Month: June 2018

Well thats it. The bubble has officially burst, or at least its losing air. Everyone has said it would happen, and well, quite frankly, none of us wanted to believe it. Some cheered, others jeered and while still others were brought to tears. The housing market has been off the charts the last several years and it is finally starting to correct itself.

So, what do you do if you still need to sell? What if you still have a mortgage that is reflective of the heydays? What if you over financed ever so slightly? Perhaps you are a broker or investor sitting on too much inventory. This reminds me of the saying, when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” No, that does not mean they leave town, they just have to become more creative in selling their homes. What surprises me continually is that so few people are willing to do anything differently than before and yet they still expect everything to work in some sort of magical different way. This gives me pause.

As an investor, I need to move my inventory within the guidelines I have set for myself within my business plan. That means I am creative in every sense of the word. Not only do I offer creative financing, and marketing that would make even the greatest gurus take a second glance, but I stage the heck out of my properties, regardless of my exit strategies.

Lately, staging seems to be a buzz word in the home industry. It implies that you hire a designer or a professionally trained stager to come in and make your home perfect. Now while I think a perfect home is lovely, I dont think it is what sells a home. I know for a fact that my homes, and all of those that I stage or consult with, sell faster and higher because of my three staging secrets. I guess now you want me to tell me what those are Well, let me give you a hint. Have you ever bought one of those candy bars at the checkout counter in the grocery store? If you have, what was your reason? Why did it appeal to you? How did it taste? When you can answer these questions with passion, you will be well on your way to understanding the secrets behind highly effective and very inexpensive staging.

Steam showers are normally seen as an indulgence, considering they are only available at luxurious spas and gyms. But, the truth is these showers have been there since hundreds of years when the Turkish, Greeks, and Russians enjoyed their saunas. These showers are used to relieve stress and live a healthy life.

Advantages Of Installing Such Showers

Health:

Steam showers are known to improve blood circulation inside the body. They reduce sinus trouble, ease the muscles, alleviate joint stiffness, and help the body get rid of waste materials by sweating, and the like. They are also very useful for those who suffer from extreme stress, arthritis, and dry skin. Some people might shy away at the thought of relaxing by sweating, but steam showers actually can be very stimulating. If a person spends just 30 minutes in a steam bath, the whole body is sure to feel relaxed. There is no better way to enjoy this shower than to install it in own home.

Resale Value:

People who install these showers at their home definitely add to the house’s re-sale value. It’s obvious that buyers prefer such houses and are willing to pay extra.

Inexpensive:

Several people install steam showers in their homes as they are easy to use and not expensive. The very first step is to get in touch with a plumber and an electrician. They are the best people to tell whether a particular project is feasible and also give an expected cost. A person can install steam showers in roughly any home bathroom. Most people worry that too much humidity might build up if a shower is installed. But, in a bathroom that has a shower stall inside, installing a steam shower is not going to create excess humidity.

A steam shower requires an enclosed space which can contain the steam. Houses where a bathroom doesn’t have shower stall, the bathtub can be utilized. Alternatively, a steam shower can be put up if the bathroom is big enough. The buyer may choose not to have generator inside the bathroom. In such case, the user may install it even 40 feet away from the shower. A drain and a good electrical connection are important for a steam generator.

A person may spend quite a lot of time in the home steam shower. Therefore, the user must not forget to install seating so that it becomes easy to just sit and relax. But, it’s important to keep the sitting away from the generator to avoid the chances of getting overcooked by the very hot steam.

If worried about the price, it’s best to look for such showers online. The buyer may find several different models at discounted rates. There is also a possibility to find variety in designs, styles, as well as sizes. The buyer can select among portable showers and infrared showers. Setting up such steam showers is no longer a very extravagant indulgence. The user will realize once he or she gets into the warmth after a long, hard day. The user may feel that the whole day’s tensions and problems seep away from the body while he relaxes in the enclosure.