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		<title>Tips to get your house to sell</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal Riverton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The heyday of the housing market is over.  If you got in and out you could of made a lot of money.  Many people did.But also quite a few people lost a lot of money. Those that didn&#8217;t get in and out quick enough. But if you are just a normal homeowner but you need [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The heyday of the housing market is over.  If you got in and out you could of made a lot of money.  Many people did.But also quite a few people lost a lot of money. Those that didn&#8217;t get in and out quick enough.</p>
<p> But if you are just a normal homeowner but you need to sell now.What will you be able to do?What I am saying is that houses just do not sell as quickly as they used to.  Some homes are spending months and sometimes years on the market.Well I have a few tricks to help fix that.  I have seen it works first hand from my clients running my <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net">San Diego painting contractors</a>. </p>
<p> What you have to do is make your house look better than all the rest. Don&#8217;t forget in the heyday of the market you could have anything sell quickly.Even if it wasn&#8217;t pretty.Today it just isn&#8217;t like that.If you don&#8217;t want your house sitting on the market and not selling, have your home look better than whatever else is out there.Buyers can now be very fickle.  They will want the best.  So give it to them.By going out and doing some simple improvements in your house like painting it will accomplish just that.</p>
<p> Obviously you don&#8217;t want to do the painting yourself.You are able to, but keep in mind your goal is to give them the best.So go ahead and find a good painting contractor with a good painting company. You should be able to tell who are the good contractors after you talk with them.  Asking questions will help you a lot.  You will want to find a good <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painters.html">painters in San Diego</a>.There are plenty of shoddy companies out there. That&#8217;s the last thing you want to happen, when you are looking for a good painting job.</p>
<p> Once you find a good company you want to paint the inside of the house.But remember the outside of the house is important as well.If you also include the painting of the exterior, you can really make it look great.If it is gorgeous outside that fact right there can sell the house.  Remember it is the first thing they will see.</p>
<p> Follow these simple pieces of advice and you won&#8217;t get stuck with a house that won&#8217;t sell.  If you are in my neck of the woods, you can find good <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painting.html">painting in San Diego</a> with my company.  You will be glad you did.</p>
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		<title>Why the right painter is a must</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal Riverton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home improvement]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most valuable assets we will ever have has to be our homes.I am not meaning the financial part of it.  That is a big part of it.  But what I am referring is the fact that it is your home.  It is the place you live in.  It is the place you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>One of the most valuable assets we will ever have has to be our homes.I am not meaning the financial part of it.  That is a big part of it.  But what I am referring is the fact that it is your home.  It is the place you live in.  It is the place you grow your family in.It is the place of many fond memories that you are going to have.</p>
<p> With that being the case, naturally people take great effort to care for it.  From home improvements, to just keeping it clean.One of the most important things a family can do is paint their home.  I know it is a big deal to families from my experience running my own <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net">San Diego painting</a> contractor company. </p>
<p> With that being the case it is extremely important to choose the right painter.A good painter can make all the difference in the world.And when it concerns dealing with one of your most prized assets, I am positive that you would think it is important as well.</p>
<p> So what makes a good painting contractor?  Well from my experience <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painting.html">painting San Diego</a> it is a few things.</p>
<p> First you have to be able to rely upon them.Nobody wants to have an unreliable person working for them that you can&#8217;t trust to do the job right.From things being done in a timely manner.To showing up to do the job everyday.  Hard to believe, but there are people you can hire that you<br /> just can&#8217;t rely upon.</p>
<p> Second is the person an artist at heart.You might be saying to yourself, what does this matter with anything. I say plenty.  Of course I am biased considering my crew of <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net/paintersd.html">painter San Diego</a> are like artists.  Reason I say this is because you don&#8217;t want<br /> somebody who just whips paint onto the walls.You will want to find someone who is an artist at heart who will treat his work as such. </p>
<p> If you do locate a person like that, you will be very pleased. A small paint job can transform a dreary room into one that is vibrant and beautiful.  You can turn your old house into one that looks like a model home. </p>
<p> Finally, you want to hire somebody that really takes care in the work that they do.How will you know?Simple, just do a round of interviews with a few contractors. You will be able to tell those that seem to just want to take your money and those that want to serve you.  Those that have a service attitude you can count on for a good job.</p>
<p> Follow these few tips and make sure to hire a good painter.You won&#8217;t be let down.</p>
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		<title>House Painting in 6 Easy Steps</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:47:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal Riverton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the ways to improve the beauty of your home as well as the value is the easy job of painting.  Even though it is easy, it is one of the best home improvements you can do.  In this economy, anything you can do to improve the value of your home is worth doing. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>One of the ways to improve the beauty of your home as well as the value is the easy job of painting.  Even though it is easy, it is one of the best home improvements you can do.  In this economy, anything you can do to improve the value of your home is worth doing.</p>
<p> So follow these 6 easy steps to make sure you paint your house right.  These steps come from my experience in being a <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painters.html">painters San Diego</a>.   So it should be useful and helpful for doing the job right.</p>
<p> Owning a <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painting.html">painting San Diego</a> company has helped me prove these steps over and over again.  So follow the steps outlined here and watch your home improve in value and turn into a beauty.</p>
<p> First thing you want to do is prepare the surface.  Unless your house has been through a war, there shouldn&#8217;t be too much preparation.  All you are going to need to do is be sure it is smooth and sanded if you have to.</p>
<p> Second step in the process is priming.  This is an easy step and the object is to make sure the primer you use is tinted as close as possible to the finish color.  This will make it easier to apply the finish color.</p>
<p> Third step in this procedure is to do a surface preparation again.  This step is to make certain that you didn&#8217;t miss anything on the first go around.  Things such as nail holes, or any other dents or blemishes in the wall.  You fill those holes with a drywall compound.</p>
<p> Fourth step is to begin applying that first coat of paint.  In this step you are going to want to paint one wall surface at a time. </p>
<p> Fifth thing to do is doing surface preparation one more time.  You are performing this step to double check the surface one more time so to ensure that the surface is smooth before you put on that last coat of paint.  Once again, any imperfections you find can be fixed with a drywall compound.</p>
<p> Final step will be the application of the second coat of paint.  This is the best step because you will see all your hard work come together.  So again, you are going to be painting one surface wall at time.  Be sure that the coat of paint has been evenly distributed. </p>
<p> Follow these 6 steps completely and you will be pleasantly surprised on the outcome of your house painting.  A simple coat of paint can change a drab room into a beautiful addition. </p>
<p> With the low cost it takes to do a simple paint job of a room, the return on investment is huge.  I have seen it firsthand add thousands to the value of the home in my <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net">San Diego painting</a> company.   This simple home improvement of painting can add thousands of dollars in the value of your home.</p>
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		<title>Save Time and Money When Picking a Painting Contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 18:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal Riverton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To almost all families, their home is an important part of their lives.No only the day to day living in it, but also family times goes on there as well as those leisure times. Well when it is time to do some work on the home, such as painting, this could be a very stressful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>To almost all families, their home is an important part of their lives.No only the day to day living in it, but also family times goes on there as well as those leisure times.</p>
<p> Well when it is time to do some work on the home, such as painting, this could be a very stressful and disruptive time in their lives.</p>
<p> With that being the case, I would like to offer some advice on choosing the right painting contractor.  This advice comes from years working with homeowners and also running a <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net">San Diego painting</a> company myself.</p>
<p> At first, choosing the right painting company doesn&#8217;t seem like a big deal.But if you think about the fact that this work can cost thousands of dollars if not more, and also cause a major disruption in your daily life, and of course can either result in a beautiful job or a horrendous job.  This is a very important decision.</p>
<p> So here are some tips from my experience as a <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net/paintersd.html">painter San Diego</a>.</p>
<p> First, you will want to get several quotes from various contractors.  You aren&#8217;t just doing this for the best price.You are doing this so that you get to know the people you will be hiring to do the work.  Of course getting a good price is not bad also, but don&#8217;t let that be the primary objective.  Remember you want a good job to be done.</p>
<p> Second, you want to know if they have any guarantees to their work.See if they have a solid guarantee regarding your satisfaction.This shows you how confident they are in the work they can do for you.</p>
<p> Third, you want to know how quickly they can start.Also, you want to get a good feel on when they think they can get it done and how quickly.When you do have to cause a disruption in your life like when you have to paint your home.You will have to know<br /> how fast they feel they can get things back in order.</p>
<p> Finally, get references of previous customers.  Contact them and see what they felt of the company.  See how well the work was done, if it was done on time, and is it a good company to work with.</p>
<p> Do these things and you will create as stress free an experience as possible during this stressful time.  Take it from my years of working with <a href="http://www.maderapainting.net/painters.html">painters in San Diego</a>, doing these few steps will help you greatly.</p>
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