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Using IRA money may be mistake ILYCE GLINK TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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uestion: We sold our family farm. I took some money from my IRA and with the proceeds from the first farm, we bought another farm. Although I am 63 and do not have to pay penalty for withdrawing funds from my IRA, my wife suggested that it would make more sense to get a small mortgage rather than paying the income tax on my IRA money. I found out that I can return the funds to the IRA within 60 days without penalty and without owing any taxes. I am making arrangements to do that through a 3 percent flex rate line of credit. I tried to get a fixed rate mortgage from my bank but I was told that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will not allow them to make a mortgage loan to someone for six months when they pay cash for their house. Is this really true? We are in a financial crisis, and while Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not need to loan money to people who can’t pay it back, it makes no sense to me that they will not loan money to someone who has paid cash for a house or farm and clearly can repay the loan. Can you confirm that this correct? It looks like a bureaucratic misunderstanding to me. There probably have not been many people that have done that in the past, but I suspect it will increase as more of us baby boomers retire. Thank you very much. Answer: You are getting correct information. The mortgage market doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but all of the players have become extremely conservative. You shouldn’t have used your IRA money — too much in taxes. If you can get a home equity line of credit — and the question is IF — then you should do that. For a variety of reasons, the mortgage market has become quite a bit more complicated. When you buy a property for cash, lenders want to make sure that you have lived in the home for some time before giving you a loan. Given the amount of fraud in the mortgage industry, lenders are more cautious than ever about doing a “cash out” refinance, where they give homeowners cash when they refinance their mortgage. What you’re asking for, essentially, is a cash-out refinance. Your home is paid off, and yet you now want a mortgage. The lender has to go through all of the steps to make sure you can afford the payment over the life of the loan. That means verifying your income and credit, savings and investments. While it’s clear to you that you can afford to make your payments, today’s lending environment requires mortgage lenders to be very sure. The default answer is “No.” In later conversations you told me that you were able to use your home equity line of credit to pay back your IRA, and are now simply looking for permanent financing. You believe I See Glink/Page C3
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Tips for Growing DELICIOUS Tomatoes
O’MEARA’S RECOMMENDATIONS Sweet: For sweet cherry tomatoes, popular with young vegetableeaters, try “Sungold” tomatoes. They have a high sugar content — popular with children. Large: For large beefsteak tomatoes, “Brandywine” is a great choice. It consistently wins both national and regional taste competitions, she said. Cooking: Try “Amish Paste” for a great tasting cooking tomato. “San Marzano,” “Constoluto Genovese” and “Roma” are also outstanding for sauces. Heat resistant: “Black From Tula” is a variety perfectly suited for this region and puts on fruit when summer temperatures are consistently above 87 degrees, something other tomato varieties won’t do.
for ones with sturdy stems — about the diameter of a pencil, O’Meara said. Choose plants with bright green, healthy leaves. Be cautious of here are few things as symbol- yellow, brown or black leaves, purple ic to summer as picking a spots on the stem or little white plump, juicy garden-grown flies, as these can be signs of disease EXPERIMENT tomato off the vine and sinking your or insects. The most important thing when growing tomatoes is to experiment, teeth into it right there on the spot. It is also important to avoid tomaO’Meara said. “The beauty of growing your own tomatoes is that you As anticipation mounts for the com- to seedlings that already have flowget to play with things you’re not going to find at the store,” she said. ing vegetable growing season, coners or fruit, O’Meara said. She often Try planting orange or yellow tomatoes, or different shaped varieties. sider some of the following tips to sees customers proudly toting robust “There are literally thousands of tomatoes out there.” get the most out of your tomato seedlings with fruit — but the reality crop. is that once planted, these plants will spend their energy on the fruit, PLAN ACCORDINGLY not the root system. The root system the soil up to its first set of true WATER AND FEED ACCORDINGLY leaves, O’Meara said. “Your focus is the most important ingredient to Just because you start seeing O’Meara recommends setting up a right now as a gardener is all about a healthy mature tomato plant. tomato seedlings pop up in your drip irrigation system to deliver conthe roots.” local nurseries, it doesn’t mean you sistent water to tomato plants. O’Meara personally uses a method LOCATION, LOCATION, can plop them in the ground just As for fertilizer, look for a lowin which the seedling, along with the LOCATION yet. Carol O’Meara, an extension strength fertilizer to start, then feed root ball, is placed sideways in a six Choose a sunny location for tomaagent with the Colorado State Unievery 14-20 days until the first set of versity Extension in Boulder County, to plants — with at least eight hours inch trench. She pinches off the fruit gets to be two-inches wide. Afleaves that will be underground, of full sunlight a day. said although tomato plants are ofter that, no more fertilizer is needed. then gently curves the plant so the fered for sale in April, it’s imperative top two sets of leaves are above to make sure the soil is warm before MAKE THE BED TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND: ground. Amend the soil before planting planting tomato seedlings. • Back off on watering in Septemwith plant-based compost. O’Meara One way to get a head start on SUPPORT SYSTEM ber when you see green fruit emergthat, she said, is using walls of water, recommended plant-based compost ing. This will signal the plant to foOnce planted, support tomatoes in order to avoid salt issues with aniwhich act as a barrier to cold night cus on ripening the remaining fruit. with a trellis, tomato cage, pole or mal based compost. Mix one inch temperatures in the spring. Walls of • Keep red tomatoes picked. wire structure. This will help stabicompost per six inches of tilled soil. water can be found at most any nurslize the plant and keep the plant off • Continue removing any diseased ery. the soil — which often encourages leaves during the season GO DEEP The CSU Extension website, found disease, O’Meara said. • The longer tomatoes hang on When planting, think deep. If at www.ext.colostate.edu, noted that the vine, the deeper the taste of the planting upright, set the seedling in tomatoes do best if started indoors tomato. six-to-eight weeks before planting, and should be planted as soon as the danger of frost has past. Average last frost dates for the area are toward the end of May.
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H&RE Real Estate Transactions Mortgage Corp, 1315 23rd St Sw, Loveland, $123,000, home • Nicholas Castiglione from Steven Gallemore, 5015 Brandywine Dr, Loveland, $260,000, home • Frank Kostal from • Scott & Lisa McdonWindmill Properties #2 ald from Monika Vargas, LLC, 4742 Maggie Ct, 527 E 4th St, Loveland, Loveland, $292,500, $140,000, home home • Lorena Kiser from • Resident from Shirley Foy Salyer, 1441 Arikaree Albright, 3655 CarbonDr, Loveland, $193,000, dale St, Loveland, home $183,000, home • Resident & Julie from • Kari Boxleitner from Roger Bates, 6025 Otero James Smith, 4418 N Ave, Loveland, $499,000, Lincoln Ave, Loveland, $163,000, home home • Riley & Katherine • Rick Bird from Fannie Helstein from Ultimate Mae, 1526 W 16th St, Investment Group LLC, Loveland, $149,900, 3518 Adena Ct, Loveland, home $220,000, home • Cassandra Eckhardt from Federal Home Ln • Bernard & Stella
Owusu from Foundation Funding Trust, 421 E 50th St, Loveland, $169,900, home • Vladimir & Andonika Ndoja from Scott Hollister, 2469 Steamboat Springs St, Loveland, $169,000, home • John & Donna Drevdahl from Clyde Marino, 5060 Apricot Dr, Loveland, $236,000, home • Norberto & Rita Cruz from Harriett Mcmillen, 4524 Sunridge Dr, Loveland, $162,000, home • Geoffery & Jill Frahm from Eugene Chantler, 4790 Mimosa St, Loveland, $307,500, home • Michael & Melissa Caldwell from Judith Coons, 109 E 11th St, Loveland, $166,000,
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home • David & Jill Schwank from Quarry LLC, 672 Split Rock Dr, Loveland, $366,000, home • Lee & Mary Ligon from Dana Redford, 474 Lavastone Ave, Loveland, $153,500, home
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$119,000
NW LOVELAND
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11-1
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
970-581-9005
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SE LOVELAND
1510 PEACOCK PLACE
1-3
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43RD & WILSON AVE THE COTTAGES AT 12-5 ENCHANTMENT RIDGE
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970-532-5900
$125,000
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$125,000
SE LOVELAND
175 CARINA CIRCLE #105
2-4
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
970-581-9005
SE LOVELAND
970-456-4600
SW LOVELAND
1209 EILENE PLACE
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BOISE VILLAGE NORTH, ¼ MILE SOUTH OF HWY 34 ON N. BOISE AVENUE, 1899 10-6 E. 11TH
MIDTOWN HOMES
$142,000
$140’S -$220’S
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NW LOVELAND
43RD & WILSON AVENUE THE COTTAGES AT ENCHANTMENT RIDGE
12-5
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970-532-5900
$169,900*
NW LOVELAND
4403 ELLIOT PLACE
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
$150,000
SW LOVELAND
1100 N TAFT #36
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RE/MAX ALLIANCE
970-443-7789
$180,000
NE LOVELAND
1965 CHEYENNE AVENUE
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THE GROUP, INC.
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$184,702
SE LOVELAND
255 CARINA CIRCLE #104
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THE GROUP, INC.
970-481-9801
$195,000
WINDSOR
680 MOONGLOW DRIVE
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THE GROUP, INC.
970-219-5219
$214,900
NW LOVELAND
3644 SHERIDAN AVENUE
1-3
COLDWELL BANKER
970-214-4612
$140’S -$220’S
SE LOVELAND
BOISE VILLAGE NORTH, ¼ MILE SOUTH OF HWY 34 ON N. BOISE AVENUE, 1899 10-6 E. 11TH
MIDTOWN HOMES
970-456-4600
HRS
12-5
$169,900*
NW LOVELAND
4403 ELLIOT PLACE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
$214,900
NW LOVELAND
1170 CRABAPPLE DRIVE
2-4
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
970-667-1828
$184,702
SE LOVELAND
255 CARINA CIRCLE #104
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-481-9801
$215,000
SW LOVELAND
1829 SW 10TH STREET
1-3
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
970-213-3603
$195,000
WINDSOR
680 MOONGLOW DRIVE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-219-5219
$222,000
SE LOVELAND
246 SNOWGOOSE
12-2
LEGACY PROPERTIES 970-227-6093
$214,900
NW LOVELAND
3644 SHERIDAN AVENUE
1-3
COLDWELL BANKER
970-214-4612
$225,000
SW LOVELAND
2366 FORSYTHIA COURT
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-218-7733
$222,000
SE LOVELAND
246 SNOWGOOSE
12-2
LEGACY PROPERTIES 970-227-6093
$232,000
NW LOVELAND
4496 HAYLER AVENUE
12-5
NW LOVELAND
2617 GREENLAND DRIVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-631-2257
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
$224,900 $232,000
NW LOVELAND
4496 HAYLER AVENUE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
From the $260’s
BERTHOUD
1621 HOLLYBERRY
12-3
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
970-290-1798
From the $260’s
BERTHOUD
1621 HOLLYBERRY
12-3
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
970-290-1798
$279,617
NW LOVELAND
3830 HIGGINS STREET
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
$260,000
SW LOVELAND
2766 27TH SW COURT
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970-679-8265
$298,664
NW LOVELAND
4355 RIDGWAY DRIVE
1-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY
970-532-5900
$299,900
NW LOVELAND
1529 DRYLAND STREET
2-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-679-8084
THE COTTAGE REALTY
$300,000
SW LOVELAND
3075 6TH STREET SW
12-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-481-1260
970-532-5900
$314,000
WINDSOR
7407 PIMLICO DRIVE
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
970-290-8097
$323,400
SW LOVELAND
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SE LOVELAND
4630 TARRAGON DRIVE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-217-3464
$365,000
SE LOVELAND
4743 SORREL LANE
1-4
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970-690-6011
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1-5
$308,500
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1541 DRYLAND STREET
10-12
THE GROUP, INC.
970-218-1891
$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 GLEN SUBDIVISION
12-4
GLEN MARKETING
970-663-4522
$339,000
SE LOVELAND
4630 TARRAGON DRIVE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-217-3464
$389,750
SW LOVELAND
975 PRISM CACTUS CIRCLE
12-4
GLEN MARKETING
970-663-4522
$344,500
NW LOVELAND
4410 WOLCOTT DRIVE
12-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-567-0907
$499,000
NW LOVELAND
2096 VISTA DRIVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-566-3516
$349,900
NW LOVELAND
3621 HIGGINS
1-3
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
970-214-9185
$529,000
SW LOVELAND
228 MEADOWVIEW
1-2
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
970-443-7789
$895,000
SW LOVELAND
288 RESERVOIR DRIVE
1-4
PREMIER LIFESTYLE
970-481-5512
$365,000
SE LOVELAND
4743 SORREL LANE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
970-690-6011
$365,000
BERTHOUD
103 COMMON DRIVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-690-9459
$389,750
SW LOVELAND
975 PRISM CACTUS CIRCLE
12-4
GLEN MARKETING
970-663-4522
$389,900
SW LOVELAND
4481 RIBBON COURT
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-690-1735
$499,000
NW LOVELAND
2096 VISTA DRIVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
970-566-3516
$725,000
SW LOVELAND
2422 S CO RD 31
12-3
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970-481-1250
$895,000
SW LOVELAND
288 RESERVOIR DRIVE
1-4
PREMIER LIFESTYLE
970-481-5512
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Regional Snapshot for Loveland/Berthoud Residential December
January
February
Active Listings Previous Year Active Listings
834 842
855 941
881 1042
Sold Listings
90
74
79
$219,777 $245,000
$240,000 $195,000
$207,439 $192,500
Median Sales Price Previous Year Median Average Days on the Market Previous Year ADOM
130 128
130 133
128 128
Year to Date Listings Sold Previous Year YTD Listing Sold
1,340 1,297
74 57
153 137
Monthly Volume Previous Year Monthly Volume
$26,065,297 $26,273,366
$20,505,379 $13,173,437
$19,061,523 $19,241,626
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months they stayed in the property. I’m wondering if we have not received the tax credit yet because the IRS is considering this to be a rental property even though we From Page E1 did buy it to be our primary residence. It just took us a few months to move in. I have interest rates are going to rise in the near called the IRS and they said they are “workterm and want to lock in a mortgage now, ing on our case.” while rates are low. I’m hoping by letting that family stay we My best advice is to shop around until you did not give up the $8,000. Please let me find a lender who is willing to work with you. know what you think. If you can’t get anyone to refinance your Answer: I’m a little confused. You don’t debt, then your Plan B should be to pay off just get the tax credit at closing. No one is your home equity line of credit as quickly as going to give you a check. You’re supposed possible, while the interest rate is still low. to get it when you file your taxes, which Good luck. would be now, for last year. If you filed your tax return or amended uestion: We closed on our house in May 2010. We are still waiting to re- your tax return for the prior year, the IRS may be reviewing the return for errors and ceive our $8,000 tax credit for inconsistencies. In some cases, the IRS will first time home buyers. give a tax return a second look when the adThe family that we bought the house dress you use to file the tax return differs from did not move out of the home until from the address you claim is your new priSeptember 1. This is because the house mary residence. There are other reasons they were planning on buying fell through. that the IRS might hold off on a refund We let them stay because they have small check to you. children and we were not in any rush to You might want to talk to your tax move in. They paid our mortgage, taxes, principle, preparer about going over your tax return and making sure that you met all of the interest and all utilities for the three qualifications for the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit and that you did not make any mistakes For more information, call in filing a return or amending a Glink’s radio show at prior year’s return. 800-972-8255 on Sundays Since you were required to attach paperwork to the return, from 9 to 10 a.m., write to Real you’ll want to be sure all of that Estate Matters Syndicate, P.O. is in order. If it is, then call the Box 366, Glencoe, IL 60022 or IRS and try to work with somevisit www.thinkglink.com. one who can help track down what happened to your return — and your check.
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hristopher Reilly has been involved with a variety of sides in real estate for over 20 years. He is dedicated to the communities he has lived in by serving on several homeowners association boards as president for more than 10 years. As an avid boater he has served on the Waterski Club board to keep community lakes safe for all to enjoy. He has ridden in several poker runs and has played in various golf tournaments for fundraising drives throughout the community as well. He enjoys helping buyers and sellers, from first-time buyers to the experienced rental investors. Reilly was born and raised in Southern Illinois and attended high school in New England. Outdoor activities are one of the reasons he lives in Colorado. He enjoys boating, biking, snowboarding, skiing, camping, and activities he can enjoy in Colorado and Wyoming.
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2366 Forsythia Ct., Loveland This immaculate home is readyto-go, just move in and enjoy! Freshly painted in & out, this home features wood floors, vaulted ceilings, great room frplc., office w/French doors & a rec room. A/C, cul-de-sac location, 8x8 shed & gazebo. Visit www.2366forsythia.thegroupinc.com for virtual tour
2766 27th SW Court, Loveland Classy ranch in Lakeside Terrace. Pre-inspected. New carpet on main. Hardwood in office, dining & kitchen. Kitchen w/bayed eating area & access to back patio. Gas fireplace w/leaded glass window above mantle. Bsmt w/ family rm & wet bar, bedroom, full bath, storage w/built-in shelving & sink and access to side yard.
1529 Dryland Street, Loveland Brand new ranch style home built in Taft Farms by Keirns Construction. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 3 car garage. Several other plans and lots to choose from. Call for details.
3075 6th Street SW, Loveland Completely remodeled home with all the bells and whistles: 3 bed 3 bath 3 car gar with all NEW: Granite, Stainless Steel appliances, high-end light fixtures, interior & exterior paint, hardware, 50 gallon water heater, wood floors, tile backsplash, tile fireplace, tile master suite w/5-pc bath & large walk-in closet.
$224,900
$225,000
$260,000
$299,900
$300,000
MLS# 649791
MLS# 649664
MLS# 633804
MLS# 624979
MLS# 648634
Call Bob Skillman
Call Lori Moffat
Call Don A. Riedel
Call Stephanie Kirkland
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679-8265
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1541 Dryland Street, Loveland Ranch style home in Taft Farms built by Keirns Construction. Great floor plan w/full master bath. 3bds. RV parking, oversized garage. This beautiful home is completed and ready for occupancy. Come out today and see what great things Keirns Construction has to offer! Other floor plans & lots to choose from.
7407 Pimlico Drive, Windsor Brand new 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage on 8000 sq ft open space lot. 2549 finished sq. ft. Granite kitchen, hardwood floors, lots of extras. $314,000. Ask about our great builder incentives! Other plans available starting at $235,000.
4630 Tarragon Drive, Loveland NEW PATIO HOME MODEL IN THOMPSON CROSSING. Choice of 6 ranch plans, 3-car garage options, garden level lots, views, low HOA dues. Convenient location, yet tucked away. Enjoy the million $ sculpture walk, trail & easy access to I-25. Low maintenance living at its best!
4410 Wolcott Drive, Loveland Built and energy-star rated. Open floor plan. Corner fireplace, hand-distressed hardwood floors, granite countertops, Alder cabinets. Oversized front porch complete with fan. Insulated, epoxy-sealed garage.
103 Common Drive, Berthoud Elegant, turn-of-the-century home. Wrap-around covered front porch opens to foyer leading to the formal living & dining rooms. Huge family room w/ FP. Kitchen features Tharp City Scape cabinets, granite countertops, large pantry & dining nook. Master features 5-pc bath & large walk-in closet. Unfinished bsmt.
$308,500
$314,000
$339,000
$344,500
$365,000
MLS# 641473
MLS# 640727
MLS# 645384
MLS# 642208
MLS# 622778
Call Mark Moran
Call Kristen Specketer
Call Valerie Schlageter
Call Tracy Wilson
Call Miki Roth
218-1891
290-8097
217-3464
567-0907
690-9459
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4743 Sorrel Lane, Loveland AVAILABLE NOW! Ranch plan backs to 100 ft of greenbelt space with evergreen trees. This 2 bdrm home with main flr study is built with 2x6 walls, 92% eff furnace & features granite kitchen counters, SS gas range, walkin pantry, 5 pc mstr bath, 3 car gar, covered patio & more!
4481 Ribbon Court, Loveland Super clean 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story home on .38 acre w/ mountain & water views. Wood & tile flooring on main. New kitchen w/slab granite, newer SS appliances w/GE 5-burner gas range/oven & French door refrigerator. 4 car tandem garage. Entertainment Trex deck. Fun Urban style basement.
2096 Vista Drive, Loveland Custom home with incredible quality & style. Located on The Olde Course at Loveland. Secluded back patio. Kitchen w/granite countertops, large island, 5-burner gas range & double ovens. Main floor office, formal dining & living room. Heated shop & heated driveway. Mature yard.
2422 S Co Rd 31, Loveland Mountain home on 35 acres minutes to town on paved roads. Montana timber structural log & ICF construction. Radiant in-floor heat. Expansive hallway leads to rustic country kitchen, bedrooms & ends at the huge master suite & retreat w/fireplace. Large master bath w/huge shower & large walk-in closet. Amazing views. Outdoor living areas.
$365,000
$389,900
$499,000
$725,000
MLS# 640372
MLS# 649924
MLS# 644585
MLS# 6732992
Call Kathy Albertz
Call Maribeth Bergan
Call Rhonda Heth
Call John Simmons
970-690-6011
690-1735
566-3516
481-1250
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Save on home projects by renting equipment
Pe a k Power Make a difference without feeling a difference RH PAID ADVERTORIAL â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peak powerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; refers to a maximum power load during a specific timeframe. Loveland generally experiences peak power demands on the hottest days of the summer when air conditioners throughout the city are using a lot of energy to cool homes and businesses. These peak demands have additional charges associated with them that must be paid to the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power supplier. To help reduce these additional peak charges, join neighbors this summer and sign up for the Partnering with Power (PWP) program. This free program cycles air conditioners to reduce demand for electricity during peak usage times when electricity purchase costs are at the highest. Only the compressor of the A/C unit cycles off â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the fan continues to circulate cool air through the home or building, so most participants donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even notice the 1-2 degree difference in temperature. This cycling assists in reducing purchase costs, which helps keep Lovelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electric rates
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f you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use a particular piece of equipment more than 10 to 12 times a year, it makes more sense to rent. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the advice of Ray Hoekstra Jr., who, with this brother Don, owns two Grand Rental Station locations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one in Loveland and one in Johnstown. Grand Rental Station offers everything from Bobcats and stump grinders to wedding arches and everything in between. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of advantages to renting over owning, especially when it comes to maintenance, repairs and storage,â&#x20AC;? Hoekstra said. He pointed out that a benefit of getting a high quality, reliable piece of equipment without having to put a large amount of money into it. If, by chance, something does break down, Grand Rental Station will replace the piece right away so that the customer can finish their project immediately. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you own a rototiller and it breaks down youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a problem. But if you rent one from me and it breaks down, now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a problem,â&#x20AC;? he said. Grand Rental Stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inventory includes a variety of equipment including paint sprayers, ladders, pressure washers, generators, lawn mowers, compact backhoes, buffers, sanders, sewer snakes and trailers. The company also offers wedding and special event items such as bounce
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Stump grinders, rototillers and other landscape and garden machines line the floor at Grand Rental Station. houses, tables, chairs, canopies, sound systems and even a pig rotisserie. The company stresses the importance of educating its customers in the proper use of any rental item before it leaves the store. The staff will take whatever time is necessary to thoroughly instruct each customer on the features of a tool so they can fully understand how to safely and properly operate the rental item. With proper instruction, the job can be done correctly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we love about being in the rental business is that we are in the unique position of assisting our do-it-yourself customers to save money by tackling their own projects, and we enjoy seeing that sense of pride and satisfaction that is gained in a job well done,â&#x20AC;? Hoekstra said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is definitely a win-win for all of us.â&#x20AC;? Grand Rental Station provides deliveries on request for a nominal fee. Customers are always encouraged to call ahead
Grand Rental Station offers a variety of hand and power tools for your next project so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to buy them.
Spring is Here!
Rent items for weddings and other special events. and reserve equipment. The Hoekstras take great pride in customer service, its equipment and its employees. Grand Rental Stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to provide you with well-maintained, up-to-date equipment at competitive rental rates. The friendly, knowledgeable staff looks forward to helping you with your project or special event. Remember, rent the equipment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; keep the advice. Grand Rental Station is family owned and operated and would sincerely appreciate your business. For more information, visit or call Grand Rental Station in Loveland at 3101 W. Eisenhower Blvd. (970-669-3866) or in Johnstown at 142 Gateway Cir. (970-532-0144).
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Use this checklist to get ready for the warm months ahead!
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Clean your refrigerator condenser coils- The coils are used to transfer heat from the inside to the outside; if they are dirty they make the refrigerator work harder.
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Check your dryer exhaust vent- If clogged, it can lengthen drying time and increase energy consumption. Maintain your air conditioner- Remove dust and grass clippings from the outside condenser and change or clean the filters.
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Program your programmable thermostat- The Department of Energy suggests: When you are home, setting the thermostat at 68°F heating & 78°F cooling. In the summer, when away from home or sleeping set the thermostat 10°F higher.
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Add laughter and magic to your garden at Gulley Greenhouse
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he world of miniature is a magical place. A place where fairies live, dinosaurs dwell and trains chug all day long. Miniature gardening is enjoyed by young and old alike, and is as easy as it is enchanting. First, decide if you want to have your miniature garden indoors or outdoors. If you have chosen to give lodging to the indoor pixies, make sure that you have a space with bright light and a saucer to protect the surface of your furniture. If you start an outdoor garden, place it in a protected spot away from harsh wind and sun. Choose a pot that suits your taste, such as a rustic terra cotta garden pot or a more decorative glazed piece to match your home. Fill your pot with fine-grade potting soil, as the plants you will be using have delicate, shallow root systems. Next, select your plant material. Create a tiny landscape design with foreground, middle-ground, and background plants. Some low-growing foreground plant choices that Gulley Greenhouse highly recommends (and use in their own miniature gardens) are: baby tears, Leptinella, Streptocarpella, Muehlenbeckia, and Sagina (Irish moss). To provide a shady resting spot for the little folk, plant 3-inch houseplants such as: Neanthe bella palm, Croton, upright ferns, and Oxalis (wood sorrel). These plants serve as the trees and shrubbery for your miniature garden, while flowering Fuchsia, Abutilon,
Photo courtesy Johnson Custom Flooring & Design Photos courtesy Gulley Greenhouse Cuphea and Hypoestes are perfect for adding colorful accents. For the miniature roadways and paths, use white sand, broken dishes or pottery, stones, marbles, aquarium gravel or even bathroom tile. Fairies like to dance, so if you provide them with a pretty place to do so, you will have visitors indeed. After you have the plants and stones in place, it is time to decorate — use your imagination. This year Gulley Greenhouse is excited to feature an incredible selection of fairies and fairy furniture. To care for your new little world, use a spray bottle to keep plants and soil consistently moist. Keep the garden looking miniature (not overgrown and abandoned) by lightly grooming all of the plants every few weeks. Miniature gardening is by no means just for fairies; railway gardens, pre-historic succulent gardens, and terrariums are other fun ways to incorporate miniature scenes into your home and garden. Come in to Gulley Green-
Johnson Custom Flooring & Design offers expert advice and a great selection It takes due diligence, Johnson said, and is essential to the process. emodeling your current She recommends customers home or choosing fintake home the samples for a ishes for a new home couple of days and look at can be overwhelming. Johnson them in different lighting conCustom Flooring & Design is ditions — morning, afternoon here to help, whether you are and evening. Move the samdoing a small project like upples around and allow time to dating a backsplash with deabsorb the style and whether signer tile or decorating the or not it is a good fit for the home of your dreams. home. Located in Loveland, JohnIf the style isn’t clicking, it son Custom Flooring & Demay take a couple of trips sign is an expert resource in home with samples to find the custom flooring, slab granite right fit. countertops and tile for any Even if the selection looks surface — working with cusgreat, Johnson said, if the tomers to find exactly what price isn’t fitting a customer’s they are looking for. budget, “we’ll help them find “The bottom line is, we’re the look they want and the here to be a blessing to peoprice they need.” ple,” said Lydia Johnson, ownJohnson Custom Flooring & er Johnson Custom Flooring Design offers an extensive col& Design with her husband, lection of flooring options inScott. “This can be an overcluding tile, carpet, hardwood whelming enterprise. What we (pre-finished or sand and love to do is make the process seal), laminates, engineered really easy. That’s who we are.” wood and many decorative tile designs with varieties of natuIt’s a big job for homeowners to make the final decision. ral stone and glass.
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A popular material right now is EcoTimber Strandwoven Bamboo, named Consumer Reports Floor of the Year in 2009 and 2010. This strandwoven bamboo flooring is extremely hard, durable and renewable. Johnson Custom Flooring & Design is a resource for anyone looking to remodel or select new finishes, including doit-yourselfers who can work with owner Scott Johnson, a contractor, to understand installation instructions and get access to installation resources and materials. Come by the store with your ideas and get expert help and resources to make your vision possible, and contact Johnson Custom Flooring & Design today to get a free competitive estimate. Visit Johnson Custom Flooring & Design at 2093 E. 11th Street in Loveland, call 970-663-1266 or go to www.johnsoncustomflooring. com for more information.
“The Earth laughs in flowers...” R. W. Emerson Bring some happiness to your life... by adding a touch of laughter to your landscape! Gulley Greenhouse can help! Featuring a large selection of: • Annuals, Herbs & Veggies • Perennials, Roses & Grasses
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arah Marcogliese wants to change the way we grow our food. With delightful shapes and enticing color, the Golden-based landscaper is showcasing the beauty of vegetables right where they belong: a centerpiece in the ornamental garden. “I believe that for 20 to 30 years we’ve lost connection with where our food comes from,” said Marcogliese, owner of Native Earth (nativeearthco.com). “But there is a resurgence of interest in this now, and for the past two years, people feel more connected to their food.” Though most of her clients still prefer a traditional, single plot kitchen garden, Marcogliese has others who don’t have the space to devote to vegetables. For those, she offers a few tips for incorporating edibles into a landscape without plowing up the yard. “Square-foot gardening is a great way start. You can grow a lot of varieties of things in a 4-by-4-foot raised bed. There’s a grid on the top defining it into squares, and you can plant basil and chives along the edge of a square and green beans growing up a pole in the center.” Marcogliese says raised beds are the trend right now, offering the opportunity for gardening to those who have limited
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or buttery-yellow ‘Cheddar’ cauliflowers. “There are tons of colorful vegetables you can grow, especially if started from seed. Use them where you would normally have annuals for color. A family only needs one or two tomatoes unless they’re canning, so it’s easy to find a little spot in the landscape to pop a couple in.” For fast growing screening around patios, plant several varieties of pole beans in different colors, trellising them up a mesh curtain. Mix and match yard-longs with scarlet runners and yellow pole beans. And for sheer fun and a strikingly unusuShutterstock photos al addition, Marcogliese suggests espaliered tomatoes. She cautions that this formal technique takes time and dedicayards. Placed on patios or up against the tion from the gardener, but if you need a side of a house, even pocket-sized yards hobby, here’s how: can harbor a few vegetables. Drive three, six-foot-tall wooden stakes For real beauty and bounty, think beyond into to the ground, sinking them 18-incha separate plot for your food, says the 32es. Space the stakes two feet apart. year-old designer, a member of the AssociRun wire between the stakes, spacing ated Landscape Contractors of Colorado each wire line every 12 inches up the (alcc.com). Pop four-foot by four-foot stakes. squares around the garden, nestling the Plant the tomato in front of the center beds up against perennials and annuals. stake, and as it grows, train the main stem Without beds, intertwine tomatoes with to the center stake with soft nylon strips or roses or add frilly, colorful lettuces and twine. Choose varieties that don’t get greens in next to bulbs. “There are some more than seven feet tall. gorgeous greens with foliage that’s just As the stem grows, wind one branch onbeautiful. And you can find chard in almost to the wire supports in each direction, so every color — reds, whites, yellows,” she that there are two branches growing out said. “People use ornamental kale for annual beds, but they’re also edible.” Ruffled from the stem at each level. Gently tie branches along the wire. leaves, brilliant color, and rosette shapes Pinch off side shoots and all branches make them a darling of the landscape. not attached to a wire line, and tuck growLooking to add intriguing, geometric ing tips back around the wire to keep the forms along the path to your door? Plant branch growing outward along the wire. cauliflower ‘Veronica,’ a romanesco type If you try this, please send in your phowith gorgeous, chartreus spirals in place of run-of-the-mill snapdragons. Or jazz up the tographs of it to me for posting on my blog, gardeningafterfive.wordpress.com. walk by planting purple-headed ‘Graffiti,’
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hose foil-wrapped potted tulips, daffodils and hyacinths sold at supermarkets, garden or home centers, farmers markets and other retailers are perfect for outdoor planting, just like bedding plants. They are a great way to dress up your deck, patio or porch in planters that say spring is near, if not here. “It’s true, once spring temperatures stay above freezing, nursery pots of spring bulb flowers can be used indoors or out. Just slip them out of their plastic pots, then plant them outdoors into the garden or containers,” said Sally Ferguson, director of the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center in Danby, Vt., www.bulb.com. What about sudden cold snaps? No worries, Ferguson said, “Mother Nature programs flower bulbs to handle erratic springtime temperatures, even snow.” Before planting nursery plants outdoors, she said, briefly acclimate them to colder temperatures. One night in a cold but protected porch, garage, or other cold area will help toughen them up. Once settled outside in garden beds or containers, young bulb plants and buds can ride out light frosts, though fully-open flowers and leaf tips may get the equivalent of freezer burn.
TIPS FOR PLANTING INSTANT SPRING IN THE GARDEN Anticipate spring. Once the weather turns and daffodils start coming up in local gardens, bulb bedding plant season has begun. When planted outdoors potted bulbs can last for weeks, even a month, when spring weather is still quite cool overall. Buy green and watch them grow. For longest enjoyment, choose potted bulbs with tight green buds, not those already in full bloom. Any of the potted hardy spring bulbs are candidates for outdoor planting in spring, including tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, crocuses and more. All are widely available from floral retailers this time of year. Acclimate to cold. Once home, water the pots well, then place them in a cold but protected area (above freezing) overnight so they can acclimate to colder temperatures before you plant them outside. Slip off the plastic pot and plant the whole works into the garden or in large containers, just as you would flats of petunias or impatiens in early summer. If planting in outdoor containers, the larger the containers the better to insulate the bulbs from any late winter freezes. Consider fragrance. Remember that color is only part of the story, many spring bloomers are fragrant, as well. Hyacinths are especially welcome near doorways, placed there to delight those coming or going. Gift of spring. When visiting friends or family, bring along a gift pot of daffodils or hyacinths plus a trowel. They are even great gifts and take-home treats for kids birthday parties. After all, it’s the next generation that will soon be taking care of Mother Nature.
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otatoes are enjoyed world-over and make a versatile addition to any meal. Though many consumers purchase their potatoes at the local grocery store, potatoes can be easily grown in the home garden, too. Potatoes prefer a slightly acidic soil and full sun and will produce best in a loose, moisture-retentive soil. It is possible to get good potato yields in less-than-perfect soil, however. Home gardeners can begin planting potatoes in early spring, when the soil is able to be worked. Plants will not begin to grow until the soil temperature is at least 45 degrees. Plant only certified seed potatoes, which are available at most quality nurseries and garden centers. They are less likely to have disease than a potato you picked up at the supermarket and tried to establish. Small seed potatoes can be planted as-is. Larger seed potatoes should be cut into pieces that contain at least one or two “eyes.” Placing the seed potatoes in a warm location can entice them to bud and speed up the sprouting process once planted.
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RECK, for 48 years, has delivered a strong reputation for making the finest vacuums available. Our continued goal is to provide lightweight and easy-to-use cleaning products for every room in the house, each with exceptional durability. It’s essential to us that our customers have access to these superior cleaning solutions, and that we provide an impeccable experience with every visit to our convenient store locations. We are excited to announce that since March 1st, 2010 we have successfully gained ownership of the ORECK Clean Home Centers in the cities of Fort Collins, Arvada and Thornton. Rest assured with 30-plus years experience in the industry, we deliver nothing shy of the best solutions, support and service. We believe it is invaluable to have easy-to-access ORECK Stores, with highly knowledgeable cleaning consultants at your disposal. We have also taken the ‘Wonder’ out of where to take your vacuum when you need service, as we have fully trained and certified technicians available. “The most exciting part of this business is supporting our existing loyal customers — and capturing the new customers as well, then providing them with the ultimate cleaning solutions. We’re here to discover where in their homes or business they might be experiencing negative impact when it comes to cleaning,” said Trevor Smith, Regional Manager for the Northern Colorado ORECK Clean Home Centers. “ORECK has it covered from A to Z — covering Clean from the floors to above the floors – and even the air in between.” ORECK cleaning solutions purely define
the level of value that each home or business owner needs to experience and has, to then gain the very best in Clean. Our staff’s goal is to present the most accurate solutions, which will in turn eliminate any risk of change from a cleaning product you may have utilized in the past. Relationships are built on trust and integrity — and we gain knowledge from you, thus allowing us to know your cleaning needs. The ORECK Clean Home Centers of Arvada, Fort Collins and Thornton are established and in place to be a “Sole Source Provider” for you and your family, making it effortless to find any and all the solutions that will deliver the most powerful CLEAN to your environment. ORECK is stronger today than ever, now offering vacuums with On-Board Tools — offering an all in one package. Choose from an all new line-up of lightweight vacuums, and then vacuum the air with highly respected ORECK Air Purifiers. You can easily transition to the floors with the incredible floor machines, like the popular Orbiter. We have all your environments covered, so you can save time and effort in achieving your perfect Clean. Thank you in advance, we appreciate your business and the opportunity to serve you.
PLEASE VISIT OR CALL US AT ONE OF OUR THREE LOCATIONS: • ORECK Clean Home Center of Fort Collins at 838 W. Drake, Fort Collins, 80526 970-224-3030 • ORECK Clean Home Center of Thornton at 2616 E. 120th Ave, Thornton, 80233 303-252-0698 •ORECK Clean Home Center of Arvada, 6350 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, 80003 303-426-5515
“We’re here to discover where in their homes or business they might be experiencing negative impact when it comes to cleaning.” —Trevor Smith, Regional Manager for the Northern Colorado ORECK Clean Home Centers.
Photos courtesy Trevor Smith
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