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SPOTLIGHT: ULTRA VISTAS

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Perched at the crest of the west side community the Top of Skyway, this relaxing oasis is surrounded by top of the world views, spectacular gardens, and unspoiled native landscapes.

The pinnacle of the Colorado

lifestyle, the home backs up to Pike National Forest, with views extending from the city to Cheyenne Mountain to Garden of the Gods.

Built by premiere custom home builder, Tom Hoag, the

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A stamped concrete driveway and front walkway lead to a

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flagstone patio displaying mountain views and a covered front entrance is with double copper-clad front doors.

Distributing 6,770 square feet on a .89 acre home site with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a finished three-car garage, Becky Gloriod, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mountain Realtors, has the home offered for $1,299,000.

An astounding great room includes floor to ceiling windows framing aweinspiring views. Travertine marble floors complement a pair of impressive Count Rumford fireplaces and soaring alder ceiling. Crafted from natural moss rock stone with three-inch thick limestone hearth and six-inch thick limestone mantel, the fireplaces are located on opposite walls in the great room.

Built-in alder buffets are placed in the dining room, while two built-in alder display stations and built-in cabinets flank the fireplace in the living room.

Butler’s pantries on each side of the

great room provide a dishwasher, sink with disposal, linen closet, wine fridge, and icemaker.

Tremendous outdoor living awaits on the partially covered back patio with wrought iron railings, striking Brazilian Ironwood flooring, and built-in Weber grill.

A surplus of alder bookcases and cabinets with pullout drawers for book storage are found in the library featuring a coffered ceiling with box-beams and marvelous cathedral window.

The significant gourmet kitchen and enticing hearth room with fireplace complement a sunny breakfast nook with direct access to the back deck.

Slab granite countertops and alder cabinetry are combined with a large cream-colored center island. The Wolf cooktop features two gas burners, a grill, and a large “French Cooktop” (solid burner surface with concentric circles and warming perimeter). Additional appliances include Sub-Zero refrigerator/

freezer with alder panels, two sinks with disposals, Wolf stainless double ovens, and two Asko dishwashers. Completing the space are a walk-in pantry, crumb catcher, and two trash drawers.

Direct access to the three-car garage, built-in bench, alder built-in cabinets, and a second Sub-Zero refrigerator with freezer drawer are included in the mud room. The finished garage includes epoxy flooring, door to the side yard, and a wall of built-in storage cabinets.

The “garden room” was designed for indoor gardening with a vanity and sink, tiled floor with drain, garden roof window, extra water faucet, and built with “green board” water-resistant walls.

A guest bedroom features a large cathedral window, barreled ceiling, double door closet and private full bath.

A deluxe master suite boasts builtin alder cabinetry and slab travertine counter for expedient morning coffee, gas fireplace with TV niche above, and

double coffered ceiling. A large bay window looks out over the city and beyond.

Radiant heated tiled floors and glazed cream vanities with slab travertine countertops accent the well-appointed master bath. The tiled shower with bench includes two shower heads, two massage jets and a hand-held showerhead. Attached “his and hers” closets are spacious with a stackable washer and dryer in “hers.”

An alder staircase with wrought iron railings is joined by a coffered octagonal ceiling with double crown molding leading the way to the finished lower level.

A pool table room features a wet bar, cabinets, and slate countertop, as well as a fridge and a trash drawer with a large arched opening to the pool table room.

Escape to the “spa” bathroom offering a water closet, steam shower, jetted oval tub and raised alder vanity opening to an

exercise/game area that accesses the back patio.

The considerable utility room has a staircase leading to a cement floored crawl space five-feet in height. Off the utility room is solid cement, fireproof “safe” room with ventilation, lighting, and phone connection.

Two guest bedrooms have their own vanities while sharing a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a shower and water closet. A large office with a bay of windows and two closets provides a walkout to the expansive back patio with 10-peron hot tub.

Further amenities in the home include: Vantage home automation system for managing one-touch lighting, remote blinds, garage doors, security and whole house speaker system, eight-foot Alder doors with Rocky Mountain Hardware, radiant heat with 13 zones, instant hot water with copper piping, central air on the main level, Pella windows, California closets, and central vacuum.

REAL ESTATE Q&A:

Credit scores aren’t be-all, end-all

BY GARY M. SINGER  TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES

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Our home was foreclosed by our first mortgage lender several years ago, leaving the second mortgage unpaid.

After we got back on our feet financially three years ago, I began trying to reach out to the second mortgage lender to work things out. The lender would not speak to me about it, other than to say the loan was charged off. Because the debt was still on my credit report, I kept at the lender and finally negotiated a settlement, paying a reduced amount.

Still, the debt shows up on my credit report as settled for less than the full amount owed — and that’s preventing me from getting a new mortgage for three more years. Is the lender liable for blowing me off all that time?

– Lisa

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When your first mortgage lender foreclosed, the second mortgage, in effect, became a personal loan rather than a mortgage because it no longer had your home as collateral. Your lender made a business decision not to try to collect from you and charged off the loan. However, the debt did not disappear. It just meant that the lender decided not to chase you for it.

Because you still owed the money, the lender was right in reporting the debt to the credit bureaus.

You could have chosen to pay the full debt from the beginning, which

would have stopped the negative credit reporting. While your lender does have to deal with you in good faith, it has no obligation to reduce the amount you owe. Because you negotiated for a reduced payoff, your lender does not have any liability for the additional time this took.

Fortunately, it still may be possible to get another mortgage, even if your options are limited. Shop around and you should be able to find a lender that will consider giving you a loan. I have seen people get new mortgages just weeks after foreclosure or bankruptcy, so I know it happens, given the right circumstances.

Some people worry too much about their credit scores. A credit score, after all, is just a measure of your ability to take on more debt.

Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He practices real estate, business litigation and contract law from his office in Sunrise, Fla. He is the chairman of the Real Estate Section of the Broward County Bar Association and is a co-host of the weekly radio show Legal News and Review. He frequently consults on general real estate matters and trends in Florida with various companies across the nation. Send him questions online at www.sunsentinel.com/askpro or follow him on Twitter @GarySingerLaw.

Factors one should consider before renting out a home METRO SERVICES

Renting out a home is a great way for homeowners to earn some extra income, and being a landlord has its advantages and disadvantages — the decision to rent out a home is one that homeowners should not take lightly. The following are a handful of factors homeowners should consider as they try to decide if renting out their homes is the right move for them.

TIME

Being a landlord is a 24/7/365 commitment as tenants will expect their landlords to be on call at all times. Tenants will call their landlords should plumbing fixtures suddenly burst in the middle of the night, and landlords must be available to answer such calls no matter how inconvenient they become.

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If you are not willing or able to devote the time necessary to tend to tenant needs, then being a landlord may not be for you.

MAINTENANCE

Whereas homeowners may be able to delay making certain repairs in the homes where they lay their heads, such a luxury is not afforded when they are renting out their other properties. Repairs and maintenance of rental properties cannot be put on the back burner while you save money to fix them. In addition, if even minor repairs typically pose a problem for you, you may soon discover that hiring a handyman or discounting rent for live-in supers is cutting into your profits or making it difficult to pay bills. Before deciding to rent out your home, determine the potential costs of maintaining a second property and use that information to decide if renting the property is a sound financial investment or one that might put you in the red.

TENANTS

Many people who have rented have a horror story or two about an absentee or indifferent landlord, but landlords also have their own such stories about nightmare tenants. When mulling whether or not to rent out your home, consider who your prospective tenants will be and if your

community will supply the steady stream of renters you will need to pay your mortgage and bills without jeopardizing your finances. The last things first-time or even experienced landlords want are tenants who cannot pay their rent and/or those who are disrespectful of their neighbors and their landlords, so it’s best to give ample consideration to your potential pool of renters before deciding to rent out your home.

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More Open Houses Featured Open House SANTA FE STYLE COUNTRY CLUB HOME 3219 Muirfield Drive | $664,900

Hours: Sunday, August 28 ~ 1-3:30pm Neighborhood: East/St. Andrews Driving Directions: rom Union & Fillmore take Templeton Gap east (past Country Club) to first turn at Muirfield Dr. Bear to right to home.

Agent/Company: Andy McGuire, 719-332-3227 RE/MAX Properties, Inc

HELP

Many landlords work with local real estate agencies or property management firms who will do much of the legwork with regard to finding tenants and maintaining properties. Research the cost of such help to determine if you can afford it and still make renting your home financially viable.

Attorney fees are another cost prospective landlords must consider. Landlord-tenant laws can be difficult to decipher for first-time landlords, so it helps to have an attorney who can help you decipher these laws and how they should govern your actions as a landlord. But attorneys are not inexpensive, and they must be worked into your budget as well.

Renting a home is a great way to earn extra income, but homeowners must consider a host of factors before putting their homes up for rent. ■

Featured Houses Featured Home of the Week Unbelievable Opportunity at This Price - Just Blocks from Broadmoor Hotel Pine Road | $1,695,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT! 3Neighborhood: Broadmoor Driving Directions: Round-about north of Broadmoor at Mesa Ave. and Lake Cr. Left on Penrose Blvd.

Right on Old Stage. Left on Pine.

Agent/Company: Arlyene Reynolds, CRS,GRI, ABR, SRES, 719-499-5835, RE/MAX Properties, Inc. www.3PineRoad.com

Elegant European Style Living, Blocks from Broadmoor Hotel, Very Private, Gated Home, Custom Walk Out Two Story. 2.93 Acres. 3 Balconies w/Grand Views, 5 Fireplaces, Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna Area, SS & Granite in Kitchen, Cherry Library w/Observatory, Double Staircases, 5 Bed, 7 Bath, 11,593 sq.ft., Master + 2nd Bed on Main, Large Wet Bar in Fm Rm, Picnic Spot in Wooded Area, City & Mtn Views, 3 Car Garage.

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Neighborhood: Broadmoor Vista Driving Directions: Hwy 115 south, right on Star Ranch Rd, stay right on Star Ranch Rd, house on 1st cul-de-sac to left.

Agent/Company: Arlyene Reynolds, 719-499-5835, RE/MAX Properties, Inc

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Master Bdrm and second Bdrm, plus Office & Laundry are all on main level. Walk-out basement also has 2 Bdrms, Bathroom and lg entertainment area. This exceptional 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath, 3316 sq. ft. home has hand troweled walls, 2 water heaters, A/C, tile roof and stucco exterior. Do not miss this exceptional home! See you Sunday! www.youtube-4295 Star Vista Court

Featured Home of the Week 5591 Blue Moon | $315,000

Neighborhood: Wolf Ranch Driving Directions: From Woodmen/Powers – North on Powers, 1st right at Research Pkwy, make left at Tutt (1st round about), first left on Flicka, left on Blue Moon. Home on the left.

Agent/Company: Lenka Martin, 719-205-5248, For more info: Lenka@LenkaMartin.com

3 bdrms/3baths/2 car garage/ 2653 total sq ft Ranch plan with finished basement on cul-de-sac. Main level living at its best! Master bed, laundry, second bed or office, two full bathrooms, great room, kitchen & dining nook, outdoor room/covered patio all on one level. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, designer cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors. Basement has additional bed and bath, rec room, wet bar, game area and additional storage area This home is part of established Wolf Ranch community with many amenities, and part of low maintenance area called Parkwood where HOA maintains front yard landscaping and snow removal. OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND.

More Open Houses Featured Open House Exquisite Tudor-Style Home in the Old North End!

230 E. San Miguel Street | $349,000 Hours: Sunday, August 28th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Neighborhood: Old North End Driving Directions: Home is on the northwest corner of Weber and San Miguel.

Agent/Company: Scott Huger, (719) 659-2630 Nicholas Scott Real Estate

4 Bed/2 Bath/1799 SqFt. Beautiful Tudor home nestled in towering trees and just one block from Colorado College!

Exquisite original craftsmanship, warm hardwood floors, interior archways, hand-lathed walls, open living and dining areas, gas fireplace, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, park-like fenced yard with fire pit, and a wonderful central location near downtown shops and restaurants all showcase this stunning home. See a Virtual Tour at: www.230EastSanMiguel.com

You will love this spectacular stucco four bedroom, four bath home that backs to 700 acre Palmer Park. A massively beamed ceiling and adobe fireplace compliment the family room which is adjacent to the kitchen. The master bedroom suite has his/her closets, a walk-out deck, and an adjacent office. There are two deck and two patios (one covered w/fireplace). This home offers Pikes Peak, mountain range and bluff views and is located across the street from golf course. Short walk to Colorado Springs Country Club.

Featured Open House THIS IS A MUST SEE! HURRY IT WILL BE GONE SOON! 3970 Dolphin CR | $225,000

Hours: August 27& 28 12:00 – 3:00 Neighborhood: The Vistas Driving Directions: From Rangewood, head west on Vickers, turn right on Catskill, follow Catskill around and turn right on Dolphin.

Agent/Company: Tammy Whalen, 719-492-0819 Cherry Creek Properties, LLC

Truly One-Of-A Kind, this home has it all, location and great condition! Upgraded Stucco 2 Story Near Cottonwood Park. This Beauty Has 1427 sq foot with the right floor plan and two car garage. Spacious and open,bright living room w/vaulted ceilings that adjoins to the dining area. Kitchen opens to a family room complete with a cozy fireplace and vaulted ceilings. 3 beds and 2 baths on Upper Level.

Features Spacious Master Bedroom, An Amazing Private Master Spa-Like. The Fully Fenced huge green grass spacious back Yard, That Includes A Newly Stained 14x12 Deck with Built In Bench Seating, A Patio & The Play Set is Included* Upgrades Include Fresh Exterior Paint, Hardwood Floors, New Hot Water Heater, Vinyl Windows, & Light Fixtures*Close To Schools, Parks &Easy Access To Military Installations*This Home Offers It All….Welcome Home!

Featured Open House COMPLETE REMODEL 695 Snowpeak Court | $265,000

Hours: August 27 ~ 11am-4pm Neighborhood: Southeast Driving Directions: From South Powers, WEST on Airport, SOUTH on Sand Creek (Second Left turn, there are 2), RIGHT on Aspenglow, RIGHT on Greenscape, Snowpeak Ct. is on the right.

Agent/Company: Karsten Musaeus, 719-685-8222 Keller Williams Clients Choice Realty Complete Remodel in move in condition!! 5bd/3ba/2car garage Ranch Style home in the Villages at Sand Creek area. Brand new roof; New interior designer paint; New Crpt throughout. Main lvl living at its best!! Living room has gas fireplace w/c8eramic tile, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fan. All new S/S kitchen appls, ceramic tile flooring, quartz counter tops & breakfast bar, glass tile backsplash, new cabinets, large eat-in area w/walkout to large bkyd, all new lighting fixtures, new disposal. Full bath w/brand new tub, vanity fixtures & lighting, Ceramic tile floor & surround bath. Lg master bdrm w/large walk-in closet, adjoined master bath that includes double vanity, separate large mirrors, ceramic tile flooring, tub/shower combo. Lg family room in bsmt, 2 bdrms and a 3/4 bath- great for entertaining.

New washer/dryer included. New water heater.

Featured Open House BANNING LEWIS RANCH 2-STORY 6709 Maple Stone Ln | $310,000

Hours: Sunday Aug 28 1-4 Neighborhood: Banning Lewis Ranch Driving Directions: Markscheffel Rd east on Dublin noth on Vista del Pico west on Myrtle Creek to Maple Stone Agent/Company: Bob Smith, 719 661-1377 HomeSmith Realty

All the amenities of Banning Lewis Ranch for your enjoyment. This 2 story home with over 3200 sq. ft. features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 car garage. All bedrooms are on the same level. The big master bedroom includes an attached bath and large walkin closet. The Great Room with Family Room, Dining and Kitchen is open and bright with high ceilings. The Kitchen includes center island, granite countertops, all black appliances, gas range and large walk in pantry. Unfinished basement ready future expansion

Featured Open House LARGE FOUNTAIN FAMILY HOME 975 Winebrook Way | $255,000

Hours: Sunday, August 28 ~ 1-4pm Neighborhood: Fountain Driving Directions: From Mesa Ridge Parkway, right onto Fountain Mesa; left onto Descendant; Left onto Merryvale and right onto Winebrook.

Agent/Company: Bianca Taylor, 719-229-6488 ERA Shields Real Estate

Wonderfully updated family home with large, flat private backyard and a floor plan that allows for family gathers and individual spaces. Abundance of natural light; vaulted ceilings; hardwood flooring; stainless appliances; updated lighting fixtures. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 car garage. This home shines! Close to base, shopping, schools, parks & major arteries.

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Featured Open House GREAT VALUE IN SKYWAY PARK – AWARD WINNING D-12 SCHOOLS! 516 Pluto Drive | $390,000

Hours: August 27 and 28 ~ 12-2pm Neighborhood: Southwest/Skyway Driving Directions: From 21st & Cimarron (US-24), go south on 21st St to west on Argus Dr. Right on Orion Dr. Left on Pluto Dr. Agent/Company: Carol Lyn Lucas, 719-661-7707 Shorewood Real Estate

Solid custom built, 1 owner, perfect for a growing family! 3 bedrooms + main level 4th can be an office/den, or bdrm. 3 baths (including a 5-pc master), 2 car garage, 4345 total sf, 2 story w/basement, privacy, city views, 2 spacious family rooms + vaulted living room & dining room, updated kitchen, new carpet, large welcoming rooms, main level laundry room, hot tub & 2 private decks for relaxing.

Room to expand w/2 more bedrooms + bath, ½ block to Bear Creek Park trailhead & short walk to the 546 acre Bear Creek Park w/ playfields, tennis courts, playground, archery range, horseshoe pit, volleyball, basketball courts & 10 miles of multipurpose, non motorized trails winding thru the park.

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The best career advice for every decade of your life

BY CATHERINE CONLAN  MONSTER.COM

Plenty of core career advice is applicable throughout your working life, but other advice is more time-sensitive and only works at certain times in your career. Here is the best career advice for every decade of your life.

Defense Training. His career advice for those in their 40s: “Know the difference between a job and a career, and decide what priority it truly has in your life.” In addition, don’t let your work or career define who you are: “Those come to an end, sooner or later.”

TEENS

Go for variety. “To find a career later that you enjoy, be certain to try out as many different careers as you can,” says Carole Stovall, president and CEO of SLSGlobal. Look for summer jobs, after school work, summer programs and internships.

Todd Cherches of BigBlueGumball agrees. “Don’t be afraid to try or to fail. That’s what these years are meant for. Don’t feel that any job is beneath you, because it’s not. At this stage of your life, everything is a learning experience.”

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Now is the time to find a job in the field where you’d like to pursue a career. “There are many things to consider, but the most important issues is to consider a job that you actually like, whether it is in your major or not,” Stovall says.

It’s also a good idea to start establishing your individuality. “Stop comparing yourself to your friends, especially the ones you went to college with,” says Christine Sirois, a freelance journalist in her 20s. “Once you’re in the job market, it’s not a level playing field and comparing yourself to your friends is a recipe for feeling inadequate and

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unhappy. Instead, set goals and work at your own pace to achieve them.”

THIRTIES

At this point, you’re hitting your stride, but you should remain flexible in case something new and interesting comes up, Cherches says. “You want to be working at what you are good at and what you like to do, and setting yourself up for success, while still allowing for opportunities to take risks and to grow.”

Being assertive can help set yourself up for that success, says Jill Ivey, senior associate at WIT Strategy. “Be clear about what you’re looking to get out of your position. If it’s not a good fit, look at other options. Don’t stay in a job that you hate, or that isn’t fulfilling, or where there’s no room for advancement because you’re afraid of change.”

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Alisha Karabinus, lecturer in rhetoric and composition at Purdue University, says your 30s are the time to ask for things and make a clear case for why you should get what you want. “Are you valuable? Are you essential? Stop grousing and make a case for a raise or a bonus. Be ready with a clear case and quantifiable deliverables if applicable.”

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This is the time you should establish yourself as an expert, says Peter Engler of Engler Career Group. “Develop a career and a resume that few can duplicate so that you stand out from the crowd.

Build your network and find a good mentor who can provide sage advice.”

Cori Tyler works in law enforcement and uses his expertise to run his own business, Last Line

Back-to-school is a time of new beginnings. If you are ready to work where your time and talents matter, we encourage you to explore a fresh new opportunity with Penrose-St. Francis Health Systems. With two hospitals, multiple clinics, home health services and exciting plans for expansion, you’ll be a part of career development and total well-being. Featured positions this week include:

Outgoing • Competitive • Personable Enthusiastic • Consistent • Dedicated

At this age, you can market yourself as a sage, but stay humble enough to learn from those younger than you, Cherches says. “You want to be a mentor, and yet be willing to be mentored. With that combination of attributes, you will have much to contribute and be much in demand.” ■

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