2010 Texas Prices Home Survey Results-HomeGain

                                              
HomeGain 2010 Texas Prices Home Survey Results, Posted by: Louis Cammarosano on September 26th, 2010.

Below are a few key points, but well worth your time to ready the whole survey.


Texas real estate professionals and homeowners temper their home values expectations; Obama’s approval rating at 30%.

Fifty-seven percent of Texas real estate professional and 58% of Texas homeowners expect home prices in the Lone Star State to remain the same over the next six months. The second quarter 2010 Texas home prices survey revealed that 38% of Texas real estate professionals expected prices to remain the same vs 40% who expected prices to remain the same in the second quarter 2009 Texas home prices survey.

Texas home owners continue to believe that their homes are worth more than their Realtors’ are telling them with 82% believing that their homes are worth more than their Realtors’ recommended listing price.

Texas home buyers continue to believe that homes are overpriced in their state. In the current survey 63% of Texas home buyers believe that home prices are over priced vs. 67% who thought so in the second quarter of 2010 vs. 61%% who thought so in the first quarter 2010 Texas home prices survey.

Texas homeowners also held a dim view of the President’s performance with just 31% approving.

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Kids Wish Network-Houston Girl Gets Her Dream

Gabby Gets Her “Dream” Bedroom

by Jill Atchison-Kids Wish Network, February 22, 2008

I recently completed a wish for a very special young lady named Gabby from Houston, TX. Gabby suffers from Sickle Cell Disease. When I spoke to Gabby in the fall she told me her only wish was for a Betty Boop bedroom makeover! I began working on getting furniture and Betty Boop items. There were many Betty Boop Vendors who contributed a vast array of Betty items including bedding, rugs, lamps, bathroom items - you name it, we got it! Getting her just the right furniture however, took some time.
Last month I received a call from Christine of Four Hands Furniture out of Austin, TX. She agreed to donate a queen sized four poster bed, two end tables and lamps. I then contacted Bi-Rite Furniture out of Houston, TX and Turbo, the owner agreed to donate a dresser and mirror. Reyes Ortiz the owner of Ultimate Comfort also donated a queen pillow top mattress and box spring. So finally we had the furniture!!
I also enlisted the help of Cindy Bryant the owner of Redesign Etc., Inc. and Bennett Taylor of Elements by Taylor to put everything together. Cindy accepted delivery of all the “Boop Stuff”. Bennett not only painted a 4′ X 4′ Betty “Mural” but ran all around town picking up furniture.
Last Tuesday I sent Randall from Randall’s limo’s to pick up Gabby and her mom and get them out of the house while Cindy and Bennett went to work. Randall took Gabby to Westpark Wal-Mart where the asst. manager Terry Lazar had a Flat Screen TV waiting for her. After they picked up the TV they went to Olive Garden for lunch.
Meanwhile back at home, Four Hands had the furniture delivered and Bennett brought her mural and the furniture she collected, while Cindy worked fervently to get everything set up for the “Grand Unveiling”. When Gabby got home she was very surprised and very happy with her new bedroom. Gabby’s mom Janet said “she had the best night’s sleep she’s had in a long time”. Gabby is excited to have her friends come over to check out her new room.
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"Redesign Etc, was honored and humbled when asked to design the room for Gabby, she is a "little sweetie pie". This experience is the best one I've had so far, it really was so much fun and to see everything come together, and people give of their time, goods and services, was such an overwhelming feeling for me. Gabby is a special and brave young lady, one that I will never forget."

Cindy Bryant-Owner Redesign Etc.

Return On Home Staging Investments

2007 Home Gain Survey Based On Over 2,000 Real Estate Agents Nationwide:

Improvement-Professionally Staging A Home
Typical Cost -$403-$584
Increase In Sales Price -$1,938-2,431
Avg. Return - 343%
Agents Who Recommend -91%

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Home Staging Consultations Can Net You $1000's

Our Home Staging Consultations are the most in-depth comprehensive in the business. An implemented Consultation can net you $1000's.
With a Home Staging Consultation, I will walk through your home, take pictures, and give you verbal recommendations and ideas on how to prepare your home for sale. Also included will be a Property Assessment Report with customized Staging Tips, Organization Tips, Showing Instructions, Paint Color, and Curb Appeal along with a Home Staging Estimate. This part of the Consultation usually takes 2-3 hours depending on the size and condition of the house. After the initial home walk-through is completed, Redesign Etc. will prepare a customized written property assessment report which includes specific room-by-room instructions for preparing your home for sale.
Should you decide after reviewing the Assessment report you would like help implementing the suggestions, I will be happy to recommend companies that provide the services you may need. Many homeowners can save money by doing most of the work themselves.

After this process is finished, the homeowner can have Redesign Etc. execute hands-on staging for the last step in the Home Staging process. If you’ve completed all the work on the report, it generally takes a few days depending on the size and scope of house to complete the final staging. Redesign Etc. is a Full Service Home Staging & Interior Redesign Company serving the Greater Houston and Galveston Area.

What Is Full Service Staging?

Full Service Staging

For the Homeowner that doesn't want to mess around and have it done for them, Full Service Staging is the answer!
Full Service Staging is a two-step process beginning with a visit to your home to evaluate the work that is needed, take photos and provide a price quote for the project. Once hired, we will stage your home with a buyer’s eye in mind, enhancing the positive attributes of the property, creating that "wow" factor for a memorable first impression.
We prefer to save homeowners money and work with existing furniture and accessories as most homes have more than enough furnishings and accessories to be used during the staging process. However, on occasion we will suggest bringing in new accessories or furnishings to give the home a warmer, more inviting feel. We have an inventory of accessories and furnishings to pull from for a reasonable rental fee. Alternatively, I can provide a list of recommended décor items I feel need to be purchased to finalize the look. This decor will not only enhance the property you are trying to sell, but will also look great in your new home! If you don't have the time or desire to shop for these items, we will be happy to purchase them for you.
We also offer vacant home staging, where we will bring in furniture and accessories for a fee to give your empty house that "model home" look.
For more information call 281-748-2170 or email cindy@redesignetc.com or visit our website at http://www.redesignetc.com/

What Does A Staging Consultation Involve?

Staging Consultation (Property Assessment Report)

For the Do-it-Yourself Homeowner who would like to take on the responsibilities, time and efforts of staging their home, but don't have the eye or expertise to know where to start, a Staging Consultation is an excellent option.
With a Consultation, I will preview your home, take pictures, and give you on the spot suggestions to preparing your home for sale. You will also be provided with General Staging Tips, Organization Tips and Showing Instructions. This part of the Consultation usually takes 2-3 hours depending on the size and condition of the house. After the initial home review is completed, I will prepare a customized written report which includes specific room-by-room instructions for preparing your home for sale. This report will be delivered to you within 48 hours of the Initial Home Review.
Should you decide after reviewing the consultation report and all the information provided that you would like help implementing the suggestions on the report, I will be happy to recommend companies that provide the services you may need. Many homeowners prefer to save money and do most of the work themselves, then hire me to provide final staging services. If you’ve completed all the work on the report, it generally takes a day or two depending on the size and scope of house to complete the final staging.

Call or email Cindy at 281-748-2170 or cindy @redesignetc.com or visit our website at http://www.redesignetc.com/

Houston Area Home Builders Save Money On Your Model Homes!

New home building is at an all time high, which means more competition for the home builder. As all builders know showing a vacant home vs. a model home is like night and day. Only 10% of home buyers can visualize their furnishings in a vacant home. The whole concept of a model home is to attract potential customers, that will say "Wow, I love this house, it's just what I want".
Purchasing a home involves a myriad of emotions in buyers, and is usually the biggest financial investment they will ever make. So being able to showcase your vacant home with that model home appeal is key to selling future homes.
So how can you turn your vacant property into a model home without the huge price tag?
By using a concept that is still new to many. Savvy builders have already been using this new practice, with unbelievable results. It is called Home Staging.

Benefits to using Redesign Etc. for home staging your models:

Equipped to fully furnish a model home with beautiful furniture, accessories, linens, and everything you need for that "WOW" factor for a fraction of the cost.
Rental program for furniture.
Rental program for accessories.
No pressure to buy expensive furniture, or anything else.
No overhead to carry.
No furniture to sell at undervalued pricing.
Don't have to worry about recouping the huge decorating budget if contents had been purchased.
When model sells, everything is taken out, and you're not left to the hassles of what to do with all the furniture.
The most cost effective, practical way to showcase your models, with stunning results.
Work within all budgets.
Do a few key rooms, or the whole house, you decide.

At Redesign Etc. we know what appeals to the widest variety of buyers, because we are in the business of staging homes to get sold for top dollar!

We would be happy to give you a complimentary consultation, visit your property, and explain how the process works.

Please feel free to email cindy@redesignetc.com

Visit our website http://www.redesignetc.com/

Or call 281-748-2170 for more information.

About the Owner

"First and foremost, I absolutely love what I do. Secondly, I'm a native Texan, or should that be first? I left Texas for a while, but I came back as soon as I could".

Cindy Bryant is the owner of Redesign Etc, Inc., a full service Home Staging and Interior Redesign firm serving the Houston and Galveston area of Texas. Holding a degree in Psychology and Marketing, and having extensive knowlege in the Houston Real Estate Market, her experience has spanned from working for international corporations in marketing, sales, promotions, visual display and merchandising to professional sports marketing and celebrity autograph signings and appearances.
The sports marketing company provided sports memorabilia for all the major tv home shopping channels, as well as several major sales catalogs. She's had the opportunity to meet and work with some of the most famous athletes in the world, traveling city to city with them.
After being on the road for over 300+ days a year, and flying over 2 million miles, she was able to stay at some of the finest luxury hotels and see some of the most beautiful celebrity homes in the country. These five star resorts were home away form home for many celebrities during their playing season.
What does this have to do with staging you may ask?
Accumulating life experiences and a wealth of decorating ideas to draw upon, that can never be taken away...priceless!

She's also had the opportunity to travel to different parts of the world, which has afforded her the ability to visually see, hear and feel the pulse of the culturally diverse areas in the world.

With all this said, included in her many years of real estate investing, there are so many elements, that she has been able to incorporate into home staging from her experiences in travel.
She states that from castles to cathedrals, each area has had a distinct decorating style of it's own. I love the European architecture, the rugged coastlines with stucco homes dangling on sides of cliffs, to Tuscan villas perched atop a hill in the middle of a vineyard.
All of this combined with the love of enhancing homes, has been a wonderful palette from me to work from. The transformation of rooms, after home staging is what its all about. To turn a room that was blah, into "wow" is not only amazing to do, but a task I love to tackle. I'm very passionate about what I do and want my work to reflect that.

"Home Staging is still in it's infancy in this area, and I am committed to educating consumers and real estate agents about everything home staging has to offer"