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Cash in on down market

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Market Slump - Cash In
Posted by rs
about 1 month ago

With new homes creating about 15 percent of all home sales, there is a glut of inventory in the homebuilder industry. What do stores do when they have extra stock; they have a clearance sale! As a result the market is saturated with buyer incentives offered by over 70 percent of U.S. builders trying to unload their homes. Some of the rather lucrative deals we’re seeing are:

Centex Homes is giving away outdoor living packages worth up to $33,000 to speed sales. Giveaways include decorative concrete patios, wooden arbors, outdoor fireplaces and grills.

Ryland Homes has been advertising “free fantasy vacations” to catch the eye of potential buyers. Purchasers in its subdivisions can choose from trips to the Caribbean, Mexico or Las Vegas.

Ashton Woods is holding the grand opening of its new townhome community of Rockbrook in Lewisville. The first 10 buyers will enjoy $15,000 in options – up from the standard $10,000 incentive.

Grand Homes is offering a free swimming pool or $12,500 in upgrades. For their golf course community of Lantana, they are offering a free golf membership.

American Legend Homes is appealing to football fans by offering a 42-inch high definition plasma screen television.

Other builders are simply chopping prices.

Both Coleman Homes and Grand Homes have recently advertised price cuts of $40,000 to $50,000 on some of their finished houses.

Another major builder, K. Hovnanian Homes, held a nationwide “three-day sale” this month to trim its inventory. They forecasted a sale of 1000 homes and actually sold 2100. They lowered their price to do this, but made up the difference in the volume of sales.

City Homes in Addison is offering $30,000 off the purchase price.

Let us know if need assistance looking for a Dallas home or Dallas condo.

SANDEN

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6 months ago

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6 months ago

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Twin-spiration!

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modern.chic.inspired.
Posted by Emily lamarque
11 months ago
I feel like I don't see a lot of rooms with twin beds these days, but I love the boutique vibe they give and they can be so fun and playful!

Love the colors and patterns of this guest bedroom by Philip Gorrivan...

Super chic symmetry...


More coral colored walls to love (from
Anne Coyle), and the organic patterned bedspreads add just the right touch...

Ooh, jumbo strawberries! By Sister Parish with Albert Hadley...

The perfect guest nook (by Michael Maher)....

I love how these two twin headboards were combined to make a king size bed. And the upholstered gold frame is so striking against the royal blue graphic background.

Another headboard made from a hainpainted Venetian daybed (by designer Muffie Faith). Love it!

The Epitome of Glamour

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Posted by Emily lamarque
11 months ago
Isn't this dressing table designed by Mimi Williams just the epitome of glamour? The mirror, the crystal, the pearls, the antique rollback chair. I love photographs stuck into the side of frames. Modern, not so much, but luxurious, dramatic and chic? Absolutely! It makes me wonder just what life might be like if this was mine....

Celing Scapes...

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Posted by Emily lamarque
11 months ago
A friend introduced me to David Wiseman's nature inspired ceilings a while back and I just love his beautiful installations. I am so excited that his collection keeps expanding. Also check out his works in bronze and crystal on his website - amazing and definitely worth a looksy!









Beautiful Vases

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Posted by Emily lamarque
11 months ago
I found this vignette in my files and I just love it. The ivory color of the porcelain looks lovely against the coral background, and the vases and collectibles create a beautiful arrangement that create a sense of timelessness.


CoucouMadame's shop on Etsy (by way of Decor8) has some beautiful vintage German porcelain vases and jars that would contribute to a lovely arrangement like this one.




Gloomy Times, New Products

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Posted by Emily lamarque
11 months ago
This year's International Home and Housewares show was just held in Chicago from March 22 -24 and over 2,000 exhibitors from over 30 countries gathered to show off their new housewares that are guaranteed to make your life just a little more stylish. Here are a few of my faves...

A bowl, a sculpture, a centerpiece...the smaller bowl can actually be a lid too.
Flying Saucer Bowl Set
Museum of Robots
Multi-piece designer bowl set
Price: $145-$250
Availability: June 2009


BYO in Style
Fishnet Wine Totes
Built NY Bottle carriers
Price: $13.99-$16.99
Availability: Now

Nothing's more stylish than being eco-conscious
Recycled PET Felt Collection
Museum of Robots Environmentally conscious bags
Price: $36-$75
Availability: April 2009



Who doesn't love Bodum, and especially anything Bodum and pink!
BEAN French Press
Bodum Coffee maker
Price: $29.95
Availability: Summer 2009

Gravity Grinder
Bodum Salt, pepper, and spice grinders
Price: $29.95 each
Available: Summer 2009

Contradiction...

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Posted by Emily lamarque
11 months ago
This vignette appears on the cover of the April/May '09 issue of Western Interiors and it grabbed my attention. I wouldn't say I'm particularly crazy about the 1960's Al Held artwork, the antique Louis XIV settee, or the rug from Creative Flooring Resources, however the composition really caught my eye. I think it is a stunning shot and a well crafted vignette because in all of its simplicity it creates drama and elegance with two main pieces that completely contradict each other and the pointed arch frames it beautifully. The mid-century artwork and the gilded settee play off one another and I think it makes the composition work. I will admit - I do love the pillow made from an 18th century Aubusson remnant. The yellow is perfect.

What do you think? Does the contradiction work?

Hail to the Queen

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Posted by Emily lamarque
11 months ago
I first saw Ann Carrington's needlework art in the November 2007 House and Garden mag (so sad they closed their doors) featuring Gweneth Paltrow's Hamptons home and I just fell in love. I am completely obsessed with buttons, especially when they are used in unique and creative ways, and I just love Carrington's tongue-in-cheek ode to the Kingdom.