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You might have heard the term “downsizing” when you move in retirement, but I like to use the term “right-sizing” instead. The reason for that is many people actually move to a similar size home in retirement or even a larger home in some cases. When you rightsize, it is extremely important to evaluate your housing needs not just for today but for the long term as well. In addition to understanding your best options for aging, it is also extremely important to understand your potential tax implication when selling as well.

One of the most misunderstood and costly challenges of selling a home today is the potential capital gains taxes. There are capital gains taxes associated with selling any property, regardless if it is your primary residence, vacation home, or rental property. However, there are very specific tax codes that allow you fantastic tax benefits (under specific situations) when selling a primary residence or a rental property. Many people have

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heard of a 1031 exchange which allows you to defer capital gains taxes but that is only applicable when selling a rental property, but I am not going to get into that today. What I want to address today are the taxes associated with selling a primary residence and section 1031 of the IRS code does not apply to primary residences. The section of the IRS code related to selling a primary residence is section 121 which clearly outlines the capital gains tax rules for a primary residence. I believe these tax laws changed in the 1990s and many people who have been in their homes before this rule change might not be familiar with how capital gains are handled today.

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tax laws, if you have lived in your home for two of the last five years, you get to exclude the first $250,000 of gain for a person and $500,000 for a married couple from any capital gains taxes. What that means is if you are a married couple and your home has appreciated more than $500,000, you will likely have to pay capital gains taxes when you sell your primary residence. Again, people get confused around a 1031 exchange and think that they can sell their home and defer or avoid capital gains taxes if they reinvest their proceeds in a new home but that is again not possible on a primary residence.

Over the last few weeks, I have met with numerous clients who have owned their homes for more than 30 or 40 years in the Colorado front range. In many of these cases, these clients purchased their homes for under $100,000 and their current home values are close to or over $1 million. It seems like many homes were purchased for 60 thousand dollars in the 1960s and 70 thousand in the 1970s. So calculating your estimated capital gains taxes is a very important factor to consider when selling your home as these taxes can become quite costly.

The math for calculating capital gains goes like this: take

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When 2023 began, expectations for the national housing market were cooling sales while housing prices continued to climb, reaching double-digit gains by year-end, reported Realtor. com®. Now mid-way through 2023, Realtor.com is revising its national forecast.

Keep in mind, though, Boulder’s housing market — both city and county — is not tracking with the rest of the country.

Realtor.com reports an expected slight decline for the year of home prices and mortgage rates nationwide. The forecast is for housing prices to dip 0.6% in 2023 compared with 2022 and for mortgage interest rates to decrease to 6.1% by year’s end.

Most home buyers “won’t see much — if any — relief. There won’t be any big price drops reminiscent of the Great Recession,” writes Realtor. com. The expectation is that nationwide home costs will be higher for buyers in 2023 since price declines are mild and mortgage rates remain high.

But even a slight decrease is a

relief from years of double-digit price growth. Last year alone, national home prices rose 10.2% year over year.

The local real estate picture looks different than the nation’s, a local phenomenon is seen repeatedly. The median listing price in the city of Boulder rose nearly 25% in May 2023 to $1.5 million, compared to the previous year, according to housing data in Realtor. com. The city is still rated as a seller’s market, with more people

searching for homes to buy than inventory available, and homes sold for approximately the asking price with a 100% salesto-list price ratio. The median listing home price per square foot was $606 and the median home sold price was $875,000, with a median of 33 days on the market.

In Boulder County, the median listing home price of $899,000 was up 5.8% year-over-year in May 2023. Per square foot, the median listing price was $407

and the median home sold price was $735,000. Homes sold on average for about the asking price in May 2023 with a 100% sale-to-list price ratio. Boulder County is considered a balanced market, with equal supply and demand for homes. Homes spend a median of 32 days on the market.

High mortgage rates are impacting housing inventory, with ‘mortgage rate lock-in’ playing a stronger role than expected. Realtor.com expects home sales to decline 15.8% in 2023 for about 4.2 million sales for the year — the smallest annual total since 2012 — and for inventory levels to slip 5%.

“The vast majority of homeowners locked in low rates during the pandemic and aren’t particularly excited to give them up to buy a new home, unless they need to move for personal reasons,” said Hale.

Learn more at realtor.com/ news/trends/should-you-buy-orsell-a-home-in-2023-heres-ourhousing-forecast-for-the-rest-ofthe-year.

He has a 40-year background in commercial and residential real estate. For questions, email Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail.com, call 303.441.5620 or visit boulderco.com.

Tom Kalinski is the broker/owner of RE/MAX of Boulder.

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Housing economists and analysts agree that any market correction is likely to be a modest one.

How to treat the lowball offer

When you put your home on the market, be prepared for at least one lowball offer. You may not get one, but it’s good to be prepared should it come along. Preparation, in this case, means understanding that the buyer isn’t intentionally insulting you or your home. Some buyers treat the home purchase process as a haggling fest, feeling they should lowball to the point of ridiculousness.

better than no offer. If the offer contains a request for concessions, you have a little more bargaining power. You can counter the offer on price or terms so that the buyer feels that the outcome is a win-win for both sides.

ROB PROCTOR

Now, there’s nothing wrong with entertaining such offers but it depends on the current real estate market. In a slow market, you might want to counteroffer, standing firm on your price or even lowering the price a little, if you need to get the

home sold.

In a seller’s market, however, you’ll most likely have better offers so there’s no need to waste your time responding to a ridiculously low offer. The buyer will give a time limit in which you are to respond to the offer, so if you simply ignore the offer it will expire. The buyer can either come back with a more realistic price or move on to another house for sale.

Lacking additional offers you may still wish to reject the low-baller.

Although we are always 100 percent sure that the price range we’ve suggested for our listing clients is accurate, we are happy to run the comps again just to make sure the market hasn’t drastically changed overnight. If it appears that we still have the data to justify the asking price, and you have the time to wait for another offer, sometimes a rejection of the ridiculous offer is your best bet.

In a slow market, many home sellers feel that a low offer may be

If, on the other hand, the offer is acceptable to you, in both price and terms, you will sign it and we’ll send it back to the buyer’s agent. We now have an executed contract with clearly defined tasks and time limits. It’s time to take the next step toward closing.

Rob Proctor is the Broker/Owner of At Home Real Estate Company in Loveland. Born and raised in Loveland, Rob calls Northern Colorado (Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley and Windsor) his home with his wife and three daughters. To contact Rob, call 970.481.2133, e-mail rob@athomerealestateco.com or visit athomerealestateco.com.

a home? What’s the Walk Score, Bike Score or Transit Score?

away from it all can search for a low walk score. The search field looks like this:

Currently, in IRES, you can search for Walk Score and Bike Score®

DUGGAN

Nowadays in 2023, more people are working from home. By working from home, workers can avoid commuting, and along with the increase in the price of cars, many are trying to get along without a car in their day-to-day life. Walkable access to daily needs and public transportation are the keys to selling the car or at least keeping it parked for longer periods.

Using a patented system, Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. It is based on a point system where amenities within a five-minute walk are given maximum points. Using a declining system, points are given for amenities for up to a 30-minute walk, with no points awarded after 30 minutes.

They also use an algorithm to analyze pedestrian friendliness by reviewing population density and road metrics like block length and intersection density.

The Walk Score Point system is based on the scale below:

In IRES, our local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or database of properties, which covers most of northern Colorado, you can search for properties based on their Walk Score categories shown above. People desiring to get along without a car can search for a high walk score, whereas those who want to get

Bike Score measures how optimal an area is for traveling by bike. The Bike Score is calculated for a given location using an algorithm that takes into account bike infrastructure, hills, trails, road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters. The Bike Score point system looks like this:

Transit Score® is a patented measure of how well a location is served by public transit. Transit Score is based on data released in a standard format by public transit agencies.

To calculate a Transit Score®, a “usefulness” value is assigned to nearby transit routes based on the frequency, type of route (rail, bus, etc.), and distance to the nearest stop on the route. The point system for Transit Score

looks like this: Go to walkscore.com and type in your address where you live or a home you are thinking about buying. If you are looking for a home, you can ask your Realtor® to utilize the Walk Score search feature on the IRES Multiple Listing Service.

Duane graduated with a business degree and a major in real estate from the University of Colorado in 1978. He has been a Realtor® in Boulder since that time. He joined RE/MAX of Boulder in 1982 and has facilitated over 2,500 transactions over his career, the vast majority from repeat and referred clients. He has been awarded two of the highest honors bestowed by RE/ MAX International: The Lifetime Achievement Award and the Circle of Legends Award. Living the life of a Realtor and being immersed in real estate led to the inception of his book, Realtor for Life. For questions, e-mail duaneduggan@ boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 or visit boulderco.com.

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DESIGN RECIPES Decorating with black and white

• Accessories, from toss pillows to decorative items and even coffee table books, can offer creative ways to tie black and white together.

• Color mapping is a design technique you can use to repeat or “map” the colors throughout a room so the space feels and looks more cohesive.

By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service (TNS)

Look inside nearly any interior design publication and you will see the color black in virtually every room. What you will also see is a prominent use of the combination of black and white. They are powerful colors on their own, but they can make a bold statement

together.

Black and white are great colors for a mix of light and dark. The contrast can have an especially big impact in modern spaces, as well as those in which you may desire a bit more formality, such as living rooms and dining rooms.

Here are some more Design Recipes tips to incorporate the powerful color combo into your

space:

• Artwork is a great way to introduce or tie various colors together within a space.

• Area rugs come in different shapes, sizes and various color combinations that can help you introduce black and white into your home.

• Black is a power color you shouldn’t be afraid to use. Use it as an accent color for a wall, a base color in a room in the form of an area rug, or the color for your primary furniture pieces.

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A cheatsheet for buying & selling your home with less stress

Home buying and selling can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. As exciting as it is, it can drain your energy, time and resources. However, the experience can be a breeze with the right preparation and approach.

Buying and selling a home at the same time takes proper preparation. This article is your ultimate guide, providing tips and tricks to help you navigate the home buying and selling process.

Assess your financial situation

Before you buy or sell a home, it’s important to assess your financial situation. This means evaluating your credit score, debt, savings, and income. Your credit score is vital in your home-buying journey as it influences your mortgage options and interest rates. Additionally, it’s essential to have savings set aside for the down payment, closing costs, and emergencies.

Determining your home’s worth

Determining your home’s worth is crucial when selling a home. Whether you’re selling FSBO (For Sale By Owner) or through a real estate agent, understanding your home’s real worth is essential. Knowing its value will help you price it competitively and attractively. Some options to determine your home’s worth include hiring an appraiser, looking at recent sales in your area, and assessing home improvements.

Choosing the right real estate agent

If you’re selling a home, consider hiring a real estate agent who understands your needs and has local market knowledge. A knowledgeable real estate agent can provide valuable insights about staging your home, pricing it competitively, creating compelling listing descriptions, and marketing it effectively. Similarly, if you’re buying, ensure you work with an agent who understands your

needs, budget and desires.

Tips for home buyers

When it comes to buying and selling a home simultaneously, there’s no shortage of tips you can follow to bring efficiency and success to the process. Let’s start with tips for home buyers.

Create your home wish list

Creating a home wish list is crucial for finding the perfect home. This list is a collection of all the essential features you want in your dream home. However, be realistic, as finding a 100% perfect home is impossible – prioritize your needs over your wants.

Research neighborhoods and schools. Once you’ve identified your wish list, research neighborhoods that meet your criteria. Look for factors such as proximity to work, ease of access, safety, and amenities such as parks and grocery stores. If you have children or plan to have them, research schools in the neighborhoods you’re interested in.

Attend open houses and showings. Attending open houses and showings is an excellent way to see the homes in person. It’s an opportunity to see how the homes look and feel and whether they meet your needs. Take note of aspects such as the quality of construction, storage space, and outdoor areas.

Make an offer and negotiate. Don’t hesitate to make an offer when you find a home you love. However, take your time to ensure that it’s reasonable and reflects the home’s worth. If you receive counteroffers, work with your agent to negotiate and come to an agreement.

Tips for sellers

Stage your home. Staging your home for sale can make all the difference in attracting potential buyers. It’s an opportunity to make your home look its best and increase its appeal. Ensure that all the rooms are clean, uncluttered, well-lit, and have a neutral tone. Consider working with a professional stager or hire a consultant to get advice.

Price your home competitively. Pricing your home competitively means the price aligns with its actual worth. Set a price that is neither too high nor too low, as either can significantly impact your selling journey. A high price may discourage potential buyers, while a low price may indicate something is wrong with your home. Consider the current state of the real estate market, recent sales in your area, and the condition of your home when setting the price.

Market your home effectively. Marketing is a crucial aspect of selling your home. Your real estate agent should have a sound marketing strategy that includes multiple channels such as online platforms, social media, and open houses. Ensure that your home’s photographs, videos, and descriptions are high quality and highlight the home’s strengths. Handle offers and counteroffers. Once potential buyers make offers, work with your agent to evaluate them. Consider factors such as the buyer’s financial situation and the contingencies in the contract. If you receive counteroffers, decide whether they are reasonable and within your desired timeframe for selling the home.

Navigating the closing process

The closing process can be both stressful and exciting at the same time. Once again, how you prepare will have a major impact on the outcome.

Understand closing costs

Closing costs are the fees and charges that buyers and sellers incur in the home buying and selling process. The closing costs include appraisal fees, title insurance, home inspection fees, attorney fees, and more. Ensure you understand the

closing costs and work with your agent to negotiate them.

Prepare for the home inspection

A home inspection is an essential part of the home buying and selling process. It’s an opportunity to evaluate the home’s condition and identify potential issues needing repair. Ensure that the home inspection is carried out by a professional and that you are present. Make repairs as needed to ensure a smooth closing process.

Manage the appraisal process

The appraisal process is a crucial aspect of the home buying and selling process. It’s an evaluation of the home’s value conducted by a professional appraiser. Ensure you’re present during the appraisal and address any issues that may arise as soon as possible.

Finalizing the sale and moving out

The last step in the home buying and selling process is finalizing the sale. Ensure that all the required documentation is in order and complete before closing. Additionally, it’s crucial to plan and manage your move correctly. Consider hiring professional movers or renting a moving truck and make sure you have all the necessary supplies for packing and labeling.

Home buying or selling can be an exciting yet daunting process. However, it can be a stressfree experience with the right preparation and guidance. Use this guide as your cheat sheet to help you navigate the process smoothly, from preparing for the home buying and selling process to finalizing the sale and moving out.

Remember to evaluate your financial situation, choose the right real estate agent, research neighborhoods and schools, stage your home for sale, and price it competitively.

Christian Garcia is a Realtor at Sears Real Estate, 2021 Clubhouse Drive, #100, Greeley. To reach Christian, call 970.301.5963, e-mail cgarcia@searsrealestate.com or visit realtorchristian.com.

CHRISTIAN GARCIA

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Right sizing and capital gains (continued)

your home’s sales price (you can subtract certain selling costs) and then subtract your “cost basis” (your cost basis is your initial purchase price of the home plus the costs for any major capital improvements). This number is referred to as your capital gain.

To calculate your taxable capital gain, you would take your capital gain and subtract your primary residence exclusion ($250K for an individual and $500K for a married couple). This amount is called your taxable capital gain, and this is the amount you would need to pay long-term capital gains taxes on upon sale (assuming you again meet the primary residence rules under section 121). Your capital gains tax rate will vary based on your specific situation and you must discuss this with your tax advisor.

Let’s now take an example to see how this all works. Let’s

assume you are married, and you have lived in the home as your primary residence for the last 30 years. You purchased your home for $100K and you spent $100K on major capital improvements over the years. Your home is now worth $1 Million.

You would take the $1 Million sales price and subtract your cost basis of $200K ($100K purchase price plus $100K in capital improvements). This gets you to an $800K capital gain. As a married couple, you would subtract $500K for your primary residence exclusion. This now gets you to a $300K taxable capital gain. If we assume a 25% capital gains tax rate, that means you would owe $75K in capital gains taxes upon sale. This of course is just an illustration, and you should consult a tax professional to calculate your specific tax liability. Only use

this as a simple guide.

Selling your home could certainly be the best option in retirement regardless of the taxes. However, this is simply a factor that you might want to consider when evaluating your options. If nothing else, you should set this money aside for taxes when you do sell your home. If selling is not an option, you might want to consider a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage on your current home to access some of your equity free of any income taxes and age in place.

Gabe Bodner is a retirement mortgage planner and licensed mortgage originator in Colorado. Gabe utilizes the latest research from the top researchers to assist his clients to live for today and plan for tomorrow. To reach Gabe, call 720.600.4870, e-mail gabe@bodnerteam.com or visit reversemortgagesco.com.

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6014

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$2,750,000 • MLS# 990888

Enjoy year-round living with amazing views in this custom-built home in the foothills outside Berthoud! Property overlooks Carter Lake with its many recreational opportunities such as kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking and more!

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$1,100,000 • MLS# 985418

Now up for sale is over 4.5 acres of Development Land within the limits of the City of Loveland! List Price includes approximately 7.045 acre feet of water rights through the City of Loveland Possible potential for multi-family development.

1.24 Acres In Red Feather Lakes!

4.58 Acres Within City Limits!

To view a more cities and a more complete list of new home communities and builders across the Colorado Front Range, view our interactive map online at: www AtHomeColorado com/NewHomeMap

ur region is home to more than 700,000 residents and includes some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and sustainable development along the Northern Front Range of Colorado It’s no wonder why those who live here stay and why our the area is coveted as a place to relocate to Here we highlight a selection of the area ’ s new home communities and which builders are building where

BERTHOUD

Farmstead

Builder: Sage Homes

Rose Farm Acres

Builder: Richmond American

Heron Lakes –

TPC Colorado

Builder: Landmark Homes, Lifestyle Custom Homes, Toll Brothers

BOULDER

Velo Condos

Builder: Thistle Velo LLC

BROOMFIELD

Baseline Colorado

Builders: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods, Meritage Homes, Thrive Home Builders

Vive on Via Varra

Builder: Meritage Homes

ERIE

Coal Creek Commons

Builder: Century Communities

Colliers Hill

Builders: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods, KB Home, Richmond American

Compass Builder: Lennar

Erie Highlands Builder: Oakwood Homes

Erie Village Builder: Porchfront Homes

Flatiron Meadows Builder: KB Home, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers

Morgan Hill Builder: Lennar

Rex Ranch

Builder: Taylor Morrison

Westerly

Builder: McStain Neighborhoods, SLC Homes Wonderland Homes

Wild Rose

Builder: Lennar

FIRESTONE

Barefoot Lakes

Builder: Brookfield Residential, Creekstone Homes, Lennar, Richmond American Homes

FREDERICK

Seasons at Silverstone

Builder: Richmond American Homes

GREELEY

Northridge Trails Townhomes

Builder: Hartford Homes

Promontory

Builder: Journey Homes

JOHNSTOWN

Park House Thompson River Ranch

Builder: Oakwood Homes

The Ridge at Johnstown

Builder: Bridgewater Homes

Pintail Commons at Johnstown Village

Builder: Richfield Homes

Mountain View Builder: Baessler Homes

LAFAYETTE

Blue Sage

Builder: Markel Homes

Avalon Meadows

Builder: Von’s Colorado Concepts

Silo

Builder: Cornerstone Homes

Silver Creek

Builder: Markel Homes

LONGMONT

Highlands at Fox Hill

Builders: Dream Finders Homes, Landmark Homes

Terry Street Townhones

Builder: New Leaf Properties

LOUISVILLE

North End

Builder: Markel Homes

LOVELAND

The Enclave at Dakota Glen

Builder: Glen Homes

The Enclave at Mariana Butte

Builder: American Legend Homes

Eagle Brook Meadows

Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Challenger Homes

The Lakes at Centerra

Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Landmark Homes, KB Home

Kinston at Centerra

Builder: Richmond American Homes, Dream Finders Homes

MILLIKEN

Brookstone

Builder: Windmill Homes

Sunfield

Builder: Windmill Homes

SUPERIOR

Downtown Superior

Builder: Thrive Home Builders, Remington Homes

Heights at Downtown Superior

Builder: Toll Brothers

Lanterns at Rock Creek

Builder: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods

Montmere at Autrey Shores Builder: Koelbel

Rogers Farm Builder: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods

TIMNATH

Harmony Builder: Landmark Homes

Serratoga Falls

Builder: American Legend Homes, Richmond American Homes

Timnath Lakes Builder: Toll Brothers

Trailside

Builder: Wonderland Homes

Wildwing Patio Homes

Builder: Hartford Homes

WINDSOR

Country Farms Village

Builder: Landmark Homes

Greenspire

Builder: Windmill Homes

RainDance

Builder: American Legend Homes, Hartford Homes, Wonderland Homes

Seasons at Hunters Crossing

Builder: Richmond American Homes

Vernazza Builder: Landmark Homes

Village East Builder: Journey Homes

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME!

“We originally thought we did not need an agent to help us with our new home purchase and after several months of frustration, a friend suggested we contact Mar y at Boulder Home Source, within a month she helped us find the perfect new build and negotiated a lower rate and upgrades that we never expected ” The Smiths

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

The following Northern Colo.rado home sales were supplied by Colo. rado Weekly Homebuyers List Inc., 303-744-2020. Listed are the buyer, the property address, the seller and the amount.

AULT

• Gabriella Garcia -- 701 Applegate Trail Unit D5, Simon & Laurice Leigh, $367,000.

• Nathaniel Goforth -- 393 Pony Express Trail, Ryan & Samantha Pote, $420,000.

BERTHOUD

• Brandon Schaa -- 1125 Little Branch Lane, Pma Properties LLC, $462,000.

• Ashley & David Gardner -- 553 Country Road, John & Susan Wright, $485,000.

• Anne Carter -- 317 Gray Jay Court, Heritage 7th LLC, $490,000.

• Kathleen Hart -- 1489 Vantage Parkway, Melody Homes Inc, $570,200.

• Nathan & Kelley Hennig -- 2980 Big Thunder Road, Justin H Johnson, $590,000.

• John & Laurie Ryan -- 2814 Potomac Court, Tallgrass Devl LLC, $1,775,000.

BOULDER

• Stuart & Sally Mckenzie -- 3030 Oneal Parkway Apt M31, Molly D Rikkers, $315,000.

• Ursula Vitt -- 3293 Madison Ave. Apt S303, Dor & Lital Sela, $315,000.

• Octavio Gomez -- 1934 18th St. Apt 24, Carroll Mccorkle, $325,000.

• Marcus Gurule -- 2800 Kalmia Ave. Apt C206, Krista A Barbour, $429,900.

• Rachael Cruze -- 3255 34th St. Apt 43, James & Justin Leonard, $431,000.

• Brooke Glosser -- 2800 Kalmia Ave. Apt A303, Tf Trust, $440,000.

• Jay Wolf -- 7943 Grasmere Drive, Claudia S Romans, $580,000.

• Erich Toll -- 1495 Zamia Ave. Apt 2, Carol Jane Turpin Trust, $593,300.

• Gregg Kaplan -- 3401 Arapahoe Ave. Unit 116, Catherine Hartley Bradley, $597,000.

• Chad & Catherine Grosam -1938 Pearl St. Apt 201, Valarie Koch Trust, $650,000.

• Vivian Williams -- 1498 Greenbriar Blvd., Quanbin Xu, $673,400.

• Cousteau & Sawyer Reinig -- 860 39th St., Donald & Catherine

Schelly, $717,500.

• Thomas Swanwick -- 3125 Repplier St., Charles & Debo Volkmann, $731,300.

• Nhi Nguyen -- 105 Mohawk Drive, Jerome J Pawlak, $825,000.

• Jonathan Krystinak -- 2460 10th St., Margaret T Massey, $835,000.

• Peter & George Solveson -- 4772 Ashfield Circle, Dale & Margaret Just, $840,000.

• Adam & Allen Palmer -- 3630 Berkley Ave., Richard & Karen Romeo, $950,000.

• Gwendoline & Lawrence Lingen -- 811 County Road 83, Tracy Ferrell, $1,012,500.

• Sarah & Joshua Clair -- 5364 Muirfield Court, Ada M Palles, $1,015,000.

• David Wood -- 355 S 43rd St., Heidi & Patrick Meyers, $1,120,000.

• Mark & Kathleen Royal -- 455 Poplar Ave., Theresa F Harman, $1,191,000.

• Zachary Tolby -- 208 Coughlin Meadows Road, Scott & Wendy Mcpeek, $1,250,000.

• Anat & Assaf Hurwitzmichaely -3595 Endicott Drive, Christopher & Veron Casebolt, $1,400,000.

• Piers Constable -- 3084 Palo Parkway, George L Zummer, $1,690,000.

• L Ohearn -- 575 Northstar Court, Debra Reuben Trust, $2,350,000.

• Denise & John Thurling -- 5779 Sunshine Canyon Drive, Martin Patrick Tingley, $2,750,000.

• William Seith -- 756 18th St., 756 18th LLC, $3,300,000.

• Diana & Gregg Lowe -- 1400 Bluebell Ave., Mark & Corinne Packer, $4,600,000.

DACONO

• Thomas Adent -- 3537 Raintree Lane, Jason P Dean, $580,000.

• Erin & Brandon Blick -- 3360 Switchgrass St., KB Home Colo. Inc, $608,700.

• Paul & Emily Natali -- 4575 Meadow Drive, KB Home Colo. Inc, $656,100.

DRAKE

• Robert Owens -- 2393 U.S. Highway 34, Earl & Frances Bieu, $380,000.

ERIE

• Lauren Morris -- 183 Montgomery Drive, Alejandro Arambula, $395,000.

• Tara & Jay Gomer -- 309 Rodden Drive, KB Home Colo. Inc, $525,000.

• Matthew Sarno -- 293 Rodden Drive, KB Home Colo. Inc, $623,100.

• Sara & James Wnorowski -- 1763 Peach Ave., Brightland Homes Colo. LLC, $672,000.

• Sonda & Ian Churchill -- 1679 Maccullen Drive, Jennifer Erin Smith, $675,000.

• Laura Darby -- 473 Golden Peak Court, Richmond Am Homes Colo. Inc, $679,900.

• Jason & Heather Sarno -- 289 Rodden Drive, KB Home Colo. Inc, $689,300.

• Betty Jackson -- 2464 Vale Way, James & Patricia Watkins, $912,000.

• Cathy Bittler -- 1929 Marlow Circle E, Lennar Colo. LLC, $930,700.

• Miguel Cevallos -- 1847 Salers Way, William Lyon Homes Inc, $964,300.

• Matthew Otness -- 2337 Eagleview Court, Eric & Abby Mcmaster, $1,425,000.

EVANS

• Benjamin Roper -- 3752 Ponderosa Court Unit 6, Mitchell Wood, $300,000.

• Emilie Fox -- 3914 Golden St., Robert & Briann Pritchard, $375,000.

• Jose Aguilera -- 2904 Shady Oaks Drive, Paige E Mathisen, $455,000.

• Jacob & Raquel Busekrus -- 3720 54th St. Road, Lowell & Debra Porter, $585,000.

FIRESTONE

• Jesus Villanueva -- 318 Granville Ave., Kirk & Doris Fry, $450,000.

• Andrea Navarro -- 8931 Ferncrest St., Don D Iselin, $545,000.

• Reed Johnson -- 5317 Roadrunner Ave., Michael & Chelsea Laxer, $550,000.

• Emily Duus -- 6359 Utica Ave., Ui & Myung Hwang, $615,000.

• James & Michelle Amador -- 4950 Silverleaf Ave., Lori A Strnad, $644,000.

• Alana & William Thomson -4745 Lakeside Drive, Lamoine E Tewell, $679,000.

• Tracy Ebersbach -- 12872 Bay St., Lennar Colo. LLC, $681,000.

• Geoffrey & Colleen Eddy -12932 Bay St., Lennar Colo. LLC, $759,900.

• Chris & Billie Stark -- 11415 Charles St., Ronald & Joan Hollenback, $760,000.

• Sukhwinder Sohal -- 4553 Lakeside Drive, Justin & Kathryn Wherry, $889,800.

FORT LUPTON

• Mackenzie Kite -- 148 7th St., Caleb T Powell, $310,000.

• Evelyn Galindo -- 222 Mckinley Ave., Michael J Suri, $395,000.

• Andres Villanueva -- 1100 Gianna

Ave., Lgi Homes Colo. LLC, $459,900.

• Kevin Herring -- 1110 Gianna Ave., Lgi Homes Colo. LLC, $489,900.

FREDERICK

• Arielle & Vance Smith -- 6527 Independence St., Vincent & And Ashley, $541,000.

• Casey Conrad -- 408 Pinyon St., Antoine Johnson, $549,000.

• Thomas & Corinne Strumpel -- 5102 Dvorak Circle, Adam Zielbauer, $569,500.

GREELEY

• John & Traci Lanham -- 3623 29th St. Unit 5, Michael & Robyn Haskett, $305,000.

• Luis Vigil -- 1032 50th Ave., Country Club 1032 LLC, $350,000.

• Berbli & Gloria Velasquez -2002 9th St., Ronald L Wittow, $353,000.

• Patrick & Veronica Mcdonough -2416 13th Ave., Miguel Beltran, $356,000.

• Michael Meyers -- 2935 W 12th St. Road, Cameron D Kokes, $365,000.

• Andrea Lucas -- 4355 24th St. Road Unit 301, George & Cheryl Lamaster, $383,200.

• Nadia Vargas -- 6302 W 13th St. Drive, Hud, $393,000.

• Mark Chapman -- 2034 Buckeye Ave., Anntonette Hernandez, $400,000.

• Richard Reid -- 4129 W 21st St. Road, Randy Allen Pratt, $456,000.

• Mario Cordero -- 8707 13th St., Scott Maltzahn, $465,000.

• Mary Josephcasey -- 6805 23rd St., Diane & Jackie Weatheread, $470,000.

• Chris Haskett -- 7810 W 11th St., William & Gabr Hollingsworth, $485,000.

• Dustin Nygaard -- 8524 15th St. Road, Montgomery & Dakota Smith, $500,000.

• Todd & Karrie Lopezi -- 6416 2nd St., Sage Homes LLC, $610,400.

• Cherl Gipson -- 2411 52nd Ave. Court, Sandra & Stephen Wyatt, $615,000.

• Charlotte & Thurman Jividen -- 514 57th Ave. Court, Victor Fragoso, $630,000.

• Travis & Laura Polk -- 4916 Pawnee Drive, Bradley & Lauris Laue, $650,000.

JOHNSTOWN

• Scott Neuenschwander -- 31 N Estes Ave., Jessica & Dan Fudge, $315,000.

• Kristin Viger -- 262 Cardinal St., Baessler Townhomes Colo. LLC, $371,000.

• Joshua Darnell -- 4315 Moose St., Journey Homes LLC, $454,900.

• Mitchell Pursell -- 427 Frontier Lane, Chase & Kellsi Reibenspies, $480,000.

• Susan & Jerry Hudson -- 455 Starling Lane, Melody Homes Inc, $490,000.

• Nicole & Ben Carlson -- 442 Thrush Place, Melody Homes Inc, $497,300.

• Justin & Kathryn Wherry -- 4523 Moose St., Journey Homes LLC, $502,200.

• Jeffery & Christie Rose -- 337 Hawthorne Ave., Jon & Rebecca Cantonwine, $515,000.

• G & Karly Allen -- 410 Sycamore Ave., Michael & Melanie Goetz, $574,000.

• Regina Lee -- 763 Columbia St., Lennar Colo. LLC, $615,000.

• Shauna & John Miller -- 764 Columbia St., Lennar Colo. LLC, $675,000.

• Aaron Tolsma -- 3525 Brunner Blvd., Francis Lucas Living Trust, $716,300.

LAFAYETTE

• Joshua Pazlomeli -- 972 Clover Circle, Judy A Tolar Revocable Trust, $635,000.

• Arie & Marina Kazatcker -- 1202 Balmora St., Aimee Shirk, $690,000.

• Melissa Danciger -- 1268 Doric Drive, Jeffrey & Sharon Waterstreet, $743,300.

• Kristen & Alan Davis -- 345 Vernier Ave., Nisa R Libbey, $749,000.

• Christopher Hurwitz -- 630 Homestead St., James & Jena Siedler, $825,000.

• Megan & Paul Hemmick -- 851 Old Wagon Trail Circle, David Wood, $1,175,000.

LONGMONT

• Eric Curry -- 2049 Estes Lane Apt 9, Brice & Jessica Dismang, $340,000.

• Colton Johannesen -- 1868 Lincoln Drive, Duane Nichols, $392,000.

• Alexander Fellmann -- 118 E 15th Ave., Jack & Jack Babb, $420,000.

• Ranon Pritchard -- 1501 Sherri Mar St., 1501 Sherri Mar LLC, $426,000.

• Joseph & Patricia Kochamba -- 1703 Whitehall Drive Unit 3c, Robert R Hawk, $430,000.

• Koby Bird -- 2034 Sumac St., Sarah C Dangelo, $442,000.

• Patrick & Mikalah Parker -330 High Pt. Drive Apt B204, Highlands Foxhill Homes LLC, $451,400.

• Madison Mckean -- 1502 Donovan Place, Madison & Zachary

Kambour, $480,000.

• David & Rosemary Lohndorf -- 2151 Hackberry Circle, S R Enterprises LLC, $485,000.

• Chelsea Polk -- 2219 Tulip St., Mike Olson, $522,500.

• Carlene Hatch -- 2435 Alpine St., KB Home Colo. Inc, $545,000.

• Monika Warchol -- 966 Pasque Drive, Maren & Tobias Cahill, $545,000.

• Daniel & Evelyn Caballero -2439 Alpine St., KB Home Colo. Inc, $586,400.

• Ishan Ahuja -- 2138 Cypress St., John & Debbie Larson, $617,500.

• Robert & Tais Moore -- 2352 Tyrrhenian Drive, Nancy E Freas, $620,000.

• Daniel & Leah Brown -- 2724 Westlake Court, Mark Daly, $775,000.

• Michael Worchel -- 2745 Grinnell Drive, Gail Reba Adams Trust, $806,000.

• Gail Pederson -- 295 Western Sky Circle, Kimberly K Koppenhaver, $829,000.

• Ernesto & Rosa Rizo -- 14150 N 115th St., Kathleen M Love, $880,000.

• Jennifer Thorvaldson -- 846 Half Measures Drive, Richard & Lesley Larson, $918,000.

• Justin & Erin Provo -- 1964 Lochmore Drive, Joseph & Rebecca Eshleman, $930,000.

• Carl Boyd -- 6470 Fairways Drive, Bruno & Marianne Cipriani, $1,142,000.

• Elizabeth Bourke -- 7489 Mount Meeker Road, Stonehouse Holdings LLC, $1,150,000.

• Quinton & Heather Hennigh -- 5926 Saint Vrain Road, Renton Family Trust, $2,950,000.

LOUISVILLE

• Robert Eschen -- 751 Saint Andrews Lane, Bradley & Angela Korch, $350,000.

• Jessica & Ryan Turano -- 730 Copper Lane Apt 201, Lisa Tarver, $420,000.

• Jack Rosenthal -- 924 Arapahoe Court, Fahriye & Selcuk Sancar, $425,000.

• Matthew Disney -- 1124 Main St., Fae Holding 565048r LLC, $765,000.

• Christian Olson -- 1155 Summit View Drive, Linda Ensel, $850,000.

• Elizabeth Standley -- 360 Bobolink Court, James R Myra, $875,000.

• Kathryn & Peter Stoddard -1001 Grant Ave., Carolyn & Thomas Gaulin, $1,182,500.

LOVELAND

• Kaleb Mere -- 2216 S Colo. rado Ave., Bo & Mary Westman,

$310,000.

• James Bennett -- 1522 W 29th St., Dennis & Bernadette Agosta, $405,000.

• Pamela Mccaffrey -- 4557 Lucerne Ave., Marilyn R Tyler, $405,000.

• James & Linda Barton -- 250 Shupe Circle, Richard & Mary Heim, $416,500.

• Jack Sorensen -- 3763 N Franklin Ave., Peter & Cheryl Bruning, $425,000.

• Mary & Rodney Ellner -- 234 Shupe Circle, Judith & Harry Nelson, $430,000.

• Cole Lacount -- 409 W 47th St., John & Cynthia Wiseman, $436,500.

• Clayton & Jamie Carius -- 2309 W 45th St., Makenzie Edwards, $440,000.

• Timothy & Carlee Carpenter -- 716 Roosevelt Ave., Erin Gonzalez, $460,000.

• Raghurama Kote -- 796 S Tyler Ave., Carly Koczera, $490,000.

• Allyson & Lucas West -- 1209 Ulmus Drive, Gary Wayne Schuetter, $495,000.

• Meghan Allen -- 1245 Bristlecone Place, Steven & Lori Knedlik, $500,000.

• Laura Lopp -- 1805 Agate Court, Ted & Marybeth Pearson, $525,000.

• Andrew Seaser -- 3505 Butternut Drive, Serve 6 8, $534,000.

• Brock Macdonald -- 501 Dana Court, Debra L Marjama, $550,000.

• Robert Knowles -- 616 Colo.rado Ave., Ethan & Katherine Marolf, $560,000.

• Emily Curtis -- 2403 Cabin Creek Ave., Lennar Colo. LLC, $595,000.

• James Fitzgerald -- 5451 Vona Drive, Tralon Homes LLC, $599,600.

• Joshua Burgher -- 5658 Olathe Ave., Tralon Homes LLC, $610,000.

• David & Leigh Brainard -- 3091 Kiowa Drive, Edward & Barbara Auga, $650,000.

• Michael & Teah Marshall -- 3165 Tradewind Court, Regina D Lee, $899,900.

• Cameron Kelley -- 217 Meadowview Drive, Jeffrey & Michelle Adkisson, $1,175,000.

MEAD

• Joshua Kaltenmark -- 4123 Marble Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $512,800.

• Ashley & Gregory Davenport -- 4119 Marble Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $534,000.

• Dominick & Kira Forlenza -14563 Holstein St., Stephen & Jennife Whitehead, $575,000.

NIWOT

• Krista Smith -- 7330 Meadow Lane, John & Gail Anderson, $1,360,000.

WINDSOR

• Dean & Cheryl Brown -- 360 Rancho Drive Unit 201, Water Valley Vaults LLC, $231,300.

• Kimberly Rudolph -- 2153 Montauk Lane Unit 3, Linda Louise Marron, $415,000.

• Jose Palma -- 962 Maplebrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $426,800.

• Kiana & Kealey Kealey -- 972 Ashbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $435,100.

• Kathryn Bragg -- 1012 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $436,900.

• David & Kristen Cantonwine -925 Greenbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $450,900.

• Heather & Keith Shockey -- 949 Ashbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $455,200.

• Mitchell Crowther -- 938 Maplebrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $461,300.

• Robert Mari -- 936 Ashbrook Drive, Journey Homes LLC, $465,000.

• Ray & Margaret Mantle -- 1119 3rd St., Justin & Brenna Matney, $502,000.

• Jonathan Davies -- 5569 Bay Hill Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo. Inc, $537,000.

• Corey & Rae Roberts -- 5580 Osbourne Drive, Shawn & Holly Rhodes, $560,000.

• Siang Cung -- 1700 Country Sun Drive, Ryan & Megan Mckelvie, $570,000.

• Kaylee Lorenz -- 835 Charlton Drive, Elizabeth & Joshua Benson, $575,000.

• Geoffrey & Miley Clary -- 2011 Blue Moon Drive, Brightland Homes Colo. LLC, $605,000.

• Alan & Suzanne Blankley -- 6239 Vernazza Way Unit 1, Vernazza Townhomes LLC, $626,000.

• Daniel & Danielle Lawrence -707 Vermilion Peak Court, Hope & Jason Occhiuto, $653,000.

• Robert & Colleen Hill -- 8454 Castaway Drive, Jeffrey & Camilee Lewis, $766,000.

• Patrick Payne -- 6071 Chantry Drive, Paul & Katherine Berdell, $780,000.

• Billy & Linda Webb -- 328 Chestnut St., 328 Chestnut LLC, $795,000.

• Daniel & Kristin Koch -- 2054 Covered Bridge Parkway, Donald & Jodi Long, $830,000.

• Andrea & Troy Sporleder -- 2168 Reliance Court, Kris & Kristy Kazian, $975,000.

• Jason & Melanie White -- 2099 Picture Pointe Drive, Juma LLC, $1,550,000.