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How to bring a MIDCENTURY MODERN VIBE to your home

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Cathy Hobbs Paul F. P. Pogue Suzanne Plewes Mary Carol Garrity Ilyce Glink Samuel J. Tamkin

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ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Thais Hafer, Toni McNeill

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Walnut and other woods are great foundation pieces when looking to achieve a midcentury modern look. (Design Recipes)

Tufted midcentury modern leather side chairs add a sense of reﬁnement to this living space. (Design Recipes)

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By Cathy Hobbs, Tribune News Service (TNS)

midcentury modern furniture, and they won’t go out of style.

When you think of midcentury modern, what comes to mind? Architecture? Furniture? Midcentury modern is often used to describe a period in design centered around the middle of the 20th century. Clean, hard lines, brass ﬁnishes and solid hardwoods dominated, as did classic furniture pieces that are making a comeback. The beauty of midcentury modern design is the pieces are timeless, and they can be staple that won’t go out of style. Looking for ways to incorporate midcentury modern decor? Here are some areas of the home and some furniture suggestions to infuse a midcentury modern feel and vibe.

Lacquer ﬁnishes. Love it or hate it, lacquer is making a bold comeback, from kitchen cabinets to furniture. Whether you desire a glossy or more matte ﬁnish, lacquer is one way to infuse a midcentury modern vibe.

DINING AREAS Dining rooms are one of the main areas to easily incorporate aspects of midcentury modern decor. Don’t know where to begin? Here are some basic elements.

LIVING AREAS Living areas and other main social areas such as family rooms are key places to incorporate midcentury modern decor in different ways.

Oval-shaped dining tables. Ovals are a classic shape in

Classic midcentury modern dining chairs. There are so many different yet classic chair styles that help deﬁne the midcentury modern period. Don’t be afraid to mix and match by pairing midcentury modern chairs with furniture from another period. For example, midcentury modern dining chairs look great with both glass tables as well as antiques.

Shag rugs. Think soft and ﬂuffy, solid colored and sleek. Shag rugs come

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in various thicknesses and shapes and can help anchor and define a space. Walnut and solid hardwood furniture. Easily identifiable and often associated with midcentury modern period furniture, walnut and hardwoods in rich, deep tones can add a classic and refined feel to nearly any space. Tufted leather side chairs. Tufted furniture, including pieces made out of leather, are often associated with the midcentury modern period. Butterscotch, olive, white and black are leather colors often found on midcentury furniture pieces. ——— Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Awardwinning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs. com .

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on. Missing or broken shingles can lead to big problems, and moisture may inﬁltrate your drywall without any visible signs. That said, you may have a bit of a wait. Roofers will be in high demand in the days and weeks after a storm.

What goes into a roof inspection? By Paul F. P. Pogue, Angie’s List Angie’s List (TNS) Even if your roof appears perfectly sound and you don’t notice any leaks, it’s a good idea to hire a roof inspector from time to time. Most often, the weaknesses that are invisible to the untrained eye are the most dangerous. The average roof inspection costs about $200, but the expense can head off vastly more costly repairs down the line. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET MY ROOF INSPECTED? The National Rooﬁng Contractors Association recommends checking your roof during spring and fall to identify potential problems. Since roofers tend to be busy during those periods, it’s a good idea to start making calls now to have someone take a look in September or October. A good roof inspection will address the following components: UÊ An examination of the overall appearance and surface of the roof.

Roof inspections are a complicated and potentially dangerous job that should be undertaken by a licensed, bonded and insured contractor. (Dreamstime)

UÊ Evidence of ceiling cracks and leaks inside your home. UÊ Condition of fascia, gutters and drains, skylights, chimneys and roof vents. UÊ Curled, broken or missing shingles. UÊ Areas where water may collect, like roof valleys. UÊ Damaged or missing ﬂashing points. UÊ Checking inside the attic for insulation and ventilation, and searching for moisture and mold. The inspector should provide you with a written, detailed estimate that lays out all problems they’ve identiﬁed, as well as a course of action and which repairs

to prioritize. When you hire a roof inspector, make sure they’re licensed, bonded and insured. You want an established and reputable contractor. Verifying insurance is a good idea when hiring any contractor, but it’s particularly vital when hiring someone to climb on a ladder and check your roof. SHOULD I GET MY ROOF INSPECTED AFTER A STORM? It’s never a bad idea to have a professional take a look at your roof after a storm has blown through town. Even if you can’t see any damage, your roof could have suffered hidden damage that will show up in a big way later

HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY ROOF? You can carry out a number of tasks yourself to keep your roof in good order. Removing loose debris, such as branches or leaves, can prevent water buildup. Be sure to do this on a sunny, dry day, and observe all safety measures when using a ladder to access your roof. If you have an attic, check it occasionally for stains that indicate water is seeping inside. If you ﬁnd evidence of roof leaks, seek out a professional immediately. You can remove debris from gutters and downspouts by hand, then rinse with a garden hose. Check your sofﬁts and fascia for rotting, holes, cracks and missing sections. ——— 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. Visit AngiesList.com.

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RE/MAX Agent Lori Moffat Earns Hall Of Fame Award RE/MAX Honors Local Real Estate Agent for Excellent Business Performance Fort Collins, CO, August 25, 2018—Lori Moffat, with RE/ MAX Alliance, has received the RE/ MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have proved to Lori Moffat, have consistent RE/MAX Alliance year-after-year productivity August 25-26, 2018

during their careers with the company. Less than 23 percent of all active RE/MAX agents internationally have earned this prestigious award since its inception. “Lori’s tireless dedication to serving her clients, consumers and our community has allowed her to achieve this high honor,” said Gene Vaughan, Broker Owner of RE/MAX Alliance. “Winning this award is a signiﬁcant accomplishment and we’re extremely proud that Lori is a member of our RE/MAX Alliance team.” Moffat has been serving her community as a Real Estate Broker for more than 24 years in Northern Colorado; 13 years

at RE/MAX Alliance. Among Moffat’s list of achievements, she has earned the Certiﬁed Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. The CRS designation is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers, and brokers. Only 4 percent of brokers nationally hold this designation. She also has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business/Marketing. In addition, Moffat actively supports the Children’s Miracle Network and has been an active volunteer at her children’s schools. Moffat’s areas of specialty include: Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Berthoud, Johnstown, Wellington, and Severance. She has extensive

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experience with both sellers and buyers, resale, and new construction. Lori can be reached at 970-218-7733 or lorimoffat@ remax.net. Visit her website at: LoriMoffat.com About RE/MAX Alliance: RE/MAX Alliance is a locally owned and operated full-service real estate brokerage located in Northern Colorado. The brokerage has over 250 REALTORS® and specializes in Residential and Commercial real estate. RE/MAX Alliance is a proud supporter of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®, Susan G. Komen®, and other charities, and is located at 4703-A Boardwalk Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525. To learn more, please visit fortcollins. homesincolorado.com. AT HOME

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High tech home security tools

SUZANNE PLEWES RE/MAX Alliance

Technology tools can improve the security of your home while also increasing its value. If

you’re thinking about modernizing your home and enhancing its security, here are some high-tech home security tools to consider. Video Doorbell During this past holiday season, you probably heard news about package thieves and the video evidence catching them in the act. That footage often comes from video doorbell systems, such as the Ring. These systems have great features such as recording motion at your front door and allowing you to communicate remotely with anyone at your door. This is a great security feature that is increasingly popular. Exterior Cameras Many exterior camera systems have similar features to video doorbells. They can alert you to motion and allow two-way

communication. Cameras can be hardwired or wi-ﬁ enabled. You can also access live feeds from a mobile app. It’s a nice way to keep an eye on your home without actually being present.

such as those with code entries, ﬁnger print access, and/or mobile apps. Some even include geofencing, which locks and unlocks your doors automatically as leave or return from your home.

Wi-Fi Security Systems There are two main features to modern security systems. The ﬁrst is the ability to add wireless components without the assistance of an electrician. The second is the ability to monitor your home and system through a mobile app. This allows you to view past activity, provide access to visitors in real time, and more.

Increased Home Values High tech home gadgets can improve the appeal and value of your home. Technology is more than just a trend. It’s becoming a way of life. If your home contains desirable security technology features, it will be an added selling point to potential buyers.

Smart Door Locks If you’re tired of carrying around a key or getting locked out of your home, a smart door lock may be just the solution. Smart locks come in different varieties

Suzanne Plewest is a broker associate at RE/MAX Alliance. Write to 750 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537, call 970.290.0373 or e-mail suzanneplewes@remax.net.

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You’re never too old to buy your ﬁrst home By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency

: My husband and I are both in our 60s. Due to various circumstances we never brought a house. We had job losses, helped our sons through college and had a variety of other expenses. But now we are in a position to buy our ﬁrst home and have about 20 percent to put down. My accountant told me that I need to buy because I am being killed with taxes due to the fact that I am an independent contractor. Do you think we are too old to purchase? Should we take out a 15-year or 30-year mortgage? We’ve decided that if something happens to us, our boys will inherit the property.

: Let’s start with the premise that you’re never too old to buy your ﬁrst home. We don’t care if you’re 60, 70, 80 or even 90 years old. If you have the money, can qualify for the payments and don’t mind the expense and work of keeping up the property, then by all means plunk down your cash and head off toward the closing. We know that you wrote that your accountant says that you are getting “killed” on your taxes and that you are self-employed. So,

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let’s take a deeper dive into what deductions are still allowed and how you might benefit from them. You will get the mortgage interest deduction when you buy a home with a mortgage up to $750,000 and may be able to benefit from that deduction. (For tax years after 2017, the maximum amount of debt is limited to $750,000.) On the other hand, your state and local taxes (the so-called SALT deductions), including real estate property taxes, are limited to $20,000, meaning that if you pay more than $20,000 in real estate taxes and state income taxes, you can only deduct up to $20,000 total for those items. While we understand that you were told to buy a home by your accountant, we’d like you to work out the numbers so that you fully understand how owning a home will benefit you and your federal income tax bill. Ask your accountant to show you on paper what your tax bill would look like if you owned a home and if you continue to rent. Then, compare those numbers side by side. That should easily prove (or disprove) his theory that you’re getting “killed” by taxes because you don’t own a home. Even if the numbers after taxes

are the same, you may benefit from homeownership by paying down your mortgage each month (which allows you to build up your home equity), and by home value appreciation, which isn’t guaranteed, but which over time should help you stay ahead of the rate of inflation. Of course, homes cost money to maintain and improve over time. So, please take the time to fully understand the fully-loaded costs of homeownership. (We have friends who have lived in a rental for the past 20 years and still pay only $100 more than the amount they paid in the first year. While owning a home may have given them ancillary tax benefits, they paid so little for their rental that they may have wound up ahead than if they had bought.) Finally, in deciding whether to take out a 15-year or 30-year mortgage, you should decide what fits your budget and what your preference would be. The 15-year mortgage will have higher monthly payments but should have a lower interest rate. Given that you are heading into retirement, you may want the cash on hand for quite some time as your income level goes down as opposed to a higher monthly payment that is shorter in duration.

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But that decision is really up to you, once you know the amount of money you will need to have for retirement. One final thought: Don’t let anyone try to stop you once you’ve decided to buy. It’s against the law to discriminate against anyone because age. So the mortgage lender who tells you, “We don’t make loans to home buyers who are older than 60,” should be reported to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD.gov) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA. gov) or, if you went to a large bank for a loan and were subject to age discrimination, to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC.gov or HelpWithMyBank. gov). (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.)(c) 2018 ILYCE R. GLINK AND SAMUEL J. TAMKIN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC. August 25-26, 2018

in the colder months. It’s good to know that oaks are plagued enough by squirrels that they’ve developed a way to outsmart them. Don’t worry despite my vacuuming, there are plenty of acorns to go around, so the squirrels will stay fed all winter.

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Mast Year My neighborhood is filled with curious people, folks who pull out lawn chairs to watch the goings-on in my yard or devise reasons to stroll by for a closer view. I don’t blame them; things at my place are BY CAROL usually on the O’MEARA edge of chaos, Colorado State University Extension what with me blundering about with power tools, loudly admonishing plants, or arguing with the squirrels. The squirrels sass back and now my oak tree has gotten in on the action by producing a copious amount of acorns. The nuts are falling, covering the grass. Mowing has become a hazardous activity, so to prevent serious injury, the acorns have to be cleaned up. But there are hundreds of them and efficiency is key; plucking them up by hand would take me into winter. In the face of this, I did what any reasonable gardener would do and reached for technology to speed things up. Given the size of the acorns and odd twigs, our shop vac was put into action, triggering a chain reaction amongst the neighbors as they settled in to watch the spectacle of my clearing the yard from nuts. I don’t mind a few people sitting in lawn chairs but the vendors selling t-shirts and popcorn were a bit much. You’d think they’d never seen someone vacuuming the lawn while being pelted with acorns by enraged squirrels before. Our tree is a burr oak, a member of the white oak clan. White oaks produce acorns in one growing season while red oaks produce them in two. Late spring frosts can blast the flowers of white oaks, resulting in poor acorn production by fall. Red oaks are less affected by this in the same growing season, but will have fewer acorns the following year. In years with ideal August 25-26, 2018

For oak trees, mast year means a bumper crop of acorns.(Shutterstock)

temperatures, water, and pollination oaks experience a “mast year.” A mast year is when the tree produces a bumper crop of nuts, far more than in other years. Mast years occur every four to seven years, but their timing is still a mystery, often being related to ideal weather or genetics. Because it takes a lot of the tree’s resources to produce all the nuts, several years are needed to recover. Mast years occur across areas, with some, but not all, trees bearing heavy loads of nuts. This synchronicity of oaks having mast years ensures that there will be an abundance of acorns in the region. Researchers believe it is a way for the trees to ensure enough acorns escape the greedy clutches of squirrels and other animals and germinate into seedlings. White oak acorns tend to be selected by wildlife more than red oak acorns because they’re more palatable; they have less tannins so are less bitter and more digestible. Nutritional needs of wildlife vary with the seasons and in fall their concern is energy for migration, hibernation, or as stored food for winter. I’d love it if my squirrels migrated, even as far as the neighbor’s yards, but it seems they prefer my place. The acorns produced by my oak are part of what they love, along with the black walnuts in my back yard and the peanuts someone

is feeding them. In this, a mast year, the squirrel’s bounty knows no bounds. Nuts are very high in carbohydrates, making them an important energy source especially

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Buer’s Parade of Homes entry, pictured above, will be open for viewing September 7-9 and September 14-16.

BUER HOMES INC.: Building Tradition Celebrating 33 years as a custom home builder is a tremendous achievement in a time where every market downturn can drive more and more small builders out of business. It’s an achievement of which Doug Buer, founder and President of Buer Homes, is very proud. When he started Buer Homes, Inc. in 1985, Doug had already been building for quite awhile. While born into a family of talented carpenters, it was his job with Pat Powers, a long-time custom builder in Fort Collins, that honed his craft. With Pat’s

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passing, Doug stepped out on his own, founding Buer Homes, and has since spent more than 30 years making his name synonymous with quality. He’s committed not only to his clients, his company and its projects, but to the building industry in Northern Colorado itself, a commitment which beneﬁts both builders and homebuyers alike. He has been an integral part of the Northern Colorado Association of Homebuilders, currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors, as well as sitting on several committees, including the Foundation—the

organization’s community service arm. Business comes mostly from word of mouth, happy current and former clients showing their homes to family and friends who then seek out Buer. But sometimes, strangers ﬁnd their way to Buer, having seen his model home, or possibly even a home on the resale market. This just happened a couple of weeks ago: a buyer saw a Buer-built home and called Doug; she said she missed the opportunity to purchase it by three days, but asked if he could build her one just like it somewhere else. Some clients have even found Doug by viewing his entries in the Parade of Homes, an event in which Buer is planning to participate again in a couple of weeks. The NOCO HBA Parade of Homes starts September 7 and runs for two weekends. Doug says that although they missed the Parade the last two years, as they were too busy to enter, they got lucky this year and had a spec home ready just in time to show. A very hands-on builder, Doug is on his job sites daily, supported by his son, Jared, who has been his dad’s right hand man for about

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12 years now. Doug’s brother, Mitch, is a master carpenter, who, with his son, Garrett, creates all of Buer’s handcrafted woodwork, the beautiful ﬁnish details for which Buer Homes is known. BUILDING WITH BUER Buer Homes is somewhat unique in that every single step of the design and building process is handled in-house. It’s not that they never work from a plan drawn by someone else, but a majority of their clients rely on Buer to create a unique “theirs only” design that draws its inspiration from the client’s imaginations and the land’s special features, be those views, waterfront, or lot contour. Design styles vary as each buyer has their own view of what a perfect home looks like. From farmhouse to castle-like, and all styles in between, Buer strives to make the home ﬁt both its surroundings and his buyers’ dreams. And, when building a spec home, he stays true to timeless Colorado styling, while incorporating the best updated products the market has to offer. Where does he build? In past years, all over Loveland, Berthoud August 25-26, 2018

and Windsor. The land comes either from a buyer, who already owns the perfect spot on which they want to build, or from Doug’s searching out the best lots he can find, most recently a group of estate lots at Thompson Crossing II, in Johnstown. In a tight labor market where many builders may struggle to find help, Doug says that Buer Homes has gone back to its roots, taking on fewer projects and doing more of the work themselves. “We spent almost a year trying to find a good painter,” he says, “someone whose work would live up to our expectations, and our buyers’ expectations. We finally gave up and went back to doing our own painting, which we’re good at. That is ultimately the benefit of having built homes from the ground up. From the beginning in this business, I learned every job related to building a home and it’s what I taught my son too, so while it may it may be a little frustrating sometimes, labor shortages don’t really slow us down.” In addition, he says he has a great team of subcontractors who

have been with him for a long time and on whom he relies. He says it’s not worth bidding out jobs like some builders do, looking for lowest price; he’d rather work with the people he knows, who, literally from the ground up, provide him with tremendous service and follow-up support. Buer says that he’s happy when buyers are happy; not just happy to be ﬁnished building, but happy in the homes he’s built for them, and it shows in events like the Parade of Homes. The ﬁrst year Buer Homes entered, they won the People’s Choice Award. As show attendees came through, a regular

comment was that although there were some really big, fancy homes on parade, his was one they could really see themselves living in. Doug strives for beauty

but livability, so that’s the best compliment he can get: that buyers or anyone walking through one of his homes feels, well, at home.

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Retaining walls are still most often used to keep back or move earth. This frequently means leaving cut grass in front, offering more usable yard for the property. Of course, this decision leaves the walls exposed, which places a lot of importance on aesthetics. A cheap masonry job will become an eyesore and a concrete ﬂat wall will look industrial, while a quarried stone retaining wall will become something you want to show off. The purposes of these walls vary. If your intent is to retain earth or create more yard space, you’ll want to match the design to your home’s exterior design. And if it is to create a layered landscaped look, then it

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GARDEN WALLS A garden wall is a type of retaining wall that encloses a garden. Also called a screen wall, it’s often used as a device to create a tiered or terraced garden. A garden wall is not a structure that is designed to hold the weight of soil. This can be an elegant addition to any home design, creating a wall of flowers and shrubbery where there was once just a hill of hard-to-mow, hardto-grow grass. Next to a pool or patio, it might brighten your summer days. Outside a home’s garden window, it can even make a tremendous difference in the everyday feel of your home. When looking into the type of retaining wall you want, be sure to also consider environmental concerns. Railroad ties and treated timber have fallen out of favor due to the chemicals used, while flat concrete walls do not allow proper drainage. More common now because of its aesthetic options, low cost and environmental friendliness, is the segmental retaining wall, or retaining wall blocks. These concrete slabs are pre-made to create a specific design feel while also allowing for drainage. Whatever materials you choose, a retaining wall will offer you more use of your land with the added benefit of creating a unique and elegant look for your landscape design. ——— HomeAdvisor is an online marketplace connecting homeowners with trusted service professionals to complete home projects. Visit HomeAdvisor.com. August 25-26, 2018

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OPEN HOUSE

OPENHOMES.ATHOMECOLORADO.COM BERTHOUD 2443 Omni Court $1,185,000 Sunday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Melissa Doherty The Group Inc (970) 391-5800

DACONO 124 Glen Ayre St $319,500 Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Kevin Murray RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (303) 818-9249 124 Glen Ayre St $319,500 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Kevin Murray RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (303) 818-9249

FORT COLLINS 2133 Krisron Rd. A201 $295,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM John Simmons C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 481-1250 2133 Krisron Rd. A201 $295,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM John Simmons C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 481-1250

FREDERICK 6325 Ruby Hill Dr Frederick, CO $475,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Vernetta Angelo equity Colorado Front Range (303) 775-0146

JOHNSTOWN 3708 Woodhaven Ln $464,900 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Dennis Schick RE/MAX Alliance - Fort Collins (970) 567-3942

LONGMONT 111 Snowmass Place $339,000 Saturday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Peter Trost RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 441-5667

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1049 Ponderosa Circle $359,000 Saturday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Kirsty Daviau Thompson Daviau Realty (303) 564-8746

957 Neon Forest Cir $895,000 Sunday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Suzy Williamson RE/MAX Alliance - Boulder (720) 491-9885

1049 Ponderosa Circle $359,000 Sunday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Kirsty Daviau Thompson Daviau Realty (303) 564-8746

8901 Sage Valley Road $1,275,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM John Hampshire RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 554-1898

2199 Creekside Drive $464,000 Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Cory Dudley Old Town Real Estate Co (303) 641-8597 918 Half Measure Dr $600K’s+ Thursday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Marlita Lazo Markel Homes (303) 522-7928

LOVELAND 358 Audrey Drive $300,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Mari Wildt C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 613-1931 358 Audrey Drive $300,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Mari Wildt C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 613-1931

4805 Mariana Hills Circle Homes From The $600’s By Appointment Brittany Munoz LC Tulip (970) 227-1334 5029 Saint Andrews Dr $610,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Andrea Alles C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 290-1021 5029 Saint Andrews Dr $610,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Andrea Alles C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 290-1021 1008 S County Road 23 E $625,000 Saturday 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Zach Laue The Group Inc (970) 689-2440 1008 S County Road 23 E $625,000 Sunday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Zach Laue The Group Inc (970) 689-2440

918 Half Measure Dr $600K’s+ Daily 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Marlita Lazo Markel Homes (303) 522-7928

3183 Crux Dr $339,950 Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Matt Nesbitt The Group Inc (970) 419-2327

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957 Neon Forest Cir $895,000 Friday 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Suzy Williamson RE/MAX Alliance - Boulder (720) 491-9885

3183 Crux Dr $339,950 Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Matt Nesbitt The Group Inc (970) 419-2327

WINDSOR

957 Neon Forest Cir $895,000 Saturday 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Suzy Williamson RE/MAX Alliance - Boulder (720) 491-9885

1151 W 45th St $435,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Kim Summitt The Group Inc (970) 689-6950

1471 S. Cora Ave $309,500 Sunday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Fred Hansen C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 775-4695

102 Whitney Ct $460,000 Saturday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM John Simmons C3 Real Estate Solutions (970) 481-1250 102 Whitney Ct $460,000 Sunday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM John Simmons C3 Real Estate Solutions

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LLC, $424,400. UÊAndre Aguiar — 1648 Alpine Ave., Kathryn and Jerry Westcott, $455,000. UÊKenneth Malone — 330 S. Third St., DFH Mandarin LLC, $465,200. UÊ Kevin Gross — 2003 Cuda Court, Twin Pines Invest. Group LLC, $620,000. UÊ Georgina and Luke McCaffrey — 4700 Beverly Drive, Gregory and Alice Wellems, $637,000.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The following Loveland-area home sales were supplied by Colorado Weekly Homebuyers List Inc., 303-744-2020. Listed are the buyer, the property address, the seller and the amount.

Estes Park UÊ Kevin McGraw — 2760 Fall River Road, No. 206, David C. Neely, $221,400. UÊ Kimberly Coffey — 507 Fall River Lane, Unit A, Robert and Sandra Fraser, $250,000. UÊ Rajiv Poudel — 702 Par Lane, Carlson Family Trust, $383,500. UÊ Douglas and Mary Newcomb — 1050 Tranquil Lane, Christopher and Ani Shotts, $450,000. UÊ Roger and Susan Levy — 2306 Pine Meadows Drive, Douglas and Linda Baker, $510,000. UÊ Christopher and Anita Shotts — 1523 Vista View Lane, Thomas A. Giordano Lois Giord, $530,000. UÊ Michael Arnott — 5937 US Highway 36, Philip Citek, $555,000. UÊ Becky and Bruce Finger — 2725 Cumulus Drive, Betty B. Hodges, $649,000. UÊ Ashley Ward — 3000 Kiowa Trail, Herriott Colo. LLC, $1,115,000.

Berthoud UÊ Kaitie Apple — 134 Keep Circle, Kristina Marie Bosse, $330,000. UÊ Jeff Cragg — 1411 Mount Meeker Ave., Jonathan and Kristi Pearce, $349,800. UÊ Kimberly Boze — 1104 Little Branch Lane, Twin Pines Invest. Group LLC, $354,700. UÊ Rafael and Flavia Modolo — 1450 Waterman St., Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $365,500. UÊ Heather Miller — 1120 Little Branch Lane, Twin Pines Invest. Group LLC, $388,000. UÊ Duane and Dawn Hill — 831 Canyonlands St., DFH Mandarin LLC, $391,500. UÊ Christian and Katerine Anderson — 5000 Gary Drive, Craig and Craig Peterson, $400,000. UÊ Walter and Diana Williams — 768 Ranchhand Drive, Richﬁeld Homes

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UÊ Paul and Whitney Schroeder — 2800 Tulane Drive, John and Wendie Fredericks, $275,000. UÊ Laurence and Vida Stanton — 1603 Underhill Drive, Apt. 3, Frankie and Jane Peyman, $280,000. UÊ Krista and Dennis Bentley — 357 Albion Way, Unit C5, Noha Abraham, $298,000. UÊ Stacy Stern — 3051 Sage Creek Road, Unit A2, Hamid and Arleen Khatibi, $300,000. UÊ Sidney Hall — 1603 Robertson, Unit B, Tad J. Kabage, $305,000. UÊ Neil and Perea Mueller — 2212 Shropshire Ave., Thomas G. Jazbutis, $310,000. UÊ Christopher Cieto — 420 Plowman Way, Martin A. Richardson, $310,000. UÊ John Sanchez — 4038 Celtic Lane, Rowdy Lemasters, $310,000. UÊ Levi Glavin — 2608 Kansas Drive, Apt. C-121, Jordan Avery Mestas, $315,000. UÊ Francis and Emily Cade — 421 Riva Ridge Drive, Elke A. Hamilton, $315,000. UÊ Adam and Janette Rose — 405 Briarwood Road, Judy A. Walton, $318,000. UÊ James Harrington — 1233 Solstice Lane, Deborah L. Hasler, $321,500. UÊ Bryan Heaton — 3815 Gardenwall Court, Paul and Daniel Diloreto, $323,000. UÊ Martin and Bertha Medina — 6821 Brittany Drive, James and Haven Marsh, $325,000. UÊ Frederico Amaral — 2608 Kansas

Fort Collins UÊ Lester Kirchner — 844 Sunchase Drive, Ellen C. Rotunno, $130,000. UÊ Mark Arnold — 1705 Heatheridge Road, Unit G204, Carl and Jeanne Patton, $155,000. UÊ Clint Anders — 1705 Heatheridge Road, Unit C102, Carl and Jeanne Patton, $180,000. UÊ David and Gidget Heintz — 3560 Taliesin Way, Greg and Michele Gunderson, $184,000. UÊ Jacquelyn and Eric Walz — 2960 W. Stuart St., Unit E308, Brandon and Karen Anderson, $195,000. UÊ Ryan Ricard — 1717 W. Drake Road, Apt. 2A, Rosemary Bayless, $226,500. UÊ Lisa and Bassem Melhem — 3200 Azalea Drive, Apt. K3, Eric and Faye Davey, $233,000. UÊ Molly Saylor — 233 N. Meldrum St., Apt. B6, FR Holdings Ltd., $235,000. UÊ Erin Werdenberg — 233 N. Meldrum St., Apt. B5, FR Holdings Ltd., $237,500. UÊ Patricia McKenzie — 2627 Leisure Drive, No. B2, Eldon J. Harrelson, $241,000. UÊ Joshua Whittey — 1300 W. Stuart St., Apt. 24, Soto Family Trust Trust, $250,000. UÊ Bruce Clements — 1020 Rolland Moore Drive, Apt. 3H, Robert and Joan Schneider, $254,000. UÊ Annika and Kristopher Deming — 721 Waterglen Drive, Unit J136, Brandon D. Grifﬁth, $271,000.

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Loveland

Berthoud July

Single Family

Year to Date

July

Single Family

Year to Date

Key Metrics

2017

2018

Percent Change from Previous Year

Thru 07-2017

Thru 07-2018

Percent Change from Previous Year

Key Metrics

2017

2018

Percent Change from Previous Year

Thru 07-2017

Thru 07-2018

Percent Change from Previous Year

New Listings

169

170

+ 0.6%

1,217

1,102

- 9.4%

New Listings

- 2.2%

378

300

- 20.6%

Sold Listings

140

135

- 3.6%

893

809

- 9.4%

Sold Listings

+ 24.2%

296

194

- 34.5%

Median Sales Price*

$342,000

$351,000

+ 2.6%

$345,500

$360,000

+ 4.2%

Median Sales Price*

$403,404

$415,870

+ 3.1%

$334,864

$412,075

+ 23.1%

Average Sales Price*

$393,197

$405,452

+ 3.1%

$386,015

$408,259

+ 5.8%

Average Sales Price*

$455,361

$460,197

+ 1.1%

$382,838

$454,707

+ 18.8%

100.3%

100.1%

- 0.2%

100.1%

0.0%

100.1%

100.3%

+ 0.2%

100.4%

99.7%

- 0.7%

Days on Market Until Sale

+ 12.1%

+ 3.0%

107

- 14.0%

- 10.6%

Inventory of Homes for Sale

281

215

- 23.5%

Inventory of Homes for Sale

112

+ 20.4%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.2

1.7

- 22.7%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.9

4.1

+ 41.4%

Percent of List Price Received*

* Does not account for seller concessions and/or down payment assistance. | Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

July

Townhouse-Condo

Percent of List Price Received* Days on Market Until Sale

* Does not account for seller concessions and/or down payment assistance. | Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

Year to Date

July

Townhouse-Condo

Year to Date

Key Metrics

2017

2018

Percent Change from Previous Year

Thru 07-2017

Thru 07-2018

Percent Change from Previous Year

Key Metrics

2017

2018

Percent Change from Previous Year

Thru 07-2017

Thru 07-2018

New Listings

- 22.6%

199

228

+ 14.6%

New Listings

0.0%

- 9.4%

Sold Listings

- 6.9%

135

203

+ 50.4%

Sold Listings

0.0%

+ 16.7%

Median Sales Price*

$255,000

$275,500

+ 8.0%

$260,000

$285,000

+ 9.6%

Median Sales Price*

$450,000

$420,515

- 6.6%

$296,350

$338,850

+ 14.3%

Average Sales Price*

$276,333

$285,734

+ 3.4%

$267,742

$298,042

+ 11.3%

Average Sales Price*

$450,000

$420,515

- 6.6%

$307,681

$345,591

+ 12.3%

99.9%

100.2%

+ 0.3%

100.5%

100.4%

- 0.1%

100.0%

105.4%

+ 5.4%

99.6%

101.2%

+ 1.6%

+ 45.5%

109

+ 109.6%

- 88.7%

- 11.5%

Percent of List Price Received* Days on Market Until Sale Inventory of Homes for Sale

- 29.6%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.6

1.5

- 42.3%

* Does not account for seller concessions and/or down payment assistance. | Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

Median Sales Price – Single Family Rolling 12-Month Calculation

$400,000

Days on Market Until Sale Inventory of Homes for Sale

- 33.3%

Months Supply of Inventory

6.8

4.8

- 29.4%

* Does not account for seller concessions and/or down payment assistance. | Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

Median Sales Price – Townhouse-Condo Rolling 12-Month Calculation Entire MLS — Loveland —

Percent of List Price Received*

Percent Change from Previous Year

Median Sales Price – Single Family Rolling 12-Month Calculation

Median Sales Price – Townhouse-Condo Rolling 12-Month Calculation

Entire MLS — Loveland — $325,000

Entire MLS — Berthoud — $450,000

Entire MLS — Berthoud — $350,000

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Drive, No. 107, Kevin Pass Living Trust, $329,000. Lizette and Gideon Vanzyl — 3001 Cumberland Court, Kenneth and Linda Wickham, $330,000. Timothy Foster — 3024 Anchor Way, Apt. 1, Linda and Robert Windisch, $330,000. Mowafak and Isabelle Aljassim — 2700 Stanford Road, Apt. K28, Wysong Family Trust, $335,000. Mckenna and Karen Philips — 412 Franklin St., Joan Graham, $335,000. Eldon Harrelson — 5410 Fossil Court N., Benjamin and Sarah Wheatley, $340,000. Troy Nygren — 1544 Wicklow Lane, JBA Enterprises LLC, $343,000. Gaylen Croce — 4751 Pleasant Oak Drive, Unit A13, Paula J. Ginsburg Trust, $344,500. Joshua Kasubick — 2619 Flintridge Place, David Wayne Drage, $345,000. Rowdy Lemasters — 2318 Limousine Court, Nancy D. Lahmann, $350,000. Ann Sheffer — 521 Peterson St., Charles and Tam Tallent, $350,000. Eric Trousil — 1428 Elm St., Siegel Living Trust, $350,500. Joan and Frank Aon — 1251 Intrepid Drive, Danielle and Kyle Talbert, $360,000. Edwin and Shirley Stolns — 1238 Vinson St., Adam and Erin Walsh, $360,000. Maria and John Brock — 653 Brewer Drive, Kyle David Young, $360,000. Kale and Shala Flory — 3280 Greenlake Drive, Mary C. Schott, $363,000. Sandra Meyer — 3838 Rock Creek

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Drive, Unit C, Jade Tree Invest. LLC, $364,000. Daniel Peter — 2515 Marshﬁeld Lane, Houston and Ashley Pitman, $365,000. Ryan Shiba — 544 Kim Drive, 544 Kim Drive LLC, $375,000. Zachary Weller — 2544 Sunbury Lane, Shabam LLC, $380,000. Allison Cederberg — 3826 Rock Creek Drive, Unit D, Steven and Barbara Kiel, $380,000. Timothy and Amber Constant — 1909 Harmony Drive, Joshua and Maureen Jeffrey, $385,000. Clayton and Kandy Hartman — 4056 Kingsley Court, Gerald R. Dove, $387,500. Sheila Quintana — 416 Tigercat Way, Calatlantic Group Inc., $387,600. Mark and Virginia Webb — 1326 Saint John Place, Kimon E. Berlin, $391,000. David Owen — 2812 Eastborough Drive, Matthew A. Buccellato, $397,500. Kevin Dooley — 2132 Lager St., Hartford Constr. LLC, $398,200. Shane Price — 2738 Denver Drive, John and Carla Smith, $399,000. Stacy Kinzer — 2624 Belgian Court, Mark S. Mayﬁeld, $399,900. James Green — 6120 Claire Court, Harold and Verna Boyer, $400,000. Jeanie Sutter — 239 N. Sherwood St., Daniel N. Krulewitch, $408,000. Eric Trousil — 417 N. Roosevelt Ave., Zachary J. Liesenfeld, $410,000. William Evans — 1357 Basseterre Place, Patricia L. Markley, $412,000. Steven and Ann Hofer — 3612 Platte Drive, Cary and Suzanne Dickens,

$415,000. UÊ Jason and Rebecca Shields — 1909 Mesaview Lane, John Domenic Fisk, $415,000. UÊ Lauren Ljunghag — 2484 Wyandotte Drive, Dave and Peggy Johnson, $416,500. UÊ Cynthia Rowell — 2331 Sunray Court, Catherine L. Seiler, $417,400. UÊ April and Mario Santibanez — 5212 Grifﬁth Drive, Susanne Lynn Martino, $420,000. UÊ Matthew Ruggles — 5245 Country Squire Way, Kathi and Johnny Slavik, $420,000. UÊ Mark and Sheila Chaput — 1912 Glenview Court, Theodore A. Caldoni, $422,000. UÊ Kevin Solley — 2957 Sykes Drive, Hartford Constr. LLC, $423,300. UÊ Douglas and Patricia Orme — 1354 Iva Court, Phillip and Anna Chapman, $424,900. UÊ Juan Fernandez — 2248 Smallwood Drive, Susan M. Mcbride, $450,000. UÊ Steven and Deborah Ross — 518 Ramah Drive, Clayton J. Fawcett, $450,000. UÊ Tristen Fay — 630 Homestead Court, Michael J. Tilford, $457,000. UÊ Randy Henze — 427 Buckeye St., Erin and Brien Ash, $460,000. UÊ Ginny Landis — 2326 Adobe Drive, LC Home Spring Creek LLC, $475,100. UÊ Rosa Gagne — 5133 Exploration Lane, Kathryn Clair, $495,000. UÊ Michael and Jennifer Dunning — 2226 Chandler St., Jeffrey and Julie Redlin, $495,000. UÊ Jordan Mestas — 2156 Blue Yonder

Way, Craig Nowakowski, $498,000. UÊ Karen and Paul Dauria — 958 Snowy Plain Road, Richard and Donna Peach, $500,000. UÊ James and Naomi Roeder — 1709 Erin Court, Fort Collins City Housing, $506,000. UÊ Karen McClellan — 1368 Saint John Place, Phillip and S. Coxon, $510,000. UÊ David Lonowski — 2138 Cocklebur Lane, Kelly and Joel Stanczyk, $525,000. UÊ Lori Jensen — 400 S. Grant Ave., Maria and Daniel Korb, $526,000. UÊ Maria Cox — 2126 Yearling Drive, Denise and Robert Franklin, $527,000. UÊ Adam and Erin Walsh — 1808 Rosemary Court, Craig and Heather Skinner, $530,000. UÊ Andrew and Shannon Loftin — 357 Osiander St., Monica K. Nelson, $532,500. UÊ Janice and Steven Wideman — 6702 Snowdon Drive, Insignia Homes Ltd., $546,900.

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4958 Silverwood Dr, Johnstown $429,000 • MLS: 852326.

3423 Mountainwood Lane, Johnstown $438,500

Fantastic Thompson River Ranch home. Great curb appeal with a killer front porch. Bright living room w/wood floors tray ceiling, gas fireplace w/stacked stone surround. Eat-in kitchen has granite, loads of cabinets w/cityscape alignment & crown molding, & island w/breakfast bar. Master suite w/ coffered ceiling, & spa like bathroom w/spacious walk-in shower. Versatile upper loft space great for office, play room, or game room! Mature landscaping & great patio overlooking walking trail. 6X8 shed

Incredible value on this 7 BR, 4 BA, 4,573 sqft two story home with a finished basement backing to farmland! Open main level features airy kitchen with espresso cabinets, granite counters, double ovens, and hardwoods flowing into family room. Main level bed and bath. Huge loft, spacious master overlooking the farm, and three more beds upstairs. Finished basement with two bedrooms, full bath and rec room. Large covered patio and firepit highlight the backyard.

Semi-custom home in Thompson River Ranch. Open floor plan w/ 3 bdrms, 3 baths, upper loft & 2 car garage. Kitchen w/ granite island, walk in pantry & all Slate appliances included. Large master w 5 pc bath & walk in closet.

Stunning 3 bedroom/3 bath Home on .25 acre Corner Lot backing to Farmland with view of Rolling Hills! Main floor Master/Laundry, very private 30’x15’ patio perfect for entertaining! High End upgrades throughout, soft close cabinets with roll outs and built in trays, Rail Iron Spindle Staircase to upstairs guest suite, Tech package, 8’ doors throughout, high end FP. Garage with additional 4’ + many more upgrades. Neighborhood pool, disc golf & park, walking trails. Kurt and Ursula Albers Hosted by Ursula Albers

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1625 22nd Ave., Paul Family Trust, $330,000. Shawn and Bethany Fitzgerald — 2130 72nd Ave. Court, Jonathan and Kayci Bass, $330,000. Maria Ferraro — 5083 46th Ave., Mary Elizabeth Kueckelhan, $332,000. Tammy and Andrew Vaughan — 604 61st Ave., Colo. Paradise Bldrs. LLC, $332,100. William and Susan Hurt — 2096 36th Ave., David and Linda Frank, $335,000. Piotr Lesnicki — 2300 74th Ave. Court, Todd and Cassandra Gardner, $335,000. Chadwick and Shayna Howell — 4124 W. 16th St. Road, Roth Living Trust, $335,000. Aaron Thorpe — 1919 88th Ave. Court, Noah and Shayna Delagarza, $335,000. Preslano Montoya — 1315 Cranford Place, Sally Mcbeth, $335,000. Janet and H. Mitchell — 6518 18th St. Road, Eric J. Petersen, $335,000. Jack and Kathryn Korgan — 2327 73rd Ave. Place, Lotts LLC, $336,900. Jonathan and Patricia Dufﬁeld — 1347 52nd Ave. Court, David and Catherine Loesch, $340,000. Nicholas Bukowski — 1824 Seventh Ave., Aaron M. Locker, $340,000. Tasha and Raymond Rainer — 4505 W. 30th St., Barry and Merilee Johnson, $342,000. James and Brianna Glassburn — 2110 79th Ave., Marilyn Rae Price, $350,000. Gary and Maureen Wyperd — 1705 69th Ave., Stephen and Rebecca Evans, $365,000. Michael and Leilani Schilling — 1202

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Johnstown UÊ Julie Olivas — 122 E. South First St., Mark and Melanie Romero, $210,000. UÊ Jonathan and Kristi Pearce — 3372 Butternut Lane, Kimberly G. Boze, $340,000. UÊ David Gregg — 337 River Rock Drive, James and Emily Cox, $345,000. UÊ Brent Tonsing — 3258 Silverbell Drive, Joseph Carter, $347,500. UÊ James and Danean Burglin — 1114 Chester Court, William and Stephan Wisniewski, $350,000. UÊ Austin Wing — 308 Sloan Drive, Naomi and Charlton Haupt, $360,000. UÊ Marissa Martinez — 130 Sycamore Ave., Robert W. Drew, $395,000. UÊ Brett Johnson — 246 Holden Lane, Terrence and Melissa Campbell, $404,500. UÊ David and Jocelyn Lazer — 3617 Pinewood Court, Ryan and Michelle

Bushmaker, $413,000. UÊ Brian and Teresa Burbank — 3288 Ballentine Blvd., William and Karen Miller, $459,400. UÊ Alexander and Meg Grell — 2830 S. Muscovey Lane, Kirk and Pam Simpson, $485,000. UÊ Stacie Hodgdon — 27122 Coyote Ridge Lane, Robin S. Acromite, $500,000. UÊ Scott and Susan Turner — 4093 Carroway Seed Drive, Saint Aubyn Homes LLC, $509,800.

Loveland UÊ Patrick and Pamela Ames — 413 E. 41st St., Colo. Prohomes LLC, $335,000. UÊ Brandon Hadley — 3116 Dufﬁeld Ave., Mark and Deborah Houghtaling, $335,000. UÊ Megan Wachtman — 804 E. Eighth St., Mark Hisley, $352,000. UÊ Karissa Washburn — 2112 Virgo Circle, Justin E. Napuerobinson, $360,000. UÊ Michael and Yesenia Villa Franca — 3194 Crux Drive, Century Millennium LLC, $368,000. UÊ Doug and Lisa Maurer — 4668 Sunvalley Drive, Mark and Rebecca Watts, $374,900. UÊ Lauretta Zielke — 1922 Pikes Peak Drive, Kevin and Juanita Brown, $376,000. UÊ Loren and Kay Lacy — 2273 W. 46th St., Margaret A. Relph, $380,000. UÊ Iona and Robert Davis — 3606 Como Court, Barbara E. Skaugset, $385,000. UÊ Kyle and Jami Voneiff — 4495 Ridgway Drive, Justin and Erin Moomey, $400,000. UÊ William Chasteen — 818 Dufﬁeld Court,

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5180 Brandywine Dr, Loveland Wonderful ranch in desirable Alford Meadows. Kitchen w/ tiled granite countertops, black appliances & European custom cabinets throughout! Basement w/gas ﬁreplace, 2 beds & dedicated theater room. $460,000 | MLS #857512

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Dennis and Susan Cave, $400,000. UÊ William Chasteen — 137 E. 22nd St., Dennis and Susan Cave, $430,000. UÊ Don and Karen Shelton — 3636 Prickly Pear Drive, Baessler Residential Colo., $438,700. UÊ Kyle and Danielle Talbert — 4059 Mandall Lakes Drive, William Lyon Homes Inc., $460,400. UÊ Robin Reddie — 3638 Prickly Pear Drive, Baessler Residential LLC, $463,300. UÊ Beverly and Michael Hansen — 4885 New Jersey Ave., Brian and Kimberly Racine, $472,000. UÊ Daniel Morgan — 5285 Apricot Drive, Michael and Carolyn Brey, $473,000. UÊ Tao Song — 2652 Cub Lake Drive, William Lyon Homes Inc., $481,400. UÊ Henry Knutzen — 9350 Four Wheel Drive, Steven Jay Lawson, $530,000. UÊ Jason Callaghan — 3515 Capitol Peak Drive, Jason and Katrina Hatch, $540,000. UÊ John and Susan Whatley — 895 Norway Maple Drive, Michael McGuire, $552,500. UÊ Michael and Jill Loughlin — 423 Cape Dory Drive, Lawrence and Diane Sisemore, $560,000. UÊ William and Karen Miller — 629 Saddle Notch Road, Carlson Living Trust, $577,500. UÊ George and Kathleen Kemper — 703 Rossum Drive, Jody K. Duesler, $785,000. UÊ Shawna Blair — 4315 Bonnell Drive, G. and Joan Loomis, $850,000.

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Fantastic Thompson River Ranch home. Great curb appeal w/killer porch. Bright living rm w/hardwd, tray ceiling, FP w/stacked stone. Eat-in kitchen w/ granite, island w/brkfst bar. Master w/ coﬀered ceiling, spa-like ba. Versatile loft. Mature landscape, patio, backs trl. $464,900 | MLS #856379

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Aspen Homes ranch at Masters at Mariana Butte across from course. 0.35 acre premium lot. Flex space for oﬃce/ dining. Master has 5pc & lg walk-in closet. Oversize garage. Covered patio. Std: granite, hardwd, SS apps, A/C, FP. 3-car garage. Highly energy eﬀ homes-among best in biz!

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New Aspen Homes ranch w/full UF bsmt. Master w/walk-in closet & 5pc. Eat-in kitchen w/island, granite, walkin pantry, undermount sink, 30” upper cabinets w/crown molding, pull down faucet & choice of SS or slate app. Std: A/C, tankless H0 heater & 9’ walls on mn. Energy eﬀ - save $$!

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