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Saturday, January 27, 2018

Q&A:

George Clift answers questions about farmland values COURTESY OF CLIFT LAND BROKERS

Clift Land Brokers specializes in farm and ranch real estate. Headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, the firm includes 21 real estate brokers and covers six states in the High Plains region. Affiliated companies offer auctions, appraisals, consulting and marketing commercial agricultural facilities.

Q. A.

What is your professional background and connection to land and farming?

I’ve been involved in the agricultural industry for over 40 years. I worked for the Ralston Purina Company for 20 years as a CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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cattle consultant. I’ve been on a lot of farms and ranches and understand the sector very well. In 1997, I bought my first real estate company. Three years later, I bought out my biggest competitor. Today, Clift Land Brokers is the largest farm and ranch real estate firm in the Texas Panhandle. Our firm includes licensed real estate brokers in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. In 2005, I earned the Advanced Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation, being only one of 500 Realtors in the U.S. who holds this accreditation. In 2014, I was the president of the Realtors Land Institute. My wife and I are partners in a 3,000-acre corn farm in Dallam County, Texas, and a development property in Lubbock, Texas. We also graze calves and feed cattle at commercial feedlots in the region.

Q. A.

What type of farmland types are your company’s specialty?

We are in the High Plains, so we mostly work with row crop acres. Around 60 percent of the land we deal with is irrigated, the rest is dryland. We sell a lot of grassland for cattle grazing, and in the past 10

In the past, farmland auctions in Texas saw a really high level of resistance. But the new generation is more receptive to auctions than the older generation. Things like eBay makes auctions more familiar. As society becomes busier, we have started offering online auctions. We do both live and online sales. Our live auctions tend to feature multi-parcel sales because they are larger tracts. Online auctions are a good fit for smaller tracts. Another change is that today we have buyers come to us looking for certain types of properties in certain areas.

years we have started working with a lot of expanding dairies. I like to say, “If we know anything, we know cows and plows.” We also sell some recreational properties for deer and quail hunting.

Q. A.

What drives farmland values in your areas?

Access to water is the biggest factor. Irrigated land in our region is regulated, so the properties with higher-volume wells will command a high price. But that kind of property

is in tight hands. Farms located in areas where water is depleted are the toughest to sell. That market is off 25 percent in the past few years. Commodity prices for row crops, cotton and cattle also significantly influence our business. In the Panhandle, we have a really strong basis for corn. We are a corn-deficit area due to our large livestock numbers of cattle, dairy and pigs. We’re even seeing some interest from out-of-state buyers because of the profitability opportunities in corn or cotton.

Q. A.

What ensures a high price at a farmland auction?

Location makes a big difference, as does the size of the property. We know the market well because all our agents are involved in agriculture. So, we are realistic with sellers about the market. We counsel them about what could add value or deter the value. The farm’s condition is important. Has it been farmed properly?

How have farmland auctions changed during your career?

What will affect future farmland prices? What are your expectations for values over the next five to 10 years?

Interest rates and commodity prices drive farmland prices. Values are always driven by land profitability. Until something changes commodity prices and input costs, margins will be thin. In our area, ranchland values have not softened, and I don’t expect them to. I am nervous about where interest rates are taking us. Regardless of these factors, a highquality farm will bring good auction activity and a good price. 

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S O L D KISSING CAMELS 3305 Hill Circle $345,000 .59 acres, located just inside Kissing Camels, great views.

BROADMOOR 26 Pourtales Road Represented the Seller and the Buyer

KISSING CAMELS 3710 Camels View $595,000 Magnificent views of Pikes Peak, .43 acres, walkout lot.

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Outstanding Properties Great Neighborhoods! -In e ov ady M e R

KISSING CAMELS - CAMELS RIDGE

3670 Camels Ridge Lane $369,000 2 bdrm + office, 2 bath townhome with open floor plan, main level master, 2-car garage, updated kitchen, enclosed patio.

KISSING CAMELS - THE PARK

1520 Camel Drivers Lane $525,000 Great 3 bdrm (master on main), 3 bath golf course townhome, 2-car + golf cart garage, covered patio and fenced backyard.

BROADMOOR RESORT COMMUNITY

4455 Governors Point $599,000 3 bdrm, 4 bath townhome, main level master, hardwood floors, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, city and mountain views.

N O T W KE E N AR M

KISSING CAMELS - THE COURTYARD

S O L D KISSING CAMELS

2585 Stagsleap Point $624,900 3 bdrm, 3 bath patio home, master/2nd bdrm on main, ability to live on one level, light and bright, HOA maintenance.

3440 Hill Circle Represented the Seller

OLD BROADMOOR

20 Broadmoor Avenue $770,000 Gardener’s dream with amazing outdoor spaces, 3 bdrms (bdrm on each level), 3 baths, 2-car garage, mountain views.

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KISSING CAMELS

3740 Cumulus View $785,000 5 bdrms (3 bdrms + study on main), 5 baths, elevator, updated kitchen with all the luxuries, 3-car garage, great views.

KISSING CAMELS

3910 Star Rise Point $895,000 New interior paint in this 4 bdrm, 4 bath home, 2-car + golf cart garage, gorgeous hardwood floors, amazing big views.

KISSING CAMELS - THE RETREAT

1638 Rockview Trail (Lot 6, Fil 1) $795,000 C.R. Shea Homes Vista Plan, 3 bdrms on main, oversized garage, unfinished basement, concrete tile roof, views.

KISSING CAMELS

3755 Camel Grove $949,500 4 bdrm (master, 2nd bedroom and office on the main level), 5 bath home with 3-car garage and great Pikes Peak views.

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KISSING CAMELS

1710 Coyote Point Drive $825,000 5 bdrms + main level office, totally updated, master retreat with private balcony, 3-car + cart garage, sensational views.

OLD NORTH END

1306 Wood Avenue $975,000 6 bdrm + office, 5 bath turn-of-the-century home with 3-car detached garage, fenced yard and Pikes Peak views.

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KISSING CAMELS - THE GREENS

4140 Reserve Point $1,025,000 3 bdrm + office, 4 bath townhome with 3-car garage and incredible uninterrupted views and wonderful HOA amenities.

KISSING CAMELS

3705 Camel Grove $1,195,000 5 bdrms (main level master and study), 3-car garage, backs to golf course, open floor plan, Pikes Peak views.

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S O L D BROADMOOR - SKYWAY 593 Vista Grande Drive Representing the Seller

KISSING CAMELS

3515 Hill Circle $1,325,000 4 bdrm (master/2nd bdrm on main) golf course home, upper guest suite, 3-car garage and stunning mountain views.

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BROADMOOR RESORT COMMUNITY

4235 Stone Manor Heights $2,250,000 7 bdrm (main level master and study), 8 bath home, 4-car garage, sweeping views on over 1.7 acres of privacy.

KISSING CAMELS

3745 Camel Grove $1,175,000 5 bdrms (3 on the main), 6 baths, walkout lower level with family room and wet bar, 3-car garage, fenced yard, views.

KISSING CAMELS

3724 Camelrock View $2,495,000 5 bdrm suites (master and office on main), 8 baths, 3-car garage, backs to golf course with breathtaking views.

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KISSING CAMELS

3670 Hill Circle $1,695,000 4 bdrms, study, 5 baths, exceptional craftsmanship, 3-car garage + room for 2 golf carts and one-of-a-kind 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 Dec. 11 – 17. Each listing includes the address and sales price.

80132

• 1320 Red Mica Way $270,700 • 19534 Lindenmere Dr $447,000 • 775 Woodmoor Acres Dr $476,000 • 16284 Gold Creek Dr $495,000 • 1798 Summerglow Ln $541,200 • 20316 High Pines Dr $590,000 • 15674 Blue Pearl Ct $592,900 • 18950 Pebble Beach Way $625,000 • 19612 Falcon Crest Ct $775,000

80808

• 547 Manitou Ave $125,000

80817 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

7282 Moss Bluff Ct $186,700 8164 Elk River Vw $203,000 7287 Bentwater Dr $221,000 10165 Camino Grande Pt $223,000 122 Elm St $228,000 8716 Langford Dr $229,000 9765 Wineglass Rd $244,500 841 Regent Ct $246,700 1015 Winebrook Way $255,000 2142 Mccleary Ln $258,000 7250 Creekfront Dr $265,000 7250 Creekfront Dr $265,000 7742 Como Bay $271,000 6986 Creekfront Dr $280,000 7861 Candlelight Ln $287,500 11285 Falling Star Rd $289,000 7373 Primavera Ln $319,000 7834 Morton Dr $320,000 7317 Primavera Ln $322,500 7387 Primavera Ln $349,000

80831

• 9840 Morning Vista Dr $269,800 • 9460 Dakota Dunes Ln $279,000 • 13456 Stone Valley Dr $285,800 • 9275 Copenhagen Rd $290,000 • 11643 Farnese Hts $293,200 • 13820 Gymkhana Rd $305,000 • 9416 Portmarnock Ct $330,000 • 13233 Park Meadows Dr $333,000 • 11974 Rio Secco Rd $349,900 • 10355 Evening Vista Dr $358,900 • 12614 Culebra Peak Dr $371,000 • 10803 Checo Way $380,200 • 4605 Windmill Flats Ct $389,900 • 10629 Rainbow Bridge Dr $458,900

80906

80910

80907

80911

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530 Loomis Ave $252,000 1415 Tamarisk Dr $268,000 2739 Quail Ridge Pt $340,000 460 Paisley Dr $473,000 1235 Oakmoor Hts $580,000 375 Paisley Dr $580,000 541 Hidden Cottage Grv $590,000

• 3206 Gladiola Dr $260,000 • 1145 Vondelpark Dr $282,400 • 3720 Templeton Gap Rd $334,900 • 1427 Chesham Cir $347,000

80908

• 714 Paradise Ln $262,000 • 1008 Hill Cir $371,500

• 7304 Pearly Heath Rd $254,500 • 7835 Morning Dew Rd $276,600 • 7347 Quaking Aspen Trl $305,000 • 8518 Admiral Way $339,700 • 3491 Wind Waker Way $389,400 • 8534 Admiral Way $408,500 • 10813 Fossil Dust Dr $419,900 • 5450 Jason Rd $435,000 • 10868 Rolling Cloud Dr $477,900 • 10665 Slumber Ridge Way $529,300 • 18440 Woodhaven Dr $645,000

80905

80909

80903

• 215 Willow St $255,000

80904

• 1064 Florence Ave $190,000 • 1109 Milky Way $295,000 • 1284 Lady Campbell Dr $316,800 • 1279 Lady Campbell Dr $365,100 • 134 Eclipse Dr $450,000

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2863 Casden Cir $200,000 1442 Baylor Dr $227,500 1924 Berkshire Ln $228,000 1421 Wynkoop Dr $254,000 2126 Pheasant Pl $278,000 1004 Tesla Dr $297,500 2477 San Carlos Cir $310,000

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2906 Greenwood Cir $180,000 3632 Brentwood Ter $209,000 2622 Conosa Dr $223,900 2107 Kensing Cir $228,000 1957 Flintshire St $231,000 1327 Saratoga Dr $236,500 2258 Winter Blossom Pt $263,000

5015 Elm Grove Dr $153,000 131 Easy St $179,000 1500 Main St $199,000 109 Judson St $213,200 101 Cornell St $215,000 4341 River Line Grv $217,400 5260 Alturas Dr $230,000 347 Harvard St $232,000 658 Dexter St $247,500 132 Judson St $253,000 32 Mcburney Blvd $259,000 4070 Chenango Dr $265,000 5140 Wainwright Dr $267,900 6361 Dancing Moon Way $272,000 310 Flynn Ct $272,500 6149 San Mateo Dr $275,000 4915 Wilkin Dr $283,000 4846 Spokane Way $288,000 5352 Bradley Cir $289,900 6604 Passing Sky Dr $290,000 4973 Justeagen Dr $302,000 8945 Pennycress Dr $317,900

80915 • • • • • • • • •

2327 Washo Cir $201,900 1820 Cora Ln $215,000 1725 Winnebago Rd $223,000 1327 Hathaway Dr $229,000 2365 Allyn Way $238,000 1103 Doyle Pl $253,100 6365 Okeechobee Pl $280,000 5205 Brady Rd $395,000 4409 Argyll Cir $399,900

80916

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6830 Ashley Dr $290,000 7643 Steward Ln $291,000 3175 Frazier Ln $291,000 4262 Round Hill Dr $299,900 3755 Reindeer Cir $340,000 2541 Half Chaps Ct $375,600 6031 Anders Ridge Ln $419,500 • 2533 Half Chaps Ct $436,600

• 879 Red Thistle Vw $180,000 • 5323 Canadian Rose Vw $180,000 • 3270 Galleria Ter $182,000 • 2460 Clarendon Dr $185,000 • 4716 Morning Mist Dr $218,000 • 4625 Tetman Ln $221,500 • 1245 Bayberry Dr $223,000

80923

80917

• 2760 Fredricksburg Dr $210,000 • 5631 Celtic Cross Grv $236,500 • 7558 Manistique Dr $246,000 • 5945 Grapevine Dr $254,900 • 6480 Balance Cir $260,000 • 6262 Hartman Dr $270,000 • 6858 Big Timber Dr $282,000 • 6975 Cotton Dr $323,500 • 6237 Tenderfoot Dr $324,900 • 7034 Silverwind Cir $335,000 • 6548 Summer Grace St $340,000 • 6539 Roubideau Creek Way $345,500 • 6815 Tullamore Dr $362,600 • 6413 Tenderfoot Dr $385,000 • 6722 Silver Star Ln $439,400 • 7007 Mustang Rim Dr $458,400

• 5026 Rainbow Harbour Cir $155,000 • 4871 Bluestem Dr $158,400 • 5429 Tennessee Pass Dr $235,500 • 2924 Nevermind Ln $274,800 • 2630 Whispering Ter $351,900

80918 • • • • • • • • • • •

4519 Buena Park Cir $215,000 3525 Hazelwood Ct $225,000 5460 Del Paz Dr $237,000 2711 Harvest Ridge Hts $260,000 6411 Dewsbury Dr $285,000 2736 Westwood Blvd $285,000 2705 Harvest Ridge Hts $290,000 2723 Harvest Ridge Hts $290,000 6195 Northwind Dr $300,000 6203 Soaring Dr $365,000 1927 Pine Mesa Grv Bldg C $462,500

80924 • • • • • •

80919

• 7345 Aspen Glen Ln $250,000 • 7315 Brentford Dr $300,000 • 5824 Canyon Reserve Hts $315,000 • 5164 Hearthstone Ln $465,000 • 6140 Ashton Park Pl $475,000 • 177 Anchoria Way $495,000 • 8415 Lauralwood Ln $535,000

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80920 • • • •

7760 Lindsey Dr $239,000 5026 Herndon Cir $280,000 8258 Turkey Run Dr $301,500 4289 Apache Plume Dr $315,000 • 3519 Plantation Grv $335,000 • 4755 Kenley Pl $339,000 • 1889 Parliament Dr $407,500

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14215 White Peak Dr $266,500 11459 Rill Pt $337,900 11483 Rill Pt $352,200 914 Deschutes Dr $385,000 914 Deschutes Dr $385,000 858 Altamont Ridge Dr $398,000 13922 Paradise Villas Grv $415,000 12729 Mission Meadow Dr $470,000 11638 Spectacular Bid Cir $471,000 12694 Woodmont Dr $540,000

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7930 Hidden Pine Dr $240,000 7611 Sailwind Dr $265,000 3631 Chia Dr $269,000 10339 Abrams Dr $300,000 7479 Bigtooth Maple Dr $304,500 6511 Justice Way $304,900 10108 Seawolf Dr $313,900 7664 Bonterra Ln $320,000 7422 Bigtooth Maple Dr $325,000 7465 Bigtooth Maple Dr $326,100 9526 Desert Lily Cir $330,000 10586 Silver Stirrup Dr $345,000 10661 Desert Bloom Way $345,000 7534 Bigtooth Maple Dr $363,800

80927

• 6539 Thicket Pass Ln $276,600 • 9109 Pacific Crest Dr $303,200 • 9206 Pacific Crest Dr $318,700 • 8029 Hollygrape Ln $345,900 • 7176 Jagged Rock Cir $347,200 • 7694 Buckeye Tree Ln $348,000 • 6540 Mineral Belt Dr $372,100 • 8465 Boulder Banks Ct $559,800

80922 • • • •

8888 Emma Jean Pt $266,000 8896 Emma Jean Pt $294,700 6020 Revelstoke Dr $367,500 9843 Awaken Dr $378,200 5014 Farris Creek Ct $390,000 6739 Black Saddle Dr $407,200 9050 Sky King Dr $425,000 5642 Thurber Dr $469,500 6020 Cubbage Dr $505,400 4548 Outlook Ridge Trl $699,500

3777 Swainson Dr $251,000 7071 Cattle Dr $259,900 4872 Bittercreek Dr $262,000 4620 Laramie Sky Dr $268,000 6325 Ashridge Ct $270,000 6410 Showhorse Ct $275,000 7040 Allens Park Dr $278,000 2630 Frazier Ln $281,000 5483 Standard Dr $285,000 7355 Allens Park Dr $285,000

80951

• 1737 Reilly Grv $185,000 • 1740 Dewhirst Dr $289,900 

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 â?&#x2DC; THE GAZETTE â?&#x2DC; RE 5

DISCOVER THE GREENS AT KISSING CAMELS 4140 RESERVE POINT

Custom Golf Course Residence with Stunning Views This beautiful three bedroom + main level office, 4 bath golf course home features a 3-car garage and sweeping views. i The main level includes the great room with fireplace and walkout, separate dining

room and gourmet kitchen all with hardwood floors.

i The gourmet kitchen includes granite countertops, counter seating, breakfast area,

custom cabinetry, large walk-in pantry and walkout to deck.

i Also on the main level is the spacious master suite overlooking the golf course and

includes a walkout, large walk-in closet and private 5-piece bath.

i The walkout lower level features an expansive family room with wet bar, fireplace

and walkout. The lower level also includes a second master with walk-in closet and 5-piece bath, third bedroom and unfinished bonus room. i The incredible outdoor spaces include a large covered deck off the main level,

covered patio off the lower level and amazing views. i The HOA provides maintenance, insurance, snow and trash removal.

Offered at $1,025,000

PLUS 7 GOLF COURSE LOTS

Discover The Greens Advantage Gated Kissing Camels Community HOA Provided Maintenance & Ability to Choose Your Builder Golf Course Lots with Views Convenient Location Near Penrose, Memorial Hospital, VA Clinic, Close to Shopping & Major Parks

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Price $155,000 $175,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $ 225,000 $ 245,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000

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THE PLATINUM GROUP, REALTORS EXPERT’S CORNER:

The best digital home search for Colorado Springs COURTESY OF THE PLATINUM GROUP, REALTORS

Whether you’re ready to shop for a new home or not, there’s a good chance you’ve spent time browsing real estate websites to check out what’s available. During the past couple of decades, house hunting has become ever more digital and around 9 out of 10 homebuyers are beginning their search online, according to a report by Realtor.org. While local Multiple Listing Services, (MLS), are acclaimed as the most accurate real estate resource available, a flood of online real estate listings services have profoundly impacted homebuyer searches. Even though these sites look legitimate, non-Realtor sites are still unregulated. Some sites allow anyone to post listings for sale, and agents can purchase advertisements positioned next to home listings that are

not theirs, misleading the buyer into thinking they are contacting the listing agent. “Zillow and Trulia are set up to deliberately redirect buyers to a Realtor who is paying for leads,” Mike MacGuire, broker/owner with The Platinum Group, Realtors said. “Consequently, the agent contacted has no first-hand knowledge of the home.” Zillow, Trulia, and websites like them are known as real estate syndicators who populate their information from the MLS. However, they don’t exclusively acquire data from the MLS and also get information from third party sites like Craigslist. Furthermore, while new information shows up in the local MLS in a matter of minutes, it can take as long as nine days to appear on nationally

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syndicated sites. “These websites don’t have the same extensive and strict standards that the MLS does and don’t care about the accuracy of the information,” MacGuire said, “so their information can be very misleading with no accountability.” In a recent study by Redfin, it was revealed that approximately 36 percent of the “active” listings on Zillow and Trulia were no longer listed for sale on the local MLS. Homeowners consistently report seeing their home listed in the wrong neighborhood, with the wrong list price, or the wrong square footage. In an effort to ensure that Pikes Peak area homebuyers have access to upto-date, accurate information, the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors, (PPAR), provides MLS access to the public — for

free at PPAR.com. “We launched the restructured site in April,” Jacob Curbow with Century 21 Curbow Realty and member of the Leadership Team at PPAR said. “Now the public can access the same information that licensed Realtors see.” Listing agents enter the information on homes for sale directly into the PPMLS data base and the website is updated in real-time. “If the Realtor changes the status or the list price for instance,” Curbow said, “the public site reflects those changes automatically, without delay.” The public search site is easy to navigate and allows users to filter information to narrow their home search in a way that works best for them. “Consumers can search with the mapping tool, by zip code, price range,

schools, acreage and other features using the advanced search tool,” Curbow said. “It has quite a bit of functionality and is very user-friendly.” “Even when buyers are looking at homes on national listing sites I tell them not to take the “click bait,” MacGuire said. “It’s ok to browse the listings and look at the photos, but then call me to verify information on the homes you’re interested in.” The experts at The Platinum Group, Realtors have years of experience and unlimited resources to provide their clients with expert guidance in navigating the complexities of buying or selling, so you can make the best decisions for your family. For a no-obligation consultation, call today: 719-536-4326 or visit PlatinumHomesSales.com. 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 ❘ THE GAZETTE ❘ RE 7

If you’re in a committed relationship but nuptials are on the back burner, just know your dream of buying a home doesn’t have to be. Photo courtesy of The Associated Press

Buying a home as an unmarried couple? Do these 3 things BY BETH BUCZYNSKI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Love and marriage don’t always go together, no matter what Sinatra said. If you’re in a committed relationship but nuptials are on the back burner, just know your dream of buying a home doesn’t have to be. Sixteen percent of first-time homebuyers in 2017 were unmarried couples, an annual National Association of Realtors report found, the highest share the organization has recorded since 1981, said Jessica Lautz, managing director of survey research and communication for NAR. But many couples don’t realize how risky buying a home with an unmarried partner can be. Here’s how to deal with these risks using some planning, a good lawyer and a slightly awkward conversation or two.

BUYING A HOME AS AN UNMARRIED COUPLE 1. SIGN A PRENUP FOR THE HOUSE No couple wants to talk about

breaking up, but if you’re going to be co-homeowners, it’s a must, said Renee Bergmann, a real estate attorney and owner of Bergmann Law LLC in Westmont, New Jersey. She recommended unmarried couples create a co-ownership contract with the help of a legal professional before closing day. The agreement should answer basic questions like: What happens to the property if you split? What if one of you becomes disabled or dies? Who pays utility bills or for major repairs? Don’t just “wait and see what happens,” Bergmann said, because without a written agreement “things could get messy very quickly.” 2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT TYPE OF TITLE Turns out there’s more than one way to own a house, and taking title the right way is especially important for unmarried couples. Options vary from state to state but generally include:

• Sole ownership: Only one name is recorded on the deed and that person has all the rights and responsibilities of ownership. Pro: Sole ownership may yield tax savings if your incomes are drastically different. And, if your partner has bad credit, applying for a home loan in your name only may help with approval. However, remember ownership rights are determined by names on the deed, not the mortgage, Anna Fabian, vice president of product at lender SoFi, said via email. Con: If the relationship ends and you’re not on the title, you’ll risk walking away with nothing even if you contributed money to the purchase or mortgage payments. • Joint tenancy: Each person owns 50 percent of the property. If a tenant dies, that person’s share automatically transfers to the other joint tenant. Pro: Joint tenants enjoy right of

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survivorship, so you won’t have to worry about fighting the estate or relatives for the house in the event of your partner’s death. Con: An unfriendly breakup could spell trouble, especially if one partner can’t or won’t buy the other out.

called a “quitclaim deed,” Bergmann said.

3. LEAVE YOUR PARENTS AT HOME Buying a home is a stressful decision, so younger unmarried couples often involve their parents, but sometimes this only makes things more confusing, • Tenants in common: Allows unequal said Danielle Moy, an agent with Coldwell Banker residential brokerage ownership, so you could own a 75 in Orland Park, Illinois. percent stake while your partner owns “I can tell the parents are unsure of 25 percent, for instance. the situation, and it causes a bit of an Pro: Ownership shares can be tailored to match financial contributions; emotional roller coaster when they’re looking at homes,” Moy said. if you paid more toward the down Ultimately it’s your house and your payment, for example, you can own a decision, Moy said, so make sure you and larger percentage. your partner agree about what you want Con: If one tenant dies, the other — no matter what Mom and Dad think.  has no automatic right to that person’s share of the property unless named in a This article was provided to The will or living trust. Associated Press by the personal No matter which approach you choose, if you tie the knot after buying, finance website NerdWallet. Beth Buczynski is a writer at NerdWallet. consider revising the deed to reflect Email: bbuczynski@nerdwallet.com. your new legal status with something

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This Lovely home is ready for you. All new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite, cabinets and more. New bathrooms, new flooring throughout. Safe neighborhood – RV space with electric. A must see! All new carpet and flooring, reclaimed wood laundry room, custom built reclaimed barn doors in master, walk in closet, reclaimed custom built vanity and custom master shower w soaker tub in master bath. Two living areas. Basement for storage or storm safety. Double pane windows, full views of Pikes Peak and mountain ranges to the west. Custom reclaimed wood farm table with built in bench. Plenty of closet space in bedrooms and window seat. Custom art work that stays with the house. Crown molding throughout with new molding and paint and new stone faced wood burning fireplace. New roof and outside paint. New landscaping. Back patio. House sits on .69 acres.

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$198,000 - Cedar Heights

$205,000 - Pikes Peak Park

3160 Black Canyon Rd. | 1.14 acres * corner lot in private, custom home community w/beautiful views of the city & mountains * 24 hr security & manned gate * only 10 minutes West from downtown Colorado Springs * just outside of Garden of the Gods & very close to attractions of Old Colorado City & Manitou Springs * level to gently sloping land * over 300 acres of open space w/hiking trails Dana Smith (719) 502-9217

2307 Laramie Dr. | Pride of ownership shows w/ this well maintained tri-level home. 3 bed/2 bath/1 car garage featuring A/C, new roof, gutters & siding (2017), newer vinyl windows & flooring, RV parking, plus upgraded bathrooms & expanded, eat-in kitchen, walk-out to a huge, covered porch – super for entertaining! Move-in ready! Centrally located. Marion Meyer (719) 238-1660

$2,495,000 - Broadmoor Resort

Exceptional New Built $105/SF $347,495 - Woodmen & Marksheffel

5065 Broadlake View Impressive in scale and design on a flat 1.77-acre lot, offering an impressive resort-like setting, w/ natural stone exterior & beautiful water features. Luxury ranch-style home w/ open floor plan, refined & elegant finishes, several private terraces to enjoy the aweinspiring views of the mountains! Trish Ingels (719) 331-7819

New Being Built 3,300 sf Garden Level beautiful Open Plan 2-Storey Stucco Home with bright & roomy Great Room w/gorgeous Island Kitchen w/Granite. 4 Bedrooms, Loft, main level Study, 2.5 Baths, 3 Car Gar, covered Front Porch, upper level laundry. Large Master suite w/ 5-pc bath & WIC. Deck off Dining Room w/ covered Patio and much more. For a showing call: Jay Gupta (719) 650-5700

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$399,000 - Gold Hill Mesa

1614 Nellie Ln. Newer 4 bed, 3 bath rancher in sought-after area near downtown w/bsmt apartment! Enjoy mtn views from the covered front porch! Open design w/upgrades throughout & spacious kitchen. Owner’s retreat w/private bath. Miles of urban & mtn trails nearby. Walk to shops & restaurants! Sylvia Jennings (719) 491-1116

$1,199,000 - Broadmoor/Southwest

2675 Stratton Woods View Colorado Lifestyles finest nestled in private mountain setting surrounded on 3 sides by preserve. Views! Stunning finishes. Professionally decorated. Gourmet Kitchen. Viking appliances. A stunningly beautiful home and resort living. 4BD, 4BA, 3-Car, 5,294 SqFt., 2.34 Acres JoAnn Gadkowski (719) 339-8909

$775,000 - The Spires, Broadmoor

265 Stonebeck Lane Prepare to be amazed! Over an acre & built to maximize the forested woodland setting—large curved picture windows, walk-outs & wraparound decks. Open floor plan w/ 10’ ceilings & 8’ doors. Exquisite 800-bottle custom wine cellar & office with multiple builtins! Trish Ingels (719) 331-7819

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7475 N Baggett Rd. #2 2 houses. 2 wells. Double the value at an amazing price. Spectacular wide angle view of Pikes Peak and beyond. Offset your mortgage through potential income earned by the guest house. Priced to sell. Call me today to set up a private viewing: JP Speers (719) 761-1910

Look Who Joined BHHS About Andy: Andy lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, a Colorado Springs native, and their dog, rescued from a shelter. He loves living in Colorado Springs and taking advantage of the many things the area has to offer. This includes hiking with his family, snow sports, biking, and exploring the many restaurants and breweries in the area.

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590 Paisley Dr. Treed setting w/privacy, seasonal stream & views. Main level master w/large tiled bath. Main level office. Great room w/gas fireplace & a wall of glass. Upscale kitchen w/gas cooktop & big center isle w/slab granite. Upper level w/2 bedrooms & loft. Walkout lower features a rec room w/fireplace. Plus an $8,000 carpet allowance! Becky Gloriod Partners (719) 822-0636

His interest in real estate spans many years and it lead him to attend law school in his home town of New Orleans. Andy practiced law in Denver, specializing in real estate and business law and he brings the same attributes that made him successful as an attorney to the field of real estate brokerage.

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Wolf Ranch

Land for Sale / To Be Built Option Available 6115 Briarcliff Road - 0.28 Acres Wooded lot on a low traffic street w/expansive mountain views just a few trees away. Feels like mountain living in the city. Minutes from shopping, restaurants, nightlife, universities, hospitals & I-25. MLS#5058711/6620515 $165,000/$681,000

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Doherty Business Center

4320 Barnes Rd. High Traffic Commercial Site Commercial .89 acre lot located just off Austin Bluffs across from Doherty High School. High traffic location. Ideal for fast food or similar business.

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Spacious Main Level Living 4,206 Square Feet, 6 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2-Car Walk to the neighborhood parks, pool & rec center from this beautifully maintained rancher in School District 20! Open floor plan featuring a great room w/19’ ceilings. Upscale kitchen w/gas cooktop, slab granite counters, hardwood floors & butler’s pantry. Master + 2 guest bedrooms on main! Central air, Security system, Concrete patio w/fire pit & more. MLS #9271258 $449,999

Large Rancher w/Pikes Peak & Mountain Views 3,418 Sq Ft, 4 BD, 3 BA, 3-Car $8k carpet allowance. New extra-wide driveway, new maint.-free front landscape, new security sys. Main lvl master BD & office. Eating area & formal dining room. Maple cabinets in kitch. 46’ composite deck. Spacious lot. MLS #5281487 $359,000

Custom Home w/Premier Setting 5,090 Square Feet, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Office, 3-Car Garage Treed setting w/privacy, seasonal stream & views. Main level master w/large tiled bath. Main level office. Great room w/gas fireplace & a wall of glass. Upscale kitchen opens to sunny nook & hearth room w/fireplace. Kitchen offers hardwood floors, gas cooktop & big center isle w/ slab granite. Upper level w/2 bedrooms & loft. Walkout lower features a rec room w/fireplace. MLS #2770885 $665,000 Broadmoor Spires

Authentic Adobe Home 4,673 Square Feet, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2-Car Garage One-of-a-kind, Artisan home w/2-foot thick plaster walls, brick floors, antique light fixtures, antique hand-carved doors. Vegas (beamed) & Latillas ceilings. 3 mud & straw Kiva fireplaces. Deck + Two expansive flagstone patios w/mtn views. Great room w/18’ beamed copper ceiling. Master suite w/fireplace & walkout. Fabulous gourmet kitchen w/gas stove. Office. MLS #9280297 $899,000 Old Broadmoor

Broadmoor Resort Community

Million Dollar Finishes 4,374 Square Feet, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Oversized 2-Car This stunning custom home offers a resort life style in a gated community w/an option to purchase a Broadmoor Golf membership. Open floor plan w/formal & informal living areas. Gourmet kitchen. Wide plank wood flooring, natural stone thru-out, sound system, beamed ceilings & more. Expansive patio w/pavilion, fire pit, grill, waterfall & mountain views. MLS #9377389 $1,000,000

Stately Custom Home w/Parklike Setting 5,405 SQ FT, 5 BD, 5 BA, 3-Car All brick custom home on .56 acre lot. 9’+ ceilings. Hardwood floors on main. Gourmet kitchen w/slab granite, gas cooktop & nook. Family room w/fireplace & 4 sets of French doors to brick patio. Master w/sitting room & fireplace. Cherry cabinetry. Crown molding. 2 Wet bars.

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Divide, CO

Resort Retreat on 223 Acres w/Unobstructed Views Main Residence + 6 Cabins + Lodge + Chapel + 2 Equipment Garages + Barn Spectacular residence boasting 11,708 square feet w/main level living. Special features include pecan floors, walnut beams, real stone accents, gym, spa, sauna, library & wine cellar. The chapel is magnificent w/a peaked beamed ceiling & a wall of glass. 6 Adorable turnkey cabins. Lodge/Events center has 4,200 square feet, commercial kitchen, fireplace & attached apartment. 2 Huge equipment garages. Barn for small animals. All this plus 9 spring fed ponds, 3 wells & a creek! MLS #2638609 $4,800,000 Broadmoor Resort Community

Custom Home w/Mountain & City Views 6,415 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 2 Offices, 3-Car Garage Premier 2.6 acre estate lot. Elegant yet comfortable. Main level master w/sumptuous bath. 3 guest suites w/ private baths. Hardwood floors on the main level. Gourmet kitchen w/gas cooktop, dbl ovens, 2 dishwashers & casual dining. Theater room. 2 fabulous offices. Huge view deck w/fireplace & gas grill. Walkout lower. MLS#4348648 $1,950,000

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