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51B Marland Road, Old Broadmoor, Offered at $599,000

SPOTLIGHT: THE PATTERSON GROUP

HOLIDAY SPECIALS COURTESY OF THE PATTERSON GROUP

The Black Friday sales are over, the Christmas holidays approach and many are searching for that perfect unique gift. This year why not make a purchase that is truly special, something that can last a lifetime or beyond. Why not buy a piece of Colorado, that special lot to build your dream home? Kevin Patterson, owner of The Patterson Group, is pleased to

highlight a number of beautiful properties. Starting with land opportunities ranging from a 3.5 acre parcel nestled in the Broadmoor with panoramic views and its own private entry to a custom building lot in Kissing Camels with truly spectacular views on the lip overlooking Garden of the Gods or a golf course lot with both water and Front Range views

in Pinecrest. We also have lots in The Greens in Kissing Camels that allow for townhome living. But if these aren’t quite what you had in mind, look through the variety of lots on the next 2 pages. There’s something for everyone and it will be a gift you and your family can enjoy for years to come. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

OPEN HOUSE OF THE WEEK

Campbell Homes. Life With Comfort. Life With Style.

9255 Dome Rock Place | $434,950 Neighborhood: Cordera Hours: Sales Office located at 5215 Mount Cutler Ct. 10 am – 6 pm, Mon. – Sat. & Noon – 6 pm, Sun. Directions: From Powers Blvd., head east on Briargate Pkwy., turn north on Grand Lawn Cr. Follow signs to Campbell Homes Contact: Campbell Homes, 719-282-9250

3680 Hill Circle, Kissing Camels, Offered at $750,000

This ranch home comes with an attractive stucco exterior and offers over 3,700 square feet. The three-car garage includes a two-foot front extension for additional space. Beautiful hardwood flooring extends from the entryway into the dining room and great room. The spacious kitchen with nook includes stainless steel Maytag double ovens. Three bedrooms are located on the main level and the full finished basement includes a rec room, two bedrooms and a full bathroom. CampbellHomes.com

FEATURED PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Awesome Views – Acre

5225 Lomita Road | $549,000 Neighborhood: Northeast Driving Directions: From N. Academy Blvd., head east on Flintridge Dr., turn south on Montebello Dr. W., then east on Cambria Dr., and north on Lomita Rd. Agent/Company: Alan Lovitt, 719-338-0004

RV parking, free standing workshop, almost an acre, and great views are just a few enticing features of this custom home. A natural setting provides views from Pikes Peak to the Twin Peaks. Exceptional outdoor living from over 2,000 sq. ft. of decks and patios — some are even covered. The master suite has a sitting area and captivating views. Redone from top to bottom, the kitchen boasts is open for entertaining along with spacious counter tops. This home has plenty of space for your motorized toys.

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YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING LIST: BUY A LOT TO HOLD FOR THE FUTURE: We have some wonderful lots that don’t require immediate construction. WANT SOMETHING A LITTLE REMOTE OR PRIVATE? How about a 5 acre lot in Turkey Canyon, priced to sell at $149,000 or a terrific treed lot in Broadmoor Spires priced at $230,000 or a 1 acre lot in Cedar Heights priced to sell at $120,000. THERE ISN’T ANY LAND UNDER $200,000? We have several great building lots available under $200,000 including one in Kissing Camels at $179,000 offering a special incentive for a closing that occurs this year. In the Pinecrest community, we have another two lots priced at $170,000 and $180,000. In The Greens in Kissing Camels there is one lot currently offered at $195,000 and others offered above $200,000. NEED A LOT IN D-20 AND CLOSE TO THE NEW HOSPITALS? We have 5 terrific lots in Pinecrest with views that are convenient to shopping, the new hospitals and starting at $170,000. I DON’T HAVE TIME TO INTERVIEW BUILDERS; DO YOU HAVE LOTS WITH PLANS? We have lots in the Broadmoor, Kissing Camels and

Kevin Patterson The Patterson Group 719.575.1200 PattersonGrp.com

Pinecrest that builders have already designed plans for and are ready to move forward with construction. They also allow personalization to meet your needs and desires.

Pinecrest at Pine Creek – 1 of 5 lots with prices ranging from $170,000 to $240,000. Lot 24 pictured is offered at $230,000

KISSING CAMELS: We have 11 lots of various sizes and configurations. Some on the golf course, some with walkouts, some back to green belt. Prices starting at $275,000. These lots run the gamut and there is something to meet every taste and budget. PATIO HOME / ONE LEVEL LIVING: The Retreat in Kissing Camels is a brand new patio home community. The first phase of lots have been released, and there are still some terrific view lots available. Custom Builder Charlie Shea is allowing buyers to select their lot now and build in the next 2 years based on their personal schedule. Lot prices range from $145,000 to $175,000 in filing one. Start your dream for the holidays! Call Kevin today and we can put a bow on it. 

The Greens at Kissing Camels – 7 available lots with prices ranging from $195,000 to $295,000

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Buy Your Lot .... Build Your Dream! N O T W KE NE AR M

CEDAR HEIGHTS

3445 Black Canyon Road $120,000 This one acre lot is located in the gated community of Cedar Heights and offers a private setting with mountain views.

PINONS OF TURKEY CANON RANCH

16164 Cala Rojo Dr $149,000 Over 5 acres of privacy and views, off Hwy 115 with easy access to Ft Carson, Cheyenne Mountain and the Broadmoor.

KISSING CAMELS - THE RETREAT

1622 Rockview Trail (Lot 6) $160,000 Purchase your lot to build your patio home with C.R. Shea Homes. Visit www.TheRetreatAtKissingCamels.com

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KISSING CAMELS

1970 Hill Lane $179,000 This .64 acre cul-de-sac lot is located just inside the Kissing Camels gated community with Pikes Peak / front range views

SOLD PINECREST AT PINE CREEK 9863 Pinedale Drive (Lot 2)

KISSING CAMELS - THE GREENS

4065 Reserve Point (Lot 7) $220,000 Select your own builder for this sensational golf course lot which offers city as well as mountain views.

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THE SPIRES BROADMOOR

5767 Wellfleet Street $230,000 Private, treed setting on over ½ acre, great building opportunity in The Spires Broadmoor.

KISSING CAMELS

3305 Hill Circle $345,000 Located just inside the gated community, this .59 acre lot provides Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak views.

KISSING CAMELS

PINECREST AT PINE CREEK

$240,000 9751 Highland Glen Place (Lot 11) Great .62 acre garden level / forced walkout lot, cul-de-sac location with mountain views.

KISSING CAMELS

3850 Hill Circle $350,000 Golf course lot with terrific Pikes Peak views in Kissing Camels, lowest priced single family golf course lot on market.

KISSING CAMELS

3735 Hill Circle $275,000 Terrific .44 acre lot with walkout potential, overlooks west golf course while offering mountain /Pikes Peak views.

KISSING CAMELS

3930 Star Rise Point $365,000 This .61 acre lot backs to the golf course which provides uninterrupted views of the city and Front Range.

KISSING CAMELS

3860 Camelrock View $375,000 Terrific ½ acre corner lot with Front Range and mountain views to the north and Pikes Peak views to the south.

3739 Camelrock View $385,000 On a quiet cul-de-sac with mountain views and surrounded by luxury homes. Ready for you to start construction.

3740 Camel Grove $425,000 Great custom home building lot which allows you to choose your own builder. The views are magnificent.

KISSING CAMELS

KISSING CAMELS 3685 Hill Circle $475,000 Golf course walkout lot on .45 acres with extraordinary views of Pikes Peak, the golf course and the Front Range.

26 Pourtales Road $495,000 Nestled behind mature trees is this private .68 flag lot. Close to Broadmoor Elementary and Colorado Springs School.

3925 Lumina View $425,000 Great ½ acre custom home lot located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Backs to open space, overlooks the golf course, terrific views.

KISSING CAMELS

3660 Camels View $600,000 Stunning golf course lot on ½ acre with sweeping views of the golf course and Pikes Peak.

KISSING CAMELS

3710 Camels View $660,000 Magnificent Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and golf course views. Build your dream home on this walkout lot.

See Every Property for Sale @ PattersonGrp.com

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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 Oct. 6 – 12, 2014. Each listing includes the buyer, address and sales price. For more information, e-mail leslie.massey@gazette.com.

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• William R Bergman and Melissa M Bergman 15889 Midland Valley Wy. $413,600 • Richard Allan Rotte and Deborah Jeanne Rotte 16696 Curled Oak Dr. $424,000 • Jayme W Knutson and Darlene R Knutson 174 Kettle Valley Wy. $435,500 • Jeremy E Graves and Tonja R Graves 244 Kettle Valley Wy. $517,500

80809

• James B Pryse II and Ulrike Pryse 10155 Chipita Park Rd. $100,000 • James W Blythe and Angela A Blythe 9130 Picabo Rd. $224,900 • Paulina Vidal and Magdalena Herrera 8685 Highway 24 W $379,000

80817

• Aldo Cattoi 1840 Southmoor Dr. $157,000 • Max Schwyter 939 Candlestar Lp. S $170,000 • Erin R Silden and Crystal R Silden 858 Marshall Dr. $175,000 • Kristie D Spielhagen 7344 Glenburn Dr. $179,900 • Michael P Barcellos and Nicole R Barcellos 2079

Woodsong Wy. $209,000 • Jason Sellers and Kasi L Rae Sellers 7389 Willowdale Dr. $214,500 • Bradley H Lee and Jennifer L Lee 11025 Falling Star Rd. $225,000 • Douglas E Oberholtzer and Jhona Ann Oberholtzer 7794 Landover Ln. $299,100

80829

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• Michael Smith and Amanda GeddesSmith 2 Stover Ln. $406,000

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80831

• Bruce A Kersey and Sheila J Kersey 11975 Eagle Ln. $112,500 • Wende Lee Robbins and Dave D Robbins 17575 Sage Crest Rd. $165,000 • Gloria L Welch 3850 Blue Stallion Dr. $170,000 • Richard C Bowman Jr and Angela D Bowman 12625 Safe Landing Dr. $180,000 • Nathan R Outten and Brandilyn D Outten 12305 Crystal Downs Rd. $192,500 • Brian C Letsche and Makala D Letsche 12919 Devils Thumb Pl. $212,000 • Terry L Kennedy and Christine L

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Kennedy 7815 Antelope Meadows Cr. $244,000 Brandon Kenneth Parshall and Amy Marie Parshall 12261 Crystal Downs Rd. $254,900 Joshua Egbert and Karmen M Egbert 10449 Mt Lincoln Dr. $260,400 Roy L Koontz and Mary Ann Koontz 9610 Liberty Grove Dr. $270,000 Toby K Vaughan and Margaret E Vaughan 7171 Honeycomb Dr. $278,800 Samuel Vazquez and Candice Vazquez 10442 Mt Lincoln Dr. $281,800 Christopher A Jannereth 13510 Cottontail Dr. $295,000 Richard F Ball 12334 Grand Teton Dr. $302,500 Eric Lee Lynn and Michelle Marie Lynn 16850 Bradshaw Rd. $310,000 Eugene E Pawloski and Barbara A Pawloski 11478 Palmers Green Dr. $408,400

80903

• John J Cavanaugh and Mary H Hayden 810 San Miguel St. E $350,000

80904

• Tommy Glen Clinton 3173 Kiowa St. W

Bobbi Price Team

Closed volume of over $22,117,500 with 94 closed transactions in 2013

• Past Recipient Realtor Sales Person of the Year • Platinum Legend Award Winner • Member Elite 25 • Top 1% in the Nation • Member of Peak Producers

Bobbi Price: 719-499-9451 Jade Baker: 719-201-6749 Stephanie Hawthorne: 719-210-0480 bobbipriceteam@gmail.com www.bobbiprice.com

WHEN YOU’RE SERIOUS ABOUT REAL ESTATE Under $150,000 1030 & 710 Allison Mesa Vw. Centennial Ridge • $49,900 Ea.

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5791 African Daisy Ct. Bridle Pass • $339,726 5780 African Daisy Ct. Bridle Pass • $340,100

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n ructio 7095 Sungold Dr. 4371 Prairie Ranch Vw. ct Const New er Contra Ellicott • $64,900 Und Bridle Pass • $345,510 New n 19723 Jones Rd. 7773 Pinfeather Dr. ructio Land Const Ellicott • $69,900 Fountain Mesa • $341,971 Land r 20470 Warriors Path Dr. Unde ct 121177 Rio Secco Rd. a Contr Rivers Divide • $69,900 Woodmen • $350,000 n 2761 Mountain Glen Ct. ructio Land Constontract 7713 Pinfeather Dr. w e N Woodland Park • $74,900 rC Unde Mesa Ridge • $354,925 2440 Palmer Park Blvd. #206 New on ti 7733 Pinfeather Dr. c u tr o Heritage Park • $74,900 Cons Cond Fountain Mesa • $355,980 55+ o New n Cond 777 Saturn Dr. #509 ructio 6983 Sungold Dr. Skyway Plaza • $84,900 Const Bridle Pass • $366,139 15640 S. Lauppe Rd. ction nstru w Co Contract 7753 Pinfeather Dr. e N Yoder • $94,900 r Unde Mesa Ridge • $368,615 o n Cond 5037 Sunsuite Tr. ructio Const ntract 7159 Sungold Dr. ew N Co Pinon Sun • $122,750 Under Bridle Pass • $389,221 Land 3535 & 3555 Walker Rd. 465 Crystal Hills Blvd. Walden Pines • $125,000 Ea. Crystal Hills • $400,000 19700 E Top O The Moor Dr. 1340 N. Wahsatch Ave. Land Woodmoor • $130,000 Old North End • $425,000 Land 5530 Molly Ct. 15531 Short Line Ct. Black Forest • $140,000 Promontory Point • $425,000 r Unde ct a 2270 Pepperwood Dr. ction Contr onstru ct Pikes Peak Park • $144,900 NeUwndCer Contra 7754 Pinfeather Dr. Fountain Mesa • $429,281 Land 5610 Molly Ct. 13761 Lazy Creek Rd. Black Forest • $145,000 Flying Horse • $495,000

$140,000 • Gentry S Copelin and Monica V Copelin 714 Pioneer Ln. $249,000 • Owen J Roberts 1331 Friendship Ln. E $265,000

80905

• Janet Klinkhachorn 132 Favorite St. S $295,000 • William R Bowler and Patricia A Bowler 1020 Venus Dr. $325,000 • Michael J Mcdonald and Kasey Mcdonald 1365 Cresson Mine Dr. $330,000 • Elvis J Pacaya 1131 Norwood Ave. $492,500 • Jonathan S Lee and Margaret G Berg 880 Oxford Ln. $620,000

80906

• Rebecca Martha Michael and Ian Michael 1908 Institute Ave. S $113,400 • Scot J Carey and Brenda K Carey 25 El Sereno Dr. $177,000 • Christopher Patrick Gallion and Christy Danae Gallion 414 Kearney Ave. $212,500 • Heather A Marr 3129 Breckenridge Dr. W $235,000 • Ekaterina Mironova 3570 Pennyroyal Ln. $240,000 • Ian L Lawless and Monica Bascio 1750 Preserve Dr. $399,000 • Garry Lee Butcher and Jennifer Linn Butcher 4012 San Felice Pt. $453,500

80907

• Partners Inc Homesource 2805 Hancock Ave. N $126,000 • Roger C Paddock and Nancy G Paddock 1513 Shane Cr. $149,900 • Leonard M Tomsik and Laura A Tomsik 1104 Wisdom Hts. $187,000 • Garret J Bowden and Jenna M Bowden 2612 Main St. $199,000 • Wojciech Rychlik and Barbara Rychlik 1267 Vondelpark Dr.

$200,000 • Maurice J Delorey 5648 Corinth Dr. $225,500 • Michael H Fritz and June G Fritz 2614 Wahsatch Ave. N $275,000 • Kenneth L Trembley 420 Buena Ventura St. E $277,000 • Jeffrey Kasal and Kathryn E Coggins 1511 Tejon St. N $730,000

80908

• Matthew P Gaw and Sarah S Gaw 20215 Phoebe Grv. $250,000 • Susan Daniel 8445 Vanderwood Rd. $260,800 • Phillip G Sharp and Judith K Sharp 8360 Hardwood Cr. $270,500 • Daniel C Mozer and Renee N Mozer 7846 Morning Dew Rd. $274,800 • Robert Craig Brekke and Melissa Ann Brekke 16815 Papago Wy. $425,000

80909

• Morgan N Newkirk 2214 St. Vrain St. E $135,000 • Brent W Moorhead and Stacy E Allen 2010 Carlton Ave. $214,900

80910

• James M Trusty 3310 Calaveras Wy. $114,000 • William J Green and Jaimi E Lafon 3480 Charwood Ln. $145,000 • Karen Lonn and Kenneth Lonn 1928 Capulin Dr. $146,900 • Jose Amado Manansala and Jacqueline Manansala 2351 Chickhollow Dr. $278,700

80911

• Jonathan Wainwright Bennett 6613 Bobtail Dr. $94,000 • Carla Haley 517 Cottonwood Dr. $141,500 • Angela L Tenorio 533 Fay Dr. $162,900 • Scott L Robinson and Elizabeth

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Robinson 4410 Hennings Dr. $173,500 Roderick D Woods 5146 Fennel Dr. $177,900 Jeffrey Benjamin Delano 6635 Ocean Ave. $185,500 Kyle D Thoroughman and Nancy L Thoroughman 109 Ely St. $192,500 Daniel Swisher 985 Harbourne St. $198,000 Jay J Smith Sr 223 Cielo Vista St. $199,500 Joshua C Hoke and Deborah J Hoke 6675 Passing Sky Dr. $210,000

80915

• Misty Sanchez 1825 Shawnee Dr. $169,900 • Anthony Q Navarro and Jennifer N Navarro 1322 Mears Dr. $188,000 • Joshua R Thomas and Karyn L Thomas 1322 Kern Cr. $198,000 • Cole L Coleman 7328 Grama Grass Ct $306,200 • Glenn G Lintemuth III and Kay M Murin 2005 Broken Circle Rd. $325,000

80916

• Jay Thomas Jacoby and Marci Lee Jacoby 4550 Barkman Cr. $97,500 • Sung Ja Chong 4768 Wilde Dr. $104,000 • Michael R Robinson 102 Eastcrest Wy. $112,000 • James M Magee 4525 London Ln. $139,000 • David Moderow and Lauren Moderow 4915 Eldon Dr. N $145,000 • Jacob Bird 5077 Nolte Dr. N $146,000 • Eric B Scott 4774 Dover Dr. $165,000

80917

• Gregory A Davis and Jordan J Davis 5233 Smokehouse Ln. $179,900 • David C Shaw and Miranda G P Shaw 4410 Blissful Cr. S $189,900 • John Joseph

Sepulveda II 4564 Iron Horse Trl $220,500 • Terry T Brassard 3160 Wesley Pl. $308,000

80918

$350,000 • Casey D Jones 8950 Edgefield Dr. $357,000 • Patricia J Ault Living Trust 8321 Twinberry Pt. $405,000

• Jacob K Kruger 5263 Tomah Cr. $158,000 • Charles W Phillips 3724 Anemone Cr. $179,500 • Ashley A Williams 4308 Driftwood Dr. $189,000 • Elliot Neil Peters and Allison Kay Peters 3858 Topsail Dr. $200,000 • Stanley Harold Michaelis and Mary Jean Michaelis 6870 Los Reyes Cr. $244,000

80921

80919

80922

• Thomas Michael Burk 5885 Pemberton Wy. $197,000 • Thomas B Blaschke and Jesse L Blaschke 5765 Pemberton Wy. $199,500 • Jordan N Brill 2112 Silent Rain Dr. $199,900 • Bradley Jack Baum and Jo Carol Jean Baum 6314 Rabbit Ears Cr. $269,000 • Carl D Tucker Jr and Elizabeth Knowles Tucker 1055 Hunters Ridge Dr. $300,000 • Vincent M Boyle and Monique Boyle 8050 Edgerton Ct $359,900 • Joshua J Lindstrom and Kimberley A Lindstrom 8435 Ryegrass Trl $580,000

80920

• Jeffrey T Maxwell and Mary Joan C Maxwell 3440 Mirage Dr. $199,900 • Eddie Mack and Judy Mack 9138 Prairie Clover Dr. $225,000 • Noah K Harris and Heather E Harris 8815 Autry Ct $245,000 • Levi Boren and Shauna Boren 8715 Turnbridge Pl. $253,500 • Barbara A Krause 10027 Red Sage Dr.

• Elaine Carolyn Lennon 266 Luxury Ln. $245,000 • Rodney W Frieling and Kristine A Frieling 14414 Summer Glen Grv. $260,000 • Ronald Ray Merkley 755 Struthers Lp. $370,000 • Santiago H Mellado and Jeri Leanne Mellado 2141 Turnbull Dr. $745,900

• Benjamin T Landry 2620 Warrenton Wy. $170,000 • Teena Wright 7215 Blue Pond Pt. $180,000 • Carla Hawkins 3030 Ebbtide Vw $188,000 • Tommy Mac Harper 3957 Happy Jack Dr. $195,000 • Joscelyn Trenker and Joseph J Niski 5854 Charlois Ct $201,000 • Joshua Preston 7763 Mountain Laurel Dr. $215,500 • Stephen W Foote and Shannon M Foote 3525 Cowhand Dr. $225,000 • Mark A Eccher 6815 Gavel Dr. $472,500

80923

• William S Galloway 7455 Manistique Dr. $110,000 • Michal Traplay 4875 Wells Branch Hts. # 102 $169,200 • Jesse B Tomkins 6348 Rockville Dr. $171,000 • Candice J Chase 4875 Wells Branch Hts. # 205 $173,600 • Cheryl K Wells 4875 Wells Branch Hts. # 104 $176,500 • Linda Wilmsen 5677 Saint Patrick Vw $185,000 • Euterpe Loomis 6120 Daylight Pt. $185,000 • Stephanie M Gray 6020 Fescue Dr.

$192,500 • Jason D Anton and Nathan G Anton 6847 Summer Grace St. $194,000 • Rory T Gannaway 6734 Harvey Ln. $199,000 • Jeffrey D Cooks and Elizabeth T Cooks 6150 Whirlwind Dr. $206,000 • Rafael Negron and Annette Negron 5747 Uncompahgre St. $208,000 • Arie T Barnhill and Edlin T Barnhill 6460 Advocate Dr. $211,500 • Jeffrey M Engle and Natallee S Engle 6236 Riverdale Dr. $215,000 • Daniel M Garcia and Hope R Garcia 5845 Granby Hill Dr. $219,000 • John Charles Salinas and Cassandra Leanne Salinas 5390 Balsam St. $219,000 • Tiffany J Haley 6191 Whirlwind Dr. $222,500 • Amy Sutz 5051 Austerlitz Dr. $225,000 • Terry Lovone Gonzales 5971 Pioneer Mesa Dr. $227,000 • Kristine Royer 7678 Matchlock Hts. $237,900 • Wah Yuen and Lili Chee 7177 Grand Prairie Dr. $266,000 • Wilton K Napier and Bea M Napier 7606 Derringer Pt. $293,000 • Larry L Holmes and Christina C Holmes 7662 Double Barrel Hts. $295,600 • William Clay Mcgillivray and Sara Courtney Mcgillivray 6651 Silverwind Cr. $298,000 • Ronald J Vigil and Tina J Vigil 7095 Quitman Ct $312,000 • Vasiliy A Novak 5819 Wild Bill Wy. $324,000 • Patrick Oconnell and Michele P Oconnell 7147 Indian River Dr. $329,900 • Kenneth E Vines and Kamela J Hall 6740 Silver Star Ln. $445,700

80924

• Randy J Ward and Krista L Ward 9075 Kennebec Pass Trl $359,000 • Jose O Velasco and Glorivee Y Velasco 5977 Brave Eagle Dr. $422,000 • George E Petty and Emily Y Petty 5112 Castlewood Canyon Ct $428,600

80925

• Cheyenne N Vandenberg Schlagetter and Sabryna D Schlagetter 4362 Gunbarrel Dr. $199,900 • John David Mccoy Jr and Sanri Blignaut-Mccoy 6214 Saddlebred Wy. $211,000 • Jeannette Perez Santiago 4225 Gunbarrel Dr. $227,500 • Eric Mcdougall and Charlene Mcdougall 6124 Wood Bison Trl $230,300 • Phillip M Johnson and Cristin Machel Johnson 6136 Kettle Fire Trl $237,500 • Whitney E Bombalicki and David R Bombalicki 9235 Sand Myrtle Dr. $241,000 • Terry L Hill and Jessica D Hill 7631 Dutch Lp. $290,400

80927

• Clinton W Randolph and Rebecca L Randolph 8365 Plumwood Cr. $222,700 • Deanna R Lucero and Laura E Lucero 6559 Sugarberry Ln. $252,000 • John R Goodwin and Jodi G Goodwin 8284 Longleaf Ln. $255,700 • John Eric Suter 7224 Mountain Spruce Dr. $288,600 • Nathan R Rieber 6538 Cottonwood Tree Dr. $290,800 • Christopher L Maddox and Sherry R Maddox 6913 Tahoe Rim Dr. $394,600

80951

• Jelly R Fontaine 1831 Pinyon Jay Dr. $162,500

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124 E. Espanola St. Old North End • $535,000 1198 Red Rock Cir. Red Rocks at Beaver Creek • $599,900 17585 Spur Ranch Rd. N/E of Black Forest • $599,900 1825 Pine Grove Ave. Broadmoor • $625,000 1990 Chateau Point Ct. Hunters Point • $635,000 124 Stargate Hts. Florissant • $649,900 3390 Orion Dr. Top of Skyway • $650,000

7763 Pinfeather Dr. Fountain Mesa • $318,920

725 Neon Moon Vw. Crystal Park • $659,900

11228 Tottenham Ct. Paint Brush Hills • $338,900

915 Oak Ridge Rd. Crystal Park • $675,000

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Average US 30-year loan rate falls to 3.89 percent THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell for the fourth straight week, a continuing boon for potential homebuyers. Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday the nationwide average for a 30-year mortgage declined to 3.89 percent this week from 3.97 percent last week. It is now at its lowest level since May 2013. Rates are about a half-point lower than at the beginning of the year, when the benchmark 30-year rate stood at 4.53 percent. Rates have fallen in recent weeks amid economic slowdowns in Europe and China, and the start of a recession in Japan. The average for a 15-year mortgage, a popular choice for people who are refinancing, declined to 3.10 percent from 3.17 percent last week. Mortgage rates have been falling despite the recent end of the Federal Reserve’s monthly bond purchases, which were intended to keep longterm interest rates low. An improving economy led the Fed in October to end the program that it launched during the 2008 financial crisis. Fed officials also have indicated that they will continue to hold shorter-term rates at near-zero levels until signs emerge of rising inflation.

The Fed’s latest survey of business conditions around the U.S., released Wednesday, showed that the economy kept expanding in October and November, helped by solid gains in consumer spending, manufacturing and overall employment. The survey found many areas of strength and for the first time this year, the report didn’t see a need to qualify its summary of growth by using words like “modest” and “moderate.” 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. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount. The average fee for a 30-year mortgage was unchanged from last week at 0.5 point. The fee for a 15year mortgage also remained at 0.5 point. The average rate on a five-year adjustable-rate mortgage fell to 2.94 percent from 3.01 percent. The fee was steady at 0.5 point. For a one-year ARM, the average rate declined to 2.41 percent from 2.44 percent. The fee held at 0.4 point. 

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BuildingPermits The figures quoted here are based on the weekly printout from the Regional Building Department. Not all permit data are shown. Prices include labor and materials and do not reflect lot price, utility tap fees, or other expenses. The following covers Nov. 22 to Nov. 28, 2014.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

• 5975 Hemmingway Rd. $411,187 Homeowner • 5465 Cordillera Ct. $537,006 Monarch Landscaping & Const. • 5465 Cordillera Ct. $537,006 Monarch Ents. Ltd. • 837 Salmon Pond Wy. $0 St. Aubyn Homes, LLC • 146 Autumn Bell St. $409,260 Creekstone Dev., Inc. • 6671 Wexford Dr. $270,484 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 1206 Ethereal Cr. $455,197 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 12451 Wetterhorn Pk. Ln. $496,102 Campbell Homes Ltd. • 30 Sommerlyn Rd. $79,668 Homeowner Addn. above garage • 16510 Papago Wy. $442,026 DME Homes DBA GJ Gardner Homes • 196 Chelten Rd. $280,978 J&F Mcgee Const., Inc. • 12784 Sunlight Pk. Pl. $388,272 Reunion Homes • 12915 Cupcake Hts. $337,623 Elite Prop. Of Amer., Inc. • 12921 Cupcake Hts. $338,587 Elite Prop. Of Amer., Inc. • 6923 Tahoe Rim Dr. $559,172 Elite Prop. Of Amer., Inc. • 6737 Mustang Rim Dr. $527,369 Elite Prop. Of Amer., Inc. • 8511 Dry Needle Pl. $430,033 Keller Homes Inc • 5028 Galloping Goose Wy. $447,273 Keller Homes Inc • 5624 Wilson Rd. $322,739 Builtrite Bldrs., Waldo Rebuild

TOWNHOMES

• 4305 High Mtn. Pt. $364,072 Rp Integrity LLC. Model 1

MOBILE HOMES

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• 851 Old Dutch Mill Rd. $6,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 8588 Saddleman Rd. $4,674 1st Call Exts., Reroof • 8015 Poco Rd. $16,558 Pro-tech Roofing Systs., Reroof • 802 S Nevada Ave. $4,900 All Phase Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 2613 Templeton Gap Rd. $3,200 All Phase Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 52 N Albion St. $4,300 All Phase Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 4365 Pioneer Creek Dr. $4,500 Total Roofing, Reroof • 14815 Gleneagle Dr. $13,000 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof • 1932 N Cascade Ave. $17,000 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 5573 Calvert Creek Dr. $18,156 Powerhouse Const., LLC., Bsmt. Finish • 236 Cunningham Dr. $6,675 Reynolds Roofing Systs., LLC., Reroof • 1501 Wood Ave. $25,450 Integrous Roofing & Rest. Inc. Reroof • 1418 N Corona St. $4,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 185 El Dorado Ln. $12,000 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 1127 Chambers Dr. $4,500 Wright Way Repairs, LLC., Reroof • 2306 Providence Cr. $4,129 Peacemaker Bldrs. Inc. Deck • 4435 Kashmire Dr. $10,297 Barlo, Inc. DBA Interstate Roof., Reroof • 306 Cheyenne Blvd. $9,000 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof • 1532 Carraway Ct. $6,000 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof

• 6975 Cotton Dr. $3,500 So. Colo. Roofing, Reroof • 1215 Darby St. $7,000 JKD Ents., Inc. DBA Ascent Roofing, Reroof • 740 Pollux Dr. $1,500 Raine Bldg. LLC., Stucco Bumpouts • 8325 Ashford. Ct. $8,200 Elite Roofing, Reroof • 1145 Marlstone Pl. $4,099 Elite Roofing, Reroof • 8302 Cooper River Dr. $4,000 Timberline Roofing & Const., Reroof • 18847 Murphy Rd. $7,400 Timberline Roofing & Const., Reroof • 28 Kris Ln. $15,000 Ed Green & Son Const., Int. Remod. • 814 Clinton Wy. $7,807 Campbell Roofing Inc. Reroof • 523 Salano Dr. $3,000 7 Summits Exts. LLC. Reroof • 3525 Birnamwood Dr. $7,220 Holladay Bros. Const., Inc. Reroof • 555 Blackhawk Ct. $13,731 Holladay Bros. Const., Inc. Reroof • 7435 Wynwood Ter. $5,979 Kenwood Bldg. & Remodg., Deck • 7018 Ketchum Dr. $25,384 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 5405 Sacramento Pl. $6,489 Pk. View Roofing, Reroof • 4572 Clinebell Ln. $4,000 Guarantee Exts., Reroof • 14950 Raton Rd. $60,000 Colo. Cstm. Decks Inc., Deck & Cover • 3004 W Springlake Cr. $15,250 JR Roof Mntce., Reroof • 5725 Grapevine Dr. $5,447 JR Roof Mntce., Reroof • 24 Minnehaha Ave. $4,111 Colo. Deck Bldrs., LLC. Deck • 20195 Lost Arrowhead Dr. $15,069 Bordner Install. Grp. Inc. Reroof • 4160 Stonebridge Pt. $8,760 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 811 N Hancock Ave. $2,200 Western Fireplace Supply Inc. Woodstove • 3221 Bell Mtn. Dr. $5,250 Premier Roofing Co., LLC. Reroof • 11454 Wildwood Ridge Dr. $15,901 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 6631 Kari Ct. $6,616 Faver Roofing, Reroof • 203 Cheyenne Ave. 205, $13,000 Kelanar Roofing, Reroof • 209 Cheyenne Ave. $7,000 Kelanar Roofing, Reroof • 1128 Calvert Ave. $9,688 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 3225 Blue Mtn. Wy. $4,500 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 3180 Ox Cart Dr. $6,000 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 4312 Witches Hollow Ln. $4,710 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 669 Dexter St. $6,520 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 7395 Churchwood Cr. $4,770 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 2219 N Corona St. $6,030 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 127 Cornell St. $5,866 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 1340 N Arcadia St. $5,000 Wyndhill Roofing LLC. Reroof • 7018 Ketchum Dr. $5,517 N. Murphy Const. Inc., Reroof • 5235 Peaceful Pl. $5,120 N. Murphy Const. Inc., Reroof • 16930 Sage Lake Ct. $7,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 3161 W Westcliff Dr. $6,600 Saren Structures, Reroof • 2920 La Estrella Cr. $200 Homeowner, Int. Remod. • 1009 Parkview Blvd. $6,000 Highlands Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 1365 Carlson Dr. $1,200 Twconstruction, Bsmt. Remod. • 822 E Vermijo Ave. $10,320 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 822 E Vermijo Ave. $8,500 Pk. Structural, Inc., Fndtn. Repair • 1826 Mesita Ct. $2,000 Scheffe’s Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 6308 Whirlwind Dr. $10,321 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 3360 Clubview Ter. $23,127 Bordner Install. Grp. Inc. Stucco • 15 Elm Ave. $106,345 Pk. View Roofing, Reroof • 6831 Fountain Vista Cr. $9,500 Perfection Deck & Patio, Bsmt. Finish • 2330 Limerick Ct. $35,157 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 3015 Rhapsody Dr. $5,750 Premier Roofing Co., LLC. Reroof • 241 Pinecrest Wy. $2,400 Western Fireplace Supply Inc. Woodstove • 3250 Birnamwood Dr. $7,082 Premier Roofing Co., LLC. Reroof • 2115 Cloverdale Dr. $6,256 Premier Roofing Co., LLC. Reroof

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• 18185 Woodhaven Dr. $4,000 Clean Sweep Chimney Sweeps Inc. DBA Aspen Stove & Fireplace, Woodstove • 415 S 11th St. $9,000 Champion Window Co. of CS, Reroof • 552 W Monument St. $7,000 Shaun Chapin, Reroof • 544 W Monument St. $8,100 Shaun Chapin, Reroof • 1902 E San Rafael St. $3,000 Michael Yates Roofing Co., LLC. Reroof • 3725 Misty Meadows Dr. $5,700 Michael Yates Roofing Co., LLC. Reroof • 520 E Caramillo St. $3,900 Trafton Roofing & Repair Svc, Reroof • 6556 Pk. Vista Cr. $7,700 Brian Pierce Roofing, Reroof • 20520 Oasis Ave. $6,644 Total Roofing, Reroof • 4049 Ascendant Dr. $8,400 On Top Roofing & Rest., Reroof • 8470 Garrison Rd. $17,347 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 31 Mt Washington Dr. $4,000 Wright Way Repairs, LLC., Reroof • 1932 N Prospect St. $6,200 Finish Line Const., Reroof • 6479 Range Overlook Hts. $17,173 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 6564 Thistlewood St. $7,750 Total Roofing, Reroof • 2374 Cinnabar Rd. $15,487 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 2617 W Cucharras St. $3,000 Briargate Home Impv., Int. Remod. • 3112 Dent Ave. $10,500 Avalanche Roofing & Exts., Reroof • 823 Dunston St. $5,000 R&R Kustom Exts., Siding • 3340 Clubheights Dr. $5,000 R&R Kustom Exts., Siding • 3590 Jubilant Pl. $400 Homeowner, Int. Remod. - Bsmt. • 1915 N Cascade Ave. $4,000 Abbas Const. Co, Reroof • 1915 N Cascade Ave. $4,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 8060 Trefoil Ct. $400 Homeowner, New Header • 2 2nd St. $11,466 Pk. View Roofing, Reroof

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5 quick, simple ways to spruce up your home for the holidays BY HANNAH BLICK, SPECIAL TO SPRINGS HOUSES.COM  FEATURING HGTV DESIGN STAR JENNIFER BERTRAND

The living room is falling apart and the whole family is coming over in two days — what’s a host to do? There might not be room for a décor overhaul in your schedule or budget, but you can still enjoy an updated home for the holidays. Jennifer Bertrand, Host of HGTV’s “Paint-Over! With Jennifer Bertrand” and season 3 champion of HGTV Design Star, shares her five favorite décor refreshers for the 2014 holiday season. “Life can get serious and heavy, we all need a breath of fresh air in our homes,” Bertrand said. “Challenge your whole family to get involved and be creative.” 1. ADD METALLIC, VINYL DECALS “I love using vinyl decals to dress up backsplash or bathroom tiles for the holidays. You can find great shapes like triangles and dots on Etsy. If you use a metallic gold or silver, it adds a bit of holiday whimsy and a fun, graphic design on otherwise solid tiles. You can also use them to create movement and add drama to your home. I’d suggest choosing a color that harmonizes well with your existing tile tone. It can really change the whole vibe in your home.” 2. STRING TWINKLE LIGHTS AND PLANT UPLIGHTS “Everybody hangs colored lights on their tree or the outside of their home, but I like to use clear twinkle lights in unexpected places inside the home. You can string them across your living room from the ceiling or underneath curtains and awnings. It really creates a sense of wonderment. If you’ve got any rooms without overhead lighting, you can also set up a few uplights behind a sofa or to shine on your fireplace. This is a great way to change the ambiance for a party or evenings in watching Christmas movies.” 3. PAINT THE FRONT DOOR “Painting your front door is one of the easiest ways to totally freshen up your home! You can paint the outside a warm red or touch up the inside for a new accent color in your entrance. Chalk paint, which has a milky finish and now comes in every color under the sun, is very on trend right now. It has a softer, vintage feel and is very user friendly as it doesn’t leave streaks. You can be horrible at painting, but it will still look great.”

4. CRAFT PORCH VIGNETTES “I joke that I can’t keep any plants alive, but I can make cool, holiday vignettes in my flower pots! This is a great way to jazz up your front porch. Simply choose a few holiday-themed cutouts, like candy canes or Christmas trees, and then cut them out of particle board or wood sheets. Paint them and place them in your planters with artificial holly and garland. They won’t die and they add some height! The key to this is to go big for a truly dramatic effect and use repeating elements in porch design.” 5. CREATE A HOLIDAY TABLE DESIGN “Take a few minutes to go around your home and collect a handful of interesting items and then arrange them on a tabletop for a holiday conversation starter. This is a great one to include the kids in — have them draw pictures their favorite holiday memories to place in photo frames. Incorporate a bit of history with old family photos or perch colorful melamine plates on painted candlesticks to hold candies. Play with height and color and scale!” For more ideas, visit www. jenniferbertrand.com or meet Bertrand at the Colorado Springs Sugar Plum Food & Gift Mart from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on December 6 or 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on December 7, at the Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. Call 1-800-756-4788 Ext. 34 or visit www.rjpromotions.com for more information on the Colorado Springs Sugar Plum Food & Gift Mart.

Designer Brian Patrick Flynn put an up-cycled spin on the decor of his outdoor living room with Christmas trees made from reclaimed shipping pallets. Flynn suggests using sculptural trees rather than real or artificial ones if you’re too short on time to add ornaments and lights.

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Decorating with Christmas trees BY MELISSA RAYWORTH  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

For generations, the choice was simple: 1. Strap a live Christmas tree to the roof of your car, wrestle it into a tree stand at home and hope it wouldn’t fall over. Or, 2. Put up an artificial tree that was unmistakably fake. Fortunately, the options have expanded dramatically, from realistic fake trees pre-lit with softly glowing LED lights to environmentally friendly, abstract “trees” made from reclaimed shipping pallets. Options for a real, live tree include “white glove” service that includes delivery and professional set-up. Here, three interior designers help sort out some options and share advice on stylishly decorating with holiday trees and branches, even in households where Christmas isn’t celebrated. EXQUISITELY ARTIFICIAL Designer Brian Patrick Flynn, founder of Flynnside Out Productions, loves the look and scent of real trees. But he is “hands down, 100 percent on Team Artificial,” thanks to the convenience and range of today’s fake trees. White trees are “excellent for more elegant,

sophisticated spaces,” Flynn says. He layers on ornaments in shades of white and metallics “for a less-is-more, tone-on-tone look.” Designer Lee Kleinhelter, founder of the Pieces home decor store in Atlanta, agrees. She uses a high-quality, fake white tree in her home because “it feels a little modern, and is a clean slate where I can use interesting objects to accessorize.” If you can’t quite imagine your handmade or hand-me-down ornaments on a sleek, white tree, consider getting a real tree for keepsake ornaments and putting a white tree in another location, perhaps near the front door, decked out in monochromatic ornaments. Sarah Fishburne, director of trend and design for The Home Depot, says many Americans now use one fake tree and one real one. If white isn’t your style, Flynn recommends realistic fake green trees with a “woodsy, rustic” look, or fake green trees coated with fake white snow, which are called “flocked” trees. “Flocked trees add amazing texture and can really tone down the overall greenness of an artificial tree, making it a little softer,” he says. He has created flat, abstract trees out of CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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15724 Pole Pine Point ~ $84,900

20025 Chisholm Trail ~ $125,000

1429 Territory Trail ~ $129,500

3650 Twisted Oak Cr. ~ $199,900

1140 Valkenburg Dr. ~ $228,000

8035 Ferguson Road ~ $244,900

Open & bright floor plan - New carpets and interior paint throughout -All baths updated with new vanities & sinks plus flooring Kitchen has new cabinets and countertops with bkfst nook, newer flooring - Dining rm has new slider to new patio and yard - LL Family rm was fireplace and room for Office/rec area - Oversized garage & RV parking - New garage door & opener, newer roof & exterior paint - New Water heater, new screens & blinds - 5bed/3bath/2 car garage.

2506 Broadway Street Large home on corner lot that is rich with history. Originally built in 1898. The additional square footage provides a main level master, open, light and bright living room with corner gas fireplace and additional bath. 6 bedrooms (some with walk-in closets), 3 baths and corner lot that gives space to add detached garage. Tons of storage space and large closets in all the bedrooms. Master bedroom and office on main level. Hot water heat. Updated windows, stucco exterior and room to roam. Laundry hookups on the main level or the basement. Great access to hiking and biking trails. Mountain views, light and bright. $249,000.

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

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Unbelievable top of the world views in the beautiful, gated community of Cedar Heights. You are just minutes away from the shops and restaurants of Manitou and downtown, but you will feel as if you are miles from anywhere. Watch the stars come out one by one or delight in the antics of the wildlife. From sunrises to sunsets, this is one of the best views in the entire city. Do not miss this amazing opportunity to build your dream home! Anne Marie Flynn 719-536-4312 AnneMarieFlynn.com

Lovely 2BR/2BA/1C Townhome In N/W Colorado Springs! Amazing Pikes Peak Views! Beautiful Bamboo Floors Throughout The Entire Main Level Make This Home Light And Bright! High Vaulted Ceilings, Gas Fireplace & Private Patio- What A Value! Owners Put Love And Care Into Finishing The Basement W/Plush Carpeting & Fresh Paint - Perfect For Entertaining! Berber Carpet On The Stairs Leading Up To Two Bedrooms W/Large Closets & Full Bath. The Laundry Room & Access To The Garage Complete This Lovely Home! Homeowners Have Never Rented This Property - And They Have Kept It In Fantastic Condition During Ownership! Close Proximity To Garden Of The Gods And Ute Valley Park!

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Rare Opportunity to Build in one of Woodmoor's Most Coveted Areas! Upscale Custom Home Neighborhood Nestled Among Pines & Scrub Oak. Large Lot is Open in Front and Treed in Back with Views of the Bluffs. Many Possibilities To Choose From For Floor Plans. Use Your Builder or Ours. Call Me For Details on Our Builders Plans & Pricing! Enjoy Your Own Piece of Quiet Paradise! Conveniently Located Near I-25 for Easy Commute to Denver or Colorado Springs! Dianna Dalton-Daily 719-661-0270 www.CSRealEstatePros.com

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Don't let this opportunity to build your dream home pass you by on this 3 acre lot in the gated community of Black Forest Reserve. Surround yourself by natures beauty on this private, heavily treed flag lot that will make the perfect site for your forever home! Shared driveway is already paved to beginning of lot, award winning District 38 schools and so much more! Convenient to Castle Rock, Denver and Colorado Springs by way of Highway 83 and close to walking trails, schools, parks & shopping. Electricity, natural gas and telephone utilities near the property line. Do not miss this opportunity to own a slice of heaven in Black Forest!

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Fountain Mesa

Desirable NGT and Dist 20 Schools!

2815 Aquila Court ~ Vacant Lot ~ $250,000

4503 Bridle Pass Dr. $275,000

5010 Granby Cir ~ $285,000

8216 Horn Run Rd ~ $289,500

1277 Mount Estes Dr. $295,000

7733 Pinfeather Dr. $355,875

1275 Diamond Rim Drive ~ $359,900

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

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New Walther Homes model home ready now * 3752 sq. ft. stucco contemporary 2-story with unfinished basement on beautiful 13852 sq. ft. lot backing to open space with miles & miles of trail system * Built with energy efficiency throughout including 2x6 walls * Bosch stainless steel appliances * Quartz counters throughout * Hand trolled walls & 9´ ceilings * All American made products * HERS rated at 49 * Open & contemporary with high grade materials * X-scaped front yard * Fenced back yard * Luxury is more than a word, it´s a lifestyle. Call 661-8360 for more info.

Walking distance to Mary Kyer Park.New carpet throughout the main and upper level. Warm hardwood floors greet you at the entry and flow into the great room w/ floor to ceiling windows that let the natural light pour in.kitchen has upgraded solid surface counter tops, center island, hardwood floors, pantry, and breakfast bar.master retreat, w/vaulted ceilings, 5pc bath w/soaking tub, and walk in closet.3,365sqft 4bd 4ba 2car mls#741612

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Move in ready 2-Story home in a great location boasting 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car garage and over 3,100 square feet. The main level is perfect for entertaining with a large living room, dining room, family room and completely updated kitchen. Unwind in the upper level master suite w/ an attached bath and walk-in closet. Finished basement with recreation room. Private backyard with a large patio, great location, new carpet throughout and more! Don't miss this great home!

Established & desirable location in Mountain Shadows! Hardwood floors, formal living & dining room. Kitchen w/ breakfast nook. Family room w/ built-ins, hardwood floors, brick floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace & walk out to composite desk. Large Master Suite w/ vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet & 4pc bath w/ double vanity. 3 secondary bedrooms & shared full bath on upper level. Basement w/ large bedroom & 3/4 bath. Add'l highlights: newer roof (5 years old), main lvl laundry, plenty of storage space, updated 1/2 bath on main, vaulted ceilings, energy efficient windows, walking distance to schools & park, easy access to Garden of the Gods road & I-25!

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Original owner, no tobacco or pets, truly shows like new*This beautiful rancher features 100% main level living*Entry opens to the spacious great room with gas log fireplace & tons of large windows*kitchen with ample Birch cabinets, adjoins a sunny dinning area that walks out to a deck with Peak Views*Master suite has bay window, 5 piece bath & walk-in closet. Full garden level basement (framed for a walkout) endless floor plan possibilities for a growing family. Newer carpet, hot water heater, central air, new roof with warranty* 3/2/2* 3442 Total sqft.*District 11 Schools*Main level lifestyle at its Best!

Build your custom home on one of the Premier lots in Top of Skyway. Over an acre and a half perched high above the city lights with a level building site just off Gold Camp Road on a quiet cul de sac. Sweeping majestic views of Garden of Gods, City Lights and Cheyenne Mountain. Lots of pines, scrub oak and so much natural beauty you'll have to see it to appreciate it! You have the option to select your own builder and design. Lot has good soils and a two story or a ranch plan will work well on this site.

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Sunset Mesa

1290 Bowstring Rd. ~ $365,000

4730 Jenson Ln ~ $389,500

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5485 Broadmoor Bluffs Drive - $419,900

2425 Amberwood Lane

3970 Saddle Rock Rd - $449,500

13360 Clinet Drive

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Peregrine ~ D-20!

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South Colorado Springs ~ 5 Acres

Old North End Elegance

1963 La Bellezza Grove ~ $624,900

124 Stargate Hts. $649,900

2005 Twilight Canyon Rd. ~ $725,000

1927 Wood Ave. ~ $795,000

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113 Via San Miguel ~$549,900

19230 Langtree Ct ~ $589,000

Exciting, modern town homes situated in scenic Manitou Springs * These contemporary designs were built to suit the most discerning taste * Featuring 4 bed/4 bath/2 car garage & over 3,500 SF * Elevators, multiple decks, lots of windows, extensive hardwood flooring, granite counter-tops, 2 gas fireplaces, main level study & more! * The styling will not disappoint! Dean Weissman 719-499-6124 www.DeanWeissman.com

Move in ready home located on 2.5 acres w/ 6 BD, 4 BA, 3 car attached garage, 2 car detached garage and 4,200 + SF. Formal living, formal dining, gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, center-island, cherry cabinets, walk-in pantry and eating area. The kitchen and eating area are open to large family room with a cozy fireplace. Master retreat w/ updated 5 pc bath. Finished walk-out basement w/ large recreation room/theater room. New interior paint, new carpet, wrap-around front porch with built-in seating, large rear deck with natural gas line for grill, beautifully landscaped yard, peaceful location and more!

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Bright and open 2-story located in D-12. Private lot w/stunning mtn views. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 car garage. Newly painted 2-tiered deck with an awning, backing to a privately owned vacant lot. Newer ext. paint, furnace & roof. Gourmet kitchen w/BRAND NEW TOP OF THE LINE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. Slab granite kitchen island, planners desk, new brushed polished hardware, light fixtures, plantation shutters. Bay wndws provide extra space in the formal dining room & living room. Extended polished hdwd flooring and tile in the great room w/built-ins.Lovely upper level with four large bdrms. 5-pc master bath with lg oval soaking tub. Garden lvl finished bsmt, extra bdrm, bath & game area. Pride of ownership. Will be a great open house.

3820 sq ft, 4bd/4b/3 car, finished basement, 2 large living areas, main level office & formal dining room. Beautiful setting with views of Pikes Peak & Front Range. Amazing gourmet kitchen w/granite counter tops, Viking??? stainless steel appls, pantry, bkfst bar, island w/ cook top. 10 foot ceilings on main level and basement! Both levels filled with natural sunlight! Main level living w/ master suite featuring luxurious 5pc bath, large walk in closet & walk out to a hot tub. Finished basement features family room, Jr Suite w/ bath and 2 additional bedrooms w/ Jack & Jill bath. 2 laundry rooms, -one on the main and one in the basement!

Beautiful 2-story stucco home * Main lvl study w/ dbl french doors * Formal living room w/ river stone fireplace * Formal dining room w/ decorative pillars * Gourmet kitchen w/ double ovens, gas cook-top, custom cabinets, slab granite counters, decorative tile back-splash & wood floors * Family room w/ built-ins & stacked stone surround * Master suite w/ french doors to sitting area, walk-in closet & luxurious 5 piece bath * 3 add'l bdrms & full bath complete upper lvl * Finished basement w/ 2nd family room, 5th bdrm & 3/4 bath * Landscaped, private backyard w/ concrete patio * Over-sized finished 3 car garage * Central air & central vac * Sprinkler system * Hurry, this won't last long!!!

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Sought After Mountain Shadows Cul De Sac Location*Stucco Home Features Hardwood & Laminate Flooring ThruOut*9 Ft Ceilings on Main & Walk Out Lower Level*Great Room with Stone Accented Fireplace &Wall of Windows to Capture the Mountain Views*Spacious Kitchen Features Gas Range/Oven Cabinetry with Crown Molding, Bay Window & Casual Eating Area*3 Bedrooms on Main Level*Main Level Owners Bedroom with 5 Piece Luxury Bath*Central AC*Tile Floors in all Baths*Finished Walk Out Lower Level Views of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods from the Huge 2 Tier Deck with Bench Seating & FirePit*27 Ft Deep Oversized Garage*Carpet Free Home*4Brs-3Baths

Beautiful Rancher D-20 Discovery! Move right into this clean and bright home home surrounded by a mountain view and open space . Numerous extras and upgrades: Private yard, Great Room, 42" cabinets, surround sound ML, Mstr Bdrm fplc, soaking tub, theater room, Gas firepit, Hot tub,mountain view, covered deck, New 50 year roof, extra large garage! $599,000 www.dividedlight.com/12255WoodmontDr/ Frank Passanante 719-491-0065

Impeccably maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage walk out rancher with unobstructed front range views. Floor plan ideal for entertaining and family fun with open kitchen beautiful granite counter tops, sink and pantry. Walk-out to the deck that spans back of the house. Main level master, office and laundry offers main level living. Corner gas fireplace, crown molding, wet bar and central air add to the appeal of this house. Corner lot with nicely appointed landscaping. $487000

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Move in ready 2-story home w/ 6 BD, 5 BA, 3 car garage and over 4,900 SF. Formal dining room, formal living room, perfectly appointed kitchen, eating area, large family room, master retreat with an attached 5 pc bath, spacious secondary bedrooms, finished walk-out basement is the ultimate space for entertaining w/ a large rec area, wet bar, theater room, gym and office space. Beautifully landscaped backyard with a large deck and separate gazebo perfect for summer gatherings. This home also includes newer doors and windows, integrated wireless home to do anything from your smart phone, great location with easy access to parks, shopping, schools, dining and more!

Beautiful Ranch Home Close to Lewis Palmer H.S. ~ 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 3 Car Garage ~ 3,008 sqft. ~ Open & Bright ~ Gorgeous Kitchen w/Corian Counter Tops, Maple Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood Floors in Kitchen, Dining Rm and Hall ~ Luxurious Master Suite Retreat w/5 piece Bath & Sitting Room, Office or Nursery ~ Laundry on Main Level ~ 2 Covered Porches to Relax and Enjoy the Views.

Nestled In The Bluffs Of Peregrine On A Cul-De-Sac In The La Bellezza Development, This 3BR/4BA Home Screams Location, Location, Location! This Upgraded Tuscan-Style Home Features Unmatched Main Level Living And Courtyards Designed For Indoor/Outdoor Living - Perfect For Entertaining Or Enjoying A Beautiful Winter Night In Colorado Springs! Open Floor Plan Features A Gourmet Kitchen, Great Room, Dining Room And Master Suite With Luxurious 5pc Bath. Upper Level Boasts Two Bedrooms, Jack 'N´ Jill Bath & Loft Area. Fully Finished Basement Features A Full Wet Bar, Custom Made Wine Cellar & Rec Room. In Immaculate And "Like New" Condition, This Home Boasts Privacy With Open Space In The Back And Secluded Cul-De-Sac Location.

Privacy & security on 35 acres in gated Florissant community * Gorgeous open concept custom log home with 6374 sq. ft. plus 1240 sq. ft. guest suite with private entrance over the 3-car garage * Open great room concept rancher with walkout basement & lofted family room * Granite & hickory kitchen * Soaring ceilings, huge log beams, & wall of windows to take in gorgeous 360 views * 4 decks * Pines, Aspen, meadows, & rock formations. MLS# 774744

Character, history & art meet in this custom home on 5 acres with meandering creek - History comes alive with corbels and double 10 ft. tall front doors approximately 150 years old from historic home in New Orleans; four antique outside lights from a historic building in St. Louis - Gourmet kitchen Two separate staircases - Oversize 3 car heated garage - Splendid xeric landscaping - 985 s.f. detached office includes multiple rooms, coffee bar & 2 car garage underneath with more storage Private, secluded Colorado oasis tucked at the base of Blue Mountain and red rock cliffs.

Anne Marie Flynn 719-536-4312 AnneMarieFlynn.com

Impeccably maintained and beautifully landscaped on a double lot complete with well water and oversized 3-car garage Wood floors, high ceilings and crown molding are just a few of the many features to be found in this extraordinary home - Charming windows and multiple French doors help fill this house with gorgeous sunlight in every spacious room - Incredible opportunity to own a piece of history and make it your own.

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Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: I-25 to Interquest Exit 153; East on Interquest West on Flying Horse Club Drive to first roundabout, right on Barossa Valley; Left on Sea Smoke Circle; Left on Cupcake Heights, 13077 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 “Brougham” floor plan is now available. The home is a 3,086 sq. ft. ranchstyle patio home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2-car garage. It has stucco & stone exterior, covered patio, 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! MLS: 787729

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Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: I-25 to Northgate Blvd Exit #156; East on Northgate; Right on Silverton Rd; Right on Silver Rose Dr; Left on Turnbull; 1908 Turnbull Drive is on the left corner! Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-495-7297, flyinghorse@classichomes.com The 4,614 Stratford Model home is a rancher located on 16,590 sq. ft. lot is fully landscaped and has stucco & stone exterior, a welcoming front porch, and an expanded covered rear patio. It offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3-car garage with service door. Kitchen includes large island with pendant lights, canned lighting, upgraded cabinets with undercabinet lights, upgraded granite countertops with tile backsplash, stainless steel undermount sink, and stainless steel appliances. Custom drapes and rods come with this builder model home! And, Social Fitness Membership in The Club at Flying Horse is also included!

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REALLY EASY Beginning this year, Home Depot is making it simpler to bring home a fullsize real tree with “white glove” delivery service, says Fishburne. Choose a tree online and the company will bring it to your home and set it up in the stand for you. Another way to make real trees more manageable is to buy several small, potted trees in varying sizes, rather than one large one. “Groupings of trees really make an impact in any space,” Flynn says, “and if you’re going the untraditional route, or don’t have lots of windows to dress up or have an actual fireplace mantel, I think a grouping of trees in one spot creates enough of a focal point and it can stand on its own.”

BEST LOCATIONS Once you’ve chosen your tree, where should you put it? “The size and scale of your house can dictate a tall skinny tree by a staircase, or a more round, robust tree in a sunroom visible to the street,” Kleinhelter says. Rather than tucking your tree in a corner, she suggests finding a spot “where you can enjoy the tree on all sides.” If you have a large “showstopper of a front window” that faces the street, Fishburne suggests placing the tree there. “There’s something really lovely about coming home to that big tree in the window,” she says. It’s easy to put tree lights on a timer so they glow on schedule each evening. Flynn agrees that “if you really want your tree to make an impact inside and outside, sticking with a room toward the front of the home is the way to go.” But for maximum enjoyment, he says, “it’s also wise to make sure it’s just as much of a focal point from adjacent rooms as it is inside the space and from outside of the house.”

SIMPLE AND SAFE Pre-lit LED trees save you the time and effort of stringing lights. Some models also resolve any arguments over whether to use white lights or colored ones, says Fishburne; you can buy LEDlit trees that let you switch between them. LED lights also don’t burn as hot as traditional bulbs, so they may be a safer option, especially for rooms where children play and might try to touch the tree. “When I was little,” Fishburne says, “we knocked over a lot of trees.”

NON-CHRISTMAS TREES All three designers mentioned that it can be beautiful to use undecorated trees or branches to celebrate the season, whether or not you celebrate Christmas. “Woodsy trees just really evoke a feeling of coziness and wintry weather, so trees don’t necessarily have to be associated with an actual holiday or religion,” Flynn says. “It’s more about the warmth of gathering with friends and family during the colder months.” 

plywood, covering them with festive fabric secured with brass nail heads. And he has two “trees” made from reclaimed shipping pallets. “To make them,” he says, “the pallets were dismantled, painted dark green, then assembled with screws. It’s a more sculptural approach, and it doesn’t require any decorating whatsoever.”

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Replacing old hardboard siding BY KEN MOONE  SPECIAL TO SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

Dear Ken: I have that old hardboard siding that has seen better days. What are my options for replacing it with vinyl, stucco or other kinds? – Larna It mostly comes down to cost. Vinyl siding can be a good choice at a moderate price. It is truly mainatencefree; all you do is power wash it once in a while. It also can help increase the energy efficiency of an old home. Most of the good brands come with built-in foam insulation tucked into the back of each siding piece which, in a house built in the 60’s or earlier, can increase the R value in the walls by about a third. Steel siding and composites are the next level up the price chain. Steel comes with a baked on factory color and an attractive textured finish. This stuff is quite durable and, again, requires virtually no care (we don’t use aluminum here because of our frequent hail). Composite siding is a combination of a cement-like material and wood chips. It comes in a clapboard style that will look similar to the Masonitetype product you have now, but the comparison ends there. This material is infinitely harder than regular wood siding, so it won’t swell over time, plus it is has significant hail resistance. It also comes with a factory paint job, but I would eschew that option and paint it myself. Why? A hand painted finish with a top-of-the-line material will cost

less and you’ll have a wider choice of colors. Finally there’s stucco. This is the Cadillac of siding treatments, but of course, the most expensive. It will modernize the curb appeal of your older home with an elegant, trouble free finish that you can virtually ignore. There is a new process called “stucco over siding” which has developed a track record around here. With some exceptions, tar paper and chicken wire lath can be applied right over what you have now. Then it becomes a regular stucco job — an initial gray, rough layer, topped off with a two or three coat colored finish. There are two choices for this topcoat — a traditional cement and sand stucco mixture or acrylic. I would choose the latter. Although it is more expensive up front, it provides more flexibility and resilience — in other words, less cracking over time. Dear Ken: I have heat cable in my gutter that I don’t think is good anymore. Is there an easy way to check to see if it is actually working? – Allan Yes, but you’ll have to wait until it gets cold outside. These heat cables have a little circuit board at their front end that turns the assembly on when the temperature gets below about 37 degrees. Once you’re sure it has kicked on, you can grab any portion of the cable and it will feel warmer than

its surroundings. If you don’t want to wait for a cold spell, you can surround the board with a bag of melting ice cubes. It’s somewhat messy, but it will eventually turn on the cable. Finally, some heat cable types make this testing process less difficult — like a pilot light indicator that glows when the cable is operation — or perhaps a test tab inside the circuit board enclosure you squeeze to turn it on, no matter the temperature. Speaking of heat cables, they can be a Godsend for folks with a north exposure out front. Downspouts in that environment inevitably choke up with ice because the low winter sun never gets above the roof. Once the freeze/ thaw cycle begins, ice will creep up the spout and fill up the gutter — which also freezes. Then a spell of warm weather comes, and whatever melting takes place spills over on to the front walk. The result? An icy front sidewalk and stoop all winter. A continuous heat cable can be laid directly into the gutter and fished down and through the downspout and its extension pipe. It will provide just enough warmth to keep the vertical pipe open during cold weather. And it can be left in place and kept plugged in year round.  Ken Moon is a home inspector in the Pikes Peak region. His radio show airs at 9 a.m. Saturday and is carried on KRDO, AM 1240 and FM 105.5. Visit www.aroundthehouse.com

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Keep your Christmas tree fresh

BY LESLIE MASSEY  SPRINGSHOUSES.COM

Christmas comes but once a year, and spending family time picking out the right tree and thoughtfully trimming it with treasured knickknacks serves up lifelong memories. With so many different types of trees out there, it’s hard to know which one is right for your family. And, once you get it home, keeping it green, fragrant and healthy through the holidays seems like a talent that eludes many of us. “For a long-lasting tree that will stay fresh and green for a while, we love the Native White Fir,” said Debbie Bradley with Harding Nursery, Inc. “Piñon is another one that will stay fresh and it has a pretty smell.” If you prefer farm-grown trees, Bradley suggested purchasing either a Fraser or Noble fir. “Christmas tree farms shear their trees every year so they really grow with a pretty shape,” she said. Harding Nursery starts selling Christmas trees one or two weeks before Thanksgiving. “When you have a fresh-cut tree, you don’t want to get it too early in order to give it the best chance to stay fresh and fragrant through Christmas,” Bradley said. Below are more tips from Harding Nursery to help choose the best tree and keep it fresh and beautiful throughout the season: 1. As your family is selecting a tree, run your fingers along the needles and give the tree a shake. “You want the needles to feel soft and supple, not crisp and dry,” Bradley said. “Also, if it’s losing lots of needles, that’s not a good sign.” 2. Once you get your tree home, the base needs a fresh cut. “Cut about an inch off the base to make it easier for the tree to take in water,” Bradley said. “Then it needs to be in water

within 20 minutes or it will start to seal up.” Be sure the cut is straight so the tree will stand up properly. 3. If you don’t plan to put the tree up right away, place it in a container of warm water. Stand the tree in an unheated garage away from the wind and cold. 4. When you bring your tree inside, pick a safe spot to display it. “Don’t place it near a heater vent or fireplace,” Bradley said. Being too close to a heat source will quickly dry out the tree and can be a fire hazard. 5. Keep your tree well watered. Water prevents the needles from drying and dropping off and maintains the fragrance. Trees may use several quarts a day, so check the water level in the stand every few hours. Don’t add anything to the water — though some believe throwing in extras keeps trees fresher longer, experts say plain water — and plenty of it — works best. “We have lots of families who want to plant their Christmas tree outside after the holiday,” Bradley said. “In that case, we recommend a few steps to maintain the tree properly before planting.” • Plan to keep the tree indoors for at least seven to ten days. • Once you’ve taken down the ornaments, transfer the tree to the garage for two to three days. • Keep the tree in a container for stability and to hold water. “We use ice cubes to water these trees,” Bradley said. “They melt slowly and keep the tree hydrated.” • Plant the tree outdoors when the ground is not frozen. “If the ground is still frozen, you can continue to keep the tree in a container in the garage,” Bradley said. “But make sure you give it a good soaking a couple times per month.” 

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