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Keeping holidayplants alive Chaos turns into

Sanctuar yGardeners bewareof offering advice

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By Joe Lamp’l

Scripps Howard News Service

Order seeds early, start themindoors in February, plant moreperennials, shrink my lawn andgrow more cool-season crops.

These are just a few of my fa-vorite things I vow to do at thestart of each new year. Youknow what I’m talking about.We gardeners are a pretty ambi-tious group. Unfortunately, myresolutions are often based onfantasy, not reality. But this isthe year – isn’t that what we al-ways tell ourselves? – I’m final-ly going to get those to-doscrossed off my list. Some yearsare better than others. Butoverall, I always want to domore. I’m sure it goes alongwith a commonly known factabout a gardener’s garden: It’snever really finished.

In the hopes that you findsome common ground in theshared frustration of not get-

ting it all done, here are a fewof my outstanding resolutionsfor 2010 (and likely beyond).

• Install window boxes. Itwould add so much to the lookof the front of the house.

• Plant the window boxes.Set aside an extra hour for this.

• Install a pond. How longhave I been longing for this?Let me count the years.

• Use more containers. It’ssuch an easy addition for highimpact. What’s taking me solong?

• Incorporate more gardenart and hardscapes. I writeabout the four-season garden. Itwould be nice if I did more of itin my own garden.

• Study botanical Latin more.Which is it again, clem-a-tis orclem-at-is?

• Do something with theseed catalogs this year otherthan throw them in a pile forlater review. They really do de-serve to be looked at more.

They’re mini-encyclopedias ofplants. So much information,so little time.

• Find a home for the plantsI’ve had in nursery pots sincemoving from Atlanta. Threeyears and counting is morethan enough time to prove aplant’s container hardiness.

• Install a stone walkwayfrom the front stoop to thestreet. This goes along with mywindow-box project. Theywould add so much to the curbappeal, and create an invitinga p p ro a c h .

• Install pea-gravel pathwaysin the backyard. I love thesound that gravel makes under-foot, and it’s a great way to re-duce runoff.

• Remove the invasive volun-teer plants that are overtakingmy backyard beds. This shouldbe on everyone’s to-do list.

• Propagate more plantsfrom cuttings. Aside from thefact that I love doing this, the

money saved in making moreplants is amazing.

• Save more seeds. Especiallyheirlooms. It’s good for thewallet and a great family activi-t y.

• Actually plant more of theseeds I save. What is it withme? Those seeds only last solong.

• Take pictures of my gardenmore often to show the changesthrough the seasons and years.(And once I do all the thingson my list, those pictures

should get pretty dramatic.)

There you have it. Hopefully,you can identify with at leastsome of these items. Fortunate-ly as gardeners, we arenaturally optimistic aboutthe future. Next year will al-ways be a better year in ourgarden; and for me, one filledwith plenty to do there. See youin the garden.

Joe Lamp’l, host of “G a r d e n S M A RT ” onPBS, is a Master Gardener and author.For more information, visit www.j o e g a r d e n e r. c o m .

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Ke e pholiday

cacti aliveand

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By Kathie Bond-Borie

Family Features

With their exotic-looking flowers adorninggracefully drooping stems, holiday cacti are fa-vorite plants. But once you take the colored foiloff, how do you keep the plant healthy and hap-py for the New Year?

These spineless, succulent cacti are native tothe Brazilian rainforest, which gives an indica-tion of the kind of care they require. Unlikedesert-dwelling cacti, these plants need to bekept moist, and they don’t need full sun. Bright,indirect light and evenly moist soil most closelyreplicate their natural environment, where theyare typically found growing in pockets of leafmold high in the trees. Mimic these conditionsand your plants will have the best chance ofthriving.

A plant in bloom will often drop some flow-ers when it’s brought into a new environment,often because of sudden temperature changes.To reduce this loss, keep plants away from heatsources such as hot air ducts and fireplaces.

Holiday cacti grow well in our typical 70-de-gree homes, and turning down the thermostatat night helps them, too. Give them an acidic

soil with high organic matter content, such as amixture of 60 percent peat moss and 40 percentperlite.

Once the plant has finished flowering, reducewatering but don’t let the leaves shrivel, andplace it in a cooler location for the next severalmonths. When new growth begins in spring,begin fertilizing at half strength and continueuntil fall. If possible, set the plant outside inthe shade for the summer. If you leave theplant outside (temperature permitting), it willnaturally begin blooming in late fall.

To encourage blooms at Christmas time, inmid October start giving the plant 14 to 16hours of complete darkness at night. Move itinto a closet, cover it with a box, or place itin a room that you don’t use at night. It willtake at least three weeks of this treatment forthe buds to show about one-eighth-inch long,at which point you can stop the long-nightt re a t m e n t .

Holiday cacti flower best when kept some-what root bound. Every three or four years, re-pot your plant by removing it from the pot,cutting off about one-third of the outer roots,and repotting it with fresh mix.

Clean your housein minutes

Don’t spend all day cleaning.Home economist Deborah Tay-lor-Hough tells how to get it alldone in 10 minutes.

• Make a game of it. Set a timerfor 10 minutes, and tell the kids topick up as much as they can beforethe alarm goes off.

• Run a load of non-dishes in thedishwasher when it isn’t quite full.Clean things like stove burners, vas-es, candlesticks and even children’splastic toys contained in a mesh bag.

• To keep bathroom mirrors fromfogging up, rub them with dish soapand let them dry. It will take vigor-ous rubbing to work the soap in,but it should prevent fog fromforming for up to two weeks.

• If more than one child uses abathroom, label old shoeboxes witheach child’s name, to keep the toi-letries separate.

• Clean the dust off stuffed ani-mals by running them through thedryer on fluff cycle with a dryersheet.

• Time’s Up Cleaning Strategy:Take just five minutes a day to tidyup each room. This technique is notto be used as a substitute for deepcleaning, but it will keep the clutterunder control.

• Vacuum first and then dust, sothe vacuum won’t kick dust back in-to the air and onto your furniture.

• Clean dingy vinyldolls by slipping a softsock onto your hand,then dipping the endof the sock first in wa-ter, then in baking so-da. Gently rub the dollwith the soda.

• To absorb refriger-ator odors, place anopen bowl filled withtwo to three charcoalbriquettes on a backs h e l f.

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Just a few months after the birth of theirfirst child, Jaime and Kyle bought theirdream house in their dream neighborhood.Settling into family life was great, but soonJaime had to get back to work. The problemwas that she works from home, and her of-fice was on the third floor in a huge spacethat doubled as a gym and display area forthe memorabilia from Kyle’s days as a pro-fessional rugby player.

The open-concept room had a lot of po-tential, but wasn’t working at any level.Jaime wanted an office that was comfortableand motivating. Kyle wanted a masculinegym. And they both wanted to incorporate alounge space for the whole family. So Igrabbed my team and prepared to get thisspace back in the game – stylishly and beau-t i f u l l y.

I started by choosing a color palette. Iwanted to keep a masculine vibe but addfeminine touches. The plywood floor had abeautiful butterscotch shade, so I used thatas my jumping-off point and rounded outmy palette with deep browns, cool creamsand inky charcoals.

I painted the walls in a light-straw shadeexcept for the feature wall by the gymequipment that I painted in a dramatic blue-black. I then mapped out the room intothree areas – an office, a lounge and a gym.

I created the office area by the window, soJaime could have a nice view. On the win-dow, I put up simple linen drapes with astriped band and textured woven blinds forlight diffusion. I kept Jaime’s father’s oldbanker desk, but repainted it and flanked itwith mirror-backed bookcases in a dark-espresso finish. I gave Jaime a comfortableplush brown work chair, put an upholstered,button-detailed pin board above the deskand added a family portrait gallery on thewall beside her desk.

Across from the office area, at the darkfeature wall, I started organizing the newlounge. On one side of the wall, I put in along bar counter in beautiful white quartz, asink, a bar fridge and a coffeemaker. Next tothe bar area, I put in a dark-wood consolefor the television and a lot of storage cabi-nets.

Across from the television, I installed a

large, L-shaped sectional in a light-gray-and-black tweed pattern, a coffee table and a lotof pillows in menswear-inspired fabrics suchas argyle and pinstripes. I also put in twochairs in sleek, black leather. Then I added asmall console table and put a funky 1950s-inspired light pendant in the living space.This whole furniture arrangement sits atop abig area rug in a brown checked pattern.

I still had to incorporate Kyle’s gymequipment. So I put down rugged carpettiles in one corner of the room, put in somelighting, arranged his workout gear – andthen covered the area up with sliding wovenpanels to keep it out of sight.

This room had finally made its transfor-mation from locker room to multifunctionalroom. By organizing the space into zones,mixing the masculine and feminine, andplaying with colors and textures, I toneddown the sports and turned up the style.Now it’s a perfect space for the family towork in or workout in. Now that’s divine

Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV’s “Di-vine Design.” For more information and show times, visitwww.HGTV.com or www.divinedesign.tv.


Like many people obsessed by theirhobbies, gardeners aren’t good at rec-ognizing when they’ve crossed the linefrom making polite small talk to givingtoo much information. At parties, aninnocent question on what could betroubling houseplants gets them firedup and, waxing eloquent on the gesta-tion of a fungus gnat, people thinkthey need a life or are a complete lu-natic. Either way, they end up alonetalking to the plant.

Gardeners, if you want people totalk to, take some advice: People are willing tolisten to you explain that a houseplant’s lowerleaves yellow and drop from over-watering, orthat leaves dry up and fall off or wilt when under-watered. But describing plants wilting from beingtoo wet because roots need air leads to trouble.

Gardeners know that the pot’s surface soil isusually dry, and that this involves pushing a fin-ger into the soil deep enough to check – up to aknuckle or two. But passionately insisting thatpeople need to give regular plant proctologic ex-ams is a sure-fire way to get them to think you’renuts. It’s worth it, though. Over-watering is theNo. 1 killer of houseplants.

A few plants react differently from over-water-ing, such as Scheffleras. Their leaves become softor develop black spots. Others, like Jades, will getleaf drop or spots from under-watering. Checkingthe soil is the best way to tell if a plant needs wa-tering.

Gardeners are safe talking about the weather,not discussing the affects of salts. Leaves yellow,often from the tips or edges, when there is toomuch salt from soft (salty) water or fertilizer. Ad-monishing people to follow fertilizer directionsbecause plants don’t benefit from a power drink,and they’ll start wishing they had one.

When giving advice, give it cheerfully: If the tip

burn is from salty house water, the on-ly solution is to give the plant bottledwater. Be prepared to be labeled a lu-natic. Sometimes only gardeners un-derstand some plants prefer Evian.

Never talk bugs. Alarm sets in whenencouraging people to recognize thedamage bugs do, such as makingleaves a mottled yellow, leaving spiderwebs or sticky droplets. The sap feed-ers (spider mites, mealybugs, brownscale and whiteflies) do this, and goodcontrol means looking closely to iden-

tify the bugs.

A light but firm hand propelling people towardthe bugs causes full-scale panic. Hosts start won-dering why they invite gardeners. Try to soothethings by discussing control. Depending on thebug, repeated showering of the plant (spidermites), dabbing with alcohol (mealybugs andbrown scale), rubbing them off (brown scale) orvacuuming them up (whitefly) is effective.

Fungus gnats, the bugs that fly slowly abouthomes in winter, lay eggs in overly moist soil.One control for them is allowing the soil to dryslightly between watering. Another is placing araw potato slice on the soil, which gnat larvaelove, and after a few days they swarm it. Pick thisup, throw it away and replace with a fresh slice.

After this advice, there’s usually no one leftnearby except other gardeners. Simply smile andtell them that the host can use Gnatrol, a naturalproduct to get rid of fungus gnats while watering.Gardeners will nod at this wisdom, knowing it’snot as much fun as the potato slice.

Carol O’Meara is a horticulture entomologist with the ColoradoState University Extension office at the Boulder County Fair-grounds in Longmont. Contact her by calling 303-678-6238 ore-mailing [email protected]. For more gardening tips,check out her blog at gardeningafterfive.wordpress.com.

Carol O’Meara

Colorado StateUniversity Extension

Certain advice about plants mightbe unwelcome at social gatherings

Containers were made for jewelryBy Helaine Fendelman

and Joe Rosson

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Dear Helaine and Joe:These appear to be old jew-elry boxes. The black onehas “336” on the bottom.Printed on the bottom is“Have Crest.” Any infor-mation would be appreciat-ed. Thank you. – W.B., Ar-cadia, Neb.

Dear W.B.: These twopieces are indeed jewelryboxes or jewelry containers.The black one is just that – asmall decorative box intend-ed to hold jewelry on top ofmilady’s dresser. Objects sim-ilar to the second piece wereused as pin trays, ashtrays or“jewel trays.” But since thispiece has a textile lining(probably satin), it was cer-tainly not an ashtray or a pintray (the pins would havesnagged in the fabric andbeen difficult to retrieve). It isa small, open jewel tray.

The two fancy handles sug-gest that it never had a lidand was designed to be a lux-urious container in which thelady of the house placed her

rings or other small jewelryitems before going to bed.The idea: She would put onher baubles in the morning sothere was no need to storethem away in a box.

While the jewel tray wassimply a pretty receptacle forshort-term usage, the 5-inch-wide metal box was typicallyused for more long-term stor-age, allowing the lady of thehouse to choose her adorn-ment before she attended aspecial occasion.

The metal box was proba-bly once silver-plated, and itwas likely made from Britan-nia metal, a type of pewtercommonly used for silver-plating in the middle to late19th century and beyond.Britannia consists of tin hard-ened with copper anda n t i m o n y.

The insurance-replacementvalue of this Wave Crest jeweltray is between $100 and$125. The metal box is a bitless, at $75 to $95.

Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rossonare the authors of “Price It Yourself”(HarperResource, $19.95). Contactthem at Treasures in Your Attic, P.O.Box 27540, Knoxville, TN 37927. E-mail them at [email protected].

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“People put too much effort into antiquated ideas likethe work triangle, which isn’t individualized enough towork well,” says Chicago designer Jessica Kalina, ofKalina Kitchen & Bath. “Most designers today start withhow you work in the kitchen, from sink to fridge todishes, and then design a personal solution for simplici-ty instead of expecting you to change your behavior tofit a one-size-fits-all kitchen organization.”

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Streamline your kitchen to simplify life

At the end of 2008, I said I wouldn’t be sur-prised if that year went down as one of the worstever for housing since the Great Depression.

But as we start 2010, it’s clear that 2009 wasn’tmuch better for the real estate market. We’ve hadanother record year of foreclosures (3.9 millionforeclosure filings, according to Realty-Trac). Housing prices fell sharply in thefirst half of the year, as millions ofAmericans lost their jobs.

The housing market is still on lifesupport: The $8,000 first-time home-buyers’ tax credit, which was originallyset to expire Nov. 30, 2009, was extend-ed until June 30, 2010. In addition, a$6,500 homebuyer tax credit for home-owners who had lived in their prior res-idences for five out of the past eightyears was added.

Millions of Americans (about 27 percent, ac-cording to Deutsche Bank) are living in homesworth less than the amount they owe on the mort-gage. The government’s loan modification pro-gram has been a failure so far. More than 760,000homeowners are in a trial modification, and justabout 31,000 of those have been converted to per-manent status.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, still under gov-ernment conservatorship, have taken hundreds ofbillions of dollars in losses, and economists be-lieve they have large, unrealized losses left to betaken. The Treasury Department spent $1 trillionbuying U.S. housing-backed mortgage securities,and will spend up to another $250 billion beforethe program finishes in 2010.

FHA now accounts for 30 percent of all loansoriginated, but it has used up its insurance fundand will require higher down payments and biggermortgage insurance premiums starting next year.

And then there are the real estate investors,swooping in to scoop up properties on the cheap.As the year ends, investors account for about 40percent of all home sales. Some investors are find-ing ways of buying distressed properties and flip-ping them to other buyers for a profit. (Somethings never change.)

Speaking of which, perhaps 4.5 million existinghomes will sell this year plus another 430,000 newconstruction houses. That is the lowest number ofnewly built homes sold in any year since recordshave been kept – save 1982, the year interest ratesclimbed above 18 percent.

If there has been a bright spot, it’s that mortgageinterest rates touched a 50-year low twice thisyear. Millions of Americans (including yourcolumnist) refinanced to take advantage of ratesthat were as low as 4.25 percent for a 15-yearfixed-rate loan and 4.75 percent for a 30-yearfixed-rate mortgage.

And the first-time homebuyer tax credit seemsto have propped up the housing market, for themoment.

It’s hard to believe that two years ago, as weended 2007, some were comparing that housingmarket to the Great Depression. We’ve fallen somuch farther since.

The good news is that if you’re looking to buy ahome in 2010, mortgage interest rates will be low

and home prices will be relativelycheap. You’re going to need more cashfor a down payment, closing costs andreserves. And you’re going to need ahigher credit score. If you’re planningto buy a house this year, here is my an-nual list of New Year’s resolutions youshould consider making.

As a buyer, I resolve to:• Get my credit and finances in

shape. If you want to take advantage oftoday’s low interest rates, you’ll want tohave a credit score above 760. The

higher the better. If your credit score is below 620,you’ll have trouble getting even an FHA loan.

• Know how much I can afford to spend beforeshopping for a home. Getting preapproved beforeyou shop for a home has never been more impor-tant. You’ll need all kinds of documentation (W2,tax returns and account statements), so get it to-gether before you visit a local lender. And, shoparound. Although Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac andFHA account for nearly 90 percent of all loans,each lender sets its own fee schedule. Get the bestdeal by chatting with four or five different lenders.

• Know my neighborhood, and be comfortablewith it, before I buy a home there. Houses aregreat. Neighborhoods that are littered with fore-closures may be unstable for years. Spend time inthe neighborhood before falling in love with a par-ticular house.

• Interview at least three brokers before hiringone. This is the single biggest purchase of yourlife. You deserve to have the best representation.Make sure you interview at least three differentagents or brokers before hiring one. Ask questionsabout how many transaction sides they’ve closed,what price range they work in, who their typicalcustomer is, and what kind of technology theyuse. Hiring an agent is like being in a short-termmarriage. You want it to be good, supportive andp ro d u c t i v e .

• Read and understand all documents beforesigning them. I know loan documents are longand boring. So what? You’re committing to thenext 15 to 30 years of your life (less if you refi-nance). Take the time and read your loan and pur-chase documents. Make sure you understand whatthey’re saying. Make sure the numbers matchwhat you were promised. And if they don’t, speakup before you close – not after.

Ilyce R. Glink’s latest eBooks are “Save Your House From Fore-closure” and “Divorce and Your Finances,” which can be pur-chased at www.thinkglink.com. If you have questions, you cancall her radio show at 800-972-8255 any Sunday, from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. EST or contact her through her Web site,w w w. t h i n k g l i n k . c o m .

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Research your options before deciding to buy or sell in 2010

Zinnia proves beautiful and undemandingSpecial to the Times-Call

A stunning combination of newand old describes Zahara StarlightRose. Zinnias are old-fashionedflowers but these rose and whiteflowers are a new bicolor for thissun loving class of annuals.

Other new traits are the provenresistances to leaf spot andmildew, which can devastatehealthy plants and cause an earlydeath. These superior qualities re-sulted in long lasting zinniaplants that provide generous colorall season.

Zahara Starlight Rose is heatand drought tolerant and easy togrow in gardens. It is a perfectplant for the novice gardener be-cause it is so undemanding with amaximum number of blooms.

The mature plants are mid-sized, about 12 to 14 inches talland wide, large enough to make abold statement in containers orpatio urns. Gardeners will be ableto grow Zahara Starlight Rosefrom seed or plants.

By Lori Rozsa

b a n k r at e . c o m

While the tumultuous real estate market has manypeople hunkered down hoping it will all blow over,proactive homeowners are looking beyond the uncer-tainty. They’re weighing a decision about whether torefinance their current mortgage or trade up to a housethey couldn’t afford three years ago.

Making a move more alluring, interest rates contin-ue to hover at 4 to 5 percent and tax credits of up to$8,000 for first-time homebuyers and up to $6,500 forbuyers who have been in their homes for at least fiveof the last eight years consecutively are available.

But before you take the leap, real estate professionalscaution that the same basic rules about buying a homestill apply. Here are four questions to ask yourself:

How long do I plan to stay in the new home? Therule of thumb is to stay in a home for at least five yearsto make a new mortgage worthwhile.

Do I really need to move or just want to grab a deal?Can I cover the costs to close and relocate? With ev-

ery winner, there’s usually a loser, and you could beboth if you find a great deal on a bigger house but can’tsell your current home.

If I stay in my current home, does it make sense torefinance and maybe add that extra bedroom or build adeck to improve the property?

Take a deep breath and analyze what you reallyneed, not what the market seems to be telling you.

“The decision depends on the individual. Are they

looking to move because their family has grown or hastheir job changed locations, or do they want a shortercommute? Those are reasons to look at buying,” saysBernard Markstein, senior vice president of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders in Washington,D.C.

But don’t move just for the sake of moving, saysElizabeth Blakeslee, an associate broker with ColdwellBanker Residential Brokerage in Washington, D.C.Now is a great time to buy, but prospective homebuy-ers should make sure that’s what they really should do.

“You have to figure out your motivating factors,”Blakeslee says. “If you’re just trying to get a deal, youmight want to think about it a little longer. These lowinterest rates are certainly a consideration for people,but as with every decision in life, you have to askyourself, ‘What is my goal?’”

Markstein says there are several good reasons to buya house now.

“Rates are historically low; it’s essentially a buyer’smarket. And for people moving up, obviously theywon’t get as much for their own home as they wouldhave a few years ago. But if they’re reasonable and set agood price and they find another house at a goodprice, the two together could be a real benefit,” Mark-stein says.

If you’re not really looking to move, but you justdon’t want to miss the real estate bargain boat, Mark-stein says it might be smarter to stay put.

“If you look around and say, ‘I like my neighbor-hood, I like the schools and the services, I like my

house, and I don’t really want to move,’ then you havetwo choices,” Markstein says. “You can do a simple re-fi, and that’s straightforward and will save you moneyin most cases. Or if you have enough equity, you canrefinance and add a room or upgrade something inyour house.”

Loans based on actual equity homeowners havesunk into their property for years are worth askingabout. But if you bought your house in the last fouryears and didn’t put much money down, Marksteinsays to forget refinancing. Home prices have comedown to levels seen around 2003.

“If you’ve been paying your mortgage for six to 10years, chances are you have built up a lot of equity,” hesays.

Refis for home improvement usually pay off if youstay in your home for at least another three years,Markstein says. Again, the time may be right. Contrac-tors’ fees have come down substantially from the realestate boom.

Blakeslee says if you’re on the fence about whetherto sell and move or stay and improve, do your re-search. Get your credit score. Find out what kind ofmortgage you could qualify for. Look at the tax creditdeals which expire June 30, 2010 (although bindingcontracts must be signed by April 30), and figure outyour real motivation. If it’s just to save money, youcould stay where you are and add a little extra to everymonth’s mortgage payment.

“Yo u ’d be surprised how that adds up and saves youmoney in the long run,” Blakeslee says.

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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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• 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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Apartments/Unfurnished 4030

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

FURNISHED HOUSEHWD, granite. W/D, wifi.Short term OK. 303-912-4663

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

Apartments/Furnished 4010

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

etc...

Call : 303-776-7440FAX : 303-772-8339

Online : timescall.comEmail : [email protected]

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

Display Ads: Tuesday 3pm

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

1 BDRM & 2 BDRMapartments available.

1 bdrm for $475 & 2 bdrmfrom $625, 3 bdrm $695.For locations & details callPML Inc (303)772-5934

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

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


•1809 EMERY ST-2 bdrm in 4-Plex, off st

prkg, W/D hkups. Pet nego.$625. 1/2 mo FREE rent!Pennant, (303)447-8988.

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

✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭$99 MOVE-INSPECIALS!!On ALL apartments!

Call today to schedule anappointment! PMP Realty,

303-776-RENT

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

2 BDRM, 1 BA, $680/mo,only $250 deposit & 1st morent FREE! Gas & Wtrpaid. 1419 Emery St. SeHabla Espanol. 303-678-6221

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 Studio apt in quietarea. $420/mo + elec, $200dep. 80 21st Ave. Se HablaEspanol! 303-678-6221

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. 970-215-8845

1 BDRM APT700 sf, $625/mo(303)775-0777

1 BDRM, 1 BA, quiet, gar,coin-op W/D, A/C, D/W

$550/mo 303-859-9973


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

***IncomeGuidelinesApply***

**We AcceptForeclosures**• Pets Welcome• 24/Hr Fitness

Center• Prices subject to

change

1-888-837-4912

630 Peck Drive,Longmont

West on Nelson/Airport Rd

CLEAN 2 BDRM,W/D hkups, large yard. 720Martin. $700. ((720)338-9635

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

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

● 2 MUMFORD PL2 bdrm, W/D, frplc, off stpkng. $625. 1/2 mo FREErent! Pennant (303)447-8988

2 BDRM- RENTMENOW!Only $625! Split deposit

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


1 Bedroom Loft Now $750

• FREE Washer/Dryer & Carport

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

accepted • MTM leases available• Within walking

distance of shopping, restaurants & RTD• On Line leasing available

APARTMENTS

$99move in special

2400 17th Avenue, Longmont, Colorado 80503

303-772-4667303-772-4667*www.victoriainnapts.com

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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

Mock 303-497-0668

HORIZON PLACE$99 MOVE-INSPECIAL!!1 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

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


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

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.

NEW YEAR SPECIAL● 1-2 BDRM, rem, new N/S● $625-800 303-444-0501

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

Mock 303-497-0668


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

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


2 BDRM/1 BA, frplc, endunit, pool/lndry on-site. 225E. 8th. $675. 970-214-4276.

● 2131 MEADOW CT3 bdrm, 2.5 ba, full bsmnt,garage, A/C. Pets OK.1/2 Month FREE Rent!$875. (303)447-8988

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

Condos/Townhouses 4050

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

RETAIL/INDUSTRIAL2400sf Central loc. Gary,K-II Realty 303-775-1646

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

Commercial/Industrial 4040

VALUE PLACEFIRESTONEHOLIDAY SPECIALS!

● $549 MONTHLY● $209 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 2/28/2010



2 STORY, 2 bdrm, 2 ba, lgfncd yd, A/C, new carpet.1906 Carr Dr. $795 + dep.No Pets. 303-709-5586.

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 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, $700Alert Realty 303-776-5156

2 BDRM, 1.75 BA,frpl, 1 car gar, $800/mo,$800 dep. (303)776-7216

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

TOWNHOMESFOR RENT

• 1601 Great Western• 640 Gooseberry

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.

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


2-3 BDRM 1 BA + Den,large yard. No Smoke. Petnego, $975. 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

119 MARSHALL PL, clean2 bdrm, fenced, garage,pets OK, $850 (720)338-9635

0 APP FEE! GIANT6 bdrm on large corner lot,fncd. Pets ok. 740 E 4thAve. $1275. (720)338-9635

• 0720 MARTIN- 2 bdrm,clean, lg yd by park, W/Dhkups. $700. (720)338-9635

0, 1, 2 PETS NEGO, 3 bdrmnear Mtn View & Collyer,fncd yd , gar, frpl, DW.

$885. (303)494-4115

Houses 4080

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

Garages/StorageSpaces 4070

Westside, 2 bdrm, 1 ba,fncd, offst prkg, sm petneg, $695/$695 720-862-9568

LARGE 3 bdrm, 2 ba,vaulted ceilings, AC, bsmt.NO PETS. $900 303-499-7997

✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭DUPLEXES!• 1221 9th Ave• 1224 Holly

• 1963 Meadow• 1414 Terry

Call PMP for moredetails, 303-776-RENT

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

(303)772-4466

Duplexes 4060

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

3 BDRM, 2.5 BA, pets OK.4885 Eagle Blvd, Frdrk.$1,300+ dep. 641-623-5311.

3 BDRM 1 BA, 1 car, fncdyd, 1100 Frontier Dr, $890/mo, $890 dep, 303-775-1495

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

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

3-4 BDRM tri-level home inSE Longmont loc in MillVillage. 3 baths, fncd bkyd.Dogs OK. $1395/month.Avail Feb 1. (970)532-1806

32 POWDERHORN PL-3 bdrm, 2 bath, large back-yard. $1200. 303-651-9719

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 1/31 303-776-7528.

2 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

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

2 BDRM, 1 bath, off stpkng, nr park, 2016McCall, $7152 BDRM, 1 ba, garage,212 E St Clair, $7252 BDRM, 1 bath, garage,nr park, 1358 Merl, $7952 BDRM, 1.5 ba, gar, lgbdrm, 1844 Lincoln, $825Alert Realty 303-776-5156

2 BDRM, 1.5 BATH-Duplex, New appliances,$700/mo. + dep Avail. 12/1,Call Scarlett (303)775-9295

Houses 4080

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

02-141215

Office Space 4100

Affordable 3 bdrm, 3 ba, onquiet culdesac with fncdbkyd, lots of storage, A/C,$1095, pet nego. 970-532-7719

● 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, 3 ba, 2 car,fncd yd, Longmont

Estates schools. $1300.Pet nego. (303)651-0363

4 bdrm, 2 bath, familyroom, $1250/mo. pet neg.LOVELAND (970)402-2534

4 BDRM, 2 ba, garage, petneg, hsg OK, 413 Crystal,$1150. Alert RE 303-776-5156

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

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!• 1293 Trailridge• 1222 Baker

• 119 Fairbanks• 10694 Upper Ridge Rd

Call TODAY!PMP, 303-776-RENT.

3 BDRM, 2 BA, ranch, W.6th St, 2 car, pet OK, frplc,lg yard, $1025. 970-663-4664

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

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

Houses 4080

Ed & Keith Kanemoto303-772-2222

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1,141 SF to 2,393 SF Available on

S. Hover, adjacent to Party America, Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby. Great exposure, call for details.

Unique retail on N Main in attractive building. 1,593 SF to 2,207 SF available. Glass fronts for light, open space.

Retail Space 4135

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

A Great Chance to buy alovely Mobile Home next toopen space. You can buywith or without furniture.

831 17th Avenue #32303-776-5568

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

Mobile Homes/Spaces 4090

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Real Estate Transactions aer 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• Diane Folsom from Bucher

Jerry O & Mary L, 1300 S Fran-cis St, Longmont, $244,900,home

• Lu Sager from DorseyMichael S & Kika, 455 LongsPeak Ave, Longmont,$383,000, home

• Brian Phillips from FannieMae, 1609 Denison Cir, Long-mont, $181,300, home

• Dustin Betz from JordanLiving Trust, 1640 LamplighterDr, Longmont, $196,000, home

• Xinghui Huang from KingStephen J Ii & Sandra, 4211Bella Vista Dr, Longmont,$346,000, home

• Zoe Brooker from MasonSusan, 930 Button Rock DrUnit 71, Longmont, $160,000,condo

• Jack & Melba Cutter fromMassey Bonnie J, 1523 Willow-brook Dr, Longmont,$240,000, home

• Robert & Carol Gonzalesfrom Morris James S, 1623Mountain Dr, Longmont,$295,000, home

• Hilltop LLC from NSNGroup LLC, 4462 Hilltop Rd,Longmont, $678,300, home

• Timothy Hansen from R.C.Walsh Family LLC, 9132 JotipaDr, Longmont, $241,500, home

• Terry Scamehorn fromSheedvash Sassan & Allen, 91811th Ave, Longmont, $270,000,home

• Michael Rhoades from TaiChristina, 1001 S Terry St,Longmont, $189,000, home

• Monica Juchum from Tau-rus Real Estate Fund, 1551Lamplighter Dr, Longmont,$165,000, home

• Megan Lambert from USBank National AssociationTrust, 37 Reed Pl, Longmont,$106,700, home

• Joshua & Stacy Mcclellanfrom Schmiedeler Robert J &Julie K, 8442 Strawberry Ln,Longmont, $1,225,000, home

• Sivakumar Kanakraj fromSolano Uriel I & Elvia, 3345Larkspur Dr, Longmont,$260,000, home

• Rac LLC from WankmullerRichard & Jodie, 4486 HoganCt, Longmont, $1,063,100,home

Erie• Kathryn McFarland from

Newport Tiare, 1371 StocktonDr, Erie, $207,000, home

• Michael House from Pilk-ington James Michael, 125Commander Dr, Erie,$457,000, home

• Mary & ChristopherBartsch from Sullivan John V,193 Baker Ln, Erie, $447,900,home

• Tiffany Purcell from Ma-jerus John, 400 Smith Cir, Erie,$130,000, home

• Zane & Meredith Gloverfrom Morrison Homes ColoInc, 1104 Zodo Ave, Erie,$304,800, home

Firestone• Michael & Emily Cotton

from JJ Construction NorthernColo LLC, 5110 RangeviewAve, Firestone, $291,100, home

Fort Lupton• Lori & Michael Trejo from

US Bank, 725 4th St, Firestone,$121,000, home

• Matthew Ondish from Mar-tinez Jose Ignacio, 901 Fir Ave,Fort Lupton, $80,000, home

Niwot• Hooper LLC from Gem

Holdings LLC, 8370 NiwotMeadow Farm Rd, Niwot,$350,000, home

Foreclosures – Noticeof election and demand

• Borrower: Mark Peterson,Lender: Colonial NationalMortgage, Amount: $105,745,Property: 421 Sterling Ln, Da-cono, Filed: 12/30/09

• Borrower: Mike & Geral-dine Martinez, Lender: CapFi-nancial Properties CV2 LLC,Amount: $13,041, Property:130 Pierce St, Erie, Filed:12/30/09

• Borrower: Suzhen He,Lender: HSBC Bank USA Na-tional Association, Amount:$178,320, Property: 827 TurpinWay, Erie, Filed: 12/30/09

• Borrower: Ronald Parker,Lender: HSBC Bank USA NAAs Trustee, Amount: $230,356,Property: 10231 Barron St,Firestone, Filed: 12/30/09

• Borrower: David & DawnaHetzler, Lender: Wells FargoBank NA, Amount: $277,436,Property: 1864 Malibu Ct, FortLupton, Filed: 12/28/09

• Borrower: Benjamin Ceja,Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA,

Amount: $151,678, Property:1010 4th St, Fort Lupton,Filed: 12/28/09

• Borrower: Juan & BlancaSantana, Lender: The Bank OfNew York Mellon, Amount:$143,061, Property: 1805 Ivy-wood St, Fort Lupton, Filed:12/28/09

• Borrower: Jax & DianaHatton, Lender: ColoradoHousing and Finance, Amount:$155,604, Property: 1881Mount Sneffels St, Longmont,Filed: 12/28/09

• Borrower: Jose & DenisePerez, Lender: Chase Home Fi-nance LLC, Amount: $148,941,Property: 2015 Mount SneffelsSt, Longmont, Filed: 12/28/09

• Borrower: Mickelson LisaLiving Trust, Lender: The BankOf New York Mellon, Amount:$606,516, Property: 2242Mariner Dr, Longmont, Filed:12/29/09

• Borrower: Susan Ferrier,Lender: Aurora Loan ServicesLLC, Amount: $158,970, Prop-erty: 1404 Whitehall Dr 17H,Longmont, Filed: 12/28/09

• Borrower: Leonard Diaz &Robert Hidalgo, Lender: USBank NA, Amount: $193,799,Property: 1822 Mount SneffelsSt, Longmont, Filed: 12/28/09

• Borrower: Paula Noll,Lender: BAC Home Loans Ser-vicing LP, Amount: $157,854,Property: 3834 Staghorn Dr,Longmont, Filed: 12/28/09

• Borrower: Jerry Mueller &Kathleen Mccool, Lender: JP-Morgan Chase Bank NationalAssoc, Amount: $259,197,Property: 6256 Misty Way,Longmont, Filed: 12/29/09

• Borrower: Sarah Prickett,Lender: Aurora Loan ServicesLLC, Amount: $132,147, Prop-erty: 1222 Frontier Dr, Long-mont, Filed: 12/29/09

• Borrower: Don & MargiePlumley, Lender: The Bank OfNew York Mellon Trust Co,Amount: $240,394, Property:1851 White Feather Dr, Long-mont, Filed: 12/30/09

• Borrower: Matthew &Melody Kendall, Lender: BACHome Loans Servicing LP,Amount: $388,270, Property:104 Bohn Ct, Lyons, Filed:12/28/09

• Borrower: Juan Sanchez,Lender: BAC Home Loans Ser-vicing LP, Amount: $131,246,Property: 15292 Morris Ave,

Fort Lupton, Filed: 09/18/09• Borrower: Blanca & Josefi-

na Martinez, Lender: The BankOf New York Mellon FKA,Amount: $151,166, Property:18323 County Road 22, FortLupton, Filed: 09/21/09

• Borrower: Diana Spencer,Lender: Chase Home FinanceLLC, Amount: $131,036, Prop-erty: 501 7th St, Fort Lupton,Filed: 09/23/09

• Borrower: Joan Thies,Lender: Deutsche Bank Nation-al Trust Company, Amount:$258,670, Property: 5163County Road 37, Fort Lupton,Filed: 09/23/09

• Borrower: Crystal Mc-Daniel, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP, Amount:$272,334, Property: 5472 GlenCanyon Dr, Frederick, Filed:09/23/09

• Borrower: Pamela & PaulRoberts, Lender: GuarantyBank And Trust Company,Amount: $352,311, Property:2017 100 Year Party Ct C1,Longmont, Filed: 09/17/09

• Borrower: Tona Moore,Lender: Bellco Credit Union,Amount: $127,500, Property:805 Summer Hawk Dr 98,Longmont, Filed: 09/17/09

• Borrower: Ronald Taff,Lender: US Bank National As-sociation, Amount: $106,205,Property: 315 Quebec Ave,Longmont, Filed: 09/21/09

• Borrower: Lorraine Scott,Lender: Flagstar Bank FSB,Amount: $211,586, Property:737 Arrowood St, Longmont,Filed: 09/21/09

• Borrower: Policarpio Tor-rez, Lender: US Bank NationalAssociation, Amount:$150,449, Property: 638 MountEvans St, Longmont, Filed:09/22/09

• Borrower: Donald & Mari-lyn Cole, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP, Amount:$304,447, Property: 7826 Hy-giene Rd, Longmont, Filed:09/22/09

• Borrower: Howard BarnesJr, Lender: Wells Fargo BankNA, Amount: $151,616, Prop-erty: 1301 Spruce Ave, Long-mont, Filed: 09/22/09

• Borrower: Brenda & PaulOurada, Lender: Wells FargoBank NA, Amount: $344,608,Property: 5026 Fox Hill Dr,Longmont, Filed: 09/22/09

• Borrower: Michael & Tracy

Graham, Lender: DeutscheBank National Trust Company,Amount: $177,720, Property:1290 Fall River Cir, Longmont,Filed: 09/18/09

• Borrower: Jeffrey McBride,Lender: JPMorgan Chase BankNational Assoc, Amount:$273,317, Property: 931 Morn-ing Dove Dr, Longmont, Filed:09/23/09

• Borrower: Nicolas Mitchell,Lender: Colorado Housing AndFinance, Amount: $173,436,Property: 1212 Atwood St,Longmont, Filed: 09/17/09

• Borrower: Paul & ShantelMaes, Lender: Aurora Loan Ser-vices LLC, Amount: $179,969,Property: 2226 Vivian St, Long-mont, Filed: 09/17/09

• Borrower: David Riley,Lender: Chase Home FinanceLLC, Amount: $69,165, Prop-erty: 1155 Meadow St, Long-mont, Filed: 09/18/09

• Borrower: RaymondDanks, Lender: US Bank Na-tional Association, Amount:$189,963, Property: 875 Fran-cis St, Longmont, Filed:09/18/09

• Borrower: Jose & MariePereyra, Lender: US Bank Na-tional Association, Amount:$158,839, Property: 447 E 4thAve, Longmont, Filed: 09/18/09

• Borrower: Louis & KellyDroesch, Lender: Wells FargoBank NA, Amount: $172,301,Property: 1116 S Pratt Pkwy,Longmont, Filed: 09/18/09

• Borrower: Judy & TerryPentico, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP, Amount:$172,518, Property: 415 Tung-sten Pl, Longmont, Filed:09/18/09

• Borrower: Lewis Fanatia,Lender: BAC Home Loans Ser-vicing LP, Amount: $144,556,Property: 1524 Flemming Dr,Longmont, Filed: 09/18/09

• Borrower: Dean & SallyVinke, Lender: Wells FargoBank NA, Amount: $99,547,Property: 946 Grant St, Long-mont, Filed: 09/23/09

• Borrower: Daniel & LeslieLoftin, Lender: Select PortfolioServicing Inc, Amount:$112,002, Property: 120 Elk Pl,Longmont, Filed: 09/23/09

• Borrower: Graciela Garcia,Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA,Amount: $134,450, Property:320 Southridge Pl, Longmont,Filed: 09/23/09


Open Houses

PRICE LOCATION ADDRESS Hours OFFICE PHONE

$195,000 Longmont 1751 Collyer St. 11-1 Prudential Rocky Mtn/Bradley 303-772-2222

$289,000 Longmont 4038 Arezzo 11-1 ERA Tradewind/Terry 303-772-9620

$412,000 Brighton 9000 E. 155th Ave. 2-4 Prudential Rocky Mtn/Bradley 303-772-2222

$424,900 Longmont 733 Teal Circle 12-2 ERA Tradewind/Terry 303-772-9620

$529,000 Niwot 6900 Peppertree 1:30-3:30 ERA Tradewind/Terry 303-772-9620

$549,000 Longmont 6583 Ute Hwy. 11-1 Prudential Rocky Mtn/Brodt 303-772-2222

$549,900 Erie 3200 N Buttercup Cr. 11-1 Prudential Rocky Mtn/Quigley 303-772-2222

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