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Purple has long been associated with royalty, nobility and wisdom and was at one time only associated with the upper echelon.

In today's economic climate, this once exclusive color is not only attainable, but also marked as the hottest color for the months ahead.

From soft hued lilacs to electric magentas to radiant mulberry, these shades will be seen throughout luxury homes across the globe. Add a splash into an existing design scheme or create a complete makeover - this color is guaranteed to liven up your space.

Due to its diverse color spectrum properties, pulling from blue, red, yellow and green pigments, purple meshes well with a wide variety of color combinations and breaks many boundaries - from traditional to modern to contemporary.

HOW TO INTEGRATE PURPLE INTO YOUR HOME:

• Mix soft violets with white or silver to create a classic, yet updated look
• Blend vibrant magentas with rich blacks to produce an edgy, yet refined space
• Mesh vivid purples with deep gold or bronze to generate a contemporary or modern ambiance
• Unify sophisticated mulberry with gold-toned green or sapphire blue to produce a rich traditional atmosphere
• Mix delicate orchids with rich browns or neutral shades to create a sophisticated, yet fun feel

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Life After People: The Series is a 10-part documentary television mini-series that premiered on April 21, 2009 on the History Channel. The program is a spin-off of the documentary film Life After People.

In the program, scientists and other experts speculate about what the Earth, animal life, and plant life might be like if, suddenly, humanity no longer exists, as well as the effect humanity's disappearance might have on the artificial aspects of civilization. Speculation is based upon documented results of the sudden removal of humans from a geographical area and the possible results that would occur if humanity discontinues its maintenance of buildings and urban infrastructure.

If you ever watched this program you will be amazed how life continues without humanity. The same premise goes for homes left vacant on the market. Some Homeowners are uneducated or real estate agents neglect to inform sellers of the benefits of Home Staging and include it as a MUST HAVE MARKETING TOOL.

We all need to be aware of the long term effects of vacant and unsellable properties. Over time, as these properties become more distressed, their value continues to erode. As values erode in a neighborhood, other properties, even well maintained properties will lose value and sell for less money. This has a far reaching effect on overall values over an extended period of time. Many say that this time period is the beginning of the toughest times we have seen in real estate since the 80's.

Even if the last owner left the property with its walls and plumbing intact, it still pays to be extra careful. When a house is closed up for too long, for example, mold can grow. And not just behind the walls, but right out in the open as well. Of course, the problem can be eliminated with the proper ventilation.

Whether the last owner has moved out willingly or not, when a house has been empty for an extended period, it's common for inspectors to find leaking valves, gaskets and appliances. "If no one's there,"says Kathleen Kuhn, president of HouseMaster, the nation's oldest and one of the largest franchise organizations.The Bound Brook, N.J., firm has 385 affiliates throughout North America, "there's no one to see if something goes wrong."

There is a solution to this. Sell, list, and close vacant properties 1 Showhome at A Time! www.showhomes.com or www.showhomesstpetersburg.com or www.showhomesstpetersburgblog.com.

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The above link is a story every Realtor, Stager, and Homeowner should be advised. This world is changing and we have to change with it in order to survive.

So, now we are selling homes in a very competetive market and should always put our best foot forward. This includes staging "vacant homes" to command a maximum sales price. So is a home with "just furniture" going to be the best choice?

Although staging is without a doubt a good choice there are also other options that may be a better choice for some. Adding a Home Manager to the impact of staging a vacant home will increase your chances of a premium price sale. Homeowners gain by saving thousands of dollars on utility bills, inflated insurance premiums and other holding costs associated with vacant houses.

It's a fact: well-furnished homes, kept in show-to-sell condition seven days a week, sell faster - and at higher prices-than vacant properties.

After viewing this clip it's a no brainer.....Showhomes works with you to stage and manage houses for maximum value, faster closings and more enthusiastic referrals. www.showhomes.com or www.showhomesstpetersburg.com

Local Home Staging Company Honored to be Ranked in Top 50 Franchise Companies
Showhomes ranked in Top 50 Franchise Companies by Franchise Business Review

  Accustomed to placing the spotlight on area homes, local Showhomes franchises are now receiving accolades of their own. The local home staging businesses' parent company, Showhomes Franchise Corporation, has joined the elite list of companies earning a place on Franchise Business Review's Top 50 Franchise Companies List.

The Franchise Business Review Top 50 Ranking puts Showhomes into an elite group of the best franchise companies in the country. Only companies with excellent fundamentals, great financial position and high franchisee satisfaction scores earn a spot in the ranking.  Currently, over 3,000 companies franchise in the United States. 

            The ranking was awarded to Showhomes at the annual International Franchise Conference in San Diego earlier this year. In addition to the top-50 award, Showhomes earned the 2^nd highest award for a franchise in the real estate category, beating out most common real estate brands and placing just behind Sotheby's.

            Showhomes - St. Petersburg owner Elayne Wooding had this to say, "We are really excited about the ranking. We work hard to provide the best staging services in the industry and we are happy to see the industry recognize our success."

             "Franchisee satisfaction is one of the most important criteria to consider before investing in any franchise system," said Franchise Business Review President, Eric Stites. "Very few franchise companies have achieved such high ratings from their franchisees, which puts Showhomes in a very elite class of opportunities in today's marketplace."

            According to Elayne Wooding, the sagging real estate market has created ideal market conditions for Showhomes' services, which help local realtors sell properties by transforming high-end vacant entities into valuable, staged homes. The company has been called "the best kept secret in real estate" by the Travel Channel and was recently listed as one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in Tennessee by BusinessTN magazine.

For more information about Showhomes - St. Petersburg, please contact Elayne Wooding at 727-599-7862.

About Showhomes

Showhomes - known as America's largest home staging company - began its operations in 1986 and started franchising in 1994. It currently has 42 franchises in 21 states. Showhomes has helped realtors and homeowners sell more than 25,000 homes worth more than $8 billion across the United States by transforming high-end vacant houses into valuable, staged homes. The Showhomes business model is based on the fact that staged homes kept in show-to-sell condition sell faster, and for higher prices, than vacant houses. For franchise opportunities, please visit www.showhomes.com.

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