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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.

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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.

face, grass will be thin to small with distinct clumps in dry areas. This tell-tale clumping should help homeowners spot dry areas in their lawn, typically where their irrigation is underperforming.

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Just dig a bit of soil out from one side and pack it in against the head on the opposite side to level it. Larger fixes may require digging up the pipe or hiring a sprinkler company.

Bluegrass goes dormant in hot weather if water is limited and may not green back up when your irrigation is fixed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“Your house is the biggest investment that you make,” Silva says.

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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.

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• 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.

July 9, 2011

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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Full size in each condo

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• 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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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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# of Bedrooms

• 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.

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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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1589290

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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303-684-6335 Build Your Home on 1/2 acre lot with mountain views. RV friendly $63K or best offer. 303-257-3586

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

6000

Homes for Rent

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

6001

Apartments for Rent

1 BDRM Apt, $475 / mo, inc heat & wtr.

No pets. Couple or single pref.

303-775-1800

2 BDRM APTS

Starting at $675/month Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

2 BDRM APTS

Starting at $675/month Call PMP, 303-776-RENT 917 Sunset 1 &2 BRs, 1BA, inclds heat, water, trash. off street parking RMG Realty 303-772-4466

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EASTGLEN APTS 630 Lashley, Longmont

(303)682-2943

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS: laundry.

Wtr, trash, sewer pd

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

SW Lgmt 3 BR, den, 2.5 BA Ranch. Unfin bsmt, near park & shopping. N/P, N/S. $1350/mo.

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40x60 shop (heated & insulated)+325sf office +3BR house $1800/mo lease w/ option Loveland 719-433-5095

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

Townhomes/ 6002 Condos for Rent 6016 2 Bdrm 1.5 Ba TH

Neat clean & quiet.

Fenced in yard w/deck. NSm/NPt A/C. NW Lgmt $725+ Dep, 303-776-5416

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Duplex/Condo 2-3 Bedroom 1009 Harmon Pl 930 Buttonrock Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

6009

or 970-635-3650

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.

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in 3 bdrm, 2 ba house. $450/mo incl utils.

Pets possible.

Lgmt 303-588-3668

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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Longmont

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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

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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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