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The Surprising 2018 Housing Market
Home buyers are out in force. Sellers are scarce. The number of homes for sale on the market is as low as it was more than 20 years ago. Loveland Reporter-Herald – AtHomeColorado.com
How to Prioritize Big Projects
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Home buyers, mortgage lenders, home builders and the surprising 2018 housing market By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency Ilyce attended the National Association of Real Estate Editors 52nd Annual Real Estate Journalism Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., where temperatures soared to more than 106 F, and the real estate news was equally vexing. Here are some of her insights. Home buyers are out in force. Sellers are scarce. The number of homes for sale on the market is as low as it was more than 20 years ago. As a result of supply and demand, half of all housing markets are overvalued in terms of price. The median home price in San Francisco is $1.6 million. Redfin’s May Real Estate Market Report noted that this is the fastest real estate market in history; the typical home sold in 34 days last month, and the national median home sale price rose to $305,600, a 6.3 percent increase from a year ago across 174 markets. Rents are also at all-time highs, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. Last year, the median rent was $1,550 and the median income was in the high $30,000s, which is an extremely expensive and even a possibly dangerous ratio. Many renters are paying more than 50 percent of their gross monthly income in rent. Experts in financial wellness say this leaves previous little margin for budgeting errors or emergencies. The Federal Reserve recently noted that 40 percent of Americans don’t have $400 in cash for emergencies. Rising rent costs is a likely culprit. What’s clear from most housing experts at this year’s National Association of Real Estate Editors conference is that home buyers and renters nationwide are dealing with housing affordability issues. There is no city in the country where a person earning minimum wage can afford to rent a twobedroom apartment. Millennials, in particular, are finding that the housing market
continues to be challenging. The desire to own a single-family home is there, according to Realtor. com and National Association of Realtor (NAR) data. Realtor. com says when millennials do buy (and they account for the majority of first-time buyers, say NAR), they end up buying homes in their second choice neighborhoods, which are more affordable. But the reality is most millennials are weighed down by their share of $1.4 trillion in student loan debt, and the jobs they’re getting out of college (let alone high school) don’t pay enough to cover rent, let alone all the costs of homeownership. Finding ways to make more cash is a high priority for most millennials, who are looking for every side hustle they can find. Higher rent costs limits the amount of cash first-time home buyers can save for a down payment, and more first-time buyers than ever are seeking down payment assistance funds. It’s not a surprise that over the last 25 years, the average age of first-time buyers has risen from 26 to nearly 34. On the other side of the house, mortgage lenders are cheering the rollback in regulations which will make it easier for buyers to qualify for mortgages. Which, while helping more worthy buyers qualify (a terrific goal), will also serve to drive housing prices higher in those neighborhoods where inventory is already scarce, a simple function of supply and demand. In Austin, Texas, where median home prices have doubled in the last five years, there is an
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estimated shortage of several hundred thousand housing units, according to Mark Wolf, founder and CEO of AHV Communities, who says his company will build more than 400 units next year. Housing advocates say 90 percent of building codes are outdated and make it too expensive to innovate around new home building. And while rental buildings are being completed and 700,000 new homes will be built and sold this year, they’re mostly being built at the higher end of the market. Few two- to four-unit multi-family buildings are being built, partly because of density concerns and a NIMBY mentality. Home builders overall are still challenged by the availability of lots, local restrictions, building materials and quality tradespeople. Meanwhile, interest rates are rising and housing economists say they see a 5 percent 30-year fixedrate mortgage by the beginning of 2019; the only thing surprising about the 2018 housing market is that, like the stock market, it is steamrolling ahead. Ilyce Glink is the author of “100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask” (4th Edition). She is also the CEO of Best Money Moves, an app that employers provide to employees to measure and dial down financial stress. Samuel J. Tamkin is a Chicago-based real estate attorney. Contact Ilyce and Sam through her website, ThinkGlink.com. July 7-8, 2018
REAL ESTATE
4 Pre-selling mistakes to avoid We all make mistakes; it’s a part of life. When it comes to selling a home, though, some mistakes can SUZANNE really hurt PLEWES your bottom RE/MAX Alliance line. Learn from past sellers by avoiding these common pre-selling mistakes. Adding A Fresh Coat Of Paint In The Wrong Color If you’re going to spend the time and money painting a home, make sure you’ve selected the right color. Choosing the wrong one can really turn off buyers
and do more harm than good. As a general rule, go with light and neutral tones. Dark colors tend to make a home feel smaller. Bold colors are often risky, as buyers will either love or hate it. Although a neutral palette may seem a bit boring, it does allow buyers to better visualize their own belongings in the property, which should always be a goal when marketing a home for sale. Cutting Down Trees/Shrubs As you prepare to sell, you may want to clean up your landscaping. Avoid doing too much cutting of trees and shrubs. Although it may seem like a great idea to clear the space, some buyers value the extra privacy of foliage. You might inadvertently make your yard less desirable by taking away too much.
Ignoring Essential Repairs Before Showings Certain repairs should be completed before listing your home for sale, and not after. Notifying buyers ahead of time of your intention to perform a repair does not eliminate its negative impact. Buyers may be concerned about how long an issue has lingered and whether it will be addressed properly by a licensed professional. The key to getting maximum value for your home is to allow buyers to focus on all of the positive features rather than any negative ones. Thus, it’s often best to complete repairs before a home is shown to potential buyers. Completing Cheap Repairs It’s not enough to merely fix an issue,… the quality of the work is equally important. Seeing poorly completed repair work leads buyers to imagine that everything else in the home is of equal poor
quality. Buyers are weary of hidden defects in a property to begin with. Seeing cheap materials or poor craftsmanship plays into those fears and will lead to fewer and/or lower offers! Other Mistakes to Avoid There are certainly other mistakes that you may unknowingly make. Before you start prepping your home for sale, consult with a real estate agent. Your agent can estimate the value of your home before your prep work and make suggestions on improvements to increase its value. ———————————— Suzanne Plewes, CRS, ABR, CDPE, GRI, CNE Broker Associate at RE/ MAX Alliance Please Write to: 750 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537, call (970) 290-0373 or email suzanneplewes@remax.net.
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How to prioritize big projects By Paul F. P. Pogue, Angie’s List (TNS) Huge home remodeling projects don’t need to be taken on all at once. Whether it’s not in the budget, you’re not able to physically do it or you just can’t deal with that much upheaval at the same time, it’s often wise to spread it out. Sometimes you can split big projects up into bite-sized chunks, and sometimes single done-in-one projects can lay the groundwork for future work, also known as “phasing.” First Things First Think about practicality above all. The first things you need to focus on will be the ones that impact your ability to use the space effectively and safely. Yard leveling may be at the top of a landscaping plan; leaky roofs need to be repaired before you move ahead with a great new slate roof. Give consideration to work that can pay for itself over time. Some projects offer immediate return on investment; you should make those early priorities in a series of July 7-8, 2018
jobs. If you can only handle part of a room remodeling job, for instance, energy-efficient windows are an excellent choice to start with. Anything that reduces energy or water consumption will yield an immediate savings starting with your next bill. After that, consider your current situation. Are you fixing up a starter home? Is your current home a bit out of date and you want to get rid of that shag carpeting? Crown molding, painting or wallpaper, appliances and fixtures all make an immediate impact on a home’s look and feel without necessarily breaking the bank. Think Ahead To The Future If you have big plans for an area, consider how what you’re working on right now will impact what’s coming up. Sometimes creating a strong foundation for future work is a literal statement. If you have big landscaping dreams, for instance, perhaps building a patio or establishing basic mulch beds this year will yield options for next year. Think about life changes to
With a mind to the future, you can us current home projects to lay the groundwork for upgrades you’ll complete later on. (Dreamstime)
come. If you’re starting a family, you might plan on an opendesign kitchen to act as a hub for comings and goings, and install additional storage such as a mudroom for all those boots and coats in your immediate future. Conversely, if your kids are in high school, keep in mind the kind of empty-nest renovations you might start planning in a few years. You might be able to set up those hobby rooms or devote a garage to a motorcycle workspace. Sometimes smaller, low-cost improvements can make a difference quickly. New fixtures, painting, wallpapering and minor landscape improvements don’t cost much but immediately improve
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your quality of life and give you something to enjoy while you work on the big picture. Plants and irrigation are great starting points for a landscaping project. Don’t underestimate the value of expert opinion. Whether you’re planning a room addition, landscaping or a new roof, professionals in the field can provide guidance and advice. And sometimes, they can even present you options you hadn’t even thought of. Paul F. P. Pogue is a reporter for Angie’s List, a trusted provider of local consumer reviews and an online marketplace of services from top-rated providers. AT HOME
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The art of the tabletop tableau By Paul F. P. Pogue Tribune News Service (TNS) I think the best interior spaces are those that tell the story of those who live there. Well-designed spaces are not just a collection of lovely furniture, artwork, lighting and accents. They are those that add a bit of magic, a mirror into the passions and pursuits of the home’s inhabitants. One of the easiest ways to offer snapshots into your life story is through the displays on the tabletops that dot your home. We love tableaux that intrigue a guest enough to pull them in, then reward them with something of wonder or whimsy, a whispered clue about what and who the homeowner cherishes. When I visited my friend Marsee’s townhome, I almost lost my breath when I saw all the vignettes she has so carefully created throughout her home. Every surface held a story to be explored and enjoyed. She is the ultimate nester. One of the things I love most about Marsee’s tabletop tableaux is that each one
is unique. Yet, they all are similar enough to create a harmonious flow throughout her home. I asked Marsee to share her secrets for crafting tabletop tableaux. First and foremost, make sure you can use the space. It’s easy to go wild building displays, making them reach high above the surface and spread across its girth. I’ve done this more than once in my life! But in Marsee’s smaller home, she can’t afford to not have every piece of furniture be fully functional. Keep plenty of tabletop open for things like drinks and books. To save
space, she decorates with pieces that can double as storage, like baskets and boxes. Repeat common elements to create continuity. Marsee likes to decorate with old books, small picture frames, small wood boxes, urns filled with shells or other treasures, fresh flowers, antique statues, potted plants and candles. Before she creates a display, she spreads everything out that she might want to use. Then, she tries out different combinations until she likes what she sees. Try a tray to hold a display together. Trays are one of my favorite ways to ground a vignette. They collect a group of items and make them work as one. Some of Marsee’s displays start with a tray, but not all of them. See what works best for the items you want
left: Marsee makes the coffee service areas beautiful by staging them with lovely dishes and cups, linens and interesting accents. below: Marsee’s tabletop tableaux create a harmonious flow throughout her home. (Bob Greenspan)
PLUMBER
Consider transparency factors for glass sinks By Ed Del Grande Tribune News Service (TNS)
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: Dear Ed: We want to install glass under-mount sinks for our new bathroom. While searching for information, the term “opaque glass” keeps popping up. What is opaque glass and why would you choose it over other types of glass sinks? Bill, Utah
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: Glass sinks are in a category all by themselves. Like any plumbing fixture category, there’s a wide range of colors, shapes and styles to choose from. Glass also has three basic transparency factors you need to consider. Here’s some information on all three types. 1. Ice glass. This is clear glass, widely used for vessel sinks. 2. Translucent glass. This type of glass is great for backlighting
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to display and the table where they will live. Display only the things you love. One of the cathartic things about downsizing is giving yourself permission to get rid of things you no longer love. Marsee wisely put many of her accents into boxes and held on to them for a while after she moved into her townhome, just in case she changed her mind about anything. She did. Several pieces she thought she no longer wanted, she ended up really missing. She salvaged them from storage, and now they make her smile every day. Make even functional collections beautiful. Marsee is a girl who loves her coffee. You will find a coffee maker stashed in several places in her home, from her kitchen counter to both of the townhome’s bedrooms. But instead of just plunking down a Keurig, Marsee makes the coffee service areas beautiful by staging them with lovely dishes and cups, linens and interesting accents. Take your time. Sometimes Marsee’s displays come together instantly, but most often, she tweaks them for months before she’s fully satisfied. She’ll add something here, take something out there, switch items from one display to the next. I do the same thing, and it makes Dan roll his eyes. I love the idea that my whole home, from one small tabletop design on up, is always evolving, as am I. This column was adapted from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at www. nellhills.com. She can be reached at marycarol@nellhills.com. the sink since it’s a semitransparent glass. 3. Opaque glass. This is glass painted or blocked out on the underside of the sink. Bottom line: If you want an under-mount glass sink with a solid color, don’t pass on opaque glass. Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call,” the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com or write eadelg@cs.com. Always consult local contractors and codes. July 7-8, 2018
HOME ADVISOR
Save time in the kitchen with the latest smart technology By Dan DiClerico HomeAdvisor How much are a few extra minutes worth to you in the kitchen? If you’re racing to get out the door in the morning, maybe to catch the 7:27 train into the city or to get the kids to school, they’re probably worth a lot. Likewise, if the extra minutes are the difference between a perfectly cooked meal and one that’s sat in the oven too long. Security and convenience are the most common benefits of smart home technology. But time management is another major upside, especially in kitchens. No wonder designers are embracing the technology like never before. Indeed, smart home technology, including appliances that can be programmed remotely and voice-controlled faucets and light fixtures, was identified as a key emerging trend in the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s most recent Kitchen & Bath Design Trends report. What’s more, real estate agents are starting to tout smart home technology in their sales listings, alongside popular features like hardwood flooring and outdoor entertainment spaces. So besides making your home more efficient while you live there, smart technology will increase its value when the time comes to sell. Manufacturers have introduced
several smart kitchen technologies innovations that emphasize time savings and convenience. Take smart refrigerators. Several models feature built-in cameras that let you check the contents from the supermarket, saving you a trip when you discover you’re out of milk, eggs or some other must-have ingredient. We’re also seeing fridges with Some smart refrigerators feature LCD screens that make it possible to have groceries delivered embedded LCD screens to your doorstep without leaving the kitchen. (Dreamstime) that make it possible to have groceries delivered to your doorstep without hands are busy with meal prep. As for gadgets, consider investleaving the kitchen; the screens also ing in a Wi-Fi-connected meat The nice thing about today’s let you browse recipes, sync family thermometer. The device lets you smart kitchen technology is that calendars and more. track internal meat temperatures it’s optional. If you, or others in Smart cooking appliances are on your phone, letting you focus your home, like to do things the another potential time saver. Wion other tasks while dinner is in old-fashioned way (checking the Fi-controlled ranges, for example, the oven _ and ensuring perfect contents of the fridge before you allow you to preheat the oven results every time. hit the store, for example, or turnremotely, so it will be ready to go Then there’s voice control, a when you get home with the frozen technology that’s finding its way ing lights on at the wall switch), pizza, or whatever else is on the into the kitchen through smart that’ll work. When you’re ready to menu for dinner. So-called scan-tospeakers like the Amazon Echo take advantage of the intelligence, cook technology is another smart and Google Home. These “digital your smart kitchen will be ready. innovation found on new ranges assistants” can perform an array Dan DiClerico is a reporter and microwaves; simply scan the of cooking-related kitchen tasks. for HomeAdvisor, an online barcode on the packaged meal and They also enable hands-free control marketplace connecting the appliance takes it from there, of other kitchen components. For homeowners with trusted service setting the correct temperature and example, you can turn the lights professionals to complete home cooking time and even pinging or kitchen faucet on and off by voice command, helpful when your projects. Visit HomeAdvisor.com your phone when dinner is ready.
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Design trends By Chicago Tribune staff Chicago Tribune Shine a light with a sculptural lamp that doubles as art, reach for an extra chair that keeps the hosting fun and fabulous and embrace natural materials and elements bring outdoor style inside. Here are the top three trends of home design: Lamps that look like sculpture, the statement spare chair and living chic and naturally. July 7-8, 2018
Foscarini’s Binic Table Lamp comes in cool colors like bright yellow and mossy green, offers an intriguing optical illusion (is it going to tip, or not?) $289, hivemodern.com
The beloved Eames lounge chair takes a warmer turn in molded plywood, offering a place at the table that will make your best guest linger. $970, hivemodern.com
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COVERPROFILE By Deborah Kearns Bankrate.com
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irst-time homebuyers might well wonder: Where are all the starter houses? They’re right to ask because starter homes are becoming increasingly scarce in many housing markets. Housing inventory is low and home prices are soaring. What’s a first-time buyer to do? Here are five tips for finding a starter home: Be Realistic About Today’s Market Sellers clearly have an advantage in the current market. Inventory is low, which keeps pushing home prices to record levels, according to the National Association of Realtors. Buyer competition is fierce as homes in the lower price ranges fly off the market. Unfortunately, that leaves many first-time buyers – especially those with tight budgets – on the sidelines. If you’re searching for your first home, be realistic about what you can afford and what amenities come with that budget. (Hint: You may have to forgo topof-the-line appliances and shiny quartz countertops.) A starter home isn’t necessarily your forever home. Be prepared to make some compromises to get your foot in the homeownership door.
economist for HomeAdvisor.com, a home-improvement matching service based in Golden, Colo. Older homes typically need more maintenance and repairs, which offset some of the savings. However, Hunter said, buyers who choose a used home might be able to do repairs and renovations over time, pacing themselves to make the cost manageable.
Adjust Your Wish List Buyers shopping for their first home need to be open-minded about the location, size and condition of the home they want to buy, said Tim Deihl, associate broker with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in Boston. For many buyers, a classic starter home, which traditionally doesn’t have many amenities, is more achievable. “If your first home is the place you’re going to have your family, maybe build an addition and stay there forever; that’s one set of criteria. If your starter home will be a financial launch pad into a larger, better home, that’s a different approach,” Deihl said. Another strategy: Look for an older home in a well-established neighborhood. Resales typically cost less than brand-new homes, said Bradley Hunter, chief
Hire The Right Real Estate Agent When you’re up against stiff competition, working with an experienced real estate agent who knows the local market is key. Look for an agent who specializes in the neighborhoods you’re interested in. Savvy agents should be able to answer your questions about neighborhood amenities, local schools, crime and nearby home values. A good agent shines when it comes to negotiating the deal and writing a strong offer letter backed with solid data. Your agent can suggest certain strategies to win in a competitive market, such as limiting contingencies or writing a personal letter. Ask friends and relatives to recommend agents they have used and were happy with. Also, interview two or three different
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Look for an older home in a well-established neighborhood. Resales typically cost less than brand-new homes. (Photo: Shutterstock)
5 tips to help you find a starter home agents. Find out how they prefer to communicate with clients and how often you’ll get updates. Finally, research the agents you’re considering online to see what past clients have said about their work. Rethink Location If you’re thinking about starting a family in the future, don’t focus too much on your home’s location, size and school district just yet, Deihl said. Resetting those parameters can make it easier to buy a first home. “Buyers may be in a position where schools won’t impact them for six or seven years,” Deihl said. “That’s a good opportunity to buy in the city, make some money and roll that into a community where they want to be longer-term with the kids.” Buyers who sacrifice location for affordability can find themselves in a neighborhood far from major job centers with a long daily commute and expensive transportation costs. Sometimes that trade-off makes sense, but not always, said Cathy Coneway, a broker for Stanberry & Associates Realtors in Austin, Texas. “You have to look at how much you make and how much you can afford to spend for gas,” Coneway
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said. “You might actually be better off buying a house that’s closer to town so you have more cash flow for property taxes, insurance and living expenses.” Make A Strong Offer When a well-priced starter house comes on the market, the quest to buy it can be “super competitive,” Deihl said. One way to strengthen an offer is to present a loan preapproval that includes everything but a title search, appraisal and hazard insurance, said Jay Dacey, a mortgage broker at Metropolitan Financial Mortgage Co. in Minneapolis. A strategic phone call might help, too. “We call the listing agent and say, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Jones submitted an offer on your property. Not only are they preapproved, but they’ve gone through the underwriting approval process with our bank,’” Dacey said. “That makes the offer stronger.” Other ways to entice sellers: Offer above asking price (if you can afford to), keep repair requests to a minimum, make a larger down payment or give them more time to move after closing. Visit Bankrate online at bankrate.com. July 7-8, 2018
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Smart steps to beat the heat in favorite outdoor spaces Brandpoint (BPT) - Are summer’s sizzling temperatures causing you to retreat from your favorite outdoor spaces? Garages, patios, sheds, gardens and other outdoor areas should be enjoyed throughout the year. Unfortunately, heat and humidity can quickly make being outside intolerable during the dog days of summer. The good news is keeping outdoor spaces comfortable doesn’t have to be a challenge. With the right tools and some thoughtful planning, you can stay cool and continue your favorite hobbies, no matter how high the temperatures rise. Whether it’s wrenching on a car, in the garage tackling a DIY project, tending to your patio container garden or simply kicking back on the deck, the following steps can help you stay cool and safe. Step 1: Shade Direct sun on decks and patios can make it nearly impossible to
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How big of a deck do I need? Brandpoint (BPT) - As the major outdoor living trend sweeps the nation, decks are getting bigger. But with television shows featuring 3,000-square-foot monster decks, the average homeowner is left to wonder, “Just how big of a deck do I need?” Atlanta, Georgia-based deck builder Frank Pologruto says it all comes down to how homeowners intend to use their space as each “zone” of the deck will require a general square footage. “People want somewhere to cook, and then eat, and then have a conversation, and you start adding up these areas and you realize you can’t do all this in a 16-foot by 12-foot deck,” said Pologruto, the owner of Decks & More. Dining - 320+ square feet Outdoor kitchens and dining areas are growing in popularity, but do require significant space. A grill with some counter space for cooking and a large table and chairs for dining will take up around 320 square feet of deck. Seating - 250+ square feet
Adding an additional seating area, whether a quiet morning coffee spot or an after-dinner conversation pit, will require more space. A conversation area for about six people will add another 256 square feet to the deck. Adding a fire element to the seating area, will require not only the space for the actual fireplace or fire pit, but also appropriate distance between the fire and any seating. Pool or hot tub 150+ square feet Homeowners looking to include a water feature like an in-ground pool or hot tub can expect it to require additional deck space. A four-person hot tub could take up as many as 100 square feet of deck, but Pologruto cautions homeowners to build in plenty of room to walk around, and enter and exit the hot tub, bringing the total to between 150 and 200 square feet. Parties - 15 square feet per person
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As a general rule, Pologruto said homeowners should determine how many people they expect to host on their deck and estimate about 15 square feet of deck per person. To comfortably fit around 20 people, the deck will need at least 300 square feet of open space. “Remember though, if you plan to have 50 people over, they won’t all be out on the deck at the same time, so plan for your deck to hold about 30 people,” he said. Cost With the added square footage comes a bigger price tag - $25,000 to $250,000 depending on the size. The deck material will also affect the final cost. Pologruto uses traditional wood boards and highend ENVISION composite decking by TAMKO Building Products, and says if homeowners are already preparing to spend the money to build a large deck, they should go the extra step and upgrade to a
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composite board. “If you’re smart and have the money, do the composite - it just makes more sense,” he said. Overall, from his experience, Pologruto said most homeowners don’t need a 3,000-square-foot deck, and should be able to fit a small dining area, arbor, hot tub and separate seating area in about 750 square feet, although some of the decks he builds are more than twice that size. Planning to include the right amount of space will leave you with the most comfortable outdoor living area to suit your needs. 1. Ice glass. This is clear glass, widely used for vessel sinks. 2. Translucent glass. This type of glass is great for backlighting the sink since it’s a semitransparent glass. 3. Opaque glass. This is glass painted or blocked out on the underside of the sink. Bottom line: If you want an under-mount glass sink with a solid color, don’t pass on opaque glass. Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call,” the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com or write eadelg@cs.com. Always consult local contractors and codes. July 7-8, 2018
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The following data is supplied by Colorado Weekly Homebuyers List Inc., 303-744-2020. Listed are the buyer, the property address, the seller and the amount. Berthoud • Christopher Devan — 914 Seventh St., Adam Brenner, $320,000. • Jeff and Sheila Swanson — 17799 Keller Drive, Breakneck Weld Properties Inc., $329,000. • Crislyl and Eric Ghesquiere — 208 Wark Ave., E. R. S. Revocable Trust, $335,000. • Nichole Movellan — 2495 Barela Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $347,800. • William and Jolietta Prewitt — 734 Seventh St., Donald and Kelly Moen, $353,000. • Michael Marshall — 2475 Likens Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $361,900. • Mark Stone — 1261 Phipps Lane, Aspen View Homes LLC, $372,500. • Larry and Rose Little — 2425 Barela Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $375,100. • Geoffrey Johnson — 1519 Chokeberry St., Donald and Carol Gillespie, $399,900. • Ryan and Malory Kolo — 2451 Barela Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $403,300. • Brian Eberhart — 2413 Barela Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $406,200. • Christian and Katrina Rodriguez — 512 Capitol Reef St., Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $409,800. • Bryan and Karissa Schelle — 2475 Barela Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $418,000. • Colin and Kelly Wakefield — 2437 Barela Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $420,300. • William Radich — 778 Wagon Bend Road, Richfield Homes LLC, $429,900. • Brian and Amy Clark — 1212 Chilcott St., Aspen View Homes LLC, $452,500. • Douglas and Linda Ross — 1712 Exeter St., Steven J. Lamos, $452,500. • Thomas Tusa — 612 Candice Court, Robert and Sharon Mattila, $570,000. • Casey and Laura Huff — 2249 Breckenridge Drive, Daniel and Susan Manson, $575,000. • Troy and Laura Wonnacott — 1620 S. Green Ridge Road, Gregory Gonzales, $662,000. Estes Park • William and Sarah Schmidt — 1030 N. Saint Vrain Ave., Rachel and Stevens Graham, $370,000. • Mario and Blanca Lopez — 2319 Spruce Ave., Lizbeth A. Burkhardt Trust, $470,000. • Rachel and Stevens Graham — 1072 Middle Broadview Road, Christopher and Ab Turner, $515,000. • Richard and Gayla Sullivan — 910 Ramshorn Drive, Kara Peterson, $524,900. • Donald and Carol Gillespie — 417 12
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Pawnee Lane, Laurie Anne Duncan Trust, $565,000. • John Guthrie — 2758 Carriage Drive, Shannon and Drew Mathena, $615,000. • Philip Baker — 1411 Sierra Sage Lane, No. 2, Nicholas G. Carey Jessie Marie, $620,000. • Gary Dewaal — 413 Pawnee Lane, Christopher and Angel Amundson, $750,000. Fort Collins • Jordan and Andrea Obermann — 225 Wood St., William and Cathy Hoffman, $436,500. • Kurt and Patricia Sommer — 513 Duke Lane, Nicholas and Rachel Wolverton, $437,500. • Brian and Rochelle Larson — 1251 Cape Cod Circle, Julianna J. Scheumann, $439,000. • Gordon and Amy Stephens — 2714 Indian Peaks Place, Lucas and Danielle Yaege, $440,000. • Bradly Golden — 2206 Three Oaks Court, Jody Johnson, $440,000. • Ronald Mendoza — 2138 Mackinac St., Evan and Jennifer Henninger, $440,000. • John Hemingway — 2145 Lambic St., Hartford Constr. LLC, $442,500. • Bryan and Naomi Banta — 2062 Blue Yonder Way, Melody Homes Inc., $443,000. • David Paulekas — 413 S. Howes St., No. 2N, Jefferson Montgomery, $450,000. • Christopher Wessinger — 1748 Silvergate Road, Brett and Tammy Toft, $450,000. • Robert Tiernan — 3126 Bryce Drive, Steve and Ashleigh Millison, $450,000. • Anna and Drew Bagby — 2521 Ridgecrest Road, Peter and Paula Hall, $450,000. • Stacy and Nicholas Casady — 1320 Salem St., Bradley C. Chiodo, $455,000. • Beverly Perotti — 6114 Spearmint Court, Toll Co. I. LLC, $457,700. • Jeffrey and Teresa Mathieson — 4614 Chokecherry Trail, Unit 2, Barry A. Rutberg, $465,000. • Jose Martinez — 401 Cardinal Court, Cheri B. Muraski, $475,000. • Christopher and Michele Brooks — 2509 Annelise Way, Robert and Emily Garner, $489,000. • Ryan Hazel — 4961 Bluestem Court, Douglas and Wendy Potts, $490,900. • Bradley and Sarah Weltzer — 4014 Oak Shadow Way, Christine and Paul Cohan, $500,000. • Tiezheng Tong — 6138 Spearmint Court, Toll Co. I. LLC, $500,400. • Karl and Amy Olson — 2714 Purple Mountn Lane, Christine and Evan Hyatt, $510,000. • Lyndsay and Chad Riggs — 3651 Full Moon Drive, Dennis R. Johnston, $525,000. • R. and Lisa Roark — 5325 Fairway 6 Drive, Lesley and David Nelson, $525,000. • Geraldine and John Edwards — 2563 Spruce Creek Drive, Richmond Am. Homes Colo. Inc., $527,100. • Audra Coppa — 3932 Wild Elm Way, Bryan and Naomi Banta, $533,000.
• Barbara Love — 4208 Rolling Gate Road, Stuart Patrick Hardegree, $549,000. • Jonathan and Phyllis Nelson — 4232 Applegate Court, Michael A. Marien, $550,000. • Jennifer Howard — 5544 Weeping Way, Marlin and Monica Walter, $550,000. • Lance and Christine Christine — 402 Huntington Hills Drive, Michael A. Reed, $562,000. • Helen Malmgren — 3039 Crusader St., Calatlantic Group Inc., $572,200. • Steven and Sarah Rankin — 6027 Espalier Court, Toll Co. I. LLC, $590,000. • Joseph Gustafson — 321 Edwards St., HJI LLC, $594,000. • Debra Colvin — 401 Ridgewood Court, Robert and Vickie Becker, $596,000. • Matthew and Jennifer Higgerson — 6006 Huntington Hills Court, Joel D. Hannel, $639,000. • Ruth Smith — 1209 W. Mountain Ave., Stephen L. McGinnis, $650,000. • Archie and Carol Brown — 4824 Regency Drive, George and Hildegard Morgan, $670,000. • John and Laura Turk — 4328 N. County Road 19, Peaceable Kingdom LLC, $730,000. • Lynn and Jolynn Hirai — 7860 Eagle Ranch Road, Richard and Sherri Button, $800,000. • Jennifer and James Edwards — 6586 Rookery Road, Dale and Theresa Shepherd, $805,000. • Jason Collison — 5798 Sierra Drive, Sheldon and Jane Witte, $999,000. • Scott and Anne Rumery — 1917 Kona Drive, Jerry and Janet Miles, $1,000,000. • Ben and Sarah Springer — 1309 Hepplewhite Court, Steven A. Hitz Revocable, $1,000,000. • Patrick and Shannon Webb — 6581 Rookery Road, James and Jennifer Edwards, $1,052,000. • Earl and Cindy Caditz — 811 W. Mountain Ave., Brian and Emily Cathcart, $1,090,000. • Henry Laser — 1705 Heatheridge Road, Unit O203, Jasmine Grentz, $175,000. • Jenae Kouma — 2812 W. Woodford Ave., Larry Reecer, $190,000. • Haley and Scott Mikulak — 1024 E. Swallow Road, Apt. B222, Jeffrey and Britni Mehl, $199,000. • Alan Begyn — 1314 Saint Croix Place, Benita M. Cederquist, $199,500. • Kiel and Megan Pighetti — 1225 W. Prospect Road, Apt. P8, Tiffany and Steven Hauenstein, $227,000. • Damien and Victoria Tordonato — 2924 Ross Drive, Apt. H22, Christine E. Montez, $235,000. • C. Buist — 1440 Edora Road, Apt. 28, Patrick L. McKee Revocable, $245,000. • Matthew and Brianna Moore — 357 Albion Way, Unit A2, Anna Mahoney, $275,000. • Kirsti Edwards — 4453 Kano Drive, Joshua James Laucirica, $275,000. • Karen Baker — 8116 Taylor Court, David A. Salazar, $280,000.
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• Kirsten Bolton — 1935 Phia Way, Fort Collins Habitat For Humanity, $300,000. • Dustin King — 6802 Autumn Ridge Drive, Mary A. Holschbach, $301,000. • Shehnav Sekhon — 3427 Bale Drive, Bruce Lee Haugland, $312,000. • Stacey Bennett — 320 Strasburg Drive, Unit A7, Ronald R. Mascarenas, $323,500. • Victor Hung — 5151 Boardwalk Drive, Unit T6, Fahima Kamandy, $327,000. • Daniel Fleishman — 1134 N. Overland Trail, William and Karen Bryner, $333,000. • Amy Currier — 2213 Coventry Court, Sondra L. Miklos, $334,000. • Levi Kilcher — 2830 Fauborough Court, Patrick McCurdy, $340,000. • Meghan McLaughlin — 1109 Elgin Court, Tanya Bloom, $345,000. • William and Mary Weber — 3500 Swanstone Drive, Unit 13, George and Victoria Constan, $350,000. • Richard and Patricia Cantwell — 4406 Hummingbird Drive, Duran Torres Invest LLC, $350,000. • Briana Swanson — 1919 Newcastle Court, Ashley and Eric Brown, $354,900. • Kevin Dewlen — 806 W. Mulberry St., Jason Prapas, $356,000. • Daniel and Sarah Bucholt — 2157 Nancy Gray Ave., Bronwen F. Voetelink, $356,300. • Paul and Joyce Finger — 2113 Nancy Gray Ave., Michelle Hill, $359,800. • Kristen Contreras — 201 Annabel Lane, Joseph and Jean Young, $366,000. • Megan Griffith — 234 N. McKinley Ave., Adam Rubin, $366,000. • Douglas and Laura Turley — 721 Eastdale Drive, Mavis C. Johnson, $370,000. • Greg Brown — 3812 Ensenada Court, Grace Briggs Robinson, $375,000. • Tricia Culbertson — 1937 Jamison Drive, Charles and Clara Morrison, $382,500. • Joseph and Rachel Dunn — 2224 Hiawatha Court, Charles and Joyce Newcomb, $389,000. • Laura Templet — 4124 Dillon Way, Edward and Lora Sonday, $390,000. • William and Jacqueline Tinsley — 409 Peyton Drive, Nancy Joen Weiner, $390,600. • Sharon Howerton — 1825 Jamison Court, Co. Vision Property Invest Inc., $395,000. • Katherine and Chad Haga — 2824 Eagle Drive, Barbara Santopolo, $400,000. • John Kirchoefer — 2224 Scarborough Court, Erin R. Kirchoefer, $400,000. • Gregory and Amy Vaillancourt — 2251 Sherwood Forest Court, Midtown Homes Storybook LLC, $401,800. • Gabriel and Janet Leap — 2441 Mathews St., Jacob and Rachel Bailey, $405,000. • James Boehm — 1749 Bedford Circle, Margaret Anne Adams, $407,000. July 7-8, 2018
• Clayton and Barbara Spanjer — 2227 Friar Tuck Court, Timothy and Jenny Hay, $415,000. • Deejay Dickenson — 1327 Nassau Way, Rachel A. Spady, $415,000. • Marcella and Mark Yoder — 2250 Chesapeake Drive, Midtown Homes Storybook LLC, $422,000. • Erin Kirchoefer — 2709 Fairwater Drive, MCB Trust, $422,000. • Jeanne Harrison — 217 N. Whitcomb St., Louisa B. Gibson, $435,000. • Matthew Ellis — 4031 Capstone Court, Thomas S. Chambers, $436,000. • Chad and Kristie Yarmer — 6025 Auburn Drive, Nels and Sally Broste, $439,000. • Lynn Borchers — 3501 Oak Hill Court, Matthew J. Marietta, $440,000. • Min Wu — 6180 Spearmint Court, Toll Co. I. LLC, $440,500. • Katherine Taylor — 840 Noriker Drive, Kent and Janette Rennie, $442,000. • Heather Hansmeier — 1915 Charles Brockman Drive, LC Home Spring Creek LLC, $442,400. • Donald Lang — 533 Stout St., Hartford Constr. LLC, $443,000. • Larae Davidson — 1703 Somerville Drive, Patricia K. Bowen, $455,000. • Reed and Katherine Good — 6430 Edgeware St., Vicki Lei Grassman, $457,000. • Shawn Battmer — 1915 Spring Farm Drive, LC Home Spring Creek LLC,
$458,500. • Richard and Janis Dunn — 1127 Saint Croix Place, Richard C. Skaggs, $510,000. • Lori Jensen — 320 E. Plum St., Orange Avenue Properties LLC, $515,000. • Garrett and Brenna Naufel — 2007 Willow Springs Way, Christopher and Debra Johnson, $530,000. • William Allison — 2628 W. Vine Drive, Polly Alison Bennett Trust, $551,000. • Drake Johnson — 928 James Court, Harmony Premier Properties, $551,500. • Jason and Gloria Phillips — 5999 Watson Drive, Joshua and Jennifer Dees, $555,000. • Bronwen Voetelink — 2326 Trestle Road, Rama and Rishi Dhakal, $590,000. • Jeffrey and Kathy Dotson — 5601 White Willow Drive, Beverly P. Winter, $590,000. • Tracy Tostowaryk — 924 Pioneer Ave., Theresa Nogeire McRae, $600,000. • Daniel Karpel — 5915 Huntington Hills Drive, Brian and Shelley Tracy, $625,000. Greeley • Stanley and Sarah Stumbaugh — 711 61st Ave., Jeremiah W. Redfearn, $407,500. • Josh and Leslie Trujillo — 2116 59th Ave. Court, Harry L. Johnston, $410,000. • Eric and Emily Langdon — 231 N.
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54th Ave., Kenneth and Audrey Hopkins, $425,000. Deborah and Robert Kirkman — 1601 57th Ave., Benjamin and Nicole Passineau, $435,000. Francisco Valenciaulloa — 1915 78th Ave., Melissa and Dane Jensen, $439,100. Mark and Katie Vanelderen — 5920 W. 24th St., Rustyn and Lisa Hopkin, $499,900. Ryan Annan — 1815 80th Ave., Michael D. Slaten, $540,200. Fidel and Lorenzo Lorenzo — 4248 49th St., Bennie Rodriguez, $650,000. Robert and Linda Moody — 6504 18th St., Gary and Anita Longhenry, $369,000. Subash Sitaula — 715 61st Ave., Douglas and Leslie Mcallister, $385,000. Dan and Dawn Webster — 2227 73rd Ave. Place, Lotts LLC, $390,000. Simon and Jessica Gonifas — 2380 42nd Ave. Court, Jerri and Janet Bandt, $405,000. Michael Lawrence — 32499 County Road 53, Kyle D. Latshaw, $405,000. Cynthia and Gregory Kuenning — 5339 W. First St., Chad and Annmarie Vanmaanen, $405,000. Jeremy Breakall — 4300 N. Shenandoah St., Owen Lynn, $115,000. Larry Wisehart — 2301 Alpine Ave., Sandra A. Nevins, $180,000. Mahmood Haghverdi — 1601 Fifth St., Meredith Marrufo, $188,300. Sergio Aguilar Perez — 3397 W. Second St., Dustin and Bailey Moore,
$200,000. • Dwayne and Lori Walker — 3660 W. 25th St., Unit 1302, Christine Petsovich, $217,500. • Patricia Nelson — 604 E. 23rd St. Road, Armando and Olga Conchas, $220,000. • Laura Oldfield — 823 27th Ave., Tina M. Lewis, $236,200. • Laureen Doty — 1423 12th St., Teresa Hinz, $237,000. • Robert and Gail Penn — 6603 W. Third St., Unit 1713, Samantha R. Archer, $246,000. • Seth Bright — 2504 14th Ave. Court, Robert and Jamie Ballard, $255,000. • Laura Gibbons — 1330 14th Ave., Leslie and Joseph Oblas, $260,000. • Jose Fernandez — 3060 W. Third St. Road, Julio and Josefa Ortiz, $260,000. • Troy Summey — 2425 W. Sixth St., Jagko LLC, $260,000. • Lyal and Gabriela Stephen — 2746 W. 22nd St. Drive, William D. Stavely, $267,000. • Sharon Bonnell — 4902 29th St., Unit 10B, Michael Carl Joy, $267,500. • Marc and Rachael Costain — 1411 26th St., Robert and Jamie Ballard, $270,000. • Richard Coursey — 308 N. 44th Ave. Court, Dominic J. Sanchez, $280,000. • Leonard and Kelli Farabaugh — 508 E. 28th St. Road, Douglas and Carri Dykes, $282,000. • Francisco Morales — 415 35th Ave. Court, Juan Perez Alvarado, $282,500.
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• Josh Culver — 1807 15th Ave., Darren V. Garner, $291,000. • Erik and Yesenia Acosta — 1520 45th Ave., Diane C. Jokerst, $310,700. • David and Brenda Stephenson — 345 N. 50th Ave. Place, Michael and Karen Turner, $315,000. • Felicia Miller — 3124 49th Ave., John E. Eckroat, $320,000. • Sean Blaney — 1962 25th Ave., Judith Steward, $320,000. • Catherine Walter — 1600 44th Ave. Court, Unit 8, Park Place Homes LLC, $332,500. • Anthony Decarlo — 268 61st Ave., Casey J. Foster, $340,500. • Youqiang Chen — 308 53rd Ave., Stephen J. Long, $350,000. • Ryan and Kathleen Davis — 10203 W. 11th St., Baessler Residential Colo., $361,400. • Robert Moffett — 1807 43rd Ave., Roger and Kathryn Reich, $365,000. • Richard and Ana Reilly — 4733 W. 12th St., Thomas and Ruth Reilly, $375,000. Johnstown • Kevin and Kristin Grim — 90 N. Greeley Ave., Paul and Kathleen Neubauer, $267,000. • Jesus and Claudia Olivas — 2304 Alysse Court, Michael J. Schinke, $330,000. • Martin Wolfe — 5093 Ironwood Lane, Christopher and Kathryn White, $342,500. • William and Lauren Blevins — 113 Sandstone Drive, Michael and Christi Maag, $344,900. • Jason Hanagan — 23663 Blake
St., Innovative Real Estate Invest, $345,000. • Cody Haycraft — 3812 Beechwood Lane, Brett D. Irwin, $355,000. • Bruce Russell — 3619 Kirkwood Lane, Amanda and Justin Warembourg, $382,500. • Kristen Mercer — 2757 Blue Acona Way, Paul and Cailyn Aanonson, $387,000. • Frank Valenzuela — 334 Braveheart Lane, Chris and Cassie Bourne, $415,000. • John and Michelle Blair — 4367 Chicory Court, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $468,800. • Michael Hansen — 331 Drake Lane, Daniel and Marjorie Woodbridge, $470,000. • James and Claire Gable — 4350 Shepardscress Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $471,000. • Christoffer Bourne — 64 White Wing Court, Dara and Patrick McDougle, $475,000. • James Hopkins — 4132 Carroway Seed Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $511,800. • Stanley Freking — 4366 Thompson Parkway, Scott and Debbie Whitney, $545,000. Loveland • David and Leah Walters — 3568 Delta Court, James and Diana Williams, $490,000. • Robert and Ling Balich — 27627 Hopi Trail, James and Vanessa Hartwell, $505,000. • Sonam and Lobsang Lhungay — 2288 S. Colorado Ave., Christopher
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Wonderful home in quaint neighborhood w/mtn & plain views, rm btn neighbors. Over 6700sf on 1ac, mn flr office/7thbd, gourmet kitchen, sep dining. Master w/5-pc, walk-in closet. Walk-out bsmt, wet bar, 2 water heaters & furnaces. 4 car, trex deck.
Beautiful new ranch plan by Triple Crown Const. Open plan for entertaining. Spacious eat-in kitchen w/lg island, SS apps, granite, hardwd. Lg great rm w/fireplace. Master w/spa-like bth & dual walk-in closets. Mudrm w/ built-ins & sep lndry. 2 covered patios & beautiful covered front porch.
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Stunning Aspen Homes ranch in Masters Collection at Mariana Butte across from golf course. Perfect for entertaining. Luxurious master w/5pc & lg WIC. Mudrm off garage. Stds: granite, hardwd, SS apps, double oven, A/C, FP. Highly energy eff-among best in biz. Covered porch & patio.
$709,000 | MLS #853045
$507,000 | MLS #824833
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Adam Brammer, $533,300. • Michael and Kimberly Luiz — 743 Saint Andrews Place, Charles L. Jack, $550,000. • Randall Dreiling — 212 Sawmill Road, John M. Pellettiere Jr. Trust, $595,000. • Anthony and Jill Spadafora — 5519 Bitterbush Way, Simonetta Family Trust, $611,000. • Frank Furlott — 1013 Knobcone Place, Herbert Satterlee, $640,000. • Michael and Janet Gugliotto — 2880 Schooners Court, Douglas and Pamela Mayhew, $645,000. • John Vonburg — 6100 Buckhorn Drive, Matthew and Jennifer Higgerson, $650,000. • Leroy and Carol Blomgren — 124 Alpine Laurel Ave., R. R. Homes Loveland Inc., $655,500. • Nathan and Andrea Hoffenbecker — 9205 Gold Mine Road, Kathleen and Earle Solomonson, $675,000. • Troy and Brooke Badberg — 1268 Crossing St., David and Deena Kicera, $690,000. • Marie Camenzind — 5130 Lynnwood Court, Corey Price, $820,000. • Michael Campana — 1907 Gail Court, William and Lynda Beierwaltes, $1,281,000. • Jose Rodriguez — 2719 Carlisle Drive, Gene S. Freeland, $95,000. • Travis Leirer — 335 Lark Bunting Ave., Roberta Leirer, $204,000. • Karen Nicolas — 245 Harrison Ave., ADR Properties LLC, $221,000. • Alberto Tejada — 503 E. 12th St., Jason Gonzalez, $252,000. • Andrew Remmo — 204 Dean Circle, Diana and Markus Neuwirther, $257,500. • David and Sara Freisl — 1464 Capulin Drive, Christopher and K. Washenfelder, $264,000. • Micah Schnellinger — 913 21st St. SW, Sandra R. Minks, $270,000. • Jesse Clymer — 2001 Van Buren Ave., Jean and Brett Muheim, $271,000. • Judith Evans — 2131 Grays Peak Drive, Unit 101, Bryan and Melody Howell, $280,000. • Erin and Richard Owens — 2115 Grays Peak Drive, Unit 201, Jason L. Conrad, $285,000. • Christopher and Emily Fischer — 1220 E. Fifth St., Joanne Augusta Hedrick, $305,000. • Ryan Taylor — 610 Suntrail Drive, Shane A. Luebe, $305,000. • Matthias Guenther — 601 Moose Court, Sharon S. Lenthe Living, $315,000. • Kathleen Loidolt — 802 S. Tyler Ave., Mary Lou McCarthy, $326,500. • Timothy Alig — 1221 White Fir Place, 1221 White Fir Properties, $329,000. • Joseph and Dianne August — 2312 Lawson Drive, Arthur Smith, $330,000. • Graham and Victoria Smith — 615 Peach Tree Place, Manual and April Lopez, $338,500. • Elisabeth Lee — 2331 Abeyta Court, Christina and Brad Willenbrock, $340,000. • Benjamin Sinor — 4154 La Junta
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Drive, Jeffrey and Jody Nye, $343,000. Sanjeev and Krystal Karki — 3918 Cottonwood Drive, Marc and Julie Smith, $350,000. Lakesha Richardson — 2331 Bismarck Ave., Aaron and Jolene Rogers, $355,000. Briah and Daryl Freeman — 1806 Empire Ave., James and Donald Kammerzell, $360,000. Megan McCahan — 1388 Swallow St., Robert B. Sandberg Living, $360,000. Mary Finken — 1837 E. Fourth St., Dixie J. Desen, $365,000. Adam and Elizabeth Northrup — 735 Alexandria Court, Sally and David Wood, $365,000. Matthew and Jamie Hedlun — 1801 Rhyolite St., Barclay Living Trust, $380,000. Jesse and Cathi Herrera — 3164 Aries Drive, Century Millennium LLC, $383,900. Barry Rudolph — 3683 Foothills Drive, Gary and Mary Palmer, $394,000. Brandon and Lauren Harrington — 351 Reagan Drive, Michael and Gail Wright, $400,000. Elmer and Faith Bishop — 1788 Horseshoe Drive, William J. Guldan, $405,000. Jan Lemay — 2423 Trio Falls Drive, Towns Lakes LLC, $405,900. Sarah Zegley — 2216 Flora Court, Robert and Susan Campagna, $406,000. Denis and Edwina Albright — 2786 Cub Lake Drive, MDS Properties LLC, $408,000. Richard and Barbara Dixon — 559 Marcellina Drive, Anthony and Margaret Robbins, $420,000. Celia Turner — 3842 Calle Del Sol Drive, Thomas and Emilia Ripollbunn, $439,000. Windsor Mati Mais — 804 Stone Mountain Drive, Apt. 104, Areef Moin, $125,000. Thomas Stepnosky — 1356 Keywood Court, David Vancolemere, $355,000. Mark White — 470 Saratoga Way, William and Renee Jones, $366,800. June McClanahan — 6378 Pumpkin Ridge Drive, Unit 3, Carmen Deleone, $370,000. Jordan and Douglas Morter — 44 Veronica Drive, Gary and Lory Bendickson, $395,000. Jeanpierre Mansour — 712 Vermilion Peak Court, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $409,900. Steven and Michelle Starrett — 2151 Longfin Drive, Jonathan T. Cribbs, $418,000. Justin Harris — 5882 Clarence Drive, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $454,200. Nannette and Damon Holt — 8017 Country Farms Court, Stone Fin. LLC, $584,000. Scott and Linda Schmitz — 6104 Nearview Court, Robert and Miranda Lange, $585,000. July 7-8, 2018
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