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Above: Before, Yolande and Huy’s chilly room was tall on space and short on style. Right: After, by turning up the heat, this once cold and cavernous basement was turned into a warm, contemporary retreat. (SHNS/ HGTV)

Warming up the family room

Candice Olson HGTV

Yolande and Huy have gone from one extreme to the other.

After years of living in a tiny apartment in New York City, a great job offer enticed the couple and their two young daughters north of the border and into a great big house. However, while they were thrilled with their new home, all of the newfound space had them feeling a bit small.

Their basement, where they spent most of their time, was bigger than their whole apartment in the Big Apple. But the chilly room was tall on space and short on style. Huy, who grew up in Denmark, wanted the basement to reflect a clean, modern Scandinavian design. And they both wanted a place the whole family could enjoy – a room where Yolande could do her sewing, the kids could play games and they could all watch television together.

So I grabbed my team and got set to turn Yolande and Huy’s icy warehouse of a room into a warm, inviting family room.

The basement was already finished, complete with high ceilings and hardwood floors, so no real structural work was needed. I started by

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putting up a creamy coat of paint and then divided the room into three functional areas: a lounge area, a work area and a play area.

In the lounge area, I created a show-stopping feature wall with a new gas fireplace. The modern arrangement boasts a long, linear gas insert and a massive surround of gray-and-white-marble mosaic tiles. Not only is it eye-catching, it brings much-needed warmth into the cold space. I then flanked the fireplace with a custom-built cabinetry unit that holds a big-screen television, other media equipment, books and some display items.

I put in a huge, modern, linen-colored sectional in this area that lends itself to great fireplace viewing and TV watching. I then punched up the color quotient with throw pillows in various configurations of yellows, blues and greens. To finish things off, I put in a coffee table, a few side tables and an area rug with a heated underpad.

I turned the wall adjoining the feature wall into a work area. I installed a long quartz countertop that serves as a desk, installed a lot of storage and put up a pin board in a dreamy blue

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fabric. I then added beautiful wood blinds to the windows above the countertop and put up stunning drapery on the French doors.

In the play area, I put in a rounded table that is perfect for Yolande’s sewing or the kids’ crafts and games. Above this area, I put up a fun and funky light fixture in a woven, kid-proof fabric. I then installed an entire wall of custom cabinetry that looks like a series of cubbyholes and will keep the kid clutter hidden. This wall also boasts wallpaper in a large-scale lattice pattern that acts as a subtle backdrop to the cabinetry.

After some final touches – including lamps, pictures, artwork and plants – the basement was ready for the whole family.

By turning up the heat – artistically and literally – I turned this once-cold and cavernous basement into a warm, contemporary retreat that suits Yolande and Huy’s new life and their old New York state of mind. Now that’s divine.

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

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Potted bulbs perfect for indoor garden Fragrant hyacinths are one of the joys of the winter indoor garden. Buy potted bulbs already forced and the hard work’s done.

Even before the flower color starts to show, the green buds poking out from the top of the bulb give a hint of the flower shape to come. It’s fun to create an indoor winter garden by replanting an assortment of small potted plants into one larger pot. Pick up several potted hyacinths at the supermarket or home center and transplant the nascent bulb plants into a decorative pot with a drainage hole. Use a bagged potting soil mix. No food or fertilizer necessary. All the food the plant needs is stored in the bulb.

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amount of nitrogen fertilizer you put on your lawn. Too much nitrogen and your lawn mower will become your best friend, since your grass will grow so quickly you’ll need to mow often.

The best defense against weeds is to grow a healthy, dense lawn that will out compete weeds trying to muscle in on your turf. If you have a thin lawn and want to over-seed it with grass this season, do not apply preemergent. Spring is a good time to over-seed cool season grasses into areas that are threadbare.

For best results, core-aerate the lawn before you spread seed. The seed will fall into the holes made by the aerator, which act as ideal germination chambers for grass seed.

As the seedling sprouts and germinates, its roots dig deeper into soil that has been aerated.

When core-aerating, pass the machine over the area several times in differing directions, making hundreds of holes in the ground. Water the lawn lightly every day until the seed has germinated. Grass seed is a slow germinator, so be prepared to wait 14 to 20 days for it to sprout. The most common mistake in over-seeding is from impatience with the germination time – many gardeners give up too soon and cut off the water just when the young sprouts first emerge.

If you have already applied pre-emergent, wait two to four months before trying to over-seed. The pre-emergent will breakdown in the sunlight during the summer months and allow for germination of new seed.

For more information on lawn care and spring lawn checklists, visit csuturf .colostate.edu/.

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

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The secret is in the lawn care. For better turf with minimum work, set the stage now for a dense, healthy yard by planning to weed and over-seed your turfgrass.

Timing is crucial for controlling grassy weeds, whose seeds fell to the soil in fall. Lying quietly on the lawn until spring soil temperatures soar into the 50s, the seeds can sprout and grow quickly before you’re ready to stop them.

Pre-emergent weed control is helpful in keeping weeds at bay, and for best results, plan now to put it on your lawn. The right time to apply pre-emergent weed control is mid-March to early April, two to four weeks before the seeds germinate. Too often the pre-emergent is put down after the seeds have sprouted; weeds already up and growing are unharmed by it.

As with all products, follow the package directions when applying pre-emergent. Regardless of whether it is derived synthetically or naturally, like corn gluten, pre-emergents need only be applied in a light layer across the lawn. Put down too much, and there is a risk of stunting the grass’ root system, causing poor performance later in the summer when heat takes its toll.

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Selecting art to display in your home

Art &

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A variety of art from different mediums are on display at The Great Frame Up in downtown Longmont.

(Paul Litman/Times-Call)

By Annie Walsh

Longmont Times-Call

A

rt is a window into life and lifestyle.

The artwork displayed in a home reflects passion, inspiration and taste.

Still, finding the right artwork can be a

challenge.

Collecting new art should be an exciting and explorative process. While there are no set rules to follow, there are a few tips that should make the process a little less daunting, and a little more fun.

“The first things to consider are medium, subject matter and what people are passionate about,” says Dave Ianazzo, co-owner of The Great Frame Up in Longmont.

“Art is supposed to make you happy – bring out emotions,” he says. Art is about passion and a subjective opinion on what is beautiful and meaningful. Try to stay away from fickle trends or what’s showcased as popular in catalogs. “You want to be able to look at that artwork years later and say ‘I’m really happy that I bought that,’” Iannazo says.

When looking for a piece, think about color schemes, styles and the dimensions of the space.

Art can be used to set a mood, add an accent or simply inspire.

Joanna Kirves, executive director of Longmont Council for the Arts, has great advice for firsttime buyers. “Go galley hopping and look at all types of media,” she says. “You will find yourself drawn to the same styles or media at each place.

Then focus on that and start looking for art you like.”

If you’re willing to spend a little more on a

piece, try to find something that stimulates an emotional response. If the art is being used to fill a space, go for a more classic style.

Another important element to consider is where the artwork will be displayed. In the bedroom, think about choosing a more intimate style. “Something soothing, relaxing, art that takes you somewhere else,” Kirves says. For the dining room, go for a more formal statement piece that can enhance conversation. The family room is a great place for an old movie poster and the bathroom works for fun artwork. “I even like art in kids rooms,” she says. “Start them early.”

Don’t forget to consider that there are incredible, inexpensive prints of original works that can add life to any room. They are perfect starter pieces to focus your taste and style preferences.

“Your first piece of art is a stepping stone,” Iannazo says. After the first piece, whatever the medium, expect that there will be more art to come. It may be difficult to walk passed a local gallery without finding the next piece of art that would work perfectly on a bare wall at home.

Art is a lifetime investment, a way to tell guests who you are on a personal level. It’s not necessary to spend big bucks on trying to impress people if it has no personal meaning.

Most often, the best art is something from the heart. A photo from a favorite vacation can be blown up, framed and look like something from a gallery, or a child’s finger-painting can look like an expensive abstract. Sometimes all it takes is a framed print to tie together a room, or even an entire house.

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House bought for parents disqualifies buyer from credit

Difficult to distinguish between real and bogus Pablo Picasso lithographs

see if you qualify. I don’t believe the federal government will change the terms of the homebuyer tax credit, although stranger things have happened. If the housing market continues to deteriorate, the federal government might agree to extend the tax credit.

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Scripps Howard News Service

Dear Helaine and Joe: We purchased this piece by Picasso 18 years ago and are curious about its worth.

The print appears to be No. 126 from an edition of 200. It is in excellent condition. The print is signed in the plate and has a handwritten signature in the lower right corner. It is dated 12-4-58. – S.D., Spearfish, S.D.

Q: My friend has a home he lives in and owns a different house in another state about to be foreclosed on. The foreclosure happened because after his divorce, his name came off the deed to the property but not off the mortgage.

His ex-spouse failed to make the payments. He owes about $290,000, but the property is worth only $200,000. Can he lose the equity in his primary residence and any money he has in the bank in this foreclosure?

A: Your friend’s biggest problem is that he didn’t insist at the time of his divorce that his ex-spouse refinance the property to take his name off of the mortgage.

I don’t know if the foreclosed property is in a non-recourse state. If it is a non-recourse state, then the lender would foreclose on the property and would not be entitled to go after other assets. Otherwise, the lender would have to file for a deficiency judgment.

Your friend will need to hire an attorney to make sure that once the property is foreclosed upon, the bank will not have the right to go after him for any other money owed. Your friend might also want to talk to the divorce attorney who helped him out and get more information.

Dear S.D.: Before discussing art, we always make it absolutely clear that an appraisal cannot be done from photographs. There are too many variables, and an in-person examination is necessary to determine a value with any authority.

Pablo Picasso entered the world in Malaga, Spain, on Oct. 25, 1881, and by his teenage years was skilled in drawing and painting. Throughout the years, Picasso’s style continued to evolve dramatically, and he helped invent cubism, surrealism and postmodernism.

In short, Picasso is credited with helping to invent 20th-century modern art.

Much of his work is considered to be extremely important, and the best, one-ofa-kind original pieces can bring prices well into the millions of dollars at auction.

Picasso was extremely prolific, and it is estimated that he produced 50,000 works during his lifetime. This includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, rugs, tapestries and thousands of prints or lithographs.

Between 1945 and 1949, Picasso produced a truly impressive grouping of

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lithographs that number about 200 different images. These were produced in close cooperation with Henri Deschamps, a professional printmaker from Atelier Mourlot, the renowned art publisher and art workshop founded by Francois Mourlot in 1852.

Picasso may have created the lithograph in today’s question for a peace demonstration held in Stockholm, Sweden, from July 16 to July 22, 1958. It is called the “Bouquet of Peace,” but there is some doubt whether Picasso actually created this piece.

We feel there’s a possibility that this piece is bogus, and if we are correct, the value is less than $200. If genuine, the value would probably be in the $2,500 to $3,000 range.

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Q: In August of 2006, I bought a house for my parents because I had excellent credit. I was trying to help out my desperate parents, who were unable to buy on their own. They pay the mortgage each month and other expenses of the property, but the house is in my name. I lived there a year and then got married and moved out.

Now my husband and I want to buy a house. My mother was going to be the co-signer with my husband. The problem is because I’m not a first-time homebuyer, I don’t Ilyce Glink qualify for the tax Tribune Media Services credit. Therefore, even though my husband is a first-time homebuyer and I’m not going to be in the mortgage, we can’t take advantage of this incentive. Is there anything I qualify for?

A: I wish I could help you secure a homebuyer tax credit, but there’s nothing I can do for you. Unfortunately, the house that your parents now live in is in your name and you lived in that home for about a year.

While there is no tax credit prohibition against being an owner of investment real estate, you cannot have owned a primary residence in the past three years.

It sounds as though you’re close to being out of the property for three years, but the thing is, you have to sign a contract to buy a new home by April 30, 2010, and must close on the new home by June 30, 2010. I can’t tell from your e-mail whether the timing will work out or not.

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Educating consumers about predatory lending they can roll the costs into the loan. This makes for a higher loan amount and subsequently higher mortgage payments.

By Gay E. Kuhlmann Special to the Times-Call

Predatory lending refers to the use of unfair and abusive mortgage lending practices that result in a borrower paying more through high fees or interest rates than the borrower’s credit history warrants. It involves fraudulent practices that target vulnerable consumers and plays on the hopes and dreams of innocent people whose investment in their home is their security. Due to the complicated nature of mortgage transactions, it is often difficult for individuals to tell the difference between legitimate and predatory loans.

Do you feel pressured?

• Be suspicious of harassing phone calls or solicitations from lenders who say they can give you a quick approval.

• The same goes for lenders who offer “guaranteed” low-interest loans – as long as you apply over the phone and pay them money today.

Does it sound too good to be true?

• Check references and call your local Better Business Bureau to ask if their have been complaints about any of the lenders you are considering.

Protect Yourself from Lending Abuse Abusive or “predatory” lenders push unusually high interest rates and fees.

They are often illegal, as well. Here’s how to tell a good loan from a bad one.

Do you trust the lender?

• Before borrowing, you should know exactly what you are getting and what you are paying. Never be afraid to ask questions or explanations about fees, terms or conditions you do not understand and never sign a blank form.

• Also, be sure that prepaying for credit life insurance is the best way to for you to go. It will protect your family by paying off the loan if you should die but paying up-front premiums can add to the monthly cost of your loan.

• Think twice about a loan that has a

Have you shopped around for the best deal?

• Check with other lenders, including banks and credit unions, for their rates and fees.

• Compare the interest rates and the total costs with several lenders.

• Beware of high up-front fees and percentage “points” even if the lender says

large amount due at the end of scheduled payments. This type of loan has advantages for some people but the final or “balloon” payment could be beyond your ability to repay.

• Be cautious of lenders who tell you not to worry if you can’t pay for your mortgage – they will help you refinance your loan if you need to. Predatory lenders make money from the high fees and closing costs they will charge you to refinance your loan.

Report Abusive Lenders If you have been a victim of lending abuse, let others know. Your complaint could save others from being victims, too. Call your local office of consumer affairs or your state Attorney General’s office – they are listed in the Government section of the phone book. Report your experience to the Federal Trade Commission. The agency looks out for predatory lending scams and frauds. Call 877-FTCHELP (382-4357), write to Federal Trade Commission, CRC-240, Washington, D.C. 20580, or visit www.ftc.gov to file a complaint online.

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Judges noted the improved plant habit of Mesa Yellow with mature plants reaching 20 to 22 inches in a full sun garden location. The neat, mounded plants are adaptable to smaller space gardens or any type of containers. When planted near the inside edge of the container, they will cascade down the container.

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Grow your own salads with microgreens

Among the many virtues of microgreens is the ease with which they can be grown on a countertop or windowsill (Photo courtesy “Sean Conway’s Cultivating Life”).

Bashor expands marketing efforts Barb Bashor with ERA Tradewind Real Estate is taking what buyers want to heart.

According to the National Association of Realtors, 98 percent of homebuyers say photos and more detailed property descriptions are what they want most when searching for their new home online.

In partnership with the No. 1 real Bashor estate Web site, REALTOR.com, Bashor has made a commitment to enhance all of the properties she markets with multiple jumbo photos with captions, customized property descriptions and rolling headline banners.

“It’s so important that I do the absolute best job I can for my clients, promoting their home in every possible way to make

Here are the materials Growing fresh greens you will need: seeds; a outside in the middle of sprouting container (neceswinter is not an option in sary for seeds that need premost of the country. But sprouting before planting); growing fresh greens in sterilized seed starting mix your kitchen can be – if you or potting soil; and a clean, grow microgreens. plastic-lidded container Microgreens are simply with bottom drainage or tersprouted seeds that have Sean Conway racotta pot for growing grown on a bit. They’re beCultivating Life greens. coming more popular due As for tools, you’ll need a to their vibrant colors and spray bottle; a mixing bowl, textures, their wonderful, a spoon and a clear plastic bag. delicate taste, and the ease with which you can grow them.

First, prepare your seeds by soaking in sprouter, following seed package diAs the name implies, growing microgreens requires little space. They can be rections. Some seeds, such as arugula, will not require initial sprouting. grown on a countertop, a windowsill or under grow lights in a basement.

Then add a 1- to 2-inch thick layer of moist soil to your selected container.

These tasty seedlings are also quick Evenly spread seeds on top of soil. Gento grow, with most ready to harvest tly mist the seeds with a spray bottle of within four to 14 days.

sure they really stand out, getting the most exposure possible,” Bashor says. “Getting their home sold. That’s my job. That’s what they hire me to do. Showcasing my listings on REALTOR.com helps me accomplish that.”

Bashor can be contacted by calling 303775-2994 or 303-772-9620.

Davis earns foreclosure designation Mike Davis of ReMax Traditions in Longmont, has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when milDavis lions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills

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and education accumulated by Davis will help benefit Longmont-area residents and communities.

“The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” Davis says. “It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure.”

For more information about CDPE Designation, visit www.cdpe.com. To contact Davis, call 303-918-5668.

Mattioli joins Pedal to Properties Niki Mattioli, a Boulder-area Realtor, has joined Pedal to Properties, a full-service real estate firm. Mattioli has been a Realtor for eight years and was previously one of the top-selling agents at Keller Williams Realty in Boulder.

“I fell in love with Boulder 20 years ago because of its beauty and extensive bikeways. Working with Pedal to Properties and employing its cycling-to-view properties option will help me connect with local

water.

Place the container or pot near a window but out of direct sunlight. If you have a lidded container, cover it to hold in moisture until seeds germinate.

If using a pot instead of a plastic-lidded container, cover it with a plastic bag during germination stage. Once tiny roots form, open lid or remove plastic bag and place container in a location with good air circulation and indirect light for the balance of growing period.

Depending on the greens, harvest in four to 14 days. If cut back with scissors, some greens will put on a second flush of growth like cut-and-comeagain lettuce.

Sean Conway’s television series, “Cultivating Life,” airs Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. ET on WGN America. His new book, “Sean Conway’s Cultivating Life” (Artisan Books, 2009), describes 125 projects for backyard living. www.cultivatinglife.com.

home buyers and sellers with similar interests,” Mattioli said.

Mattioli was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Kansas City. She earned a journalism degree at the University of Kansas before working in advertising and publishing for 12 years prior to becoming a Realtor.

A Pedal to Properties Realtor is a full-service real estate agent that uses unique marketing tools, know-how and services tailored to health-conscious Mattioli buyers and sellers interested in the pedestrian lifestyle. Use of the Pedal to Properties cruiser bikes is completely optional but allows agents to highlight neighborhood features such as parks, schools, shops, trails, mass transit and more.

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Cleaning oven racks require a lot of elbow grease

March 6, 2010

By Rhonda Prast Star Tribune

Cleaning oven racks is a twice-a-year chore for me, unless I’m really doing a lot of baking and roasting. I have an easy way to clean the oven interior – my oven has a selfcleaning feature.

I had cooked a lovely baked chicken in the oven without covering the bird with foil.

What a mess. The racks were stained and sticky, but I did not want to use any harsh

chemicals to clean them.

Bloggers and online sites are a great resource for cleaning suggestions. More good tips are always submitted from commenters on blog posts. Turns out I only used hot water (boiling hot), baking soda and powdered laundry detergent. Here’s what to do.

Lay towels down first to protect the tub’s surface. Place racks on towel. Pour hot water from the tub – as hot as possible – to cover the racks. I added several kettles of boiling

water. Sprinkle on the baking soda and powdered laundry detergent. Let it sit overnight.

The next morning, one of the racks took some extra elbow grease and an old toothbrush to clean all those nooks and crannies.

The tub was easy to rinse since it had two boxes of baking soda in the water.

Remember not to use the self-cleaning oven feature for racks and keep birds away from the kitchen when this feature is on – the fumes are toxic to birds.

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

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

$675$795

$250

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

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

$805$1075

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

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

*$705$1200

$100 $200 $300

1,2,& 3 Studios

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Yes (Short Term Avail.)

Yes

Yes

Yes

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

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

$690$1100

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Yes

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

$580$945

Yes

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1, 2

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Yes

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Yes

$789$1239

$200

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Yes

Yes

$1135$1500

$1135$1500

Tanglewood Adult Rental Condominiums 100 21st Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 303-774-0300

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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

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

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Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Condos/ Duplexes Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Townhouses 4050 1st FLOOR 1 bdrm apt 2 BDRM, 1.5 BA Twnhse, •2 BDRM ✭ $675 Quiet area, lndry nr 23rd & NW location $700 - $725, FREE Heat 1060 17th Ave, 303-776-5416 Main. Sorry no pets, $550 Habla Espanol 720-327-8918 Top Realty, (303)931-6423 2 BEDROOM- apartments 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, $600/mo. • 2 BDRM Basement Apt, available from $625 to $695.

BERTHOUD 1075 3rd St. w/d hookup & garage. $650 For locations & details call A&G Property, 303-419-8552 /mo + utilities & deposit. PML Inc (303)772-5934 Call 720-276-7771 DACONO- Large 2 bdrm. $700/mo, incl sewer/wtr & Call for Specials trash. Lndry facilities ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ avail. N/P. (970)420-1363 1, 2 & 3 BDRM Apartment Homes The Shores 2 BDRM APT´sApartments, 1 & 2 BDRM DELUXE Starting at $550, some with Welcome Home!

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Employer Discount Incl utils, TV, DSL, dishes.

CLEAN 2 BDRM near • Free W/D in All Apts No Smk/Pets. (303)570-0402 downtown, laundry room, • Pet Friendly storage. No Pets. $600 + • Garages Available BEAUTIFUL, quiet, furn 2 dep. Call (303)324-9922 bdrm in Historic home.

• Close to Shopping Separate entrance, W/D, & Golf Course no pets, N/S. $950, incl util, CLOVERBASIN cable & WIFI. 303-776-5645 Rents starting at

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LE DEAUVILLE APARTMENTS ROOMY & READY

0 APP FEE: SPRING SPECIAL! 1 bdrm $550 On-site pkng/laundry.

A/C. Water & heat pd.

Se Habla Espanol.

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1 BDRM APT´s-

Starting at $450, some with Move-in Specials!

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT 1 BDRM, Coin-op lndry, off st pkng, pets ok $525.

303-431-0027 or 303-941-2158.

1 BDRM ON COFFMAN $525. On-site laundry, A/C, off-st pkng. N/S. Avail now. (303)651-2881 ● 1 BDRM- remod, N/S ● A/C, lndry, off st pkng ● $625-$675, 303-444-0501 ● 1 Mo Free 2 bdrm, $645 Near shopping & bus stop.

No smk/pet. (303)570-0402

303.772.3737

VILLAGE 1-888-837-4912

$760 Please call for details.

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303-684-6821

1100 East 17th Ave.

630 Peck DriveLongmont West on Nelson/Airport Rd •1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Starting @ $626 •3 Bedroom, 2 Bath AS LOW AS $785!

•3 Bedroom Townhouses Starting at $950!

EASTGLEN APTS 630 Lashley, Longmont (303)682-2943 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS: MARCH MADNESS! Pool, air, laundry ✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd EFFICIENCY UNIT avail 3/1, near downtown, $375 + dep. Betty Zook, Aspen Realty (303)443-2081

QUAIL VILLAGE 303-485-0065

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321 Quail Roadacross from Longmont Rec Center

• 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 $675!

• Two bdr, 2 bath starting at $795!

•3 Bedroom, 2 Bath for the price of a 2 Bedroom 2 Bath

$750!

•$99.00 Deposit! *LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE*

1 Bedroom Loft Now $750 2400 17th Avenue, Longmont, Colorado 80503

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

STOP RENTING! Own for $800/month. Several 3/2 homes to choose from! 877-821-3444

Half Month FREE on Select Units Thistle Communities Longmont 1 Bdrm starting at $525 1 Bdrm w/ loft stng at $630 2 Bdrm starting at $625 No credit check.

15 3rd Ave 303-651-9496 Se habla Espanol.

HAMILTON PARK APTS. 1406 N. 4th St., Berthoud.

Offers 1 bdrm for people 62 or older or disabled, with or without children. Rent based on income. Now accepting applications EHOP. 970-532-3725 or TDD 800-659-2656

1 Bedroom- $525!

2 Bedroom- $600!

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

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

2 BDRM, 2.5 BA, single gar, A/C, frpl, micro, W/D hkups, wd flrs, patio, wtr pd, unfin bsmt. N/P, N/S. Avail now. $1000/mo, $1000 dep. Cred chk. 303-775-5903

VALUE PLACE FIRESTONE New Extented Stay Hotel ● $549 MONTHLY ● $169 WEEKLY New building. Furn studios, full kitchens, free utils, no lease.

✓ Perfect for visiting friends & family!

I-25 & Hwy 119, Longmont exit 240.

303-485-0040 *New guests only.

Bring ad to qualify. *Expires 3/31/2010

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2 BDRM, 1 bath, off st pkng, near park, 2016 McCall, $700 2 BDRM, 1 bath, garage, 1232 Emery, $700 2 BDRM, 1 ba, gar, near park, 1358 Merl, $795 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, gar, lg bdrm, 1844 Lincoln, $825 3 BDRM, 2 bath, garage, 328 Columbine, $845 Alert Realty 303-776-5156

2 BDRM & 3 BDRM Duplexes available in 2 BDRM, 2 BA, 1100SF gar- Longmont or 2 BDRM in den lvl, wood burning frplc, Berthoud! Prices $695 to W/D hkups, shaded patio, $895. Call PML INC at 1 car det gar, tennis courts/ (303)772-5934 for locations! pool. Landlord pays wtr/ and details! swr $800 rent, sec dep same. Call 303-651-0437 #6 DURIAN CT- 3 bdrm, Newer Townhome! w/hdwd flrs, tile kitch, LR. 2bdrm, 3ba, 1830sf, AC, gas Kitchen to die for! Cedar frpl, W/D incl, no smk/pet fence, very lg gar, $995. $1100. (720)320-9684 303-257-2848 or 303-415-9688 NICE 2 BDRM IN LYONS Mtn Living! 2 bdrm, 1 ba twnhm, 2 lvls, new W/D incl, patio. $775/mo. $250/sec dep. Pets nego, No smoking. 303-678-6221 or hoinfo@bouldercounty.org

Duplexes

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0, 1 or 2 pets ok. Lg 3 bdrm, 2 ba, frplc, 1300 SF, fncd, culdesac, $845. 303-494-4115 0 App Fee-$100 off 1st 2 mos Lg 3 bdrm, 2 ba, gar, water pd. No dogs. 303-651-3216

Commercial/ Industrial 4040 Large 1 Bdrm Apt in Old Town Berthoud $400/mo 303-818-4502

● 1379 CHARLES DRIVE Luxury 60 & older condo, 2 bdrm/2 baths, W/D, 1 car garage. $1150.

BPI 303-665-6075

Sunny lrg 2 BDRM, 1 ba, ● 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, newly remodeled, carport & quiet, WD, A/C, balcony, patio. $795. 720-334-0695 strg! No pets. 2041 Meadow Dr. $725 303-443-4308

FORT LUPTON 3 BDRM, 2 BA on 1 acre, 1600sf RV gar, $1295 Call 303-857-8777

Horizon Place

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NO lease, dep or credit chk Wkly/mnthly • 303-776-2185 • ALSO RV SITES AVAIL!

1 Bd From $565 2 Beds From $610 Great Location Large Units Park Like Setting Ample Parking A/C & Pool

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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

1800 SF. Auto, auto paint, furniture stripping, welding, med. marijuana need not apply. 502 2nd St, Unit 2 BDRM, 2 BATH, tri-plex.

Frpl, D/W, W/D hkup, pa✭✭ NE Longmont, Spa- 3, Berthoud 970-221-0997 tio, off-street pkng, near Incious, 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, one dian Peaks Elem School & level, carport, near park. $725 + deposit. stores, bus & parks, $695, (303)956-2056.

Manager 720-494-7637, WAREHOUSE FOR RENT Mock 303-497-0668 w/office. 1150 Sq Ft. George @ 303-772-1075 2 BDRM, gar, frpl, fncd yd, recent updates, W/D, sec sys avail. Pets nego. $825/mo, (303)324-7050.

ROOMS & Apartments WAREHOUSE/SHOP Weekly/Monthly, from I-25 North, Exit 245, 50’ x $100/week. Utililties 60’, 16’ ceiling, 2 OH doors, 2 BDRM, NW, by 2 schools. included. (303)931-7108 3-phase elect. Rent nego. Garage, hkups, fenced, no smk/pets, $800 303-776-8038.

303-546-6881

DUPLEXES

For Rent starting at $895 • 1828 Cambridge Dr • 1009 Harmon Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

WESTSIDE- 4 bdrm, 2 ba, fam room, fncd, sm pet nego $895/$895. 720-862-9568

Garages/Storage Spaces 4070 INDOOR GARAGE & Commercial Storage 20x40, 20x50.

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

WHAT’S A GARAGE SALE without a classified ad? It’s not the success it could be.

Be sure to call Classifieds before your sale.

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4080 Houses

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

The newspaper will now 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.

4080 Office Space 4100 Roommates Wanted 4120

5407 Cannon Mountain Way: 4 BDRM, 4800 sqft, Avail 4-1, $2550, 303-440-8200 Avail Now, Maint free ranch, 3 bdrm, 3 ba, 2 car, all applcs, N/P, N/S. SW Longmont $1500+ dep.

Call, Sharyl 303-772-0917.

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

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

1511 AMHERST - 4 bdrm, 3 ba, 2 car, new carpet/paint, cov patio, A/C, frpl, sprklrs, fin bsmt. N/S, N/P. $1325/mo + dep.

720-201-7190 or 303-776-6880 1 BDRM, 3/4 BA Cottage, yr lse, refs. No pets or smokers. 734 1/2 Bowen. $650 (303)772-3399

3 BEDROOM HOUSE BARGAINS! • 154 Grant • 10694 Upper Ridge Rd Call TODAY! PMP, 303-776-RENT.

4130

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

DON´T MISS our lease buyout program! We´ll give you CA$H to move out of your apartment and into 773 SQ FT- busy shopping our home! Homes from Cozy SW Longmont culdecenter, 1144 Francis St, sac, 1 bdrm, 1 ba, A/C, $800/mo. 877-490-3678 W/D, deck, free wtr/trash, $825. Alert RE (303)776-5156 pet nego, 1 person, N/S. Old Town 3 bdrm, 1 ba, wd $550/mo. Mary 303-593-1822 flrs, tile, new carpet/paint, 1 car, fncd yd, A/C, W/D, D/W, pets neg, 739 Judson, NEED Roommate in FireSt. $1100/mo 303-748-6560 stone, pets nego, smoking OK. $400/mo (303)833-4962 $750- 2 BDRM, 1 ba, 1 car Please leave a message. detached gar, new carpet.

No pets. 4575 WCR 46, Johnstown, (970)532-2652

Rural Property

Real Estate Commercial Real Estate 5030

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Add a photo!

50,000+ can see your stuff!

LET CLASSIFIEDS WORK FOR YOU! Call 303-776-7440

303-775-0710

Mobile Homes/ Spaces 4090

NIWOT OFFICE BUILDING

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

1 yr Free Rent!

7,200 Sq. ft. multitenant. 26 space parking lot. $529,000 (only $74/sq. ft.)

Ken Kanemoto

303-772-2222

Don Rulle, CCIM

303-772-2222

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5090

120 BOWEN ST. Move right into this charming Turn Of The Century bungalow. Many upgrades already done including ceramic tile & decorator paint. Great Old Town Location. $199,900

Office Space 4100

$$ Money Making Duplex Only $125K, 2 units Owner/broker. 303-828-3222

5090

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

New Listing • Great Price 4 bdrm, 3 ba, 2 car, frpl, A/C, sprk sys, wood floor.

2413 Pennock Way, $259,900 Barnard Agency Realtors Sue Bridgeman 303-776-9438 Scott Sloane 303-349-5999

No SS# NEEDED! Homes available for immediate move-in $800/mo! We accept TIN numbers for easy in-house financing (OAC) 303-500-8797

5090

5090 Mobile/ 5130 Manufactured ✭View of Mountains✭ Homes/Spaces From the deck of ranch in South Longmont!

3 bdrm´s & 2 car garage.

Call today! $196,500

5076

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$8000 tax rebate!

Do you qualify?

Call Devin O´Branagan ERA Tradewind

Erie

Longmont

Office Space 4100

Mobile Home Sale/Rent Various parks, owner 2001 CALICO CT: 4 bdrm, finance, low down, 2 or 3 4470 sqft. Avail. Immed. bdrm, bad credit ok, rent to $2550 (303)440-8200 own, same price as rent.

Let´s Talk! 970-215-1819

3 BDRM, 1 bath, large yard, 739 Atwood, $875 3 BDRM, 1.75 ba, gar, wd flrs, 920 Gay, $950 3 BDRM, 1.75 bath, 2X gar, 1752 Sunset, $1000 Alert Realty 303-776-5156

Rooms For Rent

BERTHOUD Warehouse with small office, 3000 SF @ 604 2nd St. $200,000 sell lease. (970)493-7775

Roommates Wanted 4120 Retail Space 4135

Own a home for ● 108 E. 5TH AVE2 bdrm, 1 ba, hdwd flrs, fncd yard, off st pkng. $850 RMG RE, (303)772-4466

Commercial Longmont Real Estate 5030

4-5 BDRM, 2.5 Bath Farm OFFICE SPACE, 5 rooms House, N. of Firestone, avail, $185-$400, great prkg, TO SHARE- 2 bdrm wood burning stove, frpl, utils pd. Lgmt (970)231-7871 furnished duplex, W/D A/C, lg yd & veg garden. $375/mo + 1/2 utils.

Water/sewer incl. Animals possible. $1495/mo + dep. OFFICE SPACE For Rent Call (720)628-0507 for info Holistic wellness center.

Call, (303)775-8717 (720)280-9047

* Everyone´s Approved! * Bad credit ok on our Owner Carry Mobile homes. Over 50 Dbl. & Sing. wides. Biggest Sale Ever!! We´re buying too! 970-222-1473 970-690-2725 or 970-690-3283

OWN YOUR OWN HOME for as little as $2000 down & only $710/mo. Good deal, won´t last forever, so call River Valley Village at 303-772-3240 NOW!.

2 ACRE LOT, Berthoud area, $30K price reduction, $139,000. Call Steve Conder for details, 303-514-3706.

Lots & Tracts 5100

2 ACRE LOTS WEST OF BERTHOUD. Great Views! $149,900. Fred @ Four Seasons Re, (720)494-2133.

BOX ELDER CREEK1 acre lots, views. $53K OWC. (303)435-4264 RINN VALLEY RANCH 1/2 acre bldg sites with views! Builder ready, from $55K. (303)435-4264

Real Estate Wanted 5170 Sell Your House Fast!

Quick Sale - Fair Price 720-962-4688

Rural

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Mobile/ 5130 Manufactured Homes/Spaces

1 of a kind. Irrigated & Elevated Farm w/ Abundant Spring & Water Rights, Owner Financing Available stream, ponds, Spec Views ✓ No Bank Qualifying • Adult Park 3 bdrm $13,900 of Pikes Peak & Longs, 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath. $187K • Family Park 3 bdrm, homestead house & barn on 1524 Green Pl, Longmont $11,900 • $53,500 Assume quiet 38 acres near Hy303-725-8388 or 303-459-2711 loan, 28x44. (303)946-0865 giene. $1.8 mil. 303-885-3469

SELF-SERVE CLASSIFIEDS

6345 UTE HWY $250/MONTHGreat parking, avail Feb 1.

Ground level. Four Seasons Realty, (303)875-1345 Mountain Ave., Berthoud Commercial/Retail $500/mo 970-532-2652.

WAREHOUSE SALES, INC.

Terrific ranch home on 3/4 acre.

Fabulous views of the Front Range and McCall Lake. A true diamond in the rough with plenty of room to spread out in. $270,000

Office Suite For Lease in SW Longmont 1,780 SF on second floor, ideal location, ample parking, flexible floorplan.

1724 COLLYER ST. Ranch home on oversized, tree-lined lot is perfect for the handyperson.

Paint and carpet will work wonders here! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with large kitchen and living area with wood burning fireplace. $144,900

Ed & Keith Kanemoto

303-772-2222

Visit our Showroom today.

• FREE Estimates Cabinetry •C bi t • Counter Tops • Experienced Designers • Installation Available 1575 Marshall Rd., BOULDER | 303-499-5811 Fax 303-499-5809 Showroom Open Tues.-Sat. 9am-4pm or call for appointment | www.warehousesalesinc.com

1307 GAY ST.

Spread out in this 3 BR, 2 BA ranch home. Kitchen and baths have been remodeled with new tile and fixtures.

Spacious family room addition is equipped with a wood stove for those cold winter evenings! Oversized, detached 2 car garage. $145,000

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Longmont • Meca Delgado from Glenna M Olander Revocable Trust, 142 Snowmass Pl, Longmont, $155,000, home • Property LLLP from Foss Toby Jon, 14488 County Road 1, Longmont, $47,000, home • Cascella Casias from Prudential Relocation Inc, 724 Elliott St, Longmont, $190,000, home • Erin & Ila Metteemccutchon from Sheffield Robert L, 1328 Keystone Ct, Longmont, $147,300, home • Kathryn Squires from Williams Julia Ann, 449 Westview Ct, Longmont, $220,000, home • Laurie Smith from Bank New York Trustee, 923 Corey St, Longmont, $105,000, home • Ronald & Jennifer Morrow from Capfinancial Properties Cv2 LLC, 1502 Stardance Cir, Longmont, $87,500, home • Nicholas Evans from Solar Village One LLC, 2018 Ionosphere St Unit 2, Longmont, $210,000, condo • Cynthia Bunn from Hinnegan Francis J Jr, 1732 Countess Ct, Longmont, $145,000, home • John & Courtney Greedy from Quebec Re LLC, 2137 Tulip St, Longmont, $169,900, home • Leonard Pelle from Tousa Homes Inc Bankrupt, 804 Summer Hawk Dr Unit 5106, Longmont, $123,500, condo

Erie • Michelle Meyer from Aurora Loan Services LLC, 3257 McClure Dr, Erie, $295,000, home

Firestone • Cara Cooper from Journey Homes LLC, 5382 Remington Ave, Firestone, $210,800, home • Mark Holland from Melody Homes Inc, 10643 Ferncrest St, Firestone, $301,000, home • Richard & Aileen Falter from Richmond AM Homes Colo Inc, 4728 Monarch Dr, Firestone, $275,100, home • Shan & Jennifer Moyers from Wyenn Neil & Ellen, 11325 Coal Ridge St, Firestone, $267,000, home

Fort Lupton • Francine Ibarra from Iruegas Maria G, 1930 Chestnut St, Fort Lupton, $125,000, home

Foreclosures – notice of election and demand • Borrower: Sheryl CondryEvans, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $250,638, Property: 1620 S Green Ridge Rd, Berthoud, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Darcy Robben, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $189,805, Property: 105 E Michigan Ave, Berthoud, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Gary & Anna Weber, Lender: Firstier Bank, Amount: $2,623,985, Property: 1216 1st St, Berthoud, Filed: 02/23/10 • Borrower: Clifford & Heidi Adams, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $166,706, Property: 1505 Willow Dr, Berthoud, Filed: 02/18/10 • Borrower: Jose Alvarado, Lender: Colorado Housing And Finance, Amount: $137,171, Property: 509 Sterling Ln, Dacono, Filed: 02/18/10 • Borrower: Lebeth Bernal, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $138,391, Property: 1059 Glen Dale Cir, Dacono, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Michael Luce & Tonia Weaver, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $127,742, Property: 1216 MacLeod Ct, Dacono, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Shirley Baumer, Lender: Financial Freedom Acquisition LLC, Amount: $159,334, Property: 306 Sundance Pkwy, Dacono, Filed: 02/22/10 • Borrower: David Davis, Lender: Firstbank Of Boulder, Amount: $88,196, Property: 500 Briggs St, Erie, Filed: 02/18/10 • Borrower: Cecily & Denise Stephenson, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $148,013, Property: 307 Smith Cir, Erie, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Gustavo Aguayo & Martha Martinez, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $150,732, Property: 306 Monmouth Ave, Firestone, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Tyler Beck & Ben Quick, Lender: HSBC Bank USA National Association, Amount: $233,117, Property: 6841 Tenderfoot Ave, Firestone, Filed: 02/22/10 • Borrower: Hector Quintana, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $172,500, Prop-

erty: 801 Rollie Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: John & Jamie Madsen, Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Amount: $108,680, Property: 279 Ponderosa Pl, Fort Lupton, Filed: 02/24/10 • Borrower: Carol Hammans, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $156,000, Property: 5409 Lynx St, Frederick, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Eric & Heather Houseman, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $240,899, Property: 1503 Lark Bunting Pl, Longmont, Filed: 02/18/10 • Borrower: George Suchenstein, Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Amount: $217,224, Property: 1171 Lefthand Dr, Longmont, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: John Altenborg, Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Amount: $130,500, Property: 1874 Yeager Dr, Longmont, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Troy Swazoe, Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Amount: $97,186, Property: 1016 Gay St, Longmont, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Benjamin Kahn, Lender: PNC Mortgage A Division Of PNC Bank, Amount: $206,602, Property: 1734-1736 Princess Dr, Longmont, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Gregory & Tammian Layson, Lender: Residential Credit Solution, Amount: $239,156, Property: 1486 Serenity Cir, Longmont, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Tylor & Teresa Anderson, Lender: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Amount: $201,871, Property: 1219 Lark St, Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10 • Borrower: Benjamin & Shanna Lopez, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $231,315, Property: 1359 McClure Dr, Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10 • Borrower: James McElrafth, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $185,906, Property: 3730 Florentine Cir, Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10 • Borrower: Deborrah Traylor & Richard Tupa, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $203,330, Property: 1436 Chukar Dr, Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10 • Borrower: Brian & Jennifer

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Szerdy, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $176,855, Property: 1609 Flemming Dr, Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10 • Borrower: Kyle & Heather Hester, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $215,758, Property: 616 Baker St, Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10 • Borrower: Darald & Annette Schaetzl, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $251,920, Property: 1220 Fall River Cir, Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10 • Borrower: Jesus & Karen Armendariz, Lender: Suntrust Mortgage Inc, Amount: $563,493, Property: 1760 Montgomery Cir, Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10 • Borrower: Fernando & Maria Martinez, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $187,617, Property: 465 Elliott St, Longmont, Filed: 02/24/10 • Borrower: Christopher & Laura Teta, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $346,387, Property: 1712 Roma Ct, Longmont, Filed: 02/24/10 • Borrower: Amy Munger, Lender: Firstbank Of Longmont, Amount: $97,412, Property: 4501 Nelson Rd 2103, Longmont, Filed: 02/18/10 • Borrower: Wendy Layden, Lender: Aurora Loan Services LLC, Amount: $314,678, Property: 920 McCalls Aly, Lyons, Filed: 02/19/10 • Borrower: Joseph Villanueva, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $117,986, Property: 15166 Caroline Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed: 11/04/09 • Borrower: Shan Wai, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $184,799, Property: 5733 Prairie Cir, Frederick, Filed: 10/30/09 • Borrower: Christopher & Sherri Schumacher, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $166,350, Property: 5372 Badger Ln, Frederick, Filed: 10/30/09 • Borrower: George Rusk, Lender: HSBC Bank USA NA As Trustee, Amount: $170,350, Property: 7481 Hickory Cir, Frederick, Filed: 11/03/09 • Borrower: Kevin Knutson, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $119,024, Property: 500 Lashley St 2, Longmont, Filed: 10/29/09 • Borrower: Jacob Anderson, Lender: Liberty Savings Bank FSB,

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Amount: $45,305, Property: 50 19th Ave 2, Longmont, Filed: 10/29/09 • Borrower: Brian Mills & Chris Drake, Lender: Aurora Loan Services LLC, Amount: $144,000, Property: 1908 Carr Dr, Longmont, Filed: 10/30/09 • Borrower: Maria Molina & Adauto Molina Jr, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank National Assoc, Amount: $159,955, Property: 408 Baker St, Longmont, Filed: 10/30/09 • Borrower: James Turner, Lender: Onewest Bank FSB, Amount: $1,089,285, Property: 3800 Plateau Rd, Longmont, Filed: 10/30/09 • Borrower: Centerra Homes Inc, Lender: Bank Of America NA, Amount: $510,979, Property: 1930 Wasach Dr, Longmont, Filed: 11/02/09 • Borrower: Candice Cale, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $142,074, Property: 818 S Terry St T89, Longmont, Filed: 11/02/09 • Borrower: Ofelia Treto, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon FKA, Amount: $169,872, Property: 2025 Mount Sneffels St, Longmont, Filed: 11/02/09 • Borrower: Lisa Marcantonio, Lender: Bank Of America NA, Amount: $120,408, Property: 348 Collyer St 107, Longmont, Filed: 11/02/09 • Borrower: Bradley & Kelly Engholt, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $274,520, Property: 2203 Whistler Dr, Longmont, Filed: 11/04/09 • Borrower: Nicole Gillette, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $195,031, Property: 7933 Countryside Dr 128, Longmont, Filed: 11/04/09 • Borrower: Robert & Annie Decoteau, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA, Amount: $244,058, Property: 1652 Cedarwood Dr, Longmont, Filed: 11/04/09 • Borrower: Roberta Wells, Lender: HSBC Mortgage Corporation USA, Amount: $274,449, Property: 5906 Summerset Ave, Longmont, Filed: 11/02/09

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March 6, 2010

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Longmont

Longmont

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Longmont

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SATURDAY OPEN HOUSES

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Office

Phone

Price

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12-2

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303-772-9620

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$210,000

Longmont 1021 Sumac St

11-1

Keller Williams 1st Realty/McMillen 720-935-2469

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303-827-7046

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303-772-9620

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303-772-2222

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10-12

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$289,900

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11-2

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970-344-1500

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303-827-7046

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303-827-7046

$308,950

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303-827-7046

$339,900

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$340,000

Longmont 709 Tanager Circle 12-12:20 Remax Traditions/Stow

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Location

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303-827-7046

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303-827-7046

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Remax Traditions/Stow

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2-2:20

12-2

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Office

Phone

1-3

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Phone

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11-2

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