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REAL ESTATE

Boulder is No. 1 in state for 2024 relocations

BOULDER

– According to a new MoveBuddha. com analysis more than 50,000 searches for moves planned in 2024, Boulder is the No. 1 top move-to city of 2024 in Colorado — with more than two times more searches for moves into the city than out. While other reports on trending cities rely on year-old census data to predict the future of migration trends, looking at recent searches made by Americans planning moves this year, we can shed light on what is happening right now in 2024. e report nds that Boulder is among the top 10 cities with the highest in-to-out move ratio, ranking No. 10 by this measure. For every 210 planned moves into Boulder in 2024, only 100 are planning to head out. With an average home value of around $959K, Boulder de es the trend of a ordability driving moving decisions. is re ects its appeal and the premium that movers are willing to pay for the quality of life it o ers. e average cost of homes across the top cities in the report is $375K, higher than the average US home.

Boulder epitomizes a trend we’ve seen across the top cities to move to (like Asheville and Billings): a growing preference for smaller cities with a strong community and access to outdoor recreation. Boulder’s population is 105,485, according to the U.S. Census 2022 population estimates. e average city size across the top cities in the report is about 200K.

Methodology notes: is 2024 mover data comes from searches made using moveBuddha’s Moving Cost Calculator. Searchers speci ed that their planned move date was at

any time within the 2024 calendar year. e data analyzed includes the most recent mover search data of searches made from July 2023 through March 15, 2024.

Only cities with at least 25 searches for moves both in and out were considered, resulting in three states (Mississippi, North Dakota, and West Virginia) being excluded due to a lack of su ciently representative city-speci c data.

To view the full report, visit www.movebuddha.com/blog/topmove-to-cities-by-state.

©2024 Prairie Mountain Media.

Ah, retirement — the freedom to do what you want, when you want, and travel on a moment’s notice. But, the retired life is evolving and fewer than half of U.S. 65-yearolds are retired, with a growing number of 65- to 69-year-olds choosing to remain employed, according to a February 2023 report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

Several factors contribute to the shifting attitudes about the golden years, including better health, longer life expectancy, and a desire to stay connected to the workplace. Many Americans harbor concerns about retirement, revealed a recent survey by WalletHub. e ndings show that more than 30% of Americans feel anxious about retirement, almost as many feel pessimistic or outright fear, and more than one in three have no retirement plan.

But many eventually take the plunge into retirement, embracing the possibilities. For retirees, choosing the right place to live is pivotal. Financial considerations — coupled with lifestyle and high-quality healthcare — highlight the importance of living in the right place. Location can help your money go further and help you make the best of your more abundant free time.

Colorado ranks near the top

of the ‘best states to retire list,’ securing the second spot in the recent analysis by WalletHub. e personal nance site compared the 50 U.S. states across 46 key indicators of retirement-friendliness from nancial factors like tax rates and the cost of living to access quality medical care and fun activities.

Florida takes the lead in the ranking, with Colorado following closely, then trailed by Virginia, Delaware, and Wyoming. Cassandra Happe, a WalletHub analyst, emphasizes the importance of selecting a retirement destination.

“Being retired brings freedom, but it also naturally is a time of nancial constraint, with many

seniors living on a xed income,” said Happe. She recommends making the most of your retirement savings and other income by retiring in a state where the cost of living and tax rates are friendly to retirees and considering additional factors like healthcare quality and abundant access to enjoyable activities.

Many retirees weigh various factors, perhaps leading with being close to friends and family and where their money will go the farthest. Colorado’s high ranking is attributed to a combination of bene ts contributing to retirees’ physical and mental well-being. e state boasts one of the lowest rates of social isolation among seniors, and very few residents above the age

of 65 are in poverty. Additionally, Colorado is home to some of the nation’s top geriatrics hospitals, earning the state high marks for the share of seniors in good health and actively engaged in physical activities, reports WalletHub.

e Rocky Mountain state also o ers cooler air, compared to the tropical warmth of Florida, and is taxpayer-friendly with no estate or inheritance taxes. Although not entirely tax-free like Florida, Colorado o ers a well-balanced nancial landscape.

Colorado scored 61 in the WalletHub ranking, just one point behind rst-ranked Florida’s 62 and third-ranked Wyoming’s 59. In speci c categories, Colorado ranked 14th in a ordability, 27th in quality of life, and 3rd in healthcare.

For a deeper dive into the retirement savings survey and an exploration of the best and worst states to retire, consult WalletHub’s detailed reports at wallethub.com/ edu/best-and-worst-states-toretire/18592 and wallethub.com/ blog/retirement-savingssurvey/133047.

Tom Kalinski is the broker/owner of RE/MAX of Boulder, the local residential real estate company he established in 1977. He was inducted into Boulder County’s Business Hall of Fame in 2016 and has a 40-year background in commercial and residential real estate. For questions, e-mail Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail.com, call 303.441.5620, or visit boulderco.com.

TOM KALINSKI

Colorado ranks near the top of the ‘best states to retire list,’ securing the second spot in the recent analysis by WalletHub.

Grow & Give: Growing and going forward

By Kristen Anderson Horticulture Program Specialist Colorado State University Extension

CSU Extension’s Grow & Give program has been around for a few years now. When it began in 2020 many of us were discovering the benefits of gardening during stressful times. Producing food for ourselves and our neighbors was one of many positive outcomes from investing time (and yes, money) in home gardens.

We’re all about education, science and data in Extension, and collecting donation amounts from registered program participants told us quite a lot about the G&G project. How many Grow-and-Givers were new to gardening? What were they growing? Where were they growing it? Where were their donations going? Had they previously donated their

harvest to local hunger relief organizations or individuals? Were they newly inspired to donate produce?

With this information we were able to improve the free educational content on the website. We added resources, streamlined the user experience and encouraged everyone to donate their excess produce to

feed their neighbors in need. We were also able to engage in a bit of friendly intercounty competition among Extension staff as we watched the donation totals for each county rise throughout the season!

From the start, the focus of Grow & Give has been to inspire and support home gardeners while helping establish the habit of donating fresh produce during the growing season.

As every gardener knows, no garden is exactly the same from year to year. Details change, but the essence of the garden remains (unless you’re doing a full landscape remodel, but that’s another column).

Our Grow & Give ‘garden’ is changing this season, too. We’re removing the interactive portions of the “Give” page – registering our gardens and reporting our donations.

Does that mean we won’t still encourage gardeners to grow and donate healthy fresh produce to their neighbors in need? Heck no! The need is still there, and our free educational resources are still available to make growing and giving a successful part of your home garden experience.

Keep planting that extra row, that extra cherry tomato plant, that extra container of patio peppers. Keep donating your excess produce to local hunger relief organizations. Keep growing and giving and sharing the fantastic resource that is CSU Extension’s Grow & Give at: growandgivecolorado.org or growgive.extension.colostate.edu.

Together we’ll keep going –and growing – forward!

For more information on this and other topics, visit extension. colostate.edu or contact your local CSU Extension Office.

REAL ESTATE

What to do about your mortgage if you lose your job

Americans are getting back to work after a long, bleak recession. While unemployment rates have fallen in many cities across the nation, however, in a dozen or so states they have gone up. Despite an increasingly healthy economy, if you work for someone else there is no guarantee that you won’t find yourself unemployed.

If you’ve lost your job and feel that you can’t make your mortgage payments, don’t panic. While you decide on the next step to take, keep the following in mind.

Be proactive

Don’t hide from your lender. Gather up all your bills and figure out exactly where you stand financially.

Know how much money is coming in every month, how much you owe to others and where you can make cuts in your budget.

Once you are clear on your financial situation, contact your lender and make a proposal. If your situation is temporary ask for forbearance until you are back on your feet. This is an agreement between yourself and the lender in which it promises not to exercise its right to foreclose on your mortgage and you agree to a plan in which

you will come current on your payments over a certain period.

If you find that you can make smaller payments, ask the lender for a five-year loan extension. This will naturally reduce your monthly loan payment. Not all lenders are willing to make such an extension, in which case you’ll need to think about more drastic options. These include asking the lender to consider a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, a short sale, mortgage modification and even bankruptcy.

Get help

The Home Preservation Foundation (HPF) is a nonprofit organization that operates a toll-free hotline (1.888.995.HOPE). You can call this number 24 hours a day, seven days a week for free, personalized assistance.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers free foreclosure avoidance counseling services.

The most important thing you can do when you lose your job and fear you may be facing foreclosure is to examine all of your options and choose the best solution for you and your family.

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.

REAL ESTATE

Home insurance checkup: Ensuring adequate coverage

Another year has gone by since the Marshall Fire ravaged Louisville, Superior, and Boulder County. Over the past decade, Colorado has faced numerous natural disasters, from fires to floods, windstorms, and hailstorms. These events have highlighted the widespread issue of homeowners being inadequately insured or lacking coverage in crucial areas. As homeowners, it’s essential to heed the lessons of the past and ensure you fully understand your insurance coverage. Now is an opportune moment to schedule a meeting with your insurance agent to thoroughly review your policy.

Fire

Fire coverage is certainly top of mind after the recent Marshall Fire and the many forest fires in the last decade. First, check to see if you have enough coverage to rebuild in the event of a total loss. Many who lost their homes in the Marshall Fire thought they had enough coverage but were dismayed to learn that the cost to rebuild has skyrocketed and they were not entirely covered. You can also check to see if your policy has any kind of replacement cost guarantee. Second, check to see what kind of coverage you have for temporary housing. If you drive through Louisville and Superior, you will see that many families still have not moved back in. If you only had a year of coverage, or too low of a limit on the coverage, the expense could be huge. Most families needed at least another year of coverage. Just like building costs after a major fire, rents for temporary housing have also steeply increased. Third, check your level of personal property coverage, which covers all the stuff that was in your house, such as TVs, furniture, clothes, etc. Check with your agent to see if you need special coverage for unique items like expensive art, jewelry, sports equipment, etc. With that in mind, be sure to have a complete inventory of everything in your house, backed

up with photos or video, all stored online or on an external hard drive that you do not keep at your house.

Flood

2024 is the 11th Anniversary of the great flood of 2013. It’s a great time to check up on flood coverage you may want or need. In general, your homeowners policy does not cover flood and you need to get flood insurance through FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. You also need to understand the limits of the government program. It may not be anywhere near what you might need. We learned in the 2013 flood that homeowners’ policies with sewer backup coverage or failed sump pump coverage were of great help to many homeowners. Check with your insurance agent to see what your policy includes or what you need to do to get the coverage you want in the event of another flood.

Wind and hail

Colorado is known for severe wind and hail. In the past decade, insurance companies have paid out huge amounts for hail damage. As a result, many of their policies are no longer as simple as paying your $1,000 deductible, with the rest covered for a total loss of your roof. Check with your insurance agent to have them calculate for you, based on your specific case, how much you would need to pay for a total loss of your roof. There might be a separate rider to your policy for hail and wind. Make sure you know what coverage you have.

Being prepared

Check with your insurance agent as to what you can do today to make your life easier in the event of a disaster. The first item might be to have a complete inventory of everything in your home written down, supplemented by photos and videos. Then store all that information securely online, such as in Dropbox or Cloud storage, or in an external hard drive that you do not keep at home. Protect your important documents or valuables with a fireproof safe, in case you don’t have time to make it back home. Consider what items you

Check with your insurance agent as to what you can do today to make your life easier in the event of a disaster.

might keep in a safety deposit box. Those who live in fire-prone areas in the mountains usually keep an evacuation list of items to take from each room of the house. In the Marshall Fire, there weren’t too many people who ever dreamed that we would have a fire burn across the city so fast. As a result, as we all know now, all of us should have an evacuation list. When the fire was burning past Costco in Superior, it was tough to think of what you might try to grab. The only thing a friend of mine thought to grab was his new skis that he hadn’t skied on yet.

Have your home evaluated

Some services, such as Wildfire Partners, offer assistance in making your home more resilient

against wildfires. Consider seeking recommendations from your insurance agent for such services. By taking proactive steps to fortify your home, you can increase its chances of surviving a wildfire, even if you or the fire department aren’t present to defend it at the time.

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. 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.

DUANE DUGGAN

The Value Of Having A Buyer Agent in the Real Estate Process

By Martin Sugg, Broker Associate, WK Real Estate, Inc.

Navigating the real estate market we find ourselves in now, characterized by low housing inventory, high buyer demand and volatile interest rates, is challenging for homebuyers. In such a competitive environment, an experienced Buyer’s Agent becomes an invaluable asset, employing specific, tried and true strategies to help their clients succeed. Colorado law requires that a Buyer’s Agency contract, approved by the State Real Estate Commission, be agreed to and signed by a licensed Buyer’s Agent and their buyer client.

Here’s a true story. Matt and Jennifer were first-time home buyers who were very tentative about their ability to afford a home. They had modest savings and had always assumed that without a large down payment, they didn’t have enough income to afford the high-interest rates and monthly payments of home ownership. Fear of committing to a mortgage and a monthly payment they might not be able to keep up on, along with news reports about rising prices and a low inventory of homes on the market for sale, had them feeling pessimistic and made buying a home seem impossible.

A family member convinced them to at least give it a try.

He recommended a real estate Broker he thought highly of named David, whom Matt and Jennifer could consult with and hire as a Buyer’s Agent. As a necessary first step, David advised them to call a mortgage lender he highly recommended who specialized in first-time buyers. Matt and Jennifer were surprised to find that several mortgage loan programs were tailored for their situation and, after qualifying for an affordable monthly payment they thought they could handle, the lender helped them calculate the price range they would need to search within.

With that information, David was able to counsel them on

neighborhoods in their price range. In a low inventory market, the pickings in their price range were slim indeed, but with David’s encouragement, advice to stay patient, and willingness to move quickly as soon as a home came on the market, before long they did find a home they were excited about. He was a strong advocate for them during the process, protecting their best interests, drafting a strong contract, and negotiating the right price in a competitive market, including convincing the Seller to pay for their loan closing costs and the buy-down of a better interest rate. After getting their offer accepted, David was intimately involved in guiding them through

A good Buyer’s Agent is a guide, a counselor, and an advocate, watching their client’s back and negotiating in their best interest

the transaction. He was a strong advocate in negotiating inspection defects, helping them review HOA and other due diligence documents; and teaching them how to navigate the process to a successful closing.

As their Buyer Agent he was instrumental in helping them find and buy a home that, before starting the process, they didn’t think they could have. Needless to say, they were relieved and extremely happy and excited about being invested as new homeowners.

The process of coordinating a purchase and a move, transitioning from one home to the next can often be stressful and emotional. A good Buyer’s Agent is an advisor who brings a deep knowledge of the local real estate market to the table and is an expert in navigating difficult markets. The process has many moving parts, involving what might seem to be a maze of financial, legal, and emotional challenges. A good Buyer’s Agent is a guide, a counselor, and an advocate, watching their client’s back and negotiating in their best interest. He or she provides a suite of services that can make the difference between a rewarding buying experience and one fraught with uncertainty.

Applying for and obtaining written Lender approval is an essential first step in the homebuying process. A Buyer Agent can be a good referral source, offering guidance on finding financing

options and recommending reputable, responsive mortgage lenders that are best for the client.

Experience in the market segments a client might be interested in exploring is key. A Buyer’s Agent can provide invaluable insights into market trends, comparing various neighborhoods of interest, and ensuring their clients make informed decisions.

Furthermore, a strong Buyer’s Agent provides access to a wider range of properties than a buyer who is ‘going it on their own’ might have. As a trusted member of the local Realtor grapevine, a good Agent can often obtain advance notice of homes that are about to come on the market. In a low-inventory environment, this gives buyers access to a broader selection of homes matching their search criteria. This inside track can give buyers a critical edge in finding suitable properties in low-inventory markets.

deal for the buyer and ensuring the offer is competitive enough to be accepted. Buyer’s Agents are skilled negotiators who understand how to ‘sell’ their clients to a potential seller, leveraging market trends, the property’s condition and other factors to ensure favorable terms for their clients.

A Buyer’s Agent plays a pivotal role in helping clients successfully navigate the challenges of buying a home – ensuring the buyer’s best interests are protected.

The negotiation process is an important skill where Buyer’s Agents add significant value. Negotiating the price of a home can be a delicate process, requiring a balance between securing a fair

Once an offer has been accepted, another crucial benefit of using a Buyer’s Agent is their role in managing and coordinating the transaction process. Their perspective can also be crucial in keeping the transaction moving forward smoothly, solving unforeseen problems that can arise and avoiding adversarial or emotional decisions that can derail a successful outcome. A real estate contract is a binding legal document of more than 20 pages which involves a myriad of steps and deadlines, from securing written approval from a reputable lender, performing the due diligence required in every transaction, reviewing HOA and Title documents, conducting home inspections, negotiating any problems found by the inspector, and closing the transaction. Buyer Agents coordinate these steps,

ensuring that deadlines are met and that the process moves forward efficiently. They act as a central point of communication between the buyer, seller, lenders, inspectors, contractors and other involved parties.

It is important to understand that Buyer Agents, by law, have a fiduciary duty to their clients; meaning they are legally obligated to advocate for and act in their client’s best interests. This includes seeking the best price and terms for their client, ensuring that the property is a sound investment, advising against bad deals and communicating any issues known about the property that could affect its value or livability. This level of protection is invaluable, especially for first-time buyers or those new to Colorado who might be unfamiliar with the local real estate buying process.

A Buyer’s Agent plays a pivotal role in helping clients successfully navigate the challenges of buying a home. From providing expert market knowledge and negotiation skills to overseeing the transaction process, prospecting for a wider range of homes to choose from, and ensuring the buyer’s best interests are protected, a Buyer’s Agent plays an indispensable role in making the home-buying journey as smooth and successful as possible.

For anyone who has decided to buy a home, engaging a Buyer’s Agent is a wise investment.

A strong Buyer’s Agent provides access to a wider range of properties than a buyer who is ‘going it on their own’ might have.

BOULDER

3215 Foundry Place 101

$920,000

Sun 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Lisa Wade

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 489-6241

4015 Wonderland Hill

$995,000

Sat & Sun 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Jill Grano milehimodern (303) 945-0601

5025 5th Street

$1,099,700

Sat 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Pete Abel

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 441-5603

8323 W Fork Rd

$1,200,000

Sat 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Liz Benson

WK Real Estate (303) 589-8957

3095 Ouray Street

$1,295,000

Sat 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Rob Justis

WK Real Estate (303) 817-0906

2610 Lloyd Circle

$1,350,000

Sat 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Barb Passalacqua

RE/MAX Elevate (303) 931-6673

5302 Gallatin Place

$1,500,000

Sun 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Mike Harris

WK Real Estate (303) 501-3621

4370 Comanche Dr

$1,522,900

Sat 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Amy Drost

Housing Helpers (303) 883-0234

920 Sycamore Avenue

$1,549,000

Sun 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Tom Cohen

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 829-6787

2543 Pine Street $1,750,000

Sat & Sun 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Jill Grano milehimodern (303) 945-0601

952 Utica Circle

$1,998,500

Sat 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Mike Harris

WK Real Estate (303) 501-3621

651 College Avenue $2,350,000

Sat 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Scott Miller

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 548-2328

225 Bristlecone Way

$2,400,000

Sat 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Craig Peterson

WK Real Estate (303) 913-7594

918 Juniper Avenue

$3,200,000

Sat 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Barb Silverman

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (303) 886-5329

LAFAYETTE

681 Wild Ridge Lane $650,000

Sat 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Kelly Atteridg

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 817-0138

LAFAYETTE

1100 Balmora Street

$695,000

Sat 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Linda Nehls

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 668-7670

610 E Chester

$765,000

Sat 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Chris Angelovic

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (720) 438-9232

LONGMONT

805 Summer Hawk Dr N79

$415,000

Sat 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Mary Romano

RE/MAX Alliance On Walnut (303) 588-8433

12652 Grandview Dr $574,900

Sat & Sun 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Mark Webber

Pine View Properties (720) 291-9812

1614 Tulip Ct

$575,000

Sun 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Jan Marose

RE/MAX Alliance (303) 817-9675

1801 Donovan Drive

$578,000

Sat 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Bianca Griffith

RE/MAX of Boulder (720) 901-5611

721 Confidence Dr 3

$599,950

Fri 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Suzy Williamson

RE/MAX Alliance (720) 491-9885

721 Confidence Dr 3 $599,950

Sat 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Suzy Williamson

RE/MAX Alliance (720) 491-9885

721 Confidence Dr 3 $599,950

Sun 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Suzy Williamson

RE/MAX Alliance (720) 491-9885

LOUISVILLE

388 Fairfield Ln $900,000

Sat 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Nancy Kirkendall

RE/MAX Alliance (303) 258-7020

770 Owl Court $940,000

Sun 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Dennis Culver WK Real Estate (303) 618-3366

WESTMINSTER

12100 Huron Street 302 $250,000

Sun 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Lisa Wade

RE/MAX of Boulder (303) 489-6241

DESIGN RECIPES Spring blues

When one thinks of spring, what colors come to mind? Perhaps pink, yellow and of course blue. Blue is not only one of the most popular colors, it can also be an ideal color for spring.

Looking for ways to utilize blue into your spring décor? Here are some tips.

• Use tints, tones and shades of blue. It is OK to mix -- for example, to pair light blue and indigo.

• Integrate blue accents through elements such as artwork.

• Look to accessories such as toss pillows, throws and vases as a way to infuse blue into a space.

• Don’t be afraid to use black. Black can help to make certain shades of blue look richer.

• Pair darker shades of blue with light colors such as taupe and white to add a sense of contrast.

• Consider using blue as a foundation color. It can be used a “base” color similar to colors such as black or brown.

• Purchase an area rug that contains blue, when looking for ways to make a bold blue color or pattern statement.

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• Blend different shades of blue in a single room if you are looking for a more interesting and less monochromatic color palette.

• Color map blue in a room or throughout a home. The design technique known as “color mapping” involves repeating the same or similar colors in order to create a cohesive color story.

• Consider gray. Whether a light gray or a deep charcoal. Pairing blue with gray is a powerful and intriguing color combination.

Cathy Hobbs is an Emmy Awardwinning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and shortterm rental/vacation home designer. Contact her at info@ cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.)

3095 Ouray Street Boulder

Open Sat. 1-3pm $1,295,000

SPACIOUS 4 BR 3 bath 2 car Townhome.

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Rob Justis: 303-817-0906

1490 Lanterns Lane Superior

Open Sat. 12:30-2:30pm $940,000

Stunning 4 bd/3ba ranch style townhome!

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Debbie Haubert: 303-588-2128

34 University Drive Longmont

Under Contract $489,000

3 bed/2 bath in desirable NW Longmont.

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Jim Green: 303-775-2553

952 Utica Circle Boulder

Open Sat. 12-2pm $1,998,500

Wonderful 6 Bed, 4 Bath in Wonderland!

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Mike Harris: 303-501-3621

1305 Linden Avenue Boulder

New Listing! $1,185,000

Nor th Boulder Hillside. Flooded with sunshine w w w.1305.wkre.com

John Hoeffler: 720-564-6014

1402 Allison Drive Loveland

Under Contract $520,000

Feature-packed Loveland ranch near the lake!

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David Vincent: 720-234-3383

BOULDER OFFICE: 303 .443 .2240

LONGMONT OFFICE: 303 776 3344 wkre.com

225 Bristlecone Way Boulder

Open Sat. 2-4pm $2,400,000

Newly remodeled Pine Brook Hills home!

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Craig Peterson: 303-913-7594

345 Norton Street Boulder

Under Contract $2,150,000

Classic mid centur y ranch on nearly half acre lot in upper Table Mesa w w w.345.wkre.com

John Hoeffler: 720-564-6014

3147 W Yarrow Circle Superior

Under Contract $815,000

Delightful Rock Creek Home!

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Sian Murphy: 720-936-2309

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

Our 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

1 Farmstead

Builder: Sage Homes

2 Rose Farm Acres

Builder: Richmond American

BOULDER

4 Velo Condos

Builder: Thistle Velo LLC

BROOMFIELD

5 Baseline Colorado

Builders: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods, Meritage Homes, Thrive Home Builders

6 Vive on Via Varra

Builder: Meritage Homes

ERIE

7 Coal Creek Commons

Builder: Century Communities

8 Colliers Hill

Builders: Boulder Creek

Neighborhoods, KB Home, Richmond American

9 Compass

Builder: Lennar

11 Erie Highlands

Builder: Oakwood Homes

12 Erie Village

Builder: Porchfront Homes

13 Flatiron Meadows

Builder: KB Home, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers

14 Morgan Hill

Builder: Lennar

15 Rex Ranch

Builder: Taylor Morrison

16 Westerly

Builder: McStain Neighborhoods, SLC Homes, Wonderland Homes

17 Wild Rose

Builder: Lennar

FIRESTONE

18 Barefoot Lakes

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

FORT COLLINS

57 Northfield

Builder: Landmark Homes

FREDERICK

19 Seasons at Silverstone

Builder: Richmond American Homes

GREELEY

20 Northridge Trails Townhomes

Builder: Hartford Homes

21 Promontory

Builder: Journey Homes

JOHNSTOWN

22 Park House

Thompson River Ranch

Builder: Oakwood Homes

23 The Ridge at Johnstown

Builder: Bridgewater Homes

24 Pintail Commons at Johnstown Village

Builder: Richfield Homes

25 Mountain View

Builder: Baessler Homes

LAFAYETTE

26 Blue Sage

Builder: Markel Homes

27 Avalon Meadows

Builder: Von’s Colorado Concepts

28 Silo

Builder: Cornerstone Homes

29 Silver Creek

Builder: Markel Homes

LONGMONT

30 Highlands at Fox Hill

Builders: Dream Finders Homes, Landmark Homes

32 Terry Street Townhones

Builder: New Leaf Properties

LOUISVILLE

33 North End

Builder: Markel Homes

LOVELAND

34 The Enclave at Dakota Glen

Builder: Glen Homes

35 The Enclave at Mariana Butte

Builder: American Legend Homes

36 Eagle Brook Meadows

Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Challenger Homes

37 The Lakes at Centerra

Builder: Bridgewater Homes, Landmark Homes, KB Home

38 Kinston at Centerra

Builder: Richmond American Homes, Dream Finders Homes

MILLIKEN

39 Brookstone

Builder: Windmill Homes

40 Sunfield

Builder: Windmill Homes

SUPERIOR

41 Downtown Superior

Builder: Thrive Home Builders, Remington Homes

42 Heights at Downtown Superior

Builder: Toll Brothers

43 Lanterns at Rock Creek

Builder: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods

44 Montmere at Autrey Shores

Builder: Koelbel

45 Rogers Farm

Builder: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods

TIMNATH

47 Serratoga Falls

Builder: American Legend Homes, Richmond American Homes

48 Timnath Lakes

Builder: Toll Brothers

49 Trailside

Builder: Wonderland Homes

46 Wilder at Timnath Ranch

Builder: Landmark Homes

50 Wildwing Patio Homes

Builder: Hartford Homes

WINDSOR

51 Country Farms Village

Builder: Landmark Homes

52 Greenspire

Builder: Windmill Homes

53 RainDance

Builder: American Legend Homes, Hartford Homes, Wonderland Homes

54 Seasons at Hunters Crossing

Builder: Richmond American Homes

55 Vernazza

Builder: Landmark Homes

56 Village East

Builder: Journey Homes

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

The following Northern Colorado home sales were supplied by Colorado Weekly Homebuyers List., 303.744.2020. Listed are the buyer, the property and the amount.

BERTHOUD

• Richard Allbee -- 1725 Vantage Parkway, Melody Homes Inc, $530,000.

• Craig Harlan -- 1684 Vantage Parkway, Melody Homes Inc, $580,000.

• Erin & Scott Higgins -- 635 Lene Lane, Charles & Wanda Eady, $680,000.

BRIGHTON

• Robert Betzer -- 1815 Topanga Way, Karen Ann Whaley, $437,500.

• Crystal & David Converse -- 369 Vista Blvd., Steven Lecureux, $450,000.

• Natasha & Jose Nunez -- 1802 Wildwood St., Martha & Jaime Rodriguez, $480,000.

• David Haley -- 873 Cable St., Juan & Tara Cisneros, $485,000.

BROOMFIELD

• Rocco & Nicole Romola -- 393 Cypress St., William Helling, $510,000.

• Thomas Dykstra -- 1736 Cotton-

wood St., Kyle Heer, $542,000.

• Leticia & Rafael Robles -- 2664 Fernwood Place, Clifford & Susan Evans, $625,000.

• Amanda & Thomas Ziegelbauer -- 5000 W 126th Circle, James & Miranda Lank, $625,000.

• Lawrence & Karen Tuttle -- 4831 Shavano Drive, Omar E Mainero Living Trust, $640,000.

• Samuel Horbal -- 2691 Creekside Drive, Luverne & Shirley Beezley, $740,000.

• Mark & Carla Duitsman -- 15 E 13th Place, John & Jennifer Daugherty, $740,000.

• Diane & Daniel Byers -- 4927 Eolus Place, Nancy Sue Gray Trust, $785,000.

• Lorrie & Jeffery Nissen -- 3106 Yale Drive, James & Mary Sonnier, $1,200,000.

• Alexandra Ferguson -- 3492 W 155th Ave., Copper Homes Ltd, $2,028,400.

EATON

• Joshua & Tonya Maske -- 1537 Red Tail Road, Gregory & Roberta Sandin, $195,000.

• Guisong Xu -- 1220 2nd St. Road, Rong Feng Zhu, $320,000.

• Dereck Hackett -- 23514 County Road 72, Jerry Lemons, $740,000.

ERIE

• Diego Pulido -- 50 Nova Court, Mark Anderson, $799,900.

• Sansar & Ram Krishna -- 1815 Myron Court, Lennar Colo Llc, $835,000.

• Devin & Corey Allen -- 700 Split Rock Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $850,000.

• Stacey Richter -- 1792 Willow Drive, Slc Homebuilding Llc, $989,900.

• William Colohan -- 2631 175th Ave., Travis Gustin, $1,025,000.

• Antony & Lisa Seeley -- 1132 Quarry Circle, Boulder Creek Colliers Llc, $1,457,700.

EVANS

• Dustin Wakeman -- 307 Lucca Drive, Matthew Lopez, $267,700.

• Aneisha & Mitchell Printz -- 3307 Borrossa St., Leota Nadeane Fleener, $425,000.

• Timothy Mccandless -- 3136 39th Ave., Gig 47 Llc, $499,000.

FIRESTONE

• Stephen & Debbie Price -- 5826 Sunburst Ave., Jacquelin & Ian Pannebakker, $540,000.

• Janell Fackler -- 10268 Dover St., Edward & Amy Boddecker, $555,000.

• Carla & Bruce Murdoch -- 6678 Sage Ave., Stephen & Debbie Price, $630,000.

• Colten & Jozianne Gruchow -10099 Cascade St., Christina Lee Sing, $659,000.

FORT LUPTON

• Alissa Stiger -- 801 Harrison Ave., Katherine Tracy, $319,100.

• Jose Zabala -- 500 S Denver Ave. Unit 7b, Baessler Townhomes Colo Llc, $341,300.

• Chase Fregosi -- 500 S Denver Ave. Unit 8c, Baessler Townhomes Colo Llc, $351,900.

• Ryan & Mercedi Hadfield -- 1606 Conestoga Trail, Darlene Van Winkle, $468,900.

• Alberto Morales -- 1120 Gianna Ave., Lgi Homes Colo Llc, $514,900.

• Nicole & Andrew Keck -- 603 Raffi Ave., Challenger Denver Llc, $565,000.

• Sally & Sam Hasson -- 612 Ryan Ave., Challenger Denver Llc, $607,000.

FREDERICK

• Carlos Gutierres -- 6156 Shamrock Circle, Magaly Moralestejada, $404,000.

• Aidan Dicke -- 628 Sumac St., Emily Rose Trujillo, $466,000.

• Jacob Higa -- 5405 Lynx St., Blt Express Properties Llc, $485,000.

• Waeed & Farkhonda Farkhonda -- 7331 E Big Thompson Circle, Lgi Homes Colo Llc, $554,900.

• Alexis & Thomas Hill -- 7249 Prairie Circle, Adrian & Christina Bevel, $555,000.

• Derek & Kenna Gray -- 7998 Prosperity Court, William & Lisa

Blakslee, $775,000.

GREELEY

• Blake Bischoff -- 5151 29th St. Unit 203, Donna Hoffman, $290,000.

• Pedro Florezchairez -- 3325 W 2nd St., Omar Cabello Bacilio, $310,000.

• Armando Rodriguez -- 1225 23rd Ave., United Colo Llc, $310,000.

• German Mendez -- 2538 16th Ave., Michael J Peterson, $313,000.

• Fidel Ochoa -- 148 N 25th Ave., Nickolas Lyle Foster, $334,000.

• Chesney Babbitt -- 711 27th Ave., Troy Augustus Ranch, $365,000.

• George Rudel -- 2339 74th Ave., Mclp Asset Co Inc, $380,000.

• Robert Gifford -- 1809 23rd Ave. Court, Patricia Girton, $406,000.

• Logan Dean -- 1503 51st Ave., Opendoor Property Trust I, $422,000.

• Jonathan & Danielle Ellis -- 4803 W 5th St., William & Sarah Bettenhausen, $425,000.

• Renee Jankord -- 2310 9th Ave., Recycled Properties Llc, $425,000.

• Hector Mendiola -- 4321 23rd St., Brenden & Aaron Worley, $430,000.

• Troy Ranch -- 2201 44th Ave., Jason David Sanchez, $435,000.

• Cassie Spencer -- 6340 Corvina St., Brian & Samantha Deveraux, $447,000.

• Austin Alvarado -- 2106 8th Ave., Brian Christopher Abert, $447,500.

• Stephen Pranke -- 6032 W A St., Cory & Kari Cox, $495,000.

• Brecken Clifton -- 277 61st Ave., Grace & Andrew Binder, $495,000.

• Roberto Lopezrodriguez -- 1714 68th Ave., Carrie & Brian Miller, $519,900.

• Bryan & Brittany Barka -- 1803 35th Ave., Dereck & Stephanie Hackett, $555,000.

• Brian & Sandra Banbury -- 6400 2nd St., Sage Homes Llc, $584,200.

• Heath Forney -- 6529 W 28th St., Bruce & Carla Murdoch, $652,500.

GROVER

• Brian & Andrea Kinnison -- 45885 County Road 110, B & Judith Rush, $264,000.

• Lee Rush -- 42659 County Road 112, Brian & Andrea Kinnison, $445,000.

JOHNSTOWN

• Robert Hajnos -- 580 Thoroughbred Lane, Melody Homes Inc, $408,600.

• Jennifer Flaum -- 2373 Harlequin Place, Landsea Homes Colo Llc, $446,800.

• Jesus & Rebecca Tarrio -- 2710 Wren Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $508,900.

• Joshua Sprong -- 4732 Lynxes Way, Melody Homes Inc, $520,700.

• Anthony & Emily Cunningham -- 333 Blubird Road, Melody Homes Inc, $525,800.

• Hannah Cook -- 4606 Sugar Beet St., Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $526,000.

• Stanley & Kaitlin Cummings -- 2724

Wren Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $529,200.

• Lance & Brooke Black -- 2744 Wren Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $537,100.

• Samuel Chambers -- 401 Glenroy Drive, Scott & Sara Hall, $550,000.

• David & Linda Daniels -- 1848 Green Wing Drive, Steven & Stephanie Courts, $725,000.

KEENESBURG

• Jose Tapia -- 413 Evans Ave., Devin C Osbment, $408,000.

• John & Jessegabrielle Kipp -- 90 S Lambert St., Christopher Mang, $410,000.

• Josiah Trujillo -- 310 Evans Ave., Roberto Guzman, $410,000.

• Kimberly Chapin -- 2785 County Road 63, David & Tamra Moskal, $725,000.

LA SALLE

• Ruth Bourke -- 16843 County Road 394, Kathlene & Kathy Gardner, $605,000.

LIVERMORE

• Todd & Jean Propp -- 5834 W County Road 82e, Julian G Stovall, $610,000.

• Robert Griffith -- 7770 Red Mountain Road, Maverick Ulam, $650,000.

LONGMONT

• Sandra & Tony Pietras -- 13628 Topaz St., Melody Homes Inc, $522,900.

• Alexander Raikes -- 13630 Topaz St., Melody Homes Inc, $553,000.

• Graham Moy -- 5891 Sunrise Place, Century Land Holdings Llc, $625,000.

• Jasmina & Ranjit Hirachan -- 4816 Preserve Place, Lennar Colo Llc, $765,000.

• Adam Shadikingsley -- 4855 Preserve Place, Lennar Colo Llc, $770,000.

• Sawyer Nelson -- 7974 County Road 22, Tad & Lisa Brooker, $1,000,000.

LOVELAND

• Ashton & Tiffany Taylor -- 1028 Cynthia Court, Maria Delpilarariasescam, $275,000.

• Cannon Closson -- 2980 Kincaid Drive Apt 307, Robert J Fulton, $285,000.

• Nadine Oliver -- 1040 Grant Ave., Michael C Stevenson, $318,000.

• Jacob & Nicole Fellure -- 233 E 9th St., Phyllis & Robert Brands, $340,000.

• Vicki Mehrtens -- 2016 Tonopas Court Unit 104, Andrew Dylan Tarpley, $375,000.

• Alexandria Sutton -- 175 Carina Circle Unit 101, Annamarie Bordelon, $405,000.

• Lynda Valdez -- 686 Lavastone Ave., Louis & Janice Price, $410,000.

• Daniel Gucciardo -- 3387 Da

Vinci Drive, Aspen Homes Colo Inc, $413,000.

• Kendall Mathea -- 3464 Grayling Drive, Datlac Llc, $419,700.

• Diane Conner -- 1233 S Del Norte Drive, Dennis & Janice Combs, $420,000.

• Spencer Bernard -- 2436 Emerald St., Michael A Mansfield, $425,000.

• Ashley & Jeffrey Eugene -- 2793 Silverheels Drive, Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, $457,000.

• Ryan Palmer -- 307 Juniper Place, Perennial Invest Group Llc, $460,000.

• Mark Chapman -- 319 Frederick Drive, Akt Invest Inc, $485,000.

• Daniel Ramse -- 1017 Cimmeron Drive, Rhonda L Mishler, $500,000.

• Roy & Mandy Chynoweth -- 419 Amelia Court, Shane T Markham, $515,000.

• Sharon Werner -- 4851 Frisco Ave., Jerome Madej Living Trust, $530,000.

• Russell & Janice Leavitt -- 544 W 64th St., Laune Living Trust, $555,000.

MEAD

• Janet Perry -- 12880 Palisade St., William & Amy Belloso, $725,000.

MILLIKEN

• Kokie Gajewski -- 1974 Village Drive, Aidan Gipson, $400,000.

• Tamara Sieben -- 108 N Quentine Ave., Recycled Properties Llc, $425,000.

• Taylor & Kevin Jablonski -- 1191 Wagon Train Drive, David Holster, $465,000.

PIERCE

• Domnick & Kanisha Archuleta -605 4th St., Revive Real Estate Llc, $365,000.

PLATTEVILLE

• Alberto Quiroz -- 16365 County Road 32, Kaye L Barney, $400,500.

SEVERANCE

• Daniel Carsrud -- 627 Sawyers Pond Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $449,900.

• Connor & Madalyn Wright -- 926 London Way, Melody Homes Inc, $478,400.

• Evan Hadley -- 372 Mt Bross Ave., Duane & Deborah Bertsch, $485,000.

• Jarrad Buta -- 1907 Mahogany Way, William Tylor Slater, $495,000.

• David Hutchison -- 518 Vivian St., Blake & Rachael Bell, $580,000.

• Holly Ramseier -- 1326 Park Ridge Drive, Marsha & Robert Turner, $803,000.

TIMNATH

• Amery & Raymond Perez -- 5453 Euclid Drive, Lennar Colo Llc, $374,900.

• Ravikumar Palakurthy -- 5461

Euclid Drive, Lennar Colo Llc, $378,000.

• Trent Shane -- 5504 Euclid Court, Lennar Colo Llc, $440,000.

• Linda Milbrath -- 5940 Rendezvous Parkway, Matthew & Stephen Yemm, $583,000.

• Peggy & Robert Grabbe -- 4893 Oakley Drive, Marius Hoffman, $590,000.

• Matthew & Stephen Yemm -- 5230 2nd Ave., Jamie Lynn Crawford, $602,500.

• Parker Fisher -- 1430 Larimer Ridge Parkway, Michael & R Barnhardt, $699,400.

WELLINGTON

• Shawna Potter -- 6476 Coralbell St., Melody Homes Inc, $442,500.

• Guillermo & Maria Beltran -- 3793 Speedwell St., Melody Homes Inc, $478,000.

• Colton Ackerly -- 7012 Pettigrew St., Rebekah Ruth Burley, $483,000.

• Larae & Della Baumann -- 8594 Citation Drive, Michele & Chad Niesent, $485,000.

• Aidan Gipson -- 3228 Smoky Meadows Road, Stephen & Holly Lyon, $550,000.

• Mark & Rachel Pflipsen -- 2899 W County Road 80, Travis & Amanda Moore, $1,390,000.

WINDSOR

• Joshua & John John -- 1804 Iron Wheel Drive Unit 6, Raindance Constr Llc, $449,000.

• David Renz -- 623 Sawyers Pond Drive, Melody Homes Inc, $494,200.

• Arnold Jakobsen -- 619 Cornerstone Drive, Walter & Rachel Willis, $515,500.

• Matthew & Lauren Kreider -- 681 Hillspire Drive, Windmill Homes Co, $530,200.

• Christopher & Ashley Brodeur -889 Shirttail Peak Drive, Richard C Zeigler, $540,000.

• Benjamin & David Branson -- 6237 Vernazza Way Unit 2, Vernazza Townhomes Llc, $574,900.

• Kathryn & Anthony Marchesano -- 2075 Moon Rise Drive, Nathan Mueller, $580,000.

• Justin Leisy -- 2040 Bayfront Drive, Timothy T Ulinski, $650,000.

• Joshua & Stephen Rawa -- 1870 Blossom Grove Drive, Th Raindance Windsor Llc, $824,000.

• Steven & Amanda Pfalzgraf -- 6529 Aberdour Circle, Todd Rosenzweig, $875,000.

• Todd & Robin Rosenzweig -- 6478 Sanctuary Drive, Margaret B Holen, $1,450,000.

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