Platinum Award Best of Tour & Best Luxury Living Home: Porchfront Homes

Springleaf - 3979 Springleaf Ln., Boulder, CO

Springleaf – 3979 Springleaf Lane
3979 Springleaf Ln., Boulder, CO
$1,200,000

Introducing SpringLeaf, the focus of a two-week sustainable living project by 20 top style national editors, and Boulder’s first affordable luxury, net-zero community.

Designed by the nationally recognized firm of George Watt Architecture and crafted by Porchfront Homes, SpringLeaf brings the best of urban living to the Rocky mountains.

Nestled in one of Boulder’s most desirable neighborhoods within walking distance to restaurants, supermarket, shopping, schools, Wonderland Lake, hiking, biking, tennis and more, each home is customizable, which is sure to make your inner designer very happy.

Come tour our model home today and envision living in the kind of style you can only read about.

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Runner up: Coast to Coast Homes

Coal Creek Village – The Frisco 528 Jackson St., Lafayette, CO

Gold Award Best of Tour & Best Active Living Home: Meritage

Coal Creek Village – The Frisco
528 Jackson St., Lafayette, CO
From the $300s

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Runner up: Del Webb at Anthem

One Penn Place – Unit 101 2801 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 101, Boulder , CO

Best Urban Living Home: One Penn Place

One Penn Place – Unit 101
2801 Pennsylvania Ave,  Unit 101, Boulder , CO
$799,000

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Runner up: Onyx Condos

Somerset Estates – The Austin at Somerset Estates 6484 Strawberry Ct., Longmont, CO

Best Remodel: Fox Colorado, LLC at Somerset

Somerset Estates – The Austin at Somerset Estates
6484 Strawberry Ct., Longmont, CO
$1,649,000

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If you’re wondering if a kitchen upgrade is worth the demo time and expense, the answer is, unequivocally, yes. Even in a down economy, the kitchen resell payback, or the percentage of remodel costs you can expect to recoup in added home value when you sell, is hovering around 80%. That’s a pretty wise investment for something you live with and enjoy every day.

With more people staying in their homes or downsizing, you may be working in an older or smaller kitchen, which appears to be the trend right now. Modernizing one of the most heavily used spaces in your home can bring you years of comfort and most certainly pay off down the road—if you remodel the right way.

Start at the countertop
While you don’t need to go overboard on extravagant fixtures or surfaces, it does pay to invest in high-quality products that will not only look beautiful today, but will stand up to everyday usage and still look good when you’re ready to sell.

Given the utilitarian nature of a kitchen, one of your most significant remodel expenditures will be your countertops. Don’t cheat in this area, especially if you have a smaller kitchen and can cover your counters in high-grade stone for half the price of your friend’s McMansion gourmet kitchen. Be mindful to avoid cheap laminate that can crack or melt with heat exposure or a material so artistically stunning that it loses its function.

Right now rich and multi-dimensional quartz countertops, including some eco-friendly products using up to 75% recycled materials, are growing in popularity, says Moros. Other kitchen trends showing up at the International Builder’s Show include surprising color themes. Calming tones like blue are gaining traction as well as interesting grays, browns and pumpkin tones, often punctuated by dark or white cabinetry. In addition to modern standards like stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors, homeowners are also splurging one that one special design feature, such as a patterned or detailed backsplash.

Finish with flexibility
To help you put all these pieces together, look for a quality team like Boulder’s Moros Fabrication. With a 20-year track record, its knowledgeable staff can help you pick the right surface material, complementary backsplashes and multi-functional work spaces to fit your lifestyle—with no “surprises” along the way.

“We are local company that prides ourselves on our on-site design assistance and going above and beyond to help our customers make their dreams become a reality,” says general manager/partner Marty Moros. “In addition to quality natural stone choices, we can offer cabinet leveling, existing countertop tear-outs and backsplash ideas.”

Because Moros uses its own state-of-the art fabrication shop and installation crews, it has complete control over pricing and scheduling—something the big box shops just can’t compete with. “In construction projects, a client can almost always expect scheduling conflicts,” says Moros. “Since there is no middle man and everything is done in-house here, we can be flexible and adapt to these changes.”

That flexibility also includes customizing your kitchen to suit your exact tastes and needs—not just settling for a granite slab remnant that’s half-price but not really your design aesthetic. Specializing in green products and natural stone—granite, quartz and marble—for beauty, elegance and long-lasting qualities, Moros Fabrication can deliver cutting-edge modern designs, eco-friendly surfaces or classic looks that stand the test
of time.

With more homeowners choosing to live better within their means and make their current homes as special as possible, a kitchen upgrade continues to be a sensible place to spend your hard-earned dollars. Just remember to invest wisely in quality products and informed, service-oriented professionals that take the most special room in your home as seriously as you do.

Your home is your castle – but is it environmentally friendly? And energy efficient? Is your indoor air healthy? With winter’s chill waiting in the wings, consider updating your place with a “green” facelift. Consumer demand for eco-friendly products is high, despite the economic slowdown. As all things green are enjoying mainstream appeal, living an environmentally sustainable life is easier for the average consumer. And being green in one’s home is often financially wise. Here’s what some experts on greening your home have to say. Take a tip or two, or jump in all the way.

A natural eco-friendly sleep with Haiku Designs

Haiku Designs offers a Total Sleep System with a Naturalpedic organic latex/foam mattress or an EcoRest organic cotton futon, with organic sheets, organic pillows and natural mattress pads, all placed upon a Haiku Designs eco-friendly platform bed. The health benefit is that you are sleeping in a natural, chemical-free environment and not on synthetic, petrochemical foams or fillers.

Jennifer Lees of Haiku Designs says, “We were one of the first in the U.S. to offer bedroom lines that meet the E-1 European Emission Certification. This strict standard limits the amount of formaldehyde and other toxic gases that furniture can off-gas into the sleeping environment. Many of our stylish bedroom furniture collections are eco-friendly, made from sustainable produced wood sources or from bamboo, a renewable hard wood that is grown in a sustainable way and helps promote reforestation.”

All bed frames are made from solid wood, and wood composites. There are no plastics, synthetic veneer or petrochemical off-gassing, no particle board. Haiku Designs doesn’t carry any product with particle board or pressed particle wood, because of toxic chemicals used in the product, and the off-gassing of chemicals into the sleep environment.

“It’s becoming our mandate to search out and find eco-friendly sources, and make the cost justifiable. We want to live as healthy a life as possible, not just with organic food, and without chemicals in our pillows that we put our face in, and the paint on our walls.”

Interior design with Details Design Studio
“I believe in putting my money where my mouth is, for the benefit of my planet and all the people who live on it,” says Barbee James, owner/designer of Details Design Studio in Boulder. Details Design Studio incorporates eco-friendly design and green materials in its client projects whenever possible.

James has remodeled her office/showroom to showcase the company’s commitment to sustainable and recycled products. She chose long-lasting hardwood finishes, recycled cabinets and countertops, tile produced from recycled content, water-based low-to-no-VOC paint, and a photovoltaic solar array to power the whole operation.

Even the new hardwood floors at Details Designs reflect James’s commitment to sustainability. The ¾-inch, quarter-sawn white oak flooring could last 100 or more years. It has three coatings of a low-VOC, water-based polyurethane finish, earth friendly and not toxic when applied.

Ashley Mullis, designer at Details Design Studio, says, “First, we listen to the customers’ needs and wants for their project. We try to be as sustainable as possible. We try to recycle and reuse what they have. If we change it a little bit they might like it. We’ve taken old chairs with good bones, from the 1950s and 1960s, and contemporized them with new coverings. We keep them out of the landfill.”

Fresh paint is an easy way to update; Mullis recommends water-based and low-VOC products, and paints made from clay. “We use green products in every aspect of design; for example, a water-based refinishing product for wood floors; post-consumer-waste tile and Marmoleum® sheet and tile, corn-based carpet like Smart Strand®, which, when it’s finally worn out, will be composted easily in a landfill. There’s a product called Flor – eco-friendly carpet tiles; you can replace a single tile instead of throwing out the whole carpet. We use products that last long and are high quality – you’ll save money over time and keep things from the landfill.”

Windows are an important way to update and be eco-friendly. “Replace your windows with double-pane and triple-pane, which are more energy efficient. If you use a double cellular shade, it has a high R- value, and helps in controlling heat gain and loss, as well as your heating and air-conditioning bills.”

Give the kitchen and bath new life by changing the countertops. “There are recycled products, like Eco by Constantino, which is made out of corn oil, glass, industrial ash and ceramics – all recycled material made from post-consumer waste. It is basically stain resistant, unlike granite. And the stone yard we go to – Advantage Stone Fabrication in Longmont – has remnants from other projects.”

Solar energy with Solargreen Technologies
You can enjoy the many benefits of solar energy, and save money, too. Brad Bushlack, director of sales and marketing at Solargreen Technologies, is upbeat about the energy-saving and financial benefits of the three key products his company sells and installs: attic insulation used in tandem with solar attic fans; and the Solatube, a solar daylighting device. Solargreen also offers a variety of solar heating and hot-water systems, if you’re ready to “go solar.”

“We realized how under-insulated people’s homes are,” Bushlack says. “We partner with Xcel Energy in their Home Smart Program and are their provider for attic insulation. We use blown-in fiberglass in conjunction with a solar-powered attic fan; the two complement each other and provide proper insulation and proper venting. They make systems you already have in place – like air conditioning – more efficient. And there are at least three generous rebates available for people to do this.”

Solatube brings sunlight from the rooftop into any area of your home. It costs nothing to operate and produces no greenhouse gases. Not to be confused with the old familiar skylight, solar daylighting devices cast an even, steady light throughout the room with no hotspots, don’t leak precipitation or cause damaging condensation, don’t heat up the room they are lighting or siphon heat from the home – thus saving on your air-conditioning and heating costs.
“It’s better than a skylight because it creates more light and has no heat transfer. It’s Energy Star rated and is available for a Federal tax credit,” Bushlack says.

Ellie’s Eco Home Store is a one-stop eco-friendly emporium in Boulder selling natural and organic products at competitive prices. Ellie’s makes natural, sustainable and healthy products for people and their homes more accessible to every-day shoppers.

Think of your typical department store with lots of variety – only environmentally conscious.

Ellie’s multitudinous offerings include linens and furniture, general merchandise, building supply, paint and finishes, solar services, natural children’s products, health and beauty, and a design center to help customers remodel or build with sustainable and green products.

Visit the store and check out Ellie’s amazing array of recycled and renewable products and those that conserve water and energy. Natural cork flooring, recycled cotton insulation, non-toxic paints and finishes, locally made concrete countertops, bamboo plywoods, recycled plastic furniture, wool carpeting, recycled “pop bottle” carpeting, tropical hardwood decking, composite decking, recycled rubber flooring/pavers, recycled roofing, Boulder laundry detergent, Eco-Products non-toxic cleaning products, compact-fluorescent light bulbs, organic linens for baby – all under one roof.

“Just look around your house – address every surface, says Ellie’s owner and CEO Steve Savage. “The industry trend is to get rid of carpet because of allergies, and the backing on nylon carpet has formaldehyde. I recommend a wool carpet; wool is a renewable resource, it’s not made from oil, and it has natural characteristics that clean the air in your home and help keep the humidity level down.” Humidity, if unchecked, leads to mold.

“If you like hard-surface flooring, use reclaimed hardwood and bamboo, and FSC [Forest Stewardship Council] certified woods, which come from forests that have not been clear-cut, but rather done in a responsible way. For decking, we recommend composite rather than cedar hardwood; it’s maintenance-free and and lasts twice as long.”

He endorses no-VOC paints that use no-VOC tint. “We don’t believe in low-VOC paints, as they may include a tint that has VOCs. The finish and sealer should also have no VOCs.”

Ellie’s sells a roofing material made of recycled rubber and plastic. “It’s good for the environment, and insurance companies give you a break for using it. Fiber cement siding is durable, holds paint two times longer than does wood, and it has a 50-year warranty.

“And choose an HVAC system that will circulate air in your home. Use a high hypoallergenic filter to purify the air in your home. If remodeling, look at structural areas, and use cotton insulation or no-VOC foam urethane insulation. If you have new construction, structural insulation panels (SIPS) can give an R-60 or even better wall; city code requires only R-19.”

Savage believes that “people should educate themselves about air inside their environment, how indoor air quality is affecting our health.” Mattresses can be toxic, for example. “Our mattresses have no petrochemicals and no chemical fire retardants. The natural wool that is quilted between the organic cotton serves as the fire retardant. They come with a 20-year warranty and a 90-day comfort guaranty.”

Whether you’re in the market for a new home or just want some inspiration for the decor, landscaping or layout of your current house, the Flatirons Tour of Homes is your chance to view some of the most beautiful homes in the Boulder/Broomfield area. And it’s free. Visit FlatironsTourOfHomes.com to learn more about this year’s homes and for driving directions. See you there.

Roger Reinghardt
Executive Vice President
HBA of Metro Denver

Since 1977, Colorado Landmark Realtors has been the destination real estate address for Boulder County and Front Range homebuyers seeking the finest in luxury homes and real estate. “We believe every home is a landmark,” says Joel Ripmaster, president, founder and managing broker. “Our commitment to our clients means that we listen to you and work to match you with your ideal home, one that matches the lifestyle you want to live. We’re passionate about where we live, and we want you to be, as well.”

The current volatility in the real estate market has left some people wondering if home ownership is the right choice right now. Certainly, for those qualified buyers who can take advantage of a large inventory, attractive pricing and historically low interest rates, this is a perfect time to buy a home. “But we sometimes overlook the less tangible benefits of home ownership,” says Jennifer Fly, a Colorado Landmark Realtor. “In our homes, we build our lives with our partners, raise our children, play with our pets. We celebrate holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and all those major life milestones. We make memories in those little moments of our everyday lives.”

Over 50 agents bring their in-depth, personal knowledge of our community and state-of-the-art technology to your home search, helping you to find your perfect home and then guide you seamlessly through each step of the transaction. Home sellers appreciate Colorado Landmark’s consistent ability to identify, market and sell the most distinctive properties in the area.

Colorado Landmark Realtors’ affiliation with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World referral network provides the tools to expand their reach, and the potential benefits to Boulder County home buyers and sellers, using the resources of one of the most highly esteemed national and international real estate networks in the industry. They are also the only local agency with Leading Real Estate’s Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection affiliation.

“We are honored with an affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, and with the luxury brand Luxury Portfolio,” Jennifer Fly says. “Colorado Landmark was recently awarded the Fast Tracker award for outstanding referral and membership performance. Our affiliations serve as affirmation that we are the most powerful resource for buying and selling distinctive properties in Boulder, Boulder County, and the surrounding areas.”

For more information or to speak with a Colorado Landmark Realtor, go to ColoradoLandmark.com, call 303.443.3377 or visit the downtown Boulder ofice, or the Niwot office at 263 2^nd Avenue, Suite 102.  http://www.coloradolandmarkblog.com

Coal Creek Village - The Frisco

Coal Creek Village – The Frisco
528 Jackson St., Lafayette, CO
From the $300s

Coal Creek Village is unique subdivision that is close to several open space areas, biking and hiking trails.

The Frisco model exemplifies green living with Energy Star Certified efficiency in an open floor plan, with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a tandem three-car garage.

The spacious two-story great room opens to the kitchen, featuring an oversized eat-at island. An upstairs laundry adds convenience.

While the secluded master suite offers luxury in the five piece bath and walk-in closet.

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Meritage Homes www.MeritageHomes.com
Sales Rep: Cortney Ridens, 303.406.4390

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Latitude at Vista Ridge - Residence 6

Latitude at Vista Ridge – Residence 6
1925 Windemere Ln., Erie, CO
$264,995

Latitude represents prime value in single story living w/ its two new ranch floor plans.  Residence 6 is 1,066 sqft on the main level w/ master suite and 5 piece luxury bath w/ walk in closet, open floor plan features a large kitchen, great room, laundry and 955 sqft finished lower level.

All homes are Energy Star certified and provide a no maintenance lifestyle in a golf course community.  Vista Ridge offers, rec centers with pools, tennis, parks and trails.

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Chartered Homes LatitudeatVistaRidge.com
Sales Rep: Nick Dembeck, 303.808.1656

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Huntington Trails - Carbondale

Huntington Trails – Carbondale
14280 N. Osage Street, Westminster, CO
$950,000

Sopris Homes, builds sustainable luxury homes for the way you really live. From energy use guaranteed to Net Zero energy use homes.

Well designed inviting living spaces, packed with designer appeal and functional ingenuity.

Featuring: owners entry bench with hooks & cubbies. Home Center provides a place for mail, projects & homework. Study & library, elegant split staircase.

Focal point kitchen with trowel hood, dimensional cabinetry and a huge island open to the great room – perfect for living & entertaining.

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Sopris Homes www.SoprisHomes.com
Sales Rep: Jen Schell, 720.224.2044

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Northfield Commons - The Bison Duplex

Northfield Commons – The Bison Duplex
3611 Silverton Street, Boulder, CO
Starting at $599,900

Exquisite architecture, style and design ranging from Arts and Crafts traditional to New West contemporary, with quality interior finishes, front porches, decks and panoramic views.

Variety in a neighborhood gives great character-choose from Energy Star single family homes or low maintenance, easy-living duplexes. All residences are built according to green construction practices, with quality materials to ensure a better built & stronger lasting home, lower utility bills, healthier indoor air and low maintenance requirements.

To encourage a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, front porches, patios and decks are featured throughout the community, promising hours of outdoor relaxation and enjoyment in sun-filled Colorado.

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Northfield Commons NorthfieldCommonsBoulder.com
Sales Rep: Kate Lyons, 303-442-0309

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Kingsbridge – Tuscany
1630 Venice Ln, Longmont, CO
$277,500

Boulder Creek Life and Home suggests spending less time maintaining, more time living. At Kingsbridge, life and home melds with what’s best in Boulder County…from accessible shopping to ample hiking and recreational opportunities to easy transportation and great schools.

Kingsbridge’s green building techniques, energy-efficiency, and plenty of storage aren’t add-ons: they’re part of every home. Kingsbridge is where home is more than just a roof overhead, it is a place that sets your best intensions free.

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Boulder Creek Life and Home www.LiveBoulderCreek.com
Sales Rep: Brent Patterson, 303-502-5338

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Thistle Communities - wEE Cottage

Blue Vista – wEE Cottage
229A Cardinal Wy., Longmont, CO
$169,000

Blue Vista in Longmont, Colorado, is Thistle’s new home community known for its energy-effiicient and high quality green homes at affordable prices, starting at $144,000.

Friendly neighborhood boasts excellent public schools, near open space and trails, shopping minutes away, award winning construction, and down payment assistance for qualified buyers. 229A is a two-story plan, 2 beds, 2.5 baths, fenced yard, 840 finished sq. ft. Crawlspace storage, option for detached garage. 2kw PV solar system included.

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Crestone www.mybluevista.com
Sales Rep: Natasha Biggs, 303.652.7949

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Anthem Highlands - The Penrose

Anthem Highlands – The Penrose
16646 Pinnacle Ct., Broomfield, CO
$2,499,000

Enjoy beautiful, open living spaces in the family-friendly Penrose. With more than 1,800 square feet, this home includes an option for a fourth and/or fifth bedroom or a bonus room to fit your growing family.

The main floor features a large kitchen with a central prep-island and a spacious dining room that flows into the large great room with an option for a fireplace.

Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms including the spacious owner’s suite with a private bath and walk-in closet. A large game room is ideal for a media center or playroom and completes the Penrose.

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Pulte Group pulte.com
Sales Rep: Jodi Fisk, 303.604.1857

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Anthem Ranch - Breckenridge

Anthem Ranch – Breckenridge
16476 Las Brisas Dr., Broomfield, CO
$342,490

It’s easy to imagine a couple of chairs on the front porch of the Breckenridge, inviting guests to relax a bit. Inside, this carefree home has a dining area, great room, and nook that wrap around the kitchen.

The cook will love the kitchen’s built-in pantry and center island to aid in meal prep. A bank of windows at the back of the great room gives you a view of the rear covered deck. In addition to a wonderful bay window in your master bedroom, your master suite features an enviable walk-in closet, and a separate shower and tub in the bath.

When guests visit, you’ll have room for them in the second bedroom and full bathroom. And should you need more accommodations, the adjoining smart space can be changed out for an optional third bedroom.

Your laundry room is located near the kitchen, but you can add a basement and stairs and move the laundry downstairs.

The Breckenridge gives you several options to make this ranch uniquely your own.

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Pulte Group delwebb.com
Sales Rep: Melanie Dube, 303.604.5440

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The Austin at Somerset Estates

Somerset Estates – The Austin at Somerset Estates
6484 Strawberry Ct., Longmont, CO
$1,649,000

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in Somerset Estates, this spectacular home sets the standard for quality architectural design and craftsmanship.  Recently completed and fully remodeled by Gary Wood Signature Homes, this 8,299 square foot home masterfully blends a real Texas limestone and stucco exterior with rich interior finishes of alder, ash and cherry woods, granite, and marble.

The spacious master suite offers magnificent mountain views, an elegant fireplace, private reading area, his and her walk-in closets and a luxurious master bath. Additional distinguishing features of the 6 bedroom, 8 bathroom home include an oversized 4-car garage, new Thermador gourmet kitchen with slab granite countertops, and a walkout basement with large media room, recreation area, exercise room, and wine room.

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Fox Colorado LLC,  www.legendaryproperty.com
Sales Rep: Scott Franklund, 303-440-4999

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One Penn Place - Unit 101

One Penn Place – Unit 101
2801 Pennsylvania Ave,  Unit 101, Boulder , CO
$799,000

Located in the city of Boulder One Penn Place by Hudson is just steps from a world class shopping and entertainment experience, the 29th St. Mall. Featured are a movie theater and restaurants to suit any pallet, it’s the perfect place to unwind before heading back home.

Features at One Penn Place include flexible floor plans, Thermador chef’s kitchens w/Bosch refrigerators, large kitchen islands, radiant floor heat in master baths, dual shower heads, hickory or oak wood floors, secured entrance, elevator, furnished community room and fitness center.

Hudson is a third generation company and has been bulding and developing in Boulder County since 1947.

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Sales Rep: Patrick Dolan, 303-441-5642

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Springleaf - 3979 Springleaf Lane

Springleaf – 3979 Springleaf Lane
3979 Springleaf Ln., Boulder, CO
$1,200,000

Introducing SpringLeaf, the focus of a two-week sustainable living project by 20 top style national editors, and Boulder’s first affordable luxury, net-zero community.

Designed by the nationally recognized firm of George Watt Architecture and crafted by Porchfront Homes, SpringLeaf brings the best of urban living to the Rocky mountains.

Nestled in one of Boulder’s most desirable neighborhoods within walking distance to restaurants, supermarket, shopping, schools, Wonderland Lake, hiking, biking, tennis and more, each home is customizable, which is sure to make your inner designer very happy.

Come tour our model home today and envision living in the kind of style you can only read about.

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Porchfont Homes & Cunningham Farms www.SpringLeafBoulder.com
Deanna Franco, 720-422-5131

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The Avanti Estate at Niwot Hills

Niwot Hills – The Avanti Estate at Niwot Hills
9253 Blue Spruce Ln., Niwot, CO
$2,499,000

Brilliant executive-style ranch home exels in quality, style & views. Walking distance to Niwot schools. Large windows & patios catering to the scenic mountains.

Expansive gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, professional appliances, fireplace, breakfast nook & formal dining room. Main level master w/luxurious bath & wet bar.

Free-standing staircase leads to the spacious walkout basement offering a theater, 3 bedroom suites, recreation area with full wet bar. Distinctive home radiates comfort & elegance.

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Majestic Homes www.DoubleSLand.com
Sales Rep: Scott Franklund, 303.440.4999

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Village at Uptown Broadway

Village at Uptown Broadway
4551 13th 3F, Boulder, CO
$499,900

The Village at Uptown Broadway is an exciting new North Boulder urban community with 55 high quality townhomes, flats, penthouses and live/work floor plans. Prices range from $250,000-$750,000.

The first phase is over 50% sold and the second phase is now being offered with additional attractive units and pricing.

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Sales Rep: Erik Boye, 303.931.4051

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Boulder Downtown - Onyx Condos

Boulder Downtown – Onyx Condos
1701 15th St. #201, Boulder, CO
$995,000

The Onyx was conceived with a focus on Built Green, modern design. Amazing mountain views from spacious outdoor terraces and an interior Zen Garden are accentuated by curved walls, specialty lighting and luxury finishes throughout.

The Onyx was carefully constructed using sustainable materials, state of the art energy efficient appliances and heating & cooling systems.

Nestled within walking distance of the Boulder Farmers market, Boulder Creek Bike Trail, Pearl Street mall, the best dining and shopping Boulder has to offer. The Onyx epitomizes the Boulder lifestyle.

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Onyx www.onyxboulder.com
Sales Rep: Debbie Cooper-George, 303.944.8494

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The Farm in Boulder Valley - Owl’s Nest Estate

The Farm in Boulder Valley – Owl’s Nest Estate
9430 Owl Ln., Boulder, CO
$3,495,000.00

Among the finest land-home collections ever offered in Boulder County, Owl’s Nest Estate offers an unrivaled combination of privacy, views and eco-conscious luxury living. The 10,000+ square feet masterpiece home is situated on 2.45 lush acres amidst a sea of county-protected Open Space. Though grand in stature, the 7-bedroom, 7-bath, green-built estate was designed from the ground up to be part of the natural environment. From the Five Star energy-efficient Pella windows to the solar powered boilers to the solar voltaic panels, this property has been fully equipped with the highest quality materials and fixtures to create one of the most luxurious green built, sustainable estates on the market. Additional property highlights include a children’s rec room, theater, gym and executive office.

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Fox Colorado LLC www.legendaryproperty.com
Sales Rep: Scott Franklund, 303-440-4999

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The Peloton

The Peloton
3601 Arapahoe Avenue, #177
Boulder, CO
Starting at $259,900

The Peloton is everything you want in  a new, urban home.

According to polls, Boulder is the happiest, healthiest and smartest place to live in the United States.  So where do all of these happy, healthy, and smart people live in Boulder?  At The Peloton. The Peloton provides a walkable location and facilities, like a 6,000 sq. ft. fully equipped fitness center, rooftop year-round heated pool & deck, and a spinning and yoga studio.  And that only names a few of the amazing amenities we offer.

We can’t wait to see you during the Flatirons Tour of Homes.  Come and experience for yourself what sets The Peloton apart as the best selling community in Boulder.

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CityView thepeloton.com
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Anna's Farm - Emerson II Cottage

Anna’s Farm – Emerson II Cottage
1513 Cottonwood Avenue
Lafayette, CO
$353,155

Anna’s Farm offers energy-efficient living in a colorful neighborhood with charming footpaths and spectacular view corridor.

The Emerson II Cottage showcases an inviting front porch, open great room, two bedrooms, office, two full baths and optional full finished basement giving you well over 2,000 square feet of total living space. Additional options and upgrades featured in this home include air conditioning, gas fireplace, bay window in great room and window coverings on the lower level.

Built by Wonderland Homes specializing in Built Green® and Energy Star® rated homes for high performance living.

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The spring Flatirons Tour of Homes will showcase the finest new and remodeled homes in the North Metro area. The thousands of potential home buyers expected to attend will not only be dreaming about which home to buy, but how to furnish, decorate, remodel, landscape and secure their dream come true.

For the first time in Tour history, all builders, developers and remodelers – regardless of membership with the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver – are eligible to enter homes in the Tour. So there’s no excuse for missing one of the HBA’s most action-packed events of the season.

The Tour will be better than ever this year.

In addition to the new unrestricted entry requirements, the Flatirons Tour of Homes will add categories to its Best of Tour contest this year. The categories will add more excitement to the Tour and allow us to effectively market the event to homebuyers from every demographic segment.

Participating homes can compete in one or more of the following categories:

• Best Luxury Living
• Best Active Adult Living
• Best Urban Living
• Best Starter Home
• Best Upgrade Home
• Best Remodel (less than $75,000 and  $75,000-plus)

In addition to awards for the categories listed above, a Best Green Home and Best of Show award will also be awarded. All entries will be judged by a panel of experts from the housing industry including architects, builders, consultants and new home marketing specialists.

What’s in it for you? Success.

“Markel Homes participates in the Flatirons Tour of Homes every year. We consistently get a great turn out of visitors,” asserts Asa J. Welch of Markel Homes. “We often receive residual traffic in the months that follow the Tour, as visitors always tell their friends about the places they’ve seen.”

“Sopris Homes has had tremendous success these past few years with the Flatirons Tour of Homes. We have sold one to two homes each and every year directly?elated to Tour visitors,” enthuses Jen Schell of Sopris Homes. “The promotion, sales results and ease of participation have made it the best marketing event we do all year.”

“The Home Builder Association of Metro Denver’s partnership with the Camera has always been the driving force behind the popularity and success of the Tour,”says Roger Reinhardt, executive vice president of the Flatirons Building Council. “We are thrilled that the Camera has gone the extra mile this year by agreeing to coordinate the event. They have also agreed to donate a percentage of the profits to the Flatirons Building Council, for which we are truly grateful. It’s going to be another blockbuster Tour, a great investment for area builders, developers and remodelers. Register your homes today.”

What’s in it for you? Benefits.

The Camera will support the Flatirons Tour of Homes with an aggressive marketing campaign valued at more than $80,000. Participate in the Tour, and you’ll benefit from:

• The presentation of your home(s) in the Camera’s full color Flatirons Tour of Homes Guide, including descriptions, floor plans and elevation photos. The Guide will be distributed in the Daily Camera, at participating Tour homes as well as select locations throughout the North Metro area.
• Advertising in the print and online editions of the Camera, Colorado Daily, Longmont Ledger, Broomfield Enterprise, Estes Park Trail-Gazette and Denver Post, as well as social marketing efforts via Twitter and Facebook.
• Complimentary photographs of your home(s), including one front exterior elevation photo and three interior virtual tour photos by professional photographer and HBA member Philip Wegener.
• A complete online builder profile page on FlatironsTourOfHomes.com, which will be available for home shoppers for a full year and include your company logo, contact information and Tour details (home profiles, exterior elevation photographs, interior panoramic photographs, directions and maps).
• A FlatironsTourOfHomes.com link for use in your marketing.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the future owners of your homes. Register online at FlatironsTourOfHomes.com or call Mary Romano at 303.473.1450.

Entry Fee & Registration Deadline

[stextbox id="custom" caption="Entry Fee & Registration Deadline"]Entry Fee:  $1,295 per home / $1,195 per home for two or more homes
Registration Deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, July 2
Late registrations will incur a $250 fee.[/stextbox]

Cancellations &?Changes
The Tour of Homes Committee reserves the right to deny participation from any applicant. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after July 5. Transfers to another home will be at the discretion of the Tour Committee. Homes not available for showing at the time of the Tour will be bannered with “Not Available for Showing.”

Requirements for Builders/Developers/Remodelers
The following forms must be completed and submitted by deadline:

• Registration with payment by July 2
• Home Profile by July 21
• Copyright Agreement by July 21
• Homeowners Application, if applicable, by July 21
• A Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the member company as the insured with coverage through Sept. 6, 2010. Copy due by July 21
• Certificate of Occupancy or Final Inspection Permit by July 21

Regulations for Builders/Developers/Remodelers

• Staff the home from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Tour day (Sept. 18, 19, 25 and 26).
• Homes must have fine grading, trash removal and public access.
• Provide and refresh throughout each Tour Day one public restroom facility with ample toilet paper, hand soap and hand towels.
• Homes must be presentable to the public on Tour Days and cleaned after each Tour Day.
• Protect furnishings and counters in high traffic areas by utilizing vinyl or carpet runners or shoe covers.
• Prevent access to areas that may be unsafe or hazardous. Store all unsafe or hazardous materials in area(s) not accessible to the public.
• All seminars, marketing material and events taking place inside the Tour Home must be approved prior to planning by the Tour of Homes committee.
• We strongly encourage you to decorate and furnish your home. If you need assistance, please contact Mary Romano at 303.473.1450 or romanom@dailycamera.com.

Additional Regulations for New Home Builders/Developers
New homes with a homeowner participation agreement cannot have a Certificate of Occupancy prior to August 1, 2010.

Additional Regulations for Remodelers

• All homes featured must have been remodeled no earlier than three years prior to registration deadline.
• Areas not remodeled must be roped or closed off.

Marketing Deliverables
Please submit the following materials by July 21. You may submit online at FlatironsTourOfHomes.com

• Company logo (must be at least 300 dpi TIF or EPS file, all fonts embedded, CMYK, black built as 100% black)
• Floor plans (must be at least 300 dpi TIF or EPS file, all fonts embedded, CMYK, black built as 100% black)
• Photo or rendering of the home. Before and after photographs recommended for remodeled home entries (must be at least 300 dpi TIF or EPS file, CMYK).

Philip Wegener Photography will notify you to schedule the photo session for your Tour home. All appointments must be scheduled and completed prior to July 26.