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Brand New 3bd, 2.5 ba condo with Main Main level living in almost 1900 sq ft condo Located behind the Historic Stanley Hotel
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Gerald Mayo — “Mr. Estes Park”®
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1400 David Dr. #10 1010 Fall River 2650 Grey Fox Dr. Lot 24
Enjoy the sights & sounds that only On the banks of Fall River, less than a mile Beautiful lots in the Prestigous Grey
Estes Park can offer.2 bdrm condo w/ an from downtown Estes, this .53 acre lot is Fox Estates. Quiet enjoyment, peaceful
excellent rental income is just steps away located in a serene neighborhood. surroundings are just a few of the wonderful
from Fall River. benefits of this land.
$218,000 $350,000
$325,000
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(800) 545-1926 • 970-679-0241 • Upper Stanley Village, 457 E. Wonderview Ave. • Mayo@Realtor.com
2864 Highway 36 155 Acres: Look down on Estes Valley from Owner/architect designed and built off-grid, 5833 sq. ft., solar, high-efficiency home w/lap pool,
4 bedrooms, 4 baths and 3 car garage. Carriage house has 4 car gar, 4 horse stalls & guest apt. Expansive 180 degree Continental Divide views. $2,999,000 MLS#608539
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367 Cherokee Beautifully landscaped, home, 4 663 Hickory Dr. Perfectly remodeled mountain 97 Lookout Landscaped, private back deck in
bed/2 bath, 2 studies, great mountain views, cool Mtn. cabin on a trout lake. Wood floors, tile in kitchen. forested setting. Moss rock, living room fireplace, 3
breezes, big country porch. 1.27 acres, private & serene. Stainless appliances. Vaulted ceilings, private setting. bed/3 bath, 2 car. 10 min. to Lyons. Back Range Mtn
$339,000 MLS#630793 $299,900 MLS#637289 views. $379,000 MLS#631408
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REPAINTED 2009. 4 BDR 3 BA. 2 Car CONDO WITH VIEWS of Continental Divide, BEAUTIFUL, MOUNTAIN DESIGN HOME ONE LEVELCONDO ON RIVER One level.
garage. No stairs to main level. Lower Long Peak, Mt. Meeker, & Twin Sisters, Lake SPECTACULAR VIEWS on 2.5 ac 3 mi from No stairs. Handicap adapt. 1BDR-1BA w/jet
Estes & Lumpy Ridge. West end unit, corner Estes Park. Very custom, quality home w/ tub. Fireplace. W/d hookups. HYPERLINK
guest quarters. Main level carpet 11-09. lot, S passive solar to front deck & driveway. up-to-date features & amenities including 4 “http://www.circlepix.com/home/A52MP” \o
Nice views. HYPERLINK “http://www. 1024 sf, 2 BDR 2 BA, 1 car gar., fenced back rock fireplaces, water feature in back, horses “blocked::http://www.circlepix.com/home/
circlepix.com/home/7AK7C9” www. yard. Renting not permitted. HYPERLINK allowed. Please come in to arrange showing A52MP” www.circlepix.com/home/A52MP
circlepix.com/home/7AK7C9 ONLY “http://www.circlepix.com/7AAH7W” www. or visit www.estesparkrealestate.com/” Contact listing agent regarding financing.
circlepix.com/7AAH7W $209,000. 1787 www.estesparkrealestate.com. Asking only Rated 3rd of 61 specialty properties in Trip
$319,900 1015 Whispering Pines Olympian Ln $1,370,000 2140 Ridge Rd Advisor. $210,000 1516 Fish Hatchery Rd
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PROSPECT MTN. TOWNHOME HIGH DRIVE SUBDIVISION w/ big mtn BE THE LUCKY ONE move into home w/ “A GATHERING PLACE” SPECTACULAR
(You own corner lot) DESIRED area, views is place to own a nice cabin. View Longs mtn views of Longs Peak, Mt. Meeker, Twin LOG HOME. Over 4,600 sf. BORDERING
unobstruct. mtn. views of Longs, Mt. Peak, Meeker, Twin Sisters. 1076 sq.ft., 2 Sisters & Lumpy Ridge. Beautiful liv/dine/kit ROCKY MTN PARK. 25 acres. Stunning Char-
Meeker, Twin Sisters. One level, NO bedroom, 1 bath, nice living room & dining areas w/ fireplace. 3 BDR, 3 BA, office, shop, acter. 3 Fireplaces. Large Decks. Horse Barn. 14
STAIRS, 2 bed/2 bath/ 2 car, vaulted area may be just the place for you. Asking only lg 2 car gar. Guest quarters. 2500 plus acres also available - $274,500.
ceiling, fireplace. Excellent floor plan. appraised price $242,000, Come in today sq.ft., corner lot, paved st., very well maint. www.circlepix.com/home2/7AB69P
for more details or to make an appointment to inside & out. Perfect for extended fam Ask- $995,000 2151 McGraw Ranch Rd
Well maint. Call today to see this one. ing only $389,000. 2400 Longview
$325,000. 510 Devon Dr. view. $242,000 739 Larkspur Rd
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OH MY GOSH! Incredible views from this “REMODELED” 3BD/3BA on .42 acres. For over 25 years this fav restaurant WONDERFUL 4 BDR/3 BA on .81 acres in
condo. 2 BDR + lg storage, 3 BA. Big master, GREAT VIEWS of Twin Sisters, rocky crags, has featured breakfast, lunch, home- great neighborhood w/ views. Amenities include
walk in closets, tile, hickory cab, fireplace, & trees. Gas fireplace, effic. furnace, & double made desserts & soups. Excellent hickory flrs, moss rock frpl & a gourmet kitchen
patio, dbl garage & Home Warranty. Primary pane windows. Lg family rm w/ fireplace, 2 downtown location for this bus opp. w/ 2 Wolf ovens & microwave, a Subzero refrig,
or second home. HYPERLINK “http://tour. car garage, new siding & window. Home All furnishing, furniture, equipment, cherry cab & granite countertops to name a few.
circlepix.com/7A997J” http://tour.circlepix. Warranty. HYPERLINK “http://www. inventory & training included. Great Call for complete list. Many extras. Home war-
circlepix.com/7AM4BU” http://www.circlepix.
com/7A997J $257,900 1763 Wildfire Rd com/7AM4BU $319,00 840 Ramshorn Dr opportunity to live & work in Estes ranty. $569,900 1511 Sunny Mead Ln
Park. $175,000.
3 BDR MOUNTAIN HOME large living, dining MTN DREAM HOME Premium 2 BDR/2BA. PRICED RIGHT! 3 bedroom/2 bath, w/ 2BDR+ LOG HOME 10 acres mtn land. Bor-
room & wonderful deck for all your family & friends Huge views. Great rm flr plan. Vaulted ceil- wood floors, formal dining, and oversized ders Ntnl forest. Great views from lg windows.
to gather. Nice views to the N & W of Mummy Mtns ings Exposed beams & wood flrs. 30X30 living room w/ wood burning fireplace. Gas fireplace. Vaulted wood ceilings. Hand-
& RMNP. Lrg tile fireplace, built-ins & lots of rock heated studio/workshop/garage w/ views. Oversized heated two car garage. crafted cab. 2-car garage. Home warranty &
work. 3rd bedroom has its own entrance. You’ll like HYPERLINK “http://www.circlepix.com/ Fenced yard w/ mature trees and views inspection report. HYPERLINK “http://www.
the interior & love the views. HYPERLINK “http:// home2/7A3385” www.circlepix.com/ of the Lake Estes and Mount Olympus. circlepix.com/home/7A397C” http://www.
www.circlepix.com/7AAGQH” http://www.circlepix. circlepix.com/home/7A397C $349,500 804
com/7AAGQH $280,000 810 Riverside home2/7A3385 $379,900 1431 Narcissus Dr $269,000 721 S St Vrain Elkridge Rd, Glen Haven
INCREDIBLE DUPLEX End unit condo w/ 2 SEE & LISTEN TO THE RIVER . Lrg end unit ONE OF A KIND! Twin Sisters & Longs QUIET COMPLEX w/ mature land-
levels, 3 BDR, 2.5 BA off road w/ secluded feeling. , peaceful, landscaped & close to RMNP. Open Peak Views. Quiet neighborhood on .86 scaping. 960 sq ft open floor plan w/
Wood, tile & natural stone. Kitchen has granite flr plan w/ vaulted ceilings & gas stove in LR. 2 Acre. 3 lg BDR & 2.5 BA. Office w/ built lrg rooms, 2 BDR, 1 BA, wood burning
countertops & high end appliances. Oversized glass bdrm/2 ba, 1100 sq ft. Great for rental, vacation, ins. New Exterior landscaping & exterior fireplace. HOA includes hot-water heat,
doors & windows w/ views. HYPERLINK “http:// or yr round living. Furniture & furnishing includ- paint. Formal dining. Patio. Main Floor water, trash, sewer, laundry & mainte-
www.circlepix.com/7AX7EN” http://www.circlepix. ed. Home Warranty http://www.circlepix.com/ Laundry. $549,000 630 Pinewood Ln nance. $150,000 603 Aspen Ave C1
com/7AX7EN $484,900 1706 Mary’s Lake Rd M9FQ4R $195,000 2760 Fall River Rd #215
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800-726-1405
GOLF COURSE & MTN VIEWS. ELK RIDGE RANCH 360 views from DIA GREAT VIEWS from this 4 BDR / 2 BDR 1.5 BA Ranch Style Home. This
4 BDR 3 BA - 2 story. Features: Main to downtown Denver, Front Range, Longs 2.75 BA home. There is an attached home sits on a 3 acre lot with complete pri-
Peak, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Estes Valley 3 car garage w/ workshop. Fireplace vacy. It has a detached 2 car garage and an
Level Master Suite w/ 5 piece Master & Mummy Range. 120 acres of meadows. attached one car garage, an open floor plan
in 600 sq ft master bedroom. Large
BA, Livingroom fireplace, formal Rock formations, a pond & forest. 1 BDR 1 living room and family room on lower w/ built in book cases on both sides of the liv-
dining & vaulted ceilings. $419,500 BA. Log knotty pine home w/ well & septic. level. This is a well maintained home. ing room fireplace. Listed well below current
1488 Creekside Ct 3 bay garage workshop. Guest quarters. appraisal giving the new owner instant equity.
$1,675,000 9999 Hell’s Canyon $389,000 3137 Fish Creek Rd $299,500 17907 Hwy 7, Allenspark
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ADORABLE 2BR/2BA cabin on almost 2 BEAUTIFUL CREEKSIDE CONDO CONDO ON FALL RIVER 2 BR 2 BA
ac. Comes fully furnished w/ new wood WONDERFUL HOME Quiet &
convenient location. Lg back yard. Located on Fall River. 2BR/ 2BA fully invest property furnished w/ excellent
blinds, new carpet, new paint & new appli- rental history. Wood floors, vaulted
ances. Private, but close to RMNP & shop- Deck for entertaining. Lg living furnished. Excellent investment prop-
room w/ cozy moss rock fireplace. ceilings w/wood beams, w/gas FP, tiled
ping. All of this + beautiful rock outcrop- erty. Professional on site management baths, & private deck w/ your own pri-
pings & wrap around deck offering great Open kitchen. 2 BDR & lg BA. $269,500
Great opportunity. Move in ready. vate hot tub. Professional on site manage-
views! Priced well below recent appraisal. 1340 Fall River Dr Unit A
$199,500 516 Driftwood ment & minutes from RMNP. $ 289,500
$249,000 1679 Hallett Heights Dr.
1516 Fish Hatchery Rd
IDEAL STARTER OR INVESTMENT ON PRIVATE WOODED LOT This IMMACULATE CONDO REDUCED BEAUTIFUL, WELL KEPT HOME
PROPERTY! One level condo. Open cozy condo has so many nice features: $10,000 Listed price is $232,000 with Built on over an acre. Oversized 3 car
living room 1 fireplace, 2 BDR, 1 2 Bedroom, 1.5 baths, demand $56,500 soft 2nd mortgage so your garage, 3 BDR, 3 BA, main level living,
BA, dining room/kitchen, & close to electric, Blaze Queen stove for even price is $175,500. Deed restricted 2 fireplaces, wood floors, decks on 3
town, hospital & schools. Association heat. single car detached garage, main condo must be purchased by qualified sides, skylite, windows, flower gardens
pays heat & laundry facilities. Quiet, level laundry, private deck, all city buyer. Immaculate 3 bedroom 3 bath & flower boxes, kitchen bar, separate
peaceful. Neighborhood-move in ready. utilities, close in to town. $195,000 with many upgrades. SELLER HIGHLY dining area, large family room, sunroom
$145,000 603 Aspen Ave A1 790 Big Horn Dr, Unit B MOTIVATED. 882 Crabapple w/ eating area $585,500 122 Stanley
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PANORAMIC VIEWS Beautiful updated IMMACULATE 2 BDR/2 BA on .5 COZY HOME on 1 acre wooded STARTER HOME OR FIXER UPPER
home on quiet cul-de-sac. 4 BDR, 3 BA, acres. Beautifully decorated, well lot, quiet subdivision, city utilities, 2 2 BDR, 1 BA, ranch w/ fireplace, wood
oversized 2 car garage. Soak up the sun floors, storage shed, city utilities, close
from hot tub on large deck. Private master kept, granite countertops, wood floors, BDR, 2 BA, lrg 2 car heated garage.
to town & 1 car garage. Needs some
suite, 2 gas fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, Mtn Views and beautifully landscaped. Living/dining fireplace. Front range work. Nice yard for children. Unfinished
wood floors, open floor plan, all city $335,000 2407 Hwy 66 18 views , deck & patio. Maintained lower level for washer, dryer, good stor-
utilities. Great for entertaining or family roads. Won’t last at $319,000!
groups! $445,000 715 Ponderosa age, & can be finished into living space.
1450 Meadow Ln $165,000 161 3rd St
HISTORIC 3 BDR 2 BA, Lg quiet lot, 4/5 BDR, 4 BA, quiet cul-de-sac, wind BIG VIEWS 3 BDR 2.5 baths. 2 car Lovely Riverside Condo Zoned Com-
Twin Owls & Lake views, hardwood protected, lots of wildlife, nice features, garage. Open floor plan. Panoramic mercial Open, 900sf Deck Overlook-
floors, fireplace, separate 2 BDR cabin lrg kitchen, storage, laundry chute, fire- views. City utilities. Spacious & well ing Big Thompson River. Longs Peak
for income/investment, city utilities. place, pantry, lrg master suite, jetted tub,
LL BDR for office/den. Possible mother in maintained. Gas fireplace. Storage +. Views, Updated Kitchen and Baths,
Room to expand. $390,000 Ready to move in. $339,000. Oversized Garage with Separate Work-
145 Stanley Circle Dr law suite w/ kitchen & bath. Well main-
tained. $499,000. 890 Elk Meadow Ct 265 Solomon shop. $525,000 525 Pine River A
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SECLUDED SETTING 1.05 ac adjoins LUXURIOUS CUSTOM Execu- BLACK CANYON INN CONDO ENTERTAINER’S DREAM HOME Private
private fishing lake. Wood burning overlooking pond & spectacular views of 7.88 acres landscaped w/ ponds & waterfall.
tive Home w/ Gourmet Kitchen. 2000 sf covered veranda, stereo system in &
stove in living room. Relax on the 14’ x 35 Acres of Rolling Horse Pastures. Longs Peak. Decorated unit sleeps 6. Rent out, 2 kitchens w/ pizza oven & commercial
8’ covered deck and listen to the sounds nightly, monthly or live in it full time. 2nd appliances, butler’s pantry, dining & breakfast
of wildlife. If you need to escape after a Panoramic Video Tour at BDR can be rented separately. HOA covers rooms., library, 4000 sf rec rm, theater & stage,
stressful week, this is the place for you! 443SkinnerGulchRd.com cable TV, all utilities, ext maint, lawn care & 50’s bar & game area.
$105,000 357 Chipmunk Pl, Drake $899,000 443 Skinner Gulch pool. $ 289,900 800 MacGregor B1& 2 $3,500,000 3005 Grey Fox Dr
CONDO CLOSE TO STANLEY VIEWS JUST DON’T GET ANY BETTER GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY FULL LOG HOME IN PRIVATE SETTING
HOTEL AND DOWNTOWN. THAN THIS 5 bed/3 bath. Huge recreation 4 detached cabins, good condition, w/ Stone fireplace, massive windows, 700 sf
room. Exercise room & more. Lots of mtn views, quiet area. w/ woodstoves or deck w/ big views, dream kitchen w/ granite
3 bdr/3 ba. Furnishings negotiable. countertops, built-in desk & custom cabinets,
decks. Beautiful location. 4200 sf. Spacious fireplace, patio or deck, some knotty pine
Permanent residence. Short or long lot! www.circlepix.com/home/7ADBGT interiors. Single garage/workshop & 2 each BDR w/ priv fireplace & BA, lrg htd
term rental. Flexible usage. $559,500 332 Ute Lane sheds on site. Make one your home & garage + workshop w/sep entrance. http://
$ 309,000 746 Black Canyon www.circlepix.com/home/7A6T8K $735,000
rent others. $399,900 1301 Strong Ave 1470 Moss Rock Dr
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360 DEGREES Fabulous Snowcapped Views LOOK WHAT YOU’VE BEEN GUARANTEED! You’ll love the com- EXCEPTIONAL HOME - PRIVATE SET-
on 3 Acres . Eco friendly 3 BDR 3 BA, in-floor MISSING! Longs Peak View. All fort and updating this 4 bed/3 bath TING & SNOWCAPPED VIEWS. 4 bed
radiant heat, fireplace, lg updated kit, 2nd Master 3ba. 2 fireplaces. Large office & re room.
Suite. Privacy w/ rock outcroppings, lrg trees, Day Sunshine. Corner Lot. 3 bed/2 offers. 1+ acre with barn and corral
Dbl heated garage. 1000 sf of deck. Possible
natural grasses & wildflowers. Come see for bath. Huge Rec room. 2 fireplaces. 2 with Dynamite views in all directions. Owner Financing Available.
yourself addt’l amenities. www.circlepix.com/ Large Decks. Outside Freshly http://tour.circlepix.com/7AB9XV www.circlepix.com/home/7A8TX8
home/7A827C $430,000 720 Little Prospect Painted. $299,750 2600 Wildwood Dr $449,000 681 Conifer $599,900 2731 Sunset Ln
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MAGNIFICENT SETTING & BREATH- COLORADO LIVING AT ITS BEST Custom PRIME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY A BEAUTIFUL SUCESSFUL
TAKING VIEWS Unimaginable! Home w/ ranch in prime location. 3 BDR/3 BA on 2.76 La Carte is 25 yr kitchen/gourmet store in
open floor plan & unique architectural fea- acres w/ views, trees & privacy. Gorgeous RESORT on pristine acreage on
prime location offering foods, accessories, banks of Fall River. Pine Haven
tures. Walls of windows. Vaulted T&G ceil- kitchen, stainless appl, granite & decorator slate,
ings, sauna, 2 rock-faced fireplaces & Jotel vaulted beamed ceilings, & lg mast suite w/ lg linens & cookware. Owner financing
Resort. Price is turn-key w/l bus.
woodstove. Mummy Range views. 2-level walk-in closet. http://tour.circlepix.com/7AN5EP available. http://www.circlepix.com/
home/7AWFFE 336 Elkhorn Ave assets included. Call for details.
deck. $294,500 1607 Black Squirrel Dr $645,000 830 Rockwood Ln
1800 Fall River
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Is your home safe from fire, CO poisoning?
Special ot the Trail-Gazette menting the following precau-
tions at home to help protect
against fire and CO poisoning:
(ARA) — Just when you * Regularly test smoke and
think you’re safe, a recent na- CO alarms -Regular mainte-
tionwide survey has uncover- nance is just as important as
ed that a majority of American having the correct number of
homes are dangerously un- alarms. Be sure to test alarms
der-protected when it comes monthly and replace batteries
to fire and carbon monoxide twice a year. Smoke alarm
(CO) poisoning. units should be replaced ev-
ery 10 years and CO alarms
Even those equipped with
every five years. These are
smoke and CO alarms are at
simple tasks, but vitally impor-
risk according to the study,
tant when it comes to home
which revealed that two-thirds
safety.
of U.S. households are not in
* Plan and practice a fire
compliance with the national Courtesy Photo
safety drill -Identify exits and
recommendation for the num- Simple devices help protect residents from fire and CO if necessary, equip second-
ber of smoke alarms set by poisoning. floor rooms with escape lad-
the National Fire Protection
ders. Practice actually going
Association (NFPA). Even ize that their families are at least one CO alarm on each through the motions, and fi-
more alarming is the 90 per- risk.” level and one in or near every nally, identify a meeting place
cent of homes that do not bedroom or sleeping area.
Despite the low number of outside so everyone is ac-
meet the recommendation for For smoke alarms, homes
NFPA-compliant homes, nine counted for.
number of carbon monoxide should have one installed at
out of 10 respondents to the Add a “network” of smoke
detectors, including 40 per- the top of each staircase and
survey reported feeling “cer- alarms — Many homeowners
cent that report having zero one in every bedroom or
tain” their homes are ade- may not realize there are
working carbon monoxide de- sleeping area. To put this into
quately equipped with smoke alarm networks available for
tectors. perspective, the average-sized
alarms, and 62 percent report- home use, which are wireles-
“These statistics confirm home in America — a two-sto- sly connected and “talk” to
ed the same for CO alarms.
what we’ve feared for years — ry, three bedroom house — one another to alert to a fire in
“There is a clear and con- would need a minimum of a different room. First Alert
that far too many homes in
cerning lack of awareness four smoke alarms and five ONELINK alarms are con-
this country are not as well
among homeowners regard- carbon monoxide alarms to nected, and if one alarm goes
protected as they should be
ing the number of alarms re- comply with NFPA guide- off, all alarms sound and can
against the dangers of fire and
quired to fully protect a home lines. “tell” homeowners the loca-
CO,” says Deborah Hanson,
and its residents,” adds Han- tion of the fire.
director of external affairs for In addition to installing the
son.
First Alert, a leader in residen- recommended number of For more information and a
tial fire and CO detection de- The current recommenda- alarms, The Home Safety complete home safety check-
vices. “What’s more troubling tion by the NFPA Council (www.homesafety- list, visit www.firstalert.com/
is that many people don’t real- (www.nfpa.org) is to have at council.org) suggests imple- safety_checklist.php.
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Basic home improvements can help lower taxes
Special ot the Trail-Gazette tation with a window company
expert to discuss your energy-
efficiency, installation and tim-
(ARA) — While small ing goals.
things help, it’s the big steps 3. Window/door selection
consumers take to improve — Your window expert will
their home’s energy efficiency help you choose energy-effi-
that truly make a difference, cient windows and doors
according to researchers at based on your home’s style,
Scientific American magazine. your climate and your budget.
Of the 505 Americans sur- They can also arrange for in-
veyed by the Earth Institute stallation.
and Center for Research on Replacement projects don’t
Environmental Decisions, need to be messy, time-con-
more than 40 percent said the suming or complicated. In
most effective way to save en- fact, it’s possible to install new
ergy was to turn off lights, windows without replacing
drive less or adjust the ther- wallpaper or repainting your
mostat. Less than 10 percent walls, Bravard says.
identified what researchers Pella Precision Fit replace-
say are more effective mea- ment windows provide a sim-
sures — improving your plified solution for home reno-
home’s overall efficiency, like Courtesy Photo vation. These easy-to-install
buying energy-saving appli- replacement windows slide
Some basic upgrades can help on taxes.
ances or replacing old win- into existing window openings
dows with more energy-effi- helping retain surrounding in-
To meet requirements for Whether you want to re-
cient ones. terior trim, wallpaper, paint or
up to $1,500 in U.S. energy place all your windows at
“Now is an ideal time to re- tax credits, qualifying win- once or start with just one plaster. The windows are de-
place drafty windows or dows and doors must be in- door, these steps will help get signed for applications where
doors,” says Annette Bravard, stalled by Dec. 31, 2010. your replacement project un- the exterior frame remains in
vice president of retail re- der way. good condition, but an up-
Simplify your replacement graded sash unit can increase
placement at Pella Corpora-
1. Financing — Contact energy efficiency and eye ap-
tion. “Installing energy-effi- Sometimes the most daunt-
your lender or the window peal.
cient windows and doors can ing aspect of a home improve-
company you’re buying from Choose from awning, tran-
help lower your utility bills ment project is figuring out
to discuss possible financing som and casement windows
and increase your energy effi- how to pay for it. Once home-
options. Not ready for a big — whichever meet your
ciency for years to come, and owners take the first step to-
remodeling project right now? needs and the style of your
help you qualify for 2010 U.S. ward securing financing op-
Consider a multi-year ap- home.
energy tax credits. If you’ve tions, they’re surprised how
proach that fits your needs.
been putting off window or quickly and easily windows If you’re ready to take on
door replacement, now’s the and doors can be replaced, 2. Schedule appointment — this energy-saving project, vis-
time to do it.” Bravard says. Schedule an in-home consul- it pella.com.
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Rare 3 BR, double garage unit in this well established
251 Pine Tree 910 Ramshorn
Charming home with room for creative living.
Expect the unexpected. This home, and its views, take
and maintained project along Dry Gulch Road. your breath away. The craftsmanship of Prairie style Lighting, bathrooms, kitchen and flooring have all
Offering beautiful, open views to the E & S, the kitchen, greatroom & entry is exquisite. Two master been upgraded, and home has new HWBB system
overall effect is of sunny expansiveness and privacy. suites, sunny art studio/exercise room, and main floor in place, with wood stove in LR for cozy evenings.
The great room combines kitchen, dining and living workshop. Decks and pergola provide breathtaking The attached & spacious garage is off lower walkout
room area with generous windows to the views. One panoramic mountain views. You’ll experience a level. New decking off DR/LR offers spectacular
level living includes the double attached garage, serenity and quiet energy in this spacious home, views toward mountains and Rockwood high
bedroom and bath on main level, with two additional while the lot provides level landscaping in front, and points. Lower level offers guest & activity space with
BRs and bath down. Move in readiness includes the granite boulder backdrop. Blacktop driveway and convenience kitchen. Warm and colorful, in quiet
wonderful window coverings throughout. $315,000 location, this home is open and adaptable to your
excellent well system. $695,000
www.1861Raven.com needs. $387,000.
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NE NE
www.RockwoodHome.info
Price $669,000
HOME PLUS 2 RENTAL UNITS
• 3.49 acres, 1stTime on Market
$410,000
• 2 Bed, 3 Bath, 2143 sq ft
• 2 ½ acres with mountain views
• Top of theWorldViews!
• Near National Park entrance
• Private, Large Deck, Garage
• 2 car garage with workshop
• Views from EveryWindow
• Lot split possible
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