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eep roots build strong business, and Bath Garden Center and Nursery of Fort Collins has serviced the Front Range area for over 45 years, providing the community with consistent high quality and customer inspiration. Owner Tom Bath started working with only a pickup truck and a handful of tools in 1965. Now the company sup-
ports residential and commercial landscaping, a full time retail nursery, a boutique garden center and power equipment services and sales. “We are not just a garden center on the corner,” said Bath Garden Center manager Mundy Miller. “We cover all landscape needs, both indoor and outdoor.” On the residential design side of the company, sales director Aaron Salzman offers a service that creates 3D images of potential landscape projects, all designed with the clients dreams in mind. “Before a shovel is in the ground, we do a 3D birds eye view and virtual tour of the landscape,” Salzman said. “It is a way to make sure there is no gray area between what they thought they were I See Bath/Page 2
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going to get and what the finished product is.” This landscape design option can help clients in the building stage of their home coordinate colors and textures of the home with the yard spaces, even if the home is only a blue print or bare frame. “Customers are taken aback when we can envision a house from the blue print,” Salzman said. “Most of our competition strives to get as many projects done as possible each year. We focus on a smaller amount of refined jobs and get to know the client. What do they value in their lives, from time with family to entertaining? Do they like gardening or not? We take all of this into account when planning.” Both the commercial and residential side of Bath Garden Center and Nursery focus on making landscaping as sustainable as possible, from grouping shipments to reduce carbon foot prints to maximizing water use in sprinkler system design and recycling unused materials. On the power shop side of the business, manager Mike Stutz offers many green products such as Hustler brand electronic mowers with zero emission standards. “They are easy to use because you don’t have to have an engine,” Stutz said. The shop also provides landscaping equipment maintenance and part sales for those who want to fix their own equipment. The power shop will serve as a recycling and rebate center for the city of Fort Collins rebate program for trading in old equipment for more energy efficient and environmentally conscious products. The Bath Garden Center and Nursery store offers unique gardening materials
and a friendly knowledgeable staff who are passionate about gardening. The store is one of the largest suppliers for organic and natural gardening lifestyles. The store sets trends in Colorado plantscapes through alternative gardening practices such as pesticide free growing and indoor hydroponics. Sales associate Benjamin Bell spearheads the hydroponics department, a form of sustainable gardening for indoor plant enthusiasts. A drip system with a reservoir of nutrients at the base pumps nutrients into each individual plant and the plants grow in a soilless medium. “Because your plants are on a constant nutrient feed rather than being fertilized with synthetic fertilizers over time, they are in a very controlled environment, so you have increased yields,” Bell said. With hydroponics, growers are assured of what exactly is going into their food and the quality of the seed. This is a healthy nutritious option for the whole family without the possible food source concerns of genetically modified plants, pesticides and of some commercially grown produce. For all gardening and landscaping aspects of life, Bath Garden Center and Nursery works to keep customers informed and focused on healthy yard practices. “We strive to educate our customers about organic gardening and how to nourish the soil we tread heavily on,” Miller said. “Choosing organic products and soil amendments will make your yard and garden healthier for you, your family and future generations. We can all make a difference in this world. Why not start in the back yard?”
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Top, a digitized sketch plan offered by Bath Landscape and Design to clients during consultation. Above, a completed patio project by Bath Landscape and Design.
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Above, a green electrical lawn mower sold at the Garden Power Shop. Left, an indoor hydroponics room at the Bath Garden Center and Nursery store.
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Questions to ask before undergoing a refinance on your home loan years of payments. You must also compare what the costs are to close the loan. The best way to lower the costs on a refinance is to shop around. Talk to at least four uestion: We want to refinance our or five different types of lenders: a credit home loan. We are at 5.75 percent union; a big box lender; a local mortgage and might be able to get 4.85 perbroker; an Internet lender or a mortgage agcent on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. We gregator; and a small, local bank that might will save between $87 to $104 dollars per keep loans in its own investment portfolio. month, and we are thinking about adding Before you call any of the lenders, visit extra money each month to pay off the loan AnnualCreditReport.com and get a free faster. copy of your credit history and pay for a With a 30 year loan, I’d pay twice a month credit score. If your credit score is less than and add extra toward the principal each 660 or 680, you may not even qualify for an month, because you never know about this FHA loan, so your time would be best spent economy. Please give me your opinion. cleaning up your credit. Answer: There are four important quesIf your credit score is good, then be sure tions to ask yourself before starting a refito share that information with lenders. Tell nance: them: “I know you have to pull your own 1. Will I lower my interest rate? From your copy of my credit history and score once I e-mail, it’s clear that you meet this test. officially apply for the loan. But assume this 2. Will I lower my monthly payment? You’ll is current. What kind of interest rate, save money each month. points, fees and so forth would I qualify for?” 3. Will I shorten my loan term? This is an Finally, if you do make extra payments to important question because if you have only pay down your loan, don’t forget to indicate 25 years left on your loan and are starting on your payment that you made an extra up with another 30-year loan, you’ve essenpayment to be applied towards the principal tially lost five years of payments. But if you on your loan. If you have an escrow account have 25 years left and can refinance to a 15- for the payment of real estate taxes or insuryear mortgage, you’ll come out ahead. ance, and you don’t specifically say that the 4. What are the costs to refinance? If a extra is to be used to pay down the loan ballender will charge you so much that it’ll take ance, you might be surprised to find out years to pay off the costs of the refinance that your extra payments went into the eswith your monthly savings, it may not be crow account and not to pay down debt. worthwhile to refinance. Question: My friend has a home he lives in Of these four questions, the biggest issue and owns a different house in another state is how much time you have left on your loan. that is about to be foreclosed on. The foreIn your case, it sounds as though you have closure happened because after his divorce, enough room to refinance to a 15-year loan. his name came off the deed to the property If your monthly payment is less with a 15but not off the mortgage. His ex-spouse year loan, and you can use that savings to failed to make the payments. He owes about prepay the loan further, then you know $290,000, but the property is worth only you’re making a smart move. $200,000. But it isn’t really fair to compare monthly Can he lose the equity in his primary resipayments when a new loan is going to add dence and any money he has in the bank in this foreclosure? How can we find an attorney who can guide us? For more information, call Answer: Your friend’s biggest problem Glink’s radio show at is that he didn’t insist at the time of his 800-972-8255 on Sundays divorce that his ex-spouse refinance the from 9 to 10 a.m., write to Real property to take his name off of the Estate Matters Syndicate, P.O. mortgage. Box 366, Glencoe, IL 60022 or I don’t know if the foreclosed property visit www.thinkglink.com. is in a non-recourse state. If it is a non-
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Great 3BD, 2BA home on 4.8 acres! All new windows on main-floor, new decks front & back, loafing shed, 3 stalls w/ water & elec, cross-fenced & elec on perimeter, and well for irrigation. No covenants!
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recourse state, then the lender would foreclose on the property and would not be entitled to go after other assets. Otherwise, the lender would have to file for a deficiency judgment. A deficiency judgment is given to a lender that is owed more than it gets through the sale of the home in foreclosure. In some states, lenders can go after other assets once the home is foreclosed on if it is still owed money. Your friend will need to hire an attorney to make sure that once the property is foreclosed upon, the bank will not have the right to go after him for any other money owed. Your friend might also want to talk to the divorce attorney who helped him out and get more information. The divorce decree might have provided that the spouse would be solely responsible for the debt on the home.
It might turn out that the divorce decree could shield him from any consequences from the foreclosure. But he should check that out with his attorney. I don’t refer readers to particular attorneys. However, do recommend that your friend contact the local bar association and ask to speak to the head of the real estate committee. That person should be well versed in real estate matters and able recommend a trusted real estate attorney who can assist with this problem. Question: Both of my parents are in their early 80s. Is there any advantage to having the majority of their assets, including the house, transferred to my name? I would only do this with their approval and the understanding that they have access to any funds through me. Answer: I’m sure that you and your parents have a great relationship, and I’m sure they could come to you if they were in financial trouble. But parents don’t like having to rely on their kids for financial support.
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These two lots are side-by-side. Level to gently sloping. Owner has planted trees and lilacs along the road for a head start on privacy. Little Thompson Water taps available. Great views of Buckhorn Valley. Protected by Buckhorn Glade covenants. If you need both lots, owner will consider substantial price reduction. $148,000 each. MLS#’s 603563 & 603573. Directions: North of Big Thompson Elem. on CR 27. East on Bison Bluff.
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And often nothing but trouble is created when a parent transfers their assets to their kids’ names. The good news is that there is no real tax advantage to doing this, and it might even get you into trouble later on. While the estate tax is still in limbo, there is still no advantage to having your parents gift you their assets now. First, they might need them. Second, you’re better off inheriting these items than receiving them as a gift. Prior to this year, if you inherited a home from your parents, you would have inherited the home at its value at the time of their death. That is, if you sold the home the day after you inherited it, you would have paid no tax on the sale of the home. The cost of the home to you would have been its value at the time of their death and the sales price of the home would have established its value; therefore, you would not have made a profit. However, starting this year, when you inherit a home, its value is determined by what your parents paid for
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the home and put into the home. So if your parents purchased the home for $50,000 many years ago and put in improvements of $50,000 into the home, the cost basis of the home would be about $100,000. If you then sold the home for $200,000, you would have to pay taxes on the profit between the $100,000 cost basis and the sales price of $200,000. It’s a tall order for an heir to track down the costs of an asset like a home that was owned by parents who are no longer living. You would be wise to sit down with your parents and go over their finances and determine the cost basis for their home, as well as for any other asset that has appreciated over time. Here’s another suggestion: Spend some time with an estate attorney, who can lay out the options for various types of trusts, and make sure your parents’ wills and powers of attorney for health care and financial matters are in order. Knowing that the estate is in order will help them, and you.
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Johnstown • Lynn Stockton from US Bk, 1721 Suntide Dr, Johnstown, $172,300, home • Kenneth & Annie Huffman from Oakwood Homes LLC, 3546 Pinewood
Ct, Johnstown, $250,000, home • Caleb Liesveld from Oakwood Homes LLC, 3936 Blackwood Ln, Johnstown, $196,000, home • Heath Pier from Oakwood Homes LLC, 5219 Cherrywood Ln, Johnstown, $196,000, home • Dennis Daugherty from Oakwood Homes LLC, 3627 Maplewood Ln, Johnstown, $295,000, home
Windsor • Brian & Beth Heuer from Home State Bank, 7019 Aladar Dr, Windsor, $360,000, home
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ful in keeping weeds at bay, and for best results, plan now to put it on your lawn. The right time to apply preemergent weed control is mid-March eing the envy of the neighborhood is not easy. I know this be- to early April, two to four weeks because I’ve never been one. But, fore the seeds germinate. Too often the pre-emergent is put down after according to helpful neighbors who the seeds have sprouted; weeds alstroll past walking their dogs, with a ready growing are unharmed by it. little effort and the will to make it As with all products, follow the happen, I too, could find the secret to increased property value, a happy and package directions when applying. Refulfilling life, and far less conversation gardless of whether it is derived synthetically or naturally, like corn with people who walk their dogs. gluten, pre-emergents need be applied The secret is in the lawn care. For in a light layer across the lawn. Put better turf with less work, set the down too much, and there is a risk of stage now by planning to weed and stunting the grass’ root system, causover-seed your turfgrass. Timing is ing poor performance later in the crucial for controlling grassy weeds, summer when heat takes its toll. whose seeds fell to the soil in fall. LyCorn gluten contains a fair amount ing quietly on the lawn until spring of nitrogen, so if you use it, decrease soil temperatures soar into the 50s, the seeds can sprout and grow quickly. the amount of nitrogen fertilizer you apply. Too much nitrogen and you’ll Pre-emergent weed control is helpCAROL O'MEARA CSU EXTENSION, BOULDER COUNTY
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SUNDAY 1:00 - 3:00 2503 Bismarck Avenue, Loveland - Established neighborhood w/4 living areas! New ext paint, new A/C & furnace in ‘08. 4 br + office, kitchen w/new counters & le backsplash & lg dining area. Beau ful 17x12 sunroom w/great light. Spacious fam rm has gas fp. Formal living or dining room, bsmt rec room too! Master has remodeled 3/4 bath & walk-in closet. Lg corner lot, fenced yard, huge cov pa o, full sprinklers, extra parking pad for RV/boat.
SATURDAY 11:00 - 1:00 2178 Blue Duck Court, Loveland - Fantas c value for finished square footage. 3 car garage and 1/3 acre lot. Basement is professionally finished, 5 bedroom, 4 bath. Excellent condi on and move-in ready. Maple floors and cabinets, granite le countertops, central air, walk-in pantry. This property backs to historic farm.
$242,000
$285,000
MLS#595072
MLS#620442
MLS#620532
Call Lisa O’Brien 566-0995
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$234,000
$184,900
291 Saratoga Drive, Windsor - Greenspire is a lake front community with planned trails, parks, docks and open space capturing the spirit of Colorado. Designed with energy efficiency and comfort in mind. Homes star ng at $235,000 lake view homes star ng at $330,000.
$235,545
FRIDAY - SUNDAY 12:00 - 5:00 2409 Maple Hill Drive, Fort Collins -Maple hill is an exci ng collec on of a rac ve, energy efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly homes with neighborhood pool, trails and future park. This is builders model. Paired homes star ng at $175, 000 single family homes star ng at $201,000.
SATURDAY 2:00 - 4:00 3632 Crestone Drive, Loveland - 5 bedroom plus office, 4 bath home with finished basement and 3-car garage. Over 3400 sq . Main floor BEDROOM/OFFICE, 3/4 bath and Laundry Room. Kitchen open to family room with gas fireplace. Hardwood floors in entry, Kitchen and Family Room. Basement has Rec room, 2 bedrooms and full bath. NEW CARPET. Huge deck to enjoy fenced back yard with sprinkler system. Central A/C.
$289,000 MLS#618719
Call Mark Moran 218-1891
SATURDAY/SUNDAY 1:00 - 3:00 214 Willow Street #6, Fort Collins - Discover the Roo ops on the River! 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, private garage and private 4th floor roo op deck! New Phase II pricing AND $8,000 Buyer Credit! Excellent Old Town Fort Collins loca on between Northside Atzlan Center and Bas Bleu Theatre and backing to park and Poudre River Trail. Sq Ft does not include 200 sq deck and 260 sq a ached garage.
$290,000 MLS#574335
Call Jim Hauan 481-9280
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804 Crooked Creek Way, Fort Collins - New Pa o Home at Waterleaf. Ranch plan has approx 1,890 sq w/ 2 bd + a study, 2 ba & 3 car tandem garage. Lots of nice upgrades & features throughout. All appliances included. Front & rear yard landscaping & fenced rear yard also included.
544 Wycomb Court, Windsor - 3735 sf 2 story. 4 BD+Lo , main floor bedroom with full bath, 3 full BA, 3 car, large kitchen w/massive amount of cabinets, double ovens, pantry, le countertops. Open floor plan.2 ea ng areas, fireplace,sweeping staircase, large MB/luxury bath. Fenced. Neighborhood swim pool. Designer paint, wood blinds, immaculate.
5338 Wishing Well Lane, Timnath - Sage Homes building in Timnath’s newest neighborhood featuring Bethke Elementary, open space, future rec center. 3 car garage, main floor master and study, FULL landscaping, and well upgraded including granite countertops and refr, washer & dryer included. E-star home & Built Green. Metro district for HOA. Take advantage of the $8,000 or $6,500 Tax Credits.
4802 Sorrel Lane, Loveland - Not quite ready for a pa o home? Come see this new 2 bdrm w/study, 2 ba 1850 fin sf ranch in Thompson Crossing, 3 car sideload, covered rear pa o, oversized shower in mstr. Mtn views, corner lot backs to greenbelt. BUILDER TO MATCH TAX CREDIT!
998 Longspur Street, Loveland -3 BRs + office w/2100 sf. on main level, cathedral/vaulted ceilings throughout! Cherry kitchen cabinets, beau ful slab granite counters, island, pantry, stainless appl. Gorgeous 5 pc master bath. Full fin. daylight bsmt has open fam rm/rec rm w/2nd gas FP, 4th BR, 3/4 BA, 18x11 TV rm & exercise rm. Very oversized garage w/ side tandem. Huge deck & fenced back yard overlooks open space & Mtn views
$299,752
$299,900
$310,000
$359,000
$392,500
MLS#618620
MLS#618723
MLS#595359
MLS#616342
MLS#620497
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1620 Tennessee Street, Loveland -Gorgeous ranch with total of 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and an office! Tons of upgrades inside and out! 3cm slab granite, solid wood interior doors, Lennox dual-fuel furnace, dimmers and AC. Rinnai tankless hot water heater, full stained wood fence, outdoor fireplace, area well grates and beau ful landscaping just to name a few. Enjoy the finished basement with 9’ ceilings, large recrea on room with entertainment center and fireplace and bathroom. You must see this Energy Star and Built Green Home!
5702 Shepherd Street, Timnath - Drama c 2 story with superb cra sman styling. 7 plans including Main Floor Master, 2 Story, & Ranch styles priced from $429,900. French Country and Tuscan styles available. Timnath’s newest neighborhood with new Bethke Elementary, parks, trails and a future pool/ clubhouse.
4437 Thompson Pkwy, Johnstown -Enjoy the courtyard as you enter this unique home. 2 main floor masters! Large walk-in closets. Home theater system w/raised pla orm. 2 fireplaces. Add’l 2 car tandem. Short Sale.
4270 Tarryall Court, Loveland - Ranch w/walkout lower level features a huge rec room & 4 bdrms. Amazing views from every room. On end of cul-de-sac backing to wildlife conserva on easement & views of Horsetooth Lake to the east. Front range mtn views & sunsets to the west. Gourmet kitchen w/slab granite island, hickory floors & cabinets & a wall of windows w/views of lake. Master separated by his & hers offices. Energy-efficient geothermal hea ng & cooling system.
$419,990
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$609,000
$765,000
MLS#617122
MLS#571091
MLS#554762
MLS#620531
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he best method of cooking involves throwing open the fridge door and quickly picking out items from each shelf to make a delicious meal. The other best method of cooking is macaroni and cheese. Period. The only problem for my cooking of this American delicacy is that my fiance can’t eat cheese. Sometimes I make the dish anyway and sit on the couch and tell him how awful it tastes while inwardly I am enjoying a little piece of heaven. I am sure he knows I am telling a little white lie about the tastiness of this comfort food, so I decided to come clean and make a version that he can also happily swallow. Enter the dairy free but still pretty cheesy Italian casserole. For this dish, I experimented with what was in the fridge. I pulled out ground turkey, Kalamata olives, pepperoni and noodles. Then I grabbed almond cheese, soy cheese, Tofutti sour cream (a soy alternative to the real sour cream), almond milk and coconut milk. The trick when using these cheese alternatives is to leave plenty of time for melting. After adding hearty whole wheat noodles, this casserole was a filling feast with a creamy tasting sauce to boot. I entered the recipe into the recipe analyzer at www.caloriecount.about.com to see the nutrition results. This version of Italian casserole is high in fat, but it also packs a mean serving of protein (about 10 grams a serving) and nearly 15 grams of fiber. From now on I will try my hardest to be good and not eat dairy. At the very least I will make this version for Matthew while I sneak in some good quality time with my favorite bowl of mac. But this recipe was so good, it might reform my cheesy ways.
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Creamy Italian Casserole Modified from a low-fat macaroni and cheese recipe at www.WebMd.com. Serves 6 Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat macaroni 1 tablespoon margarine 4 tablespoons Tofutti Sour Cream 5 tablespoons white flour 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 1 1/2 cups almond milk Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 3 ounces cheddar soy cheese 3 ounces pepper jack almond cheese 2/3 cups bread crumbs 1 pound ground turkey 20 chopped Kalamata olives 1 /2 bag of lean turkey pepperoni
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a glass 9-by-9 inch pan with cooking spray. Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil and boil the noodles until they are soft and then drain. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized saucepan, melt the margarine. Remove it from heat and blend in the Tofutti sour cream and flour to make a paste. Whisk in the coconut milk and almond milk and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to simmer, stir in the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, and stir frequently until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes). Whisk in an additional tablespoon of flour if needed for desired thickness. Then add in the cheese and stir well until it partially melts. Pour the cheese sauce into a large saucepan, add the drained macaroni, and stir to combine. The sauce will be a little thin but will thicken with baking. For the other layers of the casserole, pan fry the ground turkey with desired Italian spices, tomato sauce and the Kalamata olives. Add the meat mixture to the bottom of the ban. Top the turkey mix with a layer of low fat turkey pepperoni. Then add the creamy noodles on top so that the cheese sauce can drizzle down to the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle crumbled bread crumbs on top and add 1 tablespoon more of melted margarine. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the mixture bubbles and is lightly browned around the edges and the sauce is thick.
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$139,900 NW LOVELAND
2717 W 46TH ST
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$140,580 NE LOVELAND
2083 CHEYENNE AVE
12:30-2
COLDWELL BANKER 690-5824
$149,900* NW LOVELAND
43RD & WILSON AVE THE COTTAGES AT 12-5 ENCHANTMENT RIDGE
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$159,900 NE LOVELAND
616 E 41ST ST
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
$165,000 NE LOVELAND
1749 KOKANEE CT
1-3
WESTERN 686-7081 RANGEVIEW REALTY
$169,900* NW LOVELAND
4403 ELLIOT PLACE
12-5
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$184,900* NW LOVELAND
3399 FOSTER PLACE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$193,500* NW LOVELAND
3427 FOSTER PLACE
12-5
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$195,000 SE LOVELAND
472 ATACAMITE
1-4
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
217-7977
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162 BRASS
1-3
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505 CIMARRON DR
1-3
231-9073
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WARBERG FARM-SOPHIA CT
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CENTURY 21, HUMPAL
663-2400
12-5
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12-5
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12-5
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$193,500* NW LOVELAND 3427 FOSTER PLACE
12-5
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622-1809
$199,000
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193 COBALT
1-3
RE/MAX ALLIANCE
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302-6894
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481-9444
$209,900 NW LOVELAND
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1-3
CENTURY 21, HUMPAL
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$227,900
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12-5
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$227,900 NW LOVELAND
4496 HAYLER AVE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$234,000
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2409 MAPLE HILL DR
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
566-0995
$234,000 FORT COLLINS
2409 MAPLE HILL DR
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
566-0995
$235,545
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291 SARATOGA DR
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
566-0995
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291 SARATOGA DR
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
566-0995 $242,000
NE LOVELAND
2503 BISMARCK AVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
231-0234
$259,700 NW LOVELAND
4493 HAYLER AVE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$285,000 SE LOVELAND
2178 BLUE DUCK CT
11-1
THE GROUP, INC.
218-1891
$259,700
NW LOVELAND 4493 HAYLER AVE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$289,000 SW LOVELAND
3632 CRESTONE DR
2-4
THE GROUP, INC.
218-1891
$259,900
NE LOVELAND
6341 SEA GULL
2-4
667-4540
$290,000 FORT COLLINS
214 WILLOW STREET #6
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
481-9280
TIMBERLINE PARTNERS
$299,752 FORT COLLINS
804 CROOKED CREEK WAY
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
222-8549
$290,000
FORT COLLINS
214 WILLOW STREET #6
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
481-9280
$299,900 WINDSOR
544 WYCOMB CT
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
690-1732
$299,752
FORT COLLINS
804 CROOKED CREEK WAY
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
222-8549
$310,000 FORT COLLINS
5338 WISHING WELL LANE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
481-9280 $310,000
FORT COLLINS
5338 WISHING WELL LANE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
481-9280
$342,950 NW LOVELAND
2005 CREEDE AVE
1-4
PREMIER LIFESTYLE 215-9913
$392,500 NW LOVELAND
998 LONGSPUR ST
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
231-0234
$342,950
NW LOVELAND 2005 CREEDE AVE
1-4
PREMIER LIFESTYLE 215-9913
$419,990 NW LOVELAND
1620 TENNESSEE ST
12-3
THE GROUP, INC.
567-0907
$359,000
SE LOVELAND
4802 SORREL LANE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
217-3464
$540,000 SW LOVELAND
315 MEADOWSWEET
2:30-4
COLDWELL BANKER 690-5824
$549,900
FORT COLLINS
5702 SHEPARD STREET
1-5
THE GROUP, INC.
481-9280
$549,900 FORT COLLINS
5702 SHEPARD STREET
1-5
THE GROUP, INC.
481-9280
JOHNSTOWN/ MILLIKEN
4437 THOMPSON PKWY
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
567-0907
$609,000
JOHNSTOWN/ MILLIKEN
4437 THOMPSON PKWY
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
567-0907
$765,000 NE LOVELAND
4270 TARRYALL CT
12-3
THE GROUP, INC.
391-4735
$895,000
SW LOVELAND
288 RESERVOIR DR
1-4
PREMIER LIFESTYLE 481-5512
$895,000 SW LOVELAND
288 RESERVOIR DR
1-4
PREMIER LIFESTYLE 481-5512
$609,000
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Close to I25 and shopping!!! 1009 King Dr. 3 BDRM, 2 ba. New carpet/ tile flr. Gar, lrg yd, A/C, patio. Just Reduced!!! Mobile Home Sale/Rent $1,550/mo. Faith Property Various parks, owner finance, low down, 2 or 3 970-377-1626 bdrm, bad credit ok, rent to 2 BDRM, 1 BA. 825 E. 7th Cat Tail Creek Golf Course own, same price as rent. St. 900 sq ft. off st. prkg, ranch, 2 bdrm, 2 ba, 2 car, 3 BDRM, 1.75 BA, 2 car Let´s Talk! 970-215-1819 A/C, coin-op, $550/mo. + w/d, $1150/mo. 970-663-2672 gar, fin bsmt, new carpet & dep. 970-481-2969 paint. A/C, NW Loveland. No pets/smk. $1200/mo. $1300/dep. (970)420-0404 2 BDRM, 1 BATHMountain Ave., Berthoud Clean fresh & paint! A/C, Commercial/Retail heat/water paid. No pets/ 3 BDRM- 3663 Vista, $1125 $500/mo 970-532-2652. smoke. $590. (970)667-0365 No pets, BEAUTIFUL! 3 BDRM, 2.5 BA, rmpm.com 970-669-0842 Townhouse, A/C, 2 car gar, pet neg. 1010 Winona Cir 3 BDRM, 3 ba, 2580 WinOFFICE, RETAIL, 2 BDRM apts: $595-$625+ $995 FPI 970-663-4664 terpark, $1225. Fin bsmt, INDUSTRIAL. UTIL´S dep. Clean, fresh paint, sm INCLUDED. 970-667-3338 pets neg. Lvlnd 970-308-4096 3 BDRM, 1 BA, 2 car gar, NICE! RMPM 970-669-0842 A/C, pet neg. 3 bdrm, 3 ba, all appli- Professional Exec Suites1854 SW 3rd St $850 ances, A/C. Spotless. Easy Kirk Relford, REMAX 2 BDRM House in AlleyFPI 970-663-4664 commute Pets neg. $1150. Alliance. (970)690-1871 $550 + all utils. 535-1/2 W. (970)227-1830 8th Street. $500/deposit. 2 BDRM, 1.5 bath, W/D W/D hkup. Small pet okay. hkup. Large duplex! Call (970)556-1558 $700/mo. + deposit. Avail immed. 970-214-1113 3 BDRM + study, 1.5 bath, 2 car, SW Lvld. NICE! Year lease. Pet nego. 2 BDRM in Tri-Plex. A/C. $995/mo, Call, 970-667-8816 No smk/pets. $600/mo. 2 Bdrm, 1841 E. 16th, LONGMONT- nice, quiet Senior discount. $650/mo, 1 car gar, W/D home! 1 bdrm, cable/inter, 970-667-7384 or 970-219-4930 hkups. RMPM 970-669-0842 W/D, frplc, lg yd, more. A PHONE CALL $475/incl utils. (303)651-6298 2 BDRM, 1 car garage, FINALLY, Storage Space! WORTH $8000.00 W/D hkup. New windows & Huge 2 bed apt avail at ”Call us” carpet. No pets. Wtr pd. Lakemont Apartments. We´ll show you how to get $700/mo. 970-667-7321 Will not last, call today $8000 for Buying a house 970.667.1644 with no money out of 2 BDRM, 1 car, W/D hkups. Pocket. We have until April 3 BDRM LVLD apt. 1.5 ba, Spotless, all brick. No pets/ 30, 2010 So don´t hesitate ~ W/D hkp, newly remodeled smk. 1816 E, 17th St. $700/ 1 Room $500 • 2 Rooms $600 let´s get started today! $775/mo+ sec dep. 1403 E. mo. Avail 3/1. 970-219-4133 in large 3 bdrm house. Ken or Tammy 7th St.#B, Roy (970)599-8312 Share 1.5 baths, kitchen & Western Plains Realty patio. Near McKee Medical 970-663-5008 Center. (970)980-4740 Classified ads get results. Get results! 635-3650. 2 STORY , 2 bdrm, 2.5 ba, 2 & 3 BDRM, cent. loc. New wall air, covered parking, pets considered. $750 carpet/paint. Fncd yd, N/ P.Ht/Wtr pd! 970-308-7387 970-213-1633 www.hmre.net
Office Space 4100
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Roommates Wanted 4120
Rooms For Rent
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2 ACRE LOT, Berthoud area, $30K price reduction, $139,000. Call Steve Conder for details, 303-514-3706.
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BERTHOUD Warehouse with small office, 3000 SF @ 604 2nd St. $200,000 sell lease. (970)493-7775
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970-635-3650 BANK OWNED- 4 bdrm, 2 bath, new carpet, paint & appliances! $ 189,900. Re/Max Alliance, Wanda Quaid, 970-481-3033
BANK OWNED, HUD & VA 1749 Kokanee Ct, Loveland www.Foreclosures Open Sat 1-3 & Sun 1-3 InLoveland.com $165,000, 1/2 duplex. to request a copy of the list! Immaculate, Open floor Julie Stinson RE/MAX plan. Western Rangeview Alliance 970-622-1809 Realty. 970-686-7081 Get $8000 when you buy this new 2 bdrm, 3 ba, 2 car townhome. $139,900 Cottage Realty 970-532-5900 3 BDRM, 2 BA, 610 W. 4th, FSBO, $214,900. Open house Sat/Sun 1-5 970-231-9183
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Real Estate Wanted 5170
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5401 Stone Creek Circle Loveland, CO 80538 1401 W. 29th St. Loveland, CO 80538 New Listing New Construction Featured Property
3210 Birch Drive, Loveland
193 S. Sydney Court, Milliken
1995 Big Sandy Place, Loveland
6950 McClellan Road, Wellington
Cute brick ranch with updates and 1 car garage in great neighborhood! Kitchen has granite counters and tile floors; updated light fixtures and door hardware thru out; wood floors in bedrooms; huge backyard with storage shed! Subject to short sale approval. Commission split 50/50!
Vaulted Ceilings; three bedrooms plus an office, or 4 bedrooms, whichever you need. Original owner has kept this home in immaculate condition. Also offers beautiful, good size yard. Vegetable garden. Raspberries, strawberries, flagstone patio, kennel and a large wood deck. Finished and heated garage with a shed included, plus RV/boat parking.
Upgrades include hardwood flooring, custom paint, maple cabinetry, tile floors & backsplash. The main level offers an open flr plan. Upstairs the mstr suite w/2 walk-in closet & 5 piece luxury bath. 2nd bdrm has its own bath & also a loft area/study office. Unfinished bsmt w/ radon system installed. Fenced in yard & patio area to enjoy summer fun.
3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Backing to open space, this west-facing ranch has the perfect set up with a cool east side patio and partially fenced back yard. Master bedroom has it’s own full bath and walk-in closet. Living room features vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace. All kitchen appliances included. Oversized 2 car garage with opener. Central air and sprinkler system.
$150,000
$162,000
Open House
MLS#620149
MLS#620742
Price Reduced
Call Kristen Specketer 290-8097
Call Rhonda Heth 566-3516
OPEN SUNDAY 1 – 3
1/2 ACRE NEAR BOEDECKER LAKE
$189,900
$194,000
MLS#616119
MLS#618142
Call Diana Luthi 481-2692
Call Miki Roth 690-9459
AGGRESSIVELY PRICED FOR FAST SALE!
2503 Bismarck Avenue, Loveland
4104 Redbird Place, Loveland
3768 Claycomb Lane, Johnstown
3715 Cheetah Drive, Loveland
1513 Walnut Street, Windsor
4 br + office, kitchen w/new counters & tile backsplash & lg dining area. Beautiful 17x12 sunroom w/great light. Spacious fam rm has gas fp. Formal living or dining room, bsmt rec room too! Master has remodeled 3/4 bath & walk-in closet. LOTS Of built-ins & storage. Lg corner lot, fenced yard, huge cov patio, full sprinklers, extra parking pad for RV/boat.
Over ½ Acre in the County and close to the city! Near Boedecker Lake!3 bd, 2 bath ranch w/ an awesome south facing heated sunroom located on a spacious 27,000 sq ft lot, 2 sheds, mature landscaping, plenty of room for Semi or RV parking. Room to build a work shop. Preinspected! Blue Ribbon Home Warranty.
2 story, 3 car garage, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, only 5 years old in Carlson Farms. Master suite 15 x 13, fenced back yard with sprinkler system, gas range, walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, formal dining room, covered front porch too. Clubhouse & Pool.
D Designer colors adorn this immaculate 2-story. U Upper level has 4 bedrooms plus loft or office ro room. Laundry is conveniently located near bbedrooms. Room for everyone with main level fa family, living and dining rooms. The kitchen fe features a spacious island, large pantry and in informal eating space. Relax on the large ppatio and meticulously cared for yard.
Well-priced and very well cared for 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Nice master suite with 5-piece bath. Vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace in great room. Laundry/ mud room off garage. Rec room with wet bar as well as plenty of storage in basement. Low maintenance exterior. Easy care lawn with sprinkler system, patio and large yard with plenty of room to roam. 3 car garage with drive-thru 3rd bay (to back yard).
$242,000
$250,000
$250,000
$257,500
MLS#620442
MLS#610130
MLS#619954
MLS#620424
MLS#620661
Call Cathy Vance 231-0234
Call Bob Skillman 631-2257
Call Don Riedel 679-8265
Call Cindy Kurtz 962-6832
Call Dave Trujillo 222-0340
OPEN SATURDAY 1-3
OPEN SATURDAY 1-3
$265,000
IMPECCABLE WATER VALLEY RANCH!
5258 Rangeland Avenue, Loveland
8211 Nautical Court, Windsor
4490 Fruita Drive, Loveland
998 Longspur St., Loveland
308 Habitat Cove, Windsor
Super quality ranch style home with all the fine qualities you will find in a Keirns Construction home! This fabulous 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car tandem garage is complete and ready for new owners! Call today for special incentives!
Gorgeous, all brick patio home with a decorators touch! Shows like a model home – better than new w/finished basement! Decked out with upgrades thru out! Gourmet kitchen includes SS appliances, granite, island, pantry, wood floors and a fireplace. Very open floor plan, covered patio, 3rd bedroom in basement and upgrades thru out. Large rec room and full wetbar. Golf course neighborhood.
3 bedrooms + office on main, 4th bedroom and 4th bath, rec & game rooms in finished basement. Gorgeous yard backs to open space. Custom features include plank flooring, GE Profile appliances w/ double ovens, built in wine rack, & Silestone counters w/ eating bar. Pre-inspected. www.thegroupinc.com/4490
3 BRs + office w/2100 sf. on main level, cathedral/ vaulted ceilings throughout! Cherry kitchen cabinets, beautiful slab granite counters, island, pantry, stainless appl. Gorgeous 5 pc master bath. Full fin. daylight bsmt has open fam rm/rec rm w/2nd gas FP, 4th BR, 3/4 BA, 18x11 TV rm & exercise rm. Very oversized garage w/side tandem. Huge deck & fenced back yard overlooks open space & Mtn views!
Main floor features hickory floors, alder cabinets, granite, custom paint, & private office. Professionally finished basement includes 2 add’l bedrooms, 2nd laundry, full bar & an incredible bathroom. Home features an indoor/outdoor audio system, stamped concrete patios & an oversized, finished 3 car garage with hot & cold water. Recent updates include an ELK lifetime roof & 6’ vinyl privacy fence. Pre-inspected.
$344,900
$345,000
$360,000
$392,500
MLS#607235
MLS#620589
MLS#613940
MLS#620497
MLS#619740
Call Stephanie Kirkland 679-8084
Call Ryan Spencer 214-0263
Call The Brent Team 461-7110
Call Cathy Vance 231-0234
Call The Brent Team 461-7145
COUNTRY LIVING CLOSE TO TOWN
LAKE FRONT AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS
2008 PARADE OF DREAMS HOME
$400,000
Don’t Just Move Here... ...Live Here!
1542 Dove Haven Lane, Berthoud
3356 Nederland Drive, Loveland
1701 Stove Prairie, Loveland
4444 Thompson Pkwy, Johnstown
Landscaping oasis awaits its new owner. 2 story home with walk-out basement on a quiet cul-de-sac in Weld county. One-owner home with attention to detail. Main floor master bedroom and 3 additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Oversized 3 car garage and additional shed for landscaping tools and toys. A Landscaper’s Paradise!
Easy golf course living on the 17th fairway. 3 bed + office, 3 bath ranch located on Loveland’s Olde Course. Sprawling ranch custom built by Schroetlin. Solid oak doors and trim, private screened in porch and walkout basement.
Looking for quality in West Loveland? This French Modern home with lake and mountain views was built with you in mind. Minutes from hiking/biking trails and all three golf courses. Every opportunity in attention to detail was taken in building this home, from the three chandeliers, Italian wall sconces, marble from 7 different countries to the Pella windows.
2000+ sf of outdoor living incl. outdoor kit, breathtaking interior courtyard complete w/a cascading water feature & frplc. Grand Hall w/ wood beams & stone fireplace creates a wonderful gathering area. Private entrance to casita. The mstr ste has over 1000 sf incl a relaxation rm, private deck & spa. Backs to 40 acres of open space & the Big Thompson River. Spectacular views of the Rockies.
$599,000
$1,099,000
$1,980,000
MLS#607043
MLS#607058
MLS#619153
MLS#565550
Call John Peden 227-5677
Call Mary Laing 690-7288
Call Kim Summitt 689-6950
Call Nancy Maus 213-0554
$575,000
Jim Muller (970) 443-5140 Call Today!
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