http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/archive_201810/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/6477/why-choose-coldwell-banker-distinctive-properties-to-list-your-house?/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 02:09:55 -0700 5 Outdated Home Decor Trends That Are Coming Back in 2018No matter how many people have come to believe that home should feel home regardless of its decorations, the importance of taking care of every bit of your house should always be essential. However, they were partially true, stating that your place should feel home anyway, for it is always going to be the place that you retreat to after a long tiring day.With all the progress that is taking place in every aspect of our lives, as luck would have it, interior designs and home decorations have been able to cope up with that fast pace. They are going fast that even launching a new design every single day is not surprising anymore, giving us a lot of options from which we can freely choose, however; there are a lot of trends that are really beautiful, but not everyone has the required budget to give their homes a new makeover and, to be honest, no one likes being far behind all of the new launched trends, but we have some good news for you; a lot of outdated styles are expected to make a big comeback in 2018 and start getting popular all over again.This could actually be the best news ever, for those who were trying to keep their homes updated. Check this list featuring several outdated trends that are going to be popular again and hope that you have one of them, so you do not have to worry about upgrading your interior design anymore.1. BRASS AGAIN AND AGAINA simple piece of metal yet it is capable of making your home shine as bright as the sun with its lively yellow color. This trend may be considered one of the outdated home decors, but it made an appearance in 2016 and it is expected to do so once again in 2018, so all of those who have brass in their house, celebrate having a trendy décor in your house before it was even trendy.2.  AVOCADO GREEN AND HARVEST GOLDPairing this avocado green color with a nice shade of gold creates a nice-looking design, besides; it gives your place a welcoming vibe with its calm and delicate accent. This trend was so popular during the 70’s, but it seems like it is willing to make a comeback and stay for a while, giving us nostalgic thoughts and reminding all of those who have had the best days in their lives through that decade. This should actually be amazing news for everyone even for those who seem like they have not had their house updated since the 70’s. You no longer have to get it upgraded guys, you are already coping up with the upcoming trends.3.  BLACK AND WHITEHaving an interior design that is solely in black and white has been around for a very long time, however; it is ranked as one of the top trends that will never go out of style. It may look Vintage, but that is the reason that is actually reflecting a sense of sophistication and elegance as well. Bottom line; no matter how the trends of colors fluctuate with time, these two colors, black and white, in particular, will always remain the best classical blend.4.  OVERSIZED FURNITURENew homeowners have taken space into consideration more than actually the design of the furniture pieces. The vast spaces have become more significant in the trendiest interior designs, however; having oversized pieces of furniture are not actually something that you should be getting rid of anytime soon, because, thanks to the trendsetters, a lot, if not all, of the outdated trends of interior designs, are expected to come big in the following year. Besides, they create that elegantly antique atmosphere that is perfectly right for all of the people who are fond of the classical themes.5. ART GALLERY WALLSAlthough having a lot of pictures hung on your wall is considered to be outdated and something of the past, we highly believe that it should be a thing and should never go out of style. Whether you fill your walls with photos of your close family members or even some original artwork, they will aid in giving your wall a nice accent and boost up your room’s overall design despite their relatively small sizes. The frames of the pictures work on perfectly pairing with the design of your wall, creating a nice eclectic appearance. Since they are expected to come back, do not think about taking them off anytime soon. http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/6470/5-outdated-home-decor-trends-that-are-making-a-comeback-in-2018/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 09:58:51 -0700 Don't Let Home Buying Myths Scare you from Buying that Dream Home!  Here are the Facts!Some Highlights:Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts:72% of buyers who purchased homes this year have put down less than 20%.76.4% of loan applications were approved last month.The average credit score of approved loans was 727 in September. http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/6468/buying-a-home-can-be-scary/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:10:37 -0700 The Original Halloween Home of Michael MyersHalloween is not just a time for candy, costumes and neighborhood lawn decor. It’s also a time that features some of the scariest homes in cinematic history. If you look at the history of horror, you’ll notice that many homes are central characters in the film. Psycho, The House on Haunted Hill, and Cabin in the Woods are just a few examples.DAVID MARINE OCT 23, 2012Halloween is not just a time for candy, costumes and neighborhood lawn decor. It’s also a time that features some of the scariest homes in cinematic history. If you look at the history of horror, you’ll notice that many homes are central characters in the film. Psycho, The House on Haunted Hill, and Cabin in the Woods are just a few examples.But the ultimate Halloween movies is of course, Halloween. So we wanted to take a look at the original residence of the infamous Michael Myers that was featured in the 1978 horror classic.     The Original Halloween Home of Michael MyersHalloween is not just a time for candy, costumes and neighborhood lawn decor. It’s also a time that features some of the scariest homes in cinematic history. If you look at the history of horror, you’ll notice that many homes are central characters in the film. Psycho, The House on Haunted Hill, and Cabin in the Woods are just a few examples.DAVID MARINE OCT 23, 2012Halloween is not just a time for candy, costumes and neighborhood lawn decor. It’s also a time that features some of the scariest homes in cinematic history. If you look at the history of horror, you’ll notice that many homes are central characters in the film. Psycho, The House on Haunted Hill, and Cabin in the Woods are just a few examples.But the ultimate Halloween movies is of course, Halloween. So we wanted to take a look at the original residence of the infamous Michael Myers that was featured in the 1978 horror classic.The film is set in Haddonfield, Illinois, a fictional Midwestern town that is actually an ode to co-wroter, Debra Hill’s hometown of Haddonfield, NJ. In reality the original location of Michael Myers home was in a residential area of South Pasadena, California at 707 Meridian Avenue. You see the production was extremely low budget and the entire film was shot for $300,000 so the director, John Carpenter, stayed as close to home as possible to save on costs. Throughout the movie you can see California license plates on cars, palm trees in the background and a little too much greenery for late October in Illinois.While 707 Meridian Avenue was the original address for Michael Myers’ home, it has since moved to the corner of Meridian Avenue and Mission Street at 1000 Mission Street. The home is now a mini tourist attraction in Pasadena and is even across the street from the hardware store where in the movie Myers stole some rope, a knife and a Halloween mask.The home itself is pretty modest, but does have some oddities to it. For instance, the home has the living room to the left of the front door, but in the movie characters turn to the right to enter the living room. Also in the film, the doorknob to the front door is on the right hand side of both the exterior and the interior sides of the door.But perhaps, the oddest thing of all about the place Michael Myer’s first called home is that today it is actually a doctor’s office. No I’m not kidding. Going “under the knife” has whole new meaning in that place.In any case while this original Halloween home was featured in the first movie, it also made a quick appearance in the sequel, aptly named Halloween 2.The Michael Myers House in North CarolinaFor those on the East Coast, an identical Michael Myers house is also accessible in North Carolina. A fan of all things Halloween, Kenny Caperton, has reconstructed an exact replica of the home from the film. In addition to getting various of the details of the home exactly to spec, Caperton also hosts a number of Halloween oriented events and is a popular spot for trick or treaters in Hillsborough, NC.For more info on Michael Myer’s home checkout, The Filming Spot blog or check out the The Michael Myers Home in North Carolina. Header and post image courtesy of Flickr user myershousencThe film is set in Haddonfield, Illinois, a fictional Midwestern town that is actually an ode to co-wroter, Debra Hill’s hometown of Haddonfield, NJ. In reality the original location of Michael Myers home was in a residential area of South Pasadena, California at 707 Meridian Avenue. You see the production was extremely low budget and the entire film was shot for $300,000 so the director, John Carpenter, stayed as close to home as possible to save on costs. Throughout the movie you can see California license plates on cars, palm trees in the background and a little too much greenery for late October in Illinois.While 707 Meridian Avenue was the original address for Michael Myers’ home, it has since moved to the corner of Meridian Avenue and Mission Street at 1000 Mission Street. The home is now a mini tourist attraction in Pasadena and is even across the street from the hardware store where in the movie Myers stole some rope, a knife and a Halloween mask.The home itself is pretty modest, but does have some oddities to it. For instance, the home has the living room to the left of the front door, but in the movie characters turn to the right to enter the living room. Also in the film, the doorknob to the front door is on the right hand side of both the exterior and the interior sides of the door.But perhaps, the oddest thing of all about the place Michael Myer’s first called home is that today it is actually a doctor’s office. No I’m not kidding. Going “under the knife” has whole new meaning in that place.In any case while this original Halloween home was featured in the first movie, it also made a quick appearance in the sequel, aptly named Halloween 2.The Michael Myers House in North CarolinaFor those on the East Coast, an identical Michael Myers house is also accessible in North Carolina. A fan of all things Halloween, Kenny Caperton, has reconstructed an exact replica of the home from the film. In addition to getting various of the details of the home exactly to spec, Caperton also hosts a number of Halloween oriented events and is a popular spot for trick or treaters in Hillsborough, NC.For more info on Michael Myer’s home checkout, The Filming Spot blog or check out the The Michael Myers Home in North Carolina. Header and post image courtesy of Flickr user myershousenc http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/6463/the-original-halloween-home-of-michael-meyers/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:13:32 -0700 On October 13, 2018 Coldwell Banker Distinctive Angels participated in the Homes for Dogs Project and helped connect loving pets with loving homes over the national pet adoption weekend. This year, Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties (CBDP) proudly participated in the project with 7 of their offices, in three states, hosting events and/or donating to their local shelters! In Colorado, CBDP Steamboat Springs teamed up with local shelter, Routt County Humane Society, and local pet supply store, Paws ‘N Claws, where they raised over $400.00 in donations for the humane society. CBDP Montrose and CBDP Telluride worked with Second Chance Humane Society and the Montrose Animal Shelter where they successfully found homes for 2 dogs, and have 3 pending adoptions! CBDP Vail partnered with Eagle County Animal Services and were able to find homes for 3 dogs, and have 2 pending adoptions. CBDP Grand Junction collected monetary donations and ‘wish list’ items and donated them to their local shelters, Roice-Hurst Humane Society and Grand River Animal Shelter. In Montana, CBDP Bozeman collected and donated over $250.00 worth of items to their local shelter, Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter and also helped one of the shelter pups find a forever home. In Idaho, CBDP Sun Valley worked with Mountain Humane Society to raise awareness for shelter pets in their community. The agents and staff members at CBDP volunteered a combined total of nearly 180 hours working towards the success of the events!  As locals who care for locals, CBDP is honored to have the unique opportunity to partner with local community associations and nonprofits to give back through the structured efforts of volunteer hours, donations, money and materials where needed.  Our commitment to touch as many lives as possible and help make a difference in our own neighborhoods is all just a part of our ongoing dedication and testament that Coldwell Banker Distinctive Angels care! http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/6459/homes-for-dogs-project/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 01:54:27 -0700