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May 21, 2011 Double-duty design maximizes a space, preparing it for work, play or even martini parties.

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Room gets double-duty design As technology evolves and business concepts change, the trashould have only one function. Phyllis can use the dresser’s top as a work surface and the storage underneath for both office supditional office is becoming a thing of the past. I’m living proof. plies and for clothing.

Give me a cellphone, a car and a laptop (oh, and a large latte, please), and the world is my workplace.

To one side of the dresser, I incorporated a large work desk and added a modern white leather chair.

My client, Phyllis, is another example of this On the other side, I brought in a large storage cabinet paradigm shift. After ditching the corporate world a that I fronted with beautiful wallpaper for the look of year ago, she started a business out of the living/dincustom cabinetry. ing room of her small downtown loft. The commute was painless and the view was great, but somehow For the lounge area, I picked a sectional sofa in a she was more stressed than ever. latte-colored linen that maximizes the seating space.

The back cushions can be removed so the sofa can Her once-tranquil home had gradually morphed double as a comfy guest bed. Across from it, I created into a big jumble of boxes, wires and papers. With a sitting corner with a gorgeous charcoal velvet chair, work intruding into her personal space, she had Candice Olson metallic lamp and end table. nowhere to relax, enjoy a meal or host her famous HGTV martini parties.

In the loft’s center, I worked in a round tilt-top table and chairs that can be used for daytime business I wanted to give Phyllis a space that would funcmeetings or intimate evening dinners. It folds away when Phyllis tion as an inspiring, efficient office by day and an inviting, relaxneeds extra room for entertaining. To showcase the beautiful ing home by night. To do it, I would apply the principle of dousoaring ceiling, above the table I centered a dramatic light fixture ble-duty design: creatively using space and furnishings so that comprised of 150 light-as-air shimmering metallic balls. they perform more than one role.

To further separate the two areas, I installed a counter that The loft had great bones: soaring ceilings, 8-foot windows and holds a large, dual-purpose monitor on a swivel. When turned exposed brick. I left those intact and focused on maximizing the toward the living room, it functions as a TV; but when facing the small space to create the perfect balance of beauty and function. office, it is perfect for media screenings and presentations.

I started by getting rid of furnishings that were too large for I then added a host of accents and accessories – mirrors, lamps their surroundings. To provide privacy but still celebrate the and artwork – and the space was complete. arched windows, I put up sheer, floor-to-ceiling, remote-control blinds. I mapped out the room into two separate zones that This messy loft wasn’t conducive to working or living. By maxwould flow together harmoniously: an office and a lounge. imizing Phyllis’ space via double-duty design, it is now ready for work, play or even martini parties.

In the office space, I used the backdrop of an exposed brick wall for a long dresser that mixes a light, wood-laminate top with Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV’s ’’Candice Tells All.’’ For Phyllis’ existing dark cabinets below, now sprayed an airy white. more ideas, information and show times visit http://www.hgtv.com/candicetells-all/show/index.html.

When designing a double-duty space, no large piece of furniture

Kristi Ritter

Specialty Publications Editor kkritter@times-call.com 303-684-5275

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Double-duty design helps living area becomes an office and a lounge. (SHNS/HGTV)

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Get the porch ready for warmer weather The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but the front porch is like a handshake, welcoming visitors, serving as a connection point with the neighborhood and roleplaying as the first impression for passers-by and neighbors.

“The porch is the calling card of your home,” says Susanna Salk, a design expert and author of “Weekend Retreats” (Rizzoli, 2009).

“Don’t neglect it or, worse, use the space as storage. It’s an extension of the soul of the house.”

Creating front-porch style is a simple weekend project.

First, Salk says, head outside and look at your porch. How is it used? “Some porches are little portals into the house that you don’t notice much, and others are big spaces with a view.”

Salk believes a small porch that functions as a transitional space into the house itself should echo the overall style of your home. “You should never shortchange this space, but it’s too small to create a completely new look,” she says. “If the porch leads into a traditional living room, don’t decorate it with tropical accents.”

Alison Gelb Pincus, cofounder of One Kings Lane, a home-decor and accessories website, advises going vertical on a small porch.

Her top three improvements include: • Paint the front door with a new high-gloss coat of paint, preferably in a color that pops.

• Change out your hardware.

• Hang a canvas or print specifically formulated for the outdoors from snow to sunlight.

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Local Realtors head to the Capital Earlier this month, I attended a week significantly impact how people buy long conference for the National Associproperty and what rights or tax incenation of Realtors in Washington D.C. tives are best kept in place.

Those who came with me on Policies that encourage behalf of the Longmont Ashomeownership, such as sociation of Realtors and the safety and neighborhood Colorado Association of Restability, the ability for altors were President-elect landowners to get flood inBob Danos and Association surance for a longer term, Executive Amy Aschenbrenthe Dodd-Frank bills which ner. if fully implemented would One of the purposes of the require 20 percent down as visit was to go to Capitol Hill the only way one could buy with nearly 80 other Cola future home, and the effect Dave Wagner that a 30 year mortgage beorado Realtors, and have Longmont Association ing reduced to only a 20 personal contact time with of Realtors our Congressional represenyear loan could have on selltatives. Congressmen Ed ers and buyers abilities to Perlmutter, Cory Gardner, Jared Polis perform in the near future. and Senator Michael Bennett were literAs the Obama administration seeks to ally on the run to the basement of the solve the deficit/spending crisis, we Capitol between votes, where they took again see the Mortgage Interest Deduc15 to 20 minutes each, to listen to the tion back on the table. The National Asconcerns of Realtors who were there sociation of Realtors have helped defeat representing the real estate industry, as the loss of such a deduction that now well as the rights of Colorado property spans back more than 95 years. It is on owners. its fourth repackaging in three years, As a group, we enjoyed dialog and with Congress now attempting to regave input on proposed bills that could move the deduction on second home

properties and reduce the amount of mortgage allowed on first home writeoffs to mortgages only up to $500,000.

The National Association of Realtors appreciates the support of those who support real estate agents who are also Realtors. As a group, Realtors may only represent a little more than half of the licensed real estate agents in the country, yet each Realtor member is an independent business owner that pays dues to support candidates and issues that attempt to influence policy and help people to qualify for homeownership, and afford to stay in their homes Highlights from the Washington NAR meetings included panel members like Frank Nothaff, chief economist for Freddie Mac whose comments included a projection of 200,000 new jobs per month reducing unemployment to 8 percent by year end. Nothaff also summarized the change in home values since 2006 as follows: Colorado down 17 percent, Nevada down 59 percent, California down 45 percent, Arizona down 50 percent, North Dakota up 11 percent and the U.S. overall down 27 percent.

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NAR Economist Lawrence Yun says there is a growing trend for empty nesters to downsize and use extra proceeds from the sale to buy homes to rent to their children at 5 to 6 percent interest return, versus 1 percent in the bank.

He also says that the number of all-cash buyers has risen to a record high 35 percent of all sales and that the home buying affordability index shows to be the highest since 1971 for new buyers. As rents are going up, he notes that presently 40 percent of all renters could qualify to buy a home.

Realtors also joined symposium moderator Diane Olick, the Real Estate Correspondent for CNBC in grilling a panel that included lender Presidents and CEOs from Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Citimortgage, JP Morgan and Robert Ryan Assistant Secretary of Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner, about the length of time it takes banks to process short sales and the extreme “overswung pendulum� hardships that our friends and clients, and even self-employed Continued on 4

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Divide perennials with a shovel think about your garden.

Cool temperatures help the transplants form roots in their new locations before the arrival of warm weather stimulates vigorous new growth. Abundant spring rain is also key to successful transplanting, helping reduce transplant shock and quickly settling soil in and around freshly dug roots, removing unwanted air pockets.

Early spring is not only the best time to relocate plants, in the case of perennials; it is also the best time to divide them. If you are wondering weather your perennials need dividing, a close inspection of the crown will help you decide. Plants that have grown into clumps with multiple crowns are candidates for dividing.

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Recently a friend asked me what my favorite garden tool is. After thinking about the various tools that help make my gardening tasks easier, I decided that the simple pointed shovel was the one tool I depend on most – at least at this time of year.

Early spring is when I start my annual plant relocation process, and my trusty shovel is frequently pressed into service.

Inevitably, there are small trees, shrubs or perennials that have either outgrown their allocated space, crowding their neighbors, or that would look better somewhere else in the garden.

Relocating plants in your garden is a relatively simple task and, after your first success, will change the way you

A spade, the most useful garden tool of all.

clumps, but the majority will benefit from dividing every three or four years.

The best tool for dividing perennials is a sharp, pointed shovel. Start by digging the plant out of the ground, taking care to remove an adequate amount of roots with the clump. To ensure an adequate amount of roots, position the shovel point at the soil surface several inches away from the outer growing edge of the clump. In one quick motion, drive the shovel blade into the soil at

about a 45-degree angle. Continue the process around the plant until you end up where you started.

Once the plant is removed from the ground, position the shovel point between two distinct growing points on the crown. Again in one swift motion, drive the shovel blade between the growing points, taking care to end up with roots attached to each separate piece.

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Get inspired with garden tours We’re heading into the peak of early summer glory, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. is a don’t miss event that happens sporadically, that’s why they’re “eccentric.” Looking and to celebrate garden tours abound. Mark your calover the map and photos of the gardens, I’m in a nearendars and make time to peek behind walls and fences frenzy of excitement for it. for ideas for your yard.

The tour takes you to 15 Boulder artist’s The Ninth Annual Whittier-Mapleton gardens where, throughout the past year, 30 Hill Garden Tour kicks off the tour season painters, photographers and sculptors visitwith a self-guided stroll through one of ed for inspiration. The fruit of their work is Boulder’s historic neighborhoods on June on display at the Boulder Public Library 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The nine gardens from May 31 to July 10. But on June 12, the feature unique techniques, such as tradipublic can walk the gardens, meet the artisttional English garden, urban farming on a gardeners and talk to painters demonstratrental property where tenants participate, ing plein-air painting in the gardens. From beautifully landscaped public street medians, and a rarely seen private garden Carol O’Meara baroque to eclectic, from funky to elegant, Colorado State these gardens span all styles and offer many of spectacular beauty tucked behind one University Extension ideas to gardeners searching for inspiration of Mapleton Hill’s most distinguished in their own spaces. homes.

The map of gardens is $10. It can be purProceeds benefit the Whittier Internachased at Boulder Arts & Crafts Co-op, Sturtz & tional School. Tickets are $15 for adults and teens, free Copeland, Piece Love & Chocolate and Indochine in for kids 12 and younger (no dogs please), available at Boulder. For more information, visit EccentricArtists the West End Gardener, Sturtz & Copeland, Pharmaca Gardens.com. at Alpine and Pearl Street, The Flower Bin in Longmont, Harlequin Gardens, Frederick Ian, Pedal to The Junior League of Fort Collins is sponsoring the Properties and the Boulder Bar Method. Day-of-event 29th Annual Terrace and Garden Tour on June 18 from sales at: the Boulder Farmers’ Market, the former 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As their major fundraiser of the year, Mapleton Elementary School at the corner of Ninth the seven-garden tour supports programs such as Street and Mapleton Avenue and 402 Pine St. in ABLEWomen, Lincoln Center Children’s Imagination Boulder. For more information, visit whittiergarden Series, PSD Snack Program, Done-In-A-Day Projects tour.com. and Kids in the Kitchen.

The Eccentric Artists’ Gardens Tour on June 12 from Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at

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Longmont Symphony Orchestra Guild’s 34th Annual Festival of Flowers Garden Tour takes visitors through four outstanding gardens on June 17 and June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Support the orchestra while enjoying the blooms. For more information, see longmontsymphony.org/html/Guild.html.

The seventh annual Loveland Garden Tour on June 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. showcases private gardens in downtown Loveland. Designed to please the whole family, the tour has upsized to include an art sale and silent auction of metal tulip chairs. Proceeds from the tour benefit programs of Loveland Youth Gardeners, serving at-risk and special needs youth and low-income residents in Loveland.

Tickets are $15 (children 10 and under are free) and are available beginning June 1. To purchase your tickets, visit Earle’s Loveland Floral & Gifts, Gateway Garden & Home Center, Loveland Garden Center, Rabbit Shadow Greenhouse, Rowe’s Flowers & Gifts in Loveland. In Fort Collins, find tickets at Bath Garden Center & Nursery, Fossil Creek Nursery, Fort Collins Nursery, Wild birds Unlimited,and Gulley Greenhouse.

For more information call 970-669-7182 or visit lovelandyouthgardeners.org.

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

Throw an inspired spring party Sunny Baby Shower Plan a baby shower around a cheerful color scheme.

Decorations for a yellow-and-white-themed baby shower can be as simple as a cloth napkin tied with a ribbon.

A Baseball Birthday If your child loves baseball, host a game in his or her honor at a local park, and ask guests to bring a mitt. Set up snacks like concessions, giving each child play money to spend. Have something special planned for the seventh-inning stretch.

Bridal-Shower Brunch Gather your prettiest white dishes, linen and silverware for this elegant yet easy affair. For a pop of color, add touches of blue – think hydrangea centerpieces. Serve light brunch fare.

Go Global Choose another part of the world and build a party around its cuisine and culture.

Big-Top Bash Bring the excitement of the circus home for a delightful experience. Serve fun snack food such as popcorn and animal crackers. Plan plenty of games, and hire a face painter.

Picnic Party Take the stress out of preparing your home for a party; gather your friends at a local park. Make it a potluck, and ask everyone to bring a dish.

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Loan modifications are hard to get Q: I am a Realtor and my husband was recently laid off.

Our lender, which is one of the big box lenders, put us on a forbearance plan until July 2011. I’m not sure why they did not give us a trial plan or a permanent loan modification.

We need a permanent loan modification, as we have had a drastic reduction in income. We are scared of the forbearance as this means the lender can foreclose on us at the end of the six-month period. We have friends and they got a loan modification while they were on unemployment and don’t understand why we can’t get one. Please help.

A: While you may want a loan modification, it seems that most lenders have been rather reluctant to grant permanent loan modifications to their borrowers. In fact, only a very small percentage of borrowers have been helped by the federally sponsored loan modification programs.

Given that lenders aren’t agreeing to many permanent loan modifications, your big box lender has given you a different short-term option. The forbearance allows you to pay less than you ordinarily would have owed and then add what you did not pay to the loan balance in the future.

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If the bank gives you a loan modification, it potentially could get less income throughout the life of the loan. However, if it gives you some temporary relief, and you keep your loan, it minimizes its losses.

Given your financial situation, you might want to revisit the loan modification possibility with the lender. If the lender won’t agree, it may force you to make a decision you were avoiding to make: to default on your mortgage and let the home go into foreclosure or sell your home. If you sell your home and the sales price exceeds the mortgage, the lender is made whole, but if your home is sold and the proceeds do not end up paying off the lender in full – a short sale – the lender will be worse off.

Unfortunately, sometimes the short-term benefit to the bank seems to outweigh the long-term benefits. In your case, if you were to obtain a loan modification and make all your payments for the balance of the life of the loan, the lender would suffer a loss of income compared to what it would get from your current loan. If you default or go into a short sale, that loss may exist and be larger than the loss from the modified loan, but I’ve given up trying to figure why lenders would rather see loans go into foreclosure or short sale rather than help borrowers out.

Ilyce R. Glink’s latest book is “Buy, Close, Move In!” If you have questions, you can call her radio show at 800-972-8255 any Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Home-purchase contract ÂŽ Northern Colorado ENERGY STAR needs clear writing May 21 & 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Highway 66 1893 Trevor Cir 1889 Trevor Cir

1517 Henry Court

1523 Moonlight Dr

3rd Ave Francis

Highway 119

1634 Venice Ln

4892 Monarch Drive

1638 Venice Ln 8669 Raspberry Drive

Pike Rd

2018 Ionosphere

I-25

County Rd 7

County Rd 1

Highway 52

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When buying a home, mean what you say and say what you mean when filling out the contract.

That’s the advice of lawyer Jeff Marks, a partner with Ryan and Marks Attorneys LLP in Jacksonville, Fla. A real estate dispute in the Sunshine State illustrates his point.

Christine and Nigel Gibney contracted to buy a house from Helen and Randy Pillifant for $620,000. The purchase contract provided that the sale was “contingent upon this property appraising for no less than $620,000,� according to court documents.

Two appraisals were done. One arranged by the Gibneys (the buyers) came in at $560,000. The Pillifants secured an appraisal that valued their house at $635,000. The buyers refused to close and terminated the contract.

The sellers sued for breach of contract, arguing that any appraisal of $620,000 or more obligated the Gibneys to buy the house. The Gibneys argued that any appraisal for less than $620,000 allowed them to terminate the contract.

Who’s right? Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal favored the would-be buyers, ruling in April 2010: “In our view, ’appraising for no less than $620,000’ means that no appraisal may be less than $620,000,� the court ruled. “The appraisal contingency allowed the Gibneys to terminate the contract if any appraisal valued the property at less than $620,000.�

Too often, homebuyers and sellers think a contract allows for one thing, when the language says something else. “Contingencies should be written in full sentences,� Marks says. “In this case, it should have read, ‘This agreement is contingent, at buyers’ option, on the property appraising for at least $620,000 as determined by the appraiser for the buyers’ lender,’� he says. “There’s no confusion in that language.�

Here are four ways to avoid making common contract mistakes. • Give yourself time to get a loan. Many contracts are contingent upon the buyer getting financing by a certain date. In today’s tough lending climate, buyers are wise to allow themselves plenty of time to get mortgage approval for a loan. If the date passes and no financing has been secured, the sellers may terminate the contract and keep the earnest money deposit. • Be specific about which items stay with the house. You’ve heard the story of the buyer who walked into a new home only to discover that the refrigerator and chandeliers were missing. Check the contract. As a seller, be sure you specifically state on the contract what will stay with the home. As a buyer, pay attention.

Don’t assume that the sub-zero refrigerator is yours once you close. • Know the effective date. The contract doesn’t always go into effect on the day you sign it. In every contract, certain things “must be done within X number of days from the effective date: inspections, loan applications and approval, title searches,â€? Marks says. “If you don’t know the date that the contract went into effect, you may not have a valid contract.â€? • Get everyone to sign. “Sometimes the home is owned by both spouses, other owners or an entity such as corporation,â€? Marks says. “Make sure all of the parties sign the contract. If a party to the transaction fails to sign, they’re not bound to perform the contract.â€?

You’ve heard it before: Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions you’re going to make. Says Lawton: “Make sure everything that’s important to you is in writing.�

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Pets

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# of Baths Lease Required

Address Phone

Complex Name

Platteville • Linda Kolby from Donna Lic, 407 N

Foreclosures – notice of election and demand • Borrower: Norman & Cari Sproles, Lender: Select Portfolio Servicing Inc,

# of Bedrooms

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6001

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6010

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6014

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Needs affordable rent.

303-772-7715.

6016

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6016

MATURE MALE 40+ share home all utils + w/d $450/mo.

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6009

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303-956-1141

6017

Indust./Comm’l for Lease

912 Second Street Units A, B Berthoud 6120 sq ft $3550/mo. or 4080 sq ft $2375/mo. or 2040 sq ft $1190/mo.

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$280,000, home • William Clark from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 507 Powers St, Erie, $310,000, home • Kenneth Goeking from Bank of America, 464 Mazzini St, Erie, $325,000, home • Timothy & Jennifer Lynch from Yvan Hennecart, 565 Lehigh Cir, Erie, $252,500, home • Robert & Elizabeth Locricchio from Georgene Andeway, 464 Simmons Ct, Erie, $256,000, home • Jeffrey Walls from Christopher Stadler, 2117 Wheat Berry Ct, Erie, $259,000, home • Donna & Lothar Batchelder from Roy Wilson, 1397 Graham Cir, Erie, $267,000, home Firestone • Michael & Meredith Mahoney from Warren Johnson, 6167 Valley Vista Ave, Firestone, $230,000, home Fort Lupton • Rigo & Domenica Espinoza from Michael Anderson, 15641 Casler Ave, Fort Lupton, $135,000, home Frederick • John & Louise Burgess from Virgil Streck, 8703 Triple Crown Dr, Frederick, $385,000, home • Amanda Sutton from Keith Barr, 5438 Lynx St, Frederick, $180,000, home • Michael & Danielle Radden from Zachary Brese, 5867 Pintail Way, Frederick, $205,000, home • Todd & Kimberlee Herbic from Joe Mejia, 5509 Mustang Dr, Frederick, $316,000, home • Carol Hoekstra from Melody Homes Inc, 8219 Raspberry Dr, Frederick, $199,000, home • David Jackson from Melody Homes Inc, 8171 Morning Harvest Dr, Frederick, $195,000, home • David & Andrea Campbell from Melody Homes Inc, 6316 Steeple Rock Dr, Frederick, $339,900, home Niwot • David Bennett from Surinder Dahiya, 8349 Pawnee Ln, Niwot, $837,000, home • David & Laura Sroka from Allision Forke, 6921 Springhill Dr, Niwot, $773,000, home

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May 21, 2011

Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly

OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY FEATURED HOMES Open Sun 11-1

Open Sun 1:30-3:30

Longmont

Longmont

942 Hover Ridge Cir.

1503 Juniper

$227,400

$240,000

Live in northwest Longmont’s Yeager subdivision. Lots of room in this 5 bedroom ranch with finished basement and great deck. Corner lot blocks from K-12 schools.

1568145

1568133

Enjoy popular Hover Ridge Town Homes/ Condominiums. No lawn care or exterior maintenance with this 2 bedroom/3 bath 2-story condo with partially finished basement. Gaze from loft with back range views.

Marty Quigley - ERA Herman Group • 720-350-7638

Marty Quigley - ERA Herman Group • 720-350-7638

Unit #308 Open Sun 12-4 pm

Open Sun 1-3pm

10818 Cimarron St

13663 Saddle Dr.

Units 1005, 308, 307, 305 & 204

Firestone

Mead

$165,000 - $179,900

$225,000

Hostess: Heather Pat Kahler • RE/MAX Traditions • 303-589-5752

Doug Miller, The Group, Inc. • 970-481-9444

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Special 100% Loans & Down Payment Assistance Avail for NEW 2&3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Condos w/Attached Garages. Enjoy Community Pool. Great Location!

1567029

1568172

Impeccable 3BD 3BA 2408 sf 2 story in Liberty Ranch! Upgraded features throughout!

MLS#651175

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SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES Price

Location

Address

Hours

Office

Phone

$165,000-$179,900

Firestone

10818 Cimarron St

12-4 PM

Re/Max Traditions/Kahler

303-589-5752

$208,778

Longmont

1665 Venice Lane

Sat/Sun 12-5

Boulder Creek Life and Home/Kingsbridge

303-502-5338

$227,400

Longmont

942 Hover Ridge Circle

11-1 PM

ERA Herman Group/Marty Quigley

720-350-7638

$240,000

Longmont

1503 Juniper

1:30-3:30 PM

ERA Herman Group/Marty Quigley

720-350-7638

$249,900

Longmont

15th and Francis

Sat/Sun 11-6

Markel Homes

303-589-5752

$272,000

Longmont

3931 Da Vinci

11-2 PM

Prudential Real Estate of the Rockies

720-203-8211

$289,900

Mead

13663 Saddle Dr

1-3 PM

The Group/Doug Miller

970-481-9444

$330,000

Longmont

1910 Ashford Circle

11-1 PM

Challenge West Realty/John Dietrich

303-513-3463

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Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly

May 21, 2011

OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY FEATURED HOMES 1567918

Open Sat & Sun 12-5pm

1665 Venice Ln

764 Glenarbor Cir.

913 Harrison Dr.

$349,000

Just reduce over 12k, now just

Lafayette

Longmont

SW Longmont

$208,778

www.LiveKingsbridge.com • 303-502-5338

$237,400!

Remodeled Contemporary home in the popular Spring Valley Golf Estate.

4 Bed + Loft, 3 Ba, 3848 SF.

1567798

1,400 Sq.Ft., Dual Master Suites, 2.5 Baths, 2 Car Attached Garage. Under Construction.

Low-Maintenance, Built Green, Energy Star Rated

Open Sat 1-4

Open Sat 12-2

Don’t miss seeing this lovely home with new paint, flooring, lighting and much more.

Troy Terry/ERA Tradewind • 303-956-6793

Sandy Taylor/Keller Williams • 303-746-0345

Open Sat 2-4:30pm

930 Sugar Mill Ave. Longmont

$397,500

1567926

This custom built home features an open floor plan, main floor master with cathedral ceilings and updated kitchen.

Mary O’Toole • Metrowest Real Estate Services• 720-932-4401

SATURDAY OPEN HOUSES Price

Location

Address

Hours

Office

Phone

$192,500

Longmont

947 Martin Road

11-1 PM

ERA Tradewind/Robert Seeley

303-589-4719

$199,900

Longmont

1438 Sherri Mar St.

11-1 PM

Wright Kingdom/Mary Colwell

303-775-7135

$205,000

Longmont

364 Buchanan St.

2-4 PM

Wright Kingdom/Mary Colwell

303-775-7135

$208,778

Longmont

1665 Venice Lane

Sat/Sun 12-5

Boulder Creek Life and Home/Kingsbridge

303-502-5338

$237,400

Lafayette

913 Harrison Drive

1-4 PM

Keller Williams/Sandy Taylor

303-746-0345

$249,900

Longmont

15th and Francis

Sat/Sun 11-6

Markel Homes

303-589-5752

$299,900

Longmont

1328 Carnation Circle

1-3 PM

Wright Kingdom/Suzanne Rodgers

303-541-1904

$339,000

Longmont

748 Windflower Dr.

1-3 PM

Wright Kingdom/Kim R. Johnson

303-746-6307

$345,000

Longmont

1333 Charles Dr

11-2 PM

Coldwell Banker/Ed Kellogg

303-888-0234

$349,000

Longmont

765 Glenarbor Circle

12-2 PM

ERA Tradewind/Troy Terry

303-956-6793

$397,500

Longmont

930 Sugar Mill Ave

2-4:30 PM

Metrowest Real Estate Services/Mary O’Toole

720-932-4401

$900,000

Mead

3505 Vale View Lane

1-3 PM

Wright Kiingdom/Barb Bashor

303-775-2994

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