Petit Home Team BLOG: October Newsletter is Here!

October 2014 Monthly Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter:

1. Safety tips for Halloween Decorating

2. Featured Listings and Sold Properties

3.Charlotte Hornets 2014-2015 schedule

4. Home Buying In 6 Steps

Safety Tips for Halloween Decorating

1.) Watch your step. Everyone wants their yard to be the spookiest on the block, but there needs to be a clear cut trail from the sidewalk to your door. Plus, if you are blocking any of the sidewalk it could be cause for a complaint. I would not complain, of course, but we all know at least one person that would raise a stink about it.

2.) Light the way. Of course a little dim lighting brings out the heebie-jeebies in everyone, but you want your trick-or-treaters to feel safe about the house they are approaching. Your walkway should be well lit as well as any other outdoor features that might make parents suspicious. Plus, if you really want people to appreciate all that effort you put into your decorations, don’t you want them to at least be easy to see? Besides, lighting is just another way to add character to your spooky theme! Consider purple lights under a layer of cobwebs, or bright orange lights lining your walkway. Have fun!

3.) Know the first safety rules. Some decorations are flame retardant, some are not. Some don’t heat up hot enough to melt surrounding decorations (like fake spider webs), and some do. Read all the instructions on your decorations in order to ensure that nothing goes up in flames. Candles may seem like a great way to give a spooky feel to your front porch, but the combination of wind, clumsy kids and dry leaves is just asking for a disaster. If you’re going to use any real flame of any kind, it should be covered in a fool-proof container, like a jack-o-lantern.

4.) Know how much your house can take. Decorations can urselbe quite elaborate nowadays, with motion detection mummies and life-size electrical werewolves. If you find yof pulling out more and more extension cords to make things work, you might be close to hitting your limit. Make sure you are not overloading your circuits with high wattage decoration requirements.

5.) Know your neighborhood. Some neighborhoods are acceptable to certain creepy ideas. Other neighborhoods might not be as welcoming to new ideas. Always be aware of your surroundings and be respectful to all homes.

Featured Listings and Sold Properties

104 Galax Drive, Statesville NC 28677

Listing Price $275,000

This is a spectacular place to call home! Rocking chair front porch, 2 garages(attached and detached)and sparkling in-ground pool are the special features of this property.Delightful kitchen with breakfast counter area flows into formal dining rm and fireplaced family rm. 1 st floor master suite with master bath all have hardwood floors.Sliders to back deck area overlooking pool.Add'l bedrooms and bonus rm(4th BR)with freshly cleaned carpets on second floor.Bedrooms feature LARGE walk in closets!

5730 Old Plank Rd, Iron Station NC 28080

Listing Price $100,000

Large 4 bedroom 2 bath property located in Iron Station! The home sits on a fully fenced in 3/4 acre corner lot. Over 2000 square feet of living area. Open floor plan from kitchen to living room. Sliders to back deck. Call today!

754 Wallace Springs Rd, Statesville NC 28677

Listing Price $153,000

Rare home/workshop property available immediately for the right buyer!This is a bungalow style home featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, tiled kitchen, living room and laundry room on second floor. Full garage/workshop in lower level with back loading door and 1800 square feet.Tall ceilings and open work area allows you to take on any project! All sitting on a extremely private and secluded 8.53 acre lot.Call today to see if this property is the one for you!