Let’s look at the market activity trends of Ventura between May 2010 and July 2011 for all property types:
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Get the Paint Sheen You Want!
You think choosing the right color for your paint job is hard? Try picking the right sheen.
In the painting world, very shiny translates to very durable. High sheen can take a lot of abuse and a lot of scrubbing. The lower the sheen, the silkier the effect; but, like silk, scrubbing will damage it.
High gloss: The most durable and easiest to clean of all paint sheens, high-gloss paint is hard, ultra-shiny, and light-reflecting. Think appliance-paint tough. High gloss is a good choice for area that sticky fingers touch–cabinets, trim, and doors. High-gloss, however, is too much shine for interior walls. And like a Spandex dress, high gloss shows every bump and roll, so don’t skimp on prep work.
Whole-House Sound Hath Charms to Soothe the Savage in You
Charms of Music
Installing whole-house sound hath the same charms of music – soothing savage beasts, and all that – and is a luxury feature that charms buyers, too. These sound systems (http://digitaltips.org/home-systems/multi-room-buying-guide.asp), which can pipe music to every room or to just a few, cost as high as $3,000 per room for behind-the-walls wiring (including speakers), to as low as $400 per room for wireless units. But whatever price point you choose, music will make your house sound like a million bucks. Here’s a look at your options.
Steam Shower: Make Your Life a Little Steamy
Put Some Steam in Your Life
Installing a home steam shower unclogs the sinuses in the morning and relaxes the muscles at night. It’s a luxury upgrade-up to $10,000 for a custom-framed steam shower; or about half that for a prefabricated unit. But compared with an upscale bathroom remodel $54,000, a steam shower is a comparatively inexpensive way to feel like royalty.