For nearly ten years Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network has been making a difference in Salem, Oregon by providing emergency shelter for families. They also help families solve life issues so they can become self sufficient and provide a stable environment for their children. The Day Center is used by families as their "home base", where they can do things we take for granted such as shower, do laundry, search for work or meet with the case manager. This "home" is in need of repairs, updating and cleaning.
Please join us for a special day that will Make A Difference for the families that the Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network serves!
How you can help - - - ??
•- Volunteer to help on October 25th
•- Sponsor a room or project
•- Volunteer to purchase needed items - a variety of items are needed!
Your help can help us continue Making A Difference in Salem!
Learn more about Make A Difference Day - http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/index.html
Learn more about Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network - http://salemihn.org/aboutus.html
Contact us for more information on how you can volunteer!
Ever left a house and later asked yourself "how many bedrooms was that house?". Was it 3 or 4? After touring several homes they can all run together, and buyers may have a hard time remembering a vacant or unattractive room. Add to that several different house hunting trips and those vacant and unappealing rooms are a forgotten glance.
Making sure each bedroom make a fantastic impression will help buyers prevent memory loss! This bedroom is one I think they will remember -- and wish was their own!
Before staging, this room may not have been too memorable -- and if it was, it wouldn't have been a positive memory!
We love helping make better memories -- quick sales for home sellers and beautiful rooms home buyers!
Wondering how to make your home compete in a buyers' market? Contact Creative Concepts and Contracting at 503-881-0886 for ideas on how to prepare your home to appeal to the most buyers and attract top offers.
Remember that song -- "The change will do you good"? Sometimes convincing sellers of this is a home stagers biggest success!
It seems frequently I hear from sellers -- I'll do anything but don't ask me to ____________ -- they always have one thing they dig in their heels and don't want to do. This home was no exception. When I viewed the kitchen the homeowner said - Just don't ask me to paint the kitchen.
This house had been on the market for MANY months, and already had been previously staged.
From the front entry, you could see five different colors of paint -- and not in any planned palate!
After explaining this problem to the homeowner and a providing them a list of to do items, the homeowner went to work painting! Some rented accessories from our inventory and this home transformed!
Yes -- it sold quickly with these minor changes!
Was it worth that gallon of paint and a few hours of work?
Color this homeowner VERY happy!
In a real estate market where the average days on market is 135, it is a pleasure to know that there are homes that are selling quickly -- ones that are prepared to sell professionally!
We provided a staging consultation on this home a few months ago. (The owner is having a home built and wants to move in December 2008.) Armed with a list of to do items, the homeowners performed the work themselves. The "builder's white" home was warmed up with new paint and lots of decluttering was done.
House was listed and under contract in five days -- happy homeowner -- smart & happy realtor (who provides consultations for all her listings at minimum) -- happy me!
Staging consultations provide an affordable option for preparing your home for sale. Contact Creative Concepts and Contracting for more information on how to sell your home for top dollar in this market at 503-881-0886!
The WVHBA Tour of Homes is in full swing - but it's not too late - there is one more weekend to view the 17 homes featured this year in Albany, Millersburg and Corvallis! Despite an economic slow down in the industry and new construction permits being down, the Mid-Willamette Valley real estate market has proven to be a strong contender once again. Area builders have provided a wonderful variety of styles and sizes of homes in a wide range of pricing. These builders are a testament to the hard work and dedication of quality builders in a tight market and they have put their best foot forward featuring new industry products and ideas.
Come see these beautiful homes to see the latest trends and ideas!
The Tour Homes continues September 19-21 and the tour hours are Friday 2-8pm, Saturday and Sunday noon to 6pm. Tour guides are available at local real estate office and all tour homes. Follow those green and white signs
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Home staging services for Salem & the Willamette Valley-specializing in staging, interior redesign, repairs and remodeling. Let us help you prepare your home for sale or achieve the look you love!
You can't change your location or the market conditions, but you CAN change the impact your home makes and whether the buyer can envision making this their home.
Why do buyer's need to envision themselves living in your residence? Ask any realtor and they will agree -- buyers shop with logic and make offers with emotion. Buying a home is an emotional decision.
To maximize your home selling profits, it must show very well. Creative Concepts and Contracting can help you with all aspects of preparing your home for sale. From staging, repairs or updating, to packing and cleaning - Creative Concepts will help you maximize your time and budget and reduce the stress of selling your home.
Why would your home need "staging" to help make it show well? Staging is a design technique that uses your own belongings and furnishings to make the house inviting to the widest audience of potential buyers possible. Staging emphasizes the positive features of your home, and minimizes the challenges.
If a buyer is distracted by clutter, odors, excess furniture or decorating choices, they are not going to be able to "see" the actual space. Staging is looking through the buyer's eyes and creating a notable impression that will last even if they view six more houses that day! In any market, statistics show that staging helps the home sell faster and for higher prices than comparable homes in the area.
Our goal is to support you in your efforts to sell your home in the quickest amount of time for the most money, and with the least amount of stress. From curb appeal to the laundry area, we can help show off your home to make a premiere presentation!!
Home staging, repairs and remodeling provided for Salem, Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Philomath, Stayton and the Willamette Valley Oregon areas.
Contact us at: 503-881-0886
A dated faux paint, clutter and faded bedding are replaced, transforming this bedroom to a resort looking retreat!
When featuring a home for sale, even small areas can make a big impact, like this little courtyard - vacant it hold no appeal but with a few added features it is memorable!
Accentuating the architecture is what great staging does best! Where is the fireplace in the first listing photo?
Decluttered and a light bright photo makes this room appear spacious and inviting.
Correct paint color again makes a huge difference. The first photo was the actual MLS listing photo -- note the difference in the woodwork -- it really stands out after painting!
A spacious master bathroom can seem cold and uninviting -- but with a few accessories really becomes appealing!
Only 10% can imagine the possiblities a vacant room holds -- a huge room can seem daunting when vacant but warm and lovely when staged!
Creative Concepts and Contracting very capably came to my rescue and helped me with my real estate problem. After 35 years in the same home, I was ready to move, but the task was too daunting. They went above and beyond the call of duty by helping me pack and clear out many years of accumulation. In addition to the work they did, they provided me so much moral and emotional support. The transformation they performed on my home was amazing, and during the first open house multiple full price offers were received! Selling my house became a quick and less stressful process due to their excellent abilities! Outstanding!
Elaine Dahl
Homeowner-Keizer Oregon
"From a photographer's point of view, working with Margaret makes my job simple. Her eye for design and attention to detail are top notch. I would recommend Margaret to anyone who is serious about selling their house."
Shane Mincinski - Real Estate Photographer - Corvallis Oregon
Margaret Oscilia really has a keen eye for detail! Her sense of style really creates the WOW factor that makes your home stand out from the crowd and sell faster!! She provided me an amazing model home on short notice, going above and beyond my expectations.
Polly Cappalo
Principal Broker
Windermere Willamette Valley -Albany Oregon
Thank you for all your help in preparing my home for sale. My health issues made this an impossible but necessary task for me; and you performed all the work professionally and beyond my expectations. Your ingenuity and competence made your work affordable and helped my home sell quickly in a "buyers" market. The quality of your work is exceptional - thank you!
Elmer Brown - Homeowner-Portland Oregon
Over and over again, I have been impressed by the real estate transformations Joe and Margaret achieve. I have personally worked with them for nearly 20 years. They are committed to quality workmanship, attention to detail and are resourceful and capable. They are my first choice for staging and repairs.
Don Paterson -Broker Windermere Pacific West Properties, Inc.
The work you did on our home was professional and the results were wonderful. Your attitude and experience made the process fun also. Thank you so much!
Doris - Homeowner - Salem, Oregon
AMAZING! When I walked into the room my jaw dropped! I couldn't believe the difference. Thank you SO much.
Kristen Smith, Keller Williams - Albany Oregon
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