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Produce has gone to the dogs More federal help for struggling homeowners

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Left: After, with a lot of inspiration from caring and compassionate people, and an eclectic mix of new everything, this house became a warm and welcoming place to call home. Below: Before, this cramped living and dining room was action central, but years of wear and tear and a hodgepodge of worn-out furniture made the space look drab and dull. (SHNS/HGTV)

Restoring dignity to a beacon of hope

Candice Olson HGTV

Editor’s Note: Divine Design’s Candice Olson will be taking a break. She is expected to return with new columns sometime in January 2011.

Matthew House is a small, inner-city shelter that assists newly arrived refugees from all over the globe, offering them a safe haven and a new beginning. It’s truly an amazing place.

As a physical structure, Matthew House is an old, semidetached building that has seen better days. Always at capacity with 12 refugee “residents,” it often has more people at mealtimes, including volunteers and former residents who come back to visit and help out. The cramped living and dining rooms are action central, but years of wear and tear and a hodgepodge of worn-out furniture have made the space look drab and dull.

The goal of the small staff: That people who find Matthew House will also find peace, hope and have their dignity restored. So I wanted to make this a warm and welcoming place that looks as special as it is.

I kicked off the makeover by knocking down a wall in the dining room to expand the space. Wornout flooring was ripped up, recessed and track lighting was installed, a sleek stainless-steel gas fireplace was placed at the perfect height to enjoy from anywhere in the space, and the walls were painted a warm, creamy shade to lighten and

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brighten.

When people have come from such turmoil and uncertainty, it’s important that a space offer a feeling of permanence and stability, so I started with a hard-wearing vinyl floor that looks just like beautiful, century-old, reclaimed wood – like it has been here forever. Then, around the fireplace, I added a timeless-looking wall of natural stacked stone.

I packed a lot of seating and function into the small living room. At the front of the room, I tucked a brown-velvet, tufted-back settee into the bay window and placed a small, round, dark-wood table by the fireplace. With distressed-leather club chairs, some cute little Louis chairs and two tall bookcases, the area is perfect for reading, homework and quiet conversations. Farther down the narrow room, a super-long, spoon-back sofa sits across from a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall above an antiqued blue console with a lot of storage for toys, games and DVDs. This is no ordinary “family” that gathers at mealtimes. So, with the wall gone, I brought in a fabulous 80-inch round, dark-wood pedestal table and enough wasabi-green leather chairs to comfortably seat 12 to 16 people. A large mirror on the blue

accent wall expands the space, and because the residents of Matthew House have a whole new world to get to know, we hung a practical work of art – a huge, framed map of the city to help give guests the lay of the land.

All the windows received a simple treatment of ivory vinyl shades and ready-made ivory-damask drapery panels that we customized by adding a band of blue linen. And to punch up the rich, dark colors of the eclectic mix of furnishings, I filled the whole space with pillows, throws, dishes and serving platters with a lot of great splashes of color.

Incredible lighting provided the wow factor – and a touch of elegance. From the spectacular crystal chandelier in the dining room and sconces flanking the television to the smaller chandelier in the front window, the home offers a beacon of hope to light the way.

Matthew House deserved a new beginning. So with a lot of inspiration from caring and compassionate people, and an eclectic mix of new decor, we made a warm and welcoming place to call home. Now that’s divine.

Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV’s “Divine Design.” For more ideas, information and show times, visit www.HGTV.com or www.divinedesign.tv.

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On the Cover With a lot of inspiration from caring and compassionate people, and an eclectic mix of new everything, this house became a warm and welcoming place to call home. See story above. (SHNS/HGTV)

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Ruch-Gallie’s own dog snitches a few treats, snacking on gooseberries in her mother’s garden. As long as it’s not avocados, currants, grapes, raisins or brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, etc.), dogs can eat what they like.

For some, that means their human has to cook it for them. “My first clue that Dar liked butternut squash was when he sat facing the pan of cooked squash after I brought it out of the oven,” says Sukey Williams, speaking of her bronze-colored Vizsla. “He wouldn’t leave it and kept looking at me to make sure I saw his interest in it.”

Dar enjoys squash, skin and all, in every meal possible, licking the bowl clean when he gets it and pouting when he doesn’t. Williams chops the skin into the squash to aid Dar’s digestion. “It’s a reasonable source of fiber, which their gut likes. It’s soluble and good for them,” Ruch-Gallie says. “But make sure they have a balanced diet, or it throws

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their system off.” To avoid doggie digestive disorders, be sure the produce they get is never more than 5 to 10 percent of their daily food.

With a highly sensitive nose, Willow sniffs to find perfectly ripe red tomatoes; though she’ll nibble a green one, they aren’t her favorite. Canines choose vegetables much like humans do, says Ruch-Gallie, using sight and smell to tell when they’re ripe. “Dogs aren’t completely color blind,

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When they got home from a party, Alison and Gil O’Connor noticed something was wrong. The potted tomatoes were toppled over, strewn about as if a microburst had hit the patio. But nothing else looked wind-tossed and, puzzled, they glanced at their 8-year old. Her face told the whole story.

Willow’s smiling mug was green; Carol O’Meara her younger brother couldn’t keep Colorado State the guilt from his eyes. Gazing at University Extension her eyebrows, yellow with pollen, the O’Connors knew that while they were out, their tomatoes had been burgled by beagles.

The pilfering pooches, Willow and Linden, aren’t alone in their love of garden fresh produce. Ask around and you’re sure to find dogs who like to super size their kibbles with vegetables.

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More federal help available for struggling homeowners

Last week, President Obama anrienced a substantial reduction in income due to involuntary unemploynounced more help for homeowners ment, underemployment or a medical struggling with the long-term financial condition. effects of the Great Recession.

“HUD’s new Emergency Homeowner With foreclosures rising, with the Loan Program will build on Treasury’s Federal Reserve talking about how the Hardest Hit initiative by tareconomy is poised between a geting assistance to strugmoderate recovery and gling unemployed homefalling off a cliff, and with owners in other hard hit artens of thousands of Amerieas to help them avoid precans each week joining the ventable foreclosures,” says ranks of “99ers” (those out Bill Apgar, HUD Senior Adof work for more than 99 visor for Mortgage Finance. weeks, who no longer quali“Together, these initiatives fy for unemployment benerepresent a combined $3 bilfits), it finally occurred to lion investment that will ulsomeone to offer more help Ilyce Glink timately impact a broad to unemployed homeownTribune Media Services group of struggling borrowers. ers across the country and Each week on my radio in doing so further contribute to the Adshow, I hear from homeowners who are ministration’s efforts to stabilize housunemployed and facing more desperate ing markets and communities across the realities. The recovery is nonexistent for country.” them. Jobs that pay anything above This new program will complement minimum wage are hard, if not impossiTreasur y’s Hardest Hit Fund by providble, to find – and even minimum wage ing assistance to homeowners in hard jobs aren’t in abundance.

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Gardens aren’t the only place dogs learn to eat vegetables; often they learn it from us. Zoe, a silver and white mixed breed, enjoys corn on the cob whenever her family cooks it. “She chews it right off the corn in rows, just like people do. When she sees that you’re cooking

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Send me a picture of your pet enjoying fruits and vegetables – I’ll post it on my blog at gardeningafterfive.wordpress.com.

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Set the mood with homemade lanterns

By Sean Conway Tribune Media Services

In many Asian gardens, lanterns are used to softly illuminate spaces creating quiet, peaceful settings. They can do the same for your porch, patio or deck, adding to the pleasure of an evening outdoors. On “Cultivating Life,” artist/designer Cynthia Treen shows how easy it is to make a simple lantern out of sheer Japanese paper and thin wood veneer.

These lanterns are easy to put together and a great project to share with your children. Iron-on veneer edge banding is used to make the cylindrical structure at the top and bottom of the lantern. With just the heat of an iron to set its adhesive, there is no mess.

To begin, assemble the following materials: iron-on veneer edge banding (about 1 inch wide); sheer, slightly stiff Japanese paper; pressed leaves, or other dried plant material; wood glue; tacky white glue; a 12inch length of one-eighth-inch wooden dowel; LCD lights; and some copper wire.

You will also need a cutting blade, a small paintbrush, an iron and ironing surface, two cotton press cloths, a drill with a one-eighth-inch bit, and two small clamps.

1. Begin by cutting one piece each of white and green Japanese paper 8 inches

These lanterns, made using Japanese paper and iron-on wood veneer strips, create the perfect setting for a relaxing evening with friends and family. (Courtesy Sean Conway)

long by 19 inches wide. Next, brush the backs of the pressed leaves with tacky white glue and arrange the leaves glue side down onto the green paper. Place the white paper on top of the green paper and match the edges.

2. Set iron to the cotton setting. Cut four pieces of veneer edge banding about 1 inch longer than the width of the lantern. Lay one press cloth onto ironing surface to protect it from adhesive. Lay one strip of veneer edge banding onto the press cloth with the adhesive side facing up. Now lay

the long edge of the paper (both sheets) halfway onto the veneer edge-banding surface. Lay another piece of veneer edgebanding, adhesive side down on top of the first, sandwiching the paper sheets between. Lay second ironing cloth over the work and iron the veneer edge banding to heat-set the adhesive and seal the edge. Repeat this process with veneer banding on the opposite long edge of the paper.

3. Now heat both sides of the edge banding again so the veneer and glue become pliable. Bend the veneer and paper into a

cylinder and clamp the seam closed with small clamps. Let the veneer adhesive cool for 2 to 3 minutes, and then remove the clamps. With sturdy sheers, trim the ends of veneer to be flush with the paper. Brush wood glue onto the inside seam of the veneer and clamp the seam until it is dry. Remove the clamps and glue the paper seam with tacky white glue.

4. Next, drill two one-eighth-inch holes opposite each other in the top edge of the veneer. Cut dowel 1 inch longer than the diameter of the top of the lantern and slip it through the two holes to span the diameter of the lantern. Hang LCD light from the dowel. Wrap a 12- inch piece of copper wire around the dowel where it penetrates the outside of the lantern on each side.

Hang the lantern from the wire.

These beautiful lanterns are easy to make and will help create the perfect setting for a relaxing evening with friends and family.

They are also the perfect way to set the mood for an elegant outdoor dinner party.

Either way, they can help you get the most out of your outdoor space.

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Creative ideas for your homegrown tomatoes Edible gardening is becoming a popular way for Americans to unwind while saving money on their grocery bills. Both novices and expert gardeners can run out of ideas for their luscious homegrown tomatoes, and thinking of new recipes can become overwhelming.

Here are some creative ways to make tomatoes exciting again.

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Salsa For a simple salsa, start with the basics and chop up some of your fresh tomatoes; add onion, garlic, cilantro and jalapeños.

Now try adding new ingredients like corn, black beans or even raspberries. For a different treat, add mashed avocado for a chunky California-style guacamole.

ways a delicious treat for everyone in the family. You can use nearly anything for a crust. Kids may enjoy making individual pizzas using bagels, English muffins, or slices of bread. Flat breads and wraps work, too.

Once you have selected your crust, brush with a little olive oil and toast in a 400 degrees oven for a few minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and start creating.

For sauce, try pizza sauce, salsa, pesto, BBQ sauce or some chopped fresh tomatoes. Add your toppings.

Pop your creation into a hot oven and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles.

Soup For delicious tomato-basil bisque, cut up your freshly grown tomatoes and remove the seeds. Add them to a pot with diced onion, carrots, garlic, a little vegetable broth and a lot of fresh basil. Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes and then use a hand blender to puree.

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The summer has seen the lowest mortgage rates in generations. But there’s a problem for homeowners who want to grab those great rates through a refinance.

Roughly one-quarter of homeowners with a mortgage are underwater, owing more than their homes are worth, according to real estate analytics company CoreLogic.

Many such borrowers have adjustablerate mortgages and want to refi before their mortgage rates adjust higher. But being underwater makes it difficult – and in some cases, impossible – to refinance.

For now, the news is surprisingly upbeat for many of these borrowers: When their loans reset, the mortgage payments are likely to go down, thanks to today’s sinking mortgage rates.

“We tell them, hold on; don’t be upset about it being an ARM,” says Brian Koss, executive vice president of Mortgage Network, in Danvers, Mass. “Most people have been quite happy.”

Prime borrowers who documented their incomes typically experience the first rate adjustment three to five years into a mortgage. Such 3/1 and 5/1 ARMs are resetting in large numbers – about $10 billion worth of mortgages per month, according to industry estimates.

Chik Quintans, mortgage planner for Atlas Mortgage, in Lynnwood, Wash., has seen a fair share of such borrowers whose rate adjustments unexpectedly have resulted in falling mortgage payments.

“There’s an automatic assumption that it’s going to go up – it’s not going to go down,” Quintans says. “So when it does, it’s definitely a pleasant surprise.”

Quintans says he has a customer whose ARM rate is about to drop from 5.875 percent to 3.25 percent.

“It’s basically almost going to cut the mortgage in half, so that’s the silver lining for her,” he says.

Of course, there’s no guarantee the index rate will remain low, and many ARM borrowers prefer to refinance to fixed-rate loans and stop worrying.

So what can underwater homeowners do if they are desperate to refinance?

Some borrowers have hybrid ARMs owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These borrowers can try to take advantage of the Home Affordable Refinance Program, or HARP, which allows homeowners to refinance their Fannie/Freddieowned mortgages – even if they’re under-

water.

The first step is to discover whether your loan is owned by Fannie or Freddie.

You can find a loan lookup tool at the government’s Making Home Affordable website.

The FHA and VA have something that’s even more borrower-friendly: streamline refinance programs that don’t require an appraisal.

The FHA streamline program doesn’t allow borrowers to roll the closing costs into the loan, “so you’re going to have to come to closing with cash in most cases,” Quintans says. “That’s difficult for many people.”

Alas, other borrowers are less likely to find refi success.

Some borrowers face sharply higher payments when their ARMs reset or recast.

That’s the case with Alt-A ARMs – for borrowers who didn’t document their incomes – and option ARMs – for borrowers who wanted to be able to pay less than the interest incurred during the month.

HARP and streamline refis aren’t available on these exotic loans, leaving underwater borrowers with few options.

These borrowers should get an estimate of how much their monthly payments will go up, says Greg Hebner, president of MOS Group, which provides loss mitigation services to mortgage servicers. If the payments become unaffordable, Hebner recommends seeking a loan modification.

You don’t have to fall behind on the mortgage payments before asking for a modification.

“If you actually are current when you go into a modification and you actually stay current in a modification, the impact on your credit will be much less than if you fall behind,” Hebner says.

He adds that timing is important: Don’t modify an option ARM until after it recasts with a higher payment. At that point, the borrower is more likely to qualify for a modification.

Hebner offers some advice for anyone with an ARM, whether it’s an exotic option ARM or a stolid 5/1 hybrid.

“Understand the nature of your terms of the mortgage,” he says. “What does the reset mean, when is it going to happen, what is the rate going to be and what is my new payment going to be?”

To get the answers to those questions, pull out the loan paperwork and call the servicer.

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By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Scripps Howard News Service

Dear Helaine and Joe: I would like to know the value of this Louis Vuitton suitcase. I have seen a few sell online for $2,000 to $3,000, but without the travel stickers similar to the ones found on mine. A local dealer has offered me $300.

Should I take it? – J.J.O’B Dear J.J.O’B: The story of this piece of luggage starts when a 14-year-old boy walked 249 miles from his home in Chabouilla, France, where he was born, to Paris. The lad’s name was Louis Vuitton (1821-1892), and he would eventually establish one of the world’s greatest fashion houses.

Once he reached the big city, he became an apprentice “layetier” – someone who expertly packs trunks for wealthy individuals. Today, it may seem a bit odd that packing trunks was a profession, but Vuitton became so expert at this craft that Emperor Napoleon III appointed him to be the layetier to his wife, Empress Eugenie. Through this experience with French royalty, Vuitton began to develop what made a good travel trunk.

Vuitton opened his first store on the Rue Neuvre des Capucines in 1854, and the flat-surfaced trunk, covered with gray “Trianon” waterproof canvas first appeared in 1858. These decals were first made around 1890, and they quickly became popular with the traveling public. Unfortunately, the examples on the piece in today’s question have seen better days.

This piece is in a poor state of preservation. Based on what we see in the photographs, we think the $300 offer is fair-market value.

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• Borrower: Phillip & Marie Aragon, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $77,674, Property: 1439 Bross St, Longmont, Filed: 05/18/10 • Borrower: Shelly & Michael Zissimos, Lender: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Amount: $228,877, Property:

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• Borrower: Richard & Kathy Ackley, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $207,040, Property: 2449 Jewel St, Longmont, Filed: 05/19/10 • Borrower: Marisa Burt & Mark Flood, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $214,833, Property: 2141 Meadowlark Pl, Longmont, Filed: 05/14/10 • Borrower: Maria Johnson, Lender: Chase Home Finance

1508 Pinewood Ct, Longmont, Filed: 05/14/10 • Borrower: Hickey & Hickey LLC, Lender: Firstier Bank, Amount: $1,201,398, Property: 1198 Boston Ave, Longmont, Filed: 05/19/10 • Borrower: Jesse Trout, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $145,136, Property: 1339 Martin St, Longmont, Filed: 05/18/10

LLC, Amount: $144,622, Property: 10592 Butte Dr, Longmont, Filed: 05/14/10 • Borrower: Heath Senkel, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $180,709, Property: 10413 Butte Dr, Longmont, Filed: 05/18/10 • Earle Pittman from Harold Bagley, 2624 Beech Cir, Longmont, $272,000, home

• Paul & Dawn Geslao from Blanken Family Trust, 1127 Trout Creek Cir, Longmont, $202,700, home • Jan & David Miller from Stanley Burton, 2306 Sunrise Dr, Longmont, $180,000, home • Stephanie Lujan from M E LLC, 1636 Mount Evans Dr, Longmont, $171,000, home

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Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence 1401 Elmhurst Dr. • 303-772-9292

$885$890

$835$840

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No

Yes

Yes

Secure building, quiet neighborhood, meal program, transportation, utilities paid, appliances & cable TV included, 62 yrs & older; vouchers accepted.

Victoria Inn 2400 17th Ave. • 303-772-4667

$725$875

$250

1, 2

1, 1¾

Yes

Yes

Yes

(in each apartment)

A/C, D/W, cable ready, balcony or deck, carport, outdoor pool, close to shopping & bus stop.

Ute Creek Apartments 1100 E 17th Ave. • 303-684-6821

Starting at $799

$125

1, 2

1, 2

Yes

Yes

Full SIze in each apartment

Yes

Move-In Specials, senior and other discounts. Fireplace, pool & spa, 24-hour fitness, garages. Close to shopping.

The Shores 2450 Airport Rd. • 303-774-8000

*$705$1200

$100 $200 $300

1,2,& 3 Studios

1, 2

Yes (Short Term Avail.)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Gas fireplaces, 24 hr. fitness center, heated pool & hot tub, A/C, business center, gourmet kitchens, detached garages. *On selected apartments.

Cloverbasin Village 630 Peck Dr. • 888-837-4912

$690$1100

$149

3-bdrm. townhomes

2

Yes

Yes

(65 lbs limit)

No

(& rental available)

Elliott Apartments 418 Emery St. Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-6452 Fox Ridge Apartments 3800 Pike Rd., Longmont, CO 80503 303-774-9944

$580$945

Yes

1, 2, 3

1, 2

Yes

Yes

Pets Neg.

Yes

$789$1239

$200

1, 2, 3

1, 2

(Short Term Avail.)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Island kitchens, garden tubs, gas fireplaces, double balconies, two tone paint, gated community. Close to schools & newest community in Longmont.

Utility Room w/ Full size W/D in each condo

W/D provided in ea.

Condo

All utilities & cable paid, sec. bldg., elevator, W/D in every unit, transportation, social events. HUGE amenities package, quiet 55+ community. Call for incentives!

Tanglewood Condominiums Senior Community 100 21st Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 303-774-0300

$1235$1625

Yes

1,2,3

$1235$1625

1, 2

1, 2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Some $50+ mo.

Yes

Convenient location, pet friendly, garages available, 24-hour maintenance In historic Longmont, large trees, quiet neighborhood on-site parking & storage. Close to RTD. Heat included.

Reach over 44,000 readers each week with your ad in the Times-Call Apartment/Condo Directory. Call Lisa or Sue in Classifieds today at 303-776-7440

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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/ Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030

630 Peck DriveLongmont West on Nelson/Airport Rd

♣

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

AS LOW AS $609 ♣

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

AS LOW AS $731! ♣

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

Starting @ $815! ♣

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES

Starting at $844!

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

AS LOW AS $741 ● 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

Starting at $799! *LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE*

● 1 BDRM, $550 2011 Terry.

No smk/pet. (303)570-0402

Rentals Apartments/ Furnished 4010

1 BDRM APT´s-

● 1 BDRM $865 includes: TV, DSL, utils. Short term N. area. N/S/P 303-570-0402

Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030

✓ Close to Bus lines ✓ Pets Welcome

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

● 2 BDRM, $675 2011 Terry.

No smk/pet. (303)570-0402

2 BDRM APT´s-

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

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

VALUE PLACE FIRESTONE

Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030

New Extented Stay Hotel ● $179 * WEEKLY

Horizon Place

1 Bedroom- $545!

2 Bedroom- $645!

Secure bldg, swimming pool, A/C, on-site laundry.

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

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

303.772.3737

Commercial/ Industrial 4040 3000 & 1500 SQ FT936 MAIN ST Good visibility 303-885-7617

NIWOT/BOULDER CONDO/HOUSES 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Beauties!

• 7945 N. Foothills Hwy • 3250 O´Neal Circle Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

Spacious 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, S LGMT, W/D, dw, fridge, new crpt/flr $1100/mo inc trash/snow/lawn/prkg, 1 yr lease, No pets 303-665-7549

Duplexes

4060

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

DUPLEXES 2 & 3 Bedrooms • 232 St Clair • 1775 Antero Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

INSIDE STORAGE BLDG, 6000 SF & up w/ 14´ overhead door, starting at $900/ SPACIOUS 2 BDRM, new mo, elect inc. Off Ken Pratt paint/ flooring, clean/quiet $750/mo. (303)818-4287 & CR 1. (303)472-4542

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

INDOOR GARAGE & 3 bdrm/2.5 ba, 2 car, pool, Commercial Storage water & sewer paid, W/D 20x40 or 20x50 start at $325, hookups, small pet neg. 9x29 w/ gar door $200; $1300/mo. 307-630-5019 10x10 $75; 12x5 $50; 10x5 $40 I-25 & Hwy-66. 970-535- 6074 www.Longmont-storage.com

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• 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

303-772-4667

✓ Perfect for visiting friends & family!

Bring ad to qualify. *Expires 7/31/2010

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

APARTMENTS

1 BDRM, total remodel. $625 + dep.

Call 303-886-7530

303-776-7440

Starting at $550, some with Move-in Specials!

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

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

Apartments/ Condos/ Garages/Storage Unfurnished 4030 Townhouses 4050 Spaces 4070

without a classified ad? It’s not the success it could be.

Be sure to call Classifieds before your sale.

ROOMS & Apartments 1 BDRM trailer, 222 So Weekly/Monthly, from Main St. Storage, refs, lse, 2 bdrm, NE Lgmt, Clean! $100/week. Utililties no pets. $375 303-507-3457 Paid water, carport, Sec 8 included. (303)931-7108 ok. $700/$700. 303-807-2925 1st FLOOR 2 BDRM APT Quiet area, lndry, nr 23rd EASTGLEN APTS & Main. Sorry no pets, $645 630 Lashley, Longmont SMALL 2 bdrm, mobile Top Realty, (303)931-6423 (303)682-2943 home in Erie, W/D, No 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS: pets. $585. 735 Kattell #108.

2 BDRM, 1 BA, quiet, gar, Pool, air, laundry (303)980-1204 coin-op W/D, A/C, D/W ✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd $700/mo (303)921-5678

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✓ Full Size Washer & Dryer Hookups

2 Bdrm, 1 ba, large, comp.

Starting at $525, some with remodel-all new, WD, A/C, patio, N/P/S 2041 Meadow Move-in Specials!

Dr. $835 303-443-4308 Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

NO lease, dep or credit chk Wkly/mnthly • 303-776-2185 1 BDRM, lg, sunny, quiet • ALSO RV SITES AVAIL! bldg. $600/mo, heat inc. No Pets. Don 303-881-1960

ROOMY & READY

**Income Guidelines May Apply**

1 BDRM Apt in bsmt near downtown Longmont. New carpet, paint & kitch floor. $500/mo (303)823-6551

2 BD, 1.5 bath, off st pkng behind, 2137 Dexter, $685 2 BD, 1 bath, carport, 1611 Warren, $695 2 BD, 1 ba, gar, 800SF, 2330 Wedgewd #2D, $650 Alert Realty 303-776-5156

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CLOVERBASIN VILLAGE 1-888-837-4912

● 1332 SUMNER 2 bdrm, 1 ba, W/D hkups, near hosp. No/smoke/pet. $650. Call (303)588-8115

WHAT’S A GARAGE SALE

Houses

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.

1553 Willowdene, 3 bed, 2 ba, 1800SF, 1 car, crnr duplex, sm yd, SEC 8, $1150 Avail 8/31 303-579-8152 2 BDRM, 1 ba avail 9/15.

Newer kitch & ba. $1000/mo + utils & sec. (610)457-7749 2 BDRM, 2 ba, 1 car, close to schls, fncd yd, N/P, N/S, $1,000 avail 9/1, 303-772-6763 3 bdrm, 1822 Jefferson, spacious SW style home. N/S, fncd yd, W/D, pets nego, $1750. Greta 303-775-1348

4080 Houses

4080 Houses

4080 Roommates Wanted 4120

3 BDRM, 1.75 bath ranch, HOUSES CHARMING 3- 4- 5 Bedroom Homes 2 car, bsmt, patio, quiet.

MOUNTAIN CABIN • 163 Grant • 1125 Tulip NS/NP $1250. 303-718-8176 1 bedroom, fully furnished • 1247 Juniper (includes kitchenware), knotty pine decor, Direct • 1751 Atwood • 2209 Smith 3 BDRM, 4 YRS OLD, • 2631 Stratford TV, queen bed, double 3 baths, A/C, frplc, • 3377 Larkspur futon couch, new appli2 car gar, 1900 Sq Ft, Call PMP, ances. Located in rustic unfinished basement.

303-776-RENT beautiful Big Elk Mead✓ $1300. (303)905-6600 ows, 5 miles off Hwy.36 halfway between Estes and Lyons. Amenities include 4 BDRM, 2.5 BATH- Large pool, hiking in Roosevelt Nice 3 bdrm country home.

HORSE WELCOME! deck, gar, 1803 Meadow St. Forest, fishing in 7 lakes East of I25. (970)593-8048 or $1190. 303-449-0105 and ponds, softball and bas970-577-1102 ketball courts--all in a sce4 BDRM, 2 BA NW Lgmt nic rustic friendly mounClean, large yard, AC, SS t a i n c o m m u n i t y . $825/month. Call $1195 mo/dd 2213 Tulip 303-772-6267 evenings.

303-775-0206

Mobile Homes/ Spaces 4090

4 BDRM, 3.25 ba, 2 car, AC, 2100 SF, sw, comm pool, NS/NP, $1475. 720-352-7541 4 Bdrm, 3 BA on 10 ac, 3000 sf, all appl, fp, views, horse nego. $1790, 303-678-1991

FREDERICK, FIRESTONE & DACONO • 445 6th Call TODAY! PMP, 303-776-RENT

4 or 5 BDRMS, very nice areas. 645 Clarendon & 1624 Sumner $1795 (303)772-0442

Berthoud Patio Home 2 Bdrm, 2-1/2 Bath, full bsmt, 2 car gar. No Pets. $995 mo. 303-776-6660

Office Space 4100 $250/MONTHGreat parking, quiet.

Ground level. Four Seasons Realty, (303)875-1345

$99 MOVE IN SPECIAL 4 bdrm, 2 ba, central Berthoud, Call 970-310-3855

AVAIL 9/1! 3967 DaVinciQuiet & clean! Maint-free ranch, 2440sf, 2 bdrm + den, 2.5 ba, 2 car, end unit in Renaissance. N/S/P. $1300. (303)772-0917

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

House on Open Space Adj to Rabbit Mtn, 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, fin bsmt, on well, propane heat, frpl, 2 car, deck & fncd yd, quiet, 2 pets ok. $1300 303-443-6567.

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

500 to 2500 SF, can divide.

On site prkg, Good traffic exposure. 303-523-3369 OFFICE SPACE For Rent Holistic wellness center.

(720)280-9047

ON YOUR SCHEDULE!

5090 Lots & Tracts 5100 Mobile/ 5130 Manufactured 1109 Yeager Dr.-3 bdrm, 1 2 ACRE LOTS WEST OF ba, brick ranch, lg fncd lot, BERTHOUD. Great Views! Homes/Spaces

BDRM w/ bath $450, no pets, no smoke.

Call 970-396-7051 LARGE Bdrm suite w/ba , W/D, A/C, N/S/P. $400/ mo. + 1/2 (303)776-3220.

SHARE Home near Home Depot. M/F $400/mo $200 dep. incl utils. 303-776-6677

N-central loc, new paint/ crpt, $168,900 303-517-0061 FSBO No agents

Real Estate Businesses Established 5025

A picture is worth a thousand words

$149,900. Fred @ Four Seasons Re, (720)494-2133.

MOBILE home in Loveland in over 55 park, desirable area, lot rent $315. Exc 3.4 ACRE Country lot, cond, carport, patio, cenMead, super view! Horses allowed, possible owner tral AC & heat. 337-302-9192 carry. $150,000. Dave Schwind, RE 303-709-7127 ✭ 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 ✭

Mobile/

Open House Sun 11AM-1PM 504 Martin St, Longmont

Retail Space 4135 773 SQ FT- busy shopping center, 1116 Francis St, $825. Alert RE (303)776-5156

Office Space 4100

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Ind. Bldg for Sale 2880 sq ft Industrial Bldg.

High Traffic on 3rd Ave Office/Warehouse/shop

$195,000 39 Industrial Buildings can be viewed at www.longmontcommercial.com

Ken Kanemoto

303-772-2222

Longmont

5090

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

Lots & Tracts 5100

Cute centrally located 2 bdrm/1 bath home PLUS basement finish 2 ACRE LOT, Berthoud and extra space. 1 car garage, new area, $40K price reduction, $125,000. Call Steve Conder kitchen tile, updated cabinets and for details, 303-514-3706. front landscape. $136,900 Marta Loachamin 720-323-5089 Longmont 5090 Century 21 Humpal, Inc. 970-663-2400 Check out the pet columns in classifieds for that special companion you’re looking for.

Longmont

Affordable Luxury

1 yr Free Rent!

50 19TH AVE. #31

1503 PRAIRIE HAWK DR.

225 E. 8TH AVE, #D-2

1019 WOODSIDE RD.

205 GRANVILLE AVE, FIRESTONE,

Cute ranch style condo is move-in ready now. 2 Spacious bedrooms, 2 baths, enclosed porch, W/D hookups, detached garage space. Come see this neat and clean unit today $106,900

Discover this neighborhood gem! New vinyl, carpet & fresh paint make this huge corner lot home sparkle. Close to schools, parks & bus for easy commutes!

You can even walk to the pool or YMCA from here! $279,900

Don Rulle, CCIM

303-772-2222

Retail Space 4135 34-153062

Enjoy this 1st floor condo with community pool for the summer heat and fireplace for the winter nights! This 1 bedroom, 1 bath is move-in ready... hurry, priced at only $49,900

Tri-level home on a quiet street sports gleaming hardwood floors, new carpet, fresh paint, and tiled kitchen island! Large patio for entertaining and gas fireplace to cozy up to on cold winter nights. $207,900

A true fixer upper here! Build instant equity with this large corner lot, bungalow home with detached 2 car garage. $89,900

303-772-2222

Some remodel done here... maple cabinetry, upgraded appliances, ceramic tile and jetted soaker tub. Brick ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. You just add the finishing touches and relax in your new home! $121,900

LONGMONT 629303-772-7576 Terry St., Longmont ww REALTY www.longmont-realty.com

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Ed & Keith Kanemoto

603 E. 4TH AVE.

Gorgeous 2 story is today’s best buy for those seeking a lovely, move-in ready home! Fresh paint, new carpet, 3 car garage, A/C and terrific mountain views.

Don’t pass this one up! $259,900

Two spaces available, close to Twin Peaks Mall, Home Depot, Pennys and more.

1,141 SF to 2,840 SF

5090

1819 ASHFORD CIR.

Terrific 2 story on quiet street backing to stream & open space. 3 bedroom, 3 bath with finished basement and large backyard deck means lots of room to spread out in and relax! $273,900

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

5090 Longmont

Bargain Prices!

8121 RASPBERRY DR., FREDERICK

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Try a color classified Manufactured picture ad!

Homes/Spaces 4130 Turn Key. Bulk water Call for details. delivery. Commerical tap 303-776-7440 included. Est.in 1948 • ADULT PARK • Basement avail. with 303-772-9587 2 bdrm, carport, cov´d private bath, access to patio. $15,900. (303)946-0865 laundry and kitchen. No ✭Garage Town✭ dogs, NS, avail Sept 1st.

Storage with 2- 14´ doors & $600/mo util inc + deposit Condos/ a man door, electric, Call 303-485-9730 water, lift, Internet, Townhouses 5040 compressor, clubhouse.

SEMI-FURN Rooms/Apts Limited business. $114,500 Wkly/mnthly from $100/wk 1 BDRM remodeled thru Utils/micro/fridge inc out. New black applcs & (303)931-7108 porc tile flooring & more. $73,500 Call 303-886-7530

Rooms For Rent

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

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

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Longmont • Galen & Elizabeth Honan from Margaret Caldwell, 620 Ken Mar Ct, Longmont, $314,000, home • Kimberlee & David Freson from Kevin Castle, 5602 Clover Basin Dr, Longmont, $367,000, home • Travis Lenberg from Robert Frank, 1741 Sunset St, Longmont, $155,000, home • Jas LLC from Kenneth Kinzig, 3656 Stagecoach Rd Unit 203, Longmont, $89,500, condo • Andrew Thomas from Thomas Kolp, 2145 Squires St, Longmont, $242,900, home • Resident from Larry L Honomichi Living Trust, 1335 Vivian St, Longmont, $275,000, home • Julie Lobdell from Douglas Rooney, 10639 N 65th St, Longmont, $1,000,000, home • Julie & Julie Butler from Tmst Home Loans Inc, 1951 Sundance Dr, Longmont, $435,000, home • Teresa Davies from Fabio Altomare, 3598 Larkspur Dr, Longmont, $269,900, home • James Hattori from Colonial Savings, 2108 Lincoln St, Longmont, $127,500, home • Melissa Kolb from Christopher Cumrine, 2172 Meadow Ct, Longmont, $145,000, home • Boulder LLC from Eastgate Development LLC, 1534 Otis Dr, Longmont, $55,000, home • Keith Lemmon from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp, 1713 Preston Dr, Longmont, $244,000, home • Marianne Trout from Investment Management Beneficial, 231 Cardinal Wy, Longmont, $175,000, home • Lloyd Craig from Franklin Johnson, 2078 Bryant Dr, Longmont, $366,000, home • Chu Kuei from Andrew Newcomb, 5022 Bella Vista Dr, Longmont, $367,500, home • Hung & Stephanie Nguyen from Prudential Relocation Inc, 1121 Wyndemere Cir, Longmont, $485,000, home • John & Jacqueline Hagan from Mildred Weeber, 1528 Spencer St, Longmont, $210,000, home • Richard Portell from Boulder Creek Kingsbridge LLC, 1528 Venice Ln, Longmont, $246,200, home • Prudential Inc from Gary Carlson, 7364 Erin Ct, Longmont, $1,435,000, home

August 21, 2010

• Scott Torgersen from Horacio Contreras, 810 Hilltop St, Longmont, $135,000, home • Virya & Ronald Lienhardt from Zachary Griffith, 1906 Griffith Pl, Longmont, $212,000, home • Gregory & Amy Payne from Mike Mutchler, 1218 S Terry St, Longmont, $141,000, home • Flor Cortina from Kristine Nelson, 1601 Feltham Pl, Longmont, $169,900, home • Raymond & Lydia Appling from Peter Vandomelen, 3119 Almeria Way, Longmont, $224,000, home • Cooley LLC from Nvh Wip LLP, 1854 Caleta Trl, Longmont, $321,800, home Dacono • Ashley Smith from Linsey Nance, 1132 Glen Creighton Dr, Dacono, $162,500, home Erie • Yueping Fu from Aurora Loan Services LLC, 2900 Blue Sky Cir Unit 5-304, Erie, $80,000, condo • Keri Sharr from William Burnett, 1864 Powell St, Erie, $385,000, home • Aaron Wagner from Lizabeth Firestone, 334 Smith Cir, Erie, $150,000, home • Tania Portillo from Owb Reo LLC, 165 Kattell, Erie, $124,700, home • Jennifer Neal from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1120 Mircos St, Erie, $304,700, home • Guy Harrington from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 531 Powers St, Erie, $365,000, home • Kristen Yalles from VRC Devl LLC, 3100 Blue Sky Cir Unit 14206, Erie, $134,900, condo • David Webster from WL Homes, 2466 Reserve St, Erie, $230,000, home • Gerald & Daniel Sloat from Diane Harmanhoog, 3917 Beasley Dr, Erie, $274,000, home • Benjamin & Robin Thengvall from Eric Schmidt, 2793 O’Dell Dr, Erie, $390,000, home • Daria Ladtkow from Citigroup Mtg Loan Trust Inc, 2875 Blue Sky Cir Unit 4-105, Erie, $94,500, condo • Jess & Nancy Valentine from Fannie Mae, 145 Wells St, Erie, $118,000, home • Todd & Lori Welch from Ellen Frohsinn, 1946 Mountain View St, Erie, $317,000, home • Timothy & Candice Bishop from Thomas Furman, 936 Lawson Ct, Erie, $400,000, home • Mark Dimartino from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1113 Petras St, Erie, $375,200, home

Firestone • Urban LLC from Bonmar Travel LLC, 6206 Sage Ave, Firestone, $46,000, home • Rick Winkler from Scott Caproon, 9823 Bluegrass St, Firestone, $290,000, home • Roger & June Breitenbach from Journey Homes LLC, 9731 Roadrunner Ave, Firestone, $225,800, home • Darrell Skorupski from Journey Homes LLC, 5390 Remington Ave, Firestone, $206,600, home • Morgan & Brittany Mathisen from Richard Lechman, 6289 Viewpoint Ave, Firestone, $259,900, home • Jose Calvillo from Urban Solutions LLC, 6162 Sage Ave, Firestone, $252,100, home • Danielle & Jason Wolfe from Melody Homes Inc, 10699 Ferncrest St, Firestone, $244,000, home • Paula Polluconi from Kevin Audo, 10454 Devonshire St, Firestone, $208,000, home • Ronald & Janelle Schielke from JJ Constr Northern Colo LLC, 9660 Raven St, Firestone, $225,000, home • David Andes from Melody Homes Inc, 6985 Sunburst Ave, Firestone, $254,000, home • Gary & Lynne Robinson from Deborah Schroeder, 10247 Dover St, Firestone, $252,500, home Fort Lupton • Doriane Leonard from Mark Barry, 965 S Hoover Ave, Fort Lupton, $195,000, home • Robert & Dave Finley from William Lang, 940 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton, $208,500, home • Christopher Tooley from US Capital Funding LLC, 1868 Malibu Ct, Fort Lupton, $230,000, home • Shirley Shultz from VA, 15166 Caroline Ave, Fort Lupton, $59,500, home • Erick Rocha from Jamie Lopez, 15338 Lamb Ave, Fort Lupton, $105,000, home Frederick • David Meyer from Brian Cleveland, 5392 Wolf Ct, Frederick, $236,500, home • Elizabeth Chavez from KDB Homes Inc, 6513 Steeple Rock Dr, Frederick, $332,900, home • Paul & Jeanet Shallenberger from KDB Homes Inc, 6519 Steeple Rock Dr, Frederick, $333,900, home • Anthony & Amy Burink from James Ratzlaff, 6321 Saratoga Trl, Frederick, $340,000, home Lyons • Matthew & Jennifer Booth

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from Mark Dimartino, 310 McDonnell Dr, Lyons, $457,500, home • Russell & Naomi Johnson from Kathy Clark, 2988 Riverside Dr, Lyons, $130,000, home Niwot • Donald Yox from Water Color LLC, 7572 Nikau Dr, Niwot, $276,000, home Platteville • Frank & Irene Gonzales from Angela Wiley, 483 Stevens Cir, Platteville, $195,000, home Foreclosures – notice of election and demand • Borrower: John & Tami Brawner, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $261,478, Property: 1808 Riverview Dr, Berthoud, Filed: 08/06/10 • Borrower: Jessica & Kristopher Klickna, Lender: PHH Mortgage Corporation, Amount: $405,723, Property: 3215 Timeless Trl, Berthoud, Filed: 08/05/10 • Borrower: Steven Jensen, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $161,075, Property: 450 Andrew Dr, Dacono, Filed: 08/09/10 • Borrower: Wade & Angela Johnson, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $211,670, Property: 220 Elizabeth Street Cir, Dacono, Filed: 08/10/10 • Borrower: Catherine Roffelsen, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $226,466, Property: 1538 Brimble Dr, Erie, Filed: 08/05/10 • Borrower: Marian Keane, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $156,267, Property: 1856 Hauck St, Erie, Filed: 08/06/10 • Borrower: Steven & Tanya Toot, Lender: Bank Of America National Association, Amount: $463,935, Property: 1339 Washburn St, Erie, Filed: 08/06/10 • Borrower: Jose Gutierrez, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $251,143, Property: 1702 MacCullen Dr, Erie, Filed: 08/11/10 • Borrower: Patricia & Ronald Hood, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $366,300, Property: 3305 Longview Rd, Erie, Filed: 08/06/10 • Borrower: Josh Ingraham, Lender: PHH Mortgage Corporation, Amount: $228,483, Property: 6851 Quigley Cir, Firestone, Filed: 08/09/10 • Borrower: Caitlin Ames, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $172,019, Property: 6610 Stagecoach Ave, Fire-

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stone, Filed: 08/10/10 • Borrower: Scott & Debra Loptien, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $284,506, Property: 6644 Sage Ave, Firestone, Filed: 08/11/10 • Borrower: Kevin & Nikki Quynn, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $450,676, Property: 4111 Falcon Dr, Fort Lupton, Filed: 08/06/10 • Borrower: Robert Nielson & Brian Colwell, Lender: HSBC Bank USA National Association, Amount: $215,251, Property: 351 Clubhouse Dr, Fort Lupton, Filed: 08/06/10 • Borrower: Jose Mandujano, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $135,543, Property: 1015 Trapper Dr, Fort Lupton, Filed: 08/10/10 • Borrower: Dallas & Linda Comfort, Lender: Amtrust Bank, Amount: $180,693, Property: 16324 Good Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed: 08/06/10 • Borrower: Kevin Digregorio, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $160,000, Property: 1320 Venice St, Longmont, Filed: 08/06/10 • Borrower: Jeffrey & Any Stoehr, Lender: Ixis Real Estate Capital Inc, Amount: $252,952, Property: 2046 Falcon Dr, Longmont, Filed: 08/06/10 • Borrower: David & Dawn Ekdahl, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $225,665, Property: 803 Zachary Ct, Longmont, Filed: 08/09/10 • Borrower: Thomas Barosh, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $86,701, Property: 1228 Alpine St, Longmont, Filed: 08/09/10 • Borrower: Timothy Weimer, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $82,500, Property: 224 Emery St, Longmont, Filed: 08/11/10 • Borrower: Randy & Juanita Timmerman, Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Assoc, Amount: $199,716, Property: 2200 Stuart St, Longmont, Filed: 08/09/10 • Borrower: Patrick & Maria Russell, Lender: PNC Mortgage A Division Of PNC Bank, Amount: $237,900, Property: 3630 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, Filed: 08/09/10 • Borrower: Warren Wieckert, Lender: Firstbank Of Longmont, Amount: $238,606, Property: 1193 Twin Peaks Cir, Longmont, Filed: 08/11/10

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Longmont

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303-772-7478

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303-772-7478

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11-1

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720-935-2469

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12-3

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303-819-0987

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303-772-7478

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1534 Venice Ln

11-6

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11-6

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303-502-5338

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525 Shor Dr.

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804 Zweck Ct.

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303-772-2419

$328,900

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2-4

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303-772-9620

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1931 Red Cloud Rd 11-1

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303-772-7478

$349,900

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303-324-0506

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1755 Sunlight Dr. 11-1

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1833 Cheyenne Ct. 12-4

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Longmont

1189 Twin Peaks Cir 12-2

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165 Commander Cir 12-3

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