Question worth $50!

The July question worth a $50 gift certificate at Latin King is..... When was Bill Eisenlauer first licensed as a Realtor? It's fair to call and ask him if you'd like. The first person who responds on the blog with the correct question wins the gift certificate. Check back often, we plan to have at least one prize per month.

Staging - For a Quicker Sale

Staging your home is a new growing trend in real estate sales. The stager walks into a room, working mainly with with owners furnishings, and rearranges to make it more attractive to buyers. They will want to define the function of a room, eliminate clutter, making the space look larger and more appealing. Creativity combined with a few well-chosen accessories, a little reorganization, and ruthless paring can make give a property an advantage in today's slower markets. It is important not only for showings, but only for your on-line photos. Today's buyers rely more on internet viewing to narrow their choices when home-shopping. Professionals at http://Stagedhomes.com say that staging will increase a home's sale price by 6.9%. Realtor magazine quotes two professional stagers, aksing about challanges working with sellers. "Stage the house right before it's listed." is Lori Matzke's advice. If you wait till after the home has sat on the market, you may loose momentum. It's better to present your best impression at the beginning. Lori Matzke is with Center Stage home. You can check out before and after pictures and why they made the changes they did in that setting at http://www.centerstagehome.com/ Call us for more staging tips or to reccommend a local stager.

Rich Dellaca Pump and Run

There is a great event coming up, plan now to participate. It's September 1, 2007, The Rich Dellaca Pump and Run. the details are at http://www.rdpumpandrun.zoomshare.com/. The proceeds of this event will go toward schools that Rich either taught at or coached at and will aid financilly stressed athletes in reaching their goals. It will be held at Saydel High School.

FILE for your HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

Time is running out! You only have until JUNE 30 to start

saving on your property taxes!. By filing for your homestead exemption, you can reduce your taxable property value by $4,850. This is a one-time sigining, but you must re-sign if you have purchased and moved to a different property. Visit our website http://www.eisenlauerteam.com/ for more information on how and why to sign up for homestead exemption. OR feel free to give one of us a phone call. Bill - 770-2455, Laura 306-2027 or Bob 979-2883.

Pleasant Hill Chamber's Annual Golf Outing

Friday June 22 will be Pleasant Hill Chamber's Annual Golf Outing is being held at Toad Valley Golf Course. Start time is 12:30 p.m. Teams and sponsors are still being solicited. If you want to participate in this fundraiser for the chamber, please contact the chamber office at 261-0466 or email phillchamber@quest.net for details. If you want to enjoy Toad Valley Golf Course, check out their website at toadvalleygolfcourse.com. Its a great place to take the family..they have minature golfing also.

Copper Creek Area Garage Sales

Saturday June 9, 8 a.m. to ? is the Copper Creek Area Garage Sale in Pleasant Hill. Bring some bills and shop, shop, shop. If you see some houses that look interesting...give us a call and we can give you the details, and set up an appointment to see it.

Color Trends for 2007

• The family room shows warm colors for a stress-free space.
• The bathroom features soft terra-cotta walls and natural stone floor for a space you can warm up to.
  A Miami-Beach look for anywhere in the country is popular. Use bright colors with subtle accents to bring nature indoors.
  Black and White with splashes of color create a bold look with stark contrasts.
  
  Bold black and white with an Asian Influence is very chic.