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December 26, 2009

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From frightful to delightfulA warm

designcreates

an invitingspace

This room wassuffering from abad case of coldand creepy.Warmth andlight therapyturned it into ahappy andhealthy placefor rest,relaxation andfamily time.(SHNS/courtesyH GT V )

After years of travel-ing, Ginny and Oleghave finally put downsome roots and boughttheir first home. Theyand their two youngchildren, Nicholas andAnya, are thrilled to bein a nice neighborhood,with a good schoolnearby and plenty ofgreen space. The coupleis determined to be full-time par-ents in their new home, eventhough they have hectic workschedules and are not generallyhome at the same time. You see,Oleg works days in neurology atthe hospital, while Ginny worksnights as an ICU nurse, whichdoesn’t leave a lot of time for “to-getherness” during the week.

Needless to say, they all look for-ward to the weekend when theycan squeeze in some much-neededfamily time. The problem was thatthe one room in their house thatcould be a great family room was acold, dark and uninviting base-ment. In fact, the space was soscary the kids wouldn’t even godown there alone. Ginny and Olegwanted a comfortable and welcom-ing place in which to spend their

precious family time to-gether – reading stories,watching movies andplaying games. So Igrabbed my crew and gotready to turn this fright-ful family room into a di-vine design.

Of course, the perfectantidote to dark, coldand creepy is light, warmand cozy. So this whole

project was about taking one coldroom and wrapping it in layers ofwarmth. To do that, I started byputting up walls around the fur-nace room and finishing off theceilings. I then covered the wallsfrom top to bottom with rich, wel-coming hues – a few creamy walls,a few buttery walls, a few walls inrust grass cloth wallpaper and onefeature wall in a gorgeous choco-late, butterscotch and sage floralpattern.

To warm up the concrete floors, Iinstalled radiant heating below anew cream-colored Berber carpetthat is as hardwearing as it is beau-tiful.

I then divided the room into twofunctional areas – a living area anda games nook. In the living area,along the feature wall, I put up a

whole wall of upper and base cabi-netry made of dark, rich wood. Inthe center, I put in a big-screentelevision, which is situated acrossfrom a new large, deep L-shapedsectional in sage linen with tons oftextured pillows in rust, gold andc re a m .

I sectioned off this part of theroom with a dark-wood, mirror-topped storage cabinet, which I ar-ranged just behind the sofa. On theother side of the cabinet, I createda little games nook where I in-stalled a beautiful dark-wood table,a few creamy chairs and a storageconsole. Above the table, I put up astunning chandelier that helps tocreate a great first impression of

the room as you walk down thestairs.

To further lighten the window-less space, I put up recessed light-ing, installed some track lightingbehind a bulkhead, and placedsome mirror-backed sconces thatreflect light into the room.

Lastly, I decided on an eclecticmix of accessories – artwork, vases,candles and pillows – to finish offthe space.

This room was suffering from abad case of cold and creepy. So Iprescribed warmth and light thera-py and turned it into a happy,healthy place for rest, relaxationand family time. Now that’s divine.

Candice Olson

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Get a Head Start on SpringThere’s a lot of landscaping that can be accomplished late in the year

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After the bulbs are planted, thepruners are put in the garage and thegarden beds have been cleaned out, it’stime to forget about your landscape un-til the spring, right? Wrong.

Homeowners looking to update anexisting landscape or install a new land-scape to increase their outdoor enjoy-ment can get a head start on spring bystarting their project in the fall and earlyw i n t e r.

“One of the many advantages to start-ing the planning process now is thatyou can actually complete a lot of thework this time of year,” says CaroleKastler, vice president of the AssociatedLandscape Contractors of Colorado and

owner of Camelot Design. “As long asthe ground is not frozen, many hard-scape projects like decks, retainingwalls, patios and pergolas can be doneright now.”

Another benefit of fall/early winterplanning is it increases the odds of get-ting the contractor you want to workwith. “Traditionally, the business cyclefor landscape professionals slows downthis time of year. It is much easier tofind the contractor you want to workwith now, versus trying to hire them inthe spring when they are alreadybooked up,” says Kristen Fefes, execu-tive director of ALCC.

No matter the time of year, Kastlerrecommends developing a plan for your

landscape project. “The best built pro-jects are ones that follow a design whichincorporates everything the homeownerwants to achieve and how much it is go-ing to cost.”

Kastler also recommends hiring land-scape designers in the fall, even if youare not going to start your project untilthe spring. “Whether you are installingthe project yourself or hiring someoneto do it for you, developing your designin the fall allows you to get a jump onspring,” she says.

There are bottom-line benefits forplanning and working in the fall as well.The first is the return on investmentthat a quality landscape provides. A re-cent study published in the Journal of

Environmental Horticulture concludedthat every dollar invested in landscapingreturns $1.35 – or a 35 percent returnon investment. A return better thanmost kitchen or bathroom remodels.

Second, by starting design and instal-lation now, homeowners can spread thecost of their project over severalmonths. Come spring, with the excep-tion of planting, most of the work isdone and you can enjoy your landscapeearly in the season.

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Vast quantities of tapestries havebeen made throughout the centuriesBy Helaine Fendelman and

Joe Rosson

Scripps Howard News Service

Dear Helaine and Joe: I saw yourpiece on double-weave coverlets andhave enclosed a picture of a tapestryfrom my husband’s family that isstamped “Fr a n c e ” on the back.Would you have any information onthis piece? – J.W.S., Marion, Va.

Dear J.W.S.: Charles-Edouard Jean-neret-Gris – known to the world as LeCorbusier – is one of the pioneers ofmodern architecture and the Interna-tional Style, and he once calledtapestries “nomadic mu-rals.” The idea was thatthe nobles and thewealthy of days gone bywould customarily rollup their tapestries andtake them whenever theymoved from one resi-dence to another.

That is because thesewoven textiles were notonly beautiful to observebut were also used to cutdown on wintertimedrafts, hopefully keepingthe interior of the residence warmer andcozier than it might have been other-wise.

In medieval Europe, tapestries becamepopular starting in the early 14th centu-ry. Many of these were initially made inGermany and Switzerland, but through-out time the craft expanded to Franceand other places in Continental Europe.

Arras, France, became a center of thetapestry industry in the 14th and 15th

centuries, and “arras” became some-thing of a synonym for a rich tapestry. Alittle later on, tapestry centers prosperedin Flanders (Belgium), and in the 17thcentury, Flemish tapestries became im-portant. Another significant 17th-centu-ry tapestry maker: the Manufacture desGobelins in Paris.

The tapestry in today’s question wasprobably manufactured on an updatedJacquard loom in the late 19th or early20th century. We believe it is circa 1910.Mass-produced tapestries were popularat the turn of the 20th century.

Because this example has fringe, itwas not meant to be a wall hanging, but

was probably a piano adornment . Thescene of women dancing is somewhatArt Nouveau.

Because we do not know the size ofthis example, we can only say that if it’sabout 4 feet by 31/2 feet, it has an insur-ance value of $150 to $175.

Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson are the authorsof “Price It Yourself” (HarperResource, $19.95).Contact them at Treasures in Your Attic, P.O. Box27540, Knoxville, TN 37927. E-mail them att r e a s u r e s @ k n o l o g y. n e t .

Green Resolutionsfor the New YearBy Carol O’Meara

Colorado State University

Extension

When the season winds down, gar-deners look around at the good, thebad and the ugly of the past year.Good things are celebrated. We nodsmugly over a plant that thrived or atrellis that actually held somethingup. The bad is ruthlessly roguedfrom the garden, pulled before it canre p ro d u c e .

But the ugly is somewhere in be-tween, and most gardeners rarelywait until the end of the year tomake their resolutions. In my gardenthe choice for resolutions is vast, butI’ve narrowed it down to the top 10.

1. I won’t believe everything theseed catalog tells me. The peoplewho write up the description forseeds are good at their job. Theymake each and every one sound sowonderful I can’t live without it. Forthe gullible gardener this leads tocatastrophe or, at least, an emptybank account.

2. I will not start more plants thancan fit on the grow shelves. This pastyear the explosive growth of myseedlings was alarming, forcing myspouse to construct shelving out oftwo-by-fours and a few bricks. SinceI start seeds in my home, not agreenhouse, this interior decor was abit too rustic for our taste.

3. I will seek out other tomatolovers and start a fruit swap insteadof growing a gazillion plants in mygarden. Let’s face it: Every variety isintriguing to an avowed tomato-geek. And with thousands of types,the problem is space. Surely there areother tomato aficionados who wouldlike to try more varieties but don’thave the space to grow them.

4. Succession sow stir fry greensspring through fall. Building on thisyear’s success in boosting our dietwith vitamin-packed vegetables, I’llhang a shade cloth over one bed andkeep the crisp greens thrivingthrough summer. Red Russian kaleand tangy Tatsoi should look beauti-ful together in the wok.

5. Search for and try new recipesfor cooking with stir fry greens. Fla-vored olive oil and cheese are only

good the firsttwelve times.

6. Increasethe herb gar-den. One trip tothe grocers tosee the highprice of herbs isall it takes forme to plan onadding moreseasonings tothe plot.

7. Visit Colorado’s outstandingpublic gardens. Hudson Gardens, theDenver Botanic Gardens, the gardensat Kendrick Lake or the Betty FordAlpine garden are a few of our botan-ical treasures that should be visitedoften. When you need a break, a dayspent strolling their paths is inspira-tional.

8. I will not judge my gardenagainst others, particularly if thoseothers are famous “garden gurus.”While they might have an army tokeep their gardens neat and tidy, Idon’t. Every garden is as unique as afingerprint; mine just looks like acrime scene.

9. I have a landscape plan, now I’lluse it. But renovating a landscape is awork of love and patience; it takestime to do it well. Phasing in a goodplan over a few years is a way to up-grade without breaking the budget.

10. I will weed my perennial beds,giving them as much time and atten-tion as the vegetable garden. Thisresolution is a golden oldie, a littlelie I tell myself every year.

One thing I won’t do is renovatethe back lawn. I love the checker-board of grasses back there, wherebuffalo grass, bluegrass and tall fes-cue duke it out. The entertainmentvalue is too great. The stunned si-lence of friends as they gaze uponmy turf train wreck is amusing.

What are your gardening resolu-tions for the New Year? Share themat gardeningafterfive.wordpress.com.

Colorado State University Extension, togetherwith Boulder County Parks and Open Space,provides unbiased research about consumerand family issues, horticulture, natural re-sources, agriculture and 4-H. Contact Extensionat the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nel-son Rd., Box B, Longmont, (303) 678-6238, orvisit extension.colostate.edu/boulder .

Carol O’Meara

Colorado StateUniversity Extension

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Refinancing not an option for the unemployed

Ilyce Glink

Tribune Media Services

Q: I am a 59-year old single woman whowas recently laid off from a computer con-sulting job. This is the first time in morethan 30 years I am out of work, but there isa good chance I will have something by earlyFebruary of next year. My part of the indus-try should be a lot better then.

I have six years left on a 15-year mortgageat 5.75 percent. The balance is about$70,000. My condominium is worth about$145,000. Before I was unemployed, I didn’tseriously consider refinancing because Iwanted to pay the loan off in the six yearsand didn’t want to commit to a new 15-yearloan.

However as part of my employment tran-sition I am considering a career change andwill only earn half of my former salary.

Since I am unemployed right now, wouldany mortgage company consider me for arefinance? If so, do I start with my currentlender? Or should I shop for other deals?

I have no credit card debt and shouldhave a very good credit rating. Will mort-gage lenders even consider a refinance if Iam without income at this point?

My goal is to save as much as I can so itcan grow for retirement – which I hope isnot too many years away. Currently I havemoney in retirement funds that I do not

want to touch and enough liquid cash tohandle the mortgage and monthly expensesfor six months.

Please let me know your thoughts and anyother considerations I should have. Thankyou for all your efforts.

A: I’m sorry to tell you this, but without ajob, you probably won’t be able to refinanceyour mortgage. Not with what’s going on in thecurrent credit environment. There is no suchthing as a “no doc” or “stated income” loan atthe moment. Instead, mortgage lenders are veri-fying all data and information several timesduring the loan application process.

The good news is that in the grand scheme ofthings, your loan is at a decent rate, and youonly have six years left until it is all paid off.

If you were to refinance now, your loan pay-ment might go down a bit, but you would con-tinue to make payments on your loan for notonly the six years you have left but for an addi-tional nine years if you get another 15-yearterm on a loan or for another 24 years if you geta 30-year loan.

Yo u ’ve already paid the lion’s share of interestand are now just paying down your loan bal-ance. If you did refinance, you would have tobe sure you could not only lower the interestrate and payments but also pay off the loan inthe six years you have left on your mortgage.

Also consider that you might have to payabout $2,000 in closing costs to obtain a newloan, and that’s money that you might want tokeep in your pocket rather than paying for anew loan.

Q: I purchased a new home in June 2009.Do I qualify for any of the tax credits?

A: Possibly. But you would only qualify forthe $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, notthe $6,500 trade-up home buyer tax credit.

You must meet the following qualifications inorder to qualify for the first-time home buyertax credit: You must have not owned a personalresidence in the past three years. You must haveearned less than $75,000 as an individual or$150,000 as a married couple. You must contin-ue living in the home you purchased as a pri-mary residence for 36 months. You will notqualify if you bought the home from a parent,grandparent, child or grandchild or otherclose relative. And any home purchased afterNov. 6, 2009, may not cost more than$800,000.

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Keep your kitchen in shapeWhen you invest in professional-qual-

ity kitchen equipment, it looks so sub-stantial and solid that it’s easy to think itshould keep working indefinitely with-out much attention. Unfortunately, that’snot the case. Even the toughest-lookingkitchen gear needs maintenance andTLC, and the efforts will help you pro-tect the value of your investment.

Beyond the manufacturers’ user guide-lines, you can follow these expert rec-ommendations for maintaining yourprofessional appliances.

Clean Cooktop Spills SoonerWhen upgrading from an electric

range to gas burners, you gain seriousheat but you lose the ability to pop outthe burner coil if you need to clean orinexpensively replace it.

“If you have a gas-fired stove, and youwant it to cook safely and at its maxi-mum effective level, you need to keepthe burners clean,” says Bill Handziuk ofUnion Gas, a major Canadian natural-gas utility. “Clean spills right away whileyou can still get them with water or a lit-tle soap and water, and check those littleholes in the burners that allow the gas to

come out to make sure they’re notblocked with debris. If they are, use atoothpick or a tiny brush to pick out thedebris so the gas can flow freely again.”

Use Your Oven as DesignedKeeping a professional-style oven

clean isn’t a tall order because mosthigh-quality models are self-cleaning,but other steps are still necessary to keepthem at peak performance.

If you’re tempted to fit an oversizeroaster in the oven by removing theracks and placing it directly on the floor,resist. “That’s a good way to damage theheating element or the floor itself, whichisn’t designed to hold that muchweight,” Handziuk says. “Always cookwith at least one rack inside the oven tohelp support the weight of the pots.”

Covering the entire bottom of theoven with foil to catch drips and speedcleanup is also inadvisable. “The foil canblock the air circulation, which makesthe oven much less efficient over time. Itwill stop giving you the cooking resultsyou expect.”

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A new spin on sports decorArticle Resource Association

The roar of the crowd, thethrill of a last-second victory –few things in life can evoke theexcitement of a good sports com-petition. Passionately supportingthe hometown team or proclaim-ing love for a favorite sport is anincreasingly important activity inAmerican culture.

Sports fans have grown to rep-resent roughly 219 million Amer-icans aged 12 and older, accord-ing to a recent ESPN researchand analytics study. For thesesports enthusiasts, the home isan ideal place to display theirspirit and team pride.

“Whether sports are a time-honored tradition or a new fami-ly passion, there are always mo-ments to remember and storieswaiting to be told,” says ErinnValencich, a nationally recog-nized celebrity interior designerwho has been featured on HGTVand in several publications, suchas “Good Housekeeping” and“House Beautiful.” “S p o rt s -themed wall decor is a great wayto showcase team spirit and canserve as a fascinating conversa-tion starter for guests.”

Valencich says the first step toshowcasing sports and schoolmemorabilia in the home is tochoose items that have personalmeaning. “When deciding whatto display, remember that theitems should tell a story aboutyour personal interests or experi-ences, such as a game you at-tended or a moment you’ll al-ways remember,” she says.

Valencich offers these addi-tional tips for creating eye-catch-ing and meaningful sports-themed wall displays.

Get Creative with Color“First, work with your local

custom framer, who will ensurepieces are framed to the highestq u a l i t y, ” Valencich suggests. “Re-quest matboard that matches theteam’s colors to immediately callthe team to mind. The CrescentSelect Impact Colors matboardline is ideal for this, as it featuresexact color matches for every

college and professional sportsteam.”

Mix Sizes, Shapes and Materials“When framing sports pic-

tures, choose different shapes,textures and auxiliary elementsin order to create a memorablegallery wall that can become atribute to a favorite team,” Va l e n -cich says. “I recommend choos-ing two to three primary piecesto be the focal point of the wallgrouping and supplement themby also framing pennants, jer-seys, trading cards, game pro-grams and other meaningfulmemorabilia for a unique design.It’s the mix of sizes, shapes andpieces that really make a collec-tion sing.”

Capture a Personal SportsExperience

Valencich also suggests turninga picture of a sports fan’s favoriteplayer, team or stadium into aunique gift. She recommends in-

corporating several memorablepieces into a single custom-framed piece, such as a photo ofthe family from a game combinedwith a ticket stub or program.“By personalizing with a photo,framed sports memorabilia canbecome a conversation piece thatchronicles a special sportingevent your family attended,” sheadds. Professional customframers can bring individualpieces of memorabilia together ina high-quality, cohesive piece.

Find the Perfect Placefor a Sports Display

Valencich believes that sportsmemorabilia makes a much big-ger statement when grouped to-gether in one area. “When dis-playing sports pictures and mem-orabilia, choose a room that isthe most personal to the family’ssports enthusiast, such as a chil-d re n ’s bedroom, an office, den orentertainment room,” Va l e n c i c hsuggests.

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Power up your cleaning routine when seconds count

Make your dining room more dazzlingSink your teeth into these terrific tips

for spicing things up in the dining room,on a budget of only $200.

Concentrate on four things: paint,fabric, lighting and eliminating clutter.The dining room is a place to enjoy re-laxing meals, so free the space fromthings that do not relate to the room’spurpose.

For around $30, paint the room a col-or that has sophistication and depth.

Beautiful fabrics in a dining room area must-have. Many retailers offer beauti-ful ready-made panels and drapery hard-ware for around $75. To add a touch ofromance and elegance, hang the rod atthe highest point on the wall and choose

a panel length at least 10 inches longer.If you can wrap a present, you can re-

upholster seat cushions. The averagechair requires only half a yard of fabric.Look in the remnants section of a fabricstore to find fabulous finds at a dis-count. For around $5, give an existingchandelier a facelift with spray paint tochange the finish.

With the remaining $70, invest $50 ina large framed mirror to open the space.Lastly, use your existing place settingsand wine glasses and spend the remain-ing $20 for a few table accessories.

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At one time or another, ev-eryone has found herself racingaround the house with an arm-ful of cleaning supplies, scram-bling to tidy up for unexpectedguests. But the prospect of sur-prise visitors need not cause afull-scale panic.

Cleaning and organizing ex-pert Donna Smallin offers prac-tical tips for completing a vig-orous, efficient cleaning rou-tine when every minute mat-ters.

First Things First• To make a great first im-

pression, start with the entry-way and then follow the pathyour guests will take. Thinkentryway, living area and bath-room. This is no time to reorga-nize your sock drawer. If youcan, close doors or pronouncethe upstairs or other section ofthe house off limits to guests,and you’ve cut your cleaningjob in half.

Conquer Clutter• An uncluttered entryway is

warm and inviting. Do a quicklap around your entryway andliving area with a laundry bas-ket and/or trash can, tossingjunk mail and collecting out-of-place items to be organizedl a t e r.

Fastforward to Clean• Speed-dust at eye level. Mi-

crofiber picks up dirt like no-body’s business. Grab a mi-

crofiber cleaner for a quick“dust-busting” of your book-shelves, lamp shades and coffeetables.

• Vacuum just the high-traf-fic areas. When you want toimpress guests, nothing fresh-ens up a room like clean carpetand rugs, and an ergonomicallydesigned vacuum can makespontaneous carpet cleaninge a s i e r.

“I’m loving the PROlite MultiCyclonic vacuum from Bissell,which offers all the power of afull-sized upright unit, but in asleek, lightweight design thatmakes it easier to use, lift andmove from room to room,”Smallin says.

• Speed clean mirrors. In thebathroom, lightly wet a mi-crofiber cloth and squeeze itdry to clean mirrors and glass

s u rf a c e s .• Give furniture a facelift.

Take just two minutes to fluffsofa cushions and pillows tobreathe a little freshness intoyour living room.

• Make countertops sparkle.Spritz kitchen and bathroomcounters with a freshly scentedall-purpose cleaner and quicklywipe away spots, crumbs andeveryday grime.

Rally the Troops• When time is of the

essence, divide and conquer.While one family member isvacuuming, a younger one canfollow behind, wiping downbaseboards. Or while one istaking out the garbage, the oth-er can load the dishwasher.One way to motivate familymembers for these situations isto instigate a regular powercleaning competition. Make agame of timing how long ittakes to tackle key cleaningchores, and you’ll have yourown family SWAT team readyto go when guests are on theirw a y.

Get prepared• Prepare for future speed-

cleaning sprees. Speed cleaningis even easier when you’re pre-pared, so get your supplies inorder now. Keep a caddy ofcleaning products ready to go,and you can save precious sec-onds when guests are en route.You may even want to stashcleaning supplies in spacesaround your home so you cantidy up on the fly. Small clean-ing supplies can easily be hid-den behind the TV, behindbooks on bookshelves, in draw-ers, or even under your sofa.

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1 BDRM, 2 Bdrm or 3 BdrmApartments available inLongmont! 1 bdrm

$475, 2 bdrm starting at$550, 3 bdrm $750.

For locations & details callPML Inc (303)772-5934

● 1-2 BDRM, new ba, A/C● DW, lndry, off st. prkg● $625-$750 N/S 303-444-0501

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

• 1 & 2 BDRM $550 & $675FREE Heat 1060 17th Ave,Habla Espanol 720-327-8918

120 Pacific Ave, Ft LuptonLarge 2 bdrm, utils. Nopets/smk. $795. 303-857-8777

0 APP FEE: WINTERSPECIAL, 1 bdrm $550.On 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!

Holiday guests? Rent me!utils, sat TV, dishes/linens.Short term OK. 303-570-0402

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Rentals

Monday-Friday - 8am to 5pm350 Terry Street

Longmont, CO 80501

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

Houses, Commercial,Retail etc...

Local & Out of TownReal Estate, Farms,Ranches, Acreages

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Deadline to place classifieds ad in Real EstateLiner Ads: Thursday 3pm

Display Ads: Tuesday 3pm

•1809 EMERY ST-2 bdrm in 4-Plex, off stparking, W/D hkups,pet nego. $625/mo.(303)447-8988.

✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭$99 MOVE-IN SPECIALSOn ALL apartments!

Call today to schedule anappointment! PMP Realty,

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321 QUAIL2 bdrm, 2 ba, A/C, W/Dincluded. Close to Rec Ctr.Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.

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

303-776-5416

1st Month RENT FREE!SUPER CLEAN

Berthoud Townhomes1602 4th Street

✭ 2 Bdrm avail now- $695MUST SEE!

No Pets. Non-Smoking.Close to I-25, Hwy 60 & 287.Sherry, (970)222-0502.

1 Bdrm Rent Me, Rent Me!Only $550! Split depositover 2 months. N/Pets.Top Realty, (303)931-6423

1 BDRM ONCOFFMAN

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

1 BDRM, Lg, BERTHOUD,$495+ $250 dep. Util´s incl.No pets/smk. 970-669-6646

1 BDRM @ $535New carpet, A/C, coinlndry, heat/water paid, nosmk/pets, 303-775-7517

1 BD, about 550 SF, coinlndry, Your choice, $4602 BD, w/d hkp, newpaint/carpet, wood flr,1851 Emery #1, #2 $6552 BD, 1 ba, W/D hkup,1106 17th Ave, $595Alert Realty 303-776-5156


• 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

$725 Excellent Move-In Specials Available!

Please call for details.

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CLEAN 2 BDRM,W/D hkups, large yard. 720Martin. $700. (720)371-4624

AVAILABLE Immediately-2 bdrm, 1000 SF, $750/mo,$750/deposit. (303)886-5039

● 917 SUNSET #204-1 bedroom on 2nd floor,heat/water incl, A/C, offstr pkng. $575/month.

RMG Realty, 303-772-4466

● 2 MUMFORD PL2 Bdrm, W/D, frplc, off st

pkng. $625. PennantInvestments, (303)447-8988

2 BDRM- RENTMENOW!Only $625! Split deposit

over 2 months. Sorry, N/PTop Realty, (303)931-6423

2 BDRM APT, 1000 SF, newcarpet, applcs & paint, in-cludes heat & water, N/P.

303-579-2360

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


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

EFFICIENCIESSTARTING AT $445!

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.

EASTGLEN APTS630 Lashley, Longmont

(303)682-29431, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS:

Winter SavingsPool, air, laundry

✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd

CLOVERBASINVILLAGE*LIMITEDNUMBER

AVAILABLE

• 1 Bedroom, 1 BathStarting @ $626

• 3 Bedroom, 2 BathAS LOW AS $780!

• 3 Bedroom, 2 BathTownhouses

Starting at $950!

•Full Size Washer &Dryer Hookups

•Close to Bus lines

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West on Nelson/Airport Rd


SMALL 2 BDRM, mobilehome in Erie. W/D, nopets, $585. 735 Kattell #107

303-980-1204

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

REDUCEDRENTS

1, 2 & 3 BDRMApartment Homes

The ShoresApartments,

Hwy 66 & Airport Rd(303)774-8000

NIWOT/ 1 & 2 BDRM´s8060 Niwot Rd,starting at $695.


NEWLY renovated 1 &2 bdrms, close to Boul-der, Lake front & Mtnviews starting at only$670. 3226 Lake ParkWay 1-877-320-3305

LUXURIOUS 1 & 2 BDRMS•Hardwood flooring,

•Stainless steel appliances,•Granite countertops, pool,•24 hour fitness center2540 Sunset Drive

● 1-877-320-3313

✭ LANYON PARK APTSSpacious 1 bdrm, range,refrig, dishwasher, laundryfacility, cat negotiable,$515. On site 720-494-7637

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✭✭Lanyon Park Apts,2 bdrm, spacious, all appli-ances, laundry on-site,

cats/no dogs, $585Call mgr 720-494-7637 or

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HORIZON PLACE1 Bedroom- $5502 Bedroom- $625

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


VALUE PLACEFIRESTONEHOLIDAY SPECIALS!

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✓ Perfect for visitingfriends & family!

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*New guests only.Bring ad to qualify.*Expires 2/28/2010

UNIQUE townhouse style,2154 Dexter Dr, 2 bdrm, 1.5ba, balcony, laundry fac,

$610 & $620Mock 303-497-0668

or onsite 303-774-7550

Thistle CommunitiesLongmont4 Locations

1 Bdrm starting at $5501 Bdrm w/ loftstarting at $590

2 Bdrm starting at $620Up to $350 off rent atmove-in on select units.

Cat friendly,no credit check15 3rd Ave303-651-9496

Se habla Espanol.

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

Dr. $725 303-443-4308


1 Bedroom Loft Now $725

• FREE Washer/Dryer & Carport

• Wood-burning fireplace• Large balconies/patios• Approved pets

accepted • MTM leases available• Within walking

distance of shopping, restaurants & RTD• One bdr starting at $675 & 2 bdr now at $750!• On Line leasing available

APARTMENTS

$99move in special

2400 17th Avenue, Longmont, Colorado 80503

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1 BDRM, 1 ba, off st pkng,no stairs, pool, BBQ, 225 E8th. $575. Alert 303-776-5156

Condos/Townhouses 4050

● FREDERICK Versatile!Light industrial/office,

960 sf & 1920 sf, from $695303-857-8777

1500 SF- 936 MAIN STGood visibility, overheaddoor, good for transmissionshop. $1200/mo. 303-885-7617

1254 SHERMAN DR2410 Sq Ft Indust space.$1400/mo. K-II Realty

(303)775-1646

Commercial/Industrial 4040


LE DEAUVILLEAPARTMENTSROOMY & READY1 Bd From $565

2 Beds From $610Great Location

Large UnitsPark Like SettingAmple Parking

A/C & Pool

303.772.3737

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2 BDRM, both w/attachedbath. Loft study. Breakfastbar, all appl´s incl. micro-wave. W/D hkp. Attach. 2car gar w/opener, bsmnt,deck. 1448D Baker St.$1000/mo. 303-956-0626



2 BDRM, N.W., 2 ba., gar.,A/C, hkups, fenced, nosmk/pets, $800 303-776-8038.

2 BDRM, 1 BA, yard, newcarpet, 13 Lois Pl. $675/mo.Avl now. 303-710-6179

2 BDRM, 1 ba, carport,1346 Terry St, $6752 BDRM, 1 ba, off stpkng, 221 Andrew, $6752 BDRM, 1 bath, garage,1533 Lashley, $5952 BDRM, 1.5 ba, garage,1759 Antero, $7002 BDRM, 1 ba, off stpkng, near park, 2016McCall, $715Alert Realty 303-776-5156

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

Duplexes 4060

TOWNHOUSE $950-2 bdrms, 3 ba, W/D hkups,A/C, 1850 Sq Ft, frplc,

1 car garage. $1000 w/WDCall (720)320-9684

TOWNHOMES FOR RENT• 1601 Great Western• 640 Gooseberry


TOWNHOME- 3 bedroom,4 bath, 1 car on Longmontgreenbelt. New carpet &appliances. $1100/month.

(303)775-6120

FOX MEADOWSGreat 2 bdrm, 2 bath, frpl,W/D hookup, high ceilings,upgraded appliances &

finishes. Reserved parking,pool. ● $700+ Utilities.Valentiner & Associates.

(303)443-9342

3 BDRM Townhome, 1364SF, W/D hkup, 2 ba, $250dep, $999/mo! 888-837-4912*We Accept Foreclosures*

SPACIOUS 3 BDRMCath ceiling, Pvt deck,carport, off-st end unit onpark. Meadow Dr. $875.+dep. 303-499-9727 or

303-503-1595.

2 BDRM, 2.5 BA, 1668 sq ft,A/C, fplc, fam rm, study,all appls, W/D, patio, gar,off st pkng, pets nego, N/S,$950 mo. 303-588-4182

2 BDRM, 1.5 BA, W/Dhkups, carport, stor, fncdpatio/yd. $795. 720-334-0695


2 BDRM, 1 bath Old townw/ small yard. W/D inc.$850/mo 303-931-4011

2 BDRM 1 BA + Den, largeyard. No Smoke. Pet nego,

$985. 303-776-5416

1851 DUCHESS- 4 Bdrm,2 bath, 1 car, LR + FR,complete remodel, granite,hdw flrs, carpet, tile baths,gas log, A/C. $1275/mo.No pets, N/S. 303-775-0163Craigslist ID#1468578789

1640 METROPOLITAN2 Bdrm, loft + study, 2 ba,2 car, bsmt. Avail 11/1/09.$1195/mo. Jim, 303-775-0163

● 1426 MTN VIEW3 bdrm ranch, 1.5 bath,single carport, fncd yard,pet OK. $925/month.

RMG Realty, (303)772-4466

1320 KEYSTONE CT-Immaculate, spacious,2 bdrm, 2 bath, liv room,fam room, W/D, 2 car gar,fncd yard, small pet nego.

$995. (303)530-7149

0 APP FEE! GIANT6 bdrm on large corner lot,fncd. Pets ok. 740 E 4thAve. $1275. (720)371-4624

0720 MARTIN- 2 bdrm,clean, lg yd by park, W/Dhkups. $700. (720)371-4624

Houses 4080

INDOOR GARAGESTORAGE 20x40, 20x50.I-25 & Hwy-66. 970-535- 6074

Garages/StorageSpaces 4070

LG 2 BDRM, 2 BA, yard,pets nego, $795. 303-335-6733

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✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭DUPLEXES!

• 1221 9th Ave • 1224 Holly• 1963 Meadow • 1414 TerryCall PMP for more details,

303-776-RENT

BERTHOUD , 2 bdrm,1 ba, w/d hkup, 1 car,well-maint, patio. Petsnego, No smk. $800 +utils & dep. 303-776-4241

● 581 MOUNT EVANS-2 story with bsmt, 3 bdrm,3 ba, 2 car gar, 2380 SqFt.$1100/mo. RMG Realty,

(303)772-4466

3 BDRM & 2 BDRMDuplexes with off st

parking or garage, yards &more! 2 bdrms start at $695

& 3 bdrms for $895.Call PML INC at

(303)772-5934 for locations!

Duplexes 4060

1014 ROSE, 4 BDRM,2 ba, fam rm, fncd yd,$1250 rent & dep.

(303)875-1346

● 48 BAYLOR- 2700 Sq Ft,4 bdrm 3 ba, stunning

mountain view! $1600/mo.RMG Realty, (303)772-4466

3 BEDROOMHOUSE BARGAINS!• 119 Fairbanks• 1293 Trailridge• 832 GrantCall TODAY!

PMP, 303-776-RENT.

● 3 BDRM Brick home,1 car gar, new paint, newcarpet & appl´s. Avail now.● LARGE 2 bdrm, avail12/15. $600/mo. 303-907-7446

3 BDRM, 4 YRS OLD,3 baths, A/C, frplc,2 car gar, 1900 Sq Ft,unfinished basement.✓ $1150. (303)905-6600

3 BDRM & 4 BDRMhomes with yards, off stparking or garages, viewsand much more. Pricesrange frOM $895 to $1495.

Call PML INC @(303)772-5934 for more

information and locations!

3 BDRM, 1-3/4 bath,NW Longmont, 1400Sq Ft, A/C, sprinkler,

NO PETS.$1025. (970)768-2280

A beautiful 3 BDRM, 2 ba,giant fenced yard, 2 car

gar, No pets/smk.$1100/mo (303)887-1778

32 NOME CT. 4 bdrm, 2 ba.Near schools. Fenced yd,gar w/opener, sprinklers,on quiet cul-de-sac. $1500(or $1095 w/good refs).avail 1/1 303-776-7528.

2 BDRM, 1 ba, garage,212 E St Clair, $7252 BDRM, 1 bath, garage,2036 Yeager, $7502 BDRM, 1 bath, garage,nr park, 1358 Merl, $7952 BDRM, 1.5 ba, gar, lgbdrm, 1844 Lincoln, $8254 BDRM, 2.5 bath,carport, bsmt, 1900SF!1734 Cambridge, $975Alert Realty 303-776-5156

2 BDRM, 1 ba, attic, gar,pet neg, 235 Bowen, $8752 BDRM, Lyons, 1 ba,cellar, 321 Seward, $9003 BDRM, 1.75 ba, gar,1230 Lanyon, $9753 BDRM, 1.75 bath, dblgar, 1730 Linden, $10503 BDRM Old TownCharmer, basement, 324Judson, $1050Alert Realty 303-776-5156

Houses 4080

Mobile Home Sale/RentVarious parks, owner fi-nance, low down, 2 or 3bdrm, bad credit ok, rent toown, same price as rent.Longmont 970-215-1819

2 BDRM, 2 BA MobileHome $700 + utils. RiverValley Village, 303-772-3240.

Mobile Homes/Spaces 4090

SMALL 2 bdrm house,close to Boulder. No pets.$800 + dep. (303)447-8872

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

ERA Tradewind

303-775-0710

OLDER Eastside Home22 Marshall Pl, 4 bdrm,1 ba, W/D, lg yd, newcarpet & paint $900/mo

303-776-4158 or 720-204-0580

Frederick / Firestone• 730 Carbondale- Apt $525

• 5844 Canyon WayGREAT DEALS!!

Call PMP,303-776-RENT.

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

CLOVER CREEK HOME-4 bdrm, 3.5 ba, A/C, commpool. $1300. (303)442-8693

$99 MOVE IN SPECIAL4 bdrm, 2 ba, central

Berthoud, Call 970-310-3855

● 724 INDEPENDENCE-2 story, 4 bdrm, 2 ba, 2 cargar, new carpet, no pets.

$1095/mo. RMG RE303-772-4466

VERY CLEAN 4 bdrm,2 bath home, 2 car gar, fncdback yd in quiet neigbrhd.

Section 8 approved.$1200/mo. (303)548-1091

4 BDRM 2 ba 1 car, fncdyd, close to schools, $1,200/mo, avail 1/1, 303-772-6763

Houses 4080

2 rms, mature M/F, pvtbath, share kit., W/D, $540utils inc, n/s/p. 303-946-5380

1 VERY LARGEBDRM AVAILABLEin a 3 bdrm, 2 bathhome in Longmont.

$450/monthincl utils. 303-956-0326

1 BDRM $450/mo. Shareba w/1. Share quiet housew/3. Utils incl. 303-523-3195

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. (970)231-7871

OFFICE BUILDINGFOR RENT

321 Coffman, Longmont1600 sq ft, $850-$1,200 plus

utilities & NNN.Tenant finish avail.

Jim @ 303-776-2244 x209

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

5 ROOM prof office space.820 sqft. 1245 Francis. Highvisibility loc. $845/mo.303-776-3150 or 303-776-6845

500 to 2500 SQFT or individ-ual offices avail. Good traf-fic exposure. 303-523-3369

Office Space 4100

Smoking Deal!✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭

Fort Collins/Loveland areaI am willingto Finance

Double Wides:Less than $800Single Wides:Less than $700

Price Includes LotEasy Credit,

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Mobile Homes/Spaces 4090

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OLD TOWN ERIE DuplexDownsize & Save! $130K,owner/broker. 303-828-3222

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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

ROOMMATE WANTEDM/F, $400/month includesutilities. (303)834-0732

JAN 1st- sng/cpl, priventrance/bath/1 bdrm, lrglvng area, shared kit, W/Dinternet/cable, large yard,great loc. $585/incl utils.

303-651-6298

RoommatesWanted 4120

750 Oak Street750 Oak Street

Immaculate older home, updated throughout, all wood fl oors. Fenced yard, storage shed. Near downtown,

across street from walking trail.

DYER REALTY, INC.

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Frederick 5079Firestone/Dacono

Own a home today with NOmoney down! You mayqualify for the NEW Gov´t

tax credit program.Bad credit, no problem!EZ in-house financing!

888-325-4901

No SS# NEEDED!Homes available for imme-diate move-in $800/mo! Weaccept TIN numbers foreasy in-house financing

(OAC) 303-500-8797

✭Large 2 Story✭South Longmont-

Many New Upgrades!4+ bedrooms, 4 baths,fenced yard. $244,950

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

3 BDRM home, 4 stall gar,2000 SF, $249,000. Lse Op-tion avail w/ non-refundabledeposit. 970-481-8170

Longmont 5090

Sell Your HouseFast!

Quick Sale - Fair Price720-962-4688

IMMEDIATE Debt ReliefStuck w/ a house you can´tafford or don´t want? Wetake over pmts/buy cash orterms. Foreclosure OK.

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Real EstateWanted 5170

St Vrain Village, Westside72 Schult 2bdrm 1 ba5K OBO 970-785-6558

* Everyone´s Approved! *Bad credit ok on our OwnerCarry Mobile homes. Over50 Dbl. & Sing. wides. Big-gest Sale Ever!! We´rebuying too! 970-222-1473

970-690-2725 or 970-690-3283

• Adult Park 3 bdrm $13,900• Family Park 3-4 bdrm,$15,900. (303)946-0865

Mobile/ 5130ManufacturedHomes/Spaces

Mirasol Senior Communityhas a resale home avail,1355 SF Ranch, 2 bdrm, 2ba., 2 car, A/C, Part of anaffordable home ownershipopt. Call Amy 970-635-5931

Loveland 5110

2 ACRE LOTS WEST OFBERTHOUD. Great Views!$149,900. Fred @ Four

Seasons Re, (720)494-2133.

Lots & Tracts 5100


Save money on energy this winterPrepare heating,cooling systemsfor efficiencyArticle Resource Association

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Longmont• Longmont City from

Clover Ind LLC, 11870 CountyRoad 1, Longmont, $2,896,900,home

• Longmont City fromClover Ind LLC, 11596 CountyRoad 1, Longmont, $2,570,600,home

• Robert & Jennifer Martinezfrom DFS Invest, 10594Forester Pl, Longmont,$164,000, home

• Longmont City from SouthValley Drive LLC, 12236 Coun-ty Road 1, Longmont,$2,603,000, home

• Brian Kenney from Ac-countius Richard D & CamilleM, 1435 Willowbrook Dr,Longmont, $263,000, home

• Mark Gralton from Center-ra Homes Inc, 1930 Wasach Dr,Longmont, $545,000, home

• Michael & Kari MacKenziefrom Fannie Mae, 5858 Sum-merset Ave, Longmont,$195,000, home

• Bo Cui from Fannie Mae,225 E 8th Ave Unit B17, Long-mont, $37,000, condo

• Natasha & William Hubbafrom Federal National Mort-gage, 1011 Ponderosa Cir,Longmont, $148,300, home

• Sorento LLC from Fetter-man George R & Linda A, 238Sorento Pl, Longmont,$1,215,000, home

• Richard & Marilyn Gonza-les from Fowler Robert R &Linda J, 2336 Lincoln St, Long-mont, $207,000, home

• Rico LTD from GraltonMark Bradford, 3558 LarkspurDr, Longmont, $290,000, home

• Shaowu Bao from GutierrezLazaro & Reyna, 3590 Lark-spur Cir, Longmont, $359,000,home

• John & Deborah Beachmanfrom Hendricks Fred W & Ja-clyn G, 2031 Amethyst Dr,Longmont, $450,000, home

• Joel Mansfield from Hoog-land Paula D & Jason L, 1003Woodside Rd, Longmont,$235,000, home

• Matthew & Sarah Mastersfrom Kamigaki Michael K &Stacy K, 11712 Beasly Rd,Longmont, $369,000, home

• Judith Ray from Mary LMoy Living Trust, 2639Elmhurst Cir, Longmont,$206,600, home

• Alisa Hebert from PoudreInvestment Holdings LLC,1225 Missouri Ave, Longmont,$189,000, home

• Jay & Rhonda Ritter fromRoloff Michael O, 803 SumnerSt, Longmont, $243,000, home

• Christopher Martinez fromShaffer John M & Glendora,408 Highland Dr, Longmont,$138,000, home

• Roger & Mary Cabral fromVogt Iris, 2303 Collyer St,Longmont, $195,000, home

Dacono• Luke & Jennifer Darby

from Billings Barbara A, 695Short Ct, Dacono, $222,500,home

Erie• Jann & Lindsey Gorske

from Martin Donald A Jr &Bonnie, 1928 Kinnikinnick Dr,Erie, $350,000, home

• Joshua & Edwin Woolleyfrom Bevan Douglas E Jr & Ja-da M, 3045 Blue Sky Cir Unit18-308, Erie, $145,000, condo

• Denise Anderson fromMorrison Homes Colo Inc, 117Ortega Ct, Erie, $368,500,home

• Rhonda Tounget from Mor-rison Homes Colo Inc, 1045Koss St, Erie, $302,500, home

• Linda Trust from MorrisonHomes Colo Inc, 1040 Koss St,Erie, $299,900, home

• David & Kathleen Sechrisfrom Hughes Rhonda B, 418Harvest Point Dr, Erie,$279,900, home

• Eleanor & Aaron Mannonfrom Kelterborn Kathryn M,1573 Meachum Way, Erie,$222,000, home

• Vladimir Lyapunov fromMorrison Homes Colo Inc, 87Ortega Ct, Erie, $388,000,home

Firestone• Laura Brunsman from

Melody Homes Inc, 6983 Sun-burst Ave, Firestone, $255,000,home

• Sean Flagg from WellsAlvin P Ii & Kirsten, 6755 OwlLake Dr, Firestone, $275,000,home

• David & Diana Covingtonfrom White Darla, 5399 Bower-sox Pkwy, Firestone, $215,000,home

• Fraylan & Kari Gonzalesfrom Hajek Brett D & Emily R,4951 Silverleaf Ave, Firestone,$264,000, home

• Preston Patrick from WeberLalita & Phil, 433 Berwick Ave,Firestone, $185,000, home

• Jared Satterfield from Sagn-er George W & Patricia A,11324 Dover St, Firestone,$218,000, home

• Van & Dovay Perry fromShultz Kim E & Lisa M Hu-nace, 6459 St Vrain Ranch Blvd,Firestone, $214,500, home

Fort Lupton• Ben & Helen Bachicha

from Johnson Vern W & Car-olye G, 213 Elizabeth Ct, FortLupton, $247,900, home

• 8100 LLC from DeutscheBank National Trust Co, 110Pacific Ave, Fort Lupton,$50,200, home

Fr e d e r i c k• Jermey Felix from KDB

Homes Inc, 3120 ComancheCt, Frederick, $279,500, home

• Daniel & Tiffany Fisherfrom Bank New York, 5254 MtArapaho Cir, Frederick,$167,000, home

• Julie Fragnito from FedHome Loan Mtg Corp, 5478Glen Canyon Dr, Frederick,$242,700, home

Ly o n s• Donna Guest from Clemen-

hagen Darren, 129 EagleCanyon Cir, Lyons, $385,000,home

• Bengt & MargarethaBergstrom from Moore RoselynW, 123 Eagle Canyon Cir,Lyons, $700,000, home

• Michael Thompson fromPlatz Cindy L, 632 2nd Ave,Lyons, $267,000, home

Platteville• Terry & Linda Nichols

from Deutsche Bank NationalTrust Co, 5337 Red Tail Ct,Platteville, $340,000, home

• Erna Pike from Zadel Patri-cia K, 303 Olive Ln, Platteville,$124,500, home

• Rachel Puckett fromThompson Tiffany, 404 MainSt, Platteville, $72,900, home

Foreclosures – Noticeof election and demand

• Borrower: Pedro & RosauraMora, Lender: Everhome Mort-gage Co, Amount: $30,167,Property: 1213 Mackenzie Ct,Dacono, Filed: 12/14/09

• Borrower: Savona HomesLLC, Lender: US Bank NationalAssociation, Amount:$729,572, Property: 193 Com-

mander Cir, Erie, Filed:12/15/09

• Borrower: Jason & AmyVallery, Lender: CitimortgageInc, Amount: $303,990, Prop-erty: 6634 Tenderfoot Ave, Fire-stone, Filed: 12/11/09

• Borrower: Michael & DebraNeary, Lender: Onewest BankFSB, Amount: $197,908, Prop-erty: 1455 S Bowen St, Long-mont, Filed: 12/10/09

• Borrower: Phillip & Tam-my Yarnall, Lender: OnewestBank FSB, Amount: $167,200,Property: 535 Cameron Ct,Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09

• Borrower: Mary Colwell,Lender: The Bank Of New YorkMellon, Amount: $427,845,Property: 2531 Eagleview Cir,Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09

• Borrower: Guillermo An-drade Lomeli, Lender: US BankNational Association, Amount:$138,816, Property: 1208Meadow St, Longmont, Filed:12/10/09

• Borrower: John & SuzanneStinn, Lender: Chase Home Fi-nance LLC, Amount: $191,645,Property: 102 Bowen St, Long-mont, Filed: 12/10/09

• Borrower: Colleen & JohnMalia, Lender: Beneficial Mort-gage Co Of Colorado, Amount:$223,215, Property: 1012 BraggPl, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09

• Borrower: Mario & MariaPineda, Lender: Aurora LoanServices LLC, Amount:$237,749, Property: 21 ClarkWay, Longmont, Filed:12/10/09

• Borrower: Creative EstatesLLC, Lender: US Bank NationalAssociation, Amount:$240,000, Property: 7 MarshallPl, Longmont, Filed: 12/10/09

• Borrower: Frank & SandraNibley, Lender: The Bank OfNew York Mellon, Amount:$571,549, Property: 1900Wasach Dr, Longmont, Filed:12/11/09

• Borrower: Stephanie Wil-son, Lender: Keybank NationalAssociation, Amount: $76,528,Property: 440 11th Ave, Long-mont, Filed: 12/14/09

• Borrower: Elias & SylviaSias, Lender: Citimortgage Inc,Amount: $203,252, Property:405 Crystal Pl, Longmont,Filed: 12/14/09

• Borrower: Amy Munger,Lender: Firstbank Of Long-mont, Amount: $97,412, Prop-erty: 4501 Nelson Rd 2103,

Longmont, Filed: 12/14/09• Borrower: Stacey Mata,

Lender: Wachovia MortgageFSB, Amount: $14,300, Proper-ty: 50 19th Ave 81, Longmont,Filed: 12/14/09

• Borrower: Michael Connol-ly, Lender: Wells Fargo BankNational Association, Amount:$186,149, Property: 1333 SBowen St, Longmont, Filed:12/11/09

• Borrower: Michael Connol-ly, Lender: Wells Fargo BankNational Assoc, Amount:$283,123, Property: 429 SierraAve, Longmont, Filed: 12/11/09

• Borrower: Eydie Cady,Lender: Deutsche Bank Nation-al Trust Company, Amount:$291,382, Property: 7277Mount Sherman Rd, Longmont,Filed: 12/11/09

• Borrower: William & Car-olyn Chandler, Lender:Citibank NA As Trustee,Amount: $222,400, Property:1601 Sumner St, Longmont,Filed: 12/14/09

• Borrower: Ryan, Ronald &Patti Clapper, Lender: BACHome Loans Servicing LP,Amount: $143,039, Property:1445 Sanborn Pl, Longmont,Filed: 12/14/09

• Borrower: Melanie & TroyHansen, Lender: Bank OfAmerica National Association,Amount: $170,464, Property:1837 Juniper St, Longmont,Filed: 12/14/09

• Borrower: Antonio Gasca,Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA,Amount: $166,853, Property:1317 Dogwood Ln, Longmont,Filed: 12/14/09

• Borrower: Creative EstatesLLC, Lender: Suntrust Mort-gage Inc, Amount: $129,444,Property: 421 Sunnyside Ln,Longmont, Filed: 12/15/09

• Borrower: CountrywideHome Loans Inc, Lender: BacHome Loans Servicing LP,Amount: $198,281, Property:1514 Tulip Ct, Longmont,Filed: 12/15/09

• Borrower: Steven & JannMorris, Lender: The Bank OfNew York Mellon, Amount:$172,401, Property: 2466Spencer St, Longmont, Filed:12/15/09

• Borrower: Jose Saenz,Lender: Aurora Loan ServicesLLC, Amount: $184,000, Prop-erty: 143 Empson St, Long-mont, Filed: 12/16/09


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

$695-$820 $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

1,2

Yes(Short Term

Avail.)Yes Yes Yes Yes

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

Cloverbasin Village630 Peck Dr. • 888-837-4912

$690-$1100 $149

1,2,33-bdrm.town-homes

2 Yes YesYes

(65 lbs limit)

NoYes

(& rental avail-able)

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

nance

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

Yes(in every

unit)

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

for incentives!

Circle at Sunset240 Sunset Dr., Longmont, CO 80501

303-772-0611

$675-$799 $200 1,2 1,2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Hot tub, swimming pool, granite bar

tops, stainless appliances

Circle at Lake Shore Apartments3226 Lake Pkwy, Longmont

303-651-6221

$670-$960 $99

1&2 bd lofts, 2x2

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesHot tub, swimming pool, granite

bar tops, stainless appliances, vinyl wood flooring

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