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Playing the Numbers Game.

Strategies for Picking a Perfect Price While marketing gimmicks won’t get you very far in real estate, there are some nuances you can implement to help your listing speak to more potential buyers. Let’s dive in.

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Six months of this column: Your hard-hitting questions answered 2 a.m. Very annoying.

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Same writer, different decade. (Photo provided by Mary Lynn Bruny.)

This week marks six months I have been writing this column.

Yah, time flies when you’re quarantining during a global pandemic and the world is

BY MARY going to hell in LYNN BRUNY a hand basket.

Every week since I started I have received kind e-mails from you readers. Thank you!

I know I hit a sweet spot here: Many of you are stuck at home and reading more than ever before.

Times are bleak and you have a pretty low bar for entertainment.

You just want a break from bad news and are grateful for something even mildly diverting.

Lately I have gotten e-mails from folks who say they are “regular readers.” I assume they are not referring to their digestive tracts, but to their reading habits.

Sometimes they ask questions about my writing. Thus I thought I’d take this occasion to answer a few: How long have you been writing like this?

I began slice-of-life writing when dinosaurs roamed the earth. In

middle and high school my column was called something like “Girl Talk.” In college I got deep with “Mary’s Musings.” When I was a young thang and the newspaper was print only (pre-internet!), I had a column in the Boulder Daily Camera entitled the grammatically painful: “This n’ That.” As you can surmise, I’ve always been drawn to hard-hitting, cuttingedge journalism about minutia.

You use many folksy terms.

Is this from growing up in the Midwest?

Yeppers. And, geez, even though I’ve lived in Colorado way longer than Ohio, I still occasionally like a pop (that’s Ohio for soda) with my Campbell soup casserole, doncha know. But listen, I’m not all Gomer Pyle. I have also been known to swear on occasion. But since this is a family newspaper, I try to limit my cursing and keep it polite. But, damn it, sometimes it’s hard.

How do you come up with your article topics?

Article ideas are like weeds: they just pop up whether I want them or not. Like a hoarder I keep scrap paper and pens everywhere, and then write semi-illegible notes day and night, mostly at night around

Do you have a blog?

This is on my to-do list right after “Learn what a blog is.” (“Blog” to me sounds like the noise our cat makes when she throws up. Or is that more “blurp”?) Anyway, starting a blog is my 2021 goal, assuming the planet has not imploded by then. When I do I’ll let you all know (and explain how to use for my computer-challenged readers).

Do you realize how often you don’t write complete sentences, just incomplete phrases?

Gosh, really? Dang. Had no idea.

So unprofessional. Certainly not a hallmark of excellent journalism.

Hmmm. Need to work on that.

Seriously. Sheesh.

Do you exaggerate your personal stories? Are they even true?

Why make stuff up when life is so darn entertaining as is? I don’t have a good enough imagination to match what life throws down the pike. However, I have been told I exaggerate like 1,000 times a day. And who doesn’t love hyperbole? I would just curl up in a ball of despondency if I couldn’t use hyperbole. Seriously, just waste away from literary sadness. Good thing I have this column!

Mary Lynn Bruny is a Colorado freelance writer. Contact her at ml.bruny@comcast.net. To read previous articles, go online to www.athomecolorado.com/ ?s=mary+lynn+bruny.

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Playing the numbers game: Strategies for picking a perfect price

You’re ready to sell your home. You’ve connected with a savvy agent, worked through the comps, and determined a sales price.

But before you

BY SEAN officially list, MCILLWAIN make sure you put thought and strategy into your asking price, to help your property stand out in the sea of listings.

In the real estate world, marketing researchers have extensively studied how pricing impacts buyers’ behavior. This phenomenon is known as the psychology of pricing, or the idea that certain numbers can heavily influence our perceptions and actions. With data to back up the theory, this isn’t just another trendy-and-fleeting concept peddled by marketing nerds. And because of the high stakes in a real estate transaction, there are even more specific strategies to consider; we’re not just hawking a cup of artisanal coffee here, we’re selling a home – and even a lifestyle.

While marketing gimmicks won’t get you very far in real estate, there are some nuances you can implement to help your listing speak to more potential buyers.

Let’s dive in.

Charm pricing We’ll start with marketing 101: charm pricing. All those nines you see after the decimal point in the grocery store? They’re there because we read from left

to right, so when we encounter a price at $1.99, we see the one first and perceive the price to be closer to $1.00 than it is to $2.00.

Essentially, ending a price in a nine convinces us that we’re getting a deal.

Does this theory translate to real estate? An analysis of four million home sales shows that yes, you’d be wise to round your list price down to the nearest $9,000 to entice potential buyers. For example, if you determined your fair market value at $854,000, you may be better served with $849,000 to draw in more offers.

Another consideration is your buyers’ budget: since most buyers cap their budget at a round number like $850,000, your listing may appear in more searches if you price just below it. But fair warning: don’t go crazy with the nines – a number like $849,999 screams of suspicious desperation.

One caveat: avoid this tactic if you’re pricing a high-end property.

It’s been proven that consumers are more likely to feel good about spending $40.00 on a bottle of champagne than $39.72 or $40.28.

Using this same logic, when selling a luxury listing, using a round number is a winning strategy.

Precision pricing Another marketing tactic is precision pricing. A 2007 study shows that buyers are willing to pay more when you set a precise – rather than rounded off – price point. This strategy is effective when you’re dealing with large numbers (think $1,000,000 and up). Precise numbers trigger an association with value, thereby

influencing people’s perception that they’re paying the best – and most precise – price.

Additionally, using the strategy of exactitude – in your counter offer in particular – can be very effective. When you counter, make the number so specific that it appears as though you must have that number to sell. You want it to seem like the number is thoroughly thought-out, whereas if you countered with a rounded number, buyers know that you’re just tossing something out there.

Numerology Colorado being Colorado, it’s no surprise that numerology is often a standard consideration in a real estate transaction. While I’ve just espoused the benefits of round numbers for a luxury listing, choosing a seven, eight, or nine as the last digit of your listing price shouldn’t be completely dismissed.

As an example, in Nevada, where 777 represents the jackpot on slot machines, you’re three times more likely to see that lucky trio appear in the asking price than anywhere else in the country.

It also pays to consider cultural beliefs and values. In Chinese culture, for example, the number eight has special significance, including house numerology.

The Chinese word for eight (pronounced “ba”) sounds very similar to the word for “wealth” or “fortune” (pronounced “fa”), making it an auspicious number.

In many cultures, the number 13 is unlucky. That’s right, triskaidekaphobia is real – and real estate proves it. More than just a mouthful, triskaidekaphobia is a

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condition where people have an extreme superstition toward the number 13. Selling your home for $1,313,000 will only add to a superstitious buyer’s irrational numeric fears – especially if you host an open house on Friday the 13th.

Cushion pricing Last but not least, choose an asking price with built-in wiggle room.

Even if your home is perfectly priced, some buyers simply refuse to pay full price – and a reduction of just a few thousand dollars is all they need to feel satisfied. By adding a mere one percent to your asking price, you’ve added built-in negotiating room without giving up much on your end. Often, this method allows for a win-win situation for both buyer and seller.

As you’ve probably surmised by this point, dialing in the perfect asking price for your home is part science, part intuition, and part psychology. From understanding comps to implementing marketing tactics, your listing price should be thoroughly thought-out before it hits MLS. You’ll also want a broker who can be your realistic level-setter, and who has their finger on the pulse of the local real estate market. Once you’ve dialed in your perfect number, sit back and watch the offers come in, because you played it smart and priced it right from the start.

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Make your home part of a multi-unit and the principal would be reduced by $73,745,45. The principal reduction over five years would amount to $46,091 or $18,437 more equity built up than the single-family home example.

The actual interest rate at the time of purchase affects these numbers.

When most people think of buying a home, condos, townhouses, or single-family houses usually come to mind.

It is very rare

BY DUANE that someone DUGGAN thinks of buying a duplex, triplex, or a fourplex in an owneroccupied situation. However, it could turn out to be an incredible opportunity for the right person or couple. Here’s why!

Low down payment available with FHA financing Typically, when someone buys a two- to four-unit as a non-owneroccupied investment, there is a large down payment required, usually in the 25- to 30- percent range. This down payment amount usually makes the thought of this insurmountable for most.

Welcome to FHA owneroccupied financing for two- to four-units. If you live in one of the units, you can purchase it with a down payment of 3-½ percent down, plus closing costs.

Living in a multi-unit may not be everyone’s idea of a long-term, dream, forever home, but it is a great way to start a real estate investment portfolio. Due to FHA loan limits, it doesn’t work in all markets.

Loan limits are different from county to county across the country so be sure to check for the county you are thinking of investing in.

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Appreciation As with any investment, there is no guarantee of gains. In most cases over time, real estate has gone up in value. Let’s say real estate might go up 3 percent per year in value. If a first-time homebuyer buys a single-family home for $300,000 and it goes up 3 percent per year for five years, it has increased in value to $347,782. The increased value amounts to $47,782.

Instead, let’s say the first-time homebuyer purchases a fourunit for $800,000 and the value goes up 3 percent for five years, then the value has increased to $927,419. The increased value amounts to $127,419. That amounts to $79,637 more than buying a single-family home. Is there more risk? Sure, the tenants could all move out and suddenly there is no income from the other units. Having a professional property manager with the other three units can help reduce that risk.

Debt reduction Anytime you purchase real estate with a mortgage loan, each month you make a monthly payment, the amount owed on the loan goes down a little bit. Over time, equity continues to build. To make a comparison using the example above over a five-year period, here is how it looks: A $300,000 purchase of a single-family home or townhome/ condo with an FHA loan of $289,500 (without financing mortgage insurance) at 4% will reduce the principal by $27,654. A loan on an $800,000 4-unit would start out at $772,000 (without financing mortgage insurance),

Cash flow The ultimate goal of owning real estate is to provide cash flow to live on. In the early years for the example above, this can be difficult. If you are considering a purchase like this, you need to look at exact numbers with your REALTOR®, mortgage, and tax professionals. You will need to compare your monthly outflow of cash buying a single-family home compared to what cash flow would look like if you bought a 4 unit for living in one unit and renting out the other three units.

Let’s look at these examples below. $800,000 four-unit purchase: • Down payment of $28,000 plus closing costs • Loan of $772,000 at 4%, 30-year amortization schedule • Live in one unit, rent the other three units at $1,200 per month or $3,600 a month coming in • Principal and interest monthly payment ($3,685) • Expense estimate ($1,440) Expenses on a four-unit might run about 30% of gross rent.

In our example above, there is $3,600 coming in from three units. The owner-occupied unit value is assumed at $1,200 also.

Therefore, a total rental value of $4,800 x .30 is $1,440. Actual expenses to review and total up should include a minimum of mortgage insurance, hazard insurance, taxes, utilities, property management and maintenance.

If numbers in this example proved to be true, the net outgo of buying a 4unit, living in one, and renting the other three would be about $1,525.

Buying a single-family home or condo at $300,000: • Down payment of $10,500 plus closing costs

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• Loan amount of $289,500 at 4%, 30-year amortization schedule • Principal and interest monthly payment: $1,379 • Taxes, mortgage insurance, hazard Insurance, maintenance, and maybe HOA might total $450.

In this example total cash outgo could be estimated at about $1,829 a month.

Tax benefit possibilities When you invest in real estate, it is important to review tax benefits with a tax professional who can not only show you the tax benefits of being a homeowner, but also show you the possible tax benefits of being a rental property owner. One of the most important concepts to review is the concept of depreciation. It’s a tax deduction you get, but don’t have to spend money to get it.

Depreciation can result in tax savings which ultimately improves the cash flow of the investment.

Again, your tax professional can run an analysis for you.

Steps to move forward with this idea: 1. Visit with your licensed mortgage loan officer and see if you qualify 2. Visit with your tax professional to review any tax benefits 3. Meet with your Realtor® to determine the most appropriate properties to view and make offers on Real estate has proven to one of the best wealth building investment opportunities. Most people just don’t make the first step to get started. With the right planning, buying a multi-unit and living in one of the units could be a great way to start your real estate investment portfolio.

Duane Duggan has been a Realtor in Colorado since 1982.

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AGRICULTURE

Final call for 2020 local produce

By Adrian Card Colorado State University Extension Boulder County It is a grand understatement to assert that life has been an interesting ride for 2020. Our food system and consumer behaviors during this time have made it through some challenging adjustments and still many Americans are food insecure.

As summer fire and smoke abruptly gave way to September freeze advisories, it appeared our Northern Colorado outdoor growing season was coming to an end September 9. But Mother Nature bats last and only low-lying fields got cold damage. This was a seasonal fake out of the highest order. Even I was sounding the alarm bells and undoubtedly many farmers, hedging against losses, harvested some crops, row covered others where possible, and simply hoped for the best. The optimists won that round and thankfully we will see more crop harvest in the near term.

Peak harvest season thankfully

goes on for growers and for us indulgent lovers of local food. This is a great for kitchen creatives and even better for farmers.

If you’ve been on the fence, waiting to visit the farmers market, place an online order, or patronize a farm stand, this is your final call.

We’ve gotten our warning shot.

The seasonal change will be upon us soon. Maybe some growers will make it past the next wave of cold weather. Make it through the first frost and often there are several more weeks before the next. And they need it. Many have incurred additional costs to pivot from reduced volume or dead-end sales channels (think restaurants), staffing up for record CSA shares and/or launch and management of online sales platforms, increased communications, etc.

This is more than a plea to patronize local businesses. It is call to action to support the new look of a more resilient food system. In my view, food systems are much like ecosystems. The more diverse they are, the more organisms performing both different roles

and similar roles, the more reserve function there is in the system and should something injure part of it, the more likely it is to continue to perform the services needed for others players in the food system.

Are we going to see the end of supermarkets? Nope. End of convenience motivating consumer decisions? Not a chance. But the co-benefits of food system diversity are worth noting.

Not only do we get connection to the seasonal pulse of local harvest, something dumbed down for us in many grocery stores or simply non-existent, but through farm patronage we invest in land stewardship, vistas, and ecosystem services. I find myself experiencing many days in front of computer monitors. If I didn’t have mixed vegetable farming in my experience, I would have no clue when harvest happens in Colorado. I wager many of you are the same with no reference point for what was once common sense less than 100 years ago. We get lost in an increasingly digital, modern society and disconnected

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from nature. Farms reconnect us.

And they increasingly implement farming practices that conserve water, soil, pollinators, and wildlife while providing open, undeveloped lands sequestering soil carbon, recharging ground water, and the ongoing flow of irrigation ditches that are a hub for wildlife habitat on the plains.

None of this comes for free.

Farming is risky business and 2020 has brought this to a crescendo, following massive crop losses in 2018.

For those who can, would you invest in our local food system?

Anywhere you can, buy local at your supermarket, farmers market, online, CSA, farm stand, and the impact of your efforts will go further than your upcoming meal and immediately help with farm cash flow. They ripple out into the ecosystem and create a more diverse and resilient food system.

For more information on agriculture in Boulder County, visit the CSU Extension Boulder County website at boulder. extension.colostate.edu/agriculture.

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who has even a few steps' worth of energy to spare these days?

Engage in some gentle KonMari As you reorganize, think about what you have and whether you really need it; if you can shed it, get rid of it. Note what's worn out and needs to be replaced. If you can afford to replace that dull can opener, do it; if not, put it on a list for down the road.

Are you always struggling to find a spot for the milk? Consider reconfiguring your fridge setup to eliminate minor daily hassles. (Photo: Dreamstime/TNS).

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Tired of cooking in your kitchen?

5 easy and cheap tips to organize and upgrade

By Jennifer Day Chicago Tribune I bought a plastic-bag organizer recently, and the other day, as I was shoving a grocery bag into its neat confines, I felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. It was an emotion that was hard to place, one that resided somewhere between calm – all too fleeting these days – and, dare I say it, joy?

So maybe you don't have the energy for a full Marie Kondostyle purging of your household, but if the novelty of home cooking has worn thin as the pandemic continues, consider a kitchen overhaul.

Here's a roundup of cheap – mostly free – tips for inspiration.

If they sound like no-brainers, well, maybe they are. But both my husband and I have noticed how these minor adjustments have made 6

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our lives noticeably better – and easier. And who couldn't use an easier life right now?

Do a deep cleaning It may sound like a drag, but put on some dance music and see how much pent-up aggression you can work out. Do all the crummy jobs: Get in the corners; clean the grease off the tops of the cupboards; pull out the stove and the refrigerator.

Getting rid of that blanket of dust on the fridge motor will make it function more effectively too. You need a clean slate.

Rearrange your refrigerator Yes, clean it and throw out the long-expired condiments. But then, take a look at the shelves. Are you always struggling to find a spot for the milk? Consider reconfiguring them to eliminate minor daily

Rethink your drawers and cabinets What other annoyances could you eliminate with a bit of rejiggering?

Where else could you put the tongs that make the drawer jam every time you open it? How about employing a little-used vase as a utensil bucket so you don't even need to open a drawer for those tongs?

Could you streamline your movements around the kitchen if you shuffled what you have in your cabinets? I'm not sure how I chose the cupboard for my plates when we moved in; I suspect it was the one closest to the box where the dishes were packed.

Moving the plates made my prep area more efficient and saved a few steps – which may seem minor, but

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Invest in a few organizers Here are my top picks.

A small, cardboard box (free).

Back when I tested a bunch of meal kits, one of the companies sent its produce in a small cardboard box (think shoebox), which I saved to keep onions, potatoes and other root vegetables in a dry cupboard. Should something rot in there – which hasn't happened yet – it can easily be discarded and replaced.

Hooks, hooks, lots of hooks (about $3-$20). Consider magnetic ones, 3M Command hooks that stick on with doublesided tape, or racks of hooks.

I installed a large rack in our wastebasket closet for grocery tote bags, and a smaller utensil rack over a countertop.

A bin for pot lids ($6.99). I tried a few different options for organizing pot lids – all of which either didn't work as promised or chewed up too much space. I settled on a plastic file bin. The lids that used to spill all over two shelves of a cabinet, regularly crashing out onto the floor, are now neatly contained in less than a quarter of the same space.

A rack for plastic wrap and foil ($8.99). I resisted these racks for a while, thinking a drawer was fine, but then I thought of all the other things that could go in that drawer if I didn't have the clutter of boxes for parchment paper and foil and whatever else. It's a good way to make use of dead wall space or the insides of doors.

A plastic-bag organizer ($14.99).

I always thought these were ridiculous objects, especially since I'd tried to phase plastic bags out of our lives. But then we had a kid. Our organizer installed with double-sided tape in about three minutes, and has been brightening our trash closet – and our lives – ever since.

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ASK THE EXPERT

Understanding your home inspection report By doing an inspection and then a walk-through with clients the inspector will have, in essence, done the inspection twice. You should feel free to ask questions if, at any point, you don’t understand what the inspector’s looking at or talking about. Most professional home inspectors will be more than happy to explain things as they go along and answer any questions you may have. During COVID-19, some inspectors offer virtual walk-throughs of inspection over platforms such as Zoom.

Although inspections will cover most aspects of the house from the shingles on the roof to the basement/foundation and everything in between, certain sections cover areas that may have a larger financial impact. This can be due to the cost of the repair or the fact that it could be dangerous to ignore a repair. Some of these would be: Electrical systems This area must be up to code

and in good condition. If your inspector is talking about things like GFCI, aluminum wiring or double lugged breakers and you have no idea what they are, ask.

Roofs Be sure the roof has been checked for signs of damage to shingles or other roofing materials, damage to gutter systems, flashing and or chimneys. The age of the roof should also be noted in the report.

A typical asphalt shingle roof will last approximately 30 years in most areas.

HVAC systems The age and functionality of heating and cooling systems should be checked. Your inspector may recommend service by an HVAC professional based on the age and available service records of the system. HVAC systems have different life expectancies based on the type of system, i.e. boiler, forced air, electric etc. Ask for an estimate of remaining life of the systems.

Plumbing The general home inspection should cover all interior plumbing. If the house is older, are any of the pipes made of lead? Depending on the age and location of the home you may want to have a sewer scope performed by a sewer/plumbing company to determine the condition of the pipes outside the house.

The most important thing to remember about a home inspection is never be afraid to ask questions, whether it is during the walk-through or after you receive the final report from the inspector.

Often, home buyers will think of more questions after reviewing an inspection report, give your inspector a call if you do.

For more information on home inspections contact Rick Jacquemard, at 720.280.3544, e-mail rick@flatironshi.com or visit flatironshi.com.

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Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the home inspection is a critical element in the process.

The home inspection is

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By taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these tips, you will be able to get the most out of your inspection and be able to speak freely about it with your home inspector.

Do a walk-through of the inspected property with your inspector. Most inspectors will most likely have completed an inspection and then ask you and or your realtor to join them on a walk-through of the property.

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The Parade of Homes Puts Life in Colorado on Display Presented by the Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado, Sept. 18 – 20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily

By Nikki Giordano, Executive Officer, NoCo HBA Photo courtesy: Windmill Homes

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he events of 2020 have changed the landscape of life in America.

COVID-19 quickly made many people realize the limitations of urban areas. Many bigger cities with higher population densities and less access to the outdoors saw longer, tighter restrictions.

Suburban and rural areas give people more access to space and the ability to socially distance more effectively. People were drawn away from the hustle and bustle of the big city to the prospect of a quiet home in the country in states like Colorado.

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is a trend Colorado has already been experiencing. In recent years, Northern Colorado created more jobs at an annual percentage than the Denver Market, according to John Covert, a director at Metrostudy. In March 2020, Weld and Larimer counties reached a peak labor force of 290,000. With increased activity home prices are rising in Larimer County, while Weld County prices have remained a little steadier.

The homebuilding industry is not able to keep up with the influx of new people. Northern Colorado entered 2020 underbuilt. Most new homes under construction are single-family homes and that is exactly what people are looking for especially in the wake of the pandemic.

The coronavirus hit multifamily homes significantly more than single-family, especially apartments. Sales for these types of units are expected to be down more than 20% this year.

The pandemic might also leave a lasting mark on home design. People are not necessarily looking for more square footage, however they are looking to September 19, 2020

allocate space to home gyms and offices.

Although it was originally forced by COVID-19, many employers now realized the benefits and possibilities of employees doing part-time or full-time remote work.

With this shift in work, homeowners realize the importance of having a dedicated office space that allows them to be more productive and efficient while at home.

And with mask and social distancing requirements, gyms are not looking quite as appealing to many. But that does not mean they are willing to sacrifice their health. Many people are looking to create their own gyms, especially with the booming popularity of virtual workout class options. Companies that sell workout equipment are facing backlogs and demand they have not seen before.

People are doing what they can by putting treadmills in the bedroom and bikes in the living room. But this trend toward at-home gyms are making people rethink the way they look at bonus rooms or extra space.

The annual Parade of Homes is an opportunity for people to get inspiration for space and more. If you are looking for a home to purchase, staging and décor inspiration, or just want to spend the day viewing what our local builders have to offer, the parade is always packed with inspiration and enjoyment.

Whether this is your first Parade of Homes or you’re an annual attendee, here are some tips and tricks to help you have a successful experience.

Essentials Checklist

Before you hit the road be sure to stock the car with water and snacks. Also, check that you have sunglasses, a phone charger and extra layer of clothes for pop up Colorado summer storms.

Budget Your Time

Since there are many homes to see and only two weekends to do so, we suggest setting a time limit for every home you visit. A good amount of time is about 20 minutes.

Be a Judge

This year’s Parade of Homes invites you to be a judge and cast your vote in the virtual People’s Photo courtesy: Lennar Picks categories.

Come with your best viewing eyes and make notes of your favorite rooms, finishes, overall homes and more!

Safety First

Assure that you’re ready to safely parade the day away with a mask, hand sanitizer and social distancing practices in mind.

Each home will adhere to local and state COVID-19 mandates and encourage all these forms of safety protocols to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Shoes Off, Shoes On

It’s polite home visiting etiquette to either wear shoe booties or to take your shoes off. To make things easy, wear shoes that are easy to slip off and, on all day, or ones that you’re okay placing booties over.

Follow the Red Balloon

Pick Your Playlist

You’re going to be on the road most of the day, make your drive time enjoyable with a playlist of your favorite tunes!

As you are traveling from house to house, keep an eye out for large balloons in the sky. These help you locate the homes.

Many new communities don’t register on GPS quite yet, so these big red balloons will help you find your destination.

Bring a Friend

Stay Connected

Brighten your day by bringing a friend!

Sharing your opinions and inspiration from all the beautiful homes you visit is an even more special experience.

Plan a Route

There are 30 homes and showrooms in the Parade this year. In order to make the most of your day we highly recommend planning a route. Start with your “must see” homes. Don’t worry – if you don’t get to all of your homes in one day you can split your route up into two days or even two weekends as the Parade takes place Sept. 12-13 and Sept. 19-20.

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Take photos and tag the builders on social media. Share your photos so they can hear about what you liked in their homes, and maybe even get featured on their page!

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Parade of Homes.

Win Big FNBO is giving away $2,500 to one lucky attendee!

Visit all 30 Parade entries for multiple chances to win!

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Here’s exactly how much home staging costs — and when it’s worth it

By Lee Nelson Bankrate.com If you’re selling your home, you know it should be clean and clutter-free, along with photogenic.

Home staging can help accomplish this, and has been proven to bring in more interested buyers and sell your home quicker and for more money. In fact, 85% of staged homes sell for 5 percent to 23% over list price, and a staged home can stay on the market for just 23 days, according to the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA).

How much does home staging cost?

The cost to stage a home ranges widely, anywhere from $1,000 to $8,600, with the national average running from $2,300 to $3,200, according to FixR, a home remodeling website.

Generally, a home stager will charge first for a consultation, which can cost $150 to $600 for two hours, FixR reports. The bulk of the cost is then determined by the size of the home and whether it’s occupied or vacant.

A 2,000-square-foot vacant home, for example, can cost $4,000 to stage upfront, with a rental fee of $2,000 per month for all the furniture and decor until it’s sold. For an occupied home, the cost can vary depending on the rooms the seller wants staged and the style and condition of their existing furnishings.

The cost of staging a home for two to three months typically falls somewhere around 0.75% of a home’s list price, according to Pam Tiberia, owner and designer at Spruce Interiors in Hampton, New Hampshire. So, if your home is being listed for $320,000, the cost to stage it for a few months would be $2,400.

For higher-end homes, however, the cost can be more.

“Typically, luxury homes range around 1% to 1.25% of the list price for staging,” says Tiberia.

“These costs include labor, furniture rentals, movers and an insurance policy to protect the inventory.”

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Eighty-three percent of buyer agents report that home staging makes it easier for homebuyers to visualize a property as their future home. (Photo: Follow The Flow/Dreamstime/TNS).

How home staging works Eighty-three percent of buyer agents report that home staging makes it easier for homebuyers to visualize a property as their future home, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Home staging indeed offers a new outlook on your home, and each stager offers their perspective and different services. Some offer services like shopping and incorporating recommended items, such as a new shower curtain, accent pillows and updated bedding.

“Many stagers also rent these kinds of props and come in to style the home before photos and open houses,” says Tiberia.

Some other services a home stager might offer include: •

changes

styling items.

Virtual staging might be the least expensive option, with some companies doing renderings of rooms as inexpensively as $35 a room, says Tiberia, who typically does a combination of occupied and vacant staging.

Discuss how best to furnish a space and recommend which furniture should be removed or added, along with accessories, art and

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Point out any noticeable repairs or maintenance issues.

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Recommend best spaces within the house to be staged, particularly in vacant staging. (Not all rooms need to be staged, typically.)

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Advise homeowners on defining ambiguous spaces and how to stage them.

Some homes with extra rooms or funky floor plans can be solved by creative staging and furniture placement.

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Talk about removal or changes to window treatments to lighten a space.

With virtual staging services, on the other hand, most companies use photo editing software to render a conceptual view of what a room or the entire property can look like, according to RESA. Some of the editing techniques in virtual staging include: • Paint color and floor

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Removing existing furniture from a photo and adding in digital images of new furniture, artwork, plants, and more

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Changing the visual views from the windows

Is home staging worth it?

About three-quarters of home sellers see a 5% to 15% return on investment over the list price of their home after making an average investment of 1% of the list price, according to RESA. “There are fewer houses on the market in a seller’s market, so those that are professionally staged will typically command more interest and garner more offers _ creating a bidding war situation in which the home sells for more than the listing price,” explains Tiberia.

“In either market, a buyer’s or seller’s market, the better a home presents, the more perceived value it has, which typically makes it sell faster and for more money,” says Tiberia. “Staging addresses many potential buyer objections, such as wall colors that are too specific, tricky floor plans or worn September 19, 2020

or outdated finishes.”

Ways to save on home staging While paying to have your home staged is often well worth the cost, not every staging service has to drain your bank account. You can do some DIY projects to save big bucks, and also use other savvy strategies in order to save: • Many times, the home sellers stop at the consultation with a stager just to get ideas and then do some of the staging themselves, says Tiberia.

This could be an option for you if you’re looking to save considerably.

• See if you can negotiate with the stager to reduce costs by having only certain rooms staged.

• Declutter and clean your home to make sure buyers can actually see what they’re potentially purchasing. Box up, clear out and spotlessly clean every surface to make it sparkle for tours. If you need to keep some items, you can

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rent a storage unit (although this can contribute to costs) or ask a friend or relative to store it in their basement or garage until you move.

Otherwise, you can give items away or sell them.

• Painting interior walls yourself with a white or offwhite color can change things dramatically. You may also want to hire a professional window cleaning company to help showcase your home’s natural light.

• Updating lighting and fixtures can also enhance rooms, notes Tiberia. You can add decor such as mirrors or floor and table lamps.

• One final pro tip: Move all furniture away from the walls. It’ll help communicate the ideal flow in each room to buyers, and help them envision how they can maximize the space.

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OPEN HOUSES // VIRTUAL TOURS LIST YOUR OPEN HOUSE OR VIRTUAL TOUR: Berthoud 610 Lene Ln $480,000 https://is.gd/eR1ZQX Mike & Marie Edwards Coldwell Banker Plains (970) 231-0495

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2247 Walnut Street $1,075,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Wendy Kahn-Robson RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 579-4676 4009 Nevis Street $1,699,950 Sunday 1:30 PM-3:30 PM Dale Pearson RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 818-5640 1832 Pearl Street $1,725,000 https://is.gd/WOQHXp Brian Hellwig RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 818-6592 280 Linden Drive $2,750,000 Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Todd Gullette RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 601-5896 745 Highland Ave $3,495,000 https://is.gd/dzK4fi Candace Loving Colorado Landmark (303) 332-4530

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Evans 3608 Marigold St $289,000 Saturday & Sunday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM John Simmons C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 481-1250

Firestone 6732 Sunburst Ave $475,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Duane Caraballo RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (720) 371-8629

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1400 Bacchus Dr D $249,900 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Mary Romano RE/MAX Alliance (303) 588-8433

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14140 Fairway Ln $1,245,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Mia Ness Colorado Landmark (720) 273-7567

1024 8th Street $389,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM John Simmons C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 481-1250

7908 Wellshire Court $749,000 https://is.gd/J7IYSf Will Calkins RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 818-8599

935 E. 14th Way $1,799,000 https://is.gd/JMV0vy John Chamberlin RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 579-4455

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Superior 501 & 505 Canary Lane Starting at $895,000 Wednesday - Friday 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Eric Stjernholm Trelora Real Estate (720) 572-1397

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239 Skinner Gulch Rd, Loveland $550,000 • MLS# 911665 4 Beds • 2 Baths • Total Sq. Ft. 2,334 Mountain property just 30 minutes from downtown Loveland and 1.5 miles from Pinewood Reservoir. Vaulted ceilings, walk-out basement, 4-stall barn with hay storage and loafing shed and 1000 square foot insulated garage/ shop. Hardwood floors and huge windows. Year-round deer,elk,and turkey. New roof,new carpet, and water heater.

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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 • Curtis Gilstrap -- 480 Conestoga Drive, Charles and Hayley Burns, $394,900.

Berthoud • Brian Levenduski -- 509 Nesting Eagles Way, Robert and BA Levenduski, $141,500.

• Katarina and Juan Pliego -- 838 Grand Market Ave., Mission Ventures LLC, $274,400.

• Kyle Bass -- 858 Grand Market Ave., Mission Ventures LLC, $290,900.

• Meghan Mckechnie -- 630 8Th St., Deborah A Schleman, $310,000.

• Gwen Hildreth -- 864 Grand Market Ave., Mission Ventures LLC, $326,700.

• Ramona Cannon -- 730 Douglas Place, James and John Sanfilippo, $333,300.

• Tyler Rister -- 2754 Cooperland Blvd., Richfield Homes LLC, $342,600.

• David and Andrea Novell -1226 Elm Drive, Keith and Linda Henderson, $350,000.

• Samantha Norrislangley -- 127 Lemonade Drive, Aspen Homes Colo Inc, $383,400.

• Oscar Salguero -- 618 Marmalade Drive, Cb Signature Homes LLC, $414,400.

• Douglas and Vicki Sigg -- 1536 Mount Meeker Ave., Lucas and Chamonix Rink, $417,100.

• Kim Watry -- 1371 Westport Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $427,000.

• Gregorio Garcia -- 330 Capital Reef St., Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $457,900.

• Christin and Peter Traber -- 1135 Longs Peak Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $469,300.

• Robert and Tana Blase -- 1234 Westport Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $488,800.

• Michael and Megan Zurek -- 644 E Michigan Ave., Sage Homes LLC, $509,000.

• Kevin Hinshaw -- 2704 Martingale Drive, Laurel L Rykenhinshaw, $510,400.

• Jack Vant -- 560 Pyramid Peak 14

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St., Harlan and Jamey Voyles, $520,000.

• Blake and Morgan Boettcher -- 356 Banjo Drive, Sage Homes LLC, $525,900.

• Brian and Jennifer Ray -- 315 Rocking Chair Drive, Dfh Mandarin LLC, $533,300.

• Daniel and Donna Carr -- 2128 Shoreside Drive, Margaret A Mcdonald, $545,000.

• Joseph Blair -- 256 Bronco Court, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $548,100.

• Sabrina and Anthony Carazza -- 656 10Th St., Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $557,200.

• Ryan and Meghan Nelson -- 233 Mount Rainier St., Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $600,200.

• Michael Belden -- 2038 Cuda Court, Adams Design Inc, $620,000.

Eaton • Jamie and Brenda Schilz -- 38029 County Road 57, Kim and Bonnie Slusher, $390,000.

• Kevin and Sarah Hooper -23390 County Road 74, Scott and Lonna Smith, $449,500.

• Kimberly and Logan Lacy -- 180 Cherry Ave., Matthew and Kendra Merriott, $465,000.

• Patrick and Kathleen Ness -1553 Sage Drive, Nathan and Nicole Bright, $495,000.

Erie • Viswa Peesapati -- 2843 Eagle Circle, Jbh Properties LLC, $170,000.

• Joseph Sulik -- 361 Smith Circle, Lauren and Kiedrowski, $329,000.

• Pablo Arosemena -- 938 Eva Peak Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $451,300.

• Rebecca and Eric Crowder -- 455 Hunter Court, Benjamin and Jillian Craft, $465,000.

• Zhiqiang Zhai -- 239 Monares Lane, Christopher and Allis Bollegar, $475,000.

• Kenneth Crowley -- 2222 Lupine Place, Brian and Tamara Dyck, $525,000.

• Timothy Jacobson -- 2188 Pinon Drive, Steven and Kristal Goodell, $534,900.

• Carol Werschky -- 1319 Skyline Drive, Paul and Juel Rubin, $537,500.

• Sarah Donehower -- 1901 Hauck St., Aaron D Debuhr, $595,000.

• Niklas Gyllo -- 2228 Primrose Lane, David and Karen Rice, $760,000.

• Kristofer and Katelyn Vickland -- 789 Limestone Drive, Toll Co

Lp, $867,700.

Evans • Giovanni and Alyssa Garcia -3404 17Th Ave., Sean Rogers, $285,000.

• Vanessa Flores -- 3315 Valmont St., Francisco and Alba Pineda, $305,000.

• Edgar Garciadiaz -- 2600 Dock Drive, Jayne Hasty, $307,000.

• Jessica Knoetgen -- 4220 Laurel Drive, Frank and Patricia Hinman, $312,000.

• Vincent and Shelly Mendez -2416 Heather Lane, Michael A Walters, $315,000.

• Neyma Parra -- 3018 39Th Ave., Arthur Jr Alvarado, $318,000.

• Daniel Klema -- 3333 Merlot Court, Ccr 301 LLC, $320,000.

• Brian and Heather Wright -- 3236 Borrossa St., Brandon Connor Jostes, $337,000.

• Jared Martin -- 2622 Haven Court, 2 Valley Bldrs Inc, $350,000.

• Saurabh Bhatt -- 4304 Florence Ave., Thomas Jr Gallegos, $353,500.

Fort Lupton • Sierra and Rand Sheldon -- 618 Park Ave., Hud, $205,000.

• Jaime Gonzalez -- 563 Columbine Ave., Harvey and Kristine Harrington, $348,500.

• Brenda Ramirez -- 1812 Oak St., Alberto and Maria Garcia, $350,000.

• Martiniano Quezada -- 15167 Coleman Ave., Rothnick Invest LLC, $355,000.

• Monty and Amanda Velasquez -- 703 Copper Ave., Stephen and Rochelle Vance, $389,000.

• Levi Giroux -- 735 S Grand Ave., Christine and Anthony Gibson, $425,000.

• Douglas and Jeanette Barkus -- 1005 Hoover Ave., Kevin and Michelle Gross, $451,500.

• Victor Lopez -- 7678 County Road 21, Christine and Joseph Miller, $500,000.

Greeley • A and Evelyn Measner -- 1312 28Th Ave., John and Linda Measner, $140,000.

• Ana and Lola Melendes -- 220 13Th St., Max and Janet Troyer, $205,000.

• Andrew Lindell -- 5775 29Th St. Unit 1207, Lance and Janet Lambert, $238,000.

• Karen Caro -- 5701 18Th St., Jo Anna Adams, $244,000.

• Felisha Romo -- 617 46Th Ave. Court, Brianna J Barnes, $250,000.

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• Roman Rhea -- 2654 12Th Ave., Joseph and Jami Battiato, $270,000.

• Cheryl and Ronald Moore -3950 W 12Th St. Apt 30, James and Marie Gossman, $273,000.

• Hser Wah -- 442 30Th Ave., Heather L Brownell, $290,000.

• Juan Sierraoliva -- 1510 31St Ave., Lyle and Pamela Carnahan, $292,000.

• Marilyn Brooks -- 435 46Th Ave. Unit 7, Donn and Suzanne Leffler, $294,500.

• Quinn and Sophia Joganich -1114 E 25Th St. Road, Florencio and Pilar Tulid, $297,900.

• Troy and Mariah Medbery -- 1125 73Rd Ave., Shirley J Medbery, $300,000.

• Teri Bertram -- 2803 40Th Ave., Davdug Corp, $305,000.

• John and Kimberley Shull -3116 50Th Ave. Court, Todd and Georgia Priestley, $305,000.

• Arnold Scott -- 4620 W 4Th St. Unit 35, Kristan L Williams, $305,000.

• Nathaniel and Andrea Karst -- 2723 W 13Th St., Justin and Bailey Davis, $307,000.

• Abbie Smith -- 1737 33Rd Ave., Stacy Nicole Franks, $312,000.

• Brett Tuttle -- 1924 23Rd Ave. Court, Scott R Irwin, $320,100.

• John and Sharen Trickey -- 3320 19Th St., Daniel Hernandez, $327,500.

• Yanying Li -- 2836 40Th Ave. Court, Marsha Heineke, $335,000.

• Richard and Virginia Rojas -2011 24Th St. Road, Timothy Goodale, $340,000.

• Brian and Kathy Gustafson -1805 Fairacre Drive, Marilyn J Brooks, $340,000.

• Aundrea Pena -- 1857 85Th Ave. Court, Nathan and Nathan Wipf, $350,000.

• Jesse Biederman -- 2435 W 8Th St., Scott and Jacinta Domini, $350,000.

• Megan and Leo Courtois -- 2302 76Th Ave. Court, Ely Azary, $355,000.

• Brianna and Brandon Hernandez -- 3311 Laguna St., Quint Partin, $375,000.

• Kyle Hamit -- 1458 43Rd Ave., Zola A Seekamp, $434,900.

• Irene and Lloyd Elliott -- 3103 68Th Ave. Court, Scott and Diane Seaman, $465,000.

• Jerry Johnson -- 2130 61St Ave., Andrew J Sperl, $490,000.

• Steven Foster -- 25605 County Road 62 1/2, Clayton and AuSeptember 19, 2020

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Hudson • Elizabeth Sharp -- 23518 County Road 4, David and Mary Roubideaux, $541,000.

Johnstown • Laura Reid -- 1212 Country Acres Court, Stephen and Shelly Jelsma, $326,000.

• Loren Bersch -- 439 La Costa Lane, Leopoldo and Sylvia Torralba, $362,000.

• Shawnessey Finnigan -- 463 Heritage Lane, Julia St Marie, $365,000.

• Ashley Ruelas -- 462 Castle Pines Ave., Brett A Fruehan, $373,500.

• Logan Hemberger -- 235 Basswood Ave., Nick Bukowski, $378,000.

• James Burrell -- 253 Muscovey Lane, Joseph Siemer, $420,000.

• Christopher Johnson -- 1643 Pintail Court, James and Kara White, $480,000.

• Brandon and Raili Moats -- 2231 Black Duck Ave., Daniel and Leslie Placke, $484,000.

• Jeffrey Soderborg -- 3835 Brunner Blvd., Colleen Blumenshine, $530,000.

• J and Lindsay Tillery -- 4137 Watercress Drive, Troy K Lundberg,

$560,000.

• Patrick Lee -- 6043 State Highway 60, Kay B Purvis Trust, $585,000.

• Stephanie Tucker -- 4312 Lemon Grass Drive, Dino and Jennifer Ditullio, $955,000.

La Salle • Aaron Cummings -- 137 S 6Th St., Amanda Deemer, $325,000.

Loveland • Rita Lara -- 1312 Madeline Court, Donald W Merritt, $77,000.

• Benjamin Deleeuwerk -- 1520 E 5Th St., Troy E Ashcraft, $236,000.

• Lynn and Judy Raveling -- 1100 Taft Ave. Unit 31, Elaine M Valente Trust, $272,000.

• Jeremy Saucier -- 2960 Kincaid Drive Apt 103, Mark and Susan Kimball, $285,000.

• Jessica Graves -- 552 Cora Place, Nicholas Charles Panico, $297,500.

• Brandi Mccauley -- 447 Slippery Elm Court, Dave and Carol Losapio, $309,000.

• Nicholas Montano -- 1737 E 15Th St., Amber and Jason Taylor, $316,500.

• Erik and Sofia Aguilera -- 2097

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Chelsea Drive, Judith Ann Hendryx, $321,000.

Rachael Martel -- 640 W 10Th St., Dean E Turner, $325,000.

Darin and Laura Ochsner -- 1002 W 30Th St., Charles W Zitting, $330,000.

Gail Ellis -- 1712 Canary Place, Timothy Nye, $330,000.

David Fahrenbruch -- 4542 Glen Isle Drive, Laurie Yarrow, $340,000.

Darin and Laura Ochsner -- 1319 Warbler St., Charles W Zitting, $350,000.

Cleave and Taralyn Berdzar -4393 N Lincoln Ave., Andrew and Brittany Lindberg, $365,000.

Pamela and Joshua Brown -4437 N Lincoln Ave., William Jr Simons, $367,000.

Archie and Janna Ames -- 2530 Emerald St., Cody and Caitlin Steuben, $370,000.

Edward Theadore -- 2976 Bridal Veil Falls Court, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $374,000.

Clifford and Josh Like -- 305 Lyra Place, Michael J Lowe, $375,000.

Travis and Kendell Randolph -- 1489 Katie Drive, Cecilia Joan Tideman Trust, $375,000.

• Makala and Peter Bridges -- 2065 Canada Goose Drive, Rachel and Alan Saters, $380,000.

• Marsha Heineke -- 1222 Inca Dove Circle, Poole Family Revocable Trust, $385,000.

• Julie Gonzalez -- 2586 Kiowa Drive, 2586 Kiowa Trust, $385,500.

• Alan and Dawn Miller -- 193 Cobalt Ave., Gerald W Pineda, $390,000.

• Michael and Ellie Walters -- 1808 Rolling View Drive, Kenneth A Simpson Trust, $396,000.

• Samuel Canney -- 1661 E 4Th St., Vicki L Wise, $397,000.

• Miroslaw Slepokura -- 3162 Silver Leaf Drive, Susan Mccracken, $400,000.

• Hannah and Rachelle Greenstein -- 2925 Pawnee Creek Drive, Kb Home Colo Inc, $412,000.

• Maureen and Brian Purcell -3660 Cheetah Drive, Duane and Leanne Parsons, $425,000.

• Sarah Chen -- 2318 Shadow Court, Lola Berger, $470,000.

• Judith and Dan Plambek -- 2737 Crestview Court, Ronald and Patricia Pierson, $470,000.

• Steven and Audrey Davidson -6505 Clearwater Drive, William

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• Lucas and Diana Stevens -- 4241 Fescue Drive, Jeremy P Anderson, $517,000.

• Kevin Doren -- 549 Arrowhead Drive, Askham Living Trust, $525,000.

• Lyle and Stephanie Beutz -- 6565 Clearwater Drive, Michael and Kristen Bernhardt, $540,000.

• Matthew and Jaime Osteriund -4865 Coffeetree Drive, Jeffry and Pamela Conine, $580,000.

• Thomas and Shirley Gibbens -- 3692 Saguaro Drive, Glen Homes LLC, $580,400.

• Brandon and Katie Kitzerow -15076 Red Canyon Ranch Rd, Steven and Steven Whitehead, $624,500.

• Richard and Laurie Haworth -2761 Kyle Circle, Christian and Toni Merot, $719,000.

• David and Mary Leitschuh -9452 Alfalfa Way, Sara Melissa Hoffman, $850,000.

• Ping Chen -- 1610 Celeste Lane, Frank and Nevenka Doemland, $992,500.

Milliken • Jessie Watt -- 1274 S Cattleman Drive, Marshal Thompson, $331,500.

• Douglas Smithson -- 144 W Juneberry St., Silvia C Kelton, $341,200.

• Ricardo Figueroa -- 713 Traildust Drive, Robert and Kelly Moore, $355,000.

• Pedro Espin -- 839 Depot Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $355,500.

• Linda Trejo -- 703 Settlers Drive, Seth Patrick Stewart, $370,000.

• John and Lisa Tighe -- 1214 Sunrise Circle, Ashton and Tiffany Bullard, $375,000.

Platteville • Michael Gutierrez -- 16459 Essex Road S, Rei LLC, $130,000.

Severance • Douglas and Debra James -- 828

Sambar Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $317,800.

• Heather and Jacobe Gloyd -- 706 Takin Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $320,400.

• Adrian Hernandezlopez -- 691 Takin Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $330,000.

• Nichole and Aaron Eckas -- 1105 Ibex Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $334,700.

• William and Sheila Moss -- 831 Sambar Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $340,100.

• George Steinbacher -- 905 Barasingha St., Journey Homes LLC, $345,100.

• Mark and Julie Hoffmann -- 822 Sambar Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $353,100.

• Roshan and Samantha Talusani -- 935 Barasingha St., J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $373,000.

• Robert and Cheryl Yarwood -1323 Chamois Drive, J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $390,700.

• Michael and Shanna Martinez -- 343 Scotch Pine Court, Ryan Guinn, $396,000.

• Dalton Kampsen -- 1738 Avery Plaza St., Aspen View Homes LLC, $400,000.

• John and Kristi Schwartz -- 1736 Avery Plaza St., Aspen View Homes LLC, $407,500.

• Steven and Kay Stumbo -- 1305 Roe Deer St., J J Constr Northern Colo LLC, $418,400.

• Jason and Amanda Cameron -- 1611 Lake Vista Lane, Journey Homes LLC, $472,900.

• Dennis and Vonda Rhodes -- 605 Harvest Moon Drive, Bluestone Homes Colo LLC, $510,600.

Timnath • Dragan and Mirjana Teodorovic -- 5288 Eagle Creek Drive, Clinton and Katharine Hailey, $394,000.

• Peter Zlamany -- 6637 Stone Pt. Drive, Cb Signature Homes LLC,

$429,700.

• Tracy Kayl -- 7137 Silver Court, Drew and Shani Higgins, $450,000.

• Tom and Elizabeth Wood -- 5684 Edgevale St., Brandon and Mindy Mcleod, $495,000.

• Michael and Rachel Brandenburg -- 6107 Greybull Road, Melody Homes Inc, $550,000.

• Wendy Carpenter -- 5203 Cloud Dance Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $583,700.

• Catherine and Mark Miles -1131 Waterfall St., Glover Family Living Trust, $675,400.

• Shaun and Amy Fanning -- 3071 Majestic View Drive, Michael and Theresa Miles, $2,397,000.

Windsor • Doug and Shannon Velgersdyk -- 2004 Seasons Dawn Court, Raindance Devl LLC, $220,000.

• Nicholas Campbell -- 110 Calabria Drive, Shawnee M Mayhan, $310,000.

• Danielle Hinton -- 103 Rose Court, Laurie J Nally, $320,000.

• Kelli and Samuel Gorton -329 3Rd St., Nancy J Maus, $325,000.

• Jamie and Caitlin Rucker -- 254 Veronica Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $349,500.

• Frank Hollier -- 979 Cherrybrook Drive, Sharon L Saunders, $360,000.

• Katrina and Rory Jantz -- 1870 Ruddlesway Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $372,800.

• Adam Peabody -- 507 Aspen Grove Way, Beau James Furrow, $375,500.

• Amy Stewart -- 1677 Gratton Court, Melody Homes Inc, $401,800.

• Scott and Diane Seaman -- 885 Camberly Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $423,400.

• Dan Mills -- 1022 Grand Ave., Old Park Homes LLC, $425,000.

• Justin Robinson -- 1707 Platte River Drive, Mathew and Mic Williamson, $432,000.

• Van Phan -- 548 Dakota Way, Kendra B Jacoby, $435,000.

• Meghan Vernier -- 516 Dakota Way, Marc and Bobbie Giezen, $449,000.

• Mark and Ruth Sharman -- 1013 Medicine Man Court, Adams Family Trust, $450,000.

• Chandler and Carissa Conley -- 1994 Rose Petal Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $463,600.

• Zach Krasoveccain -- 1976 Autumn Moon Drive, Hb Raindance LLC, $465,000.

• Steven Rudi -- 101 Rock Bridge Court, Donald and Sheryl Reinholz, $465,000.

• Todd and Rebecca Dahlgren -- 2149 Peach Blossom Drive, Aspen View Homes LLC, $485,000.

• Pierce Hornung -- 529 Wood Drive, Christian and Shana Morgan, $495,000.

• Peter Yu -- 1994 Autumn Moon Drive, Hb Raindance LLC, $500,000.

• Jesse and Gwen Klein -- 284 Redmond Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $503,000.

• Marc and Bobbi Giezen -- 406 Seahorse Drive, Grant Erker, $525,000.

• Murry and Karen Camp -- 1924 Tidewater Lane, Juma LLC, $531,600.

• Michael Mellado -- 6550 Spanish Bay Drive, Robert and Felisa White, $589,500.

• John and Christen Yeandle -2119 Setting Sun Drive, Artesia Lot Holdings LLC, $632,700.

• Brian and Corbey Weaver -7360 Caledonian Court, Amanda and Jose Kingry, $675,000.

• Gilbert and Natalie Carter -5751 Last Pointe Drive, Sandra K Duggan, $865,000.

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