Home and Real Estate Weekly

HOME & RealEstateWeekly

July 2, 2011

Longmont Times-Call www.HomeandRealEstateWeekly.com

Make use of small spaceswith vertical gardening

GGGrrrooowww UUUppp!!!

KKKnnnooowww yyyooouuurrr bbbuuugggsssAphids are on the prowl

Changes in affordable housing,inclusionary zoning ordinances

2 Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly July 2, 2011

News and Press ReleasesHome & Real Estate Weekly welcomes news

on hirings, advancements, awards, classes andother information of interest to the real estate andhome community. Please submit information tothe editor by e-mail, fax 303-774-8088 or mail to350 Terry St., Longmont, CO 80501. The dead-line is Monday at 5 p.m. the week of publication.

Summer StairSpecialty Publications [email protected]

On the CoverVertical Gardening is perfect for small spaces.See story above. (ShutterStock)

AdvertisingThe display advertising deadlineis Tuesday at 3 p.m., and theclassified line advertising deadlineis Thursday at 3 p.m. – boththe week of publication. Foradvertising information, call720-494-5445.

Make use of limited space with

Vertical GardensExpert tips for vertical gardeningFor some advice on vertical planting, wespoke to Longmont gifted gardeners Kim Jack-son, the retail greenhouse manager of TheFlower Bin, and Jill St. Aubin King, co-owner ofMonarch Gardens.

Getting Started• Research plants and planting conditions inColorado. Do you want to grow fruits and veg-etables, flowers or a mix of everything? At TheFlower Bin, gardeners combine small fruits, veg-etables and flowers in hanging baskets for a gar-den that is decorative and functional.• Choose your locations and containers. If youwant plants to last year-round, pick containersthat can be moved indoors, in a place with spaceto grow vertically.• Gather supplies. You’ll need structures forplants to climb on and/or containers to put themin, soil and materials to train plants to climb.• Pay attention to the plants’ water and sun-light needs and prune if necessary.

Training Plants• To train plants, they must first have grownenough that they can be attached to the struc-ture, which can take a few months. Kim Jackson,retail manager of the greenhouse at The FlowerBin, suggests using strips of fabric or even pantyhose to tie plant stems to an arbor, trellis orframe. Gardeners can use grocery store twistties or twine, but she says strips of fabric aremore gentle on the plant stems.• How about growing downwards? To coverunsightly walls or just for a change, St. AubinKing likes growing vines from the top of a struc-ture down. She anchors the container the plantis in on top of a wall, then attaches small hooksalong the wall below the container. To the hooksshe ties clear fishing line or wire, which she usesto guide the plant along the wall as it grows.This can create a design along the wall and helpsto cover it.• Monitor the plant as it grows and adjust itsattachment to the structure to ensure it growsin the direction and shape you want.

Creative Ideas• Have fun with different containers. Jacksonhas seen people plant herb gardens and flowersin shoe organizers, antique pot bellied stovesand even house shutters. Plants that vine orclimb can be trained to grow up almost anystructure.

Soil-less Gardening:• If you like vertical gardening, but not themessy soil, check out hydroponics. These areplants grown without soil, using a liquid feedsystem to nurture them. For more informationabout hydroponics, contact Michael Morris atthe Flower Bin at 303-772-3454 or EvergreenHydroponics in Longmont at 303-682-6435.

– Aliese Willard

By Aliese WillardLongmont Times-Call

In terms of gardening, the vertical has always beenvogue.In the ancient world, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

dazzled Persians around 600 B.C., and are recognized asone of the Seven Wonders of the World. And of coursewe can’t forget Jack and his infinite beanstalk. Whetheryou’re a gifted gardener or just getting started, verticalgardening is an alternative way to grow your greens.Defined as any form of garden that is not planted tra-

ditionally on flat ground, vertical gardening has gainedpopularity in recent years.“It’s definitely a trend, especially with people who

have condos and smaller spaces and still want a garden,”says Chad Gibson, a sales associate at The Tree Farm inLongmont.The term encompasses horticulture using hanging

baskets, trellises, gazebos, fences, shelves and any sort ofcontainer that supports an upright plant.A guaranteed space-saver, vertical gardening is a time-

honored favorite in crowded urban areas. According toMike Gittleson, manager ofThe Tree Farm, the downturnin the economy has spiked in-terest in rudimentary (food)gardening. As a result, there’sincreased interest in upwardgrowing.“There’s a recent trend of us-

ing raised boxes, and gardeningfor vegetables is big,” Gittlesonsays. “A lot of people growtheir own to save money.”What’s special about these

unusual gardens is that almost every fruit or vegetablethat works in a horizontal garden will thrive in a verticalone, and there is a greater variety of ways to plant them.While just about any type of plant can grow in hang-

ing baskets or in standing pots, plants with vining quali-ties are particularly prized in vertical gardening. Theplants can climb and wrap around structures like trellis-es, gazebos and fences, according to Kim Jackson, retailgreenhouse manager at The Flower Bin, in Longmont.“They must have a vining or trailing habit, if you

want them to climb,” Jackson says. “Even pumpkins andwatermelons can grow vertically, just make sure the fruithas support once it gets big. Make a hammock for thefruit from fabric and tie it (to the structure).”Cultivating plants straight-up can also create privacy,

or serve as a camouflage for unsightly property.Jill St. Aubin King, co-owner of the Longmont garden

maintenance company Monarch Gardens, says she en-counters vertical gardening most often in vines growingalong fences, and likes the color they add to the verticalspace. “They (vines and plants) can beautify somethingthat’s more functional,” she says.With vertical gardening, people can be artistic in their

planting by “training” vining plants to grow onto a verti-cal structure or around a shape.Another advantage of the vertical planting method is

that it allows gardeners flexibility in their locations andtypes of plants, especially if they use pots or baskets thatare easily transported indoors.“They (gardeners) have mobility,” Gittleson says.

“You can move (the plant) if you don’t like it.” Usingpots and other movable structures to house plants al-lows for a greater variety, as well. You can grow thingsindoors you may not be able to grow in Colorado, hesays, like a tropical plant.The creativity does come with a catch, however. Verti-

cal gardening is more of a time commitment than tradi-tional gardening, even though it’s fairly easy. “It takesmore water, because (a vertical garden) doesn’t have soilaround it to retain moisture,” Gittleson says. “They needmore time and expertise. It’s like having a pet.”And it’s inevitable that some plants will die, no matter

how loving the care. Jackson encourages people to tryvertical gardening and not to worry if they goof up.“Don’t give up. Every one of us learns by trying and

failing. I can’t count the number of plants I’ve killed,”she laughs. “And I still do it.”

Bougainvillea flower climbing up a trellis at The Flower Bin.Left inset: Banana peppers from a mixed vegetable hangingflower basket. (Paul Litman)

July 2, 2011 Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly 3

TheArtHave you ever walked into a room that just

felt awkward? If so, you may have come upona room that was suffering from the “bad-bal-ance blues.”I recently encountered such a space when

working with my clients, Jesse and Anne. Themoment I walked into their living room, Iknew the room was unbalanced. Everythingseemed to “happen” on one side of the room,making it feel heavy and off-kilter.The couple wanted the living room to be

the social hub of the house, but didn’t knowhow to make it happen. I knew that by em-ploying the principle of balance, I couldtransform their uncomfortable room into atruly elegant space.When designing a room, two forms of bal-

ance are key: symmetrical balance and asym-metrical balance.Symmetrical balance is achieved when sim-

ilar items are placed on opposite sides of aninvisible line (such as putting matching sidetables on either side of a sofa). Asymmetricalbalance is created when different elementslike colors, shapes and sizes are used to createequilibrium (for example, placing a side tableon one side of a sofa and a floor lamp on theother). If you only employ symmetrical bal-ance, a room will seem stiff and formal. Byadding asymmetrical balance, you create moreinterest and energy.With these principles in mind, I kicked off

my redesign.To help the room get its groove back, I got

rid of all of the existing furnishings, paintedthe walls a light gray and started from scratch.One of the walls contained a century-old

wood-and-stone fireplace. To update it, I re-moved the mantel and had it painted white,clad the front in a carrera marble hexagon tileand replaced the dated hearth tile with blackslate porcelain tile. For above the fireplace, I

chose a recessed, wood-framed mirror thathouses a hidden television. Then, to createsymmetrical balance, I flanked the fireplacewith white cabinetry and black walnutshelves, and placed a beautiful ink-bluelounge chair in front of each shelving unit.Opposite the fireplace, I created an accent

wall that kicks up the composition with colorand shape. I painted the wall black to pick upon the color of the slate. I then positioned twogorgeous crystal sconces that flank an asym-metrical grouping of framed photos. In frontof this wall I set an ash-colored sectional sofaand a little raw oak side table, finishing theensemble with a lovely white lacquered coffeetable.A large window comprised most of the

third wall of the room. Here, to offset the sol-id-colored fabric on the furnishings, I hungpatterned drapes in a muted gold and broughtin a large area rug that picks up on the colors

of the drapes.

Lastly, to help further balance the space, Icreated a small sitting area along the half-wallopposite the windows by using one of thelounge chairs, a little table and a beautiful lit-tle crystal chandelier hanging above it. Flank-ing the chandelier are two matching pieces ofart, a diptych, that help create a lovely com-position along the wall. This area now coun-terbalances the weight of the sectional in theopposite corner.

This once-awkward room is now finally onthe level. By employing the principle of de-sign balance, I created a room that will be asocial hub for Jesse and Anne while keepingthem in happy symmetry for years to come.

Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV’s’’Candice Tells All.’’ For more ideas, information andshow times, visit http://www.hgtv.com/candice-tells-all/show/index.html.

ofBalance

By balancing elements in this room, it has become a social hub. (SHNS/HGTV)

Candice OlsonHGTV

Seeing green through energy efficient windowsArticle Resource Association

Now that the heat is here, many homeowners arethinking about remodeling projects that will improvethe home year-round. Whether you’re planning a fewdo-it-yourself improvements or a major renovation,it’s important to think “green.” One way to enhancethe beauty and comfort of your home while savingon energy is by installing energy efficient windows.

Energy efficient windows with high insulating val-ues, such as R-5, can result in significant savings onenergy needed to heat and cool a home. Up untilnow, such windows have been cost prohibitive tomost consumers. But thanks to programs like the De-partment of Energy (DOE)’s High Performance Win-dows Volume Program, homeowners can now pur-

chase energy efficient R-5 windows at a more afford-able price.

“The ultimate goal of such initiatives is to increasethe awareness of R-5 windows and make purchasingmore attainable for home and commercial buildingowners,” says Terry Mapes, energy efficiency engi-neer and principal investigator, Pacific NorthwestNational Laboratory. “R-5 windows are some of themost insulating available on today’s market, and withso many manufacturers now producing such win-dows, it’s getting easier to find prices that suit everyneed and budget.”

So, what exactly does R-5 mean and why is it ben-eficial? An “R” value of a window means greater re-sistance to weather – making it ideal in winter to

keep warm air in the home and cold air out and viceversa in the summer. This compares to common En-ergy Star windows with an R-value of 3. Increasingthe R-value from 3 to 5 reduces average heat lossthrough the windows by more than 30 percent, ac-cording to the DOE.Qualifying windows within the DOE program are

available in different colors and styles to match a va-riety of home decor.


Aphids having a banner yearSeveral years ago, a friend gave me hops

plants, encouraging me to grow them, not be-cause I love beer, but because I love bugs. Eachyear, she assured me, her bines are crawlingwith ladybugs and lacewings feasting on theaphids that load the leaves.The prospect of such a scenario won me

over, and the hops have a home in the garden.I’ve watched and waited for the insects, but theoutbreak of historic proportions never arrived.Until now.Cleaning up and trellising the overgrown

mass, I got up close and personal with moreaphids than was comfortable. True, they’re softbodied and not aggressive, but the sheer num-bers on the hops is alarming and the longer Iworked with the bines, the more aphids I hadcrawling on me.Eventually I had to get the hoard off of me,

and the stamping legs, shaking arms and headflipping made my spouse think my iPod mustbe playing a rocking tune. But soon he noticedthe moving mass of pale green slowly engulfingme, the fence and everything else in their path,and rescued me with a series of well-aimedthwacks from his gloves.We fled the area telling ourselves that the la-

dybugs have it under control, but in truth thoseplants are on their own. A quick poll of garden-ers this season shows many are fighting thesame battle against that pear-shaped menace,which are rapidly turning our gardens into theYear of the Aphid.Aphids are small, soft bodied, sap-sucking

pests. Colorado has several hundred species ina variety of sizes and colors, from green toblack, purple and red. They feed by treatingplants as their own personal big gulp, suckingthe sap and reducing the plant’s vigor. Aphidsare born pregnant, and reproduce so quicklythey rapidly build up on the plant.

But being soft bodied makes them easy tocontrol. Grab the hose and attach a nozzle thatcan direct a strong jet of water onto the plant.The stream rips aphids from the stems. If theyaren’t crushed by water pressure, at least they’reflung to the ground, and due to poor eyesight,can’t find their way back.Insecticidal soap is excellent, provided the

formula is made for the plant it’s sprayed upon.Always read the label of any spray to see if yourplant is listed. Your plant must be mentionedon the label or chances are something about thespray will harm the plant.Leaf curl aphids pose a different problem by

stimulating the leaf to form a protective tentaround the aphid colony. This is a commonproblem on ash, plums and viburnums. Withinthe leaf, the colony is protected from watersprays and insecticidal soap, but there are a fewbeneficial insects that can wriggle in and wreak

havoc on leaf curl aphids.If you’re brave enough, grab one of the leaf

curls and unroll it, ignoring the sticky sap andcrushed insects that coat your hands. Look forlady bug and lacewing larvae or young syrphidflies, which are maggots. Not all beneficial in-sects look cuddly like the ladybug, and learningto recognize pest predators is a must for savvygardeners. Check out the photos and informa-tion on Colorado State University’s fact sheet(ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/INSECT/05550.html).To encourage beneficials, avoid spraying

broad-spectrum insecticides that kill both goodand bad bugs.

Carol O’Meara is a horticulture entomologist with theColorado State University Extension office at the BoulderCounty Fairgrounds in Longmont. Contact her by calling303-678-6238 or emailing [email protected] more gardening tips, check out her blog at gardeningafterfive.wordpress.com.

Carol O’MearaColorado State

University Extension

Aphids solidago. (Courtesy Carol O’Meara)

www.LiveKingsbridge.com

Townhomes


Avoid contractorscams with these tipsBy Carole Moorebankrate.com

Natural disasters have grabbed the spotlight, with tornadoesleaving behind billions of dollars’ worth in damages and floodsswallowing communities along the Mississippi. And that doesn’teven factor in hurricane season, which started June 1. Thousandshave found themselves rebuilding or dealing with repairs as a resultof nature’s bad behavior.People in devastated areas can do many things to make sure they

aren’t victimized twice, say two experts. They are Phae Howard ofthe National Center for the Prevention of Home ImprovementFraud, a nonprofit that helps homeowners avoid rip-offs, and La-nard Cullins, a disaster inspector for the Federal Emergency Man-agement Agency. Among their tips:1. Get four references. Contractors will come prepared with three

references. Ask for four. And for the fourth one, request they pro-vide someone who had to call them back to fix a problem with theirwork. If the individual can say the contractor fixed the problem tohis satisfaction, then you have a good idea of whether he follows upuntil the homeowner is satisfied.2. Take precautions if you live alone. Have a family member or

friend at your house when you meet with potential contractors. Youdon’t want to advertise that you live alone, particularly women andsenior citizens. Before the contractor arrives, secure your valuables,including paperwork that could facilitate identity theft. After theyleave, make sure all doors and windows remain locked.3. Check with the Better Business Bureau in your own and sur-

rounding states. This is particularly important following large-scalenatural disasters.4. Verify contractors’ licenses and check for local operating per-

mits. “Verify them through the secretary of state’s office in whateverstate they’re licensed to do business,” Cullins says. Check with au-thorities to make sure they’ve complied with local laws.5. Check contractor coverage, such as surety bonds, performance

bonds and workers’ compensation. Howard recommends turning toyour insurance agent for help. “Wrestling with all those details ontop of the devastation is a lot; your insurance agent will decipherhis coverage for you,” Howard says.6. Ask your insurance agent. What happens if supplies or equip-

ment are stolen from the job site? Will the contractor’s insurancecover such thefts? If so, make sure you not only obtain the contrac-tor’s insurance information, but also check to make sure his insur-ance is fully in effect.7. Need supplies? Howard and Cullins say the contractor ideally

should buy these. But if you do the purchasing, don’t give the con-tractor your money. Instead, meet the contractor at the supplystore, make the purchase and have it delivered to the site the daythe materials are needed.8. Deal with your own insurance company yourself. “If a contrac-

tor asks for your insurance information and says they’ll deal withthe company for you, that’s a scam,” Cullins says. Don’t give insur-ance information or proceeds to your contractor.9. Hire an inspector. If you don’t know a joist from a rafter, how

will you know your contractor is telling you the truth about neededwork or if he’s doing a good job?You have two options: Your local government building codes de-

partment or an independent building inspector can help. Once thecontractor pulls the permits, the code inspector will check on theproject to make sure it’s being built to meet code. You can also hirea building inspector before and after the project to help you deter-mine what needs to be done and whether it’s been done properly.10. Proofread your contract. Have a start and end date and make

sure you have an attorney check it out. “Never sign a contract with-out all of the blanks filled in,” Howard says.

303.776.3344Wright-Kingdom, Inc.

WKRE.COMVisit our website to see details for all our listings...

5268 Rustic Avenue07 Laramie Model-Perfect condition!

www.5268.wkre.com $224,900Jeanie Parsons 303-775-9612

FIRESTONE

7295 WCR 234 lots from 8-62 acres!

www.7295.wkre.com $99,900Jim Green 303-775-2553

FT. LUPTON

123 Rowena Place, Lafayette4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, bright, open, updated!www.123.wkre.com $259,900

Julie George 303-818-9211

LAFAYETTE

1885 Morris CourtRanch home w/3bd, 2ba, 3car open flrpln!www.1885.wkre.com $335,000

Keith Robinson 303-949-2363

ERIE

13497 Darby LaneMagnificent 8 acre property!!!

www.13497.wkre.com $2,299,000Lois Purtell 303-541-1915

LONGMONT

1133 Harper StreetQuintessential Louisville 1900’s ranch!www.1133.wkre.com $220,000

Judy Pitt 303-541-1937

LOUISVILLE

(TBD) Vista View DriveVista Commercial Center-Hwy 119!www.0.wkre.com $185,000

Jim Green 303-775-2553

LONGMONT

11833 WCR 39 RoadGreat home in the Country-8.5 acres!

www.11833.wkre.com $298,000Terry Mulkey 303-588-8750

FT. LUPTON

5097 Rimrock AvenueStunning, contemporary ranch in Stoneridge!www.5097.wkre.com $343,000

Mary Colwell 303-775-7135

FIRESTONE

1522 Deerwood DriveFox Creek ranch w/ 3 car garage!

www.1522.wkre.com $250,000Craig Peterson 720-564-6008

LONGMONT

364 Buchanan StreetBring your RV and/or your boat!

www.364.wkre.com $199,900Mary Colwell 303-775-7135

LONGMONT

1731 Venice LaneSunny, like new, on open space!

www.1731.wkre.com $212,500Jan Baulsir 720-564-6039

LONGMONT LIVERMORE

3309 Green Mountain DriveSuperb craftsmanship with mtn. flair!

www.3309.wkre.com $399,000Kim R. Johnson 303-775-7135

BOULDER

925 Alaska Road2+ Acre-awesome building site!


1767 WCR 20.5Vacation at home. 4 acre stocked lake!


LONGMONT

6066 Ulysses Avenue, FirestoneGreat 2 Story Home 4bed 4 bath!www.6066.wkre.com $250,000Craig Cowley 303-589-4009

1907 Redtop Court, LongmontExtremely well maintained 3 BR, 3 BA!

www.1907.wkre.com $239,900Martin Sugg 303-541-1925

1551 Centennial Drive, LongmontSolid brick 3 BR ranch w/ 2 car gar!www.1551.wkre.com $153,000Diane MacInness 303-818-6400

2025 Braeburn Court, LongmontHighest quality on 1/2 ac. w/views!www.2025.wkre.com $900,000Elaine Collins 303-947-6129

5753 Canyon Circle, FrederickYosemite model-backs to high school!www.5753.wkre.com $165,000Ellie Davies 720-564-6056

154 Eagle Avenue, MeadBeautiful home, large lot, big back yard!

www.154,wkre.com $225,000Barb Bashor 303-775-2994

4671 16th Street, A3-9, BoulderTwo story 2 BR, 2BA townhome!www.4671.wkre.com $150,857Kim R. Johnson 303-775-7135

758 Megan Court, LongmontSugar Mill ranch/finished basement!www.758.wkre.com $305,000Judy Pitt 303-324-4747

1700 Carlson Avenue, ErieExceptional residence on quiet cul-de-sac!

www.1700.wkre.com $739,900Karolyn Merrill 303-517-2527

1363 Carlson Avenue, ErieImmaculate! Views! One Acre! Must See!

www.1363.wkre.com $725,000Karolyn Merrill 303-517-2527

1642 Harvard Street, LongmontGreat NW home near McIntosh Lake!www.1642.wkre.com $126,000Craig Cowley 303-589-4009

2340 Atwood Street, LongmontMove In Immaculate-Big Backyard!www.2340.wkre.com $250,000Barb Bashor 303-775-2994

LONGMONT & SURROUNDING AREAS

NewListing

Open Sa

t 11-1

FIRESTONE

35thYEAR

WRIGHT KINGDOM’SHomefinder Guide™

The fast and easy way to find a home thatfits your price range....

Proudly Serving Buyersand Sellers Since 1976

OpenSat &

Sun 11-1

OpenSat 1

:30-3:30

NewListing

NewListing

NewListing


Some local locksmiths aren’t on the levelRecently two random events occurred that led to an interesting

discovery. The local phone directory company distributed thenewest version of their big, thick books that I rarely ever use oreven think of. At around the same time, I needed to re-key a lockin our offices and stopped by our neighborhood lock-smith.You might wonder what these two random events

had in common. Well, while I was waiting for the newkeys, the locksmith started to complain about the newphone books.Our local locksmith is the only one in the neighbor-

hood – or, for that matter, within a mile or two of ouroffices. Yet, he was telling me that the new phone booklisted between 30 and 40 locksmiths in the neighbor-hood.He took out the new business directory and had

marked all of the listings in the neighborhood. Therewere dozens. They all had similar phone numbers butall had different names. Some were names of businesses while oth-ers were personal names.He went on to explain that he had heard that people were listing

themselves as locksmiths but were not licensed (as they have to bewhere I live), and he had heard of people calling some of these ser-vices only to find out that they were a scam.If you called some of the listings, a person would show up and

demand payment for the service, which they would promise toperform later on, but then they would never show up again. Orthey might gather information from the service call and sell it toothers who might want it for reasons unrelated to the service call.Finally, and worst, he thought that some of these “locksmiths”

might be in business purely for purpose of casing out targets for afuture burglary.

I was glad he had given me this information, as we usually tellnew homeowners to change the locks on their new homes. Whenyou move into a new home, you don’t know who might have hadkeys to the home, whether all of the keys were accounted for and

whether someone kept a key to use at some later date.So for the protection of any new home you buy,

you’re best off getting the locks changed in the house.But you also need to research and make sure you areusing a reputable locksmith that has been around forquite some time.Here’s what my locksmith recommended: If you are

new to the neighborhood, make sure you know whomyou’re dealing with. If your state licenses locksmiths,go online and find out if your local locksmith has avalid and current license in your state. If you are usingonly the Web to search for a locksmith, make sure thatlocksmith is actually located at the address listed. Youmight be able to get a better idea by driving by and vis-

iting the locksmith.And if you are truly concerned about giving your key over to

someone – and you are handy or know someone that is handy –you can take the locks off the doors of your home and take them toa reputable locksmith and have them key the locks while you wait.If you pay cash and don’t give them your address, the locksmithwon’t know where the locks came from.Which leads me back to my local locksmith. After about 10 min-

utes, his colleague came out with my newly keyed lock (cost: $15).Then I had my husband install the lock back on the door, and wewere all set with a new set of keyed locks.

Ilyce R. Glink’s latest book is “Buy, Close, Move In!” If you have questions, youcan call her radio show toll-free at 800-972-8255 any Sunday, from 11a.m to1p.m. EST. Contact Ilyce through her website, www.thinkglink.com.

Ilyce GlinkTribune Media Services

Ideas for astylish bedroom

Add a little style to yourbedroom with these ideas.

Add SeatingA chaise lounge is a relax-ing addition. Designed forreclining, they’re the per-fect spot for reading a bookor catching a quick snooze.

Go Mad for ModSixties modern design hascome back strong, gaining afollowing among folks whoweren’t born when thestyle originally reignedsupreme.

Select Bold LightingThe jewelry of the room,the right lighting adds ro-mantic sparkle. Choose fix-tures that make a state-ment.

Opt for Old WorldEleganceA custom canopy and richdrapery panels make a bedthe dramatic centerpiece ofa luxurious master suite.Certainly a high-end look, abed crown is a relativelyeasy project to accomplish.Simply attach a fabricvalance to a wooden shelfto create a cornice, thensuspend the drapes from acafe rod mounted within.

Stencils Add InterestStenciled onto the wallbehind the bed, a subtle ge-ometric pattern addsmovement and depth.

Don’t Forget the CeilingOften overlooked, theceiling is a room’s fifth wall.

Pile on the PillowsLayer pillows in assortedsizes and fabrics to create acushy and colorful bed.

Incorporate AntiquesModernize a favoriteheirloom with streamlinedpulls that coordinate withthe room’s decor. Becausethe original hardware in-creases an antique’s value,store it in a labeled contain-er. should you ever wish toreplace it.

Add Cottage CharmWhitewashed clapboardwalls and pine floor give abedroom timeless appeal.

– Courtesy H. CamilleSmith on hgtv.com

Ed [email protected]

1171COLUMBIA

DRIVE$379,900

Great Buy, QualityHome, Mature Yard,New Kitchen, in a Golf-course Neighborhood,4 bedroom, 4 Bath,

3500 SF

Diane Stow,ABR, CRS, GRI,SRES, CDPE

BROKER ASSOCIATEDiane’s Direct Line:

303-827-7046Re/Max Traditions, Inc.2204 18th Avenue(303) 772-3800

VISIT:

TO SEE ALL OF DIANE’S LISTINGSWith Detailed Information, Multiple Photos & Virtual Tours,

For Further Details Of These Listings And:

www . d i a n e s t ow . c omwww . d i a n e s t ow . c omEmail: [email protected]

Experience Isn’t Expensive...It’s Priceless

The

Team

1531 Otis Drive1531 Otis DriveGorgeous Ranch Style Homebacking to open space w/fabulousMTN VIEWS! HOA mows lawn& shovels snow. ICF (InsulatedConcrete Form) Constructionmakes this home VERY ENERGYEFFICIENT & QUIET! Not tomention Beautiful w/Hickoryflrs in kitchen w/slab granitecountertops,Alder cabinetry &custom tile hood & backsplash.Natural Alder trim pkg. Masterbedrm w/5 pc bath w/freestandingtub. Bsmt finished w/2 bedrms, bath,fam/rec rm area & storerm. Tankless

H2O htr & MORE.$387,500$387,500

805 Nelson Park Lane805 Nelson Park LaneWonderful quad-level hm. on lowtraffic st. in popular SW Lngmt!Newly refin. hardwd flrs in spaciouseatin kitchen that overlooks fam. rm.w/high ceilings & gas frplc. Lowerlevel laundry rm. Master w/a private5 pc bath featuring a soaking tub,double sinks, separate shower &walkin closet. Unfin. bsmt great forexpanding your living space or addedstorage. Mature shade trees in priv.fenced backyard. All appliances incl.

$255,000$255,000

1683 Radcliffe Place1683 Radcliffe PlaceAMAZING 1534 sq. ft. IN-LAW UNIT W/MTN VIEWS, Kit., Din area, 2bedrms,2 baths,Gas Frplc, Cov Patio,2 Car attgar, fenced yard w/water feat.,Priv drive,entry & laun, all on the walkout level ofthis FABULOUS 2 story w/3 bedrms,3baths & 5454+/-tot.sq.ft. Grand livingspaces incl. BIG remodeled gourmeteatin kit., BIG mster w/lux bath, & privbalcony. 3 car att. gar. Near lake,golf,

park,schools & trail.$675,000$675,000

JUSTLISTED!

6357 Corinth RdLongmont

$425,0001.36 Acres, 3 bd, 2 baS. facing Ranch Okay

for 2 horses. Okay to seefields and mtns every day!

Granite Kitchen/HomeWarranty, W. of Longmont

in Chance Acres.

Call Dave Wagner, 720-244-0980 10K


Changes in affordable housing,inclusionary zoning ordinancesRecently, the Longmont City Council re-

cently voted 4 to 3 to repeal the Inclusion-ary Zoning Ordinance (IZO). Some won-dered how the Longmont Association ofRealtors could support this decision. Thetruth is, LAR does support the concept ofaffordable housing. As such, LAR supportsprograms like down paymentassistance that help residentsbecome homeowners. This al-lows an owner to realize appre-ciation, and not have a 10 to 15year deed restriction. In reality,life changes, people graduate,divorce, get married, lose jobs,have kids, die and job transfer.Signing a 10- to 15-year profitrestriction just didn’t allow forchange.Some people in deed-restrict-

ed homes were not worriedabout tomorrow when theysigned for a new home. The terms of theprogram caused many people to resell theirhomes, (or not be able to sell them) atsometimes $10,000 to $30,000 below whatthe market would otherwise pay for a simi-lar home. At the time of 10 percent orhigher interest rates, it may have seemedright to hold some inventory for buyers ortell builders they had to build or contributein-kind money for lower-priced homes. Infact, the program began to hurt the verypeople it was designed to help; IZO pro-gram participants were unable to sell deed-restricted units and it was a hardship onhome builders, whose industry is stillstruggling to recover.As of June 17th, Longmont had more

than 330 homes and attached units for saleon the market, under $200,000. The num-

ber of new buyers participating in the af-fordable program had dropped to undereight per year.One can still contact the City, a Realtor,

or a Lender to learn about down paymentassistance programs which require as littleas $1000 down.

Soon, there will be a Citytask force assembled, to reviewand perhaps reform the pro-gram. The local association ofRealtors, LAR, is committed tohelping this effort. Some arguethat taxes will go up on thosehomes that have been releasedfrom the deed-restrictions, butif so, the equity would go upmuch more. The upside is thatif in fact program homes haveappreciated, and will appraise,there may be people sitting onan 8 percent loan that can now

refinance without the deed restriction, andmake their affordable home, as affordableas a regular house for the same price. Inother words, their payment will be moreaffordable to stay in, even with a$15/month increase in possible taxable val-ue, which won’t appear for a year or two.Secondly, maybe they can sell for a profitand move on.Builders mandated to deed-restrict 10

percent of a project had to raise their priceson other homes to cover the cost to buildspecial priced homes. Some builders decid-ed to just build somewhere else or not atall. Factor in a turn in our economy, andyou have few new permits for the pastthree years. Some claim that the buildersshould pay because of their profits, andshould be the most interested in making

homes affordable. Mayor Baum said thiswas not fair. For example, should a teachergive 10 percent of their paycheck to pay forafter-school tutors? If Longmont is com-mitted to affordable housing and put Cityresources toward it, shouldn’t the votersdecide?If buyers were only looking for $160,000

homes, the market would drive builders tobuild them. The fact is, with low interestrates, there are many more sales between$200,000 to 300,000 now, because thesame payment of 6 years ago, will now buythat much more home, based on 4.5 to 5percent interest. Having the freedom to selland move up, helps those priced abovethem to sell, and makes the starter pricedhouse available again to another first timebuyer. That is what we would call turninginventory. Our demographic demand forthe next nine years will be for ranch modelhomes for downsizers. If the market drivesnew construction where the demand di-rects, then all levels of housing can bemore affordable as Boulder Countychanges from 11 percent to more than 20percent aged 65 or older in the next nineyears.Home ownership does matter, is gratify-

ing and normally improves neighborhoods.Not every person however, is ready for thathome ownership commitment, and some-times people can live smarter renting, asthey may be unprepared for the unexpect-ed expenses like a $3000 new furnace, oreven a $1000 deductible to go with a roofclaim that can come with ownership.

Dave Wagner is the president of the Longmont As-sociation of Realtors. Contact him by calling 303-684-6356, emailing [email protected] visit the association’s website at www.longmontrealtors.com.

Dave WagnerLongmont Association

of Realtors

Prepare your home forcomfort this summerNow that warmerweather is here don’tforget to spruce your homeup indoors and out.• Check the furnacefilter. Cleaning or changingyour furnace filter eachmonth will help extend thelife of your furnace andmay help save on heatingand cooling energy costs.• Clean air ducts.Remove air ducts andreturn-air grille plates, andthoroughly clean with arag, scrubbing brush orvacuum to prevent anyirritants or dust frommaking their way into yourhome’s air.• Inspect the outdoor airconditioning unit. Removeleaves, grass, dirt andother debris that may havebuilt up around youroutdoor air conditioningunit or heat pump toensure nothing isobstructing the air flow.• Listen for strangenoises. Simply listening forloud or unfamiliar noises isgood protocol forevaluating bigger issuesthat may be plaguing yourhome comfort system.If you have an old HVACsystem, or you are simplywondering how well yourcurrent system isperforming, take the timeto schedule a routinemaintenance checkup withan HVAC professional.

– ARA

HomeSearching?

www.HomeandRealEstateW

eekly.com Check out the

Times-Call’scomplete homesearch online

OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY 2 - 4 PM

[email protected]@gmail.comWWW.GOODACREPROPERTIES.COM

Kimberly: 303-817-6100Kimberly: 303-817-6100or John: 303-818-7078or John: 303-818-7078

1427 LINCOLN CIRCLE, LONGMONTParamount Village 2 Story w/ Basement.

5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathsrecently updated home w/ fenced yard!

MLS#: 655621 $229,000

WWW.1427LINCOLN.COM

NEW

PRICE

1130 GAY STREET, LONGMONTRanch Style Remodel w/ all the

bells & whistles including abackyard pool and Cabana/Studio!

MLS#: 658950 $212,500

WWW.1130GAY.COM

NEW

LISTING


Hot home security trendsArticle Resource Association

Homeowners who installed early home security sys-tems often wound up thinking they would have beenbetter off simply installing sturdy locks on their doorsand calling it a day. The technology was labor-intensiveto install, offered keypads that looked as complicatedas an airplane cockpit, and did nothing for you if thehomeowner forgot to set the alarm before leaving thehouse.Fast forward to 2011, and today’s technology has

helped make home security systems easier to use, moreeffective and flexible to fit our modern, mobilelifestyles. And statistics indicate homeowners have am-ple reason to consider installing a security system.Nearly 1.4 million homes were burglarized in 2009, ac-counting for 72 percent of total burglaries, according toFBI statistics. The average loss per burglary was morethan $2,000, and that figure doesn’t take into accountthe emotional trauma of having your home invadedand possessions taken.“Considering the average loss from burglary and

house fires, monitored security systems have alwaysbeen a worthwhile investment,” says Jonathan Klinger,vice president of marketing for Honeywell Security.“Now the option to add remote system control andvideo look-in from Web browsers and Smartphones,enable everyone to play a more active role in the pro-tection of their home and family.”If you’re considering purchasing a home security sys-

tem, it’s helpful to know trends in terms of availabletechnology and how others are using it to protect theirhomes and families:

Smart IntegrationOnce, homeowners used separate systems to manage

security and fire detection. Modern systems, however,

integrate these functions. What’s more, many securitysystems now integrate easily into home automationsystems, which means that homeowners can controlmultiple elements in their homes in addition to ensur-ing the home is safe. They can arm their security sys-tems and turn on the lights, control the thermostat andopen garage doors through one integrated system.

More than Keeping the Bad Guys OutIn the early days of home security, the focus was on

keeping the bad guys out of your home. While that’sstill an important function of home security systems,today’s technology makes it possible to use the systemto keep track of and care for the loved ones still insideyour home. For example, Total Connect by Honeywellallows you to view the inside of your home from virtu-ally any Internet-enabled device, using up to six wire-less cameras that can tilt, pan and provide nearly anearly 360-degree view.Have a latchkey kid? Total Connect not only moni-

tors when the front door opens, it can show you videoof who’s coming in. You can set the system to e-mailyou a video clip of your child coming in the front door– so you have visual confirmation that she’s home safe.Caring for aging parents from afar? Equip their home

with a security system and you can look in on themfrom time to time and see how they are. Or, place a sen-sor on the medicine cabinet and you can set the systemto send you an alert in case your parents forget to taketheir medication – and don’t open the medicine cabi-net.

Mobile CommandUse of handheld mobile devices has boomed in

America over the past few years. People use smartphones, laptops and a variety of wireless devices tokeep in touch with friends and family, communicate re-garding business matters, monitor world events, trackweather and even plan a route home from work whenthere’s an accident along the usual course.Home security is on track with this highly mobile

lifestyle. Products like Honeywell’s Total Connect allowus to keep in touch with what’s going on in our homeno matter how far away from it we are. Apps for theiPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Android smartphonesmake it possible to access real-time video of yourhome’s interior, monitor system components and com-pletely control the system from anywhere. Total Con-nect integrates with existing Honeywell security sys-tems.

www.HomeandRealEstateWeekly.comYour source for local home and real estate news, as well as a comprehensive

home search function powered by ColoProperty.com


Real Estate Transactions are supplied byProspects Unlimited Inc.,www.prospectsunlimited.com, 303-979-9536.

Foreclosures – notice of election anddemand• Borrower: Thomas Van Lone,

Lender: Deutsche Bank National Trust

Company, Amount: $221,626, Property:1510 6th Ave, Longmont, Filed:06/20/11

• Borrower: Rebecca Settje, Lender:Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount:$117,139, Property: 50 19th Ave 27,Longmont, Filed: 06/21/11

• Borrower: Dennis Furuta, Lender:The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount:$139,458, Property: 10695 Durango Pl,Longmont, Filed: 06/16/11

• Borrower: Ranulfo Arias-Lujan,Lender: Federal National Mortgage As-sociation, Amount: $199,362, Property:

1563 Caroline Ave, Wattenburg, Filed:06/17/11

• Borrower: Harold Leggett Jr, Lender:Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $154,278,Property: 15854 Mary Ave, Fort Lupton,Filed: 05/10/11

Allow

Smoking?

Lease

Required

#of

Baths

#of

Bedr ooms

Deposit

PriceRange

Pets

Washer/Dryer

Facilities

Wa sher/Dryer

Hook-ups

Other

Amenities

Reach over 44,000 Readers Each Week With Your Advertising Message.Call Your Classified Advertising Executive Today 303-776-7440

Hover Manor Senior ApartmentResidence

1401 Elmhurst Dr. • 303-772-9292

$885-$890

$835-$840 1 1 Yes No Yes Yes

Secure building, quiet neighbor-hood, meal program,

transportation, utilities paid,appliances & cable TV included,

62 yrs & older; vouchersaccepted.

Victoria Inn2400 17th Ave. • 303-772-4667

$749-$899 $250 1, 2 1, 1¾ Yes Yes Yes

Ineachapart-ment

A/C, D/W, cable ready, balconyor deck, carport,

outdoor pool, close to shopping& bus stop.

Ute Creek Apartments1100 E 17th Ave. • 303-684-6821

www.utecreekapts.com$125 1, 2 1, 2 Yes Yes Yes

FullSIzeineachapart-ment

YesMove-In Specials, senior andother discounts. Fireplace,pool & spa, 24-hour fitness,garages. Close to shopping.

The Shores at McIntosh Lake2450 Airport Rd. • 303-774-8000

$729-$1200

$100$200$300

1,2,& 3 1,2

YesShortTermAvail-able

Yes Yes Yes Yes

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

Cloverbasin Village630 Peck Dr. • 888-837-4912

$690-$1100 $149

1,2,33-bdrm.town-homes

2 Yes YesYes65 lbslimit

No

Yes&

rentalavail-able

Convenient location, petfriendly, garages available,24-hour maintenance

Complex

Name

Address

Phone

Longmont,CO

1566894


Real EstatePLACE YOUR AD: 303.466.3636 BOULDER/BROOMFIELD/LONGMONT OR 970.635.3650 LOVELAND OR FRONTRANGECLASSIFIEDS.COM

4750 BusinessOpportunities

OIL & GASOPPORTUNITIES

15% to 30%Annual Return

Direct Participation/Tax Benefits

Gary 970-309-1535or 970-927-2764

5000 Homesfor Sale

$380,000 SingleFamily Home in NWBldr, walk to Wonder-land Lake! Built in ’96,3BR, 2.5BA, newly re-modeled, bamboofloors, granite coun-ters, SS appliances,foothills views, nicedeck & patio. Last forsale month before we

rent.Owner: 303-444-8405

See pics @MLS #641977

Handyman’s 4 bdrm,2 ba, grt area. was$209K now $169K,

Berthoud.701-729-7772

Home For Sale onacreage 2009 W 3rdAve. 970-663-3373 or

970-223-0543

**RV Parking**

Park Your RV inbackyard of 3 bed-room, 3 bath, 2 carSouth Longmont

Tri-level.End of cul-de-sac.

$206,000.Call Today

5003 Townhomes/Condos for Sale

2 bdrm, 1.5 ba, A/C,det 1/5 car gar, 2 lvls,N Hover, $900/mo +utils. 970-318-6992

NEW Listing,!SW Lgmt con-do. 640 Goose-berry, immac2 bdrm, 2 baupstairs unit.1 car gar.$174,900Niwot RE,Ann Mills

303-875-7071

5007 Mobile HomeFor Sale

’03 16x80 Mobile Home,All appli., a/c, lg shed,exc cond, in Berthoud,lot rent $300 incl.water & garbage.$28,500 Call

303-772-4324 or970-231-4289

BUYING & SELLINGAll types & sizes ofmobile homes!

Judy 970-690-3283

5007 Mobile HomeFor Sale

BrandNew

Home!!$73,000

Beautiful 3 bed2 bath lot rent

special!Swimming poolClubhousePlaygroundNew fitness roomHuge Deck w/ GreatMtn Views

Financing availablePet Friendly

Sun Homes atEagle Crest

1-888-649-5616

4eaglecrest.com

*Expires 7/31/11

I WILL MOVE YOURHOME FOR FREE!

LOT RENTSTARTING@ $199250+ communities to

choose from.Offer expires 6/25/2011

970-377-0990

PLACE YOUR AD.Call 303.466.3636or 970-635-3650

NEW MOBILE HOMESAROUND $799 MONTHPayment incl. lot rentUsed singles/doubles

starting @$595Great locations!Quick Easy Credit970-420-8488

5015 Lots& Tracts

2.8 ac w/ domestic &irrigation water. 2 miSo of Berthoud. Greatviews, good bldg site.$79,500 Call Mark atERA Tradewind.303-684-6335

2 ACRE Building Site inRainbow Lake

Estates, Berthoud.HUGE price

reduction! $79,000Steve Conder303-514-3706

Build Your Home on1/2 acre lot with

mountain views. RVfriendly $63K or bestoffer. 303-257-3586

5019 Farm/RanchFor Sale

BEST Irrigated Farmw/ Huge Water Rights& Stream, 38 acresw/ spectacular 360°views of Pikes &

Longs, SW of Hygiene.$1.69M,

Ki 303-776-3901

6000 Homesfor Rent

1142 FRONTIER DR,near hosp, immac3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, famrm, 1 car, $1250303-859-3815

1525 Peterson Pl.Longmont

Sparkling clean wellmaintained 2200 sf

ranch on quiet cul-de-sac,sunroom w/ Pella

windows, living roomw/ bay window, familyroom w/ gas log frplc,lg office/exercise/playroom, private shadyback yard & deck, allappls, pet considered

$ 1 4 9 5 / m o w / y e a rlease 303-776-1000

1860 LOGAN ST, NWLgmt, Clean. Tri-lvl,quiet 3 bdrm + famrm, 2 ba, 2 car, fncdyd, trees, N/S, $1300.

303-859-3815

1 BDRM IN OLD TOWNRoom for garden,extra storage/shop.

Pet? $725.(303)678-7384

2, 3, 4 Bedroom Homes639 Independence,

154 Grant St,1617 Alpine St,453 Verdant Cir,504 St Andrews,1100 KansasCall PMP

303-776-RENT

2 BDRM W/D, DW, A/C,& gar. NE LongmontNo pets. $650/mo &deposit 720-938-1559,

303-666-5546

3 bdrm, 2 ba, 2 cargar, NW Lgmt, $1650neg. 717-830-1488

3BR, 2.5BA SW Long-mont, 2 car, frplc,new carpet, Avail.Now $1375 lease

N/S/P 303-263-3410

$99 Move-in Special4BR, 3BA, located inC e n t r a l F i r e s t o n e .Call 970-310-3855

Available Now.3 bedroom2 bath, 2 car garage inNW Longmont. 6 monthto 1 year lease. Petsneg. $1,300 per month.Sandy at Keller Wil-liams 1st, 303-746-0345

Berthoud Ranch 3br,2ba, 2ca, fenced yd,no bsmnt, 1 sm pet w/dep $1100/mo +dep.

970-218-9997

Community Pool1328 Lupine Ct, Clo-ver Crk. 1700sqft, 4B/2.75 ba. Grt home/yd.Must see! $1500/mo.NP/NS 303-243-2939

Farm House, East ofUnion Res., updated,A/C, 3BR, 1BA, base-ment, 2+ car gar,

must see to appreci-ate, beautiful views,ready now! $1550/mo

720-532-9133

Gunbarrel 3BR.,2.5BA, 1901SF, 2cargar. fncd, AC, W/D,pets neg. N/S. $1910.

303-818-0709

6000 Homesfor Rent

MEAD- 16242 GingerAve, 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba$1495 Call PMP303-776-RENT

Milliken-3 bedroom, 1bath. House in nicerural setting, butalso 3 blocks fromdowntown and closeto schools. Superclean, new flooring,updated bathroom,fenced yard, doublegarage, laundry room,dishwasher. $1000mo. + deposit.970 371-6567.

Ranch 3BR +study, AC,frplc. 2000sf + 1000sfunfnshd bsmnt. $1400

303-442-8693

Work where you live!40x60 shop (heated &insulated)+325sf of-fice +3BR house$1800/mo lease w/option Loveland719-433-5095

6001 Apartmentsfor Rent

1, 2 & 3 BDRMApartment Homes

The ShoresApartments,

Hwy 66 & Airport Rd(303)774-8000

1-2 BD $700-825A/C DW Lndy N/S/P303-444-0501

1 & 2 BDRM Apt HomesFox Ridge Apts PremierGated Community. PetsOK! For Info & SpecialsCall (303)774-9944

1BR, $575 incl heat &water, A/C, N/P/S303-775-7517

2 BDRM APTSStarting at $675/monthCall PMP, 303-776-RENT

Place your ad.Call 303-466-3636or 970-635-3650

917 Sunset 1 &2 BRs,1BA, inclds heat, water,trash. off street parking

RMG Realty303-772-4466

APTS YOUR CHOICE!www.alertrealty.net


EASTGLEN APTS630 Lashley, Longmont

(303)682-2943

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS:laundry.

Wtr, trash, sewer pd

ROOMS & ApartmentsWeekly/Monthly, from$100/week. Utililties in-cluded. (303)931-7108

6001 Apartmentsfor Rent

VALUEPLACE

FIRESTONE

NewExtendedStay Hotel

$189/Week*1st 2 weeks

ONLY

Perfect forvisitingfriends &family!

I-25 & Hwy119,

Longmontexit 240.

303-485-0040

Bring ad toqualify.*Expires6/30/11

*New GuestsOnly*

6002 Townhomes/Condos for Rent

2BR, 2BA Condo 1 cargar, W/D, 1000sq ft, gasfrpl, AC, wtr/swr incl-$975/mo 303-859-0093

3 bdrm, 1.5 ba.1200sf, A/C, micro, DW,WD hkup, offst prkg,N/P, N Lgmt, $850+dep 303-875-1964

Longmont Town-house 2 BR, 2 BA, 2car attached garage,basement. Available7/11. $1,200/mo,1 year lease, 1,200deposit. 500 LashleyStreet. Call if inter-ested. 303-345-8087

6005 Apts. forRent Furnished

NO lse,dep or credit chkWkly/4-wk, 303-776-2185ALSO RV SITES AVAIL!

SEMI-FURN Rooms/AptsWkly/mnthly from $100/wk

Utils/micro/fridge inc(303)931-7108

6007 Duplexes

2 bdrm, 1 ba, 1 cargar, fncd yd, N Lgmt,N/S, pet neg, yr lse.$925/ mo + dep

303-678-5717 lv msg

6007 Duplexes

Duplex/Condo2-3 Bedroom1009 Harmon Pl930 Buttonrock

Call PMP,303-776-RENT

6009 Housemates/Roommates

1 bdr. room in clean 2bdr. home, W/D, pho-ne/cab le / in t ,s torage,yard, $450/mo + 1/2util. 303-702-0643.

Mature lady toshare home w/same. Your ownbdrm & ba.

$450/mo + 1/2 utils.N/S 303-776-1081

Classified Ads getResults very, very fast!

6015 Retail Spacefor Lease

2773 SQ FT- Busyshopping center,

1116 Francis St, $825.Alert RE 303-776-5156

6016 Office Spacefor Lease

255 WEAVER PARKCLASS “A” secondfloor office space for

lease or sale. Commonarea, conference room,elevator, mountain views.

1 yr Free Rent!

Don Rulle, CCIM303-772-2222

1582533


1400 SF. professionaloffice suites, 8 of-fices, waiting room,reception area, stor-age, all ground floor,plenty of parking.(303)956-1141

$250/mo, 110 to 5000 SF2432 Main,

Four Seasons Realty.303-875-1345.

500 to 2500 SF, can di-vide. On site prkg, Goodexposure. 303-523-3369

PROFESSIONAL OfficesN. Longmont. 150 to825 SF Single & 3 officesuite. All ground level,2 entr, great prkg.303-956-1141

6017 Indust./Comm’lfor Lease

1800sf Warehouse inBerthoud (office 350sf& warehouse 1450sf)$850/mo Welders &Mechanics need notinquire. Call Ren-eLee 970-221-0997

6017 Indust./Comm’lfor Lease

2 Units Avail, can besep or combined.WHS 1500 sf, lobby& ofc 1060sf. Grosslse $1995/mo in Lgmt

facing 3rd Ave.Ofc/lobby/kitchen &ba w/ shower, 900 sf+ warehouse 1200 sf.Gross lse $1640/mo.A/C, heat & sec cam-era incl. 720-684-4200

ask for Terry

6018 Storage Spacefor Lease

INDOOR GARAGE &Commercial Storage20x40x16 w/14x14doors start at $300.20x50x16 w/ 30 ampelect, man door &pwr door openerstart at $450.

Garage Storage LLC,4070 Camelot Cir,

located I25 BusinessPark. I-25 & Hwy-66.970-535- 6074 www.Longmont-storage-

.com

Place your ad.Call 303-466-3636or 970-635-3650


6020 Mobile HomeFor Rent

$330MOVESYOU IN!!

Brand NewHomes toRent

Starting at$899/Month!

3 to 4bedroomsand 2 baths

Fitness roomClub HousePlaygroundSwimmingpoolPet Friendly

Expires6/30/2011

Sun Homes AtEagle Crest888-246-5232

www.4eaglecrest.com


Real Estate Transactions are supplied byProspects Unlimited Inc.,www.prospectsunlimited.com, 303-979-9536.

Longmont• Domingo & Mercedes Garza from

Janet Gibbs, 10678 Forester Pl, Long-mont, $140,000, home• Lydia Kurniawan from 1529 Onyx

LLC, 1529 Onyx Cir, Longmont,$985,000, home• Robert & Jennifer Lawrence from

American International Relocat, 757Zachary Ct, Longmont, $247,000, home• Gregory & Amy Payne from Bank

New York Mellon Trustee, 1221 ButtonRock Dr, Longmont, $219,000, home• Elizabeth Ward from Klaus Bron-

dum, 2310 Watersong Cir, Longmont,$335,000, home• Dale &Wendy Deibert from

Michael Cocannouer, 1442 CannonMountain Dr, Longmont, $502,000,home• Mark Krug from Simon Damberger,

51 21st Ave Unit 34, Longmont,$114,500, condo• Charles Carter from Fannie Mae, 50

Frontier Pl, Longmont, $150,000, home• Matthew & James Hecker from

FirstBank, 831 S Terry St, Longmont,$152,000, home• Robin & Charles Bryant from Brian

Jackson, 812 Sumner St, Longmont,$273,000, home• 1529 LLC from Lydia Kurniawan,

2100 Creekside Dr, Longmont,$600,000, home• Virleen Burke from Alex Linares,

1023 Ponderosa Cir, Longmont,$143,000, home• Christopher Grandchamp from Bri-

anne Marshall, 226 Bross St, Longmont,$284,500, home• Matthew & Beth Fete from Read Ot-

to, 7180 Mount Sherman Rd, Longmont,$325,000, home• Dave & Nonnie Cooper from Susan

Pratt, 1921 Panorama Cir, Longmont,$930,000, home• Nicholas & Allison Flatt from Troy

Schoenfelder, 1043 Gay St, Longmont,$173,000, home• Evelyn Wild from Joanne Smellage,

1333 Charles Dr Unit 18, Longmont,$268,600, condo• William & Kelly Gregorak from

State Bank Downs, 1681 Stardance Cir,Longmont, $685,000, home• Jackie Jonas from Chandara Thach,

701 Buchanan Ln, Longmont, $175,000,home• Kurt & Melanie Mann from Ernest

Vela, 911 Emery St, Longmont, $60,400,home• Robert & Margaret Mor from

Bulthaup Family Trust, 748 WindflowerDr, Longmont, $330,000, home• Scott Stewart from Gary Carpenter,

833 Gay St, Longmont, $189,000, home• Doyle & Stephanie Leach from Fan-

nie Mae, 1919 Clover Creek Dr, Long-mont, $215,000, home• Jennifer Griffin from Brandt Lewis,

1029 Katy Ln, Longmont, $334,000,home• Jeff Teebken from Epifanio Mar-

tinez, 2148 Santa Fe Dr, Longmont,$205,000, home• Eric & Nexus Lacov from Sonoma

Pinnacle LLC, 1170 Olympia Ave UnitG, Longmont, $195,000, condo

Berthoud• Bryan Burkhalter from Daniel Stan-

gel, 961 N 4th St, Berthoud, $220,000,home• Leonard & Emily Carter from Earl

Price, 213 Victoria St, Berthoud,$210,600, home

Dacono• Edwin & Linda Pfeifer from Patrick

Peppler, 1220 MacKay Ct, Dacono,$51,000, home

Erie• Robert Braudes from Daniel Roth,

2469 Vale Way, Erie, $439,000, home• Jennifer Bednar from Richmond

American Homes Colorado, 605 Math-ews Wy, Erie, $340,600, home• Gary & Jill Grammer from Six Point

Erie Village LLC, 1128 Village Cir, Erie,$286,600, home• Timothy & Lisa Saxton from Miguel

Delatorre, 2253 Madison Dr, Erie,$402,000, home• Renee Walmsley from Fannie Mae,

169 S McGregor Cir, Erie, $185,000,home• Jill & Jill Moore from Verneal

Schorr, 1545 Tanaka Dr, Erie, $269,900,home• Dave & Monica Wagener from Fed

Home Loan Mtg Corp, 120 Lawley Dr,Erie, $105,000, home

Firestone• Darin Thomas from Journey Homes

LLC, 5430 Rosewood Ave, Firestone,$235,100, home

Fort Lupton• Jose Portillo from Fed Home Loan

Mtg Corp, 1813 Chestnut St, Fort Lup-ton, $90,000, home• Jesus Sanchez from Vanderbilt Mtg

Financial Inc, 15503 Morris Ave, FortLupton, $155,000, home

Frederick• Julia Kohlerschmidt from Melody

Homes Inc, 8213 Raspberry Dr, Freder-ick, $199,000, home• James & Diana Cleary from Melody

Homes Inc, 8207 Raspberry Dr, Freder-ick, $219,500, home

Lyons• Lydia Waskul from John Herron, 1

Eagle Nest Ln, Lyons, $444,200, home• Christopher Reed from Clara

Thomas, 122 Osprey Ln, Lyons,$452,500, home• Scott & Wendy Stevelinck from

Marilyn Woodruff, 1011 Horizon Dr,Lyons, $625,000, home• Troy & Barbara Valente from Feder-

al Home Ln Mortgage Corp, 78 NezPerces Ct, Lyons, $265,000, home

Platteville• Tamara Wilkey from Tifiny Nevarez,

13005 Cr Unit 28, Platteville, $196,000,condo• Derrell Gilbert from Josh White,

17746 Cr Unit 29, Platteville, $345,000,condo

Foreclosures – notice of election anddemand• Borrower: Terry & Sue Selland,

Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP,Amount: $402,838, Property: 900 ECounty Road 4, Berthoud, Filed:06/20/11• Borrower: Erik & Jennifer Ingvald-

sen, Lender: The Bank Of New YorkMellon, Amount: $205,000, Property:1080-1082 6th Street Ct, Berthoud,Filed: 06/20/11• Borrower: Karla Lippincott, Lender:

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company,

Amount: $353,737, Property: 480 SCounty Road 23, Berthoud, Filed:06/22/11• Borrower: Maxine & Charles

Munoz, Lender: The Bank Of New YorkMellon, Amount: $242,810, Property:1129 Navajo Pl, Berthoud, Filed:06/22/11• Borrower: Andrea Neidig, Lender:

Residential Credit Solutions Inc,Amount: $297,756, Property: 2135 Indi-an Paintbrush Way, Erie, Filed: 06/20/11• Borrower: David & Jane Curran,

Lender: Steel Capital Steel LLC,Amount: $214,804, Property: 10233Eastview St, Firestone, Filed: 06/20/11• Borrower: Michael Shain & Dawn

Thurston, Lender: BAC Home LoansServicing LP, Amount: $134,114, Prop-erty: 100 Valle Dr, Fort Lupton, Filed:06/17/11• Borrower: Wendy Boudreaux &

Michael Biggs, Lender: Elevations CreditUnion, Amount: $120,833, Property:710 Hoover Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed:06/17/11• Borrower: Manuel & Maria Orona,

Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount:$186,683, Property: 1610 WagonwheelDr, Fort Lupton, Filed: 06/20/11• Borrower: David & Tammy Nohr,

Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount:$368,383, Property: 5790 E Wetland Dr,Frederick, Filed: 06/20/11• Borrower: Paulette & Gerard De-

genhardt, Lender: Deutsche Bank Na-tional Trust Company, Amount:$161,779, Property: 1021 Lilac St, Long-mont, Filed: 06/16/11• Borrower: Cheryl Kramer, Lender:

Colorado Housing And Finance,Amount: $229,513, Property: 2108Boise Ct, Longmont, Filed: 06/17/11• Borrower: Longview Investments

LLC, Lender: Todu Llc, Amount:$800,000, Property: 101 Martin St,Longmont, Filed: 06/20/11• Borrower: Timothy Fitzgerald &

Sarah Williams, Lender: CitimortgageInc, Amount: $210,707, Property: 3721Florentine Cir, Longmont, Filed:06/20/11• Borrower: Mary Mulry & Matilee

Christman, Lender: Citibank NA,Amount: $164,833, Property: 12855 N66th St, Longmont, Filed: 06/22/11

Simplifyyour

HOMESEARCH

Quick, convenient and only a click away...it’s that simpleQuick, convenient and only a click away...it’s that simple

www.HomeandRealEstateWeekly.comwww.HomeandRealEstateWeekly.com

Powered by ColoProperty.com

• Hundreds ofHomes

• CalculateFinancing

• Locate an Agent• Updated MLS

Listings


OPEN HOUSEDIRECTORYFEATURED HOMES

Day Price Location Address Hours Office Phone

Saturday & Sunday $208,778 Longmont 1665 Venice Lane 12-5 PM Boulder Creek Life & Home 303-502-5338

Saturday & Sunday $249,000 Longmont 15th & Francis 11-6 PM Markel Homes 303-589-5752

Saturday $188,900 Firestone 624 Florence Ave 10-1PM Colorado Gold/Renken 303-717-8991

Saturday $199,900 Longmont 364 Buchanan Street 11AM-1PM Wright Kingdom/Mary Colwell 303-775-7135

Saturday $220,000 Louisville 1133 Harper Street 11AM-1PM Wright Kingdom/Judy Pitt 303-541-1937

Saturday $343,000 Firestone 5097 Rimrock Avenue 1:30-3:30 Wright Kingdom/Mary Colwell 303-775-7135

Saturday $365,000 Longmont 3519 Boxelder Dr. 11-2 PM ERA TW Wagner-Archuleta 720 244-0980

Saturday $400,000 Longmont 1857 Caleta Trail 11am-4pm Boulder Creek Life & Home 303-309-0088

Saturday $490,000 Dacono 3814 Jay Hawk Court 12-2PM Legacy Real Estate Group/Callis 303-257-4725

Saturday $695,000 Lyons 850 Apple Valley Rd 12-2pm RE/MAX Traditions/Kobobel 303-591-6935

Sunday $188,900 Firestone 624 Florence Ave 1-3PM Colorado Gold/Renken 303-717-8991

Sunday $212,500 Longmont 1130 Gay St 2-4PM Goodacre & Company/ Kidder 303-818-7078

Sunday $220,000 Louisville 1133 Harper Street 11AM-1PM Wright Kingdom/Judy Pitt 303-541-1937

Sunday $229,000 Longmont 1427 Lincoln Cir. 2-4PM Goodacre & Company/ Kidder 303-817-6100

Sunday $424,900 Longmont 2223 Harvard Ct 12-2 PM Re/Max Traditions / Ray 303-915-8832

Sunday $485,000 Longmont 2120 Ridgeview Way 12-3PM Prudential Rocky Mountain/Tyrell 303-817-8650

Saturday 12-23814 Jay Hawk Ct., Dacono

Eagle Meadow Community$490,000

Sprawling 4 bed/4 ba Ranchon .64 acres, mtn views , 3 cargarage, RV pad, Gourmet Kit,formal din rm, luxury master

suite, must see!

Garry Callis • Legacy Real Estate Group • 303-257-4725

1585827

Open Sat 12-2pm850 Apple Valley Road,

Lyons$695,000

Total facelift inside & out! 3 bed, 2 bath, officeon 1 acre lot. 300+ ft. of river frontage wrap

around deck, walkout basement

Margaret Kobobel • Re/Max Traditions • 303-591-6935

Open Sat & Sun 12-5pm1665 Venice Ln

SW Longmont$208,778

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

Low-Maintenance, Built Green, Energy Star Rated

www.LiveKingsbridge.com • 303-309-0088 Dave Wagner/ERA Tradewind • 720-244-0980

Open Sat 11-23519 Boxelder Dr.,

Longmont$365,000

2 bed, 2 bath + Study, 2329 sf main + 2309 unfbsmt. Brick ranch w/oversz two car garage.

$92/mo includes outside watering, all landscapemaintenance & snow removal to front door

Open Sat 11-4pm1665 Venice Ln

SW Longmont$208,778

3 bed, 3 bathRanch Style Home

Main Floor Master, Study & LaundryBacks to Left Hand Creek

www.LiveBoulderCreek.com • 303-309-0088

Open Sun 12-3pm2120 Ridgeview Way

$485,000Absolutely stunning inside & out.

Desirable Creekside location, numerouscustom appointments & updates, 4-bdrs.

w/nearly 4,500 sq.ft., 1/2 acre lot.Directions: Sunset to Creekside Dr. go east to Ridgeview Way.

Tom Tyrrell • Prudential Rocky Mountain Realtors • 303-817-8650

• YOU FIND THE HOME.

• I CLOSE THE DEAL.

• WE SPLIT THE COMMISSION.*

* Clients receive at least half of the buy-side commission that I receive... which is typically 2.8% of the purchase price of the home. While individual results will vary, this generallymeans that clients will get back at least 1.4% of purchase price. The commission rebate is provided as a credit at closing, requiring buyers to bring less cash to the closing table.

LEARN MORE ABOUT COMMISSION REBATES AT

WWW.COLORADOCOMMISSIONREBATE.COM

“Working with Tommy was great and he saved us over$5,000 on the price of our house in commission fees alone!”

~ Cathy H. of Westminster

303.376.6111tommy@sl icereal ty.com

303 376 6111

Home and Real Estate Weekly

Documents

Transcript of Home and Real Estate Weekly