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		<title>Tips to get your house to sell</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Buying Treks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The boom times of the housing market is gone.If you were smart enough and were able to get in quickly and then get out you most likely made good money.A lot of people did.But also quite a few people lost a lot of money. Those that didn&#8217;t get in and out quick enough.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The boom times of the housing market is gone.If you were smart enough and were able to get in quickly and then get out you most likely made good money.A lot of people did.But also quite a few people lost a lot of money. Those that didn&#8217;t get in and out quick enough.</p>
<p> But what if you are just your regular homeowner who needs to sell now.What will you be able to do?  In other words, homes don&#8217;t sell as fast as they used to.A lot of homes are sitting on the market for months on end in this market.Well I have a few tricks to help fix that.  I have seen it works first hand from my clients running my <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net">San Diego painting contractors</a>. </p>
<p> What you have to do is make your house look better than all the rest. Don&#8217;t forget in the heyday of the market you could have anything sell quickly.Even if it didn&#8217;t look too good.  Today that isn&#8217;t the case.If you don&#8217;t want your house sitting on the market and not selling, have your home look better than whatever else is out there.Buyers are now in a position where they can wait for the best.They are going to look for the best.So hand it to them.By performing some simple improvements on your home such as painting your house it will do just that.</p>
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<p> Of course you are not going to want to do the painting by yourself.You can, but don&#8217;t forget that it is in your best interest to give them the best.  So go out and hire a good painting company with good painting contractors. You will know who the good painting companies are by talking to them.Asking the right questions will give you a lot of good information.  You will want to find a good <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painters.html">painters in San Diego</a>.There are quite a few disreputabale companies around. That&#8217;s not something you want, when you are in need of an excellent house painting job.</p>
<p> Once you find a good company you want to paint the inside of the house.  Bu don&#8217;t forget the outside of the house.If you also include the painting of the exterior, you can really make it look great.  If the outside looks beautiful that can sell it right there.Don&#8217;t forget that it will be what they see first.</p>
<p> Follow these few words of advice and you won&#8217;t have a house stuck on the market that doesn&#8217;t sell.  If you are in my neck of the woods, you can find good <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painting.html">painting in San Diego</a> with my company.  You will be glad you did.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why you have to find the right painting contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Buying Treks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most valuable assets we will ever have has to be our homes.  I am not just talking about financially.That part is a big thing.But what I am referring to is the very fact that this is your personal home.  It is the place you live in.  It is the place you grow [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most valuable assets we will ever have has to be our homes.  I am not just talking about financially.That part is a big thing.But what I am referring to is the very fact that this is your personal home.  It is the place you live in.  It is the place you grow your family in.It is where you will have plenty of fond memories.</p>
<p> With that being the situation, of course people are going to care for it.From home improvement jobs, to just keeping it tidy and in order.One of the things a family can do is paint their home.  I know it is a big deal to families from my experience running my own <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net">San Diego painting</a> contractor company. </p>
<p> With that being the case it is extremely important to choose the right painter.  A good painter can mean all the difference inthe world.And when it concerns dealing with one of your most prized assets, I am positive that you would think it is important as well.</p>
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<p> So what makes a good painting contractor?  Well from my experience <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painting.html">painting San Diego</a> it is a few things.</p>
<p> First they have to be someone you can rely to do the job.Nobody wants to have an unreliable person working for them that you can&#8217;t trust to do the job right.  From doing things timely.To showing up to do the job everyday.Hard to comprehend, but there will be a few people who you can hire that you<br /> just can&#8217;t count upon.</p>
<p> Second, is the person an artist.  You might think what does this have to do with anything. I say plenty.  Of course I am biased considering my crew of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net/paintersd.html">painter San Diego</a> are like artists.Reason I mention this is because you do not want<br /> somebody who just whips paint onto the walls.You want to find a person who treats every work like it is an art form. </p>
<p> If you are able to find a person like that, you will be in for a treat. A simple painting job can turn a once plain and boring room into a vibrant room that comes alive.  You can turn your old house into one that looks like a model home. </p>
<p> Finally, you want to find somebody that truly cares about his work.How willy you be able to tell?Easy, just talk to several contractors. You will be able to tell those that seem to just want to take your money and those that want to serve you.Those with that service mindset you can rely upon to do a good job.</p>
<p> Follow these pieces of advice and hire a good contractor.You won&#8217;t experience any disappointment.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>6 Easy Steps to Painting Your House</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Buying Treks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the simplest and best ways to not only improve the look of your home but the value as well is painting.  Even though it is easy, it is one of the best home improvements you can do. In this tough economy, anything that can improve the value of your home is going to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the simplest and best ways to not only improve the look of your home but the value as well is painting.  Even though it is easy, it is one of the best home improvements you can do. In this tough economy, anything that can improve the value of your home is going to be worth pursuing.</p>
<p> So follow these 6 easy steps to make sure you paint your house right.  These steps come from my experience in being a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painters.html">painters San Diego</a>. So it should be helpful and useful in doing the job right.</p>
<p> Owning a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painting.html">painting San Diego</a> company has helped me prove these steps over and over again.  So follow along and watch your house turn into a beauty and improve in value.</p>
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<p> First step in this process is the preparation of the surface.  Unless your home has been through some sort of disaster, there won&#8217;t be too much preparation to worry about.  All you will need to do is make sure it is sanded and smoothed.</p>
<p> Second step is priming.  This is an easy step and the object is to make sure the primer you use is tinted as close as possible to the finish color.  This makes the job of applying the finish color much easier.</p>
<p> Third step is a surface preparation step once again.  This step is to make certain that you didn&#8217;t miss anything on the first go around.  Things like holes caused by nails, or any other blemishes like dents in the wall.  You are going to be using a drywall compound to have those holes filled.</p>
<p> Fourth step is to put on that first coat of paint.  In this step you are going to want to paint one wall surface at a time. </p>
<p> Fifth thing to do is doing surface preparation one more time.  You are performing this step to double check the surface one more time so to ensure that the surface is smooth before you put on that last coat of paint.  Once more, any of the imperfections you may find can be taken care of with a drywall compound.</p>
<p> Final step in this process is applying the last coat of paint.  This is the best part because now you will see everything come together.  So once again, apply and finish one surface wall at a time.  Make sure that the coat of paint is distributed evenly. </p>
<p> Follow these 6 steps completely and you will be pleasantly surprised on the outcome of your house painting.  A simple coat of paint can change a drab room into a beautiful addition. </p>
<p> With the low cost it takes to do a simple paint job of a room, the return on investment is huge.  I have seen it firsthand add thousands to the value of the home in my <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net">San Diego painting</a> company.   This simple house painting job has the possibility of adding tens of thousands of dollars in what your house is worth.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dangers When Hiring a Painting Contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To almost all families, their home is an important part of their lives.No only the day to day living in it, but also family times goes on there as well as those leisure times.
 Well when it is time to do some work on the home, such as painting, this could be a very stressful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To almost all families, their home is an important part of their lives.No only the day to day living in it, but also family times goes on there as well as those leisure times.</p>
<p> Well when it is time to do some work on the home, such as painting, this could be a very stressful and disruptive time in their lives.</p>
<p> With that being the case, I would like to offer some advice on choosing the right painting contractor.  This advice comes from years working with homeowners and also running a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net">San Diego painting</a> company myself.</p>
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<p> At first, choosing the right painting company doesn&#8217;t seem like a big deal.  But if you consider the fact that this project will cost thousands of dollars, cause an interruption in the normal day to day life in the home, and of course can result in a beautiful job you can be proud of to one that you are embarrassed to show.This is a very big decision.</p>
<p> So here are some tips from my experience as a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net/paintersd.html">painter San Diego</a>.</p>
<p> First thing, you do want to start getting quotes from several different contractors.  You aren&#8217;t just doing this for the best price.You are doing this so you will be able to get to know the company that you will be working with.Of course when you do get a great price, that&#8217;s great, but don&#8217;t let that be your driving force.Remember, you want the work to be done well.</p>
<p> Second, you will want to know what type of guarantee or warranty they have on their work.See if they have a solid guarantee regarding your satisfaction.  This shows how confident they are in their work.</p>
<p> Thirdly, you will want to know how soon they will be available to start.Also, you want to start to get an idea on how fast they think they can get it done.  When you are going to cause a disruption like painting your house.  You will want to know<br /> how fast they feel they can get things back in order.</p>
<p> Finally, get references of previous customers.  Contact them and see what they felt of the company.  See how well the work was done, if it was done on time, and is it a good company to work with.</p>
<p> Do this things and you will ensure a stress free and pleasant experience working during this stressful time.  Take it from my years of working with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painters.html">painters in San Diego</a>, doing these few steps will help you greatly.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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