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Real Estate Matters
www.homeandrealtyguide.com • Saturday, February 12, 2011 • Reporter-Herald
Oakwood Homes celebrates 20 years as local builder
Navigating seller disclosure laws ILYCE GLINK AND SAMUEL J. TAMKIN TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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uestion: For the sale of our house, we were advised not to disclose an experience we had with water in our basement when the drain backed up. We were told that since the problem had been fixed and had happened seven years prior to sale of the house and never happened again, we didn’t have to disclose it. Was this the correct advice? The present owner said we failed to disclose this event and is asking for money. Answer: If the problem has been completely fixed and happened seven years prior to the sale of the home, it’s hard for the new buyer to prove that it is a material defect, particularly if the problem hasn’t happened again. Most seller disclosure laws require sellers to disclose to buyers known problems that still exist with a home but that aren’t readily apparent. If the law required sellers to disclose all known problems they have had with their homes (whether fixed or not), you could imagine the list a buyer could receive from a seller who lived in a home for 10 years: new roofs, repair of plumbing issues, repair of broken stove parts, a host of electrical or mechanical problems that were fixed. Frankly, if the seller hasn’t had any problems with the drain in the basement and now simply wants money because he found out you had a problem there seven years ago, that seems to be out of line. However, if the problem has come up again due to a fix you made on the cheap, the buyer may have a point. The one thing you have on your side is that you made the repair seven years ago. We once knew some buyers who purchased an expensive home and the disclosures they received seemed all in order. But a week after buying the home, the water main burst and flooded the basement, causing $20,000 in damage. The owners called a plumbing company and, in a twist of fate, the plumber that had previously repaired the water main told these buyers that he had made a bubble gum repair job on the water line at the direction of the sellers because they refused to spend the money that was really needed to get the job done. Needless to say, the sellers in that story ended up having to pay for the repairs and for the damage done to the house. That said, just remember that you could be sued and that it could cost you a lot of money even if you win. Please consult with a litigator with seller disclosure experience for a qualified legal opinion and a review of your options. For more information, call Glink’s radio show at 800-972-8255 on Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m., write to Real Estate Matters Syndicate, P.O. Box 366, Glencoe, IL 60022 or visit www.thinkglink.com.
Photos courtesy Oakwood Homes
Oakwood’s popular Emery plan starts as low as $154,900.
Celebrate and save with payments lower than rent RH PAID ADVERTORIAL
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o trust a product you need to trust the company behind that product. Homes are no different. You need to have confidence in the home your family will be in for years to come, and Oakwood Homes aims to gain that confidence with every new home buyer. Celebrating their 20th anniversary being a local builder, they have extensive experience building Colorado communities. Buying a home is a huge decision — Oakwood Homes gives buyers the smart choice in Loveland with their Thompson River Ranch masterplanned community. With 74 sales in the community last year and fast growth continuing into 2011, homebuyers know that Oakwood is the smart choice in the market and homes won’t always be as low as $999/month. Join in the celebration and stop by the community
this weekend to see the amazing promotions available to buyers. To help celebrate, through February 28th Oakwood Homes is giving all homebuyers 20 points for their 20th anniversary. What can you do with the points? A list of choices puts the control in your hands with what special features you’d like to add into your new home for no cost at all. From covered closing costs to landscaping to granite tile and so much more, Oakwood leaves the choice up to you since you know your needs best. Home sales in Northern Colorado have been up so far in 2011, so the combination of these promotions with current low home prices won’t be around forever. If you’re one of the many homebuyers looking for a home right now and want to move in quickly, Oakwood Homes has four homes ready immediately with a few near completion. Their staple in affordability is the popular Emery plan and one will be ready by March at the amazing cost of $1,188/month with today’s rates. Featuring three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, A/C, upgraded kitchen/appliance packages and much more over 1,390 square feet, this home is more affordable than the cost of rent many people are paying. Families that need a little more space will love the Hawkins plan with 1,637 square feet for $1,452/month and available imme-
diately. Three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, bonus room, spa bath and loads more makes this home a smart choice for anyone in the market. These homes are open this weekend from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. so take the family and see what the community has to offer. To provide the best for your family, Oakwood knows that a home is more than just a house. The Thompson River Ranch masterplanned community gives families tons of amenities over an openspace designed area. A playground, multi-use fields, 18-hole disc golf course, miles of trails, community pool, shaded picnic area and much
more are conveniently located within the neighborhood. Oakwood has served Colorado for 20 years and continues to do so with every new addition to their growing communities. Check out Thompson River Ranch for yourself; you won’t regret it. Stop by to find out more about Oakwood’s 20th anniversary promotion and what options would be best for your family. Contact Mike Welty or Dwayne Montoya at 970-6636428 with any questions. You can tour Thompson River Ranch this weekend from 10-6 p.m. Visit www.OakwoodHomesCO.com for additional information.
Spa bath option for the master bedroom.
Inside this week’s Home & Real Estate
Realtor of the Week
Real Estate Transactions
Carol O’ Meara:
Nancy Churchwell Maus
Listings from Front Range properties recently sold
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2011 Colorado Garden and Home Show
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H&RE Real Estate Transactions Real Estate Transactions are supplied by Prospects Unlimited Inc., 1151 Eagle Drive No. 467, Loveland, CO 80537, 970-667-1537.
land, $480,000, home • Katie Hidy from Hsbc Bank USA, 2344 Kermesite Ct, Loveland, $154,000, home • Michael Scialdone from Jackson Daniel L, 2255 Winter Park St, Love• Edward & Beth Elshof land, $193,000, home from William J Shirley T • Jerral & Patricia BrashStewart Fa, 1915 Empire er from Kampf Roger & Ave, Loveland, $177,500, Shianne, 2505 Steamboat home Springs St, Loveland, • Kalyn Arndt from $230,000, home Arndt Michael E & Linda • Michael & Linda Arndt K, 3017 Yellow Wood Ct, Loveland, $170,000, home from Mccallum Dale Kevin • Gail Johnson from Erk- & Lori A, 2635 Glade Rd, Loveland, $422,000, home er Edwin & Brenda, 1577 • Thomas Stroh from Angora Dr, Loveland, Rothman Larry, 3010 N $245,000, home Colorado Ave, Loveland, • David & Natalie Kovacs $107,000, home from Ulrich Donna M, 577 Candelaria Dr, Loveland, $268,000, home • David & Lauren Imlay • Albert & Katherine from Teresi Family RevocaJones from Oak Valley ble Trust, 1624 S Green Homes LLC, 335 Carina Ridge Rd, Berthoud, Cir Unit 101, Loveland, $342,500, home $175,500, condo • Margaret Marilla from • Wum LLC from Us Bank, 1953 Piney River Dr, Fannie Mae, 841 Longview Loveland, $160,000, home Ave, Berthoud, $155,000, home • Martha Burns from • William & Patti Irwin Cooper Shawn R, 1941 from Heiney Ronald L & Piney River Dr, Loveland, Lisa L, 1705 Exeter St, $199,000, home • Galen LLC from Feder- Berthoud, $360,000, home al Home Ln Mortgage Corp, 1875 Idalia Ct, Loveland, $187,000, home • Richard & Lynda Wadl • Anthony & Margaret from Debey Donald D, Stimac from Garnand John 2625 Marys Lake Rd Unit J, 2509 Glade Rd, Love20b, Estes Park, $257,800,
Loveland
Berthoud
Estes Park
condo • Kathleen Cotten from Estes Investors LLC, 1923 Wildfire Rd, Estes Park, $270,000, home • Mingshian & Yuhying Chang from Fuller David M & Jeanie L, 1400 David Dr Unit 8, Estes Park, $206,000, condo • Kumar Thapa from Whipp Properties LLC, 450 E Elkhorn Ave Unit 2, Estes Park, $140,000, condo • Kathleen George from Dianne D Sanford Trust, 135 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, $840,000, home • Anita Bullington from Hitchcock Karl J & Shannon M, 1315 Hill Rd, Estes Park, $497,000, home • William & Teri Beaver from Donald Pilkington Living Trust, 310 Joel Estes Dr, Estes Park, $260,000, home
1512 S Harvester Dr, Milliken, $134,900, home
Windsor
• David & Heather Fritzler from Melody Homes Inc, 1661 Chelmsford Ct, Windsor, $225,700, home • Kenneth & Susan Lini from Stonewater LLC, 1520 Waterfront Dr, Windsor, $299,900, home • Bryan & Heidi Burnett from Windmills LLC, 231 Saratoga Dr, Windsor, $275,200, home • Donald Sammons from Bank New York Mellon, 5700 Aksarben Dr, Windsor, $445,000, home • Andrew & Shirley Palmer from Aspen Homes Colo Inc, 251 Saratoga Dr, Windsor, $274,700, home • Bruce & Tiffany Dekruif from Fed Home Loan Mtg Corp, 790 3rd St, Windsor, $189,900, • Cary & Amber Mcdon- home • Steven Dutro from ald from Wille Melissa J, Melody Homes Inc, 542 20537 Northmoor Dr, Edenbridge Dr, Windsor, Johnstown, $255,000, $230,600, home home • Jack & Beverly Davis from Spencer Raymond W & Lisa E, 6408 Murano Dr, • Bryon & Sonnya Hall from Sevenski Joseph Mark Windsor, $803,300, home & Angela, 123 Birdie Dr, • Bobbie & Barbara MasMilliken, $235,000, home ters from US Bk, 313 N 7th St, Windsor, $133,000, • Jeremiah Wolf from Aurora Loan Services LLC, home
Johnstown
Milliken
Realtor of the Week
Nancy Churchwell Maus BROKER ASSOCIATE/ PARTNER,, THE GROUP INC. REAL ESTATE Location: 5401 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland Contact: 970-213-0554, nmaus@thegroupinc.com Designations, Affiliations & Accolades: Member National Association of Realtors, Colorado Association of Realtors, Certified Residential Specialist, 1989 Realtor of the Year, Loveland/Berthoud Association of Realtors Years of Experience: 35
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n May, Nancy will celebrate 35 years of selling real estate in Loveland/Fort Collins/Greeley. She has been with The Group since 1992. She has been an active volunteer serving on the board of Hospice, House of Neighborly Service and High Plains Arts Council. She considers the people she has met to be the greatest reward of her job.
Regional Snapshot for Loveland/Berthoud Residential Home & Real Estate is produced every Saturday by the Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald.
October
November
December
Active Listings Previous Year Active Listings
969 963
903 882
834 842
Sold Listings
105
90
90
$211,000 $201,500
$206,819 $194,900
$219,777 $245,000
121 127
131 127
130 128
DISPLAY ADVERTISING 669-5050
Year to Date Listings Sold Previous Year YTD Listing Sold
1,160 1,110
1,250 1,205
1,340 1,297
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 635-3650
Monthly Volume Previous Year Monthly Volume
$27,400,541 $32,560,029
$24,289,790 $22,476,776
$26,065,297 $26,273,366
Median Sales Price Previous Year Median Average Days on the Market Previous Year ADOM
EDITORIAL INFORMATION 635-3656
Mortgage rate update This week Last week Trend
30-year fixed
5.06%
4.84%
15-year fixed
4.32%
4.11%
5/1 ARM
3.63%
3.45%
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FEATURED PROPERTIES - UP TO $199,999 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-3 PM
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12PM-3PM
Spacious Duplex has an open floor plan, super low maintenance, washer/dryer hookups, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a one car garage. Newer A/C, furnace, flooring & water heater.
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4629 N Franklin Avenue
1815 E 9th St, Loveland, CO
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750 E. Hwy 56-Berthoud
1612 E. 1st Street, Loveland
1050 5th St.-Berthoud
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LAND FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY 2/12, 12:00 - 2:00
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6321 Fox Tail Ct., Loveland CO
Warberg Farm at Chapman Reservoir
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THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
From the NW LOVELAND $140’s* $140’S -$220’S
From the NW LOVELAND $140’s*
43RD & WILSON AVENUE THE 12-5 COTTAGES AT ENCHANTMENT RIDGE
$140’S -$220’S
BOISE VILLAGE NORTH, ¼ MILE SOUTH OF HWY 34 ON N. BOISE AVENUE, 1899 10-6 E. 11TH
MIDTOWN HOMES
970-456-4600
4403 ELLIOT PLACE
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
SE LOVELAND
$169,900* NW LOVELAND
12-5
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SE LOVELAND
$169,900* NW LOVELAND
ADDRESS
HRS
OFFICE
PHONE
43RD & WILSON AVE THE COTTAGES AT 12-5 ENCHANTMENT RIDGE
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
BOISE VILLAGE NORTH, ¼ MILE SOUTH OF HWY 34 ON N. BOISE AVENUE, 1899 10-6 E. 11TH
MIDTOWN HOMES
970-456-4600
4403 ELLIOT PLACE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900 970-481-1250
$170,000
JOHNSTOWN / MILLIKEN
1849 CHESAPEAKE CIRCLE A
12-3
THE GROUP, INC.
$184,000
NW LOVELAND
3978 BOULDER DR
11-2
COLDWELL BANKER 970-669-4602
$184,702
SE LOVELAND
255 CARINA CIRCLE #104
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-481-9801
970-310-8804
$220,000
WINDSOR
610 MOONGLOW DRIVE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-310-8804
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
$232,000
NW LOVELAND
4496 HAYLER AVENUE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-631-2257
$235,000
NW LOVELAND
2102 FARISITA DRIVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-631-2257
7405 PIMLICO DRIVE
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
970-443-4047
$257,000
WINDSOR
7405 PIMLICO DRIVE
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
970-443-4047
NE LOVELAND
2725 ABARR DRIVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-222-9618
$279,900
FORT COLLINS
5457 WISHING WELL DRIVE
1-4
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-227-3893
$285,000
SW LOVELAND
493 CLUBHOUSE COURT
2-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-402-9100
$285,000
SW LOVELAND
493 CLUBHOUSE COURT
2-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-402-9100
$298,664
NW LOVELAND
4355 RIDGWAY DRIVE
1-4
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
$298,664
NW LOVELAND
4355 RIDGWAY DRIVE
1-4
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
$299,900
NW LOVELAND
1529 DRYLAND STREET
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-679-8084
$299,900
NW LOVELAND
1529 DRYLAND STREET
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-679-8084
$308,500
NW LOVELAND
1541 DRYLAND STREET
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-218-1891
$308,500
NW LOVELAND
1541 DRYLAND STREET
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-218-1891
$314,000
WINDSOR
7407 PIMLICO DRIVE
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
970-290-8097
$314,000
WINDSOR
7407 PIMLICO DRIVE
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
970-290-8097
$323,400
SW LOVELAND
¼ MILE WEST OF WILSON ON 14TH STREET SW/HWY 402 TO THE DAKOTA 12-4 GLEN SUBDIVISION
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970-663-4522
$323,400
SW LOVELAND
¼ MILE WEST OF WILSON ON 14TH ST SW/HWY 402 TO THE DAKOTA GLEN 12-4 SUBDIVISION
GLEN MARKETING
970-663-4522
$339,000
SE LOVELAND
4630 TARRAGON DRIVE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-217-9874
$339,000
SE LOVELAND
4630 TARRAGON DRIVE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-217-9874
$365,000
SE LOVELAND
4743 SORREL LANE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-690-6011
$365,000
BERTHOUD
103 COMMON DRIVE
12-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-567-0907
$389,750
SW LOVELAND
975 PRISM CACTUS CIRCLE
12-4
GLEN MARKETING
970-663-4522
$365,000
SE LOVELAND
4743 SORREL LANE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-690-6011
$425,000
NE LOVELAND
4772 VALLEY OAK DRIVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-481-2037
$389,750
SW LOVELAND
975 PRISM CACTUS CIRCLE
12-4
GLEN MARKETING
970-663-4522
$429,000
SE LOVELAND
503 EAGLE CREST COURT
1:30-3:30
THE GROUP, INC.
970-518-0645
$170,000
JOHNSTOWN / MILLIKEN
1849 CHESAPEAKE CIRCLE A
12-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-481-1250
$184,702
SE LOVELAND
255 CARINA CIRCLE #104
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-481-9801
$220,000
WINDSOR
610 MOONGLOW DRIVE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
$232,000
NW LOVELAND
4496 HAYLER AVENUE
12-5
$235,000
NW LOVELAND
2102 FARISITA DRIVE
$257,000
WINDSOR
$275,000
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H&RE Front Range Gardening
Carol O’Meara is with CSU Extension in Boulder County. Contact her at 303-678-6238 or comeara@co .boulder.co.us.
Colorado Garden and Home Show
Front Range Gardening
Annual garden and home show slated for Feb. 12-20 CAROL O'MEARA CSU EXTENSION, BOULDER COUNTY
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ou wouldn’t expect a garden in Colorado to come with a great white shark, but at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, an ocean of beauty is waiting for you just inside the door. At the 52nd annual Colorado Garden and Home Show, now through February 20, water is in celebration, as ponds, waterfalls, and seas are recreated during a frosty time of year. Visitors to the region’s largest house and landscape show will be treated to lush gardens, do-it-yourself tips, and expert companies ready to help you surf through home improvement projects. Garden after garden fill the 400,000square foot hall, showing off the natural landscapes and urban getaways that are possible for your yard. Landscapes add to home investment, adding between 7 and 12 percent to the value of a home, according to a Michigan State University study. But if you’re looking for other ways to improve your home value, chances are this show has what you need, from remodeling kitchens, getting new roofing, or redoing a bathroom. Headlining the wish list in 2011 is tips for turning your backyard into a retreat, where relaxation and entertaining friends can be done in style. But environmentally savvy consumers are clamoring for sustainable products, so exhibitors are showcasing products made from recycled materials, renewable energy sources, or ener-
Photo courtesy Colorado Garden and Home Show gy conservation. And edible landscapes are hot, adding food and beauty to the yard. Check out the suburban agriculture garden, built by Europa Landscape and Agriburbia, who demonstrate how to incorporate food plants into an ornamental planting. Look for the Colorado State University Extension booth, where tips for making the most of your exposure are showcased. From broiling western spots to cool, shady northern yards, the Colorado Master Gardeners are ready to help you with information on plant selection, placement, and irrigation. Leave time to browse the Plant Select portion of the CSU booth; the plants on display are proven best for Front Range gardens. Quick seminars get you started on projects from selecting roses to interior design, cake decorating to geothermal heating. A few of the plant focused classes of note are New Plants for 2011 with Debi Borden-Miller of Welby Gardens, several rose seminars by the incomparable rosarian, Joan Franson, Why Did My Good Plant
Go Bad by the Denver Botanic Gardens staff, and outdoor space design tips from the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado. For a complete list of the show’s schedule, check out their website at gardeningcolorado.com.
If you go What: Colorado Garden and Home Show When: Feb. 12-20, noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. in Denver. Admission: Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors; children 12 and under are free. Information: 303-932-8100; gardeningcolorado.com.
Apartments/ Garages/Storage Houses 4080 Roommates Loveland Unfurnished 4030 Spaces 4070 3 BDRM- 925 Lincoln Wanted 4120 2 bdrm, 1 ba, ground level $640. Eat-in kit, AC, 8x10 storage. 1846 E 16th. No smoke/pets. (970)667-0365
STORAGE 20 x 40 with 14´ overhead door. $325/mo. Call (970)481-5899
2 BDRM, 1 BATH 2nd floor unit, large living room, big windows, extra storage avail. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! 1 sm pet ok, & low deposit! Call (970)669-1375
Houses
2 Bdrm, quiet brick 4-plex. No smk/pets. Refs, Great Kitchenettes. Weekly, loc. $575+dep. 970-391-0948 monthly rates. Utilities paid. Satellite TV, laundry 3 BD or 2 BD- Free rent! room. 970-663-0400 Pets nego. Quiet & spac. $625-$795. 970-223-1349
Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030
$899/Month, Utils Included, 2 Bed/2 Full Ba, W/D Inc, new carpet, built 2000, balcony 970-667-7700x106 1043 Eagle Dr Lvld ”0“ UTILS! 1 or 2 room studios, vintage apts. Onsite mgmt. W/D, WiFi, Avail: spacious 2 & 3 DirTV $335-$630 970-219-6353 bdrms, ht & wtr pd, central loc, fncd yd. 970-308-7387 1 BDRM- 1314 E. 16th $465/mo. Avl 3/1, wall AC rmpm.com. 970-669-0842 Lovely, Quiet 1 bdrm $460 Includes heat/hot water No pets/smoke. 970-667-1399
Commercial Industrial 4040
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$1025, Remod kit, Classic! rmpm.com. 970-669-0842
4 Bdrm- 2090 Luvesta $3495 Custom hone on 2 acres. Call rmpm.com 669-0842
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this paper is subject to the federal and state Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
OWN your own home for what you pay in Rent! Lowest rates, $0 - $1000 Down Free Prequalification. Western Plains Realty Ken or Tammy 970-663-5008
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Office Space 4100
3 BDRM- 925 E. 7th, $815. Pets neg, big fenced yard rmpm.com. 970-669-0842
Try a classified picture ad! Call for details
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Fully furnished large rooms in Lvld. Laundry, A/C, cable, all util. incl. $325/mo. (970)412-6714.
Retail Space 4135
970-635-3650 BANK OWNED, HUD & VA www.Foreclosures InLoveland.com to request a copy of the list! Julie Stinson RE/MAX Alliance 970-622-1809
Downtown corner loc, bldg w/ 3 ofcs/recept area. 4 car prkg. $1000/mo 970-667-5145
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Retail & Office Spaces. Starting at $225. Utilities Included. 970-613-1477 LYONS 2 bdrm 1ba mobile home, shed. No dogs. $420/ mon lot rent. $12,000 no owner finance. 303-827-9185.
Mobile/ Manufactured Homes/ Spaces 5130
Mobile Homes/ 5026 Spaces 4090 Business Opportunities
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2 BDRM townhouse apt with DW, W/D hookup, pa- 3 BDRM, 1 car gar, new tio, storage shed. 1408 S. appl´s, close to McKees/ Douty ( S. of HP), no pets park. N/S/P. $750/mo + deposit. 970-667-8698 $545/mo (970)310-5179
Rooms For Rent
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Room for rent in 3 bdrm house, access to lndry/ kitch, yd, $400. 970-581-6147
3 BDRM, unfin bsmt, 1 ba, dbl gar, Nice! Small pet SHARE HOME/Room for neg, no smk, SW Loveland, rent, N/P/S. Rent includes utils, TV and internet. $975/mo. (970)667-8816 $450/mo. 970-324-0231
6000 SF Retail/Warehouse on Hwy 287. Overhead door. 1 BDRM Executive 970-593-2401 or 970-227-7447. Spacious, well-appointed loft in Downtown Loveland with optional single-car garage. This beautiful 1100 sq ft apartment is newly renovated. $950 per month. No smoking or pets. Call ✭ 3 BDRM, 1 BATH ✭ 970-980-6801 for application. 2 Bdrm- 1805 Grays Peak, 1 BDRM, carport, electric & water pd. 1225-1/2 E. 4th W. Hwy 34. $700/mo + dep. $950. Avl 3/1, patio, gar Pets on appr. Se Habla on alley. Small dog nego. ✭1 BDRM. Gar w/opener, rmpm.com. 970-669-0842 Espanol, 970-685-8573 $545. 970-443-4072 W/D, DW. No smk/pets. $600 incl. Ht, wtr, trash. 970-667-6199 or 231-2566 3 Bdrm, 2075 Grays Peak, 2 Bdrm, 2716 Susan Dr. ✭ No Fri Eve/Sat calls ✭ $1050/mo. Avl 2/1. 1 car gar $995. Unfin bsmt, pets nego ✭ 2 BEDROOM HOMES ✭ rmpm.com. 970-669-0842 $575 to $650 + dep. rmpm.com. 970-669-0842 W. Hwy 34. Pets on appr 1 CUTE STUDIO. $395/mo. Se Habla Espanol 2 BDRM 9441 WCR 18E In canyon, river access (970)685-8573 3 BDRM- 433 12th $1095/mo rmpm.com. 970-669-0842 Ovsz 2 car, bright & clean! $1195, pets neg, fncd, 1800´s home. rmpm.com. 669-0842 Call rmpm.com 669-0842 IT PAYS TO BUY! 2 BDRM, 1 BA, $600/mo. $1000.00 Cash Rebate 3 BDRM 2 BA Tri-level WATER PAID! 2348 S. If purchase Feb. 2 car, cvd patio + deck, Colorado, Quiet. No smoke/ Easy Credit Low Down 1311 Ellen Pl, Lvld $1000. No pets. 970-218-0510 Starting under $699 No smk/pets 970-667-2147 That includes Lot Rent! 2 BDRM, 1083 Winona, $695 970-420-8488 3 BDRM, 2 ba, Tri-level, Pets nego, fenced yard Foothills Apts frpl, gar, 766 21st St SW, rmpm.com. 970-669-0842 2 Bdrm Apartment Homes $1250/mo I WILL MOVE YOUR ● Includes Washer & Dryer Faith Property 970-377-1626 MOBILE HOME FREE ● Park-Like Setting LOT RENT 2 BDRM- 1217 Redwood ● Garages Available 3 BDRM- 321 Roosevelt $925 STARTING @ $199 $740. Bsmt, big kitchen bsmt, big liv room 250+Communities 1913 W. 15th St. rmpm.com. 970-669-0842 Unfin rmpm.com. 970-669-0842 to choose from 970-669-7850 - Sorry no pets Offer expires 2/25/2011 970-420-8488 2 BDRM- 3494 Butternut 3 BDRM, 3 ba, A/C, 2 car $575/month. 2-Story gar, No cats/S 210 Morgan Call rmpm.com 669-0842 SW Lvld. $1100 970-222-8163
Condos/ Townhouses 4050
MEYER CONTRIBUTES TO “MAKE A DIFFERENCE” Jeanette Meyer, Principal, Meyer and Associates at RE/MAX Alliance, contributed $900 to local and national charities in 2010 through her client-directed donation program, entitled "Make A Difference." Meyer kicked-off the effort in January, 2010. Clients each selected one of four designated philanthropic organizations to which to direct a gift. Meyer then made the gift on behalf of the client. Recipient organizations were Junior League of Fort Collins, Oakwood School of Fort Collins, Susan G. Komen for the Cure for Breast Cancer, and Children's Miracle Network. Jeanette Meyer A total of $900 was raised in 2010. The program continues with more local charities being added throughout 2011. Jeanette Meyer, Principal of Meyer and Associates at RE/MAX Alliance has been a residential realtor for ten years, serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Wellington and the surrounding area. For more information, contact Meyer at 970-226-3990.
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Apartments/ Furnished 4010
Estate H&RE Real Briefs
1999 MOBILE HOME in nice senior park. Very clean 3 bdrm, 2 bath. 2 car crprt, entry room & shed. $40K obo. Call 970-443-0209 3 bedroom, 2 Ba, 28x76, in best 55+ Loveland comm. New carpet, paint,+ many extras. $79,900, 970-593-3281.
Mom & Pop Business For Sale. Established in 1921 on high traffic Hwy 36. 1993 BERTHOUD mobil Soda Fountain/Cafe/ home, rent to own. 2 bdrm, Bakery. $140K Real estate 1 ba. (970)215-1819 also available. 303-709-6162,
Water Farms, Ranches, Acreages 5050 Rights WOW WHAT VIEWS!
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Wanted: CBT units
(720)204-7900 2.8 acres, water tap in & paid. Electric close, septic needed & Ish res irrig wtr. $100K, just SE of Berthoud. Call Mark Sullivan at ERA Tradewind (303)684-6335 OPEN SAT 12-2 & SUN 1-3 1318 Fairfield Ave, Windsor 4 bdrm, 4 ba w/ fin bsmt in Brunner Farm. Newly renovated, upgrades. $243,900 by owner. 970-420-4454
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Eric Thompson, President of The Group, Inc. Real Estate, has announced the launch of The Group University. The Group University offers educational opportunities for Group Realtors and support staff in the areas of Sales Skills and Tools, Technology Skills, Life Skills, and Builder Services. Classes are taught by experts in various fields as well as by Group Partners and staff. Group University classes will also be offered to the public when appropriate. Amy Hoback coordinates The Group University and is the administrator for its website, www.thegroupuniversity.com. She can be reached at 970-223-0700.
Buying a home on a busy street: is there a way to reduce noise? GENE AUSTIN MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
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uestion: We are thinking of buying a house that is located on a busy highway, and are concerned about traffic noise. The bedrooms face the high way. Is there any way to reduce traffic noise? — S. Kowalski Answer: There are few effective and practical ways to reduce traffic noise much in an existing building. In some cases, highway departments have erected high masonry walls to buffer noise in residential areas, but retrofitting such a wall at an existing home usually isn’t a practical option. Sometimes an earth berm — a high, thick mound of earth, can be built between the highway and the house to block some noise, but effective berms can be expensive to build and require a sizable area of yard. Landscaping a berm attractively can also be expensive. Also, don’t count on wood fences or bushes to filter out much noise. So, what does work and is practical? Brick houses built near highways generally have better noise reduction than wood-framed houses. A high-tech product called Mass Loaded Vinyl Barrier has been used successfully in some situations to control noise; use a search engine and the Internet for more information. Much of the noise penetrates through glass, so if windows facing the highway are not the high-quality doubleglazed type, replacing them could help. Most doubleglazed windows will reduce outside noise somewhat, and at least one company, Milgard (www.milgard.com) makes Quiet Line windows that are said to have superior sound control. Thick, heavy drapes on windows can also help. If a house has wood-framed walls that are not insulated, pumping in cellulose insulation could help block some noise. People who live near busy highways and noisy airports have also told me that, after a while, they simply get used to it and are able to virtually ignore the noise. There are also personal strategies, which I have often recommended, like playing soft music in the house and using ear plugs (sold at some drugstores). uestion: About a year ago I bought a house that was built in 1954. I tore up three layers of flooring in the kitchen, down to the subfloor, and installed hardwood flooring. Now I wonder if some of that old flooring might have contained asbestos and if it is in the air. What should I do? — John Answer: It is true that some old flooring contained asbestos. One found in many older homes is vinyl-asbestos tiles. Asbestos was also used in some sheet flooring and in floor adhesives. Vinyl-asbestos tiles were often 9 inches square and quite thick. Unfortunately, there is only one way to learn if there are asbestos fibers in the air of your home, and that is to have the air tested by an accredited laboratory, since asbestos fibers can be extremely small and difficult to detect. Special equipment is needed. You can learn more about air testing at www.astm.org/ Standards/D6281.htm. This is a Web site of the American Society for Testing and Materials. To find a qualified laboratory to do the test, visit the website of the National Institute of Standards & Technology (www.nist.gov/nvlap). At the right of the page, under Popular Links, click on Accredited Laboratories. Scroll down to Environmental and click on Asbestos Fiber Analysis. Labs that can test for airborne fibers are listed under TEM Test. Click on that link to get the list.
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