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Colorado cities rank as best places to live in 2020-21

Boulder ranks the No. 1 place to live of the 150 most populous metro areas, due to its high marks on value, desirability, job market and BY TOM quality of life, KALINSKI according to a U.S. News report on their “Best Places to Live” analysis. Colorado prevailed in the U.S. News analysis with four cities in the top seven best places to live – leading with Boulder, then Denver at No. 2, Colorado Springs fourth and Fort Collins fifth. The top seven places to live are rounded out by Austin, TX, in third position, Charlotte, NC, sixth and Des Moines, IA, seventh. Boulder Boulder had an overall score of 7.8, due in part to the Rocky Mountains foothills and protected open spaces providing an uninterrupted backdrop that pleases. The spectacular landscape starts at the crest of the hill when driving north on U.S. Route 36. The Boulder Valley unfolds its glory with the iconic Flatirons sandstone slabs rising in the west, interrupting the vast expanse of the Great Plains. Boulder is home to world class athletes and others seeking outdoor lifestyles and active living. But it doesn’t stop there. Free meditation sessions and marijuana dispensaries, spas, yoga practices and alternative health care options are plentiful. The town is long known for its offerings of ‘weird’ like Tube to Work Day, where residents jump into an always frigid Boulder Creek and commute to their place of work. The eclectic mix attracts young professionals, families, academics, scientists and transplants from both coasts. And with 40,000 acres open to the public in Boulder County, the supply of outdoor enjoyment is never ending. After a day of engaging, you can enjoy a choice of foodie options in restaurants or do-ityourself cooking after shopping

Boulder had an overall score of 7.8, due in part to the Rocky Mountains foothills and protected open spaces providing an uninterrupted backdrop that pleases.

for excellent fresh foods. U.S. News reports that the cost of living can be high, and buying a home is competitive, but for those who want the lifestyle Boulder offers, it’s well worth it. Boulder’s overall score is 7.8, quality of life is 8.3, and value is 6.3, according to the U.S. News Best Places to Live index.

State University at its hub – along with some of the best craft beer around, known to many nationally as the Napa Valley of craft beer, along with great restaurants and retail. Once again, access to the outdoors with nearby Rocky Mountain National Park adds to the quality of life score of 7.6. Value score is 6.0.

Denver Denver is the No. 2 best place to live in the 2020-21 U.S. New report. With an overall score of 7.4, quality of life of 7, and value of 6.6, Denver is a close second to Boulder. Again, outdoor spaces help Denver score high, with more than 5,000 acres of parks, trails, golf courses and playgrounds. And proximity to the Rocky Mountains enables mountain living benefits like close-by skiing, snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking. Top it off with an active restaurant and music scene and breweries galore and the allure is clear: it’s the best of urban and mountain living. All of that goodness has resulted in a population boom and the cost of living and housing costs has increased.

The full list of top seven places to live includes: No. 1 Boulder, CO No. 2 Denver, CO No. 3 Austin, TX No. 4 Colorado Springs, CO No. 5 Fort Collins, CO No. 6 Charlotte, NC No. 7 Des Moines, IA

Colorado Springs Colorado Springs is the fourth best place to live, says U.S. News. Overall score is 7.4, quality of life 6.9 and value is 6.5. Known locally as “the Springs,” the area offers all of the goodness of close by mountain fun and a strong job market coupled with a lower cost of living than other Colorado metro areas. That said, compared to the rest of the U.S., the cost of living and housing are higher than the national average. Fort Collins Fort Collins offers the charm of a college town – with Colorado

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places evaluates metro areas with data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. News’ own internal resources. This data was categorized into job market, value, quality of life, desirability and net migration and weighted based on a public survey in August 2020 in which people from across the country voted for what they believed was the most important factor to consider when choosing where to live. Read the full report at realestate.usnews.com/places/ rankings/best-places-to-live. Tom Kalinski is the broker/ owner of RE/MAX of Boulder, the local residential real estate company he established in 1977. He was inducted into Boulder County’s Business Hall of Fame in 2016 and has a 40-year background in commercial and residential real estate. For questions, e-mail Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail.com, call 303.441.5620 or visit boulderco.com.

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Help plants beat the summer heat This summer is shaping up to be a season of abrupt extremes. After starting off with snow in early May, we tipped the other way into broiling heat. That wasn’t good enough for BY CAROL Mother nature, O’MEARA so she spun the weather back to cool – near chilly – weather to end June. On any given day, I have no idea what I’m supposed to grump about. But the bottom line is summer heated up in a hurry, and yards, vegetables and trees are showing the price of the record heat in between the rains. This kind of summer takes its toll on many plants, especially once the soil begins to dry. Trees with lush canopies from all the May moisture have dense foliage; too much to support if the heat returns because the soil won’t have as much moisture for all the leaves. To deal with this, trees will thin canopies by dropping leaves they can’t support under hot, dry

conditions. This is normal and particularly common in ash and cottonwood. Like most slimming regimens this doesn’t harm the tree, it simply helps it live within its means. Shade cloth over vegetables prone to sunscald is a great way to prevent that problem. Peppers, tomatoes, lettuce and any other crop, such as the cabbage, will benefit from a bit of shade. In studies conducted at Colorado State University, University of Maryland and Georgia State, a 30-percent shade barrier is ideal for protecting these plants. Shade cloth is a loosely woven material that can be placed over crops in a tent. It allows plenty of sun to filter through but takes the edge off its harsh rays. You can cut and sew it to size to fit whatever support you choose; I use a PVC pipe frame but others have hoops. Find shade cloth at the local garden centers, but because not all retailers carry it, call ahead to see if they have it. One of the most obvious areas to suffer from heat is our lawns. Brown spots bloom everywhere, and sprinkler sections at local

hardware stores sizzle with action. Most brown areas are due to poor watering of the lawn. Check the coverage of water on your lawn by conducting a catch-can test to check the amount of irrigation you’re putting down. Gather six to eight cans of the same size and randomly place them around the area you’re having problems in, making sure to place some in the green and in the brown areas. Run your irrigation like normal. Measure the amount you’ve put down to see how much the lawn is getting each time. In general, bluegrass needs two inches of water per week, spread out over two to three waterings. Don’t forget to adjust the run times on automatic sprinkler systems to deliver more water to lawns, flowers, vegetables and trees. Perennials and annuals that put on good growth since spring need to have water increased to accommodate their larger size. Trees planted years ago with drip irrigation should have the lines and emitters checked to make certain they’re delivering enough water for older trees. Most herbaceous plants will

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Updated second quarter Boulder County market conditions As the world begins to open up again to embrace a new normal, the real estate industry reflects pandemicprompted changes relating to professional, BY JENNIFER EGBERT social and cultural norms. The first quarter in 2021 showed a decrease in inventory and an uptick in home prices, as well as emerging top priorities (like home office space or student work areas) that home buyers had when seeking a new residence. Here’s what to expect in quarter two. New listings are on the rise The first week of January 2021 saw 59 new listings, whereas the first week of April boasted 106. Listings slowly rose as winter faded and vaccine availability concerns waned. Only 8 offers this week were withdrawn, compared to 33 at this same time last year. Buyers seeking a permanent residence in Boulder may have felt frustration at the beginning of the year with the limited inventory available and high competition. However, they should remain optimistic. More homes are becoming available as we move toward the summer, causing a decline in competition.

More homes in Boulder County are becoming available as we move through summer, causing a decline in competition. (Photo: Jennifer Egbert).

Boulder’s market reflects nationwide issue Across the United States, existing home real estate inventory is down by 52%, yet showings are up by 49.5%, leading to a large deficit between home buyers and homes available to purchase. Experts relate this gap to COVID concerns, financial downturns, and relative uneasiness to make large decisions when public health and the global economy hang in limbo. As Boulder’s market starts to open up in response to decreased restrictions, we can expect to see a lot of the U.S. do the same. Interest rates are creeping back up slowly The pandemic caused a sharp

Boulder-Longmont Realtor Association golf tournament raises $3,500 for The Inn Between of Longmont LONGMONT – The BoulderLongmont Realtor® Association recently held a golf tournament fundraiser on June 18 at Twin Peaks Golf course, to benefit The Inn Between of Longmont. This event was the Association’s first inperson event for 2021 and it was a success raising $3,500 for The Inn Between. 103 golfers participated with the majority being Realtor and Affiliate Partner Members of the Association. 6

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decline in interest rates over the last year. They fell from approximately 3.7% to 2.6% and are now slowly making their way back up. Now is still a great time for a home loan and those with good credit can still expect great interest rates that average to 3.18%. Construction remains at a standstill New York and Hawaii were the only two states that had any wiggle room with real estate inventory in the past year. Inventory is down by 52% across the country and down 50% in Colorado. This is due, in part, to a lack of new construction. For the past thirteen years, the number of new construction units completed

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Selling or buying a home with solar In the 1980s, there was a significant 70% Federal tax credit available if you added solar panels to your home. At the time, we saw solar panels BY DUANE on rooftops DUGGAN popping up like crazy. Most of those systems were “financed” by the tax savings afforded to the homeowner. Most of the systems installed during that era were for heating water and space heating using a radiator system. Today, most of the solar panels you see are photovoltaic (PV), which produce electricity for the home or provide power back to the grid. These new systems are expensive, and the tax credits aren’t as large as the good ‘ole days of the 1980s. Most homeowners who add these systems to their homes don’t pay cash for the system and instead, enter into a lease agreement or a loan secured by a deed of trust against the home. Selling or buying a home with a solar panel system lease or loan could introduce a few challenges for a real estate transaction. If the owner of the home paid cash for the system and owns it outright, it can be conveyed just like any other appliance, which is owned free and clear. However, if a solar panel system was financed through a lease or a deed of trust, it really isn’t too difficult to figure out how to deal with it, as long as you know before listing your home for sale and before a contract to purchase has been agreed to and signed. The main challenge comes mid-transaction, when the buyer

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and seller realize the effect of the burden of a lease or deed of trust secured by the property – that’s when it can get messy. Selling or buying a home with a solar lease in place Here are options: The home seller should contact the lease holder to determine whether or not the lease is assumable by the new homebuyer and under what terms. Be sure to ask what the criteria is for approving the assumption of the lease and how long the process will take. Knowing this information will help the Realtor® write a contract with acceptable dates and contingencies to protect all the parties involved. When contacting the holder of the lease it would also be good to know what the payoff of the lease is. The home seller should also have this information in the seller’s original lease documents. The seller could choose to pay off the lease and own the system free and clear. Then the seller can decide on their price of the house including a

free and clear solar panel system. The seller should be able to show the buyer a track record of the savings on the electrical bill, thereby adding value in the eyes of the buyer. Selling or buying a home with a solar panel loan secured by a deed of trust Here are options: In most cases, if the solar panel system purchase was made through a loan from the solar company or a third party, it was secured by a deed of trust against the home with the solar panel system. Secured by a deed of trust, means that the loan will typically need to be paid off at the closing table upon the sale of the home. The seller should know or inquire about the payoff amount upon placing their property on the market so there aren’t any last-minute surprises. The seller should also check to see if the loan has any fees if the loan is paid off early. With a free and clear solar system, however, the seller can

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price the home accordingly and the homebuyer can determine any value added based on the electrical bill savings. There are instances in which the deed of the trust holder would allow the loan to be assumed by the new buyer. The deed of the trust holder would need to agree to subordinate to the new homebuyer’s first mortgage. The buyer’s first mortgage lender would need to qualify the buyer based on adding the assumed mortgage monthly payment. It is possible, but rare, that the solar energy system was financed by a personal, unsecured loan. If that is the case, the home seller is free to sell without paying off the loan. Nevertheless, the seller is still subject to any terms of the personal loan. Bottom line is that it isn’t a problem to sell a home with a financed solar panel system. The whole process can be seamless as long as the appropriate information has been collected and conveyed to all parties. This enables all parties to make informed and timely decisions. Your Realtor can help guide you through the process. Duane Duggan has been a Realtor for RE/MAX of Boulder in Colorado since 1982 and has facilitated over 2,500 transactions over his career. He has been awarded two of the highest honors bestowed by RE/ MAX International: The Lifetime Achievement Award and the Circle of Legends Award. Living the life of a Realtor and being immersed in real estate led to the inception of his book, Realtor for Life. For questions, e-mail DuaneDuggan@ boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 or visit boulderco.com.

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Weatherize doors and windows Either hire a handyman to add weatherstripping, or do it yourself. Even small gaps around doors and windows can let cold air escape, and that adds up to utility costs over time. The air conditioner also has to work harder, which means it might develop problems sooner. Add ceiling fans Ceiling fans can play an important role in circulating air and providing relief during the hottest months, without adding major energy usage. Make sure your blades are set to spin counterclockwise, which pushes cool air down to the floor. Upgrade your thermostat Digital thermostats give you the ability to more precisely schedule your temperature settings.

More advanced systems can be connected to your smartphone so you can adjust settings while you’re away. Smart thermostats can even learn from your behavior and program themselves to adjust based on your usage patterns. Upgrade your system This is the biggest possible change, but it could yield major results. The average lifespan of an airconditioning system is between 15 and 20 years. If you’re coming up on that milestone, consider replacing the unit. This will cost you several thousand dollars, but you’ll avoid an impending blowout (the ultimate fate of any system that runs too long!), and you can take advantage of improvements in efficiency and energy usage in newer models. Also consider zoned units, which allow you to adjust temperature by room, or multistage units, which blow cool air at faster and slower speeds depending on the need, and are more comfortable, quieter and efficient. Visit at angi.com.

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Change your filters regularly This is the single best thing you can do for your system. Replacing filters is like changing the oil in your car; the longer you wait to do it, the more wear and tear you’re adding to your system. A dirty filter makes your system work harder and use more energy. Most manufacturers recommend changing filters at least once every 90 days. Thinner and smaller filters may need to be checked more often. Your system’s guidebook will have details.

Make sure your home is optimized for cool air This is a tip you don’t have to plan ahead for! Close your blinds and drapes as tightly as possible, especially during the hottest hours. Blocking the sun’s rays will keep you cool and take pressure off your HVAC system. Try to avoid running your oven or clothes dryer during the middle of the day. Both of these appliances add hot air to your home.

4-foot radius for proper airflow. If it sits in direct sunlight, consider adding some kind of shade (while not blocking air). The hotter the condenser gets, the harder it has to work.

In many parts of the country, summer arrived early with a sweltering vengeance. Prepare for the weeks and months ahead by taking these steps to optimize your air conditioning system. Even small changes add up to potentially significant energy and cost savings. Plus, every bit of efficiency and extra power you can squeeze out of your system adds to your comfort this summer!

Get an inspection The best time to get your unit inspected and serviced is in spring before it starts running regularly. The second-best time to get it serviced is right now. For about $100, an HVAC technician will inspect your system, check critical components, lubricate it, and identify any problems that might be developing.

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This 1,800 sf, 4BD, 2.5BA, bi-level home is located on a super quiet street in the coveted Table Mesa neighborhood. Well maintained and ready for updating, this home is a great opportunity for someone wanting to build equity. Lovely primary suite with attached 3/4 bath. Great views from.

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Post-pandemic problem: Still waiting for some home goods Many of us thought when the pandemic (mostly) ended that things would just snap back to normal. (Kind of like we thought we would BY MARY be able to fit LYNN BRUNY into all our clothes. Ha!) Unfortunately, this is not exactly the case. For example: buying home goods. Due to lack of materials and limited production, currently we have to wait for some products. Even though this is a temporary situation, it is rather shocking to us spoiled consumers who expect everything pronto. For instance, toward the end of the pandemic our washing machine door rubber gasket ripped causing a leak when we ran a load. Rather surprising to me, a replacement gasket was not available. I stuck a big old towel under the machine each time we

Many furniture manufactures still have these delayed delivery schedules due to COVID. (Photo: Shutterstock).

used it to stop the water from running all over the floor. For some reason my husband often forgot this critical step. Thus I did the laundry so he wouldn’t flood the place. Pretty sure I was outsmarted here. After four long months, the appliance repair business called to say they had finally received the part. I felt like I had won the lottery. Champagne seemed in order.

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I feel nothing but pity for folks whose appliances choose now to die. Many new appliances are backordered. To speed things along, I would advise prayers to the saint of new appliances, Saint Kenmore. This may do nothing, but at least you will feel like you are doing something positive. I’m giving our 20-year-old kitchen appliances a little pep talk now and again to encourage them to just keep trucking along. I’m helping them do so by not using them too much, especially the stove. My friend Samantha moved during the pandemic and decided not to take her old living room furniture which, to say it kindly, had lived a full life. Instead she bought new pieces, assuming she could get them delivered within a month or so. It has been so many months without furniture that I’ve lost track. Perhaps she did not pray enough to Saint Pottery of the Barnage. Many furniture manufactures still have these delayed delivery schedules. So keep your old ratty

furniture, folks, until your new stuff arrives. God help homeowners who now want anything made with wood, such as kitchen cabinets. Due to the current lumber shortage, lead times here are also longer. I’m sure smart manufacturers are currently dreaming up even more types of interesting composite materials to use instead of wood. After recently restaining our splitting wood deck (which involved more swearing on my part than at a biker convention at a roadhouse serving two-for-one shots), I’m ready for everything to be made out of low-maintenance composite materials. (I would like to be made out of lowmaintenance composite materials: No cracking! No sagging!) My neighbor Andrea was earnestly opining about how composite materials just don’t have the richness of natural ones. “Richness” is not the word I think of when I get a huge splinter in my foot if I dare walk shoeless on our deck. (My swear jar runneth over.) I suppose the good side of these temporary shortages is they do make us thankful for what we already have in our homes. My husband and I now have a newly finished deck that is great for outdoor dining with family and friends (with footwear on, of course). At least there is no shortage of fun to be had. A fun shortage would be way, way worse than a leaky washing machine. Mary Lynn Bruny writes about local real estate and home-related topics. Contact her at ml.bruny@comcast.net. To read previous The Lighter Side articles, go to athomecolorado.com/thelighter-side.

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