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9 Decor Trends to Skip

Kathy Landstra — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:25:47 +0000

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DOPAMINEHARPER via Flickr

From [the nest] and re-printed on msn.com, here are nine home decorating trends that you should consider skipping:

Antlers
Taxidermy
Inspirational Sayings
Decorative Buddha Sculptures
Ghost Chairs
Poufs
Accent Walls
Boutique Hotel Chic
Black Chalkboard Paint

If you would like to see the discussion on msn.com click here.

Affordable Ways to Make a Home Look Expensive

Kathy Landstra — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:16:11 +0000

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Stephanie Decker, a professional property stager in Mill Valley, California, recently published and article in NAR’s Styled, Staged & Sold internet magazine that presents five ways to affordably bring expensive to any staging project. Stephanie’s ideas include:

Use one expensive piece in each room
Use white
Look at what can be recycled
Rotate color
Buy one month after the season starts

If you like to see the complete article please follow this link.

5 Signs a Home Has Potential

Kathy Landstra — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:17:25 +0000

The line between a great real estate opportunity and a money pit is sometimes thin. REALTOR® Magazine offers their five tips for seeing the potential in a great deal.

Location, location, location.
It’s still true that you get a better deal when you buy the worst house in a great neighborhood than you do when you buy a fancy house in a not-so terrific neighborhood.
Less than 50 years old.
Properties older than a half decade are likely to have more fundamental problems — like aging wiring, inadequate plumbing and sagging foundations.
Livable floor plan.
Buyers should select a home with a basic design they can live with. Once they start moving walls, they’re into big money.
Light.
Houses with the most potential have plenty of natural light.
Good storage.
Adding storage isn’t cheap, so it’s smart to choose a property that already has it.

You can see the entire article from REALTOR® Magazine by following this link.

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Stager

Kathy Landstra — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:50:34 +0000

A professional stager can help you get your home ready to show and sell. The stager can also help your house stand out. Here are a few questions from REALTOR Magazine that you should consider before hiring your professional stager.

Can I see your portfolio?
What is your training and background?
Do you have a specialty?
How do you communicate with home owners?
Do you have other marketing ideas to bring to the table?

You can access the complete article by clicking this link.

5 ‘Hip’ Ideas for Do-it-Yourself Staging

Kathy Landstra — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:56:11 +0000

The website Styled, Staged & Sold by REALTOR Magazine presents five “Hip Tipz” from professional stager Charlene Storozuk of DEZINGERDIGZ. Take a look. Some of these offer interesting ideas for a spring DIY project — no need to stage for a move!

A preview of Charlene’s ideas:

Paint bedroom furniture antique white and the walls a darker tint.
Frame a favorite tea towel for display in the kitchen.
Make the rooms off the hallway appear larger by painting them a lighter shade than the hallway.

You can view the complete report and the last two ideas by visiting the online article here.