How to add mid-century modern decor to your home
Looking to decorate your home in that mid-century modern vibe but don't know how to get there? When it comes your decorating style, we know what we like and what we don't like. We don't always fit into one decorating "category" but probably span a few different ones....
How Staging Helped Sell This House in 8 Hours
Many homeowners don't know where to start when it comes to getting their house ready. That is why they call me to help them. I helped one homeowner who started the process and then called me to get the final details in place. Initially, the homeowner knew her kitchen...
How to Quickly Update 5 Rooms with Fall Decor
When it comes to the Fall season, visions of reds, oranges and yellow come to mind because those are the tree leaf colors that start to come out when the weather cools down. But there are other colors that I've noticed in retail stores that also exude the Fall colors...
Should I Leave My Pictures Up When Selling My House?
Many homeowners don't know which pictures to leave on the wall when selling their home. Some don't even know they have to worry about it. But you should take a look at what is hanging on your walls. We're going to cover what you should hang on your walls and what you...
Number one reason you should stage your home
Why should you stage your home? Real estate is a very visual market. Only 10% of buyers can envision their furnishings in a home. The rest (90%) have a very difficult time deciding the furniture layout in each room. If you stage your home to sell, you can visually...
Are You Ready to Downsize?
When it comes time downsize to a new space, there are a few things to consider: the size, location and cost. Once you get an idea of your budget, it normally locks you into location and the size of the new home. In the case of my client, he was moving into a senior...
This Little Bathroom Got a Major Makeover
Moving into a new house can be an exciting time especially for a family. But once you live in the new home for a while, you may realize certain spaces don't work out as well as you thought. Maybe your family grew or maybe you aren't using the rooms like you thought...
4 Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Selling Their Home
Have you just received your military orders or you got a new job in a different city? You now have to start thinking about who to hire and what you need to do to get your home sold quickly. What do you do? The list can get very long quickly but you need to be aware of...
Staging A Habitat For Humanity Home with Restore Items
Habitat for Humanity works with individuals to provide low cost homes in the Sandhills area. Volunteers and local donations help fund the construction of the home and at the end, they do a Dedication Ceremony for the eligible family. It is a great way to get involved...
How each white wall color is not the same
If you want a white wall color in your home, be aware that not all whites are the same. Let me share the differences you should be aware of before painting your home. I had a conversation with a homeowner who was building a new home. We picked all the wall colors and...
How to stage gray rooms
My latest home staging project started out with the homeowner and buyers not knowing how to use/stage two rooms in the house. The house was recently renovated and repainted. One room was a dining room and the other was a living room. But we know that dining...
How to Stage a Bookcase for Your Reading Corner
If you love to read, then you probably have at least one bookcase in your living room, another in your bedroom and possibly another one stashed in a family room. Let's face it, bookcases are fantastic places to store your books or books for your kids. Bookcases...