Unique Contest Club to Win a House on the Historic Hudson River NY iHouseContest.com

HIGHLAND, N.Y. - Feb. 21, 2014 - PRLog -- Faced with pressing financial issues due to a serious health issue and failing economy like many Americans today, homeowner Marissa Valentin mother of 3 is trying a unique approach to solving these issues by leveraging her only remaining asset and web development skills into possible salvation.  She is utilizing a membership driven website and social media to try and generate enough members to dig her out of the hole and is offering a contest to all members to win her home and $50,000 to renovate it, by posting a video to her website iHouseContest.com, which explains why the member should win her house. The member with the most social media likes will win the house and 25 runners up will get a Lifetime Gold Card Membership to Hotels ECT (MSRP $1000) for discounts on travel and entertainment. The contest also offers several other prizes to members. The member who gets the most referrals via social media sharing of their profile page will receive a $25,000 prize. Everyone’s a winner at the website as a club member in addition to all the prizes above each member of the website will receive 3 gift certificates good for a discounted 8 Day cruise, VIP Las Vegas Trip Certificate and last but not least a certificate for $1000 worth of coupons this more than covers the $99 club membership and offer additional incentive to potential participants.

Paying it forward is also an important facet of this contest as Marissa realizes she is not the only one struggling to make ends meet her desire to help others will also be part of this venture. She has vowed 10% of the member fees after operating costs will go to worthy charitable contribution and additional 5% will go to save a family from losing their home.  The charities she wants to help are Habitat for Humanity and Community Action in Highland NY she has provided information about both organizations on the website.

The house is located at 5 Willow Dock Rd Highland NY 12528 and boasts beautiful Hudson River views. The home was built in 1860 and includes a detached wood shed and detached single car garage. The home has 3 floors and is Victorian style with 2 front porches on both the first and second floors. There is a foyer, living room with gas fireplace, dining room, kitchen on the first floor. The second floor has 2 bedrooms including master with separate full bathroom and French doors to the porch and as well as a full bath with laundry room in second floor hallway. The third floor has 3 rooms 2 are currently be used as bedrooms but would be well suited for an office or art studio. The home needs some work and this is why Marissa is offering the $50,000 for renovations in addition to the home itself.

It is Marissa’s sincere hope to be able to help others and her own situation in the process but she wants to be sure that the odds are great for all who enter. Memberships will be limited.  The success of this idea is yet to be seen but it is definitely a unique way to sell a home while utilizing current social media trends in the process. If you would like to participate in this venture and take a chance to win a house please visit iHouseContest.com