When you are working with small spaces, creativity is needed to accommodate storage, while keeping it clutter free
In a very tiny space, door consume a large amount of room. One idea is to swap your swinging door for one that slides. Apartment Therapy has some interesting ideas for sliding doors. Visit your local Restore or Deconstruction Inc, both in Madison, for door options.
Don’t be afraid to try something new!
The media has been telling us that it’s a Buyer’s market, therefore Buyers feel like they have all the time in the world. However, many properties are experiencing a fast sale with multiple offers. Contributing factors include: pricing, condition of the property, location. Price will eventually make a property interesting to 1 Buyer (and that’s all it takes).
So if you are looking at properties and see one that you love, it meets your criteria, and it is in your price-range, I would encourage you to be bold and move forward before someone else does it first.
Keeping it green, there are some new companies that are utilizing up to 100% post-consumer paper and petroleum free resin to make counter tops. This is something that I really want to try myself. I love the idea of recycling into something that will take a beating as I cook on it. One super neat feature was the dish drain, carved right into the counter top. Re-Nest.com has the counter top post with a description of the industry and a sample of current manufacturers as below:
• Paperstone
• Shetkastone
• Richlite
• EcoTop
As the loan programs continue to change, many Buyers are excited about the $8000 tax rebate, but do not have sufficent funds for a downpayment. The National Association of Realtors has been working towards a more immediate solution.
Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said on Tuesday “FHA’s approved lenders will be permitted to “monetize” the tax credit through short-term bridge loans. This will allow eligible home buyers to access the funds immediately at the closing table.” This translates into a non-secured loan for 1 year from the lender to the Buyer (read your lender’s fine print regarding exclusions).
To check your eligibility, visit the WRA’s First Time Homebuyer’s Website. Call me today to discuss your home-buying opportunities in Dane County!
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Connecting People
One of the additional services of Glass Slipper Homes, LLC is the connection to some very talented people that can help you with your home. I have a select list of Preferred Vendors that I personally recommend. These are people that I do business with myself. They offer the same level of Glass Slipper Service to my customers. From Painters to Cleaners, to fantastic places to shop, I’ve tried to include my tested favorites. If you have someone to suggest, I’m open!
If you would like a copy of my Preferred Vendor list, simply email me at Heidi@GlassSlipperHomes.com