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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Bright Ideas for Your Bathroom


The glorious new tub, the beautiful new fixtures, and the sleek countertops always get top billing in the bathroom remodel. But don't forget one of the players most worthy of the spotlight—the lighting.


Lighting designers say a mix of different lighting types is essential in the bathroom to help blend all the bathrooms elements and create a unified look.
Unlike other rooms of the house, the bathroom is crammed with an assortment of materials and finishes.

"You have wall tile, floor tile, shower tile, faucet hardware, towel bars, wallpaper and paint all in a space often smaller than 100 square feet," said Dan Blitzer, a Manhattan-based educator for the American Lighting Association.

There are three general types of lighting: general lighting provides overall illumination; task lighting provides light for a specific task, like reading, homework, and computer work; and accent lighting puts the spotlight on a piece of art, plants, or other favorite possession. READ MORE

Local Housing Market Statistics

Current Month Statistics August 1-21, 2009
# New Listings - 123
# Under Contract Listings - 62
# Sold Listings - 42
Average Sales Price - $128,901
List-to-Sell Ratio - 95.8%
Year-to-Date Statistics January 1 - August 21, 2009
# New Listings - 1,455
# Sold Listings - 713
Average Sales Price - $135,751
List-to-Sell Ratio - 94.4%
Average Days on Market - 93
Previous Year-to-Date Statistics January 1 - August 21, 2008
# New Listings - 1,576
# Sold Listings - 689
Average Sales Price - $134,757
List-to-Sell Ratio - 93.7%
Average Days on Market - 89
The territorial jurisdiction of the Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS®, Inc. includes Cole, Callaway, Moniteau, and Osage Counties. This representation is based in whole or part on data supplied by the Multiple Listing Service of the Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS®, Inc. Neither the Board nor its MLS guarantees or is any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Board or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

Bringing the Dream of Homeownership Within Reach

HURRY - TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!
Purchase before December 1, 2009!!
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed legislation that grants a tax credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers.
Here is more information about how the 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit can help prospective home buyers become part of the American dream. Click here