Staging outside is just as important as staging inside your house.  Step back, way back, across the street if necessary and look at it with a blind eye.  If it helps take a picture and then review your first impression.  Several of the aspects that help the first impression can be done with a little elbow grease.  Today’s DIY is one them.

I feel like I just purchased these Andorak Chairs, but when I think about it they have been sitting in the sun for two full summers.  They look pretty worn out and dull.  I also happen to have plenty of stain left from my chaise project so this little touch was virtually pennies.

Here’s what my chairs look like before I got started.

Staining is a pretty easy project and takes just a few supplies.

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Jordan Nelson Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners

in Danger of Foreclosure

Woodbury, MN – May 10, 2010 –Jordan Nelson of Keller Williams in Woodbury has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert^® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education accumulated by Nelson will help benefit St. Paul area residents and communities.

Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

Today, more than 13 percent of homeowners are delinquent on their mortgage or in the foreclosure process. This is occurring across all price ranges, and the fastest-growing category of homes in foreclosure is the luxury home market.

“The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Nelson “It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure.”

Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Distressed Property Institute in Austin, Texas, said that agents such as Nelson with the CDPE Designation have valuable perspective on the market, and training in short sales that can offer homeowners real alternatives to foreclosure, which can be devastating to credit ratings.

“These experts better understand market conditions than the average agent, and can help sellers through the complications of foreclosure avoidance,” he said.

The Distressed Property Institute provides live and online courses to train real estate professionals how to help homeowners in distress, with a particular emphasis on handling short sales.

“Our goal is to help as many homeowners as possible, by educating as many real estate professionals as possible,” Charfen said. “Nelson has demonstrated a commitment to the struggling homeowners, and will provide much-needed assistance in stabilizing the community.”

For more information about CDPE Designation, visit www.cdpe.com.

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Jason Gorman | The Jason Gorman Real Estate Team 5982 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 4BR/1+1BA Single Family House offered at $174,900 Year Built 1947 Sq Footage 1,840 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 4 Car garage Lot Size 1.46 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Lovely Country Cottage Estate on 1.46 acres! Lush green lawn surrounds this home with a huge 4 car detached garage- would make a great work shop! Original oak hardwood through out, fresh paint and much more! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Hardwood floor - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area – inside ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Front Kitchen Living Room Garage Contact info: Jason Gorman The Jason Gorman Real Estate Team For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 17, 2010, 11:27am PDT

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