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Tips on scoring the best rate on a home loan BY ALEX VEIGA  AP BUSINESS WRITER

Mortgage interest rates have hovered near historic lows in recent years, but change may be on the horizon. The Federal Reserve is considering increasing the short-term interest rate it controls as early as June. That could send mortgage rates moving higher again. For now, rates remain homebuyer-friendly. The national average rate for a 30-year, fixed mortgage fell to 3.75 percent last week. It was 4.28 percent a year ago. That’s good news for homebuyers, who despite signs that the economy is recovering, are always looking for ways to save. Still, landing the most affordable mortgage depends on more than getting the lowest rate. The rate borrowers qualify for hinges on several factors, including their finances, credit score and the size of the down payment they’re prepared to make. And the type of loan and the fees that come with it also determine the overall cost of a mortgage. “As rates go up it will affect affordability,” said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com. “But rate is not going to be your only loan consideration. You don’t buy a house because of low interest rates any more than you get married because of a sale at the bridal shop.” Here are some tips on how to get the best deal on a mortgage: 1. SIZE UP YOUR CREDIT Mortgage lenders consider three key fac-

tors to determine what rate they can offer a borrower: Good credit, proof of income and size of the down payment. Strength in one category can offset a deficiency in another, but having a FICO score of 740 or better out of 850 will generally qualify borrowers for the lowest mortgage rate. You can qualify for a home loan with a lower credit score, but you’ll pay a higher interest rate. If your FICO is below 740, review copies of your credit files for errors that may be weighing down your score. Consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from the three major credit-reporting firms -- Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. Go to Annualcreditreport.com. The credit firms are required to respond to error disputes within 30 days, so it pays to do this well in advance of when you intend to buy a home. Think at least six to eight weeks. The ratio between available credit and how much debt you’re carrying is another key element of the FICO score. A good rule of thumb is to keep debt at less than half of your available credit. Reducing that ratio alone can often bump up your score. 2. SHOP AROUND Before you begin your home search, ask a lender to assess how much you can borrow. The lender will conduct a thorough credit and income review and issue you a pre-approval letter, which will give a seller

solid indication of what you can spend. But don’t necessarily go with the loan terms the lender is offering. This is a good time to do some comparison shopping for more favorable mortgage deals. Websites like Bankrate.com, LendingTree. com and Zillow.com offer a quick way to get a flavor for the kind of offers that may be available. Also check whether your current bank or credit union offers a better deal because you have an account there. Make sure you’re comparing the same loan types, too. How much you pay in interest and over how long a period will differ significantly between a typical 30-year, fixed-rate loan, a 15-year mortgage or an adjustable-rate mortgage. When you go fishing for rate quotes do it on the same day. That’s essential for a proper side-by-side comparison, as rates can change day to day, altering what’s available. “Lenders see the market differently at different times,” said Doug Lebda, founder and CEO of LendingTree. “The timing matters.” 3. KEEP AN EYE ON FEES When you comparison shop for a mortgage focus on the annualized percentage rate, or APR. That includes the interest rate, which is the cost of borrowing the money, as well as closing costs and additional fees charged by the lender. Mortgage lenders charge fees for the

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mortgage broker’s services, credit reports, a home appraisal and title insurance, among other costs. These are included in the “good faith estimate,” a form that lenders are required to provide. Keep in mind that these fees can change until your interest rate is locked in. That’s when the lender agrees to set the rate and fees for your loan at the levels they will be when you complete the transaction. 4. NEGOTIATE The various fees that lenders charge on top of the interest rate may offer you some room to negotiate a better deal, especially if you have comparable rate quotes from other lenders. Once you negotiate a reduction in those fees, they are locked in along with the interest rate, which means you’ll know exactly how much your loan will cost you. You won’t be able to negotiate a better deal on some of the other costs, including third-party fees like the appraisal, title search and taxes, however. Some lenders itemize various fees. Others may aggregate everything under one or two fees and call it an origination fee. That’s one reason it’s important to have more than one good-faith estimate when comparing offers. “You want to apply with more than one lender, so that once you get the good-faith estimate, then you can take a deeper dive on what the complete terms are, more than just the interest rate,” McBride said.

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Becht Joins CreekStone Homes BY CREEKSTONE HOMES

Locally owned since 1995, CreekStone Homes is pleased to welcome experienced Colorado Springs Realtor, Steve Becht, as the community sales manager for Gold Hill Mesa and Spring Creek. “Steve is a motivated, results-driven new home sales professional with over a dozen years of selling Real Estate in the Pikes Peak Region. We couldn’t be more excited to have this talented individual on our team.” said Jason Rose, Vice President of Sales and Market-

ing for CreekStone Homes. “With over a decade of new home sales experience, including several publicly traded home builders, Steve will handle the day to day sales operations for CreekStone Homes in our TND neighborhoods of Gold Hill Mesa and Springs Creek.” Rose continued. Becht is a graduate of the University of Kansas and enjoys beer brewing and enjoying the great Colorado outdoors. To contact Steve Becht, email him at

SBecht@CreekStone-Homes.com, call (719) 243-1347, or visit him at 1626 Gold Hill Mesa Dr. About CreekStone Homes: Celebrating 20 years as one of the na-tion’s largest female owned home building companies, CreekStone Homes start in the low $200s and are available locally in Cordera, Wolf Ranch, Gold Hill Mesa, Spring Creek and the Greens at Kissing Camels and on individual home sites in the Colorado Springs and Denver areas.

The Journey: Study explores new realities of retirement and homeownership BY JANET KIDD STEWART  CHICAGO TRIBUNE (TNS)

Retirees, it turns out, are living large.

Among 50-plus retirees who have already moved in retirement, about half decamped to digs that were the same size or bigger, a new survey by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave reveals. They are making room for adult children and grandchildren who visit, and they’re entertaining more, particularly in the healthy early retirement years that rising longevity has created, the survey found. “More and more people are turning their empty nests into nurturing nests, a place where friends want to come and stay,” said Age Wave chief executive Ken Dychtwald.

Of course, by definition there is the other half of retirees who are downsizing, either by choice or necessity. And then there are those who are shrinking their real estate footprint, but not necessarily spending less. “I have one client who just sold his home and moved to a place with half the square footage, but it cost about 80 percent of what the previous home sold for, and now he’s picking up a vacation condo,” said Ben Jennings, director of financial life planning with SoundView Advisors in Olympia, Wash. He wasn’t involved with the study. The survey of 3,638 U.S. adults seemingly debunks several other bits of conventional wisdom about retirees: ––64 percent of 50-plus retirees said they are likely to move in retirement, including 37 percent who said they already have. The top reason for moving in retirement wasn’t about a change in health or marital status or wanting to cut costs, but about moving closer to family. • 30 percent of the retirees who reported already moving said they upsized to a larger home. • Among 65-plus people who said they moved, 83 percent stayed in the same state. We aren’t all snowbirds, apparently. For those who do have wanderlust, the study stayed pretty true to stereotypes: South Atlantic, Mountain and Pacific states got the most nods for desirability. The study also revealed that older retirees, those 75 and up, have the greatest emotional attachment to their homes,

perhaps suggesting that waiting until old age to downsize for financial reasons could be precisely the most difficult time. “On many levels, this is the most important financial topic advisers can talk about with clients,” said David Tyrie, head of retirement and personal wealth solutions for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He cautioned homeowners to balance the need to keep nesting with future priorities. So how should those approaching retirement think about that? A decade ago, Jennings told middle-class clients at retirement not to tie up more than about 20 percent of their total assets in a home. Today, he uses computer modeling to project actual expenses into the future and can model alternatives to selling a house, such as a reverse mortgage. Another way is to borrow a page from the wealthy, who tend to view second homes as a luxury they can dispense with if it begins to interfere with their core lifestyle, said Tim Noonan, managing director of capital markets insights with Russell Investments. “It comes down to can you afford to live the same way after you’ve retired as before? People don’t explore that question for the same reason they don’t go to the doctor, because they fear they’re going to hear something they don’t want to hear,” Noonan said. “They should understand that where they live is their No. 1 day-to-day financial habit, and their habits interfere with their financial security far more than they are willing to admit.”

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CreekStone Homes Opens New Models In Cordera and Gold Hill Mesa BY CREEKSTONE HOMES

Locally owned since 1995, CreekStone Homes starts 2015 with a bang and two brand new model homes in two phenomenal master planned communities – Cordera and Gold Hill Mesa. Priced from the low $300s and located at 5261 Kenosha Pass, CreekStone Homes in Academy School District 20 Cordera are the ideal solution for your new home in northern El Paso County. With a location that’s highlighted by award-winning amenities and convenience to shopping, dining, entertainment, and I-25, award-winning CreekStone Homes offer their families a simplified lifestyle that includes a home filled with included features that

other builders consider additional expenses and a process that makes the stress of relocating a thing of the past. Located at in the Colorado Springs TND Neighborhood of Gold Hill Mesa, the new CreekStone Homes model is located at 1626 Gold Hill Mesa Drive. With incredible views, a thoughtfully laid out community with walking paths, green spaces, and neighborhood businesses (including Genesis MedSpa), CreekStone Homes in Gold Hill Mesa start in the $200s. This great community offers easy access to I-25 for commuting north or south and easy access to Hwy. 24 for commuting east or west.

Cordera Model Home: 5261 Kenosha Pass Phone: (719) 499-8860 Lori@CreekStone-Homes.com Model Home Open: Monday – Saturday 10-6 Sunday 12-6 Gold Hill Mesa Model Home: 1626 Gold Hill Mesa Dr. Phone: (719) 243-1347 SBecht@CreekStone-Homes.com Model Home Open: Sunday 12-5 p.m. Monday, Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday- closed

About CreekStone Homes: Celebrating 20 years in Colorado Springs, Rhonda McDonald established CreekStone Homes in 1995. As a pioneer in a predominately male-driven industry, Rhonda personally designs every home with her award-winning style and sophistication.

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BuildingPermits TThe figures quoted here are based on the weekly printout from the Regional Building Department. Not all permit data are shown. Prices include labor and materials and do not reflect lot price, utility tap fees, or other expenses. The following covers Feb. 28 – Mar. 06, 2015.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

• 4303 Date St. $207,735 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 4285 Date St. $229,151 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 4273 Date St. $207,735 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 4291 Date St. $229,151 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 4297 Date St. $415,899 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 4279 Date St. $207,735 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 729 Point of the Pines Dr. $487,856 Builtrite Bldrs. • 2331 Fontley Ct. $851,607 Kirella Homes, Inc. • 9068 Rollins Pass Ct. $444,489 Keller Homes Inc. • 10109 Coyote Gulch Ct. $428,855 Keller Homes Inc. • 5346 Gem Lake Ct. $503,811 Vantage Homes Corp. • 122 Coyote Willow Dr. $375,637 Hammer Homes • 9214 Castle Oaks Dr. $353,471 Oakwood Homes, Llc. • 9244 Castle Oaks Dr. $468,154 Oakwood Homes, Llc. • 8285 Longleaf Ln. $349,402 Oakwood Homes, Llc. • 8268 Plumwood Cr. $349,402 Oakwood Homes, Llc. • 8628 Moorland Ln. $435,066 Oakwood Homes, Llc. • 7488 Mountain Spruce Dr. $308,712 Oakwood Homes, Llc. • 1947 Redbank Dr. $525,977 St. Aubyn Homes, Llc. • 4092 Silver Star Grv. $153,553 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 7546 Shallow Brooke Pl. $491,926 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 10752 Mcgahan Dr. $578,767 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 11472 Lobo Peak Dr. $458,731 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. • 7120 Renegade Ridge Dr. $560,457 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. • 6987 Dancing Wind Dr. $345,119 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. • 6670 Lucky Star Ln. $220,049 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. • 8725 Meadow Tree Trl. $472,972 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. • 261 Thunder Ridge Dr. $562,063 Jacks Of All Trades, Inc. • 13849 Windrush Dr. $448,237 St. Aubyn Homes, Llc. • 10507 Old Stable Ct. $457,017 Vanguard Homes Corp. • 7615 Teocalli Pt. $297,361 Master Bilt Homes, Inc. • 5535 Molly Ct. $881,054 Cornerstone Dev. • 5265 Gem Lake Ct. $525,442 Vantage Homes Corp. • 10254 Prairie Ridge Ct. $410,009 St. Aubyn Homes, Llc. • 6251 Leon Young Dr. $467,404 Creekstone Dev., Inc.

• TOWNHOMES

• 5314 Henry Doren Pt. $226,688 JM Weston Homes Llc. • 5324 Henry Doren Pt. $203,666 JM Weston Homes Llc. • 5334 Henry Doren Pt. $185,784 JM Weston Homes Llc. • 5344 Henry Doren Pt. $226,688 JM Weston Homes Llc. • 2315 Washo Cr. $212,768 J. Elliott Const. Llc. • 2317 Washo Cr. $212,768 J. Elliott Const. Llc. • 2319 Washo Cr. $212,768 J. Elliott Const. Llc. • 2321 Washo Cr. $212,768 J. Elliott Const. Llc.

• RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS

• 1621 N Royer St. $30,000 Homeowner, Int. Remod. • 617 Buena Ventura St. $8,000 Just the Guy Inc., Addn. • 620 E St Vrain St. $15,000 B&C Const., Addn. • 719 S Cascade Ave. $10,000 Just the Guy Inc., Reroof • 417 E Willamette Ave. $3,600 Just the Guy Inc., Headers for Door & Hallway • 402 N 33rd St. $30,000 Western Elements, Deck • 2110 N Chestnut St. $1,500 TKO Design & Const, Llc., Reroof • 3525 Birnamwood Dr. $7,220 Just the Guy Inc., Reroof • 555 Blackhawk Ct. $13,731 Just the Guy Inc., Reroof • 826 Pleasant St. $1,800 TKO Design & Const, Llc., Reroof • 21310 La Piedra Pt. $8,500 TKO Design & Const, Llc., Reroof • 11420 Teachout Rd. $1,800 TKO Design & Const, Llc., Reroof • 11420 Teachout Rd. $3,000 TKO Design & Const, Llc., Stucco • 596 Royal Oak Dr. $7,000 Shante Lath, Stucco • 219 E Jackson St. $8,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 4535 Eileen Ct. $27,466 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2440 Ramsgate Ter. $11,796 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 6630 Buffalo Dr. $9,345 Peak Structural, Inc., Fndtn. Repair • 805 Pioneer Ln. $9,360 Peak Structural, Inc., Fndtn. Repair • 4015 San Felice Pt. $28,912 Cornerstone Const., Bsmt. Finish • 125 N Foote Ave. $11,594 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 11234 Glen Canyon Dr. $10,800 Homeowner, Pergola • 8368 Old Exchange Dr. $26,946 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2512 W Monument St. $723 Homeowner, Partial Bsmt. Finish • 6617 Gelbvieh Rd. $3,900 Crystal Rose Const., Llc., Structural Repair • 1310 Commanchero Dr. $1,500 Homeowner, Reroof • 4937 Wineskin Cr. $3,922 Homestead Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 3651 Brentwood Ter. $4,555 Homestead Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 1264 Dream Lake Ct. $7,640 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 2603 Flintridge Dr. $4,566 Front Range Roofing Co., Reroof • 1322 Delaware Dr. $1,500 Homeowner, Reroof • 1004 Cresta Rd. $16,700 Rooftop Rest., Inc., Reroof • 2250 Silent Rain Dr. $15,526 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 7705 Landover Ln. $32,930 St. Aubyn Homes, Llc., Bsmt. Finish • 426 E Madison St. $3,500 Gary Guzik Const., Int. Remod. • 3040 Garland Ter. $3,000 Diamond Roofing & Const., Reroof • 6150 Rockville Dr. $3,500 Diamond Roofing & Const., Reroof • 1405 Maxwell St. $4,000 X-cel Rest. Inc., Reroof • 1118 E San Rafael St. $8,460 Calvin Turner Roofing Llc., Reroof • 507 E San Rafael St. $6,443 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 630 Lindstrom Dr. $5,500 Jkd Ents., Inc. Dba Ascent Roofing, Reroof • 1814 Capulin Dr. $6,000 Jkd Ents., Inc. Dba Ascent Roofing, Reroof • 5155 Laredo Ridge Dr. $6,500 Jkd Ents., Inc. Dba Ascent Roofing, Reroof • 1225 E Platte Ave. $5,400 Aim High Roofing Llc., Reroof • 35 Lambrig Way, $23,836 Old World Const., Inc., Reroof • 3220 Birnamwood Dr. $19,718 Libertas Solar & Electric, Llc.., Pv Solar • 628 N Prospect St. $6,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 16924 Park Trail Dr. $10,500 New Creation Const., Patio Cover • 8290 Drayton Hall Dr. $5, Decks By

springshouses .com Schmillen Llc., Deck • 1102 Drury Ln. $3,588 Robert Scott Gen. Contr., Inc., Deck • 11735 Calle Corvo, $7,474 Decks By Schmillen Llc., Deck • 2334 Sonoma Dr. $3,000 Seven Summits Const., Reroof • 4947 Alberta Falls Way, $17,781 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 9120 Rock Creek Ln. $20,000 Integrity Roofing & Painting Llc., Reroof • 20816 Goldeneagle Dr. $3,200 Homeowner, Stucco • 111 Cheyenne Blvd, $11,913 C&C Roofing & Exts. Inc., Reroof • 113 Cheyenne Blvd, $14,996 C&C Roofing & Exts. Inc., Reroof • 475 Paisley Dr. $13,053 Integrity Roofing & Painting Llc., Reroof • 230 Childe Dr. $14,982 Integrity Roofing & Painting Llc., Reroof • 6610 Holt Dr. $6,000 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof • 585 Red Cliff Rd. $500 Homeowner, Hand Rail on Stairs • 1916 W Montebello Dr. $34,694 Beitzel Const., Llc., Bsmt. Finish • 2823 Tenderfoot Hill St. $6,968 Suits Svcs., Addn. / Remod. • 6135 Willow Creek Ct. $10,384 Pyramid Roofing Corp, Reroof • 19730 W Top O The Moor Dr. $10,600 Pyramid Roofing Corp, Reroof • 1001 Slate Way, $12,000 All-around Roofing, Reroof • 1954 Independence Dr. $5,500 Cornerstone Dev., Reroof • 2615 Pavo Pl. $6,000 Creative Outdoor Living Inc., Deck • 7672 Stampede Dr. $500 Homeowner, Bsmt. Remod. • 745 S Bear Paw Ln. $5,000 Tara Cstm. Homes, Deck • 18410 Spruce Rd. $3,200 Western Fireplace Supply Inc., Woodstove • 17270 Early Star Dr. $64,000 Colo. Deck & Framing, Deck & Cover • 1155 Westmoreland Rd. $10,464 Ac Solar, Inc., Solar Pv Flush Mount • 19743 Serenity Springs Pt. $14,456 Dream Team Const., Inc., Bsmt. Finish • 1319 Shenandoah Dr. $6,500 Elite Roofing, Reroof • 532 Laclede Ave. $8,100 Guns & Hoses Roofing, Reroof • 1207 Richards Ave. $3,326 Timberline Roofing & Const., Reroof • 6080 Mach-1 Dr. $8,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 6749-6779 Rio Bravo Grv. $12,691 Elite Roofing, Reroof • 6609-6659 Rio Bravo Grv. $17,407 Elite Roofing, Reroof • 1311 N Wahsatch Ave. $10,200 Window World Of So. Colo., Siding • 6005 Northwind Dr. $6,660 C&C Roofing & Exts. Inc., Reroof • 1215 Tari Ln. $25,000 Window World Of So. Colo., Siding • 15510 Curwood Dr. $8,600 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 7565 Montarbor Dr. $4,500 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 405 Cherry Hills Way, $9,200 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 5359 Suburban Dr. $4,500 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 519 Pleasant St. $4,800 Wilcox Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 310 Sandreed Pl. $1,000 Monumental Bldg. Svcs., Llc., New Mantle Framing • 8128 Chasewood Loop, $14,832 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 3947 Alemeda Cr. $10,000 Ty-rex Const., Reroof • 4507 Palmer Park Blvd, $7,000 Rawson Roofing Llc., Reroof • 11145 Crestbrook Ln. $38,407 Cleary Bldg. Corp., Pole Barn • 815 N Tejon St. $3,500 Total Roofing, Reroof • 7253 Shawnee Way, $4,200 Total Roofing, Reroof • 1116 N Weber St 1/2, $2,100 Total Roofing, Reroof • 1116 N Weber St. $6,700 Total Roofing, Reroof • 2310 Sawgrass Ct. $8,900 Total Roofing, Reroof • 3062 Viero Dr. $3,500 Homeowner,

Pergola • 6671 Alibi Cr. $5,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 9320 Stoneglen Dr. $5,085 Champion Window Co. of CS., Framing For Window • 129 N 14th St. $9,738 High Point Roofing, Reroof • 11820 Cruden Bay Rd. $8,072 Homeowner, Deck • 512 W San Miguel St. $3,375 Barlo, Inc. dba Interstate Roof., Reroof • 514 W Columbia St. $5,000 Barlo, Inc. dba Interstate Roof., Reroof • 712 N Wahsatch Ave. $5,000 Barlo, Inc. dba Interstate Roof., Reroof • 716 N Wahsatch Ave. $5,000 Barlo, Inc. dba Interstate Roof., Reroof • 3630 Cranswood Way, $8,848 Advantage Roof-vialpando, Inc., Reroof • 2418 Cooper Ave. $6,500 Willhite Roofing Svcs. Llc., Reroof • 5413 Mira Loma Cr. $7,735 Cornerstone Roofing & Gutters, Llc., Reroof • 4958 Joseph Dr. $5,662 Champion Window Co. of CS., Reroof • 2381 Diamond Creek Dr. $15,650 Homestead Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 3060 Avondale Dr. $5,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 932 Spectrum Loop, $27,524 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 6546 Graymont Dr. $6,195 Prime Roofing, Reroof • 7075 Silver Ponds Hts, $3,000 Desmith Cstm. Homes, Llc.., Int. Remod. • 2620 Kittyhawk Rd. $5,600 Homeowner, Deck • 9915 Kit Carson Ln. $23,000 Five Elephants Decking, Deck • 5515 Backglen Dr. $23,000 D&j Johnson Ents., Inc. Dba Performance Roofing & Rest, Reroof • 314 E Monument St. $6,000 D&j Johnson Ents., Inc. Dba Performance Roofing & Rest, Reroof • 915 N Nevada Ave. $3,200 Total Roofing, Reroof • 12531 Medinah Rd. $18,532 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 7570 Dry Creek Ln. $7,400 Total Roofing, Reroof • 767 Dawn Break Loop, $4,200 Pro Team Roofing & Rest., Reroof • 15730 Holbein Dr. $17,838 Innovative Exts., Bsmt. Finish • 3622 Alpine Pl. $7,560 Condor Plastering Corp., Stucco • 1095 Western Dr 622l, $400 Homeowner, Replace Deck Stairs • 10020 Devonwood Ct. $7,060 A-howell Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 1319 N Foote Ave. $5,060 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish Partial • 2237 W Montebello Ct. $8,335 Prime Roofing, Reroof • 6848 Level Land Dr. $8,410 Prime Roofing, Reroof • 2414 Vintage Dr. $8,241 Prime Roofing, Reroof • 2240 Cloverdale Dr. $15,060 Prime Roofing, Reroof • 8245 Wilmington Dr. $7,940 Prime Roofing, Reroof • 13106 Canyons Edge Dr. $14,687 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 9173 Royal Melbourne Cr. $5,000 Veritas Const., Inc., Deck • 65 Huntington Pl. $41,000 Divine Roofing, inc, Reroof • 3013 Springdowns Pl. $18,500 Rest. Colo., Inc., Reroof • 1026 S Cascade Ave. $5,222 A & I Skyline, Llc.., Reroof • 1819 Woodburn St. $3,430 A & I Skyline, Llc.., Reroof • 1026 Hill Cr. $18,600 Total Roofing, Reroof • 1032 Hill Cr. $17,700 Total Roofing, Reroof • 2505 Andromeda Dr. $28,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 8922 Tutt Blvd, $11,488 Bordner Install. Group Inc., Reroof • 2115 Addison St. $27,284 Bordner Install. Group Inc., Stucco • 3028 Virginia Ave. $3,800 All Phase Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 1215 Quivira Dr. $2,800 All Phase Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 137 Star View Cr. $4,000 Jty Const.,

Reroof • 720 W Jefferson St. $975 Cedarline Const. Llc., Reroof • 310 W Platte Ave. $11,440 Old World Const., Inc., Reroof • 1503 N Chestnut St. $6,056 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 4954 Hawk Meadow Dr. $4,300 Barlo, Inc. dba Interstate Roof., Reroof • 1730 Lorraine St. $3,000 Stoney Peak, Inc., Reroof • 2215 W Pikes Peak Ave. $11,263 Holladay Grace Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 4395 Team Roper Pl. $12,866 Old World Const., Inc., Reroof • 12257 Crystal Downs Rd. $8,000 J. Elliott Const. Llc., Patio Cover & Deck Ext. • 15390 Ridgefield Ln. $2,500 Seaback Roofing & Rest., Reroof • 948 Descendant Dr. $4,000 Timberline Roofing & Const., Reroof • 4540 Redstone Ridge Rd. $44,437 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 4460 Red Forest Rd. $2,000 Homeowner, Add Window/door • 216 S Garo Ave. $500 Homeowner, Woodstove • 3110 El Canto Dr. $5,400 Total Roofing, Reroof • 2110 Warrington Ct. $1,500 Cos Investor Svcs., Int. Remod. • 410 Canon Ave. $8,500 Cornerstone Dev., Reroof • 9746 Kings Canyon Dr. $6,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 4540 Skylark Rd. $6,556 Thatsmyroofer. com, Reroof • 3270 Poughkeepsie Dr. $6,900 Allaround Roofing, Reroof • 520 S Wintery Cr. $20,000 Petrali Roofing, Reroof • 715 Ridgebury Pl. $4,500 Volterra Corp., Reroof • 5738 Show Down Ln. $34,000 Mcdonald Solar & Wind Inc., Pv Solar Roof Mount • 2766 Cathedral Rock Vw, $40,000 Mcdonald Solar & Wind Inc., Pv Solar Roof Mount • 399 Sedona Dr. $38,799 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 1601 Apache Trl. $175,000 Jrt Const., Fire Repair/remod. & New Pergola • 120 Mobray Ct. $24,806 Craftsman Bsmt. Finish Co., Bsmt. Finish • 10024 Clovercrest Dr. $46,143 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2502 E Willamette Ave. $6,740 Peak Structural, Inc., Fndtn. Repair • 1416 N Weber St. $400 Homeowner, Int. Remod. • 1530 Big Valley Dr. $1,000 Top Notch Carpentry, Int. Stair Rail Repair • 7169 Walker Dr. $9,772 Homeowner, Partial Bsmt. Finish • 5330 Lomita Rd. $2,500 Homeowner, Int. Remod. • 965 Lindstrom Dr. $4,222 Faver Roofing, Reroof

RESIDENTIAL GARAGES AND CARPORTS

• 2835 Marilyn Rd. $6,869 Just the Guy Inc., Carport • 2110 N Chestnut St. $17,743 TKO Design & Const, Llc., Det. Garage • 13565 Highline Dr. $88,714 Steel Structures America Inc., Det. Garage • 40 Monk St. $14,786 Tuff Shed Inc., Det. Garage • 3411 N Institute St. $26,614 Dream Team Const., Inc., Det. Garage

Help your home’s exterior rebound from harsh winter weather The seasons can be harsh on homes, and perhaps no season is more taxing on a home’s exterior than winter. Harsh winter weather can take a toll on roofs, gutters, landscaping, and just about any other part of the home that must face the cold head-on. The following are a few areas of your home that might need some help rebounding from winter now that spring has finally arrived. • Gutters: Gutters are vulnerable to winter weather, as strong winds may blow debris into the gutters or even blow the gutters off of the house. Gutters should

be cleaned prior to and immediately after winter to ensure they’re working properly and not backing up to the point that water can build up and damage the roof. Reattach any loose gutters and clear them of any debris left behind by winter winds. • Roof: The roof is another area of your home’s exterior that may have been beaten down over the winter. Examine the roof for cracked, missing or deformed shingles that can allow water to enter a home and damage its interior. Some roof damage is visible from the ground, but homeowners who just endured

especially harsh winters may want to climb up on their roofs or hire a professional to get a closer look. Another way to determine if the roof was damaged is to go into your attic and check for water damage near roof trusses. Water damage indicates something went awry over the winter. • Walkways and driveways: Heavy snowfall or significant accumulation of ice over the winter can result in cracked or damaged walkways, driveways and porches. Some of this damage may have resulted from aggressive shoveling or breaking up of ice. Look for any cracks in

areas that needed shoveling over the winter, as such cracks can be safety hazards and may even prove to be entry points into your home for water or critters. • Landscaping: Landscaping also tends to take a hit in areas that experience harsh winters. Winter storms may damage trees, which can put a home right in the line of falling limbs or worse. Walk around your property to inspect for tree damage, removing any fallen limbs or cutting down any limbs that appear dead or that might eventually prove a safety hazard. In addition, check the grass for

any dead spots that might have fallen victim to winter freeze, and address those spots when the time comes to revitalize your lawn. • Appliances: When surveying your property after a long winter, inspect appliances like a central air conditioning unit or even dryer vents to make sure they made it through the winter unscathed. Such appliances may have proven an attractive nesting spot for animals over the winter, but damage can be significant if vermin or other animals seek shelter from winter weather inside appliances.

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6 Bed/4 Bath/3 Car. Stunning cul-de-sac home backing to open space with impressive 2-story ceilings, gracious open floor plan, warm hardwood floors, multiple living areas, walk-out lower level with wet bar, and sparkling city light views! 6 spacious bedrooms (including one on the main level), fenced rear yard, oversized 3-car garage, and an excellent location near Cottonwood Creek Park and in award-winning D-20 schools all showcase this immaculate home. See the Virtual Tour at: www.7701SilverMapleLane.com

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This contemporary, two story home with passive solar has views from every window including picture perfect views of Garden of the Gods! The great room is filled with light from the windows & skylights, and complimented by a wood burning fireplace, ledges and a loft retreat. Imagine entertaining on the full length deck surrounded by scrub oak privacy, open space & views that will knock your socks off! Main level master suite. Finished walk-out basement opens to a patio with hot tub.

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Featured Home of the Week CLASSIC HOMES NEWEST COMMUNITY - RENAISSANCE AT INDIGO RANCH 6656 Lucky Star Lane | $252,864 Neighborhood: Renaissance at Indigo Ranch Driving Directions: From I-25, exit #149 at Woodmen Road. Follow Woodmen Road east. Right (south) on Powers Blvd. Left (east) at Dublin Blvd. Left (north) on Mustang Rim Drive. Right (east) on Chickasaw Way. Left (north) on Lucky Star Lane. Parking lot and models are on your right at 6657 Lucky Star Lane, Colorado Springs, 80923 Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-434-7831 IndigoRenaissance@classichomes.com New “Serenity” Ranch plan. 1,280 sq. ft. Elevation “C” with front porch and stucco exterior with stone accents. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and alley loaded 2-car garage. Kitchen includes Maple cabinets with Designer uppers, slab Granite countertops with full tile backsplash, undermount sink, and stainless steel appliances. Gas fireplace. Tile flooring in Master Bath. A/C prep package. Oil rubbed bronze hardware and bath faucets. Main level Laundry. Full yard landscaping and fence included! MLS:5568198

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Experience and Education Qualifications: • An undergraduate (4-year BA/BS level) degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or closely related technical field • Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction that includes responsibility for construction project management, construction operations, and/or compliance. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a public sector setting. • Experience in large-scale ($5 million or greater) construction projects is highly desirable.

Closing Date Open until filled. PURA will conduct an initial review of applications on April 6, 2015. To Apply Please send a resume and cover letter to: Dr. John R. Batey, AICP, Executive Director Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority 115 E. Riverwalk, Suite 410, Pueblo, CO 81003 jbatey@pueblourbanrenewal.org

Email submissions are acceptable, but all attachments must be in either MS Word or PDF format. No faxed information will be accepted.

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