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Roses may not be ready to sleep quite yet

Carol O’Meara Colorado State University Extension

Just because they’re pampered, smell good and look great with a tuxedo-clad guy doesn’t mean this princess is a pushover. In fact, when it comes to hanging tough once the weather gets ugly, the rose proves it’s about as delicate as a Mac truck.

Frost, wind, snow and chilly days aren’t enough to stop this blooming beauty, so if you’re putting your garden to bed this month, wait to tuck your roses in until nights in your area are consistently 26 degrees. Until then, they’ll continue to bloom even though the weather has us shivering.

“Don’t put winter protection on too soon,” says Joan Franson, an American Rose Society Master Rosarian. “Roses will keep blooming in temperatures down to 30, 28 or 27, but even the dumbest ones know it’s time to go to sleep at 26 degrees.” Monitor the weather at your house instead of relying on temperatures recorded at the airport, says Franson. “You’re not growing roses there.”

To become a Master Rosarian, Franson spent more than 10 years consulting with rose gardeners in Colorado on how to get the most from their plants. With her mix of humor and good advice, your roses will survive the winter and be the beauty of the garden for years.

• Begin cutting back on their water now to slow them down, she says, which will also help them harden off. But do this slowly throughout the next two to three weeks – going cold turkey is sure to shock them.

• Wait until temperatures are 22 degrees for several nights before mulching over the crown and graft of the rose. Scoop several shovels of soil or a mix of compost and bark mulch up over the crown, burying it 8 to 10 inches deep.

Use an open collar or ring around the plant to hold the mulch in place.

Canadian hardy roses and shrub roses are tough enough that they don’t need mulching, unless they were planted this past season and are still getting established. Hybrids need the extra blanket mulch provides to get through Colorado’s rollercoaster winter temperatures.

• Deadheading blooms in October – where old, spent flowers are removed – should be done without stimulating the plant to grow new shoots. By clipping the blossoms just below the flower, but well above the leaves, you’ll get rid of decaying petals without getting new growth.

In most cases, canes shouldn’t be pruned until spring; our dry winters cause a bit of cane die back and if you’ve clipped your stems,

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you’ll have less that survives the season. But if your plant grew vigorously this year and canes are tall, cut them back by one-third to keep them from being whipped around and damaged by wind.

• If the plant had insect or disease problems, apply a sanitizing spray of fungicide and insecticide, covering leaves and canes, as well as the ground around the bed under the rose.

When we have the warm up so common in January or early February, apply a second dose of this spray to the rose to keep problems at bay. Safer soaps or horticultural oils also work for this purpose in organic gardens.

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 303-6786238 or e-mailing comeara@co.boulder.co.us. For more gardening tips, check out her blog at gardeningafterfive .wordpress.com.

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Repurposing Fall’s

Litter Bugs A back-saving, soil-enriching way to deal with fallen leaves Article Resource Association

As Mother Nature adorns the trees in your yard with riotous reds, vibrant yellows and exotic oranges, you can easily get swept up in the romance of the season – until those leaves turn brown, drop from the branches and litter your lawn.

Then you start to think of the hours of backbreaking raking work ahead of you.

This autumn, why not try working with Mother Nature by mulching those leaves instead of raking, bagging and condemning them to a landfill?

Leaf mulching is a time-saving, environmentally friendly way to deal with fallen leaves. Plus, if you live in a community that has cut back on collection services due to the economy, mulching can solve your dilemma of what to do with the leaves littering your lawn.

“It doesn’t make sense to rake leaves and bag them, just to have them end up decomposing in a landfill,” says Dr. Phil Dwyer, senior scientist at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. “Leaf mulching recycles a natural resource and enriches the soil of your lawn for free.”

In fact, turf benefits by receiving more nutrients when you mulch fall leaves back into the lawn instead of raking them, according to a study by Michigan State University turfgrass researcher Thom Nikolai and ScottsMiracle-Gro scientists. Recycling fallen leaves saves time and money, adds nutrients to the soil, speeds spring greening and reduces weeds.

Here’s how to recycle this fall’s crop of fallen leaves.

• Remove the grass catcher from your lawn mower. Mow over the leaves on your lawn. Repeat until they are reduced to dime-sized pieces.

• Mow until you see about half an inch of grass through the mulched leaf layer.

Any kind of rotary-action mower will do the job, and all kinds of leaves can be mulched. Throughout the season, you can chop up to 18 inches total of leaf clutter with several passes of the mower.

Having a somewhat thick layer of mulched leaves is OK as long as you can still see the green grass blades poking through. As leaf bits settle into the

ground, microbes and worms get to work recycling them.

Once you’ve enriched your soil with leaf mulching, don’t forget that fall is the best time to feed and seed your lawn. A few simple steps can help ensure that your lawn will be strong next season and beyond by including the following.

• After mulching, feed your lawn with Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard fall lawn fertilizer to help build strong, deep roots for a better foundation and a more robust lawn next year. The nitrogen in the fertilizer will also help the mulched leaves decompose faster. Be sure to sweep excess fertilizer off hard surfaces like driveways and sidewalks.

• After feeding, spread seed where needed. To reseed your bare spots, dig up bare areas, mix in compost, sow your seeds and cover with more compost. If the weather is dry, keep the seeded soil moist until new grass begins to grow.

Seeding autumn bare spots will thicken the lawn and make it more resistant to future bare spots.

Stay focused when organizing the house To help you avoid the inevitable moment when your organizing efforts begin to slide, take note of these 10 strategies from organizing expert Monica Ricci: 1. Vividly imagine the way you’ll feel after the task is complete.

2. Focus on your desired result.

3. Imagine yourself completing the task or project easily, quickly and with no setbacks.

4. Tune into the procrastination language in your head and derail it with positive thoughts of “I want to,” “I can” and “I enjoy” instead.

5. Let go of perfectionism. Many things aren’t worth doing perfectly, so just start and do your best.

6. Get an accountability buddy to keep you on task along the way.

7. Work out the steps to the project on paper in advance to clarify your thoughts.

8. Keep a progress log so you don’t lose sight of how much you’ve accomplished.

9. Break your project into small, manageable chunks and create interim deadlines for yourself along the way.

10. Build in rewards for yourself as you finish each step or as you complete the project.

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On the Cover This home on Emery Street is registered as a historic home.

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History is Alive Longmont home registered through Landmark Designation Story by Daelena Tinnin Photos by Paul Litman Longmont Times-Call

The stairs creak eerily, a bullet-sized hole pierces the original stain glass window along the staircase and the pull-chain toilet in the bathroom still flushes 103 years later. It’s not a movie set for a spooky thriller about a haunted house, but the historic home at 608 Emery St. in Longmont is a must see.

As a part of the East Side Historic District of Longmont, the house on Emery has a new breath with homeowners Joan and Ray Alexis. “We always had a brand new home and we thought it would be a nice challenge to buy an old home and restore it,” Joan says.

Past the bronze plaque, on the sky blue front porch, that reads “City of Longmont, Colorado Historic Landmark” and through the original wood door with a carved relief door knocker, history awaits.

A Personal Touch The Alexis’ creative decisions to fuse some of the original details of the house with their own unique, and often historic in their own right, quirks create a visually appealing flow through the late 19th century dutch colonial revival home. When Joan and Ray bought the house 15 years ago for $160,000, they were intrigued by how old it was and lasting originals like the woodwork, the fireplace and the kitchen cabinets. The bulk of the restoration process was cosmetic – painting, landscaping, a new roof and re-finished floors, totaling anywhere between $10,000 to $15,000.

Although old, the house didn’t require much maintenance. “It was very livable when we moved in, it was just a matter of putting our own touch on it,” Joan says. For three to four years the Alexis’ took their time to design a home that would be reflective of them and still preserve the historical fascinations.

Deep beiges, maroons and beautiful blues coat the walls, just one of many personal

Raymond and Joan Alexis’ home located at 608 Emery St. in Longmont, was built in 1906. The original stained glass still exists, while the fireplace has been restored and original details remain, such as the wood relief on the front door and detail on the doorknob

touches added to the classic home. The antique cash register and the pocket doors, one of Joan’s favorite details, lead the way to chess heaven. Ray, a chess enthusiast, player and teacher, displays an impressive chess set collection. A special historic addition to the room is a chess set sculpture made by famous American sculptor, John Rogers.

The top floor offers more glimpses into a life more than a century ago. The bathroom still contains the original pull chain toilet and claw-foot tub. The master bedroom features a blend of lavender and gray paint and an additional bathroom, built before the Alexis’ bought the home. Old-style pendant light fixtures with cloth cords hang from the guest bedroom and bathroom ceilings. Any other historical aberrations have yet to be

discovered. “I’ve always looked for something that someone left and never found anything,” Joan says.

A Historical Decree The Landmark Designation Commission of Longmont received a grant to survey homes within the East Side Historic District in January 2001. The Alexis’ house high style architecture was so rare on the East Side and the house displayed a certain physical integrity that qualified it for historic designation. James Wiggins, who built the house with his sons, left an indelible mark of master craftsmanship on the Emery Street home. In its fifth ownership, the house still smiles with memories of family gatherings, holidays and histories that live on.

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Look before you leap buying short-sale homes “The buyer of a foreclosure is essentially starting from scratch when it comes to determining the property issues,” With hundreds of thousands of Steinhorn says. homes in foreclosure or on short-sale For example, a bank won’t reveal lists, there’s never been a better time to whether the house is constructed from score a sweet deal. But discount-priced defective materials – materials later reforeclosures and short sales can come sulting in class-action lawsuits, Steinwith a raft of expensive problems. horn says.

Just ask Adam Melson of Philadelphia. Melson looked at Short sellers will fill more than two-dozen Short sellers will out the disclosure form. houses and jumped at But while short sellers fill out the the chance to buy a are motivated to sell and short-sale home that repair their credit, they disclosure form. seemed like a decent buy could have skimped on in a good neighborhood. But while short essential maintenance of But $40,000 in renothe roof, furnace, air sellers are vations later, he feels difconditioner and hot-waferently. motivated to sell ter heater.

There’s a flood of “If a house is between properties on the market and repair their 15 to 30 years old, with a lot of motivated credit, they could there’s a very good sellers, says Jim Randel, have skimped on chance it needs some exreal-estate investor and pensive maintenance,” author of “The Skinny essential Steinhorn says. on the Housing Crisis.”

Be sure to clear your maintenance of “The only people who calendar and make time are selling in a declining the roof, furnace, to tag along on your market are those who home inspection. “Most have to sell,” he says. air conditioner of what we do is educaAlthough they have to and hot-water tion,” says Kathleen sell, you don’t have to Kuhn, president of New buy. Know what you’re heater.

Jersey-based HouseMasgetting into before you ter, one of the largest buy a short-sale or forehome-inspection franclosure property and be mindful of chisers in North America. these common mistakes.

First, foreclosure-property owners Melson wishes he’d been more agdidn’t want to leave. gressive in asking questions during his “They’ll often take that frustration inspection. out on the property,” says J. Scott SteinAsk for repair estimates when an inhorn, a real-estate investor with Lish spector notes a problem, or do some reProperties LLC in Cobb County, Ga., search online later that night. “Every with experience in foreclosures and homeowner underestimates how much short sales. renovation costs,” Kuhn says.

“I’ve seen a couple foreclosure propSome buyers are even doing an inerties where the previous owners clearspection before making an offer. While ly took a sledgehammer to the nice most inspections are done after the inihardwood floors, the tiled showers and the cabinets just to be spiteful,” he says. tial offer, with the sale contingent upon mutual agreement of remedies, a pre-ofEmpty foreclosure properties may fer inspection allows house shoppers to suffer from issues that arise from newalk away and find a better buy. glect – leaks, mold, termites, thieves, If you get to see a disclosure statesquatters and filth – because the propment, it would indicate if a house was erty sat vacant for weeks, months or in a flood plain or had any unpermitted years before purchase. renovation, Steinhorn says. Because Yet in many states, banks are typicalbank-owned properties often sell as is ly exempt from providing the disclowithout disclosure, buyers need to do a sure statement typically required of a little extra research on the home’s statraditional seller. The statement outtus. lines the condition of the property.

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Use your space or lose it Look around for valuable space that is not being used. Empty spaces can be a great opportunity to increase storage, and they help create order. Instead of those dust bunnies taking up residence under the bed, put that space to good use with some under-bed storage containers, for example – these work especially well for infrequently used or seasonal items. High shelves can be another good place to stow such things. The less often you need to access the item, the less accessible it should be.

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Invite a new table to dinner this year

By Mary Carol Garrity Scripps Howard News Service

If you’ve ever been stuck at the dreaded kids’ table at Thanksgiving or been seated at a rickety card table stuck in to expand the main table, you know how important it is to have a diningroom table that can welcome the entire family. After years of stressing over how I was going to fit guests during holiday dinners, I finally decided to get a table that had enough room for us all.

If you are considering inviting a new dining-room table to dinner this year, here are a few tips to help you select one that’s as wonderful as the friends and family who will gather around it.

Round dining-room tables are growing in popularity, and they look amazing paired with upholstered winged-back chairs.

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Focus on Function First, define what you need in a table. Is your dining room formal or casual? What shape is the room? How many people do you want to seat? Will you need space on the table for serving dishes, or do you prefer to pre-

pare guests’ plates in the kitchen or serve off a buffet?

Start at the Top Next, decide what shape will work best for your space and lifestyle. If you have a long, narrow room, you might like a rectangle top. There have always been scads of gorgeous formal rectangle tables to choose from, but now the selection of informal rectangle tables is getting better.

If you love lively dinner discussions, consider a round or square table so everyone can see each other. One great benefit of today’s round and square tables is that they can expand without losing their shape, thanks to new technology in table leaves. In the past, when you added leaves to a round or square table, you ended up with an oval or rectangle.

Look at the Legs Look for table legs that work well for the size of gatherings you have typically. Many people opt for pedestal tables, where the

tabletop is supported by pedestals fixed to the table’s center, so no one gets stuck sitting by a cumbersome table leg.

The trestle leg is also a popular pick. As with a pedestal table, supports fit in the center of the table, but then are connected by a horizontal stretcher.

Delicious Details Now comes the fun part: picking the material, style and finish that fits your dining room best.

I’m crazy about solid wood dining tables, especially those with trim details like contrasting wood inlays.

Pick a Seat While I’m a big fan of matching dining sets, I also love to mix it up, wedding dissimilar chairs and tables. For example, try surrounding your table with benches. For a luxurious look, use upholstered wingback chairs. If your style is casual, try wicker armchairs or armless banana-leaf chairs.

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BERTHOUD FABULOUS BUILDING SITE IN PARADISE VALLEY ESTATES. This 4.58 acre lot features wonderful front range mountain views and is just minutes from Lone Tree Reservoir and Carter Lake. Water tap and soil report are included in this price! Easy access to Loveland, Berthoud, Longmont and Boulder. Builder plans available to be purchased from Seller. www.2330.wkre.com $269,900 Janet Borchert 303-263-3215

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Plates may not reflect large value COLDWELL BANKER LONGMONT ON TOP OF THE LONGMONT REAL ESTATE MARKET

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Scripps Howard News Service

Dear Helaine and Joe: These two plates have been in my family since the early 20th century. I find the images of George and Martha Washington to be quite exceptional. The plates are 9.75 inches in diameter. Can you share some information on this set? – D.R.B. Dear D.R.B.: Many people who write feel that age is an important factor, implying that it adds value, but this is not necessarily true.

Founded in 1908, the F. Thomas Porcelain Factory in Marktredwitz, Germany, manufactured the two plates in question. The antecedent of this firm – Jaeger, Thomas and Company – originated in 1898 and lasted until 1903, when Fritz Thomas left the firm and became part of Porcelain Factory Marktredwitz, Thomas and Ens. This company endured from 1903 to 1908, but Thomas continued in business as F. Thomas Porcelain Factory. The Rosenthal Group acquired this company in 1909; it continues in operation to this day.

What does all this history tell us? The plates in today’s question could not possibly have been produced before 1908.

The question that remains is, when after that date is the most likely time for these two items to have been manufactured by Thomas?

The answer probably lies in the history of George Washington’s life (1732-1799). As every schoolchild knows, he became the father of his country and one of the most revered figures in the American pantheon.

The manufacturing of the various Washington items started a few years before the 1932 anniversary date, but we are comfortable with these two plates being circa 1930 and feel strongly that this is the most likely time of their origin. Examining the photographs, we have also come to the conclusion that the images are not hand-painted but are transferprinted.

D.R.B. can confirm this by examining the image with a magnifying glass. If he sees little dots here and there, he can be sure that these are prints. However, there may be a little handwork in some areas, but this does not materially affect the value.

For insurance-replacement purposes, this charming set of plates commemorating George Washington’s 200th birthday should be valued between $100 and $125.

Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson are the authors of “Price It Yourself” (HarperResource, $19.95). Contact them at Treasures in Your Attic, P.O. Box 27540, Knoxville, TN 37927. E-mail them at treasures@knology.net.

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Keep a watchful eye when buying in an unfinished development to comply with certain contract requirements. You should also have the right to walk from the deal if the developer delivers the unit significantly late.

The developer may say that the company will not negotiate any changes to their standard contract. If that’s true, you need to understand the risks associated with that purchase – and a real estate attorney will be able to explain these risks to you.

Local Building Inspectors In some parts of the country, government inspections of new construction developments can be quite casual or minimal as they’re being built. Building inspectors might spend a couple of minutes at a construction site and only view random units in a large development.

Most cities are not equipped to have their building inspectors undertake detailed inspections of each home or housing unit that is going up. So you should make sure you hire your own professional home inspector to inspect the home during construction and just prior to the closing.

Just because a home is newly built doesn’t mean it won’t have problems or be built incorrectly.

You need to know what the issues are so you can create a punch list of items to be fixed and attach that punch list to the contract at closing.

Read the original question and my answer here: www.think glink.com/article/2009/09/03/ first-time-home-buyer-ques tions-to-ask-when-buying-anew-home-in-a-new-development.

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“Everybody loves to prop things against a wall,” Law says. Not only does this approach waste both floor and wall space, it invariably leads to damaged sporting equipment. “As soon as someone slams a door, that snowboard will slide down the wall and get run over by the car,” she warns.

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Buying a new home has never pancy be at the closing table bebeen a riskier proposition – parfore funding on the loan. ticularly if you’re buying in a deBut if you live in an area velopment where less than half where a certificate of occupancy the homes have sold. is not required, you My feeling is that might have to close the buyer is fully rewithout one. If that’s sponsible for decidthe case, you’ll have ing whether to buy a to rely on a contract new home, which negotiated by a real new home developestate attorney to proment to buy in, and tect you from an unwhich lot or property scrupulous developer. to purchase. Lenders Ilyce Glink New Home merely provide the Tribune Media Services Contracts borrowed capital necessary to build or buy In some states, buythe home – they don’t benefit ers and sellers hire attorneys to from the appreciation of the help them close deals. In other home throughout time. states, the only attorney a new But the reader asked about home buyer ever sees during the other issues that arise when a whole process is the closing atperson buys a home in a new torney. That closing attorney construction development that will be present at the closing and gets into financial trouble. Here represents the buyer’s lender. are some important issues to That attorney owes no fiduciary think about if you’re buying a duty to anybody except the new home in an unfinished new lender, even though the buyer is home development. paying the closing attorney fee.

But when it comes to a new Certificates of Occupancy construction deal, it doesn’t In some parts of the country, matter to me what the local cusyou can’t close on a residential tom is.

You should have an atnew home purchase unless the torney review your purchase local municipality has issued a contract before you sign it. New certificate of occupancy for the home contracts are notoriously newly built property. one-sided in favor of the develIf you are buying in a location where the certificate of occupan- oper. If you do not have an attorcy is required, make sure you see ney representing you and making changes to the contract a copy of the issued document before closing on the property. If to make it more even handed, you’ll be stuck if there’s a the lender refuses to provide it, problem with your new go to the local municipality and home. ask for your own copy. You may (If the developer or builder even want to insist on seeing the goes belly up, you may be stuck, original certificate before you with or without a strong conagree to close on the new home. tract, but you’re best off being If you have closed on a new protected legally.) home purchase, and a certificate Ideally, your contract should of occupancy should have been give you the right to inspect the issued but wasn’t, you should home at critical points during investigate how the closing was able to occur without this neces- construction, so you know that the building is going up propersary piece of paper. ly. Your contract should also give In some parts of the country, you the right to cancel the conclosing agents and settlement tract and get your money back if agents will not close on a new the developer is unable to build construction development unless they receive the certificate of the home according the required occupancy. Some lenders will re- plans, if the construction is quire that the certificate of occu- shoddy, or if the developer failed

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Vinyl flooring has evolved Article Resource Association

One of the best kept secrets in hardsurface flooring is now out of the bag – it’s almost identical to high-end hardwood, stone or those ceramic floors that look great in any home – but provides quiet, warm-performance benefits, is easy to maintain and won’t break your budget. It’s luxury vinyl tile.

Unlike the “real thing” luxury vinyl tile features great design, deftly mimicking the classic, sophisticated looks of tile, plank, stone, slate, and other natural textures and tones, and can be installed in any room of your house, including hallways, kitchens and even bathrooms.

LVT designs also come in less-conventional, contemporary patterns, giving you a wide range of style options and allowing you to create a custom design by intermixing textures and borders or even installing fun checkerboard themes. LVT also comes with grout-less and groutfilled options for authentic, realistic designs. Grouted options are cut with a grout edge that allows you to leave a gap between tiles and fill it with a special acrylic grout designed for LVT installa-

tion. It looks and feels like natural grout products.

“We’ve been making stylish, resilient vinyl tile products in the United States since 1957, and the designs and capabilities continue to evolve year after year,” says Erica Hubbard, marketing director for NAFCO by Tarkett.

Luxury vinyl tile holds up to the rigors of daily household traffic much better than stone, ceramic or hardwood.

LVT’s durable construction includes a protective wear layer that resists scuffs, scratches, wear, tears and gouges.

“Natural flooring, such as tile, stone and wood, are hard, cold and not nearly as durable as LVT,” Hubbard says. “They easily scratch, crack and scuff. And, they are not easy to repair.”

Stylish and economical, LVT flooring delivers all of the luxury elements without the hassle and fuss. All require minimal care, and if a few tiles get damaged, they can easily be removed and replaced within minutes. There is no need to tear up the entire floor or have a flooring specialist come out to your home.

If you’re still not sold on the benefits

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of LVT, consider visiting some of the manufacturers’ Web sites to see product installation photos and also interactively explore design options. The Design Center at www.nafco.com, for example, offers design and installation tips; and www.tarkettna.com has an actual roomvue interactive flooring visualizer that allows you to upload photos of your own rooms and “test drive” your choice or choices of flooring. Once you’ve made your decision, don’t forget to visit a quality retailer.

Once you have a plan or organization, tackle one room at a time.

If you’re still overwhelmed, narrow it down to one corner at a time. Then, says organizing expert Liz Witts, begin the process by sorting the items into the following categories: • Keep: Items used on a regular basis.

• Donate/Sell: Items that are no longer used or are duplicates.

• Store: These are sentimental things that you want to hold on to but don’t need to have cluttering up your daily living space.

• Trash/Recycle: Things that are no longer usable.

Now that you’re left with only the items you intend to keep, it’s essential to set up “homes” or “zones” to maintain organization.

Use well-labeled containers to create a storage system, and let your family know where things are located.

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When it comes to impressing your mate, forget about diamonds and designer gifts. You’re more likely to snag a date based on your decorating taste than with bling.

A majority of men and women – 88 and 85 percent, respectively – would prefer to receive a room makeover over a pricey pair of diamond earrings or watch, according to the KILZ Roller Report.

The annual survey, which polled 1,000 people across the United States and Canada, revealed surprising insights into how men and women perceive home decor in its fifth edition, “If Your Walls Could Talk.”

Lisa LaPorta, host and designer of HGTV’s “Designed to Sell” and “Bang for Your Buck,” has interpreted the survey results and created some corresponding tips to add personality and appeal to your home’s decor.

“A person’s home offers insight into who they are and how they live their life, so it’s not surprising that suitors consider the decor of potential mates in the early stages of dating,” LaPorta says.

Your Apartment Speaks Volumes Sixty-three percent of women consider home decor a key indicator of a man’s personality and maturity level. LaPorta advises guys to lose the dozens of rock ’n roll posters and sports memorabilia they’ve been collecting since childhood.

“Select one or two of your favorite pieces and

have them professionally matted to make them feel more like one-of-a-kind art than part of a giant collection,” LaPorta says. “You may also want to consider rearranging your furniture so oversized TVs aren’t the focal point of the room.”

Bright Wall Colors are a Buzz Kill Sixty-six percent of men prefer neutral walls to bolds, so LaPorta suggests that bold wall colors can be intimidating and distracting to a new male suitor.

“Try giving your space a weekend facelift by changing a bright colored wall to a more appealing tan or beige,” LaPorta says. “Start with a highquality, fast-drying primer like KILZ Premium, which allows for fewer topcoats to hide any traces of your past extravagant paint decisions.”

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$690$1100

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Elliott Apartments 418 Emery St. Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-6452 Fox Ridge Apartments 3800 Pike Rd., Longmont, CO 80503 303-774-9944 Tanglewood Adult Rental Condominiums 100 21st Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 303-774-0300 Circle at Sunset 240 Sunset Dr., Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-0611 Circle at Lake Shore Apartments 3226 Lake Pkwy, Longmont 303-651-6221

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2 BDRM, 1 BA, $680/mo, only $250 deposit & 1st mo rent FREE! Wtr paid. 1433 Emery St. Se Habla 1 BDRM- new carpet, A/C, Espanol. 303-678-6221 coin W/D, heat/water paid, no smk/pets, parking, $535, 2 BDRM apt, grnd level, 303-776-0909. great for older couple, fncd back yd, off str pkng, close 1st Month RENT FREE to all svcs. Francis & Mtn SUPER CLEAN View area. N/P. Smoke Berthoud Townhomes free. $595. (303)776-3150 or 1602 4th Street (303)776-6845 ✭ 2 Bdrm avail now- $695 MUST SEE! 2 BDRM APT No Pets. Non-Smoking.

PREMIUM, Close to I-25, Hwy 60 & 287. $100 off 1st mo for early Sherry, (970)222-0502.

October move in!

On-site strg/prkng/lndry.

2036 ESTES LANE Heat inc, $695/mo.

2 bdrm, newly remod, off Elliott Apts. (303)772-6452 st pkng, $595. 303-485-0272.

Se habla español.

2 BRDM, 1 ba, non-smk. $850/mo + dep. Avail now.

720 Emery St. (303)776-4348 • 225 TERRY ST- $650 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 321 QUAIL water included, 2 bdrm, 2 ba, A/C, W/D stacked W/D in unit, included. Close to Rec Ctr. No Pets. $350 move in special for TURNER REALTY1st months rent.

(303)776-1105 Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.

2 BDRM, 1BA near schools.

Heat/wa pd. Off st pkng. coin op $675 N/S/P $100 off 1st 2 months 303-829-5072

1 BDRM ON COFFMAN $525. On-site laundry, •2 BDRM $675- Patios. Free Heat. Se habla Espanol, A/C, off-st pkng. N/S. Avail now. (303)651-2881 303-588-9020 or 720-327-8918

• 32 VALENTINE LN1/2 Month´s Free Rent!

2 bdrm in 4-Plex, off st parking, W/D, pet nego. $625. Pennant (303)447-8988.

303-772-4667

*www.victoriainnapts.com

40-134461

2400 17th Avenue, Longmont, Colorado 80503

Move in by

October 31st and receive

1 month FREE rent!

Call or stop by for details & additional specials!

Prices & specials subject to change without notice.

303-684-6821

1100 East 17th Ave.

• 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1 Available @ $725 • 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath AS LOW AS $755!

• 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhouses AS LOW AS $975!

•Full Size Washer & Dryer Hookups •Close to Bus lines ***Income Guidelines Apply***

**We Accept Foreclosures** • Pets Welcome • 24/Hr Fitness Center • Prices subject to change

1-888-837-4912

CLEAN 2 BDRM near downtown, laundry room, storage. N/P. $600+ dep.

Call, (303)324-9922

DACONO- Large 2 bdrm. $725/mo, incl sewer/wtr & trash. Lndry facilities avail. N/P. (970)420-1363

LE DEAUVILLE APARTMENTS ROOMY & READY

1 Bd From $565 2 Beds From $610 Great Location Large Units Park Like Setting Ample Parking A/C & Pool

40-134834

Now Open Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm

Available Now!

40-134467

Onlinineg Leas w No le! a Av ilab

• FREE Washer/Dryer & Carport • Wood-burning fireplace • Large balconies/patios * • Approved pets accepted • MTM leases available • Within walking distance of shopping, restaurants & RTD • One bdr starting at $675 & 2 bdr now at $820!

Stop by or give us a call to ask about availability...

*LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE

$840. (720)352-4722

PAID!

1 & 2 bdrms

CLOVERBASIN VILLAGE

630 Peck Drive, Longmont West on Nelson/ Airport Rd

3 BDRM, 1 BAw/WD. 3rd & Emery- New carpet& paint, all utilities

APARTMENTS

We accept cash, checks &

303.772.3737

Apartments/ Unfurnished Ft Lupton- Includes Utils!

750SF, Spotless! 1 bdrm.

Great View! $675. *Terms.

No/Pet/Smk. 303-857-8777 HAMILTON PARK APTS. 1406 N. 4th St., Berthoud.

Offers 1 bdrm for people 62 or older or disabled, with or without children. Rent based on income. Now accepting applications EHOP. 970-532-3725 or TDD 800-659-2656

Apartments/ Unfurnished

Apartments/ Unfurnished

NIWOT/ 1 & 2 BDRM´s 8050 & 8060 Niwot Rd, starting at $695.

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT. North Longmont, 1 bdrm apt, 62+ or disabled.

Call for our specials.

(303)485-5232

REDUCED RENTS 1, 2 & 3 BDRM Apartment Homes The Shores Apartments, Hwy 66 & Airport Rd (303)774-8000

HORIZON PLACE 1 Bdrm- $550 2 Bdrm- $625 Secure bldg, swimming pool, A/C, on-site laundry.

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT ✭✭Lanyon Park Apts, 2 bdrm, spacious, all appliances, laundry on-site, cats/no dogs, $625 Call mgr 720-494-7637 or Mock 303-497-0668

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

✭ LANYON PARK APTS Spacious 1 bdrm, range, refrig, dishwasher, laundry facility, cat negotiable, $525. On site 720-494-7637 Mock 303-497-0668

Thistle Communities Longmont Low rent & deposit 1 Bdrm starting at $500 2 Bdrm starting at $595 One month FREE on select units.

15 3rd Ave 303-651-9496 Se habla Espanol.

LOFT STYLE efficiency, extra lg, kitchenette, prkg, rural setting. $475/mo + dep (303)775-8717 LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? Call us, we have 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available! 1 Bdrm $475, 2 Bdrm´s starting at $550. For locations and details call PML Inc (303)772-5934

VALUE PLACE FIRESTONE ● $549 MONTHLY New building. Furn studios, full kitchens, free utils, no lease.

I-25 & Hwy 119, Longmont exit 240.

303-485-0040 *New guests only.

Bring ad to qualify.

Commercial/ Industrial 1500 SF- 936 MAIN ST Good visibility, overhead door. $1200/mo. 303-885-7617 1800 SF. Auto, auto paint, furniture stripping, welding, etc need not apply. 502 2nd Street, Unit 3, Berthoud 970-221-0997

727 KIMBARK: 6 room house, 2 ba, partial fin bsmnt, fncd, can be used for business/home. $1150.

Nelson Management 303-776-0684 or 303-709-1573

BODY SHOP for rent, 2200 sqft, $1450/mo.

UNIQUE townhouse style, 1st, last & dep. 303-517-3365 2154 Dexter Dr, 2 bdrm, 1.5 ba, balcony, laundry fac, Downtown area. Upstairs. LUXURIOUS 1 & 2 BDRMS 41-135448 $635 Mock 303-497-0668 •Hardwood flooring, Clean, 1 BDRM, 1 ba. No or onsite 303-774-7550 pets. Gas & water Paid. •Stainless steel appliances, •Granite countertops, pool, $525/mo. 303-875-1399 •24 hour fitness center 2540 Sunset Drive BUILDING FOR LEASE EASTGLEN APTS ● 1-877-320-3313 630 Lashley, Longmont 2,250 sf office/shop space (303)682-2943 3 OH doors/secure 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS: APARTMENT HOMES outdoor storage 2 bdrm savings thru Nov NEWLY renovated 1 & Pool, air, laundry 907 S. Sherman location 2 bdrms, close to BoulCall for other specials. $1,800/mo $9.60/sf NN der, Lake front & Mtn ✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd NN = $2.39 Call Now open views starting at only For 7 days a $670. 3226 Lake Park Specials! week OFFICE SPACE Way 1-877-320-3305 EFFICIENCIES

STARTING AT $495!

Ask about our

Move-in Specials!!

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.

519 Main St. For Lease 800sf $12.00/sf + util

NICE Place! 1 bdrm, 1 ba, laundry, pkng, patio, sm pet ok. $475. 303-581-9239

38-134219

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3800 Pike Road, Longmont Corner of Pike & Airport Rd

303-774-9944

Mike McDonough

303-772-2222

m10/9/2009yTCkkritter

Condos/ Townhouses

● FREDERICK Versatile!

Light industrial/office, 960 sf & 1920 sf, from $695 303-857-8777

2 BDRM, 2 BA, 1460 sqft, 2 car gar, A/C, W/D hkups, DW, frpl, pool, lg deck, N/P, N/S, $950/mo + dep. wtr pd. (720) 255-5836

INDUSTRIAL/RETAIL SHOP- See at: 1254 Sherman. 2410 Sq Ft. $7/Sq Ft. Steve Kawulok Sperry Van Ness.

970-207-0700

3 BDRM, 2.5 ba, warm charming, W/D, designer finishes, gar & carport. $1150/mo. 720-221-7678 3 BDRM Townhome, 1364 SF, W/D hkup, 2 ba, $250 dep, $999/mo! 888-837-4912 *We Accept Foreclosures*

Condos/ Townhouses

AVAIL, Quiet 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, complete kitch, W/D hkup, priv patio storage, carport. N/S, N/P 1423 KAY ST #3, 2 bdrm, 1.5 333 23rd. $725 + $600/dep. ba, fin bsmnt, 2 car car- (303)772-3152 / 303-532-6522 port, gas heat, carpet, drapes, refrig, DW, self- FOR RENT $1250 + DEP cleaning stove, w/d hkup. 3 bdrm Twnhs in central No pets. $800 + dep Longmont- newly remod, 2 303-776-1287 or 303-747-2219 car gar w/shop small yd, laundry incl - quiet, nr hosp (720)878-1885. 1/2 PRICE 1 BDRM, 1 ba, off st pkng, FOR OCT RENT!! no stairs, pool, BBQ, 225 E 8th. $575. Alert 303-776-5156

FOX MEADOWS Great 2 bdrm, 2 bath, frpl, 1 BDRM, 2 Bdrm & 2+ W/D hookup, high ceilings, Bdrm available from NE upgraded appliances & Longmont to S Longmont. finishes. Reserved parking, Starting at $875! Call PML pool. $850+ Utilities.

INC for locations & more Valentiner & Associates. details! (303)772-5934

(303)443-9342

2 BDRM, 2.5 ba, townhome.

New paint/carpet. Loft study. Breakfast bar, all appl´s incl. microwave.

W/D hkp. Attach. 2 car gar w/opener, 1448B Baker St. $1000/mo. 303-956-0626

Lrg 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, 2 car gar, carpet, drapes, self cleaning stove, frig, DW, W/D hkp, gas heat, A/C, fncd back yd, no pets. $800+dep. 2231 Dexter #D. 303-776-1287 or 303-747-2219

Condos/ Townhouses

Duplexes

Houses

1 BDRM, 1 ba grdn level, 0 APP FEE! Clean 2 bdrm, priv fncd yd, 1 car gar, large yard. $750.

LUXURY TWNHS APTW/D. $595/mo 303-238-8900 720 Martin. 720-371-4624 17th - Cambridge Dr. Liv room w/frplc, kit w/all 2 BDRM, 1 BA, remod, $1095/mo. + dep. Very granite tops, din room. 1 2 car, w/d hkups, N/P/S, nice, very clean! 1927 Bdrm, 1.5 ba, loft office, $850, avl 11-1 303-550-0002 Lincoln St. 3 BDRM, 2 ba, stacked W/D, pvt courtyd freshly painted w/new w/flagstone, 1 car gar... carpet. Lrg single car gar $750. (303)344-1382 w/opener. New furnace/ AC. Fncd back yd, sprklr sys. Call 303-776-2439 NEW KITCHEN 2 BDRM, 1 bath, off st or 303-250-4052 & CARPET- 2 bdrm, pkng, 1533 Lashley, $590 1 1⁄2 ba, W/D hkups, 2 BDRM- 1.5 bath DW, gar, central A/C. garage, large bdrm, 1844 $1200- 3 bdrm 2.5 ba w/2 car $850. 1815 Donovan Dr. Lincoln, $825 gar & full bsmt, Garden Avail 11/1. 720-841-7229.

3 BDRM, 1.5 ba, carport, Acres.Fncd yard. Pets OK. unfin bsmt, 1400sf, 1842 Avail 11/1. 303-483-5681 Hennington, $800 SHERMAN & HOLLY, Alert Realty 303-776-5156 1226 S Pratt Pkwy- 3 bdrm, Longmont, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, 1.5 ba, W/D, 1 car gar, lg 1600 sq ft, frpl, W/D hkup, sunrm, 2 liv rms. $1350. cvrd prkg, No Smk/pets, Avail 10/4. (720)299-1659. $900 + dep. 303-204-4539 2 BDRM & 3 BDRM Duplexes available in TOWNHOMES FOR RENT Longmont! Have yards, off $1300 RENT, $500 Deposit.

LONGMONT. Beautiful 3 st parking or garages.

• 1601 Great Western BDRM, 2.5 BA, cathedral Prices start at $695.

• 640 Gooseberry Call PMP, 303-776-RENT. Call PML INC for details ceilings, 2 car gar, gas frpl & locations! (303)772-5934 & stove, D/W, W/D. NO Smoking, NO Pets. You pay TWNHS, 2 bdrm, 2.5 ba, utilities. One block from US frpl, w/d hkup, 1 car, $1100/ 3 BDRM, 2 BA, 287 & Quebec. Very Quiet. mo + $500 dep, 303-776-0928 W/D, DW, 15th & Centen- 303-903-7139 nial $825 (303)651-2881 2200 SQFT, 3-4 BDRM, Clean 2 BDRM, 1 ba, newer 2.5 ba, fncd yd, 2 car gar, carpet and counter, yard. very nice home, avail 10-1, 15 Lois Pl, $690. 303-710-6179 $1275, 303-579-9478 -0- PETS, Lg deluxe 3 bdrm ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭ Custom home on 1/3 Acre, duplex, 1450 sqft, 1.5 ba, DUPLEXES! fncd back yd, full gar, evap cul-de-sac off Golf Course, • 1453 Lamplighter cooler, spklr sys, near Diag 3 bdrm 3 ba, w/ huge office • 1963 Meadow • 1444 Terry spaces and rec area, marHwy. $875 303-530-2966 • 1011 Harmon Pl ble fireplace, dishwasher, Call PMP for more details, W/D hkups, 2 car gar., 1/2 MO´s FREE RENT! 303-776-RENT. ● 16 EMERY WAY storage shed, off street 4 bdrm, 2 bath duplex in parking, huge backyard, Lrg 2 BDRM, 1 ba, gas/wtr great for home-based busiLgmt. Available now. pd. No pet. $650/mo. 1315 ness, $2150/mo, 720-203-3747 $950/mo. Pets nego.

Coffman St. 303-875-1399 Call Pennant, (303)447-8988.

Duplexes

Convenience!

I can place my ad when I want to.

Houses

2 BD, 1 ba, gar, pet neg, 1618 Lamplighter, $825 2 BD in Lyons, dbl gar, grt porch, 416 2nd, $1050 3 BD, 1.5 bath, double gar, fncd yd, 2115 Hackberry, $975 3 BDRM, 1.75 ba, dbl gar, 1730 Linden, $1050 Alert Realty 303-776-5156

Houses 3 BD HOUSE BARGAINS! • 831 S. Terry • 1022 Kansas • 2226 Medford • 329 Sumner Some with MIS Call TODAY! PMP, 303-776-RENT. Home on 1 acre, 3 BDRM, 2 ba, 2 car, frplc, fncd yd, pets neg. $1350/mo. Also, 1 acre pasture, $200/mo.

Roger at (303)502-0290

3 BDRM, 1-3/4 bath, DW, fncd back yd, storage & 2 bdrm, new app, redec, carport. 1749 Emery. $950/ rent $950/dep. (303)776-8239 gar, no smoke, 39 E Mountain View, $900. 303-772-0240 3 Bdrm, 2.5 bath, in Erie ● 3105 ALMERIA WAY- Village, A Must See Gem! (NW Longmont) 3 bdrms + 2 car gar, no pets, $1500+dep. 303-980-1204 a loft, 1-3/4 baths, unfin bsmt, 2 car gar, W/D incl, spacious deck! No yard work! Comm pool. $1395/ 3 BDRM, 2 BA, 2 car gar, mo. RMG RE (303)772-4466 Ranch, Fox Creek Subdv. $1375/mo + utils. No pets/ smoking. (303)702-1778 • 31 ANCHORAGE CT1/2 Month´s Free Rent!

4 bdrm, 2 bath, fam room, 3 BDRM, 2 BA, ofc, 2 car, lg open back yd w/patio & fenced yard. $1275.

Pennant Inv, (303)447-8988. playset. $1100. (303)763-0732 3 BDRM, 3 Ba, 303-956-7172 $1450, yr lse, Firestone, See penniprop.com 3 BDRM, 1.5 bath, dbl gar, 2160 Sumac, $1050 3 BDRM, 1.75 bath, 2X gar, deck, 1500SF, 1918 24th, $1100 3 BDRM, 1.75+ ba, very nice- in & out + gar, 1406 Venice, $1250 4 BDRM, 2 ba, gar, bsmt, Old Town, 2700SF, 424 Emery, $1250 Alert Realty 303-776-5156

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Houses

3 BDRM, 3 BA, bsmt, 2-story, Nice! $1000.

Carol, (303)588-0703 41-135447

Commercial/ Industrial

Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly

3 BDRM, 4 Yrs Old3 baths, A/C, frplc, 2 car gar, 2000 Sq Ft, unfinished basement. $1295. (303)905-6600

4 & 5 BEDROOM HOMES! • 1661 Denison • 2401 Atwood Call PMP, 303-776-RENT ● 495 VERDANT- 3 bdrm, 1 bath ranch, 2 car gar. $950/month.

RMG RE, (303)772-4466 5 BDRM, 1 3/4 BA, newly remod, close to schools, hot tub, lg fnd yd, sm dog nego.

N/S. $1400/mo. 303-503-2433.

727 KIMBARK , cheerful 2/3 bdrm house 2 ba, screened front porch, LR, DR, nook, partial fin bsmnt, fncd, can be used for business/home. $1000.

Nelson Management 303-776-0684 or 303-709-1573 ● 946 GRANITE- 2 story, 3 bdrm + a den, 2 bath, 2 car gar, new carpet, fncd yard. $1175/mo + free rent special.

RMG RE, (303)772-4466 BRAND NEW Home in NW Longmont! 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car gar. $1450/mo.

Call (303)514-3706.

Two spaces available at the busy intersection of Hover and Nelson.

1,141 SF - 1,252 SF or can be combined.

High traffic area, great visibility!

Ed & Keith Kanemoto

303-772-2222

Office Space 41-135444

EXECUTIVE OFFICES OR SUITES

Country Living SW of Longmont, surrounded by open space. 3 BDRM, 3 ba, custom ranch w/walk out bsmnt, 2 car oversize gar w/tons of storage. 3840 sqft w/spectacular mountain views. 1 acre beautifully landscaped, open flr plan, impressive mstr suite, 2nd kitch off sunrm, easy commute to Boulder/ Longmont. No smk/pets, A/C, WD, $1850/mo. Ref´s req. Please call 303-772-5233

Frederick / Firestone • 730 Carbondale- Apt $550 • 5844 Canyon Way • 10239 Barron GREAT DEALS!!

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.

LONGMONT'S FINEST LOCATION

Spaces from $250/mo.

Receptionist services, kitchen, copier, fax and T1 internet service.

Spaces from single offices to 2,500 SQ FT.

Office Space 41-135443

October 10, 2009

Ken or Keith Kanemoto

303-772-2222

www.TimesCall.com click on Submit an Ad

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

1 yr Free Rent!

Blgs For Sale Office, Retail, Industrial Info on 140 Properties for Sale at

303-776-7440

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41-135445

www.longmontcommercial.com

Don Rulle, CCIM

303-772-2222

m10/9/2009yTCkkritter Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly

Houses PRISTINE NEWER HOME Immediately available special rental oppty on (For sale) home! 6 month lease & month-to-month until sold. 4 bdrm, 3 ba, gourmet kitch, hdwd flrs, fam room w/frplc, 5pc ba in master bdrm, unfin bsmt, 2 car gar, fncd yd (single pet nego) 1518 Skyline Lane, Longmont. $1500. PRI, (303)442-7368

Houses WHY RENT???

Get $8000 for buying 0 Down/0 Closing Call for details Ken or Tammy 970-663-5008

October 10, 2009

Mobile Homes/ Spaces BRAND NEW HOMES!! ✭✭✭✭✭✭

I have 5 left!

I am willing to finance Payments including lot:

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You may be able to buy a home with as little as $1,000 down & receive $8000

SPACIOUS 3 bdrm, 2 ba, in the country, great views.

Only $825/mo + $300 sec dep. Se Habla Espanol.

303-678-6221 WE HAVE HOMES AVAILABLE! 3 bdrm, 3+ bdrm & 4 bedroom homes with yards, garages and much more! Prices range from $925 to $1325. Call PML INC at (303)772-5934 for more information and locations of these great homes!

DOUBLEWIDES! ✭ 517 Trilby Ft Collins Lot 78

CALL NOW! 970-420-8488 www.aboutarc.com

from the Government!

Call Devin O´Branagan ERA Tradewind

303-775-0710

Office Space 335 SQ FT in downtown Berthoud. $500/mo + dep.

Available now. 970-532-2652.

500 to 2500 SQFT or individual offices avail. Good traffic exposure. 303-523-3369 5 ROOM prof office space.

820 sqft. 1245 Francis. High visibility loc. $845/mo.

303-776-3150 or 303-776-6845

41-135570

Real Estate Real Estate 6619 Echo, Firestone

OPEN SUNDAY 12- 2 PM

Dir. Hwy 119 East to Colorado Blvd (WCR 13), South to Sable take 2nd left on St Vrain, North to Shenendoh right, to Echo N. on Echo

Price reduced $23,500!

Fabulous views from this well kept 3 bdrm., 3 bath 2 story in St. Vrain Ranch backing to park and school. This home features an open floor plan, hardwood floors and tile countertops. Nicely landscaped with a flagstone patio and sprinkler system. Now $239,000 Jeff Palmer 441-5692

For more information:

800 SQ FT in downtown Berthoud. $800/mo. + dep.

Available now. 303-870-8872

Roommates Wanted

Respon, M/F, W. side, large room, great area, golf course, W/D, kit. $400+1/3 utils. 303-775-1144.

SHARE APT- Non-smoker, prefer non-drinker. $400 includes utils. (720)352-6945

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

303-441-5692

All you need, furn bdrm, 52” TV in den, w/d, utils pd.

M 40+ n/s $475, 303-833-0841

• FORT LUPTONCute 2 bdrm, 2 bath on approx 3 acre, pole barn, horse ok. $1095. 303-857-8777

✭$198,950✭

Ranch w/ all appliances inc washer & dryer. New interior paint. South Longmont, 2 car, fncd backyard. Call for details!

Longmont 1642 HARVARD ST.

1/2 Duplex in Hover Acres is perfect for the owner occupant or investor! A little paint & carpet and this 2 br / 1 ba is ready to move into. Unfinished basement for further expansion.

All this at just $124,900

2401 LINCOLN ST.

Move right into this 3 bedroom, 2 bath on a quiet, corner lot! Fresh paint, carpet and yard work already completed. Enjoy the summer sunsets from the west facing covered deck or cozy up to the fireplace on cold winter nights. Only $186,900

LONGMONT REALTY

Longmont

303-772-7576

629 Terry St., Longmont www.longmont-realty.com

Longmont

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Premier downtown location! 5,600 SF, flexible floorplan, great exposure, CBD zoned. $ 699,000

Ed & Keith Kanemoto

303-772-2222

Real Estate Wanted Sell Your House Fast!

Quick Sale - Fair Price 720-962-4688

Loveland

Water Rights

LAKEFRONT HOME! Custom 4 bdrm, 5 bath w/ many upgrades, private dock & mountain views. $824,000. Will Harper, RE/ MAX Alliance, 970-222-2890.

7 shares McIntosh; 6 shares Handy Ditch; 3 shares Highland Ditch; 60 shares CBT; 3 shares Baseline; 44 shares New Coal Ridge. Call Kevin @ 970-535-6074.

Mobile/ Manufactured Homes/Spaces

7 shares McIntosh; 6 shares Handy Ditch; 3 shares Highland Ditch; 60 shares CBT; 3 shares Baseline; 44 shares New Coal Ridge. Call Kevin @ 970-535-6074.

1 BDRM, 1 BA, 12x65, shows like new in beautiful, most desired park in Longmont. Price nego. Call Sharlene (303)377-1668

SELF-SERVE CLASSIFIEDS ON YOUR SCHEDULE!

MLS #604387 • Unit B-3 41-135132

• FREE Estimates • Cabinetry • Counter Tops • Experienced Designers • Installation Available

Prospect office/retail condo. Great location, corner lot, courtyard and water feature.

Many possibilities. $ 659,000

509 Main

1379 CHARLES DRIVE • LONGMONT, CO 80503

WAREHOUSE SALES, INC.

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

ERIE DUPLEX +, price slashed! Live/work $130K, owner/broker. 303-828-3222

Longmont

3-4 BDRM, 1 BA, converted dairy. Large rooms, central A/C. Animals ok. $1595 + dep. (303)775-8717

PROFESSIONAL Offices N. Longmont. Single & 3 ofc suite. All grnd lvl, 2 entr, great prkg. 303-956-1141

Lots & Tracts

710 Tenacity

Rural Property

Mobile/ Manufactured Homes/Spaces

FSBO on Lake McIntosh, $697,500, 2913 Breakwater, 4 bdrm/5ba 4772 sqft, lake/ 2913 Breakwater Dr, Lgmt mtn views, upgrades, fin • ADULT PARKwalkout, realtor co-op, OPEN Sat & Sun 1-4 3 bdrm + 3-4 BDRM in Totally remodeled lake- owner finance. 720-470-7977 family park. (303)682-9141 front home. 4 bdrm, 5 ba.

4472 sqft, $674,000, * MOBILE HOMES * Heidi & Helena buy houses! creative owner financing. $ SAVE YOUR CREDIT $ are sellling like Hot Cakes!

Denisse Allaire 720-470-7977 303-725-8388 / 303-459-2711 We´re buying too! Many to choose from. Automatic approval on our OC Homes.

HOMES for $100 down, DBL wide sale! 970-689-6000 closing costs paid. Call 970-690-2725 or 970-690-3283 BEST BUYS Anita at ERA 24 hr mesin your area. sage. 303-684-7707 Free recorded msge 1-866-651-5021 Ext 1040

Rooms For Rent

www.jeffpalmerteam.com Jeff Palmer • Re/Max of Boulder

Erie

Longmont

41-135446

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Longmont • Shaine Smith from Cas Investments LLC, 751 Thornwood Cir, Longmont, $191,900, home • Weiwei Sun from Conway Development Co, 6837 Paiute Ave, Longmont, $572,500, home • Scott Smith from Fannie Mae, 2645 Danbury Dr, Longmont, $139,300, home • Glen & Diane Davis from Federal National Mortgage, 1130 Gay St, Longmont, $135,000, home • James Patterson from Arthur K & Leah D Ford, 1887 Ute Creek Dr, Longmont, $425,000, home • Danna & Michael Soto from Habitat For Humanity St V, 1416 Bluemoon Dr, Longmont, $175,000, home • Laura Skottegaard from Kathleen R Hite, 1245 Milner Ct, Longmont, $187,000, home • Christopher Gunlikson from Dana Holgorsen, 13169 Woodridge Dr, Longmont, $799,000, home • Ruth Green from Betty J Hurford, 1527 Tulip Ct, Longmont, $280,000, home • William Gorishek from Braun Carl Kiess, 9322 Rogers Rd, Longmont, $355,000, home • Brian & Kelly Artzer from Ed Longanecker, 6552 Legend Ridge Trl, Longmont, $460,000, home • John Zavala from M E LLC, 1905 Donovan Dr, Longmont, $180,000, home • Deborah Neibertshanle from Michael G Malec, 5922 Blue Mountain Cir, Longmont, $390,000, home • Marva Wagner from Mark Robert McDonough, 1819 Sumner St, Longmont, $170,900, home • Jeremy & Anna Carr from Mark B & Carolyn S McLean, 3452 Larkspur Dr, Longmont, $277,000, home • Anish Parikh from Denise Patryas, 1114 Neon Forest Cir Unit 2, Longmont, $380,000, condo • Aaron Vogel from Jose Villafuerte, 309 Meeker Pl, Longmont, $106,000, home • Gregory & Kathy Crowell

from Thomas H & Catherind Butl, 3254 Bella Rosa Pkwy, Longmont, $389,000, home • Martinez Trust from Carl A & Carol J Campbell, 1733 Polo Dr, Longmont, $283,800, home • Justin Imhoff from Michael J Chtourou, 628 Bluegrass Dr, Longmont, $225,000, home • Robert & Linda Fowler from Charles T & Ellen Cooper, 1145 Wyndemere Cir, Longmont, $537,500, home • 941 LLC from Gary L Johnson Living Trust, 941 Main St, Longmont, $130,400, home • Andrea Liermann from JPMorgan Chase Bank, 5698 Saint Vrain Rd, Longmont, $390,000, home • Tao Zhang from Song Liu, 4221 Ravenna Pl, Longmont, $342,000, home • Carla Allen from MBH Investments LLC, 120 E 5th Ave, Longmont, $129,000, home • Brittany Romero from PHH Mortgage, 1023 Red Oak Dr, Longmont, $187,000, home • Joann Willows from Nadine H Sprague, 1627 Geneva Cir, Longmont, $247,000, home • Steven Beckman from Jean A Taggart, 7180 N 49th St, Longmont, $721,500, home • Ronald & Jill Modesitt from Werner A Breuer Gertrude, 835 Sanctuary Cir, Longmont, $235,000, home • Monica Zwisler from Hometown Am Management LL, 11086 Thunderbird, Longmont, $85,700, home • Paula Neumann from Don L III & Donald La Hun, 9821 Shoreline Dr, Longmont, $275,000, home • Timothy & Michelle Kirchoff from Darrell R & Elizabeth R J, 1231 Trout Creek Cir, Longmont, $249,500, home • Marlene Boucher from Douglas H Sigg, 124 E 5th Ave, Longmont, $112,000, home • Mark Collier from Tousa Homes Inc Bankrupt, 804 Summer Hawk Dr Unit 5104, Longmont, $155,000, condo • Martin & Catherine Lettow from Henry D & Michelle D Wrig, 8943 Walker Rd, Longmont, $442,000, home • Janice Bengtson from Colorado Oaks LLC, 2426 Santa Fe Dr Unit D, Longmont, $292,700, condo • Carole Brown from Robert

M Commuso, 127 Anniversary Ln, Longmont, $118,000, home • Adam Blaas from Robert S & Sharma L Dunde, 1351 Sommerset Cir, Longmont, $254,800, home • Benjamin Stone from Cory D & Alicia K Hodnefi, 1224 Monarch Dr, Longmont, $216,000, home • Bradley Winn from Ronald & Carmen Denise Pa, 505 S Parkside Dr, Longmont, $279,500, home • Brian Christensen from Robert C Keeler Living Trust, 1865 3rd Ave, Longmont, $236,800, home • Andrew Crawford from Harold M Sigg, 1803 Donovan Dr, Longmont, $149,000, home • Veann Trust from Gale Sterkel Stoakes, 3810 Florentine Cir, Longmont, $280,000, home • Lynne Bolles from Tousa Homes Inc Bankrupt, 804 Summer Hawk Dr Unit 5103, Longmont, $121,800, condo • Norma Dam from Tousa Homes Inc Bankrupt, 804 Summer Hawk Dr Unit 5105, Longmont, $138,200, condo

Allenspark • James McLaughlin from Frank S III & Elizabeth B, 245 Meadow Mountain, Allenspark, $550,000, home Berthoud • Blake & Laurie Evans from Lisa K Decker, 825 10th St, Berthoud, $180,000, home Erie • Dana Becker from Cas Investments LLC, 1288 Graham Cir, Erie, $299,900, home • Peter Tabor from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 1044 Mircos St, Erie, $302,500, home • Darren Champion from Philip L Rice, 484 Main St, Erie, $157,000, home • Rob & Kellie Pringle from Daniel Bradley & Chri Mcm, 717 Jarvis Dr, Erie, $293,000, home • Michael & Jessic Troyer from Standard Pacific Colo Inc, 1165 Eichhorn Dr, Erie, $271,000, home • Rexpaul & Stephanie Ogimachi from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 1026 Mircos St, Erie, $369,100, home • Yongchun Yan from William C & Jennifer J Sc,

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1589 Holeman Dr, Erie, $302,000, home • Erik & Linda Helmsin from Christopher S Smith, 3219 McClure Dr, Erie, $303,000, home

from Harlan R & Susan K Holsin, 11829 County Road 39, Fort Lupton, $384,000, home • Amanda Fudge from Charlotte Johnson, 410 Elizabeth St, Fort Lupton, $175,000, home

Estes Park • Cheryl Vanwyhe from Bret Norman & Cheryl Ann, 1852 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, $151,500, home • Stephen Brice from Timothy A & Heather M Lep, 450 Lakefront St, Estes Park, $715,000, home • Bruce Smith from Jeffrey Scott Norris, 1310 Matthew Cir, Estes Park, $117,900, home • Donald & Loranel Norris from Richard W Spangler, 1600 Wapiti Cir Unit 25, Estes Park, $355,000, condo • Gerald & Karen Lenczowski from Mary Leffler Walker, 2222 State Highway 66 Unit 14, Estes Park, $330,000, condo • Peter Ngov from Cheryl E West, 884 Crabapple Ln, Estes Park, $222,000, home

Frederick • Ashley Stewart from Gabriel & Mirna Espino, 5340 Fox Run Blvd, Frederick, $222,000, home • Justin & Kathlee Pearson from Ml Endeavors LLC, 5848 Canyon Way, Frederick, $176,400, home • Linda Gonzalesaddad from Donald N & Marilyn J Silv, 7477 Skyline Way, Frederick, $213,000, home • Robert & Bette Knepp from Wells Fargo Bank, 5254 Mt Arapaho Cir, Frederick, $200,000, home

Firestone • Brian & Kimberly Baitis from Ryan W & Meaghan A Hettin, 6858 Sunburst Ave, Firestone, $252,000, home • Howard & Carol Powelson from JJ Constr Northern Colo LLC, 9770 Roadrunner Ave, Firestone, $252,700, home • Brian Wood from Neely Johnson, 6240 Viewpoint Ave, Firestone, $203,500, home • Richard & Tiffney Colaiano from Melody Homes Inc, 10700 Ferncrest St, Firestone, $293,500, home • David Melvin from Bank AM, 10075 Devonshire St, Firestone, $309,000, home • Moriah LLC from George C & Lisa J Campbel, 6347 Utica Ave, Firestone, $243,900, home • Dale & Neely Cary from Greenpoint Mtg Funding In, 11485 Ebony St, Firestone, $206,000, home • Rhonda McKoy from Melody Homes Inc, 6981 Sunburst Ave, Firestone, $278,900, home Fort Lupton • John & Gerald Zimmerman from Fed Home Loan Mtg Corp, 2281 Coyote Creek Dr, Fort Lupton, $138,000, home • Keith & Jodie Winkelhake

Lyons • Alicia & Cory Hodnefield from Timothy R & Jennifer A Ho, 399 May Ave, Lyons, $282,000, home • Norman & Diana Paxton from Kevin M Walsh, 271 Cree Ct, Lyons, $77,500, home • Malte Winkler from Sylvia K & Kenneth Alton, 217 Prospect, Lyons, $242,000, home Foreclosures – notice of election and demand • Borrower: John & Carol Gensicki, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon FKA, Amount: $120,950, Property: 648 N 4th St, Berthoud, Filed: 09/25/09 • Borrower: Brad Andrew, Lender: Colorado Housing And Finance, Amount: $165,532, Property: 217 McColm St, Berthoud, Filed: 09/28/09 • Borrower: Daniel Kelley, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Co, Amount: $478,700, Property: 5487 Summit Blvd, Dacono, Filed: 09/24/09 • Borrower: Brenda Winn, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $123,267, Property: 227 2nd St, Dacono, Filed: 09/30/09 • Borrower: Weslie Clark & Travis Lewis, Lender: Colorado Housing And Finance, Amount: $188,629, Property: 100 Balcolm St, Erie, Filed: 09/28/09

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October 10, 2009

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This Weekend’s

Open Houses

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 2009 PRICE

LOCATION

ADDRESS

HRS OFFICE

PHONE

$161,900 Longmont

930 Button Rock Dr. #11

11-1 Keller Williams/Rusaw

303-513-8518

$172,000 Longmont

835 S. Krane

12-2 Coldwell Banker Residential/Ankrum 303-772-7478

$219,000 Longmont

2016 Juniper St.

1-3

$335,900 Longmont

1412 Bluemoom Dr.

12-5 Shadow Grass Park

303-776-3331

$439,000 Longmont

1224 Twin Peaks Circle

1-3

Prudential Rocky Mtn/Schack

303-772-2222

$674,000 Longmont

2913 Breakwater Dr.

1-4

Prudential Rocky Mtn./Allaire

720-470-7977

Prudential Rocky Mtn/Bradley

303-772-2222

Featured Homes Open Sat 11-1

930 Button Rock Dr #11 Longmont

$161,900 Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome. New carpet throughout.

Must See! Priced To Sell!

David Rusaw/Keller Williams • (303)513-8518

Open Sat & Sun 12-5

1412 Bluemoon Drive Longmont

$335,900

$ 15,000 Incentive. 2900+ SF, 3 BR + Study, 3 baths,2 GA Brand new home in low maintenance community! Beautiful Corner Lot, Fully Landscaped Backyard.

Shadow Grass Park • (303)776-3331 • www.shadowgrasspark.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2009 PRICE

LOCATION ADDRESS

HRS

OFFICE

PHONE

$239,000 Firestone 6619 Echo

12-2

Remax of Boulder/Palmer

303-441-5692

$249,900 Longmont 3610 Kenyon Lane

1-3

Prudential Rocky Mtn./Bradley

303-772-2222

$335,900 Longmont 1412 Bluemoom Dr.

12-5

Shadow Grass Park

303-776-3331

$610,000 Longmont 362 Amethyst Way

11-1:30

Wright Kingdom/Reuter

303-443-2240

$674,000 Longmont 2913 Breakwater Dr.

1-4

Prudential Rocky Mtn./Allaire

720-470-7977

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