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How to save money on fall
home improvements
NEW YORK, NY — As the sea- Hood,’’ says Segrete.
son turns, it’s time to finish projects ’’EVOLUTION’s halogen lighting
that will prevent expensive problems system is twice as bright as other
during the winter months. ’ models, and it provides the largest fil-
“Tackling those nagging tasks tration area and quietest operation
now helps you maintain the comfort available for your kitchen.’’
and value of your home, and you EVOLUTION’s stainless steel sur-
don’t have to spend much to make a faces are simple to clean, and the
big difference,’’ says Tom Kraeutler, easy-release filters are dishwasher
home improvement expert and syndi- safe. Find out more at http://
cated radio show host of The Money www.Broan.com.
Pit. Protection for natural stone sur-
To save on fall improvements, faces
Kraeutler suggests the following: Natural stone calls for special care,
Quiet ventilation with conve- and you can protect the beauty of your
nient lighting granite and marble countertops with
’Need to outfit a bath or laundry DuPont Granite & Marble Countertop
with a vent fan, but can’t stand the Cleaner + Protector.
racket when it’s running? NuTone “The unique formula lets you wipe
LunAura exhaust fans provide Ultra up spills while reinforcing the seal on
Silent ventilation with convenient, the stone’s surface, preserving your
efficient LED lighting,’’ says Kraeut- investment,’’ says Kraeutler. DuPont
ler. ’’Use the bright task lighting by Granite & Marble Countertop Cleaner
day, then switch to the edge-glow + Protector is safe and effective for
setting for safety overnight.’’ daily use and available at Lowe’s and
Energy-Star-qualified LunAura Floor & Decor.
exhaust fans are available in round Get more natural stone care solu-
and square light panel styles at most tions at http://www2.dupont.com/
lighting showrooms. Learn more at Stone—Care/en—US/.
http://www.NuTone.com. Keep rodents out of your winter
Illuminating the kitchen experi- nest
ence October is National Rodent
“Bring the joys of cooking to light
with the best-in-class illumination of
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Mower maintenance: Mulching leaves puts added
stress on the machine
(MCT) result in direct cost savings, but it cer- faster.’’ ‘‘You can use better than 20 per-
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — That first tainly reduces the wear and tear on Another key through-the-season cent more fuel with a dull blade,’’
taste of fall means the beginning of a you. Few things are as frustrating as task: Keep a sharp blade, particularly
big run of good-byes: so long to sum- trying to start a cranky piece of out- with the added strain of leaf mulching. Continued on Page 5
mer vacation, good-bye grilling sea- door power equipment. Nobody needs
son and farewell to football-free
weekends.
that frustration on a busy weekend.’’
When it comes to maintaining
How to save money on
But before you give a hasty send-
off to the mowing season, be aware
machinery, clean is important.
Before you even put the mower
fall home improvements
Continued on Page 2
that there’s a pretty decent checklist away for the season, one particular
of prescribed fall lawn-mower mainte- aspect of fall presents its own chal- Prevention Month, opening a season when rats and mice tend to join us
nance tasks you might want to tackle. lenges for mowers: leaves. indoors to escape winter’s chill.
Sure, most people may equate ‘‘The best thing to do during fall “Now’s the time to take preventive measures such as sealing foundation
lawn-mower maintenance with early use is to double-check your air fil- cracks, clearing clutter around the home, and placing d-CON baits and traps in
spring, but experts say fall is a fine ters,’’ said Ryan Hays, manager at strategic locations,’’ advises Kraeutler. d-CON has solutions to fit your rodent
time to do upkeep on the old reliable Rick’s Lawnmower in Blue Springs, removal preference. Get help diagnosing your rodent problem at http://www.d-
walk-behind. Mo. ‘‘The air filters get dirtier faster conproducts.com.
A bit of work now will save you when you mulch leaves. If they get Custom comfort for the indoor season
quite a bit of time and money when it stopped up, they have to suck air from “Every home has its hot and cold spots, but you can create continuous
comes time to roll the mower back out somewhere, and then they’ll suck comfort with ductless, efficient H2i Hyper-Heating units from Mitsubishi
Electric,’’ says Kraeutler. “H2i uses inverter-driven compressor technology to
of the garage next year. unfiltered air, and you can damage the
deliver precise indoor comfort in each conditioned room, trimming home
‘‘Maintenance makes equipment motor. ‘‘Also, some manufacturers energy bills in the process.’’
easier to start,’’ said Roy Berendsohn, tell you to change the oil in the fall Mitsubishi Electric’s H2i systems are Energy Star and tax-credit qualified,
senior home editor at Popular because the dirtier and dustier condi- and offer easy, ductwork-free installation. Learn more at http://
Mechanics. ‘‘That may or may not tions from leaves can impact the oil www.mehvac.com.
Check Out These Listings by Walt Pickard
For information on these magnificent homes, contact Walt Pickard, Coldwell Banker Partners, at 240-7301.
1613 Kingsroyal Blvd. 617 Lincoln Avenue
This 3-bed, 3-bath 2-story Regency Park home at 1613 Kingsroyal Blvd. boasts Priced at just $149,000, this charming 4-bed, 3-bath home at 617
2,009 square feet of quality living space and a full finished basement. And it's priced Lincoln is just like new! It includes a home warranty, all new furnace and
to sell! The spacious and open kitchen is a gourmet's delight, with granite
countertops and hardwood floors and, eat-in kitchen, while the formal dining room
central air, new roof and stainless appliances, and electric system.
conveniently opens to the living area. The family room is a wonderful gathering You'll have 1,707 of living space plus a partially finished basement to
place with vaulted ceilings, lots of glass and a nice gas burning fireplace to keep it work with. All the rooms are sizable: living room (17 x 13), dining room
cozy during fall and winter. (12 x 10.6), kitchen (11.6 x 20), master bedroom (12 x 15.6) and family
The master suite comes complete with 5-piece bath, double sinks and, of course, room (16 x 12). And you will surely enjoy the fireplace now that winter
a large bedroom. The additional 1,158 square feet in the unfinished basement adds is on the way. Two single car garages and a single car carport plus RV
to the investment potential. You will love soaking up the mountain views from the
large deck that spans the entire length of the home. Be sure to revel in the extensive parking with electric hookups are another added bonus.
landscaping in the fenced backyard. Priced at $200,000, this is one you won't want
to pass up.
11174 W. El Caminito Dr.
27 Altadena Dr. This 5-bed, 3-bath rancher with 1,991 square feet has been called "the
This is the Gingerbread House with a Martha Stewart backyard and deck. best buy in Pueblo West right now." You will absolutely love the spacious feel
This 4-bed, 4-bath rancher offers a generous 2,036 square feet with a full of this bright and airy home, with its vaulted ceilings, skylights and plentiful
basement (partially finished). With a professionaly decorated interior, this El
camino rancher features three bedrooms on the main level and a fourth windows. The master suite has a 5-piece bath with jetted tub. Other notable
bedroom in the finished basement. A huge living room with vaulted ceilings features include two laundry areas, keyless entry, sprinkler system and 3-car
and formal dining room is a centerpiece, while a chef's kithen with tile garage. A full finished basement features a wet bar, large family area, two
countertops and a quaint eating area with large windows to let the morning sun bedrooms with Jack-n-Jill bath.
in will keep you happy. Walk-out to the large, covered deck from the dining area and enjoy the
The family room offers a gas fireplace with built in book shelves with beautifully treed, fenced and private backyard with nice mountain view. This
access to the huge covered patio and the beautiful flowers surruonding the back
yard. Other features include new paint, hardwood floors, window coverings, is the perfect home for entertaining, socializing and building memories. This
ceiling fans, vaulted ceilings, security system, walk-in closets and a 2-car horse-friendly home with space for RV and large vehicle parking, and a 3-car
attached garage. Priced at $279,000, this home definitely has the "wow" factor. attached garage, is priced at $279,000.
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Gov’t report: Fannie knew
of ’robo-signing’ in ’03
2920 Winnipeg - NEW LISTING - only $54,900!!!
975 Coral - Wonderful well kept
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mort-
gage giant Fannie Mae knew about
The worst practices,
Perfect for investors or
owner occupied!! See
every property for sale
rancher tucked in a cul-de-sac!
Close to schools. 3 beds w/ 2 full
baths. Tile floors in the big
allegations of improper foreclosure known collectively as
at Pueblo123.com Kitchen, laundry room & baths.
Large living area for entertaining.
RV parking and a 2 car garage.
practices by law firms in 2003 but did
not act to stop them, a government
‘‘robo-signing,’’ led
some lenders to sus-
Large patio in the back.
Cute 1 bedroom watchdog says.
469 S. Rialto, PW - NEWER home, 2 story on Similar allegations are the subject
pend foreclosures last
bungalow, centrally
1.01 acre, 4 bedrooms, 3 located. Within
baths, 3 car garage, walking distance of of a probe by state attorneys general
NEW LISTING. See every
property for sale at
Pueblo123.com
local amenities. Home
under 15K!
into how lenders and law firms
ignored proper procedures to handle a
fall. And it led to an
crush of foreclosure paperwork. An ongoing investigation
Bill Schwabe
unnamed shareholder warned Fannie
Mae of alleged foreclosure abuses in
by all 50 state attor-
neys general.
Schwabe Real Estate, Inc.
406-1099 2003, the inspector general for the
agency that regulates Fannie says in a
1826 E. 13th St. $
19,900 report being released Tuesday.
1706 Beulah Ave. $
29,000
1002 E. Evans Ave. $
44,900 Fannie Mae responded by hiring a
2 Oxford St. $
79,900 law firm to investigate the claims in to Florida to study the foreclosure cri-
13 Radcliff Ln. $
89,900 2005. The law firm reported in 2006 sis. They found that the mortgage
2008 Elmwood $
134,900 industry was overwhelmed by foreclo-
7560 Hwy. 96 $
149,900 that it had found foreclosure attorneys
8116 Wolfenberger Rd. $
162,900 in Florida ‘‘routinely filing false sures; that the average foreclosure
343 S. Laird $
169,900 pleadings and affidavits.’’ processing time had grown from 150
521 Archdale Dr. $
214,900 Fannie officials said they told a days to more than 400 days; that lend-
235 Riverwalk $
279,900
1290 23rd Ln. $
369,900 government official about the law ers were beset by flawed documenta-
firm’s findings in 2006. That tion; and that law firms weren’t devot-
unnamed official, who now works for ing enough time to cases.
Fannie’s regulator, the Federal Hous- The worst practices, known collec-
ing Finance Agency, said he couldn’t tively as ‘‘robo-signing,’’ led some
recall the conversation, the report lenders to suspend foreclosures last
says. fall. And it led to an ongoing investi-
Fannie began using a network of gation by all 50 state attorneys gener-
attorneys in 1997 to help handle fore- al.
closures, evictions and bankruptcies. Several states, including California,
In 2008, the network grew to 140 law Delaware and New York, oppose a
firms. And the number of foreclosures proposed settlement with the lenders.
in Fannie’s portfolio reached historic They complain that the lenders would
highs. Foreclosures more than dou- receive unfair immunity from civil lit-
bled from 2007 to 2008. They grew igation under the deal.
50 percent in 2009. Fannie and its sister company,
In June 2010, FHFA officials went Freddie Mac, own or guarantee about
half of U.S. mortgages. That equals
nearly 31 million loans worth more
than $5 trillion. And they account for
1314 Cyoress - What a cute home & ONLY $66,000,
new paint in and out, new
nearly all new mortgages.
windows, new kitchen, 3
bedrooms on once level plus
The Bush administration seized
basement, garage, BIG LOT. control of the mortgage giants in Sep-
See every property for sale
at Pueblo123.com tember 2008, hoping to stabilize the
housing industry.
625 E. 4th - Eastside bar in Urban Renewal area - 2
The inspector general’s report says
4303 Wilderness - Wonderful buy on this large
bars, kitchen, 2story plus
basement - local bank says
FHFA plans to change its oversight
policies by the end of 2012. The
212876
bi-level in the heart of Eagleridge. Beautiful wood sell it - possible terms too!!
floors, lots of living area. A big back yard and Kitchen too - ready to go!!!
covered patio with a deck off kitchen. Lots of
room for entertaining. Don’t miss your buy!
See every property for sale report is among several government
at Pueblo123.com
inquiries into the aftermath of the
housing crisis.
Mike Alvarado A broader report into missteps by
Schwabe Real Estate, Inc. Fannie and Freddie is expected this
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Mower maintenance Bank of America
to shut down
Continued from Page 3 contributing editor at the Family shields and guards.
Replace any damaged or missing
lending division
Handyman magazine: ‘‘Oxygenated
said Peter Sawchuk, program leader gas only has a 30-day shelf life. After parts, including spark plugs. NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of
for home improvement with Con- Check tire tread and pressure. America is closing down one of its
that, the ethanol starts to separate.’’
sumer Reports. ‘‘I always recommend Add a fuel stabilizer to the gas mortgage units.
That ethanol falls to the bottom of The Charlotte, N.C. bank put its
people buy a second blade for the tank.
the tank, he said. And ethanol will ‘‘correspondent lending’’ business
mower. It’s usually under $10.’’ After adding stabilizer, run the
absorb any moisture present in the air up for sale on Aug. 31. It couldn’t
Keeping the mower deck clean is engine for five minutes.
into the gas tank. find a suitable buyer and has
also an important task — certainly Change the oil (or in the spring).
before you stow away the mower for That water can work its way into decided to close the business by the
the carburetor, leading to corrosion. Replace the filter. end of the year, said bank spokes-
the year. Sharpen the blade, but be careful
‘‘Having clippings and debris build ‘‘If you leave that gas in all win- man Terry Francisco.
ter, your carburetor can be toast by not to sharpen it to a razor’s edge — The division financed mortgage
up on the underside cuts the air flow it will crack, peel back and hack grass
next spring,’’ Muscoplat said. loans from small lenders such as
and dramatically impacts the effec- to shreds. Leave a thickness of about
And a carburetor repair job isn’t credit unions.
tiveness of the mower,’’ Sawchuk 1/64 of an inch to keep the blade Bank of America Corp. acquired
said. cheap — anywhere from $70 and
more for a walk-behind to $200 and strong the business as part of its 2008 pur-
At the end of the season, Sawchuk Balance the blade to prevent vibra- chase of mortgage lender Country-
recommends turning the mower on its up for a riding mower.
tion. Put the center hole of the blade wide Financial Corp. In the first half
side with the carburetor facing up and One fix, thankfully, is cheap: a
on a nail hammered into a garage of the year, it financed $50 billion
cleaning the undercarriage with a bottle of gas stabilizer, $7. in mortgage loans. The bank hopes
Fuel stabilizer can accomplish stud. If one side goes down, file it
hose. ‘‘If you leave clippings under until it becomes level. to transition the 1,200 employees in
there at the end of the season, it can several tasks, Berendsohn said: it the unit into other jobs within the
Do not store in an enclosed place
start to rust and corrode.’’ increases the lifespan of stored gaso- company.
where fuel fumes can accumulate or
Changing the oil is more of a judg- line, it helps it burn more cleanly and Bank of America has been shed-
be exposed to an open flame, spark or
ment call. Most experts recommend efficiently, and it can prevent the ding assets in an effort to focus on
pilot light.
changing the oil frequently during the separation that leads to corrosion. its core banking business.
mowing season — as often as every Own a riding mower? A lot of the
25 hours of mowing time. As for prior advice is the same, but the job ahead
to storage, though, mower maestros of you is a bit bigger.
are split. Clean the deck, naturally, watch
‘‘That’s a tough call,’’ said Popular the oil, filters and gas. Maintain the
Mechanics’ Berendsohn. ‘‘Some peo- air pressure in the tires. Wheel bear-
ple recommend an oil change at the ings may need lubrication.
end of the season because it prevents ‘‘You’ll also have to charge that
dirty oil and sludge from sitting battery over the storage season, or
around in the engine’s crankcase over you have to buy a new one every
the winter. other year,’’ Sawchuk said.
‘‘I think it’s better to change the oil David Fittje, department manager
in the spring before beginning the of seasonal at the Lowe’s in Kansas
next mowing season. That ensures City, Mo., said that riding owners
that the oil is as fresh and clean as may want to make sure they check
possible at the beginning of the their belts on the rider. If it’s a little
season.’’
worn, over the winter it can crack or
So far, so good. It’s all pretty much
break.
the same advice passed down from
‘‘Spending the 20 minutes prep-
dad, granddad, and, quite possibly,
great-granddad. ping a mower for winter can save
One topic your predecessors may you a lot of hassle come spring.’’
not have worried about — but that ———
you absolutely need to keep in mind F A L L M O W E R
— is alternative fuel. And failure to MAINTENANCE
do so may lead to a significant head- John Deere provides these tips to
ache and a significant repair bill. ensure you’re getting the best cut
‘‘Ethanol is creating some prob- quality and longer life from your
lems in small engines,’’ Sawchuk equipment.
said. Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Explains Rick Muscoplat, Check all belts, filters, safety 2128737
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Beautiful Aberdeen brick rancher. 3 big bed- Wonderful home in Northridge. Great area close to 2823 Winnipeg, $56050 Country living, 1557 sf. of living space with 3
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NEW LISTING
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21 Grissom Pl. 158 Caledonia, $109900
6 Remington Ct., $139,900 604 Orchard Ave. $102,000 Great 5 bed 2 bath home with 1 car garage. Fea- Beautiful 1,300 sf home & 1,000 sf. base-
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2 storage sheds and a carport.
schools and shopping. kitchen.
the market.
Call Robyn Mason for a list of
HUD owned homes.
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Company is
174 E. Kipling, 69,900 $
Great manufactured home in Pueblo West
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Extreme weather makes Your Place: Plaster ceilings
portable generators a hit peeling after half a century
Alex Iwashyna didn’t realize how power lines. Irene knocked out power (MCT) moisture.
many of her neighbors in Richmond, to more than 9 million customers Q: My parents have lived a house If your house was originally
Va., had backup generators until her along the East Coast. A big snow- about 54 years old. painted on a very hot day in direct
own family bought one in the dark storm in the bustling Northeast corri- About three years ago the ceiling sunshine, for example, blistering can
days after Hurricane Irene. As she dor can easily cut power to more than began to peel. When a representative result, especially if a dark-color paint
endured the drone of a combustion 100,000. The recent wildfires inter- from the paint company came to was applied.
engine in her backyard, she noticed rupted power to several thousand. And inspect the situation he said it was the Sometimes, moisture is to blame.
the same steady noise from neigh- it’s not just storms that cause black- plaster on the ceiling and not the Excess moisture from within the
bors’ homes. outs; investigators are looking into paint. home can build up behind the paint
‘‘I mean we joke about preparing whether a utility worker doing a minor They have delayed painting and cause blisters (this is less likely
for the apocalypse and stuff,’’ repair job led to roughly 6 million cus- because the ceilings continue to peel. with latex paint, which is vapor per-
Iwashyna said. ‘‘We’ve had an earth- tomers in Arizona, California and What might be the cause and what do meable); rain or heavy dew can also
quake, a hurricane and a wildfire in Mexico losing power this month. you suggest they do? Seems like too produce blisters if the surface prepara-
As the U.S. electrical grid ages, the long a time for this to happen. tion wasn’t done properly or if low-
Virginia ... it would have never
number of power outages affecting A: Moisture is a likely cause, high quality latex paint was used.
occurred to me to get one until we humidity in the house, inadequate
lost power for that amount of time.’’ more than 50,000 customers more Checking is when horizontal and
ventilation after insulating, a leaky vertical cracks create a checkerboard
Homeowners around the nation than doubled between 2005 and 2009
pipe in the shower, clogged dryer vent pattern in your paint. It is evidence
have endured a nasty run of power- when compared to the previous five- — just about anything — might cause
disrupting storms, and sales of porta- year period, according to Massoud that the paint has lost its elasticity.
the plaster to be damp and make it Checking typically occurs on sur-
ble power generators have been brisk, Amin, director of the Technological difficult for the paint to adhere to the
industry officials say. The ‘‘big box’’ Leadership Institute at the University faces with several layers of oil-based
surface. paint. With age, oil-based paint gets
stores such as Lowes and Wal-Mart of Minnesota. Much of what I see on the Internet
Enter the generator. brittle. When temperatures rise or fall
did not release sales information, but about peeling paint on plaster ceilings dramatically, siding can expand or
according to one manufacturer, In Trumbull, Conn., Debi Norton has to do with much older houses that
was without power for a day and wait- contract, but the inflexible paint sim-
Briggs & Stratton Corp., Irene led to a have several coats of paint including ply cracks and checks.
spike in sales. While things have ing in line at Home Depot to buy ice the be-very-careful-with lead-based
when she overheard a town official Chalking occurs when a fine pow-
slowed since then, ‘‘we are continu- stuff.
say that Irene had hit her neighbor- I’m almost sure it is a moisture der forms on the painted surface.
ing to see an uptick in demand,’’ said Although light chalking is a desirable
Briggs spokeswoman Laura Timm. hood so hard that electricity would not issue, because that’s what I have
found over the years with my own way for paint to wear over time,
In some places, the drone of gener- be restored until that weekend.
older houses, much older than your excessive chalking can cause the color
ators is becoming as common during ‘‘I said, ‘Four more days without of the paint to fade very quickly —
blackouts as lawnmowers are on sum- power?’ And I saw the generators parents’ place. Until you solve it, you
won’t be able to repaint successfully, evidence that the protective paint film
mer Saturdays. lined up on pallets, and I said, ‘You is rapidly eroding.
know what? I can do this.’’’ and then you’ll need to prep very
‘‘I think we’ve gotten into a pattern carefully and thoroughly before you Cases of extreme chalking can usu-
of more severe weather events, Norton spent around $600 on one ally be traced to the use of a lower-
of the last portable generators left in do.
whether it’s snow or ice or rain or I asked Deborah Zimmer and the quality, highly pigmented paint, or
wind, you’re just losing power,’’ said the store. That’s a typical price, use of an interior paint on an outdoor
though portable generators can run to Paint Quality Institute about what
Kris Kiser, who heads the Outdoor makes paint fail. The clues, she said, surface.
Power Equipment Institute, a trade more than $1,000 depending on power Often, discoloration is due to mil-
and features. Larger ‘‘standby’’ gener- can be found in the way your paint is
group. ‘‘And I think people are more failing. dew, a fungus resembling dirt that
comfortable now with, ‘Hey, my ators that run on propane or natural ‘‘The evidence is right there, you thrives in warm, moist conditions.
neighbor has this generator and gas can cost much more. just need to know how to interpret it,’’ Thick shrubbery near the home can
maybe I should try it next year.’’’ A generator with enough juice can she said. make the problem worse by shading
In this year alone, a snowstorm handle a refrigerator, a furnace, lights If your exterior paint is peeling, the the siding and restricting the flow of
crippled Washington, D.C.; Joplin, and more. Norton not only kept her culprit is probably moisture. Peeling air.
Mo., was devastated by a tornado; food from spoiling but plugged in her occurs when wet wood swells under- A second type of discoloration is
record-high water levels created computer to play DVDs for her son. neath the paint, causing the paint film ‘‘bleed-through,’’ which can occur
havoc along the lower Mississippi Iwashyna used some of her power to to loosen, crack, and ultimately peel. with staining woods like cedar and
from Missouri to Louisiana; and run her trash compactor. Water can reach the wood through redwood.
Though unsuitable for apartment un-caulked joints or a leaky roof. What to do if your home experi-
Texas was ravaged by wildfires. The
dwellers because of the exhaust, Another possibility: water being ences one of these problems? If you
insurance company Munich Re can determine the cause, Zimmer
counted 98 natural disasters in the today’s compact units are more forced underneath the roofing shingles
family-friendly than the rumbling because of clogged rain gutters. advises you correct any condition that
United States in the first six months Bubbles or blisters in your paint may have led to the paint failure.
machines of yesteryear. Some start
of 2011, about double the average of can eventually lead to peeling, so they Then, when you repaint, do proper
with a key rather than a pull cord.
the 1990s. can’t be ignored. This problem can surface preparation, and use only top-
Honda claims its quieter generators
A lot of this extreme weather snaps usually be traced to either heat or quality coatings.
are ‘‘no louder than normal speech.’’
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one level living. 3 BR, 3 BA, 2
Custom built 4 BR, 4 BA, 3 car gar, 14 in ready. 2120 E. Routt Reduced! $
84,900 off 3 springs on property. Great 3.5
ft ceiling w/family rm, 2 master baths, Brick rancher w/full finished bsmt, 3 acre building site on top of prop- Car. Must see! Call Lisa for
great views. Mike Spoone BR, 1 BA, 1-car gar, refrig, elec erty for house. showing.
range, sprinkler on timer.
Abel Manzanares 251-7411 Ben Pirraglia Lisa Bailey
251-4475 mikespoone@q.com Barb Ferrero, 250-6898 406-0999 252-2637
REDUCED
901-903
20 YEARS’
S. Harmony,
P.W. EXPERIENCE
$
165,900
in Property
172 A Bonnymede
3 BR, 2 BA condo. Rancher with 1224 sq ft., new
$
87,000 Very nice duplex. 2 Units, 4 BR, 2 BA. A must see! Management -
Newer appliances, big back yards, skylights, tile
hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, walk-
in closet, private courtyard front and back.
floors, custom blinds, vinyl windows, sprinkler sys-
tems, breakfast bars, formal dining, nice floor We’ll handle
plans & more. 1 side vacant, other side rented.
2208 N. Elizabeth 83,000
your properties
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3463 36th Ln $
80,000
Charming 2 BR, 1 BA home on wonderful 2002 Modular on 40 ac, 3BR, 2BA, double pane Avondale - Lots for Sale:
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tree-lined street. Hardwood floors under car-
peted areas. New furnace with evaporator Vacant Land: 303 Leslie - $ 11,500 - tap
00 Big Sky Dr., Hatchet range, 73.17 Acres, mtn included Big Reduction! Great 4 BR, 2 BA, 2 car
(just needs copper and con- views - $69,900 gar w/1 acre. New roof, new hot water
denser for AC - approx. $1500).
High ceilings and extra bonus
634 Boyero, PW, 2.5 Acres - $19,999 Donna Austin Rosalie Goff heater, new windows, pellet
711 Hahns Peak, PW, zoned R-5 - MRE, CRS, stove. Great investment.
office off living room.
Laura Sperry
$
15,000
Donna Provinzano GRI, ABR, 545-8181
CRS, GRI, e-PRO, CRS, GRI, 251-1192 251-1701 Paula Williams
250-1976 PuebloHomesforSale.com DonnaAustin4Homes.com Jones-Healy, Inc. 240-9458
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4900 Pioneer $
85,900
2BR, 1BA, 1 car gar, very nice rancher w/all 28 Altadena Dr. $
285,000
appliances, new carpet, sm bk yd, very little Gorgeous El Camino 2-story. Spiral staircase w/
8768 Pine Dr. Beulah $
179,000 yard work, great for 1st time buyer. crystal chandelier. Formal din rm & liv rm. Main
Amherst Loft $
349,000 level great rm w/gas fireplace & wet bar +1/2 bath.
71 Villa Dr. $
175,000 All 1 level, 3-4 BRs, comm. water, 1.3 Ac w/tall
pines, approx. 1500 sf, fam rm w/fireplace insert, 30 Rolling Prairie 211 W. 2nd St., #305 Upstairs: office, mstr w/5 pc BA, double walk-in
closets & laundry chute, 2 more BR. Covered patio
Just around the corner from the Universi- liv rm w/dbl doors onto spacious deck, patio off $
179,900 Exquisite loft living - Only 3 blocks from River- & bk yd w/fountain!!!
ty, this home is move-in ready. All new fam rm, carport.
4BR, 3BA, office, fam rm. walk. 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 car. Almost 2000 sq. ft.
windows and wet bar. Bonus room off w/fireplace, formal din living space. 945 S. Saki Dr., P.W. $
39,500
4th bedroom & a second kitchen. Call me 8080 W. Hwy. 78, Beulah $
17,000 Great home for the price!!! Lg att carport, 10x30
1997 Mobile home located in Mtn. rm, 2 decks, wet bar, on
or email me to set up your per- 1 acre in 832 E. 8th St. $
110,000 covered fr porch, 2 sheds w/elec, big
Shadows Estates. Ideal setting for concrete patio & sidewalk all around
sonal showing. enjoying mtn views from the deck. P.W. Easy Fourplex, investment property. 3 -
home, fenced w/mature landscaping.
Fenced yd, sprinkler sys, Tuf Shed, 2X6 access to Hwy 50 & shopping. 1 BR/1 BA, 1 - 2 BR/1 BA. INCOME Central air/ceiling fans, gas
Jeff Divelbiss Walls, all appliances. POTENTIAL!! range/oven.
369-8177 Judy Dent Bob Cochran Joetta White Barb Ferrero
divelbiss13@yahoo.com 250-3536/485-3762 251-2211/543-0525 671-3493 250-6898
Visit us now at www.jones-healy.com & www.JonesHealyOpenHomes.com
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