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Don’t Sacrifice

Design Candice Olson is back with tips on creating indestructible designs

Potted herbs perfect for windows

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January 15, 2011

French Provincial pieces might need cleaning

CANDICE TELLS ALL

Revealing the secrets of indestructible design Do you have to sacrifice style when you have kids? It’s an age-old design question many parents ask – and my clients, Nicole and Trevor, are no exception. The young couple live in a charming house with their two small children, but when I met them they were up to their ears in diapers and teddy bears.

The couple spent a good deal of time in a large living /dining room that was disorganized and uninspiring, but they didn’t know how to improve it. They longed for a stylish, Candice Olson adult space where HGTV they could relax and entertain, but also needed a place that could weather juice boxes and muddy sneakers.

Now, I know a thing or two about managing crayons, sticky, chocolate-pudding fingers and the occasional baby-food spitup. So, I happily called in my crew and geared up to give Nicole and Trevor a kidproof space with a cool, industrial, grownup vibe.

The secret to this type of makeover centers around the principle of indestructible design – blending form and function in ways that ensure materials, fabrics and furnishings are durable and chic. With this in mind, I chose a variety of stylish, hardworking elements for the redesign. Things like raked wood, impenetrable stone and smudge-proof metal fit well with my design.

I began by painting much of the wall space a relaxing shade of cream, and

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Scripps Howard News Service

Dear Helaine and Joe: I was given two bureaus by an elderly friend. They were purchased from Pane’s Furniture in Boston sometime between 1910 and 1930. The top drawer of each piece has a mark that looks like a pot of flowers. I would like to sell them, but refinishing them would cost about $600. How much more would they be worth if I did have them refinished? – T. D.

Nicole and Trevor’s space combines resilient yet fashionable fabrics, finishes and furnishings.

(SHNS/Courtesy HGTV)

putting up gorgeous brown cork wallpaper along one wall of the adjoining living and dining rooms.

The living area had a big non-functioning fireplace, but its brown stucco finish made it an eyesore. So, I painted it a beautiful shade of cream, put down some stone tiles and flanked it with new shelving units. I wanted to install a gas insert, but (due to venting issues) opted instead for a decorative look that features candles, a mirror insert and a tempered glass safety screen.

I got rid of the room’s outmoded furniture and put in a three-piece sofa in a resilient, creamy-colored outdoor fabric. I also chose a beautiful brown armchair, a round wooden coffee table and a dentproof vintage steel footlocker that will function as a side table.

I then upped the color ante with a beautiful Ikat patterned fabric that contains shades of blue, green, brown and cream.

The material was used to make drapes for both rooms and it served as my jumpingoff point for the accent colors in the space.

I also put down a rugged, multicolored patchwork rug that can be trusted to hide all manner of kid spills.

In the dining room, I installed a long,

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durable white vinyl banquette along the cork-papered wall. This banquette will function as part of the seating for a new table that consists of reclaimed wood atop an indestructible steel base.

I chose cool white dining-room chairs and two funky high chairs that can later be converted into toddler chairs. When choosing furnishings for children, I look for durability. After all, design is an investment – and it has to grow with you.

I then lightened and brightened the rooms by putting up two industrial-inspired pendant lights above the diningroom table and two lamps on either side of the fireplace.

Lastly, I added a host of accessories – vases, artwork, accent pillows – and made sure the breakables were well out of reach of curious little hands.

The verdict? Ignore the naysayers. I say you can have it all – kids and style. By combining resilient yet fashionable fabrics, finishes and furnishings, Nicole and Trevor’s space went from bland to beautiful and is now ready for splendid dinners, relaxing evenings – and a messy tyke or two.

Dear T. D.: During the 20th century, some furniture manufacturers branded their products or applied labels in a drawer. Unfortunately, we could not see the trademark on these pieces well enough to identify them. As for Pane’s Furniture, it might be possible that T. D. is referring to Paine Furniture, which was founded in Boston in 1835 and went out of business in 2000.

There is no question that these pieces were manufactured and not handmade, and we date their origin much closer to 1930 than 1910. The style of this chestof-drawers is popularly called French Provincial.

American manufacturers made a variety of styles under this “French Provincial” umbrella, and the pieces in today’s question fit into this category. These two items probably were part of a bedroom grouping that also included either one or two beds, perhaps a vanity and bench, and one or two bedside tables.

In almost every instance, refinishing diminishes the value of antiques significantly. The insurance replacement value of this chest and dresser base in their current condition is somewhere between $350 and $500. Refinishing them will not raise it much, if at all.

Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV’s ’’Candice Tells All.’’ For more ideas, information and show times visit www.HGTV.com.

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Design guru Candice Olson is back with her new Candice Tells All column. In this space she combines resilient, yet fashionable fabrics, finishes and furnishings for a new look. See story above. (SHNS/Courtesy HGTV)

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Several readers inquired about my last and auto insurance. History shows people article as to how the median value of same- with lower credit file more claims accordhome sales in our market could drop over ing to the insurance industry. Sometimes a the past four years (Case-Shiller index), short sale or deed in lieu of payment may while the median selling price (amount be the answer if there is a hardship, versus buyers are spending on homes) is now a foreclosure, as it is often possible to atrising. In summary, value is a function of tain a letter of negotiated release from the supply and demand and is largely obligation, versus a foreclosure that may influenced by jobs and policy (i.e. lending continue to have credit hounds chasing for regulations), while affordability can addiyears into the future. Bankruptcy may still tionally be a function of be a consideration, so legal adinterest rates and what the vice would be something to same payment will buy. consider.

Readers are welcome to A final option if wanting to send an e-mail for regional “move on,” which many homesupporting data on that owners have chosen lately, is discussion. finding a way to sell at a loss. If The latest bank reports show a person has some savings, reone in four homeowners owe tirement savings or can secure more than their home is worth. a personal loan from family, it In some cases, such homeownmay be worth coming up with Dave Wagner ers had bought or refinanced Longmont Association the difference and saving their when prices and interest rates of Realtors credit. Secondly one could sell were higher, and by the time and close their current home they decided to try to refiand loan, and in the process, nance, it was too late. Their homes were may be able to repurchase at a significantly no longer appraising for enough for the lower interest rate than what they had. The lender to be willing to refinance it, even secret is to stay current on payments and though the payments would have been keep good credit. As stated previously, a lower. Consequently, many were stuck seller could be buying a lot more house for with higher interest on their monthly paythe same payment they are currently makments. ing, by getting out of their old loan in a Some have been trying to escape by way sale, and taking advantage of great rates on of short sales, but unless there has been a their purchase. If borrowing, obtaining job loss, or other unusual hardship, the reenough for 3.5 percent down payment on a quired hardship letter to the lender may new home, or $1,000 if the buyer has Vetfall on deft ears. The bottom line usually eran Administration eligibility that needs results in trying to figure a way to live to be considered. smarter. On occasion, a loan modification If a person is downsizing for space or fiwith the lender can work, but one must be nancial reason, this could still be a good cautious in choosing what looks like a betmove, as it could allow a lower interest ter payment, in exchange for negative rate and even lower payments on their amortization and higher debt. next property.

Second jobs, disconnecting cable and controlling expenses are part of what some Sometimes, taking the loss now makes have done to try to hang in there and not sense. A homeowner wishing to make a sell. Many are aware that a short sale, change in home size or location, may not though sometimes easy to do, can result in want to wait. Their real victory may credit damage similar to a foreclosure, and lie in making the move while they can prevent one from buying again for two to lock the next property at lifetime low six years. In addition, if the seller is fortuinterest rates. Homeowners may wish to nate enough to get a letter from the bank talk with a local Realtor who knows the to agree to consider the short sale as a setmarket, or hometown lender, as to a tled debt, it will usually mean that the defi- strategy that might help them achieve their ciency (shortage when settled) will contin- goals. It is a great time to make a new ue to show up for years on the sellers credresolution. it report.

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In the first winter of my marriage, I of direct sunlight or 12 hours of artificial wanted to cook a fabulous meal for my light per day. If using artificial light, keep husband to make up for all of the awful the plants 3 to 4 inches under it. meals I’d been cooking for him up until The right container is crucial; choose that point. As this was before the Internet those that are at least 6 to 8 inches deep was anything other than a twinkle in with drainage holes. Decorative tins, old someone’s eye, I opened a boots or colorful crockery cookbook to look up a recipe, work well as outer pots to slide which is what those kitchen around the container the herb paperweights were used for is potted in, to keep your winprior to phone apps and dow attractive. Fertilize herbs, googling. but do so lightly, using half Before me was a wonderful strength fish emulsion or liqrecipe for Tarragon Veal Crouid kelp. quettes, calling for fresh tarThyme and oregano eventuragon, chives and parsley. It ally became my favorites. Both might as well have called for Carol O’Meara perennials, thyme is a must for eye of newt and toe of frog, beColorado State kitchens; its small leaves spill cause I had no idea where to University Extension over quirky containers. And find them. I didn’t even know oregano is easy to grow as long what they looked like. as it gets a sunny window and Fortunately, one of our neighbors prois pinched back to keep it bushy. Use the vided a few snips from her windowsill garclippings in sauces and stews, or dry the den and my dish was saved. From that mo- sprigs for later. ment on, I vowed to grow herbs myself.

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What do mortgage lenders look for when ously, with today’s tax software, it’s easy to they scrutinize your finances? It all boils create a second set of tax returns that you down to financial stability and making sure didn’t file with the IRS. By getting access to you’re a good credit risk. your IRS records, your lender can see what’s really going on with your finances.

On your application, you’ll be asked to Tax returns can be a minefield with today’s disclose personal finance information that lenders. One borrower told me will help the lender decide that a lender rejected him bewhether your finances are stacause his tax return showed a ble or precarious at that mo$1,500 loss in a business in ment in time. which he was a minority part• Salary/annual income. ner. Although he earned plenty Lenders want to see that you’re of money, the lender was gainfully employed. If you’re spooked by the possibility that employed as a full-time emthere might be more losses to ployee, receiving a W2, that’s come. going to be the best indication • Bank/retirement account of financial stability. (Lenders Ilyce Glink statements. Lenders want to see don’t assume you’re going to be Tribune Media Services how much cash you have on losing that job anytime soon.) hand, and how cash has come If you’re a 1099, or contract, into and out of your account throughout employee, or if you own your own busithe past year (and sometimes longer, particness, you can still buy a home or refinance, ularly if you’re a small business owner or a but you’re going to have a tougher time 1099 contract employee). Large, unexproving that you’re financially stable. plained cash withdrawals and deposits are a Lenders see 1099 contract employees as red flag, as are accounts with extremely low temporary, even if you’ve been “temporaribalances. If you’ve overdrawn your acly” employed for years in this manner. Selfcount, watch out. Lenders really don’t want employed individuals (and those who reto see any sign that you’re not managing ceive 1099s) will have to show stable inyour financial accounts with the utmost of come for at least two to three years, which ease. is usually done through tax returns.

• Cash on hand. How much cash you • Tax returns. Your lender may ask you to provide copies of your tax return (partic- have on hand is a bigger issue for lenders now than in the past. You’ll need cash to ularly if you own your own business), but pay closing costs, and to have in reserve. you’ll be asked to sign a tax form permitLenders want to see at least a month’s ting the lender to pull its own copies of worth of expenses (mortgage payment, taxyour tax return directly from the IRS. Obvi-

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That hasn’t changed. In fact, lenders are now looking for higher credit scores than ever before. Managing your credit history is a skill that’s becoming increasingly important, as we move to an electronic society.

You need to regularly check your credit history, and if there are errors or your history contains erroneous information, you’ll need to work on correcting those problems.

You’ll also need to think about how each credit account you open or close, and how you use the lines of credit that you have, will affect your credit history and ultimately your credit score. Having a higher credit score will save you thousands of dollars throughout the life of any loan you take out.

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Having a vibrant living room is a must, but it doesn’t have to break your wallet. Consider these tips, and let the magic happen.

• Collect one nice piece from everywhere you go to add meaning to your decor. Look with different eyes at heirlooms you’ve inherited – old books, dishware, stitchery, clothing, even your grandfather’s pipe – to see how they might be displayed.

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1401 Elmhurst Dr. • 303-772-9292 Victoria Inn

2400 17th Ave. • 303-772-4667 Ute Creek Apartments

Longmont, CO

1100 E 17th Ave. • 303-684-6821 The Shores at McIntosh Lake

2450 Airport Rd. • 303-774-8000 Cloverbasin Village

630 Peck Dr. • 888-837-4912 Elliott Apartments

418 Emery St. Longmont, CO 80501 • 303-772-6452 Fox Ridge Apartments

3800 Pike Rd., Longmont, CO 80503 • 303-774-9944 Tanglewood Condominiums Senior Community

100 21st Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 • 303-774-0300

Washer/Dryer Hook-ups

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splashing your walls with open air scenes, here are a few ways to beat the winter doldrums: • Landscape indoors through art. A great way to make your home feel cozier in the winter is to decorate with landscape art that reminds you of the beauty of the season.

• Feed the fire. There’s nothing better than the natural heat and aromas created by a flame burning in a fireplace during a cold winter day.

• Bring the forest inside. The natural smell of pine is invigorating and reminds us of being outside.

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$740-$890

$250

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In each apartment

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

Starting at $799

$125

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1, 2

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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.

$729-$1200

$100 $200 $300

1,2,& 3

1,2

Short Term Available

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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.

$690-$1100

$149

3-bdrm. townhomes

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65 lbs limit Pets Neg.

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& rental available

Convenient location, pet friendly, garages available, 24-hour maintenance

Yes

In historic Longmont, large trees, quiet neighborhood on-site parking & storage. Close to RTD. Heat included.

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

Full size in each condo

W/D provided in each Condo

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

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$50+ mo.

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Pets

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

Allow Smoking?

$835-$840

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$885-$890

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Deposit

Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence

make you feel more connected with the outdoors in the comfort of your own living room.

There are many ways to make your home seem less like a sheltered fortress and more like a cozy connector to the natural world. From incorporating natural elements in your home decor to

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For many people, connecting with nature has calming and invigorating effects. However, cold and short days make getting outside a little more difficult. If you find yourself coming down with a case of cabin fever every winter, try bringing the outside in and decorating your home in a way that will

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To place an ad, call 303-776-7440 or go to www.TimesCall.com/classifieds and place your ad any time of the day or night. Fax: 303-772-8339…email: classifieds@times-call.com Duplexes 4060 Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Commercial/ Condos/ Condos/ Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Industrial 4040 Townhouses 4050 Townhouses 4050 1716 CAMBRIDGE •1 & 2 BDRM ✭ $550-$675 FREE Heat 1060 17th Ave, 2 BDRM APT´sHabla Espanol 720-327-8918 Starting at $645, some with

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2 Bdrm, 1 ba, lge, complete remodel- W/D, A/C, deck, N/P/S. 2041 Meadow Dr. $840 303-443-4308 •1809 EMERY ST2 bdrm in 4-Plex, off st pkng, W/D. Pet nego. Avail now, $650. (303)447-8988

CLOVERBASIN VILLAGE (303)485-0512 630 Peck DriveLongmont West on Nelson/Airport Rd 1 Bedroom 1 Bath as LOW as $690 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath as LOW as $799 3 Bedroom 2 Bath starting at $799 3 Bdrm Townhouses Starting at $1000

QUAIL VILLAGE 303-485-0065 321 Quail Roadacross from Longmont Rec Center 2 Bedroom as LOW as 3 Bedroom as LOW as

2 Bath $731 2 Bath $844!

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BRAND NEW 4 bdrm townhome, $910/ mo, W/D, DW & gar included. EHO 303-859-0477 or 303-485-5232

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✓ Perfect for visiting friends & family!

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS: Pool, air, laundry ✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd

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303-485-0040

(303)682-2943

✓ Close to Bus lines ✓ Pets Welcome

Townhouses 4050 ● 1243 Hunter Court #B 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, carport, Cat OK, $695 RMG Realty, 303-772-4466

2 BDRM, 1.5 BA, carpet, drapes, refrig, D/W, selfcleaning stove, central A/C, gas heat, W/D hkup, fncd back yard, 2 car gar.

No pets. $800 + dep.

1412 Kay St. 303-776-1287 or 303-747-2219.

Bring ad to qualify. *Expires 1/31/2011 *New Guests Only*

Horizon Place

1 Bedroom- $545!

2 Bedroom- $645!

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

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

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• 1760 Shallot, 3+ bdrm, 2 ba, $1275/mo Call PMP Today, 303-776-RENT

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

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Single Apartment Rental Clean & simple apt for rent in Longmont. $450/heat, water included. 1 bdrm/ bath, laundry facility, off street pkng. Ready to go!

No pets. Call 303-775-1800

Apartments/ Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030

• FREE Washer/Dryer & Carport • Wood-burning fireplace • Large balconies/patios • Approved pets accepted • MTM leases available • Within walking distance of shopping, restaurants & RTD • On line leasing available • One bdr, 1 bath starting at $740 • Two bdr, 2 bath starting at $890

2400 17th Avenue, Longmont, Colorado 80503

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2 bdrm, 1 ba, W/D, frplc.

No smoking, small pet neg. $850/mo. (303)827-9904

LONGMONT Duplexes 4060 Townhome/Condos • 975 Reynolds Farm Lane, 0 App Fee-$100 off 1st 2 mos 2+ bdrm, 2 ba.

• 500 Lashley, 2 bdrm, unfin Lg 3 bdrm, 2 ba, gar, water paid. No dogs. 303-682-2525 bsmt, 2 car gar Call PMP, 303-776-RENT NICE, SW Lgmt. 2 Bdrm Condo, 2 BA, gar, AC, W/D, DW, micro, pets nego. $1100, Mike 303-517-2220

● 1465 LAMPLIGHTER 2 bdrm, 1 ba, fncd yard, off st pkng. No pets. $695/mo.

RMG Realty (303)772-4466

2 BDRM, 2 BA, A/C, gar, lrg fncd yd, Dog OK. On cul-de-sac. 5 Martinez Place, $960. 303-443-4308 2 Bedrooms, 1-3/4 baths, single garage, fenced yard, pet nego, $800/month + $800/dep. (303)776-7216

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Cutest TH! End unit, SW Longmont TH- 2200 SF, 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, partial 2 bdrm, main flr master, fin bsmt, walk to super- 2.5 ba, study, frpl, deck, market, adorable settings. $1400 (303)442-8693 $1250. Franco 303-776-6715

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Industrial Warehouse 1,150 Sq.Ft. Industrial Warehouse Space.

Office, A/C & overhead door. $800M. Call, George (303)772-1075

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4080 Office Space 4100 PROFESSIONAL Offices N. Longmont. 150 to 825 SF. Single & 3 office suite.

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

4 BDRM (conforming in fin bsmt) 617 5th St, Berthoud, pets nego. Call 970-669-0842 www.rmpm.com

2- 4 Bedroom Homes • 19 Reed • 1025 Gay St Roommates • 132 Telluride • 234 Lapaz • 3028 Depo Dr Wanted 4120 • 1240 Meadow • 14567 N. 107th St 1 BDRM avl in 4 bdrm • 234 LaPaz Pl • 1608 20th Ave • 102 4th Ave house. Quiet area, $475, inc utils, N/S. 303-819-1398 • 2981 Bellmeade Way • 1249 Whitehall Dr Call PMP, Male looking for same to 303-776-RENT share house with.

DUPLEX 2 Bedrooms

• 1412 Terry St Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

(720)203-6969

SUNSET GOLF AREA, 2 BDRM, 1 BA, W/D, frpl, fncd yd, no smoking, no pets. $700/month.

1828 Spruce. 303-772-5233

Garages/Storage Spaces 4070

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, single garage, fenced yard, pet nego, $850/mo. + $850/dep.

(303)776-7216

M. to share 2 bdrm, Erie. $500/all utils incl/cable.

720-675-6478 or 303-828-8652 Non-smoker/drinker $450/ mo w/util + Dep. Furn bdrm &ba. 303-776-4369

3 & 4 Bedroom Houses www.alertrealty.net

Private- 2bdrms, 1ba, newer home $750/mo everything included w/d wireless net 720-272-2645

INDOOR GARAGE & Commercial Storage 20x40x16 w/ 14x14 doors start at $300.

20x50x16 w/ 30 amp elect, man door & pwr door opener start at $425.

Garage Storage LLC, 4070 Camelot Cir, located I25 Business Park.

I-25 & Hwy-66. 970-535- 6074 www.Longmont-storage.com

3 Bdrm., 1.5 ba, New flooring, paint & appliances, large private yard, $975/month. 303-763-0732.

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

Houses

3 BDRM, 2 ba, 2 car gar, total remodel! 2476 Sunset Dr. N/S, No cats, $1350. 720-273-5924

Retail Space 4135

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All real estate advertised in this paper is subject to the federal and state Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

● 3 BDRM, 1.5 BA, 1 car gar, 1317 Lashley, fncd yd, pet OK. $975/mo RMG Realty (303)772-4466

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3 bedrooms, 1 bath, double garage, fenced yard, pet nego, $950/mo. + $950/dep.

(303)776-7216 FREDERICK - 3 bdrm + loft, 2.5 ba, fncd backyd, 2 car gar, $1350/mo.

Avl 1/10. Call (303)772-6203 •Old Town, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, oversz gar, screened porch.

N/P. $1250. (303)525-9880 WESTSIDE Home, Remodeled 2 or 3 bdrm 2 ba 2 sty, full bsmt, 2 car, W/D hkup, fncd bkyd, frpl, Townley Cir, $995. 720-280-1589

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Louisville

Ranch with fireplace on cul-de-sac, 3/1/2, $185,000 AND Bilevel with fireplace, 4/3/2 $179,000. Call for more information.

50 19TH AVE, #31 LONGMONT

Cute ranch style condo is move in ready now. 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths, enclosed porch, W/D hookups and detached garage.

See this neat and clean unit today. Only $79,900!

Mobile/ 5130 Manufactured Homes/Spaces 3 BDRM, 1 BA, new carpet, W/D, carport, Lgmt adult park age 55+, 970-215-1819

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Open House Saturday 12-2PM

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5106 466 Elliott Street, Longmont

Discovercomfortable,easymaintenance in this ranch home featuring an updated kitchen, pergo flooring, and upgraded carpet. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath features 1,127 finished square feet. All this for just $129,900

Open House- SAT 1/15 2-4 Below Market @ $257,900 3 bdrm, 1 ba, 2 car, bike trails & parks. 155 S. Tyler 303-459-2711 or 303-725-8388

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This 3 bdrm/1 bath is ready to move in, no work needed, large backyard, extra front parking, wood floors and tile. No HOA. $159,900 #635241

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Century 21 Humpal, Inc. 720-323-5089 marta@century21.com

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Mobile Homes/ Spaces 4090 MOBILE HOMES for Rent $650 to $750, 2 & 3 bdrms.

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2500 to 5000 SF- great views ● 1018 SUMAC STfrom 2nd level, ample park3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, $1100/mo. ing. 2432 Main. 303-875-1345 303-775-0429 ask for Sean $250/MONTHGreat parking, quiet.

1424 Twin Sisters Dr, Lgmt 5 bdrm, 2 ba, fncd bkyd, 2 Ground level. Four Seasons Realty, (303)875-1345 car gar, sprklr sys, $1495/ mo + dep. No cats. Refs req´d, avail 2/1. 303-810-6975 500 to 2500 SF, can divide.

On site prkg, Good traffic exposure. 303-523-3369 ● 1701 ADKINSON 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 story, 2 car gar, Lgmt. $1375. OFFICE SPACE For Rent RMG Realty, 303-772-4466 Holistic Wellness Center.

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Lovely condo in Prospect New Town. 3 Finished levels with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage.

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Practical upgrades can pay off

Real Estate Transactions are supplied by Prospects Unlimited Inc., 1151 Eagle Drive Ste. 467, Loveland, CO 80537.

Longmont • Ann Reed from Boulder Creek Kingsbridge LLC, 1548 Venice Ln, Longmont, $258,800, home • Robert French from James Chapdelaine, 1942 Wasach Dr, Longmont, $550,000, home • William Nickerson from Federal Home Loan Mortgage, 3834 Staghorn Dr, Longmont, $172,000, home • Tahlia Bear from John Higgins, 7372 Mount Sherman Rd, Longmont, $385,000, home • Robert Gaul from Mensur Husic, 1820 18th Ave, Longmont, $170,000, home • Dominick & Jera Giacomazzi from Keybank National Association, 1507 Aspenwood Ln, Longmont, $215,500, home • Anna Frateschi from James Matonak, 2184 Stuart St, Longmont, $214,500, home • Gary & Joann Vandervliet from Nix R Scott, 1409 Lashley St, Longmont, $153,000, home • Richard Cleavinger from Wells Fargo Bank, 6608 Fairways Dr, Longmont, $549,900, home • Kristen England from Rachel Bowman, 930 Button Rock Dr Unit 69, Longmont, $157,000, condo • Todd Nelson from Brian Campbell, 820 Gay St, Longmont, $315,000, home • John Edwards from James Carroll, 1612 Donovan Pl, Longmont, $223,000, home • Steve & Mary Bruny from Earl Correy, 5740 Prospect Rd, Longmont, $1,200,000, home • Rex Walker from Janice Dawson, 500 9th Ave, Longmont, $91,700, home • Joan Coleman from Bernita Lovell, 1379 Charles Dr Unit B-5, Longmont, $163,700, condo • Germaine Mueffelmann from

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homeowners want more value for their remodeling dollars, and that means turning to improvements that make both functional and fiscal sense.

If you’re contemplating a kitchen or bathroom remodel, here are some pointers for keeping it practical.

Practical pays off when it comes to kitchen and bath renovations. Gone are the days when virtually every kitchen or bathroom remodel involved top-of-the-line luxury upgrades and a budget big enough to fund an Ivy League education. Today’s

Be Like the Swiss That is to say, stick with neutrality in both the bathroom and the kitchen.

Choose neutral colors for the walls and for parts of the room that might be especially costly to change later.

Malcolm L Lavon, 1446 Elmhurst Ct, Longmont, $250,000, home • Marcus & Marie DeFoe from Melvin Nelson, 2401 22nd Ave, Longmont, $255,700, home • Jacqueline McKinny from James Walsh, 10515 Ute Hwy, Longmont, $225,000, home • Ann Holley from Hal Wilkerson, 404 Baker St, Longmont, $115,000, home • Kenneth Hargett from Bikemore Real Estate Investment, 1809 Tyler Ave, Longmont, $215,300, home • Janice & Norma James from Colorado Oaks LLC, 2394 Santa Fe Dr Unit A, Longmont, $298,800, condo • Brent & Tara White from Credit Suisse First Boston 200, 9231 Apache Rd, Longmont, $223,500, home • Rex & Sue Fuller from DW Properties LLC, 1016 Gay St, Longmont, $158,000, home • Annie Poquita from Jann Ertl, 355 Sunnyside Ln, Longmont, $126,500, home • Milos & Zuzana Garcala from Fannie Mae, 1912 Kingston Ct, Longmont, $170,000, home • Katherine McDowell from Nancy Gapter, 240 Sugarbin Ct, Longmont, $225,000, home • Billy & Blanche Burns from Glass House Properties LLC, 1739 Atwood St, Longmont, $166,000, home • Michael Scarantino from James Priest, 2201 24th Ave, Longmont, $196,500, home • Thomas & Debra Hutchinson from Joel Lene Cole Living Trust, 11791 Pleasant View Rdg, Longmont, $429,000, home • Shane & Deborah Yuhas from Casey Jones, 2651 Falcon Dr, Longmont, $430,000, home • Arturo Ibarra from US Bank National Trustee, 124 Chinook Pl, Longmont, $128,000, home Berthoud • Brett & Patricia Floyd from

James Hinojos, 1435 S County Road 17, Berthoud, $350,000, home • Mary & Ricky Scott from Mark Guzinski, 2253 Jones Pl, Berthoud, $530,000, home • Rene Cervantes from Steven Parmley, 405 5th St, Berthoud, $170,000, home Dacono • Tamrick Inc from Eagle Meadow LLC, 5085 Pergrine Rd, Dacono, $50,500, home Erie • Linda Foos from Sandra Gilner, 1688 Bain Dr, Erie, $234,900, home • Nicholas & Jennifer Prey from Justin Ebert, 1939 March Ct, Erie, $355,000, home • Corey & Navita Lorenz from Bhavani Kulkarni, 2097 Tundra Cir, Erie, $255,000, home • John McConnell from Barbara Bohlen, 2875 Blue Sky Cir Unit 4 No. 101, Erie, $139,000, condo • Melynda & Jonathon Oliver from Taylor Morrison Colo Inc, 1114 Mircos St, Erie, $284,400, home • Prairie LLC from VRC Devl LLC, 3095 Blue Sky Cir Unit 13205, Erie, $113,900, condo Fort Lupton • Samuel Jaquez from Fed Home Loan Mtg Corp, 15075 Good Ave, Fort Lupton, $53,400, home Frederick • Andrew & Lorena Linhardt from Home State Bank, 3453 Cottonwood Cir, Frederick, $59,500, home • Rochelle Schara from Alicia Pavkov, 5460 Fox Run Blvd, Frederick, $197,000, home • Don & Victoria Martin from Hunter Homes Corp, 5513 Mustang Dr, Frederick, $471,300, home • Joshua Parker from KBD

Reflect Action No matter how big your bathroom feels to you, there’s no downside in making it feel bigger. Use mirrors to make the room appear larger than it is.

Sink into It Sinks play a pivotal role in the usability and desirability of both bathrooms and kitchens. In baths, replace dated, singlebasin vanities with dual-sink models, which are in high demand by homebuyers.

For kitchen sinks, opt for a blend of practicality and beauty.

Homes Inc, 6506 Spring Gulch St, Frederick, $247,000, home Lyons • Amber & Tyson Russell from Chad Pyatt, 203 McConnell Ct, Lyons, $330,000, home Estes Park • Brenda & Lyle Hileman from Donald Engelhardt, 618 Estes Park Estates Dr, Lyons, $140,000, home Niwot • Loren & Richelle Burnett from Flatiron Mortgage Lending LLC, 8274 Cattail Dr, Niwot, $885,000, home • Catherine McCall from Susan Sloan, 350 3rd Ave, Niwot, $362,000, home Platteville • Rochell & Scott Sherman from Sherry MacDonaldmoudy, 17375 Weld County Road 38, Platteville, $201,000, home Foreclosures – notice of election and demand • Borrower: Marilyn Major, Lender: Liberty Savings Bank FSB, Amount: $38,013, Property: 805 Marshall Pl, Berthoud, Filed: 01/04/11 • Borrower: Robert & Debra Buchanan, Lender: Bank Of America National Association, Amount: $666,745, Property: 5943 Sandia Ln, Berthoud, Filed: 01/05/11 • Borrower: Serena Scovell, Lender: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Amount: $721,000, Property: 2231 County Road 42, Berthoud, Filed: 01/04/11 • Borrower: Timothy Magee Jr, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $411,776, Property: 1160 Allen Ct, Erie, Filed: 01/03/11 • Borrower: Kenneth & Sidney Poppe, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $258,297, Property: 10347 Coal Ridge St,

Firestone, Filed: 01/03/11 • Borrower: Kirk & Tammy Murrie, Lender: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Amount: $247,795, Property: 4886 Silverleaf Ave, Firestone, Filed: 01/04/11 • Borrower: Shawn & Joyce Mccoy, Lender: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Amount: $119,772, Property: 262 Jackson Ave, Firestone, Filed: 01/05/11 • Borrower: Lucio & Erika Vasquez, Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Amount: $420,333, Property: 9904 County Road 22, Fort Lupton, Filed: 12/30/10 • Borrower: Oscar Lucio, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $152,454, Property: 613 McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed: 01/03/11 • Borrower: Wesley & Lisa Langton, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $214,528, Property: 1617 Wagonwheel Dr, Fort Lupton, Filed: 01/04/11 • Borrower: Mario & Juanita Ruiz, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $173,499, Property: 5104 Dvorak Cir, Frederick, Filed: 12/30/10 • Borrower: Jeremy & Giavana Woolman, Lender: Midfirst Bank, Amount: $149,818, Property: 2629 Denver Ave, Longmont, Filed: 01/04/11 • Borrower: David Martin, Lender: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Amount: $215,377, Property: 1721 Antero Dr, Longmont, Filed: 01/04/11 • Borrower: Patrick & Sandra Hughes, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $244,863, Property: 1087 Button Rock Dr, Longmont, Filed: 01/05/11 • Borrower: Kevin Digregorio, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $160,000, Property: 1320 Venice St, Longmont, Filed: 01/05/11

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SELLER WILL PAY UP TO 3% OF CLOSING COSTS! 3 bed, 3 bath, 2200 sq. ft.

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Open Sat 12-2 117 Dawson Pl

Jerry M. Curry/Wright Kingdom • 303-541-1936

OPEN Sat at 2:30pm

2128 MEDFORD ST.

03-159413

1 HOUR ONLY!

Longmont

OPEN Sat at 1:00pm

2310 JEWEL ST. Longmont

$239,900

$215,000

3BR, 4BA, Built in 2000

4BR, 3BA, Lg KITCH & YD!

Hardwood, Formal Living, Dining, Fam Rm, Fin Basement. Fenced, FP, AC, Nice!

Dave Wagner/ERA Tradewind • 720 244-0980

Marty Quigley - ERA Herman Group Real Estate - 720-350-7638

Home Warranty! New Windows, Furnace, Roof, Carpet.

Dave Wagner/ERA Tradewind • 720 244-0980

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Location

Address

SATURDAY OPEN HOUSES

Hours

Office

Phone

Price

$123,000 Longmont 323 Baker St

12-3

Remax Traditions/Graham

720-272-0183

$154,900 Longmont 919 Alta St

12-3

Remax Traditions/Graham

720-272-0183

$169,000 Longmont 117 Dawson Pl

12-2

ERA Herman Group/Quigley

720-350-7638

$199,500 Longmont 216 Gay St

12-3

Keller Williams/Willson

303-776-3200

$199,900 Longmont 1667 Venice Ln

11-5

Boulder Creek Builders

303-502-5338

$215,000 Longmont 2310 Jewel St

1-2

ERA Tradewind/Wagner

720-244-0980

$239,900 Longmont 2128 Medford St

2:30-3:30 ERA Tradewind/Wagner

720-244-0980

$241,950 Longmont 1308 Cumberland Dr

1-3

Wright Kingdom/Johnson

303-776-3344

$249,000 Longmont 1469 Serenity Circle

1-3

ERA Tradewind/Stang

303-772-9620

Location

Address

Hours

Office

Phone

$250,000 Longmont 1243 Hummingbird Circle 12-4

Blue Vista Sales/Biggs

303-652-7949

$269,000 Longmont 5605 Mount Sanitas

2-4

Prudential Real Estate of The Rockies/Maynard 720-203-8211

$284,900 Longmont 1403 Bluemoon Dr

12-4

Shadow Grass Park

303-776-3331

$314,900 Longmont 2314 Waterson Circle

10-12

Wright Kingdom/Colwell

303-776-3344

$327,000 Longmont 1345 Bluemoon Dr

12-4

Shadow Grass Park

303-776-3331

$369,000 Longmont 4616 Calabaria Pl

12:30-2:30 Wright Kingdom/Colwell

303-776-3344

$417,000 Longmont 2114 Mallard Pl

12-4

303-776-3344

Wright Kingdom/Curry

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January 15, 2011

OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY FEATURED HOMES

Open Sun 2-4

4501 Nelson Rd #2407 Longmont

www.LiveKingsbridge.com • 303-502-5338 03-161700

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Longmont

$269,000

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1756 SF 2BR + Study, 2BA, Partial Basement, Corner Lot. 2 ½ Car Garage.

Low Maintenance Community!

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

SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES Location

5605 Mount Sanitas

$327,000

$284,900

Price

Open Sun 2-4

1345 Bluemoon Dr.

1296 Square Feet. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Fully Landscaped, 2+ Car Garage.

Low Maintenance Community!

Hours

Office

Phone

$150,000 Longmont 1216 Atwood St

11-1

ERA Tradewind/Yale

303-772-9620

$180,000 Longmont 4501 Nelson Rd #2407

2-4

Coldwell Banker/Tucker

303-902-6250

$199,900 Longmont 1667 Venice Ln

11-5

Boulder Creek Builders

303-502-5338

$249,500 Longmont 2225 Rivera Pl

1-3

ERA Tradewind/Stang

303-772-9620

$284,900 Longmont 1403 Bluemoon Dr

12-4

Shadow Grass Park

303-776-3331

$327,000 Longmont 1345 Bluemoon Dr

12-4

Shadow Grass Park

303-776-3331

$448,000 Longmont 11815 N. Beasly Rd

12-2

Wright Kingdom/Parsons 303-776-3344

$465,000 Longmont 11792 N. Beasly Rd

12-3

ERA Tradewind/Parker

303-772-9620

$508,000 Longmont 848 Tenacity Dr

11-2

Remax Alliance/Koth

303-746-7316

$900,000 Longmont 2025 Braeburn Court

11:30-2:30 Wright Kingdom/Collins

303-776-3344

Beautiful 4 Bdrm, 3 Ba, 2 Car Gar home in heart of Prospect New Town. Wonderful open flr plan, 3rd level w/stellar views, great private mature backyard. MLS #642634

Krista Koth - REMAX Alliance - 303-746-7316

Open Sat & Sun 12-4

Longmont

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

$508,000

03-161466

Jonelle Tucker/Coldwell Banker • (303)902-6250

02-159287

1,400 Sq.Ft., Double Master, 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage. Low-Maintenance Townhome.

Built Green, Energy Star Rated. To Be Built.

1403 Bluemoon Dr.

Longmont

$199,900

Lovely, like new 2 bd+ study in Mt. View W Condos. Sunny, open flr plan, lg fam rm& kit. Close to schools, pks & dwntwn.

Open Sat & Sun 12-4

848 Tenacity Dr.

SW Longmont

$180,000

03-161699

Open Sun 11am-2pm

Open Sat & Sun. 11-5 1667 Venice Ln

02-159293

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Immaculate, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, great SW Longmont location www.5605mountsanitas.com

Cindy Maynard/Prudential Real Estate of the Rockies cindy@maynard-team.com • 720-203-8211

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