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Texas Assoc of Realtors recommendations for prop 2,3,5,11 Nov 3rd http://ping.fm/W6tRK
Reprinted from an article by Robyn Carafiol, SRES, Virginia Cook Realtors.
On Tuesday, November 3rd, we will have the opportunity to go to the polls and vote on several important issues. Early voting is already underway. The Texas Association of Realtors recommends that we vote “YES” on Propositions 2, 3, 5 and 11. These measures represent significant appraisal reform and protection of private-property rights.
Propositions 2, 3, and 5 have been targeted by a malicious misinformation campaign meant to prey on the fears of uninformed voters who may not read the ballot language. Don’t fall victim to this campaign. Here’s what Propositions 2, 3, 5, and 11 will do:
Please vote YES on these well-intentioned propositions.
And please call or email me with your real estate questions or concerns. If you are thinking about buying or selling a house this year or next year, I would like to speak to you about the current market conditions and the excellent service I provide. Thank you!
Robyn Carafiol, SRES
Virginia Cook Realtors
robyn@robynhomes.com
214.460.8016
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Barbara Husel held an important event today for Seniors at the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas. I was able to speak to the large group about Ageing in Place. Ageing in place means that if a Senior chooses, I can remodel or modify their living space that they can continue to safely live at home. Avoiding having to move out of the house they have lived in most of their lives. I took a Halloween basket made by Judy Creiner, our Gift Diva,as a gift for one lucky senior attendee. It was a huge hit! Thanks Barbara! Thanks Judy!
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Demographic Facts about the Maturing of our Nation:
In 2009, one in every four people in the USA is over the age of 50
Is a nursing home in the future of all of these Americans? I don’t think so!
Seniors and their Care Givers will be contacting a CAPS certified contractor to remodel their homes to make their lives safer and more comfortable. The NAHB offers a certification class called CAPS . Which stands for Certified Aging in Place.
As a contractor who is experienced in this field. I want to share some basic etiquette when working with seniors on Remodeling their home. I wish someone had told me this when I was new to CAPS.
Tips for contractors:
NAHB National Association of Home Builders
CAPS Certified Aging in Place
As your Remodeling Contractor, I need to have a clear understanding:
$20,000 Smart – Remodeling Budget
Yes! You can do it with the help of a good remodeling contractor, your transition life counselor and your physician. Remain living independently in your own home. As your contractor, I must be able to provide guidance for specific needed modifications in your home. Good remodeling can make your home safer and more secure as your body changes and matures.
As a Contractor my priority is improving the function and practicality of your home. But I am also focused on keeping the beauty of your home intact. Appearance is so important because the good taste and beauty of your home make even the coldest days and the saddest moments of our lives more bearable.
First, I will explain some of the options available in specific areas of the home. Areas that can often be the source of injury or fire in the home.
Second, I will show you an example of what a$20,000 remodel can do for your house. An example of what $20,000 buys for you in making your home safer and more secure.
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Three Priorities: prevent falls, ease of use, and look beautiful!
General
Your CAPS Certified Aging in Place remodeling contractor, will act as YOUR guide and … be the guide for your adult children or whoever else is involved in the remodeling project. Two thirds of all mature adults make their own remodeling decisions.
The $20,000 Smart – Remodeling Budget
Improvement and Approximate Cost
* This estimate does not include everything that is listed in the options available section of this article. For example purposes only and not a special being offered at my company. All bids and estimates are done on a customized basis. We do offer specials if you call. My priority here is to be helpful to the homeowner. Barry Hicks, President Sunshine Remodeling, Dallas, Texas www.sunshinesunrooms.com 214-243-5390
Nursing Homes Out! – Living at Home In!
Barry Hicks, licensed and insured Texas contractor
www.sunshinesunrooms.com
Re-Designing your home for the transitions in your life.
Demographic Facts about the Maturing of our Nation:
Is a nursing home in the future of all of these Americans? I don’t think so!
A good contractor works with your transition needs counselor. Barbara Husel, a Transition Needs Counselor at Goodlife Pathways in Dallas, Texas, and your remodeling contractor will work together to preserve your ability to live as independently as possible. As your contractor, I must be able to provide guidance for specific needed modifications in your home. Good remodeling can make your home safer and more secure as your body changes and matures.
As a Contractor my priority is improving the function and practicality of your home. But I am also focused on keeping the beauty of your home intact. Appearance is so important because the good taste and beauty of your home make even the coldest days and the saddest moments of our lives more bearable.
In Remodeling the home, maturing adults must consider that they have some diminished senses. This includes Hearing, Sight, Smell, Touch and Taste.
How Diminished Senses Affect Remodeling Choices, Options and Outcomes:
Diminished Hearing
For severe hearing loss- install flashing lights or vibrating devices in strategic areas of your home. This alerts you to phone, visitors, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Diminished Eyesight
Conditions include cataracts, macular degeneration, and general loss of depth perception.
House faces west – too much glare.
Depth Perception –
Need for More light in all cases
Diminished Capacity to Smell and or Taste
Since you may not be able to smell or taste bad food, you need to protect yourself with
Diminished sense of Touch with very thin skin
Your skin is thinner and more fragile
Cognitive Changes:
The brain slows with aging. There can also be issues with oxygen deprivation to the brain with various chronic illnesses.
Chronic Illnesses like
Arthritis, Diabetes, Heart Conditions and Respiratory Problems
Results in problems with:
Stairs can be a particular challenge. If you can’t relocate to a one story house…..
Specific Areas of the Home:
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Three Priorities: prevent falls, ease of use, and look beautiful!
General
As your remodeling contractor, I will act as your guide and …
I can be the guide for your adult children or whoever else is involved in the remodeling project. Two thirds of all mature adults make their own remodeling decisions.
Nursing Homes Out! – Living at Home In!
Barry Hicks, licensed and insured Texas contractor
www.sunshinesunrooms.com
Re-Designing your home for the transitions in your life.
Demographic Facts about the Maturing of our Nation:
Is a nursing home in the future of all of these Americans? I don’t think so!
Sunshine Remodeling works with your transition needs counselor. Barbara Husel, a Transition Needs Counselor at Goodlife Pathways, and your remodeling contractor will work together to preserve your ability to live as independently as possible. As your contractor, I must be able to provide guidance for specific needed modifications in your home. Good remodeling can make your home safer and more secure as your body changes and matures.
As a Contractor my priority is improving the function and practicality of your home. But I am also focused on keeping the beauty of your home intact. Appearance is so important because the good taste and beauty of your home make even the coldest days and the saddest moments of our lives more bearable.
In Remodeling the home, maturing adults must consider that they have some diminished senses. This includes Hearing, Sight, Smell, Touch and Taste.
How Diminished Senses Affect Remodeling Choices, Options and Outcomes:
Diminished Hearing
For severe hearing loss- install flashing lights or vibrating devices in strategic areas of your home. This alerts you to phone, visitors, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Diminished Eyesight
Conditions include cataracts, macular degeneration, and general loss of depth perception.
House faces west – too much glare.
Depth Perception –
Need for More light in all cases
Diminished Capacity to Smell and or Taste
Since you may not be able to smell or taste bad food, you need to protect yourself with
Diminished sense of Touch with very thin skin
Your skin is thinner and more fragile
Cognitive Changes:
The brain slows with aging. There can also be issues with oxygen deprivation to the brain with various chronic illnesses.
Chronic Illnesses like
Arthritis, Diabetes, Heart Conditions and Respiratory Problems
Results in problems with:
Stairs can be a particular challenge. If you can’t relocate to a one story house…..
Specific Areas of the Home:
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Three Priorities: prevent falls, ease of use, and look beautiful!
General
As your remodeling contractor, I will act as your guide and …
I can be the guide for your adult children or whoever else is involved in the remodeling project. Two thirds of all mature adults make their own remodeling decisions.
The city of Richardson is offering a home improvement incentive that is phenominal! Have $20K or more remodeling done to your home (by Sunshine, of course) and you have no property tax increase for 10 years! You get the 10 years of tax savings as CASH on April 1, 2010. If your improvement makes your property tax go up $1000 per year, you get a check back for $10K! If you live in Richardson, check out this link.
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Call me and I will help you with the process 214-957-3141