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From frightful to delightful A warm design creates an inviting space
After years of travelprecious family time toing, Ginny and Oleg gether – reading stories, have finally put down watching movies and some roots and bought playing games. So I their first home. They grabbed my crew and got and their two young ready to turn this frightchildren, Nicholas and ful family room into a diAnya, are thrilled to be vine design. in a nice neighborhood, Of course, the perfect Candice Olson with a good school antidote to dark, cold HGTV nearby and plenty of and creepy is light, warm green space. The couple and cozy. So this whole is determined to be full-time parproject was about taking one cold ents in their new home, even room and wrapping it in layers of though they have hectic work warmth. To do that, I started by schedules and are not generally putting up walls around the furhome at the same time. You see, nace room and finishing off the Oleg works days in neurology at ceilings. I then covered the walls the hospital, while Ginny works from top to bottom with rich, welnights as an ICU nurse, which coming hues – a few creamy walls, doesn’t leave a lot of time for “toa few buttery walls, a few walls in getherness” during the week. rust grass cloth wallpaper and one Needless to say, they all look for- feature wall in a gorgeous chocolate, butterscotch and sage floral ward to the weekend when they pattern. can squeeze in some much-needed To warm up the concrete floors, I family time. The problem was that installed radiant heating below a the one room in their house that new cream-colored Berber carpet could be a great family room was a that is as hardwearing as it is beaucold, dark and uninviting basetiful. ment. In fact, the space was so I then divided the room into two scary the kids wouldn’t even go functional areas – a living area and down there alone. Ginny and Oleg wanted a comfortable and welcom- a games nook. In the living area, along the feature wall, I put up a ing place in which to spend their
This room was suffering from a bad case of cold and creepy. Warmth and light therapy turned it into a happy and healthy place for rest, relaxation and family time. (SHNS/courtesy HGTV)
whole wall of upper and base cabinetry made of dark, rich wood. In the center, I put in a big-screen television, which is situated across from a new large, deep L-shaped sectional in sage linen with tons of textured pillows in rust, gold and cream. I sectioned off this part of the room with a dark-wood, mirrortopped storage cabinet, which I arranged just behind the sofa. On the other side of the cabinet, I created a little games nook where I installed a beautiful dark-wood table, a few creamy chairs and a storage console. Above the table, I put up a stunning chandelier that helps to create a great first impression of
the room as you walk down the stairs. To further lighten the windowless space, I put up recessed lighting, installed some track lighting behind a bulkhead, and placed some mirror-backed sconces that reflect light into the room. Lastly, I decided on an eclectic mix of accessories – artwork, vases, candles and pillows – to finish off the space. This room was suffering from a bad case of cold and creepy. So I prescribed warmth and light therapy and turned it into a happy, healthy place for rest, relaxation and family time. Now that’s divine.
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Get a jump on spring by designing your landscape in the fall or winter months. Courtesy ALCC
Get a Head Start on Spring There’s a lot of landscaping that can be accomplished late in the year Special to the Times-Call
After the bulbs are planted, the pruners are put in the garage and the garden beds have been cleaned out, it’s time to forget about your landscape until the spring, right? Wrong. Homeowners looking to update an existing landscape or install a new landscape to increase their outdoor enjoyment can get a head start on spring by starting their project in the fall and early winter. “One of the many advantages to starting the planning process now is that you can actually complete a lot of the work this time of year,” says Carole Kastler, vice president of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado and
owner of Camelot Design. “As long as the ground is not frozen, many hardscape projects like decks, retaining walls, patios and pergolas can be done right now.” Another benefit of fall/early winter planning is it increases the odds of getting the contractor you want to work with. “Traditionally, the business cycle for landscape professionals slows down this time of year. It is much easier to find the contractor you want to work with now, versus trying to hire them in the spring when they are already booked up,” says Kristen Fefes, executive director of ALCC. No matter the time of year, Kastler recommends developing a plan for your
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landscape project. “The best built projects are ones that follow a design which incorporates everything the homeowner wants to achieve and how much it is going to cost.” Kastler also recommends hiring landscape designers in the fall, even if you are not going to start your project until the spring. “Whether you are installing the project yourself or hiring someone to do it for you, developing your design in the fall allows you to get a jump on spring,” she says. There are bottom-line benefits for planning and working in the fall as well. The first is the return on investment that a quality landscape provides. A recent study published in the Journal of
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Vast quantities of tapestries have been made throughout the centuries By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Scripps Howard News Service
Dear Helaine and Joe: I saw your piece on double-weave coverlets and have enclosed a picture of a tapestry from my husband’s family that is stamped “France” on the back. Would you have any information on this piece? – J.W.S., Marion, Va.
Dear J.W.S.: Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris – known to the world as Le Corbusier – is one of the pioneers of modern architecture and the International Style, and he once called tapestries “nomadic murals.” The idea was that the nobles and the wealthy of days gone by would customarily roll up their tapestries and take them whenever they moved from one residence to another. That is because these woven textiles were not only beautiful to observe but were also used to cut down on wintertime drafts, hopefully keeping the interior of the residence warmer and cozier than it might have been otherwise. In medieval Europe, tapestries became popular starting in the early 14th century. Many of these were initially made in Germany and Switzerland, but throughout time the craft expanded to France and other places in Continental Europe. Arras, France, became a center of the tapestry industry in the 14th and 15th
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centuries, and “arras” became something of a synonym for a rich tapestry. A little later on, tapestry centers prospered in Flanders (Belgium), and in the 17th century, Flemish tapestries became important. Another significant 17th-century tapestry maker: the Manufacture des Gobelins in Paris. The tapestry in today’s question was probably manufactured on an updated Jacquard loom in the late 19th or early 20th century. We believe it is circa 1910. Mass-produced tapestries were popular at the turn of the 20th century. Because this example has fringe, it was not meant to be a wall hanging, but
was probably a piano adornment . The scene of women dancing is somewhat Art Nouveau. Because we do not know the size of this example, we can only say that if it’s about 4 feet by 31/2 feet, it has an insurance value of $150 to $175. 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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Green Resolutions for the New Year By Carol O’Meara Colorado State University Extension
When the season winds down, gardeners look around at the good, the bad and the ugly of the past year. Good things are celebrated. We nod smugly over a plant that thrived or a trellis that actually held something up. The bad is ruthlessly rogued from the garden, pulled before it can reproduce. But the ugly is somewhere in between, and most gardeners rarely wait until the end of the year to make their resolutions. In my garden the choice for resolutions is vast, but I’ve narrowed it down to the top 10. 1. I won’t believe everything the seed catalog tells me. The people who write up the description for seeds are good at their job. They make each and every one sound so wonderful I can’t live without it. For the gullible gardener this leads to catastrophe or, at least, an empty bank account. 2. I will not start more plants than can fit on the grow shelves. This past year the explosive growth of my seedlings was alarming, forcing my spouse to construct shelving out of two-by-fours and a few bricks. Since I start seeds in my home, not a greenhouse, this interior decor was a bit too rustic for our taste. 3. I will seek out other tomato lovers and start a fruit swap instead of growing a gazillion plants in my garden. Let’s face it: Every variety is intriguing to an avowed tomatogeek. And with thousands of types, the problem is space. Surely there are other tomato aficionados who would like to try more varieties but don’t have the space to grow them. 4. Succession sow stir fry greens spring through fall. Building on this year’s success in boosting our diet with vitamin-packed vegetables, I’ll hang a shade cloth over one bed and keep the crisp greens thriving through summer. Red Russian kale and tangy Tatsoi should look beautiful together in the wok. 5. Search for and try new recipes for cooking with stir fry greens. Flavored olive oil and cheese are only
good the first twelve times. 6. Increase the herb garden. One trip to the grocers to see the high price of herbs is all it takes for Carol O’Meara me to plan on Colorado State adding more University Extension seasonings to the plot. 7. Visit Colorado’s outstanding public gardens. Hudson Gardens, the Denver Botanic Gardens, the gardens at Kendrick Lake or the Betty Ford Alpine garden are a few of our botanical treasures that should be visited often. When you need a break, a day spent strolling their paths is inspirational. 8. I will not judge my garden against others, particularly if those others are famous “garden gurus.” While they might have an army to keep their gardens neat and tidy, I don’t. Every garden is as unique as a fingerprint; mine just looks like a crime scene. 9. I have a landscape plan, now I’ll use it. But renovating a landscape is a work of love and patience; it takes time to do it well. Phasing in a good plan over a few years is a way to upgrade without breaking the budget. 10. I will weed my perennial beds, giving them as much time and attention as the vegetable garden. This resolution is a golden oldie, a little lie I tell myself every year. One thing I won’t do is renovate the back lawn. I love the checkerboard of grasses back there, where buffalo grass, bluegrass and tall fescue duke it out. The entertainment value is too great. The stunned silence of friends as they gaze upon my turf train wreck is amusing. What are your gardening resolutions for the New Year? Share them at gardeningafterfive.wordpress.com. Colorado State University Extension, together with Boulder County Parks and Open Space, provides unbiased research about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H. Contact Extension at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Box B, Longmont, (303) 678-6238, or visit extension.colostate.edu/boulder .
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Refinancing not an option for the unemployed
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Q: I am a 59-year old single woman who was recently laid off from a computer consulting job. This is the first time in more than 30 years I am out of work, but there is a good chance I will have something by early February of next year. My part of the industry should be a lot better then. I have six years left on a 15-year mortgage at 5.75 percent. The balance is about $70,000. My condominium is worth about $145,000. Before I was unemployed, I didn’t seriously consider refinancing because I wanted to pay the loan off in the six years and didn’t want to commit to a new 15-year loan. However as part of my employment transition I am considering a career change and will only earn half of my former salary. Since I am unemployed right now, would any mortgage company consider me for a refinance? If so, do I start with my current lender? Or should I shop for other deals? I have no credit card debt and should have a very good credit rating. Will mortgage lenders even consider a refinance if I am without income at this point? My goal is to save as much as I can so it can grow for retirement – which I hope is not too many years away. Currently I have money in retirement funds that I do not
want to touch and enough liquid cash to handle the mortgage and monthly expenses for six months. Please let me know your thoughts and any other considerations I should have. Thank you for all your efforts. A: I’m sorry to tell you this, but without a job, you probably won’t be able to refinance your mortgage. Not with what’s going on in the current credit environment. There is no such thing as a “no doc” or “stated income” loan at the moment. Instead, mortgage lenders are verifying all data and information several times during the loan application process. The good news is that in the grand scheme of things, your loan is at a decent rate, and you only have six years left until it is all paid off. If you were to refinance now, your loan payment might go down a bit, but you would continue to make payments on your loan for not only the six years you have left but for an additional nine years if you get another 15-year term on a loan or for another 24 years if you get a 30-year loan. You’ve already paid the lion’s share of interest and are now just paying down your loan balance. If you did refinance, you would have to be sure you could not only lower the interest rate and payments but also pay off the loan in the six years you have left on your mortgage.
Keep your kitchen in shape
When you invest in professional-quality kitchen equipment, it looks so substantial and solid that it’s easy to think it should keep working indefinitely without much attention. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Even the toughest-looking kitchen gear needs maintenance and TLC, and the efforts will help you protect the value of your investment. Beyond the manufacturers’ user guidelines, you can follow these expert recommendations for maintaining your professional appliances.
Clean Cooktop Spills Sooner When upgrading from an electric range to gas burners, you gain serious heat but you lose the ability to pop out the burner coil if you need to clean or inexpensively replace it. “If you have a gas-fired stove, and you want it to cook safely and at its maximum effective level, you need to keep the burners clean,” says Bill Handziuk of Union Gas, a major Canadian naturalgas utility. “Clean spills right away while you can still get them with water or a little soap and water, and check those little holes in the burners that allow the gas to
come out to make sure they’re not blocked with debris. If they are, use a toothpick or a tiny brush to pick out the debris so the gas can flow freely again.”
Use Your Oven as Designed Keeping a professional-style oven clean isn’t a tall order because most high-quality models are self-cleaning, but other steps are still necessary to keep them at peak performance. If you’re tempted to fit an oversize roaster in the oven by removing the racks and placing it directly on the floor, resist. “That’s a good way to damage the heating element or the floor itself, which isn’t designed to hold that much weight,” Handziuk says. “Always cook with at least one rack inside the oven to help support the weight of the pots.” Covering the entire bottom of the oven with foil to catch drips and speed cleanup is also inadvisable. “The foil can block the air circulation, which makes the oven much less efficient over time. It will stop giving you the cooking results you expect.” – Courtesy Rose Kennedy on hgtv.com
Also consider that you might have to pay about $2,000 in closing costs to obtain a new loan, and that’s money that you might want to keep in your pocket rather than paying for a new loan. Q: I purchased a new home in June 2009. Do I qualify for any of the tax credits? A: Possibly. But you would only qualify for the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, not the $6,500 trade-up home buyer tax credit. You must meet the following qualifications in order to qualify for the first-time home buyer tax credit: You must have not owned a personal residence in the past three years. You must have earned less than $75,000 as an individual or $150,000 as a married couple. You must continue living in the home you purchased as a primary residence for 36 months. You will not qualify if you bought the home from a parent, grandparent, child or grandchild or other close relative. And any home purchased after Nov. 6, 2009, may not cost more than $800,000. Ilyce R. Glink’s latest eBooks are “Save Your House From Foreclosure” and “Divorce and Your Finances,” which can be purchased at www.thinkglink.com. If you have questions, you can call her radio show at 800-972-8255 any Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST or contact her through her Web site, www.thinkglink.com.
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The roar of the crowd, the thrill of a last-second victory – few things in life can evoke the excitement of a good sports competition. Passionately supporting the hometown team or proclaiming love for a favorite sport is an increasingly important activity in American culture. Sports fans have grown to represent roughly 219 million Americans aged 12 and older, according to a recent ESPN research and analytics study. For these sports enthusiasts, the home is an ideal place to display their spirit and team pride. “Whether sports are a timehonored tradition or a new family passion, there are always moments to remember and stories waiting to be told,” says Erinn Valencich, a nationally recognized celebrity interior designer who has been featured on HGTV and in several publications, such as “Good Housekeeping” and “House Beautiful.” “Sportsthemed wall decor is a great way to showcase team spirit and can serve as a fascinating conversation starter for guests.” Valencich says the first step to showcasing sports and school memorabilia in the home is to choose items that have personal meaning. “When deciding what to display, remember that the items should tell a story about your personal interests or experiences, such as a game you attended or a moment you’ll always remember,” she says. Valencich offers these additional tips for creating eye-catching and meaningful sportsthemed wall displays.
Get Creative with Color “First, work with your local custom framer, who will ensure pieces are framed to the highest quality,” Valencich suggests. “Request matboard that matches the team’s colors to immediately call the team to mind. The Crescent Select Impact Colors matboard line is ideal for this, as it features exact color matches for every
college and professional sports team.”
Mix Sizes, Shapes and Materials “When framing sports pictures, choose different shapes, textures and auxiliary elements in order to create a memorable gallery wall that can become a tribute to a favorite team,” Valencich says. “I recommend choosing two to three primary pieces to be the focal point of the wall grouping and supplement them by also framing pennants, jerseys, trading cards, game programs and other meaningful memorabilia for a unique design. It’s the mix of sizes, shapes and pieces that really make a collection sing.” Capture a Personal Sports Experience Valencich also suggests turning a picture of a sports fan’s favorite player, team or stadium into a unique gift. She recommends in-
corporating several memorable pieces into a single customframed piece, such as a photo of the family from a game combined with a ticket stub or program. “By personalizing with a photo, framed sports memorabilia can become a conversation piece that chronicles a special sporting event your family attended,” she adds. Professional custom framers can bring individual pieces of memorabilia together in a high-quality, cohesive piece.
Find the Perfect Place for a Sports Display Valencich believes that sports memorabilia makes a much bigger statement when grouped together in one area. “When displaying sports pictures and memorabilia, choose a room that is the most personal to the family’s sports enthusiast, such as a children’s bedroom, an office, den or entertainment room,” Valencich suggests.
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Power up your cleaning routine when seconds count Rally the Troops • When time is of the essence, divide and conquer. While one family member is vacuuming, a younger one can follow behind, wiping down baseboards. Or while one is taking out the garbage, the other can load the dishwasher. One way to motivate family members for these situations is to instigate a regular power cleaning competition. Make a game of timing how long it takes to tackle key cleaning chores, and you’ll have your own family SWAT team ready to go when guests are on their way.
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At one time or another, everyone has found herself racing around the house with an armful of cleaning supplies, scrambling to tidy up for unexpected guests. But the prospect of surprise visitors need not cause a full-scale panic. Cleaning and organizing expert Donna Smallin offers practical tips for completing a vigorous, efficient cleaning routine when every minute matters.
First Things First • To make a great first impression, start with the entryway and then follow the path your guests will take. Think entryway, living area and bathroom. This is no time to reorganize your sock drawer. If you can, close doors or pronounce the upstairs or other section of the house off limits to guests, and you’ve cut your cleaning job in half.
Conquer Clutter • An uncluttered entryway is warm and inviting. Do a quick lap around your entryway and living area with a laundry basket and/or trash can, tossing junk mail and collecting outof-place items to be organized later.
Fastforward to Clean • Speed-dust at eye level. Microfiber picks up dirt like nobody’s business. Grab a mi-
crofiber cleaner for a quick “dust-busting” of your bookshelves, lamp shades and coffee tables. • Vacuum just the high-traffic areas. When you want to impress guests, nothing freshens up a room like clean carpet and rugs, and an ergonomically designed vacuum can make spontaneous carpet cleaning easier.
“I’m loving the PROlite Multi Cyclonic vacuum from Bissell, which offers all the power of a full-sized upright unit, but in a sleek, lightweight design that makes it easier to use, lift and move from room to room,” Smallin says. • Speed clean mirrors. In the bathroom, lightly wet a microfiber cloth and squeeze it dry to clean mirrors and glass
surfaces. • Give furniture a facelift. Take just two minutes to fluff sofa cushions and pillows to breathe a little freshness into your living room. • Make countertops sparkle. Spritz kitchen and bathroom counters with a freshly scented all-purpose cleaner and quickly wipe away spots, crumbs and everyday grime.
Get prepared • Prepare for future speedcleaning sprees. Speed cleaning is even easier when you’re prepared, so get your supplies in order now. Keep a caddy of cleaning products ready to go, and you can save precious seconds when guests are en route. You may even want to stash cleaning supplies in spaces around your home so you can tidy up on the fly. Small cleaning supplies can easily be hidden behind the TV, behind books on bookshelves, in drawers, or even under your sofa. Master this fast and furious cleaning routine and you’ll always be ready to take on lastminute houseguests. You may even have time to give yourself a manicure before they arrive.
Make your dining room more dazzling a panel length at least 10 inches longer. If you can wrap a present, you can reupholster seat cushions. The average chair requires only half a yard of fabric. Look in the remnants section of a fabric store to find fabulous finds at a discount. For around $5, give an existing chandelier a facelift with spray paint to change the finish. With the remaining $70, invest $50 in a large framed mirror to open the space. Lastly, use your existing place settings and wine glasses and spend the remaining $20 for a few table accessories. – Courtesy Trish Beaudet, Finishing Touches Interior by Design Inc. on HGTV.com
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1 BDRM ON NO lease, dep or credit chk COFFMAN Wkly/mnthly • 303-776-2185 $525. On-site laundry, • ALSO RV SITES AVAIL! A/C, off-st pkng. N/S. AVAILABLE ImmediatelyAvail now. (303)651-2881 2 bdrm, 1000 SF, $750/mo, $750/deposit. (303)886-5039 1 Bdrm Rent Me, Rent Me! Only $550! Split deposit CLEAN 2 BDRM, over 2 months. N/Pets. W/D hkups, large yard. 720 Top Realty, (303)931-6423 Martin. $700. (720)371-4624
Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030
120 Pacific Ave, Ft Lupton Large 2 bdrm, utils. No pets/smk. $795. 303-857-8777
1st Month RENT FREE! SUPER CLEAN Berthoud Townhomes 1602 4th Street ✭ 2 Bdrm avail now- $695 MUST SEE! No Pets. Non-Smoking. Close to I-25, Hwy 60 & 287. Sherry, (970)222-0502.
2 BDRM, 1.5 BA Twnhse, • 1 & 2 BDRM $550 & $675 NW location $700 - $725, FREE Heat 1060 17th Ave, 303-776-5416 Habla Espanol 720-327-8918
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1 & 2 BDRM Apt Homes 2 bdrm, 2 ba, A/C, W/D Fox Ridge Apts Premier included. Close to Rec Ctr. Gated Community. Pets Call PMP, 303-776-RENT. OK! For Info & Specials Call (303)774-9944
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$99 MOVE-IN SPECIALS On ALL apartments! Call today to schedule an appointment! PMP Realty, 303-776-RENT
Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030
• 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath AS LOW AS $780! • 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhouses Starting at $950! •Full Size Washer & Dryer Hookups •Close to Bus lines ***Income Guidelines Apply***
**We Accept Foreclosures** • Pets Welcome • 24/Hr Fitness Center • Prices subject to change
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✭✭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
$725 Excellent Move-In Specials Available!
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1100 East 17th Ave.
Thistle Communities Longmont 4 Locations 1 Bdrm starting at $550 1 Bdrm w/ loft starting at $590 2 Bdrm starting at $620 Up to $350 off rent at move-in on select units. Cat friendly, no credit check 15 3rd Ave 303-651-9496 Se habla Espanol.
1254 SHERMAN DR 2410 Sq Ft Indust space. $1400/mo. K-II Realty (303)775-1646
1500 SF- 936 MAIN ST Good visibility, overhead door, good for transmission shop. $1200/mo. 303-885-7617
● FREDERICK Versatile! Light industrial/office, 960 sf & 1920 sf, from $695 303-857-8777
2 BDRM, both w/attached bath. Loft study. Breakfast bar, all appl´s incl. microwave. W/D hkp. Attach. 2 car gar w/opener, bsmnt, deck. 1448D Baker St. $1000/mo. 303-956-0626
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LUXURIOUS 1 & 2 BDRMS •Hardwood flooring, •Stainless steel appliances, •Granite countertops, pool, •24 hour fitness center UNIQUE townhouse style, 2540 Sunset Drive 2154 Dexter Dr, 2 bdrm, 1.5 ● 1-877-320-3313 ba, balcony, laundry fac, $610 & $620 1 BDRM, 1 ba, off st pkng, Mock 303-497-0668 no stairs, pool, BBQ, 225 E or onsite 303-774-7550 8th. $575. Alert 303-776-5156 NEWLY renovated 1 & 2 bdrms, close to Boulder, Lake front & Mtn views starting at only $670. 3226 Lake Park Way 1-877-320-3305
Condos/ Townhouses 4050
1 Bd From $565 2 Beds From $610 Great Location Large Units Park Like Setting Ample Parking A/C & Pool
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Apartments/ Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030
630 Peck Drive, Longmont West on Nelson/ Airport Rd
NIWOT/ 1 & 2 BDRM´s 8060 Niwot Rd, starting at $695. Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.
EASTGLEN APTS 630 Lashley, Longmont (303)682-2943 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS: Winter Savings Pool, air, laundry ✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd
REDUCED RENTS 1, 2 & 3 BDRM Apartment Homes The Shores Apartments, Hwy 66 & Airport Rd (303)774-8000
EFFICIENCIES STARTING AT $445! Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.
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Please call for details. •1809 EMERY ST2 bdrm in 4-Plex, off st parking, W/D hkups, pet nego. $625/mo. (303)447-8988.
• 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Starting @ $626
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HORIZON PLACE Sunny lrg 2 BDRM, 1 ba, 1 Bedroom- $550 quiet, WD, A/C, balcony, 2 Bedroom- $625 strg! No pets. 2041 Meadow Secure bldg, swimming Dr. $725 303-443-4308 pool, A/C, on-site laundry. Call PMP, 303-776-RENT
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2 BDRM APT, 1000 SF, new carpet, applcs & paint, includes heat & water, N/P. 303-579-2360
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VALUE PLACE FIRESTONE HOLIDAY SPECIALS! ● $549 MONTHLY ● $209 WEEKLY New building. Furn studios, full kitchens, free utils, no lease. ✓ Perfect for visiting friends & family!
ROOMS & Apartments Weekly/Monthly, from $100/week. Utililties included. (303)931-7108
HAMILTON PARK APTS. 1406 N. 4th St., Berthoud. Offers 1 bdrm for people 62 or older or disabled, with or without children. Rent SMALL 2 BDRM, mobile based on income. Now home in Erie. W/D, no accepting applications EHOP. 970-532-3725 or TDD pets, $585. 735 Kattell #107 303-980-1204 800-659-2656
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1 BD, about 550 SF, coin lndry, Your choice, $460 2 BD, w/d hkp, new paint/carpet, wood flr, 1851 Emery #1, #2 $655 2 BD, 1 ba, W/D hkup, 1106 17th Ave, $595 Alert Realty 303-776-5156
DACONO- Large 2 bdrm. $700/mo, incl sewer/wtr & trash. Lndry facilities avail. N/P. (970)420-1363
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2 BDRM, 1.5 BA, W/D hkups, carport, stor, fncd patio/yd. $795. 720-334-0695
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3 BDRM & 2 BDRM Duplexes with off st parking or garage, yards & more! 2 bdrms start at $695 & 3 bdrms for $895. Call PML INC at (303)772-5934 for locations!
2 BDRM, 2.5 BA, 1668 sq ft, A/C, fplc, fam rm, study, all appls, W/D, patio, gar, off st pkng, pets nego, N/S, $950 mo. 303-588-4182
● 581 MOUNT EVANS2 story with bsmt, 3 bdrm, 3 ba, 2 car gar, 2380 SqFt. SPACIOUS 3 BDRM $1100/mo. RMG Realty, Cath ceiling, Pvt deck, (303)772-4466 carport, off-st end unit on park. Meadow Dr. $875. +dep. 303-499-9727 or 303-503-1595. BERTHOUD , 2 bdrm, 1 ba, w/d hkup, 1 car, 3 BDRM Townhome, 1364 well-maint, patio. Pets SF, W/D hkup, 2 ba, $250 nego, No smk. $800 + dep, $999/mo! 888-837-4912 utils & dep. 303-776-4241 *We Accept Foreclosures*
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DUPLEXES! Great 2 bdrm, 2 bath, frpl, W/D hookup, high ceilings, • 1221 9th Ave • 1224 Holly • 1963 Meadow • 1414 Terry upgraded appliances & finishes. Reserved parking, Call PMP for more details, 303-776-RENT pool. ● $700+ Utilities. Valentiner & Associates.
(303)443-9342 TOWNHOME- 3 bedroom, 4 bath, 1 car on Longmont greenbelt. New carpet & appliances. $1100/month. (303)775-6120
TOWNHOMES FOR RENT • 1601 Great Western • 640 Gooseberry Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.
LG 2 BDRM, 2 BA, yard, pets nego, $795. 303-335-6733 www.homernt.com
Garages/Storage Spaces 4070 INDOOR GARAGE STORAGE 20x40, 20x50. I-25 & Hwy-66. 970-535- 6074
TOWNHOUSE $9502 bdrms, 3 ba, W/D hkups, A/C, 1850 Sq Ft, frplc, 1 car garage. $1000 w/WD Call (720)320-9684
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0720 MARTIN- 2 bdrm, clean, lg yd by park, W/D hkups. $700. (720)371-4624
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0 App Fee-$100 off 1st 2 mos Lg 3 bdrm, 2 ba, gar, water pd. No dogs. 303-651-3216 1/2 Month Free Rent! ● 435 EMERY DR 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, W/D hkups, carport, swamp cooler, No pets. $650/mo. Call Pennant (303)447-8988
2 BDRM, 1 ba, carport, 1346 Terry St, $675 2 BDRM, 1 ba, off st pkng, 221 Andrew, $675 2 BDRM, 1 bath, garage, 1533 Lashley, $595 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, garage, 1759 Antero, $700 2 BDRM, 1 ba, off st pkng, near park, 2016 McCall, $715 Alert Realty 303-776-5156
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0 APP FEE! GIANT 6 bdrm on large corner lot, fncd. Pets ok. 740 E 4th Ave. $1275. (720)371-4624 1320 KEYSTONE CTImmaculate, spacious, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, liv room, fam room, W/D, 2 car gar, fncd yard, small pet nego. $995. (303)530-7149 ● 1426 MTN VIEW 3 bdrm ranch, 1.5 bath, single carport, fncd yard, pet OK. $925/month. RMG Realty, (303)772-4466 1640 METROPOLITAN 2 Bdrm, loft + study, 2 ba, 2 car, bsmt. Avail 11/1/09. $1195/mo. Jim, 303-775-0163 1851 DUCHESS- 4 Bdrm, 2 bath, 1 car, LR + FR, complete remodel, granite, hdw flrs, carpet, tile baths, gas log, A/C. $1275/mo. No pets, N/S. 303-775-0163 Craigslist ID#1468578789
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4080 Mobile Homes/ Roommates Longmont Spaces 4090 Wanted 4120
4 BDRM 2 ba 1 car, fncd yd, close to schools, $1,200/ mo, avail 1/1, 303-772-6763 2 BDRM, 1 ba, attic, gar, pet neg, 235 Bowen, $875 2 BDRM, Lyons, 1 ba, cellar, 321 Seward, $900 3 BDRM, 1.75 ba, gar, 1230 Lanyon, $975 3 BDRM, 1.75 bath, dbl gar, 1730 Linden, $1050 3 BDRM Old Town Charmer, basement, 324 Judson, $1050 Alert Realty 303-776-5156
2 BDRM, 1 ba, garage, 212 E St Clair, $725 2 BDRM, 1 bath, garage, 2036 Yeager, $750 2 BDRM, 1 bath, garage, nr park, 1358 Merl, $795 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, gar, lg bdrm, 1844 Lincoln, $825 4 BDRM, 2.5 bath, carport, bsmt, 1900SF! 1734 Cambridge, $975 Alert Realty 303-776-5156
VERY CLEAN 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, 2 car gar, fncd back yd in quiet neigbrhd. Section 8 approved. $1200/mo. (303)548-1091
3 BDRM, 1-3/4 bath, NW Longmont, 1400 Sq Ft, A/C, sprinkler, NO PETS. $1025. (970)768-2280
3 BDRM & 4 BDRM homes with yards, off st parking or garages, views and much more. Prices range frOM $895 to $1495. Call PML INC @ (303)772-5934 for more information and locations!
CLOVER CREEK HOME4 bdrm, 3.5 ba, A/C, comm pool. $1300. (303)442-8693
• 730 Carbondale- Apt $525 • 5844 Canyon Way GREAT DEALS!! Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.
OLDER Eastside Home 22 Marshall Pl, 4 bdrm, 1 ba, W/D, lg yd, new carpet & paint $900/mo 303-776-4158 or 720-204-0580
● 3 BDRM Brick home, 1 car gar, new paint, new carpet & appl´s. Avail now. ● LARGE 2 bdrm, avail 12/15. $600/mo. 303-907-7446
3 BEDROOM HOUSE BARGAINS! • 119 Fairbanks • 1293 Trailridge • 832 Grant Call TODAY! PMP, 303-776-RENT.
Double Wides: Less than $800 Single Wides: Less than $700 Price Includes Lot
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SMALL 2 bdrm house, close to Boulder. No pets. $800 + dep. (303)447-8872
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SEMI-FURN Rooms/Apts Wkly/mnthly from $100/wk Utils/micro/fridge inc (303)931-7108
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Frederick 5079 Real Estate Firestone/Dacono Wanted 5170
Mountain Ave. Commercial/Retail $500/mo 970-532-2652.
Real Estate OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT 321 Coffman, Longmont 1600 sq ft, $850-$1,200 plus utilities & NNN. Tenant finish avail. Jim @ 303-776-2244 x209
Own a home for $8000 tax rebate! Do you qualify?
3 BDRM home, 4 stall gar, 2 ACRE LOTS WEST OF 2000 SF, $249,000. Lse Op- BERTHOUD. Great Views! JAN 1st- sng/cpl, priv tion avail w/ non-refundable $149,900. Fred @ Four entrance/bath/1 bdrm, lrg deposit. 970-481-8170 Seasons Re, (720)494-2133. lvng area, shared kit, W/D internet/cable, large yard, great loc. $585/incl utils. Heidi & Helena buy houses! 303-651-6298 $ SAVE YOUR CREDIT $ 303-725-8388 / 303-459-2711 ROOMMATE WANTED Mirasol Senior Community M/F, $400/month includes has a resale home avail, utilities. (303)834-0732 SF Ranch, 2 bdrm, 2 ✭Large 2 Story✭ 1355 ba., 2 car, A/C, Part of an South Longmontaffordable home ownership Many New Upgrades! opt. Call Amy 970-635-5931 4+ bedrooms, 4 baths, fenced yard. $244,950
• Adult Park 3 bdrm $13,900 No SS# NEEDED! Homes available for imme- • Family Park 3-4 bdrm, $15,900. (303)946-0865 diate move-in $800/mo! We accept TIN numbers for easy in-house financing * Everyone´s Approved! * 773 SQ FT- busy shopping (OAC) 303-500-8797 Bad credit ok on our Owner center, 1144 Francis St, Carry Mobile homes. Over $825. Alert RE (303)776-5156 50 Dbl. & Sing. wides. BigOwn a home today with NO gest Sale Ever!! We´re buying too! 970-222-1473 500 to 2500 SQFT or individmoney down! You may ual offices avail. Good trafqualify for the NEW Gov´t 970-690-2725 or 970-690-3283 fic exposure. 303-523-3369 tax credit program. Bad credit, no problem! EZ in-house financing! St Vrain Village, Westside 5 ROOM prof office space. 888-325-4901 72 Schult 2bdrm 1 ba 820 sqft. 1245 Francis. High 5K OBO 970-785-6558 visibility loc. $845/mo. 303-776-3150 or 303-776-6845 www.aboutarc.com
OFFICE SPACE, 5 rooms avail, $185-$400, great prkg, utils pd. (970)231-7871
$O Down! 3 BDRM, 4 YRS OLD, 3 baths, A/C, frplc, 2 car gar, 1900 Sq Ft, unfinished basement. ✓ $1150. (303)905-6600
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Easy Credit, ● 724 INDEPENDENCE- Low Down Payment Loveland Plaza: 2 story, 4 bdrm, 2 ba, 2 car 4105 N. Garfield, Lot 44 gar, new carpet, no pets. Pleasant Grove: $1095/mo. RMG RE 517 E. Trilby Rd, 303-772-4466 Ft Collins, Lot 78 Harmony Road: 2500 E Harmony, $99 MOVE IN SPECIAL Ft. Collins, Lot 27 4 bdrm, 2 ba, central Only 3 Available Berthoud, Call 970-310-3855
DON´T MISS our lease buyout program! We´ll give you CA$H to move out of your apartment and into 32 NOME CT. 4 bdrm, 2 ba. our home! Homes from Near schools. Fenced yd, $800/mo. 877-490-3678 gar w/opener, sprinklers, on quiet cul-de-sac. $1500 (or $1095 w/good refs). Frederick / Firestone avail 1/1 303-776-7528. A beautiful 3 BDRM, 2 ba, giant fenced yard, 2 car gar, No pets/smk. $1100/mo (303)887-1778
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OLD TOWN ERIE Duplex Downsize & Save! $130K, owner/broker. 303-828-3222
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PROFESSIONAL Offices N. Longmont. 150 to 825 SF. Single & 3 office suite. All ground level, 2 entr, great prkg. 303-956-1141
Roommates Wanted 4120 1 BDRM $450/mo. Share ba w/1. Share quiet house w/3. Utils incl. 303-523-3195
1 VERY LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA Mobile BDRM AVAILABLE ● 48 BAYLOR- 2700 Sq Ft, Home $700 + utils. River in a 3 bdrm, 2 bath Valley Village, 303-772-3240. 4 bdrm 3 ba, stunning home in Longmont. mountain view! $1600/mo. $450/month 2 BDRM, 1 BA, yard, new 2 BDRM 1 BA + Den, large RMG Realty, (303)772-4466 incl utils. 303-956-0326 carpet, 13 Lois Pl. $675/mo. yard. No Smoke. Pet nego, Mobile Home Sale/Rent Avl now. 303-710-6179 $985. 303-776-5416 Various parks, owner fi1014 ROSE, 4 BDRM, nance, low down, 2 or 3 2 BDRM, N.W., 2 ba., gar., 2 BDRM, 1 bath Old town 2 ba, fam rm, fncd yd, bdrm, bad credit ok, rent to 2 rms, mature M/F, pvt A/C, hkups, fenced, no w/ small yard. W/D inc. $1250 rent & dep. own, same price as rent. bath, share kit., W/D, $540 smk/pets, $800 303-776-8038. $850/mo 303-931-4011 utils inc, n/s/p. 303-946-5380 (303)875-1346 Longmont 970-215-1819
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Save money on energy this winter Prepare heating, cooling systems for efficiency Article Resource Association
Getting ready for winter often means changing to warmer clothes and taking stock of mittens and hats. But it’s also a good idea to prepare your home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter, too – especially if you want to keep energy bills down. Heating can account for almost half of the average family’s winter energy bill, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Taking a few steps now will help your furnace and other heating components operate more efficiently throughout the winter, helping you save money. American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning offers the following tips for winter home readiness:
Program your Thermostat If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, this is the year to get one. Resetting the temperature from a constant 72 to 65 degrees for eight hours a day (perhaps during the day while you and your family are less likely to be home) can cut your heating bill by up to 10 percent, according to energy.gov. Some models even allow you to pre-set different temperatures for every day
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Seal Heating and Cooling Ducts Leaks in the ducts that move air within your system can be big energy wasters. Sealing the ducts that run through attics, crawl spaces, unheated base-
New technology helps homeowners save money and keep their house warm when needed. (ARA)
ments and garages can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent. Use duct sealant or metal-backed tape to seal the seams and connections, and then wrap the ducts in insulation.
Upgrade to Newer Technology If your furnace is more than 10 years old, consider replacing it with a more energy-efficient model. One furnace that exceeds the government’s energy standards is the Freedom 95 Comfort-R Variable-Speed Modulating Communicating Furnace. Made by American Standard Heating & Air
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Conditioning, it converts 95 percent or more of fuel you pay for into heat for your home. Instead of using on-again-offagain thermostat control, it uses temperature data from the thermostat to calculate its own heating cycle. It then adjusts the flame with a modulating valve for even, comfortable heat and precise fuel control. With the passage of the U.S. Economic Stimulus Bill, homeowners may be eligible for a tax credit if they purchase certain types of HVAC systems between Jan. 1,
2009, and Dec. 31, 2010. More information about the tax credit is available at www.americanstandardair.com and www.irs .gov.
Schedule a Winter Checkup As you schedule checkups to keep your family healthy, do the same for your home’s heating system. An HVAC professional can perform a routine maintenance checkup to ensure all components of your heating and cooling system are operating properly and safely, and advise you on ways to improve energy efficiency. To locate an
independent American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning dealer, visit the American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning online dealer locator at www.americanstandard air.com.
Clean or Replace Filters A dirty furnace filter can slow down the air flow in your heating system and make it work harder than necessary. Your furnace will work less hard, use less energy and last longer if you clean or replace filters monthly, or at minimum, every three months.
Home-improvement mistakes to avoid Don’t Forget About the Subfloor Laminate flooring needs an underlayment barrier for almost any surface upon which it is being installed. Not only will a subfloor protect flooring from moisture, it will also help with soundproofing.
Don’t Ignore Safety This goes for any home-improvement project. Simple precautions like wearing
safety goggles, not overloading outlets and turning off breakers will only take a few minutes or a few extra bucks.
Don’t Skimp the Grout Sealer You can spend time and money installing tile, but if you don’t properly seal the grout it can absorb water, dirt and other stains. – HGTV
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Longmont • Longmont City from Clover Ind LLC, 11870 County Road 1, Longmont, $2,896,900, home • Longmont City from Clover Ind LLC, 11596 County Road 1, Longmont, $2,570,600, home • Robert & Jennifer Martinez from DFS Invest, 10594 Forester Pl, Longmont, $164,000, home • Longmont City from South Valley Drive LLC, 12236 County Road 1, Longmont, $2,603,000, home • Brian Kenney from Accountius Richard D & Camille M, 1435 Willowbrook Dr, Longmont, $263,000, home • Mark Gralton from Centerra Homes Inc, 1930 Wasach Dr, Longmont, $545,000, home • Michael & Kari MacKenzie from Fannie Mae, 5858 Summerset Ave, Longmont, $195,000, home • Bo Cui from Fannie Mae, 225 E 8th Ave Unit B17, Longmont, $37,000, condo • Natasha & William Hubba from Federal National Mortgage, 1011 Ponderosa Cir, Longmont, $148,300, home • Sorento LLC from Fetterman George R & Linda A, 238 Sorento Pl, Longmont, $1,215,000, home • Richard & Marilyn Gonzales from Fowler Robert R & Linda J, 2336 Lincoln St, Longmont, $207,000, home • Rico LTD from Gralton Mark Bradford, 3558 Larkspur Dr, Longmont, $290,000, home • Shaowu Bao from Gutierrez Lazaro & Reyna, 3590 Larkspur Cir, Longmont, $359,000, home • John & Deborah Beachman from Hendricks Fred W & Jaclyn G, 2031 Amethyst Dr, Longmont, $450,000, home • Joel Mansfield from Hoogland Paula D & Jason L, 1003 Woodside Rd, Longmont, $235,000, home • Matthew & Sarah Masters from Kamigaki Michael K & Stacy K, 11712 Beasly Rd, Longmont, $369,000, home • Judith Ray from Mary L Moy Living Trust, 2639 Elmhurst Cir, Longmont, $206,600, home
December 26, 2009
• Alisa Hebert from Poudre Investment Holdings LLC, 1225 Missouri Ave, Longmont, $189,000, home • Jay & Rhonda Ritter from Roloff Michael O, 803 Sumner St, Longmont, $243,000, home • Christopher Martinez from Shaffer John M & Glendora, 408 Highland Dr, Longmont, $138,000, home • Roger & Mary Cabral from Vogt Iris, 2303 Collyer St, Longmont, $195,000, home
Dacono • Luke & Jennifer Darby from Billings Barbara A, 695 Short Ct, Dacono, $222,500, home Erie • Jann & Lindsey Gorske from Martin Donald A Jr & Bonnie, 1928 Kinnikinnick Dr, Erie, $350,000, home • Joshua & Edwin Woolley from Bevan Douglas E Jr & Jada M, 3045 Blue Sky Cir Unit 18-308, Erie, $145,000, condo • Denise Anderson from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 117 Ortega Ct, Erie, $368,500, home • Rhonda Tounget from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 1045 Koss St, Erie, $302,500, home • Linda Trust from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 1040 Koss St, Erie, $299,900, home • David & Kathleen Sechris from Hughes Rhonda B, 418 Harvest Point Dr, Erie, $279,900, home • Eleanor & Aaron Mannon from Kelterborn Kathryn M, 1573 Meachum Way, Erie, $222,000, home • Vladimir Lyapunov from Morrison Homes Colo Inc, 87 Ortega Ct, Erie, $388,000, home Firestone • Laura Brunsman from Melody Homes Inc, 6983 Sunburst Ave, Firestone, $255,000, home • Sean Flagg from Wells Alvin P Ii & Kirsten, 6755 Owl Lake Dr, Firestone, $275,000, home • David & Diana Covington from White Darla, 5399 Bowersox Pkwy, Firestone, $215,000, home • Fraylan & Kari Gonzales from Hajek Brett D & Emily R, 4951 Silverleaf Ave, Firestone, $264,000, home
• Preston Patrick from Weber Lalita & Phil, 433 Berwick Ave, Firestone, $185,000, home • Jared Satterfield from Sagner George W & Patricia A, 11324 Dover St, Firestone, $218,000, home • Van & Dovay Perry from Shultz Kim E & Lisa M Hunace, 6459 St Vrain Ranch Blvd, Firestone, $214,500, home
Fort Lupton • Ben & Helen Bachicha from Johnson Vern W & Carolye G, 213 Elizabeth Ct, Fort Lupton, $247,900, home • 8100 LLC from Deutsche Bank National Trust Co, 110 Pacific Ave, Fort Lupton, $50,200, home Frederick • Jermey Felix from KDB Homes Inc, 3120 Comanche Ct, Frederick, $279,500, home • Daniel & Tiffany Fisher from Bank New York, 5254 Mt Arapaho Cir, Frederick, $167,000, home • Julie Fragnito from Fed Home Loan Mtg Corp, 5478 Glen Canyon Dr, Frederick, $242,700, home Lyons • Donna Guest from Clemenhagen Darren, 129 Eagle Canyon Cir, Lyons, $385,000, home • Bengt & Margaretha Bergstrom from Moore Roselyn W, 123 Eagle Canyon Cir, Lyons, $700,000, home • Michael Thompson from Platz Cindy L, 632 2nd Ave, Lyons, $267,000, home Platteville • Terry & Linda Nichols from Deutsche Bank National Trust Co, 5337 Red Tail Ct, Platteville, $340,000, home • Erna Pike from Zadel Patricia K, 303 Olive Ln, Platteville, $124,500, home • Rachel Puckett from Thompson Tiffany, 404 Main St, Platteville, $72,900, home Foreclosures – Notice of election and demand • Borrower: Pedro & Rosaura Mora, Lender: Everhome Mortgage Co, Amount: $30,167, Property: 1213 Mackenzie Ct, Dacono, Filed: 12/14/09 • Borrower: Savona Homes LLC, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $729,572, Property: 193 Com-
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mander Cir, Erie, Filed: 12/15/09 • Borrower: Jason & Amy Vallery, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $303,990, Property: 6634 Tenderfoot Ave, Firestone, Filed: 12/11/09 • Borrower: Michael & Debra Neary, Lender: Onewest Bank FSB, Amount: $197,908, Property: 1455 S Bowen St, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09 • Borrower: Phillip & Tammy Yarnall, Lender: Onewest Bank FSB, Amount: $167,200, Property: 535 Cameron Ct, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09 • Borrower: Mary Colwell, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $427,845, Property: 2531 Eagleview Cir, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09 • Borrower: Guillermo Andrade Lomeli, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $138,816, Property: 1208 Meadow St, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09 • Borrower: John & Suzanne Stinn, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $191,645, Property: 102 Bowen St, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09 • Borrower: Colleen & John Malia, Lender: Beneficial Mortgage Co Of Colorado, Amount: $223,215, Property: 1012 Bragg Pl, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09 • Borrower: Mario & Maria Pineda, Lender: Aurora Loan Services LLC, Amount: $237,749, Property: 21 Clark Way, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09 • Borrower: Creative Estates LLC, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $240,000, Property: 7 Marshall Pl, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09 • Borrower: Frank & Sandra Nibley, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $571,549, Property: 1900 Wasach Dr, Longmont, Filed: 12/11/09 • Borrower: Stephanie Wilson, Lender: Keybank National Association, Amount: $76,528, Property: 440 11th Ave, Longmont, Filed: 12/14/09 • Borrower: Elias & Sylvia Sias, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $203,252, Property: 405 Crystal Pl, Longmont, Filed: 12/14/09 • Borrower: Amy Munger, Lender: Firstbank Of Longmont, Amount: $97,412, Property: 4501 Nelson Rd 2103,
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Longmont, Filed: 12/14/09 • Borrower: Stacey Mata, Lender: Wachovia Mortgage FSB, Amount: $14,300, Property: 50 19th Ave 81, Longmont, Filed: 12/14/09 • Borrower: Michael Connolly, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Amount: $186,149, Property: 1333 S Bowen St, Longmont, Filed: 12/11/09 • Borrower: Michael Connolly, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank National Assoc, Amount: $283,123, Property: 429 Sierra Ave, Longmont, Filed: 12/11/09 • Borrower: Eydie Cady, Lender: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Amount: $291,382, Property: 7277 Mount Sherman Rd, Longmont, Filed: 12/11/09 • Borrower: William & Carolyn Chandler, Lender: Citibank NA As Trustee, Amount: $222,400, Property: 1601 Sumner St, Longmont, Filed: 12/14/09 • Borrower: Ryan, Ronald & Patti Clapper, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $143,039, Property: 1445 Sanborn Pl, Longmont, Filed: 12/14/09 • Borrower: Melanie & Troy Hansen, Lender: Bank Of America National Association, Amount: $170,464, Property: 1837 Juniper St, Longmont, Filed: 12/14/09 • Borrower: Antonio Gasca, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $166,853, Property: 1317 Dogwood Ln, Longmont, Filed: 12/14/09 • Borrower: Creative Estates LLC, Lender: Suntrust Mortgage Inc, Amount: $129,444, Property: 421 Sunnyside Ln, Longmont, Filed: 12/15/09 • Borrower: Countrywide Home Loans Inc, Lender: Bac Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $198,281, Property: 1514 Tulip Ct, Longmont, Filed: 12/15/09 • Borrower: Steven & Jann Morris, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $172,401, Property: 2466 Spencer St, Longmont, Filed: 12/15/09 • Borrower: Jose Saenz, Lender: Aurora Loan Services LLC, Amount: $184,000, Property: 143 Empson St, Longmont, Filed: 12/16/09
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December 26, 2009
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Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence 1401 Elmhurst Dr. • 303-772-9292
$835$840
$835$840
1
1
Yes
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
$695$820
$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
$805$1075
$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
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
Yes
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
$1135$1500
1, 2
1, 2
Yes
Some
Yes
N/A
$675$799
$200
1,2
1,2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hot tub, swimming pool, granite bar tops, stainless appliances
$670$960
$99
1&2 bd lofts, Yes 2x2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hot tub, swimming pool, granite bar tops, stainless appliances, vinyl wood flooring
If you are interested in placing an ad on this grid, call Classified at 303-776-7440. Copy change deadline for this grid is Tuesday by 2 p.m.