tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20676777427536149432024-03-05T02:08:54.220-08:00Mike Nelson Real Estate Longmont, ColoradoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543216252814947481noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067677742753614943.post-76400917682575364672014-04-02T14:18:00.000-07:002014-04-02T14:19:16.137-07:00502 Valley View Loveland<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Great 2 bed/1 bath home just steps for the pond and park. Wood floors throughout the main level. Nice sized yard with two storage sheds in the back. Additional 150 sq ft add on located off of the kitchen that is not included in the sq footage. A must <br /><br />Basic Information:<br />Beds: 2<br />Baths: 1.0<br />SqFt: 972<br /><br />* Equal Housing Opportunity.</div>
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A List Of Some Of The Houses That Are On The Market That I Don't Think Will Last Long!!!! <br />
Give me a call at 720-999-6818 If You Would Like To See Any Of These Properties!!!<br />
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1712 Edgewater Place Longmont, CO 80504 599,900<br />
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1258 Shelby Dr, Berthoud, CO 80513 $518,000</div>
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9171 Tollgate Dr, Longmont, CO 80503 $2,350,000</div>
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502 Valley View, Loveland, CO 80537 $515,000</div>
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4944 Clearwater Dr, Loveland, CO 80538 $450,000</div>
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2259 Black Duck Ave, Johnstown, CO 80534 $349,000</div>
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597 Rider Ridge Dr, Longmont, CO 80504 $338,000</div>
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2040 Sunlight Dr, Longmont, CO 80504 $311,000</div>
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5417 West 115th Loop, Westminster, CO 80020 $257,000</div>
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967 Wolf Creek Dr, Longmont, CO 80504 $238,500 </div>
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1685 SW 10th St, Loveland, CO 80537 $225,000</div>
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1214 Vivian St, Longmont, CO 80501 $200,000</div>
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407 Edgewood Avenue, Johnstown, CO 80534 $199,000</div>
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Well cared for ranch home that is a corner lot that is conveniently located near schools, grocery stores, etc. New hardwood floors in the kitchen, family room and breakfast area. The home has vaulted ceilings, double pain windows, solid oak cabinets and solid china lava sinks. The outside includes a sprinkler system, storage and <br />
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Beds: 3<br />
Baths: 2.0<br />
SqFt: 1,200<br />
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This Johnstown Center home features 3 bedrooms on the main level, and 3 bedrooms (2 are non-conforming) in the finished basement! Larger corner lot! Enjoy Colorado sunsets on warm summer evenings from the west-facing front covered patio! Spacious family room with gas log fireplace! Gourmet kitchen with lots of cabinets and countertops, and a sunny eating space is perfect for family meals! Maste suite with private 3/4 bath! Two secondary bedrooms share a full hall bath! The finished basement features a family room, 1/2 bath, and 3 bedrooms (2 are non-conforming)! The laundry room is in the basement, and there's tons of storage space! The rear covered patio looks out to the backyard - a great space for kids and pets! There's also a shed for additional storage space! Quiet area just minutes from <br /><br />Basic Information:<br />Beds: 3<br />Baths: 3.0<br />SqFt: 2,432<br /><br />* Equal Housing Opportunity.</div>
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Come see this gorgeous home that has been meticulously maintained. 5 pc master bath, loft, and dedicated office. Amazing finished modernized basement/man cave with full granite wet bar, living room, full bathroom and bedroom. Large granite kitchen island & tons of counter space. Trex Deck, hot tub & bar make the perfect place to socialize. A lot of details in this home. Corner lot home that is walking distance to Pioneer Ridge Elem. Welcome to luxury at affordable price! No showings until <br />
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Beds: 4<br />
Baths: 3.5<br />
SqFt: 4,128<br />
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Immaculate home on 2 acres in this secluded neighborhood with spectacular views of Longs Peak. Large island with SS appliances with upgraded knotty alder cabinets & trim, wood and slate flrs. No detail was missed in this custom home. Wonderful nook off the kitchen and dining room. The design of this house makes the home feel 2x the size. 3 car insulated garage. Sit back, relax & read in the loft with a great view of the foothills. This home has it all. Plenty of room for kids or pets to <br /><br />Basic Information:<br />Beds: 3<br />Baths: 2.5<br />SqFt: 3,252<br /><br />* Equal Housing Opportunity.</div>
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Great Property Just Posted By A Local Agent In Our Office. Give Me A Call If You Need Me As A Buyers Agent to show you the property!!!! <br />
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Living here gets you BOYD LAKE ACCESS! Absolutely stunning gourmet kitchen - with glazed toasted antique custom cabinets, slab granite, new hard wood floors, wine fridge, built in subzero fridge, 2 dishwashers,2 sinks, wolf stove w/ grill, griddle & burners! Hardwood floors throughout the main level. If you're not crazy for this house because of the kitchen, come on up and see the master bedroom closet!New water heater and new furnace.Go see all the rest in Loveland and then come see the <br /><br />Basic Information:<br />Beds: 6<br />Baths: 3.0<br />SqFt: 3,678<br /><br />* Equal Housing Opportunity.</div>
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502 Valley View Loveland CO Loveland House For Sale<br />
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Luxurious custom home in small private neighborhood that sits on .93
acres with amazing views & mature landscaping
that abuts to farmland and is an easy commute to I-25, Longmont and Fort
Collins. This house was built with State-of-the-art and energy
efficiency in mind high efficency radiant flr.heat on main & 2nd
flr. & a 60g, 210K BTU boiler and heat recovery ventilator.
Insulated interior walls and floors and solid core doors. Walk-in
closets which feature custom closet org. systems.
You will love the natural light in this house with large windows &
grand ceilings. Gourmet kitchen includes: large kitchen island,
silestone countertops & maple cabinets, gas range, bamboo floor and
lots of counter space. End the day in relaxation in the high class Mst.
Suite & Mst.bath which includes separate living space that
overlooks the main floor through French doors, steam shower 5 piece bath
w/jetted tub, heated floor, cast iron tubs, mood lighting, cultured
marble countertops, pre wired surround sound and gas fireplace. Fully
insulated 3 car attached garage and 2 car dettached including
workshop.Bedrooms 3 & 4 with Jack and Jill bath. Fully finished
basement with wetbar and huge living area.
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<b>1. Don't buy if you can't stay put.</b><br />
If you can't commit
to remaining in one place for at least a few years, then owning is
probably not for you, at least not yet. With the transaction costs of
buying and selling a home, you may end up losing money if you sell any
sooner - even in a rising market. When prices are falling, it's an even
worse proposition. <br />
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<b>2. Start by shoring up your credit.</b><br />
Since
you most likely will need to get a mortgage to buy a house, you must
make sure your credit history is as clean as possible. A few months
before you start house hunting, get copies of your credit report. Make
sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you discover.<br />
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<b>3. Aim for a home you can really afford.</b><br />
The
rule of thumb is that you can buy housing that runs about
two-and-one-half times your annual salary. But you'll do better to use
one of many calculators available online to get a better handle on how
your income, debts, and expenses affect what you can afford.<br />
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<b>4. If you can't put down the usual 20 percent, you may still qualify for a loan.</b><br />
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are a variety of public and private lenders who, if you qualify, offer
low-interest mortgages that require a small down payment.<br />
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<b>5. Buy in a district with good schools.</b><br />
In
most areas, this advice applies even if you don't have school-age
children. Reason: When it comes time to sell, you'll learn that strong
school districts are a top priority for many home buyers, thus helping
to boost property values.<br />
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<b>6. Get professional help.</b><br />
Even
though the Internet gives buyers unprecedented access to home listings,
most new buyers (and many more experienced ones) are better off using a
professional agent. Look for an exclusive buyer agent, if possible, who
will have your interests at heart and can help you with strategies
during the bidding process.<br />
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<b>7. Choose carefully between points and rate.</b><br />
When
picking a mortgage, you usually have the option of paying additional
points -- a portion of the interest that you pay at closing -- in
exchange for a lower interest rate. If you stay in the house for a long
time -- say three to five years or more -- it's usually a better deal to
take the points. The lower interest rate will save you more in the long
run.<br />
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<b>8. Before house hunting, get pre-approved.</b><br />
Getting
pre-approved will you save yourself the grief of looking at houses you
can't afford and put you in a better position to make a serious offer
when you do find the right house. Not to be confused with
pre-qualification, which is based on a cursory review of your finances,
pre-approval from a lender is based on your actual income, debt and
credit history.<br />
<br />
<b>9. Do your homework before bidding.</b><br />
Your
opening bid should be based on the sales trend of similar homes in the
neighborhood. So before making it, consider sales of similar homes in
the last three months. If homes have recently sold at 5 percent less
than the asking price, you should make a bid that's about eight to 10
percent lower than what the seller is asking.<br />
<br />
<b>10. Hire a home inspector.</b><br />
Sure,
your lender will require a home appraisal anyway. But that's just the
bank's way of determining whether the house is worth the price you've
agreed to pay. Separately, you should hire your own home inspector,
preferably an engineer with experience in doing home surveys in the area
where you are buying. His or her job will be to point out potential
problems that could require costly repairs down the road.<br />
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http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson8/index.htm</div>
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Before you get started on updating your living space, Pam Lampe says to stop and think about what makes a room flow. Here are some design rules to keep in mind.</div>
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<li style="background-image: url(http://www.4homematters.com/wp-content/themes/4matters/images/bullet-square.gif); background-position: 0% 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px 2px 10px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Artwork</strong> – Adding apiece of artwork to your main walls can give a focal point to a room, as well as help inspire a color or texture that ties the room together. Remember the biggest wall in the room should have the biggest pieces on them. Lampe says it is important to keep the scale of the room in mind when buy-ing pieces. Also, keep rooms intimate by not lining the walls with furniture, but create groupings instead.</li>
<li style="background-image: url(http://www.4homematters.com/wp-content/themes/4matters/images/bullet-square.gif); background-position: 0% 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px 2px 10px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Accessories</strong> – Lampe says accessories are important because they complete the space. Accessories can include pillows, floor rugs, vases and candle holders. Accessories can also help individualize your space.</li>
<li style="background-image: url(http://www.4homematters.com/wp-content/themes/4matters/images/bullet-square.gif); background-position: 0% 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px 2px 10px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Window coverings</strong> – Window treatments can make a huge difference in a room, because it adds vertical appeal, Lampe says.</li>
<li style="background-image: url(http://www.4homematters.com/wp-content/themes/4matters/images/bullet-square.gif); background-position: 0% 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px 2px 10px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lighting</strong> – Lighting is often forgotten and can add a lot to a room.Lampe says homeowners should think about ambiance lighting, overhead lighting and task lighting.Updating fixtures can be simple and make a big im-pact.</li>
<li style="background-image: url(http://www.4homematters.com/wp-content/themes/4matters/images/bullet-square.gif); background-position: 0% 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px 2px 10px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Paint</strong> – Adding paint to a room is a relatively inexpensive update. Lampe says if you feel confused when choosing a color, re-member to stick with a color from the middle down on the paints watch. If you are looking for a punch wall go with a color from the middle up.To really spice things up include some of 2010s hot tribal colors, such as sienna red or orange.</li>
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Buying a house is the biggest purchase you'll likely ever make.
That's why you want the best possible home inspector in your corner to
tell you whether that cute Colonial is your dream home … or a lemon with
a rotting foundation, termites and a shaky chimney.<br />
But
first, how do you know if an inspector is rock-solid? There's a lot
riding on the person you choose, after all. "You've got one shot at
having the home looked at by a professional who has a professional eye
and professional training to find defects," says Jim Turner, certified
home inspector in Southern California.<br />
We've grilled the experts for their top tips on how to find and vet a home inspector.<br />
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<strong>A messy frontier</strong><br />
There are 20,000 to 30,000 home inspectors nationwide today, estimates Turner, who is also president of the 20-year-old National Association of Home Inspectors,
which has about 1,500 members. He says many inspectors were lured into
the business by promises of easy money. No wonder would-be homeowners
have trouble knowing whom to trust.<br />
Unfortunately,
only about half of states require any kind of certification or licensing
for home inspectors. "For example, in New Mexico, there are no
requirements to being a home inspector," says inspector Bill Richardson,
owner of Albuquerque's Responsive Inspections and president-elect of
the American Society of Home Inspectors<a href="http://www.ashi.org/">.</a> "You can just hang your shingle and go for it."<br />
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However,
Turner adds, "Licensing doesn't solve problems with the industry." He
points out that after licensing was instituted in Texas, the number of
inspectors jumped several fold, as would-be inspectors signed up to
benefit from the glow of respectability that a state license would give
them – whether or not they actually deserved respectability, Turner
says.<br />
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<strong>Tip No. 1: Don't trust an inspector simply because he or she has a state license or certification.</strong> All states that issue licenses require training, "but the training may be so minimal that it is ineffective," Turner says.<br />
So now what? Well, move on to Lesson No. 2.<br />
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<strong>Tip No. 2: Look for an inspector who is associated with a professional inspection organization.</strong> This
can help weed out the truly fly-by-night inspectors, but it won't catch
all the bad actors. There is an alphabet soup of such groups, with
wildly varying criteria for membership. In one, "you can send them a $60
check and you'll be a member," says Mike Kuhn, a New Jersey home
inspector and co-author of "The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Inspections."<br />
Look for affiliation with groups such as NAHI, the National Institute of Building Inspectors, and the American Society of Home Inspectors.
These are some of the most reputable inspector associations, and their
Web sites have a "find an inspector" service to locate a member in your
area.<br />
You can also study several home inspection
organizations' criteria for membership: how many homes a would-be member
must have inspected; how much — if any — continuing education is
required; whether an exam is required for admission, etc. Each is a
little different. Inspectors who are fully certified by ASHI, the
nation's oldest such group, with 5,700 members, are required to have
completed at least 250 paid professional home inspections and passed two
written exams, for example.<br />
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<strong>Tip No. 3: Don't just take your agent's recommendation at face value.</strong>
Real-estate agents often recommend inspectors to home buyers. But that
arrangement doesn't necessarily serve the home buyer well, since both
agent and inspector have a financial incentive for things to go well:
for the agent, a commission, and for the inspector, the possibility of
repeat business from the agent. "Every single day we walk a razor's edge
with that conflict of interest," Turner acknowledges. He adds, though,
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Still, experts suggest some ways to make sure your interests are served:<br />
<ul>
<li><strong>Don't be monogamous.</strong>
Get more than one suggestion from your real-estate agent. Turner
suggests asking for three inspectors' names. Richardson says to ask for
five.</li>
<li><strong>Ask the tough questions.</strong>
"Ask the agent flat out, 'Would you hire any of these to inspect your
home, or your family's home?'" Turner says. "It kind of puts them on the
spot." Also, ask the agent or others you know, "Who's the deal-killer
in this area?" advises Ilona Bray, co-author of "Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home."
In other words, who's the crusty inspector with a reputation for
mucking up deals because he finds all of a home's flaws. That's who you
want.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Tip No. 4: Grill him.</strong>
Once you've got an inspector in your sights, start sniffing around his
résumé and asking questions. "We have a phrase: 'Inspect the
inspector,'" Kuhn says.<br />
Here's what to do:<br />
<ul>
<li><strong>Check for complaints.</strong>
If your state licenses inspectors, call the licensing board, or
whatever body oversees them (in Texas it is the real-estate board), and
ask if the inspector is active and up-to-date. Also, "ask if there are
any complaints against the inspector," Turner suggests.<br /><br />Call the
professional association to which the inspector belongs and do the same,
though Turner concedes that these organizations don't see that many
complaints – "maybe a dozen a year." The local Better Business Bureau
could also be worth a call.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Interview the inspector.</strong> Don't be shy. Here's what to ask:<br />
<ul>
<li><strong>Talk to me.</strong>
First, the inspector should make time to talk to you and answer your
questions, Turner says. What should you listen for? "Hesitation," Turner
replies. "If he's professional, the answers should roll right off his
tongue."</li>
<li><strong>Let's see the résumé.</strong>
Ask about the inspector’s credentials and experience. Generally
speaking, "You should have had a hammer in your hand at some point in
your background to have a good grasp of construction," Turner says. Does
the inspector have a professional bio that you can look at?</li>
<li><strong>Got insurance?</strong>
Ask whether the inspector carries “errors and omissions insurance,”
says Kuhn – which is sort of like malpractice insurance for an
inspector. If he doesn’t, ask why. In some states, insurance is a
licensing requirement.</li>
<li><strong>Got a guarantee?</strong> "Do
you offer a guarantee?" Kuhn suggests asking. Typically, a home
inspection is good for the day of the inspection, he says – but Kuhn's
firm, HouseMaster, offers a
written agreement that obligates the inspector to reimburse the consumer
for eligible repairs that may develop during the guarantee period,
regardless of whether it was an oversight on the inspector's part or
just normal wear and tear.<br /><br />An example: If the
furnace is working fine when inspected in summer, but doesn't work when
flipped on in November, the inspector's firm pays for the repair, he
says. "The bottom line is that a good inspector should have no problem
standing behind their inspection with a written guarantee for a
reasonable amount of time after the inspection," Kuhn says.</li>
<li><strong>Get it in writing.</strong> Ask if the inspector puts his findings into a narrative-style report; that's what you want – not just a long checklist.<br /><br /><br />Ask
to see a sample; it's often available on the inspector's Web site. Look
at it to assess whether you're comfortable with the language and can
understand it. Also see that the inspector is thorough, and covers all
of the areas that the organization he belongs to says he will cover in
its standards of practice, Richardson says — inside, outside, chimney,
heating system, etc. </li>
<li><strong>Invite yourself.</strong>
Before hiring the inspector, ask to come along when the home is
examined. "Another red flag would be if they don't want you to go on the
home inspection with them," Kuhn says. A home inspection usually takes
three to four hours. Unless a team is examining the home, be suspicious
of anyone who tells you it will take 45 minutes.</li>
</ul>
With
a little inspecting of your own, you'll likely end up with a home that
contains no unhappy surprises. And that's a happy ending for everyone.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543216252814947481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067677742753614943.post-76174898200675790672013-06-05T19:36:00.002-07:002013-06-05T19:41:57.304-07:00Home Repairs to Do Before You Refinance - Northern Colorado Homes for Sale - Mike Nelson Real Estate KW<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Property values have come roaring back. Many can now refinance their loans by virtue of having additional home equity. And
increased property values can also put homeowners in a better financial
position to sell their home without entering short sale territory. But
the fact remains: Everyone wants to attain maximum value for their real
estate and home repairs can help.<br />
So what’s the best barometer of a home’s true worth? <i>Simple: the amount a ready, willing and able buyer is willing to pay at any given point in time</i>. Unfortunately, appraisal estimates can be skewed, especially when not all the home repairs and improvements are taken into consideration. This is why you should weigh all home improvement decisions carefully before you commit.<br />
<strong>When You’re Refinancing</strong><br />
Unlike in years past, the weight of an appraisal to determine the home value for the purposes of refinancing a mortgage is based upon the facts (which are primarily based on other homes that have sold) and what the property description is.<br />
<i>Improvements that may help a refinance valuation</i>:<br />
<ul>
<li>Additional bedroom or bathroom</li>
<li>Addition to the lot size</li>
<li>Addition to the garage</li>
<li>Improvement that expands the “use” of the home</li>
</ul>
When it comes to improvements such as landscaping, painting, any home
improvement more “cosmetic” in nature, realize that the primary benefit
is for the enjoyment of the property, not for trying to influence
value.<br />
<strong>When Selling</strong><br />
A home buyer is going to take into consideration all of the facts
associated with the property, location, lot size, square footage,
bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as additional cosmetic improvements that
have been done that add to the look and feel of the home.<br />
<i>Improvements that may help a sale price:</i><br />
<ul>
<li>New paint job</li>
<li>Freshly maintained landscaping</li>
<li>Remodeled and/or upgraded interior</li>
<li>Deck and/or patio addition</li>
<li>Additional bedroom or bathroom</li>
<li>Addition to the lot size</li>
<li>Addition to the garage</li>
</ul>
<strong>What’s the Biggest Bang for Your Buck?</strong><br />
These include the high-ticket items that increase square footage. An
additional bedroom or an additional bathroom increases the square
footage, which in turn allows an appraiser to make <i>higher adjustments</i> when determining valuation against other comparable homes around the subject property.<br />
<strong>Refinancing</strong><br />
Let’s say you have funds ready for possibly improving your home for
long-term enjoyment. Instead of using the funds to make home
improvements in an attempt to enjoy your home more, you might actually
see a greater benefit if you used that money toward a refinance. Over time, the money you save from refinancing could then be put toward those home improvements down the road.<br />
<strong>Selling in the Near Future</strong><br />
<br />
Typically, you won’t get a dollar-for-dollar recapture on the home improvement cost,
even when selling. Because the weight is given to improvements that
expand the use of the house (i.e. bedroom, bathrooms, etc.), it’s more
common to expect 20 cents on the dollar, or maybe 30 cents on the
dollar, depending on the improvement in such a scenario. Because the
market is the strongest indicator of price, the market will dictate
sales price followed by additional improvements and subsequent marketing
of the home.<br />
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1. <strong>Close shades, drapes and blinds during the day </strong>(all directions).</div>
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2. <strong>Wear lightweight clothing </strong>(short sleeves, shorts, cotton).<br />
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3. <strong>Set the air conditioning thermostat at 78 degrees or higher. </strong>Raise it higher to 80-85 degrees when away in the day. Note that settings below 78 degrees increase your cooling cost 8-12% per degree. Each degree makes a big difference. And setting your air conditioner at 70 degrees instead of 78 can almost double your operating cost!</div>
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4. <strong>Don’t choose a lower air conditioning temperature when you first turn it on. </strong>It won’t cool faster if you set it lower. Set low, it cools <em>longer</em>, not faster.<br />
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5. <strong>When weather is mild, use fans instead of the air conditioner</strong>. Your central air conditioner will use about 100 times more energy than a fan at medium speed.</div>
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6. <strong>If you have ceiling fans, run the fans and the air conditioner at the same time </strong>but set the air conditioner 2 or 3 degrees higher. You’ll feel just as cool, but your overall cooling cost will be 15%-25% lower!<br />
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7. <strong>Turn off ceiling fans when you’re away. </strong>Fans cool your skin. Fans don’t cool the room! Turn them off if you’re not going to be there to feel the breeze.</div>
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8. <strong>Use a microwave instead of the range/oven. </strong>The microwave doesn’t heat the kitchen.<br />
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9. <strong>Keep windows and doors closed while air conditioning</strong>.</div>
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10. <strong>Change the air conditioner’s air filter monthly during heavy use</strong>. When it’s clogged, airflow is restricted -- cooling costs rise, and your system may eventually suffer a compressor failure with a $1,000+ repair bill!<br />
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11. <strong>Arrange items in your refrigerator for quick removal and return. </strong>Your refrigerator cools the food but heats the kitchen! The longer the door is open, the longer it runs, heating the kitchen and raising your air conditioning costs.</div>
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12. <strong>Vent the clothes </strong><strong>dryer to the out-of-doors. </strong>Otherwise it pours heat and moisture into the house air.<br />
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13. <strong>If your dryer has an automatic cycle, use it. </strong>Over-drying wastes energy and wears out your clothes.</div>
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14. <strong>Clean the dryer lint filter screen frequently and check the outdoor vent opening</strong>. When lint slows the airflow, the dryer runs longer. When the vent is clogged the clothes get a long, ineffective tumbling.<br />
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15. <strong>Drink plenty of cool liquids</strong>. Avoid caffeine or alcohol. Eat lightly. Cook outdoors.</div>
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16. <strong>Plant shade trees. </strong>Outside shade can reduce air conditioning costs 30%. Shade on the east and west is most important.<br />
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17. <strong>Seal air leaks around doors and windows. </strong>Use caulk and weather-stripping.</div>
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18. <strong>If you have central cooling, keep all air conditioning supply registers open; don’t close off rooms or registers. </strong>That doesn’t save money, and it may lead to costly problems.<br />
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19. <strong>Check for air duct leaks. </strong>Duct leaks in the attic or under the house cost you money.</div>
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20. <strong>Close your fireplace damper!</strong><br />
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21. <strong>Replace your old thermostat with a programmable thermostat.</strong></div>
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<strong>22. On your central air conditioner’s thermostat FAN setting, always set the fan to AUTO, never set the fan to ON. </strong>This is important: Don’t move the fan lever to “ON”! Set the fan on “AUTO”. On AUTO, humidity is kept lower, costs are much lower and comfort is higher.<br />
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23. <strong>Keep up the habit of turning off lights as you leave a room, especially in summer. </strong>Lights add a lot of heat to the room.</div>
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24. <strong>Have a qualified service technician conduct a seasonal checkup on your central heat pump or air conditioner. </strong>Your springtime servicing should include a check of your thermostat including leveling it if necessary; a check of your system’s refrigerant charge; cleaning evaporator and condenser coils if necessary; and check for duct leaks and repair as necessary.<br />
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25. <strong>Consider a pool pump timer. </strong>Pool pumping 24 hours/day with a ¾ horsepower pump motor can cost nearly $80/month at current electric rates. A timer is well worth its installed cost.<br />
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26. <strong>Bulk up your ceiling insulation. </strong>The highest recommended level for our region is “R38” (38 Rvalues) or about 14 inches depth of the newer kinds of blown white fiberglass insulation. A good protective layer of ceiling insulation prevents heat from moving inward in summer and holds heat inside in winter.<br />
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28. <strong>Reconsider having an old refrigerator or freezer in your hot garage!</strong><br />
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29. <strong>Avoid rooftop power ventilating fans. </strong>They tend to cost more to operate than they save, especially if the thermostat is set too low.</div>
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30. <strong>Make sure your air conditioner’s return-air grill has plenty of clearance. </strong>Floor-level grills sometimes get covered by a rug or blocked by furniture.<br />
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32. <strong>Make sure your clothes dryer isn’t throwing lint onto your outdoor cooling condenser coils!</strong><br />
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33. <strong>If you have a waste-heat-recovery water heating system, make sure the little pump is still working! </strong>Otherwise you may go for years without realizing that the system does nothing.</div>
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34. <strong>If you’re replacing your old air conditioner, don’t pressure your installer to oversize your new system. </strong>Bigger isn’t better. A system correctly sized for your house will run longer but for less cost, dry the air better and give greater comfort than the next bigger size.<br />
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35. <strong>If you’re replacing your old air conditioner, replace both halves if it’s a “split system”. </strong>If you replace only the outdoor condensing unit but keep your old indoor blower-coil, you’ll likely end up with a mismatched, low-efficiency system.</div>
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36. <strong>Make sure your air conditioner’s thermostat is well away from any source or heat. </strong>Keep lamps at a distance to avoid false high temperature readings and unwanted long cooling runtimes.<br />
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37. <strong>If your garage was long ago converted to an enclosed, heated and cooled room, make sure it has ceiling insulation.</strong></div>
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38. <strong>Make sure your ceiling fans are breezing downwards, not upwards. </strong>A common problem.<br />
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39. <strong>If your air conditioning ductwork is under the house and your supply air registers are at floor level, check all of them from above with a flashlight. </strong>First, it’s easy for the register vanes to be accidentally kicked shut. Second, make sure the duct boot under the vent is still connected. When you look down through a floor register, you shouldn’t see the earth!</div>
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40. <strong>Keep all air conditioning supply air registers open. </strong>Don’t close off rooms or registers. That doesn’t save money, and it may lead to costly problems.<br />
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Puzzling out how to keep your house as cool as possible during these hot summer months? Trying to remember the conventional wisdom but not quite sure how it goes? Those window fans, for example, should they be placed to draw air in or out? Upwind or downwind of the dwelling? And what about windows, shades, and awnings? Are windows on the North side of the house better left closed or open during the day? Are awnings better than shades?</div>
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The recent heat spell on the East Coast dredged these questions up for me, and I am sure these questions are seasonal for many of us. Efficient cooling saves money, energy, and the quality of our lives.</div>
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Turning to <em>Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings</em> by Alex Wilson, Jennifer Thorne, and John Morrill of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has provided a wealth of answers to just these questions and more. I’ve compiled 23 tricks about how to keep a house cool to reduce the need for air conditioning from this book, as well as a few from <em>The Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook</em>. These tips are really useful.</div>
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1. Reduce the cooling load by employing cost-effective conservation measures. Provide effective shade for east and west windows. When possible, delay heat-generating activities such as dishwashing until evening on hot days.</div>
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2. Over most of the cooling season, keep the house closed tight during the day. Don’t let in unwanted heat and humidity. Ventilate at night either naturally or with fans.</div>
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3. You can help get rid of unwanted heat through ventilation if the temperature of the incoming air is 77 F or lower. (This strategy works most effectively at night and on cooler days.) Window fans for ventilation are a good option if used properly. They should be located on the downwind side of the house facing out. A window should be open in each room. Interior doors must remain open to allow air flow.</div>
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4. Use ceiling fans to increase comfort levels at higher thermostat settings. The standard human comfort range for light clothing in the summer is between 72 F and 78 F. To extend the comfort range to 82 F, you need a breeze of about 2.5 ft/sec or 1.7 mph. A sow-turning ceiling-mounted paddle fan can easily provide this air flow.</div>
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5. In hot climates, plant shade trees around the house. Don’t plant trees on the South if you want to benefit from passive solar heating in the winter.</div>
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6. If you have an older central air conditioner, consider replacing the outdoor compressor with a modern, high-efficiency unit. Make sure that it is properly matched to the indoor unit.</div>
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7. If buying a new air conditioner, be sure that it is properly sized. Get assistance from an energy auditor or air conditioning contractor.</div>
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8. Buy a high-efficiency air conditioner: for room air conditioners, the energy efficiency ratio (EER) rating should be above 10; for central air conditioners, look for a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) rating above 12.</div>
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9. In hot, humid climates, make sure that the air conditioner you buy will adequately get rid of high humidity. Models with variable or multi-speed blowers are generally best. Try to keep moisture sources out of the house.</div>
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10. Try not to use a dehumidifier at the same time your air conditioner is operating. The dehumidifier will increase the cooling load and force the air conditioner to work harder.</div>
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11. Seal all air conditioner ducts, and insulate ducts that run through unheated basements, crawl spaces, and attics.</div>
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12. Keep the thermostat set at 78 degrees F or higher if using ceiling fans. Don’t air-condition unused rooms.</div>
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13. Maintain your air conditioners properly to maximize efficiency.</div>
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Additional tips from the <em>Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook</em>, edited by Doug Pratt and the Real Goods staff.</div>
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14. Install white window shades or mini-blinds. Mini-blinds can reduce solar heat gain by 40-50 percent.</div>
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15. Close south and west-facing curtains during the day for any window that gets direct sunlight. Keep these windows closed, too.</div>
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16. Install awnings on south-facing windows, where there’s insufficient roof overhang to provide shade.</div>
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17. Hang tightly woven screens or bamboo shades outside the window during the summer to stop 60 to 80 percent of the sun’s heat from getting to the windows.</div>
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18. Apply <a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/energy-saving-low-e-windows.html" style="color: #0c739e; text-decoration: none;">low-e films.</a></div>
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19. Consider exotic infills in your windows, a new technology that fills the space between panes with krypton or argon, gasses that have lower conductivity than air, and which boost R-values.</div>
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19. Provide shade for your room A/C, or the outside half of your central A/C if at all possible. This will increase the unit’s efficiency by 5 percent to 10 percent.</div>
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20. Clean your A/C’s air filter every month during cooling season. Normal dust build-up can reduce air flow by 1 percent per week.</div>
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22. Turn off your A/C when you leave for more than an hour.</div>
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23. Several studies have found that most central air conditioning systems are oversized by 50 percent or more.</div>
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camp along the banks of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Poudre</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place>. In 1867, the camp was dismantled, and the
army moved out of the area. Although the
military was gone, a settlement remained.
In 1873, the city of <st1:city w:st="on">Fort
Collins</st1:city> was founded.
Over the years, <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city>
has grown and changed, but you can still see reminders of the past in the
Historic Old Town District and many other sites around the area. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Colorado</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place>'s
began in the 1870's, when the institution was founded as the Agricultural
College of Colorado. For more
information on local history, see the <st1:placename w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Museum</st1:placetype> and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Discovery</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Science</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>'s local historical
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On September 24, 2004, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of
Commerce celebrated its 100th anniversary, making it one of the oldest
established organizations in <st1:city w:st="on">Fort
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<st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city> offers one of
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<st1:placetype w:st="on">School District</st1:placetype></st1:place> students
exceed the state average by 9 to 19 percentage points in the proficient and
advanced categories for reading, writing, math, and science on the rigorous
CSAP tests and scored above the state on the 11th grade ACT assessment. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Colorado</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place>
gives students a tremendous range of educational opportunities from
undergraduate to graduate and professional programs. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Colorado</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place>
was founded in 1870 as the state's only land grant institution. Today, over 100 undergraduate programs are
offered in a curriculum that ranges from liberal arts to veterinary
sciences. CSU has over 26,000 students
that come from all 50 states and nearly 80 countries. In addition to being <st1:city w:st="on">Fort
Collins</st1:city>' largest employer, CSU positively impacts the cultural
aspects of <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city>.
World-renowned speakers, sporting events, and cultural celebrations all help to
give <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city>
a personality you will love.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Front Range</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Community College</st1:placetype></st1:place> offers
a college curriculum as well as programs in vocational and technical
areas. Thousands of students attend the
college in pursuit of the 22 associate of art degrees, 17 high school programs,
and 25 occupational degrees. The <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city> campus is
the second largest and most rapidly growing community college in the
state. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:state w:st="on">Colorado</st1:state> has earned a
worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city> represents the very best of <st1:state w:st="on">Colorado</st1:state>.
Exciting recreation and sports activities, festivals, cultural activities,
high-quality healthcare and great senior accommodations make <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city> a choice place to live. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From activities for the extreme athlete to the leisurely
weekend enthusiast, <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city>
has it all. In town, residents take
advantage of 820 acres of developed park land, including 6 community parks and
44 neighborhood/pocket parks as well as 29 miles of trails offering scenic
views of the <st1:placename w:st="on">Poudre</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype> and the beautiful <st1:place w:st="on">Rocky
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Golfers of all abilities love Fort Collins' eight beautiful golf
courses and everyone will enjoy swimming, figure skating or playing hockey at
the popular EPIC (Edora Pool and Ice Center).
If you want to escape the city limits, your favorite ski resorts and
cross-country trails are in your backyard and summertime offers opportunities
for hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping and more. Trout fishing and whitewater rafting are
popular activities on the nearby <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Cache
la Poudre</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There is no better place than <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city> for spectator sports. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Colorado</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place>
fans delight in watching the popular Rams football, basketball and volleyball
teams. A short drive to <st1:city w:st="on">Denver</st1:city> puts you in the seats of a Denver
Broncos, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rockies or Denver Nuggets game. The annual Greeley Stampede in <st1:city w:st="on">Greeley</st1:city> and the nationally-acclaimed Cheyenne Frontier
Days in <st1:state w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:state>
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practitioners and specialists of every kind.
Poudre Valley Health System is <st1:city w:st="on">Fort
Collins</st1:city>' full-service medical center. With 72 specialties, the hospital is able to
provide the quality of care often found only in larger cities. Nearly 2000 health care professionals give
patients personalized care using the most up-to-date technologies and
procedures. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In 2008, Poudre Valley Health System received the Malcolm
Baldridge National Quality Award. The
Malcolm Baldridge award continues to drive improvement at PVHS, which
ultimately leads to better patient care.
PVHS was the only healthcare organization to receive this award. For more information on Poudre Valley Health
System, please click here.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Columbine Health Systems is a locally owned and operated
healthcare network that has been providing services since 1971 that focus on
addressing the comfort and safety of seniors. Services include skilled nursing
and rehabilitation facilities as well as independent and assisted living
options. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Northern</st1:placename>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Colorado</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rehabilitation</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Hospital</st1:placetype></st1:place> provides
comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation services to patients with
functional deficits resulting from injury or illness. The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Northern</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Colorado</st1:placename>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Long</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Term</st1:placename>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Acute</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Hospital</st1:placetype></st1:place>
provides advanced long-term acute care, including high observation/critical
care, for patients who require time to heal from catastrophic injury or
illness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Local performing groups include Canyon Concert Ballet, the Fort Collins
Symphony Orchestra, the OpenStage Theatre Company, and the Bas Bleu Theatre Company. In 2011, The Lincoln Center will unveil its
first expansion/renovation, providing residents with a first-class performing
arts center. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Historic Old Town District is home to numerous events,
including the annual New West Fest in August, Saint Paddy's Day parade and the
Concert Under the Stars summer series.
For a community calendar, please click here.<o:p></o:p></div>
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specific needs in <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city>. Housing choices are numerous and a variety of
programs offer employment, volunteer and educational opportunities. The City of <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city>
runs numerous activities through its <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Senior</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Programs include arts and crafts, fitness,
computer training and outdoor recreation.
Day trips to popular destinations in <st1:place w:st="on">Northern
Colorado</st1:place> are also done through the Center.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Foothills Mall, offers residents a large variety of
local stores and nationwide retailers, including Sears and Macy's, as well as a
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Historic</st1:placename>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Old</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Town</st1:placetype></st1:place>,
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<st1:placename w:st="on">Front Range</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Village</st1:placetype>, <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city>
newest outdoor mall is located on the southern edge of <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city> and is home to SuperTarget,
Lowe's, Babies & Toys R Us, and several smaller retailers. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Front
Range</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Village</st1:placetype></st1:place>
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offers a great selection of places to satisfy your appetite. From spicy Mexican to delicious Italian and
exotic Vietnamese, you can try a different cuisine every day. And don't forget to try a great hamburger and
beer from one of the local microbreweries.
<st1:city w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:city>
is home to Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins Brewery and New Belgium Brewing
Company as well as many others. <st1:city w:st="on">Fort
Collins</st1:city>' local restaurants, combined with nationwide
chains, provide endless choices of different styles of food to satisfy
everyone's cravings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Compass site pulls together data from various sources that indicate
our community's social, economic, and environmental health.</div>
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homes range in price from the low $100′s to high $300′s. Acreage properties
range in value from the mid $200′s to mid $500′s. Whether you have a growing
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<st1:placename w:st="on">Lake</st1:placename> and Park anchor the northern
neighborhoods of Berthoud, while Berthoud and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Bien</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Parks</st1:placetype></st1:place>
are the focus of the southern area of town. Berthoud has developed a new
comprehensive plan and has an active staff addressing all local issues. A home in
Berthoud furnishes easy access to employment centers from <st1:city w:st="on">Denver</st1:city>
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<st1:place w:st="on">Brighton</st1:place> is a booming
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Downtown <st1:place w:st="on">Brighton</st1:place>: There are many boutiques,
restaurants and more!<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Check
out Main Street Creatives Gallery<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Adams</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> Fairgrounds<o:p></o:p></li>
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Brighton: The library offers individualized as well as affordable family
entertainment. There is story
time, music and development for babies and toddlers as well as after
school care, teen and adult computer classes and career development
resources. There is also a designated family movie night.<o:p></o:p></li>
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The Armory has been designation as a local historic landmark by the Brighton
Historic Preservation Commission set in motion the Armory’s transformation
into a vibrant cultural center. Today, the facility hosts local and
regional events and performances. A wide range of theater, dance, music
and visual arts programming are offered to children, adults and families.
Programming at the Armory dovetails with cultural programs at the Brighton
Branch Library next door.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><st1:placename w:st="on">Barr</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Lake</st1:placetype>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">State Park</st1:placetype>: Two miles from <st1:placename w:st="on">Prairie</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype>,
is a popular <st1:state w:st="on">Colorado</st1:state>
destination for fishing, hunting, bird watching, hiking and boating.
Trails wind around the lake more than eight miles. Parts of the lake are
open to canoeing, and sailboarding. The southern half of the lake is also
a refuge for wildlife.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<st1:placename w:st="on">Aquatic</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place>:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Brighton</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Recreation</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>: Indoor swimming year round. Youth and
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Snap Fitness, Kinetafit Boot Camp<o:p></o:p></li>
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Downtown <st1:city w:st="on">Denver</st1:city> is just 15
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residents a wide range of world-class entertainment, professional sports and
cultural activities. Also just 15 minutes away, <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city>
is the quintessential college town, home of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Colorado</st1:placename></st1:place>.
<st1:place w:st="on">Boulder</st1:place> offers
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economy, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Broomfield</st1:city></st1:place>
area is a burgeoning center of the high-tech, retail and manufacturing
industries. Yet, <st1:placename w:st="on">Broomfield</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">City</st1:placetype> and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Government</st1:placename></st1:place> makes sure the
area retains it's century-old feeling of rural charm. Careful planning and
development allow for plenty of open space. <st1:city w:st="on">Broomfield</st1:city>'s
neighboring cities and towns are committed to the same developmental
principles, ensuring that residents enjoy the benefits of economic opportunity
without sacrificing the promise of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Colorado</st1:place></st1:state>'s
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The Town of <st1:city w:st="on">Erie</st1:city> is located
in <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city> and <st1:placename w:st="on">Weld</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Counties</st1:placetype>, just west of I-25 for easy
access to I-70, Denver International Airport (DIA) and <st1:state w:st="on">Colorado</st1:state>’s
entire <st1:place w:st="on">Front Range</st1:place>. Residents enjoy moderate,
dry climate with more than 340 days of sunshine a year. <st1:city w:st="on">Erie</st1:city>
is perfectly positioned and less than an hour's drive to cultural events, ski
areas and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Rocky</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Mountain</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">National Park</st1:placetype></st1:place>.</div>
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For those who are unfamiliar with <st1:city w:st="on">Erie</st1:city>
or interested in moving to <st1:city w:st="on">Erie</st1:city>, check out the
Town of <st1:city w:st="on">Erie</st1:city>
website for more information. For the year 2012, the Town is offering
incentives to both homebuyers and commercial brokers.</div>
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<st1:city w:st="on">Erie</st1:city>
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Population – 2012 20,000<o:p></o:p></div>
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Median Age 32.5<o:p></o:p></div>
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Households 6,740<o:p></o:p></div>
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Median Household Income $99,804<o:p></o:p></div>
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Avg Single Family Home Price $314,000<o:p></o:p></div>
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Avg Commute Time 25
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Acres of Parks & Open Space 346<o:p></o:p></div>
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College Graduates in Population 54%<o:p></o:p></div>
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Population Estimate - 2015 25,650</div>
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MEAD - THE PLACE TO BE!<br />
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Uniquely located halfway between the Denver Metro Area <o:p></o:p></div>
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Mead is a prime location for your business. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In fact, within 30 miles of I-25 and <st1:street w:st="on">Welker Street</st1:street> you will find:<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Town of <st1:place w:st="on">Mead</st1:place>
is interested in working with new and existing businesses to help build and
retain our quality of life, jobs and vitality.</div>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">A
population base of over 1.4 million<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Denver</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">International</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Airport</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Three
world-class university campuses<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Seven
community college campuses<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Rocky <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Mountain</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">National Park</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></li>
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The Town of <st1:city w:st="on">Mead</st1:city> has joined a
select group of <st1:place w:st="on">Colorado</st1:place>
companies to be recognized as a Colorado Companies to Watch Community Partner.
This selection acknowledges the hard work, dedication and contribution of the
Town of <st1:city w:st="on">Mead</st1:city> as
a valuable contributor to business development in the state. Colorado Companies
to Watch honors second stage companies that develop valuable products and
services, create quality jobs, enrich communities and create new industries
throughout <st1:state w:st="on">Colorado</st1:state>.
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Mead Mayor Richard Macomber stated, “We are honored to be
associated with Colorado Companies to Watch, as so much of our current and
growing business sector revolves around second stage companies.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“We are pleased to recognize the Town of <st1:city w:st="on">Mead</st1:city> for their outstanding support for businesses
that are fueling the economic fire of our wonderful state. Thank you to the
Town of <st1:city w:st="on">Mead</st1:city>,”
says Sam Bailey, Colorado Companies to Watch program director.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Colorado Companies to Watch is different from other awards
programs. Because the program focuses on our entire state, and not specific
industries, it provides an opportunity to paint a realistic picture of a true
statewide economy. Since applicants are evaluated on more than growth, it
widens the playing field to companies not often recognized for the critical
differences they make in their industry, their community, region and our state.</div>
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The nearly 36,000 residents of <st1:city w:st="on">Northglenn</st1:city> enjoy small neighborhoods with
accessible schools, convenient shopping centers, parks, lakes, open spaces and
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The city government’s support for community and economic
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The quality of planning, development, services and
volunteers creates a distinctive sense of community that is uncommon in many
modern cities. Many of the original residents who lived in <st1:city w:st="on">Northglenn</st1:city> when it incorporated in 1969 still
live here.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The community is connected by the well-planned Greenway
Trail System. The 28 miles of off-street walking and biking paths connect with
larger trail systems that lead throughout the <st1:city w:st="on">Denver</st1:city> metro area.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:city w:st="on">Northglenn</st1:city> is only 15 minutes
north of downtown <st1:city w:st="on">Denver</st1:city>
and all of the events and attractions of a major metropolitan city.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Go east on Interstate 70 and <st1:city w:st="on">Denver</st1:city> International Airport is only 25
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Turn to the west, and the majestic <st1:place w:st="on">Rocky
Mountains</st1:place> tower over the landscape and are a mere half hour away
by car.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bask in 300 days of sunshine, as <st1:city w:st="on">Northglenn</st1:city> enjoys full seasons of summer,
spring, winter and fall. But thanks to our dry climate, the hot and cold aren’t
as harsh as in more humid climates.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Elevation: 5460 feet<o:p></o:p></div>
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Climate: <st1:city w:st="on">Northglenn</st1:city>
enjoys a mild, sunny, and semi-arid climate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Average July High Temp: 87.9<o:p></o:p></div>
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Average Jan. Low Temp: 16.2<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sales Tax Rates<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:city w:st="on">Northglenn</st1:city>:
4.00%<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Adams</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place>: .75%<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:state w:st="on">Colorado</st1:state>:
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Total: 8.85%<o:p></o:p></div>
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Property Tax: 11.597 mills<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:city w:st="on">Northglenn</st1:city>: $53,747<o:p></o:p></div>
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Region: $58,039<o:p></o:p></div>
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State: $55,212<o:p></o:p></div>
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Number of Households: ~14,000<o:p></o:p></div>
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Avg. Household Size: ~2.6<o:p></o:p></div>
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Median Age:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:city w:st="on">Northglenn</st1:city>: 33.5<o:p></o:p></div>
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Region: 35.6<o:p></o:p></div>
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State: 35.7<o:p></o:p></div>
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Public Schools: <st1:place w:st="on">Adams</st1:place> 12
Five Star Schools</div>
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About <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder/Niwot</st1:city><o:p></o:p></div>
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A Lifestyle Like No Other<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city> <st1:state w:st="on">Colorado</st1:state></st1:place> was founded in 1859 by explorers
seeking the riches of gold. <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city>
enjoys a colorful and interesting history.
Boulderites embrace a Green Lifestyle, and <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city> has a history in promoting a Healthy
Community Lifestyle. Celestial Seasonings, White Wave (soy food manufacturer),
Wild Oats (now owned by Whole Foods) and Horizon's Organic Yogurt all started
in <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Visitors can enjoy the benefits of a community created by
residents that embrace a healthy, culturally-enriched lifestyle. Whether you
are an outdoor enthusiast, seeking intellectual stimulation or want a relaxing
getaway, <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city>
offers a variety of experiences for every type of travel. Catch a glimpse of
some of <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city>'s
furry and feathery residents while strolling,
hiking or biking through our 300 miles of trails and 45,000 acres of
open space, people watch at an outdoor café or restaurant on the Pearl Street
Mall, or experience the beauty and tranquility of a one-of-a-kind Persian
Teahouse.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city> is centrally located
in the foothills of <st1:state w:st="on">Colorado</st1:state>'s Rocky
Mountains, just 35 minutes northwest of <st1:city w:st="on">Denver</st1:city>.
The City of <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city>
sits 5,430 feet above sea level. <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city>
enjoys 300 plus days for sunshine a year and moderate weather. Last we checked,
there were 102,500 residents in <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city>,
including about 25,000 students who are enrolled at the <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Colorado</st1:placename> at <st1:city w:st="on">Boulder</st1:city>.</div>
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