Pat Hensley

Luxury Master Baths

Thinking about updating your bathroom? Want to stay just ahead of the curve and beat the competition on your block? I have just the solution.

The latest "got to have it" in upscale bathrooms making its way to Raleigh are Saunas and Steam rooms built to blend right into our already spacious and grand master baths.

Gone are the ugly square cedar boxes we once called saunas. Interior designers are now creating a setting that is relaxing and luxurious using everything from log-fired Finnish style spas with and range of materials such as glass walls, cushioned seating, exotic woods and porcelain tiles.

Our local Luxury Home Builders are starting to incorporate a more elegant sauna and steam room wing into their home designs with an area large enough to accommodate a massage table. Now you can get that wonderful Spa experience in the privacy of your own master bathroom. You'll still need someone to hand you that warm towel...

The last time I was in San Diego I toured a couple of very grand homes with great interior spas. The sauna area flowed seamlessly from the master bath to the pool. It really looked like one private room that curved around to the spa. If you had a party, the bedroom wing could be closed off for privacy but the sauna and steam rooms could still be enjoyed by your friends around the pool.

I'll be going to West Palm Beach to visit my mom soon. As you know, the Realtor in me won't be able to resist checking out their latest luxury trends... of course I'll share the photos and design tips with you when I return.

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The Preston subdivision has 1625 homes on 1950 acres beautifully manicured land in Cary NC. Located just 15 minutes from the Research Triangle Park, Preston has been a highly sought after neighborhood for Home Buyers since the early 1990's.

There are two 18-hole golf courses, a pro shop, fitness and swim center, as well as a tennis facility.

Home Sales have been slower than usual due to the general economic slowdown.

Here are Preston Sales data for 3rd Quarter 2008.

58 Homes are currently for Sale Priced $259,900 to $1,950,000

5 Homes are currently Under Contract set to close soon Priced $289,000 to $699,900

14 Homes have Sold and Closed in 3rd Quarter Priced $250,000 to $2,495.00

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Homes priced one Million and above are still selling well in Cary.

There are currently 33 homes for sale in Cary priced from just over 1 Million up to 2.3 Million. There are currently 2 homes under contract and set to close soon priced 1.1 Million and 1.4 Million. Both are in the new section of Regency Park.

Sales have held strong in the Million Dollar range in Cary. In the first three quarters of this year, there have been 12 closed sales priced from 1 Million up to 2.4 Million.

The 2.4 Million Dollar home was sold in Preston and the Preston neighborhood boasts the majority of Sold homes this year priced over a Million. Preston and Regency continue to be the best places to invest if you are planning to spend over a Million on a home in Cary.

Below are just a few homes currently available right now.

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Home not selling?...Concerned it won't sell if you put it on the market? Below are a few tips courtesy of HGTV.

1. Grab them from the curb.

You've seen them - buyers hunkered low in their cars in front of your house, doing drive-bys before deciding whether to request a showing or attend an open house. Make these potential buyers fall in love with your home from the street by adding potted plants and flowers, power-washing patios and walkways, weeding the garden and mowing the lawn. It's your first chance to make a good impression, so you've got to make it count!

2. Make it sparkle.

Pretend that your mother or mother-in-law is coming for a visit. Think "hotel" clean. Mop, dust, vacuum, wash windows, baseboards, the cat. Remember that people will look in your cupboards, under your sinks and in your closets. Also, pay particular attention to odors. You might even consider consulting a "neutral nose" by having a friend come by for a smell test.

3. Pay attention to color and light.

You may love hot pink in the living room, but too-bright colors turn buyers off. Neutralize strong colors for the broadest appeal. A neutral home appears larger and has less chance of offending someone. Also, open blinds and draperies to make sure there's sufficient natural light throughout the home. Remember, lighting is the most effective way to set a mood.

4. Depersonalize.

Few things deter buyers more than a cluttered home. They need to see your home, not your stuff. Excessive personal items like photos, collections, personal awards, electronics and collectibles will make it difficult for buyers to see past your personal style and may deter a sale. Taking yourself out of the picture makes it easier for buyers to imagine themselves, and their stuff, in your space.

5. Consider replacing furnishings.

Think about removing or replacing worn or outdated furnishings, and get rid of extra pieces. The time has come to move beyond matching furniture, so break up your sets - dated can easily become eclectic with editing and rearranging. Consider consulting with a professional staging company for design direction and advice on rental furnishings to create an inviting home with broad appeal to a wide range of buyers.

6. Invest in new artwork.

Displaying new artwork is a great way to breathe new life into a room. Photography can be used to contemporize a room and add a pop of color as well.

7. Make repairs.

Make your home a high-maintenance zone. Fix squeaky doors, chipped or smudged paint, broken fixtures and fittings that you've neglected.

8. Apply a fresh coat of paint.

It's the best bang for your buck that will quickly refresh a dull, dated room. Slap a fresh, neutral color on the space. Choose a beige or taupe for living spaces and a neutral green/blue for bathrooms.

9. Don't forget the floors.

Get rid of worn carpets, and consider refinishing shabby hardwood floors. An inexpensive new area rug is a quick fix and can disguise the look of old floors.

10. Spring for new light fixtures.

Renew the look of the room by replacing old or dated light fixtures, door hardware, light switches and outlets. If it's tacky and older than you, get it out of there!

Source: hgtv.com Posted by Pat Hensley - Raleigh & Cary NC Relocation

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