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KISSING CAMELS

5308 Kissing Camels Dr. G3 $229,500 2 bedrooms + office, 2 bath townhome, fireplace, carport, mountain views, covered patio, fenced front yard N

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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.

TRI-LAKES - WALDEN III

17850 Sawmill Road $460,000 Spacious 4 bdrm + office, 4 bath home with 3 car garage and private backyard. Master suite and office on main level.

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3337 Hill Circle $545,000 3 bed, 3 bath, one level living right on the golf course. Master suite has wonderful mountain views. Oversized 2 car garage.

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KISSING CAMELS - THE PARK

$625,000 1536 Smoochers Circle $565,000 15728 Cala Rojo Drive 5 bed + 2 office, 5 bath. Main level master. Energy efficient, Main level living with 2 bedrooms and office. This home is including solar panels. Over five acres of amazing views! wheelchair accessible. Great outdoor spaces and views.

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19 El Encanto Drive $689,000 Exquisite custom home features 4 bdrms + study, master and study on main level, 3 car garage, luxury living with pool/spa N

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1535 Smoochers Circle $695,000 Private setting with large enclosed yard, main level master, lower level family room with small kitchen, mountain views.

KISSING CAMELS - THE RETREAT

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.

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3290 Kissing Camels Drive $825,000 This 3 bdrm + office golf course home features one level living with a bonus room in the basement, large lot, views.

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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.

WOODLAND PARK - PARADISE ESTATES

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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KISSING CAMELS - THE GREENS

4215 Reserve $895,000 4 bedroom + office on golf course, stone fireplace in great room, main level master, gourmet kitchen, & stunning views.

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.

KISSING CAMELS

5031 Lyda Lane $1,100,000 This completely remodeled 4 bdrm, 4 bath golf course home features one level living, gourmet kitchen & stunning views.

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

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.

FEATURED HOME KISSING CAMELS - THE GREENS 3776 Hill Circle $949,500

This beautiful custom, former model, five bedroom, five bath home has spectacular golf course and mountain views.

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Main level features an open great room with fireplace and walkout, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen with breakfast area and walkout plus 2 main level master suites.

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OLD NORTH END

1430 N Cascade $1,395,000 4 bed + library, 4 bath with old world charm and modern conveniences. Entertaining spaces both inside and outside.

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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. 1 – 7, 2014. Each listing includes the buyer, address and sales price. For more information, e-mail leslie.massey@gazette. com.

80106

• Michael W Duncan and Katie J Duncan 12770 Mt Shasta Dr. $445,000

80132

• Jeffery M Rill and Alicia P Hoffmann 965 Burning Bush Pt. $198,000 • Adam C Schneckloth and Kimberly Kay Schneckloth 17472 Crestview Ct. $270,000 • Lindsay Aho and Christopher M Aho 16637 Elk Valley Trl. $280,000 • Cody G Newman and Jasmine H Newman 15859 Bridle Ridge Dr. $292,000 • Ian Robert Byrne and Jeanette Sue Byrne 164 Mountain Vw. $298,200 • Bruce Gerard Buckman and Patricia Ruth Buckman 698 Larimer Creek Dr. $358,000 • Sanjeev Nirmalakhandan and Venanjula Anto Nirmalakhandan 118 Kettle Valley Wy. $405,100 • John J Devenyns 17645 Water Flume Wy. $434,000 • Pete G Ohlin and Stephanie R Ohlin 216 Kettle Valley Wy. $461,300 • Kerry G Davis and Anne P Davis 2535 Mohawk Wy. $561,300 • Mark B Nordstrom and Marcia Nordstrom 17905

Queensmere Dr. $675,000

80133

• Joshua Grossman 140 Lower Glenway $215,000 • Derrick G Troyer and Jaimee Troyer 115 Oakdale Dr. $256,300

80808

• Mark N Hanson and Barbara M Hanson 1295 Ellicott Hwy S $230,000

80817

• Jamie Hurani and Amir A Hurani 7371 Countryside Grv. $113,000 • Springs Llc Sandy 7662 Sandy Springs Pt. $117,500 • Joel Atri Nath and Ashlee Victoria Nath 1750 Monterey Wy. $177,500 • Zane D Baker and Samantha M Baker 11312 Berry Farm Rd. $183,000 • Jeffrey C Dunnier and Tyler R Dunnier 8211 Oakton Ct. $184,500 • Brian Barclay and Joy Neufeld 760 Winebrook Wy. $197,000 • Travis Jody King and Viviana King 8458 Meadowcrest Dr. $209,900 • Shawn Ray Toomer 7820 Clymer Wy. $244,500 • Seth D Pottle 7059 Creekfront Dr. $245,000 • Courtney Sahota and Harnek S Sahota 7387 Willow Pines Pl. $246,000

• William R Corder and Tenille A Corder 11955 Jordan Rd. $275,000 • Michael Smolik and Gloria Smolik 12425 Old Pueblo Rd. $406,100

80831

• Cameron Bates 7140 Pyramid Pl. $172,500 • Timothy P Bush 9116 Sunningdale Rd. $187,500 • Matthew L Chappell and Melody I Neufeld 7799 Old Spec Rd. $217,500 • Brandon L Crawford and Jeffrey L Crawford 10947 Bonnebelle Cr. $259,900 • Richard A Cady and Claudia R Cady 7660 Bullet Rd. $283,900 • Jennifer S Radcliffe and Andrew Gilmour 8625 Theriot Rd. $285,000 • Chad D Juarez and Soraya L Juarez 10643 Ross Lake Dr. $287,000 • Kelvin D Mayes 8309 Ivory Lp. $326,900 • Scott B Lebeau and Jill D Lebeau 10828 Huron Peak Pl. $344,900 • Robert M Jenkyns and Kristen E Jenkyns 5785 Eggar Ct. $345,000 • Jordan M Scott and Crystal R Scott 12310 Smoke Bluffs Rd. $382,600 • Helen Cross Ice 11627 Denali Trl. $477,200 • Michael J Smith and

Bobbi Price Team

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WHEN YOU’RE SERIOUS ABOUT REAL ESTATE 7763 Pinfeather Dr. Under $150,000 Ridge Mesa • $355,875 New ion ruct Const

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1030 Allison Mesa Vw. Centennial Ridge • $49,900

2430 Palmer Park Blvd. #302 o Heritage Park • $54,900 4371 Prairie Ranch Vw. Land Ellicott • $64,900

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19723 Jones Rd. Ellicott • $69,900

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777 Saturn Dr. #509 Skyway Plaza • $84,900 o

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15640 S. Lauppe Rd. Yoder • $94,900 o Cond 5037 Sunsuite Tr. Pinon Sun • $122,750 3535 & 3555 Walker Rd. Walden Pines • $125,000 Ea.

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19700 E Top O The Moor Dr. Land Woodmoor • $130,000 Land 5530 Molly Ct. Black Forest • $140,000 Land 5610 Molly Ct. Black Forest • $145,000

4106 Shelbe Ct. Bradley Park • $179,900

$150,000-$300,000 7395 Oakshire Wy. Fountain • $289,900

$301,000-$500,000 5740 African Daisy Ct. Bridle Pass • $302,400

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Ridge Mesa • $305,000 11228 Tottenham Ct. Paint Brush Hills • $328,900

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7773 Pinfeather Dr. Fountain Mesa • $344,471 12277 Rio Secco Rd Woodmen Hills • $350,000

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7713 Pinfeather Dr. Mesa Ridge • $354,925

7095 Sungold Dr. Bridle Pass • $355,610

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7753 Pinfeather Dr. Mesa Ridge • $368,615

6983 Sungold Dr. Bridle Pass • $368,639

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465 Crystal Hills Blvd.

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7159 Sungold Dr. Bridle Pass • $389,221

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7735 Wild Bird Wy. Mesa Ridge • $395,000

Charmaine R Smith 12365 Black Hills Dr. $505,000

80903

• Benjamin Petering and Kayla Petering 914 Platte Ave. E $170,000 • Jacob Brown 829 Cache La Poudre St. E $189,500 • Aaron Ewton 232 Franklin St. N $355,600

80904

• Lisa M Jordan 2523 Dale St. W $212,000 • Jason Reever 1222 Ethereal Cr. $345,300 • Brooks H Williams and Holly M Williams 914 Manitou Blvd. $362,900 • Shannon Howrey 919 Lonesome Rd. $467,000

80905

• Ashley Lopez 3101 Institute St. N $129,900 • Icel A Kendrick 3110 Hancock Ave. N $140,000 • Gaelan Timothy Gunning 2913 Parker St. $157,000 • Alejandro Noriega Rivas and Mireya Martinez Vega 3615 Cragwood Dr. $179,900 • Sheila Fournier 102 Polk St. W $185,000 • Linda Marie German 3815 Michener Dr. $189,500 • David M Murphy and Karen L Murphy 510 Cragmor Rd. $208,000 • Saacha L Hake 1443 Chesham Cr. $285,500 • David H Vance Jr and Stacie Vance 1220 Madison St. E $305,000

• Jonathan E Eyre 518 Pine St. N $105,000 • Roger Wilson Reynolds and Randall Reynolds 734 Skyline Ave. $175,000 • Jill Tee 1727 Portland Gold Dr. $200,800 • Denise Lenore Truitt 1731 Portland Gold Dr. $222,600

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80906

80909

• Andrea Smith 4561 Prestige Pt. $138,500 • Maria Priscila Montenegro 27 Clover Cr. E $185,000 • Emanuel Cruz Torres 1410 Tamarisk Dr. $207,000 • Rosemarie Brizzolara 524 Cheyenne Rd. W $208,000 • Nicholas A Grabrick and Katherine R Grabrick 1107 Scarlet Oak Dr. $219,900 • Joshua Murtha and Kristi Davis Murtha 3930 Valley View St. $222,000 • Carl Joseph Buck and Jatanya Lynn Crawford-Antl 2008 Cheyenne Blvd. $235,000 • John W Mcfall 1307 Livingston Ave. $276,600 • James R Parker and Carla R Parker 455 Enfield Pl. $340,000 • Vivian N Cobb 2756 Rigel Dr. $380,000 • Richard Dean Johnson II and Leah Elaine Johnson 427 Wembley Ct. $410,000 • Chad E Vlasak and Mona Vlasak 455 Roxbury Cr. $577,200 • Stephen B Leisenring and Debora K Leisenring 5 Seventh St. $780,000

80907

• Lois Vannerson 3306 Virginia Ave. $105,000

• Benjamin T Wertz III and Katherine M Wertz 8384 Hardwood Cr. $253,900 • Michelle M Iwata 10628 Silverton Creek Pt. $262,000 • Sean P Marks and Megan E Marks 8341 Needle Drop Ct. $315,000 • Jean E Casa 2630 Dale St. # B $79,000 • Alton James Tallent II and Diane O Tallent 2834 Merry Ln $115,000 • Richard H Bunch and Yvonne C Edwards 1010 Fosdick Dr. $134,000 • Raymond E Lisle Jr and Karen H Lisle 1119 Bonfoy Ave. $143,000 • Dawn Pearson 1709 Grant Ave. $144,000 • Lucas Garcia and Suzanne Garcia 1706 Baylor Dr. $178,000 • Stephen Racz and Leslie Racz 1540 Buena Ventura St. E $185,000 • Michael Patrick Irvine 4087 Maizeland Rd. $345,000

80910

• Gerald L Brack and Lonnie L Brack 3122 Gomer Ave. $120,000 • Jeffery Pannell and Patricia Pannell 2105 Viking Dr. $133,000 • Maria De Los Angeles Keniksman and Thaddeus Michael Keniksman 1864 Del Mar Dr. $162,000 • Felipe Morales 1812 Olympic Dr. $162,500 • Ramon Riosgonzalez and Rubi G Rios 3510 Verde Dr. $162,900 • Martin Ramos 907 Stewart Pl.

springshouses .com $167,000 • Nicholas Cady and Krystle R Cady 2258 Winter Blossom Pt. $210,000

80911

• Olivia Retana and Leroy Fierro 77 Rose Dr. $119,000 • Joseph Herr 7035 Woodstock St. $149,900 • Robert B Levasseur and Janet R Levasseur 114 Ithaca St. $153,900 • Jeff Myron Tucker II and Crystal Tucker 4326 Cassidy St. $167,500 • Kevin Salinas 625 Rowe Ln $180,000 • Seth Kindred and Natasha Kindred 303 Cielo Vista St. $199,000 • James Elias Perez 713 Raemar Dr. $205,000 • Nathan F Gardner and Michelle Kristine Gardner 4372 Witches Hollow Ln $224,000 • Jose A Martinez Sierra and Jaritza Martinez 931 Pond Side Dr. $240,000 • Lucien Sidney Miranne III 6457 Dancing Moon Wy. $246,000 • Montey Ninaus and Linda Ninaus 765 Fleming St. $296,100

80915

• Dean Waxler 1590 Peterson Rd. $157,500 • Scott Alan Coleman and Kimberly Ashton Coleman 1320 Peterson Rd. $177,900 • Garrett Walker 1035 Galley Sq $184,900 • Brandon Victor and Brianna Victor 6398 Zermatt Dr. $210,000 • Simon Vasiliades and Constadina D Vasiliades 7527 Colorado Tech Dr. $254,100

80916

• Carolina Hernandez 211 Sandburg Ln $126,000 • Nathan J Groninger and Stephanie P Groninger 4055 Thoreau Dr. $137,700 • Patricia Hoyle 4330 London Ln $140,000 • Tamara Scarf 4882 Painted Sky Vw. $147,600 • Roberto Omar Avila and Leona Marie Lobato 2120 Endicott Ct. $165,000 • Martin Hough 3420 Hunterwood Dr. $176,000 • Sambiri L Nimaya and Genesis Nimaya 3436 Spotted Tail Dr. $180,000 • Cecil R Campbell 4572 Clinebell Ln $180,900 • Garrick Matthew Mayr and Ashley

Anne Mayr 4998 Dovetail Ln $186,000 • Erik R Henderson and Kelley C Henderson 4865 Hawk Meadow Dr. $225,900

80917

• Reginald T Smith 5149 Rainbow Harbour Cr. $100,000 • Joshua R Barlow 5116 Rainbow Harbour Cr. $136,700 • Joseph A Valverde and Mallory Rae Valverde 5533 Mosquito Pass Dr. $200,000 • Saadat Ferdowsian and Minoo R Ferdowsian 5330 Whip Trl. $220,000 • Karen Frank and Edward A Deutsch 4815 Harvest Ct. $225,000 • Jerrod Pusateri and Christine Pusateri 4918 Wood Brook Ct. $235,000 • Eugene J Malsan and Janet K Malsan 5503 Prairie Knoll Vw. $238,000 • Jesse Miles and Ashley Nault 5165 Farm Ridge Pl. $275,000 • Mark J Martinez and Rita Gail Rueb 5310 Cracker Barrel Cr. $299,000

80918

• Philip G Petruna and Sarah R Petruna 4740 Montebello Dr. $163,000 • Tyricia N Miller 3608 Windflower Cr. $179,000 • Erik O Jensen 3630 Hazelwood Ct. $191,000 • Joshua T Shigekawa 6528 Gambol Quail Dr. E $194,900 • Doug Fitzgerald 2625 Black Diamond Ter. $200,000 • Katherine Searl 5450 Villa Cr. $205,000

80919

• Alyssa N Martin 1413 Territory Trl. $119,600 • Robert Strauch and Sheila Strauch 1680 Big Horn Trl. $237,500 • Barry L Gardner and Melanie R Gardner 5733 Canyon Reserve Hts. $269,500 • Rachelle G Pinter 5155 Bluestar Dr. $273,000 • Adrian G Wilbert and Alexis C S H Wilbert 1325 Owl Ridge Dr. $305,000 • Mark Janzen and Christy Janzen 6315 Savannah Wy. $307,000 • Jordan B Kober and Alexandra C Kober 6165 Savannah Wy. $310,000 • Darell R Koenig and Sharon E Koenig 5420 Sevenoaks Dr.

$332,500 • Deborah L Pollard and John N Pollard 6135 Ashton Park Pl. $341,000 • Rob J Peragine and Heather R Peragine 2125 Kittridge Ave. $390,000 • Willard L Simmons and Debra J Byes 5715 Linger Wy. $509,900 • Matthew Lee Egger and Hannah Laura Egger 6324 Fall Haven Ct. $565,100 • Scott C Smith Revocable Trust 1540 Timber Valley Rd. $597,500

80920

• Raton D Ellam 7614 Lexington Manor Dr. $112,700 • Jasmine Whigham 3825 Smoke Tree Dr. $126,900 • David W Harriman Sr and Marcia L Harriman 8113 Steadman Dr. $197,300 • Jeremy M Bye 2279 Sable Chase Dr. $203,000 • Dorothy Enosmasih Daniel 7830 Prism Ct. $209,000 • Mark L Landry and Nancy J Landry 7420 Liberty Bell Dr. $210,000 • Philip A Miller 8017 Vectra Dr. $268,000 • Kenneth B Thomas 1556 Collins Rd. $287,000 • Andrew Swanson and Stephanie Swanson 3805 Clovergate Dr. $290,000 • Jesse III Bilyeu and Belinda Bilyeu 3545 Windjammer Dr. $292,000 • Martha A Krause Living Trust 7745 Manston Dr. $303,000 • David William Hoffa and Kara A Hoffa 8360 Sutterfield Dr. $303,200 • Thomas Worley and Rosemary Worley 10074 Red Sage Dr. $350,000 • Judith G Cunningham Rev Trust and Judith Greenway Cunningham Ttee 3734 Palazzo Grv. $537,000

80921

• Aaron D Volk and Amanda J Volk 14249 Woodrock Path $236,000 • Theresa P Reich and Scott F Reich 2463 Ledgewood Dr. $387,000 • Keith E Mathias and Dana D Mathias 14324 Eagle Villa Grv. $387,000 • Brendan Kallander 12640 Rockbridge Cr. $400,000 • Wilber E Bryant and Betty L Bryant 1367 Morro Bay Wy. $474,400 • Michael E Lopez and Bethany R Lopez

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1608 Yellow Tail Dr. $482,300 William B Smith and Lea C Smith 14650 Silverton Rd. $550,000 Diego R Blandon and Brittany C Irons 4644 Skywriter Cr. $182,400 Peter J Frias and Jennifer A Thompson 4365 Pioneer Creek Dr. $195,000 Aubrey L Whitfield II 6325 Cording Ct. $202,000 Stephen Davis and Cassidy Davis 4011 Happy Jack Dr. $215,900 Jennifer Lynn Terrebonne 4650 Crow Creek Dr. $237,900 Amanda L Hall and Kristofer Hall 5239 Weaver Dr. $240,000 Alex Achivida and Gloria J Achivida 4883 Feathers Wy. $243,000

80923

• Roy A Hall Jr and Elizabeth A Hall 6193 Calico Patch Hts. $165,000 • Chaveal Ryken Simmons and Belinda Yeboah Simmons 4875 Wells Branch Hts. # 303 $177,500 • Ronald Edward Crotzer 4875 Wells Branch Hts. # 101 $189,800 • Lyle Harrison Voisey 6405 Cache Dr. $210,000 • Rory J Corneliusen 6712 Wagon Ridge Dr. $238,000 • John Jackson Saxon 6457 Graymont Dr. $240,000 • Matthew A Haeuser and Kalyn Y Haeuser 6048 Whetstone Dr. $246,200 • Donald R Schneck and Barbara L Schneck 6669 Oak Trunk Pt. $250,300 • Jarrod Robert Abernathy and Elizabeth Dale Abernathy 6236 Grand Mesa Dr. $252,000 • Michael L Farmer and Linda K Farmer 6225 Canyon Crest Lp. $255,000 • Jimmy Hildebrand and Laurie Hildebrand 7677 Derringer Pt. $270,200 • Paul V Saucerman and Joan K Saucerman 7654 Matchlock Hts. $288,000 • Chad Raymo and Jennifer Mairs 7669 Derringer Pt. $298,600 • Brian K Rogers and Kimberly A Rogers 7685 Derringer Pt. $320,300 • Lawrence R Polk and Lynda Polk 6451 Vickie Ln $335,900 • Arlen Sparks and

Jovelyn Sparks 7176 Mustang Rim Dr. $346,800 • Steven D Barwick and Marla N Barwick 6103 High Noon Ave. $360,000

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• Marc Mcculloch and Amie Mcculloch 9971 San Luis Park Ct. $340,000 • Anthony D Woestman and Kristina M Woestman 5644 Old River Dr. $347,500 • Wade Hennum and Jeannie Hennum 9027 Kennebec Pass Trl. $365,800 • Daniel Abram Barker and Nicole Smart Barker 5950 Rowdy Dr. $367,000 • Jacob Bell and Chelsea K Clock-Bell 5934 Monashee Ct. $369,700 • Harold A Stanton III and Cynthia A Stanton 4970 Rabbit Mountain Ct. $380,000 • Steven J Calamaris and Charmin L Calamaris 5887 Leon Young Dr. $387,500 • Matthew Mathias and Bridgette Mathias 6009 Brave Eagle Dr. $391,400 • Jesal C Patel and Anjali J Patel 6144 Harney Dr. $415,000 • Israel D Alonzo and Tonya S Alonzo 5266 Gem Lake Ct. $438,900 • Niraj Dhebar and Dharti Vaishnav 4413 Portillo Pl. $515,000

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• Kenneth R Kolln and Katie A Kolln 8225 Pinegate Dr. $215,000 • Juan Lerma and Maria Lerma 6264 Saddlebred Wy. $216,000 • Casey N Johnson 6340 Roundup Butte St. $246,900 • Zane Balcer and Bryanna Balcer 9538 Ghost Flower Ln $259,400 • Thomas Jaussi and Kayla Jaussi 3620 Wild Daisy Dr. $260,000 • Jesselyn D Oledan 7622 Dutch Lp. $273,100 • Aylin Mcgourty and Kris D Mcgourty 7639 Dutch Lp. $317,000 • James E Brooks Jr and Kimberly M Jones 10323 Declaration Dr. $343,300

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• Trevor C Procop and Laura L Procop 6535 Bramble Bend Ct. $370,200 • Richard A Lloyd and Stephanie S Romig 8583 Meadow Wing Cr. $399,100

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Jere Young joins ERA Herman Group Real Estate in Colorado Springs NEWSWIRE

ERA Herman Group recently announced the addition of Jere Young to their growing team of professionals in Colorado Springs. Young is a long time community member with extensive knowledge and experience in the real estate industry.

Young joined ERA Herman Group for the unique business opportunities available which will help him grow his business and better serve his clients. Young has a background as a former real estate attorney in Florida and several years of experience in residential real estate. Young expressed his excitement of joining a team of professionals that values their agent’s success.

“The beauty of our team is that we have a good mix of real estate professionals,” said Roger Herman, CEO/President for ERA Herman Group Real Estate. “ERA Herman Group is a great place to start your career in real estate, expand your career opportunities or like Young, a great place to enjoy the benefits as a seasoned professional.

As part of ERA Herman Group Real Estate

Young will have the ability to offer homebuyers and sellers a wide variety of valuable products and services including property microsites, home warranty plans, the ERA Sellers Security Plan® and multiple unique in-house services.

With approximately 1000 real estate professionals nationwide, The Herman Group (THG) companies operate offices in California, Colorado, Florida and Nevada. THG owns multiple brands including ERA Herman Group, Shorewood REALTORS®, Asset Management Real Estate (AMRE) and multiple title companies nationwide. They specialize in residential real estate and world-wide relocation. Each individual office tailors to their local community needs and continually strives to improve the quality of life through community partnerships and volunteering. For more information on joining The Herman Group’s growing team of professionals please contact Eric Estrada, Director of Business Development and Marketing at ericestrada@hermangroup.net or 719-575-1104.

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10 ways to raise your credit score 100 points in 2015

BY KRISTY WELSH  GOBANKINGRATES.COM

It’s important to get your credit score as high as possible if you want to qualify for the best loans and credit. Many lenders don’t even look at your credit report; they stop at your credit score. FICO credit scores range between 350 and 850, with 850 being the very best score you can get. If you have below a 680 score, there is much room for improvement — and if you’re score is even lower than that, you might be feeling hopeless. It is, however, possible to raise your credit score to a much higher level by the end of the year — or sooner, in some cases.

WHAT GOES INTO A CREDIT SCORE MyFICO.com, the original developer of the commercial credit scoring model, has published basic guidelines of what goes into your score: • 35 percent of your score is your payment history • 30 percent of your score is your credit utilization, or how much of your available credit you use • 15 percent of your score considers the length of your credit history.

• 10 percent of your score is the amount of new credit you’ve received.

• 10 percent of your score is the type of credit you’ve used.

CREDIT SCORE QUICK FIXES PAY DOWN YOUR CREDIT CARD BALANCES Since the amount of credit you use makes up such a large part of your credit score, paying down your balances will have a dramatic, positive effect.

The credit-scoring model rewards those who have used less than 30 percent of their total credit limit. If you are maxed out on your credit cards, paying them down below 30 percent can easily see a dramatic increase on your score.

REFINANCE YOUR HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT INTO A SECOND OR FIRST MORTGAGE Despite the fact that these loans are secured by your home, HELOCs are revolving lines of credit, and the percentage of the line you have used up can lower your score. If you have used more than 30 percent of your HELOC credit limit, you will be penalized as if you have used up too much of your credit on a credit card.

Refinancing can also help your score.

This act rewards you for opening new credit (10 percent of your score) and opening up an installment loan.

PULL YOUR CREDIT REPORT The FTC did a survey in 2013 and reported that 1 in 5 Americans have

errors on their credit report, with 1 in 20 having mistakes so grievous it negatively affected the credit score. You can get your TransUnion credit report and score from CreditRepair.com. If you don’t like what you see, the site offers credit repair and score improvement services to get your credit back in shape.

FIX MISTAKES ON YOUR CREDIT REPORT Write to the credit bureaus and explain why you think a listing is in error and needs to be corrected. Include any documentation you might have to back up your claim.

timely fashion. Make sure you don’t let any account go past the due date.

MAKE AT LEAST THE MINIMUM PAYMENT ON ALL YOUR BILLS Making partial payments actually counts as a late pay on your credit report, even if you make your payment by the due date. A payment is not considered made until the entire amount has been received. Even a single late payment can negatively affect your credit score.

DON’T UNNECESSARILY CLOSE ANY ACCOUNTS Length of credit history counts as 15 percent of your score; the older the accounts, the more points for you. In addition, if you close an account, your total credit utilization (30 percent of your score) will go up, lowering your credit score.

CREATE A BUDGET The No. 1 reason people get into trouble with paying their bills and consequently wind up with a negative payment history and crushing debt is a lack of money management. Carefully go over your income and expenses and see if you can find a way to cut down on your monthly outlay. When you find extra money, use it to pay down existing debts, which will lower your credit utilization and increase your credit score.

LONG-TERM CREDIT SCORE FIXES PAY YOUR BILLS ON TIME Positive payment history on your accounts can take up to a year to increase your score, so there’s no time like the present to start paying in a

OPEN AN INVESTMENT ACCOUNT, THEN BORROW AGAINST IT Many banks and credit unions have secured loan programs allowing you to borrow against an existing account.

You can buy a CD for as little as $500

and use it as the basis for a loan.

Adding new credit to your report will help improve your score, both from the positive payment history and the new credit line you will add.

BE CAREFUL WHEN APPLYING FOR NEW CREDIT Any time you apply for new credit, your credit report is pulled and reviewed by lenders. To keep a record of this credit report review, an “inquiry” is placed on your credit report. The scoring model does not favor excessive inquiries — applying for numerous loans and lines of credit is a red flag for lenders and this is reflected in the credit score.

The good news is that if you apply for a new mortgage, auto loan or student loan, multiple inquiries within a certain period of time only count as one inquiry.

For mortgages and auto loans, all inquiries placed within a 30-day period of time only count as one inquiry against your credit score. All student loan inquiries within a 14-day period of time count as one inquiry. There is no similar penalty-free “shopping period” for other types of loans and lines of credit, such as credit cards: All submitted credit applications will result in an inquiry being placed on your credit report.

Inquiries stay on your credit report for up to two years. 

Reverse mortgages a financial planning tool

BY JAY MCDONALD  BANKRATE.COM

Changes in 2014 to federal reverse mortgage regulations have shifted this senior safety net away from its traditional role as a loan of last resort to keep the elderly in their homes. Reverse mortgages now serve as a financial planning tool for the waves of middleclass baby boomers facing retirement.

In 2014, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, eased the rules on Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, or HECMs, in two significant ways.

Previously, full repayment of reverse mortgages fell due upon the death of the borrower, sometimes forcing a surviving spouse to sell the home or face foreclosure. Now, HUD allows nonborrowing spouses of reverse mortgage borrowers who pass away or enter assisted living to remain in their home, provided they use it as their permanent residence and continue to pay taxes, insurance and association fees.

In a second but related change, HUD allows qualified borrowers to obtain an HECM even if their non-borrowing spouse is younger than age 62, with the caveat that the loan’s principal amount will be actuarially based on the age of the younger spouse. Toward that end, HUD released new loan amount tables

that apply to non-borrowing spouses of ages 18 to 61.

Prior to the change, both the borrowing and non-borrowing spouse had to be at least 62.

The last major boomer-friendly reverse mortgage tweak came in 2009, when the Federal Housing Administration, or FHA, announced its HECM for Purchase Program, which enabled qualified seniors to downsize or relocate by using a reverse mortgage to purchase their new home, thereby saving on closing costs.

The 2014 reverse mortgage makeover came about in part as the result of a longstanding legal challenge by AARP, which argued that even nonborrowing spouses should be protected as homeowners from eviction and foreclosure under reverse mortgages.

AARP also recognized a trend popular during the housing crisis: HECM applicants would remove their spouse from the home’s title before taking a reverse mortgage in order to maximize their loan amount.

Such moves not only generated tons of bad press for lenders, who appeared to be throwing widows to the curb, but in many cases saddled them with additional risk.

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“Say you’ve extended amounts of money to a 75-year-old and now you have a 71-year-old continuing to live in the house. That loan may possibly have a longer duration than the lender anticipated,” says Peter Bell, president of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association. “Now, going forward, they can underwrite to the 71-year-old.”

Ramsey Alwin, vice president of economic security for the National Council on Aging, applauds the new HECM rules for protecting nonborrowing spouses, lenders and the FHA, which insures the loans. But she points out that those protections may not please all consumers.

“Given the use of actuarial tables in determining the loan amount, it’s going to be a smaller draw as a result,” she says. “That may squeeze out some of the individuals who are in crisis mode. But generally speaking, the new policies strengthen the product, protect the consumer and make it wellpoised to be an important long-term financial planning tool, most likely for the more moderate- to higher-income population.”

Kevin Sandifer, a reverse mortgage attorney based in Columbia, South

Carolina, would rather his borrowers had been given a say in the matter.

“I wonder what would happen if you put an either-or provision in there,” he says. “Maybe the borrower could sign a disclaimer that says, ‘We’ve taken care of my wife with a term-life policy; she doesn’t want to live here because her family is far away, but we need the higher borrowing amount to be able to pay off our mortgage.’ In my opinion, you’re forcing all the borrowers to take a lesser amount if they have a nonborrowing spouse.”

Overall, he considers the new rules “well-intentioned. I don’t think there’s a ‘gotcha’ in there for the consumer.”

What concerns him is, “it just limits the pool (of applicants).”

“Financial planning is great when everything works for you and you have your own nest egg set aside. But in the real world, things don’t always work as planned, whether due to illness, loss of job, downsizing or parents or kids passing away,” he says. “If they’re upside down in their mortgage, they’ve gone through their nest egg and their home balance is higher than what they can borrow, then they’re precluded from taking advantage of the situation. I think you need to be careful how tight you

shrink the market.”

Alwin is concerned, as well, that opportunists may step in to take advantage of those most in need.

“There may be more predatory products created that are then attractive to the cash-poor, house-rich individual,” she says. “We need to be vigilant about our consumer protections and consumer awareness for those individuals.”

Bell of National Reverse Mortgage admits that while the new rules may “penalize” those with a legitimate reason to exclude their spouse from the HECM equation, he predicts that settling the spousal rights issue stands to open rather than further constrict the reverse mortgage market.

“Over the past couple years, I’ve seen at least half if not three-quarters of the industry stop writing non-borrowing spouse loans period, because they felt that the ‘headline risk’ and other liabilities associated with them were not worth doing,” he says.

He sees the awakening among financially savvy baby boomers to the benefits of taking a reverse mortgage earlier, rather than later, as a more productive approach to a valuable product that has long been unfairly maligned. 

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Sleek in design * Stunning Great Room w/ gas fireplace & gorgeous, new hardwood floors * Formal dining area w/ large picture window & new wood floors * Granite kitchen w/ double ovens, counter bar & walk-out to deck * Main level office* Large master w/ walk-in closet, luxurious master bath w/ double vanity & 6' soaking tub * 2nd Bedroom & full bath on main level * Newly finished basement w/ spacious family room w/ wet bar & surround sound, 2 additional bedrooms & 3/4 bath * Covered front porch and wonderful expanded rear decking * Look here first, this home will go FAST!

Pristine home perched high above in Colorado Springs with sweeping view of the sparkling city lights Nestled at the base of the foothills in Broadmoor Bluffs neighborhood, the Spires with breathtaking views of Chey. Mtn - Free flowing floor plan formal living room & dining room areas - Entry leading to family room with soaring ceilings, a stone glass fireplace & floor to ceiling windows - Newly remodeled kitchen features hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless appliances & breakfast room - ML master suite w/walk-in closet & new 5-piece bath w/heated floors UL has 3 lg bedrms, 2 full baths & loft/office.

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Upgrades throughout! 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car w/ over 3300 sq.ft. D-38 Schools. Minutes from Fox Run Park, with Pikes Peak Views! Hardwood entry, expansive great room with 2 sided fireplace and views of timbering pines through the wood clad windows. Eat-in kitchen w/ slab granite, wood floors, solid wood cabinets, wall mounted oven/microwave, pantry & lg windows. Main lvl mstr suite w/ soaking tub, double vanity, & walk-out access to the upper deck. Finished walk-out bsmt. Add'l highlights: A/C, Ceiling Fans, Attic Fan, 2 decks, playset/treehouse, 30x30 barn w/ electricity, 2 stalls for horses, built-in chicken coop, & fencing for animals,

Elegantly appointed Tuscan inspired Villa nestled in the foothills of Peregrine. This stand-alone La Bellezza home backs to the Bluffs with Mountain Views and provides luxurious indoor and outdoor living space. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car garage and 4,300 + SF. Extensive hardwood floors, large dining & living room leading to a private courtyard and patio, gourmet kitchen, master retreat, finished basement w/ large family room, wet bar area, recreation area currently being used as a studio. No maintenance exterior, private driveway, incredible location within walking distance to the park, D-20, near hiking and biking trails.

Dramatic open concept 3304 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath 1 ½-story custom with 3-car finished & heated garage * Located on private treed lot in lower Crystal Park only 5 minutes form security gate * Quality throughout * Pella windows & doors * Gourmet cherry, granite, & stainless steel island kitchen * A/C * Security * Central vac * 2 fireplaces * Wet bar * Soaring ceilings, skylights, & walls of windows * 1800+ sq. ft. of covered decks & 2 patios * Hiking trails into national forest & Downtown Manitou Springs * True mountain living only 15 minutes west of Colorado Springs. MLS# 7774054

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Amazing 1 owner home w/every imaginable upgrade already added* Pride of ownership shows in this remarkable 4bd/4b/2car+ 3382sqft open floor plan stunner* Arched entry ways w/ extensive hardwood flooring, grand staircase w/wrought iron balusters & 2 story cathedral ceilings *Stunning main level master suite, two outdoor living areas, walk-out finished basement & loft, this home has it all*Cooks delight kitchen w/ center-island, solid slab granite, roll-out cabinet drawers, pantry & gas burner range/oven*Master suit w/ sitting area & fireplace*Loft w/ fireplace*Formal dining*Professionally landscaped yards*This pristine home with breath taking Front Range and Pikes Peak mountain views is sure to please.

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Stunning 5BR/4BA/2C Home On Private View Lot W/Awesome Views Of Blodgett Peak, The Bluffs & City Lights! This Home Features A Main Level Master & Has Been Tastefully Updated Inside & Out! Updated Kitchen To Include Granite Countertops & SS Appliances. Open Floor Plan W/Large Kitchen Nook Opening To The Deck, Great Room W/Gas Fireplace, Main Level Study & Formal Dining Room. 3 Bedrooms & Full Bath On Upper Level.

Finished Walk-Out Basement Features A Dedicated Home Theatre Including A Projector, Screen, Sound Panels & Lighting System, 5th Bedroom W/Attached ¾ Bath, Karaoke Stage That Can Be Removed & Oversized Rec Room! Ready For Immediate Occupancy!

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!

Move right into this clean and bright home home surrounded by a mountain view and open space . Numerous extras and upgrades: Private yard, Great Room, 42" cabinets, surround sound ML, Mstr Bdrm fplc, soaking tub, theater room, Gas firepit, Hot tub,mountain view, covered deck, New 50 year roof, extra large garage! $599,000 www.dividedlight.com/12255WoodmontDr/

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5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car garage & nearly 4000 sq.ft. New carpet & paint throughout. Covered entry, refinished hardwd floors, formal dining, k itchen features SS appliances w/ gas range/oven, pantry, granite counter tops, & breakfast bar w/ beadboard paneling. Gas fireplace, open family room, breakfast nook walks out to deck that overlooks professionally landscaped yard w/ perennial garden & raised beds for vegetables. Upper lvl mstr suite w/ walk-in closet, private bath with/soaking tub, granite counter double vanity, tile floor, & walk in linen closet. Fin. bsmt w/ lg open rec. rm. D-38 schools!

One Owner Perfection!!! Open and Bright, Lots of windows & natural light * Vaulted Formal living room & dining room * Gourmet kitchen w/ double ovens, solid surface counter-tops, 42" Cherry cabinets, island, pantry & breakfast area w/ walkout to covered deck * Family room w/ gas fireplace & 5 speaker surround sound * Main level study w/ built-in bookcases & surround sound * 4 large bedrooms up including the master bedroom w/ walk-in closet, 5 piece bath & walk-in closet * Finished basement w/ huge game/rec room, 2nd family room and full bath * Security system * Surround sound * Central Air * This home is loaded with all the goodies and has been immaculately maintained inside and out * Amenity list is very extensive, look here first you will be glad you did!

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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Immaculate 3036 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bath 2-story on .28 acre ridge top cul de sac lot with protected sweeping mountain, Pikes Peak, & city views * 2-story main level family room with floor to ceiling wall of windows * Extensive hardwood flooring * Slab granite & stainless steel island kitchen * A/C * Loft * Walkout finished basement.

MLS# 6481896

This 3-4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, 2 car garage home is ideally located a few steps away from Pinecliff Park. This lovely setting offers a nice covered front porch to enjoy the perennial gardens and view. Inside you will see how well cared for this home is! Nice open floor plan with the kitchen connected to the large family room with a gas-log fireplace and access to private backyard. Kitchen has nice hardwood flooring, granite countertops and stainless appliances. Formal living and dining room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, built-ins, French doors and bay window.

Escape to your tranquil back yard for that evening relaxation or morning coffee. Total mn lvl living provides excellent mstr suite w/heated bath floor & 5-piece luxury, walk-in closet & plenty of space for the king size bed. The main level study/2nd bedroom provides a place for the work center of the house. The kitchen is large & updated w/slab granite, gas range & double ovens. All over the house enjoy the upscale look of plantation shutters. Basement offers a rec room for the theater enthusiast, plus two bedrooms & a full bath. Large full wet bar accents the entertaining area large enough for game table. Sitting on a quiet culdesac & just across from Univ Park walking paths this one invites you home!

SOLD IN 1 DAY FOR TOP MARKET PRICE IN JANUARY 2015! If you would like to see my aggressive marketing plan, please contact me to discuss your home selling and buying needs. Call: 719-661-0270 or Email: Dianna@DailyHomeSales.com

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9627 Snowberry Circle ~ $369,900

Corner lot ranch style home - Covered front porch, finished basement - Beautifully appointed w/upgrades throughout - Vaulted ceilings, open floor plan - Master Suite w/sitting area, 5-piece bath and walk-in closet - Gourmet kitchen includes island, granite countertops, stainless appliances and pantry - Gleaming hardwoods - Finished basement includes family rm., game area, 2 beds, full bath & storage Low maintenance yard is fully landscaped, has stamped concrete patios/walkways & sprinkler system - 5 beds, 3 full baths & 2-car gaage, 3,204 Sq. Ft. - Central air, gas fireplace, privacy fence and so much more!

Stunning 2 Story Home Featuring 4 Bed 3 Bath 3 Car Garage. 3,729 sqft. of Gorgeous Living Space. Open & Bright Gourmet Kitchen w/Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Double Ovens, 5 Burner Gas Cook Top, Kitchen Pantry, Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Opens to Living / Great Room with Fireplace & Plenty of Natural Light. Large Master Suite w/5pc. Bath & Custom Walk-In Closet. 3 more Bedrooms w/Custom Closets. Upper Level Laundry. Bonus Loft Area. A/C. Unfinished Basement. Huge Backyard w/Auto Sprinklers.

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Move in ready ranch style home w/ 4 BD, 3 BA, 2,800 + SF and an oversized fully finished insulated 2 car detached garage. Spacious living room with cozy fireplace, formal dining room and large family room open. Completely remodeled kitchen is open to a 2nd dining area. Main level master retreat with hardwood floors and a newly added master bathroom, large secondary bedroom and secondary bathroom that has been completely remodeled. Fin. basement with a large family room, two secondary bedrooms, bathroom and laundry area. Fully fenced backyard with a large deck backs to open space. Newly finished hardwood floors, new vinyl windows on the main level and great location!

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Understanding cool and warm season vegetables KITTY WEST  COLORADO MASTER GARDENER BARBARA BATES COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

PREPARATION: My yard is covered with snow. The wind is howling and I am thinking about how soon I can start my 2015 vegetable garden. I am happy to say, I can start the process sooner than later. But, success depends on a bit of research and good planning. One thing that is required for success is an understanding of the difference between cool and warm season vegetables.

The Internet is replete with articles (.edu and .org) that discuss this topic and provide examples of the various vegetables and important details on soil temperature requirements, germination temperatures, plant spacing, etc. Now is the time to determine which vegetables you want to plant and then find and use a vegetable planting guide (an invaluable resource for vegetable gardeners). You can find a planting guide tailored for the Front Range at http://www.ext.colostate. edu/mg/gardennotes/720.html It is also important to understand that soil temperatures are as important to success as air temperatures. Strategies that increase soil temperatures can help your warm season crops establish faster, increasing growth rate and drought tolerance by promoting a welldeveloped root system.

SOIL TEMPERATURES: Proper soil temperature is critical for seed germination and transplant establishment. After you have prepared your garden for the seeds or transplants, begin to check the soil temperature.

Check the soil early in the morning, before the sun has warmed the soil. In general, you will take the measurement at 4 inches. Beans are an exception; measure the temperature at 6 inches.

Soils that are too wet and cold will promote diseases that can be fatal to seedlings.

COOL SEASON VEGETABLES: A cool season vegetable will grow in cooler soils and can tolerate cooler temperatures. For best results you will grow these vegetables to maturity in cool weather. These vegetables will lose their quality in hot weather. Crops that have 60 to 75 days to harvest can be re-planted in mid- to late summer for a fall harvest. Generally, cool season vegetables are grown for the leaves and roots. Examples include spinach, beets, peas and potatoes. Crops that are fall planted typically have less weed

competition. Cool season crops usually benefit from more reliable precipitation than warm season crops.

Warm Season Vegetables: Warm season vegetables need both warm soils and air temperatures. Sandy soils warm up faster than clay soils and are therefore good choices for summer vine crops. Warm season crops are intolerant of frost. For this reason, you want to check the average frost dates for your area. Warm season vegetables are typically grown for their fruits (e.g., corn, tomatoes, and squash). Generally, hot conditions are favored for maximum growth and fruit development. However, production of tomatoes, peppers and eggplant could be limited by hot morning temperatures. If temperatures reach 90 degrees by mid-morning, flowers will often abort. Conversely, if nighttime temperatures are below 55 degrees, pollen fails to develop. Warm season vegetables are generally more drought tolerant than the cool season vegetables. However, some warm season crops may not be well-suited for Colorado gardens, especially those at high elevations, because the number of warm days is insufficient to mature the crops. In those situations, season extenders can increase the length of the growing season and the temperatures.

FINAL SUGGESTIONS: Vegetable gardening has many benefits.

Vegetables are very important in human nutrition (rich in vitamins and minerals and low in calories). Gardening provides an opportunity to interact with others, spend time outdoors and get some exercise. But, vegetable gardening has many facets. you want to understand microclimates and different fertilization requirements for cool and warm season crops. The variety of a vegetable you select is important. Some vegetables should be started using transplants, not seeds. This article is intended to give the reader a basic understanding of cool and warm season vegetables. Please visit the websites below for further reading on this topic.

THE LAST WORD: While doing my research, I came across a new word — Olericulture, the cultivation of vegetables for the home or market. Perhaps you will have an opportunity to use this word while discussing vegetable gardening. 

Colorado State University Vegetable Planting Guide www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/Gardennotes/720.html Colorado State University Climate Summary: Colorado Springs www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/Gardennotes/743.pdf Colorado State University Vegetables & Herbs www.cmg.colostate.edu/pubs/Vegetables.html#Frost 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.

AROUND THE HOUSE:

Once wallpapered, always wallpapered

BY KEN MOON  SPECIAL TO SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

Dear Ken: I removed wallpaper from our dining room walls and then painted. But I can still see some glue lines. Is it too late to fix this?

– Mark Maybe. You probably Ken Moon should have used extra applications of an enzyme based wallpaper remover product. Now, however, you’ve locked that glue in with your paint coat. You could try to sand, but sanding a sheet rocked always turns out badly.

That’s why I always tell people on the radio show, “Once wallpapered, always wallpapered”. That is, you can never get rid of the after effects of papering enough so that a subsequent smooth, painted wall will look pristine.

Why not repaper with a muted texture product — like you see in office buildings and doctors’ offices? You could choose a light gray, tan or offwhite that will be barely noticeable — especially after you rehang your pictures and doodads and

move the furniture back into place.

Dear Ken: Is it OK to cover the crawl space with dirt? Even if it has periods of dampness in the spring?

– Deborah My rule is: Damp is OK, wet is not. That is, the dirt in all crawl spaces will feel a little cool and slightly damp year round (moisture likes to transpire up through the earth to the dryer space under your house). But if the soil is wet and sodden, you should leave it uncovered. One test for this to pick up a clump and squeeze it in your hand. If water leaks out around your fingers, then it needs to “breathe” — that is, no plastic.

Your observation is correct. Spring and summer are the hardest months for your crawlspace.

Moisture from your sprinkler system and downspouts leaks around the foundation and finds its way inside. Now is a good time to analyze the drainage systems around the perimeter of the house. Use that black, flexible pipe to extend the downspouts at least ten feet away. Also, sprinkler heads are a bad idea close to the foundation; keep

them at least five feet away.

Once you’ve dried out the crawl space, then roll out a layer of black, 5-mil heavy duty plastic sheeting — otherwise known as visqueen. It will keep the humidity down in there and help you avoid fungus issues, like mold or dry rot on the wood floor above. And it will help soften your energy bill a little.

Speaking of crawl spaces: Dear Ken: I want to add a little heat to my crawl space by cutting a hole in an unused heat register. Any problems with this?

– Tonya A little heat blown into the crawl space is always helpful. I know it wastes energy, but the benefits are a dryer environment in there along with less chance of frozen water pipes. However, I would not simply cut into a room register. That will steal heat you may need during really cold weather. Instead, look for the main trunk feeding the branches and cut your hole in it.

Dear Ken: Is it OK to put the attic access in the garage?

– J.R. Yes. But you need to honor the “firewall” in there.

In most homes the walls which are common with the house plus the ceiling are covered with a special, extra thick sheet rock — usually 5/8" instead of the normal 1/2". The theory is that it will slow down or even contain a fire until the firefighters get there. So, yes you can cut an access hole to the attic, but be sure to cut a piece of the thicker drywall as a lid in the opening. Plus, picture frame the hole with pieces of 2"x4".

Many folks have installed a set of pulldown stairs in their garage ceiling. The bottom of these stair sets (the part you see when it is closed) is usually a layer of thin plywood. Technically this is also a violation of the “firewall.” It can be ameliorated by adding a layer of drywall or even galvanized metal sheeting on the room side of the stairs.  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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Got sun? Indoor herbs can thrive on winter windowsills

BY KATHERINE ROTH  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

During this season of short, dark days, indoor herb gardens offer welcome greenery and fragrance, as well as adding zest to cold-weather stews and soups.

“In the winter, even indoor plants won’t be doing much, but an already established herb plant can thrive quite happily in a sunny window,” said Sonia Uyterhoeven, who teaches herb gardening at the New York Botanical Garden.

“Easy herbs to grow inside are basil, chives, parsley, oregano, sage, thyme, mint, cilantro and bay,” she said. “If you bring lemon verbena inside for the winter, it will drop its leaves. But just cut it back hard and in a month it

will look good again. It’s fragrant and really lovely. Rosemary can do OK, but needs time to adjust to lower indoor light and should be given two weeks to transition first.”

For rooms with limited light, parsley, chives and mint are quite forgiving, she said. Basil, oregano, rosemary and sage, all Mediterranean plants, generally do better with much more sun. Most herbs are happiest with 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day.

“The biggest mistake people make is underestimating how much light herb plants need,” explained Leda Meredith, who teaches about herbs and herb gardening at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. “Your basil plant is not going to

love you for just two hours of sunlight in the morning. You have to remember that to a plant, light is food.”

If light is a challenge, fluorescent light is full-spectrum, works well on plants and is much cheaper than plant lights, she said.

Ginger root is another wonderful, easy and often-overlooked option for indoor gardens, said Meredith.

“Ginger is a great idea, and the long glossy plant leaves are very attractive.

Florists use it a lot in arrangements.

Just get a ginger root from the grocery store, chop it into 1-inch chunks, and plant those in a pretty good-size pot with just an inch of potting mix on top, leaving several inches between each

piece of ginger. That’s it,” she said.

“Start watering them and, after a couple months, you’ll realize that the whole top of the pot is ginger root. They form horizontally, not vertically, and you can harvest what you want,” she said.

Ginger plants do well with anything from full sun to bright indirect light most of the day, but are pretty tolerant, she said.

General rules to help kitchen gardens thrive in winter include making sure pots are sufficiently large; herbs almost always need to be repotted in containers two to three times the size they came in.

“The more space they have to grow, the better they’ll do,” Uyterhoeven said.

“Around 70 degrees is ideal for most

herb plants, and placing a bowl of water beside them will give them a little extra humidity,” Uyterhoeven said.

She and Meredith warned against overwatering and over-fertilizing indoor herb plants, which should generally not be watered until the soil just below the surface is dry. They tend to lose their scent and taste if given too much fertilizer.

Plants should be rotated periodically to ensure all sides are exposed to sunlight, and they do best when planted in a combination of potting soil mix and compost.

They also “love a good haircut,” according to Uyterhoeven, and can be cut back by a third to a half periodically. 

Looking for storage space outside your closets

BY VICKI PAYNE  THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

When the topic is storage, most people will tell you they’d like to have more of it. That’s especially true for those living in urban housing, which typically has fewer and smaller closets.

There are ways to get around the cramped closets and the clutter. One solution is to take storage beyond the closet and bring it into the room.

Years ago builders incorporated lots of built-in storage space in homes.

Bookcases, china cabinets and entertainment units were standard features in custom and semi-custom homes. As these homes were remodeled and updated, these features were viewed as old-fashioned and dated. Many homeowners had them eliminated. Too bad. They were excellent for all types of storage.

Even today’s furniture choices tend to reduce our storage options.

The large armoires that once graced everyone’s bedrooms became obsolete.

Dining room sets with matching china cabinets fell out of vogue. Many had their entertainment units hauled away once the wall-mounted televisions were hung. Laptops and tablets pretty much eliminated the need for a standard desk in many homes.

What we gave up for fashion and progress was storage space.

Cabinet manufacturers looking to expand their markets are designing and selling storage units decorative enough to be used outside the closet. Designs

by Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, for example, are elegant and practical. Sleek glass doors, ornate molding, custom

fluted pullouts and decorative crown molding provide the appearance of the finely crafted built-ins of years before.

These cabinets become more useful when combined with creative storage solutions such as pullout drawers for storing shoes, cabinets fitted with hardware to hang ties and belts, and even a valet for hanging a suit or dress.

Those features make it easier to stay organized while keeping everything accessible.

Here in Charlotte, Liz Lowery used standard, unfinished wooden cabinets to create a dining room storage unit in her arts and crafts bungalow in Elizabeth, N.C. Recently married, Lowery and her husband, Lee Lowery, needed storage space for wedding gifts. They painted the cabinets to match their decor, and the look is stunning.

Another approach is to turn a spare room into a giant closet. You will enjoy a well-designed “closet room” far more than the convenience of a guest room that may be used once or twice a year.

I’d much rather pick up the cost of a night’s hotel bill for my once-in-a-while guests than suffer from too little closet space every day of the year.

Take your room measurements to a local closet specialty store, or hire a certified storage/organization consultant to help you set up your new space.

If the room is large enough, consider adding an island for folding, storing and organizing your clothing. A full-length mirror and a bench for putting on your shoes also would be nice touches, if you have the space. 

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2836 Elm Meadow View | $334,055

2021 Hercules Drive | $340,000

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 Open House: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm

Cottage home with loft plan has main floor living, 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, and attached 2-car attached garage. Inviting kitchen is finished with 36” Maple cabinets, Granite kitchen countertops, tile backsplash, and GE microwave, dishwasher & smooth cook top range. Vaulted ceilings and Optional gas fireplace 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.

Hours: Sat. January 31, 11 - 2 p.m.

Neighborhood: Southwest Driving Directions: Corner of Cresta Road & Hercules Drive Agent/Company: Eric Scott, Stuart Scott Ltd Group / ERA Shields Real Estate, 719-578-8800

5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Car Garage, 3505 Sq Ft GRANITE kitchen w/convection oven & down-draft range * UPDATED vinyl windows * BRAND NEW paint & carpet * OVERSIZED two-car garage w/220V plus NEW steel garage door * NEW sixpanel doors * NEW landscaping * NEWLY REFINISHED hardwood floors & back deck * Huge family room w/bay window, fireplace, & built-in bookshelves * Hosted by Lars Gronhagen 972-369-2027

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New Vantage Home in Stone Crossing

4880 Sandstone Drive | $649,000

1744 Valley Stream Ct. | $509,900

Neighborhood: Red Rock Ranch Open House: Saturday, January 31, 2-5pm 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

(Reduced from $549,130!)

Neighborhood: Stone Crossing / Northgate Area Open House: 12-3pm Saturday, January 31 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

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.

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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Featured Houses 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

$69,900

$449,000

3.5 Acres Vots Dr., Fairplay, CO Valley of the Sun property * several building sites * Near South Platte River * beautiful wooded level to sloping land with good access and views * Borders Pike National Forest * Adjacent lot with 3.2 acres also available Dana Smith (719) 502-9217

Custom A-Frame Log Home 5550 Timpa Rd., Chipita Park, CO 4Br/3Ba/2Ga * 1 acre * secluded and tucked in trees with beautiful views * multiple outdoor decks * open floor plan * main level master w walk-out to hot tub * plenty of storage space * hardwood floors * freestanding wood stove * log chinking * energy efficient.

Dana Smith (719) 502-9217

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216 N. Tejon - Downtown

$225,000

Starting at $269,900

Main level living is yours in this light and bright Rancher with excellent Pikes Peak views.

Spacious master retreat w/attached bathroom including garden tub & double vanity.

Kitchen opens to the great room offering dramatic vaulted ceilings, highlighted by designer architectural features throughout. Stainless appliances, custom crown moulding on cabinets, undermount sink, ample storage, cell phone booster, central A/C, large level lot, perfect for pets & entertaining.

Move-in ready!

Everything you’re looking for. Several floor plans, some with finished walk-out lower level, fenced patio, double master suites! Beautifully appointed with granite, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, gas fireplace. Decks with views in this popular gated community near Ute Valley Park and GOG. Let the HOA do the maintenance and yard work. Ready now!

Villages at Sand Creek 685 Sand Creek Dr.

New Luxury Town Homes Canyon Reserve Hgts

Marion Meyer (719) 238-1660

Wayne Jennings (719) 491-1117

$350,000

$545,000

Central 314 Custer Ave.

Luxurious downtown loft!

319 N. Tejon St #204

Wayne Jennings (719) 491-1117

Debra Faricy (719) 439-5715

Featured Home of the Week 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

This Downtown charmer has been meticulously remodeled and expanded. Hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, slab granite counters in kitchen and baths, soaring ceilings in the great room, gas fireplace with river rock surround, top-of-the line windows and blinds plus a built in bar area with refrigerator. Master retreat has a fireplace and private deck. Two car attached garage!

Classic Homes in The Village of Verona 1908 Turnbull Drive | $639,900 - Available Now!

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!

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$1,795,000

French Country Elegance 8 Northgate Rd. Stunningly appointed throughout. Park-like setting on nearly one acre. Extraordinary foyer, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, 5 fireplaces, wet bar, gourmet kitchen, large sunroom. Well water for irrigation. Five bedrooms, 5 baths and approx. 7500 sq. ft.

Debra Faricy (719) 439-5715

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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

West facing with 2 bdrm, 2 bath, office/study, and heated garage.

Boasts hardwoods throughout, solar tube skylights, designer colors, built-ins, ultra gourmet kitchen, maple and alder cabinetry, Thermador gas cooktop, 5 pc master bath w/steam shower and Pella French doors.

$639,000

Stunning Tuscan Villa 3718 Tuscanna Grv This Tuscan-inspired 4 bdrm ranch has an open layout with luxury features, Pikes Peak views, gourmet kitchen & great room w/fireplace. Hand-troweled walls, oak floors, private patio w/fireplace. Special location in desirable La Belleza backing to preserve area.

Sylvia Jennings (719) 491-1116

$349,900 West Side 1537 Gold Hill Mesa Dr.

4 bd, 4 ba, 3 car garage! Former builder model with oak floors throughout the main level, stunning kitchen, stainless appliances, granite counters, island w/seating, separate dining, gorgeous plantation shutters, Peak views, A/C. Master has 5 pc bath, walk-in closet, private balcony. Lower level boasts rec room (wired for surround sound), another bedroom and nearby bath.

Wayne Jennings (719) 491-1117

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Classic Homes in Meridian Ranch

$262,025

New D-20 Homes 7762 Crestone Peak Tr One of 3 affordable new Challenger homes avail. now in Woodmen Vistas! 3 bed/2.5 bath, great mountain views! Open and flexible floor plan with living areas on both levels + study. Kitchen w/granite counters, stainless appl. Owner’s suite w/ luxurious 5 pc bath. Fully landscaped.

Sylvia Jennings (719) 491-1116

Open House of the Week MUST SEE IN FLYING HORSE! 13056 Fisheye Dr. | $533,900 Neighborhood: Flying Horse Open House: Sat 1/31 & Sun 2/1 – 10am to 4pm Driving Directions: I-25 to Northgate Rd; East on Northgate; Right on Old Northgate Rd; Right on Pride Mountain Dr. Right on Spy Valley Rd.; Right on Fisheye Dr. Agent/Company: Vantage Sales, LLC, 719-418-3260

4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / 3 Car Garage / MLS #4248763 Brand new, award-winning ranch plan located on 15,981 sq. ft. walkout lot on cul-de-sac in Flying Horse! This home offers a large covered rear deck, kitchen with expansive island and granite slab countertops and a large recreation room in lower level. Social Fitness Membership in The Club at Flying Horse is included with this home!

$415,000

$159,500

Cottage!

719 Duclo Ave, Manitou Springs

Lovely Townhouse 759 Hailey Glen VW

Tim Lambert (719) 963-3100

Tim Lambert (719) 963-3100

Bonnie Castle is one block from downtown Manitou. Many updates!

This late 19th century Queen Ann Victorian features a cottage that could be an income property or art studio. Large property with off-street parking and huge back deck. Walk to galleries, restaurants and breweries.

(719) 635-SOLD

Great location for access to everything! Large open concept living area.

One car attached garage opens straight into kitchen with breakfast bar and all the appliances. Large main level walk in closet for all your storage needs. Master bedroom hosts another walk in closet and en suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms share a hallway full bath. Upper/bedroom level laundry gets rid of hauling clothes up and down stairs.

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