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February 20, 2010
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Jumpstart yoursummer garden
GroovyRedo
Federal estate taxnightmare continues
Kitchen getsan updated look
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Carol O’Meara
Colorado StateUniversity Extension
Basics of Gardening• What: Loveland Youth Gar-deners Green Adventures• When: March 13, Magnificent,Marvelous Seed!April 10, On Your Mark, GetSeeds, Grow!May 10, Planting Day!• Cost: $15 per class• Information: lovelandyouthgardeners.org/youth-programs.html
Children’s classes unlock the secrets of the gardenIn the long stretch between Jan-
uary and May, interesting your kidsin gardening is a superhuman task.After all, the ground is frozen, theyard is buried under a crust ofsnow and the only bugs you hap-pen upon are the dead ones on thewindowsill.
But spring is the time to discoverwhat the garden has in store forsummer, and with a little help fromthe Loveland Youth Gardeners,your youngsters will learn to un-lock the secrets of seeds andseedlings. Offering three classes toramp up the season, the nonprofitholds the garden gate open so chil-dren 7 to 12 years old can grow.
“This is education disguised asfun,” says Program Director SusanOberle. “In March’s Magnificent,Marvelous Seed! class we give themgee-whiz information, like whathappens to popcorn when you popit, or all of the foods we eat that areseeds.” Besides exploring whatpopcorn does when you nuke it,students will cook pinecones towatch how heat opens the cones sopine seeds can disperse.
In the forest, wildfire takes care
of heating the cones, but Lovelandhas rules about setting trees ablaze,so the oven will be used instead.“We ’ll put the lodgepole pineconeson a cookie sheet and bake them;it’s a little more civilized than toss-ing them into a fire.”
Taught by Bill Wride, kinder-garten teacher with B.F. Kitchen El-ementary School, the three garden-focused classes give children achance to learn the basics of de-signing and planting a garden andhow plants work from the groundup.
“It’s all about reconnecting thekids to the earth,” he says. “Eventhough their heads are only 4 feetaway from it, many aren’t connect-ed to it.” With 20 years of experi-ence teaching students aged 6 to60, Wride includes plenty of activi-ties that involve getting up andmoving around. “They need tolearn to take care of themselves aswell as the earth.”
For April’s class, On Your Mark,Get Seeds, Grow!, the small green-house Loveland Youth Gardenershas on site will be the setting fordiscovering the difference between
warm season and cool seasoncrops. Planting those that will growin April, such as lettuce and car-rots, children get to choose thetypes of vegetables the nonprofitwill grow during summer.
“They’ll plant flats of seeds forlater, like tomatoes and peppers,and I’ll see if I can convince themto include eggplant, but they mightnot go for that,” Oberle says. Pop-ping the seedlings into the groundis May’s class, the last one beforethe 10-week Youth Gardening Sum-mer Camp takes over tending thepatch.
All activities are hands-on, in-cluding learning the elements ofdesign; participants get to map outa plan for their own yards at home.In planning the garden, Green Ad-venturers are introduced to makingchoices for their diet, as well astheir planet. All classes include asection on cooking, and eating,food that is good for you.
Oberle says, “We do a decentamount of cooking with produce.They learn that this food is really,really tasty – you don’t have to relyon McDonald’s for a good meal.”
Throughout the summer, excess pro-duce is donated to the Food BankFor Larimer County and local out-reach programs – giving to the com-munity is a strong part of the threegoals (skill, service and stewardship)the program emphasizes.
Carol O’Meara is a horticulture entomolo-gist with the Colorado State University Ex-tension office at the Boulder County Fair-grounds in Longmont. Contact her by calling303-678-6238 or [email protected]. For moregardening tips, check out her blog atgardeningafterfive.wordpress.com.
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On the CoverAn expiredkitchen getsa new look.See above.( S H N S / H GT V )
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Seven years ago, Terry found the house of hisdreams – a ranch-style bungalow that hadn’tchanged much since it was built in the 1960s. Heparticularly loved the kitchen, a swinging-’60s gemcomplete with copper-colored appliances and amelamine table. Unfortunately, wife Tracey wasn’tas keen on the place; she was hoping for somethinga bit more contemporary. But because Terry lovedit, she made him a deal: They would buy the placeand live with the kitchen for five years, at whichtime they would undertake a complete kitchen ren-ovation.
Well, the five-year mark came and went, and thero o m ’s awkward layout, tiny oven and antiquatedfridge finally took their toll on Tracey. So, I calledin my team and got set to bring this super-groovykitchen into the current decade.
The cramped kitchen didn’t leave much room forentertaining, and it was closed off from the adjoin-ing living and dining rooms. So, I kicked things offby knocking down a few walls and opening up thewhole space. I also added windows and new glassdoors so the backyard would be in full view.
I then got started on my quest: to pay homage tothe home’s mid-century design, while turning thespace into a modern kitchen. I ripped out the oldappliances, tore out the cabinets, replaced theflooring with charcoal porcelain tile and put up afresh coat of paint. Then, I sectioned the largespace into two rooms – a kitchen and a diningroom that flow seamlessly into one another andblend into the adjacent living room.
In the kitchen, I created a long continuous flowof white quartz counters, zebra-wood cabinetry andwindows along the back wall. Because I wanted tomaximize the outdoor view, I put in few upper cab-inets, and put most of the new appliances belowthe counters, including the new double ovens, adishwasher and a microwave. I also hid afridge/freezer behind some panels that blend inwith the rest of the cabinetry.
The focal point of this room is a large kitchen is-land. Part of the island functions as a food-prep andcooking area, and contains a black marble surfacewith a sleek cooktop. I designed the other half ofthe island for eating and entertaining by installing a
higher white quartz perimeter countertop andputting funky bar stools around it.
In the dining-room area, I put in a bar that con-tains a marble counter and more dark wood cabi-netry, and decked it out with a state-of-the-art winefridge and coffeemaker.
I kept Tracey and Terry’s existing dining-roomtable, but added new dining-room chairs in acreamy fabric. I also installed a gorgeous elevatedfireplace that can be enjoyed from anywhere in thero o m .
Additionally, I put up five retro pendants overthe island and installed a “funkadelic’’ fixture abovethe dining-room table.
This dysfunctional ’60s kitchen was way past its“best before’’ date. So I blended modern conve-nience with retro charm and created the perfectrecipe for a beautiful kitchen – and a beautifulcompromise for Tracey and Terry. Now that’s di-vine.
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Top: Before, this dysfunctional ’60s kitchen was way pastits expiration date. Right: After, with the blends ofmodern convenience and retro charm, this was theperfect recipe for a beautiful kitchen. (SHNS/HGTV)
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In February the sun starts toclimb in the sky and almost every-one begins to notice the longerdays. It may seem a bit early, butFebruary is the time of year I startthinking about my vegetable gar-den.
Early in the month I completemy seed orders, and toward theend of the month I begin drawinga plan for the garden on paper.
Mapping out the garden aheadof time helps me optimize my useof space and plan successive plantings. Space allocated toearly-season cool-weather crops will be used for warmth-loving plants later on. It also gives me the opportunity torotate placement of plants from the previous year, toavoid harmful plant-specific pathogens from building upin the soil.
Like many gardeners I get a jump on the planting sea-son by starting seeds early. Sowing seeds indoors is inex-pensive and easy, and it provides an opportunity to grow avariety of vegetables, especially those that require a longgrowing season.
Seed catalogs are an excellent reference source. In addi-tion to the information usually found on the seed packetsthemselves, catalogs often provide information on specificgermination requirements, bloom time, cultural require-ments and number of days to maturity.
This information can be helpful when deciding whichseeds to start indoors, and when. The correct timing ofseed sowing is critical to success. During the cold wintermonths the desire to start gardening has led many a gar-dener to sow seeds too early.
To get started you will need a few supplies, includingclean containers with excellent drainage; sterile, freelydraining potting medium; fluorescent lights with properspectrum bulbs (grow lights), and a location with correcttemperature and adequate ventilation.
Begin by purchasing sterile potting medium. This is im-portant to prevent fungal diseases that can cause young
seedlings to die shortly after germination.Choose any container that is at least 2 inches deep.
Your local garden center or DIY store will have severaloptions, as well as seed starting kits. Recycled plastic potsfrom the previous garden season will work, too, providedthey are clean and disinfected.
Fill containers with pre-moistened starting mix towithin one-quarter-inch from the top of the container.Use just enough water to dampen mix. It should not besoggy. Tamp down containers to make soil level and toremove large air spaces. Follow directions on seed packetfor depth of planting. Usually, small seeds are sown ontop of the soil then misted with a fine spray of water,while larger seeds may need to be covered with a finelayer of soil.
Place the containers in bright light and keep the soilevenly moist. Placing the container inside an unsealedclear plastic bag will help keep humidity levels high andprevent the soil from drying out.
Once the seeds germinate, remove the plastic bag andmove them under the fluorescent lights for 16 to 18 hoursa day. Keep the lights about 6 to 8 inches above theplants. Lights kept farther away will result in leggyseedlings.
Grow your seedlings in temperatures close to 70 de-grees during the day and, if possible, close to 60 at night.This will help keep the plants compact and encouragestrong growth.
Begin feeding your seedlings with a well balanced wa-ter-soluble fertilizer at about one-quarter the strength rec-ommended and apply about every third or fourth timeyou water.
As the seedlings grow, raise the lights to maintain the6- to 8-inch distance. Once the seedlings have at leasttwo sets of leaves transplant them into individual pots orcell packs.
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Dear Helaine and Joe: What can you tell meabout my duck sitting in the water? Most of thesetypes of glass dishes are chickens, I think. It is 7inches long, 5.25 inches wide and 5.5 inches high.In the base are water creatures and cattails. I amsure it is more than 100 years old because it wasgiven to me about 75 years ago. What is the value?Sincerely, L.P.L., Hill, N.H.
Dear L.P.L.: Thank you for such good information inyour letter. So many people leave out vital details suchas the size of the piece in question, and we are glad toget a letter with such a thorough and detailed descrip-tion.
Our Victorian ancestors were interested in noveltyitems. They enjoyed accessorizing their homes withsuch things as glass and porcelain shoes; trays shapedlike fish; plates decorated with images of dogs, cats,rabbits, chicks, the three bears, owls and such; andmatch holders shaped like baskets, children on abench or a fleur-de-lis – among many other things.
The covered dish (usually a candy dish) shaped likea hen sitting on a nest is something that is commonlyseen. They have been made in vast numbers from thelate Victorian era to the present.
We feel confident that L.P.L.’s example is from theearly 20th century rather than the 19th century. Webelieve that a circa-1910 date is probably about right,but we do not know who the manufacturer might havebeen since so many small glass companies made simi-lar items.
The charming piece in today’s question is pressedglass with a frog and a fish embossed into the bottom,and what looks like a crayfish of some sort. It is frost-ed glass, which means that initially the piece was madefrom clear colorless glass that was subsequently treat-ed with hydrofluoric acid to give it that translucent,frosted look.
Most of the covered glass dishes discussed here arenot terribly expensive, and this one should be valuedfor insurance purposes in the $75 to $100 range.
Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson are the authors of “Price ItYo u r s e l f ” (HarperResource, $19.95). Contact them at Treasuresin Your Attic, P.O. Box 27540, Knoxville, TN 37927. E-mail themat [email protected].
Novelty glass popular in20th century Victorian era
Planting seeds indoors in containers is an inexpensive way to broaden the range of vegetables you can grow in your garden.
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Wood floors are abeloved part of ahome, and are also agreat investment thatcan boost yourhome’s value by up to$10,000, according tothe Hardwood Infor-mation Center.
The wood care ex-perts who make Mur-phy Oil Soap have ad-vice on how to keepyour floors lookingshiny and beautiful.
• The first key to main-taining your wood floors isto know what type of finishyou have.
Most wood floors in-stalled after the 1960s arefinished with polyurethane,which hardens into layersof solid plastic sheets onthe surface of the wood.
To find out, scratch thesurface of the wood with acoin in an inconspicuousarea. If the finish flakes off,a finish like varnish or shel-lac was probably used. Ifyou think you have waxfloors, apply a few drops ofwater and wait 10 minutes.If white spots appear underthe droplets, then yourfloor has a wax finish. Apolyurethane finish will notflake after being scratchedwith a coin, and white spotswill not appear after expo-sure to water droplets.
• A finish with a dull andlifeless appearance can usu-ally be revived with a goodcleaning to remove accu-mulated dirt. Forp o l y u re t h a n e - f i n i s h e dfloors, use a cleaner such asMurphy Oil Soap for clean-ing. To give your floors thebest shine, make sure youfollow diluting directionsproperly when using theconcentrated version ofMurphy Oil Soap.
• Other ways to help pre-serve your wood floor shineinclude regularly sweepingand vacuuming your floorsweekly; placing area rugs inhigh traffic locations; usingfloor protector pads or softfelt on the bottoms of furni-ture legs; setting a humidi-fier or dehumidifier tomaintain a level of 30 to 50percent humidity in thehome; and protecting yourfloors from direct sunlight.
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No one ever thought it wouldget this far. Years ago, when thenPresident George Bush proposedincreasing the estate tax exclusionin stages, and eliminating the es-tate tax entirely in 2010, no one ev-er thought we’d get here withouthaving some sort of permanent fixin place.
Congress phased the stages overa decade to providetime to address the is-sues of lost revenuefrom the estate taxes.Members of both par-ties thought somethingwould be done beforethe 10 years were up.
Yet here we are, inthe second month of2010, with another bigestate tax deadlinelooming: On Jan. 1,2011, the estate tax re-verts to where it was in 2001.
Instead of figuring out how totreat the estates of those who die,Congress has been sidetrackedwith other issues, including theeconomic crisis, record unemploy-ment and health care reform.
Through the end of 2009, taxlaw provided each individual witha $3.5 million exemption from fed-eral estate tax and the generation-skipping transfer tax. Individualswere also entitled to a $1 millionexemption from the federal gift tax.
Estate assets were also given afull step-up in the basis, meaningthat if a person died owning a pieceof property they had purchased for$10,000 and it was now worth$1,000,000, the property’s valuefor computing a tax would be thatvalue at or around the time of
death.The estates of those who die in
2010, however, will pass down toheirs free of estate tax and genera-tion-skipping transfer tax. But theproperty in that estate will nolonger have that stepped up basis,but rather the basis that it hadwhen it was purchased. When theysell that property, they may owe
capital gains tax on thedifference in price be-tween the cost basisand the sales price.
H e re ’s how it used towork: Until the end of2009, if you passeddown property, yourheirs would receive theproperty at its“stepped-up” basis,meaning that the prop-erty would be given thevalue on the date of
death rather than the date of pur-chase.
Because the stepped-up basis hasbeen eliminated as of Jan. 1, 2010,heirs will have to prove the basisfor each asset. That could be toughfor those inheriting, say, theirgrandmother’s house purchased in1945 that received several majoradditions and capital improve-ments throughout the years.
The cost basis of property is theprice paid for it plus the cost ofmajor capital improvements. Willheirs in the example above be ableto prove how much their grand-mother paid to redo her kitchen inthe 1960s and 1990s?
If that $10,000 property had$990,000 worth of improvements,the heirs wouldn’t pay any taxsince the property’s value and the
cost of the property plus improve-ments made to it throughout theyears were the same. But withoutthose receipts the heirs might notbe able to prove that the improve-ments were made, and thus theywould have to pay tax on the dif-ference between the original pur-chase price and the sales price. So,the major lesson here is to keepre c e i p t s .
While the full basis step-up hasbeen eliminated, there remains a35 percent tax on gifts above $1million. If Congress doesn’t act, theestate tax and generation-skippingtransfer taxes will return on Jan. 1,2011, but with only a $1 millionexemption and a top tax rate of 55percent for estate and gift taxes.
What does that mean to mostAmericans? Perhaps not much. Butfor those who die and leave an es-tate exceeding $1 million (includ-ing life insurance), it means theheirs will have to cope with an es-tate tax nightmare.
Any new law could be written totake effect retroactively. But whathappens to the estates of those whodie after Jan. 1, 2010, but beforenew estate tax law is enacted?Those estates that move quickly toparcel out assets and file a final es-tate tax return may be required bythe IRS to refile and play by newrules.
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Housing of the future A fun bathroom for kids
By Marcie Geffner
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Will your house hold its value as afinancial investment and a goodplace for you to live during the nextdecade? What’s ahead for the hous-ing market?
To answer those questions, home-owners and homebuyers shouldwatch four trends:
• Echo boomers’ entry into theirpeak homebuying years.
• Baby boomers’ entry into theirpeak home-selling years.
• The new demand for smallerhomes.
• The new demand for more ener-gy-efficient homes.
The demand for housing has di-minished as unemployment andother financial pressures have forcedcollege graduates to stay with theirparents and whole families to movein with relatives. But longer term,that demand is expected to be “ex-tremely sound,” says Steve Melman,director of economic services at theNational Association of HomeBuilders in Washington.
Melman expects a resurgence tooccur as economic conditions im-prove and the children of the babyboomers, called the echo boomers,enter their peak homebuying years.
Demand for housing already hasreturned to some extent and may in-crease in 2010. The National Associ-ation of Realtors recently reportedthat pending home sales rose fornine consecutive months throughOctober 2009. NAR ChiefEconomist Lawrence Yun said in astatement that existing home salesshould number 5.5 to 6 million an-nually based on population growth,but that sales were “well below the 5million mark” before the federalhomebuyer tax credit was offered.
Yet even an increase in demandmay not be enough to match the
number of sellers, warns Dowell My-ers, a professor of urban planningand demography at the University ofSouthern California School of Policy,Planning and Development in LosAngeles.
“Before, there was an unlimitedsupply of buyers because of the ba-by-boom generation,” he says. “Butnow that unlimited supply of buyersis going to turn into an unlimitedsupply of sellers.”
Myers says sellers will eventuallyoutnumber buyers, unless a greatereffort is made to “cultivate” them.
“There is a shortage of young peo-ple all over the country relative tothe number of seniors in the future,so they’ll all need to step up to meetthe supply of homes for sale,” Myerssays.
The implications for currenthomeowners could be dire if Myers’read is correct as a supply-and-de-mand imbalance of such magnitudecould cause home prices to decline.The solution? Myers recommends agreater investment in education somore young people will be able toafford to own a home in the future.
As the population ages, again dueto the baby boomers, smaller homesmay be in greater demand. As Mel-man points out, empty-nesters needone spare bedroom for visitinggrandchildren, not four bedroomsfor growing teenagers. Smallerhomes are also cheaper and easier tomaintain and should be less costlyto heat and cool.
An NAHB report, Home of the Fu-ture, states that the size of new sin-gle-family homes reached a 35-yearrecord of more than 2,400 squarefeet in 2006. But that growth spurtisn’t expected to continue into thisdecade. Instead, the average size of anew home will range from about2,300 to 2,500 square feet in 2015.
Myers says new houses will bemore compact, more efficiently de-
signed in their use of space and rich-er in amenities inside the home andnearby in the neighborhood. Thesetrends are seen as another likely re-sult of an aging population and thepush toward more efficient land use.
“The new house will be an effi-cient house that’s easy to live in forone or two people only and may belocated in more dense configuration,so people can walk to nearby ameni-ties,” he says.
New homes also will be more en-ergy-efficient in terms of windows,doors, insulation and even site plan-ning due to concerns about climatechange and the need to reduce ener-gy consumption and emissions.
Homebuyers are generally willingto pay about 2 percent to 2.5 percentof the purchase price of the homefor greater energy efficiency, Melmansays. After that, the willingness topay more for green-built featureswanes.
That desire for energy efficiencydoesn’t necessarily mean currenthomeowners should invest heavilyin such upgrades in 2010. Instead,Myers suggests, homeowners shouldstudy up on new technologies andbe ready to adopt them when thetime – and the price – seems right.
“I don’t think there is a big rush,because the technology keeps evolv-ing,” he says.
Buyers also might start to thinkmore about utility and transporta-tion costs when they purchase ahome, Melman suggests.
“If you look at prices and interestrates, affordability has never beenbetter for a long time. But people arealso looking at the operating costsand energy efficiency of a home. Youwant to make sure you can affordthe mortgage payment, but you alsodon’t want to have $1,000-a-monthutility bills,” he says.
Kids are all about fun, so why not have a little fun intheir bathrooms, too? In lieu of countertops that play itsafe, opt for something that shows a little more ingenuity.Whatever you choose should be easy to maintain and, ofcourse, have no safety issues.
Add a Splash of Color
Use a trendy color such as orange on a laminate top.Not only will it add some pizzazz, but because it’s relative-ly inexpensive it can be replaced when you grow tired ofit. Quartz is also good because it is indestructible andcomes in vibrant kid colors.
Select a Complementary Sink
Use an integral sink that is custom-crafted seamlesslyinto the countertop itself and can easily be cleaned. Onthe other hand, there are ways to all but go off the chartsin terms of fun. There is one sink on the market that actu-ally holds live goldfish.
Let Kids Get Creative
Have your wee ones paint and fire their own ceramictiles, then incorporate them into the countertop, the back-splash or even wainscoting or a shower wall.
Create Separate Spaces
For two children, create separate grooming spaces withtwo distinct countertops, sinks and storage areas; perhapsput them on opposing corners of the room. This approachpresents the opportunity to do something slightly differ-ent for each child.
Take a tip from your kids and make fun a top priority.
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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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BEAUTIFUL, quiet, furn 2bdrm in Historic home.Separate entrance, W/D,no pets, N/S. $950, incl util,cable & WIFI. 303-776-5645
● 1 BDRM $885- short termIncl utils, TV, DSL, dishes.No Smk/Pets. (303)570-0402
1 & 2 BDRM DELUXECORPORATE CONDOS,fully furnished. 303-588-0726
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$525. On-site laundry,A/C, off-st pkng. N/S.Avail now. (303)651-2881
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 303-588-9020
120 Pacific Ave, Ft LuptonLarge 2 bdrm, utils. Nopets/smk. $795. 303-857-8777
0 APP FEE: WINTERSPECIAL! 1 bdrm $550On-site pkng/laundry.A/C. Water & heat pd.Se Habla Espanol.
(303)774-0593
0 APP FEE, Section 8Okay, 2 bdrm, country
kitchen, lndry room, extrastor, A/C, nice yard, quietarea, (720)253-6097. $695
0 APP FEE! 2 bdrm, 1 ba,off st pkng, lndry, sm pet
ok. $575. 303-581-9239.
Apartments/Unfurnished 4030
• Flexible Lease Options• Senior & Preferred Employer Discount• Free W/D in All Apts• Pet Friendly• Garages Available• Close to Shopping & Golf Course
303-684-68211100 East 17th Ave.
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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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1st FLOOR 1 bdrm aptQuiet area, lndry nr 23rd &Main. Sorry no pets, $550Top Realty, (303)931-6423
● 1 BDRM- remod, N/S● A/C, lndry, off st pkng● $625-$675, 303-444-0501
1 BDRM N Longmont, AC,new decor, lndry rm, car-port. $575/$575. 303-807-2925
1 BDRM & 2 BDRMapartments available.
1 bdrm for $475 & 2 bdrmfrom $625 to $695.
For locations & details callPML Inc (303)772-5934
Apartments/Unfurnished 4030
CLEAN 2 BDRM neardowntown, laundry room,storage. No Pets. $600 +dep. Call (303)324-9922
Call for Specials♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥1, 2 & 3 BDRM
Apartment HomesThe ShoresApartments,
Hwy 66 & Airport Rd(303)774-8000
3+ BDRM/1 BA Wsde inOld Town. Grt loc. wd flrs,alley accs, lg fncd yd, artstudio, sunny, gas stove,W/D hkp, evap clr. Wlk toparks, shopping, schls.Avail NOW. N/P. $1250/mo+dep.303-507-8955
2 BDRM- Spacious aptnear hospital, avail now.Patio, lndry room, No smk/
pets. $650 + utils.Please call (303)589-1235
DACONO- Large 2 bdrm.$700/mo, incl sewer/wtr &trash. Lndry facilitiesavail. N/P. (970)420-1363
● 2 BDRM $6452011 Terry. No smk/pet
(303)570-0402
2 BDRM, 1 BA, quiet, gar,coin-op W/D, A/C, D/W
$700/mo 303-859-9973
2 BDRM, 1.5 BA Twnhse,NW location $700 - $725,
303-776-5416
2 BDRM, 1000 SF, Availimmed, $750/mo, $750/dep.
Pet OK(303)886-5039
2 & 3 BDRM APTSEverything New!
• 2 Bdrm apt w/ w/d & gar.$700/mo + utils.
• 3 Bdrm apt w/ w/d & gar.$800/mo + utils.Call 720-276-7771
Apartments/Unfurnished 4030
Half Month FREEon Select Units
Thistle CommunitiesLongmont
1 Bdrm starting at $5251 Bdrm w/ loft stng at $6302 Bdrm starting at $625No credit check.
15 3rd Ave 303-651-9496Se habla Espanol.
EASTGLEN APTS630 Lashley, Longmont
(303)682-29431, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS:FANTASTIC February!
Pool, air, laundry✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd
CLOVERBASINVILLAGE1-888-837-4912630 Peck Drive-
Longmont West onNelson/Airport Rd
•1 Bedroom, 1 BathStarting @ $626
•3 Bedroom, 2 BathAS LOW AS $785!
•3 BedroomTownhouses
Starting at $950!
QUAILVILLAGE303-485-0065321 Quail Road-across fromLongmont Rec
Center
•3 Bedroom, 2 Bathfor the price of a2 Bedroom 2 Bath
$750!•$99.00 Deposit!
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• Full Size Washer &Dryer Hookups
• Close to Bus lines• Pets Welcome
Apartments/Unfurnished 4030
ROOMS & ApartmentsWeekly/Monthly, from$100/week. Utililtiesincluded. (303)931-7108
Own from $900/mo!3/2 homes EZ Financing.Ask about FREE MONEYfrom the Federal Tax
Credit! 888-890-8150
Old Town Efficiency,storage, wood floors, 425Terry, $5251 BD, about 550 SF, coinlndry, Your choice, $4602 BD, 1 ba, cn lndry, 2Xpkng, 2 Ash Ct #11, $5752 BD, 1 ba, W/D hkup,1106 17th Ave, $5952 BD, w/d hkp, newpaint/carpet, wood flr,1851 Emery #1, #2 $655Alert Realty 303-776-5156
NIWOT 1 BDRMBeauty8060 Niwot Rd,starting at $695.
Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.
✭✭ NE Longmont, Spa-cious, 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, onelevel, carport, nearstores, bus & parks, $695,Manager 720-494-7637,Mock 303-497-0668
Large 1 Bdrm Apt inOld Town Berthoud$425/mo 303-818-4502
Horizon Place1 Bedroom- $525!2 Bedroom- $600!
Secure bldg, swimmingpool, A/C, on-site laundry.Call PMP, 303-776-RENT
HAMILTON PARK APTS.1406 N. 4th St., Berthoud.Offers 1 bdrm for people 62or older or disabled, with orwithout children. Rentbased on income. Nowaccepting applications
EHOP. 970-532-3725 or TDD800-659-2656
Apartments/Unfurnished 4030
WAREHOUSE/SHOPI-25 North, Exit 245, 50’ x60’, 16’ ceiling, 2 OH doors,3-phase elect. Rent nego.303-546-6881
1800 SF. Auto, auto paint,furniture stripping, weld-ing, med. marijuana neednot apply. 502 2nd St, Unit3, Berthoud 970-221-0997
Commercial/Industrial 4040
VALUE PLACEFIRESTONE
New ExtentedStay Hotel
● $549 MONTHLY● $169 WEEKLYNew building. Furnstudios, full kitchens,free utils, no lease.
✓ Perfect for visitingfriends & family!
I-25 & Hwy 119,Longmont exit 240.
303-485-0040
*New guests only.Bring ad to qualify.*Expires 3/31/2010
UNIQUE townhouse style,2154 Dexter Dr, 2 bdrm, 1.5ba, balcony, lndry fac, $585
Mock 303-497-0668or onsite 303-774-7550
Sunny lrg 2 BDRM, 1 ba,quiet, WD, A/C, balcony,strg! No pets. 2041 Meadow
Dr. $725 303-443-4308
STOP RENTING!Own for $800/month. Sev-eral 3/2 homes to choose
from! 877-821-3444
Apartments/Unfurnished 4030
2 BDRM, 2 BATH, tri-plex.Frpl, D/W, W/D hkup, pa-tio, off-street pkng, near In-dian Peaks Elem School &park. $725 + deposit.
(303)956-2056.
1/2 Month Free Rent!● 435 EMERY DR
2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, W/Dhkups, carport, swampcooler, No pets. $650/mo.Call Pennant (303)447-8988
1123 Judson, 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 1 Car Garage, Refrig-erator, W/D Hook-ups,Paid water, No pets orsmoking, Nice area, $700/month, Jim, 303-651-3858
0 App Fee-$100 off 1st 2 mosLg 3 bdrm, 2 ba, gar, waterpd. No dogs. 303-651-3216
Duplexes 4060
TOWNHOMESFOR RENT
• 1601 Great Western• 1346 Sunset
• 4501 Nelson Rd• 804 Summerhawk
Call PMP, 303-776-RENT.
Newer Townhome!2bdrm, 3ba, 1830sf, AC, gasfrpl, W/D incl, no smk/pet
$1200 (720)320-9684
2 BR 1BA Townhouse, gar,firepl, fenced yard, D/W,W/D hookups, No pets, SWLongmont area, $750/mo+$750 dep. 720-201-6146
2 BDRM, 2 BA, 1100SF gar-den lvl, wood burning frplc,W/D hkups, shaded patio,1 car det gar, tennis courts/pool. Landlord pays wtr/swr $800 rent, sec depsame. Call 303-651-0437
2 BDRM, 1.75 bath, gar,no stairs, gaslog frpl,635 Gooseberry, $955Alert 303-776-5156
● 2 BDRM, 1.5 ba, newlyremodeled, carport &patio. $795. 720-334-0695
● 1379 CHARLES DRIVELuxury 60 & older condo,2 bdrm/2 baths, W/D,1 car garage. $1250.BPI 303-665-6075
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727 TIFFANY PLACE-2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, gar,fncd yard. No refrigerator.$750/rent, $750/deposit.No pets. Call, 303-530-9153
4 BDRM, 2 bath, A/C, fncdyd, tiled ba/kit, strg bldg.Paved prkg. 110 19th Ave.$1050. Call (303)257-2848 or
(303)415-9688.
2 BDRM, W/D, DW, A/Cw/garage. NE Longmont.No Pets. $625+ utils & dep.720-232-2730 or 720-938-1559
2 BDRM, NW, by 2 schools.Garage, hkups, fenced, nosmk/pets, $800 303-776-8038.
2 BDRM, GAS FRPL, W/Dhkups, full unfin bsmnt,
gar, refrig, DW,$825/mo. 720-628-7275
2 BDRM Duplex for singlefamily on centrally loc,quiet cul-de-sac. AvailMarch 15. Single car gar,W/D hkup, No pets ,sprinkler sys, hot waterheat, water paid. $825/rent,$825/dep. (303)678-5664
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, 2 bath, large kit,DW, 1 car garage + stor,W/D hkups. Avail Feb 8.
$795. 303-499-1595
2 BDRM, 1 ba, off stpkng, 221 Andrew, $6752 BDRM, 1.5 ba, garage,1759 Antero, $6702 BDRM, 1 ba, off stpkng, at park, 1955Meadow, $6752 BDRM, 1 bath, off stpkng, near park, 2016McCall, $7152 BDRM, 1 bath, garage,212 E St Clair, $7252 BDRM, 1 ba, gar, nearpark, 1358 Merl, $7952 BDRM, 1.5 ba, gar, lgbdrm, 1844 Lincoln, $825Alert Realty 303-776-5156
Duplexes 4060
3 BEDROOMHOUSE BARGAINS!
• 154 Grant• 701 Buchanan
• 10694 Upper Ridge RdCall TODAY!
PMP, 303-776-RENT.
3 BDRM, 2.5 BA, 2 car gar,Frederick. Newer home,quiet, large fncd yd, A/C.Pets nego, No smoking.$1250/mo. (303)618-4040
3 BDRM, 1 bath, largeyard, 739 Atwood, $8753 BDRM, 1 ba, attic, lglot, 22 Marshall, $9003 BDRM, 1.5 ba, 2X gar,2165 Hackberry, $10003 BDRM, 1.75 ba, gar,1230 Lanyon, $9753 BDRM, 1.75 bath, dblgar, 1730 Linden, $1000Alert Realty 303-776-5156
3 BDRM, 1 BA, 1 car ga-rage, NW loc, fencedyard, sprinkler. $850month + dep. 303-884-8725
3 BDRM, 1.5 BA, Frdrk, finbsmt, big 3 car, fncd yd, allnewly remodeled. $975+dep & utils. 720-272-7978
2001 CALICO CT: 4 bdrm,4470 sqft. Avail. Immed.
$2550 (303)440-8200
#1 BERTHOUD- 3 bdrm, 2ba, no cats, A/C. $1100/mo.Avail March 1. 720-839-5110
1 BDRM, 3/4 BA Cottage,yr lse, refs. No pets orsmokers. 734 1/2 Bowen.$650 (303)772-3399
1997 MODULAR- 3 bdrm,2 ba, on 3.5 ac, new carpet.$1200 + utils. (720)290-6354
● 108 E. 5TH AVE-2 bdrm, 1 ba, hdwd flrs,fncd yard, off st pkng. $850RMG RE, (303)772-4466
Houses 4080
INDOOR GARAGESTORAGE 20x40, 20x50.I-25 & Hwy-66. 970-535- 6074
Garages/StorageSpaces 4070
255 WEAVER PARKCLASS “A” second
floor office space for lease or sale. Common
area, conference room, elevator, mountain views.1 yr Free Rent!
Don Rulle, CCIM303-772-2222
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Own a home for$O Down!$8000 tax rebate!Do you qualify?Call Devin O´Branagan
ERA Tradewind
303-775-0710
BankForeclosureMust sell fast!!!
Over 1900 SF, $49,900.Great Mountain Views!Fireplace, extra storage
●LOT RENT SPECIALS!
*Expires 2/28/10
SUN HOMES ATEAGLE CREST
1-888-649-5616www.4eaglecrest.com
5407 Cannon MountainWay: 4 BDRM, 4800 sqft,Avail 4-1, $2550, 303-440-8200
4 BDRM, 2 BATH, niceneighborhood, eat-in kitch,liv room, fam room, bonusroom, 2 car gar, huge cov´dpatio, fncd yd, A/C, newercarpet, kitch & shower.Avail 3/15. $1350/mo + dep.Pets nego. 2121 Daley Dr.
Call, (303)684-9471
Houses 4080
Ed & Keith Kanemoto303-772-2222
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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
ALL YOU NEED! Furnbdrm, W/D, utils pd. Male40+ N/S. $475. 303-981-7121
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. Lgmt (970)231-7871
Mountain Ave., BerthoudCommercial/Retail$500/mo 970-532-2652.
COMMERCIAL SPACEfor Lease, corner of 3rd &Main in Lyons. Approx. 900SF. Onsite prkg, grt loc,
$1000/mo Avail 4/1.Call Patty(303)443-1703
$250/MONTH-Great parking, avail Feb 1.Ground level. Four Seasons
Realty, (303)875-1345
17TH AVE, LongmontClass A preferred, groundlevel office location.1800 to 4400 Sq Ft @$9/NNN. (303)776-2015
Office Space 4100
Mobile Home Sale/RentVarious parks, ownerfinance, low down, 2 or 3bdrm, bad credit ok, rent toown, same price as rent.Let´s Talk! 970-215-1819
Mobile Homes/Spaces 4090
VALUE! 4 bdrm, 2 ba, lotsnew, lg yd, pets OK, $1250/mo + dep. 720-494-8954.
Houses 4080
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509 MainPremier downtown location! 5,600 SF,
flexible floorplan, great exposure, CBD zoned.
$599,000
08-14324608 143246
CommercialReal Estate 5030
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
Share lrg Home, 1bd lrg bthall amemities
$475/inc utils 303-834-8326,303-651-6298
PINEWOOD SPRINGS-Lg bdrm, priv full ba, lg livarea, shared kit. W/D,internet, sat TV, gar. N/S.$600/utils. (303)823-6873
M/F, 2 rms in SW loc home,$375 & $400/mo + $200 dep,utils inc. 303-776-6677
RoommatesWanted 4120
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2 ACRE LOTS WEST OFBERTHOUD. Great Views!$149,900. Fred @ Four
Seasons Re, (720)494-2133.
2 ACRE LOT, Berthoudarea, $30K price reduction,$139,000. Call Steve Conderfor details, 303-514-3706.
Lots & Tracts 5100
✭S. Longmont Ranch✭2 car gar, large deck withviews, updated kitchen &bath & fenced yard.
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Real Estate Transactions are supplied byProspects Unlimited Inc.,w w w. p r o s p e c t s u n l i m i t e d . c o m .
Berthoud• Patricia Roberts from
Henderson Cherie, 1403 MapleDr, Berthoud, $145,000, home
Erie• Michael & Eleano Jackson
from Deutsche Bk Trust Co, 4150NE County Line Rd, Erie,$635,000, home
• Derrick & Sara Wolfe fromRichmond American Homes, 715Graham Cir, Erie, $312,100,home
• Craig & Toni Whitlock fromElswick Ronald & C Diane, 1243Highland Pl, Erie, $222,000,home
• William & Susan Schieboutfrom Six Point Reh II LLC, 1952Cedarwood Pl, Erie, $335,400,home
• Lauren & Tammy Brownfrom Beemer Brandon, 2198 But-tercup St, Erie, $286,000, home
• Stacy Erickson from Jor-gensen Leo & Joy, 3155 Blue SkyCir Unit 16-306, Erie, $139,800,condo
• Ryann & Michael Marquesfrom VRC Devl LLC, 1425 BlueSky Cir Unit 15-208, Erie,$159,900, condo
Firestone• Katherine Williams from
Flagg Sean, 10500 Sunburst Ave,Firestone, $207,500, home
• Rhett Crites from FannieMae, 5829 Sunburst Ave, Fire-stone, $235,000, home
• Jana Hutyra from Halek Mi-lan & Marie, 311 Grant Ave, Fire-stone, $50,000, home
• Sydney Iv from LeaneaghBenjamin, 11170 Cimmarron St,Firestone, $230,000, home
• Rick,W & Suzanne Caldwellfrom Aurora Loan Services LLC,126 E 2nd St, Firestone,$174,900, home
• Arthur Cioni from JJ ConstrNorthern Colo LLC, 9827 Road-runner Ave, Firestone, $245,000,home
Fort Lupton• Yolanda Nieto from Fannie
Mae, 902 Denver Ave, Fort Lup-ton, $59,900, home
• Agustin Campos from FedHome Loan Mtg Corp, 15027Coleman Ave, Fort Lupton,$108,500, home
• Stephen & Samantha Reevesfrom Wilson Debra, 903 TrapperDr, Fort Lupton, $127,500, home
Fr e d e r i c k• Brenda & Brian Baril from
Dageforde Ronald A & Debra,9365 Homestead Dr, Frederick,$400,000, home
• Stephen & Sharon Birge fromBoardman Glenn & Joylynn, 8814Welsh Ln, Frederick, $352,500,home
• Benjamin Leaneagh from Er-ickson Scott S & Stacy, 2826Steeple Rock Dr, Frederick,$370,000, home
• M Bolton from Griffin MarkD & Landra, 4854 Kingbird Dr,Frederick, $264,900, home
• David & Barbara Sundquistfrom Moyers Jennifer S & Shan,5369 Badger Ln, Frederick,$219,500, home
Longmont• JC LLC from JPMorgan Chase
Bank, 7344 Elm St, Longmont,$378,000, home
• John & Chantelle Hobgoodfrom Potts Emily, 1474 CloverCreek Dr, Longmont, $310,000,home
• Margot Iseman from US BankTrustee, 804 Summer Hawk DrUnit 1110, Longmont, $110,000,condo
• Robert & Ana Sheffield fromWilsen David Arthur Bisset, 1640Turin Dr, Longmont, $450,000,home
• Steven & Mary Williamsonfrom Cockrill Steven, 11814 NBeasly Rd, Longmont, $460,000,home
• Justin & Emily Peddicordfrom Moyer Connie, 5031 WeldCounty Road 16 75, Longmont,$330,000, home
• Lindberg LLC from NatsRonald & Cathleen, 14077 Coun-ty Road 5, Longmont, $395,000,home
• Mark Miesel from BlackhamGeorge W III & Maureen, 651 8thAve, Longmont, $100,000, home
• Andrea Tucker from DevecigilDemir, 2221 24th Ave, Longmont,$197,500, home
• Jessee Manegold from DoranAnthony Joseph, 6 Elizabeth Ct,Longmont, $148,900, home
• Gerry & Craig Bristow fromKristen Bevans Living Trust, 940Ninebark Ln, Longmont,$244,000, home
• Pauline Stelmack from MillerJeffrey, 2166 Meadow Ct, Long-mont, $132,000, home
• Leo Maloney from OrrRichard, 1251 Aspen St, Long-mont, $139,000, home
• Louis & Sherri Greenbergfrom Schwarzinger Anton, 8937Little Raven Trl, Longmont,$1,100,000, home
Ly o n s• Wayne York from Combs
Chris & Valerie, 40 Main St,Lyons, $65,000, home
Platteville• Gregory & Agnes Domenico
from Two Rivers Farm LLC, 9476County Road 30, Platteville,$730,000, home
Foreclosures – notice of electionand demand
• Borrower: Robert Peverley &Michelle Ryan, Lender: BACHome Loans Servicing LP,Amount: $337,215, Property:6510 Bluebird Ave, Batesburg,Filed: 02/09/10
• Borrower: Mark & LalindaEggerling, Lender: HSBC BankUSA National Association,Amount: $337,400, Property:2017 S US Highway 287,Berthoud, Filed: 02/04/10
• Borrower: Nathan Johnson,Lender: BAC Home Loans Servic-ing LP, Amount: $132,594, Prop-erty: 1095 3rd St, Berthoud, Filed:02/08/10
• Borrower: Jason Wellborn,Lender: BAC Home Loans Servic-ing LP, Amount: $159,431, Prop-erty: 530 Elizabeth St, Dacono,Filed: 02/05/10
• Borrower: Yer Thao & YongYang, Lender: JPMorgan ChaseBank National Assoc, Amount:$199,933, Property: 320 Stone-haven Street Cir, Dacono, Filed:02/05/10
• Borrower: Daniel & ConnieHelus, Lender: US Bank NationalAssociation NA, Amount:$138,531, Property: 721 GlenDale Pl, Dacono, Filed: 02/08/10
• Borrower: Theresa Hummel,Lender: Everbank, Amount:$92,537, Property: 917 GlenHeather Ct, Dacono, Filed:02/10/10
• Borrower: Steven & HopeSwenson, Lender: Chase HomeFinance LLC, Amount: $250,507,Property: 1110 Eichhorn Dr, Erie,Filed: 02/08/10
• Borrower: Cynthia & ReubenGonzales, Lender: Wells FargoBank NA, Amount: $402,623,Property: 1751 Crestview Ln,Erie, Filed: 02/10/10
• Borrower: Rhonda Graff,Lender: Everbank, Amount:$30,158, Property: 470 Kattell St,Erie, Filed: 02/10/10
• Borrower: Michael & SharylRisinger, Lender: Mtglq InvestorsLP, Amount: $236,117, Property:215 Adams Way, Firestone, Filed:02/04/10
• Borrower: Jorge & MariaOrozco, Lender: US Bank Nation-al Association, Amount:$179,280, Property: 424Buchanan Ave, Firestone, Filed:
02/09/10• Borrower: Keith Scott And
Imogene, Lender: The Bank OfNew York Mellon, Amount:$215,995, Property: 10234 Farm-dale St, Firestone, Filed: 02/10/10
• Borrower: Steven & MarciaModrell, Lender: CitimortgageInc, Amount: $159,963, Property:313 Wooster Ave, Firestone,Filed: 02/10/10
• Borrower: Mario Olivas-San-doval, Lender: Chase Home Fi-nance LLC, Amount: $183,598,Property: 724 Beth Ave, Fort Lup-ton, Filed: 02/05/10
• Borrower: Michael & AmyAtencio, Lender: Aurora LoanServices LLC, Amount: $250,907,Property: 14757 County Road 26,Fort Lupton, Filed: 02/09/10
• Borrower: Matthew Ander-son, Lender: BAC Home LoansServicing LP, Amount: $158,428,Property: 15979 Nancy Ave, FortLupton, Filed: 02/09/10
• Borrower: Abigail Guerra &Edgar Najera, Lender: NationwideAdvantage Mortgage Co, Amount:$143,755, Property: 1100 McKin-ley Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed:02/10/10
• Borrower: Eric Houseman,Lender: BAC Home Loans Servic-ing LP, Amount: $194,717, Prop-erty: 10321 County Road 23, FortLupton, Filed: 02/10/10
• Borrower: Abraham Ramirez,Lender: BAC Home Loans Servic-ing LP, Amount: $101,857, Prop-erty: 1313 Pacific Ct, Fort Lup-ton, Filed: 02/10/10
• Borrower: Dirk Schipper,Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA,Amount: $211,669, Property:7482 Skyline Way, Frederick,Filed: 02/05/10
• Borrower: Anthony Woods,Lender: BAC Home Loans Servic-ing LP, Amount: $311,617, Prop-erty: 5541 Wetlands Dr, Freder-ick, Filed: 02/05/10
• Borrower: Elain Graham,Lender: Chase Home FinanceLLC, Amount: $91,839, Property:5485 Bobcat St, Frederick, Filed:02/08/10
• Borrower: Felipe Sanchez-Ro-man, Lender: HSBC Bank USANA As Trustee, Amount:$211,888, Property: 5140 MtPawnee Ave, Frederick, Filed:02/08/10
• Borrower: David & PatriciaLangefield, Lender: US Bank Na-tional Association, Amount:$300,742, Property: 619 Brook-side Dr, Longmont, Filed:02/04/10
• Borrower: Twin Peaks Hold-ings LLC, Lender: US Bank NA,Amount: $109,815, Property: 630
15th Ave 303, Longmont, Filed:02/05/10
• Borrower: Barbara Bollmann,Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA,Amount: $104,658, Property: 21717th Ave, Longmont, Filed:02/04/10
• Borrower: Douglas & JoannaGrant, Lender: Residential CreditSolution, Amount: $1,226,796,Property: 10515 Mooring Rd,Longmont, Filed: 02/05/10
• Borrower: Eufrasio & Domin-ga De Santiago, Lender: US BankNA, Amount: $175,791, Property:1427 Twin Sisters Dr, Longmont,Filed: 02/05/10
• Borrower: Martin & TeresaRuiz, Lender: US Bank NationalAssociation, Amount: $130,805,Property: 231 Wadsworth Cir,Longmont, Filed: 02/05/10
• Borrower: Scott & Lea Mur-ray, Lender: Chase Home FinanceLLC, Amount: $183,589, Proper-ty: 1725 Foster Dr, Longmont,Filed: 02/05/10
• Borrower: Gilberto & Anto-nio Nunez, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP, Amount:$164,772, Property: 633 HilltopSt, Longmont, Filed: 02/08/10
• Borrower: Robert & CherylAnsel, Lender: Deutsche Bank Na-tional Trust Company, Amount:$514,401, Property: 1946 Chad-wyck Ct, Longmont, Filed:02/08/10
• Borrower: Larry Sentes,Lender: Onewest Bank FSB,Amount: $116,368, Property: 24Empson St, Longmont, Filed:02/09/10
• Borrower: Robert & HelenFreve, Lender: Aurora Loan Ser-vices LLC, Amount: $181,530,Property: 1210 Autumn Ct, Long-mont, Filed: 02/10/10
• Borrower: Douglas & CarolTaylor, Lender: Bank Of AmericaNA, Amount: $230,176, Property:127 Homestead Pkwy, Longmont,Filed: 02/09/10
• Borrower: Herbert Sheldon,Lender: Chase Home FinanceLLC, Amount: $133,953, Proper-ty: 22 James Cir, Longmont,Filed: 02/10/10
• Borrower: Matthew & Rebec-ca Moon, Lender: BAC HomeLoans Servicing LP, Amount:$164,973, Property: 10429 Du-rango Pl, Longmont, Filed:02/08/10
• Borrower: Michael & PeggyCowan, Lender: Suntrust Mort-gage Inc, Amount: $736,371,Property: 5306 County Road 18,Longmont, Filed: 12/23/09
12 Times-Call / Home & Real Estate Weekly February 20, 2010
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