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Thanksgiving Decor on a Budget!

Thanksgiving Decor on a Budget!

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You want to impress your guests this Thanksgiving, that is a given. Well let us help you dress up your dining room table with these dollar store décor ideas from HGTV.

 

Let’s start with the table setting. If you have a blanket scarf, you have a tablecloth. Why spend money on a new tablecloth when you can just use that scarf you have in your closet?

Instead of using your really nice plates, buy plastic gold ones and accent with some chalk paint. To up your guests experience, print out the dinner menu on vellum paper and set on the gold plate setting. Then put a glass plate from the dollar store over the menu. SO CUTE!

Forget about the paper napkins. Get some kitchen wash cloths and slide it into a DIY napkin ring!

To make the ring, just take a shower curtain ring and wrap strips of scrap fabric around it. Secure with hot glue. Then to dress it up, wrap some festive string and tie it in a bow.

To make seating easy, just use place cards. Make these place cards look festive and fun by buying mini gold picture frames from the dollar store. Flip the sample picture around and write the guests name. Then reframe it and put it where you would like that guest to sit. It adds a personal touch!

You have to have some pumpkin decorations for Thanksgiving! Get some mini pumpkins at the dollar store and paint a few of them with chalk paint then spread them across the table for some décor and pops of color!

To light up the table, it would be a good idea to have a couple candles on the table. If you get the candles with clear vases, you could add writing in a gold pen. In the picture below, they simply just added “Thankful” and it works wonderfully for the occasion. It makes it look a little fancier and festive.

I have no idea why people only set out 1 set of salt and pepper shakers…. BUT you should definitely set out multiple sets. If they don’t match your décor, just put a coat of gold paint on them. No more reaching over people to get the salt.

For the centerpiece of your table, put some large stems into a glass vase. Use pencils to trace a leaf-shaped cookie cutter on construction paper. Cut out the leaves and place around the table for people to write down what they are thankful for. Once they are done writing that down, have them use mini clothespins to pin the leaves on the stems. This makes a cute and personal centerpiece for your table. A perfect activity to end a perfect meal.

 

We hope you have a Stylish and Happy Thanksgiving! Let us know if you use any of these ideas and how they turn out! We are excited to try them!

 

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Wise Words from Barbara Corcoran

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“Buying real estate has made me rich — mostly through necessity, not by design. I bought my first itty-bitty studio after scraping together a few bucks because I needed to live somewhere anyway.
A few years later, the studio doubled in value, giving me enough cash to plunk down 50% on a one-bedroom apartment. That soon rolled into a two-bedroom, then a three-bedroom, and finally landed me in my 10-room penthouse on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Buying that tiny studio was the most important decision I made because it got me in the game.”
—Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group, podcast host of “Business Unusual,” judge on “Shark Tank”

 

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7 Reasons to Buy in the Fall

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7 Reasons to Buy in the Fall

Obviously Spring and Summer are the “high” months of Real Estate. If you are one of those frustrated buyers who keeps getting beat out on every house you are interested in during April to August, there is still hope for you! Fall is known as the best time for buyers to finally get the home of their dreams. There are less families out looking at this time now that school has started, so you have a lot better chance on negotiating a deal. Check out these 7 reasons you should definitely consider buying in the Fall…

1. Less Competition. Many people consider the Fall as an “off season” for Real Estate because there isn’t as much competition during this time. But in some cases, there is just as much inventory as there was during Spring and Summer. Old inventory is repositioned in price and is more allowing of negotiation. Plus there is the new inventory that just hit the market. Most sellers are very motivated to sell before the holiday season hits.
2. Sellers are Frustrated. Some sellers who put their house on the market at the peak season might be a tad frustrated now that the “cooler market” is about to hit. After months of lowball offers or just no offers at all, these sellers are more willing to take a lower offer or be up to negotiate terms. Most of the time sellers are more willing to take a little less money than wait a whole 6 months to put their house back on the market for Spring.
3. Some Sellers are Serious. Not all the homes on the market in the Fall are just “leftovers” from Summer and Spring. Some sellers have no choice but to list in the Fall due to moving jobs or they just had a house built and now it is ready. Most of the time, when it is a reason for an immediate move, the house is reasonably priced and the seller is open to negotiating.
4. Take Advantage of Tax Breaks. First-Time Homebuyers, take note! No, you can’t escape paying income tax but you can make a dent in what you owe when you become a homeowner. Property tax and mortgage interest are both deductions you can take for your whole years’ worth of income, even if you closed on your home in December. Payments that are made prior to the closing of the loan are tax-deductible. This can make a big difference in the amount you owe the government at the end of the year!
5. Fall is a Safe Time. Did you know that the Summer season is the highest season for burglars to break into your home? July and August are prime months for burglaries to take place. Buying in Fall gives you time to check out the neighborhood and see how much theft and crimes were happening the summer prior. You can settle in your home and have time to set up a housing alarm system as well.
6. Be the Center of Attention. Since Spring and Summer are such busy months for the Real Estate industry, you might not feel like you are being peoples main focus. Brokers are usually busier during that time showing other clients and listing homes, moving companies are booked out for weeks, Escrow and lenders are dealing with a lot on their plates too. Fall time is usually a little slower so that you can feel confident that things will get done in a timely matter. The possibility of experiencing any delays in the Fall seem to go way down. Not saying it isn’t going to happen, it is just less likely.
7. Experience End-of-the-Year Sales. Now that you got the house you always wanted, you need to decorate and maintain it! If appliances weren’t part of your deal, you will need to buy those too! Fall and Winter seasons seem to have the best sales for all your household needs. Carpet and paint, lawnmowers and weed whackers, kitchen appliances and cookware are all things that tends to have deals during this time of year. Black Friday deals or Christmas Specials are always the ideal time to look for what you need for cheaper!
Are you a buyer who has bought in the Fall or Winter months? Let us know how your experience was! Are you a buyer or seller who is looking for a Realtor this Fall season? We would love to earn your business. Give us a call today! 253-307-6438. Continue Reading

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