I just finished staging our latest project and as I was finishing all the details I was thinking about how when you stage it really is all about the details. I get calls on almost every listing with agents asking who did the staging. Since I do all the staging for the properties its a great compliment but at the same time it leaves me without a referral for them. Whether it is the … [Read more...] about Three Easy Staging Tips and Tricks
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Creating the Ultimate Master Suite
If you are familiar with me and my incessant house, hunting then you know that I am always on the lookout for unfinished space. Attics or basements that have never been finished as livable space are an opportunity to add value and truly create a home for a buyer. It creates spaces unlike any other house in the neighborhood. But every once in awhile I come across a space … [Read more...] about Creating the Ultimate Master Suite
Choosing the Right Interior White Paint
Seems pretty easy, right??? You walk into pick up some white paint...done. Well, not quite so easy. If you remember the earlier article on picking a great paint color either for your interior walls or your exterior, you need to test some samples. White paint colors, believe it or not, can be even more affected by their surroundings and the amount of natural light the room they are … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Interior White Paint
Wall Details to Amp Up Any Space
So a few years ago the term “shiplap” landed on everyone’s radar courtesy of Joanna Gaines and Fixer Upper. Before that time there were a few different types of wall details that had been around, such as wains coating and an occasional chair rail but they didn’t have quite the same impact as the shiplap craze. Now, keep in mind that just like any trend there are those who are not … [Read more...] about Wall Details to Amp Up Any Space
Finishing the Basement in Your Flip
When you decide to finish a basement there is more to consider than just the fun space for that pool table you have always wanted. There is a value in the other rooms that you can add as well that will support the investment. 1. Additional bedroom When you add a bedroom to a house then you are immediately creating value. The investment of adding the egress window and designating … [Read more...] about Finishing the Basement in Your Flip