Real Estate Information

GROOVIN' SISTERHOOD WEEK END
 

Sturgeon Bay
04/25/2013 - 04/28/2013

A week end event that caters to women embracing life, love and laughter through shopping, sharing and indulging!  Registration information HERE or CALL 800.301.6695.

Today’s buyer prefers quality over square footage.  In a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders, today’s home buyers are much more price sensitive then in the past and prefer quality over square footage.  62% of those responding to the study indicated they would give up square footage for high end amenities such as wireless home security or WiFi controlled utilities.  Even though style rates high on the buyer’s list (French doors, hot tub & separate shower), energy efficiency is important.  Energy Star rated appliances and energy efficient laundry rooms are appealing.  As far as location goes, 36% said they prefer outer suburbs, 30% said they want inner suburbs, 8% prefer the city life, and 27% want to be “out in the sticks”.  Outdoor amenities are important…buyers want parks, jogging/biking trails, and pools nearby.

BROWN TROUT TOURNAMENT
Location:  Baileys Harbor
Dates:  04/19/2013 - 04/21/2013
DETAILS!
Anglers....kick off your season of fishing in Baileys Harbor!  Find out more about the season's first Brown Trout Tournament at BaileysHarbor.com!

MASTER GARDENER'S PROGRAM
Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay
04/16/2013
7 PM
Garden Survival 101 - Small Projects to Fix Big Problems.  This program is designed to help gardeners navigate the treacherous waters of home garden improvement projects.  It will be presented by Jason Feldman of Feldman Landscapes, Sturgeon Bay.  Jason will discuss the wide range of problems Door County gardeners typically face and then focus on several of them.  BEST OF ALL....IT'S FREE!
 

BEER PAIRING TO BENEFIT DOOR COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Mojo Rosa's in Egg Harbor
 04/13/2013
5 PM

Mojo Rosa's will be teaming up with Tallgrass Brewing Company of Manhaton KS to tap specialty craft beers to benefit the Door County Humane Society.  Dinner is served throughout the evening and a representative will be on hand from Tallgrass to explain what makes their craft beer so unique.  This is an informal event and open to the public.  Choose two tapas, a dessert and three Tallgrass Brewing Company samples for $25.00.  $5.00 from each plate will go to the Humane Society.  DETAILS!

MARITIME MUSEUM SPEAKER SERIES

Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay
04/07/2013
7 PM

Presenter, George Houde, was one of the producers of the History Channel series, 'Great Lake Warriors', which spotlighted John Selvick's tug fleet.  This presentation is free to the public (donations accepted).  SEE HERE FOR DETAILS!

I love the phrase, “Adopt the ‘Hotel Philosophy’ to Stage Your Home”.  A house is not staged to sell the same way it is staged to live in.  When you decorate to live in your home, it is visually appealing as well as functional for your needs, interests, tastes and lifestyle.  However, when you stage to sell, stage your home to look like a luxury hotel.  In a hotel, you carry in a small bag of personal belongings…everything else you need is there and no unnecessary items clutter the space.  Everything is neat, clean and nothing is out of place…the bathroom sparkles, the floors are spotless, the beds are made, and there is no indication that any pet has ever crossed the threshold!  Pare down to the essentials!  All small personal decorates should be replaced with a single impact piece (no more than one) per room.  Remove all personal mementos, family photographs, refrigerator magnets and similar items.  Opt for lots of space and clear surfaces.

So, as your set the stage for your home to sell, ask yourself, “Does this room pass the ‘Hotel Test’?  Can a buyer imagine bringing in a few of their personal items and living here comfortably?  If the answer is yes, you have a properly staged home….and you have improved the odds that your home will sell faster and command a better price!

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist – January/February 2013