Show G4 The Salt Lake TribuneDeseret News Saturday September 5 1992 PRESIDEIMS !MESSAGE Parade of Homes is time to get building pointers Well it is time again for the well as what a lot of decoratSalt Lake Home Builder's Pa- ing can do) The homes this rade of Homes It is also an year range from the subtle excellent opportunity for and light touches to the bold and dramatic It is interesting to note how this year's homes have taken advantage of space requirements Many of the living n rooms have the dramatic formal feel while others are smaller and informal Kitchens show the biggest variance in both size and amenities those interested in buying andor selling a home to go to the parade and get a few pointers that could save them thousands of dollars The Parade of Homes is an excellent time for buyers of any size home to see what the latest innovations are and where the trend in building is going For those would be buy$380000 price range I would challenge you to see what the best of home building has to offer The parade this year has six lovely homes ranging from $250000 to $1 million Buyers should take a look at these homes as a reference point I enjoy showing a fully decorated model home as an example of the dynamics of what a little decorating can do (as - - -— - - ir ( 4: zi r E ) 100 MOUNTAIN PIACI (3205 Li "Kiel Archrtects rnokierProce PanOtOrlIPC views Poo' Lime floor master 3 levels many exhas A MUST SEF! S3et 00C any Jur sooty OP SI Wet 1076 OPEN E &JERSON t AVENUE (1500 0 1 NIGNLAND OPEN FAIULOUS 504 2404:30 1 84751 MS 6 A WARMER Great Sandy location' Beautilui Oak I Tile kitchen Ig deck w 'hot rub Env yard clots or trees $89903 VIDGINIA GOODIN "'77m'wn47711mm's1 1 - 'Is - e 4 ge :- urs (1325 need A : 1) OPEN 3130410 nu t OAK BROOK CIRCLE liars (1590 1) ST VAUD VIEW Incredible trodrhonal with hardwood loom crayon moidingi cherry cabinets cal 95929empalS249'Cal Il34)4 a 4177977 --- 3 9434701 Deal NORRIS KEVJENSEN — — 1 88 11800- - 8—wit 9-- 1 z ‘ ACADEMY MORTGAGE a' It ' ' 0 iIimp ( ?r 1 f ' 6925 South Union Park Center Suite 110 Midvale Utah 84047 UTAH'S 1 MORTGAGE LENDER! CORPORATION FREE PREOUALIFYING AND CREDIT CHECK FHA VA NO COST REFINANCING AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE By taking advantage of this special offer you can avoid unwonted surprises and develop the confidence of a home buyer Call us now to set up an appointment while rates are at an historic low! Randal Eagar President of the Salt Lake Board of REALTORS minder for some who forget this basic touch) You will also feel a basic openness in each home as most will have window l" " - IrAIN ' coverings drawn open or shears only to allow the maximum light to enter the room If you are currently selling your home you would be well advised to take a note pad with you and write down these marketing effects The way in which a home shows can add thousands to the value of the home Why? Because the secret in getting the most money for your home is organizing the visual appeal to cater to the buyer's visual senses Even if you are not in the home buying or home selling mode go and see the wonderful displays at the tented exhibit booths You will see everything to add to your home from candles to windows hot tubs to sport courts and everything in between My only caution is to make sure you have enough time You will want to see everything All purchases are made on emotion and the purchase of a home can be one of the biggest emotional roller coasters going If you want to see how the pros handle this go to the Parade of Homes It is located at 12200 South and 2000 East DEAL riliCSImim71°' e n ! 11:00-1t- 1 NAVAJO AWE 3 24111 2 car sell Seller will consider home Storope paying closing costs for buyer $71500 PI KW KleDISS We I) 00311- - 0119Mol 01:m0eMe hmOstoel woodwo& all remodeled $67950 2l0 GUN GUSTAFSON 440517 DIE (1250 1) CONDO Woncedul mar floor will Erg" the security and convenience or Condo $89900 Loong Oh no trairs!!! MYRNA IIMAIE 4867139 I1I 1648 A SUGAROOLISE rratno & MAME RAM 3 Monti Bat 2 Car Garage Immoculore home with Wordier system and new comet Shows Me a JO $7990C 2844124 KW LUXURY COVE 2708 4 SAY OPEN 19261 11it OPEN' L I ' over-concern- 11110! 0 PEN Hbli special note of the Parade this year Just as in selling a car selling homes for top dollar involves showing eff the amenities in the most favorable light And 4ght seems to be one of the keys Note that while you Buyers should see this tour each lovely home how the lovely parade of Homes if not builder and decorator have to purchase to see the kind of controlled the ambiance of the price tag quality can bring atmosphere to catch your Salt Lake is typically emotions and allow you to with size and dream square footage More specifically you will Quality in cabinetry applisee all of the lights ances paint and even ma- probably on (even in the daylight) Most sonry accent the home and homes have upgraded music touches the emotions of the will that systems play soft mubuyer Buyers would do well sic in the background to take note of these amenities A touch in one of the sinful in some them and duplicate of homes this year was the additheir new home tion of delicious looking pastries resting in a clear glass container A Look at each I 44efe' 4 : tp) II Ibihwey) bathroom feels more spacious ti and inviting by having most of PAI the counter surface clear of 1giiir personal effects Note how the beds are made (A sad re Di 1109451) l'''' step-dow- ers of the $250000 to - Be careful though If you are in this price range the dramatic views larger lots and beautifully built homes may inspire you to buy Home sellers should take a CALL 568-190- 0 Aroma Continued from page GI board vigorously with hot soapy water after each use And don't let any meat fish or poultry — raw or cooked — sit on a wooden board for more than a few minutes Grind lemon or orange peel in the garbage disposal to clear it of odors To eliminate any lingering food odors bake orange peels in the oven at 350 de- grees for several minutes For a natural room deodorizer keep an open jar of vanilla beans in the kitchen To prevent odors from spreading in the refrigerator make sure all food is wrapped covered or bagged in plastic The only exception is fruits and vegetables stored in crisper drawers In a frost-fre- e refrigerator bag those too otherwise they'll dry out Use a solution of baking soda and water to deodorize the inside of the refrigerator To prevcnt odors in the freezer pack all foods in moisture-proof vapor-proo- f ma- terials labeled for freezer use Do not use old bread wrappers wax paper margarine tubs or plastic supermarket bags Also clean and deodorize the freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water Wipe the interior of a freezer with the baking soda solution about once a month If freezer odors remain spread baking soda or activated charcoal (available at frost-fre- e drugstores or hardware stores) in pans and place them on the freezer shelves or place bowls filled with used or unused coffee grounds inside the freezer remove all food from the freezer and pack crumpled slightly dampened newspapers on each shelf Replace the newspapers every day or so until the odors disappear (It may take five or six days) Freshen a lunchbox by moistening a piece of bread with white vinegar and leaving it in the closed box overnight To rid a plastic container of food odors freeze it or expose it to sunlight for several hours Or drop a lemon wedge in the box close it and let it stand until the odor disappears (It may take a few days) To keep drains free of odors run very hot tap water through the drain after each use Or about once a week pour in a handful of baking soda then run very hot water through it Another way is to pour in one cup of vinegar let it stand for 30 minutes then rinse with a stream cf hot water Try to avoid getting vegetable matter or grease in a kitchen drain (or letting hair accumulate in a bathroom drain) Treat any partially clogged drain promptly In a bathroom light a match candle or a bit of string and let it burn for a few seconds Then put it out and leave it in a dish in the bathroom for five minutes or so |