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My December Real Estate Newsletter w/an Extra Announcement!

By Victoria Lorusso

Real Estate Agent with Illustrated Properties

December 12, 2011 04:01 AM

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December 2011

(203) 324-9600

Breaking News!!!

By Victoria Lorusso
I am now offering my services not only in Fairfield County, CT but also in Palm Beach County, Florida!! I have 2 great teams and support staff in each location so it easy for me to travel back and forth. Have you ever thought of moving to Florida? Or purchasing a second home there?

While values in our area tumbled 25%, Florida was really hard hit with discounts in excess of 50% in many cases. A second home has never been this affordable especially when you factor in interst rates. Want to know more? Give me a call or send me a mail. I'd also be happy to help you explore the different areas as I did myself.

Five Tips that Prepare You to Sell

In a buyer's market, pricing your home correctly is all-important. Price too low and you'll leave money behind. Price too high and you won't sell at all. Here is what you should know:

1. Your home is worth what a buyer is willing to pay.
Sellers may think they can dictate to the market. And in a period of rapidly rising prices, they might even get away with it... Read More

The Top Three Ways to Improve Your Home's Resale Value

Improving your home's resale value not only puts more money in your pocket when it's time to sell, but it also enhances your quality of life in the moment. Here are the top three ways to improve your home and add value.

1. Add Square Footage
Square footage is one of the first things an appraiser looks at when determining the value of your home. If your home is noticeably smaller than... Read More

Should You Paint Wood Floors?

Should you paint over an old wood floor, or should you restore the floor to its natural beauty? Although your decision will ultimately depend on your taste, there are a few things to consider before you plunge in to the job.

How long will you live there? You may love the look of painted floors, but most buyers prefer natural wood. If you are going to put time and money into the floors, you might as well improve the home's value by... Read More

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Ideas to Enjoy the Holidays

People tend to get so busy they forget that it's the simple gifts, the simple activities and even the simple decor that usually creates the most enjoyable season. Here are some fantastic ideas to help your holiday season flow a little better.

Go for the Experience
Whether hosting a holiday dinner for family or friends or searching for a great gift for someone, focus on the experience instead of price or tangible gifts. One way is to host a "white elephant" gift exchange party and limit the gift pricing to $5 or $10 each. This enables guests to each receive a gift without everyone spending a lot of money... Read More

Five New Solutions for Cold, Drafty Rooms
Courtesy of ARA Content

Many mistakenly assume cold and drafty rooms are unavoidable since every home they ever lived in had uneven temperatures. Others say they can understand why they have the problem, since the problem area is the farthest from the furnace or air handler, but you don't have to put up with these problems!

New government, industry and utility company research on uneven temperatures finds there are now economical permanent solutions. Here are some common causes, and solutions:

Identify Your Duct Leaks and Have Them Sealed: The Department Of Energy states that the typical duct system loses an astounding 25 to 40... Read More

Featured Listings


Stunning Westover Antique Impeccably restored down to the finest detail. 3Brs in main house, guest cottage Great Victorian for $2 Mil	A True Darien Gem Move in to this updated Col set on a corner lot in fab convenient location. Newly listed at $765,000	Waterfront Perfection 150 ft of sandy beach can be yours! 5 br, 4.5 bths, totally updated w/NYC views A real buy at $4,250,000	Shippan Point Colonial Enjoy your own privated deeded beach! Lrg fenced yard, 4 br, 2.5 bth, fshd lwr lvl, SOLD!!!!

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Kerry Lucasse

eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group - Atlanta, GA

Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant

Nice newsletter! I love your Victorian listing -- it looks gorgeous! Hopefully a buyer will fall in love with it soon...

Dec 21, 2011 10:07 AM

Rocky Progano

MediaCOM Inc - Stamford, CT

Hi Victoria!

That's fantastic news that you just opened up an office in Florida! You have some really great tips for sellers in your newsletter and I'd love to see you get a great deal of new clients down in Palm Beach County! Please give us a ring for any interest in TV or Internet Video marketing!

MediaCOM INC, Making sure your real estate marketing campaign reaches every buyer and seller in your county.

(203) 329-2290

videotech@mediacominc.com

Jan 23, 2012 07:37 AM

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