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Starting under $300,000, all designs are intended for main-level living and each cottage has its own two-car garage. Along with ranch-style plans, loft plans are offered which provide main-level living with additional living space on the upper level. Triton offers the option of including an elevator during construction, or it can be retrofit down the road if it becomes needed.

“All of our homes are built for main level living with no steps and they are handicap accessible with wide doors and hallways,” said Mark Brantley,

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US mortgage rates hit new lows; not a lot more buyers biting

BY MARCY GORDON  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Average U.S. mortgage rates started the year by dipping to new lows, with the benchmark 30-year rate marking its lowest level since May 2013.

The ongoing decline in mortgage rates would appear to be a boon for prospective homebuyers. But it hasn’t yet significantly enticed more buyers into the market. At the same time, there are fewer distressed properties and bargains coming onto the market that attract real estate investors.

This week the nationwide average rate on the 30-year loan fell to 3.73 percent from 3.87 percent last week, mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported.

The average for a 15-year mortgage, a popular choice for people who are refinancing, slid to 3.05 percent from 3.15 percent last week.

A year ago, the 30-year mortgage stood at 4.51 percent and the 15-year mortgage at 3.56 percent. Mortgage rates have remained low even though the Federal Reserve in October ended its monthly bond purchases, which were meant to hold down long-term rates.

The housing market has struggled to fully rebound since the recession ended more than five years ago. Many potential buyers lack the savings and strong credit history needed to afford a home, causing them to rent or remain in their existing houses instead of upgrading. Higher home prices and relatively stagnant incomes have also

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curtailed buying.

“The key issue for first-time buyers has not been mortgage rates,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.com. It’s been concerns like not being able to qualify for a mortgage or to put together a down payment, he noted.

Median household incomes have yet to completely recover and remain below their 2007 levels after adjusting for inflation. Limited income gains have cut into the cash flow and down payment savings needed to buy a home. Meanwhile, home prices have risen and lenders have kept standards tight for making mortgage loans.

And experts see a trend toward

millennials putting off buying their first home.

The hesitation can be glimpsed in the number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes. It rose only modestly in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.

At the same time, the bulk of homeowners who could refinance appear to have already done so in recent years. With many home borrowers already carrying mortgages in the range of 3.5 percent to 4 percent, it may not be worth it for them to refinance at current rates.

Refinancing carries its own costs and fees.

The picture could improve, though,

as the effect of recent changes kicks in. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which back the overwhelming majority of new mortgages, recently relaxed their standards for borrowers’ credit scores to qualify.

And on Thursday, President Barack Obama announced a plan to reduce some mortgage insurance premiums, a move the White House says could save homeowners $900 a year and attract 250,000 first-time homebuyers.

Under the plan, the Federal Housing Administration will reduce its annual insurance premiums for first-time buyers for mortgages it backs by 0.5 percentage point, to 0.85 percent.

The changes, together with an

anticipated stronger economy and improved job market this year, are a “clear positive” for the housing market, realtor.com’s Smoke said The decline in mortgage rates also has come as bond yields have hit record low levels. Mortgage rates often follow the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which has fallen below 2 percent.

Bond yields rise as prices fall.

Bond prices were an unexpected strong spot for the financial markets last year, reflecting concerns over global economic weakness.

The 10-year note traded at 1.97 percent Wednesday, down from 2.17 percent a week earlier. It recovered to trade at 2 percent Thursday morning.

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country at the beginning of each week. The average doesn’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount.

The average fee for a 30-year mortgage was 0.6 point, unchanged from last week. The fee for a 15-year mortgage declined to 0.5 point from 0.6 point.

The average rate on a five-year adjustable-rate mortgage fell to 2.98 percent from 3.01 percent. The fee was unchanged at 0.5 point.

For a one-year ARM, the average rate slipped to 2.39 percent from 2.40 percent. The fee held at 0.4 point. 

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Outstanding Properties Great Neighborhoods SOLD KISSING CAMELS - CAMELS RIDGE

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1090 Hill Circle $365,000 2 bedrooms + office, 3 bath townhome, main level master, upper level family room, great Pikes Peak / mountain views.

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19340 Glen Hollow Circle $450,000 Sensational 5 bedroom, 4 bath custom home with spacious kitchen, walkout lower level, main level master, 3 car garage.

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17850 Sawmill Road $460,000 Spacious 4 bdrm + office, 4 bath home with 3 car garage and private backyard. Great room and Master Suite on Main Level.

$695,000 1536 Smoochers Circle $565,000 1985 Hill Lane Beautiful 2 bedroom and office bedroom + office home all on Beautiful custom home features 4 bdrms + office, master and office on main level, 3 car garage, amazing Pikes Peak views. one level. This home has wheelchair access and mobility.

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1639 Rockview Trail (Lot 5) $715,300 C.R. Shea Homes The Mesa, 2300 sq ft, one-level living with 2 bdrms + study, 3 baths, 3 car garage, stucco/stone exterior.

KISSING CAMELS - THE RETREAT

1607 Rockview Trail (Lot 1) $737,000 C.R. Shea Homes The Haven with 2 bedrooms + library, 3 baths, over 4,000 sq. ft with unfinished basement.

SALE PENDING KISSING CAMELS - THE PARK

1425 Smoochers Circle $795,000 This 3 bdrm golf course home features 2 main level bdrms w/private baths, main level study, 3 car garage & great views.

OLD BROADMOOR

18 Second Street $850,000 One level living in Old Broadmoor with three bedrooms and study on the main level. Wonderful fenced yard on .59 acres.

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1030 Regal Way $879,000 Builder’s personal residence, custom finishes, option for one level living, 4 car garage, 2 bdrms and office on the main level.

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3776 Hill Circle $949,500 New Construction Model on golf course, one level living option, 2 main level masters, gourmet kitchen & great views.

KISSING CAMELS - THE GREENS 4170 Reserve Point

KISSING CAMELS - THE GREENS

3836 Hill Circle $1,025,000 Beautiful 5 bdrm golf course residence with 2 main level masters, gourmet kitchen, tons of storage, wonderful views.

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101 N. Tejon Street, #450 $1,100,000 3 bdrms + study, Penthouse, custom throughout, 2,600 sf loft, roof top patio, walk to dinner / shows, incredible views.

KISSING CAMELS

3836 Camelrock View $1,250,000 Expansive home offering 6 bdrms, office, 6 baths, oversized 3-car garage, main level master & private enclosed courtyard.

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SOLD OLD NORTH END 1430 N Cascade Avenue

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Elegant 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with private beautifully landscaped grounds located in the Historic Old North End.

KISSING CAMELS 3850 Camels View

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PINECREST @ PINE CREEK

9830 Highland Glen Place $1,295,000 This 5 bdrm golf course home features master, 2nd bdrm and study on the main level, gourmet kitchen, 4 car garage, views.

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PropertyTransactions This list was obtained from the El Paso County Assessor’s Office and covers sales recorded during the period of Nov. 17 – 23, 2014. Each listing includes the buyer, address and sales price. For more information, e-mail leslie.massey@ gazette.com.

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• Esther C Arnett 1312 Red Mica Wy. $210,000 • Clifford Scot Richard 17007 Buffalo Valley Path $275,000 • Raymond E Byrd 16971 Park Trail Dr. $280,000 • Kimberly J DawdyGifford 18790 Spring Valley Rd. $290,000 • Robert Michael Wells and Gwendolyn Elizabeth Wells 2206 Creek Valley Cr. $322,000 • Paul A Price and Teresa M Price 2875 Mcshane Dr. $335,000 • Mark A Mcallister and Helen Y Mcallister 20190 Deer Shadow Wy. $455,000 • Steven P Badovinac and Sheila M Badovinac 1675 Old Antlers Wy. $455,000 • Stephen M Blomberg and Angela R Blomberg 775 Woodmoor Acres Dr. $456,800 • Marc V Parpal and Jacqueline M Parpal 132 Metcalf Ln. $462,000 • Larry G Webb and Judith B Webb 15854 Midland Valley Wy. $512,500 • Sierra Symonette and Benjamin Symonette 147 Metcalf Ln. $543,000

80133

• Christopher M Optiz and Heather L Schreier 141 Upper

Glen Wy. $125,000

80817

• Richard Alan Hunt 477 Camino Del Rey $179,900 • Daniel Felix and Heather Felix 7419 Wind Haven Trl. $224,000 • Ken Hosterman and Karie Hosterman 10905 Falling Star Rd. $235,500 • Mitchell A Stone 8154 Campground Dr. $253,900 • Danny I Centeno and Jennifer Centeno 7350 Araia Dr. $268,000 • Joshua Norton and Katelyn Norton 7367 Willow Pines Pl. $273,800

80831

• Alex Nathan Steitz 11917 Corbu Hts. $166,300 • Tanner J Mondragon and Jessica E Mondragon 3955 Feather Ridge Dr. $177,000 • William J Mccloskey Ii and Inga Mccloskey 8107 Fort Smith Rd. $217,600 • Wy.ne C Hodson and Jean B Hodson Revocable Trust 9945 Litchfield St. $223,000 • Scotty Cummins and Linda Y Cummins 8149 Fort Smith Rd. $259,000 • Brent R Suerdieck and Allison R Suerdieck 11753 Allendale Dr. $295,000 • David Michael Newcomb 10338 Mt Evans Dr. $296,200

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• Nicole Ranae Mason and Michael Jared Mason 12736 Mt Oxford Pl. $313,600 • Charles D Williams Jr and Jean K Williams 10465 Mt Columbia Dr. $314,000 • William Iv Evans and Sondra Evans 10024 Antler Creek Dr. $319,900 • Rachel R Green and Jason L Green 10469 Holly Springs Pl. $380,700 • Taylor N Tolle and Dana C Tolle 12787 Mt Oxford Pl. $384,000

80903

• Lisa M Winkler 913 E Cimarron St. $185,000 • Christopher B Purnell and Molly K Purnell 845 E Willamette Ave. $215,000 • Geoffrey Fryer and Stephanie Fryer 618 N Corona St. $279,000

80904

• Michelle Elaine Krantz 1223 Oswego Ave. $185,000 • Lumpong Hines 1270 Ethereal Cr. $386,300

80905

• Lindsay Mccue 1707 Portland Gold Dr. $248,100

80906

• Toby Herrera 2552 Naples Dr. $87,000 • Steven M Leo 27 Clover Cr. W $155,000 • Zachary D Miller 1595 Gumwood Dr.

Bobbi Price Team

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80908

• Laura J Scott and Keith J Kidder 4745 Terrell Ln. $231,000 • Matthew J Scheiner 7607 Forest Valley Lp. $254,500 • Nicholas J Orourke 8415 Admiral Wy. $277,000 • Adrian Daniels and Alexandra Daniels 8450 Dry Needle Pl. $284,100 • Calvin Henderson and Rena Henderson 3030 White Hawk Trl. $380,000 • Obinna C Nwaojigba and Judene E Nwaojigba 9290 Braemar Ln. $460,000

80909

• Kaylani L Scherr 2007 N Academy Blvd. $116,000 • Gequon Anderson 1003 Fosdick Dr. $137,000 • Joseph Daniel Nelson 3705 Dixon Wy. $144,000 • Jonathan E Testrake and Morgan R Testrake 2125 Bonfoy Ave. $149,900 • Virginia L Geist 312 N Logan Ave. $152,000 • Stephen W Bassett Jr and Peggy D Bassett 1928 Berkshire Ln. $162,500 • Robert J Fisher and Michelle A Fisher 43 N Garland Ave. $164,900 • Ethne Lynn Clarke and Donald Milton Clarke 2909 Drakestone Dr. $172,000 • Justin Moles and Chelsea Moles

• Odilia PascualHernandez 1923 Monterey Rd. $119,900 • Valerie L Hermacinski 2214 Monterey Rd. $129,900 • Arthur Gardner 506 Lakewood Cr. $140,000 • Russell Anthony Sousa Jr and Kathryn Colleen Sousa 3210 Greenwood Cr. $146,900 • Joffre F Chernes and Alma Chernes 2317 Spring Blossom Dr. $217,500

80911

• Carlos H Zuniga and Samantha L Zuniga 47 Watson Blvd. $135,000 • Jordan Daniel Peters 109 Doris Dr. $136,000 • Consuelo M Garcia 84 Hallam Pl. $144,500 • Cheryl Kwiatkowski 33 N Belmont St. $150,000 • James Vandyke 2410 Ivanhoe Dr. $157,900 • Amanda E Ruegg 7365 Woody Creek Dr. $161,100 • Melissa N Rodriguez 7290 Tilden St. $167,000 • Erik M Dahlberg and Ashley R Dahlberg 6630 Defoe Pl. $174,900 • Julian Stewart 7460 Sneffels St. $175,000 • Francisco J Aguayo and Katya D Aguayo 542 Fay Dr. $187,000 • Edwin Antonio Soto Ferreira 4009 Silver Star Grv. $189,500 • Nathan D Hudson and Jeannine M Hudson 5648 Hawkesbury Dr. $190,500 • Kyle J Ames 7470 Goldfield Dr. $205,000 • Justin E Chamberlain and Chelsey M Chamberlain 4915 Wilkin Dr. $224,900 • Alberto Iii Ponce 4062 Silver Star Grv. $231,200 • Frederick J Swatek Jr and Sandra D Swatek 3735 W Cresta Loma Cr. $261,600

• Christopher James Randel Platkus 1390 Hatha Wy. Dr. $140,000 • Toby Lee Minjarez Jr 2170 Shawnee Ct. $156,000 • Hang Thi Nguyen and Hai Van Duong 7608 Colorado Tech Dr. $243,200

80916

• Lloyd D Hansen 104 S Murray Blvd. Apt A $65,000 • Deon Delimio Ware 5361 Blair Vw. $153,000 • Mary Vail-Garcia and Carmen F Cook 4850 Keith Ln. $153,000 • Saul O Orozco 4260 Daylilly Dr. $169,500 • Marylue Mccombs 1443 Flycatcher Ln. $173,000 • Chrisneive Mckenzie and Kenokia Mckenzie 3469 Kingfisher Nest Grv. $173,500 • Daniel R Levering and Ashley N Levering 4815 Harrier Ridge Dr. $179,000 • Jose Dominguez 538 Welsh Cr. $185,000

80917

• Kyle Wallis 3612 Queen Anne Wy. $55,000 • Boon D Campbell 3186 Vail Pass Dr. $82,600 • Eric Hutchens and Roxanne Larson 5595 Montgomery Ter. $140,000 • Yancy C Taylor 4843 Castledown Rd. $152,500 • Lisa Boyd 5520 Mosca Pass Ct. $162,800 • Joshua Thomas Gorski and Fancee Gabrielle Gorski 5490 Whimsical Dr. $185,000 • Peter James Hartes Iii 4759 Iron Horse Villas Pt. $188,000 • Joshua M Connolly and Hillary Connolly 3560 Inspiration Dr. $213,900 • Michael Derosier 5135 Mayweed Ct. $218,800 • Joel E Yates and Juana E Yates 5575 Whimsical Dr. $270,000

80918

• Amy Kathleen Rice 3933 Encino St. $134,000 • David W Allen and Cynthia J Allen 4875 Nightingale Dr. $179,900 • Tammy K Delvalle 5097 El Camino Dr. $181,900

• Robert T Motsay Jr and Virginia J Motsay 6130 Del Paz Dr. $189,500 • Darcy A Rovik 4120 Cougar Pl. $190,500 • Randy C Mayfield 2030 Rimwood Dr. $209,000 • Jamie K Jacobsen and Gayle T Jacobsen 6695 Montarbor Dr. $210,000 • David W Moore 3160 El Canto Dr. $215,000 • Frank E Olson and Toni M Olson 5316 Alta Loma Rd. $220,000 • Jakobus Hendrik Venneulen 2256 Palm Dr. Unit C $258,000 • Michael S Grooms and Christina M Grooms 6128 Maroon Mesa Dr. $272,000 • Sean C Johnston and Kori K Ade 5930 Castlewood Ln. $335,000 • Kevin H Campbell 4955 Turquoise Dr. $420,000 • Fizal Hosein and Ok Sun Hosein 4639 Cedarmere Dr. $470,000 • Trudy Cramond Dawson 1740 Colgate Dr. $500,000

80919

• Evan C Delaney and Nina S Delaney 6280 Pemberton Wy. $256,000 • Samuel E Koury and Megan R Koury 165 Mikado Dr. W $259,900 • Deron Hickman 5961 Canyon Reserve Hts. $279,900 • Stephen Daniel Green and Christie D Green 349 Silver Spring Ct. $285,000 • William F Nolan and Janet Nolan 1424 Ledge Rock Ter. $285,000 • Iain W Kelly 270 Buckeye Dr. $325,000 • Robert Guevara 7501 Tudor Rd. $399,000 • Kevin Pallis Cason and Helen Thier Cason 1855 La Bellezza Grv. $579,900

80920

• David Swanson 7582 Camino Ct. $134,000 • Jonathan N Brown 7849 Brandy Cr. $143,500 • Jamie L Sekelsky 8425 Sassafras Dr. $174,500 • Susan L Bennett 8280 Scarborough Dr. $193,500

• Roxann L Ghist 8870 Boxelder Dr. $195,000 • Ramez Adib Gabrah Shalabi and Maryam Gamil Eskander Ghobryal 8302 Cooper River Dr. $215,000 • Timothy David Hawbaker and Amy Renee Hawbaker 2920 Rhapsody Dr. $215,000 • Jared M Mcgowen and Kristin N Mcgowen 8334 Wilmington Dr. $219,900 • Shawn P Demosthenis 7486 Liberty Bell Dr. $224,500 • Norma J Uhrich Trust 2320 Elite Ter. $233,500 • Trevor Clae Black and Krystal Ann Black 1919 Chapel Hills Dr. $235,000 • James R Buranosky and Tiffany A Buranosky 5010 Culpepper Ct. $265,000 • Paul J Runnells and Sarah P Runnells 8276 Brigantine Dr. $272,500 • Mark R Pratt and Jessica M Pratt 7625 Fargo Dr. $299,000 • Marvin Eugene Parrish and Nancy Mae Parrish 1707 Berglind Rd. $305,000 • Salvador L Gomez and Pamela A Gomez 1839 Parliament Dr. $374,000 • Eugene G Carlon and Dagmar E Carlon 8354 Regiment Ct. $374,900 • Douglas E Stock and Veta I Stock 2111 London Carriage Grv. $464,200

80921

• Bryant R Robb and Peggy J Robb 15565 Holbein Dr. $268,000 • Adam Douglas Bradley and Maria Teresa Pimentel 11625 Wildwood Ridge Dr. $278,900 • Dan L Obryant and Donna M Obryant 903 Kettle Rock Ct. $358,000 • Judith M Potter Trust 13255 Cake Bread Hts. $363,600 • David J Schluckebier and Sunday Dawn M Schluckebier 12310 Warm Springs Dr. $374,000 • Branden K Graversen and Andria D Graversen 1818 Queens Canyon Ct. $378,400

• Scott G Frickenstein and Kristi L Frickenstein 13716 Windy Oaks Rd. $410,000 • Michael D Weidner and Linda D Weidner 205 Coyote Willow Dr. $501,100 • David M Lortz and Jo A Sammons 17170 W Cherry Stage Rd. $534,500 • Colleen R Rusch and Douglas R Rusch 13622 Fife Ct. $800,000

80922

• Jennifer Lara 2880 Richmond Dr. $175,000 • William R Wilkes 5028 Laredo Ridge Dr. $198,200 • Mandi L Gordon 3971 Reindeer Cr. $199,900 • Margarite C Cabrera 4375 Poplar Brook Dr. $202,000 • Frank Jr Allen and Priscilla L Allen 3010 Leoti Dr. $230,000 • Walter Max Dennison and Patricia K Dennison 4873 Desert Varnish Dr. $238,000 • Benjamin G Hinsperger 4618 Purcell Dr. $260,000 • Darrin K Moulton and Tina L Moulton 4390 Range Creek Dr. $273,000 • Steven G Lindsey and Jeanene A Boswell 5438 Chasm Pl. $273,500

80923

• David Cornella 5510 Sunshade Pt. $158,000 • Donald C Gressly 5403 Prominence Pt. Unit 5 $172,500 • Gail E Bell 7130 Sand Crest Vw. $175,000 • Van Thanhthi Nguyen and Tin Minh Nguyen 6877 Summer Grace St. $192,000 • Delain K Culpepper 5396 Prominence Pt. $201,200 • James N Felmer and Jo Ann Felmer 7014 Vasalias Hts. $210,000 • David T Candler Jr and Ashley R Candler 5960 Grapevine Dr. $212,500 • Virginia Roacho 5773 Charlotte Pkwy. $226,000 • Christopher J Wzest and Valerie A Hudyma 6684 Abbeywood Dr. $233,900 • Christopher Hogan and Christina Hogan 6676 Donahue Dr. $235,000 • Daniel W Smith and

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Gwendolyn Lesa Smith 6231 Grand Mesa Dr. $236,500 Renee Marie Steeve 6711 Oak Trunk Pt. $255,500 Eric C Herb and Judith A Herb 7663 Double Barrel Hts. $269,700 Bradley N Starling 5777 Huerfano Dr. $280,000 Eric C Larson and June C Grant 5327 Spoked Wheel Dr. $286,000 Rowilson M Ramos and Allita R Ramos 6421 Vickie Ln. $296,200 Martin Ortiz-Padilla and Veronika Ortiz 6446 Finglas Dr. $313,500 Jonathan W Tessin and Catherine M Tessin 6756 Mustang Rim Dr. $416,800 Matthew L Baker and Laura B Michel 6769 Silver Star Ln. $446,100

80924

• Holly Campbell and Keith C Campbell 5707 Cross Creek Dr. $303,300 • Shannon M Williams and Jasmin D Williams 5942 Monashee Ct. $376,000 • David Nelson and Tiffany Nelson 5986 Rowdy Dr. $380,200

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Many buyers no longer see marriage as prerequisite to a mortgage

BY TIM LOGAN  LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES — In more than two decades as a real estate agent, Marc Tahler has seen his client base of would-be buyers shift.

He used to see a lot of younger

couples, married, maybe with a kid in tow or one on the way.

Lately, though, his buyers are trending a little older, and, kid or no, a lot fewer of them sport a wedding ring.

“I’m seeing more people who aren’t married,” the agent said.

“Sometimes, it’s a couple where both have been divorced, buying as partners. Or one buys and the other puts some money in. It’s all

becoming more common.”

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of them will ever make. They no longer see marriage as a prerequisite to a mortgage.

“These key life-stage things impact when we buy, what we buy and where we buy,” said Mollie Carmichael, a principal at John Burns Real Estate Consulting. “But … young people today aren’t living by the same rules as 20 or 30 years ago.”

Unmarried couples, same-sex partners, even pairs of roommates going halvesies make up a much bigger chunk of the housing market than they did a generation ago, said Rachel Drew, a researcher at Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.

“The decline in married couples, among younger buyers, is almost entirely offset by growth in unmarried couples. You’re not actually seeing a decline in two-adult households,” she said. “(Unmarried couples) are much more likely than a single person to buy a home. They’re acting like married couples.”

That’s what Krystle Mangaccat is doing. She and her boyfriend recent closed on a single-family home with three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and plenty of room for their dogs — and maybe someday their kids.

They’re not married yet, but after four apartments in three years, they were ready to settle in a place of their own, Mangaccat said. And, she said, the choice between using their savings on a down payment or a wedding was kind of a no-brainer.

“We’re practical people,” she said.

“A house is a long-term thing. We’d rather spend our money on that than on throwing a big party.”

That’s a choice more couples are making lately, according to a study last year by real estate website Redfin, which notes that the average wedding and honeymoon costs about $35,000, enough for a down payment for many home buyers.

Whatever the reason — fewer marriages or more challenging finances — younger buyers are waiting longer

to buy homes. That helped slow the housing market in 2014.

Just 48.7 percent of California households were headed by married couples in 2013, according to Census Bureau figures, down from 51.1 percent in 2000, a difference of more than 300,000 households. And those married couples are far more likely to own their house — more than two-thirds do, compared with about 40 percent of nonmarried households.

That’s partly a matter of money, he notes. A married couple with two incomes is far better equipped to buy a home in Southern California at a time when the median-priced home in Los Angeles County costs nearly nine times what the average job pays in a year.

Marriage makes the math work.

The math can work just as well for unmarried couples, but many continue to grapple with employment and income uncertainty, said Daniel Sanchez, a real estate agent.

Sanchez works with a lot of 30-something buyers who are trying to sort out life changes, moves and jobs that they’re not so sure will last forever.

They’re establishing careers later, getting married later, buying houses later.

“The dynamics have completely changed,” said Sanchez, who at 35 is himself a renter and in “no rush” to buy.

“Buying a home makes sense if you know you’re going to stay put, but we’re in a totally different time.”

For some, it makes sense whether they’re married or not — though negotiations over whether the house or the ring comes first can be tricky, real estate agent Tahler said.

He knows from personal experience, having just bought a house with his girlfriend of six years. They have a son together and wanted more space. But she hesitated.

“It became a little heated. She almost didn’t want to, specifically because we weren’t married,” Tahler said. “She settled — for the moment. She’s still pushing the marriage, though.” 

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Immaculate home boasting newer roof, new lighting, 2 story vaulted ceilings, brick accented fireplace, open floor plan, master bedroom has his/hers closets and a loft that can be converted to a 5th bedroom. This home is sure to impress! 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2 Car ~ 3,012 Square Feet ** Call David @ 719-505-4482 for open house information!

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This lovely, well maintained home is light, bright and surprisingly spacious. Vaulted ceiling, fireplace and laundry on main level.

Excellent mountain views from the Dining room walk-out to private patio and from the master bedroom. Second floor loft area can be second bedroom or office. Extra finished storage room is being used as nursery, could be office as well. Convenient, quiet treed location.

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1 year old like new 3120 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath 2-story near Fort Carson * A/C & security * Covered front porch & rear deck * Corner lot * Slab granite, stainless steel, & maple kitchen * Open great room concept * Formal living room or office with glass French doors * Large vaulted master with Pikes Peak view & 5-piece master bath * 3-car tandem garage * Unfinished basement for future expansion * Immaculate. MLS# 6632693

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Move in ready 2-story home w/ 6 BD, 5 BA, 3 car garage and over 4,900 SF. Formal dining room, formal living room, perfectly appointed kitchen, eating area, large family room, master retreat with an attached 5 pc bath, spacious secondary bedrooms, finished walk-out basement is the ultimate space for entertaining w/ a large rec area, wet bar, theater room, gym and office space. Beautifully landscaped backyard with a large deck and separate gazebo perfect for summer gatherings. This home also includes newer doors and windows, integrated wireless home to do anything from your smart phone, great location with easy access to parks, shopping, schools, dining and more!

Fantastic Masterbilt "Bridal Veil Falls" model resale. 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 3 Car . 2 Story with amazing Pikes Peak views. Almost 4000 sq ft of finished space. Wet bar in basement!

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Nostalgic Victorian in Historic Old North End. Newly restored wrap around front porch. Beautiful Hardwood floors including stairs and landing, dental molding, chair rail, spacious Foyer, showcase your antiques in this gracious Formal Living Room with Wood Stove, Large dining room, Kitchen including refrigerator, new dishwasher, self-cleaning smooth top stove/oven, microwave, Family Room with Gas fireplace and adjoining guest bath with shower. From the Family Room, walk out to landscaped backyard and Carriage House.

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Circular drive, 3 car, AC, gourmet kitchen w/sub zero stainless ref., gas cook top, island, planners desk. granite extensive hardwood & tiled flooring. Upper loft and 3 bedrm suites w/private baths. Covered deck & patio, extra deck outside the nook, phenominal landscaping, wet bar, main level office, surround sound, fully finished walk-out basement. Formal dining w/hardwood and lovely formal living room. Gorgeous circular staircase, 4 fireplaces. Two family rooms, game area and area for a library. Hurry this is a fabulous 2-story with stucco exterior and tile roof in D-38.

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Highly desirable Charter Greens location! Covered front porch, hardwood entry, formal living & dining rooms.

Gorgeous kitchen w/ slab granite, hardwood floors, tons of cabinet space, island & windows that frame unobstructed mtn. views. Family rm w/ gas fireplace walks out to expansive wood deck. Huge fenced backyard & Panoramic mtn views! Master suite w/ his & hers closets & updated 5pc Master bath! Finished walk out basement w/ wet bar! Add'l highlights: 6 bed, 4 bath, 3 car garage w/ epoxy flooring & 4400 sq.ft, A/C, stamped concrete patio, brand new Lennox furnace, & close to shopping, dining & more!

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Gorgeous ranch style home in D-20 boasting 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4 car (tandem) garage and over 5,100 square feet. The open floor plan includes beautiful hardwood floors in the spacious living room, gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, large breakfast bar, dining nook, master retreat luxurious 5 piece bathroom.

Finished basement with a huge family room, recreation area, double-sided fireplace and is plumbed for a wet bar. Beautifully landscaped backyard with a fire-pit and large patio and more!

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Move in ready home located on 2.5 acres w/ 6 BD, 4 BA, 3 car attached garage, 2 car detached garage and 4,200 + SF. Formal living, formal dining, gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, center-island, cherry cabinets, walk-in pantry and eating area. The kitchen and eating area are open to large family room with a cozy fireplace. Master retreat w/ updated 5 pc bath.

Finished walk-out basement w/ large recreation room/theater room. New interior paint, new carpet, wrap-around front porch with built-in seating, large rear deck with natural gas line for grill, beautifully landscaped yard, peaceful location and more!

Large 4671 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bath stucco 2-story in Flying Horse * 3-car garage * Central air & security * 2 fireplaces * Wet bar * Dramatic vaulted entry with curved staircase with wrought iron railings * Hardwood floors on entire main level * Gourmet granite & stainless island kitchen with double ovens & microwave * Fully landscaped * South facing driveway * Pikes Peak views * Huge master with 5-piece bath & adjoining retreat * District 20 schools * Shows great. MLS# 3509669

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Spectacular views from every window, own your own peninsula on 8 private Acres * Large formal living room w/ focal gas fireplace* Formal dining room w/ large picture window * Spacious kitchen w/ double ovens, cook top, trash compactor & island * Office w/ built in bookcases, wood floors & massive city light views* Huge master suite w/ sitting area, fireplace, adjoining spacious bath w/ double vanities, oversized jetted tub, dual shower & walkout to private deck * 3 addt'l bdrms, 2 full baths & loft complete upper level * Dramatic sunroom boasts tons of natural light and walks-out to huge composite decking * Views alone make this property a winner!

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Old North End Victorian

17487 Cabin Hill Lane $750K

Broadmoor

950 Heather Court Woodland Park

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Casual Elegance Abounds

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Incredible lodge style mountain home set in the trees on almost 1 acre. This raised ranch leaves nothing to spare from walking in the door to the towering entry with wood beams across the cathedral ceilings, floor to ceiling gas fireplace and more. The gourmet kitchen with double ovens, high end double drawer dishwasher, butlers pantry and access to private, covered Deck. Separate 1150 sf of quarters above the garage with entry from the garage provides an incredible mother-in-law suite or nanny quarters. Indoor 18 x 32 heated pool area, 3 additional bedrooms, 3 baths and a family room right off the pool room. Custom features include wood beamed accents, gleaming hardwood floors, alder cabinets. $699,000.

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Situated on a 1/4 acre, cul-de-sac lot in the heart of Briargate, this updated 6BR/4BA/3C two story with AMAZING Front Range views is ready for new owners!

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Finished walkout basement w/2nd family room, wet bar, bedroom, flex/office space & bathroom. Wonderful updates both inside & out! Professionally landscaped too! A must see!

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Nostalgic 3bdrm, 2 ba Victorian in historic Old North End - Rental cottage - Beautiful cvd front porch - Spacious foyer with gorgeous staircase and wood trim - Original trim and doors - Hardwood floors throughout the main level - Formal living & dining rooms - main level Office - Huge country kitchen w/ 2nd staircase - Cvd Patio & xeriscaped yard - Full bsmt w/massive storage - New roof on house & garage - 2 car garage plus carport & RV pkg.

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3820 sq ft, 4bd/4b/3 car, finished basement, 2 large living areas, main level office & formal dining room.

Beautiful setting with views of Pikes Peak & Front Range. Amazing gourmet kitchen w/granite counter tops, Viking stainless steel appls, pantry, bkfst bar, island w/ cook top. 10 foot ceilings on main level and basement! Both levels filled with natural sunlight!

Main level living w/ master suite featuring luxurious 5pc bath, large walk in closet & walk out to a hot tub. Finished basement features family room, Jr Suite w/ bath and 2 additional bedrooms w/ Jack & Jill bath. 2 laundry rooms, -one on the main and one in the basement!

HISTORICAL appeal in this MAJESTIC home.

Stunning Foyer w/Coffered Ceilings, Crown Molding & Hardwood floors, French Doors to Front Porch, Charming Office/Library w/ wood Built-Ins & Bookcases, Sunroom, Guest Bath, Formal Dining Room, Butler's Pantry w/ Built-Ins, Refrigerator & Granite Counters, Gourmet Kitchen has it all. Beautifully landscaped backyard w/custom Garden Pergola, Shed, Oversized 2-car Garage. Master Bedroom with adjoining bath & Sitting/Dressing Room, 3 additional bedrooms & bath.

The Wide Open Floor Plan is Ideal For Entertaining* Extensive Pecan Hardwood Flooring on Main Level*10 Ft Ceilings Both Levels*Chefs Kitchen Features Alderwood Custom Staggered Cabs, Granite, Island, Dual Range/Oven (Gas & Electric) Convection Wall Oven & Microwave, Walk In Pantry, Casual Dining Area with 2 Sided Fireplace*Great Room with Vaulted Ceiling &Stone Floor to Ceiling FP* Main Level Owners Retreat with Deck Access, Luxury Bath with Jetted Tub, 2 Person Shower, Finished Walk Out Basement with Wet Bar, Wine Room, Game/Media Areas* 534 Sq FT Maintenance Free Deck w/PP, Mtn Views &FP*Spa & Gas Firepit on the Patio*5 Car Garage,4BRs,4baths.

Elegant European-style home in the prestigious gated community of the Broadmoor Resort. This home offers a dramatic and unique floor plan that includes 2 master suites, 4 additional bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 4300+ square feet of living space. The second upper level master suite is attached to a spacious area that can be used as an office. Professionally decorated and award winning interior provides a warm, elegant ambiance in this stunning home. The walk-out lower level features a large family room with wet bar, 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bath and 1 half bath. The outdoor patio adjoins the professionally landscaped and fenced private yard.

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Classic Homes in Meridian Ranch 10483 Mt Columbia Drive | $294,900 Neighborhood: Meridian Ranch Driving Directions: This home is sold from Classic’s model home. I-25, exit #149 at Woodmen. East on Woodmen, past Powers. North at light on Meridian Rd. East on Londonderry Dr. North on Rainbow Bridge Dr. East on Mt Columbia Dr. Right on Mt Lincoln Dr. and model is on the right.

Agent/Company: Carolyn Crowley, Classic Homes 719-494-1101, www.classichomes.com The Vail is a 3,430 sq. ft. 2-Story plan offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage, 10x18 deck off nook, and 10x10 patio off basement rec room. Hardwood floor on most of main level. Expanded kitchen includes built-in desk, designer uppers, slab granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Un-finished walk-out basement with 1-foot taller ceilings. 8,958 sq.ft. home site. MLS #6116805

Featured Home of the Week 10882 Glen Canyon Dr. | $329,600 Neighborhood: Meridian Ranch Driving Directions: Right on Meridian Rd off of E Woodmen Rd. Right on Londonderry Dr, left onto Meridian Ranch Blvd, left onto Sunset Crater Dr, 1st right onto Greenbelt Dr, 1st left onto Glen Canyon Dr Agent/Company: Lenka Martin, 719-205-5248, LenkaMartin.com For more info: LenkaMartin.com/HomesforSale 5bdrms/3Baths/3 Car Garage/ 3499 sq ft Open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. Spacious kitchen with generous pantry, and bar stool tops. This home offers main level living with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and laundry on the main floor. Large master bedroom w/adjacent 5 piece bathroom (soaking tub, stand-alone tiled shower), and walk out to a rear patio.

Spacious finished basement provides 2 additional bedrooms, 1 bath, large living and entertaining areas, and tons of storage. Stucco, AC, fireplace and much more! MLS#4746185

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Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: I-25 to Northgate Blvd Exit #156; East on Northgate; Right on Silverton Rd; Right on Silver Rose Dr; Left on Turnbull; 1908 Turnbull Drive is on the left corner!

Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-495-7297, flyinghorse@classichomes.com The 4,614 Stratford Model home is a rancher located on 16,590 sq. ft. lot is fully landscaped and has stucco & stone exterior, a welcoming front porch, and an expanded covered rear patio. It offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3-car garage with service door. Kitchen includes large island with pendant lights, canned lighting, upgraded cabinets with undercabinet lights, upgraded granite countertops with tile backsplash, stainless steel undermount sink, and stainless steel appliances. Custom drapes and rods come with this builder model home! And, Social Fitness Membership in The Club at Flying Horse is also included!

More Open Houses Open House of the Week Masterpiece by Petra Homes in Monument 4880 Sandstone Drive | $649,000 Neighborhood: Red Rock Ranch Open House: Sunday, January 18, 1-4pm Driving Directions: Go west onto CO-105 W from I-25. 2nd right to stay on CO-105. Left on Red Rock Ranch Dr, left on Spruce Rd, right on Sandstone Rd, left on Red Rocks Dr, right onto Sandstone Rd. Agent/Company: Sue Myers, ReMax Real Estate Group, 719-209-0364 5 beds 4 baths 3,559 sq ft. Spectacular home on 1.7 acres nestled among Red Rocks & National Forest in Monument. Considered the heart of the home, the kitchen, with its beautiful Alder Cabinetry, granite counters, custom island/backsplash, custom hardwood floors, and S/S appls is a delight to create and entertain. The space opens to the living room and dining area, each with high ceilings and ample windows that look out to the Red Rocks that are on the property. Master bath w/steam shower & soaking tub. The main level w/private office & laundry area. In the walk-out bsmt you will find 3 bdrms & full bath. Complete with a 3 car finished garage, the home is stucco w/composite roof. Xeriscaped property w/Pike National Forest across from the home.

Featured Open House Immaculate Gleneagle Home With Spectacular Views!

405 Cherry Hills Way | $349,900 Neighborhood: Gleneagle Open House: Saturday, Jan 17 from 1 - 4PM Driving Directions: From Northgate, head north on Struthers, right on Gleneagle, right on Cherry Hills Way Agent/Company: Trish Ingels, Berkshire Hathaway 719-331-7819, trish@gloriod.com

WHAT A VIEW! Lots of upgrades. Beautiful condition! A “Wow” master suite with remodeled master bath, customized walk-in closet. Upper level laundry, wood burning frpl, hot tub off walk-out lower level. Large 27x13 deck. 5 BR, 4 BA, 3,769 sf, 2 car garage. MLS 2799459

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New Vantage Home in Stone Crossing 1744 Valley Stream Ct. | $509,900 (Reduced from $549,130!)

Neighborhood: Stone Crossing / Northgate Area Open House: 12-3pm Saturday, January 17 Driving Directions: I-25 to Interquest Exit 153; East on Voyager; Right on Middle Creek Pkwy; Right on Bridle Oaks Ln; Right on Woodmont Dr; Right on Woodruff Dr; Right on Valley Stream Ct. Agent/Company: Vantage Homes, LLC 719-494-8112 Don’t miss your chance to own a brand new rancher, built by Vantage Homes, located in the established neighborhood of Stone Crossing in the Northgate area. Includes stucco & stone exterior and full yard landscaping! This home features a covered rear patio and raised ceiling in main level great room. The basement has room for another bedroom/bath. You’ll enjoy hardwood flooring in entry, dining room, great room and kitchen. The kitchen has double ovens, large island, granite slab countertops and walk in pantry. This home is located in D20, ready for quick move-in and is a must see in Northgate! MLS #182635

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New Home At Mackenzie Place Active Adult Campus 1564 Lewis Ridge View | $361,000

Neighborhood: Mackenzie Place Driving Directions: North on union on the Southwest corner of Fillmore and Union Agent/Company: Mark Brantley, 719-963-5427, Triton Communities PRICE REDUCED Open House: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm

Cottage home with loft plan has main floor living, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and attached 2-car attached garage. Inviting kitchen is finished with upgraded Maple cabinets, Quartz kitchen countertops, tile backsplash, and GE microwave, dishwasher & smooth cook top range. Vaulted ceilings in the Grand Room. A spacious master bedroom with coffered ceiling, walk-in closet and private master bath with double sinks, and a walk-in shower w/bench. Laundry room is conveniently located in the owner’s entry next to the garage, and the second bedroom has a nearby bath. Covered front porch and covered patio provide the perfect place to enjoy spectacular Colorado evenings.

Featured Open House Darling starter home in MONUMENT! 1464 Red Mica Way | $199,000

Hours: Sunday, January 18th 12-1:30 Driving Directions: Take I-25 to CO-105 E in Monument. Continue on CO-105 E. Take Knollwood Drive to Red Mica Way in Woodmoor.

Agent/Company: Lori Jones, 719-592-9700, Cliff Johnson Realty Inv. Co., Local Listing Broker for Pemco, Ltd. Asset Manager for HUD. HUD Home Sold As-Is. FHA Case # 052-551245 Sponsored by LeaderOne Financial Corp

Just Listed! Darling starter home in MONUMENT under $200,000! 3 bedrooms + loft, 2-1/2 baths, 2-car garage. Open living/ dining/kitchen area w/walkout to backyard and patio. No neighbors behind you and mountain VIEWS! Bids are due soon, so don’t miss out! 719-337-3955.www.hudpemco.com or www.1464redmicaway.com

Featured Open House Clean and Bright in Springs Ranch 17015 Papago Way | $509,000

Hours: 12:00-3:00pm, Saturday January 17 Driving Directions: HWY 83 N, E on Hodgen, N on Black Forest, R on Amerind Dr., L on Papago Agent/Company: Chip Van Scoten, 719-291-1836, ERA Herman Group

Lovely Ranch Home on 5 Acres with 6 beds or 5 with an office. Backs to 35 acre green belt. Outstanding Views off the Large, Cozy Front Porch. Huge kitchen w/Granite, SS appliances .Gas Stove/Double Oven, Large Island, Beautiful Hardwood Floors. Walk-out Master w/Dbl Side FP, Jetted Tub in Bath, Walkout Basement, Huge Family Room w Wet Bar. Theatre Room. Basement B/R w/ Private Bath. Sec. System. Central Vac. Cable, Satellite, Cat5/6, Built-In Speakers Throughout. Great Home for Entertaining or Large Family Gatherings!

Open House of the Week Gorgeous Rancher in Promontory Pointe!

15607 Old Post Drive (80132) | $469,900 Neighborhood: Promontory Pointe/Monument Open House: Saturday 1/17 Noon to 3pm Driving Directions: : I-25 to Baptist Road, East on Baptist to Gleneagle Dr, North (left) on Gleneagle Dr. to Old Post Drive.

Agent/Company: Vantage Homes, LLC 719-494-8112, www.vhco.com

4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / Study / 3 Car Garage. Popular “Massey II” ranch plan with covered rear deck on walkout lot with great views! Includes stone surround fireplace, room for additional junior suite/bath in the lower level, hardwood flooring in entry, hallways, great room, kitchen/dining room and study. You’ll love the large kitchen island with granite slab countertops. And, FULL yard landscaping is included! MLS: #6911420

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YEAR ROUND GARDENING:

Get your garden off to an early start by seeding indoors

BY FREDRICKA BOGARDUS  COLORADO MASTER GARDENER

There are good reasons to start some vegetable plants indoors, from seed. Plants that have a long growing season must be started prior to summer. Examples include tomatoes¸ peppers, eggplants, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. All of these require about six to eight weeks indoors, prior to transplanting outdoors, to insure maturity within our growing season.

As a consumer you can choose to start those vegetables from seed, or purchase them in May as plants from local garden centers.

Vine crops such as cucumbers, cantaloupe, squash and watermelon can be either started indoors from seed two to three weeks prior to planting time (the end of May in Colorado Springs) or they can be planted directly in the soil at that time.

Once you have determined the plants you want to start indoors, it is time to gather your equipment. You will need the following:

• A sterile, soil–free starting medium: This can be purchased loose in a bag, in pellet form, or in pre-filled peat pots. There are also several seed starting kits that include many of the supplies necessary.

• Containers for starting the seeds: These can be purchased specifically for seed starting or you can use clean, small containers – anything that will hold enough of the starter medium for the seed to start. Put drainage holes in the containers if necessary. If you are using household containers, or reusing starter containers, clean them thoroughly and rinse with a ten percent chlorine bleach solution before using them.

• A way to control moisture: Water is both your ally and opponent in this endeavor. Too much water will lead to seed and/or plant-rot, while too

little will lead to no germination or plant-wilt, then death. To get it right, moisten the medium before planting the seed, discarding any excess water once the medium hydrates. After that, water from the bottom of the containers as needed, let the water slowly moisten the containers, then discard excess water. A clear cover or plastic bag may be helpful to regulate the moisture.

• A warm, clean area to germinate the seeds: Warmth is needed for the seed to germinate — generally about 80 degrees Fahrenheit is optimum.

If the area is cool, consider using an incandescent lamp, or heat lamp, to help warm up the space. There are heat mats designed for seed germination that can be controlled with a thermostat. Heating pads are not a good idea because they are not designed for continuous unmonitored operation and may overheat the

medium. They can also pose a fire hazard. Another idea for additional heat is to place the seed containers near a warm appliance or waterheater, until the seed germinates.

Once you see leaves, the plant needs a lot of light. A sunny windowsill is a good choice. Grow lights or fluorescent lights can also be good light sources.

Grow light bulbs can be purchased in a variety of sizes and types and you do not have to invest in special light fixtures, you can just change the bulb in an existing fixture.

If possible provide light 12 to 16 hours per day. Lights should be hung about eight inches above the plant to keep them stout.

The first set of leaves that emerge from the seed are embryonic leaves and may not resemble the true leaves, which should appear fairly soon after the first.

Once these true leaves are visible, you may fertilize with a diluted balanced

fertilizer solution.

When the plant is large enough to handle transplant, move it to a slightly larger container where it should stay until it’s time to transplant outdoors.

About two weeks prior to transplant begin hardening off the plants by placing them outdoors for a gradually increased amount of time each day.

Start out in a shady area and as you add more “outside time,” gradually increase the amount of sunlight as well. This will help the plant make the transition from inside to outside.

When you have questions, Colorado State University Extension has research based answers. Visit https:// ask.extension.org. You can peruse previously asked questions and leave a question for a locally based volunteer to answer.

Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and El Paso County Extension Programs are available to all without discrimination. 

AROUND THE HOUSE:

Clean out dryer vents regularly

BY KEN MOON  SPECIAL TO SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

Dear Ken: I think I need to clean out my dryer vent. What’s the most efficient way to do this?

– Buddy First, the good news. If there is lint accumulation Ken Moon it is most likely at each end — just behind the dryer and against the vent cap outdoors. Remove that cover and pull out all you can with a shop vac. It’s also helpful to dislodge sticky clumps of lint with a bent coat hanger, a piece of wood with a nail on its end, or — my favorite — an electrician’s “snake” tape. Treat the buildup behind the dryer similarly. For all the ducting in between these two points, you can hook up the business end of an electric leaf blower. Use some duct tape to secure it to the pipe just behind the dryer. These are pretty powerful, so it should be turned on and off in short bursts. You’ll be surprised at how much material will blow out the side of the house.

Many folks have vertical dryer vents. Builders install these in order to comply with new rules requiring much shorter duct length. They behave differently than the typical and more traditional horizontal arrangement. The hot air stream from the dryer cools down rapidly, so the entrained moisture and lint drop back down to floor level.

Bottom line? Vertical dryer vents need to be checked and cleaned at least three times a year.

Dear Ken: My unfinished basement has insulation on the walls. It is covered with white plastic. Do I have to worry about mold behind it?

– Jim It’s hard to say. Since it is plastic it can indeed hold moisture behind it, so it’s a good idea to spot check it once in a while. Stick your hand and bare arm up under the blankets at several spots around the basement. It will always feel cold and maybe a little damp, but as long as it isn’t actually wet, you’re OK. If on the other hand there is extra

moisture next to the walls, then let than be a “canary in the coal mine” for drainage flaws — like poorly-placed downspouts or soil that slopes the wrong way — around the perimeter of your house.

Speaking of insulation: Dear Ken: The crawl space in my house has insulation hanging down the walls. Is this doing me any good?

– Ron The soil around your house stays at about 50 degrees year round. That is colder than you want your crawl space to be. If the furnace is down there, then that cold air sucks up heat that otherwise would go upstairs. So, yes, the insulation is helping.

However, there are competing forces here. You should have at least one crawl space vent open all year long (and all of them in the summer) to relieve moisture build up and to provide combustion air to the furnace. That means that the crawl space is, by definition, always a little colder that the main living area (we call this a “conditioned” space).

So I always recommend a layer of insulation on the “ceiling” of the crawl space (under the floor above). That will make the room above much more comfortable and save heating dollars.

Dear Ken: I have an epoxy coating on my garage floor. It’s starting to wear away and chip. Is there an easy way to fix this?

– Lisa You may be able to touch it up here and there; you’ll need to scuff sand the spots first, though.

Epoxy is impervious to virtually anything you throw at it so that means another coating of any kind — whether it’s more epoxy or an acrylic deck enamel — won’t stick. The only long term fix for your floor is have the finish ground off with a carbide or diamond-tipped machine before recoating.  Ken Moon is a home inspector in the Pikes Peak region. His radio show airs at 9 a.m. Saturday and is carried on KRDO, AM 1240 and FM 105.5. Visit www.aroundthehouse.com

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This photo provided by Burnham Design shows the main kitchen in a residence in Beverly Hills, Calif. Burnham Design specified Calacatta Marble for both countertops and backsplash, and designed custom Shaker-style cabinetry for both the perimeter cabinets and the center island. “Deep drawers provide excellent storage for pots and pans, and even oversized plates,” Burnham says, “and banks of drawers just look cool.” AP Photo/Burnham Design, Sarah Dorio

Improving the kitchen in small (or big) ways

BY MELISSA RAYWORTH  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another holiday season has passed, and with it the marathon cooking and baking sessions. The hours spent using every kitchen appliance and inch of counter space had a potential benefit more lasting than a good meal: When we really use our kitchens, we discover what does and doesn’t work in this very important room.

Remodeling a kitchen can be expensive and challenging, but you can make substantial cosmetic changes with just the help of a painter and electrician, says interior designer Betsy Burnham of Burnham Design in Los Angeles. And if you’re ready for even bigger changes, it’s still possible to stay on budget and create a gorgeous kitchen with a minimum of stress.

Step one is deciding what really needs to be done. Can you work with the appliances and cabinets you’ve got, or is it time for a full-scale remodel?

Step two is the budget, coming up with a realistic estimate for each expense, says designer Brian Patrick Flynn of Flynnside Out Productions.

Then, the fun can begin. Three areas where a little improvement can go a long way: STORAGE A smoothly functioning kitchen has space for everything to be stored away, within reasonable reach. Can you achieve that with your current cabinets?

If so, Flynn suggests keeping them

and just replacing or refinishing the doors. “Cabinetry installation adds a lot to a budget,” he says, “so saving by simply reusing what you’ve got can be a massive help.”

If your cabinet doors are stained wood, consider painting them. Then, change the hardware. Drawer pulls and cabinet door handles “can make or break the look of the space,” says Lee Kleinhelter of the Atlanta-based design firm Pieces. Take time choosing new ones.

Flynn agrees: “I always use high-end hardware regardless of how high or low my budget is,” he says. “Adding an interesting metal and finish to your doors just really adds character and uniqueness. You can never go wrong with dull black pulls and knobs, and I’m also a huge fan of antique brass. When it comes to silver tones, I try to stay classic and go with polished nickel.”

If you do need to add or replace cabinets, Burnham suggests having them custom-made. It can be expensive (Flynn estimates that ready-made cabinets cost about one-third as much as lower-end custom designs). But they are worth the investment, Burnham says. “You’ll get well-made pieces, built to your needs, that will last through time, kids and tons of use.”

Rather than adding cabinets with doors, she suggests installing drawers.

“Deep drawers provide excellent storage for pots and pans, and even oversize

plates,” Burnham says, “and banks of drawers just look cool.”

FRESH COLORS AND MATERIALS Painting kitchen walls can be “a quick, inexpensive solution to a kitchen remodel on a low budget,” Kleinhelter says, and “any color can work.” But she advises clients that kitchen decor “should work with the rest of the house.” Bring in colors that appear in nearby rooms, or stick to a neutral palette.

If you’re trying to update your kitchen’s look, Burnham says “there’s been a shift from the once-ubiquitous all-white kitchen toward gray-painted cabinets, and we’ve found ourselves experimenting with color.” Her office is currently designing one kitchen “that’s predominantly a sophisticated cream color, and another that will have dark, olive-green cabinets and a textured, black-stone countertop.”

Homeowners are also getting more creative and saving money with materials like concrete. Concrete tile is “an inexpensive material that comes in an incredible array of colors and patterns,” Burnham says, and “it works for backsplashes or kitchen flooring, and really makes a statement.”

Try mixing affordable elements with higher-end ones: “Basic butcher block is my favorite countertop because of its classic appeal, and it’s insanely affordable. By juxtaposing it with a

This photo provided by Burnham Design shows a prep kitchen where the design firm used Sherwin Williams, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Burnham Design is currently designing a kitchen that’s predominantly a sophisticated cream color, and this Beverly Hills kitchen that has dark olive green cabinets and a textured black stone countertop. AP Photo/Burnham Design, Sarah Dorio

unique backsplash, like a mosaic marble or rustic stone, it looks more highend,” Flynn says. “My biggest splurge on kitchens is usually my lighting and backsplashes.”

And choose colors and materials you’ll be happy with long-term, rather than something trendy. “Classic and simple is where it’s at,” says Burnham.

SEATING A new table and chairs can update a kitchen’s look and make it more comfortable. But it’s tempting to sacrifice function for style. Don’t.

"We all live in our kitchens,” says Kleinhelter, “so it is important to have comfortable and durable seating.”

Stools are popular, and Burnham says designers in her office love the simple,

clean look of a row of stools arranged along a bar or kitchen island. But, she says, comfort is key: “We find most clients like seats with backs and arms."

Also, choose seating that’s easy to clean and durable. “I love to use vinyls or faux leathers,” says Kleinhelter, “because it is so easy to clean, but still looks polished.”

Burnham’s favorite for seating: the natural texture and style of rattan.

Whether you’re simply buying a new table and chairs or beginning to plan a full kitchen remodel, Flynn offers one last piece of advice: Take time to choose the things you really want, and be patient if the project takes longer than you’d hoped. What matters is the final result, not how many weeks or months it took to get there. 

STYLE AT HOME:

Swivel rockers deliver perfect combination of style and comfort

BY MARY CAROL GARRITY  TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

A great chair can change your life. OK, I know that sounds a bit overdramatic, but seriously, if you have a comfy place to sit, think of the implications!

• You would make time to settle in with a good book, and refill your tank in the process. Then you could use all that new energy to run a marathon or volunteer at a homeless shelter. Right?

• You would linger longer over conversation with great friends because you wouldn’t want to get up, and, eventually you all would come up with solutions to all the world’s problems. World peace, at last!

• You would catch up on the news, the

hit TV shows and the big game, so you would have lots to talk about around the water cooler at work. As a result, you would be so politically wellconnected, chances are you would win that promotion or big raise. Imagine!

See how your fortunes could change just because of a great chair? Here’s the chair that can deliver all that powerful comfort (but the world-altering results will be up to you).

Everyone who comes into Nell Hill’s these days looking for furniture wants a chair that can deliver both high style and oodles of comfort. For most of us, gone are the days when we wanted

more formal furnishings that look sensational but are no fun to sit on. The world is getting more casual, and we want furniture that allows us to live our real life, a place we can tuck our feet up under us, snuggle in and check our Facebook page on our phones. For me, that chair is a swivel glider.

I never thought I would sell a swivel glider at Nell Hill’s. In my mind, these chairs were something my grandmother would love in her home, but not me.

Then the motion revolution began, and furniture designers mashed together blissful comfort with head-turning styling and created the chair you are proud to

have in your home (and that you can hardly pry yourself out of). Our rep for CR Laine reports that their motion chairs are so popular now that they account for half of their sales. I won’t get into the nuts and bolts of how these chairs are made, but they are carefully designed to deliver melting comfort to everyone from a petite 5-foot-6 woman to a big old 6-foot-2 man.

When I started carrying swivel gliders, I was amazed when our customers in their 20s and 30s went wild over them. But it makes sense — they don’t have the “this is my grandmother’s chair” perceptions about motion chairs, like I did. Instead,

they saw all the lovely classic and contemporary lines and wide mix of fabrics and trim, and they fell in love.

Young moms are loving motion chairs for their nurseries and families are using them in their hearth rooms or family room. As husbands patiently wait for their wives as they shop, they flop down in our swivel gliders and melt in, happy as clams. All they need is a TV with a game on, and they would never want to leave. Dan and I have two swivel gliders in our basement TV room for that very reason. Me? I’m glued there, too, with my legs tucked up under me, snuggled under a throw rug, watching old movies. 

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Well cared for 2 story home close to the foothills. New carpeting & updated lighting throughout. Large kitchen w/granite countertops incl. all appliances.

Main lvl family room has gas fireplace. Finished basement has bedroom, 3/4 bath, recreation room and bonus room. Central A/C & radon mitigation system. Lease option also available for this home.

You’ll find postcard perfect views of Garden of the Gods from this contemporary, passive solar 2 story home. Vaulted and open Great Room with fireplace, ledges & loft retreat. Deck is surrounded by scrub oak, open space and amazing views!

Main level master suite. Finished walk-out basement opens to a patio with hot tub.

Perfect Starter Or Investment $74,900

Picturesque 35 Acres $128,000

Cute 2 bdrm, 1 ba ranch style home in quiet established neighborhood. Archway in living room opens up to dining room. Kitchen offers oak cabinets, gas range/oven & refrigerator.

View of mountains from patio in fenced backyard.

35 acres in Westcliffe with amazing mountain views. Perfect horse property with domestic well on land. Electric available. On county maintained road. Perfect to build a home or for an outdoor retreat. Plat map available.

Gated Community Main Level Living $325,000

In Black Forest With 2 Acres Views $385,000

Amazing 3 bdrm, 3 ba low maintenance home in gated community. HOA includes lawn care, snow & trash removal. Lg master bedroom steps out to deck in private back yard w/patio off formal dining room. Great room offers built-ins surrounding fireplace. Kitchen includes gas cook top and all appliances. Finished basement has family room, bedroom & full bath.

Refreshing floor plan in this 4 bedroom home on 2 acres with 3 car garage w/RV door. Great room has stone wall w/gas fireplace opening to kitchen w/breakfast bar & appliances. Sliding glass doors open to sun room, deck, fenced yard with mountain views. Lower lvl has family rm w/pellet stove, large bedroom & ¾ bath. 3 bdrms upstairs incl master suite w/5 pc bath & jetted tub.

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Unimproved Land with Stream & Views Pristine acreage next to Turkey Canon Ranch located just south of town off Hwy 115. Incredible Views of Sangre de Cristo Mtns + Trees + Stream, + Mtns + Several Flat Building Sites. Electricity at the property line.

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Open floor plan. Spacious main level living w/10’ ceilings. Great room w/hardwood floors & walkout to covered patio w/gas line. Master suite w/huge walk-in closet & private bath. Upscale kitchen w/gas range & tiled floors. Main level office. Walkout lower w/9’ ceilings. Rec room w/wet bar and gas fireplace. New furnace. A/C. MLS 1128591 $379,000

Former Model with Private Elevator 3,155 Sq Ft, 2/3 BR, 3 BA, 3-Car 3-Story townhome w/ every upgrade. Next to neighborhood park. First level is street level & can be used for business. Main level features a gourmet kitchen & a stunning great room w/FP & patio. Huge master. Loft.

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Mid-Century Modern on 3.63 Acres 5,971 Square Feet, 4 BR, 4 BA, 2-Car

Frank Lloyd Wright styled home w/main level living. Great room w/beamed ceiling, tiled floor, fireplace & walkout to view deck. Lower level has a rec room wet bar, office w/ private entrance & guest apartment w/kitchenette. Newer Pella windows. 2 ponds.

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The Home You’ve Always Admired!

3,753 Square feet 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 Car

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Borders the Golf Course!

5,931 Square Feet, 4 BR, 6 BA, Office, 3-Car

Updated custom home on the 7th green of the Co. Springs Countr y Club’s golf course. Main level w/15’ ceilings. Sun Room w/peaked ceiling. Family room w/wet bar.

All bedrooms w/private baths. 1,048 Square feet of Trex deck/ patio w/retractable awnings. Fenced yard. 3 Fireplaces. Huge 3-car w/9’ RV door. Elegant yet comfortable.

MLS 2869754 $799,000

Borders the Broadmoor Golf Course!

5,075 SQ FT w/ 3,755 square feet on the main level!

Pristine, custom home designed for entertaining. Mtn & city views. Expansive main level features 10’ ceilings, tiled floors, great room, gourmet kitchen, master suite, 2 guest bedrooms & office. Unfinished basement. 2-car garage w/ separate workshop.

MLS 1526790 $899,000

Broadmoor Heights

Up date d C lassi c C ontemp or ar y w ith Main L e vel L iv ing 7,282 S quare fe et, 5 BR , 5 BA, 6 C ar C le an lines & amazing sty le! E le vator access to a l l le vels. E xtensive hardwo o d f lo oring. Gre at ro om w/10’ cei lings & f lo or-to-cei ling windows. Ups ca le kitchen w/ne wer st ain less appliances. Main le vel master w/marble b at h & huge wa l k-in. Fami ly ro om. Of f ice. E xercis e ro om. Upp er le vel suite or re c ro om w/kitchen. 4 Fireplaces. 3 D e cks.

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Broadmoor Resort

Italian Villa w/ Unobstructed Views 12,058 Square Feet, 5 BR, 10 BA, Office, 5-Car This amazing home sits on a 1.4 acre ridge lot w/views of the Broadmoor, golf course, mountains & city. Inlaid marble & cherr y floors. Marble bathrooms. Main level master w/his & her baths. Intricate ceilings. 6 marble/stone fireplaces. Clive Christain Kitchen. Circular breakfast nook. Theater. Exercise room w/steam shower. Expansive verandas.

MLS 5267755 $3,400,000

The Becky Gloriod Partners

Office: 719-785-4110 Cell: 719-229-9777 www.beckygloriod.com 660 Southpointe Court Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80906