Colorado Free University

45 Real Estate | Home & Garden Register now! Call 303-399-0093 or online: www.freeu.com Design Your Own Landscape Your yard and gardens are an extension of your home, and you want them to be an expression of your tastes and personality. Get the tools to design your own landscape or garden for a fraction of what you would pay a designer. Learn how to assess your current landscape and identify what you want. Explore how to blend your landscape with the architecture of your home, your personality, and your needs, and choose colors you love. Share your design ideas and get professional feedback from Jill Livingston , owner of The Green Fuse, a landscape design, installation, and maintenance company. Jill has been in the business for 18 years. She has a master’s degree in landscape architecture and is a certified master gardener. Her extensive knowledge of plants, materials, and landscape design principles along with her background in teaching, make Jill eager to help you make your yard the place you want it to be. $81 Non-Member $69 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 1992BU: Two Sat., 10AM–12PM Begins 3/27 1992BV: Two Sat., 10AM–12PM Begins 4/24 1992BW: Two Sat., 10AM–12PM Begins 6/5 1992BX: Two Sat., 10AM–12PM Begins 7/24 Be Your Own General Contractor and Save Thousands Whether you’re building a house from scratch, adding on, or remodeling, you might want to consider overseeing your own project. Most cities and counties allow the owner of the property to serve as their own general contractor. Learn when to go for it yourself and when it’s best to hire a general contractor. If you decide to oversee your own project, learn how to organize your project into a step-by-step process in order to plan, bid, and build your dream. If you decide to hire a general contractor, know what to expect and how to check their work. With a degree in construction management, Brian Dotson has worked for both small and large homebuilders in everything from architecture, purchasing, land development, construction, and overall operations. He owns his own custom home building and renovation company. $51 Non-Member $39 Member $5 materials fee paid in class $10 optional materials fee paid in class CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 2093CW9: One Wed., 6:30–9PM 3/24 2093CX: One Wed., 6:30–9PM 5/19 2093CY: One Wed., 6:30–9PM 7/14 Free Classes! Free Classes! Free Classes! Free Classes! NEW! The Road Map to Buying Your First House Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. So much money and all those legal documents! This class offers a broad overview of the buying process. Get an eagle-eye of the Denver real estate market and an understanding of the buying process. Find out what an agent does and what to shop for when you engage an agent. Learn how to find a good lender, how different loans are better for different purchases, and how to get prequalified. Know what each document in the buying process means and what you’ll need along the way. Discover how to think like an investor, because even if this is your primary residence, an eye towards building wealth should always be top of mind! Find out what the next steps are if you’re ready to start your home search. Derek Camunez and Gloria Lara are the broker/owners of RE/MAX Avenues and have been realtors for over 30 years! Para los que hablan espanol, no pierdan la oportunidad! Gloria Lara, vendedora de bienes raices, va presenter algunas clases en espanol también. Class is free, but you must register to attend. FREE! Non-Member FREE! Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 6810AS: One Tue., 6:30–8:30PM 4/27 Spanish 6810AT: One Thu., 6:30–8:30PM 5/27 English 6810AU: One Tue., 6:30–8:30PM 6/22 Spanish 6810AV: One Thu., 6:30–8:30PM 7/29 English NEW! A Detailed Guide to Selling Your Home With the strong market, this might be the ideal time for you to sell your home. Learn how to sell your property for top-dollar and avoid common pitfalls. If you’re searching for a new home while trying to sell, your offers will be contingent upon the sale of your property. Learn what your options might be so you stay competitive. Get the scoop on the process of selling, including the duties of agents, sellers, and buyers; how to get the maximum exposure for your house; and what expenses you should expect. Explore how to prepare your home for showings, set the right price, and avoid common mistakes. Learn about inspection reports and contracts, and how to evaluate an offer. Derek Camunez and Gloria Lara are the broker/owners of RE/MAX Avenues and work with buyers, sellers, and investors. They can help you become a confident seller. Para los que hablan espanol, no pierdan la oportunidad! Gloria Lara, vendedora de bienes raices, va presenter algunas clases en espanol también. Class is free, but you must register to attend. FREE! Non-Member FREE! Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 6821BW: One Thu., 6:30–8:30PM 4/29 English 6821BX: One Tue., 6:30–8:30PM 5/25 Spanish 6821BY: One Thu., 6:30–8:30PM 6/24 English 6821CA: One Tue., 6:30–8:30PM 7/27 Spanish Reminder for In-Person Classes: • Wear a mask • Bring hand-sanitizer • Keep social distance If you are ill, call in advance of class to withdraw.