Real Estate 06/16/18

RealEstate Saturday, June 16, 2018

SpringsHouses.com • Marketplace Inside

SPOTLIGHT:

Keller Homes in Cordera: Mid-century, low-maintenance homes in élan SPONSORED FEATURE It’s been 35 years since multiple award-winning builder Keller Homes began their first homes in the Briargate area, and although they are celebrating their history, their focus remains on moving forward.

“We like to go into new com-

munities and look at what the developers are trying to create, what the requirements are, and then say, ‘Let’s bring the newest thing to Colorado Springs,’” says Director of Sales and Marketing Sharon Curdy.

One such example of this

approach is the new enclave of élan in the coveted Cordera community. Here they have set out to integrate architecture and landscape unlike anywhere else in Colorado Springs, with six different home designs directly inspired by the midCONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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7467 Cat Tail Creek Drive | $365,878 Neighborhood: Quail Brush Creek Directions: From Powers Boulevard, go East on Woodmen Road; turn right onto Black Forest Road; turn left onto Templeton Gap Road; turn right onto Quail Brush Creek Drive; turn right onto Thorn Brush Way; turn left onto Cat Tail Drive - follow to home.

Contact: Fred Heedt, Community Sales Manager, 719-344-5758 quailbrush@campbellhomes.com

• 2,352 square feet • 4 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • 2 car Garage • Hardwood floors on main level View all of our available home listings: www. http://campbellhomes.com/available-homes-in-colorado-springs/

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519 Pluto Drive | $385,000

Open House: SATURDAY 6/16 1:00-3:00 Directions: FROM 21ST ST WEST ONTO ARGUS; RIGHT ONTO ORION AND LEFT ONTO PLUTO DRIVE; HOME IS ON THE LEFT.

Open & bright bi-level on a a large private lot in a very quiet neighborhood. *Wood flooring in both family rooms* 3 wood burning fireplaces*2 decks* mature, natural yard*views of city lights* wonderful opportunity & great value for this spacious home & lot. Close to Bear Creek Park & dog park; schools & downtown! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage 3400 sq. ft.

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century modern themes prevalent throughout the western United States from the late 1940s to through the mid1960s. Their integration of landscaping, site planning and architecture is intended to promote an overall neighborhood aesthetic and ensure lasting appeal and value.

Innovation in building practices is nothing new to Keller Homes. An early concept was the opening of their first Design Studio in 1994, which at the time was not only unique to Colorado Springs, but also to the entire national new home industry.

It has evolved over the years, but the basic idea remains the same — rather than having clients crisscrossing town to as many as 10 locations to personalize their home interiors, the in-house Design Studio is a convenient and impressive, one-stop experience. Everyone who buys a Keller home, regardless of style or neighborhood, is assigned a personal designer to choose from countless options of sinks, faucets, carpeting, tiles, hardwood flooring, cabinetry, window coverings, doors, stair materials, countertop surfaces and more.

Another big step in their progression was embracing energy-efficient building practices in 2002, when they partnered with Energy Logic to have their homes rated on the Home Energy Rating (HERS) scale.

Today 100% of the homes they build are independently tested and rated by a nationally-certified energy specialist — a statement most builders cannot make. Currently on the HERS index scale, Keller homes are 52 percent more efficient than typical resale homes and 27 percent more efficient than standard new homes.

As far as how they achieve that, Curdy says, “We asked ourselves, ‘What makes sense for our buyers and what makes sense for us?’ We want to do this the right way — we want it to be performing well and of course saving people money, but we also want it to be very comfortable for them, room to room, level to level.

We’re pretty passionate about building science around here.”

This methodology is apparent as well in élan, where residents are assured low-maintenance living with professional HOA management, parks maintenance, snow removal, and weekly trash/recycling services. In élan, all landscap-

ing is installed and maintained.

There are second- and third-time Keller homeowners, and that speaks volumes. They have customers that not only refer them, but also continue to buy from them again (and sometimes, again) as their lifestyle needs change.

“One of the nicest compliments we’ve heard in a while, were customers talking about driving through older communities in town, and how they would turn down a street and realize, ‘Oh, you know, this is a Keller street.’ It just stands the test of time. The architecture was right for the time and the area.”

Keller Homes continues to be on the leading edge of design, product offerings and processes. They’re certainly not building the same homes they did back in 1983, but they are still guided by the same principles: A commitment to quality, a dedication to top-notch customer service, and a passion for progress.

See how Keller Homes continues their tradition of excellence today in élan community of Cordera with homes starting in the $480s.

For more information, visit them online at kellerhomes. com, call 719-282.9378, or visit their model home at 4408 Outlook Ridge Trail. ■

Reduce exposure to harmful VOCs at home METRO SERVICES

Volatile organic compounds are emitted by a vast array of products. The Environmental Protection Agency warns that VOCs consist of gases discharged from solids or liquids that produce short- and longterm health effects.

VOCs are particularly troubling because their concentrations are consistently up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors. Those who spend time inside of homes and businesses may be at risk from concentrated exposure to VOCs.

Notable items that produce VOCs include treated woods, carpeting, building materials, paints, waxes, fabrics, and varnishes. Since people are constantly breathing in air, and whatever is circulating within it, it’s important for individuals to be conscious of these common offenders.

VOCs can be dangerous because they may cause everything from minor symptoms of headaches, nausea and stuffy noses to more serious conditions like nervous system problems and kidney

and liver damage. Some VOCs are known to cause cancer in humans, warns the EPA. To reduce exposure to VOCs, homeowners are advised to take the following steps.

• Read product labels carefully for warnings against VOCs. Whenever possible, select products that do not emit VOCs. • Invest in alternative products, such as all-natural cleaning solutions. Many people find that common and safe items like vinegar, citrus oils and baking soda are as

effective as chemical cleaners without the same harmful side effects.

• Use an air purifier in conjunction with HVAC systems.

Purchase an air purifier that specifically filters out odors and VOCs, which can help people with chemical sensitivities.

• Rely on natural ventilation when using products that have strong odors or are suspected of emitting VOCs. This can be as easy as opening windows and doors or doing work outside.

• Use a shed rather than an attached garage to store gas cans, pesticides, paint thinners, and other odoriferous materials away from the home. Contact the municipal waste department to learn how to properly dispose of leftover chemical products.

• Rethink flooring materials to include carpeting that is low VOC or alternatives such as washable rugs or hard flooring.

• Don’t forget to fill a home with plenty of live plants.

A study from researchers

at NASA found that certain indoor plants are effective at naturally purifying air.

• Exercise caution with drycleaned clothes. Perchloroethylene is a chemical most widely used in dry cleaning.

Air out dry-cleaned clothes before wearing them, particularly if they have strong chemical odors.

Volatile organic compounds can be excreted through various items. Individuals who educate themselves can greatly reduce their exposure to these harmful compounds. ■

5 tips for buying a foreclosed home TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES Buying a foreclosed home is not like the typical home purchase. In many cases: — Only one real estate agent is involved.

— The seller wants a preapproval letter from a lender before accepting an offer.

— There is little, if any, room for negotiation.

— The home is sold as-is, and it’s up to the buyer to pay for repairs.

On the upside, most bankowned homes are vacant, which can speed up the process of moving in.

“Buying a foreclosure is definitely a bit of a grind. It’s not easy,” says Robert Jensen, broker and president of the Rob Jensen Co. in Las Vegas.

“You’re getting fantastic pricing, but sometimes it takes going through a lot of houses and writing a lot of offers to get the home you want.”

Find a real estate broker and a lender.

The first two steps for buying a foreclosure should be taken at the same time. While you’re looking for a real estate broker who works directly with banks

that own foreclosed homes, get a preapproval letter from a lender.

Elaine Zimmerman, a real estate investor and author, recommends that shoppers first visit any site with a database of foreclosed homes. You also could look at a local real estate website that lets you filter the results to see only foreclosures.

You might find the acronym REO, which means “real estate owned.” This signifies that the property has been foreclosed on and the lender now owns it and is selling it.

Get a broker on your side.

The goal of combing through foreclosure listings is not to find a house; it’s to find an agent.

Banks usually hire real estate brokers to handle their REO properties. In many cases, the buyer works directly with the bank’s broker instead of using a buyer’s agent. That way, the commission doesn’t have to be split between two brokers.

“A lot of these Realtors have a long-term relationship with these banks, and they know of listings that haven’t even come on the list yet,” Zimmerman

says. “Call them about the listings that you’re interested in, but also ask them about listings that may be coming up because sometimes it may take a day or two or even a week before a listing actually comes onto the database.”

In places where thousands of foreclosed properties are for sale, you might not get much attention from overloaded agents.

To prove that you’re serious about buying, says Jensen, “Right before or after you meet with the agent, meet with the lender.”

Get a preapproval letter Unless you plan to pay cash, you’ll need a recent preapproval letter from a lender. The letter will detail how much money you can borrow, based on the lender’s assessment of your credit score and income.

“The problem is, buyers want to find the house first, and then they think they’ll work out the financing,” Jensen says. “But the problem is, the really good deals on these bank-owned, they go quick — and the buyer doesn’t necessarily have time to try to work out the financing

afterward. They need to work that out first.”

Zimmerman says some first-time buyers make the mistake of assuming that the bank selling the home will also finance the mortgage as part of the deal. “Don’t expect to get financing from the bank that foreclosed on it,” she says.

“That’s a totally separate transaction, and they view it that way. The people in the (bank’s) REO department are not loan officers. They are getting rid of bad assets.”

Look at ‘comps’ before making an offer.

There’s no rule of thumb on what the bank’s bottom line is on price. Just as with any other real estate purchase, you have to look at the recent sales prices of comparable properties, or “comps.”

“You really have to look at the comps in today’s current market conditions and write a competitive offer based on that,” says Jensen. “Sometimes the bank prices the homes really low, and the home will have multiple offers over list price within hours.

“Sometimes it’s priced too

high, and you can come in lower. A lot of times, buyers will come to me and say, ‘We want to write offers for half price.’ It just doesn’t work that way.”

Bid the higher price if homes are selling quickly.

Keep in mind that foreclosed houses generally are sold as-is.

That means that you shouldn’t expect to get a discount to compensate for repairs.

Jensen says: “Let’s say the house is listed for $200,000, all the comps are $200,000, and so the client comes in and says, ‘Hey, look, I want to buy this house but I’ve got to do paint, carpet and fix some mold damage, so I want to take $15,000 off the price.’ You know what?

All the other ones were in the same condition, and they sold for $200,000.”

Jensen further advises finding out how quickly comparable houses are selling. With foreclosures, a 3,500-square-foot house with a pool in a gated community might sell within days or hours, but more modest homes might sit on the market for weeks. Or vice versa, depending on market conditions.

If the foreclosed homes you’re looking at are selling swiftly, “the best advice on a bank-owned property is to come in at your highest and best, unless the property has been sitting on the market forever with no activity,” Jensen says.

“If you’re going to be upset because you would have gone $5,000 more but you lost the property, just bid the higher price in the first place.”

Find tradespeople who can assess, repair damage.

Because repairs are almost inevitable with foreclosed houses, Jensen and Zimmerman recommend getting to know tradespeople who can assess and repair damage from pests, mold and leaks. Zimmerman says you should assume that the air conditioning needs to be fixed, and possibly the heating system, too.

It all sounds daunting. But at least you don’t have to wait for the owner to move out of the house.

Finance home improvements on a foreclosed property with a personal loan. ■

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Outstanding Properties Great Neighborhoods!

S O L D MOUNTAIN SHADOWS

2745 Brogans Bluff Drive Kevin Represented the Seller

MOUNTAIN SHADOWS

6250 Wilson Road $660,000 4 bdrms (3 on main level), 4 baths, office, ability to live on one level, updated kitchen, walkout lower level, terrific views.

S O L D OLD BROADMOOR

20 Broadmoor Avenue Kevin Represented the Seller

OLD BROADMOOR

S O L D BROADMOOR - SPRING GROVE

2781 Fawn Grove Court Kevin Represented the Seller and Buyer

KISSING CAMELS

15 Sixth Street $775,000 This .55 acre corner lot features 5 bdrms (main level bdrm) and 5 baths, open updated kitchen, great outdoor areas.

3740 Cumulus View $785,000 5 bdrms (3 bdrms + study on main), 5 baths, elevator, terrific multigenerational home, 3-car garage, great views.

S O L D

S O L D

KISSING CAMELS

KISSING CAMELS - THE PARK

-IN E V Y O AD M E R

KISSING CAMELS - THE RETREAT

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

3910 Star Rise Point Kevin Represented the Seller

1497 Smoochers Circle Kevin Represented the Seller and Buyer

NE ERY U J IV L DE

BROADMOOR RESORT COMMUNITY

4755 Broadlake View $895,000 3 bdrms (one on the main level), 3 baths, 2-car garage, great outdoor spaces with outstanding mountain and city views.

OLD NORTH END

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

KISSING CAMELS - THE RETREAT

1647 Rockview Trail (Lot 6, Fil 2) $939,500 C.R. Shea Homes Vista Enhanced Plan, 5 bdrms (3 on main), 3 baths, 2-car oversized garage, Pikes Peak views.

KISSING CAMELS

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

SALE PENDING

S O L D

UNIVERSITY PARK

KISSING CAMELS

4968 Stonehill Road Kevin is Representing the Seller

3725 Camel Grove Kevin Represented the Buyer, Co-op Listing

TE IA CY D E N M UPA M I CC O

KISSING CAMELS

3745 Camel Grove $1,150,000 5 bdrms (3 on the main), 6 baths, walkout lower level with family room and wet bar, 3-car garage, fenced yard, views.

BROADMOOR RESORT COMMUNITY

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

KISSING CAMELS

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

KISSING CAMELS

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

See Every Property for Sale at www.PattersonGrp.com

SALE PENDING KISSING CAMELS

3515 Hill Circle Kevin is Representing the Seller and Buyer

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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 April 30 – May 6. Each listing includes the address and sales price.

80132

• 673 Trumbull Ln $310,000 • 15695 Agate Creek Dr $375,000 • 1715 Sandy Shore Ln $387,900 • 1725 Sandy Shore Ln $397,000 • 1705 Sandy Shore Ln $450,800 • 1732 Willow Park Way $457,900 • 19515 Belatrix Dr $509,000 • 825 Oak Hills Dr $540,000 • 15697 Old Post Dr $540,600 • 1766 Catnap Ln $569,300 • 1719 Lazy Cat Ln $591,300 • 558 Burke Hollow Dr $595,000 • 627 Forest View Way $600,000 • 17712 Lake Side Dr $643,800 • 19960 Chisholm Trl $649,000 • 1105 Cambrook Ct $800,000 • 17540 Colonial Park Dr $865,000

• 2035 Fountain Mesa Rd $256,000 • 2015 Woodsong Way $260,000 • 8164 Cedar Chase Dr $262,000 • 7431 Fortman Ave $265,000 • 6938 Creekfront Dr $265,000 • 765 Winebrook Way $267,500 • 6967 Fountain Vista Cir $267,500 • 7326 Josh Byers Way $268,000 • 10701 Darneal Dr $275,000 • 7854 Campground Dr $308,000 • 7803 Morton Dr $309,000 • 7784 Landover Ln $309,000 • 42 Lazy W Rd $315,000 • 10798 Hidden Prairie Pkwy $319,300 • 8245 Campground Dr $330,500 • 7838 Whistlestop Ln $350,000 • 10698 Hidden Prairie Pkwy $351,000 • 7734 Whipple Pl $355,000

80817

80831

• 102 Hamlin St $137,500 • 608 Del Norte St $166,000 • 7362 Sandy Springs Pt $190,000 • 154 Cherry Cir $190,000 • 7927 Sandy Springs Pt $197,000 • 634 Autumn Pl $215,000 • 7317 Loveland Ave $217,000 • 543 Calle Conejo $226,500 • 743 Progress Dr $233,000 • 115 Diamond E Rd $245,000 • 11327 Berry Farm Rd $249,000 • 11328 Berry Farm Rd $250,500

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11832 Pei Grv $221,000 12005 Merrill Hts $240,000 11629 Shaolin Grv $277,000 17140 Sage Crest Rd $289,500 9221 Ballybunion Rd $317,000 7051 Honeycomb Dr $320,000 12632 Longview Park Ln $341,500 7711 Mclaughlin Rd $350,000 8449 Copenhagen Rd $360,000 10821 Greenbelt Dr $374,900 11980 Eagle Crest Ct $375,000 12125 Eagle Crest Ct

$379,300 • 10371 Evening Vista Dr $381,700 • 11863 Royal County Down Rd $397,100 • 5530 Good Fortune Rd $400,500

80904

• 2670 White Rock Ln $699,900

80905 • • • • • •

1610 Dorchester Dr $285,000 1480 Solitaire St $408,300 110 Mayflower St $415,900 850 Redemption Pt $425,700 122 Mayflower St $442,700 267 Gold Claim Ter $450,000

80906 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1329 Maxwell St $176,500 1520 Chadwick Dr $232,500 3910 Glendale St $238,000 1444 Coolcrest Dr $270,000 502 Kearney Ave S $272,500 4223 Star Vista Ct $475,000 702 Southern Cross Pl $490,000 535 Thames Dr $510,000 4725 Newstead Pl $540,000 3730 Chataway Ct $643,000 35 Upland Rd $649,000 20 Balmoral Way $650,000 256 Pisano Hts $690,000 38 Elm Ave $980,000 36 Lake Ave $999,000 32 Pourtales Rd $1,000,000

• 7284 Pearly Heath Rd $304,000 • 7945 Sandsmere Dr $316,000 • 8414 Admiral Way $330,000 • 18425 Table Rock Rd $349,900 • 8073 Barham Pl $352,600 • 7904 Callendale Dr $426,500 • 3086 Daydreamer Dr $443,400 • 7070 Baker Rd $485,000 • 10896 Hidden Brook Cir $499,400 • 18018 Sawmill Rd $605,500 • 3555 Walker Rd $665,000 • 4280 Slash Pine Dr $703,000 • 17820 Pioneer Crossing $705,000 • 17384 Pond View Pl $810,000 • 16122 Timber Meadow Dr $870,000 • 4961 High Forest Rd $945,000 • 9403 Shipman Ln $1,100,000

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80909

80915

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2095 Sussex Ln $220,000 1821 Yuma St $226,900 1826 Yuma St $227,000 2516 Bonfoy Ave $238,000 1621 Happiness Dr $252,000 1231 Kingsley Dr $259,900 1801 Yuma St $290,000

80910

• 1056 Wisdom Hts $224,000 • 2386 Wood Ave $415,000 • 3405 Muirfield Dr $575,000

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80908

80911

80907

1714 Shenandoah Dr $200,000 1873 Flintshire St $200,000 2518 Monterey Rd $218,000 3430 Wicker Ct $220,000 2915 Cabrillo Cir $225,000 1914 Carmel Dr $230,000 3649 Venice Grv $240,000 2182 St James Dr $286,600 2225 St James Dr $287,800

• 129 Sitka Dr $195,000 • 272 Everett Dr $212,000

• 8349 Needle Drop Ct $302,000

Selling Beautiful Homes on Acreage Sold Over 500 Black Forest Properties

Jill McFeron, CRS, LHP RE/MAX Properties, Inc.

JillMcFeronRealEstate

Jill 719-648-3821 • jill@jillmcferon.com Black Forest

Middle Creek

Black Forest

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169 Fordham St $225,000 112 Grinnell St $230,000 512 Holly Dr $230,000 4285 Dye St $233,000 4975 Marabou Way $235,000 154 Kilgore St $235,200 920 Binger Dr $245,000 4710 Witches Hollow Ln $247,500 235 Fleming St $253,000 914 Drury Ln $258,500 507 Bickley St $260,000 375 Libby Ct $260,000 310 Hinks Ct $261,000 6815 Metropolitan St $267,900 1420 Roseville Dr $285,000 1090 Hubbell Dr $294,500 5205 Eden Ln $295,000 750 Pennington Dr $305,000 4705 San Amels Way $308,500 215 Peck Ct $310,000 4640 Fencer Rd $312,000

• 1233 Soaring Eagle Dr $132,000 • 2366 Washo Cir $160,000 • 1059 Western Dr $223,500 • 1920 Shawnee Dr $245,000 • 1940 Ambleside Dr $248,000 • 2310 Piros Dr $260,000 • 6480 Pahokee Dr $261,000 • 1745 Mineola St $270,000 • 1602 Mineola St $279,000

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3124 Starlight Cir $115,000 72 Stovel Cir $117,000 2283 Sierra Park Dr $117,500 3241 Bridgewater Dr $160,000 4547 Canyon Wren Ln $174,000 842 Red Thistle Vw $187,500 2718 Dickens Dr $211,000 825 Tammany Dr $238,000 3428 Tail Spin Dr $241,000 4766 Tetman Ln $249,900 2802 Dickens Dr $250,000 4086 Morley Cir $257,500 3423 Congo Dr $284,000 4809 Hawk Meadow Dr $307,700

80917 • • • • • • •

4811 Bluestem Dr $161,000 4753 Barnes Rd $180,500 4946 Daybreak Cir $240,000 4220 Iron Horse Trl $249,000 5083 Iron Horse Trl $255,000 4945 Wandering Cir $265,000 5201 Mountain Peak Pt $270,000 • 3198 Prairie Rose Vw $279,000 • 3140 Lovely Way $300,000 • 5275 Bunk House Ln $320,000

80918 Palmer Divide • $715,000 MLS# 1466026

This 5 bedrooms, office, 3 baths, 3-car garage home offers upgrades everywhere! The custom home’s location on a treed lot is only 15 mins from north Colorado Springs, 50 mins to south Denver & offers award winning D-20 schools! The home offers formal living and dining, upgraded ceiling tray & coffer details, granite countertops, upgraded cabinets & trim throughout, true laundry w/ sink & storage, AC, 2 H2O heaters, 2 furnaces, alarm system, concrete driveway, & 44’ foot long, 1/3 covered deck, no HOA & zoned for horses!

Monument

Arrowwood • $655,000 - Pending MLS# 4399041

A renovated, custom home offers 6 bedrooms, 3 & 1/2 baths, and oversized 3-car garage on 2.31 heavily treed acreage. This gorgeous property is located in D-38 & is minutes from Monument, 10 min from Springs & 45 min to South Denver. With attention to every detail, upgrades include beautiful hardwood floors, bay windows, wainscoting, crown molding, newly stoned fireplaces, new furnace and a/c. This home offers privacy and forest seclusion with access to all city amenities! So come & relax on the wrapped, covered porch!

Black Forest

Woodlake • $485,000 - Sold MLS# 6786872

Welcome to this stunning 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with 2-car attached garage in beautiful Black Forest. This treed and meadow 5-acre property is located in the desired Woodlake subdivision with D-49 schools, access to a 1.75 mile long hiking/walking/ biking path, and minutes from gorgeous parks. Only 25 minutes from North Colorado Springs and 55 to Denver, this location offers the country lifestyle with easy commute to city amenities. The property also features a loafing shed and gates as the area is zoned for horses.

Stone Crossing • $630,000 MLS# 2781749

This fantastic 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom, 3-car garage home offers serious upgrades & stunning mountain & Pikes Peak views! Located in northern Colorado Springs, this property offers District 20 schools & is only 35 minutes from south Denver, making it ideal for any commute! Upgrades include professional landscaping, stained concrete patio, 2x6 construction, vaulted ceilings with beam detail, gas fireplaces, open concept living area, granite countertops, finished walkout basement, & covered deck with direct mountain views!

Black Forest

Woodlake • $459,000 - Pending MLS# 4569466

Welcome to this great rancher plan with five bedrooms, office (which could be a 6th bedroom), three full baths, and walkout basement. Home overlooks the plains to the south, Rattlesnake Bluffs to the east and the treeline to the west. Located on a corner lot and culdesac, if offers quick access to the back of Woodlake which is known for its popular County Trail with walking and riding easements throughout. Gorgeous remodel with new exterior/interior paint, flooring, kitchen, and baths plus new furnace. Great location!

Monument

Black Forest • $609,000 MLS# 9495239

Welcome to this custom ranch home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2-car attached, 24’x24’ detached garage, and massive 40’x 80’ shop! This rural property features 40 fully-fenced acres at the end of a long private drive, with amazing views of Peak and Rattlesnake Bluffs! No covenants here! Enjoy horses, cattle and more (Latigo Equestrian facilities are 7 minutes away). Upgrades include vaulted ceilings, a spacious, finished basement with walkout and wet bar, deck that spans the home’s width, and more!

Black Forest

Paint Brush Hills • $357,500 - Pending MLS# 1595850

Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with an oversized 3-car garage in Paint Brush Hills! This location offers D-49 schools and is only 20 minutes from Colorado Springs and 60 from Denver. The home is well appointed with architectural ledges, high vaulted ceilings, A/C, newer hot water heater, professional landscaping, fenced and small dog ready, two sheds, colored concrete patio that is perfect for entertaining and an 8x10 wood deck! Formal living & dining plus family room & laundry on mail level. Park your RV here!

Black Forest

Kings Deer Highlands • $128,000 - Sold

Forest Gate • $605,000 - Sold

MLS# 4462921

MLS# 2913464

Beautiful views of mountains and of Kings Deer Golf Course. On a corner lot that leads to a small culdesac of beautiful homes.

All paved roads, award winning schools awaiting your building opportunity. Fabulous neighborhood with easy access to Springs and Denver or the backway to Parker. 18 holes of golf spanning 200 acres along walking trails.

Welcome to this stunning custom home in Black Forest, with a minimal 10 minute commute to Colorado Springs & 55 minutes to South Denver. The front of the lot is open with stellar Pikes Peak Views, while the backyard offers the quaint forest seclusion &heavily treed acreage. The first of two large, composite decks allows you to enjoy every Colorado sunset, while the second deck offers a private retreat with cascading waterfall.

This home offers 4 bedrooms, office, sunroom, 3.5 baths, & oversized 3-car garage with workbench!

Per MLS/Subdivision/Builder sales 1992-Present Selling Greater Colorado Springs - Black Forest, Monument, Falcon, Peyton

• 6990 Los Reyes Cir $191,000 • 2953 Roche Dr N $245,000 • 3825 Blazingwood Way $250,000 • 6160 Amber Way $268,000 • 7050 Churchwood Cir $270,000 • 4757 Shadowglen Dr $287,500 • 4635 Shadowglen Dr $288,000 • 6530 Brook Park Dr $291,000 • 6973 Sproul Ln $292,500 • 6040 Flintridge Dr $300,000 • 5101 Mira Loma Cir $301,000 • 3975 Dolphin Cir $305,000 • 6435 Garlock Way $315,000 • 3155 Squaw Valley Dr $317,000 • 5347 Mira Loma Cir $330,200 • 6420 Garlock Way $335,000 • 6250 Pulpit Rock Dr $350,000 • 5850 Drifter St $365,000 • 2194 Wake Forest Ct $645,000

80919 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

6066 Colony Cir $217,000 234 Hargrove Ct $220,000 765 Carved Ter $367,000 5630 Bourke Dr $385,000 1050 Carlson Dr $399,900 4940 Granby Cir $406,000 7260 Suntide Pl $453,000 5115 Hearthstone Ln $525,000 2215 Gambrell Ln $560,000 6760 Grey Wolf Ct $569,000 2280 Cape Pine Way $600,000 2520 Kinderhook Ln $606,300 14 Woodmen Ln $849,900 2505 Karamy Ct $889,100

80920

• 7935 Lexington Park Dr $184,300 • 7975 Lexington Park Dr $187,000 • 1721 Keswick Rd $199,300

• 2964 Camino Cielo Ct $210,000 • 8657 Bellcove Cir $265,000 • 8372 Wilmington Dr $275,000 • 3242 Soaring Bird Cir $285,000 • 8080 Interlaken Dr $310,000 • 1833 Chapel Hills Dr $315,000 • 7835 Antigua Pt $325,000 • 2525 Cardigan Dr $335,000 • 8465 Grand Peak Vista Pt $345,000 • 8248 Timothy Ct $345,000 • 2724 Thrush Grv $349,900 • 4359 Bays Water Dr $369,400 • 4319 Bays Water Dr $375,000 • 2756 Kittyhawk Rd $415,000 • 8987 Rockmont Ter $425,000 • 2575 Wimbleton Ct $435,000 • 9965 Pleasanton Dr $458,000 • 3210 Excelsior Dr $460,100 • 1025 Cragin Rd $470,000 • 3235 Excelsior Dr $504,500 • 2468 Pine Valley Vw $574,900 • 1663 Cragin Rd $623,500 • 2690 Willow Grass Ct $715,000

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• 14248 Woodrock Path $275,000 • 11410 Rill Pt $333,000 • 11411 Rill Pt $358,800 • 2683 Cinnabar Rd $359,400 • 13475 Canyons Edge Dr $407,300 • 120 Pauma Valley Dr $415,000 • 11536 Spectacular Bid Cir $421,600 • 13145 Cake Bread Hts $425,000 • 11520 Spectacular Bid Cir $426,400 • 259 Sedona Dr $440,000 • 11607 Spectacular Bid Cir $460,200 • 4190 Hay Creek Rd $480,000 • 13867 Antelope Pass Pl $485,000 • 1390 Almagre Peak Dr $503,900 • 13786 Rivercrest Cir $565,000 • 12314 Woodmont Dr $600,000 • 14905 Crooked Spur Ln $675,000 • 11758 Spectacular Bid Cir $687,700 • 12770 Cloudy Bay Dr $824,800 • 1867 Redbank Dr $917,600

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• 3020 Dockside Vw $195,000 • 4275 Poplar Brook Dr $250,000 • 4361 Crow Creek Dr $252,500 • 6623 Range Overlook Hts $255,000 • 6948 Edinborough Dr $271,000 • 2930 Richmond Dr $275,000 • 7036 Cattle Dr $285,000 • 8441 Kettle Drum St $286,000 • 7563 Willowind Dr $287,000 • 5371 Gentle Wind Rd $290,000 • 7621 Cholla Ct $290,000 • 7364 Axis Pt $295,000 • 6528 Andretti Ct $325,000 • 4430 Centerville Dr $325,000 • 4190 Round Hill Dr $341,000 • 7205 Ashley Dr $347,000 • 5906 Instone Cir $360,000 • 4211 Aryshire Ln $405,000 • 6792 David Anthony Ct $419,900 • 4307 Thornbury Way $429,000 • 2557 Hannah Ridge Dr $430,600

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5355 Prominence Pt $244,000 7694 Manistique Dr $259,000 6734 Akerman Dr $273,000 7534 Manistique Dr $275,000 6512 Hannah Rose Rd $275,000 6310 Hartman Dr $275,500 7067 Silverwind Cir $285,000 6440 Whirlwind Dr $285,000 6071 Rifle Gap Way $290,000 6250 Elkhead Dr $301,000 6467 Advocate Dr $302,500 7229 Mineral Wells Dr $317,500 6504 Windom Peak Blvd $320,000 6523 Whistle Bay Dr $321,000 4528 Bridle Pass Dr $325,000 7173 Grand Prairie Dr $325,000 7538 Cat Tail Creek Dr $329,000 6652 Finecrest Dr $335,000 7037 Grand Prairie Dr $335,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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• 5491 Mountain Garland Dr $338,000 • 7062 Mustang Rim Dr $345,200 • 6259 Daylesford St $360,100 • 6971 Mustang Rim Dr $366,200 • 6249 Butch Cassidy Blvd $370,000 • 5351 Spoked Wheel Dr $370,000 • 7128 Midnight Rose Dr $390,000 • 7497 Legend Hill Dr $402,000 • 4973 Cherry Springs Dr $420,000 • 6748 Indian Feather Dr $465,000 • 6852 Mustang Rim Dr $505,100 • 7268 Issaquah Dr $570,200

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8487 Jacks Fork Dr $355,000 8815 Wolf Lake Dr $380,000 6005 Harney Dr $405,000 6788 Black Saddle Dr $417,500 8410 Wayne Ct $429,100 6838 Black Saddle Dr $433,100 8795 Country Creek Trl $449,000 6310 Rowdy Dr $450,000 4243 Captain Jack Ln $450,000 6279 Leon Young Dr $463,000 5232 Castlewood Canyon Ct $469,700 5195 Eldorado Canyon Ct $489,900 9812 Surrey Run Dr $497,900 6341 Harney Dr $504,800 5715 Thurber Dr $515,300 5780 Cubbage Dr $527,700 9494 Roxborough Park Ct $529,900 4498 Outlook Ridge Trl $576,400 10394 Rifle Falls Way $630,000 9918 Buffer Creek Ct $675,000

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• 4521 Anvil Dr $235,000 • 9364 Summer Meadows Dr $247,000

• 6303 Pilgrimage Rd $257,000 • 3853 Winter Sun Dr $265,000 • 9530 Ghost Flower Ln $270,000 • 9615 Desert Lily Cir $274,500 • 10027 Seawolf Dr $279,900 • 6489 Tranters Creek Way $292,000 • 9754 Silver Stirrup Dr $298,000 • 7544 Waterside Dr $305,000 • 6247 Wallowing Way $315,000 • 9524 Desert Poppy Ln $320,000 • 7791 Dutch Loop $325,000 • 7419 Peachleaf Dr $335,100 • 10237 Abrams Dr $361,000

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• 455 Rock Creek Canyon Rd $395,000 • 11465 Valle Verde Dr $497,500

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• 8320 Longleaf Ln $292,500 • 6422 Anders Ridge Ln $306,100 • 9086 Pacific Crest Dr $328,600 • 7367 Weatherwood Dr $338,800 • 6134 Jorie Rd $348,900 • 7903 Buckeye Tree Ln $352,500 • 7377 Weatherwood Dr $353,700 • 6251 Anders Ridge Ln $354,900 • 6434 Mountain Dale Dr $363,000 • 8620 Briar Brush Ln $364,000 • 6753 Windbrook Ct $382,400 • 6162 Anders Ridge Ln $382,900 • 8451 Crooked Branch Ln $421,000 • 8754 Tranquil Knoll Ln $422,900 • 7115 Laurel Cherry Ct $435,000

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018 ❘ THE GAZETTE ❘ RE 5

Gardening during a drought METRO SERVICES

Succulents are good drought-tolerant plants to include in landscape designs.

During the early and oftentimes rain-drenched days of spring, it can seem like there may never be a time when plants will struggle to get their share of water.

But drought can affect any area, and arid climates in particular. Ensuring gardens can survive drought takes patience and forethought.

Drought can be particularly troubling for avid gardeners because it can wreak havoc on lawns and gardens. In addition to causing changes in the physical appearance, including wilted, dried out leaves and stalks, drought can weaken the integrity of plants. This makes plants more susceptible to disease and attacks from plant-preying insects, according to Better Homes & Gardens. In addition, it can take years for plants to recover from drought.

So what can gardeners do?

While they may not be able to prevent damage to plants from drought, gardeners are not helpless.

other week. This will help develop strong, deep roots rather than shallow ones that will need frequent watering to thrive.

• Water well infrequently. Get plants used to a thorough watering every week or every

• Choose drought-tolerant plants. Homeowners can work with garden centers and landscape professionals to create gardens that are full of water-wise plants and flowers. Some examples of plants that can survive with minimal water include the blanket flower, Spanish lavender, euphorbia rigida, and kangaroo paw.

• Apply a layer of mulch.

Mulch can protect delicate plants and the rest of the landscape by reducing the evaporation of soil moisture.

Mulch will keep soil cool and moist.

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• Skip the fertilizer. Since fertilizers encourage plant

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• Invest in rain barrels. When it rains, maximize the amount of water that can be collected by connecting rain barrels to downspouts on the house.

This water can be used to water gardens when dry weather returns.

• Use organic materials.

Amend the soil with organic materials, like compost.

The Grow Network advises that light, fluffy soils with air pockets in between the soil particles route water efficiently during floods and retain moisture for plants.

Therefore, such soils can perform very well during drought.

Gardens can survive drought with simple actions and smart planting. ■

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Tips for prospective first-time landlords TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

David Diaz, head of operations at Florida-based property management company Great Jones, talks about some useful tips for people who are thinking about being a landlord of a rental property for the first time.

The wheels are turning in your head: Rent prices in Metro Orlando are rising, and real estate has long been seen as a top investment.

Is it time to take the leap and become a landlord?

“Owning a rental property can be a great source of cash flow and future equity appreciation,” said David Diaz, head of operations at Florida property management company Great Jones.

Diaz took a few minutes recently to outline a few tips to succeed as a firsttime landlord. Here are five key points: Screen tenants, and screen them some more “Find great residents.

The quality of your resident will determine the outcome of your investment more than anything else. Income verifications, criminal background, all those things … Any gaps and you could find yourself with a problem coming downstream.”

Know your tenants’ rights up front — and yours too “Landlord-tenant law is

hugely important. If you’re going to individually manage, or if you’re going to manage through a property manager, you want to make sure you’re always staying up to date. Florida

has very strong landlord-tenant laws that are very specific about what a landlord is obligated to. You can get stuck on technicalities. … There are a lot of forms available online.

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Hours: Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm Neighborhood: Peyton Driving Directions: From Powers Blvd & Woodmen, head East on Woodmen, left/north on Meridian Rd, right/east on Londonderry. Enter Stonebridge at Meridian – right/south at Stone Valley Dr, right on Golf Crest Dr. Home will be on the right.

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4 bdrms/3baths/3 car garage/ 3441 total sq ft. Popular ranch plan with 4 beds, 3 baths, 3 Car Garage. Spacious Chef’s Kitchen with Granite Countertops and Designer Staggered Cabinets, large Kitchen Island w/Pendant lights. Great room features 12’ Coffered Ceiling and Fireplace w/tile surround. Hardwood floors at Entry, Kitchen, Dining, and Great Room. Master Suite offers a sitting area, Walk-in closet, and adjacent 5 pc bath. Finished basement with 9’ ceiling, two additional bedrooms, Bath, & Rec Room provides additional space to entertain. Additional features include: AC prep, Wrought Iron railing at stairs, Dual Vanities at Master, Front Yard landscaping, Freezer outlet in garage with 2 Garage Door Openers, Wet Bar Rough In and more! This home is designed for performance and energy efficiency, it will receive a HERS score once complete, and as a result you should be saving money on your utility bills. Please ask us more about the HERS testing and water saving features this home includes. READY NOW. Schedule showing today.

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Hours: Sat 6/16; 11am-2pm Neighborhood: Monument Driving Directions: From I-25, take exit #161 and go East on CO-105. Turn North on Lake Woodmoor Drive.

Home is on the right side.

Agent/Company: Claire Boynton, 719-332-8360 Blessings Realty

Unique 5 BR / 3 Bath, 3 Car, 3454 SF home on beautiful ½ acre lot with just enough mature trees and views of Pikes Peak. Conveniently located in desirable Woodmoor with easy commute to Denver or Colorado Springs. Spacious living areas with river rock and log accents. Great room with vaulted ceilings, plenty of windows and gas fireplace. Kitchen includes pantry, abundance of cabinets and massive island. Master bedroom features vaulted ceilings and his & her closets. Brand new 5-piece master bath with stand-alone soaking tub. Huge family room in basement and composite deck are perfect for entertaining.

Featured Open House Stetson Hills Rancher with Great Floor Plan 6413 Borough Drive | $330,000

Hours: SAT. June 16 1-3 P.M. Neighborhood: Powers Driving Directions: From Powers, go east on Dublin Blvd. Take a right on Poudre Way, left on Cabana, right on Chivalry and left on Borough. Home will be on the right.

Agent/Company: Liz Cobb, 719-492-4040 ERA SHIELDS REAL ESTATE

Designer touches, great location, 4-beds, 3 baths, 3-car garage. The open main level has separate living room with built-ins, family room with fireplace and hardwood flooring, large dining area, well-appointed kitchen with vaulted ceilings plus a master suite, two more bedrooms with their own bath and convenient laundry space. The basement offers another family room, bedroom and bath. The kitchen, with a custom tiled backsplash, features a large island with counter bar, stainless appliances, gas range and a large pantry. The master suite will not disappoint with a spacious bedroom, his and hers vanities, soaking tub and walk-in closet. This home also includes a new roof, upgraded carpeting, plank tile flooring, insulated garage, window coverings and landscaping. Walk to one of 3 parks. Schools and Powers corridor just minutes away.

Make sure they’re attorney generated, and that you’re doing it right.”

Choose the right money-maker property “Often people when they individually invest will buy more expensive homes than they potentially should be renting, where the highest and best use of that home is not necessarily a rental property but an end-user home, so they won’t see those same margins” of 60-65 percent that a large Wall Street real-estate investment firm generates.

Expect to spend thousands on maintenance “Your maintenance and turnover should be budget-

ed in the $2,000 per year range. If you really include all of the big stuff and what we call amortized turnover, so if somebody moves out every three years, you’re going to have costs of painting and those sorts of things that you want to spread across a three-year period when you’re figuring out your numbers. I very often see estimates where people have 100 percent occupancy assumption and some really low maintenance number, and then they can’t figure out why they’re not hitting their expected yield on their investment.”

Improve it while it’s empty “A lot of owners make

the mistake of going into a project and saying, ‘Oh, I’ll do that when somebody moves in.’

“The reality is, it is vastly more efficient to get work done while the property is empty and much more cost efficient and time efficient to get as much done.”

Plan for vacant months but try to avoid them too “A property that rents for $2,000 a month, if vacant for one month, just lost $166 of effective rent (for each month of the year), so you’re now just over $1,800 in effective rent.

Don’t non-renew a resident over a small rent increase when the vacancy is going to cost you more than the rent increase.” ■

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Perfection is in the details and this beautiful home has it. Real wood flooring throughout the main level as well as both stairways. Formal living and dining areas. Large eat in kitchen with granite counter tops, custom copper sink and gas range. Lots of counter and cabinet space which includes kitchen work station with granite too. Main level family room with cozy gas fireplace. Three big bedrooms on the upper level to include a jr master suite. Fully finished basement has upgraded wood/laminate flooring. Come and take a look at your future home, you will not be disappointed.

Featured Open House Lots of home for the money 1432 N. Murrary Blvd. | $242,500

Hours: SAT. June 16 1-3 P.M. Neighborhood: EAST Driving Directions: Palmer Park east to Murray, south to property.

Agent/Company: Jerry Cobb, 719-492-4041 ERA SHIELDS REAL ESTATE

Super clean ranch plan with everything you need...central air for those warm days ahead, nice covered back patio, you can use it all year round...plus a hot tub to soak away the stress of a long day. Hardwood floors under the carpet, so your options are plentiful. Big kitchen/dining area, so everyone can be involved at meal time! Three bedrooms plus a study/ office, perfect for someone working from home. Lots of home for the money, this home has everything you need, now all it needs is you!

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018 ❘ THE GAZETTE ❘ RE 7

Design recipes: Transform your space with these low-cost refreshers TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Whether you are looking to sell or to dwell, there is always room to infuse a fresh, new look into a space that may be perceived as tired, worn or outdated. While a full renovation may be an option, it doesn’t have to be. With a bit of creativity, planning and perhaps a bit of do-it-yourself work, making your home feel inviting and refreshed doesn’t have to break the bank.

A 12-by-24-inch tile tends to be a more modern look, compared to a 10-by-10 inch tile.

— Replace basic, elements such as toilets and faucets in a bathroom. This is a prime example of how a little can go a long way.

The Design Recipes design team was recently asked to implement some low-cost refreshers to help transform a 1950s home located in southern New Jersey.

Here’s some insight into how an outdated home was transformed into one that is now more modern and fresh.

LIVING ROOM Refreshers: — Slipcover for an existing sofa Cost: $95 — Toss pillows Cost: $45 — Wall mirror Cost: $0 (removed from above a bedroom dresser) — Artwork Cost: $125 — Area rug Cost: $125 — Coffee Table Cost: $0 (a pair of repurposed bookcases) — Floor lamp Cost: $45 KITCHEN Refreshers: — New stainless steel dishwasher Cost: $350 — New stainless refrigerator Cost: $995 — Repainting of kitchen cabinetry Cost: $60 per gallon of paint.

Approximately six cans used.

— New cabinet hardware and hinges Cost: $100 — Groutable vinyl tile, 12-by-24 inches Cost: $1.25 per square foot

WHAT’S WORTH IT? WHAT’S NOT? It is a common dilemma for many homeowners. Where should you invest your renovation dollars?

A good rule of thumb is to invest in areas that may potentially add value, such as upgrading a bathroom or kitchen. Next, look to outdoor areas that can enhance the appearance or curb appeal, such as a new door, fresh siding or enhanced landscaping.

IDEAS FOR QUICK, LOW COST REFRESHERS First, set a budget. Even a small budget can go a long way with proper planning. The key is to maximize value by selectively choosing to spend money on key items that may be viewed as a valued upgrade, especially as it relates to resale value, should you ever decide to sell your home.

Some ideas for quick low cost refreshers include: — Replacing a kitchen countertop.

— Re-painting cabinets. This is one of the least expensive ways to infuse a fresh modern look into an older kitchen.

— Replacing basic appliances such as a dishwasher or refrigerator. Stainless steel remains the most desirable.

— Installing an inexpensive vinyl tile over an existing floor.

BATHROOM Refreshers: — Groutable vinyl tile, 12-by-24 inches Cost: $1.25 per square foot — New toilet Cost: $195 — Cabinet with sink Cost: $285 — New faucet and showerhead Cost: $155 — Medicine cabinet Cost: $125.00 MASTER BEDROOM Refreshers: — Fresh coat of paint Cost: $60 per gallon — Side tables Cost: $45 Bedding — Cost: $75

— Table lamp Cost: $55 — Toss pillows Cost: $45 — Area rug: Cost: $95 SECOND BEDROOM Refreshers: — Fresh coat of paint Cost: $60 per gallon

— Headboard Cost: $65 — Side table Cost: $25 — Bedding Cost: $95 — Cotton area rug Cost: $45 THIRD BEDROOM Refreshers:

— Fresh coat of paint Cost: $60 per gallon — Console table Cost: $85 — Bedding Cost: $185 — Table lamp Cost: $55 — Toss pillows Cost: $45 ■

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RE 8 ❘ THE GAZETTE ❘ SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018

US long-term mortgage rates jump; 30-year at 4.62 percent ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Longterm U.S. mortgage rates jumped this week after two straight weeks of declines, reaching their second-highest level this year.

Against a backdrop of rising interest rates in the economy, long-term loan rates have been running at their highest levels in seven years. And the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year and signaled that it may step up its pace of rate increases.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages was 4.62 percent, up from 4.54 percent last week. By contrast, the 30-year rate averaged 3.91 percent a year ago.

The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate loans increased to 4.07 percent from 4.01

percent last week.

The average 30-year mortgage rate reached a high this year of 4.66 percent on May 24; the 15-year rate hit 4.15 percent that day.

Freddie Mac chief economist Sam Khater

said the impact on consumers of the Fed’s rate hike will be smaller than in its rounds of rate increases in past years. He noted that a much smaller portion of mortgage loans now are tied to changes in short-term interest rates — adjustable-rate mortgages now

account for only 8 percent of loans, as opposed to 31 percent in 2004-06.

“Still, inflation continues to firm and borrowing costs are inching higher,” Khater said.

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country between Monday and Wednesday each week.

The average doesn’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. The average fee on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 0.4 point from 0.5 point last week.

The fee on 15-year mortgages was unchanged at 0.4 point.

The average rate for five-year adjustable-rate mortgages jumped to 3.83 percent from 3.74 percent last week. The fee declined to 0.3 point from 0.4 point. ■

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5785 Gladstone Street, $699,900, 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 3 Car Garage. Ranch style floorplan meticulously maintained inside & out! Large Deck - Amazing mountain & city views in the Boulders Broadmoor. MLS#:6937469, Michelle Wilson, 719-576-5000

THIS ONE WON’T LAST!

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13040 W Bucknell Cir, $349,000, 3/2/2, Amazing 5 acre horse property. Stucco home w/updated kitchen, sunny & inviting floorplan. Acreage is fenced & cross fenced and loafing shed included. What are you waiting for? MLS#:7994251, Ron Johnson, 719-499-6607, www.rdjohnson.com

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CASE NUMBER: 18C1755 DIVISION: R COURTROOM: S280 In the Matter of the Petition of Adult: Marc Andrew Thompson For a Change of Name to: Marc Andrew Lucena PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION OF CHANGE OF NAME Public notice is given on MAY 24, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the El Paso County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of: Marc Andrew Thompson Be changed Marc Andrew Lucena

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EL PASO COUNTY COURT EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO 270 South Tejon, P.O. Box 2980 Colorado Springs, CO 80901

DISTRICT COURT EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO 270 S. Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80901

CASE NUMBER: 18C 1699 DIVISION: R COURTROOM: S280 In the Matter of the Petition of Adult: Sarah Elizabeth Zagata For a Change of Name to: Shire Wolfe Zagata PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION OF CHANGE OF NAME Public notice is given on June 8, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the El Paso County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of: Sarah Elizabeth Zagata be changed to: Shire Wolfe Zagata Dr. Lynette D. Cornelius Clerk of Court Chelsea Olstad Deputy Clerk Published in The CS Gazette: June 16, 17, 18, 2018.

Dr. Lynette D. Cornelius Clerk of Court Chelsea Olstad Deputy Clerk Published in The CS Gazette: June 14, 15, 16, 2018.

Case Number: 2018PR30386 Division: W Courtroom: W150 In the Matter of the Estate of: Eva Riggs, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado, on or before September 14, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative for Eva Riggs, Deceased, THE MOLLER LAW GROUP, LLC William H. Moller, #38958 Whitney A. Hey, #51575 18401 E. Hwy. 24, Suite 122 Woodland Park, CO 80863 Phone Number: (719) 687-2328 FAX Number: (719) 687-2378 E-mail: whmoller@ mollerlawgroup. com; wahey@ mollerlawgroup. com Published in CS Gazette June 2, 9, 16, 2018.

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Case Number: 2018PR30386 Division: W Courtroom: W150

Thermo MF Physics LLC at 4833 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919 has submitted its annual report on Financial Assurance Warranties to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, in compliance with Colorado HB 10-1348, Section 3.25-11-110 (5) regarding the adequacy of its existing financial assurance warranty in the form of a Surety Bond.

In the Matter of the Estate of: Julie Austin Willis, Deceased

In the Matter of the Estate of: William J. Brown, Deceased

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All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado, on or before September 14, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado, on or before September 14, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative for Julie Austin Willis, Deceased, THE MOLLER LAW GROUP, LLC William H. Moller, #38958 Whitney A. Hey, #51575 18401 E. Hwy. 24, Suite 122 Woodland Park, CO 80863 Phone Number: (719) 687-2328 FAX Number: (719) 687-2378 E-mail: whmoller@ mollerlawgroup. com; wahey@ mollerlawgroup. com

Personal Representative for William J. Brown, Deceased, THE MOLLER LAW GROUP, LLC William H. Moller, #38958 Whitney A. Hey, #51575 18401 E. Hwy. 24, Suite 122 Woodland Park, CO 80863 Phone Number: (719) 687-2328 FAX Number: (719) 687-2378 E-mail: whmoller@ mollerlawgroup. com; wahey@ mollerlawgroup. com

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LANDSCAPE LABORERS Golf Club at Green Valley Ranch LLC dba GVR Landscape, Peyton, CO. Daily transportation provided from a central location to/from worksites in El Paso & Douglas counties. 6 Landscape Laborers. Temp, FT pos: 6/1/18-11/15/18, 7a-3p, 40 hrs/wk, OT varies, M-F, Some Saturdays req’d. Bi-Weekly pay: $14.51-$15.00/hr, $21.77/hr-$22.50/hr OT, Potential raise at employer’s discretion.

Opportunity for higher pay depending on experience.. Mow, trim, edge lawns & flower beds; weed, plant, spread mulch; prune; install trees & shrubs; rake/blow leaves; install landscape materials & sprinkler systems; may shovel snow. Pre-employment drug testing required; Pre-hire background check required, Able to lift 50lbs, No experience required, will train. Employer may make payroll deductions at employee’s request. Employer provides workers at no charge all tools, supplies & equip req’d to perform job. Initial transportation (including meals &, to extent necessary, lodging) to place of employment provided, or its cost to workers reimbursed, if worker completes half the employment period. Return transportation provided if worker completes employment period or is dismissed early by employer. Please inquire about job opportunity or send applications, indications of availability, &/or resumes directly to Phone:(719) 886-5263, info@gvrlandscape. com or the nearest CO SWA, Pikes Peak Workforce Center at the Calhan Community Outreach Center, 328 10th Street Calhan, CO 80808, (719) 520-7895.

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BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS INVITATION TO BIDDERS Project No: CO06P028501-017-027 Bid proposals will be received by the Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs, 335 South Wahsatch Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, up to Friday, June 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., for the removal and replacement of the roof and other work as shown on the drawings for nineteen scattered sites in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Form HUD 5369, October 2002, as issued by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Low Rent Housing.

Bidders may obtain electronic copies (CD) of the Specifications and Bid Documents at the Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs, 335 S. Wahsatch Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado. For questions related to the scope of work, bidders are encouraged to call the Architect at (719) 260-0039. Plans and specifications will also be available at online plan rooms, however, all bidders shall be responsible for confirming addenda and other bidding requirements with the architect.

Attention is cited to the provisions for equal payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages set forth in the Contract Documents (Davis-Bacon Act). Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to participate in this project. This project is governed

by Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended. 12 U.S.C. 1701u, requiring to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment be given to lower income residents of the area and contracts be awarded to business concerns located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project.

All work is to be completed within ninety (90) days after the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Each bid over the amount of $25,000 must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, payable to the Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs, or by Bid Bond in a like amount on the form supplied in the Bid Documents, executed by a Surety Company.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance and payment bond or bonds. (see page 3 section 10-asurance of completion on HUD form 5369).

The successful bidder will be required to have a current DUNS number and be registered in the SAMS system.

No bid may be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled date for receipt of bids.

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS BY: Chad Wright, Executive Director Publication dates: June 15, 16, 17, 18 in The CS Gazette.

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1035 Laguna Pt. Extraordinary custom home on 13 acres. Closein but a world away! Just a mile from Downtown Manitou Springs offering privacy and incredible mountain and city views from multiple decks.

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$297,000 - West Side

906 Fontmore Road #D You won't believe the amazing views from this condo! Enjoy Pikes Peak, Garden Of The Gods and Cheyenne Mountain...this is a one-of-a-kind location. Beautifully updated kitchen featuring new granite counters and appliances, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great room with fireplace and walk-out to spacious deck.

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$796,420 - Florence

705 N. Petroleum Ave. Nearly 22 acres on the Arkansas River! Owned by one family for 3 generations, this is truly a rare opportunity. Purchase comes with a 5700+ sq. ft. building zoned Commercial. Plus, two other buildings on the property including a pole barn. Acreage zoned Agricultural with 21 water shares. Endless possibilities.

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Build with views! $400,000 - Downtown (CEN)

1022 E Dale St. | Old world charm w/ modern upgrades in desirable central location! 3 bed/3 bath/1 car garage Master bedroom addition & enlarged kitchen w/walk-out to large, fenced yard.

Former master bedroom is transformed into a lovely bathroom. Minutes to shops, park, hospital, golf course & Olympic complex.

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$230,000 - Broadmoor

395 Oakhurst Lane Truly breathtaking! This gently sloping lot is located at the end of a cul-de-sac and sits directly adjacent to the Broadmoor property.

Unobstructed views of the Front Range. Perimeter of lot is lightly treed. Flag lot. Close to Country Club of Colorado, Hwy 115, I-25, restaurants and downtown.

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New Price! $247,500 - Broadmoorings

3312 Capstan Rd. | Well maintained 2 bedroom/3 bath /2-car garage attached home in highly desirable Broadmoorings. Main level office could be 3rd bedroom. New appliances, newer carpeting, hardwood floors in kitchen/dining area.

Pool & clubhouse. HOA fees include EVERYTHING except electric, gas & internet. Smoke free. MOTIVATED SELLER.Wayne Florek (719) 649-0034

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$235,000 - High Forest Ranch

4822 Mountain Dance Dr. | LAST large lot in High Forest Ranch – 8.8 acres! Gently sloping; walk-out possibilities. Views to the east, south and west. Pikes Peak views possible from an upper level deck. Great community with many amenities. Award winning D-38 Lewis Palmer schools. Close to shopping, golf. One hour to DIA. More at www.highforestranch.net Wayne Florek (719) 649-0034

$277,500 - High Forest Ranch

4015 Hidden Rock Rd. Beautiful, private 5.28 acre parcel in the prestigious gated community of High Forest Ranch. Gently sloping, treed lot. Building site cleared; perc test & soils test done. If you are looking for a place where you can escape the hustle & bustle of life, High Forest Ranch is for you.

Wayne Florek (719) 649-0034

$79,900 - Stonebridge at Cedar Heights

4055 Stonebridge Pt. Last lot available. Excellent opportunity to build in prestigious gated community with 24 hr security, low maintenance living, lush natural surroundings and south facing roads. Walk out lot with fabulous views front and back.

Ranch style floor plans and soils report available.

Debra Faricy (719) 439-5715

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$198,000 - Cedar Heights

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

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$499,000 - Canon City

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Attention Builders! 3 lots for a total of 17+ acres ready for your ideas. All parcels in Canon City limits, most zoned R-2 medium density, small portion zoned C, general commercial. Nice mountain views with some roads already in place. Convenient to Downtown Canon City. Fremont County is growing and needs additional housing.

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Kym@peakdream.com $284,900 - Cedar Heights

4315 Cavern Ridge Rd. | Incredible property just minutes from Downtown Colorado Springs * above Garden of the Gods * spectacular, unobstructed views of Front Range from Pikes Peak to Cheyenne Mountain * overlooking the city * bordering community park with over 300 acres of open space and hiking trails * municipal water & sewer * 24 hr manned gate and security Dana Smith (719) 502-9217

$899,000 - Tri Lakes

16109 Forest Light Dr. Come see the best Colorado has to offer, with this stunning 5bd/6ba, 6,000 sf custom home on 2.5 acres. Nestled in the serenity of High Forest Ranch. Easy access to Colorado Springs & Denver.

The home boasts, 24’ ceilings, Brazilian Cherry Hard Wood floors, gourmet kitchen, 2 master suites.

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$515,000 - Flying Horse

12928 Cupcake Heights 80921 Village of Siena in Flying Horse Resort. Welcome to this stylish townhome boasting 4 bedrooms + Study 4 bathrooms 2 fireplaces and 3 car garage. Upgrades to match your taste... Large Covered patio with views of water feature for out of doors entertaining. Low maintenance, move in ready turnkey property ~ Call for a personal preview. Kym Palomba (719) 237-7488

$975,000 - Broadmoor Hills

360 Childe Dr. Perched on an acre lot w/panoramic views of golf course, mountains & city. Formal & informal living. Gourmet kitchen w/cherry floors, alder cabinetry & slab granite counters. Master w/ sitting area, fireplace & 5-piece bath.

Wrap-around Trex deck. Walkout lower.

Heated driveway.

Becky Gloriod Partners (719) 822-0636