White is the New Gray
Don't get me wrong, I love gray. It may be yesterday but I definitely love a gray wall, piece of furniture, or cabinet. It's a great neutral that works with so many complimentary colors. But in staging, there is a great argument for going with white. White walls brighten rooms as well. Bathrooms and kitchens look crisp and clean with white. It provides a fresh start for buyers to add their own favorite colors. One of the first things I look at when touring homes for sale, i
Pick a Room, Any Room
Perhaps you're not even planning a move yet or even at all, but the thought of all the STUFF you have is overwhelming. Like a giant Jenga stack, one wrong tug and it could all come crashing down. Shelves are fully loaded, cabinets are stuffed, closets are jammed, and don't even look under the bed. Okay, deep breath, inhale, exhale, close your eyes, relax. Easier said than done, right? Again, looking back on all of the moves we've made, I'm beginning to think of them as bl

Emptying Your Nest
Whether you are moving to downsize or same size or even add size, this is the time to decide which items will go with you to your new residence. If you haven't moved for a very long time, this can indeed appear to be a overwhelming project. While I am in no way a minimalist, having moved multiple times over the years has helped me pare down our belongings. I used to own close to fifty cookbooks, I'm now down to fifteen. And don't even ask how many shoes I once owned! I'v


Floor Them
When a prospective buyer steps foot in the door, the first thing they typically notice is what they are stepping on. If it's old carpet, that could be a big initial turn off. If it's dirty old carpet, it's definitely a turn off. Replacing flooring is a step in the right direction to stage your property for a quick sale. Some cost efficient ideas that are on trend right now are wood laminate and ceramic tile that looks like wood. The photo in the top right is actually cera