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Real Estate Matters
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Experience the beauty of Northern Colorado at Wild Valley North, where nine large lots are available starting today. premier hiking and horse trails, yet minutes from Loveland and the I-25 corridor. Lots are all well-suited for solar applications, making it perfect for homeowners interested in building a fully solar home. Wild Valley North homeowners are served by Loveland utilities, including city water, Xcel natural gas and underground REA electric. A private, off-property miRH PAID ADVERTORIAL crowave tower will provide highspeed Internet access by Skybeam, which is three times faster elcome to Wild Valley than DSL. North. With nine Currently, there are four phase five-acre lots interone permit-ready lots of five spersed with the breathtaking natural beauty of the permanent- acres each, which include lot numbers 6, 7, 8, and 9. The five ly conserved foothills, this is no subdivision. This is Northern Col- remaining phase two lots can be reserved later this summer and orado at its finest. includes two ridgeline lots with Adjacent conservation easements will ensure the landscape unparalleled views. Each lot will accommodate a walk-out basestays that way — as Wild Valley ment and naturally lends itself to North homeowners have over customized architecture. 2,000 acres of open space surDue west is Devil's Backbone rounding the development. Sewith over 80 miles of hiking trails lect builders are ready to construct a variety of house plans, as and an unending supply of natural beauty with Long’s Peak in well as architects who can custhe backdrop. In the foreground, tom design your dream home. a prairie grass meadow undulates A Grand Opening will be held in the breeze. Hidden Valley intoday and tomorrow from 1-4 cludes over 400 acres of open p.m. To get started on a tour, visit the newly constructed Wild Valley North sales center, located 1.3 miles north of the Hidden Valley entryway, which is just north of U.S. Highway 34. Each element of this magnificent estate has been meticulously designed to maximize the breathtaking views and true essence of Wild Valley North. Nestled as separate private retreats, each lot is located steps from
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area and Wild Valley North has 110 acres exclusively available to homeowners and maintained by the homeowners association. Wild Valley North includes several acres reserved for a barn and riding arena, which homeowners may choose to build and maintain via the homeowners association. No building or development is allowed with the exception of such a proposed equine center, and only if approved by the HOA. Furthermore, the 110 acres devoted exclusively to Wild Valley North residents is committed to an agricultural conservation reserve, which preserves the views to the Devil's Backbone and Rocky Mountains forever. Multimillion dollar properties are to the south of the development, though there will never be any through-traffic. Homes at Wild Valley North can be built with pricing starting in the midto high-$600,000s. This coupled with the breathtaking views at Wild Valley North make for an excellent real estate investment. Wild Valley North is just minutes from Marianna Buttes Golf Course and The Big Thompson
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If you go: What: Grand Opening at Wild Valley North When: Today and tomorrow from 1-4 p.m. Refreshments will be available River. Just a few miles farther you are in downtown Loveland, Colorado where you will find the renowned Rialto Theater, Loveland Gallery Museum and many restaurants. Wild Valley North is only 25 minutes from Estes Park, Colorado, the gateway to the incredible Rocky Mountain National Park. To visit, take Interstate 25 north to Loveland (exit 257B). From there, take U.S. Highway 34 to the west part of Loveland. From Wilson Avenue (in Loveland), continue driving west two miles along U.S. Highway 34. Turn right (north) onto Hidden Valley Drive. For more information, please call John Mathey of Premier Lifestyle Realty at 970-481-5512, e-mail him at johnm368@msn.com or visit www.wildvalleynorth.com.
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uestion: I’m not sure what to do. We are buying a home that is a short sale. I have an executed contract in my hand that was signed by the seller. But the lender on the short sale now wants to come in and change the terms of our deal. They were willing to take less to close the deal. Now they want more. Can they get away with this? My Realtor and the attorney at the title office are telling the bank that they can’t change the terms, but the bank doesn’t seem to care. It’s as if the person at the bank got word from a higher-up that he could not allow the sale at the original sales price and now has to change the deal. So what do we do? If we really want this house are we stuck paying more? Is a contract not a contract? Do we just say forget it and maybe they won’t try to stick us with this extra money? We really want this house but
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full-time residential Realtor for over 21 years, Laura Thomas Thomas has specialized in Loveland real estate for the past 15 years. She has also expanded her expertise to all of Northern Colorado, because she knows that people looking for real estate will want to compare different cities in surrounding areas and work with a Realtor who is knowledgeable in all of the areas. Thomas enjoys helping people make wise real state decisions. She is a great listener and matches people with their needs and wants. Helping people with integrity is Thomas’ calling. She loves listing real estate, marketing and working with buyers of all types. Thomas lives in Loveland with her husband Michael Thomas of 25 years and daughter Katrina who will be graduating from high school this year.
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Hardwood floor care
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Hardwood floors shine with a little bit of maintenance
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Top then descending, distressed Hickory pre-treated hardwood; strong layered engineered wood for and an example of a pre-finished solid hard wood floor.
Most pre-coated finishes come in planks now, and customers are installing distressed wood to get a lived-in look and help any dents or damages blend in with the rest of the HARDWOOD FLOOR TYPES floor. Layered or engineered wood Traditionally, hardwoods were incan give more stability and resistance stalled and then finished with around to water damage. Hardwood floored three layers of polyurethane finish, basements often utilize this type of according to St. Denis. Now hardwood as well as kitchens, Corbett wood floors are usually pre-finished said. in a dustless chamber where the fin“The pre-finished woods are really ish can be baked onto the wood bethe direction that we see people gofore it is installed in the home. ing because you get a great value “It gets harder and goes deeper inwith a finish with a long lasting wood to it,” St. Denis said. “They are virtuon it,” Corbett said. ally life time surfaces — not to say As for popular wood types, Corbett you can’t damage them.” sees customers choosing hickory beCindy Corbett, owner of Loveland cause of the natural distresses as well Design Carpet One, said that many as maple and birch. Oak was a longhardwood products are moving towards environmentally friendly ingre- standing trend that is being replaced by more exotic types of wood. dients such a water base.
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es, Venter said. There are only a few brands available that will not contaminate the wood and finishes. A lot of hardwood floor cleaners will stay on the surface and keep building up over time. This creates problems down the road when the wood needs to be refinished and the material won’t stick to the prepped floor. If gunk-promoting cleaners have been used over the life of the wood floor, Venter suggested calling a reputable hardwood company to buff and clean the floor with a concentrated cleaner to get rid of the contaminants before refinishing. “The problem is between the floors where you can get the edge peelings,” Venter said of refinishing a contaminated floor. Oils from cooking can also contribute to hardwood floor contamination. The time between re-coats is determined by how clean floors are kept, traffic on the floor and how much pet dander and hair are in the house. Most coats will last 7-10 years, Venter said. “There is no need to go through a lot of floor cleaner,” Venter said. “Just keep your floor swept up. I use the suck portion of my vacuum cleaner. When the dogs come in from the outside, I will sparingly use it. Hardwood floors are the lowest maintenance floor there is.”
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aring for sleek hardwood floors requires consistent awareness but not a lot of deep cleaning. Area experts shared their tips on caring for hardwood surfaces from cleaning up spills to repairing damage and preparing to reapply finish to the floor. President and majority owner of Loveland’s All About Floors Tom St. Denis commented on the upswing of hardwood flooring in houses. “People usually go to hardwood floors because they are a little too messy for carpet and they prefer the look of hard wood over tile,” St. Denis said. Hardwood can add a warm look to the house. The biggest upkeep advice to remember concerning wood floors is to police dust accumulation. “Keep it dust mopped or swept,” St. Denis said. “That removes the grit so that it won’t grind into the surface. Provide mats at the door so that grit isn’t brought into the home on feet.” Lee Venter, the Northern Colorado territory manager for Denver Hard Wood Incorporated, works with Eheart Interior Design in Loveland to help customers fully understand how to care for their wood surfaces. “Keep the dust and grit off of your floor by either sweeping or using the suck portion of your vacuum cleaner,” Venter said. “The dust is what wears out your finish from you walking on it.” Venter explained that dust particles, such as sand and grit from the outside, have very sharp edges when viewed under the microscope. People stepping on the dust and twisting on it will wear out the finish of hardwood floors. Venter recommended keeping breathable fabric rugs on a few key traditional wear spots — at all outside doors, the patio, the garage, the bottom of stair cases, in front of the refrigerator and in front of the kitchen sink. “You can walk on a hardwood floor all of the time if you have it clean and the finish won’t wear out,” Venter said. Hardwood floor cleaners should only be used sparingly to clean up mess-
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3506 Banyan Avenue, Loveland - Appealing 4 bedroom, 3 bath, mul level home allows RV parking. Large fenced yard includes hot tub, play set and east facing pa o ideal for outdoor barbeques in summer. Recently remodeled kitchen, baths and open living area with wood burning fireplace. Vinyl siding as well as vinyl windows and is located near Loveland’s premier outdoor sculpture gardens
6 Gregg Drive, Loveland - If you love 50’s style homes and design, you will love this 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on desirable Gregg Drive. Wonderful original hardwood floors, lots of built-ins, large mature yard with flagstone pa o, basement game room and work shop, freshly painted interior. This home has had just one owner and has lots of 50’s charm.
2373 Forsythia Court, Loveland - Vaulted ceilings in bedrooms and cathedral ceilings increase open space feeling; finished lower level offers room to spare. Original owner designed home with focus on detail and kept home in immaculate condi on. All appliances nego able, Home Warranty, flat screen TV, and large screen TV in the basement. Passive Radon system already installed.
1002 Burrowing Owl Drive, Fort Collins - This home offers 3 bedrooms plus a study and approx. 1807 finished sq plus an unfinished basement. 2 car garage, je ed tub in master bath, three sided fireplace, hickory flooring throughout the majority of home. Trex deck, upgraded carpet, upgraded black kitchen appliances including side by side refrigerator, washer & dryer included. Front yard landscaping & rear yard fencing included. Home sides to greenbelt area. Price includes builder incen ve
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4495 Ridgway Drive, Loveland - 5 bed, 3 bath, ranch style home in desirable Kendall Brook. Kitchen features: wood floors, pantry, granite countertops, black appliances, 43” cabinets, island & breakfast bar. Covered pa o, huge deck, central air, main level master & a master suite in the basement with a 5 piece luxury bath. Bsmt with great room & a full mini kitchen, Garage is insulated, painted & textured.
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5258 Rangeland Avenue, Loveland - Beau ful ranch style home with all the fine quali es you will find in a Keirns Construc on home!Fabulous quality throughout!You will enter into a very open floor plan,vaulted ceilings,wonderful kitchen with Tharp cabinets,Cambria countertops,sleek black appliances including the refrigerator.This home is complete with tandem 3 car garage,front yard landscaping,A/C & covered back pa o.
4860 Wisconsin Avenue, Loveland - Dual-fuel furnace, tankless hot water heater, power humidifier, solid wood interior doors, kno y alder trim, 5-piece master bath and full stone fireplace. Kitchen features 3cm granite countertops, convec on oven, gas cooktop w/outside vent. Finished basement with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath & entertainment center w/ fireplace. Finished garage w/epoxy-sealed floor.
1650 Uncompahgre Drive, Loveland - This very well maintained home is sure to please. Features include 5 bedrooms/4bathrooms, 3 Car side load garage, Master bedroom is on the main floor, enclosed pa o room and finished basement. This home also sides to a greenbelt and has extensive landscaping. Don’t miss the views from the front porch. This home is unique and has many great features take a look today!
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4270 Tarryall Court, Loveland - Ranch w/walkout lower level. Amazing views from every room. On end of cul-de-sac backing to wildlife conserva on easement & views of Horseshoe Lake to the east. Gourmet kitchen w/slab granite island, hickory floors & cabinets & a wall of windows. Master separated by his & hers offices. Boa ng on Boyd Lake.
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Home sales figures continue rising along Front Range tate Services) LLC. After jumping to 126 in March from 80 in April, home sales for detached dwellings rose to 138 in April. ome sales in Loveland and The average days for a home on the Berthoud continued rising in market decreased from 123 in March to April, according to the latest re105 in April. Monthly sales volume is up port from IRES (Information and Real Es- 43.2 percent over last year, and sits at
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$34,199,536 in April, up from $23,882,898 in April of last year. Fort Collins saw similar increases, with 238 sold detached listings in April up from 190 in March. Total year-to-date listings sold are up 22.4 percent over last year at this time, from 548 in 2009 to 671 this year. Fort Collins detached year-
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Feb, 2010
March, 2010
April, 2010
1042 1010
1099 1099
1126 1069
80
126
138
$234,500 $220,000
$199,900 $183,500
Active Listings Previous Year Active Listings Number of Sold Listings Median Sales Price Previous Year Median
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221 E 50th, Loveland MECHANIC’S DREAM !!!!!!! NO HOA!!!!!!!! • 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Oversized 2 car garages = 4+ garages (or use 1 as garage and 1 as a shop) • RV parking • Newer Windows • Newer Furnace • Newer Central Air
$192,500 $195,000
Average Days on the Market (ADOM) Previous Year ADOM
125 127
123 123
105 127
Year to Date Listings Sold Previous Year YTD Listings Sold
137 143
263 231
401 334
$19,241,626 $21,741,273
$34,334,746 $22,712,094
$34,199,536 $23,882,898
Monthly Volume Previous Year Monthly Volume
REGIONAL SNAPSHOT FOR LOVELAND/BERTHOUD ATTACHED DWELLING
Great North Location Easy access to Ft. Collins Close to Crow’s Park and Horseshoe Lake ~ Outside of City Limits
March, 2010
133 96
125 115
139 124
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$146,900 $140,000
$150,000 $125,000
$147,000 $150,000
Average Days on the Market (ADOM) Previous Year ADOM
107 97
108 102
121 107
Year to Date Listings Sold Previous Year YTD Listings Sold
20 12
36 20
51 37
Number of Sold Listings Median Sales Price Previous Year Median
Seller will also pay $4000.00 toward Buyers Closing costs Jan Krings (970) 667-2707 Business (970) 481-5535 Cell (970) 667-7007
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Feb, 2010 Active Listings Previous Year Active Listings
New and Improved Price $194,000.00
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to-date sales volume is up 18.8 percent from last year, from $145,655,602 to $173,042,464. Greeley’s sold detached listings rose from 116 in March to 163 in April, and the monthly sales volume increased 44.4 percent from this time last year, from $18,553,226 to $26,796,455.
Monthly Volume Previous Year Monthly Volume
$1,868,700 $1,455,050
$2,475,100 $1,130,656
$2,202,935 $2,522,755
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KELLER WILLIAMS
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NW LOVELAND
4403 ELLIOT PLACE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$180,000
JOHNSTOWN/ MILLIKEN
325 HAWTHORNE AVE
2-5
COLDWELL BANKER
$184,900*
NW LOVELAND
3399 FOSTER PLACE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$194,000
NE LOVELAND
221 E 50TH
1-3
COLDWELL BANKER
691-0468
$200,000
NW LOVELAND
3506 BANYAN AVE
11-1
THE GROUP, INC.
381-9141
$202,000
SE LOVELAND
1250 FINCH ST
2-5
MIRASOL MARKETING 635-5931 GROUP
$204,900
NW LOVELAND
3314 BANYAN AVE
1-3
COLDWELL BANKER
691-0468
$224,900
NE LOVELAND
1607 CLEVELAND AVE
11-1
KELLER WILLIAMS
231-5082
$227,900
NW LOVELAND
4496 HAYLER AVE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$234,000
NE LOVELAND
6 GREGG DR
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
213-0554
$249,800
SW LOVELAND
2373 FORSYTHIA CT
12-2
THE GROUP, INC.
566-3516
$250,000
SW LOVELAND
2584 ANEMONIE
12-2
PRUDENTIAL ROCKY 430-0438 MOUNTAIN REALTORS
$264,950
NW LOVELAND
4475 HAYLER AVE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$310,299
FORT COLLINS
1002 BURROWING OWL DR
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
222-8549
$324,000
SE LOVELAND
4635 TARRAGON DRIVE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
217-3464
$325,000
NW LOVELAND
4495 RIDGWAY DR
11-2
THE GROUP, INC.
481-1250
$349,990
NW LOVELAND
4860 WISCONSIN AVE
11-3
THE GROUP, INC.
567-0907
$425,000
SW LOVELAND
1608 MANZANITA CT
1-4
COLDWELL BANKER
222-1139
$469,000
SW LOVELAND
5912 LONG BRANCH CT
1-3
PRUDENTIAL ROCKY 690-1596 MOUNTAIN REALTORS 692-2002
231-5082
744-8082
$589,000
SE LOVELAND
1610 CELESTE
11-2
RE/MAX TOWN & COUNTRY
$765,000
NE LOVELAND
4270 TARRYALL CT
12-2
THE GROUP, INC.
391-4735
$895,000
SW LOVELAND
288 RESERVOIR DR
1-4
PREMIER LIFESTYLE
481-5512
$899,000
SW LOVELAND
530 DEER MEADOW DRIVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
461-7136
To add a listing or speak to an advertising representative, call the Reporter-Herald at 669-5050
PRICE
LOCATION
ADDRESS
HRS
OFFICE
PHONE
$149,900*
NW LOVELAND
43RD & WILSON AVE THE COTTAGES AT ENCHANTMENT RIDGE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$169,900*
NW LOVELAND
4403 ELLIOT PLACE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$184,900*
NW LOVELAND
3399 FOSTER PLACE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$198,900
SW LOVELAND
1703 HILLTOP CT
12-3
NOCOHOUSES
$227,900
NW LOVELAND
4496 HAYLER AVE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$264,950
NW LOVELAND
4475 HAYLER AVE
12-5
THE COTTAGE REALTY 532-5900
$299,900
SW LOVELAND
435 CLUBHOUSE CT
1-3
DEIS & ASSOC.
231-5050
$310,299
FORT COLLINS
1002 BURROWING OWL DR
12-5
THE GROUP, INC.
222-8549
$324,000
SE LOVELAND
4635 TARRAGON DRIVE
1-4
THE GROUP, INC.
217-3464
$344,900
NW LOVELAND
5258 RANGELAND AVE
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
218-1891
$400,000
NE LOVELAND
1650 UNCOMPAHGRE DR
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
290-8097
$525,000
FORT COLLINS
4951 PYRENEES DR
1-3
THE GROUP, INC.
402-9100
$895,000
SW LOVELAND
288 RESERVOIR DR
1-4
PREMIER LIFESTYLE
481-5512
214-9922
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H&RE Transactions
• Patrick & M Travis from Burdick Duane & Brenda, 1609 Covered Wagon Ct, Loveland, $425,000, home • Jerry & Cheryl Holman from Travis Patrick J & M Theresa, 4951 Saint Andrews Ct, Loveland, $550,000, home • Richard Johnson from Thompson James Eric, 2764 Lynn Ct, Loveland, $285,000, home • Clyde & Susan Trujillo from Trujillo Jacob I, 4130 Julesberg Dr, Loveland, $180,000, home • Harvey Brockman from Davis Joshua D & Bonnie L, 190 Harrison Ave, Loveland, $156,900, home • Taylor Nicholson from Eichin Kenneth A & Michelle A, 4038 Rocky Ford Dr, Loveland, $180,000, home • Jacob & Sarah Shuler from Troshynski Jason & Amy, 1960 Arkansas St, Loveland, $336,000, home • Christopher Doiron from Thorp Christopher A & Rebecca A, 4114 Ebony Ct, Loveland, $185,000, home • Amber Cordova from Child Frederick Jj & Denece L, 2526 Hampstead Dr, Loveland, $200,000, home • Bradford & Genesis Steffens from Damborg Donald A & Sheila M, 5942 Meadow Creek Ln, Loveland, $230,900, home • Michelle Urtel from Friesen Stanley J Jr & Braunwin N, 4248 Lookout Dr, Loveland, $261,900, home • Carolynn Wamsley from Geling Frederick B Jr, 3702 Robin Ct, Loveland, $155,000, home
ble from Kypta Timothy W, 1406 S California Ave, Loveland, $144,000, home • Leslie & Mildred Peats from Kohley Jacqueline M, 578 Radiant Dr, Loveland, $187,000, home • Justin & Pamela Simpson from Lee Robert E & Sharlet R, 3389 Nederland Dr, Loveland, $328,500, home • Kathleen Scott from Lynn James Voyt & Rebecca E, 4051 La Veta Dr, Loveland, $175,000, home • Kelly Sevedge from Mason Michael Terry & Michael, 413 E 50th St, Loveland, $175,000, home • Troy & Stephanie Corcoran from Mckie Steven Eugene, 1664 Box Prairie Cir, Loveland, $196,500, home • Jessica Berg from Oak Valley Homes LLC, 235 Carina Cir Unit 103, Loveland, $147,000, condo • Patrick Morrison from Record Daniel L & Shoko T, 616 E 41st St, Loveland, $196,000, home • Don Donahue from Sadeh Esther, 1607 Oak Creek Dr, Loveland, $123,000, home • Linda Adams from Pett Marilyn G, 1919 Hillrose Dr, Loveland, $500,000, home • Charles & Muriel Peterson from Sheeler Scott O & Pamela A, 4081 Buffalo Mountain Dr, Loveland, $228,500, home • Patrick Southern from Smith Gregory, 1550 N Jefferson Ave, Loveland, $128,000, home • Donavan Dittmar from Martin Jerry A, 701 Larch Pl, Loveland, $196,000, home • Mario & Anne Quintanilla from Thompson Philip B & Eileen E, 2410 Fairplay Dr, Loveland, $199,900, home • Ryan & Karen Stillahn from Tri Betty T,
335 Sunmountain Dr, Loveland, $183,900, home • Jorge & Zaira Gutierrez from Fth Properties LLC, 2468 W 46th St, Loveland, $173,000, home • Kristina Kramer from Lariviere June, 2103 Genoa Ct, Loveland, $249,000, home • Richard Castaldo from Triton Homes Inc, 1620 Tennessee St, Loveland, $399,000, home • Spencer Stewart from Watts Jess & Lorna, 2438 Mountain View Dr, Loveland, $132,000, home • Dwayne Walker from Bolt LLC, 1428 S Dotsero Dr, Loveland, $2,650,000, home • Gary & Greta Ingmire from Clark Karen L, 3561 Florida Dr, Loveland, $370,000, home • Steven & Judith Davison from Crowder Mark & Mark James, 3420 Kyle Cir, Loveland, $635,000, home • Robin Foster from Duran Jeffrey M, 1668 Oak Creek Dr, Loveland, $128,000, home • David & Kristi Briles from Holman Cheryl P, 5178 Single Tree Dr, Loveland, $452,000, home • Scott & Lisa Raberge from Hsi Asset Securitization Corp, 4186 Monroe Ave, Loveland, $540,000, home
$250,000, home
Estes Park • Richard Sundell from Guse John M, 930 Highacres Dr, Estes Park, $198,000, home • Joshua Mcgill from Holmes Bryon L & Deborah M, 2109 Fish Creek Rd, Estes Park, $246,000, home • Mark & Susan Newendorp from Robert E Cheryl A Ross Trust, 850 Black Canyon Dr, Estes Park, $675,000, home • Gregory Nelson from Lawson Ellen N, 216 Spruce Dr Unit 1, Estes Park, $187,500, condo • Robert & Christine Winokur from Newman Shirley M, 2040 S Morris Ct, Estes Park, $347,000, home • Rick & Jacquelyn Nelson from Fannie Mae, 2450 Spruce Ave, Estes Park, $123,400, home • Robert & Linda Nelson from Saka Wajma, 1010 S Saint Vrain Ave Unit E6, Estes Park, $141,000, condo • Ann Kasper from Trandahl Edward J & Sandra M, 1519 Raven Cir Unit C, Estes Park, $250,000, condo • William & Margarete Steinhauer from Tyree James B & Catherine N, 299 Curry Dr, Estes Park, $148,000, home
stone Ln, Johnstown, $198,200, home • Cody & Kara Markham from Fannie Mae, 950 N Greeley Ave, Johnstown, $204,900, home • Petroleum Corp from Hermetz J Michael & Annette L, 20718 Weld County Road 17, Johnstown, $250,000, home • James & Elizabeth Koontz from Monaco Steve R, 438 La Costa Ln, Johnstown, $187,400, home • Elizabeth Lindeman from Oakwood Homes LLC, 3900 Blackwood Ln, Johnstown, $175,400, home • Morgan Williams from Oakwood Homes LLC, 5331 Cherrywood Ln, Johnstown, $229,300, home • Gerald & Joanne Castillo from Oakwood Homes LLC, 3626 Maplewood Ln, Johnstown, $255,800, home • Travis & Monica Daly from Lynch Michael A & Michelle, 3771 Morrison Ln, Johnstown, $200,200, home
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• Dariusz & Bogumila Czyszczon from Nolan Michael J & Penni K, 2009 Tidewater Ct, Windsor, $432,000, home • Brooke Wagner from Tarvin Landon, 1119 Fairfield Ave, Windsor, $231,000, home • Peter & Melissa Standard from Bank New York Mellon, 556 Rainbow Pl, Windsor, $375,000, home • Kristin Janus from Bernhardt Living Trust, 625 Locust St, Windsor, $155,000, home • Kevin Sundstrom from Burke Dwight & Hal, 240 Rochester Dr, Windsor, $173,000, home • Cassandra & James Hirth from Jungemann Brent S & Rita C, 1513 Walnut St, Windsor, $250,000, home • Thomas Scholand from Melody Homes Inc, 605 Wycombe Ct, Milliken • Kaleo Chung from Windsor, $311,500, Annunziata Michael J, home 201 E Lilac St, Mil• Dahn Trust from liken, $169,900, home Melody Homes Inc, • Efrain & Amber 581 Edenbridge Dr, Munozzamora from Windsor, $261,300, Lancaster Clayton D & home Krystal L, 1292 S Cora • Steven & Kathy Ave, Milliken, Bragg from Structured $125,000, home Berthoud Asset Invest Loan T, • John & Margaret • Shawn Smith from Johnstown 4281 Prairie Ct, Wind• Dustin Carre from Kacergis from Nabb Lockey Elaine Monica sor, $320,000, home Zadel Patricia K, 25 N 2008 Trust, 219 Big Kehm, 104 E Welch • Gerald & Vicki Estes Ave, Johnstown, Horn Dr, Estes Park, Ave, Berthoud, Helton from Custom $120,000, home $109,000, home $213,000, home Onsite Inc, 1981 Yon• Shannon Schnei• Robert Kjelland • John & Jenny kee Dr, Windsor, der from Braden Bob, from Bock Mary F, 118 Gunther from Mayo $418,200, home Birdie Dr, Milliken, Michael D, 246 Basher 2215 Nicholas Dr, • Chloe Helm from Johnstown, $197,900, $286,200, home Dr Unit 4, Berthoud, Melody Homes Inc, home • Janice Kent from $125,000, condo 621 Colney Ct, Wind• Robert & Jeannine Peck Bryon D, 2385 • Julie Boeckingrowell from Peach Joshua I Stacey from Twin Silos School House Dr, Mil- sor, $245,000, home • John & Barbara liken, $143,000, home & Christina M, 1220 N Llc, 3264 Ballentine Blvd, Johnstown, Burford from Strath• Linden Reustle 4th St, Berthoud, $325,000, home from Hedglin Yvonne $182,000, home more Homes I Inc, • Ricky & Kimberely J, 1131 Norma Ct, Mil- 6671 Spanish Bay Dr, • David Neckels from liken, $221,000, home Windsor, $330,000, Wurtz Alice & Eric, Herrera from Green• Erick Gonzales 830 8th St, Berthoud, berg Erik, 4325 Limehome
H&RE Real Estate Briefs WARBERG FARM CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT WILL HAVE GRAND OPENING Tour this new development from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. This recent home development has four lakefront properties, surface rights, walking paths, parks, boat docks, fishing, a gazebo and a peace garden. The grand opening will happen at 3175 Sophia Court in Loveland. For more information, contact Kurt and Ursula Albers, Broker Associates of Century 21 Humpal, Inc. at 970-663-2400, or 970-231-1224. Or log onto www.allcoloradohomes.com and www.warbergfarmatchapmanreservoir.com.
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• M Nae from Gru K, 4625 Hahns Peak Dr Unit 101, Loveland, $133,500, condo • Dennis & May Clermont from Hawley Connie Marie, 1318 Warbler St, Loveland, $185,000, home • Allison Dewaele from Hunt Randall K & Deanna D, 2302 Chama Ave, Loveland, $185,000, home • James & Catherine Rudolph from Jones Arthur F & Isabell H, 5131 Lynnwood Ct, Loveland, $645,000, home • Douglas & Linda Stotz from Kile Richard & Tiffany, 408 N County Road 29, Loveland, $176,500, home • Jimmy & Joyce Jensen from Oak Valley Homes LLC, 235 Carina Cir Unit 105, Loveland, $165,700, condo • Dean Turner from Oak Valley Homes Llc, 235 Carina Cir Unit 102, Loveland, $154,000, condo • Murray LLC from Fannie Mae, 2747 Breckenridge Pl, Loveland, $182,500, home • Chad & Catherine Eusea from Herder Jeffrey A & Tanisha L, 2730 Daffodil Pl, Loveland, $275,000, home • Ladora Murphy from Mcneal Darwin L & Cathy L, 4534 Creekwood Dr, Loveland, $228,000, home • Shawn Vanderlugt from Mcneill Catherine M, 1828 Jocelyn Dr, Loveland, $162,900, home • Momentum LLC from Mile High Banks, 473 Denver Ave, Loveland, $153,800, home • Georgia Zastrow from King Sherry A, 4168 Lost Canyon Dr, Loveland, $292,000, home • Jennifer Spahr from Kiodamkee Properties LLC, 1335 Arthur Ave, Loveland, $132,300, home • Craig & Holly Ca-
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Real Estate Transactions are supplied by Prospects Unlimited Inc., 1151 Eagle Drive No. 467, Loveland, CO 80537, 667-1537.
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H&RE In the Garden
Plant some drama in the garden with colorful annuals of three or more. In mixed containers Red Thread adds quirky texture, but its true strength is as a unique plant that spills over rock walls. f you want to add zest to your land• Wax Begonia ‘Coco White’ is a double scape but aren’t ready for a long-term relationship with a perennial, plant an- bloomer that took first in its class. This elnuals. These one-year wonders light up the egant plant adds a formal touch with snowwhite, double blossoms over dark burgundy garden with blooms or foliage that make leaves. them the darlings of summer. Spectacular in a container by itself, this For those that do well under Colorado’s plant should be placed near your entranceharsh conditions, look for the best from way to welcome visitors with beauty. Colorado State University’s Annual Trials. • The best Calibrachoa, ‘MiniFamous Held yearly up near the campus in Fort Collins, the trials test plants in pots and in Pink,’ is a pretty in pink bloomer that covers itself in flowers. Bright, neon pink color the ground to determine which will stand glows in sunlight, transforming your borup in our heat. ders and beds into show-stoppers. Pop Here’s a top ten list of annuals for your them into containers and they’ll fill the garden this year: pot, cascading over the rim in a hot sum• Bracteantha ’Strawburst Yellow’ took Best of Show, wowing the judges with stun- mer display. • Petunias are popular choices, and ‘Suning good looks all summer long. The canary yellow, prolific blooms are very large, pertunia Vista Silverberry’ should top your list of must-haves for containers and held proudly above the foliage. But this ground covers. A spreading petunia, this strawflower is no dainty beauty queen; it was the only plant in the garden that came plant captures the eye with silvery blosthrough a devastating hailstorm while still soms streaked with dark violet. Strong in what judges refer to as “flower power,” this looking good. petunia will amaze you with its vigor and • Alternanthera ’Red Thread’ won the Novelty class, with colorful foliage of green desire to bloom. and dark red. Long, thin leaves are so • ’Velocity Blue’ salvia brings deep blue dense the compact little plant looks like a flower spikes to the garden, adding height fuzz-ball, and looks best planted in groups and texture to the planting. Early to flower, CAROL O'MEARA CSU EXTENSION, BOULDER COUNTY
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inches of mulch that does not touch the plant. 4. Water roses deeply once a week (twice a week in the heat of the summer) and fertilize twice a year. Fertilize roses when new growth appears in the spring; not when and has good air circulation. It is important to select a SALLY WEISSER the plants are dormant. Fertilize again at peak bloom. CSU EXTENSION, LARIMER COUNTY site that has wind protection, as the wind in Larimer Do not fertilize too close to fall, as this does not give the County can be fierce. The site should also have good plant time to harden off growth for winter. drainage and room for the roots to grow, without comoses are beautiful and elegant flowers that grow 5. Prune roses in the spring when buds first start to peting for space from other tree and shrub roots. in most Colorado communities with a little care appear on the canes. Remove dead and blacken canes 3. Plant potted roses in well drained, composted soil and planning. Follow these tips for growing roses. back to green wood with clean cuts, leaving the canes 1. Purchase cold hardy, disease resistant varieties. Ros- in a hole that can accommodate the root system, usual- eight to ten inches tall. Because winters can be severe, es are sold in nurseries, retail departments and grocery ly about 18 inches wide and 12 inches deep, depending canes can be even as short as two to three inches. on the size of the container. Remove the plant from the stores. Mail order companies usually sell bare root Sally Weisser has received training through CSU Extenplants that are planted in early spring. Potted roses can pot carefully and place in the hole with the bud union at sion’s Master Gardener program and is a Master Garor slightly below ground level. Cover the plant with be planted after the last killing frost of the season. dener volunteer for Larimer County. For more informa2. Select a site that gets at lease six hours of sunshine loose, loamy, moist soil and top off with three to four tion, call 970-498-6000 or visit www.larimer.org/ext.
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we don’t want to pay more. Answer: You’re the short sale buyer in this transaction. A short sale in residential real estate is a situation in which a buyer comes to the table and offers a certain amount of money for a home. However, that sum is not enough to allow the seller to pay the expenses of the sale and to also pay off the lender. Since the seller is short funds to close, the sale is called a short sale. But just because a seller accepts your offer to purchase a home that is going to be a short sale does not mean that the lender must accept the offer. Once the seller has an offer in hand, the seller then goes to his or her lender and asks them to approve the short sale at the amount listed in the contract. The lender usually requests a closing statement that estimates all of the closing costs relating to the short sale to determine the exact amount the bank will receive from the sale. The bank will also request information from the seller to determine whether they should or should not approve the short sale. However, the short sale process can take some time. In some cases, depending on the bank, a short sale can take three to six months, or longer. The seller of the short sale gets his or her approval for the sale when he or she receives a letter from the bank outlining the terms the bank is willing to accept for the short sale. For the most part, the payoff or demand letter from the bank should say that the bank is willing to accept a certain sum of money upon the sale of the property on or before a certain date. Some short sale lenders will try to add additional provisions to the terms of the approval for the short
sale. But the bare minimum that you would need to finalize the short sale process is a letter that tells the closing agent or title company that upon the payment of a certain amount, the short sale lender will release its lien (the mortgage or trust deed) on the property. From your letter it appears that your seller may not have received an approval from the short sale lender for your deal or that the lender reconsidered what they are willing to accept for the short sale. Your terms with the seller should remain firm. If you can’t get the home for the price you want, you should consider walking away from the deal. If the short sale lender wants more money, it may be that the lender believes that the seller has the ability to come up with that money. If that’s the case, the additional funds should come from the seller and not from you. Given these choices, you’ll have to decide whether the house is right for you and whether you are willing to pay more for the home. Only you can decide what to do. You can see if the seller is willing to put more money into the deal. In some cases, the brokers are willing to cut their commission to save the deal rather than have to start the process over, the seller can find the money to make the deal go, or you can come up with the money to get the home. You should know that it’s not unusual for lenders to look at the closing costs and other fees and then try to get more money out of the deal by pressuring the buyer, seller, title company and real estate agents. The solutions for each deal tend to be unique and vary according to the extent of the short sale, the personalities involved and how eager or desperate the parties to the transactions are to get the deal closed.