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It may not seem like it right now, but cooler weather is on its way Set your lawn up for a strong start next spring by taking a few extra steps this fall.
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If you are doing a potentially messy project (such as painting), you will only ruin clothes or shoes if they are nice ones. If you wear clothes that are in tatters, no damage will occur. This law also applies to your home: If you are going to replace old, gross carpet, you will never spill paint on it. But if you have new carpet, chances are high you will do so.
Once you improve one part of your home, other parts that previously looked okay will now suddenly appear much uglier or shabbier. This is like an older person who makes their face flawless with Botox, only to have their neck now look 30 years older
A project will always grow 20 to 500 percent larger Example: You decide to replace a crumbling cement path in your backyard with a flagstone one. In a state of remodel enthusiasm, you decide that it also makes sense to add the flagstone patio, fire pit and hot tub you have always wanted. However, this logic fails to take into account the invoices that will arrive afterward, causing you great stress. (Good thing you have an unpaid-for hot tub in which to relax.)
For some incomprehensible reason, the final teeny punch list to complete your remodel will never get done. That is why it’s called a punch list: It makes you want to punch something in frustration.
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Six months after remodeling, you will forget how painful a process it was. You will highly recommend it to a friend who has a stressful job, small children, a shaky marriage and a limited budget. That friend will decide to remodel, curse you during the process, but then forget about this six months after their remodel is complete.
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The minute you are done remodeling or decorating in the latest style or color, the powers that be will inform the world that this look is now deemed passé. This is sometimes confused with the “You Just Can’t Win No Matter What” law
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Bad things will occur at the time that is most inconvenient to you. For instance: After your old hot water heater has been hauled away, your contractor will discover that the parts needed to install your new one will take a month to acquire. It’s February and minus five degrees.
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As soon as you are done remodeling you will wish you had done approximately 20 percent of things a bit differently. This law is similar to the “Hindsight is 20/20” law, though with more angst and regret.
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improvement or remodel projects. These are the Murphy’s laws that you can’t avoid. Instead of being frustrated by these occurrences, it’s best to accept them and try to maintain your sanity. Here are nine of which to be aware:
It’s true, more than 90% of all turf issues in Colorado stem from a water or irrigation issue. Things like clogged, broken or even just tilted heads can cause you to not have effective coverage leading
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to wasted water. These broken or tilted heads can leave you with brown or thin spots in the lawn. Corrections can be simple; perhaps you just need to give the heads more room to uniformly spray by pulling back the grass around them or straighten them up by placing a rock under the pipe if it has since sunk into the ground.
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Fall is also a great time to fertilize your lawn and can help your lawn have a better color and more vigor to stand up against traffic from kids or pets. For cool season lawns, such as bluegrass, you might consider switching over to a more organic fertilizer this time of year as grass growth slows. If you choose a traditional fertilizer option, look for a slow-release formula. If you’ve been leaving your clippings on the lawn, you may not need as much fertilizer as these clippings also supply nitrogen. You can also begin mowing over any light layers of leaves that might fall on your lawn and leave them over the winter for an additional source of nitrogen.
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In addition to checking irrigation system components, another simple change in your lawn maintenance plan is adjusting your watering schedule. During the height of the summer, you have likely been watering your lawn more often to help it though the higher temperatures. However, as we move into cooler temperatures over the next few
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helpful adjustments is in the lawn. Fall is a great time for several tasks to benefit your lawn and set it up for next spring.
you missed this important task in the spring. When aerating, it’s important to pull plugs from the ground (not just poke holes). You also want to make sure the holes are very close together (2-3 inches apart) by completing two to three passes with the core aerator. This will give the lawn some air spaces to fill in with new grass tillers. It also creates a nice situation to put down grass seed as the seeds will fall into the newly plugged holes, giving it some protection to sprout and take hold. Just make sure to purchase the proper grass seed by choosing a similar blend or mix to match your current lawn type. For example, if you have a bluegrass/ ryegrass lawn then check the label to make sure you are reseeding with the same species of turf.
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Late summer or early fall is a great time to aerate the lawn and put down seed, especially if
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months, you will want to reduce your water output to match the season. For example, if you are watering a particular zone three times per week, you can time you reduce the runtime on that zone by 10-15%. Then, by the end of September or early October, you might reduce the number of days you are watering per week, as well. Another good practice is to split your watering into two shorter cycles that repeat, called soak-cycle. This will allow time for the water to soak into the soil before the next round of irrigation.
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Here are 2022’s top fall design trends to spruce up your home
Fall is nearly here, and that means interior design trends are changing. While good design often carves its own path, keeping up with modern trends can be a great way to gain inspiration and gauge your interests for that next big project.With that in mind, here are some of fall 2022 s top interior designer trends.
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From round pillows to nonlinear sofas, curves have made a comeback in a big “Addingwayplayful shapes to your everyday decor can really add a transitional element for the season,” Sarah Weichel of Swike Design said.
According to HGTV, bringing the outside indoors remains a popular trend in interior design. From natural colors to potted plants to flowery wallpaper, there are a number of ways to give your home a resemblance of the outdoors.
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Brabbu echoed the popularity of metallic textures and natureinspired designs by iterating the popularity of earth tones. From chocolatey blacks to faded yellows to verdant greens, earth tones are one of the top ways interior designers are giving personality to their clients’ living spaces.
Metal Elite Daily reported that metallic accents are great for fall decorating as well. Metallic textures and colors can help give your home an Earthy personality, helping create a calm and comforting living space for the family.“This is one of my favorite trends
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“Green has been topping the design trend charts over the past several years, and we particularly love this muted sage variation [that’s popping up everywhere for fall],” Anastasia Casey, founder and CEO of IDCO Studio said. “Whether it’s for kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities or entire walls, sage is a color shade we can always get behind.”
and it’s a great way to bring fall to life in a warm complementary way that’s easy to incorporate in any space of the home,” HomeGoods Style Expert Jenny Reimold told EliteSomethingDaily. as simple as making your cabinet handles pop with a metallic shine can redefine the space.
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Following two years of COVID19-driven quarantine and a tumultuous news cycle of warring countries and a worsening global economy, many homeowners are looking to transform their houses into respites of comfort and joy This fall, things will be no different. large The lower level 4th bedroom wonderful those who work from home. The tandem the all your
According to Pure Wow, people are going big with bold colors this fall.“From boho to disco, ‘70s interiors are having a moment,” trend expert Nick Drewe told the website. “The trend is all about incorporating earthy tones like hunter green, mustard yellow and blues, with materials like rattan and bamboo — in fact, searches for rattan have shot up by 77% on Pinterest.”Specifically, green has been
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The Zoe Report said that curves are bringing comfort to many designers’ living spaces this season as “Forwell. fall, curves are relaxing into organic form with abstract sofas, mirrors, and tables high on the list,” Bethany Adams of Bethany Adams Interiors told the website.
“I am continuously inspired by people who style their flower boxes with cabbage, pumpkins, sprigs of wheat and gourds,” Interior designer Holly Hickey Moore told HGTV. “When decorating clients’ homes for fall, I like to pull in those elements of the colors and textures. I’m excited to start pulling those deeper, moodier colors that bring my designs to a really sophisticated level.”
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The 2022 NoCo HBA Parade of Homes runs two weekends, Sept. 9 - 11 and 16 - 18. The event is free to everyone. Homes and showrooms are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. There are four showrooms, four lots and 21 homes along the route this year.
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This exciting event has something for everyone. Some may use it as an opportunity to check out the latest design trends and home styles as they shop for new homes or plan a build. Others scope out new neighborhoods and communities around Northern Colorado. It’s also a great place to find inspiration for remodelingAttendeesprojects.willwalk away not only inspired, but they might have a chance to win a prize. First National Bank is sponsoring the Parade of Homes Giveaway Contest. Every location visited is an opportunity to enter by scanning the code and entering the contest. Three PARADE OF HOMES IS BACK!
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The Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado’s Annual Parade of Homes is almost here! This highlyanticipated event is an opportunity for local builders to show off their latest new construction masterpieces. Get ready for some amazing aesthetics, gorgeous locations and the most innovative
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With 29 stops along the route in 2022, it’s a busy day trying to fit in all the homes. Here are some tips to make the event a comfortable, convenient and enjoyable experience. Look through the Parade of Homes magazine or online, nocohba.com, and select your must-see homes. Plan your route using the map and visit the ones that catch your eye first to make sure you don’t miss them.
Lone Creek Custom Homes, sponsor of the People’s Picks Award contest, has a unique “Dusty Boots” entry this year. The home at 2823 Majestic View Drive in Timnath is your chance to view a custom home in the making. See firsthand what goes into upgrades and an engineered design that leads to comfort, livability and energy efficiency. This is something you can’t see in a completed home.Enjoy these entries and more as you tour the parade route. Be sure to take note of your favorite rooms, finishes and overall homes. The Lone Creek Custom Homes People’s Picks invites you to vote online for your favorites. Voting ends at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.
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lucky winners will win $500 Visa gift cards.This year’s builders are excited to welcome people inside their homes to view their hard work and designs. This year’s parade includes the most talented builders in our region and vibrant new subdivisions in the area.
Custom On-Site Builders has been building in Northern Colorado for over 25 years. The company prides itself on its “affordable luxury.” That means allowing homeowners to customize spaces that they’ve only dreamed of. During the parade, you’re invited to check out their master-planned community Heron Lakes, an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The community is close to Loveland and Fort Collins
For recreationists, Heron Lakes has everything within a stone’s throw including trails, boating and reservoirs, all within walking distance. The community also boasts one of the only 14 TPC golf courses in the country –and the only one in Colorado. Heron Lakes is conveniently located and has everything residents need nearby. The subdivision also features a 65,000-foot clubhouse that includes a bar, pool, restaurant and private workout facility Harvest is another new community with a wealth of reasons to call home. It’s located in historic Berthoud, a small town rooted in agriculture. Harvest will feature custom-built homes on quarter-acre lots with breathtaking views and exciting amenities close by. The community will host about 100 custom homes. During the first phase of the project custom home builders include Bronze Door Custom Homes, Fricke Custom Homes, Keirns, OMNI Homes and Rhoades. For Phase 2, the additional builders are Calbuilt, Custom On-Site Builders, Sigg Brothers, and Ridgeway CustomHarvestHomes.residents have easy access to the very best of Northern Colorado living. The TPC Colorado PGA golf course and the brand new Berthoud Recreation Center are within a few miles. Carter Lake is a 12-minute drive. Old Town Berthoud is another draw with family-owned restaurants, two award-winning breweries and quaint downtown shopping.
Sonders Fort Collins is trying to redefine the concept of “home.” The goal of the community is to have that feeling extend beyond the walls of a home and into the community where residents feel connected to where they live. This master-planned community is built with intention and connection in mind. Nature paths lead to the neighborhood park, nearby Richard’s Lake and downtown Fort Collins. The resort-style pool and onsite learning center offer opportunities for community connection.
Pack water, snacks and a cellphone charger in your vehicle. Wear comfortable shoes that are easy to slip on and off when visiting houses or be prepared to place booties over them. Community is what makes a house a home, so be sure to make time to see local attractions like parks, playgrounds andTherestaurants.NoCoHBA Parade of Homes would not be possible without all the community sponsors that help make it possible. These sponsors include First National Bank, Lone Creek Custom Homes, Custom On-Site Builders, ReMax Alliance, Elevations Credit Union, Prosper Home and Land, Timberline Audio Video, Comcast, Centennial Leasing and Sales, Land Title, American Legend Homes, StrucSure Home Warranty, TDS Telcom and Jen Ammerman, FNBO and Kamtz Cabinets. For more information about the event visit nocohba.com.
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Here’s one goof you can prevent by making sure it never happens. Most garbage disposal clogs are caused by fibrous foods, grease and fat, eggshells, too much pasta, or nonfood items like tabs and rubber bands.
• If a hole is not present at the bottom of the disposal, use the tongs or a broom handle in the sink hole to work the blades back and forth. Check again for obstructions.
for snacks, you can address the problem without breaking the bank and overhauling your wholeCabinetkitchen.noises happen because there’s nothing but a wood door or drawer hitting the face frame of the cabinet. Many cabinets have rubber bumpers on their edges, but these wear off over time.The easiest solution is to purchase self-adhesive bumpers and apply them to each corner, minimizing clanking.
You can hire a childproofing
How you use a garbage disposal makes a big difference on how much repair it might require (Dreamstime/TNS)
• Check for the reset button on the bottom of the disposal. When you find it, push the button to reset the garbage Ifdisposal.thesesteps don’t help, call an appliance repair pro for assistance.
• If you can’t see anything inside, look underneath your sink. In the center on the bottom of the disposal, insert a quarter-inch hex wrench into the hole. Work it back
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Clearing out a clogged disposal unit is best left to a pro plumber, but you can approach it as a DIY job if you take careful precautions:•Turnoffthe power to the unit. Unplug it if possible.
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Lots of household problems and accidents happen due to plain old goof-ups. Here’s a rundown of the most common issues or maintenance you might easily miss and a few annoyances you can take care of quickly Follow these tips so you’re not the goof!
• Use a flashlight to look inside the disposal for visible blockage. Use tongs or a similar tool to remove any blockage.
Here’s a fix for a goof that’s already happened. Scratches can seriously tarnish the beauty of your hardwood floors and furniture, but there is a way to disguise them — with a walnut! Simply crack the meat of a walnut in half and run it over the scratch from several angles. Rub it with your finger, then wipe away the excess. The walnut oil will work into the damage and restore the color. It’s not a flawless fix, but it’s a budgetfriendly, easy and effective way to restore wood floors.
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This is less of a goof than a hassle, but you’ll undoubtedly appreciate getting rid of it. Newer soft close hinges and drawers have been offered in recent kitchen cabinets, but homes before the 2000s won’t have them. But if you’re tired of the constant noise when kids are ransacking the cabinets looking
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• Never, ever place your hand into the grinding chamber, even if the power is off
You can also add soft-close dampers to the hinges and frames. This requires a little more cost and effort with a screwdriverThemost complex approach is to install soft-close hinges and drawer glides, which make them perfectly smooth and silent. This approach requires the most money and effort, but it’s well worth it.
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and forth until you can turn it in a full circle. Look inside and remove any object with tongs.
pro to entirely go over your home at an average of $400. But you can also take steps to make your home as safe as possible You already know to set up baby gates and place childproof plugs in electrical outlets and latches on drawers and cabinets to keep out little fingers. But don’t overlook choking hazards, either. Keep children away from drawstrings on window shades — or upgrade to string-free shades. Use toilet locks, pool fencing, and other water-hazard protections to protect against drowning.Heavyappliances and furnishings are among the most dangerous factors for small children. Use metal brackets, anchors, or specialty straps to secure furniture to the wall. This particularly applies to bookcases
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• Elizabeth Jennings -- 1115 E 24th St. Lane, Felisha Ann Mondragon, $352,000.
• Kristie Foxhall -- 1770 Suntide Drive, Billy Ray Cole, $475,000.
• Matthew and Ellen Heatley -- 570 Columbia St., Lennar Colo LLC, $604,000.
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• Gabriel Andrade -- 1918 31st Ave., Lanny B Pitts, $346,900.
• Justin and Jaysie Grabenstein -1712 88th Ave. Court, Wesley and Lindsay Sheehan, $473,000.
• Kaycee and Megan Lytle -- 34288 County Road 59, David and Linda Rady, $700,000.
• Edgar Contreras -- 3301 Lup ton Ave., Alfred J Line Trust, $400,000.
• Debra Green -- 1491 Sun River Road, Melody Homes Inc, $616,600.
• Cody Burfeind -- 1837 85th Ave. Court, Dustin L Chartier, $425,000.
• Ryan and Sara Alexander -- 1618 105th Ave. Court, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $529,000.
• Christopher Nagle -- 108 N Greeley Ave., Edmond and Pamela Widdifield, $461,000.
• Cheryl Trembath -- 1720 32nd St. Unit 22, Jacqualine V Hall, $385,000.
$439,500.
• Jacqueline Linnebur -- 510 N 28th Ave. Court, Tom Forkel, $350,000.
• Jacob Kincaid -- 4205 Coronado St., John E Nitschke, $315,000.
• Kevin and Joanna Orrison -10510 17th St., J J Constr North ern Colo LLC, $523,700.
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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.
• Kyle and Chelsea Hott -- 705 67th Ave., Hartford Constr LLC, $629,700.
• Lavone Cummings -- 3007 67th Ave. Way, Margaret A Matter, $450,000.
• Carrie Thorsted -- 1569 Sun River Road, Melody Homes Inc, $637,300.
• William and Daniela Lozano -1602 104th Ave. Court, Journey Homes LLC, $474,000.
• Nora Molina -- 4318 W 21st St. Road, Aaron Douglas Johnson, $365,000.
• Thomas Forkel -- 3127 51st Ave., Celina M Hampton, $468,500.
• Zachary Tanaka -- 3717 Stam pede Drive, Candice M Walker reynolds, $419,900.
• Rebecca and Joy Weber -- 2437 14th Ave., Cathleen and Christine Devaney, $344,000.
Berthoud
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• Omar Martinez -- 1218 3rd Ave., Maria Leosvelazquez, $299,900.
• Melissa Sansota -- 205 N 45th Ave. Court, Samantha and Tanner Phelps, $415,000.
• Elyse and David Hyatt -- 207 Bit tern Drive, Jason and Julia Falk, $585,000.
• Raymond and Christy Vojdani -1805 Wood Duck Drive, Shannon K Mcvaney, $515,000.
• Jorge Arenas -- 620 Apache Trail Unit B4, Conestoga Townhomes LLC, $349,000.
• Carson Kouri -- 2040 5th Ave., Virginia M Escamilla, $249,000.
• Marco Alvarado -- 10317 17th St., Journey Homes LLC, $452,800.
Eaton
• Andrew and Ellie Hess -- 10321 17th St., Journey Homes LLC, $477,400.
• Richard Branham -- 1615 105th Ave. Court, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $500,600.
Keenesburg
• Bryan Anderson -- 265 S Main St., San Juanita Beedy, $360,000.
• Ernesto Castro -- 208 Goodner
• Jeffrey and Deborah Uchida -6977 County Road 65, Trevor and Lacie Schreibvogel, $495,000.
• Eduardo Rodriguezmedina -2622 Wharf St., Roman C Garza, $450,000.
• Leonel Mendoza -- 3368 35th St., Arthur and Arlene Baladez, $450,000.
• Gregg and Shannon Webber -449 Homestead Lane, Alison N Rizzardini, $510,000.
• Holly and Nathan Jurgens -- 215 N 62nd Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $500,000.
• John and Maureen Dargle -- 6918 23rd St., Frederick and Carol Burmont, $525,000.
• Merle and Patricia Luther -- 1243 51st Ave., Marietta L Sears, $543,000.
• Thomas and Patti Mahlberg -709 67th Ave., Hartford Constr LLC, $580,800.
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• Antonio Salazar -- 3208 Rock Pt. Court, Brian M Carlton, $410,000.
• Steven and Jeanette Jacques -- 975 Green Wood Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $802,900.
• Edmond and Pamela Widdifield -- 10 Dos Rios, Andrea and Char Widdifield, $600,000.
• Michelle and Brandan Lewis -862 Wagon Bend Road, Cheryl Waskiewicz, $554,000.
• Flor Gonzalez -- 3110 Empire St., Kyle D Beek, $360,000.
• Courtney Austin -- 1700 69th Ave., Samuel Martinez, $455,000.
• Eric Sheley -- 2689 Diamondback Drive, Mission Ventures LLC, $325,600.
• Mark Grundy -- 2615 Great Plains Trail, Richfield Homes LLC, $340,600.
Ault
• Jason and Jessica Piacenza -- 8719 13th St., Francisco Dominguez, $485,000.
• Ashlee and Emily Appleman -- 4000 Dove Lane, Charles and Rachel Szasz, $430,000.
• Dillon Frisk -- 3911 Glacier Drive, Jerrold J Entzi, $150,000.
• Raquel Cano -- 1410 17th St., Rene R Nava, $305,000.
• Brandon Beran -- 10329 17th St., Journey Homes LLC, $491,800.
• Tanya Campbell -- 676 Harvard St., Lennar Colo LLC, $500,000.
• Perry and Sherry Garrison -- 2348 Siskin Way, Melody Homes Inc, $557,900.
• Nicholas and Corinna Kuhn -2033 Cuda Court, Kari Holden, $980,000.
• Jeremy Fisher -- 611 37th St., Robert L Richey, $325,000.
• Leticia Gonzalez -- 3602 Stampede Drive, Michael and Julie Scheneman, $420,000.
• Sandra and William Moser -2909 67th Ave. Way, Karen L Moore, $540,000.
• Cesar Olivas -- 7455 County Road 38, Peter W Silva, $680,000.
• Kandis Jayne -- 310 Quincy Rr Ave., Opendoor Property Trust I, $422,000.
• Eric and Krystal Zweighaft -1142 Rubinette Lane, Heather and Bradle Ortego, $755,000.
• Jose Jimenez -- 1632 104th Ave. Court, Journey Homes LLC, $450,100.
• Sandra and Sinforiano Cordova -- 811 Douglas Place, Brandon G Mclaughlin, $420,000.
• Samuel and Gizeh Martinez -1009 47th Ave., Joseph Osmann, $745,000.
• Jesus Garcia -- 24405 Carlin St., Jerald and Jerol Bennett, $86,000.
Greeley
• David Ludwick -- 1017 Hem lock Drive, Leesa M Swenson, $509,500.
Listed
• Anne Regel -- 226 Elm St., Brian and Kara Warden, $544,500.
• Gabriel Miranda -- 715 S Tyler Ave., Kate and Kevin Fitzsimmons, $425,000.
• Matthew Mauney -- 2577 Trio Falls Drive, Carly and Jeanne Mott, $470,000.
Drive, Andrea Kiera Sandoval, $612,000.
-- 329 Central Ave., Kevin and Krista Bentley, $518,500.
Amazing 5 bed, 5 bath home that no detail has been overlooked It includes all appliances, window coverings, pro fessional designed landscaping, plus a 3 5+ car ga rage, and backs to open space $669,000 | MLS #974705 Listed by Rhonda Heth 970-566-3516 Hosted by Terry Hunter 970-817-3059
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• William and Abigael Briggs -5804 Mossycup Court, Jack D Landsbach, $575,000.
• Benjamin and Mary Buckley
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• Katherine Hess -- 1016 Basin Court, Jacqueline Griffee, $532,000.
• Tamara and Peter Parnegg -- 6063 John Muir Drive, Hartford Constr LLC, $625,800.
• Dustin and Jessica Guerin -- 1825 Wyatt Drive, Steven and Megan Enderson, $700,000.
Milliken
• Christopher Cole -- 806 Locust St., Todd and Michelle Heasty, $465,000.
• Tyler and Ashley Lockman -- 2102 Autumn Moon Drive, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $763,700.
• Chase and Mykel Harvey -- 1515 Cirque Valley Lane, Brett and Beatriz Johnson, $635,000.
• Dean and Pamela Wagoner -17815 County Road 46, Chris G Stromberger, $640,000.
• Blake and Ashlyn Letourneau -- 1293 S Cora Ave., Dean and Pamela Wagoner, $485,000.
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• Brian and Lisa Hudson -- 1995 Sweet Pea Drive, Michael Kassim Hammer, $665,000.
Totally Remodeled Bed 2 Bath Beautiful NEW Hardwood floors, Carpet, Kitchen Cabinets, Granite,SS appl,Furnace,A/C,Int/ Ext Paint, Gutters, Driveway, Ga rage Door, Landscap ing Covered Patio $619,000 | MLS #973220 by Billie Myers 970-481-1883 by Kelly Nehls 970-412-8675
• Gina Rey -- 1920 Los Cabos
• Tim Tillinghast -- 1692 Bounty Drive, Matt and Cheryl Pridgeon, $850,000.
• Mona Clark -- 2754 Mckenzie Drive, Theron and Marla Ririe, $769,000.
• Joey Smithee -- 320 Central Ave., Colton and A Kusmierkiewicz, $490,000.
• James Rook -- 19050 County Road 33, Richard and Patricia Stahl, $475,000.
• Ronald and Stacey Mitchell -- 125 Oak St., Lonnie and Debra Eder, $397,900.
Loveland
• Tyler Overly -- 962 S Del Norte Ave., Alexandr Stephan Fischer, $425,000.
Enjoy CO serenity in Chic Con temporary custom home Gour mand kitchen Primary bd w/cus tom glass doors to 5 pc & spacious WIC Sunrm Panoramic views Murphy bd in 2nd bd 3 car garage w/lg shop area 2 10’ doors on metal bldg 61x31 greenhouse $1,500,000 | MLS #967766 Call Louise Creager 970-217-6843 LouiseCreager@gmail.com NMLS #664512 750 W Eisenhower Blvd Loveland, CO 80538 970.613.4850 office 970.237.9215 mobile 855.714.4800 fax
• Amanda Jorgensen -- 2674 Blue stem Willow Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $1,455,500.
• John and Judy Hayden -- 314 Sandy Lane, Patricia A Haiston, $940,000.
• Sheri Steiger -- 1535 Sandy Lane, Dawne Huckaby, $560,000.
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• Leslee and Kathleen Brown -- 2656 Bluestem Willow Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $995,300.
Hosted
• Emily Bravopowell -- 4802 Denys Drive, Hartford Constr LLC, $496,200.
Severance
• Lisa Fournier -- 250 Roos evelt Ave., Angela and Michael Townsend, $461,000.
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• David and Jennifer Erwin -- 584 S Tamera Ave., Rocky Mount Invest Group LLC, $430,000.
• Richard and Janice Petersen -8326 Spinnaker Bay Drive, Steven and Shari Fortson, $930,000.
• Alejandro Rodriguez -- 775 Pio neer Drive, Jana Smith, $435,000.
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• Ashtynn Aker -- 3846 Kremmling Drive, Rocky Mount Invest Group LLC, $545,000.
• Frank and Barbara Sujansky -6741 Valderrama Court, Brandon and Bianca Myers, $1,010,000. Louise Creager 970-217-6843 Banyan Ave, Loveland
Ave., Randy and Patricia Rogers, $350,000.
• Pete Slowik -- 1703 Avondale Drive, Natalia Foreman, $485,000.
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• Maria and Emerito Natanawan -5024 Hawtrey Drive, Aspen View Homes LLC, $711,900.
• Eric and Nicole Blankenship -361 E Mountain Ash St., Larry and Ocie Chamberlain, $400,000.
• Michael and Mary Ray -- 4144 Silverthorne Court, Opendoor Property Trust I, $350,000.
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