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December 18, 2021

Winter Climate and Snowpack: You Get What You Get

Preparing for Home Appraisal

As most of Colorado is in some level of drought, snowpack plays a vital role in whether or not we can recover.

The home appraisal is crucial to the sale or purchase of a home. Preparing yourself can lead to better outcomes.

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Every Christmas tree is the most beautiful one

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A rather stylish acquaintance said to me one holiday season, “I

BY MARY LYNN really don’t like Christmas BRUNY trees that are decorated all hodgepodge. You know, ones that have all kinds of junk all over them.”

“Really?” I replied. “I love any Christmas tree, especially the ones that look like Christmas threw up on itself.”

Our family’s tree is decorated with ornaments that anyone has made out of any substance at any point in their life mixed with miscellaneous store-bought ones collected over the years, some of them nice, but also some really weird ones. I’m guessing my acquaintance would not like our tree.

Like a home’s interior décor, every Christmas tree has its own unique vibe. I think this makes them all fun to see. But I love a Christmas trees in general, no doubt due to my late father.

My dad loved Christmas trees and went all in. His enthusiastic decorating motto was: “If some is good, much, much, much more is way better, especially if it’s shiny.”

A bit to my mother’s chagrin (who has subtler taste), trees of my youth were jam-packed with large,

multi-colored lights (the big ones you screwed in) and loads of huge glittered ornaments.

Growing up, I thought our Christmas trees were fantastic, objects of extreme beauty. My father was obviously a visual genius, a master of his craft.

When I was really young my dad also used (or should I say abused) tinsel. If you are over 50 perhaps you remember tinsel – in the little white boxes? He drowned our trees in the stuff. You could barely make out the lights glowing beneath the blanket of reflective strips. The ornaments were simply MIA. It was a divine overall effect, kind of like a huge glowing foliage nightlight.

I remember my poor mother muttering under her breath when - once again - the tinsel got jammed up in the vacuum cleaner. Remnants of it would show up months later behind couch cushions or clinging to the drapes. But the worst was when it occasionally came out of our pets’ behinds. I think that’s what put the final kibosh on the stuff being used.

One year when I was a young adult my mom revolted and decided they would have a Victorian Christmas tree. It was all completely coordinated with pinks and purples with lace stuff and matched their decor. It was perfect – some in our family members thought it too perfect. It was like

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a person who has had too much Botox: sure, it was pretty but it just didn’t look quite right. My father was not a huge fan.

I imagine a truce was formed after tough negotiations.

Eventually the pastel tree got relegated to the living room and the “real” tree was set up in the family room, sans tinsel by then.

Christmas time peace ensued.

Luckily my husband and I have had only minor Christmas tree negotiations. He has agreed to allow any and all homemade children’s ornaments (jumbled composites of globs of glue, glitter, googly eyes and vivid imaginations). I have agreed to allow some greenery to actually show, meaning I limit my ornament enthusiasm. (Sorry, dad.)

I think our Christmas tree is imperfectly perfect. It’s a collection of memories reflected in the decorations we have made and gathered over the years. But that’s the lovely thing about Christmas trees: everybody thinks theirs – full of their own memories - is the most beautiful. Obviously, we’re all visual geniuses (or blinded by nostalgia).

Mary Lynn Bruny writes about local real estate and home-related topics. Contact her at ml.bruny@ comcast.net. To read previous THE LIGHTER SIDE articles, go to athomecolorado.com/the-lighterside.

December 18, 2021

CSU EXTENSION

Winter climate and snowpack: you get what you get Adrian Card, Colorado State University Extension in Boulder County Areas in Northern Colorado, including the high mountains, are in severe to extreme drought (D2 and D3 in drought jargon, according to the Drought Monitor). While this region of Colorado enjoyed a “donut hole” status through much of the state’s 2021 drought, we have now joined the remainder of Colorado, which is in some form of moderate (D1) to extreme (D3) drought.

If you are new to Colorado, you will soon learn that snow is the source of most the hydrology in the state. While there is a minor exception in the Republican river basin, no river flows into Colorado, earning it the title “mother of rivers,” rivers fed by snowmelt. Therefore everyone – commercial and residential users, farmers and ranchers, rafters and fishermen – keep an eye to the snowpack as we enter a water year, October 1 – September 30.

Currently, that water year is looking dismal. Warm and dry weather have excluded snowfall gains through most of the water year into mid-December. Recent snowfall has added to the overall picture, with a statewide average snow water equivalent (SWE) reported at 54% according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Imagine if you melted all the snow from a pipe inserted into in the snowpack and converted that to inches of water. Like

measuring rain in a rain gauge, that is SWE. The South Platte basin, with Boulder County as part of this watershed, is at 66% SWE. Of critical importance to Coloradans, the Southwest part of the state, the San Miguel basin and Upper Rio Grand basin, are showing 31% and 33% Mother nature always bats last, so water managers in the state know most of the big snow events come after the new year. By late April we have typically reached maximum snow deposition and have a relatively clear picture of SWE contributions to hydrology.

Periodic rainfall events can charge the hydrology with more water but since these cannot be predicted are just a bonus when they happen.

The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration publishes short- and near-term temperature and precipitation forecasts through its Climate Prediction Center (CPC). The

last CPC 30-day forecasts issued November 30 showed Colorado at a 40 – 60% probability of above normal temperatures. No surprise here given our weather lately.

Interestingly, the state is divided nearly evenly by a horizontal line, approximately in the I-70 corridor, with a less likely warm forecast above and more likely forecast below this line. All but the Southeast corner of the state has equal chances of normal precipitation for the period.

The 3-month CPC forecasts issued November 18 show all but a tiny Northeastern sliver of the state having a 40-50% probability of above normal temperatures and all but the southern third of the state having equal chances of a normal precipitation outlook with the southern third in a 3340% probability of below normal precipitation.

Overlay the current meager snowpack for Southwest Colorado and lower probability

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of precipitation through February and the prolonged drought there is still on the table now. Given the decent snowpack to date in the South Platte basin and favorable precipitation forecasted through February, the Northern Colorado area could emerge from drought by spring.

While it is premature now to plan for 2022 water year drought contingencies, this is a strong reminder that climate is in flux, warmer and drier maybe the trend for the Boulder County area going forward, additional watering of critical municipal landscapes may be the norm, even during winter dormancy to prevent injury and death to perennial plants.

Water storage projects are highly controversial but could be the buffer needed to bridge dry water period.

Farming and ranching, normally risky businesses, now look even riskier.

Mother nature will determine the water Colorado gets. It is our job manage it wisely.

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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HOME TIPS

Your pet is at risk around this holiday food, decor.

We talk to a vet for tips out of reach from your pet.

Grapes, raisins and Zante currants can cause kidney failure in animals. And black, red and white currants can cause upset stomachs if your pet consumes large amounts.

Hanh Truong The Sacramento Bee (TNS) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s almost second nature to want to grab your pet and have them take pictures next to your new holiday decorations. Or maybe give them a little bit of your leftover Christmas dinner and pumpkin pie. After all, they’re like family and should see what the holiday cheer is all about — right?

Not exactly. According to PetMD, a pet health information website that collaborates with veterinarians, some holiday foods are dangerous for pets.

Some common plants and decorations that are often used around the winter season are also unsafe for dogs and cats, according to Robert Poppenga, a veterinary clinical toxicologist with the California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab in the University of California, Davis’ School of Veterinary Medicine.

As we settle into the holidays, here are some top items you want to avoid giving to your furry friends: Mistletoe Mistletoe is great for kissing under, but as a snack, not so much. These plants have lectins and phoratoxins, which can cause low blood pressure and slowed heart rate, if consumed in large amounts, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Other symptoms include

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Desserts with Xylitol Xylitol is a common sugarfree sweetener or sugar alcohol.

You might find this ingredient in sugar-free ice creams, mints and baked goods.

According to PetMD, some holiday foods are dangerous for pets. (Dreamstime/ TNS)

vomiting, diarrhea, weakness and difficulty breathing.

Holly Holly, another common winter decoration, can be harmful to your four-legged friends. Its green leaves and berries have chemicals known as saponins. If ingested, dogs and cats may drool, vomit and have loss of appetite, according to the FDA. Baking chocolate Pet owners may know by now that chocolate is a big no-no for dogs and cats. But according to Poppenga, baking chocolate is especially problematic.

“It’s got theobromine and

caffeine,” he said, adding that these ingredients are in higher concentration in baking chocolate than in milk chocolate.

Even as little as two one-ounce squares of baking chocolate can be toxic to a 20-pound dog, according to PetMD. Poppenga said consumption of theobromine and caffeine can increase heart rate, cause animals to be hyperexcitable and, in extreme cases, cause severe muscle tremors and seizures.

Grapes, raisins and currants If you have bowls of grapes, raisins or currants or have some baked goods made with these fruits, you want to make sure it’s

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If a dog eats Xylitol, Poppenga said they will experience low blood sugar, weakness and, potentially, liver damage.

It can also cause seizures, incoordination and decreased activity, according to the FDA. Stringy decorations Lights, tinsel, ribbon and any type of string decorations can be an issue for cats, Poppenga said. If cats try to swallow these items, it can cause gastrointestinal problems if it gets caught in its GI tract.

If your pet got to it first The holidays can get busy.

While you’re preparing dinners, decorating or hosting guests, your pet may accidentally snag your holly or chow down on your chocolate pie.

If you suspect your dog or cat ate something it shouldn’t or is experiencing symptoms, call your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 7647661.

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ASK ANGI

Preparing for home appraisal

The appraisal process is a vital part of a home sale. You can take steps to ensure it goes smoothly. (Andrey Popov/Dreamstime/TNS)

Paul F. P. Pogue Ask Angi (TNS) If you’ve ever bought or sold a house, you know the crucial role home appraisers play in the outcome. Even if you haven’t had the (sometimes stressful) pleasure of buying or selling a home, you should still familiarize yourself with what a home appraiser does—and how it impacts your bottom line should you ever find yourself closing in on a home sale.

On average, a single-family residential home appraisal will cost between $300 and $500, though that price may go up for larger homes. The same is true if a home has certain features that require more time and expertise to appraise. In most cases, the appraisal fee is the buyer’s responsibility. However, you’ll need to pay the cost if you’re trying to learn the value for nonsales reasons. If you’re hiring an appraiser, verify that they are state-certified and have relevant experience in your location.

Familiarity with the community helps appraisers accurately set the price of a home.

Prepare for a home appraiser by making sure the home is as neat and clutter-free as possible.

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idea to handle all minor repairs in advance. Exterior damage, chipped or peeling paint, and torn screens tend to give the impression of a home that has not been well-kept.

Appraisers will inspect your home for health and housing codes, count the total square feet of all the rooms, look at the ease of layout, and consider things such as appliances and utilities.

They’ll also factor in available parking and driveways, as well as the home’s exterior condition and curb appeal.

Inform the appraiser about any home enhancements, and how much they cost. Recent installations such as a new $5,000 furnace or a $15,000 roof can boost the home’s appraised value.

If possible, give them written verification of the upgrades.

Similarly, a recent copy of your property tax bill will help.

Be aware that any renovations done to the home without acquiring proper permits will likely show up in the appraisal or home inspection phase and could throw a wrench into your sale. Home sales are a significant reason you need to verify that your contractors pull all appropriate permits on any job.

Skipping permits can come back to haunt you years later.

Some of the most critical factors affecting your home’s

value may be out of your control.

There’s a reason that real estate relies on three essential words: Location, location, location! The

quality of nearby schools, access to roads, noise factors such as nearby trains, and other elements will all help determine the final cost. Appraisers will also factor in nearby home values and recent sale prices to estimate a local baseline.

In the end, if you don’t agree with your appraised value, you can bring it to the attention of the lender or company that ordered the appraisal. You’ll have the most luck if you can provide your lender with objective data, such as recent nearby home sales that were particularly low for reasons specific to that property rather than the neighborhood. ____ Tweet your home care questions with #AskAngi and we’ll try to answer them in a future column.

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It’s Time for Your ANNUAL REAL ESTATE CHECKUP To keep yourself healthy, you make sure to schedule an annual physical.

To maintain your financial well-being, it

BY DUANE is essential to DUGGAN schedule an Realtor and Author annual real RE/MAX of Boulder estate checkup.

December is a great time to conduct that review so you can make any adjustments in the year ahead.

If you’re not a homeowner yet or don’t own any investment real estate, the real estate checkup can be done pretty quickly.

Ask yourself, “Do I own any real estate?” The answer is no -- so it’s time to start to lay 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 that first purchase as soon as it is feasible for you.

If you already own a home or investment real estate, 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 gone up in value over time. Sure, it’s had its ups and downs, but looking back when I started my real estate career in 1978, Baseline Subdivision homes, in the city of Boulder, were selling for under $30,000. Now, in 2021, they start at around $650,000.

As a homeowner, it is a good idea to get 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.

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track of your real estate values. It is also a good time to double check your insurance coverage and see if it is in line with replacement coverage.

Remembering our 2013 flood, it is also a good time to check if you need flood 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 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 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, possibly making 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.

Meet with Your Real Estate Lending Professional and REALTOR® 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 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

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can determine if you can qualify, or formulate a plan to be able to qualify in the future.

Get a Home Inspection A home and a rental property or can be an individual or family’s 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, 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.

Check into a Home Warranty It has been common for an independent home warranty policy to be part of a real estate transaction. These policies cover many working parts of the house, such as the furnace, air conditioners, water heaters, etc. Some of these companies provide coverage for a home you are already living in and own. For instance, if a failure of a water heater or furnace at the same time might create financial hardship, it is a good idea to look into the premiums, coverage, and deductibles on such a policy.

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

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PALMER FLOWERS for the Holidays and All Year-Round

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John Teehan for At Home Northern Colorado The holidays are upon us.

Before you know it, families will be gathering for various festivities as winter decidedly settles in.

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and at times, bleak, the indoors doesn’t have to be.

That’s where Palmer Flowers comes in.

For over 40 years, Palmer Flowers has been serving Loveland customers as a premier event and wedding florist with the

freshest and most unique variety of flowers in Northern Colorado all year-round. Their designers also bring unparalleled experience and expertise to your holiday decorating plans. If tasteful holiday ambiance is what you desire for your home this holiday season, make Palmer Flowers your first stop.

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Flowers can work with you to help find the perfect decor for your home this year. Palmer Flowers also offers the finest premium quality, highly realistic artificial Christmas trees in Northern Colorado.

Palmer Flowers carries trees for every setting, from small apartments to grand living spaces.

All of Palmer Flowers’ artificial trees are pre-lit by a lighting designer—saving you from one of the holiday’s more tedious, frustrating chores and delivering instantly on style.

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When you need an extra special gift, Palmer Flowers does not disappoint. (Photos by Tim Seibert/At Home Northern Colorado) Gifts Galore When you find yourself short on gift ideas, Palmer Flowers has more to offer than fresh, artfully created decor; it’s also a perfect gift-buying destination.

While plants and flowers are always appreciated gift options, sometimes you want something unique and wrappable.

A large part of Palmer’s walkin inventory features gift items perfect for the person who could use a little self-care. Pick up a festive mugs and fill it with Big Heart bagged teas or trendy Tea Drops, for a relaxing cup; add a journal and snuggly blanket for your favorite writer. Bath- and shower-bombs, along with Poppy and Pout lip balms, and a variety of scented candles make for an excellent night in—top it off with a pretty zippered bag to keep them in.

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wall art and even unique ornaments, will have a special place in their home and heart.

Need something a little more general? Palmer Flowers boasts an attractive choice of gourmet food baskets, chocolates, and other gifts suitable for everyone on your list, from loved ones to colleagues.

They even carry the muchcoveted Jelly Cat plushies for your favorite child-sized stocking.

When asked about their selection of fine gifts, Tim Jordan of Palmer Flowers said, “We work hard to find unique gifts that will appeal especially to the people of Loveland. Many of our gift items are locally sourced and reflect those special qualities that make Northern Colorado such a great place to live. We do this year-round, but with the holidays here, we’ve pulled out all the stops so we can offer the widest

selection possible for everyone on your shopping list.”

A Full-Service Florist Palmer Flowers prides itself on the conveniences they offer customers, from their streamlined location to their simple online ordering system.

Online orders go directly to the shop and are not routed through some faceless national order gathering system. They offer the largest selection of cut flowers in Northern Colorado, so you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for when you call or walk into their showroom.

There, you will find smiling faces eager to help you through the entire process of buying flowers, plants, or gifts.

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to deliver elegance and style.

Even if there is no special event at all happening and you just want to make a statement with a lovely bouquet, Palmer Flowers has an impressive selection of fine boxed bouquets to cover any situation. You can even subscribe to a weekly or monthly floral delivery service designed to your exact needs.

Palmer Flowers is located at 1300 E. Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland. They are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. They offer sameday floral delivery year-round, but you will want to place your order at least one day in advance during the busy holiday season.

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Notable Advantages to Selling a House in Winter fireplaces and relaxing hot tubs highlight themselves in a winter home showing.

BY TOM KALINSKI

RE/MAX of Boulder

If you’re considering selling your home next spring, you may want to consider stepping up your timeline. Though spring is officially home-selling season, experts say a winter sale could bring you a higher sale price and an overall less stressful process, according to Realtor.com.

Following are the benefits outlined by Realtor.com of putting your home on the market when temperatures and weather conditions take a turn and gardens are bare.

1. Less competition Quite simply, there are fewer hones on the market in winter so buyers have less to choose from.

No matter what time of year you are selling your home, seriously low inventory has been a hallmark

of the local housing market in the past year. In this low inventory market, buyers tend to stay active year-round. As a seller the evenlower supply of winter works in your favor, making it an ideal time to sell your home.

2. You can show off your home’s ideal winter features Cold weather has been slow in coming so far this year. But rest assured, low temperatures and icy snows are just around the corner. The chilly temps make winter the ideal time to tout your home’s advantages in this less than easy time of year. Details like south-facing driveways and front walkways sell themselves on snowy days: less snow shoveling is appealing to every homeowner.

Other amenities like cozy

3. Growing families push parents to re-nest Statistics show September has more birthdays than any other month, according to the Center for Health Statistics and the Social Security Administration. Once a family settles in with a new baby, parents often begin to search for a new home to better suit their growing family, reports Realtor. com. Though the pandemic may have suppressed the birth rate in the U.S., there’s likely to be a push to find a larger home.

4. Winter buyers are serious While it may come as a surprise, not everyone touring homes intends to make a purchase.

“Some people are contemplating moving and may just want to see what’s on the market. Since more homes tend to go on the market in spring and fall, this is also when window shoppers are likely to be out looking,” writes Realtor.com.

Winter freezes out the “lookers,” but not the serious buyers. While there may be fewer showings, those who visit are motivated to buy – a good thing for sellers.

5. Year-end corporate activity Companies often pay bonuses during the holiday season. The payout can mean some have a windfall to help them buy a home.

Additionally, even in these days of working remotely, corporations still relocate workers. Relocation packages are designed to help make the move and potential home purchase easier. Relocated buyers have the added cash to smooth their home buying process.

For those considering selling your home in winter, these advantages may help alleviate your concerns. A good realtor can help ensure the process goes well and quickly.

Read the full story at realtor. com/advice/sell/reasons-to-sell-ahome-in-winter/ .

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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If you’re ready to purchase now, you may benefit from today’s rates, which are still very low.

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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.

Ault • Laurie Wickstrom -- 260 Pawnee Road Unit B2, Conestoga Townhomes LLC, $240,000.

• Garit Skidmore -- 720 Oregon Trail Unit D3, Conestoga Townhomes LLC, $267,200.

• Shelbie Demott -- 260 Pawnee Road Unit B1, Conestoga Townhomes LLC, $277,800.

• Robert and Monica Coakley -720 Oregon Trail Unit C2, Conestoga Townhomes LLC, $278,500.

• Thyler Heter -- 720 Oregon Trail Unit C4, Conestoga Townhomes LLC, $285,600.

• Rebecca Cedillo -- 720 Oregon Trail Unit D2, Conestoga Townhomes LLC, $289,100.

• Dean and Janna Tomter -- 720 Oregon Trail Unit D4, Conestoga Townhomes LLC, $294,000.

• Jesus Seanez -- 220 A St., Godby Real Estate LLC, $315,000.

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• Stephen Milner -- 102 A St., Donald and Caitlin Stock, $322,000.

Berthoud • Keobs Avila -- 1205 N 4th St., John A Ezzo, $405,000.

• Marc Schra -- 2125 N County Road 13, Barbara J Schooley, $430,000.

• Jesus and Isaray Vaquera -- 1502 Willow Drive, Kent and Maria Katon, $445,000.

• Troy and Kathleen Springer -- 410 Nielson Place, David Zamarron, $460,000.

• Danielle Schatzman -- 880 Longview Ave., William and Marilyn Titus, $500,000.

• Heather Farmerhoskins -- 1124 Longs Peak Ave., Dennis and Samantha Stevens, $525,000.

• Jordan and Ariel Cota -- 334 Ellie Way, Zillow Homes Property Trust, $533,200.

• Marisa Noto -- 1448 Westport Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $553,200.

• Tyson Diener -- 1274 Sun River Road, Jessica L Adams, $555,000.

• Timothy Wendland -- 1086 Gabriella Lane, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $566,700.

• Daniel and Nancy Keith -- 382

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Mount Rainier St., Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $572,500.

Brian and Jamie Gilgren -- 225 Rocking Chair Drive, Sage Homes LLC, $586,200.

John and Joanne Scheihing -2082 Tabor St., Zillow Homes Property Trust, $597,500.

Jessica and Jay Sherer -- 525 Buckskin Road, Richfield Homes LLC, $656,200.

Gerald and Marta Mauck -- 1083 Gabriella Lane, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $669,600.

Jennifer Miller -- 1045 Gabriella Lane, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $759,900.

Eaton • Steven and Jennifer Bornhoft -- 1760 Westward Circle Unit 2, Legacy Devl LLC, $342,800.

• Maria Guzman -- 345 Cedar Ave., Reed and Evelyn Vining, $378,000.

• Travis and Amanda Ross -- 1260 5th St., Jack E Kramer, $400,000.

• Devin Peyton -- 440 Surrey Ridge, Lauren and Sean Layne, $465,000.

• Cole and Kyrsten Deringer -37276 County Road 45, Hans David Zandstra, $480,000.

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• Erik and Suzanne Frelund -35475 County Road 43, Pieter and Amber Goosen, $880,000.

Greeley • Daniel Kulp -- 1816 6th St. Road, Paul M Wilkinson, $125,000.

• Matthew Debona -- 822 37th Ave. Court, Kyle and Cameron Rutz, $210,000.

• Bryan Batista -- 2990 W C St. Unit 62104, Glenna P Mclean, $225,000.

• Jacob Figgs -- 911 44th Ave. Court Apt 8, Camp 1 LLC, $231,000.

• Jeremy Gomez -- 1125 13th St., Manuel and Edmundo Almanza, $268,000.

• Isaac Baeza -- 2400 10th Ave., John and Amber Sullivan, $275,000.

• Abel Arenivar -- 260 34th Ave. Court, Melissa L Lowry, $290,000.

• Sara Aragon -- 6915 W 3rd St. Unit 315, John and Darlene Scheving, $300,000.

• Joshua Kruger -- 1319 13th St., June T Valora, $315,000.

• Katilyn and Linda Rittner -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 2102, Tru Grit Noco LLC, $320,900.

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• Mason Ferris -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 2101, Tru Grit Noco LLC, $320,900.

• Cody and Veronica Duran -- 3028 W 6th St., Meregildo Ojeda, $329,000.

• Jan Reyes -- 919 E 24th St. Lane, Christopher Ferguson, $330,000.

• Amberlynn and Daniel Inglis -428 29th Ave., Cam Invest LLC, $345,000.

• Kassandra Decuir -- 1721 26th Ave. Court, Ladd L Cochrane, $359,000.

• Jamee Martin -- 2443 25th Ave., Marin and Warren Schutte, $360,000.

• Robert Hufford -- 3326 33rd Ave. Court, Nathaniel Sachleben, $360,000.

• Maria Nava -- 1704 26th Ave. Place, Lydia and Omar Benally, $372,000.

• Jonathan and Richard Freeman -1706 8th Ave., Austin and Peggy Dooley, $375,000.

• Christine Moriarty -- 5750 W 20th St. Apt 13, Troy and Cari Pettyjohn, $375,000.

• Chavilah Andersonclare -1927 17th Ave., Stanley Scott, $375,000.

• Ubaldo Gonzalez -- 3408 W 17th St., Cory and Katie Newton, $377,000.

• Robert Kaminky -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 1303, Tru Grit Noco LLC, $379,000.

• Christopher Decker -- 1925 14th St., Barbara Wright, $405,000.

• Somealy and Diana Long -- 3510 18th St., Richard and Carolyn Housden, $410,000.

• Justin Pae -- 1453 40th Ave., Donald and Raylene Shively, $415,000.

• Timothy and Debra Obrien -- 354 50th Ave. Court, Michael and Tamra Medhurst, $425,000.

• Korin Mashek -- 2723 23rd St., Courtney and William Povsha, $425,000.

• Javier Garcia -- 170 48th Ave., Brittany and Bradley Zuvlis, $425,000.

• Nancy Schubert -- 2302 74th Ave., Karina and Mar Marquezgonzalez, $430,000.

• Colin Morrissey -- 224 48th Ave., Jaclyn A Walrath, $430,000.

• William Vicente -- 8402 17th St., Timothy and Erin Boyd, $432,400.

• Tamara Leafgren -- 6514 18th St. Road, John C Malanca, $435,000.

• Ronald Buckley -- 2010 46th Ave. Unit 53, Douglas and Barbara 14

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• Reba and Adam Kerr -- 7108 W 21st St. Lane, Brian L Kirby, $435,000.

• Colton and Jennifer Measner -7306 W 21st St. Road, Douglas and Pennie Measner, $440,000.

• Joyce Allely -- 1943 26th Ave. Court, John and Sidney Benner, $475,000.

• James Powers -- 6615 7th St., Hartford Constr LLC, $477,600.

• Douglas and Shirley Wentz -3110 66th Ave. Court, Lindsay A White, $500,000.

• Ronald and Marina Lux -- 6211 B St. Road, Melody Homes Inc, $501,200.

• Jessica and Jeffery Rogakis -1856 36th Ave. Court, Cole and Kyrsten Deringer, $685,000.

• Lee and Ruby Lindblad -- 13653 Highway 392, Fritzler Farms LLC, $900,000.

• Oscar Prietodominguez -- 12 Dos Rios, Rex and Rex Monahan, $1,017,500.

• Bharat Pillilli -- 2132 27th Ave. Court Apt A, Carl and Josephine Alm, $1,135,000.

Johnstown • Maria Brizuela -- 3520 Kirkwood Lane, Richard O Evans, $420,000.

• Cindy Hugen -- 243 Goldfinch Lane, Melody Homes Inc, $429,200.

• Tiana Banuelos -- 3750 Summerwood Way, Douglas and Ashley Broda, $435,000.

• Daniel and Kim Grosland -- 2659 Osprey Way, Melody Homes Inc, $452,800.

• Xavier Acosta -- 3683 Morrison Lane, Brandon and Juanita Hamby, $490,000.

• Efrain Perez -- 273 Goldfinch Lane, Melody Homes Inc, $492,300.

• Katherine Beck -- 2623 Osprey Way, Melody Homes Inc, $497,900.

• Tyler and Sara Downer -- 3425 Maplewood Lane, Orchard Homes Iii LLC, $525,000.

• Amalia and Sergio Villasenor -3667 Barkwood Drive, Lawrence and Jewel Wallace, $600,000.

• Joel Moore -- 257 Braveheart Lane, Braidy and Theresa Boen, $725,000.

Keenesburg • Manuel Aguilar -- 10 Johnson Circle, Breanna Fowler, $350,000.

• Heather Swain -- 518 Jordan St., Lgi Homes Colo LLC, $415,900.

• Ryan Johnson -- 120 W Morgan Ave., Charles P Dunning, $500,000.

La Salle • Kevin Cruz -- 106 S 3rd St., G E LLC, $300,000.

• Curtis and Tiffani Burke -- 22350 Latham View Drive, Jerry Dale Short, $1,115,000.

Loveland • Shelby Dibellis -- 1013 E 3rd St., Richard Nimerfro, $292,000.

• Kaitlyn Peot -- 736 Monroe Ave., Loveland Art Academy LLC, $315,000.

• Hannah Long -- 4130 Monument Drive, Doina Ognian, $316,000.

• Jose Ortiz -- 2114 S Custer Ave., Gregory L Sheets, $341,900.

• Caryl Parks -- 1854 W 50th St., Kendall Brook Townhomes LLC, $350,500.

• Tamara Baldwin -- 1842 W 50th St., Kendall Brook Townhomes LLC, $353,100.

• Steven and Beth Williams -- 105 Willow Circle Drive, Iliaser and Rosa Melendez, $370,000.

• Linda Helm -- 301 Shupe Court, Maxine A Simmons, $370,000.

• Francisca Valtierra -- 1814 W 11th St., Teresa Maria Arrospide, $375,000.

• Scott Morgan -- 928 Torrey Pine Place, Denece Lynn Bezpaletz, $375,000.

• Diana and Dennis Karlin -- 272 Morgan Drive, Janice M Johner, $375,000.

• Anna Nystrom -- 1350 22nd St. Sw, Lisa S Field, $385,000.

• Frank and Cheryl Ryan -- 327 Ramsay Place, Gloria J Hidden, $390,000.

• David and Donna Blanchard -- 503 E 12th St., Mpm Co LLC, $390,000.

• Virginia Karras -- 611 Callisto Drive Unit 201, Kevin S Matzdorff, $397,000.

• Richard Clampitt -- 1966 Buena Vista Place, Myrna Terrones, $403,000.

• Elliott and Sarah Parcells -- 2844 Snowberry Place, Kathryn A Snyder, $405,000.

• Patricia Riley -- 2576 Trio Falls Drive, Sheri Southern, $405,000.

• Harrison and Jessica Rule -1313 Eaton Ave., Robin L Bonn, $410,000.

• Vera Brown -- 1103 Ida Drive, Apf Property Holdings LLC, $410,000.

• Randall Chun -- 228 Shupe Circle, E Sandra Charbonneau,

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• Matthew Weavil -- 3507 N Colorado Ave., Marlaine Maslen Trust, $420,000.

• Elijah Sandoval -- 290 E 40th St., Thomas Oconnor, $420,500.

• Walter and Loretta Siefert -- 2110 James Drive, Sidney and Denise Thompson, $440,000.

• Julie Colefarquharson -- 1657 S Estrella Ave., Zillow Homes Property Trust, $441,000.

• Paige and Bobby Brinkhaus -1846 W 50th St., Kendall Brook Townhomes LLC, $441,000.

• David Wood -- 648 26th St. Sw, Brian and Kelly Letourneau, $448,000.

• Jeanne Deroche -- 2920 Glade Road, Randy and Patrice Adams, $450,000.

• Danielle and Ryan Batten -- 1526 Tracy Drive, Wei Zhu, $452,000.

• Joseph and Andrea Hubbard -- 804 W 35th St., Theresa and Theresa Wells, $453,000.

• William and Miranda Giglio -169 Brass Court, Standley Family Trust, $460,000.

• Sanford and Branham Garber -1257 Bristlecone Place, Recycled Properties LLC, $470,000.

• Yvette Harding -- 3831 Lindenwood Court, Dusten and Rebecca Thomas, $477,000.

• Larry Metherd -- 2856 Sally Ann Drive, Patricia and Charles Dinkey, $480,000.

• Charyl Calfina -- 1858 W 50th St., Kendall Brook Townhomes LLC, $480,600.

• Sharon Morine -- 1838 W 50th St., Kendall Brook Townhomes LLC, $482,400.

• Nathan and Jamie Kuntz -- 3133 Zodiac Place, Jay Luttrull, $485,000.

• Kelly Murray -- 2084 Monte Vista Circle, Kevin Joseph Tapia, $500,000.

• Robert and Mary Brown -- 4303 Martinson Drive, Am Legend Homes, $528,000.

• Zachery and Kamber Box -- 126 Derby Hill Drive, Harold and Rebecca Garmane, $550,000.

• Jerry and Lisa Jenkins -- 2736 Pictor St., Robert Wise, $560,000.

• Teresa Arrospide -- 176 Tiabi Drive, Douglas and Theresa Dirkes, $565,000.

• Jeffrey and Cheryl Campbell -1031 Norfolk Place, Delbert and Linda Hope, $571,000.

• Jakeb Huggenberger -- 1625 Hoehne St., Bridgewater Homes LLC, $585,000.

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1282 Crabapple Drive, Zillow Homes Property Trust, $594,900.

Dylan and Megan Wonnacott -- 4709 High Country Road, Jennifer A Fike, $615,000.

Jason and Kathleen Merrill -1716 La Salle Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $622,700.

Eric and Marny Gustafson -3426 Fox Crossing Place, Steven and Julian Schultz, $635,000.

Glynis and Dennis Carpenter -- 4113 Mandall Lakes Drive, Kathleen M Klein, $639,000.

Branden Petrun -- 2970 Lake Verna Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $655,900.

Manley and Emily Feinberg -1704 Fire Rock Court, Walter Grassens, $720,000.

Daren Berry -- 3302 Catamaran Court, Ryan and Jennifer Morgan, $755,000.

Margaret Torreano -- 152 Two Moons Drive, Anderson Living Trust, $774,000.

Mark Jeffords -- 5309 Lariat Drive, Mitchell and Donna Myers, $790,000.

Hans Bakker -- 315 Meadowsweet Circle, John T Tregenza, $1,045,000.

Milliken • Adela Gordillo -- 2811 E Prairie Drive, Derek C Twigg, $428,500.

• Jeffrey and Kathryn Lucas -- 1515 Lotus Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $432,700.

• Eloy Torres -- 1040 Wagon Train Drive, Michael and Paula Guillot, $436,000.

• Matthew Gadbois -- 557 S Prairie Drive, Michael Crawley, $455,000.

• Jacob Mitchell -- 2046 Traildust Drive, Michael and Michelle Davis, $462,000.

• Erland and Eileen Urban -- 9657 County Road 44, Ryan Williams, $585,000.

Platteville • Victor Zamora -- 449 Stevens Circle, Timothy J Young, $432,000.

• Zachary and Elizabeth Brown -- 16471 Essex Road S, New Expression Homes LLC, $671,900.

• Robert and Maria Cannata -16486 Stoneleigh Road S, Dillon Mchugh, $685,000.

• Gail Lynn -- 16478 Essex Road S, Northstar Homes Inc, $921,900.

Severance • Jesse Ybarra -- 5020 Prairie Lark Lane, Zec LLC, $168,000.

• Ryan and Ashley Bailey -- 706 Blue Jay Drive, Ian and Sarah December 18, 2021

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• Roger and Summer Arledge -328 Jay Ave., S J Olson Trust, $472,500.

• Louise Magazzu -- 884 Cliffrose Way, Edward and Lysette Landry, $484,600.

• Tammy and Andrew Vaughan -- 1464 Moraine Valley Drive, Zillow Homes Property Trust, $485,000.

• Thomas and Jessica Olson -- 1257 Baker Pass St., Melody Homes Inc, $487,100.

• Tyler and Danielle Berger -393 4th St., Matthew C Alba, $500,000.

• Derek and Brooke Papstein -- 1255 Baker Pass St., Melody Homes Inc, $504,500.

• Ryan and Nikkole Supercynski -- 1264 Wild Basin Road, Melody Homes Inc, $515,700.

• Molly Keller -- 1388 Copeland Falls Road, Zillow Homes Property Trust, $525,000.

• Jeramie and Jenny Greer -- 1351 Copeland Falls Road, Melody Homes Inc, $539,000.

• Mark and Dawn Kelley -- 1124 Javelina St., Aspen View Homes LLC, $547,600.

• David and Gabriella Pence -- 1741 Avery Plaza St., Patti Tupper, $550,000.

• Michelle and James Banks -- 1122 Javelina St., Aspen View Homes LLC, $604,700.

• Douglas Klein -- 3789 Bridle Ridge Circle, George and Denise Milldrum, $740,000.

Timnath • Karen Duvall -- 5791 Soto Way, Hartford Constr LLC, $417,400.

• Ky Ly -- 4865 Oakley Drive, Hartford Constr LLC, $509,600.

• John and Rachael Wilson -- 5104 Thunderhead Drive, Dorya Huser, $540,000.

• Susan Beldus -- 5830 Lasalle Lane, Gh Colo LLC, $541,500.

• Takhir Minullin -- 5028 Kidd St., Toll Southwest LLC, $577,800.

• Travis Werbelow -- 6662 Stone Pt Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $594,600.

• Edward and Sara Nowak -- 2692 San Cristobal Court, Hartford Constr LLC, $657,800.

• Kim and John Palermo -- 5361 Kellan Way, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $669,000.

• David and Molly Turnbull -- 2782 Vallecito St., Hartford Homes LLC, $670,000.

• Larry and Sherri Sandoval -- 1342 Wolfhound St., Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $698,300.

• Rommel and Jessica Cortez -5725 Isabella Ave., Toll Southwest LLC, $714,300.

• Mark and Kimberly Koivuniemi -- 6470 Spring Valley Road, Sean and Lynne Braden, $765,000.

• Kathleen and Jack Lipscomb -5381 Kellan Way, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $777,100.

• Westley and Danielle Espinosa -- 1142 Larimer Ridge Parkway, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $835,400.

• Jason and Leanne Gaedtke -1090 Waterfall St., Kirsten and David Potter, $1,300,000.

Windsor • Allyssa Snow -- 723 2nd St., Tyler and Danielle Berger, $335,000.

• David Bott -- 242 E Chestnut St. Apt 4, Chestnut Street Holdings LLC, $408,900.

• Walter and Rachel Willis -- 700 Walnut St., Dlj Trust, $425,000.

• Alexander Tower -- 1759 Branching Canopy Drive, Dfh Mandarin LLC, $437,800.

• Kevin Quinn -- 224 Veronica Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $439,000.

• Darryll and Mckynna Mosher -- 317 Windflower Way, Gregory and Stephanie Gasper, $460,000.

• Patrick and Andrea Tinsley -1806 Branching Canopy Drive, Dfh Mandarin LLC, $470,500.

• John and Carol Deming -- 4585 Hollycomb Drive, Tralon Homes LLC, $474,500.

• Brett and Rebecca Stone -- 521 Springwood Court, John and Hilary Fordred, $486,000.

• Cynthia Boehm -- 839 Corn Stalk Drive, Tony Ho, $500,000.

• Kevin and Lorna Cherry -- 89 Evans St., Tanner L Stealey, $501,000.

• Rodney Dick -- 1585 Northcroft Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $515,000.

• Xin Liu -- 1572 Illingworth Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $519,800.

• Randy and April Clayton -- 4509 Beauforts Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $521,700.

• John Storlie -- 1406 Fairfield Ave., Joann Jackson, $530,000.

• Danielle and Jeffery Sesemann -- 1488 First Light Drive, Michael and Nicole Curtis, $540,000.

• Seung and Ji Lee -- 1945 Covered Bridge Parkway, Melody Homes Inc, $554,100.

• Mark Folkestad -- 4516 Kingswood Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $557,000.

• Dylan Cohoon -- 1934 Raindrop Drive, Melody Homes Inc,

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• Harold and Marie Quicke -- 7413 Turnbull Court, Valeree Rose Doucette, $565,000.

• Caitlyn and Brian Drissel -- 1893 Castle Hill Drive, William and Tammy Freeman, $570,000.

• Gregory and Stephanie Gasper -- 1593 Northcroft Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $576,700.

• Alexander Ban -- 1781 Tree Grove Drive, Dfh Mandarin LLC, $584,400.

• Vlad and Cristina Munteanu -128 Whitney Court, James and Lisa Fout, $585,000.

• Cheri Leach -- 2107 Pelican Farm Road, Scott Bradley Tarbell, $590,000.

• Allison and Patrick Esser -- 1541 Lakewood Drive, Robert and Courtney Williams, $598,500.

• Dayna Cerrone -- 5942 Clarence Drive, Doyon Family Trust, $600,000.

• Melvin Vasquez -- 1958 Raindrop Drive, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $620,600.

• Jay and Marilyn Hardy -- 212 Pelican Cv, Steven and Sarah Tracy, $627,500.

• Spencer and Rachel Kirwin -2148 Setting Sun Drive, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $631,400.

• Kyle and Melissa Gelvin -- 1510 Cherry Grove Court, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $642,300.

• Grant and Patti Tupper -- 219 Cattail Bay, 3311 Laporte LLC, $650,000.

• Daniel and Ashley Perussina -- 2251 Stonefish Drive, James Booska, $675,000.

• Dane Anderson -- 2128 Gather Drive, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $682,400.

• James Cosner -- 101 Main St., Jong Beom Kang, $775,000.

• John Harris -- 1506 Cherry Grove Court, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $775,400.

• Lauren and Jason Gilliland -- 6401 Pumpkin Ridge Drive, Bryan Zenner, $840,000.

• Steven and Sarah Tracy -- 518 Pelican Cv, Jennifer and Judd Dawson, $860,000.

• Thomas Nichols -- 8797 Longs Peak Circle, David and Deborah George, $1,157,800.

• Paul Linenberg -- 937 Ventana Court, Mark and Bobbie Glover, $1,200,000.

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