Imagine you are a busy mom of three. You haven't had time to decorate - you're busy raising humans! Suddenly it's time to list your home. This newer townhome was in direct competition with the absolutely-brand-new units being built around the corner. The TV dominated the living space. The sofa position cut off nearly half [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jessica Hagel is a RESA® Rising Star Home Stager of the Year™ Top 10 in North America Calgary, Alberta - December 18, 2012 – Calgary Home Stager and entrepreneur Jessica Hagel has been recognized as a top ten RESA® Rising Star Home Stager of the Year™. This prestigious award goes to an [...]
Ladies and gents! This fall we have two distinct trends in home fashion. One is decidedly feminine - the other quite masculine. First is the return of curves in furniture design. Playing on the mid-century trend that has been so popular in recent years, we’re seeing furniture with more curves then a 1950’s Hollywood starlet! From [...]
Wow! Thanks to Staging and the hard work of your REALTOR®, your previous home sold fast! Now it’s time to set up your next nest. Here are some tips to make it easier. If the children are going to a new school, take them there as soon as possible to register and to walk around. [...]
The Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) is a trade association dedicated to excellence in the profession. RESA has just released their updated Consumer's Guide to Real Estate Staging. It has some great tips on preparing your home for the market. As a proud member of RESA, I encourage you to check it out! Click [...]
Chances are, your pet is one of your BFs*. The animals we bring into our homes quickly find a place in our hearts & become part of the family. But potential buyers may find Edgar the Hamster or Lily the Labradoodle less adorable and more … odor-able. Put yourself in the shoes of [...]
Buying a home is a bit like dating. Twenty-first century dating, that is. Here are some tips to make your property attractive to those scoping your profile ... uh, listing. 95% of homebuyers start their search online. I presume fewer daters start their search online, but many check out the options. As a homeseller or [...]
Guest Post: By Feng Shui Expert Deepak Jayakar Happy New Year and welcome to the Year of the Water Dragon! The Dragon Year that is beginning from 23rd January 2012 is dramatically fast moving - there is no time to waste. Dragon Year is action driven and a time of major changes – “Better to [...]