- 668 Boxwood Drive, Craig and Kimberly Richardson, $525,000.

• Navpreet Sidhu -- 2078 Covered Bridge Parkway, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $721,000.

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