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A Splash

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New year brings in a bounty of new decorating trends

PURGE!

Start the new year off by cleaning

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January 1, 2011

New year will bring fresh colors to the home palette

COLOR TRENDS

Photos courtesy Dutch Boy Paints

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What’s in store for home decorating in 2011? No matter what your taste, you’ll have no problem finding a hue in the 2011 forecast of popular paint colors to fit your lifestyle and tastes.

“The 2011 color forecast contains some extraordinarily versatile and contrasting hues that have been inspired by everyday life,” says Donna Schroeder, color marketing and design manager for Dutch Boy Paints. “The depth and range of what we’re predicting to be next year’s most popular colors provide extensive options for adding accents to a room, changing themes and styles, or even completely redecorating from scratch.”

All of this year’s color trends hues can be found within Dutch Boy’s innovative Color Simplicity System.

Worn The appreciation of old and naturally rusted or decayed items is prevalent in Dutch Boy’s first palette. The passage of time is held sacred, and beauty is seen in all things weathered from time and the elements. There is a strong influence of

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The 2011 color forecast contains extraordinarily versatile and contrasting hues, including this worn orange shade that emanates warmth. See story above. (Courtesy Dutch Boy Paints)

holding onto heritage as we continue to move forward and look to the future. A true appreciation of craftsmanship and natural materials and finishes abounds.

As such, rusty colors that emanate deep warmth are featured. These include: Brick Fleck, Bittersweet Orange, Nature’s Way and Chestnuts Roasting.

Rebirth Sustainability and the respect for the environment are now a lifestyle. There’s a sense of personal responsibility when it comes to nature. This is reflected in these saturated and wholesome colors.

Rich greens are nature inspired and warm golds mirror the vegetables found in a farmers market. Colors in this palette include the following: Aubusson Vine, Endless Ocean, Brilliant Impression and Nectar.

Wonder Escapism and nature-in-the-extreme drive the next trend. There’s a definite need for fun and fantasy to satisfy that inner child that’s in all of us. This trend comes to life with colors such as bright fuchsia, deep blue and cheery aqua, all balanced by a nature-inspired green.

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You’ll find a hint of ’80s influence here, but the combinations are much newer to the eye. Colors include the following: Moonlit Sky, Rockets, Merlot Grape and Victory Red. Functionality On the flip side, there are those who embrace a truly practical way of living and look into the depths and layers of nature. Within this trend, texture is key and colors are soft and faded.

Windswept and washed effects and monochromatic layering set this palette.

Colors include the following: Boardwalk Blue, Composed Bloom, Spruce Hollow and Range Brown.

Abyss The last 2011 trend revolves around technology. Here, technology influences a stripped-to-the-bone or cellular level of design. The color palette reflects a void element, as we move into the future and become more reliant on online and virtual communication. Colors are neutral and gray and include the following Dutch Boy hues: Gargoyle Shadow, Fresh Linen, Pursuit of Happiness and Piccolo.

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January 1, 2011

Recycle your tree

Artist’s proof adds value

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Scripps Howard News Service

Tree recycling locations: • Boulder – Western Disposal will pick up trees throughout the city. Place your trees by your compost cart on collection day. Cut trees taller than 6 feet into sections.

• Erie – When: Dec. 27 through Jan. 16. Where: Coal Creek Park, intersection of Cheesman and Kattell in downtown Erie. Mulch pick up: Beginning Jan. 17 through Feb. 18, Erie Parks will mulch trees, leaving it for the public to remove and use. The mulch is free, but you provide transportation.

• Lafayette – When: Dec. 27 through Jan. 29. Closed Jan. 1, and 8. Where: City Service Center, 1700 Avalon Ave.

vide for curbside service helps scouts cover costs of camp and supplies.

“It’s so much fun for us. The boys look really cool dragging a tree across a yard and stuffing it into a car,” says Beth Greer, who coordinates Troop 575’s annual Christmas Tree recycling pickup in Superior. With a new Kia, she’s one of several parents who drive scouts around to gather trees for the city to chip into mulch. “I like seeing how many trees they can shove into my car. Last year we

Dear Helaine and Joe: I would like your opinion of the value of this Hubert Shuptrine print. The frame measures 39.5 by 31.25 inches and the image area is 29.75 by 21.75 inches. I have enclosed close-ups of the two signatures, one with “A. P.” after it. What do these initials mean? We bought this in 1978 or ’79 for $35. What can you tell us about its value? Thank you. – C. & M. B. Dear C & M. B.: Hubert Shuptrine was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn. He was born on March 21, 1936, and died there at age 70 on April 7, 2006. He became a painter in 1968.

Shuptrine is perhaps best known for his collaboration with author James Dickey on the book “Jericho: The South Beheld.” Shuptrine furnished the images and Dickey the words, and together they offered their independent visions of the South they loved.

This oversized book was a huge success when it was first published in 1974 by Oxmoor House in Birmingham, Ala. The initials “A. P.” mentioned in the letter stand for “artist’s proof,” and the phrase refers to a print taken in the printmaking process – theoretically to be examined by the artist for mistakes.

Original watercolors by Shuptrine command good prices at auction. Unfortunately, his prints are not selling as well on the secondary market.

Still, this Hubert Shuptrine artist’s proof is attractive. Similar items are being offered at retail in the neighborhood of $1,000 to $1,500.

Scout Troop 69 fundraiser: Pick up is Jan. 15 only. Sign up until 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at sites.google.com/site/scouthut69/.

For Lafayette and Erie only.

• Louisville – Western Disposal will pick up trees throughout the city. Place your trees by your compost cart on collection day. Cut trees taller than 6 feet into sections.

• Longmont – When: Dec. 26 through Jan. 5. Where: Roosevelt Park, in parking lot south of Eighth Ave.; Garden Acres baseball park, off 18th Avenue; Kanemoto Park, in parking lot south of Pratt Parkway; Centennial Park, off Alpine Street. The Longmont Recycling Center, 140 Martin St., takes trees year-round.

got seven in; I’ve still got sap and needles stuck to the roof.”

For a list of tree recycling near you, visit recycleyourchristmastree.com /guide.html.

Carol O’Meara is a horticulture entomologist with the Colorado State University Extension office at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. Contact her by calling 303-678-6238 or e-mailing comeara@co.boulder.co.us. For more gardening tips, check out her blog at gardeningafterfive.wordpress.com.

Redecorate with recycled decor Recycle and reuse have become buzzwords that should remain with us for a long time, and for good reason. Remember the wise phrase “Waste not, want not?” Recycle and reuse comes from the same principle.

When we recycle, we process something to regain use out of it. There are actually two types of recycled items we use in our daily lives. Post-consumer is the type we probably are most familiar with. When we put glass, plastic and papers in the recycle bin, we are practicing post-consumer recycling. All those items can be processed to regain some use.

The glass items are the most valuable as they can be used over and over again, while plastic and paper items eventually degrade after they have been recycled several times.

Then there are the pre-consumer recycled materials. These are items that are collected

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from waste products, usually from the manufacturing process, then put to use as some functional product.

When decorating our homes, we should seek to use both post-consumer and pre-consumer products. Search the Internet to see what items you have or can buy that originate from recycled materials. When you go shopping for home furnishings, the manufacturers will surely make you aware if their items are “green” in their construction.

As a spin on the reusing campaign, browse garage sales and thrift shops for hand-me-downs and heirlooms. As mentioned in previous articles, someone’s used junk can truly become your treasured item.

– Rosemary Sadez Friedmann, Scripps Howard News Service

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The parties are over, the New Year is here and you’re left with a tree that’s intent on shedding all over the carpet. Before the branches are bare and the floor covered, drag that tree outside and recycle it into something to keep gardens protected for winter.

Evergreen branches make cozy coverings, and mulch made from chipped trees helps perennials stay put, Carol O’Meara buffering the Colorado State freeze-thaw of University Extension soil that heaves plants out of the ground. Clip the boughs from the tree – after you’ve removed ornaments, tinsel and lights – and lay them over evergreen and semi-evergreen perennials, which suffer winter burn on leaves.

Only branches with needles are useful blankets, so if your tree is dried out, it’s time to grind it up. Pull out the chipper and carefully feed tree pieces into it, then use the chips to mulch the garden.

Spread small chips thinly; no more than 1 to 2 inches thick. Their small size means they compact readily, smothering plants. Larger wood chips should be spread 3 to 4 inches thick.

If you don’t own a chipper but want to recycle your tree, check out one of several recycling programs offered in the area.

And if you want to send your tree off with a last spark of Christmas cheer, call the Boy Scouts to haul it off. A fundraiser for local troops, the donation you pro-

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January 1, 2011

Improve kitchen safety with tools, rules

Resolutions for a stylish New Year

By Mary Carol Garrity

Scripps Howard News Service

January is the perfect time for a purge. Be brutally honest with yourself as you go through each room, sorting, editing and freshening your decor. Do you still love all the accents in your yearround displays? If not, box them up and donate them to a charity.

Take a long, hard look at your artwork. Is it dated, faded and tired? If so, commit to upgrading this year.

How about your accent lighting? Are your lamp bases dated?

Are the shades dusty and dingy?

I think of lamps like artwork – you only want to fill your home with pieces you love. Sometimes all it takes is a new shade to transform the look of your room.

Finally, make a list of the home repair and clean-up projects you need to tackle, like touching up your trim and wall paint, getting your carpets and upholstery cleaned, and doing minor household repairs. Make a vow to yourself that each item will be checked off before the first crocus pokes its head through the frozen ground.

Here are more ideas: • Are your sheets tattered and worn? Scratchy or stiff? Spoil yourself each night by sleeping on the highest-quality sheets you can afford.

• Your accent tables should be little stages on which you create scenes that give people a glimpse into your life. This year, resolve to decorate a few of yours with tableaux that showcase things

you hold dear and that tell a bit of a story.

• Remake the look of upholstered furnishings each fall and spring by swapping out accent pillows. In the fall, I layer up with yummy plaids, paisleys and men’s wear stripes in warm, rich hues. As soon as the weather begins to warm up, I replace the winter pillows with those that look like spring and summer, featuring softer, lighter and brighter colors, patterns and fabrics.

• Whether you work from home or just need a spot to pay bills, resolve to make your home workspace both functional and lovely. First, do a thorough evaluation of your existing office space and determine what’s working and what’s not. Then, invest in the right furnishings and accents, so the space is functional and beautiful. Instead of a utilitarian office chair, consider getting something more attractive, like an upholstered piece or a dining table chair. If you love tradition, go for a big leather chair on casters.

What are you doing for storage? If you need a spot to stick files, consider a wood bookcase instead of a metal filing cabinet.

One of my favorite finds at market was an amazing royal library bookcase that features cabinets below, book shelves above and a fabulous sliding ladder. Or, if you want a more casual look, fill an etagere with baskets that hold your files and supplies.

Once the big pieces are in place, pick lamps that will give

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you task lighting and ambient lighting in the right places. Fill the walls with a mixture of artwork. Liven up your desktop with accessories that help you corral clutter, like a cream pitcher to hold pens, a silver tray to serve as an inbox and a cluster of picture frames for snapshots.

• If you are empty nesters, rethink your kitchen eating nook.

Trade out your dining chairs for comfortable upholstered armchairs.

• Add a dressing table to a special spot. Hang a mirror over the table and instead of a chair, use a small garden stool.

Whether you work from home or just need a spot to pay bills, this year, resolve to make your home work space both functional and lovely.

(SHNS/Bob Greenspan)

• Introduce a new accent color to your home, either through accessories, pillows, fabrics, paint or art.

• Lighten up a dark corner with an assortment of candlesticks, votives and accent lamps.

Try using mirrors to reflect light within your room.

• Use books to bring height to a display or side table. Cover books in seasonal papers to lend an instant design statement.

5 tips for setting up a home office Maybe you’d love to go shopping for new furniture but have to make do with the old for now. That doesn’t mean the home office has to remain a mess. Here are a few tips from the makers of SmartDraw space-planning software.

– Susan Fornoff

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Determine desk placement by first asking, “What do I want to be looking at when I sit there?” and being honest about how you feel about having your back face the door.

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Try not to position computer monitors opposite windows, which can create glare.

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Allow at least 42 inches from the working chair side of a desk to the nearest wall or furniture.

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Avoid lining furniture up on the walls, and allow at least 30 inches of walking space between furniture and wall.

Test this by putting tape lines down.

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Measure and plan out your space on grid paper – or use a computer program like SmartDraw.

The kitchen is the busiest room in the home, as well as one of the most frequently remodeled spaces. Unfortunately, the kitchen also can be the most dangerous room, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, which has developed a few simple guidelines to improve safety.

1. Install good general lighting, supplemented with proper task lighting for work surfaces, to greatly decrease the chance of injury while preparing a meal.

2. Install slip-resistant flooring.

Some good choices are matte-finished wood or laminate, textured vinyl or a soft-glazed ceramic tile.

If the client chooses tile, suggest that a throw rug with a nonskid backing is a good idea, especially around areas that get wet.

3. Place a fire extinguisher near a room exit, away from cooking equipment and within view.

4. Ground and protect every electrical receptacle with groundfault circuit interrupters, as building codes require. In addition, all wall-mounted room controls should be 15 to 48 inches above the finished floor.

5. Faucets with anti-scald devices prevent water temperature from rising to dangerous levels; pressure-balanced valves equalize hot and cold water.

6. Cook tops with burners in a staggered layout or one straight row can help prevent scalds from reaching over boiling pots. For the same reason, cook top controls should be along the side or in the front.

7. Think about how traffic will flow through the kitchen, and design the floor plan to minimize traffic in the cooking area.

8. Locate microwaves at heights that don’t require reaching to retrieve food.

9. Consider slide-out trays and bins that minimize reaching and twisting to pull out the right item.

10. Use a rounded edge on the corners of countertops, especially islands and peninsulas, to avoid injury to children.

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of a buyer making an offer, but they must It’s been a pretty lousy year for home also exceed buyers’ expectations. If your sellers. home is competitively priced, and your In some areas, home values are off 30 to home’s condition exceeds a buyer’s expec50 percent from their high in 2006. Roughtations, you’ll get an offer – even if it isn’t ly 28 percent of homeowners underwater with their loans (or nearly in negative equi- the offer you want. ty), according to third quarter 2010 data • Get your home into selling shape. from CoreLogic, and forecloCleaning your home and cleansures have hit record numbers. ing out your home is a must.

It’s getting harder to sell your Get rid of items in closets, storhome and walk away. age areas, basements and attics that you no longer need or use.

Despite record-low interest If you have not seen it or used it rates, which touched 4.3 perin the last five years, it’s probacent for a 30-year fixed rate ble that you can throw it out or mortgage and the even lower donate it to your favorite chari3.6 percent for a 15-year loan (a ty. An uncluttered home will full half percentage point below the interest rate lows of 2009), Ilyce Glink sell faster than a home stuffed with personal belongings. buyers have been reluctant to Tribune Media Services jump into a market where it’s After that, you should conunclear whether home prices sider hiring a stager to give your are appreciating, holding steady or declinhome the television-worthy polish that ing further. And, unfortunately, the days of many buyers expect today. Assess what othhomebuyer tax credits have gone away. er work needs to be done, such as fixing things that don’t work, touching up paint, Millions of foreclosures and shorts sales or cleaning or replacing your carpets. also undercut pricing of homes, making it seem as though home values are lower than Decide if you need to update your landthey might actually be. scaping, and paint, clean or tuckpoint your home’s exterior.

If you’re hoping to sell in 2011, you’ll be facing all these challenges, and more – the • Invite at least three agents to create a real estate industry isn’t expected to imcomparative marketing analysis. Often, prove much throughout the next couple of sellers simply call the agent who sold them years. Certainly, until the unemployment their home to list it. While you may wind picture improves substantially, it will be up hiring that person, you’ll be doing yourdifficult for the real estate industry to gain self a favor if you invite a couple of other any positive momentum. agents in from different firms. That’s because each will bring different ideas to the So what can you do if you want or need table about how much your house is worth to sell in 2010? Consider my classic New and what kind of marketing plan will work.

Year’s resolutions for home sellers: • Understand what it will take to sell • Overcome any possible objections a your home. If you live in an area littered buyer would have. Sellers must understand that they must not only to eliminate any with foreclosures, you may have to meet potential objections that stand in the way that price point in order to sell. Is it worth

it? Probably not, but you’ll have to really evaluate price and timing in order to get the most for your property.

• Be realistic about the market. Find out what is selling, and what the average number of days on the market is for homes that are selling. Accept the reality of your local market and make sure you price your home realistically. Don’t blame your broker if you don’t get three offers above your list price within 24 hours of putting your home on the market. Sellers who set sky-high prices could wait months or years for an offer and may wind up with the same price they would have had if they’d priced their home correctly the first time – or a lot less. In this real estate market, one of the worst things you can do is overprice your home from the outset. If you price it below where it should sell, you may start a bidding war and may sell your home faster and for more money. The key to a sale in today’s market is understanding what is going on in your neighborhood in terms of normal sales, foreclosures and short sales.

• Know where you’re going. I don’t recommend putting in an offer on another house until you have some serious interest in your current property. It’s fine to start researching other neighborhoods, but if you’re not sure what you want to do, consider renting on a short-term or month-tomonth lease. These days, landlords are hurting and they may be perfectly happy to accept a six-month lease. During those six months, you can search for a home in a neighborhood you like and without the pressures brought on by the impending closing of the home you are selling.

• Read all documents thoroughly before signing them. Why would someone sign a legal document he or she hasn’t read? I’m not sure, but home sellers do it every day. If

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you’re going to sell (or buy) in the coming year, promise yourself that you’ll take the time to read and understand the listing contract, offer to purchase, and loan documents for your next purchase. If you have to sell your home as a short sale, make sure you understand the timing of the sale, the timing of the negotiation with your lender on the sale of your home and all the other issues that go into getting a short sale completed. (If you’re giving financing to your buyer and taking back a loan, have an attorney prepare the documents so you are sure to be protected.) Unless you’ve got cash to spare, a mistake in these documents could seriously affect your finances.

• Do not be driven by greed. One big mistake many sellers make is to get a little greedy, particularly if the first offer is above the minimum acceptable price you’ve set.

Then, the negotiation becomes a game of how much you can get.

Remember, a successful sale means everyone walks away feeling happy. If you get so greedy that the buyer walks away, you’ve let the deal get the best of you. Resolve to be reasonable and you’ll end up shaking hands with the buyer at the closing. You should also know that there are fewer buyers out there and if you lose a buyer it might take you quite some time to find another one.

Keep in mind that real estate brokers have a saying “the first offer is always the best offer.” While that saying may not always be true, you may be better off with that first offer than another offer six months later.

Ilyce R. Glink’s latest book is “Buy, Close, Move In!” If you have questions, you can call her radio show at 800-972-8255 any Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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January 1, 2011

Kitchen remodels making a comeback

By Jean Patteson

The Orlando Sentinel

The explosion of remodeling shows on TV and makeover spreads in magazines has whetted America’s appetite for glamorous rooms brimming with the latest furnishings, appliances and color schemes.

Kitchen remodels are among the most popular, according to a report in the just-published August issue of Consumer Reports and online at consumerreports .org. And the economic slowdown means there are outstanding deals on everything from cooktops to countertops. It also means kitchen designers and building contractors are eager for work and willing to negotiate.

But bargain prices and good looks aren’t everything, says Celia Kupersmzid Lehrman, Consumer Reports’ deputy home editor.

“When remodeling a kitchen, functionality is every bit as important as style. Fortunately there

are many products that look good and work well,” she says.

The design of your kitchen is every bit as important as what goes into it, says Jim Spence of Spence & Vaughn Fine Kitchen and Bath in Maitland, Fla. The most functional design is based on the work triangle – the relationship between the prep area, the cooking area and the sink, he says. Ideally, the distance between them should never be less than 4 feet or more than 9 feet.

When planning a remodel, determining your budget is one of the first steps. The National Kitchen & Bath Association calculates the average kitchen remodel costs between 10 and 20 percent of the home’s value. But obviously, the extent of the makeover determines its cost.

Determining your priorities is another key step, says Phil Johnson, a partner at Spence & Vaughn and a certified kitchen

designer.

“Do you love to cook? If so, now might be the time to consider professional-style appliances,” he says. “Do you have a large family? Consider how best to accommodate them in your new space.

Think about the things you love in your old kitchen – and the things you dislike.”

In addition, Johnson recommends the following steps for a successful remodel: • Do your homework. Watch

TV remodeling programs, clip appealing pictures and articles from magazines, attend remodeling seminars, visit home shows and parades of homes. Consult with a kitchen designer who is a member of the NKBA, who has the training and experience to avoid many of the things that can go wrong with a remodeling project.

• Visit a showroom. Examine the options in cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, plumbing and lighting. Decide what you

want – and can afford.

• Schedule a home visit. The designer/installer need to measure the kitchen and adjacent rooms, and make a note of existing walls, doors and windows, electrical supplies, ceiling height, attic access, type of wall construction and plumbing details.

• Finalize the project. The design is refined, construction plans are completed, appliances and supplies are ordered – and the initial deposit is paid.

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Americans are learning to be frugal again, with more of us looking to spend less, and get more value out of the money that we do spend.

That sentiment could well be what’s driving the renewed interest in remodeling one’s current home, rather than moving out and buying something bigger, better and newer.

Homeowners are most concerned about the functionality of their homes, according to a recent survey by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

“The functionality of a home is very important, especially over the long term, as many homeowners in this economy have opted for remodeling over moving to new homes,” NARI National President Paul Zuch says in a press release from the association.

If you’re interested in increasing the value and livability of your home, remodeling might make sense for you. But before you begin hiring contractors, you need to do some basic prep work first.

How will you fund your remodel? Most homeowners will need to borrow against the value of their homes to pay for remodeling projects.

If a home improvement loan is in your future, your first step should be to check your credit score and report. Your credit will affect lenders’ willingness to loan you money, and the terms and conditions they’ll offer on the loan.

Knowing your credit score before you begin applying for financing will give you a better understanding of what terms you might be able to qualify for. The higher your score, the more desirable you appear to lenders.

Checking your score in advance of seeking financing will allow you to work on raising it, if necessary.

Or, it can help give you the confidence to negotiate the best possible deal for your renovation project.

You can access your free credit score online at websites such as www.freecreditscore.com with enrollment in Triple Advantage Credit Monitoring.

Once you’re sure of your credit status, you’re ready to take the next step – securing financing.

Just as there are many different types of renovations that will add value and comfort to your home, there are many ways to fund them.

In an ideal world, we would all have savings sufficient to cover home improvements and still leave some money in the bank for a rainy day. In reality, most homeowners won’t be able to pay cash for improvements.

For borrowers with desirable credit ratings, there are still plenty of financing options. You may opt to go with a straight second mortgage. Or a home equity line of credit (HELOC) may work for you if you’ve amassed equity in your home.

The HELOC basically borrows against the difference between the value of your home (what you could reasonably expect to sell it for) and the amount you still owe on your current mortgage. You may also pursue a governmentbacked FHA loan.

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If a person was trying to judge what is Longmont and Boulder all showed increashappening to the Longmont real estate es in median sales prices in 2010, after four market by watching and listening to the years of loss. That is the first sign that we national news this past year, they could see are leveling out. So how can home values conflicting sales and stats on the same and prices be going down at the same page. time?

As they say, everything is relative, and The explanation for decreasing values what the news is being compared to has a while seeing increases in median sales is big part to do with the conclusion, as does that there is decrease in demand and vollocation. ume, even with lower interest Looking at closings in Janrates. First-time homebuyers are uary 2010, it looked like getting a lot more house for Longmont was in for a bad their money, and second and year because there were only third time buyers are also able to 30 transactions of single famibuy up. It is an incredible time ly homes in Longmont. This to go for your dream. If a person compared to more than 50 qualifies under today’s strict sales in January 2009. If Janlending guidelines, there are uary could forecast the year, much better odds that they can 2011 would be a banner.

Dave Wagner in fact afford the home, as the However, here is the rest of Longmont Association of Realtors lenders are figuring debt-to-inthe story. Due to the stimulus come ratios definitively now, from the prior year ending late and using the lending rule book 2009, most people that could buy within more appropriately. With one in three six months, did so, to get the incentive homes a distressed sale this past year, the money before it expired. In January 2010, banks do not want to own more homes. we were coming off of the 2009 October Let me try to stimulate thinking in relaincentive end, and hence the comparative month huge drop. tive terms: For Longmont, I forecast a 40 percent or • A $200,000 loan at 6.5 percent interest more gain in home sales in January 2011 is the same principle and interest payment over 2010. This to be followed by a 30 peras a $249,000 loan at 4.5 percent. cent loss in March and April 2011 from • A $250,000 loan at 6.5 percent interest 2010. This is what I refer to as an “on/off is the same principle and interest payment switch” effect of the prior stimulus and tryas a $312,000 loan at 4.5 percent. ing to match numbers a year ago against Hopefully, one can see why people are stimulated markets. On the whole, Longnow thinking it may be the last best shot at mont finished down 10 percent in units responding to spring fever. If selling, be and only 3.5 percent in dollars spent on residential sales in 2010. That spells an inreasonable on your selling price and get crease in average and median sales prices. the deal of your life on your next home.

This is not based on a median as deterDon’t look backward, look forward. mined by Case-Shiller that compares same Dave Wagner is the president of the Longmont home sales prices, but rather overall mediAssociation of Realtors. Contact him by calling an sales in the Front Range.

303-684-6356, e-mailing dave@wagnercolorado In studying the Front Range, I found .com or visit the association’s Web site at www.longmontrealtors.com. that Fort Collins, Loveland/Berthoud,

‘Garden Magic’ “One Magic Square: The Easy, Organic Way to Grow Your Own Food on a 3-Foot Square,” by Lolo Houbein (The Experiment, $18.95), enchants on many levels. Veggie gardeners (especially rookies) will benefit from Houbein’s knowledge, which is informed by science and folk wisdom, as well as the breadth of its content (growing information, 30 design plots, many recipes).

This single line could sustain us for life: “Never garden in a mood of wanting to control everything.” The book is filled with such lines.

Not too long ago, the “green” bathroom or kitchen conjured images of avocado appliances or sea foam colored toilets. Today, however, “green” takes on an entirely new connotation. Kitchens and baths that employ environmentally conscious products and procedures are growing in popularity.

Individuals inclined toward green spaces may wonder just how to achieve a sustainable kitchen or bath. The concept lies in rooms that use less water and energy than traditional rooms.

Getting started could involve choosing fixtures that require less water usage. Low-flow faucets and showerheads and reduced-capacity toilets can go a long way toward saving water. Additionally, using these conservation fixtures does not mean a homeowner has to sacrifice creature comforts. New technology means that despite reduced water use, the fixtures still provide ample pressure for showering and hand-washing and adequate flushing power.

However, being sustainable means more than just reducing water. Other changes can be employed all at once or gradually. Recycled glass tile as a backsplash or in a shower surround is an idea. It utilizes glass that has been recycled and is a smart, eco-friendly option.

Consider flooring that is made from recyclable or sustainable materials. Bamboo quickly replenishes itself in the wild, making it a truly green item.

In terms of saving energy, lower the thermostat on the water heater. Not only will this reduce the chance of scalding, but it will save energy on heating water as well. Replacing inefficient lighting fixtures can go a long way toward saving energy, too.

When shopping for bathroom and kitchen essentials, such as towels, toilet tissue and cosmetic products, be conscious of the way these products are made and manufactured.

The agents and I thank you for a wonderful past year and wish all of our friends and clients a Happy and Prosperous 2011!

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Ceramic tile has held a hallowed place in bathroom renovations for generations.

Durable, easy to clean and available in a range of color, format and design, tile just makes sense in a bath. But some enterprising designers and homeowners are finding a new spot in the home where tile not only works well, but can take center stage – the master bedroom.

Homeowners are choosing to incorporate ceramic tiles into master bedrooms for many of the same reasons the material has been popular in bathrooms and kitchens.

• Tile is more durable than other materials, lasting up to four times longer than carpet or wood. Unlike wood, it will never need refinishing, restaining or sanding.

It holds its luster better than vinyl, and requires no special chemical treatments, the way many natural stone products do.

Because of this easy maintenance and durability, consumers can realize lower costs over the life of the product.

• It’s naturally hypoallergenic and releases no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere. It doesn’t collect dust, dust mites, pet dander or other irritants and microbes.

• Tile is readily available in a range of colors, sizes, shapes and design themes.

In fact, you can now find ceramic tile that even mimics the look of other popular, more costly or less durable materials like wood, glass or even metal.

So how can you use tile in your master bedroom? Tile of Spain branded manufacturers cite several trends in ceramic tile’s use in master bedrooms.

To Create a Headboard Fabric, wood or metal headboards can make a powerful design statement, and solidify a bed’s stance as the centerpiece of a room. Ceramic tile, now available in large formats and in designs that mimic the look of other materials, is a sensible, cost-effective and healthier alternative to some popular headboard materials. Creating a fabric headboard, for example, can be a costly, time-consuming process, yet you can get virtually the same look with ceramic tile made to look like fabric. And this is fabric that won’t harbor germs and microbes.

General Design Touches If you love the look of wainscoting, wood paneling or bead board, but prefer a more durable, hypoallergenic material, ceramic tile can offer the same look without the disadvantages of wood decorator touches. Several Tile of Spain branded manufacturers produce tiles that look like wood design elements.

Extending the Life of a Paint Job Paint is one of the easiest things to change in a room and can be one of the most difficult to clean and preserve. One way to extend the life of a paint job is to tile walls to the level of the chair rail – the portion of the walls that gets the most exposure to unsightly dirt, dings and scuffs.

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cleaning solvents to remove dirt without damaging the finish, tile requires nothing more than hot water and some elbow grease.

Creating Cohesion Between Rooms In master suites with large, open floor plans, using tile in the bedroom portion of the suite can help create a seamless transition between the sleeping and bathing areas. Or, it can help create cohesion between indoor and outdoor spaces – tile is one of the few interior design materials that can flow from inside to out.

Achieving a Look with Added Durability You may love the look of hardwood, but know that wood doesn’t hold up well in rooms where it’s exposed to a lot of moisture on a daily basis – such as in a bathroom – or to a lot of wear and tear, such as in a bedroom. While wood that’s exposed to water will eventually warp and wear, ceramic tile designed to look like prized hardwoods will stand up to moisture and water – even if the bathtub overflows. And ceramic tile that looks like wood will never develop the “worn path” appearance of wood that bears heavy foot traffic.

When it comes to interior design, sometimes the unexpected makes perfect sense – such as finding creative ways to use ceramic tile in the master bedroom.

The lilac print wallpaper in your bedroom may not be your style. Removing wallpaper is easier than you may think and it has a big impact on a home’s appearance. In fact, removing aging, sagging wallpaper is one of the least expensive ways to improve a home’s resale value, according to a survey of real estate appraisers.

“While many people dread removing wallpaper, it’s one of the simplest ways to give a room a fresh, updated look,” says Rust-Oleum brand director Andrea Topper.

Topper offers this advice for “painless” wallpaper removal in three easy steps: Step 1 – Score the wallpaper. Most wallpaper has a waterproof surface, so it’s necessary to score it so the wallpaper stripper can penetrate and loosen the glue underneath. Use a wallpaper scoring tool like Zinsser PaperTiger, a palm-held tool that perforates the wallpaper without damaging the wall. Move PaperTiger in a circular motion to make as many holes as possible, using light pressure.

Step 2 – Apply a wallpaper stripping solution.

Next, apply a wallpaper stripper like Zinsser DIF Quick Wallpaper Stripper, an environmentally friendly wallpaper stripper that removes wallpaper in just two minutes. DIF Quick loosens the glue underneath the wallpaper to make wallpaper removal quick and easy. Simply spray the ready-to-use solution on the scored paper starting at the top and working your way down, making sure the wallpaper is wet.

Step 3 – Remove wallpaper. Use a tool like the Paper Scraper to remove the loose wallpaper without surface damage or hard work. If any glue remains after the paper has been removed, spray the area with more stripping solution, wait a few minutes and remove the glue with the scraping tool or a sponge and rinse with clean water. Before you know it, you will have removed all the wallpaper, and your room will be ready for redecorating.

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4 BDRM (conforming in fin bsmt) 617 5th St, Berthoud, pets nego. Call 970-669-0842 www.rmpm.com

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● 1701 ADKINSON 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 story, 2 car gar, Lgmt. $1375.

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4080 Office Space 4100

● 939 KIMBARK Central location, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, not fenced, workshop, single garage, $875.

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Condos/ Townhouses 4050 ● 1243 Hunter Court #B 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, carport, Cat OK, $695 RMG Realty, 303-772-4466 805 Summerhawk # J56 $975, Beautiful double master townhouse, 1700 sq ft,1 car detached garage + parking space, incl applcs avail NOW, 720-352-0904

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0 App Fee-$100 off 1st 2 mos Lg 3 bdrm, 2 ba, gar, water paid. No dogs. 303-682-2525 ● 1465 LAMPLIGHTER 2 bdrm, 1 ba, fncd yard, off st pkng. No pets. $695/mo.

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2 BDRM, 2 BA, A/C, gar, lrg fncd yd, W/D. Dog OK. On cul-de-sac. 5 Martinez Place, $960. 303-443-4308

2500 to 5000 SF- great views from 2nd level, ample parking. 2432 Main. 303-875-1345 $250/MONTHGreat parking, quiet.

Ground level. Four Seasons Realty, (303)875-1345

5090 Mobile/ 5130 Manufactured Homes/Spaces 3 BDRM, 1 BA, new carpet, W/D, carport, Lgmt adult park age 55+, 970-215-1819

1 RENT TO OWN A picture 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba, 2 car, W/D, is worth a BI-Level home in quiet $1295. 4 hr free rec msg.

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1BR East Side Home (720)280-9047 $775 call 303-776-7674 2 BDRM, 1 BA, culdesac, near Skyline HS, wd stove, PROFESSIONAL Offices 2 car gar, lg patio. N/P/S. HOUSES WOW WHAT VIEWS! Heidi & Helena buy houses!

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20x50x16 w/ 30 amp elect, Call Mark Sullivan at ERA man door & pwr door Tradewind (303)684-6335 ✭South Longmont✭ opener start at $425.

2- 4 Bedroom Homes Ranch with fireplace on Garage Storage LLC, • 163 Grant • 19 Reed cul-de-sac, 3/1/2, $185,000 3 & 4 Bedroom Houses 4070 Camelot Cir, located • 1973 Carr Ct • 1025 Gay St AND Bilevel with fireplace, www.alertrealty.net I25 Business Park.

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Retail Space 4135

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All real estate advertised in this paper is subject to the federal and state Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Longmont • Hung & Lap Nguyen from Armt 2005 3, 723 Baker St, Longmont, $87,900, home • Deepak & Sanju Thapa from Boulder Creek Kingsbridge LLC, 1552 Venice Ln, Longmont, $151,600, home • Audra Belden from Bette Dittmer, 152 E 4th Ave, Longmont, $125,000, home • Le Oliver from Federal Home Loan Mortgage, 2113 Calais Dr Unit G, Longmont, $168,900, condo • Louise Brown from James Hattori, 2108 Lincoln St, Longmont, $175,000, home • Theodore & Sarah Scheiblich from JNET LLC, 536 Nesting Crane Ln, Longmont, $120,000, home • Katherine Thomas from Thomas Musson, 927 Venice St, Longmont, $160,000, home • Ronald & Christine Berardinis from Steven Reith, 420 N Parkside Dr Unit E, Longmont, $150,800, condo • John White from RL Taggart LLC, 10633 W I 25 Frontage Rd, Longmont, $1,000,000, home • Robert & Joelle Priddy from Kyle Sandoval, 2353 Sunrise Dr, Longmont, $186,000, home • Betty & Charles Redder from Heidi Simmons, 833 S Coffman St Unit K47, Longmont, $160,000, condo • Timothy & Kirsten Merkel from THS LLC, 1031 Neon Forest Cir, Longmont, $470,000, home • George Peters from US Bank National Association T, 147 Marshall Pl, Longmont, $88,200, home • Gregory & Courtney Macchia from Citibank, 4049 Spy Glass Ln, Longmont, $520,000, home • Margaret Russell from Germaine Mueffelmann Trust, 1714 Cambridge Dr, Longmont, $215,000, home • Resident from GRT Investments I LLC, 10515 Mooring Rd, Longmont, $1,349,000, home • Andrew Tyler from Kirk Lind, 1724 Collyer St, Longmont, $162,500, home • Cody Trevithick from Robert Miller, 1829 Cambridge Dr, Longmont, $190,000, home • Arthur & Therese Winterbauer from Derek Westmoreland, 8197 Hygiene Rd, Longmont, $289,000, home • David & Dianna Wilson from Delsia Barentine, 1622 Bluefield Ave, Longmont, $275,000, home

• Thomas & Shira Souvignier from Brown Living Trust, 5885 Park Lane Rd, Longmont, $720,000, home • Todd & Amber Vanselus from Burlington Neighborhood Inc, 1041 Neon Forest Cir, Longmont, $125,000, home • Shadow LLC from Eastgate Development LLC, 1369 Armstrong Dr, Longmont, $60,000, home • Jdt LLC from Fannie Mae, 2125 Collyer St, Longmont, $140,000, home • Becky Hutchens from Frank Pierce, 3951 Da Vinci Dr, Longmont, $267,500, home • Joan Carter from Lori Pinter, 804 Summer Hawk Dr Unit 4102, Longmont, $122,000, condo • Peter Stouder from Patrick Torok, 1103 E 4th Ave, Longmont, $300,000, home • Pedro & Jill Caceres from Alan Brown, 7127 Mount Sherman Rd, Longmont, $302,000, home • Kamal Vaelli from Alan Busacca, 12148 N 75th St, Longmont, $365,000, home • Jerry Morrison from Ellwood Properties LLP, 1333 Sumner St, Longmont, $307,000, home • Wiley & Alice Allen from Flatiron Mortgage Lending LLC, 10536 Mooring Rd, Longmont, $685,000, home • David & Lory Howlett from Andrew Graziano, 1428 Venice Ln, Longmont, $630,000, home • Ann Kraft from Otwell Derr Living Trust, 3035 Lakeshore Dr, Longmont, $419,500, home • Y C Lee from Fritz Schmutz, 635 Gooseberry Dr Unit 1705, Longmont, $172,000, condo • Jose & Norma Rios from Lauren Sweet, 2401 Sherri Mar St, Longmont, $246,900, home • John Torbeck from Roger Torbeck, 2651 Elmhurst Cir, Longmont, $100,000, home • East LLC from Timothy White, 12121 Sugar Mill Rd, Longmont, $735,000, home • Douglas & Mary Looney from Ryan Ziegelmann, 7201 Spring Creek Cir, Longmont, $975,000, home Berthoud • Rebecca Wegener from Naomi Chagnon, 517 Redwood Cir, Berthoud, $180,000, home • James Stroud from Jane Eaman, 412 Iowa Ave, Berthoud, $209,900, home Dacono • Jennifer Bajovich from David Fisher, 132 5th St, Dacono, $105,000, home

Erie • David & Pamela Goetsch from Thomas Aten, 898 Koss St, Erie, $339,900, home • Joel & Grace Snow from Rhonda Hedstrom, 2611 Betts Cir, Erie, $312,000, home • Kurt & Lisa Anderson from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1143 Koss St, Erie, $261,200, home • Michael & Jessica Mazzocco from Fannie Mae, 874 Quintana Ln, Erie, $275,900, home • Dasha & Antti Pessi from Fannie Mae, 446 Tynan Ct, Erie, $269,900, home • Dawn & Brent Warkentine from Roger Stuart, 2930 Hughs Dr, Erie, $408,900, home • Katherine & Kevin Ross from Ronald Graham, 1426 Washburn St, Erie, $310,000, home • James Coet from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1146 Zodo Ave, Erie, $386,500, home • Matthew & Terrie Adams from Jason Daly, 923 Lasnik St, Erie, $385,000, home • Kenneth & Theresa Martin from Becky Hutchens, 1186 Cooke Ct, Erie, $282,000, home • Todd Heinze from Richmond American Homes Colora, 1321 Mathews Way, Erie, $311,700, home • Brent Nelson from Richmond American Homes Colorado, 744 Graham Cir, Erie, $280,000, home • Mark Turner from Richmond American Homes Colorado, 1275 Graham Cir, Erie, $292,100, home • Neil & Heidi Smith from Warren Rudkin, 1712 Daily Dr, Erie, $275,500, home • Brian & Laura Schmid from James Thompson, 1673 Holeman Dr, Erie, $323,000, home • Steven Dunbar from VRC Devl LLC, 1425 Blue Sky Cir Unit 15-205, Erie, $115,900, condo • Katherine & Dwight Ohala from Brent Warkentine, 1604 MacCullen Dr, Erie, $269,000, home Firestone • Russell Christiansen from Aurora Loan Services LLC, 10528 Sunburst Ave, Firestone, $180,000, home • Andrea Whittaker from Tammy Flickinger, 10417 Dresden St, Firestone, $221,000, home • Mindy & Matthew Neihart from JJ Constr Northern Colo, 5444 Rosewood Ave, Firestone, $225,100, home • Linda Johnston from Long Beach Mtg Loan Trust 2004, 10480 Dresden St, Firestone, $168,800, home

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• Joshua Lemon from Richmond AM Homes Colo Inc, 5928 Mountain Shadow Blv, Firestone, $212,700, home • Ryan & Victor Winger from Gary Stewart, 10322 Eastview St, Firestone, $226,000, home Fort Lupton • Reach LLC from Fannie Mae, 279 Ponderosa Pl, Fort Lupton, $93,000, home • Raymundo & Maria Mosqueda from Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co, 1000 Stage Dr, Fort Lupton, $76,000, home Frederick • Ray Burgio from Stephen Moersen, 5410 Lynx St, Frederick, $184,500, home • Elizabeth & Duane Doucette from Jennifer Czak, 5402 Lynx St, Frederick, $187,000, home • Louis & Alisha Toenjes from Janet Pearson Trust, 8013 Morningside Dr, Frederick, $370,000, home • Shauna & Jerry Brekke from Prudential Relocation Inc, 5439 Fox Run Blvd, Frederick, $159,500, home Lyons • Sara Pike from Steven Mullen, 830 3rd Ave, Lyons, $385,000, home Niwot • Surinder & Renae Dahiya from Wamu 2002 Ar13, 8858 Marathon Rd, Niwot, $330,000, home • Scott & Jennifer Boyd from Prudential Relocation Inc, 7364 Erin Ct, Niwot, $1,435,000, home • Kristopher & Melinda Easter from Guy Scoma, 8982 Comanche Rd, Niwot, $499,900, home Platteville • Paz LLC from RJ Management Corp, 701 Vasquez Blv, Platteville, $500,000, home Foreclosures – notice of election and demand • Borrower: Jamie & Donald Kessler, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $110,510, Property: 1035 7th St, Berthoud, Filed: 12/16/10 • Borrower: Scott Albert, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Amount: $150,037, Property: 507 Sundance Cir, Dacono, Filed: 12/17/10 • Borrower: Duane Euerle, Lender: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Amount: $147,971, Property: 3020 Sunburst Pt, Dacono, Filed: 12/20/10 • Borrower: Sean & Cheryl Mc-

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connell, Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Amount: $266,770, Property: 1348 Stockton Dr, Erie, Filed: 12/20/10 • Borrower: Bank Of Choice, Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Amount: $902,736, Property: 11205 Erie Pkwy, Erie, Filed: 12/22/10 • Borrower: Jorge & Lissette Mancin, Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Amount: $310,155, Property: 1905 Lodgepole Dr, Erie, Filed: 12/20/10 • Borrower: Timothy & Heidi Wilkinson, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $221,409, Property: 11400 Coal Mine St, Firestone, Filed: 12/22/10 • Borrower: Joshua Mitchell & Deborah Guerrero, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $177,361, Property: 11388 Ebony St, Firestone, Filed: 12/22/10 • Borrower: Ricardo & Moraima Magdaleno, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $98,220, Property: 221 6th St, Fort Lupton, Filed: 12/17/10 • Borrower: Ramona & Stephen Kittredge, Lender: Bank Of America National Association, Amount: $164,278, Property: 213 2nd St, Fort Lupton, Filed: 12/20/10 • Borrower: Robert Nielson & Brian Colwell, Lender: HSBC Bank USA National Association, Amount: $215,251, Property: 351 Clubhouse Dr, Fort Lupton, Filed: 12/20/10 • Borrower: Jodi Geditz, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $209,538, Property: 1569 4th St, Fort Lupton, Filed: 12/21/10 • Borrower: Mary Snow, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $348,213, Property: 8707 Wild Horse Way, Frederick, Filed: 12/17/10 • Borrower: Guadalupe & Esther Nieto, Lender: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Amount: $172,000, Property: 1825 Meadow Ln, Longmont, Filed: 12/21/10 • Borrower: Javier & Blanca Mares, Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Amount: $177,458, Property: 724 Busch St, Longmont, Filed: 12/22/10 • Borrower: Richard & Denise Fortin, Lender: Aurora Loan Services LLC, Amount: $227,858, Property: 6803 Camelia Ct, Longmont, Filed: 12/16/10

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day’s computer age where most files are stored electronically, a home office does not have to be filled with numerous file cabinets, shelves or tons of drawer space.

• Don’t overdo it. Home offices need not be as crowded as the standard office building office. In to-

• Be flexible with choice of desk.

A desk for a home office can be effective whether it’s a folding table or

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ployer’s expense, while a home office typically must be furnished entirely by the employee. Those about to furnish their home office should consider the following tips.

an aesthetically appealing oak desk.

Oftentimes, the individual will know what he or she needs.

• Be choosy with the chair. Employers often look for chairs that discourage slouching and will keep workers comfortable and productive throughout the day.

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$740-$890

$250

1, 2

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In each apartment

A/C, D/W, cable ready, balcony or deck, carport, outdoor pool, close to shopping & bus stop.

Starting at $799

$125

1, 2

1, 2

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Full SIze in each apartment

Yes

Move-In Specials, senior and other discounts.

Fireplace, pool & spa, 24-hour fitness, garages. Close to shopping.

$729-$1200

$100 $200 $300

1,2,& 3

1,2

Short Term Available

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Gas fireplaces, 24 hr. fitness center, heated pool & hot tub, A/C, business center, gourmet kitchens, detached garages. *On selected apartments.

$690-$1100

$149

3-bdrm. townhomes

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$580-$945

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1, 2, 3

1, 2

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Yes

$789-$1239

$200

1, 2, 3

1, 2

Short Term Available

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Yes

$1235$1625

$1235$1625

1, 2

1, 2

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Some

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1,2,3

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65 lbs limit Pets Neg.

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No

& rental available

Convenient location, pet friendly, garages available, 24-hour maintenance

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In historic Longmont, large trees, quiet neighborhood on-site parking & storage. Close to RTD. Heat included.

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Yes

Island kitchens, garden tubs, gas fireplaces, double balconies, two tone paint, gated community. Close to schools & newest community in Longmont.

Full size in each condo

W/D provided in each Condo

All utilities & cable paid, sec. bldg., elevator, W/D in every unit, transportation, social events. HUGE amenities package, quiet 55+ community. Call for incentives!

Yes

$50+ mo.

Other Amenities

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Secure building, quiet neighborhood, meal program, transportation, utilities paid, appliances & cable TV included, 62 yrs & older; vouchers accepted.

Pets

$835-$840

Allow Smoking?

$885-$890

# of Baths Lease Required

Deposit

Working from home is growing more popular each and every year.

While working from home has its advantages, one notable disadvantage concerns the furniture. A cubicle or office at an office building comes fully furnished at the em-

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