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THE PLATINUM GROUP, REALTORS PARTNERS (L – R): Ed Behr, Mike MacGuire, Anne Marie Flynn, Dean Weissman, Steve McFarlane SPONSORED FEATURE

SPOTLIGHT: THE PLATINUM GROUP, REALTORS

Celebrating 10 years of quality service

BY LESLIE MASSEY  SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

The number one independent real estate firm in Colorado Springs, The Platinum Group, Realtors is proud to mark their tenth anniversary this year.

Launched in January 2005 by some of the most successful Realtors in the business, The Platinum Group Partnership has

established a very successful business platform based on ethics, integrity, honesty, quality, and top of the line customer service.

A number of well-established local Realtors shared a vision to apply their extensive real estate experience and knowledge to

deliver improved services to the Colorado Springs community.

“Many people told us it would never work,” said Mike MacGuire, founding partner with The Platinum Group, Realtors.

“Everyone thought there were too many ego’s that would get in the way.”

The Platinum Group, Realtors 6760 Corporate Drive, Suite 300 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919

719.536.4444

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SPOTLIGHT: THE PLATINUM GROUP REALTORS

Celebrating 10 years of quality service CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

That speculation was quickly proven wrong. The group collectively agreed to “check the egos at the door,” according to MacGuire. “We all consented that it was about the success of the group, together we will all be better.”

“What was supposed to be our greatest weakness turned out to be our greatest strength,” said Ed Behr, founding partner with The Platinum Group, Realtors. “We each brought great ideas to the table and a good system of checks and balances.”

Right away local agents noticed the difference at The Platinum Group. “We never intended to be a huge firm,” said another founding partner, Anne Marie Flynn. “But within months of our doors opening, we needed to secure more office space.”

Now with 63 agents, the partners agree that the progress The Platinum Group has achieved can be credited to putting the group first and maintaining their primary objective to provide exceptional service to consumers.

“We were confident that we could stand out from the norm due to the high caliber of agents that were reaching out to us. We wanted to build a strong team that shared our vision,” commented founding Partner, Dean Weissman.

“Our agents choose to be part of this firm. We’re not the most expensive, and we’re not the cheapest, but we have fostered an atmosphere with positive energy and support, creating a great place to work, learn and get the job done,” said Weissman.

Familiar with the way other real estate firms and franchises operate, The Platinum Group partners organized a way to prevent an atmosphere of rivalry and competition within the Group. This was paramount within the organization as the agent migration

resulted in a very quick rise to the top.

“We don’t post production numbers,” said MacGuire. “Pushing production can backfire. We do share when we get great feedback from clients and encourage the other agents to aspire to share as well.”

Unlike many franchise firms, collaboration and cooperation among agents is a way of business. “We really do share our ideas and experiences,” said Flynn, “we’re not competing with each other.”

Back in the 1980s, there was an almost 20 year upcycle in the real estate business. “It became very trendy to go into real estate,” said Steve McFarlane, another founding partner. “There was an excess of people trying to do it part-time, and with it came a real dip in professionalism.”

The market crash that began in 2006 managed to clear out a significant number of less serious agents and the remaining professionals had to work hard to change the perception of the industry.

This not only entails a firm commitment to the business, but also requires a desire for continued learning and repeatedly adapting to fluctuating market trends, as well as implementing innovative tools and resources that are always being introduced.

“We started Platinum Group one year prior to the market crash,” McFarlane said. “Yet we’ve continued to grow and succeed despite the recession.

That’s a true testament to the quality of our agents and their commitment to this profession.”

“Many traditional real estate companies business model is ‘you want to sell real estate? You’re hired,’” said MacGuire. “At The Platinum Group we want to ensure you’ll be a good fit

with the family.”

Flynn agrees, “It is like hanging out with your family. We’ve been through deaths, births, illness’s, and market ups and downs; all throughout supporting each other.”

It’s the result of a collective mindset and everyone working together so that they all experience success.

Being a good fit for the Platinum family includes veteran Realtors bringing a wealth of experience, as well as younger agents with less practice. “We have a wide-range of ages working here,” said Behr. “The older agents act as mentors for the newer agents while the younger folks bring fresh and innovative ideas to the group.”

The mentor program The Platinum Group initiated in 2014 is limited to just two brand new agents per year. “It’s important that we are able to spend quality time with new Realtors and help them build a strong, solid foundation for their business,” said MacGuire.

“They are partnered with an experienced agent who commits to one year of mentorship,” McFarlane added.

“And it requires the new agent to be in the program for two years.”

One more significant element found in each Platinum Group Realtor is the conviction to give back to the community. “We firmly believe in a responsibility to give back to the community we live and work in,” said Behr. “Not just with resources, but also with our time.”

“Along with all of our great agents, innovative tools, extensive experience and comprehensive marketing plans comes our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. We have an In-House corporate relocation team that keeps us top of mind within the corporate community. We have

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a local focus with a GLOBAL reach that is second to none, not even the largest franchises,” says Weissman.

This independent approach allows The Platinum Group, Realtors to be nimble and make quick decisions as a company. This allows them to adapt to their local market, giving their agents

the most competitive advantage for the consumer.

The last 10 years have been monumental for the organization and they are excited for what the future holds as their brand continues to gain momentum in our local real estate market. 

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Outstanding Properties Great Neighborhoods

KISSING CAMELS

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

KISSING CAMELS

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.

KISSING CAMELS - CAMELS RIDGE

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

KISSING CAMELS - THE PARK

1536 Smoochers Circle $565,000 Main level living with 2 bedrooms and office. This home is wheelchair accessible. Great outdoor spaces and 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.

KISSING CAMELS

1214 Hill Circle $595,000 5 bed+bonus room, 4 bath. Main level master. Great views of Pikes Peak and the front range from the covered patio!

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THE PINONS - TURKEY CANON RANCH

15728 Cala Rojo Drive $625,000 5 bed + 2 office, 5 bath. Main level master. Energy efficient, including solar panels. Over five acres of amazing views!

KISSING CAMELS - THE PARK

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

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OLD BROADMOOR

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

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KISSING CAMELS - THE RETREAT

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

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.

KISSING CAMELS

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.

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.

OLD BROADMOOR

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

KISSING CAMELS - THE GREENS

3776 Hill Circle $949,500 New Construction Model on golf course with mountain views.

See the virtual tour at www.PattersonGrp.com/3776HillCircle

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

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.

DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS

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

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.

See Every Home for Sale @ PattersonGrp.com

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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PropertyTransactions This list was obtained from the El Paso County Assessor’s Office and covers sales recorded during the period of Dec. 8 – 14, 2014. Each listing includes the buyer, address and sales price.

For more information, e-mail leslie.massey@gazette.com.

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• Robert B Williams 572 Oxbow Dr. $280,000 • Tanya Topping and Roger Wood 2057 Wagon Gap Trl. $281,000 • Paula J Mccullough 2226 Creek Valley Cr. $305,900 • Charles P Miller and Jeannette L Miller 18675 Knollwood Blvd. $545,000

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• Nancy E Phelps and Chet O Phelps 39175 Funk Rd. $275,000

80817

• Kimberly H Jones 7303 Sandy Springs Pt. $140,000 • Daniel R Eaks and Morgan A Eaks 1377 Prado Dr. $143,000 • Curtis S Hoard 1540 Leigh Ln. $162,000 • Manuel A Chavez Ponce and Diana Chavez 9115 Calle Bernardo Pt. $166,000 • Jake E Holder and Rosa I Holder 1337 Southmoor Dr. $167,000 • Bianca Morgan 420 Calle Entrada $174,500 • Robert L Hunt and Amber L Hunt 7308 Colonial Dr. $190,500 • Jason Sepe and Riane Sepe 9311 Cormorant Dr. $194,900 • Scott N Brandt and Shellee M Brandt 7924 Firecracker Trl. $227,000

• June Nimmons 7544 Lake Ave. $238,500 • Eric A Vega and Jessica J Vega 9254 Castle Oaks Dr. $266,900 • Matthew R Lunceford and Jenna L Lunceford 9428 Torecco Ct. $267,300 • Pauline A Jordan and Johnathan Arcadia 7514 Lake Ave. $275,000 • Kathryn L Kidwell and Erik Kidwell 7764 Landover Ln. $292,600 • Jose Ramos Torres 7714 Landover Ln. $298,200

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• Michael S Tadros 8125 Ferguson Rd. $167,000 • Hubaldo Alonso and Veronica Alonso 7341 Maybeck Vw. $174,000 • Rick Allen Wolf and Samantha Leigh Wolf 16855 Sage Crest Rd. $175,000 • Richard Lipphardt 16910 Missy Ln. $190,000 • Richard M Burke and Michelle A Burke 6010 Curtis Rd. N $220,000 • Michael F Finn 12643 Pine Valley Cr. $223,000 • Adrian A Trim and Kirsten M Trim 8135 Buschborn Rd. $243,000 • Jason Mcferran and Katherine Mcferran 10450 Mt Lincoln Dr. $256,600 • Paul Peter Gingras and Christina Marie

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Gingras 12792 Mt Oxford Pl. $266,900 Clark G Desvignes and Gloria Flemming Desvignes 12510 Motley Rd. $276,000 Genaro Martinez and Barbara A Martinez 8517 Bohleen Rd. $276,500 Christopher Michael Gardner and Lisa Gardner 9197 Oakmont Rd. $280,000 Boris Dimoff 10458 Mt Lincoln Dr. $282,000 Juan Duran and Diane Duran 11706 Allendale Dr. $290,000 Thomas M Clemans and Teresa D Clemans 10584 Cedar Breaks Dr. $294,000 Matthew J Kesey and Crystal M Kesey 10993 Torreys Peak Wy. $338,000 Guy Chastain and Judy Chastain 10824 Klondike Dr. $349,000 Ronald G Clayton and Monika B Clayton 3170 Angus Ct. $355,000 Mark J Jenkins and Tonja Jenkins 12411 Handles Peak Wy. $358,500 Paul N Fisch and Jenny M Fisch 7074 Honeycomb Dr. $359,100

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• Laurence Coulson 112 Cedar St. S $05,000

Bobbi Price Team

105 closed transactions in 2014 with a sales volume of $25,158,936 • Past Recipient Realtor Sales Person of the Year • Platinum Legend Award Winner • Member Elite 25 • Top 1% in the Nation • Member of Peak Producers

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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 4371 Prairie Ranch Vw. Land Ellicott • $59,900 Land

19723 Jones Rd. Ellicott • $59,900

2440 Palmer Park Blvd. #206 Heritage Park • $74,900 15640 S. Lauppe Rd. Yoder • $77,900

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

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7733 Pinfeather Dr. Ridge Mesa • $362,480 7175 Sungold Dr. Bridle Pass • $366,123

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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.

Crystal Hills • $389,000

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

5610 Molly Ct. Black Forest • $145,000 Land

4106 Shelbe Ct. Bradley Park • $179,900

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5740 African Daisy Ct. Bridle Pass • $302,400

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7838 Twin Creek Terr.

Ridge Mesa • $305,000

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11228 Tottenham Ct. Paint Brush Hills • $328,900

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5791 African Daisy Ct. Bridle Pass • $342,226

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5780 African Daisy Ct. Bridle Pass • $342,600

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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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• Heather Harris 1811 Bijou St. W $220,000 • James Sr Mayer 1801 Armstrong Ave. $245,000 • Kevin Goldsworth 3145 Black Canyon Rd. $519,000 • Joseph S Breakey and Margaret A Breakey 1543 Smoochers Cr. $662,000

80905

• Nancy Lee Watkins 1902 Sheridan Ave. S $105,000 • Kaery A Rische 521 St. Elmo Ave. E $143,000 • Trevor D Wallner 1725 Ivy Pl. $155,500 • Robert Jr Contreras 1831 Portland Gold Dr. $196,500 • Sunniye A Buesing 1009 Parkview Blvd. $225,000 • Dmitry I Belov 1723 Portland Gold Dr. $248,600 • James T Pantelakis 270 Millstream Ter. $280,000 • John E Bezou Jr and Karen L Bezou 312 Pyrite Ter. $340,000

80906

• Mitchell G Lewis 1226 Hartford St. $105,000 • Sean P Gowens and Jessica D Callihan 1225 Burnham St. $125,000 • Emily A Danti 804 Cresta Rd. $192,000

80907

• Stephen E Sager and Kristi L Sager 1335 Rotterdam Cr. $130,000 • Joshua Richard Gilbert 214 Van Buren St. E $161,000 • Joseph Brehmer 1086 Wisdom Hts. $175,000 • Carrie Crandall 2606 Green Ridge Dr. $175,000 • Stanton L Kensinger and Kristina L Kensinger 2110 Cascade Ave. N $312,500

80908

• Van Jeffrey Brower and Terry A Brower 19715 Oslo Grv. $235,000 • Daniel K Davies and Tracy A Davies 10775 Forest Dr. S

80909

• Donald A Fields and Sherry D Fields 2115 Cache La Poudre St. E $152,500 • Christina C Carvell 1603 Clemson Dr. $155,000 • Kevin E Twist and Nataly C Twist 719 Lansing Dr. $175,000 • Nicole Marjorie Narloch and Kelly Elizabeth Narloch 1519 Auburn Dr. $178,500 • Kelsi Sturdefant and Jeramie Sturdefant 2304 Mcarthur Ave. $210,000 • Thomas E Cribbs and Julie J Cribbs 1936 Meyers Ave. $214,000 • John Jensen 2404 Providence Cr. $215,000

80910

• Jonathan Lizama and Carla Lizama 534 Winnepeg Dr. $124,000 • Zachary T Hippe 2256 Gilpin Ave. $145,000 • Charline Gray 1825 Pepperwood Dr. $147,000 • Tanja Moultrie 4114 Keats Pl. $153,000 • Kathryn L Dugan 914 Antrim Loop $231,700

80911

• Fayra Grissom 30 Goret Dr. $90,000 • Tanner J Mielke and Alyse L Mielke 7420 Cabin Ridge Dr. $150,900 • Randel Royce Stone Jr and Kelley Jo Stone 4885 Hunters Run $168,000 • Cyril B Jones and Kimberly W Jones 642 Dexter St.

$174,700 • Jesus G Armenta 6239 Gossamer St. $187,500 • Richard Mcelheney 7465 Waterwheel St. $195,000 • Jason L Ellsworth and Muranda I Ellsworth 5924 Dancing Sun Wy. $207,900 • James A Ellis Jr and Jennifer D Ellis 6076 Dancing Sun Wy. $212,000 • Brianna N Leyba and Solomon D Narvarte 6965 Sugar Creek Cr. $215,000 • Tyler J Battig and Hannah E Battig 4083 Creek Legend Vw. $224,300 • Matthew B Young and ChelseaSimone C Young 723 Foxwood Dr. $230,000 • Greg L Stephens 4074 Silver Star Grv. $236,700

80915

• Patricia A Elliott 1060 Lutheran Wy. $135,000 • Jason Spector and Brenda FigueroaGonzalez 2330 Ambleside Dr. $179,500 • Joseph S Mcdonald 1121 Doyle Pl. $179,900 • Harold C Moore and Cathleen R Moore 2110 Heatherdale Dr. $242,500

80916

• Maria Felix Vazquez-Martinez and Luis VazquezOchoa 2745 Clarendon Dr. $140,000 • Daria R Doering and Michael R Doering 2955 Quincy Pl. $145,200 • Kristine Jimenez 4890 Painted Sky Vw. $148,900 • Carolina Jacinto Bartolo 111 Prior Ln. $150,000 • Kevin Humphrey 1129 Keith Dr. $152,000 • Jonathon Hingey 4585 Monica Dr. $160,000 • Ethan C Frazee and Alexis K Frazee 2448 Sierra Springs Dr. $169,000 • Ryan P Vercammen 4165 Solarface Ct. $171,900 • Christina A Williams 3070 Harpy Grv. $185,000 • Omar Rodriguez Perez and Dora E Perez Morales 4379 Coolwater Dr. $205,000 • Erick Ancira and Iris Duhaylongsod 718 Greenscape Ln. $228,000

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Gunshot Pass Dr. $67,500 Herber Hernandez 3410 Queen Anne Wy. $110,000 Brian E Carter and Dhanyada Carter 4255 Rosalie St. $181,000 Heidemarie Brown and Clinton D Brown 2635 Villa Loma Dr. $197,000 Brittany Kay Barden and Robert A Krebs 2621 Hearthwood Ln. $200,000 Aaron Thomas and Cammie Thomas 5692 Rose Ridge Ln. $213,000 Cindy Hardin and Troy E Hardin 5270 Artistic Cr. $219,500

80918

• Denver J Yetter and Nanci Louise Yetter 5827 New Crossings Pt. $175,000 • Joel A Helms and Kelly A Helms 5335 El Camino Dr. $180,000 • Madeline Zeikus and Lacie Zeikus 2611 Deliverance Dr. $183,500 • Carlos Guillermo Alejandro Matus 6405 Wicklow Cr. W $190,500 • Eric A Payne 4946 Galena Dr. $192,000 • James P Gustafson 3060 Cortina Dr. $194,900 • Richard Lee Westmoland Ii 3555 Point Of The Rocks Dr. $205,000 • Edwin D Reid and Nickie K Rhodes 2242 Ptarmigan Ln. $205,000 • Carlos Gallegos and Celia Gallegos 2855 Roundtop Dr. $207,500 • Adnan Buljubasic and Merinda Buljubasic 6630 Gambol Quail Dr. W $218,500

80919

• Sami M Bly and Brian T Bly 130 Iveystone Ct. $147,500 • Jennifer L Noland 6078 Colony Cr. $148,000 • Deborah Labarr 2335 Silent Rain Dr. $195,100 • Roland Luttrell and Carmen Luttrell 6120 Castle Rock Ct. $247,500 • Gregory E Carlson and Erin B Carlson 928 Dancing Horse Dr. $250,000 • Nicholas Petropoulos and Holly Stieber 1240 Bison Ridge Dr. $265,000 • Matthew A Cooper 5625 Majestic Dr. $278,200 • Richard J Telck

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6515 Red Feather Dr. $290,000 David J Cheek and Mary L Cheek 5979 Canyon Reserve Hts. $295,000 Jason A Bracken and Heather R Bracken 255 Silver Spring Dr. $298,000 Velma J Johnson and Rick L Luden 6560 Hastings Dr. $329,500 Joshua D Miller and Margaret K Miller 2260 Kittridge Ave. $365,000 Craig E Loewenstein 7760 Delmonico Dr. $367,000 Joseph J Kurr 5369 Setters Wy. $410,000 Gregory Austin Hoye and Roxanne Louise Hoye 7530 Colby Ct. $425,000

80920

• Anthony J Bankieris and Sarah C Bankieris 3834 Smoke Tree Dr. $133,000 • Anthony J Cobb 7558 Camino Ct. $137,000 • Mark E Bittle 8650 Boxelder Dr. $210,000 • Vincent J Giovannucci and Lindsay M Giovannucci 7830 Belford Dr. $218,500 • Frank Shepherd and Patricia A Shepherd 2321 Thornhill Dr. $226,000 • Martin Edward Jennings and Kelly Ann Jennings 2002 Chapel Hills Dr. $233,900 • William R Horn Iv and Melissa S Horn 2955 Rhapsody Dr. $234,000 • Ana Atencio and Michael J Atencio 2777 Thrush Grv. $246,900 • Joo Kim 4940 Ramblewood Dr. $253,400 • Maile Dreyfuss 8141 Telegraph Dr. $260,000 • Living Trust Peters 2011 London Carriage Grv. $270,000 • Stephen H Osborn and Linda K Osborn 2665 Clapton Dr. $279,900 • Thomas M Burkhart and Karen A Burkhart 7550 Conifer Dr. $295,000 • Glen P Eastman and Gloria J Eastman 3670 Plantation Grv. $295,000 • Alfred Jackson and Susan Jackson 8920 April Dr. $297,000 • Jonathon D Moore and Rhea M Moore 3255 Brunswick Dr. $298,000 • Anthony J Archer

and Beverly L Archer 7318 Murdoch Dr. $315,000 • Leslie Keith Poteet and Leslie Renee Poteet 9058 Musgrave St. $355,000 • Mitchell B Gurnett and Denise R Gurnett 3303 Promontory Peak Dr. $428,900 • Brean D Mccarthy and Andrea J Blake Mccarthy 10118 Pine Glade Dr. $550,000

80921

• Stefka Zilberg and Petar Kamenov 944 Deschutes Dr. $275,200 • Melissa L Spencer and Gerald G Spencer 15425 Holbein Dr. $321,000 • Corey Reis and Heather Reis 873 Deschutes Dr. $355,400 • Douglas K Lehner and Shawna L Ross 13834 Firefall Ct. $359,500 • Wade D Crow and Susan C Crow 1530 Woodrose Ct. $455,000 • James S Mchenry and Carolyn J Mchenry 13241 Penfold Dr. $469,500 • Timothy N Tubergen and Jamie Tubergen 13866 Rivercrest Cr. $485,000 • Xiang Ming Li and Yan Zhao 1509 Yellow Tail Dr. $495,300 • Christen A Mendenhall and Jennifer A Mendenhall 13086 Fisheye Dr. $497,600

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• Mackenzie A Cohe and Lisa Page Vornbrock Cohe 6983 Harrier Dr. $198,500 • Andrew S Fallis 5460 Thresher Ln. $199,900 • Christopher Steven Delgado 7938 Kettle Drum St. $200,000 • Donald A Arcuri and Cathleen M Arcuri 3740 Birdie Ct. $280,000 • Jacquie Parker and John R Parker Jr 5361 Gem Lake Ct. $365,000

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• Darren L Myers and Charneitra V Myers 7604 Stetson Highlands Dr. $192,500 • Dwight D Whitworth and Brittany M Whitworth 6612 La Plata Peak Dr. $234,000 • Sharmeen Parvez and Armd Parvez 6639 Cabin Creek

Dr. $239,000 • Tia G Mullins 7669 Double Barrel Hts. $255,400 • Daniel Sepsey and Alisha Sepsey 6682 Glowing Valley Dr. $265,000 • Angel L Perez and Lilly I Perez 6614 Summer Grace St. $272,000

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• Jocelyn Melendez and Robert Glagavs 7672 Crestone Peak Trl. $191,000 • Stephen Dace Hueftle and Charis Kristine Hueftle 5075 Petrified Forest Trl. $345,000 • Jeff R Henry and Megan A Henry 8743 Stony Creek Dr. $380,000 • Cyrus K Field Jr and Audrey A Field 4816 Steamboat Lake Ct. $388,500

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• Jerome Jr Whatley and Kymberlaine D Whatley 7584 Sun Prairie Dr. $225,000 • Hamlet Contreras and Tifanie N Contreras 9561 Ghost Flower Ln. $260,400 • Eric B Morgan and Genevieve P Morgan 6326 Bearcat Lp. $267,900 • Abdrahmane Diallo and Aissatou Diallo 9551 Desert Lily Cr. $272,700 • Diana Martinez 9554 Ghost Flower Ln. $292,500 • Jason W Jones 6651 Stingray Ln. $324,000 • Timothy R Taylor and Kristen M Taylor 11590 Peaceful Valley Rd. $326,000 • Mark Allan Vino and Ta-Nae Iesha Lazette Vino 6591 Justice Wy. $353,300

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• Brandon M Scharer 8325 Colorado Spruce Ln. $216,700 • Brian D Tamvakis and Michelle S Wilkerson 8301 Colorado Spruce Ln. $252,600 • Anna Jensen 6657 Hidden Hickory Cr. $255,000 • Brenda L Soule 6567 Bramble Bend Ct. $319,000

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• Anthony A Olivares 1887 Woodpark Dr. $175,000 • Roberto A Jimenez 1923 Woodpark Dr. $223,000

7735 Wild Bird Wy. Mesa Ridge • $384,900 2565 Vantage Ridge Ct. Mountain Shadows • $399,900

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$235,000 • Victoria Burch and Anthony Burch 13385 Meadow Glen Ln. $240,000 • Darwin Lawrence and Carole Lawrence 8413 Needle Drop Ct. $247,600 • Manduley & Associates Inc. 8885 Branch Pl. $405,000 • Aaron D Pierce and Wendy Y Pierce 12815 Tia Ln. $425,000 • Jay E Nelson and Rose M Nelson 11410 Guinevere Ct. $525,000 • Darrell L Mcmurray and Shelia N Mcmurray 15764 Pole Pine Pt. $585,000 • Greg A Cooper and Shana H Cooper 17552 Cabin Hill Ln. $910,000 • Ryan Witt and Lauren Witt 6910 Juniper Dr. $955,000

7159 Sungold Dr. Bridle Pass • $389,221

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17585 Spur Ranch Rd. N/E of Black Forest • $599,900 1825 Pine Grove Ave. Broadmoor • $599,900 1990 Chateau Point Ct. Hunters Point • $635,000 124 Stargate Hts. Florissant • $649,900

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INDUSTRY NOTES:

Freedom Financial Services is now Mortgage Solutions Financial NEWSWIRE

Freedom Financial Services, a division of Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC, is changing its name to Mortgage Solutions Financial.

When the company opened its doors in 1997, its goal was to find the right type of mortgage for each customer and to simplify the process as much as possible. The name they chose for the retail offices was Freedom Financial Services, reflecting the wide variety of mortgage offerings and the freedom afforded for each client to choose the mortgage solution that was right for him or her.

This approach to business worked in Colorado, and the company began a growth pattern that continues today.

“With growth comes challenges, and one of our challenges has been that the name Freedom Financial Services has not been available in most states. But the name Mortgage Solutions Financial was available and is now attached to our offices in 44

states,” said CEO Alan Kalell.

“I am proud to announce that Freedom Financial Services will, this year, make the transition to the Mortgage Solutions Financial name. With the retirement of the Freedom Financial Services name and logo comes a new opportunity to consolidate branding, resources and also our efforts as a company.

Our rural and agricultural division will continue to stand under the name Ag-America.”

The name change is effective immediately and will be finalized by April 30, 2015.

“Our signs will change, our logo will change, but what won’t change is our focus on excellence and customer service. Freedom Financial Services was built on providing outstanding service to our customers and Mortgage Solutions Financial has been and will continue to be no different,” Kalell concluded.

ABOUT MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL Mortgage Solutions Financial is not the

typical mortgage company. Selling directly to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Farmer Mac and Ginnie Mae, Mortgage Solutions adds no overlays on their FHA, VA and Conventional loan products. What this means to borrowers is that they eliminate the complexity of the mortgage process by keeping their process simple. They have been in business for 17 years and have helped over 50,000 families either refinance their home or purchase Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC., dba Ag-America, Freedom Financial Services, and Mortgage Solutions Financial was established in 1997. It is a full service, direct and wholesale mortgage lender with headquarters in Colorado Springs.

Mortgage Solutions Financial offers a comprehensive range of services that help families across the country purchase new homes, refinance existing mortgages, consolidate debts and reduce monthly payments by offering loan products that are right for them. 

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Battered Women Shelter of Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Area Chief’s Group District 12 Annual Fundraiser ECM

Feed the Children Friends of MonumentValley Park Life Network Musical Mondays in July Philanthropic Educational Organization

Pikes Peak Christian Church PTO Teens with Promise Tri-Lakes Community Foundation

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Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.59 percent 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

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

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

Featured Home of the Week 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!

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, resuming their downward trend of this year after rising slightly last week. Rates are near historically low levels.

Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday that the nationwide average for a 30-year mortgage declined to 3.59 percent from 3.66 percent last week. The average rate is at its lowest level since May 2013.

The rate for the 15-year loan, a popular choice for people who are refinancing, eased to 2.92 percent from 2.98 percent last week.

A year ago, the average 30-year mortgage stood at 4.23 percent and the 15-year mortgage at 3.33 percent. Mortgage rates have remained low even though the Federal Reserve in October ended its monthly bond purchases, which were meant to hold down long-term rates.

The Fed sent a message last week that it will be “patient” in raising interest rates from record lows despite the steadily brightening outlook for the economy. The central bank indicated that no rate hike is likely soon because inflation remains well below its target rate.

Real estate data released Tuesday showed

that U.S. home prices rose at a modest pace in December, a sign that there are too few potential buyers to bid up prices.

Data provider CoreLogic said home values rose 5 percent in December from 12 months earlier. That was down from the 5.5 percent price gain recorded in November, and it’s much lower than the doubledigit gains recorded last year. Those much larger increases in early 2014 priced many potential buyers out of the market.

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

The average fee for a 30-year mortgage was 0.7 point, up from 0.6 point last week. The fee for a 15year mortgage increased to 0.6 point from 0.5 point.

The average rate on a five-year adjustable-rate mortgage fell to 2.82 percent from 2.86 percent.

The fee was unchanged at 0.4 point.

For a one-year ARM, the average rate ticked up to 2.39 percent from 2.38 percent. The fee remained at 0.4 point. 

Smart home meets DIY

BY KEVIN HUNT CHICAGO TRIBUNE

It doesn’t take a technological genius to turn a wired home into a smart home.

The do-it-yourselfer can choose from several home-automation technologies, even mix and match because they’re all controlled by smartphone apps.

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NEST Now that it’s owned by Google, Nest is evolving into the centerpiece of a home-automation system. The “Works with Nest” program this year adds 15 partner manufacturers whose products communicate with the company’s thermostat and smoke detector.

If you own an Ooma home phone system with Premier service — free calls over your existing phones with a broadband connection — the Nest Protect now prompts a call to your smartphone when it detects smoke or unsafe carbon dioxide levels.

A Nest thermostat can also trigger a call if a child or other family member doesn’t arrive home by a certain time. Or, when the house empties, Nest automatically shifts LG’s smart refrigerator into power-saving mode.

ChargePoint electric-vehicle chargers, Kwikset Kevo and August smart locks, Philips Hue lighting system and Whirlpool smart washer-dryers have joined the program too.

Given the price of a Nest thermostat ($249) or Protect ($99), an Ooma Telo base station ($109.99) and a Philips Hue three-bulb starter pack ($199.95), this is not a home reno gone wild.

Available: New partner products vary by manufacturer.

Information: nest.com/ works-with-nest

BELKIN’S WEMO Belkin’s home-automation products empower a smartphone app with full control of WeMo devices, among them a light switch, baby monitor, motion sensor, slow cooker and, eventually, a water sensor.

WeMo Water, still in development this year even though Belkin featured it at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, attaches to a cold-water line and, when plugged in, monitors every fixture in the house. It knows when each shower or toilet is used, for how long, and tracks water consumption by sensing vibrations throughout the plumbing system.

Available data also can identify leaks and other problems. New WeMo products expected later this year include door/window, alarm and motion sensors.

Available: Sensors due in second half of the year.

Information: belkin.com SENGLED SNAP A spotlight with eyes: The Snap packages an indoor-outdoor LED bulb (estimated life: 25,000 hours) with a built-in wireless 720p security camera, microphone and speaker.

From a smartphone app, you’ll see if it’s a FedEx delivery person or the nosy neighbor at your door. Aside from basic voice-motion activation and cloud recording, the Snap also uses facial-recognition technology to send a notification when someone you know has arrived.

Available: Midyear, price unavailable.

Information: sengled.com 

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Historic-home renovations differ from other types of modifications. According to the Victorian Preservation Association, renovation is getting a home back to where it may have been when originally built, but making concessions for today’s lifestyle. Preservation is the act of maintaining a structure in its current historic state, and restoration is returning a home to its original state. Unless a homeowner plans to use an outhouse or live without electricity, the majority of work done on historic properties is likely to fall into the category of a renovation.

Renovating an aging structure can be fulfilling and help to make a home more

functional. But make no mistake, such a renovation is a major undertaking. Before beginning, it pays to hire a professional consultant with expertise in renovating historic properties. He or she can inspect the property to determine which areas of the home are safe and which will need to be upgraded. A professional inspection also can determine if any deficiencies lie hidden in the structure. Potential concerns can be toxic paints and other substances, building code issues, rotting, and structural settling. Professionals will know what to look for and guide homeowners accordingly.

Homeowners also may want to

consult with a preservation association, community restoration group or general owner-builder group. These people can refer homeowners to the craftspeople and materials that will be needed for a job. Homeowners can request to see other historic properties in the area and learn what those owners did to maintain the integrity of a home when using newer materials.

Before any work is started, homeowners should find out if their home is listed with the National Register of Historic Places. According to the United States National Parks Service, property owners can do whatever they want with

their property so long as there are no federal monies attached to the property.

However, the property owner should also contact his or her state’s historic preservation office, or SHPO. The SHPO is the state agency that oversees historic preservation efforts in each state, and there may be state or local preservation laws that the owner should be aware of before renovating a historic property. Craftspeople should have experience with historic homes and a sensitivity and appreciation of renovating older properties. Homeowners always should see examples of a craftsperson’s work and verify references from each

contractor before hiring anyone to work on the property.

Homeowners who want to include traditional hardware and other period details in their homes may be able to find quality replicas of historic milling materials, while others may want to scour antique shops or salvage yards for era-appropriate materials.

Historic renovations can be costly and have a tendency to go over budget because of unforseen damage and hazards that have to be repaired so the building is up to code. Going into the project with this in mind can help soften the blow of extra costs down the road. 

More Open Houses Open House of the Week High Valley Park 520 N. Bear Paw Lane | $1,165,000

Hours: Sunday, February 8 1:30-3:30 Neighborhood: High Valley Park Driving Directions: From Lake Ave: North on 7th St. (7th St. turns into Alsace Way,) West on Brown Bear, North on Bear Paw Ln Agent/Company: Keith Hays, 719-492-1751, BHHS

3648SQ/3BD/3BA/3CG Single-lvl masterpiece surrounded by natural beauty. No feature overlooked, nor quality sacrificed in detail or workmanship. Finest of interior & exterior finishes. Must be seen to be appreciated.

Featured Open House Broadmoor Area Condominium 3133 B Broadmoor Valley Rd | $205,000

Hours: Saturday, February 7, 1pm – 3pm Neighborhood: S/W Driving Directions: Hwy 115 to Broadmoor Valley Road Agent/Company: Eric Scott, Stuart Scott Ltd Group / ERA Shields Real Estate, 719-578-8800

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, 1,628 Sq Ft Never a better setting for this spacious, single level w/southern exposure over a huge, private, landscaped lawn. Great room includes a gas fireplace and wet bar opens to welcoming patio with a peek at the snowcapped Rockies * Kitchen passes through to dining area with bay window, and includes refrigerator, trash compactor, Jennair microwave, convection oven and dishwasher * Casement windows*Built-in bookcases * Washer and dryer included without warranty * Fantastic master bedroom dimensions! Humidifier * 24 x 24 garage with plenty of room for your hobbies.

Hosted by Christina Bowen, (719) 351-0991

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Clean and Bright in Springs Ranch

14181 Petrel Drive | $330,000 Hours: Saturday, February 7, 12-3 p.m.

Neighborhood: NGT Driving Directions: I-25 North, exit Northgate Blvd going heading east. North on Struthers Rd, East on Avocet Loop, North on Tern Drive, to Petrel.

Agent/Company: Mary Biga, Davidson Properties, Inc., 719-522-1222

This is the home you have been waiting for, better than new with no wait time! This fantastic five bedroom home shows like a model home. Formal living and dining rooms as well as large kitchen with “Corian” counter tops, island, drawer pull-out’s and a large eat-in area that looks down to cozy main level family room. Master suite w/separate dbl. vanities, garden tub as well as walk-in closed w/custom built-ins. Finished basement with secondary family room means room for all. Beautiful back yard with 12x 24 deck that flows down to patio. Large storage shed and water feature makes this home a must see.

Featured Open House Timeless Charm in Old Broadmoor – Fully Updated!!!

30 Elm Avenue | $1,395,000

Hours: Sunday, February 8, 1-3pm Neighborhood: S/W Driving Directions: South Nevada to Lake Avenue.

West to 7th St and turn north on 7th to Elm Ave. Turn Left and home is on the right.

Agent/Company: Tyra & Colleen, ERA Shields Real Estate, 719/330-1779

This is the home you move to the OLD BROADMOOR for… Charm & Character with ALL the Modern Amenities! Generously sized rooms and spectacular private lot & setting. Private well to water the landscape with 2-2000 gal cisterns. 4-6 car garage.

Impeccably maintained and updated throughout with upscale designer touches. Open floor plan for entertaining. Wonderful family kitchen open to spacious family room. 5 Bedrooms, each with own private bath – 3 on main floor. Large secluded Master Suite. 3 fireplaces. Amazing outdoor patio and gazebo flagstone terrace. Impressive in every way! 6624 SQ FT. Hosted by Colleen Meier

Featured Open House Elegant Gated European Style Living 1470 Stardust Drive | $725,000 Neighborhood: Stardust Mesa Open House: Sunday, February 8, 1-3pm Driving Directions: Right onto W. Costilla St. of of S. 8th St. Left on Pyrite Terrace, right onto W. Rio Grande.

Left onto S. 21st St., Left onto Sundown Dr. Left on Stardust.

Agent/Company: Lisa & Gordy Riegel 719-440-8548 or 719-330-1909, ReMax Properties, Inc. Wonderful custom home on 1.4+ acres with 360 degree views of mountains and the city located on a very private cul de sac. Gourmet kitchen with 12’ ceilings, wood floors, granite, custom maple cabinets with walk out to covered patio with fireplace. Main level master suite with beautiful 5 piece bath, granite and walk in closets. Huge lower level walk out family room with built ins, wet bar, another master suite with 5 piece bath, hot tub and additional bedroom and bath. Over sized three car garage with workshop. Across the street from Gold Camp Elementary.

Custom built in 2006. Offered at $799,000

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New Home At Mackenzie Place Active Adult Campus 1564 Lewis Ridge View | $365,000

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

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

5635 Vermillion Bluffs Dr. | $229,500

Hours: Hours: 11-2 Saturday February 7, 2015 Neighborhood: Ridgeview at Stetson Hills Driving Directions: Powers Blvd to Stetson Hills, East to Tutt, North to Iceberg Pass, East to Vermillion Bluffs Agent/Company: Robert Crawford: 719-648-5990 RE/MAX Properties, Inc.

Gorgeous 4 Bedrm/4 Bath home w/ Hardwood Flooring on Main & Lower Levels! Kitchen w/ Granite Counters & SS Appliances. Upper Level Master Bedrm offers Vaulted Ceiling and attached 3/4 Bath. Two additional Bedrooms on Upper Level w/ Full Bath. Lower Level Family Rm accented w/ Wood Flooring, Wood Trim & Wood Hearth FP w/ Tile Surround. Adjoining Laundry Rm features Tile Flooring, a Folding Counter, & a Hanging Rack. Newly finished Basement is adorned w/ a Second Family Room, Spacious Bedroom, and beautiful 3/4 Bath w/ Large Walk-In Shower and Marble Vanity.

Backyard w/ a Pergola and stunning Concrete Patio. Pikes Peak Views, Air Conditioning & Humidifier, Security System, Newly Painted Exterior, Surround Sound in Basement, & More

Featured Open House Broadmoor Proper Ranch Home on Corner Lot 21 Maple Avenue | $825,000

Hours: Sunday, February 8, 1-3pm Neighborhood: Southwest Driving Directions: Going west on Lake Ave, take right onto 2nd Street. Right on Maple Ave. Agent/Company: Tyra Sandoval, 719-330-9440, ERA Shields

One of the best priced homes in Old Broadmoor. Complete remodel of entire home. Main level living features hardwood and travertine flooring, large master bedroom with 5-piece bath, 2 additional en-suites with private balcony. New courtyard with built in gas grill. Four bedrooms, 5 baths. This half acre ranch home is located 2 blocks from the famous Broadmoor Hotel and minutes from trails and District 12 schools. Quiet neighborhood with mature trees.

Featured Open House RANCH STYLE TOWNHOME in wonderful Woodbridge!

51 Woodbridge Drive | $289,000

Hours: Saturday, February 7, 1 - 4 p.m.

Neighborhood: S/W Driving Directions: Hwy 115 to Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Right to Broadmoor Valley Road, Left onto Woodbridge.

Agent/Company: Eric Scott, Stuart Scott Ltd Group / ERA Shields Real Estate, 719-578-8800

3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 2 Car Garage, 2,703 Sq Ft UPDATES: new roof, hardwood floors, carpet, plantation shutters, paint, fireplace tile & railing * Stainless steel appliances * Recessed lighting * Master suite w/NEW sinks & lighting * Main level office/bedroom*Built-in bookshelves * Lower level laundry room w/sink (additional laundry hookups on the main level) * Natural gas line to the back deck for ultra-convenient outdoor grilling…never buy propane again!

Hosted by NancySyms, (719) 338-3547

Featured Open House FULLY REMODELED HOUSE WITH AMAZING LOCATION! 5182 Eros Way | $319,000

Hours: Saturday, February 7, 12-2pm Neighborhood: East Driving Directions: From Powers go to Stetson Hill turn West, go to Austin Bluffs turn left. Take first left on Farmingdale, then turn left on Windgate Ct. Follow winding road to Meteor Drive turn left. Meteor Drive becomes Copernicus Way to Eros Way

Agent/Company: The Hermes Team, Re/Max Properties, 719-232-1063, Justin.Hermes@wesellmore.net

Beautiful property with 4 bed, 4 bath, and 2 car garage (3,007 sq feet). Secluded cul-de-sac location that backs to open space and has wonderful views of the Mountain Range! Everything in this house is brand new. New Hardwood and tile, new carpet in the basement, Granite throughout every bathroom and in the kitchen. Brand new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen! New deck off the front and back of the house. New hot water heater and central air system. Cool down in the summer with A/C. Stone fireplace captures you upon entering the house. This is a must see!

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

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Great home in Vista Grande boasting 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, oversized 2 car garage and over 2,000 square feet. The upper level includes a spacious living room area with walk-out to the new back deck, dining area, large kitchen with all appliances included and ample cabinet and counter space, spacious master bedroom, secondary bedroom and full bathroom. The finished lower level includes a family room, cozy fireplace, wet bar area, 2 secondary bedrooms, bathroom and laundry. Enjoy summer gatherings on your spacious deck and beautiful yard. This home also includes new carpet, new paint, bonus room off of the main level, shed for storage, great location and more!

Great home in School District 20, Remodeled and Updated Kitchen/Upper Level to include Solid Walnut Counter tops* Appliances* Cabinets* Solid Copper Kitchen Sink and Farmhouse hardwood flooring!

Updated Bathrooms* Light, Bright Floor Plan* Private deck off of Master Bedroom* 4 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms* Large Garage with extended concrete driveway for additional parking!

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6797 Alliance Loop ~ $289,900

3625 Shady Rock $310,000 This ranch plan home shows like a model home. Newly refinished hardwood floors, upgraded 42" kitchen cabinets, great room, the list goes on! If you want to be in D-20 near schools/parks/shopping this is the place for you. Newer interior paint, upgraded light fixtures, brick/masonite exterior, professional landscaping, energy efficient vinyl windows and oversized 2.5 car garage w/room for workshop. 3,923sqft 3bd 2ba 2.5car mls#3291966

This Beautiful Home is Better than New. All the Hard Work has been Done for You. Landscaping, Fencing & Window Blinds. Just Move In and Enjoy this Happy Home. Stunning 2 Story Home, 4 Bed 3 Bath 3 Car Garage. 3,729 sqft. of Gorgeous Living Space. Open & Bright Gourmet Kitchen w/Granite Counters, S/S Appli.

Kitchen Island, Double Ovens, 5 Burner Gas Cook Top, Pantry, Beautiful HW Floors, Opens to Living/Great Room w/ Fireplace & Plenty of Natural Light. Large Master Suite features a Private 5pc. Bath & Custom Walk-In Closet. 3 More Bedrooms w/ Custom Closets. Upper Level Laundry. Bonus Loft Area. A/C, Unfin. Basement.

Bj Burns Team 719-339-9876 Kimberly Amis 719-233-5119

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Open great room floor plan with extensive hickory hardwoods throughout.

Solid-surface countertops, SS kitchen with raised panel medium maple cabinets. Gas log f/p warms the spacious great room, walks out to a private fenced courtyard. Upstairs is the vaulted master bedroom with hardwood flooring, adjoining 4-piece bath with tile flooring, and large walk-in closets. Completing this level are 2 secondary bedrooms, full bath and laundry area. Excellent condition with new paint & carpet, opens to green belt.

Rare Opportunity to Build in one of Woodmoor's Most Coveted Areas! Upscale Custom Home Neighborhood Nestled Among Pines & Scrub Oak. Large Lot is Open in Front and Treed in Back with Views of the Bluffs.

Many Possibilities To Choose From For Floor Plans. Use Your Builder or Ours. Call Me For Details on Our Builders Plans & Pricing! Enjoy Your Own Piece of Quiet Paradise!

Conveniently Located Near I-25 for Easy Commute to Denver or Colorado Springs!

Dianna Dalton-Daily 719-661-0270 www.CSRealEstatePros.com

Allegiant at Lorson Ranch

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Better Than New ~ Built in 2013

Gorgeous Interior - Cozy Outdoor Spaces

MOVE-IN READY!

Desirable NGT and Dist 20 Schools!

Bridle Pass

815 Popes Valley Drive ~ $376,000

Northgate

6470 Vickie Ln. ~ $324,900

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3559 Red Baron Dr ~ $339,900

1275 Diamond Rim Drive ~ $359,900

6983 Sungold Dr. $368,639

Beautiful Home in Pinecliff

12578 Broad Oaks Dr ~ $399,900

Brent Demos 719-338-8110 BrentDemos.com

Behr and Behr Team 719-536-4355 www.behrandbehr.com

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Dianna Dalton-Daily 719-661-0270

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Kelly Young 719-337-6043

MacGuire Team 719-536-4321 Photos & Tour @ SeeThatHome.com

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Stunning 2-Story Home Exudes Space from Every Room! Large Living & Dining Rooms. Kitchen Features Lovely Cherry Cabinetry, Beautiful H/W Floors, Granite Counters, SS & Black Appliances, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Island & Walk-In Pantry. Great Rm is Perfect for Entertaining & Staying Connected w/Family. Large Master w/Granite, Soaking Tub, Spacious Shower, Walk-In Closet. Upper Level Laundry. Huge Family Rm in Basement Wired for Projection TV & Surround Sound, Built-In Wall of Shelves.

Move in ready ranch style home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car garage and over 4,400 SF. Open floor plan featuring a large living room, spacious formal dining room, perfectly appointed kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, center island, planning desk area and large eating area with walk-out to the back deck. Main level master retreat, finished basement w/ large family room, recreation area, 2 secondary bedrooms and full bathroom. This beautiful home boasts only wood and tile flooring and is handicap accessible, extra storage space, beautiful covered composite deck perfect for summer gatherings and mature landscaping.

Located in a great area with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, schools and more!

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.

Brand new beautiful 3397 sq. ft. rancher built

by Walther Homes on ¼ acre lot * Only American made products & with energy efficiency & the environment as top priorities * 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, & oversized 2-car garage * 2x6 construction * Quartz counter tops throughout * Bosch stainless steel appliances * 9´ ceilings *Come see the difference * Luxury is more than a word, it´s a lifestyle * Model open Mon-Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-6 * Call 661-8360 for more info. MLS# 4966596

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Do not wait for a house to be built! This home is in new condition with a full finished bsmt and is completely landscaped w/fencing. Open floor concept w/lots of natural light. 4 bdrms, 4 baths and lg living spaces, great for families or enter-taining. The kitchen opens up to the family room which has vaulted ceilings and a fire place.

The kitchen has beautiful granite counter tops and S/S appls. The master bdrm is bright & roomy with a private bath w/an oversized shower! There are two eating areas w/eat-in kitchen & a formal dining room open to another lg living room. In the bsmt there is another large bdrm w/walk in closet. There is also a huge recreation room great for games or entertaining. This home located close to Ft. Carson, schools, shopping and parks!

Semi custom stucco ranch home has true main floor living w/ 2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms & laundry room on the main level. It has an open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings in the great room, kitchen, & dining room. It is completely upgraded w/high end slab granite throughout, hardwood floors & custom upgraded composite deck w/stamped concrete patio perfect for entertaining. Walking distance to parks, trails, & nationally recognized district 20 elementary & middle schools. See it today! 2,870sqft 4bd 3ba 2car mls# 2851822

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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 garage, 3,204 Sq. Ft. - Central air, gas fireplace, privacy fence and so much more!

Gorgeous Ranch ~ D-20

1155 Woodmoor Acres Dr ~ $439,900 ~ Monument

Custom 4bed/5ba Rancher on 1/2 Acre Corner Treed Lot

5440 Widgeon Point $500,000

Northwest - Mountain Shadows

Contemporary Home in The Bluffs

Manitou Springs

2425 Amberwood Lane ~ $409,900

New Construction!

1426 Shady Glen Lane - $450,000

Custom Home w/$1M Views

2240 Yankton Place ~ $534,900

4807 Avondale Cr. ~ $549,900

113 Via San Miguel ~$549,900

Todd McLain ~ 719.290.6734 Todd@McLainGroup.com ~ www.McLainGroup.com

The Murty Group 719-536-4391 Danmurty.com

Claire Boynton 719-332-8360 www.searchmonumenthomes.com

Anne Marie Flynn 719-536-4312 AnneMarieFlynn.com

Dean Weissman 719-499-6124 www.DeanWeissman.com

Amazing views from this 7,360 sf of custom contemporary, one owner home - Huge great room on UL w/elevator access, wet bar & walls of windows - Private lot shows the City lights & Pikes Peak - Formal dining w/views - Large library w/private deck & million $$ views - Rooftop putting green is awesome - The best in entertaining, both inside & out - Huge rec area, workshop, wine storage and so much more - Overszd 3 car garage - Central vac, central air, security system, intercom system, surround sound - Incredible value to a truly one of a kind opportunity.

Exciting, modern town homes situated in scenic Manitou Springs * These contemporary designs were built to suit the most discerning taste * Featuring 4 bed/4 bath/2 car garage & over 3,500 SF * Elevators, multiple decks, lots of windows, extensive hardwood flooring, granite counter-tops, 2 gas fireplaces, main level study & more! * The styling will not disappoint!

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Open & contemporary, 4115 sq. ft., new build custom home in desirable mountain shadows. 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, 2 story with completely finished basement on a quiet cul-de-sac. Excellent mountain views, 2 fireplaces, wet bar, slab granite & stainless steel appliances w/ large island kitchen. 3 car finished garage, A/C, dual furnaces, beautiful arches and sunshine at every turn.

Perfect for entertaining--It isn't to late to choose some finishes!

Danielle Frisbie 719-536-4444

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Stunning Custom Home in The Boulders at SunSet Mesa*Unobstructed Views of PP & GOG*Kitchen Features HW Flring, Cherry Cabs, Granite Counters, Cooks Island, W/I Pantry, Newer SS Appls*Owners Retreat w/FP, W/I Closet, 5 Pc Lux Bath & W/O to Sunroom & Hot Tub/Spa*AC*Central Vac*18x6 Main Lvl Laundry*Wrought Iron Stair Railing*W/O Basement w/Media & Game Areas*9 Ft Ceilings On Both Lvls*Lrg 2ndary BR's w/ W/I Closets*252 Sq Ft Deck*3 FP's*Cul De Sac Location*3 BR's, 4 Baths, 3 Car Garage w/Workshop*Close to Shopping, Trails & Parks

Fabulous 3600sf custom stone and stucco ranch-style home to be built to your specs on this treed 1/2 acre corner lot! Kitchen with granite counters, hardwood floors, pantry and bright dining area overlooks the spacious great room with gas fireplace and walk-out to covered concrete deck. Large main-level master suite with private 5-piece bath, walk-in closet, and walk-out to deck. Convenient main-level study or 2nd bedroom.

Tons of room to spread out downstairs! On the extensive lower level, you'll find: a family room with walk-out and rec area, theater/hobby room, sitting area, 2 additional bedrooms and 3 additional baths.

Plus, a 3-car garage. Call today!

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WOW!!! Must See! New home to be completed in Spring 2015. Framing complete. Wonderful floor plan with Main Level Master. Tons of hardwood and plenty of storage. Wonderful views of the front range. Great quality from this hands-on Builder. Three car plus garage with 8' doors. !Purchase now to select your finishes!

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

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

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

Red Rocks at Beaver Creek

Peregrine ~ D-20!

GORGEOUS WOODMOOR 2-STORY

State-Of-The Art Home ~ University Park

Old North End Classic

High Forest Ranch

Cedar Heights ~ $1,795,000

1198 Red Rocks Cr. $599,900

1963 La Bellezza Grove ~ $624,900

19815 W Top O The Moor Dr. ~ $634,900

4967 Stonehill Road ~ $695,000

1319 Culebra Ave. ~ $780,000

15639 Open Sky Way - $974,900

2970 Cedar Heights Drive

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Debbie Reardon ~ 719-955-8525 1963LaBellezza.IsThePerfectHome.com

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Anne Marie Flynn 719-536-4312 AnneMarieFlynn.com

Kim Carper 719-536-4444 www.kimcarper.com

Custom stucco Southwest rancher on 36 private acres * Gated upscale community 45 minutes South of town * Gorgeous 7725 sq. ft. walkout ranch with total privacy & sweeping unobstructed 360 degree mountain views * Built in 2004 & looks like new * 4 Kiva fireplaces * Central air * Granite island gourmet kitchen * 7 bedrooms (1is in-law or guest suite with separate entrance), 5 baths, & 3-car garage * Tile & hardwood floors * 100´ trex deck * 6 stall pole barn & 1 acre fenced arena * Gorgeous! MLS# 1974368

Nestled In The Bluffs Of Peregrine On A Cul-De-Sac In The La Bellezza Development, This 3BR/4BA Home Screams Location, Location, Location! This Upgraded Tuscan-Style Home Features Unmatched Main Level Living And Courtyards Designed For Indoor/Outdoor Living - Perfect For Entertaining Or Enjoying A Beautiful Winter Night In Colorado Springs! Open Floor Plan Features A Gourmet Kitchen, Great Room, Dining Room And Master Suite With Luxurious 5pc Bath. Upper Level Boasts Two Bedrooms, Jack 'N´ Jill Bath & Loft Area.

Fully Finished Basement Features A Full Wet Bar, Custom Made Wine Cellar & Rec Room. In Immaculate And "Like New" Condition, This Home Boasts Privacy With Open Space In The Back And Secluded Cul-De-Sac Location.

Gorgous pristine home located on the best lot backing to common area. 5 bdrms, 5 baths, over 5,500 sq. ft.

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

One-Of-A-Kind Custom Ranch Home With International Flair Featuring 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths & 4 Car Split Garages. Located On A Quiet Cul-De-Sac On Almost A Half Of An Acre, You´ll See The Innovative Styling By The Ceramic Tile Steps That Lead To The Grand Front Door.

From The Moment You Enter You Are In Awe Of The Symmetrically Refined Lines, The Floor To Ceiling Windows, The Detail Of The Coffered Ceilings And The Custom Lighting Throughout. Welcoming Great Room, Elegant Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen & Master Suite All On The Main Level. The Lower Level Features A Junior Master Suite, A Second Bedroom Also With An Attached Bathroom, A Home Theater, A Study, Wet Bar And Family Room. With A Walk Out To The Covered Patio.

This charming home is open with vaulted ceilings and sun filled rooms - Covered front porch is the perfect place to watch the sunset over Pikes Peak - Exquisite craftmanship includes recent renovations include gourmet kitchen, windows and totally redone bsmt - Landscaping includes stamped concrete patio, adorable playhouse & ext. lighting - 5 bdrms, 3 bath and 2-car garage plus RV parking.

Contemporary style meets livable function in this exquisite one of a kind retreat in the woods!

Simply stunning design! Filled with limestone, granite, stone and gorgeous hardwood floors, this former Parade home features fabulous kit, main level with 2 beds, office, great room. Walks out to covered deck spaces to enjoy the privacy of nature! Upper level master, addt bedroom, plus huge bonus/bedroom space as well! Lower level with amazing home theater, bar area and more space to finish off 6th bed and bath if needed.

Luxury, Location, Extreme Custom * Massive city light & Pikes Peak Views! * 5 BD/8 BA/4 Car and 9,965 SF * Prime Location w/ 3 sides of preservation land * Tons of Storage w/ Workshop or Exercise Room * Spectacular Kitchen, Great Room, Library, Master, Wine Rm & More * Entertain in Horseshoe Shaped Wet Bar * Close to guarded gates but, extremely private * Brand new condition * Must See Today!

Dean Weissman 719-499-6124 www.DeanWeissman.com

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YEAR ROUND GARDENING:

Pruning flowering shrubs for maximum bloom

BY FREDRICKA BOGARDUS  COLORADO MASTER GARDENER

“Arthur: Well, what is it you want?

Head Knight: We want … a shrubbery!”

– Monty Python and the Holy Grail Shrubs are an important aspect of garden design. They can be used to provide structure to a garden, they also can provide winter interest, flowers for pollinators, fruit for wildlife and humans, as well as erosion control.

Shrubs have been used in gardens for a long time. Topiary or ornamental pruning of shrubs is noted in literature all the way back to the beginning of the Common Era (CE).

Today we are going to focus on flowering shrubs that bloom after June 15, or summer flowering shrubs.

Late winter is the time to prune those shrubs, preferably while the plant is still dormant.

The other class of flowering shrubs are those which bloom prior to June 15, or spring blooming shrubs. These should be pruned right after they bloom.

The reason for this distinction is that spring blooming shrubs set flower buds during the prior year’s growing season.

If you prune them in winter you will

be removing flowers for the following spring.

The approaches to shrub pruning can be summarized as follows; thinning, shaping, rejuvenation and shearing.

For flowering shrubs shearing is generally not advised, it does not encourage new growth from the base which is needed for flower production.

Frequent and improper shearing will leave a deciduous shrub with a woody core and a thin shell of foliage towards the exterior.

Thinning is simply cutting out 1/3 of the branches to the ground, select the older branches for removal. This will open up the shrub to more light and airflow, and will encourage new growth from the base of the plant. The shrub will look more youthful, with new growth replacing the older woody growth. This technique is especially good for nontwiggy shrubs such as Viburnum sp, Euonymus sp and Cornus sp.

Shaping allows you to even out height, if that is desired, or encourage a more aesthetically pleasing form. Always remove branches that cross other branches causing the bark to wear off,

and any broken, damaged or diseased branches.

Rejuvenation is a process where you cut the entire shrub down to the ground in late winter. In general this should not be done more than about once every three years. The results can be dramatic as all of the growth will be from the roots, resulting in a flush of young vigorous growth which can flower abundantly. This works really well for twiggy shrubs such as Blue Mist Spirea (Caryopteris sp) and Potentilla sp.

There are a few plants for which rejuvenation is advisable annually.

Butterfly bush (Buddelia sp.) and Russian sage (Perovska atriplicifolia) are two examples of shrubs which can benefit from annual rejuvenation pruning.

A caution here is that in order for rejuvenation to be successful the plant must have a healthy root system. If the shrub is struggling because of growing conditions it may be better to improve the soil, and other conditions first, and then, if necessary replace the shrub.

The first step is to determine whether your shrub is a spring or summer blooming shrub. Remember that if it is a

spring bloomer, late winter pruning will remove that year’s flowers, but should not harm the plant.

Then decide whether your approach will be thinning or rejuvenation. Be sure to use clean sharp pruning shears or loppers, you don’t want to leave raggy edges. When you are done be sure to remove the cut branches so they do not become a source of problems.

Pruning summer blooming shrubs should be completed during the plant’s winter dormancy. That means late

January to late February in the Pikes Peak region. Wait for a nice day to get out there and prune those shrubs!

For more information check out Garden Notes 616 “Pruning Flowering Shrubs” which can be found at www.

Ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes.

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:

New water heater regulations

BY KEN MOON  SPECIAL TO SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

Dear Readers: New water heater regulations are on the way.

As always, we homeowners end up paying the freight when others decide to save energy. The feds (who else?) have promulgated updated standards for residential waters which will take effect Ken Moon in April. It looks like most of the change will be additional and more efficient insulation around the tank (we could all accomplish the same thing by buying and installing a $15 water heater “blanket” at Wal Mart, but never mind). A local, reliable plumbing source told me that the manufacturers are still scrambling to provide details about costs, but their best guess is that the price of a new unit will rise between $100 and $200. Bottom line: If your water heater is, say, more than 12 years old it would probably pay you to schedule the installation of a new one relatively soon.

Dear Ken: My hot water takes forever to get to my

bathroom in the morning. I know I’m wasting a lot of water and time. Any ideas to help with this?

– Kim Yes. There are two devices which you should investigate. One is called the Hot Water Lobster (www.hotwaterlobster.com). It is a small valve and pipe set with an internal bimetallic thermostat. You attach it between the hot and cold pipes under that farthest-away lavatory. When the thermostat cools down, it opens the valve to let hot water move upward from the tank into that bathroom, then down through the cold pipe, setting up what is known as a convection loop. So the water in your bath will always be warm-to-hot. Cost? About $179.

Another device is the AutoCirc (available at Amazon and Home Depot, among others). This system is a little more sophisticated, although the connections under the sink are similar. It has a small electric pump and timer (so, unlike the Lobster, you need an electrical connection underneath the sink). You set the little clock to start the pump whenever you need hot water — like just before arising, for example. Because this system only runs part-time, it wastes less energy.

About $239.

Dear Ken: I live in a house built in the ’60s. All of a sudden there are hairline cracks in the basement floor. Should I be worried about these?

– Renee Not now. Hairline cracks by definition are flat—that is, no high/low edge. These are usually benign, but they do provide a little warning for you to check on your drainage.

Since they appeared relatively quickly, they may be signaling some water intrusion underneath the house. When the underlying soil gets wet, it can expand a little, pushing up on the comparatively light basement floor.

This is a good time of year to modify your exterior drainage elements. Extend the downspouts and fill low spots next to the house so the soil slopes down and away at a minimum rate of 1 inch per foot. Also, make sure there are no gaps between the window wells and your foundation, which can let water inside during a storm. If so, you can fill them with expanding insulation foam covered with a layer of caulking. Finally, check the exterior hose

faucets and the sprinkler system valves. They can be significant sources of moisture sneaking under and around your foundation.

Dear Ken: I have a painted brick wall on the front of my house, and it is peeling and flaking. How can I remove it?

– Eric Power washing is best. But painted brick is usually irreversible. Don’t hold out any hope of getting it totally pristine — that is, as if it had never been painted. Brick is unbelievably porous, so there will always be flecks of paint in the crevices and fissures. Bottom line? You’ll have to repaint. Use a couple of coats of a high quality acrylic or oil-based primer first. That will keep moisture from creeping beneath the paint layers — which is probably what caused it to flake off in the first place.  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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ASK A DESIGNER:

Embracing the ‘new feminine’

BY MELISSA RAYWORTH  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A year ago, menswear-inspired decorating was wildly popular. Interior designers hung sharply tailored draperies alongside furniture covered in pinstripes.

Sophisticated shades of gray were everywhere, as was navy blue.

But “since the pendulum always swings, we’re starting to see fresh feminine spaces,” says interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn, “regardless of who lives in them.”

The trend that designers are calling “the new feminine” isn’t a return to an excess of florals, shabby-chic lace and other cliches of feminine decor from a decade ago. Instead, “feminine style” has evolved into “an aesthetic that’s classic with a soft, eclectic spin,” says Flynn, founder of Flynnside Out Productions.

Pretty is back, but designers are using traditional florals on furniture with edgy, sleek lines to create modern mashups. Even the color pink has enjoyed a makeover: Pantone’s “color of the year” for 2015 is a sexy, dark pink called “marsala.”

“There was a period in design when ‘pretty’ or ‘feminine’ were considered bad words,” says New York-based designer Young Huh. “It was considered lightweight and not serious. Ideal rooms were masculine, a bit somber, devoid of pattern and softness. Recently, there is a return to appreciating traditional design and also pretty rooms.”

Believe it or not, Huh says, “there is

a new generation discovering chintz and florals.”

So how do we pull off this new look to give rooms a beautiful, feminine touch without getting too “girly”?

CONTRAST IS KEY Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham, the designers behind the design firm Tilton Fenwick, suggest layering a feminine room with an eclectic mix of furniture and patterns.

“We love traditional-style upholstery details (like a gathered skirted chair, for example), but aren’t afraid to pair it with a clean and modern side table,” they said in an e-mail.

Huh also emphasizes contrast: “When I think of feminine elements, I turn toward traditional design, such as the curvilinear shapes of Louis VI pieces, floral or other nature-inspired textiles and wallpapers, trims and passementerie, and traditional curtain and furniture making,” she says. “But to make the style fresh and modern, make sure the room contains contrasting elements that are edgy, clean and contemporary. ... Having modern bookcases, simple molding and contemporary architectural lighting make the feminine embellishments look new and fresh within that context.”

SHAKE UP THE COLORS Pink is possible, but it doesn’t have to be your starting point.

“I’ve been designing and decorating homes for eight years, and not once has a female client asked for a pink room,” says Flynn. “There are so many colors to choose from that add a soft, feminine spin. ... You can never go wrong with white on white, but if that’s too impractical, mint green and red, lavender and white, and turquoise mixed with just about anything are excellent modern-day feminine options.”

If your heart is set on pink, he says, “pair it with navy blue. Dark blue and muted pink strike a gender-neutral balance and also create a super preppy vibe.”

The Tilton Fenwick designers suggest uncommon color pairings. “Color combinations like olive green and turquoise, for example, feel unique and fresh rather than stuffy and dated,” they say. “It allows you to use traditional patterns in fabrics and textiles without feeling dowdy.”

One of Huh’s favorite tricks for giving a feminine room edge is to add black (or another “masculine” color). “Paint some molding black, the legs of a chair, add black trim to traditional chintz pillows and all of a sudden you’ve made that ‘nice girl’ look sexy,” she says.

DON’T FEAR THE FLOWERS Although an overload of floral patterns will look dated, don’t avoid flowers completely if you love them.

“Florals are a great starting point for a feminine feel” but pair them with a more modern and clean palette, say the designers at Tilton Fenwick. They also suggest mixing in “more modern or unexpected furniture pieces, art and accessories — a modern photograph for example — that adds a layer of interest.”

BREAK THE RULES If a client wants some shabby chic, Flynn gives it an eclectic twist. “Instead of the classic shabby chic look of white lace, weathered ivory finishes and lots of silver,” he says, “I like to simply stick with weathered wooden finishes in high energy colors, then mix hand-woven

or blocked prints in. This results in a well-traveled look packed with organic textures and shapes.”

Take it a step further and you’ve got what Flynn calls “rustic elegance” — “the clever juxtaposition of weathered finishes and farmhouse elements mixed with clean, tailored lines.”

“I just completed a dining room which my female client wanted to feel very folk-art-inspired. To pull it off, we covered the walls and windows with a soft shade of gray, added tailored drapery and then brought in almost all worn, weathered pieces. While there are definitely moments of femininity, the space is just as appealing to men as it is to women.” 

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715 Overlook Ridge Point Acre Lot Overlooking the Broadmoor Golf Course!

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

Build your dream home on this inspiring lot with unobstructed views of the golf course, the city and the lake at the Country Club of Colorado. Great building site that offers a walkout lower level. Call for details or to walk the lot.

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

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1720 Brantfeather Grove 1.7 Acre lot in Stratton Preserve!

Premier lot in the prestigious gated community of Stratton Preserve. Convenient location. Close to all schools. Great building site with easy walkout. Treed.

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Kings Deer

Broadmoor

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Borders the Broadmoor Golf Course!

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

Pristine, custom home designed for entertaining by acclaimed architect. Mountain & city views. Expansive main level features 10’ ceilings, tiled floors, stunning great room, master suite, 2 guest bedrooms & office. Unfinished basement. 2-Car garage w/separate workshop.

Gourmet kitchen w/gas range, slab granite & spacious nook.

MLS 1526790 $899,000

Spacious Main Level Living on 2.54 Acres 5,819 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 6-Baths, 3-Car

Former parade home w/ Mediterranean flair. Private Setting w/ lush lawn & trees. Gourmet kitchen w/slab granite & gas range.

Fabulous master plus guest suite on main level. Rec room w/ wet bar. Theater room. Office. New paint & carpet. 4 Fireplaces.

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Kissing Camels

Old North End

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Award Winning Historic Home!

5,365 Square Feet, 5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths, 2-Car Award-winning historic home. This landmark mansion by architect MacL aren is completely restored to its or ig ina l splendor w it h “ne w” e ver yt hing . Incre dible foyer. Q u ar ter-s aw n o a k f lo ors. Ne w Kitchen & b at hs. Master w it h pr ivate b at h. Gre at f lo or pl an t hat re a l ly works for to d ay’s lifest y le.

MLS 2100045 $850,000

Stucco Rancher on Cul-De-Sac 3947 Sq. Ft. 4 BR, 4BA, 3 Car

Stucco & tile roof rancher on Cul-De-Sac in exclusive gated community. Vaulted and beamed ceilings in the living room, Kitchen w/updated appliances, Spacious mainlevel master. Cozy lower level Family Room w/ Gas FP, 2 Bds, 2 full BAs, office space, walkout to flagstone patio.

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Kissing Camels

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Stunning Custom Home with Premier Setting 7,211 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 8 Baths, Office, 3-Car Garage Expansive main level living with 4,486 square feet & head-on views of Kissing Camels & Pikes Peak. Exquisite finishes. 14’ beamed ceilings. 9’ doors. Hand-scraped hardwood floors. Five custom fireplaces. Master with sitting room + his & her baths. Octagonal family room with peaked beamed ceiling & wet bar. Gourmet Kitchen.

Main level office with built-ins. Flagstone patios in front & back. Lush backyard with walled courtyard for privacy.

MLS 5023439 $1,975,000

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