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Broadmoor Area Homes and Land

BROADMOOR - SEVENTH TEE

3535 Broadmoor Valley Road

$345,000

Terrific 2 bedroom + study, 3 bath townhome, backs to golf course with hardwood floors, updated baths and great views.

SKYWAY PARK ESTATES

2756 Rigel Drive

$400,000

Wonderful 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with 3 bdrms on the main, hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen, sunroom, fenced backyard.

BROADMOOR - SIERRA VISTA ESTATES

19 El Encanto Drive

$689,000

Exquisite Tuscan style rancher, phenomenal chef ’s kitchen, main level study, 3 bdrms on main, fenced backyard and pool.

SALE PENDING BROADMOOR KNOLLS

65 Upland Road

OLD BROADMOOR

$799,000

Situated on a .70 acre lot overlooking the city, this wonderful home offers 5 bedrooms + library, 7 baths and 4-car garage.

18 Second Street

$850,000

Opportunity for one-level living just blocks from The Broadmoor Hotel, 3 bedrooms, study, 5 baths, fenced yard.

OLD BROADMOOR

1 Marland Road

$950,000

Wonderful 5 bedroom, 5 bath custom home on 2.45 acres plus fenced backyard, pool and separate 1 bedroom guest house.

FEATURED HOME

17 Sequoyah Rd

BROADMOOR

$995,000

Wonderful 5 bedroom custom home with main level office, private fenced backyard, 4-car garage, close to schools.

CUSTOM HOME SITES

OLD BROADMOOR

26 Pourtales Road

OLD BROADMOOR - 121 MARLAND ROAD SOUTH Situated on a spectacular 3.31 acre gated and fenced estate, this custom home designed by renowned architect Carlisle B. Guy is truly a unique gem. This private estate offers 360 degree views of Colorado Springs and Cheyenne Mountain. It is conveniently located just minutes from The Broadmoor Hotel, downtown Colorado Springs and just an hour from Denver.

Offered at $2,195,000

$495,000

Superb .68 acre flag lot nestled behind mature trees with privacy yet still offering mountain views. Close to schools.

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OLD BROADMOOR

51 B Marland Road

$620,000

Once in a lifetime lot located on 3.5 acres of panoramic views. Price Just Reduced $75,000 - Seller Says Bring Offer!

See Every Property for Sale @ PattersonGrp.com

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Sunday, Sep 7, 2014

Buying a multigenerational home METRO SERVICES

Suppose you’re buying a home. And suppose, too, that you have an elderly parent or adult child who’d like to live in your home with you. Why not buy a home together as a family?

If that sounds smart to you, you’re not alone.

Multigenerational living is “in.”

In fact, a recent study by the National Association of Realtors found that 14 percent of U.S. home purchases last year involved a multigenerational household of adult children, plus parents, grandparents or both.

The multigenerational housing trend isn’t new, but it’s on the rise.

According to a Pew Research analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, the proportion of 25- to 34-year-olds who live in such households has increased significantly since the Great Recession, to the highest level since the 1950s.

FIVE THINGS ABOUT BUYING A HOUSE WITH RELATIVES

■ More families are living with more than one generation of adults under one roof.

■ Everyone in the house needs space and privacy.

■ Sometimes you have to be creative to carve out private space.

■ As always, the home’s location is important.

■ Involve everyone in the discussion, including siblings who won’t live in the house.

Winterize to safeguard your home from harsh weather METRO SERVICES

Winterize to safeguard your home from harsh weather Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by welcoming cooler temperatures and the natural beauty of leaves changing colors. Autumn also has a tendency to fly by, as if the powerful weather of winter simply cannot wait to make its presence felt.

With such a seemingly short time between the end of summer and the dawn of winter, homeowners know they don’t have too many weekends in between to prepare their homes for the potentially harsh months ahead.

But such preparation, often referred to as “winterizing,” can make a home more comfortable when the mercury dips below freezing, while saving homeowners substantial amounts of money along the way.

CLEAN THE GUTTERS. Leaves falling in fall can be a beautiful sight to behold, but many of those leaves are likely finding their way into your gutters, where they can lodge and cause a host of problems down the road. If the leaves and additional debris, such as twigs and dirt, that pile up in your gutters are not cleared out before the first winter storm, the results can be costly and even catastrophic.

Winter rain and snowfall needs a place to go upon hitting your roof, and gutters facilitate the travel of such precipitation from your roof into street-level drainage systems. If gutters are backed up with leaves and other debris, then ice dams may form, forcing water to seep in through the roof. That damage can be costly and can even cause the roof to collapse inward in areas with heavy snowfall. Clean gutters throughout the fall, especially if your property has many trees, and be sure to check gutters one last time before the arrival of winter.

TEND TO YOUR ATTIC. Homeowners who have attics in their homes might want to add some extra insulation up there, especially those who recall feeling cold inside their homes last winter, which is often a telltale sign of improper insulation in a home. A good rule of

thumb when determining if your attic needs more insulation is to look for the ceiling joists. If you can see the joists, then you need more insulation.

ADDRESS LEAKY WINDOWS AND DOORS. Sometimes attic insulation is not the culprit when it comes to a cold home. Oftentimes, leaky windows and doors are the real bad guys in a drafty home. Fall is a great time to inspect for leaky windows and doors, as the wind outside can serve as your partner. When the wind outside is blowing, take a tour of your home’s windows and doorways, standing next to them to determine if there any holes or leaks that are letting outdoor air inside. If you notice any leaks beneath exterior doors, install some door sweeps to keep outdoor air where it belongs. Leaks around windows can be snuffed out with caulk or weather stripping.

TEST THE FURNACE. Homeowners typically do not devote much thought to their furnaces in spring, summer and fall. But with winter on the horizon, fall is the time to test the furnace to make sure it’s ready for the months ahead.

Expect a somewhat foul yet brief odor to appear when starting the furnace. That odor should dissipate shortly, but if it does not go away, then your furnace is likely in need of repair. But even if the smell does not stick around, you might want to have the furnace cleaned by a professional anyway. Such cleanings ensure the furnace works efficiently throughout the winter.

CLEAN THE GARAGE. You might not mind parking in the driveway during the warmer months of the year, but why subject your vehicles to harsh winter weather if you don’t have to? Clean the garage in the fall so you have an indoor parking spot throughout the winter season. Protecting your car from the elements can add years to its life and also saves you the trouble of digging your car out of the snow.

Fall is a time of year for homeowners to spend a weekend or two preparing their homes for the often harsh weather that awaits when winter arrives.

John Graham, emeritus professor of marketing and international business at the University of California, Irvine, and co-author of “All in the Family: A Practical Guide to Successful Multigenerational Living,” says he isn’t surprised.

“A lot of people say financial problems are causing this (trend), but what’s really happening is the realization that the best way to get along in life is interdependence with the extended family. We’ve had a 50year experiment with the notion of the nuclear family and it’s sort of a stupid way to live,” Graham says.

EVERYONE WANTS SPACE, SEPARATION

Multigenerational homebuyers on the

hunt for a suitable home need to focus on what their needs are, a list that’s likely to involve space and privacy, says Bradley Marshall, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Irving/Las Colinas, Texas.

Marshall says one of his recent deals involved a multigenerational family who bought a 3,400-square-foot house with two master bedrooms.

“We found a house with a master downstairs and upstairs and both with an en suite bathroom. It was five bedrooms with a study, so plenty of room,” he says.

Rather than amenities, the home’s layout trumps in such situations, Marshall suggests.

EMPLOYING CREATIVITY TO CREATE SPACE

Karen Straughan, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Rockwall, Texas, also says multiple bedrooms and bathrooms are crucial, and families will “get real creative” if they can’t find a home with the layout they need.

“People are buying a one-story home and putting in a breezeway, giving mom her separate space, and converting the garage or an outbuilding into her private living quarters,” Straughan says. “If there aren’t that many bedrooms, they say, ‘Can we take this second living area and make it into a bedroom?’ It’s very important that everyone has their own space.”

PLACE AS VITAL AS SPACE

Location is important, too, especially if the older generation is still more active than elderly.

“The younger the parent is, the closer to town it seems they want to be,” Straughan says. “Dad can get in the car and go to the post office or run to the grocery store. He still has his freedom and feels like he’s independent.”

Regardless of the home’s location or configuration, multigenerational living arrangements don’t always work out.

Straughan recalled one multigenerational family that sold a five-bedroom home to another multigenerational family.

“They were moving, and mom was

getting her own home,” she says.

“They were only there a year. I think it was little too close for comfort.”

SOME HOUSEHUNTING TIPS

If you’re in the market for a home to share with your adult relatives, here are some tips to make the arrangement work for you — and them.

■ Open the discussion somewhere other than your home. “A neutral location helps level the hierarchy of the family. The (arrangement) ends up being an exchange of services and assets among adults. It’s not a parent-kid thing,” Graham says.

■ Include nonresident adults in the discussion. “Siblings get uptight when it looks like one is getting some advantage in a current living or potential inheritance situation.

Once you start mixing assets and families, you’d better get everybody involved or there will be a lot of calls to attorneys,” Graham says.

■ Treat your parents or children like adults. “Try to get away from the paternalism,” Graham suggests.

■ Consider a new home. Some homebuilders have accommodated the multigenerational housing trend by including a so-called accessory apartment with a new house, Graham says. The apartment is intended to house a relative with a separate entrance and separate kitchen and living space. Older homes are less likely to have this layout.

■ Get everyone’s ideas on the table.

“You might have conflicts while you’re discussing and deciding things, but as long as it’s a family decision, you won’t have as many family explosions or meltdowns later on,” Graham says.

Find out everyone’s must-haves and won’t-accepts. “What helps is getting everyone on the same page upfront,” Marshall says. “What can you not have? Are you OK with that? What do you really want? Everyone says, no, this won’t work.”  Marcie Geffner is a contributing reporter for Bankrate.com.

THE MORTGATE PROFESSOR:

Finding the right mortgage takes time

BY JACK GUTTENTAG  THE MORTGAGE PROFESSOR

Most home buyers who need a mortgage place themselves in the hands of a loan officer or mortgage broker referred to them by their real estate agent, or by a friend, relative or business associate. This is the easy way, and I understand its appeal. It is the approach I often use to purchase anything complicated that a friend or colleague understands better than me. It saves me from having to invest time acquiring knowledge for which I will have no further use.

The easy way works best when the quality of referrals is high, and the cost of making a mistake is low. In the case of mortgages, however, these conditions don’t hold. Mortgage referrals are generally poor and the consequences of a mistake can bedevil a borrower for years.

The hard way to get a mortgage, in contrast, can be viewed as an investment that will pay dividends for years to come.

MAKE SURE YOU QUALIFY

If your credit is good, you have enough cash for a significant down payment, and you can document adequate income for at least two years, this step can be skipped. If you are not sure, you should check it out so that in the event you don’t qualify, you will know why and can start to fix it. Time will be wasted if you can’t qualify.

Any loan officer or mortgage broker you consult will qualify you, but they will also expect you to get your loan through them, which is the easy way you want to avoid.

FIND YOUR PRICE RELATIVE TO THE BEST PRICE AVAILABLE

That you qualify for a mortgage does not necessarily mean that you qualify for the best price available in the market at that time. For example, if your credit score is below 740, or you withdraw cash on a refinance, or you plan to rent your house instead of occupying it, or you put less than 20 percent down, your price will be higher than the best price. This is information you want before going further, because there may be some simple things you can do that will lower your price.

The financial interest of a loan officer or mortgage broker is getting the deal done as quickly as possible, not in finding a

way to lower your price because that could delay the process.

Some will do it but many will not.

SELECT THE MORTGAGE TYPE THAT BEST MEETS YOUR NEEDS

You will need to choose between a fixed and adjustablerate mortgage. If fixed, you select the term. If adjustable, you select the initial rate period. You should select the mortgage that minimizes your total cost over the period you expect to be in your house, provided that the payment is affordable, and the risk of future rate and payment increases is acceptable.

Loan officers and mortgage brokers have no financial stake in whether the type of mortgage selected by the borrower turns out well in the future or not. Some do a decent job in advising borrowers looking for advice because they are professionals who take pride in their work, but there is no easy way to learn who they are.

SELECT THE COMBINATION OF INTEREST RATE AND UPFRONT LENDER FEES THAT BEST MEETS YOUR NEEDS

Once you know your preferred mortgage type, you can select from among a variety of combinations of interest rate and fees paid to the lender upfront. As with the mortgage type, you should select the combination that minimizes your total cost over the period that is your best guess of how long you might be in your house. Borrowers who expect to have the mortgage a long time find that low-rate/high-fee combinations have the lowest cost, while borrowers with short horizons find that low-fee/high rate combinations have the lowest cost.

Mortgage shoppers will find schedules of interest rate and fees on many websites.

Shoppers who complete this step will have identified one combination of interest rate and upfront fees as best for them. This interest rate can be viewed as their “shopping rate,” which they will use to find the lender charging the lowest fees at that rate. 

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Beautiful model home at Stetson Ridge

Limited time savings and Model Grand Opening this weekend at Stetson Ridge NEWSWIRE

This weekend marks the model grand opening of Stetson Ridge Townhomes and the Century Communities Kickoff Home Sales Event. Visit Stetson Ridge near Austin Bluffs and Stetson Hills today, today and be one of the first to tour the new residence 970-E model home. Find out more about the grand opening specials available this weekend including; up to $10,000 off all homes that can close by September, 30th 2014 or a move-in package that includes free Air Conditioner, Washer/Dryer, window coverings and a refrigerator.

Stop by today and pick your play on

The Platinum Group Realtors, Inc. continues to grow

grand opening savings during Century’s Kickoff Home Sales Event.

Stetson Ridge has something for everyone with affordable townhomes located minutes from shops, cafes and entertainment, close to downtown and easy access to I-25. The townhomes at Stetson Ridge by Century Communities start at $179,950 and feature 2 unique floorplan designs from approximately 1,319 square feet to 1,324 square feet, 2-3 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms. The townhomes are 2-stories with an open feeling and include covered patios and 2-bay attached garages.

This community already has a few homes ready for move-in within the next 30 to 60 days. One such home is at 5384 Prominence Point. This home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,319 square feet and is priced at $186,825. An inviting covered patio welcomes you into the large open main level with optional fireplace. This home features a beautiful upgraded kitchen that includes 42" maple cabinets and a grand owner’s suite with a luxury bath, dual vanities, and a walk-in closet. The laundry room is conveniently located upstairs.

The next home available for quick move-in is at 5390 Prominence Point and is priced at $186,500. This residence 970 includes a covered front patio, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 2-bay garage and is approximately 1,324 square feet. The spacious main level features an open-concept floorplan with a separated foyer, and fireplace.

The upper-level includes the laundry room, generous owner’s suite with an attached sitting room, and walk-in closet.

The sales center is located at 5247 Prominence Point., Colorado Springs,

CO 80923. From Denver take I-25 South to exit 153 for InterQuest Parkway.

Head east on InterQuest Parkway for less than 2 miles and take a right onto N. Powers Blvd. Remain on N. Powers Blvd. for the next 7 miles and take a right on Stetson Hills Blvd. Turn right onto Prominence Point and the sales center will be on your left. Sales center hours; Monday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information please visit www.centurycommunities.com, or call 719-380-5305. 

15 questions to ask when selecting a home builder

BY JAY MCKENZIE  NEWHOMESOURCE.COM

Selecting the right builder is a key step in the journey that leads to your dream home.

Asking builders the 15 questions below will help you choose the right builder to create your new home — and give you confidence in your choice.

These questions will also help you better understand key steps in the building process and the decisions you’ll make, in partnership with the builder, to bring your new home to life.

NEWSWIRE

The Platinum Group Realtors, Inc. is pleased to welcome Monica Sharp.

Sharp joins the Platinum Group from Keller Williams Partners Realty where she worked with the #1 Keller Williams team in Colorado Springs and was in the top .5% of producing agents in the region since 2011.

As a single agent, Sharp was in the top 10% of producing agents in the Pikes Peak region last year and has already accomplished over $9 million in sales this year, and is a member of The Peak Producers, which includes the area’s top performing real estate agents.

Sharp grew up in the Tampa Bay area and is a graduate of the University of Florida, but has made Colorado Springs her home since 2003.

The Platinum Group, Realtors Inc. specializes in residential real estate throughout the Pikes Peak region, and is ranked as the #1 Independent Real Estate Firm in Colorado Springs. For more information on The Platinum Group, visit their website www. platinumhomesales.com. 

• How many years have you been in business? How many homes have you built?

• Are you licensed (where required) and insured?

• How do you compare yourself to other builders? What are the most important benefits of the homes you build?

• What type of warranty do you offer?

• Can you give me references from prior home buyers? Do you build model homes I can tour? If not, can you help me make an appointment to see a home you built for another customer?

• What are the major energy-saving features of homes you build?

• Do you build only from home plans you supply? Or can I provide my own set of plans?

• What standard features do your homes include? What options and upgrades can I select?

• Who will oversee the construction of my home? Who should I contact with any questions I may have?

• How and when can I make changes or upgrades before and during construction?

• How and when will the final price

for my home be determined?

• How often (and when) will I have access to the home during the building process?

• How long will my home take to complete?

• Does the community have a Home Owners Association and/or an Architectural Review Committee?

If so, may I get a copy of their rules and the amount of any fees?

• What’s your process for inspection

at key points of construction, at final walk-through, and to address any matters that need to be corrected or finalized?

There may be other important questions you wish to ask, so feel free to add them. However, experts agree the list above is a great starting point to select the firm to build your new home.

Congratulations! You’ve embarked

on an exciting journey that will lead to your dream home. As you progress through each stage — finding, buying, designing and building your new home — there are many great resources at NewHomeSource.com to assist you.  Jay McKenzie heads up content and social media for NewHomeSource.com and Builders Digital Experience. You can find him on Google+.

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Featured Houses Featured Home of the Week Best Bargain in Rockrimmon

6425 Delmonico Dr. | $349,900 Neighborhood: Northwest Driving Directions: From Rockrimmon Blvd., north on Delmonico, east side of inlet on Delmonico.

Agent/Company: Jackie McGee, 719-201-6009, ERA Shields

Sunday, Sep 7, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing Facility 1875 Willow Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

6,760±SF Building 1,200±SF Metal Warehouse

I-25 Access • 2.05± Acres • Lots of Office Space

by Order of US Small Business Administration

Real Estate AUCTION th

Tuesday, September 9 at 2pm Property Inspections

Mon, Sept 8th (5-7pm) & Tues, Sept 9th (10am-2pm) or by appt.

Terms & conditions available online.

Auctioneer: Marty Rogers CAI AARE

800-544-5186 SageAuctions.com

Come take a look at this fabulous find in Rockrimmon. Home is 4,514 s.f., finished basement, 6 beds, 4 baths, 2 car garage, two family rooms, large living, dining and kitchen areas, as well as an office, dance room, flex room, and library. home has two fireplaces, A/C, wet bar in basement and top of the line tile roof. There are great Pikes Peak views; home is on a .40 acre lot with lovely garden areas, and sits on a flag lot away from the street. Home is in very good condition; all it needs is your custom updating.

Featured Home of the Week Classic Homes in Mountain Shadows 2510 Tamora Way | $549,900 Neighborhood: Mountain Shadows Driving Directions: From I-25, exit #149 at Woodmen Road follow west as it turns into W. Rockrimmon Blvd.

Right (west) onto Vindicator Dr. Follow that across Centennial Blvd. and it turns into Flying W Ranch Road.

Right at Wilson Rd. Left at Tamora Way. Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-492-2823, mountainshadows@classichomes.com In a prime west side location, Classic’s new “Ashton” ranch plan is over 4,500 sq. ft. and sits 23,825 sq. ft. home site! It features 3 bedrooms plus a study, 3.5 baths and 3 car garage. Gorgeous hickory hardwood floors, stucco & stone exterior and covered rear patio! This spacious home offers a finished basement with 1’ taller ceilings, Jack & Jill lower level bathroom. Stunning views will be sure to please!

Featured Home of the Week Classic Homes in The Village of Verona 1908 Turnbull Drive | $646,096 - Available Now! Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: I-25 to Northgate Blvd Exit #156; East on Northgate; Right on Silverton Rd; Right on Silver Rose Dr; Left on Turnbull; 1908 Turnbull Drive is on the left corner!

Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-495-7297, flyinghorse@classichomes.com The 4,614 Stratford Model home is a rancher located on 16,590 sq. ft. lot is fully landscaped and has stucco & stone exterior, a welcoming front porch, and an expanded 10x19 deck off the nook. It offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3-car garage with service door. Kitchen includes large island with pendant lights, canned lighting, upgraded cabinets with undercabinet lights, upgraded granite countertops with tile backsplash, stainless steel undermount sink, and stainless steel appliances. Custom drapes and rods come with this builder model home!

And, Social Fitness Membership in The Club at Flying Horse is also included!

Featured Home of the Week

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More Open Houses

Open House of the Week Townhouse in the Gated Community of Pine Terrace 3735 Hermitage Dr. | $599,000 Hours: 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, September 7 Neighborhood: Southwest Driving Directions: From behind the Broadmoor Hotel take Penrose Blvd. to intersection of Zoo Road, Old Stage Rd. & Cheyenne Mtn Blvd - Pine Terrace is on the left follow signs.

Agent/Company: Ed Veranth, 719-963-4390, The Real Estate Network, Inc.

Experience the feeling of elegance, volume & space as you enter the main double doors into the Great Room of this Spacious Residence. 16’ vaulted ceilings, 3 fireplaces, built-in book shelves, main level master suites & main level guest suite or a great office. Gourmet kitchen w/gas cooktop, granite counters, 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 family rooms, over 4700 sq. feet, 2 zoned furnaces, large deck & views of the famed “39 Pines”. Don’t miss this beautiful residence.

Open House of the Week Custom, Santa Fe Contemporary, Crystal Hills, $3,000 Decorating Allowance 6 Sandra Lane | $419,900

Hours: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 Neighborhood: Manitou Springs Driving Directions: Manitou Ave. to Crystal Park Rd, 1mile_south to Sandra Lane, left to 3rd house on right.

Agent/Company: Chuck Armstrong, 719-231-3545, Weichert Realtors, Pikes Peak Group

Move-in ready. NEW: furnace, roof, water heater (2011), electric panel, flooring. Three half levels(lower level could serve as a guest/ in-law suite). Four-5 bedrooms; 3 baths, approx. 3,000 sf. Lots of light throughout. Low maintenance yard w/ perennials, sprinkler- drip system. Privacy walls, front and back; Manitou Springs school bus picks up in front; large, redwood deck (wired for TV). Extra long garage for work area. Many extras. $3,000 decorating allowance.

Classic Homes in The Village of Siena 13066 Cupcake Heights | $437,156 Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: I-25 to Interquest Exit 153; East on Interquest to Flying Horse Club Dr; West on Flying Horse Club Drive to first round-about, right on Barossa Valley; Left on Sea Smoke Circle (turns into Cupcake Heights). 13066 Cupcake Heights is on the right!

Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-495-7297, flyinghorse@classichomes.com Located just east of The Club at Flying Horse, the “Landau” Model Home is now available for leaseback! The home is a 3,195 sq. ft. ranch-style patio home featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2-car garage. It has stucco & stone exterior, covered expanded deck, and is fully landscaped with sprinkler system and all landscape maintenance is included! This spacious patio home offers a finished basement with 1’ taller ceilings, fireplace, and wet bar rough-in plumbing. All new Classic Homes in Flying Horse include Social Fitness Membership in The Club at Flying Horse!

More Open Houses Open House of the Week

Gorgeous Sought After Classic Rosewood Rancher 7420 Amberly Drive | $307,950 Hours: 12 – 3 p.m. Sunday, September 7 Neighborhood: Power Driving Directions: Powers Blvd. East to Stetson Hills, left onto Peterson Road, right onto Salish, left onto Amberly.

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

Immaculate, Open & Spacious with beautiful bamboo flooring on Main. Large Breakfast Bar area in Kitchen plus large Pantry. Master & Office on Main. 3 Lg. Bedrooms, Family Room & Sm. Kitchen in Basement. No Maintenance Stucco, Fabulous Yard, Large 2 Level Patio, Fenced with Built-in Flower Boxes. VERY SPECIAL HOME - DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

Open House of the Week Classic Homes in Meridian Ranch 10447 Mt Columbia Drive | $274,900

Hours: 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 Neighborhood: Meridian Ranch Driving Directions: This home is sold from Classic’s model home. I-25, exit #149 at Woodmen. East on Woodmen, past Powers. North at light on Meridian Rd. East on Londonderry Dr. North on Rainbow Bridge Dr. East on Mt Columbia Dr. Right on Mt Lincoln Dr. and model is on the right.

Agent/Company: Carolyn Crowley, Classic Homes 719-494-1101, www.classichomes.com The Capstone is a 3,010 sq. ft. 2-story plan offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage, 10x18 deck off dining, and 10x10 patio off basement rec room. Hardwood in entry, hallway, powder bath, family room, kitchen, and family dining.

Expanded kitchen w/island, large pantry, canned lighting, upgraded cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and undermount sink. Large master w/2 walk-in closets, oval soaking tub, shower w/seat, and dual sinks.

Featured Open House

New Home At Mackenzie Place Active Adult Campus 1564 Lewis Ridge View | $391,194

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

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

Open House of the Week Gorgeous Main Level Town Home with Lake View 114 Miramar Drive | $399,000

Hours: 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, September 7 Neighborhood: Spring Lake Driving Directions: West on Lake Avenue; left onto Spring lake right onto Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, right onto Miramar, park in the guest spots before the home or in the garage driveway.

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

Beautifully remodeled end unit townhome with a lake view from the kitchen which was completely redone to include removal of walls to create a large, open entertaining area. Beckony Kitchens designed a gorgeous space with top of the line appliances, island with seating, built in desk, walk in pantry and fabulous granite counter tops & glazed distressed Alder cabinets. The main level floors are redone in dark oak. Walk out to a private brick patio off the dining room and master bedroom. This is the ultimate in main level living.

Featured Open House of the Week TAKE $10,000 OFF LISTED PRICE! LIMITED TIME ONLY! 12365 Black Hills Drive | $ 524,900

Neighborhood: The Estates at Meridian Ranch Agent/Company: Jene Bullock, 719-963-7983, Majestic Custom Homes Open House: September 6 & 7, 12pm-5pm Driving Directions: From Powers, take Woodmen Rd. east to Meridian Rd. Go north on Meridian to Rex Rd. and turn right, go to Mt. Gateway and turn left, then right on Black Hills Dr. Follow signs to Open House.

Will consider all reasonable offers! Estimated 6 week quick completion on this new construction home! Make some of your own selections for a limited time. Enjoy main level living in this open-concept ranch plan by award winning custom builder.

4,694 sq. ft., 5 br or 4+study, 3.5 ba, oversized 1.3 ac lot, 6 car garage, and huge FINISHED BASEMENT. Amazing features included throughout! Builder also offering $10,000 OFF on any home (new contracts only). Come see us today! *References to square footage are approximate. Price, features and incentives subject to change without notice or obligation. This ad is for informational purposes only and is not part of any contract or offer to sell.

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4940 Ramblewood Dr. • $269,000

1624 Manitou Blvd. $234,900

OPEN HOUSE SUN SEPT 7 2:00 - 4:00 Old Colorado City Residence / Duplex Beautifully remodeled home/duplex 4/2/2 - Mountain Views - 2,201 sq.ft.

Dale Mueller Smith 719-359-7787

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Beautiful 2 Story D-20

1108 N. Meade Ave. $269,500

Wonderful updated ranch in Divine Redeemer. Wood Floors, WBFP, Large Yard, Peak Views. 3BR, 2BA, 1Car

Cindy O’Leary 719-322-8133

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Very well cared for 2 story 4 bed, 4 bath, 2 car, Hardwood Floors Galore - Original Owners, Updated Vinyl Windows.

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WOW! Take a look at this great 4/4/2 home! Well maintained, Light and bright!

Kitchen has top of the line appliances, quartz countertops and leads to a great deck! Wood floors on main level with 2 bedrooms and an updated bath. Lower level has new carpet and 2 more bedrooms. Large yard with a storage shed. Newer Roof, hot water heater, furnace and A/C! Move-in ready for the lucky new owner!

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Beautiful Ranch with True Main Level Living & RV Parking Gorgeous remodeled home on huge lot, fully fenced in back yard. Open floor plan with generous rooms sizes. Throughout the main level ... Kitchen has Stainless Steel applinaces & with breakfast bar ... Main level master with ensuite, walk out deck & main level laundry. Wood burning fireplace, New carpet, wood floors, tile and paint throught the home. Walking/bike trails 2 doors down from the home. Close to Peterson AFB, Schriever & Ft. Carson .... This! .... Don’t Miss This Opportunity! Close to lots of restaurants, shopping, parks and schools!

Tammy Whalen 719.492.0819

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520 Crystal Hills Blvd. • $434,900 Perfect location in Manitou Springs

Wonderful Manitou home just steps to Red Rock Canyon Park!

Completely remodeled, 4 ba/3 ba, custom kitchen, granite, master suite w/gorgeous bath, unique details throughout, private deck mountain views and so much more!

Hosted by Sheila Polkow 719-433-4440

Fabulous, Contemporary Woodmen Valley Rancher w/Privacy and VIEWS! Incredible 4 bedroom/3 bath walkout rancher on .83 acre lot nestled in the beautiful Woodmen Mesa subdivision! This beautifully appointed home is the perfect combination of elegance and sophistication. Many recent updates have enhanced the already desirable layout, featuring high ceilings, quality and custom finishes, and plenty of living space to enjoy. You’ll find upgraded cabinets and appliances, newly-custom-remodeled baths, fresh interior paint, updated lighting and more. You’ll love the views from the front of the home, and the privacy from the large rear deck w/hot tub. Enjoy Colorado living at its best! www.7325WoodmenMesaCircle.com Lori Jones 592-9700

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1305 Sandpiper Dr. • $215,000

Open Sunday, September 7 1-3pm 7325 Woodmen Mesa Cir. $515,000

Powers

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5465 Wilson Road • $385,000 Mountain Shadows Low Maintenance Living!

Beautifully maintained Mountain Shadows home on a large private lot with natural Scrub Oak backyard and maintenance-free Xeriscape; front yard! Relax and enjoy the healthy Colorado lifestyle in this low-maintenance home with gorgeous mountain views and close proximity to hiking and biking at the Garden of the Gods park, the West side and I-25. Twostory floor plan with a fully finished walk-out basement. 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

Sherry Landwehr 719-337-1908

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Tina 3810 Range Dr. • $252,500

Open House Saturday, Sept. 6th 11:30AM-2PM Springs Ranch Beauty!

A large front porch will welcome you home to this 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage with a 4’ extension. Built in 2001 and one owner move-in ready!

Brian Bridgeford 719-229-5951

9710 Keating Drive $330,000

OPEN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 11am-2PM Gorgeous Home In Falcon Hills!

4 bed + loft / 3 bath / 3 car garage with 3382 sq. ft.

Upper level laundry, huge master suite w/mountain views. Eat-in kitchen w/pantry, formal dining, all on a 1/2 acre lot!

Ron Craig 719-651-6859

511 S. Hancock Ave. • $175,000 • MLS# 4658560

Absolutely Stunning Remodel Of This 1910 Beauty! Solid As A Rock! Refinished Original Wood Floors. Lovely Granite Counters In Kitchen And Original Walk In Pantry.

Master Bedroom Has Large Closet With Extra Upper Storage. Updated Bathroom With Custom Tile. Both Upper Bedrooms Feature Walk In Closets And New Carpet, Storage Areas As Well. Wonderful Fixtures! New 3/4 Upper Bath With Seating Area And Storage.

Lovely Tile Work. Tons Of Storage! Sun Room Off Kitchen. Oversized 2 Car Carport.

Directions: Pikes Peak Avenue South on Hancock Ave.

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8989 Meadow Rose View • Award Winning Builder East on Research past Powers, • 3 Floor Plans including left on Grand Cordera Parkway Main Level Master Sales Office on your left • JMWestonhomes.com 719-571-9737

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Wolf Ranch – Richmond American Homes From the upper $200s 5766 Paladin Place 719.282.3783 - www.RichmondAmerican.com Banning Lewis Ranch – Richmond American Homes From the mid $200s 7092 Mountain Spruce Drive 719.573-7950 - www.RichmondAmerican.com Banning Lewis Ranch – Oakwood Homes From the mid $200s 8244 Cypress Wood Drive 719.380.5082 - 1-6pm Mon, 10-6pm Tues-Sun

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Banning Lewis Ranch – Oakwood Homes From the mid $200s 7119 Snowbell Lane 719.380.5082 - 1-6pm Mon, 10-6pm Tues-Sun

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Cumberland Green in Fountain – Oakwood Homes From the low $200s 9375 Castle Oaks Drive, Fountain, CO 80817 719.719.382.9799 - 1-6pm Mon, 10-6pm Tues-Sun

Meridian Ranch – Richmond American Homes From the $200s 10258 Mt. Lincoln Drive, Peyton 719.494.0182 - www.RichmondAmerican.com Lorson Ranch – Richmond American Homes From the mid $200s 6518 Alliance Loop 719.573.7950 - www.RichmondAmerican.com

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