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Make a friendlyfamily room

Art &Soul

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Find the perfect painting for your home

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On the CoverIt takes a little soul searching to find art for the home. Seecomplete story on page 4. (iStock)

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Wa r m i n gup thefamily room

Candice Olson

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Yolande and Huy have gone from one ex-treme to the other.

After years of living in a tiny apartment inNew York City, a great job offer enticed the cou-ple and their two young daughters north of theborder and into a great big house. However,while they were thrilled with their new home,all of the newfound space had them feeling a bitsmall.

Their basement, where they spent most oftheir time, was bigger than their whole apart-ment in the Big Apple. But the chilly room wastall on space and short on style. Huy, who grewup in Denmark, wanted the basement to reflecta clean, modern Scandinavian design. And theyboth wanted a place the whole family could en-joy – a room where Yolande could do hersewing, the kids could play games and theycould all watch television together.

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

The basement was already finished, completewith high ceilings and hardwood floors, so noreal structural work was needed. I started by

putting up a creamy coat of paint and then di-vided the room into three functional areas: alounge area, a work area and a play area.

In the lounge area, I created a show-stoppingfeature wall with a new gas fireplace. The mod-ern arrangement boasts a long, linear gas insertand a massive surround of gray-and-white-mar-ble mosaic tiles. Not only is it eye-catching, itbrings much-needed warmth into the coldspace. I then flanked the fireplace with a cus-tom-built cabinetry unit that holds a big-screentelevision, other media equipment, books andsome display items.

I put in a huge, modern, linen-colored sec-tional in this area that lends itself to great fire-place viewing and TV watching. I then punchedup the color quotient with throw pillows in var-ious configurations of yellows, blues andgreens. To finish things off, I put in a coffeetable, a few side tables and an area rug with aheated underpad.

I turned the wall adjoining the feature wallinto a work area. I installed a long quartz coun-tertop that serves as a desk, installed a lot ofstorage and put up a pin board in a dreamy blue

fabric. I then added beautiful wood blinds to thewindows above the countertop and put up stun-ning drapery on the French doors.

In the play area, I put in a rounded tablethat is perfect for Yolande’s sewing or the kids’crafts and games. Above this area, I put up a funand funky light fixture in a woven, kid-prooffabric. I then installed an entire wall of customcabinetry that looks like a series of cubbyholesand will keep the kid clutter hidden. This wallalso boasts wallpaper in a large-scale latticepattern that acts as a subtle backdrop to thecabinetr y.

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

By turning up the heat – artistically and liter-ally – I turned this once-cold and cavernousbasement into a warm, contemporary retreatthat suits Yolande and Huy’s new life and theirold 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 showtimes, visit www.HGTV.com or www.divinedesign.tv.

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

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Being the envy ofthe neighborhood isno easy task. I knowthis because I’ve nev-er been one. But, ac-cording to helpfulneighbors who strollpast walking theirdogs, with a little ef-fort and the will tomake it happen, Itoo, could find thesecret to increasedproperty value, a

happy and fulfilling life, and far less conver-sation with people who walk their dogs.

The secret is in the lawn care. For betterturf with minimum work, set the stage nowfor a dense, healthy yard by planning toweed and over-seed your turfgrass.

Timing is crucial for controlling grassyweeds, whose seeds fell to the soil in fall. Ly-ing quietly on the lawn until spring soil tem-peratures soar into the 50s, the seeds cansprout and grow quickly before you’re readyto stop them.

Pre-emergent weed control is helpful inkeeping weeds at bay, and for best results,plan now to put it on your lawn. The righttime to apply pre-emergent weed control ismid-March to early April, two to four weeksbefore the seeds germinate. Too often thepre-emergent is put down after the seedshave sprouted; weeds already up and grow-ing are unharmed by it.

As with all products, follow the packagedirections when applying pre-emergent. Re-gardless of whether it is derived synthetical-ly or naturally, like corn gluten, pre-emer-gents need only be applied in a light layeracross the lawn. Put down too much, andthere is a risk of stunting the grass’ root sys-tem, causing poor performance later in thesummer when heat takes its toll.

Corn gluten contains a fair amount of ni-trogen, so if you opt to use it, decrease the

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

The best defense against weeds is to growa healthy, dense lawn that will out competeweeds trying to muscle in on your turf. Ifyou have a thin lawn and want to over-seedit with grass this season, do not apply pre-emergent. Spring is a good time to over-seedcool season grasses into areas that aret h re a d b a re .

For best results, core-aerate the lawn be-fore you spread seed. The seed will fall intothe holes made by the aerator, which act asideal germination chambers for grass seed.As the seedling sprouts and germinates, itsroots dig deeper into soil that has been aer-ated.

When core-aerating, pass the machineover the area several times in differing direc-tions, making hundreds of holes in theground. Water the lawn lightly every dayuntil the seed has germinated. Grass seed isa slow germinator, so be prepared to wait 14to 20 days for it to sprout. The most com-mon mistake in over-seeding is from impa-tience with the germination time – manygardeners give up too soon and cut off thewater just when the young sprouts firste m e rg e .

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

For more information on lawn care andspring lawn checklists, visit c s u t u rf.colostate.edu/.

Carol O’Meara is a horticulture entomologist withthe Colorado State University Extension office at theBoulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. Contacther by calling 303-678-6238 or e-mailingcomeara@co.boulder.co.us. For more gardeningtips, check out her blog at gardeningafterfive.wordpress.com.

Take care of your turf nowfor a beautiful lawn in spring

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rt is a window into life and lifestyle.The artwork displayed in a home re-flects 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 rulesto follow, there are a few tips that should makethe process a little less daunting, and a little morefun.

“The first things to consider are medium, sub-ject matter and what people are passionateabout,” says Dave Ianazzo, co-owner of The GreatFrame Up in Longmont.

“Art is supposed to make you happy – bringout emotions,” he says. Art is about passion and asubjective opinion on what is beautiful andmeaningful. Try to stay away from fickle trends orwhat’s showcased as popular in catalogs. “Yo uwant to be able to look at that artwork years laterand say ‘I’m really happy that I bought that,’” Ian-nazo says.

When looking for a piece, think about colorschemes, styles and the dimensions of the space.Art can be used to set a mood, add an accent orsimply inspire.

Joanna Kirves, executive director of LongmontCouncil for the Arts, has great advice for first-time buyers. “Go galley hopping and look at alltypes of media,” she says. “You will find yourselfdrawn to the same styles or media at each place.Then focus on that and start looking for art youlike.”

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

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

Another important element to consider iswhere the artwork will be displayed. In the bed-room, think about choosing a more intimatestyle. “Something soothing, relaxing, art thattakes you somewhere else,” Kirves says. For thedining room, go for a more formal statementpiece that can enhance conversation. The familyroom is a great place for an old movie poster andthe bathroom works for fun artwork. “I even likeart in kids rooms,” she says. “Start them early.”

Don’t forget to consider that there are incredi-ble, inexpensive prints of original works that canadd life to any room. They are perfect starterpieces to focus your taste and style preferences.“Your first piece of art is a stepping stone,” Ianna-zo says. After the first piece, whatever the medi-um, expect that there will be more art to come. Itmay be difficult to walk passed a local gallerywithout finding the next piece of art that wouldwork perfectly on a bare wall at home.

Art is a lifetime investment, a way to tell guestswho you are on a personal level. It’s not necessaryto spend big bucks on trying to impress people ifit has no personal meaning.

Most often, the best art is something from theheart. A photo from a favorite vacation can beblown up, framed and look like something from agallery, or a child’s finger-painting can look likean expensive abstract. Sometimes all it takes is aframed print to tie together a room, or even anentire house.

By Annie Walsh

Longmont Times-Call

Art &

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SoulA variety of art from different mediumsare on display at The Great Frame Upin downtown Longmont.(Paul Litman/Times-Call)

Selecting artto display inyour home

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Q: In August of 2006, I bought a housefor my parents because I had excellentcredit. I was trying to help out my des-perate parents, who were unable to buyon their own. They pay the mortgageeach month and other expenses of theproperty, but the house is in my name. Ilived there a year and then got married

and moved out.Now my husbandand I want to buy ahouse. My motherwas going to be theco-signer with myhusband. Theproblem is becauseI’m not a first-timehomebuyer, I don’tqualify for the taxcredit. Therefore,even though my

husband is a first-time homebuyer andI’m not going to be in the mortgage, wecan’t take advantage of this incentive. Isthere anything I qualify for?

A: I wish I could help you secure a home-buyer tax credit, but there’s nothing I cando for you. Unfortunately, the house thatyour parents now live in is in your nameand you lived in that home for about a year.While there is no tax credit prohibitionagainst being an owner of investment realestate, you cannot have owned a primaryresidence in the past three years.

It sounds as though you’re close to beingout of the property for three years, but thething is, you have to sign a contract to buya new home by April 30, 2010, and mustclose on the new home by June 30, 2010. Ican’t tell from your e-mail whether the tim-ing will work out or not.

You can walk through a well-done ques-tionnaire at HomeBuyerTaxCredit.com to

see if you qualify. I don’t believe the federalgovernment will change the terms of thehomebuyer tax credit, although strangerthings have happened. If the housing mar-ket continues to deteriorate, the federalgovernment might agree to extend the taxc re d i t .

Q: My friend has a home he lives inand owns a different house in anotherstate about to be foreclosed on. Theforeclosure happened because after hisdivorce, his name came off the deed tothe property but not off the mortgage.His ex-spouse failed to make the pay-ments. He owes about $290,000, but theproperty is worth only $200,000. Can helose the equity in his primary residenceand any money he has in the bank in thisforeclosure?

A: Your friend’s biggest problem is thathe didn’t insist at the time of his divorcethat his ex-spouse refinance the property totake his name off of the mortgage.

I don’t know if the foreclosed property isin a non-recourse state. If it is a non-re-course state, then the lender would fore-close on the property and would not be en-titled to go after other assets. Otherwise,the lender would have to file for a deficien-cy judgment.

Your friend will need to hire an attorneyto make sure that once the property is fore-closed upon, the bank will not have theright to go after him for any other moneyowed. Your friend might also want to talk tothe divorce attorney who helped him outand get more information.

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Difficult to distinguish between realand bogus Pablo Picasso lithographs

House bought for parentsdisqualifies buyer from credit

By Helaine Fendelman

and Joe Rosson

Scripps Howard News Service

Dear Helaine and Joe: We pur-chased this piece by Picasso 18 yearsago and are curious about its worth.The print appears to be No. 126 froman edition of 200. It is in excellentcondition. The print is signed in theplate and has a handwritten signa-ture in the lower right corner. It isdated 12-4-58. – S.D., Spearfish, S.D.

Dear S.D.: Before discussing art, wealways make it absolutely clear that anappraisal cannot be done from pho-tographs. There are too many variables,and an in-person examination is neces-sary to determine a value with any au-t h o r i t y.

Pablo Picasso entered the world inMalaga, Spain, on Oct. 25, 1881, and byhis teenage years was skilled in drawingand painting. Throughout the years, Pi-casso’s style continued to evolve dramat-ically, and he helped invent cubism, sur-realism and postmodernism.

In short, Picasso is credited with help-ing to invent 20th-century modern art.Much of his work is considered to be ex-tremely important, and the best, one-of-a-kind original pieces can bring priceswell into the millions of dollars at auc-tion.

Picasso was extremely prolific, and itis estimated that he produced 50,000works during his lifetime. This includespaintings, drawings, sculptures, ceram-ics, rugs, tapestries and thousands ofprints or lithographs.

Between 1945 and 1949, Picasso pro-duced a truly impressive grouping of

lithographs that number about 200 dif-ferent images. These were produced inclose cooperation with Henri De-schamps, a professional printmakerfrom Atelier Mourlot, the renowned artpublisher and art workshop founded byFrancois Mourlot in 1852.

Picasso may have created the litho-graph in today’s question for a peacedemonstration held in Stockholm, Swe-den, from July 16 to July 22, 1958. It iscalled the “Bouquet of Peace,” but thereis some doubt whether Picasso actuallycreated this piece.

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

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Educating consumers about predatory lendingBy Gay E. Kuhlmann

Special to the Times-Call

Predatory lending refers to the use ofunfair and abusive mortgage lendingpractices that result in a borrower payingmore through high fees or interest ratesthan the borrower’s credit history war-rants. It involves fraudulent practicesthat target vulnerable consumers andplays on the hopes and dreams of inno-cent people whose investment in theirhome is their security. Due to the compli-cated nature of mortgage transactions, itis often difficult for individuals to tell thedifference between legitimate and preda-tory loans.

Protect Yourself from Lending AbuseAbusive or “predator y” lenders push

unusually high interest rates and fees.They are often illegal, as well. Here’s howto tell a good loan from a bad one.

Have you shopped around for the bestdeal?

• Check with other lenders, includingbanks and credit unions, for their ratesand fees.

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

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

they can roll the costs into the loan. Thismakes for a higher loan amount and sub-sequently higher mortgage payments.

Do you feel pressured?• Be suspicious of harassing phone

calls or solicitations from lenders whosay they can give you a quick approval.

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

Does it sound too good to be true?• Check references and call your local

Better Business Bureau to ask if theirhave been complaints about any of thelenders you are considering.

Do you trust the lender?• Before borrowing, you should know

exactly what you are getting and whatyou are paying. Never be afraid to askquestions or explanations about fees,terms or conditions you do not under-stand and never sign a blank form.

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

• Think twice about a loan that has a

large amount due at the end of scheduledpayments. This type of loan has advan-tages for some people but the final or“balloon” payment could be beyond yourability to repay.

• Be cautious of lenders who tell younot to worry if you can’t pay for yourmortgage – they will help you refinanceyour loan if you need to. Predatorylenders make money from the high feesand closing costs they will charge you torefinance your loan.

Report Abusive LendersIf you have been a victim of lending

abuse, let others know. Your complaintcould save others from being victims,too. Call your local office of consumer af-fairs or your state Attorney General’s of-fice – they are listed in the Governmentsection of the phone book. Report yourexperience to the Federal Trade Commis-sion. The agency looks out for predatorylending scams and frauds. Call 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357), write to Federal TradeCommission, CRC-240, Washington,D.C. 20580, or visit w w w. f t c . g o v to file acomplaint online.

Gay E. Kuhlmann is the Community Coordinatorfor Thistle Communities. She can be reached atgkuhlmann@thistlecommunities.org or 303-898-1070.

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Mesa Yellow is the first hybrid blanket flow-er with a controlled plant habit and prolificflowering. The 3-inch daisy like flowers andglobe shaped seed heads offer a superior pre-sentation of color which continues through-out the sum-mer. Gar-deners willbe glad toknow theycan cut theblooms forcasual bou-quets. Theflowers,when left onthe plants,will attractbutterflies.

Judgesnoted theimproved plant habit of Mesa Yellow withmature plants reaching 20 to 22 inches in afull sun garden location. The neat, moundedplants are adaptable to smaller space gardensor any type of containers. When planted nearthe inside edge of the container, they will cas-cade down the container.

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sure they really stand out, getting the mostexposure possible,” Bashor says. “Gettingtheir home sold. That’s my job. That’s whatthey hire me to do. Showcasing my listingson REALTOR.com helps me accomplishthat.”

Bashor can be contacted by calling 303-775-2994 or 303-772-9620.

Davis earnsforeclosure designation

Mike Davis of ReMax Traditions in Long-mont, has earnedthe prestigious Cer-tified DistressedProperty Expertdesignation, havingcompleted extensivetraining in foreclo-sure avoidance, witha particular empha-sis on short sales. Ata time when mil-lions of homeown-ers are strugglingwith the possibility of foreclosure, the skills

Bashor expandsmarketing efforts

Barb Bashor with ERA Tradewind RealEstate is taking what buyers want to heart.According to the National Association ofRealtors, 98 percentof homebuyers sayphotos and moredetailed propertydescriptions arewhat they wantmost when search-ing for their newhome online.

In partnershipwith the No. 1 realestate Web site,R E A LT O R . c o m ,Bashor has made a commitment to enhanceall of the properties she markets with mul-tiple jumbo photos with captions, cus-tomized property descriptions and rollingheadline banners.

“It’s so important that I do the absolutebest job I can for my clients, promotingtheir home in every possible way to make

and education accumulated by Davis willhelp benefit Longmont-area residents andcommunities.

“The CDPE designation has been invalu-able as I work with homeowners andlenders on complicated short sales,” Davissays. “It is so rewarding to be able to helpfamilies save their homes from foreclo-s u re . ”

For more information about CDPE Des-ignation, visit w w w. c d p e . c o m . To contactDavis, call 303-918-5668.

Mattioli joins Pedal toPr o p e r t i e s

Niki Mattioli, a Boulder-area Realtor, hasjoined Pedal to Properties, a full-service re-al estate firm. Mattioli has been a Realtorfor eight years and was previously one ofthe top-selling agents at Keller WilliamsRealty in Boulder.

“I fell in love with Boulder 20 years agobecause of its beauty and extensive bike-ways. Working with Pedal to Propertiesand employing its cycling-to-view proper-ties option will help me connect with local

home buyers and sellers with similar inter-ests,” Mattioli said.

Mattioli was born in Philadelphia andgrew up in Kansas City. She earned a jour-nalism degree at the University of Kansasbefore working in advertising and publish-ing for 12 years pri-or to becoming aR e a l t o r.

A Pedal to Prop-erties Realtor is afull-service real es-tate agent that usesunique marketingtools, know-howand services tailoredto health-consciousbuyers and sellersinterested in thepedestrian lifestyle. Use of the Pedal toProperties cruiser bikes is completely op-tional but allows agents to highlight neigh-borhood features such as parks, schools,shops, trails, mass transit and more.

For more information about Pedal toProperties, stop by 1949 Pearl St. in Boul-der or visit w w w. p e d a l t o p ro p e r t i e s . c o m .

Bashor

Davis

Mattioli

Grow your own salads with microgreens

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

Growing fresh greensoutside in the middle ofwinter is not an option inmost of the country. Butgrowing fresh greens inyour kitchen can be – if yougrow microgreens.

Microgreens are simplysprouted seeds that havegrown on a bit. They’re be-coming more popular dueto their vibrant colors andtextures, their wonderful,delicate taste, and the ease with whichyou can grow them.

As the name implies, growing micro-greens requires little space. They can begrown on a countertop, a windowsill orunder grow lights in a basement.

These tasty seedlings are also quickto grow, with most ready to harvestwithin four to 14 days.

Here are the materialsyou will need: seeds; asprouting container (neces-sary for seeds that need pre-sprouting before planting);sterilized seed starting mixor potting soil; and a clean,plastic-lidded containerwith bottom drainage or ter-racotta pot for growingg re e n s .

As for tools, you’ll need aspray bottle; a mixing bowl,

a spoon and a clear plastic bag.First, prepare your seeds by soaking

in sprouter, following seed package di-rections. Some seeds, such as arugula,will not require initial sprouting.

Then add a 1- to 2-inch thick layer ofmoist soil to your selected container.Evenly spread seeds on top of soil. Gen-tly mist the seeds with a spray bottle of

w a t e r.Place the container or pot near a

window but out of direct sunlight. Ifyou have a lidded container, cover it tohold in moisture until seeds germinate.If using a pot instead of a plastic-liddedcontainer, cover it with a plastic bagduring germination stage. Once tinyroots form, open lid or remove plasticbag and place container in a locationwith good air circulation and indirectlight for the balance of growing period.

Depending on the greens, harvest infour to 14 days. If cut back with scis-sors, some greens will put on a secondflush of growth like cut-and-come-again lettuce.

Sean Conway’s television series, “CultivatingLife,” airs Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. ET on WGNAmerica. His new book, “Sean Conway’s Culti-vating Life” (Artisan Books, 2009), describes125 projects for backyard living. www.cultivat-inglife.com.

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Cultivating Life

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Cleaning ovenracks require

a lot of elbowgrease

By Rhonda Prast

Star Tribune

Cleaning oven racks is a twice-a-yearchore for me, unless I’m really doing a lot ofbaking and roasting. I have an easy way toclean the oven interior – my oven has a self-cleaning feature.

I had cooked a lovely baked chicken in theoven without covering the bird with foil.What a mess. The racks were stained andsticky, but I did not want to use any harsh

chemicals to clean them.

Bloggers and online sites are a great re-source for cleaning suggestions. More goodtips are always submitted from commenterson blog posts. Turns out I only used hot wa-ter (boiling hot), baking soda and powderedlaundry detergent. Here’s what to do.

Lay towels down first to protect the tub’ssurface. Place racks on towel. Pour hot waterfrom the tub – as hot as possible – to coverthe racks. I added several kettles of boiling

water. Sprinkle on the baking soda and pow-dered laundry detergent. Let it sit overnight.

The next morning, one of the racks tooksome extra elbow grease and an old tooth-brush to clean all those nooks and crannies.The tub was easy to rinse since it had twoboxes of baking soda in the water.

Remember not to use the self-cleaningoven feature for racks and keep birds awayfrom the kitchen when this feature is on –the fumes are toxic to birds.

Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence

1401 Elmhurst Dr. • 303-772-9292

$835-$840

$835-$840 1 1 Yes No Yes Yes

Secure building, quiet neighborhood, meal program, transportation, utilities

paid, appliances & cable TV included, 62 yrs & older; vouchers accepted.

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

$675-$795 $250 1, 2 1,

1¾ Yes Yes Yes(in each apart-ment)

A/C, D/W, cable ready, balcony or deck, carport, outdoor pool, close to

shopping & bus stop.

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

$805- $1075

$125 1, 2 1, 2 Yes Yes YesFull SIzein each apart-ment

YesMove-In Specials, senior and other discounts. Fireplace, pool & spa,

24-hour fitness, garages. Close to shopping.

The Shores2450 Airport Rd. • 303-774-8000

*$705- $1200

$100$200$300

1,2,& 3 Studios

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Avail.)Yes Yes Yes Yes

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

Cloverbasin Village630 Peck Dr. • 888-837-4912

$690-$1100 $149

1,2,33-bdrm.town-homes

2 Yes YesYes

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(& rental avail-able)

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

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Elliott Apartments418 Emery St. Longmont, CO 80501

303-772-6452

$580-$945 Yes 1, 2, 3 1, 2 Yes Yes Pets

Neg. YesIn historic Longmont, large trees,

quiet neighborhood on-site parking & storage. Close to RTD. Heat included.

Fox Ridge Apartments3800 Pike Rd., Longmont, CO 80503

303-774-9944

$789-$1239 $200 1, 2, 3 1, 2

Yes(Short Term

Avail.)Yes Yes Yes Yes

Island kitchens, garden tubs, gas fireplaces, double balconies, two tone paint, gated community. Close

to schools & newest community in Longmont.

Tanglewood Adult Rental Condominiums

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

$1135-$1500

$1135-$1500 1, 2 1, 2 Yes Some Yes N/A

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All utilities & cable paid, sec. bldg., elevator, W/D in every unit, transpor-tation, social events. HUGE amenities package, quiet 55+ community. Call

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● 1 Mo Free 2 bdrm, $645Near shopping & bus stop.No smk/pet. (303)570-0402

● 1 BDRM- remod, N/S● A/C, lndry, off st pkng● $625-$675, 303-444-0501

1 BDRM ONCOFFMAN

$525. On-site laundry,A/C, off-st pkng. N/S.Avail now. (303)651-2881

1 BDRM, Coin-op lndry,off st pkng, pets ok $525.303-431-0027 or 303-941-2158.

1 BDRM APT´s-Starting at $450, some with

Move-in Specials!Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

0 APP FEE: SPRINGSPECIAL! 1 bdrm $550On-site pkng/laundry.A/C. Water & heat pd.Se Habla Espanol.

(303)774-0593

Apartments/Unfurnished 4030

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

BEAUTIFUL, quiet, furn 2bdrm in Historic home.Separate entrance, W/D,no pets, N/S. $950, incl util,cable & WIFI. 303-776-5645

● 1 BDRM- short term.Incl utils, TV, DSL, dishes.No Smk/Pets. (303)570-0402

1 & 2 BDRM DELUXECORPORATE CONDOS,fully furnished. 303-588-0726

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We accept cash, checks &Apartments, Condos &Townhouses, Duplexes,

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APARTMENTS

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2 BDRM APT´s-Starting at $550, some with

Move-in Specials!Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

DACONO- Large 2 bdrm.$700/mo, incl sewer/wtr &trash. Lndry facilitiesavail. N/P. (970)420-1363

2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, $600/mo.BERTHOUD 1075 3rd St.A&G Property, 303-419-8552

1st FLOOR 1 bdrm aptQuiet area, lndry nr 23rd &Main. Sorry no pets, $550Top Realty, (303)931-6423

Apartments/Unfurnished 4030

• Flexible Lease Options• Senior & Preferred Employer Discount• Free W/D in All Apts• Pet Friendly• Garages Available• Close to Shopping & Golf Course

303-684-68211100 East 17th Ave.

Rents starting at

$760 Excellent Move-In Specials Available!

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Welcome Home!

• 2 BDRM Basement Apt,w/d hookup & garage. $650/mo + utilities & deposit.

Call 720-276-7771

2 BDRM, 1.5 BA Twnhse,NW location $700 - $725,

303-776-5416

Apartments/Unfurnished 4030

CLOVERBASINVILLAGE1-888-837-4912630 Peck Drive-

Longmont West onNelson/Airport Rd

•1 Bedroom, 1 BathStarting @ $626

•3 Bedroom, 2 BathAS LOW AS $785!

•3 BedroomTownhouses

Starting at $950!

QUAILVILLAGE303-485-0065321 Quail Road-across fromLongmont Rec

Center

•3 Bedroom, 2 Bathfor the price of a2 Bedroom 2 Bath

$750!•$99.00 Deposit!

*LIMITEDNUMBER

AVAILABLE*

**Income GuidelinesMay Apply**

• Full Size Washer &Dryer Hookups

• Close to Bus lines• Pets Welcome

CLEAN 2 BDRM neardowntown, laundry room,storage. No Pets. $600 +dep. Call (303)324-9922

Call for Specials♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣1, 2 & 3 BDRM

Apartment HomesThe ShoresApartments,

Hwy 66 & Airport Rd(303)774-8000

2 BEDROOM- apartmentsavailable from $625 to $695.For locations & details callPML Inc (303)772-5934

•2 BDRM ✭ $675FREE Heat 1060 17th Ave,Habla Espanol 720-327-8918

Apartments/Unfurnished 4030

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

✭✭ NE Longmont, Spa-cious, 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, onelevel, carport, nearstores, bus & parks, $695,Manager 720-494-7637,Mock 303-497-0668

Large 1 Bdrm Apt inOld Town Berthoud$400/mo 303-818-4502

Horizon Place1 Bedroom- $525!2 Bedroom- $600!

Secure bldg, swimmingpool, A/C, on-site laundry.Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

HAMILTON PARK APTS.1406 N. 4th St., Berthoud.Offers 1 bdrm for people 62or older or disabled, with orwithout children. Rentbased on income. Nowaccepting applications

EHOP. 970-532-3725 or TDD800-659-2656

Half Month FREEon Select Units

Thistle CommunitiesLongmont

1 Bdrm starting at $5251 Bdrm w/ loft stng at $6302 Bdrm starting at $625No credit check.

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

FORT LUPTON3 BDRM, 2 BA on 1 acre,1600sf RV gar, $1295 Call

303-857-8777

EFFICIENCY UNITavail 3/1, near downtown,$375 + dep. Betty Zook,Aspen Realty (303)443-2081

EASTGLEN APTS630 Lashley, Longmont

(303)682-29431, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS:MARCH MADNESS!Pool, air, laundry

✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd

Apartments/Unfurnished 4030

WAREHOUSE/SHOPI-25 North, Exit 245, 50’ x60’, 16’ ceiling, 2 OH doors,3-phase elect. Rent nego.303-546-6881

WAREHOUSE FOR RENTw/office. 1150 Sq Ft.George @ 303-772-1075

1800 SF. Auto, auto paint,furniture stripping, weld-ing, med. marijuana neednot apply. 502 2nd St, Unit3, Berthoud 970-221-0997

Commercial/Industrial 4040

VALUE PLACEFIRESTONE

New ExtentedStay Hotel

● $549 MONTHLY● $169 WEEKLYNew building. Furnstudios, full kitchens,free utils, no lease.

✓ Perfect for visitingfriends & family!

I-25 & Hwy 119,Longmont exit 240.

303-485-0040

*New guests only.Bring ad to qualify.*Expires 3/31/2010

Sunny lrg 2 BDRM, 1 ba,quiet, WD, A/C, balcony,strg! No pets. 2041 Meadow

Dr. $725 303-443-4308

STOP RENTING!Own for $800/month. Sev-eral 3/2 homes to choose

from! 877-821-3444

Apartments/Unfurnished 4030

2 BDRM, NW, by 2 schools.Garage, hkups, fenced, nosmk/pets, $800 303-776-8038.

2 BDRM, gar, frpl, fncd yd,recent updates, W/D, sec

sys avail. Pets nego.$825/mo, (303)324-7050.

2 BDRM, 2 BATH, tri-plex.Frpl, D/W, W/D hkup, pa-tio, off-street pkng, near In-dian Peaks Elem School &park. $725 + deposit.

(303)956-2056.

1/2 Month Free Rent!● 435 EMERY DR

2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, W/Dhkups, carport, swampcooler, No pets. $650/mo.Call Pennant (303)447-8988

0 App Fee-$100 off 1st 2 mosLg 3 bdrm, 2 ba, gar, waterpd. No dogs. 303-651-3216

0, 1 or 2 pets ok. Lg 3 bdrm,2 ba, frplc, 1300 SF, fncd,culdesac, $845. 303-494-4115

Duplexes 4060

NICE 2 BDRM IN LYONSMtn Living! 2 bdrm, 1 batwnhm, 2 lvls, new W/Dincl, patio. $775/mo.

$250/sec dep. Pets nego,No smoking. 303-678-6221 orhoinfo@bouldercounty.org

Newer Townhome!2bdrm, 3ba, 1830sf, AC, gasfrpl, W/D incl, no smk/pet

$1100. (720)320-9684

2 BDRM, 2 BA, 1100SF gar-den lvl, wood burning frplc,W/D hkups, shaded patio,1 car det gar, tennis courts/pool. Landlord pays wtr/swr $800 rent, sec depsame. Call 303-651-0437

2 BDRM, 2.5 BA, singlegar, A/C, frpl, micro, W/Dhkups, wd flrs, patio, wtrpd, unfin bsmt. N/P, N/S.Avail now. $1000/mo, $1000dep. Cred chk. 303-775-5903

● 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, newlyremodeled, carport &patio. $795. 720-334-0695

● 1379 CHARLES DRIVELuxury 60 & older condo,2 bdrm/2 baths, W/D,1 car garage. $1150.BPI 303-665-6075

Condos/Townhouses 4050

WHAT’S AGARAGE SALEwithout a classified

ad? It’s not thesuccess it could be.

Be sure to callClassifieds before

your sale.

303-776-7440

INDOOR GARAGE &Commercial Storage

20x40, 20x50.I-25 & Hwy-66. 970-535- 6074www.Longmont-storage.com

Garages/StorageSpaces 4070

WESTSIDE- 4 bdrm, 2 ba,fam room, fncd, sm pet

nego $895/$895. 720-862-9568

DUPLEXESFor Rent starting at $895• 1828 Cambridge Dr

• 1009 HarmonCall PMP, 303-776-RENT

#6 DURIAN CT- 3 bdrm,w/hdwd flrs, tile kitch, LR.Kitchen to die for! Cedarfence, very lg gar, $995.303-257-2848 or 303-415-9688

2 BDRM & 3 BDRMDuplexes available inLongmont or 2 BDRM inBerthoud! Prices $695 to$895. Call PML INC at

(303)772-5934 for locations!and details!

2 BDRM, 1 bath, off stpkng, near park, 2016McCall, $7002 BDRM, 1 bath, garage,1232 Emery, $7002 BDRM, 1 ba, gar, nearpark, 1358 Merl, $7952 BDRM, 1.5 ba, gar, lgbdrm, 1844 Lincoln, $8253 BDRM, 2 bath, garage,328 Columbine, $845Alert Realty 303-776-5156

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3 BEDROOMHOUSE BARGAINS!

• 154 Grant• 10694 Upper Ridge Rd

Call TODAY!PMP, 303-776-RENT.

3 BDRM, 1 bath, largeyard, 739 Atwood, $8753 BDRM, 1.75 ba, gar,wd flrs, 920 Gay, $9503 BDRM, 1.75 bath, 2Xgar, 1752 Sunset, $1000Alert Realty 303-776-5156

2001 CALICO CT: 4 bdrm,4470 sqft. Avail. Immed.

$2550 (303)440-8200

1 BDRM, 3/4 BA Cottage,yr lse, refs. No pets orsmokers. 734 1/2 Bowen.$650 (303)772-3399

1511 AMHERST - 4 bdrm, 3ba, 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

● 108 E. 5TH AVE-2 bdrm, 1 ba, hdwd flrs,fncd yard, off st pkng. $850RMG RE, (303)772-4466

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITYAll real estate

advertised in thispaper is subject to thefederal and state FairHousing Act whichmakes it illegal toadvertise “any

preference, limitationor discrimination

based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap,familial status or

national origin, or anintention to make anysuch preference,limitation, ordiscrimination.”

The newspaper willnow knowingly acceptany advertising for

real estate which is inviolation of the law.All persons are herebyinformed that all

dwellings advertisedare available on anequal opportunity

basis.

Houses 4080

Mountain Ave., BerthoudCommercial/Retail$500/mo 970-532-2652.

$250/MONTH-Great parking, avail Feb 1.Ground level. Four Seasons

Realty, (303)875-1345

Office Space 4100

Mobile Home Sale/RentVarious parks, ownerfinance, low down, 2 or 3bdrm, bad credit ok, rent toown, same price as rent.Let´s Talk! 970-215-1819

Mobile Homes/Spaces 4090

Own a home for$O Down!$8000 tax rebate!Do you qualify?Call Devin O´Branagan

ERA Tradewind

303-775-0710

Old Town 3 bdrm, 1 ba, wdflrs, tile, new carpet/paint,1 car, fncd yd, A/C, W/D,D/W, pets neg, 739 Judson,St. $1100/mo 303-748-6560

DON´T MISS our leasebuyout program! We´ll giveyou CA$H to move out ofyour apartment and intoour home! Homes from$800/mo. 877-490-3678

Avail Now, Maint freeranch, 3 bdrm, 3 ba, 2 car,all applcs, N/P, N/S. SWLongmont $1500+ dep.Call, Sharyl 303-772-0917.

5407 Cannon MountainWay: 4 BDRM, 4800 sqft,Avail 4-1, $2550, 303-440-8200

4-5 BDRM, 2.5 Bath FarmHouse, N. of Firestone,wood burning stove, frpl,A/C, lg yd & veg garden.Water/sewer incl. Animalspossible. $1495/mo + dep.

Call, (303)775-8717

Houses 4080

Ed & Keith Kanemoto303-772-2222

Office Suite For Lease in SW Longmont

1,780 SF on second floor, ideal location,

ample parking, flexible floorplan.

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255 WEAVER PARKCLASS “A” second

floor office space for lease or sale. Common

area, conference room, elevator, mountain views.1 yr Free Rent!

Don Rulle, CCIM303-772-2222

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NEED Roommate in Fire-stone, pets nego, smokingOK. $400/mo (303)833-4962Please leave a message.

Cozy SW Longmont culde-sac, 1 bdrm, 1 ba, A/C,W/D, deck, free wtr/trash,pet nego, 1 person, N/S.$550/mo. Mary 303-593-1822

RoommatesWanted 4120

PROFESSIONAL OfficesN. Longmont. 150 to 825 SF.Single & 3 office suite.All ground level, 2 entr,great prkg. 303-956-1141

OFFICE SPACE For RentHolistic wellness center.

(720)280-9047

OFFICE SPACE, 5 roomsavail, $185-$400, great prkg,utils pd. Lgmt (970)231-7871

Office Space 4100

303-772-7576 629 Terry St., Longmont

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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

6345 UTE HWYTerrifi c 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

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 fi replace. $144,900

1307 GAY ST. Spread out in this 3 BR, 2 BA ranch home. Kitchen and baths have been remodeled with new tile and fi xtures. Spacious family room addition is equipped with a wood stove for those cold winter evenings! Oversized, detached 2 car garage. $145,000

Longmont 5090

$750- 2 BDRM, 1 ba, 1 cardetached gar, new carpet.No pets. 4575 WCR 46,Johnstown, (970)532-2652

RuralProperty 4140

773 SQ FT- busy shoppingcenter, 1144 Francis St,

$825. Alert RE (303)776-5156

Retail Space 4135

SEMI-FURN Rooms/AptsWkly/mnthly from $100/wkUtils/micro/fridge inc

(303)931-7108

RoomsFor Rent 4130

TO SHARE- 2 bdrmfurnished duplex, W/D$375/mo + 1/2 utils.

Call (720)628-0507 for info

RoommatesWanted 4120

Longmont 5090

NIWOT OFFICE BUILDING

7,200 Sq. ft. multi-tenant. 26 space

parking lot. $529,000 (only $74/sq. ft.)

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Ken Kanemoto303-772-2222

Add a photo!50,000+ cansee your stuff!

LET CLASSIFIEDSWORK FOR YOU!Call 303-776-7440

CommercialReal Estate 5030

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Owner Financing Available✓ No Bank Qualifying4 Bdrm, 2 Bath. $187K1524 Green Pl, Longmont303-725-8388 or 303-459-2711

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Real Estate Transactions are supplied byProspects Unlimited Inc.,w w w. p r o s p e c t s u n l i m i t e d . c o m .

Longmont• Meca Delgado from Glenna M

Olander Revocable Trust, 142Snowmass Pl, Longmont,$155,000, home

• Property LLLP from Foss To-by Jon, 14488 County Road 1,Longmont, $47,000, home

• Cascella Casias from Pruden-tial Relocation Inc, 724 Elliott St,Longmont, $190,000, home

• Erin & Ila Metteemccutchonfrom Sheffield Robert L, 1328Keystone Ct, Longmont,$147,300, home

• Kathryn Squires fromWilliams Julia Ann, 449 WestviewCt, Longmont, $220,000, home

• Laurie Smith from Bank NewYork Trustee, 923 Corey St, Long-mont, $105,000, home

• Ronald & Jennifer Morrowfrom Capfinancial Properties Cv2LLC, 1502 Stardance Cir, Long-mont, $87,500, home

• Nicholas Evans from SolarVillage One LLC, 2018 Iono-sphere St Unit 2, Longmont,$210,000, condo

• Cynthia Bunn from HinneganFrancis J Jr, 1732 Countess Ct,Longmont, $145,000, home

• John & Courtney Greedyfrom Quebec Re LLC, 2137 TulipSt, Longmont, $169,900, home

• Leonard Pelle from TousaHomes Inc Bankrupt, 804 Sum-mer Hawk Dr Unit 5106, Long-mont, $123,500, condo

Erie• Michelle Meyer from Aurora

Loan Services LLC, 3257 McClureDr, Erie, $295,000, home

Firestone• Cara Cooper from Journey

Homes LLC, 5382 RemingtonAve, Firestone, $210,800, home

• Mark Holland from MelodyHomes Inc, 10643 Ferncrest St,Firestone, $301,000, home

• Richard & Aileen Falter fromRichmond AM Homes Colo Inc,4728 Monarch Dr, Firestone,$275,100, home

• Shan & Jennifer Moyers fromWyenn Neil & Ellen, 11325 CoalRidge St, Firestone, $267,000,home

Fort Lupton• Francine Ibarra from Iruegas

Maria G, 1930 Chestnut St, FortLupton, $125,000, home

Foreclosures – notice of electionand demand

• Borrower: Sheryl Condry-Evans, Lender: Citimortgage Inc,Amount: $250,638, Property:1620 S Green Ridge Rd, Berthoud,Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: Darcy Robben,Lender: US Bank National Associ-ation, Amount: $189,805, Proper-ty: 105 E Michigan Ave, Berthoud,Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: Gary & Anna We-ber, Lender: Firstier Bank,Amount: $2,623,985, Property:1216 1st St, Berthoud, Filed:02/23/10

• Borrower: Clifford & HeidiAdams, Lender: The Bank Of NewYork Mellon, Amount: $166,706,Property: 1505 Willow Dr,Berthoud, Filed: 02/18/10

• Borrower: Jose Alvarado,Lender: Colorado Housing AndFinance, Amount: $137,171,Property: 509 Sterling Ln, Da-cono, Filed: 02/18/10

• Borrower: Lebeth Bernal,Lender: US Bank National Associ-ation, Amount: $138,391, Proper-ty: 1059 Glen Dale Cir, Dacono,Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: Michael Luce &Tonia Weaver, Lender: Wells Far-go Bank NA, Amount: $127,742,Property: 1216 MacLeod Ct, Da-cono, Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: Shirley Baumer,Lender: Financial Freedom Ac-quisition LLC, Amount:$159,334, Property: 306 Sun-dance Pkwy, Dacono, Filed:02/22/10

• Borrower: David Davis,Lender: Firstbank Of Boulder,Amount: $88,196, Property: 500Briggs St, Erie, Filed: 02/18/10

• Borrower: Cecily & DeniseStephenson, Lender: Wells FargoBank NA, Amount: $148,013,Property: 307 Smith Cir, Erie,Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: Gustavo Aguayo &Martha Martinez, Lender: WellsFargo Bank NA, Amount:$150,732, Property: 306 Mon-mouth Ave, Firestone, Filed:02/19/10

• Borrower: Tyler Beck & BenQuick, Lender: HSBC Bank USANational Association, Amount:$233,117, Property: 6841 Tender-foot Ave, Firestone, Filed:02/22/10

• Borrower: Hector Quintana,Lender: BAC Home Loans Servic-ing LP, Amount: $172,500, Prop-

erty: 801 Rollie Ave, Fort Lupton,Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: John & Jamie Mad-sen, Lender: Nationstar MortgageLLC, Amount: $108,680, Proper-ty: 279 Ponderosa Pl, Fort Lup-ton, Filed: 02/24/10

• Borrower: Carol Hammans,Lender: US Bank National Associ-ation, Amount: $156,000, Proper-ty: 5409 Lynx St, Frederick, Filed:02/19/10

• Borrower: Eric & HeatherHouseman, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP, Amount:$240,899, Property: 1503 LarkBunting Pl, Longmont, Filed:02/18/10

• Borrower: George Suchen-stein, Lender: Nationstar Mort-gage LLC, Amount: $217,224,Property: 1171 Lefthand Dr,Longmont, Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: John Altenborg,Lender: Nationstar MortgageLLC, Amount: $130,500, Proper-ty: 1874 Yeager Dr, Longmont,Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: Troy Swazoe,Lender: Nationstar MortgageLLC, Amount: $97,186, Property:1016 Gay St, Longmont, Filed:02/19/10

• Borrower: Benjamin Kahn,Lender: PNC Mortgage A DivisionOf PNC Bank, Amount: $206,602,Property: 1734-1736 Princess Dr,Longmont, Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: Gregory & Tammi-an Layson, Lender: ResidentialCredit Solution, Amount:$239,156, Property: 1486 SerenityCir, Longmont, Filed: 02/19/10

• Borrower: Tylor & Teresa An-derson, Lender: Deutsche BankNational Trust Company,Amount: $201,871, Property:1219 Lark St, Longmont, Filed:02/23/10

• Borrower: Benjamin & Shan-na Lopez, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP, Amount:$231,315, Property: 1359 Mc-Clure Dr, Longmont, Filed:02/23/10

• Borrower: James McElrafth,Lender: Chase Home FinanceLLC, Amount: $185,906, Proper-ty: 3730 Florentine Cir, Long-mont, Filed: 02/23/10

• Borrower: Deborrah Traylor& Richard Tupa, Lender: BACHome Loans Servicing LP,Amount: $203,330, Property:1436 Chukar Dr, Longmont,Filed: 02/23/10

• Borrower: Brian & Jennifer

Szerdy, Lender: Chase Home Fi-nance LLC, Amount: $176,855,Property: 1609 Flemming Dr,Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10

• Borrower: Kyle & HeatherHester, Lender: Chase Home Fi-nance LLC, Amount: $215,758,Property: 616 Baker St, Long-mont, Filed: 02/23/10

• Borrower: Darald & AnnetteSchaetzl, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP, Amount:$251,920, Property: 1220 FallRiver Cir, Longmont, Filed:02/23/10

• Borrower: Jesus & Karen Ar-mendariz, Lender: Suntrust Mort-gage Inc, Amount: $563,493,Property: 1760 Montgomery Cir,Longmont, Filed: 02/23/10

• Borrower: Fernando & MariaMartinez, Lender: The Bank OfNew York Mellon, Amount:$187,617, Property: 465 Elliott St,Longmont, Filed: 02/24/10

• Borrower: Christopher &Laura Teta, Lender: US Bank Na-tional Association, Amount:$346,387, Property: 1712 RomaCt, Longmont, Filed: 02/24/10

• Borrower: Amy Munger,Lender: Firstbank Of Longmont,Amount: $97,412, Property: 4501Nelson Rd 2103, Longmont,Filed: 02/18/10

• Borrower: Wendy Layden,Lender: Aurora Loan ServicesLLC, Amount: $314,678, Proper-ty: 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: Citi-mortgage Inc, Amount: $166,350,Property: 5372 Badger Ln, Freder-ick, Filed: 10/30/09

• Borrower: George Rusk,Lender: HSBC Bank USA NA AsTrustee, Amount: $170,350, Prop-erty: 7481 Hickory Cir, Frederick,Filed: 11/03/09

• Borrower: Kevin Knutson,Lender: Citimortgage Inc,Amount: $119,024, Property: 500Lashley St 2, Longmont, Filed:10/29/09

• Borrower: Jacob Anderson,Lender: Liberty Savings Bank FSB,

Amount: $45,305, Property: 5019th Ave 2, Longmont, Filed:10/29/09

• Borrower: Brian Mills &Chris Drake, Lender: Aurora LoanServices LLC, Amount: $144,000,Property: 1908 Carr Dr, Long-mont, Filed: 10/30/09

• Borrower: Maria Molina &Adauto Molina Jr, Lender: WellsFargo Bank National Assoc,Amount: $159,955, Property: 408Baker 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 HomesInc, Lender: Bank Of AmericaNA, Amount: $510,979, Property:1930 Wasach Dr, Longmont,Filed: 11/02/09

• Borrower: Candice Cale,Lender: Chase Home FinanceLLC, Amount: $142,074, Proper-ty: 818 S Terry St T89, Longmont,Filed: 11/02/09

• Borrower: Ofelia Treto,Lender: The Bank Of New YorkMellon 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: 348Collyer St 107, Longmont, Filed:11/02/09

• Borrower: Bradley & KellyEngholt, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP, Amount:$274,520, Property: 2203Whistler Dr, Longmont, Filed:11/04/09

• Borrower: Nicole Gillette,Lender: BAC Home LoansServicing LP, Amount: $195,031,Property: 7933 CountrysideDr 128, Longmont, Filed:11/04/09

• Borrower: Robert & AnnieDecoteau, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP FKA,Amount: $244,058, Property:1652 Cedarwood Dr, Longmont,Filed: 11/04/09

• Borrower: Roberta Wells,Lender: HSBC Mortgage Corp-oration USA, Amount: $274,449,Property: 5906 SummersetAve, Longmont, Filed:11/02/09

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