With the home and condominium sales slowing, builders, realtors and agents are taking a crack at new-fangled ways to dispose off real asset units. From advertising on print publications to promoting on televisions to giving away cars and travel incentive packages, they all seem to take the chance to undertake what precise steps they could procure to lure buyers or customers.

Builders, unlike home owners who can just feel the softness and comfort of a couch while waiting for some buyers to take the price he set for his home, developers and builders need to attract and pull toward them more customers because of their investment funds that might sleep in the pending projects for years of waiting. The investment fund they had for a certain project requires that it should be returned back in proper and reasonable time so it would not rest as a sleeping giant does. Delay in the disposition of assets might bring about fiscal losses upon the home builders.

Miami’s pre-construction real estate projects, which were seen blooming and showing potential in the past four years, are going slump. Unlike before, the pinnacle of both completed and pre-construction projects are facing difficulty. Moreover the rumored bubble bursting has not yet happened though most prices of pre-constructed homes and condominiums in Miami are technically high-priced compared to the previous years.

This scenario shall command a long-winded dealing of properties in the market despite eagerness and tactics used by builders, sellers, and agents in winning customer’s preference over their real assets for sale. Returns of investments are expected to decelerate. Some financial experts have predicted that the abundant supply in Miami of pre-constructed real properties shall push sellers to reduce prices. That could be the best tactics customers would almost want to know or hear from their sellers. If that happened, pre-construction projects will perform better in the pre-selling market.

Simply put customers who are eyeing to settle at Miami are acquiring fun over the friendly nature, atmosphere, and beautiful beaches lying across. On the contrary, buyers, with the exception of real wealthy personalities, first appraise how much the property would cost them. So whether developers and builders pose themselves like Santa Claus does, giving away gift certificates, car incentives, free travels, home upgrades and such extra strategies, they would still have some hard time marketing their pre-constructed projects within their framework of time. The situation of Miami’s pre-construction real estate development recently is reported to have plunged from the expected turnout. Many units are still unsold, though some are advertising and promoting to the best they can about how much a buyer could profit if he buys a home or condominium under pre-construction status. Profits advertised online and offline like 50 to 90 percent returns of investments, are not luring the investors or ordinary home buyers. Even the discounted price of unfinished projects does not seem to get the hype.

Developers and builders should perhaps try giving a second shot the issue of trimming down their profits to facilitate consumers’ demand for more discounted prices of real properties.

How many times have you come across a property that a client has just enlisted you to sell, only to find that the yard is cluttered with children’s toys, old bicycles, and gardening materials, scattered all around? Then, when you walked into the home you are greeted with sights of topsy-turvy, repugnant odors, and decorating styles reminiscent of early yard sale specials. While this example may seem extreme, the reality is that properties that look rough command sales value that are 10-15 percent lower than comparable properties that have had some cosmetic overhaul to make them more appealing choices in the Sarasota housing market.

The quandary for the Sarasota real estate agent who is listing the unkempt property is how to address to the client that they require putting some effort into the property if they hope to attain the highest asking price possible. In spite of expectations, the clients probably do not see the chaos of their own property and in fact probably see what others may suppose as a dump as being a gold mine.

Because an agent in the Sarasota housing market depends heavily on referrals, and could quite possibly hold these clients for much longer than the average client, offending the homeowner at such an early stage might not be the most practical approach. Nevertheless, there is a specific profession that deals with making the home look appealing to buyers—they are known as home staging professionals. In the past, these professionals tend to limit their services to affluent clients. However, today’s average citizen is savvy to the Sarasota housing market and has higher goals to make money from the deal. Unfortunately, most individuals lack the art sense in decorating a home. These people know what appeals to them, but do not know how to go about achieving that look. This is where a home staging professional becomes essential.

Home staging is a psychological art. A good stager will be savvy to the psychological desires of humans, will understand the cultural preferences of the likely buyer, and can transform an undesirable piece of real-estate into one that is more desirable. What I mean by psychological desires for example, is that most humans have innate desires for open spaces, lot’s of light, and not too much stimulus in a home. But, some of these psychological norms are influenced by culture.

For example, many Asian cultures prize concrete with very little greenery in the form of trees or grass. To many Asians with strong cultural beliefs, concrete is considered cleaner. Thus, a good home stager will not only look to the interior of a home, but will also analyze the neighborhood to identify any cultural norms, review the exterior since this is what a prospective buyer will see first, and will assess the interior for modifications. As an active participant in the transformation, a good stager will work with the owners and may be even sub contractors to ensure the best outcome.

It is more than likely that a client will not want to enlist the services of one who stages homes. The most likely reason will be because of the initial sticker shock of the service. At an average cost of $1,000.00 for the service and another $500.00 for supplies, the thought of a stranger coming in and transforming a home that one may have prided oneself on assembling can be belittling and possibly offensive.

For some sellers, the concept of paying a professional for these services seems out of the picture and unnecessary. After all, they have never enlisted the services of home staging before, and they have been able to sell their homes in Sarasota without any trouble. This may be true in a seller’s market, but the Sarasota housing market is increasingly becoming a buyer’s market these days.

When buyers gain more leverage in the Miami housing market, sellers must think out of the box to attract buyers to their homes, then to fixate on their asking price. This article discusses 8 possible ways for Miami housing market sellers to get a home sold at least a little closer than what you might have gotten otherwise, if not exactly at your asking price.

First is allocating a decorating allowance. If your décor looks quite old and out of trend, then allot some cash for upgrades, new carpet and a paint job. With good bidding on the job, you may be able to keep your price, while giving the buyer his or her wants. You can even make some money on the backside by not dropping your asking price. Buyers in the Miami housing market would typically love $20,000 to spend the way they want on decorating.

Second is to consider your mortgage payments for your next move. Since you as a seller would also be moving into a new house after the current one has been sold, it is advisable to consider mortgage payments. On a $300,000 mortgage at 6 percent interest, the principal and interest payment is $1,798.65 monthly. Over three months, this rate of payment would translate to a savings of $5,395.95; over 6 months, it would be more than $10,791.90.

Thirdly, for some buyers, purchasing a home in Miami is all about the monthly amortization. A strategy that has been proven to be quite effective is inveigling buyers into your price with an offer to buy-down their interest rates by means of paying points. If buyers can get the interest rate low enough, they will be able to bear a higher mortgage for a lower monthly payment because of your point money left at the table. This tactic can be more aptly characterized as "selling the deal" rather than selling the house.

Fourth is another “selling the deal”-kind of tactic—offering a “buy house now, get a Caribbean Cruise later” sort of incentive furtherance. Sometimes, a buyer might get cash back at the settlement table, but wouldn't dare spend it in a luxurious way. Offer a cruise, an expensive spa weekend, airline tickets to some exotic travel places around the world, or some other out of the ordinary travel package to lure them. When you consider the inventory has more than doubled in the Miami housing market, chances are substantial that the only thing distinguishing one house from another may be the cruise line.

Fifth is to entice buyers by offering a free media room. The prevalence of at-home, non-sticky, low-ticket price media rooms is the primary reason that movie ticket sales have plummeted in recent years. During the recent Christmas holidays, some media rooms packed with big screen monitor and surround systems were selling for less than $5,000. This one investment alone could be the one beguiling factor that a buyer needs in order to sign the bottom line.

Sixth, another selling tactic would be offering year-long home owner association fees in condos. Relieving buyers of those expensive dues is considered as a more direct and practical benefit to them. Depending of course on the community, these fees could top out to more than $500 every month, which translates to $6,000 for the first year. Offering this benefit could definitely entice the cash-poor buyer.

Seventh is to offer seller financing. This is an option quite overlooked by a number of sellers because either they or their realtor simply just do not bother about it too much. Seller financing can take various forms—as a first trust, second trust or even 100 percent financing for the whole house. For the seller who can swing a first-trust mortgage, this can actually become quite the money-spinner. For instance, a $100,000 mortgage offered at 7 percent over 5 years with interest-only payments followed by a balloon payment of $100,000 would actually translate to net earning of $135,000 to the seller over the life of the loan—not that bad for a return of investment.

Lastly, pay off bills. Some loan plans will enable sellers to redeem credit cards, auto loans, and the ilk, for the buyer. It could spell the difference between qualifying for the mortgage and having to buy a smaller, less expensive home. Over again, hold on to your asking price and offer to pay off debt for the buyer.

For those who have the intent of buying in the Tampa housing market, attending open houses can be a smart way to come across a home one wants or at least pick up some practical ideas from those found. Open houses are free to the public, so there is no reason to hinder anyone of attending them as well as take advantage of their availability.

With this in mind, one should approach visiting open houses with an organized frame of mind. As one may be visiting several open houses in one day, it can be quite easy to forget salient points from one house to the next. In order to avoid such problem, it is recommended to write easily understandable notes on each home that visited and if possible, even take along a digital camera to take a few snapshots for easy visual bookkeeping. Of course, one should inquire if the home owner agrees before taking pictures of the home, inside and out.

Whenever one visits an open house available in the Tampa housing market, jot down a few things that you like and dislike about it as soon as you arrive. What is its general appearance of the house from the outside? Does it have accessible proximity to schools? Is it near shopping malls? And how far away would it be from your place of work? Sometimes these are questions that home buyers fail to take into account early in the buying process. When inside the house, a few things that one may take note of are the conditions of the furnishings, cabinets, the carpet, the walls, the ceilings, and any items that may need repair.

One should also consider the room sizes in the home in order to determine if these do meet the needs of the family. If necessary, one can take a tape rule with to be able to measure out individual rooms to see exactly how large the available space is. Also render a close examination to closet and storage spaces, because these areas that are typically neglected by new buyers in the Tampa housing market. These aspects are certain to become very important once one decides to buy the Tampa home.

It is also practical to spend a few moments outside the home in order to listen for noises that could be quite bothersome. Perhaps there is a train that passes close by, or freeway noise that seems intolerable. By taking the time to listen can provide a certain degree of points to consider for one’s decision. It can help one to avoid moving into a home where noises could be persistently excruciating.

Normally in most open houses, a real estate agent or broker is almost certainly to be present. If so, feel free to ask plenty of questions, but keep in mind that the answers may not always be straightforward. If one attempts to jot down as the questions are answered, there is a good chance that one would get more honest answers. Don't be shy about asking questions either, as the purchase of a new home is a very large investment, and one needs to be certain about gaining as much information of all aspects of the home as possible before even considering it as a purchase. Asking the right questions is a practical thing to do for anyone engaged in the Tampa housing market.

Sometimes one may even find some mortgage lenders also attending certain open houses. But just be sure to stick to the original itinerary, and not fall prey to any special deals that these lenders offer. Put in mind that open houses are just for viewing, not for buying.

Sure, it’s tough to pull the trigger and buy a home, especially as a first-time buyer. The big hit of covering both a down payment and closing costs is enough to scare any prospective buyer into staying a renter. When you combine the fact that you’ll be responsible for any fixes the house needs and that it’s pretty difficult to just pick up and move, owning your own home gets more frightening by the minute. But fear not, the advantages of owning a home far outweigh the risks. So if you’re already looking for a home, continue to do so. If you’re a renter, it’s time to reconsider.

Benefits:

Save big on taxes.

When you own a home you’ll have to pay a mortgage and property taxes. It stinks, we know. However, the interest on those bills can help. They’re fully deductible for both federal and state income taxes. The first few years of your mortgage payments mostly go towards interest, which means a big-time deduction for you. As a plus, many times all costs associated with buying a home—including those involved with your loan application and home appraisal—are usually deductible.

Equity is your friend

Put simply, equity is the appreciation of your home’s worth over what you owe on it. That’s money in your pocket; money you can’t accumulate if you continue to rent. Stats show that homes have appreciated in value every year in the United States since 1968. That includes years of economic downturns and recessions. What’s more, you can build equity my making improvements to your house that you can immediately enjoy, such as installing a pool or redoing a bathroom. You’ll reap those benefits further down the road when you sell your home.

Appreciate appreciation

The appreciation of your home’s worth is the single biggest contributor to your equity. Homes are considered a great investment over the long term due to their outstanding historical track record. The value of a home typically appreciates at the rate of inflation, plus an additional 1 to 2 percentage points. In booming markets, such as the one experienced over the past few years, home values can grow at a much faster pace—almost 9.4 percent in 2004 alone.

Own to borrow

Owning a home means more negotiating power for you. The more equity you have in your home, the easier it is to acquire a loan or a line of credit to fund home improvement projects, an investment property, or a big ticket item.

No more rental restrictions.

Owning means it’s yours. You’re free to do whatever you want to your new home (to a certain extent, of course). Want to paint? Go ahead. Feeling the need to make those two rooms into one? Get the permits and go for it. Even better, owning a home means no noisy neighbors above you and no paper-thin walls which to share all of your most intimate details to perfect strangers through.

Sweet & Stable

A fixed mortgage rate means you’ll know exactly what your house payments are going to be up to 30 years from now. Even adjustable rate mortgages cap out at a certain level. Knowing what this—undoubtedly your biggest bill each month—amount will be well into the future can help you plan for further down the road. Renters have no such luxury, as their rent can—and usually does—increase yearly.

Risks:

Appreciation isn’t a guarantee

Though history shows long-term homeowners routinely reap the benefits of appreciation and equity, the housing market can—and has—slipped over the short term. Research the area in which you want to live and make sure any prospective neighborhoods show low crime rates and growing value.

It isn’t cheap

As a general rule, mortgage payments are usually more per month than rent. As an owner, you’ll also be responsible for maintenance and repairs—no more landlord to do that for you.

Menacing mortgage

If for some reason you can’t make your house payments, it spells big-time trouble. Lenders could foreclose on you, meaning you could lose the home and all of the equity accumulated so far. Renters, on the other hand, can usually just downsize to a smaller apartment if they find their monthly rent too much to bear.

The real estate business and the Internet have made a terrific match. Realtors have taken almost universally to using the web for presentation of their listings. As a result, if you're looking for a home you can get a long way into your search right there at your computer. By far the best resource for web house hunting is www.realtor.com. This site has become the principal nationwide resource for home finding and home listing. It is not the MLS, or multiple listing service on which agents are required to list all of the properties they have on the market, so you won't find every listing here.

What you will find is the huge majority of them, nearly all with at least one photograph and with a description of the property that includes the essentials: home size, number of rooms, age, size of lot, water and sewer systems, etc. Many will have multiple photographs and some will have "virtual tours" using video.

If you want further information on the house often you can go to the listing agent's site and often find additional photos and details on the home's interior, roof age, etc. Usually you can click to the agent's site from the Realtor.com page showing you the house. Some agents in rural areas still have no websites, but they are a minority.

Some realtors such as Coldwell Banker and ERA will send you to their national web site instead of the local office website and you have to continue your search through their centralized service. Coldwell Banker http://www.coldwellbanker.com/ and Sotheby's (high-end) http://www.sothebysrealty.com/ do this well. ERA and ReMax provide no real additional information. But with most realtors, you can get to a local web site and good realtors make maximum use of them.

Select a city, a price range, number of bedroom, etc. and search the listings. If you don't find much, expand the search area - the search engine will do that for you too. When you have zeroed in on some appealing properties, it's time to contact a real estate agent - not necessarily the listing agent on the property you want, but someone local to the area that will work with you. They will know of any additional listings in the area that meet your needs and aren't shown on the web.

One of the critical decisions you must make is what your maximum acceptable mortgage payment is. You should consult with the agent about closing costs, insurance and property taxes so that you know what your true total costs will be. You can also do a little research on these issues and more at http://www.realestateabc.com/. Make a detailed analysis of what you can afford. The agent can tell you how much house that will get you, and you should make it a point not to even look at homes beyond your range.

Westchase in Tampa, FL is an ideal community for families both big and small. This 2000 acre community has it all. Stunning homes, a golf course, recreational facilities, community swimming pools, tennis courts, shopping and so much more are here in Westchase. There are multiple shopping centers that offer boutiques, restaurants and everyday conveniences close to home so you have more time to spend with your family. Children can play any athletic sport as an individual or on a team without leaving the comforts of their own neighborhood. And there are multiple playgrounds and meeting places where families can gather to play and get to know one another.

Westchase has three schools teaching children from Kindergarten through High School. And for younger children two sensational child care centers offer top notch care inside the Westchase area. Parents do not have to commute long distances to receive the best care and education for their children.

The community is divided into 28 neighborhoods that are unified by one homeowners association. Among other obligations, they provide one newsletter to help inform you of events and activities going on within the community. Neighborhood garage sales, block parties and seasonal events such as Easter Egg Hunts, winter holiday parties and Halloween festivities are a huge hit in these neighborhoods. Westchase is full of families that enjoy spending time together in a fun, family oriented community.

One of the most difficult tasks for prospective home buyers is finding real estate in New Mexico to purchase. This is especially true for those looking for homes in a location that isn’t local. There are several different ways to find homes – the newspaper, multiple listing services, and yard signs – but sometimes these methods seem to turn up empty handed.

You might find that a for sale by owner website is a better option for finding homes to purchase. Homeowners that wish to sell their property use this website to place an advertisement. The website is very similar to a newspaper, only it includes pictures of the homes and it is easier to access.

A for sale by owner website makes it easy for you to easily search for properties from the convenience of your own residence. The website includes search features that allow you to narrow down the results. For example, if you shopping within a price range, you can enter the minimum and maximum amounts to only view properties within that range.

Most listings on a for sale by owner website include at least one picture of the home. Some listings include others. In either case, the picture serves to give you a visual idea of the house. A description accompanies the picture giving details about the house.

Should you find you are interested in a property you find on a for sale by owner website, contact information is given. Contact information will include some combination of a name, a phone number, or an email address.

Perhaps the best thing about using a website to find properties is that you can easily search in cities and states to which you might not otherwise have access to. This makes it easier for the person who is transferring jobs or simply moving to another location.

Florida has been a wonderful vacation spot for decades. Daytona Beach in Florida is one of the hottest vacation spots where hundreds of retirees, sun worshippers, bikers, nature lovers come daily. It is highly regarded for its five star experiences.

The real estate in Daytona Beach is booming and shows a promise of long standing. The main reason for real estate to boom here is attributed to the success of tourism and the inherent ability of this beautiful place to get the tag of “heavenly retreat”.

The primary source of buyers in this area is people who come here for retirement, investment or vacation purposes. There are many baby boomers and immigrants from other places who want to settle in this cool and serene beach. There are also people who are getting closer to retirement will want to retire to some place that feels like a little slice of heaven. And the best place is this marvelous tourist spot. These people, sometimes plan ahead and often come into the market with the goal of purchasing homes, in the process fuels the growth of real estate market. These homes are purchased either as investment or for personal use. Further, the Baby Boomers are not a small group; the demand in the housing market throughout Florida will be stretched for a long time to come.

The future of investment in Daytona Beach is bright as it continues to attract thousands of tourists. Daytona Beach hosts the annual Biketoberfest, an exciting event which draws a large group of amorous Harley Davidson riders to the area. This place witnesses nearly hundred thousand visitors during this event. Moreover investment in real estate yield more profits than stocks. We have seen major stock markets declining in each of the past two years. On the other hand, home prices in almost every market have been climbing strongly upward.

Those people who are willing to invest should behave like a smart investor. Then there is no looking back and you will be able to reap the harvest with both hands.

Southern California offers some wonderful places to live, especially if you are looking for "Luxury Style" homes. Some of the more popular places include Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, Santa Monica and San Clemente.

But there is one neighborhood called Coto De Caza which is quickly becoming one of the hottest places to live and offers some of the most exclusive, luxurious homes available in California.

Coto de Caza is an upscale residential community designed to meet the needs of families and individuals looking for luxury and privacy and offers the premium in constructed homes, recreational facilities, and community management.

If you are planning to live in Southern California, here are some things you will want to know about Coto de Caza before buying a home.

1. The Location The Coto de Caza neighborhood sits in Orange County one hour south of Los Angeles and east of Huntington Beach (also known as Surf City ) and the well known Newport Beach. In addition, Coto de Caza is minutes from Orange County (John Wayne) airport which is served by several major airlines.

2. The Community The Community of Coto de Caza consists of over 4000 homes and has a population slightly above 13,000 according to the 2002 census. The commnunity is tied together through events, activities and many facilities described below.

3. Security and Privacy Coto de Caza is a gated community with access controlled by a tollbooth and full time security staff. For those who require extra privacy, some communities within Coto de Caza are even "double gated" which means another gate pass is required after the initial gate entrance. The community spends an around $1.7 million per year to maintain security.

Orange County has some of the most extravagant homes in Southern California that will certainly rival homes in well known places such as Beverly Hills in terms of privacy, security and sense of community.

This along with the fact that this community is almost fully developed will make Coto De Caza one of the most desired places to live in Southern California.

The Orange County register reported that builders would have to build 4 times more homes than originally planned to meet the current demand in Coto de Caza. The Los Angeles Times says that regulations and controls limit the number of homes driving prices upwards.

Prices of homes will even be lower a year from now in the Miami real estate housing market—at least, according to what investors speculating on housing real estates suppose. Chicago Mercantile Exchange trading in housing futures point to home price drops by August of next year amounting to 6.8 percent for the Miami real estate housing market; the predicted price decline in Miami is well above the average drop in 10 leading real estate markets of the United States.

The speculations by traders in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) are fairly consistent with the results from a survey conducted by Moody’s Economy.com, which examines the 100 largest real estate markets in the U.S. Economy.com predicts that real estate housing markets will first get worse before they get better again, in the perspective of property sellers of course. The survey considered mortgage rates, the local job market and other factors to come up with the figures. According to this survey, the Miami real estate housing market is yet to experience its deepest home price decline of 5.5 percent by the second quarter of 2008. Nationwide, the study forecasts a 3.6 percent decline in the sales price of existing homes.

The S&P CME Housing Futures and Options, which took off during the Spring of this year, enabled investors to circumvent against a decline in the value of housing properties in the future or to bet that those values will rise. The investments are connected with the Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. Robert Shiller, author of "Irrational Exuberance," claims that the results of the CME trading in housing futures offer a substantial predictive value. In Shiller’s words, “[The trading results] gives us a finger on the pulse of the [real estate] markets.” As a matter of fact, prior to the launch of this trading, real estate speculators had seen a narrow opportunity to invest in housing markets short of going out and buying actual properties.

Richard DeKaser, who is National City Corporation’s chief economist, is pessimistic about the results of the trading though. According to him, because of the novelty of investment vehicles that CME introduced just this year, the trading may not offer the same level of predictive power as other derivatives products. DeKaser points out that the problem lies in the fact that real estate markets cannot be considered to be very deep markets, hence traded remarkably thinly. He is therefore considerably reluctant to attach too much value on the figures the CME is posting right now.

On the other hand, those who are doing the trading themselves seem to be betting accurately. According to Fritz Siebel, Tradition Financial Services’ director of property derivatives, the CME trading results quite fairly came close to where the actual Case-Shiller index wound up in validation tests. Therefore, if the home price drops that the trading predicts are fairly accurate, home sellers in Miami should better be wary.

Nevertheless, Shiller advises that the figures may exaggerate the degree of the decline because of a risk premium taken into account. This implies that more traders prefer to protect themselves against loss (risk aversion), rather than investing in a growing market. In the words of Shiller, “the predicted decline might be a bit bigger than the actual one.” The more realistic scenario would actually have the risk premium diminishing as the market for these derivatives swell and as investors who are willing to take the opposite position enter into it.

A ‘mold’ is a hollow or matrix which is generally used for shaping a fluid or plastic substance. It is a frame or model which is used to give a shape.

Have you decided yet what would be the shape and size of your stepping stone? If not don’t rush to your local market to buy the mold. You might get your mold in the form of a plastic saucer, an ice cream bucket or an ordinary pizza box which is of no use. Mold, in order to give a perfect shape of your, plays an important role and gives an appearance which you have imagined.

The shape and size of stepping stone is a pre-defined decision, so you will be benefited and can save your time. A stepping stone mold can be of different types and can take any shape given by you. Let us discuss the different types of molds for better understanding.

Types of Molds

Before preparing the stepping stone it’s very important for you to determine the shape and size of your mold. A mold of your choice decides the shape and appearance of the stepping stone you are making. A stepping stone is of multiple types, and in order to give the perfect look to your stone you have to decide your favorite one.

a) Plastic plant saucer: Plastic plant saucer is a rounded mold which is often used by us to give a round shape to the stone. This mold is a made of plastic.

b) Clear bigger mold: This kind of mold is used for bigger stepping stones. It can be of any shape like that of an octagon, square, heptagon and pentagon. This mold is also made of plastic. Besides this they are almost identical to the plastic planter saucers in all other aspects. They are available at a low cost of $3 or $4 and can even be reused.

c) Attractive stepping stone molds: They are quiet expensive and are of different sizes, shapes, colors and are beautifully designed. In order to get the best designed and fancy mold you may visit any website which sells these molds or a local home improvement store.

d) Old pans and utensils: Old cake pan is your daily utensil which you use to prepare your cake. People often try this option to save their money and can decorate their own stepping stones using this mold. In order to get the perfect design, please use petroleum jelly or cooking spray.

Other options that can be used as moulds are small ice cream boxes, pizza boxes, aluminum pans or plastic storage box can be used as a mold and can give them your shape. You may also make different molds using woods.