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January 23, 2010

High Plains Landscape Workshop boosts spring outlook

Carol O’Meara Colorado State University Extension

Gazing at the frozen tundra our yards have become, the thought of getting your hands in soil may seem a distant dream. The snow is receding at a glacial pace, and you wouldn’t be surprised to find a walrus sunning itself on the ice floes still in the streets. Seed catalogs help, but to ready yourself for the upcoming season, dig into seminars that will make you eager for spring. At the seventh annual High Plains Landscape Workshop, Feb. 27 at the Fort Collins Senior Center, you’ll learn tips for making your garden big in style but small on needs, using less water, fertilizer or pesticides. A fundraiser for the Gardens on Spring Creek, the event gets down to earth about real-world gardening. “One day I was standing at the Home Depot, watching people load their cars with all of the plants they’d purchased,” says author Marcia Tatroe, keynote speaker for the event. “I knew most would take these home and cluster-bomb the yard with them, putting them in based on how they look now, not after they’ve grown.” Ignoring plant tag information on

What: Seventh annual High Plains Landscape Workshop When: Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins Benefits: The Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins

how much water and room the plants need, or mixing them together with bluegrass is often why they fail, she says, and why Colorado gets a bad rap on gardening. This doesn’t have to happen to you – develop an understanding of your yard and the conditions on the ground, and your flowers, grasses and perennials will be the envy of the neighborhood. Her talk, “Design and Evolution of a Garden,” helps people think of their landscape in zones, including the differing soils or micro- and macroclimates that can be used to the garden’s advantage. Customizing each area for how it will be used and choosing the right plant combinations comes later in the process. But if the thought of learning about design makes your palms sweat with nerves, relax. Tatroe, who’s spent 22

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years gardening on the Front Range, isn’t a dirt-covered diva demanding perfection. “There’s not one right way to do anything, and no one doesn’t make mistakes, especially in your own yard. This is how we learn. I want to help people look at their own property and realize they have choices; they need to learn what works for them.” In addition to the keynote seminar, attendees can choose two other seminars for the day: “Hardy Succulents” by Gwen Kelaidis, “Plants We Need to Use More” by Tom Throgmorton, or “Cultivating a Sustainable Kitchen Garden” by Susan Tweit. “This is a chance to see top-notch speakers give great insight into new garden ideas,” says Throgmorton, a garden consultant who provides commentary on KUNC radio Saturdays at

7:20 and 9:20 a.m. He’ll be speaking on using lesser-known plants that are better adapted to our region. Native plants are a good substitute for imports that can become thugs here in Colorado. “Russian sage, for example, is invasive, so try lead plant for that late season blue hue,” he says. But if you’re going to use natives, be sure to put them in the right place. Care of the plants will be included in his virtual tour of good choices. The popular event includes lunch and a chance to talk with other gardeners who revel in early season planning for beautiful landscapes. Registration is $35, including lunch; $40 after Feb. 17. Workshop information and registration materials are available at fcgov.com/highplains or by calling the Gardens on Spring Creek at 970-416-2486. 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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Be Bold

Break out of your color comfort zone Article Resource Association

t first thought, winter might not conjure up words like spicy, bold or sunny. It should, though, at least when it comes to the inside of your home. While it might be gray and dreary outside, infusing color into interior decor is one of the quickest ways to create a cozy, inviting living area. And winter is the ideal time to do it. Adding a shot of color to a space can be done quickly, but it can sometimes be confusing. In fact, mastering the ins and outs of decorating with color can be daunting. “Although people love the idea of incorporating color into their homes, mixing and matching colors, patterns and textures can be an intimidating and overwhelming process,” says Donna Schroeder, color marketing and design manager for MartinSenour Paints. “Whether it’s wall paint, new furniture or accessories, consumers might not have the confidence to step outside of their color comfort zone and experiment with shades they might not normally gravitate toward.” So, how do you break out of that color comfort zone? You can start by using available color tools such as those found in Martin-Senour’s color selector. Not just about wall color, it offers unique tools designed to help you balance the entirety of a home’s interior design, as well as room-toroom balance and flow. From wall color to room accents, the color selector is a resource for complete home design. Having a basic understanding of color and knowing what emotions different colors can evoke also helps. So, if you’re thinking about warming up your home this winter and are contemplating using a paint color that you’ve always wanted to try, but weren’t sure how or where to use it, these tips can help steer you in the right direction.

Red As the strongest color in the spectrum,

red has the greatest emotional impact. Depending on the hue and shade, red resonates with passion, romance, energy and courage. In recent years, it’s become a popular color choice for dining room walls, but the drama of red is also ideal for entryways, living rooms and even bathrooms. The color combination of red with neutrals, such as tans and browns, results in warmth that is certain to carry you through those cold months. Orange Orange has evolved throughout the years; think terracotta and copper tones. It enlivens any space and can easily take center stage as a primary wall color, or as an accent color to give a refreshed decor a bit of much-needed punch. When paired with blues or purples, a spicier orange can be powerful. For a more subdued effect, combine it with warmer colors like reds and deep, welcoming greens. Yellow There is no better color to radiate warmth in your home than yellow, but don’t underestimate the intensity of this color. Bright, strong yellows on walls are almost always best saved for an area like the kitchen because they are said to increase attentiveness and have “wake up” qualities. Creamier yellows are popular in living rooms and can even translate well into bedrooms when joined with a classic red or blue. Purple Purples have a powerful connection with our spiritual and introspective side. Because purple has varying degrees of red and blue in it, it’s easily paired with many complementary colors such as yellow, orange and softer greens. When slightly redder, purple can be vivacious and exciting; when slightly bluer it can be restful. If you’re using purple for a room, decide whether the room is designed to entice drama, as with an eggplant-hued purple, or cast an air of relaxation and reflection, as found in a hydrangea shade.

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Creamy yellows – think the paleness of fresh butter – are popular in living rooms. There is no better color to radiate warmth in your home. (ARA)

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On the Cover Decorate with bolder colors to give your home added warmth this winter. (ARA)

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January 23, 2010

No Ordinary Bathroom

T Candice Olson HGTV

onia and Francis have traveled the world and have lived on three continents. But with three young children and a new baby, they decided the time was right to move back home and put down roots. They bought a big house near their families that needed a bit of work, and expended all their effort into updating their kids’ rooms. But they got stalled when it came to their own space, specifically their master bathroom. The room’s awkward layout, grungy tub and peeling wallpaper made it the last place these busy parents wanted to spend any time. So they called me to see if I could provide a refuge where they could unwind and relax. Tonia, in particular, was aching for a place where she could happily sink into a bath at the end of a hectic day. So I grabbed my crew and got set to give this hardworking couple a beautiful, spa-like bathroom that would help turn stressful days into soothing nights. The bathroom sat adjacent to a small dressing room that Tonia and Francis never used, so I kicked off the redesign by tearing down the wall between the two rooms and making it into one large space. I got rid of the dated striped wallpaper and put up a light, fresh coat of paint. I also ripped up the ugly, cracked flooring and put down

some large-scale marble tiles with heated flooring below. On a wall, I put in a gorgeous mirror, two small windows draped in soft, translucent blinds and cabinets built out of warm, rich mahogany. Below this installment, I placed a stunning vanity that features a gorgeous, white-quartz countertop, a contemporary vessel sink and wooden storage cabinets. On one side of the vanity, I installed a new toilet, and on the other, a huge, 24-inch soaker tub, surrounded by the same white quartz as the countertop. To keep the warmth of the wood flowing throughout the space, I added a cabinet for linens and laundry right beside the tub. Across from the vanity, I put in a fantastic shower with a frameless glass enclosure. It boasts a rain shower, a steam shower, body sprays and a white-quartz bench on which to sit and take it all in. I wanted the room to be calm and refreshing, so I chose cool, watery greens for the color scheme. I se-

lected a small, green marble mosaic tile for the steam shower and for the backsplash for the soaker tub and vanity. The tile matches the green in the solid glass vessel sink and the painted glass in the luxurious shower. Then, because this is no ordinary bathroom, I put in extraordinary lighting. In addition to recessed lighting in the ceiling, I also put in two gorgeous sconces on each side of the vanity mirror, and put up a brilliant crystal fixture over the tub, so Tonia will have a great view while she is soaking. This bathroom was cramped, cluttered and dingy. By adding luxurious fixtures, fabulous finishes and a relaxing color scheme, I turned it into a calm, refreshing oasis to which Tonia and Francis can retreat from the chaos of everyday life. 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.

By adding luxurious fixtures, fabulous finishes and a relaxing color scheme, this bathroom is a refreshing oasis in which Tonia and Francis can retreat from the chaos of everyday life. Above: Before, this bathroom was cramped, cluttered and dingy. (SHNS/HGTV)

January 23, 2010

Japanese porcelain are Satsuma style

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Loan modifiers will affect credit, ability to get loan

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson

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Dear Helaine and Joe: These Satsuma vases have been in my family for more than 100 years, purchased by my grandfather while in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The “mirrored” pair is without defect, except for the wearing of the gold. – W.H.W., St. Charles. Ill.

Dear W.H.W.: Satsuma is the name of a type of earthenware initially made in various kilns in Chosa, Ryumonji, Tateno and Naeshirogawa, in the Japanese prefecture of Kagoshima, on the island of Kyushu. All these places were under the control of the feudal lord of Satsuma. In the late 1590s, Shimazu Yoshihiro – the lord of Satsuma – returned to Japan after fighting a war in Korea. He kidnapped a group of 22 Korean potters and their families, and put them to work in 1601, making ceramics from the white clay found at Naeshirogawa. With strict race laws prohibiting intermarriage, these potters and their families were kept completely separate from the rest of the Japanese population. By the third quarter of the 19th century, there were more than 1,400 of these artisans, and all were engaged in pottery making. Classically, Satsuma is a light and porous earthenware covered with a cream-colored crackle glaze that offers ivory-brown tones. This glaze is good for enamel decoration, and even the color white looks good against it. All enamel colors adhere to this surface well and sink into the tiny cracks to the point that they seldom flake or peel. Satsuma wares are most often found with floral decorations, but scenic designs were also made. The best Satsuma wares are elab-

modification or by foreclosing on the Q: I know lenders have a lot of loan home. And for some reason, the calculamodifications going on, and I have been reading your newsletter that tion seems to favor foreclosure. states that many homeowners aren’t Despite what you might think, the getting anywhere with their loan government’s loan modification process modifications. Will going into a loan does not place the borrower’s interests modification program affect my credit first; it places the lender’s financial interand ability to get a loan in the future? ests first. A: Unfortunately, the answer is yes And once the borrower has applied for and yes. But let’s review the situation. a loan modification and received a temYou are correct; loan modiporary loan modification, the fications have been a problem lender then reports the boraround the country. Recent rower as delinquent or as not reports show that the governhaving paid the original loan ment’s actions to encourage as required. lenders to grant loan modifiOnce the lender sends that cations have fallen quite short information to the credit reof the goals initially set out by porting bureaus, your credit the White House. history and credit score take a While some borrowers significant hit. That hit might have received temporary loan Ilyce Glink be so large that it precludes modifications, only a few Tribune Media Services you from refinancing your have received permanent loan at the best rates or even ones. at all. Lenders claim that borrowers have not The full ramifications of loan modifidelivered all the documentation required cation programs are unknown, and the to make their loan modifications permafallout for millions of American homenent. However, nonprofits assisting owners could be five to 10 years of poor homeowners seeking permanent loan credit scores. modifications say that lenders have lost applications and documents, and in genIlyce R. Glink’s latest ebooks are “Save Your eral have failed to process documents in House From Foreclosure” and “The Clutter Cola way that would lead to greater numlector: How to Get Rid of Clutter Everywhere In bers of permanent modifications. Your House,” which are available at her Web site, www.thinkglink.com. If you have questions, The process seems to tilt lenders toyou can call her radio show (800-972-8255) any ward denying borrowers permanent Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. You can almodifications. Lenders are allowed to so write to Real Estate Matters Syndicate, PO determine whether they would make Box 366, Glencoe, IL 60022 or contact her more money with a permanent loan through her Web site, www.thinkglink.com.

orately and artistically decorated, while the lesser wares show much less care and artistic merit. Some pieces of Satsuma are indeed worthy of a museum, but most found in the United States are more commercial in nature and are not likely to find themselves displayed in institutions devoted to substantial works of art. By the way, kilns in Kyoto, Yokohama, Tokyo and on the island of Awaji later manufactured Satsuma-style wares. This is an important distinction, because many of these made outside the original area are of commercial quality at best and are often considered to be lesser products. The two commercial-quality pieces in today’s question were designed in all probability for Western consumption. They are late Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1898. As for the marks, the circle with the plus sign or cross inside that is found on the neck of the vases is the symbol associated with Satsuma. Unfortunately, the mark on the bottom is unreadable (at least by us) and is probably an artist’s designation. The fact that these are a pair of Satsuma vases is much in their favor, but still, this type of Satsuma is not as valuable as it once was. Current sales results indicate that this pair should be valued for insurance purposes in the $450 to $600 range. 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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Designers John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon believe dramatic wallpaper is ideal in narrow passageways and other awkward spaces. (AP/Ray Kugler) Below top: Loecke and Nixon chose this patten for a pantry in their Brooklyn townhouse. (AP/Ray Kugler) Below bottom: A Bonhams employee displays wallpaper expected to sell for $970. (AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

It’s Back

In today’s cyclical world of design, wallpaper regains popularity By Ann Levin The Associated Press

Last year, Oprah declared that wallpaper is back. But is it really? That depends on what you want to do in your home and, to a lesser degree, how much you’re willing to spend. If rock bottom is your bottom line, then a simple paint job is probably the way to go. But if you were planning on spending a little more to get a really nice paint job – perhaps one with murals, borders or faux finishes – then you might want to consider wallpaper. That’s because in the cyclical world of fashion and home furnishings, wallpaper is hot again.

Wallpaper Makes a Statement Decorators say that if you’re looking for drama, texture, warmth and personality, wallpaper is the way to go. In their compact rowhouse in Brooklyn, designers Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke have wallpapered virtually every nook and cranny, including the interior of a glass-fronted bathroom cabinet and the inside of a closet. For their foyer, they chose a pink and blue floral pattern and embellished it with paste-on colored rhinestones. The guest bedroom has a directional vine pattern on the walls that takes the eye to the ceiling, where there’s a complementary but contrasting pattern of swirling flowers.

Anne Goldsmith, a decorator in suburban New York, says you can make a bold statement in your bedroom by papering just the wall behind the bed. “It can just be really fun – a focal point in a boxy plain room without a lot of architectural detail,” she says. Good in a Down Economy With stylish patterns selling for $30 a roll or even less, wallpaper doesn’t have to cost much more than a good paint job. Scott Salvator, a Manhattan-based designer, says wallpaper is the perfect choice in a down economy because it decorates the room. “You can put a mirror up but you don’t have to start buying artwork,” he says. “It’s a cheaper way to decorate.” New York designer Elaine Griffin says wallpaper may be a little pricier, but not prohibitively so. And even the sour economy, she notes, hasn’t dampened the zeal of new parents to go all out for the first baby’s nursery.

“It’s the one recession-proof room in the house,” she says. Great Falls, Va., resident Jennifer Singh considered the price difference between paint and wallpaper when she was decorating her home in suburban Washington but wasn’t deterred. A jewelry designer with an eye for texture, pattern and color, she’s installed wallpaper in about half her home. She chose a “masculine, highly textural” cork wallpaper for her husband’s study and an “organic, earthy” yellowish pattern with blades of straw for her kitchen. “I do remember wallpaper was more expensive than paint but not by a whole lot,” she says. “It was worth it.” Should you do it Yourself? There are many do-ityourself books on the market, but you probably don’t want to wallpaper yourself unless you’re supremely patient and good at following directions. Goldsmith, who has a design business in

Morristown, N.J., says it’s not hard but it is time consuming. “My husband and I used to argue through the first roll,” she says. “Then we’d get our jobs down and figure out who’s cutting and who’s holding.” If you can afford it, you’re better off hiring a professional, according to Griffin and other decorators. She notes that walls need to be prepped and in pristine condition, otherwise every imperfection is likely to show through. Options for the Design-Challenged Let’s face it: The average person does not have the eye of a decorator. But even the design-challenged can be a little bit adventurous with minimal risk. Start by putting wallpaper in smaller spaces like a hallway or foyer. If you fall in love with an expensive pattern, hang it on just one wall and paint the other three. Wallpaper is a natural for a bathroom, where a dramatic pattern above the tile can deflect attention from plumbing. Or go for the natural look of grasscloth, which adds warmth and texture without a lot of pattern. Pittsburgh decorator Toni McGonigle says her clientele in western Pennsylvania still prefers paint to wallpaper, but she uses wallpaper in her 90-year-old home and appreciates the way it creates an instant effect. “It gives you a lot of bang for the buck,” she says.

January 23, 2010

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As the economy has dragged, many people are seeking to reduce their monthly financial obligations by paying off pesky second mortgages or refinancing their home loans to a lower interest rate. Some, however, are discovering an unpleasant extra cost as they make these changes: prepayment penalties. Throughout the past few years, as housing prices skyrocketed and borrowers needed to find the cheapest possible way to finance their needs, banks used prepayment penalties as a way to lure buyers with low rates while locking in their profits. The idea was that the banks would lower their rates by a smidge – perhaps a quarter percent – but demand that buyers sign a contract to pay a penalty if they paid off their mortgage in a set period of time, usually between three and five years. These contracts were structured to guarantee a certain amount of profit, says Ilyce Glink, publisher of ThinkGlink .com and the writer of a syndicated column called “Real Estate Matters.” “The banks would do a risk calculation or a profit calculation, and the penalty itself was generally set between two percent and four percent of the loan,” Glink says. For example, a penalty of two percent on a $200,000 mortgage would amount

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All American Selections Judges noted the intense deep orange flower color that could not be captured by a picture or digital image. The fade-resistant orange flowers make others look more golden than orange. This unique color is one of three desirable, improved traits. The flower size from 2.5 to 3.5 inches and fully double blooms rank among the best of the class. Easy to grow in a 5- to 6-inch pot, plants will flower in about 70 days under short days or 84 days under long day growing conditions. Moonsong Deep Orange plants are vigorous, tolerating stress such as heat or drought. In the full sun garden, the erect plants will reach about 12 to 15 inches tall. Throughout the summer, the old blooms will be covered with green foliage, which keeps the plants looking fresh throughout the growing season. How to Grow These full sun annuals are easy to grow from seed. In the North, it is recommended to start the seed indoors a few weeks before the last frost, 4 to 6 weeks. Sow seed on top of germination media that has been thoroughly wet and allowed to drain. Cover seed with media. Maintain 70 to 75 degrees media temperature during germina-

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Take six steps to score a lower prepayment penalty By Erin Peterson

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to $4,000. While borrowers are required to sign disclosures about the penalties, they don’t often notice them in the stack of papers they’re required to sign at closing. And now, as they seek to pay off or refinance the loan, the penalties are coming back to haunt them. Even so, there are some ways to help reduce the financial pain of these costly penalties. Here are six steps to follow. 1. Check your contract. Be sure you have a prepayment penalty by sifting through your stack of mortgage papers. “It usually says ‘prepayment disclosure’ or ‘prepayment penalty disclosure,’” Glink says. “There are usually three or four documents you’ve had to initial to indicate that you’ve read them.” 2. Read the fine print. Some prepayment penalties are a single, fixed fee. Others are based on a sliding scale that decreases the longer you’ve had the loan. Try to get out at one year and you may pay four percent of the loan’s cost. After four years, you may pay just one percent. 3. Do the math. In some cases, the prepayment penalty is well worth the chance to move to a less risky, lower-interest loan. For example, if you pay $4,000 now but save $50,000 throughout 15 years by refinancing, it might be worth it. Similarly, the penalty might be justified just to get out of a balloon loan. Still, in other cases, you may find that you need to lower the penalty before making your next move. Compare the

options to determine your next move. 4. Get on the phone. To start negotiating, you’ll need to get the right person on the phone, and that probably isn’t the first person to pick up when you call the bank. “The first point of contact should be the loan officer,” Davis says. “But if you don’t have any luck here, escalate it to a manager. They generally have more pull and decision-making power.” When you’re on the phone, ask what they can do for you. Though it’s unlikely that they’ll dismiss the penalty outright over the phone, you may get it reduced. 5. Be polite. Keep in mind that no matter how awful your prepayment penalty is, you’ve signed a contract and the banks have the upper hand. Getting angry with a loan officer isn’t going to help. 6. Get it in writing. Make sure that you’re documenting everything: the names and titles of the people you’re talking to, the dates you called and any offer you’ve received. Ask to get the deal in writing. An offer over the phone is only as good as the paper it’s written on. With foreclosures high and banks eager to improve profits, Glink says it’s more difficult than ever to convince bankers to waive prepayment penalties. Still, a potential reduction by thousands of dollars makes it worth considering. “If (paying off a loan or refinancing) is something you’re thinking about, negotiating the prepayment penalty is definitely worth considering,” Glink says.

Grant Real Estate joins with Prudential Rocky Mountain, Realtors Prudential Real Estate and Relocations Services Inc., a Prudential Financial Inc. company, announced the merger of independent real estate brokerage Grant Real Estate, with Prudential Rocky Mountain, Realtors, Longmont. The combined company will operate as Prudential Rocky Mountain, Realtors, with 191 sales professionals, six offices and a presence extending along Colorado’s Front Range from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. Grant Real Estate Managing Broker Jerry Schlagel says the alliance creates important advantages for sales professionals and customers alike. Longmont Managing Broker Don Rulle says, “The union gives Prudential Rocky Mountain, Realtors, Longmont a formidable presence in the bustling Longmont market. As important, our merger is a terrific fit based on similar cultures of excellence with honesty, integrity and professionalism.” The merger also positions Prudential Rocky Mountain, Realtors for additional growth, says Loveland Managing Broker John Warnock, who explained that the Colorado real estate market is stabilizing thanks to historically low interest rates, attractive home values, the first-time homebuyers’ tax credit and other inducements. For more information, visit www.prudentialrockymountain.com or call 800-560-6442.

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$835$840

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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

$695$820

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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

$805$1075

$125

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Yes

Full SIze in each apartment

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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

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Yes (Short Term Avail.)

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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

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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

$580$945

Yes

1, 2, 3

1, 2

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Yes

$789$1239

$200

1, 2, 3

1, 2

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Yes

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

Yes

1,2,3

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.

Yes

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

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

Yes

$1135$1500

1, 2

Yes

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N/A

$675$799

$200

1,2

Yes

Hot tub, swimming pool, granite bar tops, stainless appliances

$670$960

$99

1&2 bd lofts, Yes 2x2

Yes

Hot tub, swimming pool, granite bar tops, stainless appliances, vinyl wood flooring

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1 & 2 BDRM Apt Homes 1 Bdrm Rent Me, Rent Me! Fox Ridge Apts Premier Only $550! Split deposit over 2 months. No/Pets. Gated Community. Pets OK! For Info & Specials Top Realty, (303)931-6423 Call (303)774-9944

1 & 2 BDRM DELUXE CORPORATE CONDOS, fully furnished. 303-588-0726 1&2 BDRM, BERTHOUD, 2 BDRM, 1.5 BA Twnhse, $495 & up+dep. Util´s incl. NW location $700 - $725, ● 2 BDRM $645 No pets/smk. 970-215-8848 303-776-5416 2011 Terry. No smk/pet (303)570-0402 2 BDRM, 1 BA, $680/mo, only $250 deposit & 1st mo NO lease, dep or credit chk rent FREE! Gas & Wtr Wkly/mnthly • 303-776-2185 1 BD, about 550 SF, coin paid. 1419 Emery St. Se • ALSO RV SITES AVAIL! lndry, Your choice, $460 Habla Espanol. 303-678-6221 2 BD, 1 ba, W/D hkup, 1106 17th Ave, $595 321 QUAIL 2 BD, w/d hkp, new 2 bdrm, 2 ba, A/C, W/D paint/carpet, wood flr, included. Close to Rec Ctr. 1851 Emery #1, #2 $655 Call PMP 303-776-RENT. Alert Realty 303-776-5156

Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030 0 APP FEE: WINTER SPECIAL, 1 bdrm $550. On site pkng/laundry. A/C. Water & heat pd. Se Habla Espanol. (303)774-0593

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On ALL apartments! Call today to schedule an BASEMENT APARTappointment! PMP Realty, 3 bdrm, 1 ba, lrg kitch/liv, 303-776-RENT no pets, util incl, quiet area. Pvt entr. $795+dep. 720-256-7427, Avail NOW! DACONO- Large 2 bdrm. $700/mo, incl sewer/wtr & trash. Lndry facilities avail. N/P. (970)420-1363 2 BDRM- RENT ME NOW! Only $625! Split deposit over 2 months. Sorry, N/P Top Realty, (303)931-6423 2 BDRM- Spacious apt near hospital, avail now. Patio, lndry room, No smk/ pets. $650 + utils. Please call (303)589-1235

2 DAYS ONLY Thurs 1/21 & Fri 1/22 Thistle Communities Longmont $300 off rent at move-in on all units avail now. 1 Bdrm starting at $550 •1809 EMERY ST2 Bdrm starting at $625 2 bdrm in 4-Plex, off st 1 Bdrm w/ loft stng at $660 prkg, W/D hkups. Pet nego. Heat inc on select units. 1 BDRM, 1 BA, quiet, gar, $625. 1/2 mo FREE rent! No credit check. coin-op W/D, A/C, D/W Pennant, (303)447-8988. App must be submited $550/mo 303-859-9973 by Mon 1/25 2 BDRM, new ba, No pets/ 15 3rd Ave 303-651-9496 1 BDRM APT smk, 1343 So Coffman, $625 Se habla Espanol. 700 sf, $625/mo + $625 dep. 720-261-6449 (303)775-0777 1 BDRM, gar, W/D, no smk/pets $625+dep. All appl/utils incl. 303-776-9491

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CLOVERBASIN VILLAGE 1-888-837-4912 630 Peck DriveLongmont West on Nelson/Airport Rd

EASTGLEN APTS 630 Lashley, Longmont (303)682-2943 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS: Jumpin´ January Deals! Pool, air, laundry ✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd

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1 Bedroom- $525! 2 Bedroom- $600! 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, $585 Call mgr 720-494-7637 or Mock 303-497-0668 ✭ LANYON PARK APTS Spacious 1 bdrm, range, refrig, dishwasher, laundry facility, cat negotiable, $515. On site 720-494-7637 Mock 303-497-0668 ●NEW YEAR SPECIAL ● 1-2 BDRM, rem, new N/S ● $595-$800, 303-444-0501

NIWOT 1 BDRM Beauty 8060 Niwot Rd, starting at $695. Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.

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

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

Trojan Arms Apartments 1 BDRM, 1 ba, off st pkng, 744 Baker St. 1 bdrm, 900 sq no stairs, pool, BBQ, 225 E ft. $650/ month + deposit, 8th. $575. Alert 303-776-5156 all new app, new paint & carpet, off street parking, lit, quiet & secure 2 BDRM, 1.5 BA, building. Sorry no pets 2 car gar, $850, Contact Ray 303-772-8727 or 2 bdrm, 1.5 ba, carport, Chris 720-563-1243 $795 720-334-0695

GREAT Value, Efficiency, prkg, all utils inc. Avail UNIQUE townhouse style, now, $395. 303-581-9239 2154 Dexter Dr, 2 bdrm, 1.5 ba, balcony, laundry fac, HORIZON PLACE $610 & $635 Mock 303-497-0668 $99 MOVE-IN or onsite 303-774-7550

•1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Starting @ $626 •3 Bedroom, 2 Bath AS LOW AS $724! •3 Bedroom Townhouses Starting at $950!

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CLEAN 2 BDRM near downtown, laundry room, storage. No Pets. $600 + dep. Call (303)324-9922

•3 Bedroom, 2 Bath AS LOW AS $799! •$99.00 Deposit!

1 Bedroom Loft Now $750

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

321 Quail Roadacross from Longmont Rec Center

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1 BDRM ON COFFMAN $525. On-site laundry, A/C, off-st pkng. N/S. Avail now. (303)651-2881

● 2 MUMFORD PL 2 bdrm, W/D, frplc, off st pkng. $625. 1/2 mo FREE rent! Pennant (303)447-8988

2 BDRM, 1.5 BA, gar, W/D $900/mo + dep. 51 21st Ave, Avail 2/1, Call 720-862-6699 2 BDRM, 1 ba, new appls incl W/D. No smk/pets. 225 E 8th Ave. $650/mo + $650/ dep. App req´d. 303-678-8663 SPACIOUS 3 BDRM Cath ceiling, Pvt deck, carport, off-st end unit on park. Meadow Dr. $875. +dep. 303-499-9727 or 303-503-1595.

VALUE PLACE FIRESTONE HOLIDAY SPECIALS! ● $549 MONTHLY ● $209 WEEKLY New building. Furn studios, full kitchens, free utils, no lease. ✓ Perfect for visiting friends & family! I-25 & Hwy 119, Longmont exit 240. 303-485-0040 *New guests only. Bring ad to qualify. *Expires 2/28/2010

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IMMACULATE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 car garage. $875/per month. No pets, no smokers. Pool & workout room privileges. Sandy @ 303-746-0345. NICE 2 BDRM IN LYONS Mtn Living! 2 bdrm, 1 ba twnhm, 2 lvls, new W/D incl, patio. $775/mo. $250/sec dep. Pets nego, No smoking. 303-678-6221 or hoinfo@bouldercounty.org

TOWNHOMES FOR RENT • 1601 Great Western • 1346 Sunset • 4501 Nelson Rd • 804 Summerhawk Call PMP, 303-776-RENT. TOWNHOUSE $9502 bdrms, 3 ba, W/D hkups, A/C, 1850 Sq Ft, frplc, 1 car garage. $1000 w/WD Call (720)320-9684

4040

Very clean, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, with new paint and floors inc. upgraded wood lami1500 SF- 936 MAIN ST nate. Must see!! $595.00 + Good visibility, overhead dep. Located in Northwest Sunny lrg 2 BDRM, 1 ba, door, good for transmission Longmont, call me @ quiet, WD, A/C, balcony, shop. $1200/mo. 303-885-7617 303-886-7530. strg! No pets. 2041 Meadow Dr. $725 303-443-4308 Heated 30x30 shop in NE Longmont. $600/mo, util, Trojan Arms Apartments $600 dep. 303-834-8504. 744 Baker St. 2 bdrms, 1000 sq ft. $850/month + de1/2 Month Free Rent! posit. All new appl, new WAREHOUSE/SHOP ● 435 EMERY DR paint & carpet, off street 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, W/D parking, lit, quiet & secure I-25 North, Exit 245, 50’ x hkups, carport, swamp building. Sorry no pets. 60’, 16’ ceiling, 2 OH doors, Contact Ray 303-772-8727 or 3-phase elect. Rent nego. cooler, No pets. $650/mo. 303-546-6881 Call Pennant (303)447-8988 Chris 720-563-1243 Own for $800/month. Several 3/2 homes to choose from! 877-821-3444

Duplexes

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4060 Duplexes

2 BDRM, 1 ba, off st pkng, 221 Andrew, $675 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, garage, 1759 Antero, $700 2 BDRM, 1 bath, off st pkng, near park, 2016 McCall, $715 2 BDRM, 1 bath, garage, 212 E St Clair, $725 2 BDRM, 1 ba, gar, near park, 1358 Merl, $795 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, gar, lg bdrm, 1844 Lincoln, $825 Alert Realty 303-776-5156

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4060 Houses

4080 Houses

Westside, 4 bdrm, 2 ba, fam 3-4 BDRM tri-level home in rm, fncd, sm pet nego SE Longmont loc in Mill $895/$895 720-862-9568 Village. 3 baths, fncd bkyd. Dogs OK. $1395/month. Avail Feb 1. (970)532-1806

Garages/Storage Spaces 4070 INDOOR GARAGE STORAGE 20x40, 20x50. I-25 & Hwy-66. 970-535- 6074

Houses

4080

0, 1, 2 PETS NEGO, 3 bdrm near Mtn View & Collyer, 2 BDRM & 3 BDRM fncd yd, 2 car gar, frpl, Duplexes available in DW. $965. (303)494-4115 Longmont or 2 BDRM in Berthoud! Prices $695 to 1640 METROPOLITAN $895. Call PML INC at (303)772-5934 for locations! 2 Bdrm, loft + study, 2 ba, 2 car, bsmt. Avail 11/1/09. and details! $1195/mo. Jim, 303-775-0163

3 BDRM, 1 1/2 ba, mature trees. Peaceful. $1035/mo. Call Dera 303-442-1133

3 BDRM, 1-3/4 bath, NW Longmont, 1400 Sq Ft, A/C, sprinkler, NO PETS. $1025. (970)768-2280

4080 Office Space 4100 Roommates Wanted 4120

Affordable 3 bdrm, 3 ba, on quiet culdesac with fncd bkyd, lots of storage, A/C, $1095, pet nego. 970-532-7719

1 BDRM $450/mo. Share ba w/1. Share quiet house w/3. Utils incl. 303-523-3195

$250/MONTHGreat parking, avail Feb 1. Ground level. Four Seasons Lrg bdrm/priv bath/lrg lvng area, shared kit, W/D Realty, (303)875-1345 int/cable, priv ent, lrg To rent in Firestone yard/gar/stor. $590/utils, 1200 SF, 3 bdrm/2 bath 303-834-8326/303-651-6298 Mountain Ave., Berthoud All New appliances Commercial/Retail $849. Swimming pool. $500/mo 970-532-2652. playground. Clubhouse M/F SHARE home, SW and pet friendly! Location, $400/mo inc utils SUN HOMES AT + $200 dep 303-776-6677 EAGLE CREST OFFICE SPACE, 5 rooms 1-888-246-5232 www.4eaglecrest.com avail, $185-$400, great prkg, utils pd. Lgmt (970)231-7871

BRAND NEW HOME

3 BDRM 1 BA, 1 car, fncd yd, 1100 Frontier Dr, $890/ mo, $890 dep, 303-775-1495

OFFICE SPACE For Rent Holistic wellness center. (720)280-9047

3 BDRM, 2 BA, NW Longmont, fncd yd, 2 car gar, Nice area! $1150/mo, DON´T MISS our lease Owner/broker 303-410-1484 buyout program! We´ll give PROFESSIONAL Offices you CA$H to move out of N. Longmont. 150 to 825 SF. Single & 3 office suite. 3 BDRM, extremely nice, your apartment and into All ground level, 2 entr, farmhouse, no indoor pets/ our home! Homes from 2 BDRM, GAS FRPL, W/D great prkg. 303-956-1141 $800/mo. 877-490-3678 smk, $1100+dep. utils pd. hkups, full unfin bsmnt, Ocassional farm help in gar, refrig, DW, Frederick / Firestone $825/mo. 720-628-7275 2-3 BDRM 1 BA + Den, summer (970) 587-2527 • 5844 Canyon Way large yard. No Smoke. Pet GREAT DEALS!! 3 BEDROOM nego, $975. 303-776-5416 Call PMP, 2 BDRM, NW, by 2 schools. HOUSE BARGAINS! 303-776-RENT. Garage, hkups, fenced, no • 415 Atwood smk/pets, $800 303-776-8038. 2413 Sherman St. NW. 3 • 2628 Danbury BDRM, 2 car, 1 1/2 ba. AC, • 154 Grant 01 Bdrm- great home in Old fncd yd on cul-de-sac. NW LGMT- brick ranch, 3 Town, cable TV, heat/utils • 701 Buchanan 2 STORY, 2 bdrm, 2 ba, lg $995/mo.+ dep. 970-203-4044 bdrm, 1.75 ba, 2 car gar, • 10694 Upper Ridge Rd fncd yd, A/C, new carpet. incl. $495/mo. 720-620-0810 W/D hkup, big yd! N/P. Call TODAY! 1906 Carr Dr. $795 + dep. 2 BDRM, 1 bath, loft, study PMP, 303-776-RENT. $1100 + dep. 2313 Dunbar No Pets. 303-709-5586. Court. Call, 720-280-8111 w/ fenced yard. hkups $825/mo 303-931-4011 1014 ROSE, 4 BDRM, 3 BDRM, 2.5 BA, 1 Car, 2 ba, fam rm, fncd yd, A/C, remodeled new $1250 rent & dep. kitchen, baths, carpet, (303)875-1346 paint, fncd, wtr pd, no pets $900 + sec dep. 303-847-6925 4 BDRM, 2 ba, garage, pet 2 BDRM, Lyons, 1 ba, neg, hsg OK, 413 Crystal, cellar, 321 Seward, $900 $1150. Alert RE 303-776-5156 Own a home for 3 BDRM, 1 ba, attic, lg lot, 22 Marshall, $900 4 bdrm, 2 bath, family 3 BDRM, 1 ba, fireplace, room, $1250/mo. pet neg. 1549 Kimbark, $900 LOVELAND (970)402-2534 $8000 tax rebate! 3 BDRM, 1.75 ba, gar, 255 WEAVER PARK 1230 Lanyon, $975 Do you qualify? CLASS “A” second 3 BDRM, 1.75 bath, dbl Call Devin O´Branagan floor office space for gar, 1730 Linden, $1000 ERA Tradewind lease or sale. Common 4 BDRM, 3 ba, 2 car, 3 BDRM , 3 BA, 2 car, fncd 3 BDRM Old Town area, conference fncd yd, Longmont yd, cul-de-sac, wd flrs, 237 303-775-0710 Charmer, basement, 324 room, elevator, Estates schools. $1300. Sorento, $1095 303-995-4923 Judson, $1050 mountain views. Pet nego. (303)651-0363 Alert Realty 303-776-5156 1 yr Free Rent! ● 581 MOUNT EVANSUpdated 2BR, 1BA, 20x40 2 story with bsmt, 3 bdrm, Htd Gar. $1100/mo, util. ● 5 BDRM- 2 ba, 1 car, 3 ba, 2 car gar, 2380 SqFt. $1100 dep. 303-834-8504 Don Rulle, CCIM great loc, nice fam home! $1100/mo. RMG Realty, 303-772-2222 • 2 BDRM Old Town Lgmnt 1533 SherriMar, $1495 (303)772-4466 Updated 3BR, 2BA, 1 acre Frpl, sunny, quiet, fncd yd, ● CLEAN, 2 bdrm, 2 ba, 2 2 car det gar. $1150/mo, near TP mall, biking, car, fncd yd, hdwd flrs. 7 util. $1150 dep. 303-834-8504 BOLT. $800 303-999-8648 Mumford, $945. 303-772-0442

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SAT 1-4 • 609 Wade Rd 773 SQ FT- busy shopping center, 1144 Francis St, $825. Alert RE (303)776-5156

4170

Short Term Rental Wanted Condo or Townhouse in Longmont, furnished 1 or 2 BR wanted for month of June 2010. Send info and pic to cconnell41@msn.com

OPEN HOUSE Sat Jan 30th, 10am-12pm 2 bdrm, 1 bath. $82K. Owner Financing Avail. 1141 Maclean St. Dacono. 303-725-8388 or 303-459-2711 Backs to Golden Ponds 3 BDRM, 2 BA, loft study, oversized 2 car gar, detached workshop/artists ✭Great View✭ studio w/ wood stove, many of Mountains from patio of updates. $229,500, Jan ranch in South Longmont- RE/MAX, 303-817-9675. Don´t Delay, get your tax Directions: From Hover & credit. Call for details 9th, West on 9th, left on Hayden, left on Wade.

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1724 COLLYER ST. Ranch home on oversized, tree-lined lot is perfect for the handyperson. Paint and carpet will work wonders here! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with large kitchen and living area with wood burning fireplace. $154,900

1307 GAY ST.

Spread out in this 3 BR, 2 BA ranch home. Kitchen and baths have been remodeled with new tile and fixtures. Spacious family room addition is equipped with a wood stove for those cold winter evenings! Oversized, detached 2 car garage. $164,900

Premier downtown location! 5,600 SF, flexible floorplan, great exposure, CBD zoned. $599,000

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• 1060 W 133RD WAY #E, WESTMINSTER 3BR 1BA 1,053sf+/- condo.

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• 500 LASHLEY ST #7, LONGMONT 3BR 2BA 892sf+/- condo.

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Longmont • Fred & Nyrabelle Clague from Clover Group LLC, 2 James Cir, Longmont, $210,000, home • Adriana & Luis Orona from Delrio Miguel, 720 Hover St, Longmont, $111,100, home • Kevin & Page Schreiner from Martin Jesse & Barbara, 1113 Avon Ln, Longmont, $185,000, home • Deborah Johnson from Mullenix Karen, 1209 Sunset St, Longmont, $162,900, home • Yongjun Choi from Phenicie Jonathan, 3630 Sunflower Cir, Longmont, $319,000, home • Jonathan Phenicie from Schmit Family Trust, 8130 Cunitains Ln, Longmont, $285,000, condo • Wesley & Cynthia Frazer from Scott Arthur, 1211 Meadow St, Longmont, $135,000, home • Amber Switzer from Aue Christine, 10596 Butte Dr, Longmont, $155,000, home • Jon Inc from Fred Leona Heimbecher Trust, 1233 Sumner St, Longmont, $130,000, home • Patricia Berry from 244 Mill Village Property Trust, 244 Mill Village Blvd, Longmont, $160,000, home • Lyle & Carolyn Peres from Conlan Kristin, 736 Buchanan Ln, Longmont, $145,000, home • Peter & Nancy Clinton from Jackson Francine, 1122 Signature Cir, Longmont, $255,000, home • Darcie O’Connor from Laramarquez Oscar, 917 Buffalo Ct, Longmont, $137,800, home • William & Susan Shirley from New Town Shadow Grass, 1403 Armstrong Dr, Longmont, $331,000, home • Laura King from Schneider Nelda C, 1239 Grant St, Longmont, $153,500, home • Heather & Eric Staples from Smith Leonard R, 2424 Mallard Cir, Longmont, $454,500, home Allenspark • Michael & Lacy Tonniges from Donald Shirley Matheny Trust, 11614 Peak, Allenspark, $62,000, home Dacono

• Jon Klitz from CMH Homes Inc, Real Estate 224 Glen Ayre St, Dacono, $103,200, Wanted 5170 home IMMEDIATE Debt Relief Stuck w/ a house you can´t afford or don´t want? We take over pmts/buy cash or terms. Foreclosure OK. 303-709-4784 Sell Your House Fast! Quick Sale - Fair Price 720-962-4688

• Michael Christianson from JPMorgan Chase Bank, 531 Cherry Ave, Dacono, $152,400, home • Matthew & Tracy Buckskin from Richmond American Homes Colo Inc, 3088 Meadowbrook Pl, Dacono, $241,000, home • Christopher Bishop from Cowan Family Properties LLC, 3030 Sunburst Pt, Dacono, $162,000, home

Erie • Michael & William Schmidt from Homesales Inc, 4523 Weld County Road 7, Erie, $251,000, home • Bakewell K from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 1108 Mircos St, Erie, $317,600, home • Renate Payne from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 82 Ortega Ct, Erie, $320,000, home • Molly Langerak from VRC Devl LLC, 3095 Blue Sky Cir Unit 13-203, Erie, $133,000, condo • Michael Carroll from Dickstein Vincent, 810 Briggs St, Erie, $214,900, home • Zhuying Hu from Fannie Mae, 3000 Blue Sky Cir Unit 11-305, Erie, $121,000, condo • Taylor Hall from Finnegan Joanne Marie, 515 Moffat St, Erie, $179,500, home • Sevim Strahm from Hayes Kathy, 2855 Blue Sky Cir Unit 3-106, Erie, $134,900, condo • Eileen Colbert from Jacobsen James, 2092 Tundra Cir, Erie, $302,500, home • Charles & Stephanie Hutchinson from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 1107 Koss St, Erie, $291,800, home • William & Christine Humphrey from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 81 Rivera Ct, Erie, $334,400, home • John & Carol Bradford from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 89 Ortega Ct, Erie, $380,400, home • Cristen & Jonot Tyson from Young John David III, 922 Jarvis Dr, Erie, $400,000, home Firestone • Luke Omalley from Aurora Loan Services LLC, 242 Granville Ave, Firestone, $80,000, home • Arlene Milde from JJ Constr Northern Colo LLC, 9703 Remington Ave, Firestone, $349,000, home • Robert & Deborah Clever from Melody Homes Inc, 6982 Sunburst Ave, Firestone, $386,300, home Fort Lupton • Paul Perez from Bennigsdorf Craig & Julie, 317 McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, $110,000, home • Pertti Malinen from HSBC Bank USA, 883 S Denver Ave, Fort Lupton, $138,000, home • Henry & Hazel Stoll from US Bank, 15203 Barley Ave, Fort Lupton, $76,500, home Frederick • Wide LLC from Real Fast Real Estate LLC, 3761 Monarch St, Frederick, $2,500,000, home Lyons • Steven & Caron Gray from Breslau Jill H, 1114 Vision Wy, Lyons, $117,500, home Foreclosures – notice of election and demand

January 23, 2010 Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly 11 01/12/10 • Borrower: Joann Seele, Lender: Everbank, Amount: $89,102, Proper• Borrower: Donagene Johnson, ty: 1203 MacJames Ct, Dacono, Filed: Lender: Nationstar Mortage LLC, 01/11/10 Amount: $100,541, Property: 1920 • Borrower: Lori Smith, Lender: Rice St, Longmont, Filed: 01/12/10 Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Amount: • Borrower: Creative Estates LLC, $104,469, Property: 832 Glen Barr St, Lender: US Bank National AssociaDacono, Filed: 01/13/10 tion, Amount: $184,167, Property: 50 • Borrower: Timothy Magee Jr, E 5th Ave, Longmont, Filed: 12/16/09 Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, • Borrower: Terah Kivi, Lender: Amount: $403,556, Property: 1160 Citibank NA, Amount: $185,000, Allen Ct, Erie, Filed: 01/12/10 Property: 204 4th Ave, Longmont, • Borrower: John, Michael & BoniFiled: 12/11/09 ta Greenwood, Lender: Wells Fargo • Borrower: Antonio Vega & Ric Bank NA, Amount: $150,870, ProperPerez, Lender: Chase Home Finance ty: 3100 Blue Sky Cir 14-108, Erie, LLC, Amount: $144,525, Property: Filed: 01/11/10 18 University Dr, Longmont, Filed: • Borrower: Matt Brown & Eliza12/14/09 beth Walsh, Lender: Wells Fargo • Borrower: Stanley & Ella Smith, Bank NA As Trustee, Amount: $264,000, Property: 1470 Hickory Dr, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $152,388, Property: Erie, Filed: 01/11/10 10435 Butte Dr, Longmont, Filed: • Borrower: Jason & Kristin Willis, 12/14/09 Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing • Borrower: Glenda Schofield, LP, Amount: $407,834, Property: Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank Na9159 Ferncrest St, Firestone, Filed: tional Association, Amount: 01/12/10 $265,896, Property: 410 Prospect St, • Borrower: Jennifer Landon, Lyons, Filed: 12/10/09 Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing • Borrower: Steven & Martha LP, Amount: $100,588, Property: Sparks, Lender: Deutsche Bank Nat'l 1101 Shortline Dr, Fort Lupton, Trust As Trustee, Amount: $776,704, Filed: 01/11/10 Property: 221 Rockledge Cir, Lyons, • Borrower: Susan & Steven CarlFiled: 12/11/09 son, Lender: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Amount: $372,870, Property: • Borrower: Joel & Sheena Wilken, 3427 Red Hawk Ln, Frederick, Filed: Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: 01/12/10 $169,216, Property: 471 Stevens Cir, • Borrower: Elain Graham, Lender: Platteville, Filed: 12/10/09 JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Amount: • Borrower: Betty Booth, Lender: $82,695, Property: 5485 Bobcat St, BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Frederick, Filed: 01/12/10 Amount: $38,409, Property: 2177 In• Borrower: Caren Smith, Lender: dian Paintbrush Way, Erie, Filed: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: 12/18/09 $128,821, Property: 1232 Juniper St, • Borrower: Halee & Gregory Longmont, Filed: 01/07/10 Lovvorn, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank • Borrower: Susan & Duane Park, NA, Amount: $159,289, Property: Lender: Citibank NA As Trustee, 112 Montgomery Dr, Erie, Filed: Amount: $448,489, Property: 8057 12/21/09 Centrebridge Dr, Longmont, Filed: • Borrower: Matthew & Patricia 01/07/10 Demple, Lender: US Bank National • Borrower: Justin & Alma Moore, Association, Amount: $422,534, Lender: The Bank Of New York MelProperty: 6624 County Road 7, Erie, lon, Amount: $110,800, Property: Filed: 12/21/09 805 Summer Hawk Dr BB165, Long• Borrower: Steven Graessle, mont, Filed: 01/07/10 Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing • Borrower: Jeffrey & Tina Stott, LP, Amount: $329,172, Property: Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing 1986 Fairway Pointe Dr, Erie, Filed: LP, Amount: $158,836, Property: 12/22/09 1018 Gay St, Longmont, Filed: • Borrower: Sam & Stacy Wray, 01/11/10 Lender: Deutsche Bank Trust Compa• Borrower: Robert Craver, Lender: ny Americas, Amount: $527,041, US Bank NA, Amount: $140,058, Property: 1238 Doris Cir, Erie, Filed: Property: 51 21st Ave 43, Longmont, 12/22/09 Filed: 01/12/10 • Borrower: L & J Holdings Limit• Borrower: Manuel Mosqueda, ed, Lender: Deutsche Bank National Lender: GMAC Mortgage LLC, Trust Company, Amount: $597,650, Amount: $160,000, Property: 1354 Property: 90 Baker Ln, Erie, Filed: Mount Evans Dr, Longmont, Filed: 12/23/09 01/12/10 • Borrower: Donovan, Mindy, • Borrower: Robert & Karen Lender: Firstier Bank, Amount: Beasley, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank $450,000, Property: 4738 County NA, Amount: $190,214, Property: Road 12, Erie, Filed: 12/23/09 1001 Tiffany Pl, Longmont, Filed:

Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly

January 23, 2010

02-138938

This Weekend’s

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