by | Oct 15, 2020 | Market Updates | Advice Column, Trending Articles
The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions” for their...
by | Oct 13, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Trending Articles
When clients say to me, “I just don’t like color,” what I most often find out after just a few minutes of poking and prodding is that, more accurately, they are unsure of how and when to use it in their home. Clients often assume that they need to slap color on every...
by | Oct 8, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Trending Articles
It’s a nice time of year to enjoy your sunroom. And if you don’t have one, now is a good time to start making plans for one, as these window-lined rooms are a real treat to spend time in when warm summer days seem like a distant memory. Called “Florida rooms” by many,...
by | Oct 6, 2020 | Trending Articles, Videos
Watch Video Learn how to install your own backsplash! Lighting Steps 1. Go to the main electrical panel and turn off the power to the existing under cabinet lights and outlets. 2. Unscrew the old light fixtures from the underside of the cabinets. 3. Use a jigsaw to...
by | Oct 1, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Trending Articles
A lot of attention goes into selecting the right storage for an island’s main base cabinetry. But don’t forget about the ends of the island. Depending on which way your island faces and how much space you’ve got in relation to the drawers and cabinets you select,...
by | Sep 29, 2020 | Landscaping | Gardening, Trending Articles
Imagine the impact of a pot of brightly blooming flowers set on your doorstep. The eye is immediately drawn to the color, skimming over other areas of the porch, perhaps not noticing details like peeling paint or steps in need of a sweep. In the same way, adding just...
by | Sep 24, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Trending Articles
There’s no need to buy a new house or take on an extensive remodel to get the curb appeal you want. There are many ways to approach your exterior to give it a serious update without a serious overhaul. These are my 10 favorite tips for you to boost your house’s first...
by | Sep 17, 2020 | Market Updates | Advice Column, Trending Articles
Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Annual Profile of Home Staging. 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar value offers from buyers. 77% of buyer’s agents said staging made it...
by | Sep 15, 2020 | Market Updates | Advice Column, Trending Articles
Contrary to what many believe, Millennials are not the ‘renter’ generation. Millennials purchased a larger percentage (34%) of homes in the U.S. than any other age group in 2017 and the most recent Census Bureau report shows that the homeownership rate among...
by | Sep 10, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Trending Articles
For this working ranch in Spicewood, Texas, architects from Furman + Keil broke down a new-build house and outbuildings into discrete, Charles W. Moore-influenced spaces that take advantage of landscape and views. The entryway to what the architects call Dogrun Ranch...
