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Hereâ€™s What You Need to do Now to Prepare Your House for Winter

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Lack of regular maintenance can lead to major problems. Use this handy checklist to give your home a once over before winter weather sets in.

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BY MARY LYNN BRUNY I heard Christmas music in a store recently which made me realize that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. (At some point will all the fall and winter holidays just meld together? Thanks-hallo-kwan-mas? Christgiving-ween-kah?) Usually my husband and I host a Thanksgiving get-together for 25 family members and their partners. It’s an exhausting day of utter chaos, mess, football, food and fun. My zany great nephews and nieces zip around the house fueled by excitement and sugar while the adults slurp down drinks and nosh on pumpkin and zucchini bread. Come dinner time there is twice as much food than can possibly be consumed including – the best of the best – homemade pies. Flakes of mashed potatoes (made by our sons) end up on the nearby kitchen window and cupboards (wild use of beaters), sticking like cement to be scraped off the next day. It takes my husband and me days to prepare, then days to clean up, even more days to eat all the leftovers, and then days to recover from all the work and massive consumption of food. It’s pretty wonderful. So that’s out the window this year. Instead it will just be our immediate family. Before the numbers spiked, we thought we could safely abscond my delightful mother-in-law from her senior living facility. But now of course Prisoner 135 (what I teasingly call her since the

lockdown - her room number) won’t be able to join us, which is sad on so many levels. Not only does she make the best gravy, she’s fun stuff even in her 90s. Those Nebraska farm girls are hardy and feisty. My husband and I were bouncing around menu ideas to accommodate the needs of our small party. Like every group of human beings eating together in the U.S., we all have various dietary requirements, and planning a dinner necessitates piles of cookbooks (with names like Non-Dairy Dreaming and Vamos Vegetarian!), and making several Venn diagrams. “Can we safely say water?” I ask peevishly. “No. Remember how that carbonated mineral water bothered you last time you had it?” my husband replies. Geez. Even water isn’t a given. How did we become so digestively wimpy? Instead of food planning I shift to fashion. “I’m going to dress up,” I tell my husband. “Sick of your gray sweats, are we?” my husband asks. But trying to determine what I should wear – what one outfit I should pick from my closet of unworn clothes – was harder than meal planning. “Perhaps you could change with every course,” my husband suggests. “Instead of pairing with

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wine you could pair with attire. Or, layer and remove pieces.” What an interesting and fun idea. But of course since it would require more effort after we’ve already cleaned, prepared and cooked, it would not happen. Instead I would sit on my dupah (what my Hungarian mother calls a rear end), munch, drink and hang with the gang. Still, points for creativity. This idea reminded me of when our youngest son was six and decided he was tired of changing his underwear every day. He came up to my husband and me with seven pairs of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles underwear piled atop each other in a big bunch on his skinny little body (he looked like a number two pencil stuck though a ping pong ball), and announced he was set for the week: He would simply take off one pair each day. He was crestfallen when we explained how the same pair would be next to his body all week. Though again, points for creativity. Family: Whether you’re with 25 or a few, they usually keep you entertained. Mary Lynn Bruny is a Colorado freelance writer. Contact her at ml.bruny@ comcast.net. November 14, 2020

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Exploring a Santa’s Workshop look I can officially dive headfirst into the holiday season, right? I am ready for all the jingle bell rocking to begin. Even when Thanksgiving isn’t so late in the month, I always find myself sneaking Christmas out a bit early in my home. While I do like to celebrate each holiday, especially ones centered around yummy food and giving thanks, I say after Halloween, any holiday decor is fair game. The shop is a different story, however — we’ve been getting ready for Christmas since the end of September. The first look we were able to get set up This look captures the wonder and excitement is what I am calling Santa’s that comes with believing in the magic of the season. (Handout/TNS) Workshop. This look is full of whimsy, classic colors By Katie Laughridge and some of our favorite holiday Tribune News Service characters. Since we have had our first This look has me reminiscing snow here in Kansas City, it means about being a child at

Christmastime and all the wonder and excitement that comes with believing in the magic of the season, creating my own decorations and fighting to keep my eyes open for just a glance of the big man coming down my chimney. If anything, being in the Santa’s Workshop area makes me remember that, at the end of the day, we are all still kids at heart. The room takes some of my favorite childhood decorations, like the infamous paper chain garland, and elevates them to the level of decor. Why stop with one elf on a shelf when we all know it takes a village to make the toys for all the little girls and boys? Nothing makes me giggle more than walking into this room and thinking about what the mischievous elves would get into. We had an Instagram friend comment that she thinks they would be sharing snarky comments about goings-on like

the paintings in Hogwarts, and I can’t help but agree. Santa’s helpers are all over this display — sitting on shelves, hanging from the trees and putting a smile on my face wherever I look. While the elves might steal the show, we can’t forget about the rest of the Christmas crew. With Santa making an appearance in both figurine and needlepoint pillow form, he is sure to keep an eye on his busy team. His reindeer and dear friend Frosty the snowman are close at hand to round out our nostalgic trip to the North Pole. There is something refreshing about letting go of glam for and having a bit of organized chaos full of fun. ___

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Here’s what you need to do now to prepare your house for winter drains away from the foundation.

r Clean and put away your summer furnishings.

r In areas subject to freezing

temperatures, drain and store your garden hoses.

“Water is the No. 1 culprit when it comes to big issues,” Kuhn said. Make sure water is running away, away, away from the foundation.

r Check the weather tightness of all exterior surfaces and components.

To prepare for winter, homeowners should caulk and seal all joints in the siding and around windows and doors. (Dreamstime/TNS)

By Cynthia Henry The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Before winter sets in, there’s a long list of other annual chores to do. Fall is the perfect time for a whole-house maintenance check. You can make sure the summer heat didn’t cause any damage, as you prep the house for the winter cold. Regular maintenance keeps your house safe and heads off costly emergency repairs. But weather shouldn’t be your only incentive to inspect and fix. “About 88% of deficiencies we find in home inspection are due to deferred maintenance,” said Kathleen Kuhn, president of HouseMaster, of Somerville, New Jersey, one of the largest home inspection franchisors in North America.

If an inspector finds problems in a house on the market, Kuhn said, “that means the homeowner either must renegotiate the price, spend money on repairs, or, in some cases, the buyer will walk away.” To help head off trouble, stay on top of maintenance. Here are some tasks that HouseMaster recommends doing every fall.

r Check your window wells and

storm drains for debris or other blockages.

r Repair any driveway cracks and/ or heaved or settled walkways.

r Trim your trees and shrubs,

particularly any limbs too close to the house.

r Check — ideally during a

r Caulk and seal all joints in the

siding and around windows and doors.

r Look for deterioration of

painted or finished areas. If it’s too late for a full paint job, touch up bare wood surfaces with a primer and at least one finish coat.

r Seal any foundation cracks. r Repair or improve weather-

stripping at exterior doors and windows as needed.

r Reset storms and screens where

required. Check window sills for signs of water damage.

r Look for any signs of insect or

pest activity, particularly at the foundation and any wood close to the ground.

r Check your stairs and rails for sturdiness.

r Make sure your shrubs or mulch do not block any air intake or

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For the roof inspection, it’s best to use binoculars, and hire a professional to make repairs.

r Check for loose, damaged or missing roofing.

r Look for signs of moisture

buildup or damage in the eaves.

r Inspect the condition of the chimney and roof vents.

r Check flashings, which cover

any opening or gap on the roof, for signs of lifting or damage. Repair or seal as needed. “Most roof leaks are flashing problems,” Kuhn said. “Leaks can lead to mold and other problems.”

r Clean gutters and downspouts.

If gutters back up, Kuhn said, water can freeze and form ice dams on the edge of the roof, causing water to leak into the house and damage walls, ceilings, and insulation.

r Look for signs of roof leakage, particularly at chimneys, vents and valley areas.

r Check ventilation openings for nests or other blockages.

r Make sure the insulation is in good condition and provides even coverage.

r Look for signs of excessive

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or discoloration on the underside of the roof.

r Check for signs of roof or plumbing leakage.

r Have any fireplaces or wood stoves and flues checked and professionally cleaned.

r Check all smoke and carbon

monoxide detectors. Replace batteries if more than a year old. Replace units more than seven years old.

r Clean or vacuum radiators or air r Remove (or winterize) your

room air conditioners. Check window sills for water damage.

r Clean and test the humidifier, if

r Follow manufacturer instructions

r Have your heating and cooling

for the start-up maintenance of your heating system.

you have one.

systems serviced annually by a qualified serviceperson to keep them functioning properly and efficiently.

r Change or clean heating system filters on your warm air systems (now and regularly).

r Check your heating and cooling

systems for any evidence of water leaks.

r Test ground-fault circuit-

interrupters (GFCI) in bathrooms and the kitchen.

pumps on heating and cooling equipment for any signs of blockage.

distribution and return grilles.

r Drain or insulate water lines that are subject to freezing.

r Check the condition of your

water heater. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations

r Check condensate drains and

for the temperature setting.

r Check your plumbing system and fixtures for any evidence of water leaks or blocked drains.

r Confirm that your sump pumps are working and have a free flow of water from the drain line. If you find something that doesn’t seem right or you can’t repair, bring in a professional, Kuhn said. Engaging help earlier rather than later will usually save you money.

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Time to Change Your Furnace Filter MENARDS— Why is it so important to change your furnace filter? Let’s review some of the best reasons.

As already mentioned, an efficient system produces efficient energy use. A clean filter helps prevent energy waste.

SAVES MONEY When your air filter is functioning properly, your HVAC system runs more efficiently. This conserves energy, lowering your utility bill. It also prevents the need for future repairs, which makes the up-front cost of replacement filters much more appealing.

KEEPS HOME CLEAN Do you enjoy breathing fresh air? That is the air filter’s job. A clean filter results in clean air, which results in happy skin, eyes and lungs.

INCREASES FURNACE LIFESPAN A clogged filter can result in an overworked system, reducing your furnace’s lifespan and turning “replacement time” into a necessity rather than an option. IMPROVES AIR QUALITY An old furnace filter loses its ability to trap pollutants and allergens. Dirty air is circulated, causing health concerns. A new filter captures these allergens, making the air being circulated safe to breathe. REDUCES REPAIRS Regularly changing your furnace filter keeps other problems at bay. A clean filter means fewer repairs. INCREASES ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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t’s not just urban legend that young families leave Colorado in despair when they realize the unaffordability of a new home on the Front Range. Mission Homes co-founder David Gregg recalls one of the company’s first closings: “A newlywed couple bought one of our homes and thanked us over and over. They were almost ready to move to the Midwest because they couldn’t find an affordable

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home to buy until they found us.” This story is not unique. If you’ve tested the home-buying waters in either Boulder or Denver metro areas, you know that inventory is way down while prices are touching the sky. The market has pushed first-time homebuyers to the margins. Mission Homes Colorado, with deep roots in Berthoud and an ironclad commitment to charitable giving, builds energyefficient, two-bedroom cottages in four models ranging from 900 to 1,200 square feet and starting in the mid $200s. In fact, there are 36 Mission Homes cottages coming soon, including eight main-floor ranches, at the masterplanned PrairieStar community in Berthoud.

Berthoud at a Glance Berthoud, a statutory town in Larimer and Weld counties, is home to nearly 10,000 people. “The town is going through a growth spurt,” Gregg says, “later in life than neighboring communities like Windsor and Erie.” When the housing recession tore through the Colorado market in 2008-2011, projects that were about to start in Berthoud were shelved,” he recalls. “We’re seeing those projects happening now, and it’s good for the town’s finances and supports local jobs. There’s a lot of effort at the town level on the part of elected officials and staff to maintain the quaint character of the downtown area.” So what about these Mission Homes “cottages”? Three models—the Elliot, Taylor, and Livingstone—are two-story, twobedroom plans with variations on the number of bathrooms and square footage between 928 and 1,184. The Saint is the company’s ranch-plan cottage offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms for those wanting complete main-floor living.

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Each plan is designed to be inherently livable, equipped with a full-sized, fully functional kitchen and enough space for traditional furniture pieces such as sectional couches and queen-sized beds. “We consider the houses we build authentically affordable,” says Mission Homes’ Director of Operations D.J. Gregg. “Their attainability is due to a choice to design homes smaller than the typical new home, but in doing so, we’re ensuring that buyers are not asked to give up functionality or full-size features.” Mission Homes’ cottages start nearly $150,000 lower than the average home sold in Larimer County, according to D.J. First-time homebuyers, young professionals, young families, retirees and downsizers all will find their place in a Mission Homes cottage. The cottages are designed to benefit anyone who wants to spend less money on their home and invest more time enjoying life. “We want teachers, first responders, clergy, veterans, senior citizens, and anyone whose only present choice is to rent or live outside of Berthoud to be our neighbors,” says co-founder Stephanie Gregg. “If the only financial choice available to you is to rent or live outside of Berthoud, one of our Mission Homes cottages may be a perfect fit.”

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Two words you hear a lot in Colorado are “affordable housing.” Yes, it exists, but in nearly all cases those homes are only for rent and subsidized by local housing authorities with income limitations enforced on tenants. Where the homes are for sale, deed restrictions ensure a buyer can’t come in and flip them for big profits. Regardless of how much equity a buyer may have in the home, the deed restriction, not the market, dictates the resale value. For some, that’s not an attractive proposition. Affordably built, affordably owned homes not offered by municipal authorities just aren’t

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found on the Front Range. And that’s what makes a Mission Homes cottage so special. David Gregg brought his 30 years in architecture and homebuilding in Colorado to their new venture in 2018 with a sense of purpose about serving a population that the industry at large is ignoring. “I fell in love with the simplicity of cottages, and I wanted to pursue them exclusively as a narrow-focused building model,” he explains. Mission Homes presold all of its first 52 cottages with little money spent on advertising. The cost savings of relying on word-of-mouth

advertising and referrals instead of big-budget marketing endeavors are passed on to their buyers. The company has hosted municipal housing authorities and state legislators alike, all wanting to learn more about the cottages and the business model, which is decidedly people-first. Every aspect of the cottages is scrutinized for efficiency because the goal is a home that’s affordable to live in, not just to buy. For example, Mission Homes uses a 50-year roof shingle, its foundations are designed far more conservatively than the industry standard, and it uses rebar in its concrete slabs and sidewalks, which is becoming a rarity. The company

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does not skimp on high-efficiency furnaces and tankless hot water heaters; the average anticipated monthly energy costs are around $70. Homeowners aren’t the only ones who benefit from the sale of a Mission Homes cottage. The company gives 25 percent of the net profits of the sale of a home to 10 local, regional, and international nonprofit organizations. Buyers have the opportunity to choose from Berthoud nonprofits to receive their new home’s designated portion of those profits. It may be obvious to readers by now that there’s something more going on with Mission Homes than making money hand over fist. “Our Christian faith teaches us to help the needy and care for the poor and teaches that much is expected from those who receive many blessings,” says David. “My wife Stephanie and I have set up our company according to ‘conscious capitalism’ principles, following the examples of companies we admire such as Toms and Bombas.” So, before you give up on the Front Range and hit the trail for cheaper pastures, consider Mission Homes Colorado. With their gorgeous cottages, their charitable heartbeat, and their intention to make dwellings authentically affordable for those in need, a new home might be a lot closer than you think. Don’t miss a single Mission Homes update: Join the priority list and see the cottages at missionhomesco.com.

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no business. But, remember this workforce is often seasonal and thus faces income constraints others don’t. Several creative solutions have percolated, such as housing for farm workers during the production season used in the winter months for homeless housing, but none have gotten any serious traction. Increasingly in Boulder County, like other areas of the US, there are fewer migrant workers and more full-time residents, so generally we need year-round housing solutions. Long term business cycles will produce a business transfer, acquisition or exit. Adding new farmers and ranchers in the urban interface poses serious challenges not only as affordable housing but also regarding a central business location for supplies, machinery, cold storage, grain storage, etc. No viable farm

or ranch can do this from a house in the suburbs. They need farmstead, a place to stage and manage farm operations. The vision of Boulder County public agricultural land purchases when first sold to voters was the preservation of working lands but not for intensive agricultural use. This likely needs to be revisited given the major barriers for farm and ranch startups finding, yet alone affording, a farmstead in the urban corridor. Local food carries the unfortunate and often inaccurate image of patronage from the elitist consumer, freed from the workaday grind to indulge in a stroll through the farmers market, bringing home high-priced delectables to prepare for a slow food meal. She is a strong supporter but generally clueless how those products got to the point of sale.

Mostly not true, but indeed partially, some have purchased homes in the agricultural/ urban interface that border farms or parcels that could be farmed more intensively (think vegetable production versus grass hay). The threat of diminishing views of the mountains with a high tunnel, waking neighbors to the sound of a tractor baling hay in the wee hours, dust from that same tractor tilling the soil, seeing white row cover and drip tape not so tidily stashed on the field boundary, blowing corn residue, weeds, and topping the charts, smelling a livestock operation (pastured pigs, anyone?) are all part of producing local food and feed. The old acronym NIMBY (not in my backyard) comes to mind. If agriculture in the urban interface will persist, it will do so through an understanding that it ain’t a golf course

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Total Market Overview

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$388,375

+ 6.7%

$351,755

$370,555

+ 5.3%

$391,109

$416,148

+ 6.4%

$382,426

$405,801

+ 6.1%

99.4%

100.0%

+ 0.6%

99.6%

99.7%

+ 0.1%

- 2.9%

0.0%

102

0.0%

105

107

+ 1.9%

1,344

834

- 37.9%

2.4

1.5

- 37.5%

9-2019

1,155

1,442

5,968 631

791

176

- 30.0%

- 34.4%

- 22.3%

- 2.9%

+ 24.8%

+ 25.4%

< $100K

$100K to $199K

$200K to $299K

$300K to $399K

$400K to $499K

$500K to $699K

9-2019 9 104 1,027 2,855 1,126 626 176 42 3 5,968

9-2020 6 70 771 2,705 1,429 786 199 54 4 6,024

Change - 33.3% - 32.7% - 24.9% - 5.3% + 26.9% + 25.6% + 13.1% + 28.6% + 33.3% + 0.9%

9-2019 1 50 392 148 29 5 0 0 0 625

9-2020 1 31 332 212 13 5 0 0 0 594

Inventory of Active Listings By Price Range – All Properties

7-2019

199

+ 13.1% $700K to $999K

Rolling 12 Months Single Family Condo

126

8-2020 0 7 60 249 184 99 30 4 2 635

9-2020 0 6 53 244 185 94 21 5 1 609

156

+ 33.3%

+ 0.9%

- 5.0%

+ 0.4%

$2.0M+

Singe Family

Townhouse-Condo

All Properties

Change -- 14.3% - 11.7% - 2.0% + 0.5% - 5.1% - 30.0% + 25.0% - 50.0% - 4.1%

8-2020 0 5 36 32 0 0 0 0 0 73

9-2020 0 2 37 20 2 2 0 0 0 63

Year to Date Single Family Change -- 60.0% + 2.8% - 37.5% ------ 13.7%

9-2020 4 50 544 2,016 1,173 609 165 43 4 4,608

250

217

1,202

162

- 52.6%

- 46.0%

- 7.7%

- 25.3%

- 4.5%

+ 10.8%

+ 75.0%

- 25.5%

$300K to $399K

$400K to $499K

$500K to $699K

$700K to $999K

$1.0M to $2.0M

$2.0M+

Singe Family

Year over Year

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Condo 7-2019 2 8 67 54 7 1 0 0 0 139

7-2020 2 6 35 68 5 0 0 0 0 116

Change 0.0% - 25.0% - 47.8% + 25.9% - 28.6% - 100.0% ---- 16.5%

6-2020 121 31 49 193 257 180 98 37 7 973

7-2020 124 28 39 164 245 162 85 41 7 895

Change + 2.5% - 9.7% - 20.4% - 15.0% - 4.7% - 10.0% - 13.3% + 10.8% 0.0% - 8.0%

6-2020 2 3 34 82 2 0 0 0 0 123

1,341 139

$200K to $299K

Change + 26.5% - 3.4% - 56.2% - 56.4% - 7.2% - 25.0% - 4.5% + 10.8% + 75.0% - 25.5%

9-2020 1 23 258 172 13 5 0 0 0 472

Change 0.0% - 37.8% - 15.1% + 43.3% - 31.6% + 66.7% ---- 2.5%

7-2020 2 6 35 68 5 0 0 0 0 116

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7-2020

895

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7-2020 124 28 39 164 245 162 85 41 7 895

9-2019 1 37 304 120 19 3 0 0 0 484

7-2019

$100K to $199K

7-2019 98 29 89 376 264 216 89 37 4 1,202

Condo

Change - 50.0% - 31.5% - 26.5% - 9.3% + 31.2% + 20.8% + 24.1% + 30.3% + 33.3% - 0.0%

A measure of the number of homes available for sale at a given time.

< $100K

Single Family

9-2019 8 73 740 2,222 894 504 133 33 3 4,610

By Property Type

271

6,618

+ 28.6%

7-2020

232

6,593 594

$1.0M to $2.0M

+ 26.0%

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Percent Change

9-2020

6,024 625

Compared to Prior Month Single Family Condo Change 0.0% - 38.0% - 15.3% + 43.2% - 55.2% 0.0% ---- 5.0%

9-2019

430 100

YTD-2019 YTD-2020

By Property Type

9-2020

2,917

1,103

101

9-2020

Actual sales that have closed in a given month.

By Price Range – All Properties – Rolling 12 Months

9-2019

1,011

116

- 16.5%

- 24.6%

Townhouse-Condo

All Properties

Year to Date Single Family Change 0.0% + 100.0% + 2.9% - 17.1% + 150.0% ----- 5.7%

Condo

There are no year-to-date figures for inventory because it is simply a snapshot frozen in time at the end of each month. It does not add up over a period of months.

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Colorado Second-Home Sales Heat Up Colorado is among the states seeing the biggest vacation home boost in the U.S. as the ongoing real estate boom BY TOM thrives despite KALINSKI the pandemic. RE/MAX of Boulder Nationwide 68 percent of vacation homes sold in less than a month in September, according to the REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey (RCI). That’s more than twice the historical rate of about 30 percent of homes selling that quickly, says Gay Cororaton, senior economist and director of housing and commercial research at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). She added that working from home spurred the demand for

vacation homes, as many who can work remotely are doing so in their second or vacation homes. “Properties are moving fast,” Cororaton said of the national trend at the recent virtual 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Alongside sales increases, prices are rising dramatically. NAR reports a third quarter increase of 32 percent year over year. In vacation-home counties— those where seasonal housing accounts for at least 20 percent of stock—sales increased 48 percent on average year over year in quarter three. Overall 81 percent of vacation-home counties saw a year-over-year sales increase. Areas with the biggest boosts are in the Southwest, mostly in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah; the far Northeast; and the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Colorado house hunters continue to be active in the primary residence market as well, “gobbling up” a record number of homes in September, according to the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR). September sales topped the past five years with 13,039 sold listings, while active listings dropped more than 54 percent to 9,804 homes statewide compared to a year ago. The median sales price rose around 12 percent statewide to $450,000 from a year prior, reports CAR. In addition, the pace of buying is on the rise, going against the typical trend of sales decreasing as fall arrives. October homes sold 13 days faster than a year ago, according to realtor.com. This is the first time since 2011 that sales have accelerated from September to October, which signals that buyers continue to “face tough competition in

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Jason & Tara Boston Join RE/MAX Nexus FIRESTONE, NOVEMBER 2020 – RE/MAX Nexus proudly announces the company has been joined by REALTORS® Jason and Tara Boston, who have a combined 30+ years’ experience. Tara and Jason “love residential real estate and guiding individuals from a very broad starting place all the way to knowing they picked the perfect new home.” As long time Longmont residents, Jason and Tara have worked together as a seamless partnership, perfected over years of being together, but they are true opposites in many ways, providing “double benefits.” Analytical Jason is neat. Outgoing Tara is messy. He enjoys preparing property listings, feeding his methodical side. A shopper at heart, Tara loves helping buyers look for their dream homes. But they are always in sync when it comes to real estate. They share a desire to help buyers and sellers gain enough context to know they are making the right decision, for them and their families.” “We are excited to join the RE/MAX Nexus office and the RE/MAX brand and look forward to continuing to expand the buying and selling experience for my clients,” Boston said. Although they live in Longmont, they consider their “backyard is all of Colorado’s Front Range. We have helped sellers and buyers in over 700 sales or purchases from Ft. Collins, Loveland, Broomfield, Boulder, Strasburg, Denver, Parker… north to south, and nearly everywhere in-between.” Being a REALTOR suits the Boston’s well. “Our in-depth market and neighborhood analysis, stellar staging and marketing, win-win negotiations and smoother closings, give our clients peace of mind during an exciting and emotional time.” For more information about Jason and Tara Boston or RE/MAX Nexus, please visit www.NexusForSale.com or contact 970-295-4760 or call Jason and Tara at 303-921-9100 12

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The Following Northern Colorado Home Sales Were Supplied By Colorado Weekly Homebuyers List Inc., 303-744-2020. Listed Are The Buyer, The Property Address, The Seller And The Amount. Ault • Bruce and Linda Fligg -- 633 Conestoga Drive, Eugena Joyce Bellamygreen, $360,000. Berthoud • Rachel Odonnell -- 2762 Center Park Way, Richfield Homes LLC, $266,300. • Kelsey Hrenko -- 881 Welch Ave., Georgine S Wagner, $277,000. • Sharon Hyde -- 873 Winding Brook Drive, Creekside Devl LLC, $290,900. • Nicholas Rettedal -- 875 Winding Brook Drive, Creekside Devl LLC, $294,000. • Brooke and Forrest Carpenter -- 339 Lemonade Drive, Aspen Homes Colo Inc, $339,100. • Skylar and Breanna Poole -- 2730 Cooperland Blvd., Richfield Homes LLC, $378,800. • Emilio Balderas -- 2736 Cooperland Blvd., Richfield Homes LLC, $378,900. • Jeanne Reinhardt -- 206 Victoria St., Kristin S Bennett, $385,000. • Cory Steindel -- 2222 Barela Drive, Kb Home Colo Inc, $414,000. • Vance Lontine -- 678 10th St., Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $417,300. • Eric and Helen Manzanares -- 1605 N 4th St., Timothy J Wargo, $425,000. • Jason and Alexandra Beck -- 1059 Longs Peak Ave., Melody Homes Inc, $451,000. • Christopher and Theresa Baker -- 1215 Tipton St., Aspen View Homes LLC, $488,200. • Chris and Ashley Chymiy -- 2199 Barela Drive, Kb Home Colo Inc, $525,000. • Robert Phillips -- 702 Big Oak Court, Donald and Mary Dwyer, $680,000. • Kevin and Rae Communal -- 3058 Heron Lakes Parkway, Bridgewater Homes LLC, $683,800. Eaton • Nicole Nelson -- 216 Cheyenne Ave., Nancy M Ammon, $220,000. • Angelina Mehrmann -- 525 Cheyenne Ave., Roberta Sanchez, $245,000. • Blake and Regan Hinchley -- 535 Red Tail Court, Jason and Jodi Newby, $460,000. • Ronald and Vicky Hansen -- 12949 County Road 72, Hugh A Mcgraw, $680,000. Evans • Shawn and Cheryl Mason -- 3514 Lilac Lane, Wendy Hernandeztorres, $280,000. • Kyle Keneway -- 3602 15th Ave., Lyda and Charles Mccartin, $280,000. • Nicole Cochran -- 3401 Pheasant Court, Michael and Rebekah Wilhelm, $315,000. • Joseph Shaia -- 3518 Centennial Circle, Barry and Rebecca Andrews, $320,000. • Deborah Erickson -- 4312 Yellowbells Drive, D Wp Evans LLC, $320,200. • Crystal Cabazos -- 2616 Marina St., Victor Fragoso, $345,000. • Ronna Sparks -- 3216 Monte Christo Ave., Chad and Natasha Noe, $360,000. • Jacobo Rosales -- 3514 Tide Water Drive, Luis Medrano, $386,000. • Timothy and Mia Clancy -- 3618 Sienna Ave., At Home Northern Colorado

Ids Homes Inc, $415,700. Fort Lupton • Alberto Ortiz -- 707 Harrison Ave., Guellermo Jaso, $170,000. • Daniel Ortiz -- 1105 Fulton Ave., Brandi J Turner, $330,000. • Mario Servin -- 14855 County Road 18, Andres Gutierrez, $335,000. • Madison Womack -- 942 Mckinley Ave., R D Homes LLC, $335,000. • Penny Gaschler -- 1003 Platte Drive, Tammy Lee Smith, $335,000. • Ernest and Rachel Abachiche -- 573 Pioneer Court, Century Coyote Creek LLC, $407,400. • Colby Harris -- 563 Pioneer Court, Century Coyote Creek LLC, $409,900. • Wayne and Andrea Schraeder -- 1050 Northrup Ave., Tracey Lynn Ellis, $490,000. • Armando Morales -- 115 Bernard Court, Guadalupe Chavez Palma, $650,000. • Tommy Clark -- 3706 County Road 29, Royal and Virginia Griffin, $675,000. Frederick • Manuel Rodriguez -- 402 Pinyon St., Bob Soehngen Devl Corp, $85,000. • Dolores Shannon -- 6355 Foxtail Grn, Yes Homesales LLC, $224,900. • Alvaro Hernandez -- 7306 Ellingwood Circle, Lgi Homes Colo LLC, $393,900. • James and Jennifer Saeman -- 5125 Mt Buchan an Ave., Rta Properties LLC, $395,000. • Devin Eldridge -- 6817 Morrison Drive, Guy and Rebecca Eldridge, $400,000. • Veronica Prak -- 6834 Gwen St., Melody Homes Inc, $423,200. • Tyler Emery -- 6689 6th St., Jennifer and Salva tor Dimiceli, $430,000. • Dylan Sanders -- 9010 Eldorado Ave., Don and Joann Espinoza, $450,000. • Kyle and Megan Haynes -- 6012 Lynx Creek Circle, Xianghe Kong, $450,000. • Camryn Fortunato -- 6461 Dry Fork Circle, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $470,000. • Curtis and Erin Bentley -- 7325 Fraser Circle, Melody Homes Inc, $472,500. • Shane and Angela Arnspiger -- 5467 Glen Canyon Drive, Lillie I Sharp, $475,000. • Rajesh Mehta -- 6514 Saratoga Trail, Katherin Culhane Mueller, $530,000. • Richard and Michele Blood -- 3342 Birch Road, Mark and Katherine Phipps, $745,000. Greeley • Stephen and Nancy Crabill -- 3405 W 16th St. Unit 58, Brenda Ann Mcgeorge, $209,000. • Joshua and Haydee Gonzalez -- 2721 19th St. Drive Apt 4, Matthew and Leona Larson, $215,000. • Shawn Babbitt -- 310 21st Ave. Place, Cody R Cogswell, $236,000. • Mohamed Ullah -- 127 16th Ave., Kimberlee Rios, $237,500. • Rey Apantenco -- 403 35th Ave., Hud, $238,000. • Julio Cuesta -- 1415 6th Ave., R D Homes LLC, $249,500. • Joshua Adams -- 1428 10th St., Lucille Marie Suppes, $255,000. • Kenneth Cunningham -- 1206 31st Ave., Teddy Borden, $255,000. • Mariano Ramos -- 2124 6th Ave., Eva Novisia $270,000. • Steven Gonzales -- 2029 Wedgewood Court, Shirley Faye Brown, $285,000. • Santiago Moreno -- 449 E 19th St., Laurie S November 14, 202

Reinke, $295,000. • Fnu Forizullah -- 1813 15th St., Heath N Tee, $300,000. • Susana Caraveo -- 531 36th Ave. Court, Kathy L Browning, $304,000. • Marcus Willis -- 1915 34th Ave., Becci S Payne, $305,000. • Cynthia Sidwell -- 1200 43rd Ave. Unit 17, Michael and Marti Thissen, $310,000. • Sovannary Than -- 2009 Buckeye Ave., Steven and Ronda Packard, $310,000. • Dennis and Eileen Sohl -- 6914 W 3rd St. Unit 25, Jennifer L Trimble, $310,000. • Agustin and Taryn Sandoval -- 1230 18th Ave., Carolyn and Paul Richter, $319,900. • Jose Mendozamedrano -- 220 N 23rd Ave., Nain Misael Sanchez, $326,000. • Silvestre Alonso -- 2209 12th St. Road, Leroy and Patricia Arnold, $337,500. • Susan Flynn -- 3822 W 11th St. Unit 32, Jamie and Patricia Autrey, $340,000. • Stephanie Garcia -- 2038 18th Ave., Sarah T Boyd, $343,000. • Ricardo Montalvan -- 2804 40th Ave. Court, Chad M Correa, $352,000. • Phyllis Faulkner -- 4946 W 2nd St., Sergio Rosales, $355,000. • Barry and Sheila Bandaruk --

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8783 16th St. Road, Jose Barajas, $355,000. Michael and Anne Hyatt -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 504, Tru Grit Noco LLC, $356,000. Shuna Meah -- 1901 15th St., Drew D Wurtz, $357,000. Sandra Swanson -- 3502 18th St., Dennis L Frank, $359,500. Juan Hernandez -- 8628 18th St., Cira and Lance Mathis, $365,000. Roman Melkumian -- 5317 W 2nd St., Dolores A Marx, $375,000. David and Nancy Nettles -- 1704 69th Ave., Zackary and Erika Carlson, $375,000. So Reh -- 3169 50th Ave. Court, Billy Jack Gutierrez, $375,000. Jose Aguirre -- 1624 9th St., Bonfox LLC, $375,000. Natasha Drtina -- 8822 16th St., Zamam LLC, $380,000. Shiri and Heath Tee -- 1712 58th Ave. Court, Brian and Ann Alley, $380,000. Tambra Schulte -- 2886 43rd Ave., Wesley and Amy Tuttle, $381,000. Anthony and Pamela Mendez -- 2019 81st Ave., Jin Xia Dong, $408,000. Robert Mese -- 2225 74th Ave., Bethany L Beets, $410,000. Tracee Fuhr -- 2528 57th Ave., Fred and Alice Rossman, $425,000. Todd Corning -- 4948 W 13th St., Peter Vincelli, $425,000. Christopher Hassa -- 1227 13th

Ave., Margaret Chiniquy, $490,000. • Raymond Arsenault -- 7204 Vallevue Drive, Brian and Rondella Underwood, $679,000. • James and Carrie Todd -- 6600 W 20th St. Unit 56, Kathleen A Korins, $830,000. Hudson • David and Jessica Robertson -21884 County Road 10, Susan and Ronald Kincade, $605,000. • Theodore Dekowzan -- 21000 Highway 52, Richard Taylor, $650,000. Johnstown • Willie and Sharon Sheriff -- 4320 Limestone Lane, Jon P Vigil, $294,500. • Anna and Melinda Brooks -- 900 Charlotte St., Roy A Hucke Living Trust, $330,000. • Caden Tyler -- 3807 Balsawood Lane, Lucas Runyon, $340,000. • Ronald and Joyce Klein -- 905 N 2nd St., Ashley and Ke Blickenstaff, $341,000. • Keith Body -- 316 Hickory Lane, Patricia A Collins, $366,000. • Paul Schwindler -- 864 N Greeley Ave., Laurie Crook, $387,500. • Denise and Daniel Anker -- 1722 Suntide Drive, Melvin G Hartung, $400,000. • Ryan Crete -- 1000 N 5th St., Zachary and Dawn Dinkel, $425,000. • Paula Morgan -- 2211 Black Duck

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Juanita Brandt, $345,000. • Gilbert and Saundra Snodgrass -2139 Derby Hill Drive, Lydetta and Lydetta Jackson, $345,000. • Richard and Kathleen Dion -- 5 Gregg Drive, Crm Holdings LLC, $350,000. • Gloria Hidden -- 327 Ramsay Place, Claudette Dassow, $350,000. • Jill Garland -- 4166 Plum Creek Drive, Barbara L Garland, $350,000. • Frances Leary -- 1726 W 50th St., Kendall Brook Townhomes LLC, $350,600. • Jacob Hewson -- 333 E 48th St., Matthew Shoup, $355,000. • Torieun and David Jackson -- 338 Sunmountain Drive, Erin R Buchanan, $360,000. • Larry and Jo Beck -- 32 Cedar Brook Lane, Amy Schmidt, $365,000. • Aiman Diab -- 2126 Derby Hill Drive, Donald and Linnea Todd, $370,000. • Andrew Maguire -- 1257 E 20th St., David S Paull, $372,000. • Robert Cooley -- 641 W 39th St., Bruce and Jessica Kater, $375,000. • Joseph Spransy -- 1305 Carlene Drive, Douglas Steven Petrenchak, $385,000. • Michael and Rhonda Entz -- 3982 Blackstone Court, Tamra J Stillwell, $385,000. • Philip and Patricia Mcgarvey -1954 Sandhill Crane Circle, William R Billingsley, $385,500. • James Doherty -- 2850 Carina Drive, Thomas Eric Brophy, $396,000. • Kyle Regan -- 1416 Tori Court, Kenneth and Heather Mason, $414,000. • Annette Smith -- 2164 14th St. Se, Margaret E Mayben, $415,000. • Georgina and Karl Pearson -- 501 W 5th St., Colo Invest Trust LLC, $417,500. • Katherine Tiffany -- 2469 Steamboat Springs St., Amy and Shawn Swope, $420,000. • Aaron Eischens -- 2918 Pictor St., Jason and Sarinya Kramer,

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