Archive for March, 2009

DFW Home Staging – Helping Sell Homes Faster

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Have you ever walked into a home and thought “Wow – this house is going to need alot of help!” Would you like to sell that property faster and for top dollar? Home Staging is a proven tool that can sell a home on average 40% faster and 10% higher!

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As Realtors, you have about 10 seconds to make a good first impression when your buyer walks in the door. They are making judgments immediately! Home Staging makes the “home” into a “house” so your buyer can see themselves living there. As a home stager, I help your seller accentuate the positive and downplay the negatives of each room. Using tricks of the trade, I make those precious 10 seconds positive!

While you as a Realtor are savvy in selling and closing, some of you may not be design savvy or have the time to do design! Home Staging can be a great service you can offer during your listing presentations. By getting a professional home stager in, like Southern Charm Home Staging, you are are offering an added value to your service.

So, how does Home Staging work?
*The seller is given a consultation of their home. I go room by room and give a report to the seller on exactly what they need to do to get their home ready to be put on the market

* We use what furniture/decor they already have in their home, declutter it and design it so it will be more inviting

* We can furnish an empty house and make it looked “lived in”. An empty home feels “cold” to buyers

* We also can offer your sellers our expertise in how their items will look in their new home they are buying.

Staging is a proven tool to help you sell your properties faster and for more money! Stage it! Show it! Sell it!

For more information about using Southern Charm Home Staging, contact Tara Storch, owner at 214-762-9055. www.southerncharmhomestaging.com

Fort Worth Welcomes Massive Retail Project

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Southeast Fort Worth has something to cheer about, even in these harsh economic times.

A massive retail project, which will be called Renaissance Square, will further help Southeast Fort Worth gain momentum in its revitalization project.

Renaissance Square, which will be almost twice the size of University Village in west Forth Worth, will consist of a 500,000 square foot retail and restaurant shopping complex. The total project is estimated to cost $75 million.

The Revitalization of Southeast Fort Worth

The developer, Synergy Properties Group, along with Moriah Real Estate Company and Lockard Development, Inc., will develop the old Masonic Homes of Texas property, which is located along Berry Street, near Highway 287.

Another retail property is also in the works, according to Synergy Properties Group, which will be located on an adjacent price of property. Synergy hopes these developments will further enhance and revitalize this struggling area of Forth Worth.

The city of Fort Worth also has plans to assist the developer with $5.6 million from the East Berry Renaissance Tax Increment Financing District, along with $7 million from a Chapter 380 economic development incentive. The development incentive will be decided upon by City Council members.

Problems Solved for Residents

The Renaissance Square development will help the surrounding area and its property owners, who are in desperate need of basic retail establishments, such as grocery stores and drug stores, near their home. The residents of this area currently must travel to other parts of the city in order to simply purchase groceries.

Renaissance Square will not only bring a great deal of revenue to Southeast Fort Worth, but will also provide the community with much-needed retail offerings.

The current project for Renaissance Square is the water and sewer work, which is expected to be completed by June at a cost of $12.6 million.

The president of Synergy Properties Group, Hap Baggett, expects the Renaissance Square project to be completed by 2012.

Seller Tips that Attracts Buyers

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Making a positive first impression starts at the curb of your property, so it

St. Benedict

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

The trendy and progressive King Williams Historic District, which is located in San Antonio’s Arts District, is home to St. Benedict’s, a condominium community which features 60 urban lofts.

The King Williams Historic District is one of San Antonio’s most eclectic and vibrant neighborhoods. Some of the benefits of living in the King Williams Historic District include:

  • A seemingly endless array of dining options
  • Center of San Antonio’s visual arts scene, which includes local galleries and the Blue Star Arts Complex
  • Easy access to the downtown area, either on foot or on a short trolley ride
  • Nine miles worth of hiking and biking trails via the Mission Trails Hike & Bike Path
  • Walking and jogging along the Riverwalk
  • Convenient, central location with easy access to Interstates 10 and 281, as well as the medical center area, major malls and the Central Market

The Amenities of St. Benedict’s

St. Benedict’s offers a relaxing respite from city life with its almost three acres of land. Expansive green space combines with the heartbeat of the urban setting to provide residents with the best of both worlds.

Just some of the luxury amenities offered at St. Benedict’s include:

  • Expansive pool and lounge area
  • Fully equipped fitness center
  • Video monitored, secured entries with remote access

The Residences of St. Benedict’s

Urban splendor may best describe the loft units of St. Benedict’s. Each space, which is custom-designed by renowned architect Davis Sprinkle, clearly evokes a feeling of chic urban design.

Some of the features of the loft residences of St. Benedict’s include:

  • Sealed concrete floors throughout
  • Exposed concrete ceilings in the main living spaces
  • Large windows with superb views of the King William District and downtown San Antonio
  • Sleek, modern kitchens with Bosch appliances and Hansgrohe fixtures
  • Private, as well as semi-private patios, balconies and terraces
  • Top-floor penthouses