The Industrial Furniture and Decor Style Guide

For quite some time I have been trying to explain the Industrial Style to my husband. This is a terrific introduction to the currently popular decor style.

The Industrial Furniture & Decor Style Guide

Is your dream neighborhood a quirky combination of coffeehouses, art galleries, and funky bistros? Love functional pieces with a bit of rough-hewn edge? Then an industrial furniture style look with downtown appeal may be just the right style for your space. Create a surprisingly comfortable abode by combining an open, airy space with factory-inspired decor and a warm color palette.

Downtown Style 101: The basic steps to achieve an industrial-chic style

1. Rough it Up:  Mimic the rustic architecture or commercial past of a city loft space with industrial furniture and accents. Reclaimed-wood farm tables, drafting stools, cart-style tables, and hard-working leather upholstery communicate the industrial furniture look.
2. Be a Collector:  Loft living forgoes a buttoned-up finish in favor of collected cool. Mix and match textiles and accents in a variety of styles to give your space depth and personality. Unify an eclectic decor scheme with a common color palette.
3. Create Texture:  Not everyone is lucky enough to have exposed brick walls, smooth concrete floors, and beamed, vaulted ceilings. If your space lacks texture in its foundation, bring in large pieces that establish the raw and salvaged furniture vibe, such as a weighty industrial console in your entry, a trunk-style coffee table, or factory-inspired shelves that span an entire wall.
4. Mix in Metal:  When choosing finishes and accents, industrial style often incorporates plenty of metal, such as iron, nickel, copper, aluminum, and stainless steel. Shake things up with a stainless-steel counter top on your industrial kitchen island, or add a utilitarian edge by hanging cage-style metal pendant lights. (Bonus points for using exposed-filament, Edison-style bulbs.)

Elements of Industrial Style: The materials and colors to create a factory-inspired home

The Palette:  Decor that is truly reminiscent of an urban, industrial loft space utilizes a lot of different elements—you’ll most likely be working with an abundance of materials, textures, and styles. A pared-down color palette will unify your space and keep it from feeling cluttered.

1. The Former Factory:  For a reclaimed space, take inspiration from the industrial surroundings and use steel gray, brick red, and rich wood tones in your home. Incorporate forest green and black accents for a pop of color and contrast.
2. The Artist’s Loft:  Mix touches of bright, saturated colors with a more muted color scheme to bring a vaguely artsy, bohemian vibe to your home. Take palette cues from a colorful rug or patterned throw pillow you love.
3. An Airy Retreat:  Emphasize the openness of your loft-like space—or create the illusion of openness—with a lighter, more monochromatic palette. Using mostly ivory and light gray will provide a more modern feel, but the right silhouettes and accents will ensure an overall “industrial” look.

Industrial Furniture

Create a downtown vibe with a mix of materials and styles, keeping in mind these key points while you shop:

1. Highlight Wood Tones:  Wood tones are an important component of loft-style decor. Seek out wood furniture with a rough-hewn or salvaged look, including pieces with distressing and visible nailheads.
2. Mix and Match:  When decorating with industrial furniture, mix in the occasional traditional silhouette or antique piece to give the room depth and prevent it from feeling stark or cold.
3. Lounge in Leather:  Leather furniture ties in beautifully with industrial decor. An oversized leather sofa gives a room warmth and softness that is absent in metal, concrete, and brick. Accent seating in deep chestnut brown or tobacco tones—or even cherry red leather—work seamlessly with industrial color palettes.

This industrial dining table is a perfect choice for an urban dining room. It’s metal base gives it the industrial look, balanced by the wood tones of the tabletop.

Pick furniture, like this industrial coffee table, that feature metal wheels and gears that look like they’ve been salvaged from an old factory.

Industrial Accents & Decor

While basics like the color scheme and furniture are important in achieving the industrial vibe, in the end it’s the details like industrial decor that really define the “loft” look. Every piece should tell a story and contribute to the overall space, so don’t forget to give the smaller items ample attention:

1. Display Graphics and Typography:  Industrial Wall art like subway maps, blueprints, and marquee signs are a natural fit in urban apartments and are go-to industrial accents.
2. Think Vertical:  In a loft or warehouse-type space, make the most of soaring ceilings by arranging art, gallery style, all the way up the walls.
3. Embrace Your Soft Spot: Balance hard lines and slim silhouettes with soft, textured accents. Pile industrial style throw pillows on the sofa and layer urban area rugs to create visual interest.
4. Go Clear:  Try to incorporate lighting with clear glass shades—or no shades at all—to display antique-inspired Edison bulbs.
5. Add mechanical elements:  Oversized nail heads and studs, task lighting, and architectural details are all small elements that will have a big impact.

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Making an Offer

Making an Offer April 2016 In a seller’s market, the first person to put an offer on a house is not necessarily the person who will get the house. In fact, there may be a number of potential buyers all vying for the same property. How do you win the house of your dreams? Get Good Guidance The best piece of advice you can get when buying a home is to hire a knowledgeable, trustworthy real estate agent who can guide you through the ups and downs of a home purchase. An experienced agent will not only be able to explain the process to you simply and easily, but will also understand how the market is working in your area. A good agent will know what kinds of deal-sweeteners will catch the seller’s eye, and, of course, will write the actual offer in a way that gets you the best deal for yourself, as well. Get Preapproved I can’t stress this enough: If you don’t provide a preapproval letter from your lender when you make your offer, you won’t even be considered as a serious buyer. Getting a preapproval is free; it also helps you determine your budget and will give you an idea of what your monthly payments will be. I am ready to sit down and talk with you at any time about the paperwork you’ll need to gather and the steps we’ll take to get you a preapproval letter in hand. Making Concessions To get what you want, you need to give a little. There are numerous extras you can offer a seller that will push you to the top of the potential buyers’ list. Pick up the seller’s escrow fees and county transfer tax or fee. They generally add up to about $1,000, give or take, making this an easy favor that looks like a big deal. Bring extra cash. If the house does not appraise for the amount you’ve offered, you can bridge the gap between the appraised value and the offer price at closing. Be willing to move as quickly (or as slowly) as the seller needs. If they want a 12-day contingency period, then get a move on and start ordering those inspections. Conversely, if they won’t be ready to vacate the home in order to close in one month, then slow down your own moving plans. Go the Extra Mile With so many houses receiving numerous offers these days, sellers are able to pick and choose on whatever bases they like. This doesn’t mean they always pick the highest offer. Give yourself an edge by responding promptly in a serious, straightforward manner. Be sure your financing is lined up and ready to go. And be personable. Yes, sometimes a seller will choose the buyer they like the most. One way to get a leg up in this area is to write a personal letter to the seller that not only raves about the house, the location, and the amenities, but also shows you as a real person, with plans to make the house your home. Showing that you will love the home as much as the seller did can propel you ahead of the competition. Keep in mind that no matter how much you love that house and how desperately you want it, it is never a good idea to waive inspections. Pest, home, roof, and in many cases sewer inspections will save you from seeing your dream home turn into a nightmare. For recommendations on an excellent real estate agent and experienced real estate inspectors, contact me at your earliest convenience, and we’ll get you ready to make a move on a new home! Copied from: Scott Melaragno Mortgage Loan Originator Home Point Financial 8351 North High Street Suite 101 Columbus, OH 43235 Office: 614-721-8604 Fax: 614-448-4571 NMLS: 83286 Contact Me My Website

Top Flip Picks New Franklin 01/29/2016

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Residential MLS: 3776068 Active  List Price:  $110,000  4901 Provens Dr, Akron, OH 44319 Sold Price: Area: SUM45-Green Twp: Green City Green Lsd List Date: 01/22/16 Subtype: Single Family Subdiv: Withering Heights Estates List Date Rec: 01/22/16 Parcel ID: 28-04092 County: Summit Pending Date: Off Mkt Date:     Closing Date:    Virtual Tour-Property Panorama Contingent Dt:   Exp. Date: Directions: Caston Rd to Provens Dr DOM/CDOM: 7/7  $/SqFt: $32.24

1 / 6 Residential MLS: 3772684 Active  List Price:  $144,500  6890 Kepler Rd, New Franklin, OH 44216 Sold Price: Area: SUM50-Franklin-Northwest Twp: Franklin Twp Stark Jvsd List Date: 01/04/16 Subtype: Single Family Subdiv: Franklin Sec 28 List Date Rec: 01/07/16 Parcel ID: 24-00123 County: Summit Pending Date: Off Mkt Date:     Closing Date:    Virtual Tour-Property Panorama Contingent Dt:   Exp. Date: Directions: 93 south to w Nimisila north on Kepler DOM/CDOM: 25/25  $/SqFt: $61.65  Report an Error    dotloop    zipForm Plus                     Property Details   Community   Schools  Annual Taxes: 2903 Homestead: No Assessments: No School Dist: Northwest LSD # Bedrooms: 3 Approx Sqft/Source: 2344/Realist House Faces: Disability Feat: # Baths: 3 (3 0) Tot Liv Area/Source: 2344/Realist Exterior: Brick, Cedar Elevator: # Rooms: 6 Lot Size (acres): 2.4800    Irr: Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Warranty: No # Fireplaces: 2 Lot Size Source: Realist Year Built: 1974 Fixer Upper: Yes # Stories: 1 Lot Front/Depth: 0x0 Construction: Actual YBT Public Trans: Full Bath level/#: lower:1 main:2 upper:0 Avail for Auction: No 1/2 Bath level/#: lower:0 main:0 upper:0 Auction Date:

Tips for purchasing rentals and flips

I would love to offer a few tips for purchasing a rental or flip.

It is important to pay attention to the homes within eyesight of the prospective property. Buyers don't want to be next to the worst house in the neighborhood and will choose not to buy a home if the house next door is run down or unattractive.

For a flip you want to be thinking about passing FHA mortgage appraisal guidelines: no peeling paint, flooring on all floors, no holes in the walls, railings on the stairs and the well must be outside of the home's foundation.

Items that help a home to sell: large bedrooms, master bath, formal dining room, finished basement, storage closets, new windows, fenced yard, garages.

A perfect flip will have all of the above items but simply needs updated. Paint,flooring, lighting, kitchen counter and bathroom vanities are the typical updates. The age of the furnace is also important, try to have a least a 90% efficiency or keep the price down.

Modern lighting can make a major difference in the appeal of the home.

Sometimes you will find a home with all of the above items outdated but in good condition. If it will cost next to nothing to have the home livable, you may want to consider doing the minimum cleanup and renting. In many cases you can knock money off the first few months rent and the tenant will do any painting and cleaning themselves.

When a home is marked way below the average for a quarter mile radius and has over 1000 square feet with a basement and a garage it is probably a good flip potential. Reconfiguring the infrastructure works best for adding  "perfect flip" items to the home. Plan to also replace the copper, furnace, siding and windows as part of the budget. Always have the well and septic inspected whether purchasing or selling the home. It can cost over $20K to attach to a city sewer due to a failed septic inspection.

There are items that allow you to have a higher rental rate than average in the area: fenced yard, a good school district, garages and extra storage. The right school district can make your investment into a gold mine. Rent-to-own with a 10% down payment to be subtracted from the price at the time of sale is another way to attract top dollar tenants; all leases must be drawn by an attourney.

Always remember the most important rule to flipping or renting a home: Location location location!

Tips for moving: 4 things to leave behind

4 Things to Leave Behind When Moving

There are many "moving" parts that have to come together for a successful move. Ensure you can move on without looking back by leaving these important items behind when you move. 

Spare Keys
Collect all house keys for your home's next owner. If you have multiple keys, such as deadbolt, window, or shed keys, label them so the future owners don't have to call you with questions.

Garage Door Opener
The garage door opener is a staple in your car, so you might make it all the way to your new house before you notice it. Remember to remove it from your vehicle on moving day.

Borrowed Items
Did you borrow your neighbor's blender? Did your friend loan you their favorite movie? Return these items before you move to save yourself from the wrath of your friends (and shipping costs).

Rental Items
You might have terrible memories of your elementary school librarian hounding you about an overdue library book. Save yourself from a similar (and more costly) experience, and return any rental items before hitting the road.

Bank owned home scam in Brimfield on Craigslist

This happened to a bankowned home in Brimfield, Ohio with an MLS list price of $210,000 that I was showing to a client 6/3/2015. $210K is a low price for this home. We tried to see it two days earlier but could not because the lockbox had been stolen. The home's property management team was called to replace the lockbox and the new code assigned.  Myself and three other Realtors were waiting to take clients through. The first realtor there was met at the door by a woman that said she purchased the home that morning and the home was not for sale. Apparently she replied to an ad on Craigslist (which I did not see), met a man at the home,  filled out a one page form and handed the man $18,000.00. He in turn gave her the keys to the home.  While she was filling out her form the man was changing all of the locks for her. That is all that I know except that when I showed the beautiful house the neighbors asked if the home was sold because a woman ran to his home yesterday and introduced herself as his new neighbor. I assured him it was not but hadn't heard the story yet.
Crazy, right?
Why would anybody think they could by a quarter million dollar home for $18K?
We'll see if it makes the local news.