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September 25, 2010 Jamie Plaster, right, installs the 2011 officers and directors of the Longmont Realtors Association during the Longmont Association of Realtors installation banquet Sept.

17, at Fox Hill Country Club.

Included are 2011 president Dave Wagner, second from right, and president-elect Bob Danos, third from right.

(Lewis Geyer/ Times-Call)

Realtors welcome 2011 officers Individuals, organizations recognized for efforts

2010 president Deanna Dyer passes the gavel to 2011 president Dave Wagner during the Longmont Association of Realtors installation banquet on Sept. 17 at Fox Hill Country Club. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)

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By Kristi Ritter Longmont Times-Call

Dave Wagner, the new president of the Longmont Association of Realtors, talked on Sept. 17 about claiming championships in his acceptance speech during the association’s annual installation banquet at Fox Hill Country Club.

“Our goal is to keep our membership informed to be champions for their clients,” he said. “We help to build neighborhoods and communities through homeownership.”

While the real estate market faces challenges, Wagner said, the LAR is focused on helping to provide the power and resources behind making real estate transactions happen, while continuing to be a voice for real estate in Longmont.

Keynote speaker Reggie Rivers, a former running back for the NFL’s Denver Broncos, echoed Wagner’s championship goals in a motivating speech on overcoming obstacles. His advice for success is that you have to figure out what is in your control to

change and then move in that direction to make it happen.

The banquet offered an opportunity for local real estate professionals and affiliates to gather for an evening of conversation among friends, celebrations of success and the installation of new officers for the local association.

Immediate past president Deanna Dyer recognized four individuals – Pat Kahler, David Macy, Amy O’Donnell and Richard Yale – who were honored for 25 years of membership with the LAR. She also honored nonprofit organizations the OUR Center, The Inn Between of Longmont and Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley as 2010 Colorado Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation grant recipients.

CARHOF collects interest on real estate trust accounts and contributions from Realtors and affiliates. The funds are then donated to organizations that provide housing and related services to help

2010 Longmont Association of Realtors Awards • Affiliate of the Year: Luke and Shelley Kunselman • Rookie of the Year: Jill Wood and Mandy Wormke • Wade Gaddis Distinguished Service Award: Wendy Conder • Carl Turner Citizen of the Year: Stacy Cornay • Realtor of the Year: Claudia Archuleta

New 2011 Officers • President Dave Wagner • Immediate past president Deanna Dyer • President-elect Bob Danos • Secretary Joshua Landers • Treasurer Tara Boston • Directors Claudia Archuleta, Regina Cheyney, Wendy Conder, Vicky Marchino, Kim Ranes and Sarah Ray • Colorado Association of Realtors directors Bob Danos, Terry Lee and Reid Williams • Brokers forum representative Wanda Ferguson

25 years of LAR membership • Pat Kahler • David Macy • Amy O’Donnell • Richard Yale

CARHOF Grant Recipients • The OUR Center • The Inn Between of Longmont • Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley

2010 National Association of Realtors Ira Gribin Workforce Housing Grant City of Longmont’s Boulder County Down Payment Assistance Program

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On the Cover The right lighting can give any room the perfect ambiance. See story on page 4. (Family Features)

September 25, 2010

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Home inspections help you sell Article Resource Association

Longmont Housing Program specialist Molly McElroy, left, receives the 2010 National Association of Realtors Ira Gribin Workforce Housing Grant for $10,000 from 2010 Longmont Realtors Association president Deanna Dyer during the Longmont Association of Realtors installation banquet on Sept. 17, at Fox Hill Country Club. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)

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residents achieve homeownership.

Dyer also presented a special grant that helps provide Realtor foundations and associations with the resources and support to take the initiative to address work force housing issues in their state. LAR presented this $10,000 grant to the city of Longmont’s Boulder County Down Payment Assistance Program.

During the banquet, several community and association members were honored for their contributions to Longmont and their achievements within the real estate sphere.

Stacy Cornay was given the Carl Turner Citizen of the Year award for her “extreme passion for the Longmont community.” As a resident of Longmont for more than 25 years, Cornay has served with numerous organizations while giving back to the community to help it thrive.

Mother-and-son duo Luke and Shelley Kunselman of The Kunselman Team were awarded the Affiliate of the Year award.

Two local real estate professionals – Jill Wood and Mandy Wormke – shared Rookie of the Year honors.

Wendy Conder was given the Wade Gaddis Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to a Realtor who gives extensive service to both the local and real estate communities, and continuously and generously gives time to both Longmont and the real estate industry.

Conder has been an LAR member for more than 25 years, giving many hours to numerous committees and volunteer organizations.

Realtor of the Year Claudia Archuleta joined the LAR 12 years ago and wrote on her application that the American dream is

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When you’re ready to sell your home in the current market, you need to take every step you can to ensure a timely sale at the price you want. A surplus of homes for sale means that yours needs to stand out in style, amenities and quality to make an impression on potential buyers. The more steps you take to make your house sale-ready, the better results you’ll get.

Currently, home sales are at a historic low – so what do you need to do to buck that trend? Updated decor and proper staging certainly help present your home well, but don’t think that cosmetic fixes are all you need.

Buyers want to know the home they’re considering is safe and sound, and the best way to establish that is to hire a home inspector.

Twenty years ago, it seemed extravagant to hire a home inspector, but today it’s standard practice. Buyers will often bring their own inspectors to the table, so you need to start by hiring one yourself. Hiring a professional will give you a realistic perspective on what’s going on in the bones of your home.

“In a down market, a pre-sale inspection can make a home stand out,” says David Tamny, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors. “More and more, sellers are obtaining pre-sale inspections to help uncover and address potential issues before the first prospective buyer walks through the door. This simple step allows for better planning and lowers repair costs, adds value to the home, and it could increase the likelihood of an offer.”

Buyers can use problems as bargaining chips, causing previously agreed up-

on prices to be lowered or even the cancellation of a deal. Inspections help uncover imperfections that often can be fixed easily and inexpensively, so it’s worth it to get your home inspected before you list it.

In addition, a good inspection can raise the likelihood of an offer being placed on your home. Buyers are looking for security. If you can show them your home has been inspected, they’ll feel more comfortable with it. That confidence often equates to more dollars in your pocket when you agree to the sale.

The areas covered in home inspections are: the major systems and components such as the foundation, exterior siding, flashing and trim, the roof, plumbing, electrical and heating and cooling units. In addition, some home inspectors offer additional services including radon testing, energy assessments and pool and spa inspections.

Claudia Archuleta receives a hug from Terry Lee after Archuleta was named the 2010 Realtor of the Year. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)

to own a home and that she wanted to help turn that into a reality for people. “I love what I do,” Archuleta said as she was overcome with emotion during her acceptance speech.

New officers were installed to lead the Longmont Association of Realtors into a new year. They include president Wagner, Dyer, president-elect Bob Danos, secretary Joshua Landers and treasurer Tara Boston.

New directors included Archuleta, Regina Cheyney, Conder, Vicky Marchino, Kim Ranes and Sarah Ray. Colorado Association of Realtors directors for the year will include Danos, Terry Lee and Reid Williams. The brokers forum representative will be Wanda Ferguson.

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September 25, 2010

Create ambiance with the right lighting Furniture, fabric and accessories aren’t the only things to think about when decorating.

Lighting makes a big difference in the home. It adds beauty and drama, as well as functionality. It can make a small room look bigger and a large room more intimate. Done right, it can have a significant impact – and for far less money then other decoration options.

• Recessed fixtures: A basic recessed fixture, typically housing a reflector floodlight, throws light downward in a cone shape. Placing recessed fixtures in an evenly spaced grid pattern lets those pools of light overlap and provide even lighting. In a room with 8-foot ceilings, place the fixtures in a grid from 4 to 6 feet apart.

• Chandeliers: A chandelier that’s too big will overpower a room. One that’s too small will seem out of proportion. One trick to calculating a chandelier’s size is to measure the width of the room in feet. Double that number and you’ll get the diameter of the ideal chandelier in inches. For example, a room that’s 12 feet wide should have a chandelier no wider than 24 inches in diameter.

• Surface mounted fixtures: Surface mounted fixtures can be functional fluorescent types with white diffusing plastic covers or decorative crystal designs that can add sparkle and drama to foyers and hallways. Like chandeliers, they tend to distribute light more broadly than downlights, and are useful in delivering light to wall surfaces.

Tips and Tricks • The bottom of a hanging fixture should generally be 7 feet above the floor. If a fixture hangs above a dining table in a room with an 8-foot ceiling, the bottom of the fixture should hang about 30 inches above

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Tips and Tricks • As a general rule, task lighting should be no more than three times as bright as the ambient light.

• Fluorescents under a kitchen cabinet provide energy-efficient light for food preparation.

• For floor lamps next to a reading chair, the base of the lamp shade should be 40 to 42 inches off the floor.

• Lighting fixtures at least 16 inches long, placed on both sides of a mirror, can work best for grooming activities.

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• The minimum chandelier diameter for most dining rooms should be 20 inches. It should be no greater than the length of the table minus 12 inches.

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Task lighting focuses light on a specific area in which an activity takes place. In a kitchen, for example, undercabinet lighting makes it easier to do food prep on the counters. (Bruce Wolf/Family Features)

decorative items. For paintings and other decorative items displayed on walls, lighting fixtures are usually 2 to 3 feet from the wall (for ceiling heights of 8 to 9 feet).

Tips and Tricks • Accent light should typically cast about five times more light on a target than the general light of the room. It should be aimed carefully to prevent glare or unwanted reflections.

• To highlight the texture of wall surfaces like stone or brick, graze the wall with light.

• Three dimensional objects like sculpture are often better revealed with more than one light source.

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• Some bulbs, such as GE Reveal incandescent and halogen bulbs, have neodymium in the glass. This rare earth element filters out dull yellow rays, making colors in artwork, wallpaper and fabric stand out.

• Halogen produces bright, crisp white light, and is often used by designers.

• Compact fluorescent bulbs use up to 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs, and last up to 10 times longer.

Find the Right Shape • Use general purpose bulbs in table and floor lamps as well as enclosed fixtures.

• Decorative bulbs should be used in chandeliers, sconces or anywhere the light source is visible.

• Spotlights and floodlights are best for track and recessed fixtures.

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Use your kitchen to whip up a fabulous meal

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Walking into the kitchen, your fridge seems to glare at you in anger. Slowly opening the squeaky door, the leftover pizza boxes and Chinese food reek from decay.

Instead of dialing the phone for another take-out option, try cooking.

You can cook just about anything if you own the basic materials. Start your cooking journey with a trip to the kitchen supply store or even the dollar store.

It can be overwhelming in a kitchen supply store. Suddenly the spring-form pans, food processors, frothers and zesters look as important as a warm coat in the middle of winter.

But don’t be fooled, stick to the basics.

Sharon Halkovics, director of home cook and corporate kitchen at the Culinary School of the Rockies in Boulder, suggests owning these basic kitchen supplies.

• caster skillet • mixing bowls • sauce pan • knives: one good chef knife and one paring knife • sheet Pans • cutting Board • can opener • spatula • immersion blender These simple tools can get you started to innovative cooking. Here’s how.

With a caster skillet you might be surprised at what it can do. Cheesecake, cornbread, brownies, gingerbread, pies, clafoutis and pizza are some baked goods

you can create in a caster skillet, according to Halkovics. To bake a cheesecake successfully in your caster skillet, line the skillet with parchment paper and expect the dish to look more rustic, Halkovics says. “Any cornbread recipe can be baked in a preheated cast iron skillet. Just butter or grease the skillet and pour the batter in and bake,” Halkovics advises.

The mixing bowls will come in handy for mixing and acting as a double boiler. Pair a stainless steel bowl on top of a boiling-water-filled sauce pan, in place of a double boiler.

Making homemade chocolate doesn’t have to break the bank with your new innovative boiler. “I don’t own a double boiler, but remember to watch for steam because you could have incidents,” Halkovics warns.

Terry Nicholas, co-owner of Cayenne Kitchen in Longmont, says, “You have to have a good paring knife and chef knife.”

Cutting meats, fish and poultry without these knives will only stress you out. Also, the knives can be used for vegetables, breads and other foods you might have to cut.

Don’t limit your sheet pans to cookies.

You can easily make pizza, chicken and meats, rolls and tortilla strips on a sheet pan. Bill Nichols, co-owner of Cayenne Kitchen, says a helpful tip if buying sheet pans is to buy the ones with ridges. “Cookie sheets with ridges let air in at the bottom and your cookies or baked goods are less likely to burn,” he says.

Cutting boards will save your counter.

Although it’s easy and convenient to chop

Common kitchen supplies and multi-purpose tools for the kitchen from Cayenne Kitchen in Longmont will help you prepare a great meal. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)

away, your counters will look like a scene from a horror movie if you abuse them.

Cutting boards can range anywhere from $2 to $200 depending on quality.

“You need a can opener, unfortunately, because you can’t use anything else,” Halkovics says. Can openers are just one of the tools you have to buy and won’t do much more than opening cans. Bill and Terry Nichols suggest buying the Master Opener, which is able to open bottles, jars, cans and flip top cans.

Spatulas are helpful mixing tools. They can work as spoons, stirring devices, flip-

pers and mashers.

Instead of buying expensive blenders and food processors, stick to the hand blender, also known as an immersion blender. Hand blenders can be used for soups, salsas, smoothies, dips and purees.

Immersion blenders run between $10 to $15, Halkovics says.

“Keep to the basics. Get as thrifty as possible,” Halkovics advises. Your fridge doesn’t have to smell of old take-out food anymore. You can cook without fancy kitchen supplies and still impress your friends, family and maybe even yourself.

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September 25, 2010

Table value has decreased

The costs of retiring with a mortgage

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Scripps Howard News Service

Dear Helaine and Joe: I inherited a 24inch tilt-top table with the burned-in name “Stickley Fayetteville Syracuse.”

My preliminary research tells me that several Stickley companies existed in the 1800s. Please help me identify the exact maker and the insurance value. – J.D. Dear J.D.: Of the five Stickley brothers who entered the furniture business, Gustav (1858-1942) turned out to be the most famous; he is a virtual icon in the history of the American Arts & Crafts movement (called “mission” or “Craftsman” furniture), which, in a real sense, he invented.

His brothers – Charles (1860-1927), Albert (1862-1928), Leopold (1869-1957) and John George (1871-1921) – all joined the furniture-making trade at one time or another. Gustav Stickley entered the world in Osceola, Wis., as did his brothers, and they began Stickley Brothers in Binghamton, N.Y., in the 1880s. They crafted the type of traditional walnut furniture associated with the late 19th century.

Leopold and John George worked with Gustav at first, but shortly after the turn of the century split off to form L.&J.G. Stickley in Fayetteville, N.Y. They began making Arts & Crafts-style furniture after the firm’s incorporation in 1904 (Stickley is still in

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September 25, 2010

Winter squash is a

Fall Delight We’ve all been there. After all, we were rookies once and planted a few extra seeds because they look so small in that cute little hill. Then they grew. And grew. Then they set fruit and the circus began.

Squash for dinner, squash for lunch.

Squash in breads, muffins, pies, relishes, soups, ratatouille and casseroles. Year after year, memories of the “zucchini incident” Carol O’Meara are shared at family gatherings.

Colorado State Were it only the zucchinis and crookUniversity Extension necks you might be OK, riding out the season of plenty until frost kills the plant. But no, the cucurbit family is large, and when you’re a gardener you eventually expand your horizons, and plant winter squash. Perhaps it starts with a pumpkin, the orange globe that brings a smile each fall. Then it could be an acorn or two, or possibly a buttercup, to go with a savory pork roast. Eventually you try spaghetti squash, delightful with a bit of pesto (If you try nothing else this fall, try that). Finally, you branch out into the butternuts and delicatas, with sweet potato flavor that’s perfect mashed with a dab of butter, brown sugar and nutmeg.

Then you’re hooked, and growing the mammoths: Hubbards and banana squash that top out at 25 to 30 pounds. These don’t grace your counter; they beach themselves on it. Try chopping them with a cleaver, and you’ll soon discover that the best way to open a hubbard is to climb a ladder and hurl it to the ground.

Once roasted their flesh can be frozen into recipe-sized amounts and feed you until spring.

If you’re growing winter squash, fall is the time to gather your harvest. Speed ripening by cutting back the water to the plant, but do this slowly over a few weeks so you don’t interrupt growth of young squash. Harvest your winter squash when the skin toughens and isn’t dented by pressure from a fingernail. But before this happens the skin is tender, so avoid wounding your fruit with a clumsy nail slash by watching for other signs of maturity.

Cut the squash from the vine carefully, leaving at least two-anda-half inches of stem attached to the fruit. If you’re growing petite squash and don’t have that much stem, do the best you can and don’t worry. The important part is to keep from snapping the stem from the squash or bruising the fruit in harvest.

When first picked, winter squash is a creamy, starchy vegetable, but if allowed to stand for a month or two, the starches convert into sugars, making squash more delectable at thanksgiving than at harvest. But if you’re growing pie pumpkins, the reverse is true: use it within a month, or the sugars convert into starch. Store squash in dry, cool conditions and depending on the variety, winter squash will keep one to six months.

Carol O’Meara is a horticulture entomologist with the Colorado State University Extension office at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. Contact her by calling 303-678-6238 or emailingcomeara@co.boul der.co.us. For more gardening tips, check out her blog at gardeningafter five.wordpress.com.

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Low mortgage rates continue to lure some people into applying for mortgages, but enthusiasm remains tepid at best. The four-week moving average for mortgage purchase applications is up just 2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association Meanwhile, refinance mortgage applications have actually fallen 1.4 percent in the past four weeks despite near-recordlow rates.

Chris Sipe, senior loan officer at Embrace Home Loans in Frederick, Md., says activity in his market is “not great, not terrible.”

He has a theory about why borrowers aren’t more enthusiastic right now. “I have asked many people in and out of the industry why they think more people aren’t buying with rates this low,” he says. “Most of the answers point back to one thing: a lack of confidence.”

Fear appears to be keeping some potential homebuyers on the sidelines, Sipe says. “People are afraid of what the future holds and are reluctant to make big or unnecessary changes in the face of that uncertainty,” he says.

Dick Lepre, senior loan officer at RPM Mortgage in San Francisco, agrees that “fear, uncertainty and doubt” fill the minds of today’s consumers.

Refinancing activity is up in the Bay area, says Lepre. But many borrowers can’t get new loans because they’ve lost a job or have seen their home’s market value decline sharply.

In addition, lenders now are demanding more extensive income documentation from mortgage applicants, causing some homeowners to decide “it’s not worth the trouble” to refinance.

“There is no longer that 2005 feeling

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2. Add in pops of bright color.

3. Keep it genderneutral. Stereotypes (pink and blue) are quite oldfashioned, and the more neutral a nursery’s contents, the more likely you’ll be able to make use of it.

4. Aim for adaptability.

In the nursery, “modern” often means “multifunctional” and “multistage.” So look for pieces that serve more than one purpose.

5. Be space-savvy. If square footage is at a premium in your home, look for streamlined pieces with compact footprints and clever built-in storage.

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It’s a myth that continues to persist: Feeding birds in warm months will spoil them. But birds are like babies – it’s impossible to spoil them. Contrary to the myth, well-fed birds won’t get too lazy to search for food; they’ll just get healthy and happy. And the better the food is you feed them, the more likely they’ll continue to come back bringing their colorful plumage and welcome song to your backyard.

Myths aside, wooing beautiful backyard birds to your outdoor environment can be as simple as offering them a reliable, high-quality food source. Birds, like most wild animals, are survivalists and they’ll take advantage of any food source they find – whether it’s in your yard or your neighbor’s. To entice them to your yard and garden, set out these preferred foods recommended by the bird-feeding experts at Cole’s Wild Bird Products: • Suet – Made from the fat of cattle, sheep or even vegetables, suet may sound icky to us, but for birds it’s a gourmet delight that helps them stay healthy and build vital fat reserves. Served in a cage or log, suet has the consistency of soft wax and can be kept for a long time. Chickadees, titmice, catbirds, bluebirds, robins, jays, warblers, thrashers, nuthatches and all species of woodpeckers relish suet and will feed on it all year-round, even in warm months.

If your suet gets too soft in the warm summer months, switch to a no-melt, cornmeal-based suet.

Suets offer a variety of enhancements including seeds, pecans and peanut butter. To keep squirrels from stealing your suet, try Cole’s

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Birds can’t taste the hot spice and squirrels will high-tail it out of your feeder once they try it.

• Seed – Not all birdseed is created equal. Look for blends without cheap filler seeds that are all natural, that way, the birds get more nutrition and you keep a cleaner feeder; the less filler, the less leftovers birds will kick out and leave behind. All-natural feeds are more appealing to birds, who know that natural just tastes better.

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Squirrels don’t like the hot, spicy flavor, but birds won’t be able to detect it.

• Insects and worms – A healthy, lush lawn is one of the best ways to feed birds who prefer insects and worms. A good lawn will attract the species of insects that birds enjoy. You can also supplement their diet by serving Dried Mealworms in a packaged variety that’s easier to feed and less messy than live mealworms, and birds love them. These energy-packed morsels are Mother Nature’s perfect treat for all your insect-loving songbirds.

• Garden favorites – Feeding birds doesn’t just have to happen at the feeder. Thoughtful planting in your garden can help entice wild birds to forage there. Offer a birdbath for water and berry-producing trees and shrubs. Plant annuals and perennials that birds like, such as sunflowers, marigolds, petunias, Sweet William, nasturtium and blueberries. Climbing vines like morning glories, coral honeysuckle, muscadine and trumpet creeper are also favorites.

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Q: Years ago, we were given a large window fan by my husband’s grandparents. It is screwed onto the window frame in our attic, and in the summer, all we need to do at night is open our bedroom window, turn the fan on exhaust and enjoy the cool night air.

Is there anything we need to do in order to make sure that this fan continues to function well, such as cleaning the motor, oiling it and other things? We are on our second motor with this fan, and would like to keep it going.

A: You seem to have done fine already without my counsel, but I would make sure the blades are clean and there are no obstructions that prevent them from operating efficiently.

Dust and grime weigh on the blades, causing the motor to work harder, thus reducing its life.

As far as oiling the motor is concerned, it depends on the make and model. If the motor is newer than the fan, it will be easier to punch in the available information online to get the correct recommendation.

One thing I would check on regularly is the condition of the plug. Sometimes rodents appear in the most secure places and like to chew things. I’d just check it to see that it and the rest of the wiring are in good order.

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Get your lawn, garden ready for cold weather Old man winter’s approaching, which means it’s time to protect your lawn and garden from his hoary breath. Here are some tips to keep things warm and snuggly.

Move terracotta and ceramic containers to a protected location like a garden shed or garage. Clean clay pots to remove excess salt or algae buildup, and repair damaged ones.

Bring tender plants, such as tropicals and containerized plants, inside for overwintering. Replant in pots if necessary and place them in a garage, heated garden shed or indoor room. Take cuttings of annuals and begin propagating new plants for next season.

Dig and store tender summer- and fallflowering bulbs, such as dahlias. Plant spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils and tulips. Plant bulbs with their roots down – if the bulb has a sprout at the top, it can still be planted.

Avoid heavy pruning of trees and shrubs going into the winter months, but do prune away broken branches. Touch up mulch at the base of plants once temperatures are consistently cold.

In the perennial border, touch up mulch around plants for added winter protection. A layer of mulch about 2 to 4 inches deep is ideal. Unless you prefer otherwise, it is fine to leave foliage that has died, as it will help provide additional protection at the crown of plants. Leave ornamental grasses intact without cutting them back to discourage new growth during warm spells and encourage birds to visit.

Extend the harvest of cool-season veggies like lettuce and spinach by constructing a cold frame around them.

Remove spent plants from the vegetable garden and add them to the compost pile.

Discard diseased plants in the trash. Turn over the soil with a garden fork (or till) to expose underground pests to cold temperatures.

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If you think having great curb appeal is only important if you’re trying to sell your home, think again. Your house is one of your biggest investments and making a great first impression will leave everyone – not just potential buyers – wanting to see what’s inside. With 10 simple improvements, you can easily transform your home into the best looking house on the block.

In a Day There are a number of quick fixes you can complete in just one day that will make a big impact on your exterior.

• Replace old hardware. It’s the little things that make a big difference. Update your dated or dingy house numbers, entry door lockset and overhead light fixture. Each of these elements can add style and interest to your home’s exterior, especially if you incorporate a great finish option like oil-rubbed bronze or brushed nickel.

• Make over your mailbox. Your mailbox should complement the style and color of your house. Restore your existing mailbox with a fresh coat of paint or stain that matches the trim, color and woodwork of your house.

• Tame planter beds and landscaping.

If your beds are overrun with weeds and unsightly growth, you’ll need to get them under control to give your home a wellmanicured look. Prune, pull weeds and plant flowers to add color. Add a fresh layer of mulch and your yard will look as good as new.

• Illuminate your walkway. Adding low-voltage solar lighting to your front walkway can have a big impact on your home’s curb appeal. It also provides added safety and security. If you don’t have a walkway, string accent lighting in the trees for a whimsical-looking effect.

• Freshen up the front door. The front entry is the focal point of your home’s curb appeal. To keep it looking free of abuse from the elements and use, clean off any dirty spots and remove any loose paint. If your door is beyond repair,

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install a new version that reflects the design of your house. Once you’re all set, be sure to add a piece of decorative flair, like a wreath or door knocker that showcases your personality to the outside world.

In a Weekend In just a couple of days, you can boost the beauty of your home with easy upgrades.

• Renew paint and trim. Give your home an exterior facelift by adding a new coat of paint or stain. You’ll automatically update the look of your home by fixing any obvious defects, like loose paint, fading colors or cracks in your trim and fence. Be sure to use high-quality painting tools to get a professional-looking finish, such as the Pro-Extra brush from Purdy. The extra length and thickness of the filaments on these paintbrushes provide superior paint-holding capacity and are specially designed for all exterior paints and stains.

• Replace gutters and downspouts. If your gutters are loose and worn out, not only do they look neglected, but they’re also a danger to guests. To prevent any injuries, as well as improve the overall appearance, install a new, snap-fit gutter system that go together with a few tools for an easy and important upgrade.

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In a Month Using a little elbow grease and taking extra time on some projects can reap huge rewards for your home in the long run.

• Upgrade railings. Porch and stoop railings deteriorate throughout time and can become loose. If yours are past their prime, look for quality wood or metal replacements. Make sure the color, scale, design and details coordinate with the rest of your home’s main features.

• Dress up the drive. If your driveway is cracked, stained or has weeds sprouting up from it, now may be time to show it some TLC. Upgrade it without completely starting over. Repair any cracks or stains and be sure to kill the weeds and then add some extra character by staining the concrete or affixing flagstone.

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SATURDAY OPEN HOUSES Price

Location

Address

Hours Office

Phone

Price

$90,000

Mead

5425 Weld County Rd 32

12-4 Coldwell Banker Residential/Smith

303-772-7478

$260,590 Longmont 311 River View Ct.

11-1 Coldwell Banker Residential/Bruce 303-772-7478

$129,900 Longmont 804 Summer Hawk #4102 10:30-11:30 Coldwell Banker Residential/Henry

303-772-7478

$269,000 Longmont 816 Gay St

12-3 Wright Kingdom/Spano

303-885-0876

$134,900 Longmont 804 Summer Hawk #4103 11-12

303-772-7478

$289,900 Firestone 6641 Sage Ave.

11-2 Coldwell Banker Residential/King

303-772-7478

$309,900 Longmont 2429 Winding Dr.

2:45-3:45 Coldwell Banker Residential/Henry

303-772-7478

$162,900 Longmont 804 Summer Hawk #3204 12-1 Coldwell Banker Residential/Henry 303-772-7478

$310,000 Longmont 635 Pratt St.

12-3 Summit Real Estate/Meade

303-817-7777

$169,000 Longmont 637 Elliott St.

1:15-2:30 Coldwell Banker Residential/Henry

303-772-7478

$312,000 Longmont 580 Sugar Mill Pl.

3-5

ERA Tradewind/Wagner

303-772-9620

$179,000 Longmont 3129 Lake Park Way

11-2 United Country/Foothills

970-344-1500

$379,000 Longmont 1755 Sunlight Dr.

2-4

Coldwell Banker Residential/Grenier 303-772-7478

$180,000 Longmont 4501 Nelson Rd #2407 10-12 Coldwell Banker Residential/Tucker 303-902-6250

$379,000 Longmont 503 Collyer St.

Appt. Old Town Real Estate/Dudley

303-776-4004

$192,000 Mead

$159,900 Longmont 1212 Atwood St.

Coldwell Banker Residential/Henry

11-1 Coldwell Banker Residential/Grenier 303-772-7478

Location

Address

Hours Office

Phone

10-12

Coldwell Banker Residential/Ankrum 303-772-7478

$390,000 Longmont 1856 Lochmore Dr.

12-4 Summit Real Estate/Johnston

970-581-5289

$199,900 Longmont 1666 Lashley St.

10-12

Remax Traditions/Landers

$399,900 Longmont 1255 3rd Ave

12-3 Wright Kingdom/Fox

303-541-1931

$200,000 Longmont 909 Terry St.

12-3 Coldwell Banker Residential/Massey 720-371-1511

$417,500 Lafayette 1833 Cheyenne Ct.

11-3 ERA Tradewind/Freeman

303-772-9620

$205,000 Longmont 3875 Oakwood Dr.

1-4

Remax Alliance/Marose

303-817-9675

$589,999 Longmont 1018 Wilow Ct.

1-3

970-669-1234

$209,400 Longmont 241 Mill Village Blvd

11-1 Coldwell Banker Residential/Davis

303-772-7478

$599,500 Longmont 2223 Harvard Ct

12-3 Remax Traditions/Danzl

$215,000 Longmont 2310 Jewel St.

12:30-2:30 ERA Tradewind/Wagner

303-772-9620

$999,000 Erie

$245,831 Longmont 1538 Venice Ln

11-5 Boulder Creek Builders

303-502-5338

$259,900 Longmont 1117 5th St.

12-2 Colorado 1st Realty/Sharp

303-931-6098

3602 Whetstone Way

303-819-1638

Remax Alliance/Lane

165 Commander Circle 12-3 Wright Kingdom/Sugg

303-775-0163 303-588-9441

Visit www.YourFrontRangeHOME.com to map your home tour 30-148713

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To place an ad, call 303-776-7440 or go to www.TimesCall.com/classifieds and place your ad any time of the day or night. Fax: 303-772-8339…email: classifieds@times-call.com Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Duplexes Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030

Farmers/Ranchers, Colo Caregivers Wanted Legal MMJ Caregiver Services needs to lease your old outbuildings. Top dollar leases per square foot paid.

• Legal Services • Patients • Technical Support • Plants & Equipment • Modular units also avail.

Confidentiality, safety & security. Call the Law Office of Stephanie Nelson 303-440-4420

Very quiet, sm house cntry/Carter Lk for 1 person. N/S/D/P. 720-308-7902

Apartments/ Furnished 4010 ● 1 BDRM $865 includes: TV, DSL, utils. Short term N. area. N/S/P 303-570-0402 NO lease, dep or credit chk Wkly/mnthly • 303-776-2185 • ALSO RV SITES AVAIL!

Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030 ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭ 1, 2 & 3 BDRM Apartment Homes The Shores Apartments, Hwy 66 & Airport Rd (303)774-8000 ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭

•1 & 2 BDRM ✭ $550-$675 FREE Heat 1060 17th Ave, Habla Espanol 720-327-8918

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

AS LOW AS $665 ♣

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

AS LOW AS $750! ♣

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

Starting @ $799! ♣

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES

Starting at $1000!

QUAIL VILLAGE 303-485-0065 321 Quail Roadacross from Longmont Rec Center ● 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

AS LOW AS $750 ● 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

Starting at $750! *LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE*

**Income Guidelines May Apply** ✓ Full Size Washer & Dryer Hookups ✓ Close to Bus lines ✓ Pets Welcome

● 1438 STUART 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 2nd flr, water pd, carport. $500/mo.

RMG Realty (303)772-4466

1 BDRM APT´s-

2 Bdrm, 1 ba, large, comp. SMALL 2 bdrm, mobile remodel-all new, WD, A/C, home in Erie, W/D, No patio, N/P/S 2041 Meadow pets. $585. 735 Kattell #107.

Dr. $835 303-443-4308 (303)980-1204 62+ INCOME-BASED APT Independent, Senior 1 bdrm apt in great area close to stores/ busline. Rent based on income. 303-651-3601

(303)682-2943 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS: Pool, air, laundry ✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd

Starting at $525, some with Move-in Specials!

Frederick- Avail Now! Call PMP, 303-776-RENT 1 BDRM, 1 car gar, gas Very nice 800 Sq Ft apt, 1

LE DEAUVILLE APARTMENTS ROOMY & READY

1 Bd From $575 2 Beds From $610 Great Location Large Units Park Like Setting Ample Parking A/C & Pool

303.772.3737

heat, A/C, W/D hkup. $600 bdrm, 1 ba, N/P, N/S, all + dep. No pets. 1321 Emery utils incl. $750/month, St Apt C. (303)776-1287 or $750/dep. (303)833-3078 (303)747-2219 Great value! 1 & 2 bdrms, $495 & $595. W/D hkp, off st 1 BDRM COTTAGE, 222 So pkg, avail now. 970-310-6321 Main St, cute! Refs, lease.

No pets. Storage. $460/mo Great Value! 5 bdrm, 2 ba, (303)507-3457 lge yd, w/d hkups, gar, sm pet OK. $1195 (303)581-9239 1 BDRM trailer, 222 So Main St. Storage, refs, lse, Horizon Place no pets. $375 303-507-3457 1 Bedroom- $545!

2 Bedroom- $645!

Secure bldg, swimming 2 BDRM APT´s- pool, A/C, on-site laundry.

Starting at $645, some with Call PMP, 303-776-RENT Move-in Specials!

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

● $179 * WEEKLY or ● $649 MONTHLY

DUPLEXES 2 Bedrooms

• 1459 Lamplighter • 1602 Donovan Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

✓ Perfect for visiting friends & family!

Garages/Storage Spaces 4070

I-25 & Hwy 119, Longmont exit 240.

303-485-0040

CLEAN, secure, 10x20´ dry storage close to HWY 287 $100. Stella 303-775-2881.

Bring ad to qualify. *Expires 9/15/2010

4060

FOR LEASE 2,040 sq ft Industrial Office/ Warehouse Flex condo at Skyway Commercial Center 3 phase, 200 amps, O/H 12’ x 12’ Door $935/month + NNN

0 App Fee-$100 off 1st 2 mos Lg 3 bdrm, 2 ba, gar, water pd. No dogs. 303-682-2525

Ken Kanemoto

1 BDRM giant lower half of house in Old Town. $650/ mo. incl utils. 303-653-5546

303-772-2222

4080

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this paper is subject to the federal and state Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

1142 Frontier Dr- Nr hosp, clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, FR, 1 car. $1150. 303-859-3815

Storage wanted for several 1328 S. LINCOLN- 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car, $1195 + dep. cars. Pay $100 per month Pets neg. Dave 303-678-9544 303-709-1056 ● 1341 GARDEN PL4 bdrm, 3 bath, fam room, lg fncd yard, frpl, swamp cooler. $1400. Avail Now. Pennant Inv. 303-447-8988 2+BDRM, 1 ba, gar, w/d.

Newer kitch & ba. $1200/mo + utils & dep. 610-457-7749

LONGMONT/ BOULDER CONDOS • 1601 Great Western • 3250 O´Neal Circle • 804 Summerhawk Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

Duplexes

2400 17th Avenue, Longmont, Colorado 80503

303-772-4667

New Extented Stay Hotel

2 bdrm, fncd yd, off st prkg, bal of Sept FREE. 1973 Meadow. $725 303-651-2277

Condos/ Townhouses 4050

ROOMS & Apartments Weekly/Monthly, from $100/week. Utililties included. (303)931-7108

• FREE Washer/Dryer e Home!

Welcom & Carport • Wood-burning fireplace • Large balconies/patios • Approved pets accepted • MTM leases available • Within walking distance of shopping, restaurants & RTD • On line leasing available • One bdr, 1 bath starting at $725 • Two bdr, 2 bath starting at $875

*www.victoriainnapts.com

VALUE PLACE FIRESTONE

Mtn Views! 1 BDRM APT Quiet area, lndry, nr 23rd & Main. Sorry no pets, $575 Top Realty, (303)931-6423

APARTMENTS

✭2 and 3✭ Bedroom Duplexes.

Visit www. alertrealty.net

EASTGLEN APTS 630 Lashley, Longmont

39-154883

4170

♣

● 1-2 BDRM- remod, N/S ● A/C, lndry, off st pkng ● $625 - $775, 303-444-0501

1 BD, off st pkng, near shopping, 1637 Kimbark, $475 2 BD, 1.5 bath, off st pkng behind, 2137 Dexter, $685 2 BD, 1 bath, carport, 1611 Warren, $695 2 BD, 1 bath, garage, 800SF, 2330 Wedgewood, $650 & $695 Alert Realty 303-776-5156

40-153858

Wanted To Rent

630 Peck DriveLongmont West on Nelson/Airport Rd

36-153656

Rentals

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1 & 2 BDRM Apt Homes Fox Ridge Apts Premier Gated Community. Pets OK! For Info & Specials Call (303)774-9944

4060 Houses

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2 BDRM + den, very clean, W/D hkups, large kit, large fncd bkyd w/stor. $850/mo.

33 Reed Pl. Lgmt. Avail Nov 1st. (720)371-4624

✭3 and 4✭ Bedroom Houses.

Visit www. alertrealty.net

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4080 Houses

4 Bdrm, 3 Ba 10 acres, Bldr Cty, all appl, fp, grt views, horse neg. $1790, 303-678-1991 4 bdrm, 3 ba, 3 car, patio, fncd yd, SW Longmont- 664 Timothy $1795. 303-772-0442

4080 Rooms For Rent W. LONGMONT, 3 bdrm, 1.75 ba, 2 car garage. $1075 + dep (303)499-9380

Office Space 4100 2500 to 5000 SF- great views from 2nd level, ample parking. 2432 Main. 303-875-1345

GRAND OPENING @ EAGLE CREST Phase 3 NOW open!!

Brand new homes for rent. Includes all applicances starting

@ $849.00

Longmont

Swimming Pool Clubhouse Playground New Fitness Center

✓ Now Open on Sundays from 10-4

5090 Longmont

HOUSES 2- 4 Bedroom Homes • 163 Grant• 46 University • 1247 Juniper• 2312 Stuart • 1327 S Sherman • 2631 Stratford • 536 St Andrews • 820 9th Ave• 28 Reed Call PMP, 303-776-RENT LAFAYETTE HOME Centrally located & walking distance to downtown. 104 Cleveland.

Call TODAY! PMP, 303-776-RENT

PROFESSIONAL Offices N. Longmont. 150 to 825 SF. Single & 3 office suite.

All ground level, 2 entr, great prkg. 303-956-1141

3113 Mountain View Ave You had your 1st maybe your 2nd. Now come and see your LAST HOME. OPEN SUN 11 till 4.

Let´s talk 303-775-7992.

Mike Kirby, FSBO owner.

Buyer Brokers welcome.

Roommates Wanted 4120 MATURE MALE 40+ share home all utils + w/d $425/mo. (303)833-6808 ROOMMATE WANTED Boulder - 4 women need roommate to share nice house on the Hill; own room avail immed; easy walk to campus; $690 incl util; Sam 240-678-2033

Real Estate

Turn of the Century Farmhouse on 80 acres, just east of Longmont. Includes 40 units Big T water. $1.1M Jim Green (303)775-2553 www.15182.wkre.com

Longmont

3113 Mountain View Ave You had your 1st maybe your 2nd. Now come and see your LAST HOME. OPEN SUN 9/26, Sat 10/2 & Sun 10/3 ✭ 11 till 4.

Let´s talk 303-775-7992.

Mike Kirby, FSBO owner.

Buyer Brokers welcome.

39-154880

Loads of Potential Here, sweat equity for the Handyperson! Spacious ranch home with 1,633 fin. sq. ft. and access to unfinished basement. Rear 2 car detached garage with spacious loft area. Check out the endless possibilities... $115,000

1,141 SF to 2,393 SF Available on S. Hover, adjacent to Party America, Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby. Great exposure, call for details.

1725 FOSTER DR.

Don Rulle, CCIM

Ed & Keith Kanemoto

303-772-2222

303-772-2222

Move right into this ranch home on terrific cul-de-sac view lot! 3 BR, 2 BA, partially finished basement. A/C, Hardwood & nicely landscaped yard. $199,900 39-155313

1 yr Free Rent!

Sell, Advertise, Recruit

Check out the pet columns in classifieds for that special companion you’re looking for.

7 MARSHALL PLACE

Unique retail on N Main in attractive building.

1,593 SF to 2,207 SF available. Glass fronts for light, open space.

2 ACRE LOTS WEST OF BERTHOUD. Great Views! $149,900. Fred @ Four Seasons Re, (720)494-2133.

3875 Oakwood Dr • $205K Open Saturday 1-4 pm Newer 2 bdrm SW Lgmt, wd flrs, a/c, lg fncd yd, new deck, mtn views. From Diag Hwy, N on Airport, E Staghorn, left Oakwood.

Jan, ReMax 303-817-9675

Lots of house for the money here! Charming 3 bedroom with oversized 2 car garage and neat, well kept lot. Great location for easy morning commutes. All this for only $139,900

Office Space 4100

255 WEAVER PARK CLASS “A” second floor office space for lease or sale. Common area, conference room, elevator, mountain views.

2 ACRE LOT, Berthoud area, $40K price reduction, $125,000. Call Steve Conder for details, 303-514-3706.

Huge, oversized lot! Fix it up and build instant sweat equity, perfect for the handyman. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths for just $135,900 2125 COLLYER ST.

39-154882

303-775-0710

Lots & Tracts 5100 Heidi & Helena buy houses! $ SAVE YOUR CREDIT $ 303-725-8388 / 303-459-2711

✭ MOBILE HOMES ✭ BUYING/SELLING Local park needs used mob homes. We´re buying! Big Sale! Many single & dbl wides. Fin avl, auto approval on owner fin homes.

Bad credit OK! Moves avl.

970-222-1473 ✭ 690-2725 or 690-3283 ✭

102 BOWEN ST.

Retail Space 4135

Call Devin O´Branagan ERA Tradewind

303-776-7440

3 BDRM, 1 BA, new carpet, W/D, carport, Lgmt adult park age 55+, 970-215-1819

AFFORDABLE AND ECONOMICAL

Own a home for Do you qualify?

5090

1109 Yeager Dr., 3 bdrm, 1 ba, ranch,N-central loc, new paint/crpt, $162,900.

Owner carry, $140K. 303-517-0061 No agents

Sleep in Paris every night.

Small bdrm in lovely home for rent. $425 303-809-0022

$O Down!

Try a color classified picture ad!

Call for details.

Check out the pet columns in classifieds for that special companion you’re looking for.

Farms, Ranches Acreages 5050

HORSE PROPERTY 11451 Lookout Rd, Lgmt, 5 acres, ditch water, 3 stall barn, 3 BR 2.5 BA updated Brick Ranch, 1500 SF Shop w/ o-sized door, 3 car gar + shop, deck, hot tub.

Vesta Real Estate 303-514-8788

A picture is worth a thousand words

GREAT MASSAGE OFFICE FOR RENT. (720)280-9047

OFFICE SPACE, 6 rooms avail, $155-$325, great prkg, utils pd. Lgmt (970)231-7871

5090 Mobile/ 5130 Manufactured ✭Like New Home✭ Homes/Spaces Call for 3 page list of

improvements! Located on Circle Dr in S. Longmont.

Fenced backyard. $194,950

Retail Space 4135

773 SQ FT- busy shopping $250/MONTHcenter, 1116 Francis St, Great parking, quiet. $825. Alert RE (303)776-5156 Ground level. Four Seasons Realty, (303)875-1345

888-246-5232 www.4eaglecrest.com

5090 Longmont

SEMI-FURN Rooms/Apts Wkly/mnthly from $100/wk Utils/micro/fridge inc (303)931-7108

HEALING ART CENTERLg therapy room w/off, pvt entr. $550/mo. (303)772-6655

SUN HOMES AT EAGLE CREST

5090 Longmont

4130

500 to 2500 SF, can divide.

On site prkg, Good traffic exposure. 303-523-3369

with option to buy: • • • •

September 25, 2010

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September 25, 2010 Real Estate Transactions are supplied by Prospects Unlimited Inc., 1151 Eagle Drive Ste. 467, Loveland, CO 80537.

Longmont • Kathleen Mercier from Capital Advantage Investments, 1127 Judson St, Longmont, $166,000, home • Charles Millen from Charles Craychee, 1148 Gay St, Longmont, $163,000, home • Joan & Bruce Myers from Creative Estates LLC, 421 Sunnyside Ln, Longmont, $89,500, home • Steven Calhoun from David Goldhammer, 533 Emery St, Longmont, $192,300, home • Catherine Maxwell from Hamilton Helen Marion Estate, 821 Collyer St, Longmont, $215,000, home • Alfred Je from Shirley Lemmex, 3101 Almeria Way, Longmont, $245,000, home • Brandon & Amanda Strope from Elizabeth Olson, 332 Judson St, Longmont, $245,000, home • Daniel & Rosalie Pontillo from Yvette Reyes, 703 Sandpoint Dr, Longmont, $248,000, home • Jason Albrecht from Silvercreek Capital LLC, 734 Tenacity Dr Unit B, Longmont, $285,000, condo • D Evans from Douglas Sutton, 1225 Baker St, Longmont, $157,000, home • Geoffrey Knutson from Wells Fargo Bank Trustee, 1913 Fountain Ct, Longmont, $210,000, home • Gajendra & Priyanka Giri from James Brittenham, 10591 Durango Pl, Longmont, $163,000, home • Kevin MaGuire from Raymond Pecharich Living Trust, 7381 Rozena Dr, Longmont, $1,050,000, home • David & Jennifer Dusza from Suntrust Mtg Inc, 5306 Godding Hollow Pkwy, Longmont, $600,000, home • Ernest & Y Hafersat from Devan Balachari, 730 Arrowood St, Longmont, $180,000, home • Steve Sep from Jonathan Bennstrom, 2003 Terry St Unit 105, Longmont, $57,700, condo • Douglas & Lois Davis from Kevin Beyer, 1283 Cumberland Dr, Longmont, $209,900, home • L Keast from Boulder Creek Kingsbridge LLC, 1536 Venice Ln, Longmont, $221,800, home • James & Arlene Rowand from Jona Dunlap, 1311 S Lincoln St, Longmont, $206,700, home • Divine Inc from Dennis Fey, 625 9th Ave, Longmont, $210,000, home

• Elizabeth & Marek Marasch from Bonnie Gutierrez, 2301 Frontier St, Longmont, $248,000, home • Jodette Reynolds from John Hindman, 3705 Chestnut Pl, Longmont, $332,500, home • Gerardo Delacruz from Fernando Martinez, 465 Elliott St, Longmont, $133,000, home • Michael Harrington from David McFarland, 1518 Spruce Ave, Longmont, $105,000, home • James Revocab from Refugio Nunez, 2232 Judson St, Longmont, $146,000, home • Rudy Ambriz from Douglas Roberts, 1319 Carnation Cir, Longmont, $237,000, home • JZ LLC from Clifford Rufenach, 425 Terry St, Longmont, $380,000, home • Jason & Katherine Kaminski from Richard Runkles, 2650 Falcon Dr, Longmont, $385,000, home • Yvonne & Michael Settles from Linda Spurlock, 2251 Aegean Way, Longmont, $290,000, home • Gertrude & Oliver Brandt from Philip Stephan, 1024 Sonoma Cir Unit D, Longmont, $195,000, condo • Ananda & Tamara Layman from Abby Thomas, 10255 N 65th St, Longmont, $453,000, home Berthoud • Patrick & June MaCarelli from Federal Home Ln Mortgage Corp, 420 Franklin Ave, Berthoud, $130,000, home • Clay & Rebecca Sherrill from Mountain River Ranch Estates L, 2251 Mountain River Rd, Berthoud, $427,000, home Dacono • Laureen Oday from Aaron McNally, 410 Andrew Dr, Dacono, $190,000, home • Gregory & Teresa Doty from Wayne Reeves, 4581 Sedona Ln, Dacono, $205,000, home • Leonard & Maria Kaufman from Richmond American Homes Colo Inc, 3235 Sweetgrass Pkwy, Dacono, $239,100, home Erie • Mark Rasmussen from Wilhelm Estes, 1189 Cooke Ct, Erie, $255,000, home • Yueping Fu from HSBC Bank USA National Trustee, 1591 Brimble Dr, Erie, $201,000, home • Donna Harris from John Elaine Meyer Living Trust, 366 Simmons St, Erie, $273,000, home • Douglas & Diana Superka

from Patrick Olsen, 912 Westin Cir, Erie, $670,000, home • Scott & Holly Charles from Prudential Relocation Inc, 1408 Leyner Dr, Erie, $244,000, home • Garth Dattilo from Sigg Staver Construction LLC, 2066 Marfell Ct, Erie, $530,000, home • Kenneth & Jean Mason from Six Point Erie Village LLC, 1122 Village Cir, Erie, $311,700, home • Lisa & Peter Correia from Steve Visconti, 1553 Winslow Ct, Erie, $332,000, home • Jun Guo from HSBC Bank USA, 2900 Blue Sky Cir Bldg 5 105, Erie, $96,500, home • Jacqulyn Alcalacasica from Vista Ridge Devl LLC, 1980 Fairway Pointe Dr, Erie, $234,800, home • Christian Schupbach from Fed Home Loan Mtg Corp, 2955 Blue Sky Cir Unit 6-102, Erie, $115,000, condo • Ernest Borders from Jeffrey Flannery, 1838 Pine St, Erie, $443,000, home • Devin & Angela Beck from Rocky Henson, 6295 County Road 5, Erie, $269,000, home • Elizabeth & Kevin McMillon from Marwan Sawaked, 1233 Columbine Way, Erie, $364,500, home • Ross & Stephanie Wilson from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1143 Petras St, Erie, $334,600, home • Vishwanath Mantha from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1131 Koss St, Erie, $328,900, home • Brian Siu from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 428 Mazzini St, Erie, $285,500, home • David & Bonnie Bishop from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1113 Koss St, Erie, $277,500, home • George Guszcza from VRC Devl LLC, 1425 Blue Sky Cir Unit 15-206, Erie, $128,000, condo Firestone • Kimberly Holzem from Mi Bk, 6619 Sunburst Ave, Firestone, $225,000, home • Robert Trust from Richmond American Homes Colo Inc, 4702 Monarch Dr, Firestone, $276,300, home • James & Kale Brentlinger from Martine Bonhoure, 6904 St Vrain Ranch Blvd, Firestone, $184,000, home • Robert & Jenifer Kimbriel from JJ Construction Northern Colo, 5388 Rosewood Ave, Firestone, $232,900, home • Jesse Hansel from JJ Constr Northern Colo LLC, 5380 Remington Ave, Firestone, $218,100, home

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• 2401 LLC from Ken Pearson, 125 Jackson Dr, Firestone, $42,000, home • Thomas & Doreen Strother from Larry Silver, 10499 Devonshire St, Firestone, $222,200, home Fort Lupton • Brenda Willis from Carmelo Floresmendoza, 410 Beth Ave, Fort Lupton, $138,000, home • Joshua Martin from Morganti Properties LLC, 639 Mckinley Ave, Fort Lupton, $113,200, home • Elizabeth Paul from Johnny Johnson, 1920 Aspen St, Fort Lupton, $133,000, home • Angelina Alarcon from Gay Swingle, 15649 Nancy Ave, Fort Lupton, $55,000, home • Eduardo Barron from Charles Wahlen, 241 Corvette Cir, Fort Lupton, $280,000, home • Roberto Martinez from Wells Fargo Bank, 1437 3rd St, Fort Lupton, $124,900, home Frederick • Charles & Orph Schobourg from ALR Invest LLC, 8711 Wild Horse Way, Frederick, $385,000, home Lyons • Jenna Olschlager from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor, 523 2nd Ave, Lyons, $177,500, home Niwot • Colorado LLC from Paradise Properties II LLC, 6716 Niwot Hills Dr, Niwot, $2,495,000, home • Rosa Storm from Aurora Loan Services LLC, 11279 5 1/2 County Road, Weld County, $167,000, home Foreclosures – notice of election and demand • Borrower: Frances & Nick Parra, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $355,749, Property: 1933 S Us Highway 287, Berthoud, Filed: 09/10/10 • Borrower: Brent Bowman & Tricia Kelley, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $207,505, Property: 435 Short Dr, Dacono, Filed: 09/13/10 • Borrower: Patrick Terry & Vernetta Dorroh, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $182,894, Property: 1215 MacCormack Ct, Dacono, Filed: 09/15/10 • Borrower: Vivienne Uebbing, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $198,189, Property: 1353 Avgare Way, Erie, Filed: 09/09/10 • Borrower: William & Tracy

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Begano, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $225,897, Property: 317 Simmons St, Erie, Filed: 09/14/10 • Borrower: Nathaniel & Mindy Jamiel, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $175,621, Property: 599 Hendee Ct, Erie, Filed: 09/10/10 • Borrower: Laura Langley, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $179,514, Property: 2875 Blue Sky Cir 4-207, Erie, Filed: 09/10/10 • Borrower: Vista Ridge Properties One LLC, Lender: Liberty Savings Bank FSB, Amount: $1,584,058, Property: 3160 Village Vista Dr, Erie, Filed: 09/10/10 • Borrower: Vista Ridge Properties One LLC, Lender: Liberty Savings Bank FSB, Amount: $2,272,865, Property: 3140 Village Vista Dr, Erie, Filed: 09/10/10 • Borrower: Ralph & Rhonda Orona, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $270,306, Property: 2039 Tundra Cir, Erie, Filed: 09/15/10 • Borrower: Floyd Nolte, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $326,511, Property: 1777 Longs Peak St, Erie, Filed: 09/14/10 • Borrower: Dale & Connie Sorensen, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $226,567, Property: 9908 Buffalo St, Firestone, Filed: 09/09/10 • Borrower: Patricia & Brian Billings, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $178,678, Property: 10184 Falcon St, Firestone, Filed: 09/10/10 • Borrower: Val & Wendy Kraus, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $248,218, Property: 9759 Cascade St, Firestone, Filed: 09/13/10 • Borrower: Tamara Moore, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $64,573, Property: 101 Wooster Dr, Firestone, Filed: 09/15/10 • Borrower: Joseph & Jacqueline Martinez, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $195,539, Property: 147 S Denver Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed: 09/09/10 • Borrower: Juan & Fernando Moncada, Lender: PNC Mortgage A Division Of PNC Bank, Amount: $151,518, Property: 906 Birch Ct, Fort Lupton, Filed: 09/09/10 • Borrower: Jasynda Keys, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $174,879, Property: 1403 Sanborn Pl, Longmont, Filed: 09/09/10

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September 25, 2010

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