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Revamp your closet with a remodel By Dominique Del Grosso
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Imagine a spacious yet functional space that properly houses the latest clothing purchase. To most, a big, organized closet would be a dream come true. Closets can sometimes have limited space, which makes organizing a cramped task. Enlisting the services of a closet remodeling company is one way to de-clutter and revamp any closet. Out with the Old The essential first step to preparing for a closet remodel is to carve out some time and simply go through the closet’s contents from top to bottom. Get rid of clothes, shoes, accessories, handbags and seasonal wear that hasn’t been worn in at least one year. Sometimes you don’t realize how much you have and how little it has been used until the contents are gone through piece by piece. Marty Wehr, owner of Closet and Storage Concepts in Longmont, says going through the closet’s contents and then organizing them by lifestyle first is a must-do. “If you’re a golfer, put those clothes together,” he says. “Before we come in and build your closet, put your clothes into functional sections or piles. Interact with your closet, don’t wait for us.” Organizing the contents of the closet first will help
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you to identify what modifications need to be made to the space based on the types of clothing worn. If business attire is worn most frequently, higher hanging racks may be necessary to ensure that clothes stay wrinkle-free and don’t drag on the ground. Going through the closet first will help in prioritizing what modifications are most needed such as the addition of drawers, higher hanging clothing racks or more shelving for storage. It will also ensure that the
space is de-cluttered, making it possible for the remodeler to enhance the closet’s functionality. Pricing, Timing and Trends An in-home visit is scheduled soon after the initial inquiry phone call is made. At this appointment, the remodeler will get a clear visual of the closet in need of improvements, which will assist them in designing an exact layout. Then together with the
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Closet trends vary across the nation. All trends are influenced by the geographic location and cost of materials, Wehr says. So, the trends on the East Cost will look different than on the West Coast. “At least 70 percent of the closets we do in Colorado are in wood-grain,� he says.
A closet remodel can help you de-clutter and organize. (Courtesy ShutterStock)
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Let the Experts Lead It’s common to be uncertain about what modifications are needed to make the closet more functional. It’s OK to only have a general idea of some desired changes before calling a remodeling company, because leaving it to the experts to guide the process is welcomed. The experts can refigure the space in ways you would have never thought possible.
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owner, a functional floor plan is created. Most closet remodels don’t require gutting the space or surrounding walls. Sometimes knocking down a wall may be necessary if the space is too small to make worthwhile improvements, but not in most cases. Most companies will work within the closet space provided, Wehr says. The cost of the closet remodel is often based on the materials used to remodel the space. This includes the type of wood-grain selected, the number of drawers installed, the addition of mirrors or decorative pieces and additional accessory racks. “On average, a reach-in closet ranges from $1,500 to $2,000 and a walk-in closet is $2,500 to $3,500,� Wehr says. Generally, a closet remodel will take no longer than five days, depending on how much work is being done. “A typical walk-in closet will take one to two days, but for the more indepth projects, it can take three days or longer, especially if we’re redoing the flooring or
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Keep grass green with proper watering The bluegrass, however, is proving to It’s pretty bad when you have to don be a scrappy contender, and isn’t going protective gear in order to mow the down without a fight. Over lawn. I discovered this over and over the turf gurus have a long weekend, when I debeen saying that bluegrass is cided to groom the yard. an excellent grass for drought We had stopped watering times, and I must admit I am the back lawn more than a now a believer. After a season year ago because of a broof only natural rainfall, it was ken irrigation system, and, on the ropes late last summer as an experiment straight when a large gathering of peoout of “America’s Toughest ple scuffed the dry lawn to Turfgrass,” have been watching in amazement as Carol O’Meara bits. different species of turf batImagine how astonished we Colorado State tle for supremacy in a low) are to find that the bluegrass University Extension water landscape. has made a dramatic comeback this season with a little I had thought the buffalo attention and rain. The gurus are right grass was going to win, and that’s still in saying that the top growth of bluewhere my money is. Buffalo grass is an grass goes dormant in heat and dry conexcellent low-water, low-maintenance ditions, but what makes it an excellent grass that is steadily creeping across the choice for drought is that the roots live backyard in its quest for dominance. It’s on, and will recover once cooler weather wonderful from a maintenance perspecarrives and a little moisture is given to it. tive, since it doesn’t like fertilization, isn’t susceptible to many diseases that Right now it’s in that clump stage pressure other grasses and can take a which signals that grass is under, or is complete lack of interest by the homeemerging from, drought stress. Rather than forming a plush carpet on the surowner.
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Estate could be effected by underwater property Q: I inherited a condominium in Naples, Fla. from my parents. The property has a mortgage of $200,000 and is worth about half that much. My parents owned it with my uncle and his wife, who are still alive, so I now have this property to split expenses including the mortgage with my uncle. I searched the deed and it came back with a special warranty deed, which states that it is between my parents and my uncle as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship. Am I now responsible for paying my parents share or does this property now belong solely to my uncle? A: There are two parts to your question. The first part is who owns the condominium. The second is who is responsible for the mortgage payments. On the first question, you don’t own the condominium. When people own property as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and one of the owners dies, the remaining owners automatically pick up ownership of the deceased person’s share of the property. Ilyce Glink If three people own property jointly Tribune Media Services with rights of survivorship and one dies, the other two become the sole owners. Of those two owners, when one of them dies, the last one still alive becomes the sole owner of the property. In that case, you and your father’s estate are not responsible for the condominium, its repairs, its taxes or any other expenses having to do with the condominium, except the mortgage. Presumably, your parents signed personally for the mortgage on the property. As such, the estate of your parents still has liability for that mortgage. Interestingly, however, since your parents are not making use of the condominium and the condominium is now owned solely by your uncle, and he presumably is getting the benefit of the condominium, you might be able to claim that your uncle is responsible for the mortgage expenses as well. That’s not a legal conclusion, as other factors may be involved for you. You should talk to an attorney on this issue. Your parents may have set up provisions in their will to pay off their debts, and the mortgage is certainly one of their debts. Your uncle and your parents may have had an agreement as to how they would share the expenses of the condominium and what would happen in the event of their deaths. If your uncle is planning to sell the condominium, he’ll have to work with the lender on a short sale because the property is worth less than the mortgage amount. In a short sale, the bank would accept whatever is obtained from the sale and, presumably in the case of your parents, would waive any claim for the deficiency in the amount owed to the bank. Depending on state laws and other issues, it might be worthwhile to talk to an estate attorney in Florida to see if probating your parents’ estate could wipe out any debt obligation your parents’ estate might have to the bank given the value of the property. However, if your parents’ estate had a ton of money, there might be other issues involved relating to probate law and estate law that could benefit your situation. Ilyce R. Glink’s latest book is “Buy, Close, Move In!” If you have questions, you can call her radio show toll-free (800-972-8255) any Sunday, from 11a.m. to 1p.m. EST. Contact Ilyce through her Web site, www.thinkglink.com.
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Buying a home is virtually a college course in science and fine art: the science of smart shopping and the fine art of price negotiation. But once most homeowners move in, they promptly forget every savvy maneuver they learned at the bargaining table. They go back to paying list price for home essentials when a little creative bargaining can pay off. If you’re bargaining on price, rather than just shopping around, it may feel uncomfortable at first. Not to worry, says New York attorney Adam Leitman Bailey, author of “Finding the Uncommon Deal.” “You have nothing to lose. If you’re going to ask people, ’What’s the lowest price you’ll give me,’ they may not tell you,” he says. Here are five examples of where your costs might not be as fixed as you think, with tips to help navigate the best price on goods and services for your home. “When you’re buying a home, you’re comparing one home to another,” Bailey says.” When you’re going in to buy furniture, you can talk to two stores with the same couch and show a third store the cheaper price and see if they can beat it.” One of his strategies is to ask to use the store’s computer. You have to get a manager at that point, he says. Show them their competitors’ prices on the same merchandise. “Many times they’ll beat it on the spot.” Alternatively, you can also use your smartphone or wireless tablet. Or research prices at home and carry printouts to the store. While two similar houses can be on different streets or have different features, Bailey says, “the great thing about a couch is name brands are name brands.” Many of the techniques that work with furniture can also net a better deal on appliances. Get those model numbers, then hit the Internet, Bailey says. Research will net you not just the best price, but also the points of comparison among similar products. As with buying a home, knowing what’s hot – and what’s not – with buyers gives you a negotiating advantage. So if that appliance comes in a few colors and you know one of them isn’t selling well, that might be a point for bringing down the price. This is also a time when it pays to consider the quality of your information sources, Bailey says. “Just like with a home, you need a reliable seller,” he says. When you buy online, stick with big names you trust, he says. “Some contractors will negotiate a price” on renovations and repairs, says Tom Silva, general contractor for the PBS shows “This Old House” and “Ask This Old House.” Silva advises homeowners to get specific about what they get for their money. The low-dollar bidder might leave out some steps that would show up as poor workmanship years from now – and end up costing more. The guy charging a little more might have a reason. Sometimes a higher price might mean that the pro is experienced or is planning for contingencies, Silva says. And sometimes shopping cheap might not be shopping smart. “Your house is the biggest investment that you make,” Silva says. “Yet for some reason, people want to get work done cheapest – to cut corners.” Instead, to make a smart buy, “get bids, ask questions,” he says. “Consumers should understand that everything is negotiable in a real estate transaction,” says Barry Zigas, housing director for the Consumer Federation of America. “That doesn’t mean that you will get a professional to agree to change the fee. But it doesn’t hurt to ask.”
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Updating a living room or family room doesn’t have to mean giving it a complete makeover. A few simple changes can transform a tired room into a fresh space in no time. Give Your Windows Better Treatment • Replace heavy draperies, which can look outdated, with a more contemporary alternative. Faux wood, honeycomb blinds, roman or vertical shades – there are a lot of options to dress up your windows. Many online companies will send you samples so you can see how the different options will look in your particular space. • Lighten things up with sheers. The soft folds of billowy sheers allow more light to come into the room, but still offer some privacy. Sheers in lighter colors also make the room appear larger and serve as a colorcoordinated highlight at the same time. Use Mirrors to Add Visual Interest. • Instead of the hanging a large mirror in a traditional space, such as above a couch or fireplace, modernize by hanging several smaller mirrors. Create a grouping of mirrors with frames that have the same color, but different sizes, shapes and textures. • Hang a large mirror between two windows to give the illusion of having more windows in the room. Replace an Outdated Furniture Item • Update your coffee table or entertainment center. These larger pieces are often the focal point of the room, so changing them out can put the entire room in a whole new light. • Look for items that are both functional and easy to assemble. For example, Z-Line Designs furniture includes an instructional DVD with each item, so you can easily assemble pieces that are traditionally complicated to put together. Their readyto-assemble mounts and stands for flat panel TVs can update any room in a flash. For more information, visit www.z-line designs.com.
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Stylish outdoor-room updates Turn your outdoor space into a lavish retreat with stylish updates, from elegant water features to cozy porch swings. • Relaxing porch swing: There’s nothing quite like sitting or sleeping on a porch swing during warm weather. • Modern stepping stones: Set a clear path for guests with simple stepping stones. • Ideal for entertaining: Create an outdoor space that doubles as a spot for summer parties or afternoon naps. • Soothing garden pond: Add a natural and serene touch to your backyard by incorporating a garden pond. • Outdoor kitchen: Create a space that matches your home’s existing structure. • Outdoor living room: Turn your porch into a room of its own by enclosing it with screens. • Appealing night lighting: A well-lit home at night not only offers gorgeous curb appeal, and can also add safety. • Painted floors: Paint doesn’t have to stay on the walls. Try it on your wooden porch floor.
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3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, ranch with full basement...over 4700 sq. ft. Backs to open space with fully landscaped lot (.29 acres). Open floorplan with vaulted ceilings. Off Rd. 5 1/2 within site of 412 Terry St. the new Mead High School. Enjoy the Longmont, CO 80501 summer season with exterior water paid 303-908-2060 for by the HOA. Landscaping includes a fire pit and raised garden beds. $427,000
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This well maintained 2 bedroom BRICK Ranch with WOOD floors, DINING room and FAMILY room is ready for you! 2 full bathrooms, SKYLIGHTS, garage AND carport with alley access. One-half block to Loomiller Park and one block to Office 303-823-6839 hospital. $185,000
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Full size in each condo
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All utilities & cable paid, sec. bldg., elevator, W/D in every unit, transportation, social events. HUGE amenities package, quiet 55+ community. Call for incentives! Parking garage & storage units
2400 17th Ave. • 303-772-4667
Longmont, CO
• Borrower: Emma Ehrlich, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $185,043, Property: 11 S Busch Ln, Longmont, Filed: 05/09/11
• Borrower: Christopher Engles, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $213,881, Property: 3865 Florentine Dr, Longmont, Filed: 05/11/11 • Borrower: Larry & Connie Kale, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $131,725, Property: 2207 Emery St C, Longmont, Filed: 05/11/11
Secure building, quiet neighborhood, meal program, transportation, utilities paid, appliances & cable TV included, 62 yrs & older; vouchers accepted.
Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence 1401 Elmhurst Dr. • 303-772-9292
2450 Airport Rd. • 303-774-8000
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418 Emery St. Longmont, CO 80501 • 303-772-6452 www.elliottapartments.com Fox Ridge Apartments
3800 Pike Rd., Longmont, CO 80503 • 303-774-9944
Tanglewood Condominiums Senior Community
100 21st Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 • 303-774-0300
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• Borrower: Dorothy Hensley, Lender:
BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $341,100, Property: 9118 Ute Hwy, Longmont, Filed: 05/05/11
Pets
• Borrower: Justin & Sharon Shaw, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $166,016, Property: 5838 Canyon St, Frederick, Filed: 05/11/11
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Foreclosures – notice of election and demand • Borrower: Sijifredo Rodriquez, Lender: United States Of America,
Amount: $129,264, Property: 220 S Grand Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed: 05/11/11
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2418 Windmill Dr Open Sat 7/9 1-3 $317K, MLS #659419 3 bdrm, 3 ba ranch in Prairie Village, Lgmt. John Simmons The Group Inc. 970-481-1250
$380,000 Single Family Home in NW Bldr, walk to Wonderland Lake! Built in ’96, 3BR, 2.5BA, newly remodeled, bamboo floors, granite counters, SS appliances, foothills views, nice deck & patio. Last for sale month before we rent. Owner: 303-444-8405 See pics @ MLS #641977 Home For Sale on acreage 2009 W 3rd Ave. 970-663-3373 or 970-223-0543 Lafayette - 3 houses Sold to highest bidder Inspect Sat & Sun 1-5 24HR 888-889-9244 (Code 0256)
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5007
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’03 16x80 Mobile Home, All appli., a/c, lg shed, exc cond, in Berthoud, lot rent $300 incl. water & garbage. $28,500 Call 303-772-4324 or 970-231-4289
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5861 MT SHADOWS BLVD, FIRESTONE Corner lot, finished basement, gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint and appliances welcome you home to this 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3 car garage home. $266,500 820 SHALLOT CIRCLE, LAFAYETTE Great investment for the handyperson. Tri-level on corner lot with large yard. A true gem in the rough! $124,900 2930 LAKE PARK WAY Beautiful ranch style home with finished basement for additional space. Fresh paint, new flooring and well landscaped back yard. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 2 car garage. $234,900
303-772-7576
629 Terry St., Longmont
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3 SHARPE CT. Discover home ownership here on a Large corner lot, new paint, carpet and appliances. Great location for the morning commute or the evening stroll! $227,500
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5019
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BEST Irrigated Farm w/ Huge Water Rights & Stream, 38 acres w/ spectacular 360° views of Pikes & Longs, SW of Hygiene. $1.69M, Ki 303-776-3901
6000
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1142 FRONTIER DR, near hosp, immac 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, fam rm, 1 car, $1250 303-859-3815 1328 Lupine Ct, Clover Creek. 4B/3 ba. A/C, Very clean. Community pool. Must see! $1500/mo. NP/NS 303-243-2939
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1860 LOGAN ST, NW Lgmt, Clean. Tri-lvl, quiet 3 bdrm + fam rm, 2 ba, 2 car, fncd yd, trees, N/S, $1300. 303-859-3815
2, 3, 4 Bedroom Homes 639 Independence, 154 Grant St, 1617 Alpine St, 453 Verdant Cir, 504 St Andrews, 1100 Kansas Call PMP 303-776-RENT 3 BDRM farmhouse avail 7/15 fncd horse prperty, CR 32, wood heat. $1400 303-772-5338 or 303-772-3743 3BR, 2.5BA SW Longmont, 2 car, frplc, new carpet, Avail. Now $1375 lease N/S/P 303-263-3410 Exceptional Ranch 3BR + study, AC, fp, 2000 sq ft plus unfin bsmnt $1400 303-442-8693 Farm House, East of Union Res., updated, A/C, 3BR, 1BA, basement, 2+ car gar, must see to appreciate, beautiful views, ready now! $1550/mo 720-532-9133
MEAD- 16242 Ginger Ave, 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba $1495 Call PMP 303-776-RENT
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(303)682-2943
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FIRESTONE 565 1st St. #1, 3 BR, 1 3/4 BA, 3-Plex, WD hook-up, $750, 720-936-1854 ROOMS & Apartments Weekly/Monthly, from $100/week. Utililties included. (303)931-7108
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6001
Apartments for Rent
1, 2 & 3 BDRM Apartment Homes The Shores Apartments, Hwy 66 & Airport Rd
(303)774-8000
1525 Peterson Pl. Longmont Sparkling clean well 1-2 BD $700-825 maintained 2200 sf A/C DW Lndy N/S/P ranch on quiet cul-de-sac, 303-444-0501 3 bdr, 2ba, sun1 & 2 BDRM Apt Homes room , living room w/ Fox Ridge Apts Premier bay window, family Gated Community. Pets room w/ gas log frplc, OK! For Info & Specials lg office/exercise/play Call (303)774-9944 room, private shady 1 BDRM 1 BA, 1968 back yard & deck, all McCall. A/C. Heat pd. appls, pet considered For 1 person. $510 $1495/mo w/year Dottie, 303-682-8802 lease 303-776-1000
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6009
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2 Units Avail, can be sep or combined. WHS 1500 sf, lobby & ofc 1060sf. Gross lse $1995/mo in Lgmt facing 3rd Ave. Ofc/lobby/kitchen & ba w/ shower, 900 sf + warehouse 1200 sf. Gross lse $1640/mo. A/C, heat & sec camera incl. 720-684-4200 ask for Terry
Housemates/ Roommates
1 bedroom in clean 2 bdrm home, W/D, phone/cable/int,storage, yard, $450/mo + 1/2 utils. 303-702-0643. Mature lady to share home w/ same. Your own bdrm & ba. $450/mo + 1/2 utils. N/S 303-776-1081
Space 6018 Storage for Lease INDOOR GARAGE & Commercial Storage 20x40x16 w/14x14 doors start at $300. 20x50x16 w/ 30 amp elect, man door & pwr door opener start at $450. Garage Storage LLC, 4070 Camelot Cir, located I25 Business Park. I-25 & Hwy-66. 970-535- 6074 www. Longmont-storage.com
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6015
Retail Space for Lease
6020
2773 SQ FT- Busy shopping center, 1116 Francis St, $825. Alert RE 303-776-5156
6016
Indust./Comm’l for Lease
1800sf Warehouse in Berthoud (office 350sf & warehouse 1450sf) $850/mo Welders & Mechanics need not inquire. Call Ren-e Lee 970-221-0997
SEMI-FURN Rooms/Apts Wkly/mnthly from $100/wk Utils/micro/fridge inc (303)931-7108
6007
Office Space for Lease
PROFESSIONAL Offices N Lgmt 1400 sf suite w/ 8 offcs. Also 150 to 825 sf single ofcs & 3 office suite. All grnd level, 2 entr, grt prkg. 303-956-1141
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303-772-2222 $250/mo, 110 to 5000 SF 2432 Main, Four Seasons Realty. 303-875-1345.
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Longmont • Susan & Medray Carpenter from Aaron Ades, 5623 Blue Mountain Cir, Longmont, $270,000, home • John & Carol Rutenbeck from Mark Howard, 2268 Indian Peaks Cir, Longmont, $492,500, home • Berg LLC from Maximo Soria, 120 S Bowen Cir, Longmont, $480,000, home • Nick & Abigail Mears from Michael Zowak, 1608 Flemming Dr, Longmont, $169,000, home • Andrew & Stacy Jamison from Bank America, 1760 Montgomery Cir, Longmont, $476,000, home • Gregory Bock from Mark Beckner, 1512 Judson Dr, Longmont, $245,500, home • Dennis Dube from Jennie Coffey, 213 Sherman St, Longmont, $125,000, home • Brian & Erin Foster from Sue Forrest, 212 Francis St, Longmont, $135,000, home • J D Henley from Travis Gahn, 230 Harvest St, Longmont, $242,000, home • Jack & Glenda McKenzie from Brooke Harrison, 4101 Riley Dr, Longmont, $400,000, home • Susan Mazzoni from J J Renovations LLC, 2224 Lincoln St, Longmont, $165,000, home • William Hoxsie from William Lunstrum, 1053 Champion Cir, Longmont, $335,000, home • John & Janice Jordan from Adrienne Milone, 1418 Tonkin Pl, Longmont, $225,000, home • Tim & Sara Betsch from Jennifer Payne, 640 Gooseberry Dr Unit 108, Longmont, $162,000, condo • Cecelia Graeber from Eugene Schneider, 38 Anniversary Ln, Longmont, $150,000, home • Sean & Melinda Coburn from Jeanette Sherwood, 1516 Mayfield Ln, Longmont, $182,000, home • Patrick Hurley from Russell Stroud, 2181 Hackberry Cir, Longmont, $175,000, home • David Nelson from Trudie Webster, 1974 McCall Pl, Longmont, $749,000, home
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• David & Erin Kimmett from Charles Welles, 1042 Neon Forest Cir, Longmont, $550,000, home • Eric & Stephanie Lemasters from Gregory Muns, 2190 Meadowlark Pl, Longmont, $434,000, home • Jonna Hierro from Judith Timko, 7095 Weld County Road 26 3/4, Longmont, $215,000, home Allenspark • Susan Marriott from David Hiles Family Trust, 337 Arrowood Dr, Allenspark, $285,000, home • Ralph & Elizabeth Irvine from JPMorgan Chase Bank National, 777 Cabin Creek Rd, Allenspark, $88,000, home Berthoud • Diane Brotemarkle from Federal Home Ln Mortgage Corp, 101 E Welch Ave, Berthoud, $146,300, home • Darin & April Mock from Martin Michel, 535 5th St, Berthoud, $450,000, home • Carol & Carol Pratt from Witter Family LLC, 4050 W County Road 2, Berthoud, $750,000, home Erie • Matthew & Dawn Schwarck from Deutsche Bank Natl Trust Co, 305 Baron Ct, Erie, $202,000, home • Christopher & Lisa Najera from Chris Marchetti, 1780 Wilson Cir, Erie, $220,000, home • Ryand & Jenna Davis from Nicholas Waringa, 305 Bonanza Dr, Erie, $250,000, home • Paul Maldonado from Todd Smarr, 1322 Hoffman Dr, Erie, $242,500, home • Brett & Rachel Miller from Melody Alcala, 2208 Dogwood Dr, Erie, $259,500, home • Floyd Keller from Warren MacDonald, 1927 Lodgepole Dr, Erie, $370,000, home • Vivian Aranda from Doris Ritter, 1924 Windemere Ln, Erie, $238,000, home • Scott & Eleanor Fryer from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1126 Mircos St, Erie, $322,000, home • Stephen Josselyn from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1121 Zodo Ave, Erie, $333,400, home
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Firestone • Peter & Kelli Bauer from Ent Fed Credit Union, 11387 Daisy St, Firestone, $185,000, home • Scot & Monica Grieves from Rolan Family Trust, 10313 Ferncrest St, Firestone, $218,000, home • Robert McCotter from Actarus LLC, 6140 Ulysses Ave, Firestone, $184,900, home • Richrd & Linda Gaffney from Richmond Am Homes Colo Inc, 4702 Sandy Ridge Ave, Firestone, $250,500, home • John & Sharon Skomal from Kathleen Santore, 5870 Shenandoah Ave, Firestone, $265,000, home Frederick • Chad & Yvette Tevelde from Lauren Clink, 5895 E Conservation Dr, Frederick, $289,900, home • Thomas Dimartino from KBD Homes Inc, 6432 Steeple Rock Dr, Frederick, $282,000, home • Raymond & Mary Knuth from Melody Homes Inc, 8170 Morning Dr, Frederick, $275,300, home Lyons • Esteban Garcia from Fannie Mae, 74 Aspen Dr, Lyons, $100,500, home Foreclosures – notice of election and demand • Borrower: William & Andrew Stump, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $86,193, Property: 1059 Glen Creighton Dr, Dacono, Filed: 06/29/11 • Borrower: Primpaje & Timothy Ethington, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $340,230, Property: 1967 Alpine Dr, Erie, Filed: 06/24/11 • Borrower: Nicholas Ciancio, Lender: Federal National Mortgage Association, Amount: $248,000, Property: 1981 Silverado Ln, Fort Lupton, Filed: 06/28/11 • Borrower: Daniel Wilson, Lender: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Amount: $337,159, Property: 436 Ridge Ave, Longmont, Filed: 06/23/11 • Borrower: Charles Bayon & Kelly Helvey-Bayon, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $287,858, Property: 1906 Alpine St, Longmont, Filed: 06/23/11
• Borrower: Sundarraj Doraiswamy, Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Amount: $175,530, Property: 21 University Cir, Longmont, Filed: 06/24/11 • Borrower: Rocky Mountain Dwellings LLC, Lender: Onewest Bank FSB, Amount: $151,407, Property: 1042 9th Ave, Longmont, Filed: 06/24/11 • Borrower: Giampiero Sartori, Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Amount: $190,546, Property: 1506 Cedarwood Dr, Longmont, Filed: 06/24/11 • Borrower: Benjamin Donahue, Lender: Flagstar Bank FSB, Amount: $97,905, Property: 500 Lashley St 56, Longmont, Filed: 06/24/11 • Borrower: Mark & Sonya Ashmore, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $304,235, Property: 607 Teal Cir, Longmont, Filed: 06/27/11 • Borrower: Larry Rand, Lender: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Amount: $167,964, Property: 1433 Warren Ave, Longmont, Filed: 06/27/11 • Borrower: John & Mary Martinez, Lender: HSBC Bank USA National Association, Amount: $159,546, Property: 1426 Lamplighter Dr, Longmont, Filed: 06/23/11 • Borrower: Rochelle Wanberg, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $143,703, Property: 1538 Liberty Ct, Longmont, Filed: 06/23/11 • Borrower: Derek & Christine McDaniel, Lender: First Bank, Amount: $67,716, Property: 11478 Far Vw 102, Longmont, Filed: 06/29/11 • Borrower: Carolyn & Daniel Garhart, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $165,378, Property: 21637 S Saint Vrain Dr, Lyons, Filed: 06/27/11 • Borrower: Larry & Jayne Waltz, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $346,487, Property: 16489 Burghley Ct, Platteville, Filed: 06/29/11 • Borrower: Richard & Carolyn Bauserman, Lender: 2010-2 Sfr Venture LLC, Amount: $68,614, Property: 15428 Nancy Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed: 05/10/11 • Borrower: Silvano Ruiz, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $92,505, Property: 315 7th St, Fort Lupton, Filed: 05/11/11
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Saturday
$379,900
Longmont
1171 Columbia Dr.
11 AM -1 PM
Coldwell Banker Residential/Kellogg
303-817-2417
Saturday
$1,190,000
Lafayette
2078 Navajo Trail
1-3 PM
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303-588-21278
Saturday
$1,125,000
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8380 Greenwood Dr.
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Prudential Real Estate of the Rockies/Munson
720-300-3550
Saturday
$590,000
Loveland
1308 Willowrock Dr.
1-3 PM
Coldwell Banker/Hagar-Smith
970-631-0186
Saturday
$539,000
Longmont
1720 Twilight Court
11:00 AM to 1:00
RE/MAX Traditions-Kokenzie
Saturday
$449,900
Longmont
9376 Rogers Rd.
1-3 PM
Coldwell Banker/Larson
720-937-2676
Saturday
$427,000
Longmont
11811 Pleasant View Ridge
1-4pm
Challenge West Realty
303-908-2060
Saturday
$415,000
Longmont
1106 3rd Ave
1PM to 3PM
Colorado 1st Realty, Sharp
303-931-6098
Saturday
$365,000
Longmont
3519 Boxelder Dr.
11-2 PM
ERA TW Wagner-Archuleta
720 244-0980
Saturday
$343,000
Firestone
5097 Rimrock Ave.
10 AM - 12 NOON
Wright Kingdom/Colwell
303-775-7135
Saturday
$317,000
Longmont
2418 Windmill Dr
1-3 PM
The Group Inc
970-481-1250
Saturday
$239,500
Longmont
912 5th Ave
10 AM to Noon
Colorado 1st Realty, Sharp
303-931-6098
Saturday
$189,900
Longmont
1545 Collyer St.
12-2 PM
Coldwell Banker/Grenier
303-475-4508
Saturday
$430,000
Longmont
1631 Mountain Dr
11-2pm
ERA Tradewind-Hansard
303-517-3837
Saturday
$279,000
Longmont
1145 Winslow Circle
12:00 - 2:00PM
RE/MAX Traditions-McBride
303-591-6935
11
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Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly
July 9, 2011
OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY FEATURED HOMES Open Sunday 1-3pm 4018 Portofino Dr.
Open Saturday 10am-Noon
Open Saturday 1-3pm
Sits on Thompson Park
Historic McKeirnan Home
$689,000
$239,500
$415,000
$100K Reduction
912 5th Ave.
“Stunning Private Custom with Awe-Inspring Yard!” MLS #659081
1060’s Retro Ranch 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
Nancy Umbreit • 303-579-0970
Bill Sharp • 1st Colorado Realty • 303-931-6098
1106 3rd Ave. 4 bedroom 2 bath 1 1/2 story
Bill Sharp • 1st Colorado Realty • 303-931-6098
Sat. 11 -1pm
Open House Sat 11-2
3519 Boxelder Dr.,
1720 Twilight Ct.,
$365,000
$539,000
Longmont
Longmont
• Semi-Custom, Stone and Stucco • Fabulous Sundance Subdivision • Premium Location • Backs To Open Space-Union Res Views • Upgrades Throughout-Elegance Abounds• Mountain Views • 3 bed, 4 baths • MLS 659415
Over 2300 sqft Main Flr, PLUS full Unfin. Basement. 2.5 Car G, BRICK RANCH. $92/mo includes Snow removal, watering, lawn care.
Dave Wagner/ERA Tradewind • 720-244-0980
John Kokenzie • Re/Max Traditions • 303-775-1084
Day
Price
Location
Address
Hours
Office
Phone
Saturday & Sunday
$208,778
Longmont
1665 Venice Lane
12-5 PM
Boulder Creek Life & Home
303-502-5338
Saturday & Sunday
$249,000
Longmont
15th & Francis
11-6 PM
Markel Homes
303-589-5752
Saturday & Sunday
$165,000$179,9000
Firestone
1081 Cimarron #308
11-2PM
RE/MAX Traditions-Kahler,Hostess: Heather
303-589-5752
Sunday
$689,000
Longmont
4018 Portofino Drive
1-3PM
Equity-Nancy Umbreit
303-579-0970
Sunday
$590,000
Loveland
1308 Willowrock Dr.
1-4 PM
Coldwell Banker/Pereira
303-834-5018
Sunday
$295,000
Longmont
3825 Florentine Dr.
12-2 PM
Coldwell Banker/Napier
303-775-5234
Sunday
$188,900
Firestone
624 Florence Ave
1:00 - 3:00
Colorado Gold/Renken
303-717-8991
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