Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com

You are invited to the Whittier Lakeside Festival & National Night Out, this Tuesday, August 4th, 6-9PM!

Sponsored by the Whittier Homeowners Association and the Frederick Police Department, this program, part

of the 26th Annual "America's Night Out Against Crime," provides an opportunity for neighbors in Whittier and

surrounding communities to come together and learn about ways to get involved in protecting the community

and to celebrate community spirit! Meet neighbors and get to know each other in this FREE block party event!

Free Barbeque!

Free RC Cars, Pony Rides, Canoes, Paddle Boat Rides, and Rock Wall!

See Many Fun Demonstrations!

Visit Table 32, and pick up information about HOME SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS, SURVEILLANCE, & ENERGY

EFFICIENT AND GREEN TECHNOLOGY from the Meredith Design Group ! Register at our table for a chance to

win a FREE Security and Energy Consultation!

We offer all aspects of Interior and Exterior Design for your home or office. MDG's services include:

• Residential and Commercial Projects

• Security Enhancements and Surveillance

• Energy Efficiency and Green Technology

• Design Concept and Planning Advice

• Permit Ready Plans and Specifications

• CAD Drawings and 3D Modeling

• Remodeling+Additions+Renovations

• Interior Decor and Buying Assistance

• Home Staging for Real Estate Staging

www.MeredithDesignGroup.com is a proud participant in the Whittier Lakeside Festival & National Night Out!

For more info, go to: whittier-onlline.org

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Thursday

16 July 2009

6PM to 8PM

(Presentation starts promptly at 6:30PM)

at

THE COFFEE TABLE

2401 A. Whittier Drive

Frederick, MD 21702

Hosted By

the Meredith Design Group and Green Stagers Unite

RSVP to: ljr@GreenStagersUnite.com

for more information: 301.674.7238

Stagers, Real Estate Agents, Homeowners

GREEN PRODUCTS

TO ENHANCE

YOUR BUSINESS * YOUR HOMES

An Eco-Friendly Product Presentation

Tuesday

30 June 2009

11:00am to 12:00pm

(Starting Promptly at 11:00 am)

at

THE COFFEE TABLE

2401 A Whittier Drive

Frederick, MD 21702

Hosted By

the Meredith Design Group and Green Stagers Unite

R.S.V.P. info@meredithdesigngroup.com or 301.674.7238 or 240.446.4314

Hi Tomato Fans,

Thanks for visiting this new kid on the block. I feel as awkward as a passenger taking that scarry step onto an airplane for the first time! But I crossed the line, and I look forward to give as much helpful and useful information as possible to the real estate community!

Awhile back, my mom retired as a realtor after 25 years, serving Orange County, CA. I have certainly learned from all of the experience she shared throughout her career. What I admired the most, was her abililty to be honest with buyers and sellers. Even in the tough times, she said they would keep coming back. And they did!

Living in PA, and working in the MD and DC area now, is so different from living in CA. On the west coast, some people will ask, "Who does your botox, Who's your agent, and, Who's your stager"? Here, in the east, my experience in Frederick County and the surrounding area, folks ask, "Can we lower the price"? They are afraid to step outside of the box.

The cost of a simple home staging is far less than a price reduction. The first impression will get potential buyers to step into the box, which leads--- to a sale! Honest.

In September, I drove to Mystic, Connecticut, for the annual 3-day Association of Design Education conference. It was one of the most positive design conferences I've recently attended! I met some very talented people.

At closing, I was quite surprised when awarded "Best Accessorized" in this room design! The ADE members voted on entries submitted by the designers into various catagories. What a humbling experience.

"The Chick in the Tomato" photographed by JanieMoltrup, was one of several photos displayed in this accessorized room. In the model townhome kitchen, we needed to brighten the empty corner, accessorize, and show how functional it really can be. The stand alone plastic palm tree just didn't cut it. Take the step.

"Our job is to completely transform the appearance of a property or individual space for the least possible cost."

Feel free to contact us. At least, I could use help with adding links to the blog.

Laura Meredith

Meredith Design Group