Home Staging: Curb Appeal-Make The Best First Impression!
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Manicure the yard. Clean the windows, doors, and front entry. Plant flowers-tastefully, and abundantly! Pressure clean the exterior. Enhance and beautify with lighting. Reseal the driveways. Paint your house. Focus on the front door. Don’t forget the shutters.
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Home Staging: Fragrance, Smells, and Odors
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Nothing smells better than clean! The source of the most common problem odors: pets, smoking, cooking, and mold or mildew. A zippered pillowcase filled with cedar chips, placed under a pet’s pillow bed, will absorb most of the unpleasant odors. Boiling an apple, a teaspoon of cinnamon, and a few drops of vanilla on the
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Home Staging: The Ten Best Do-It-Yourself Tips For $100 Or Less
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Potted Plants, small or large, are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to create visual appeal. Home Fragrance such as scented candles, sprays, and plug-in type fragrance gadgets in delicate scents can work wonders. Steam Cleaning-Rather than investing in a professional service, rent the machine for one day, and rejuvenate carpets and drapes.
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Home Staging: The Top Seven Sales Killers That May Keep A Home From Selling!
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
An Unkempt Lawn Chipping or Peeling Paint Worn or Dirty Carpets and Flooring Poor Housekeeping-Dust, Stains, and Dirt Junk, Clutter, and Disorganization Unpleasant Odors-Pets, Tobacco, and Garbage Unusual or Odd Paint Colors
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The Top Ten Professional Home Staging Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Create the illusion of space by rearranging the furniture. Try different combinations or remove and store pieces that make it feel crowded. Arrange the furniture in living areas into intimate groupings that suggest entertaining and ideal conversational settings. Consider rental furniture, especially when the pieces you have don’t match, are badly worn, or are in
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Home Staging: Transforming A Room With Paint
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Avoid bright colors, fluorescent and neon shades, or colors that are very dark. The hottest trends in paint colors are soft creams, taupes, and pale buttery yellow tones. Neutral colors have a universal appeal-both men and women give them favorable ratings. Don’t be tempted to keep the wallpaper. Generally, buyers are put off by it.
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130 Haslemere Ct. Lafayette $699,000
Tuesday, 05 March 2013
This lovely home is located in a hidden little neighborhood of Lafayette with lots of charm. Tudor style homes with gorgeous views on a quiet cul de sac. Three bedrooms and three full baths with one bed and bath on the main level. Kitchen with a sunny breakfast nook, garden window with views, shutters and
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27 Belmont Ct, Pleasant Hill Ca. $849,000
Friday, 01 February 2013
Beautiful Mt. Diablo views from this unique home. Four large Bedrooms, two and a half Baths, Master on its own separate level. Open with high ceilings, light & bright, large kitchen with breakfast area and views. Wine Room with plenty of storage. Truly amazing property!!! [nggallery id=4]
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February: FIVE QUICK AND EASY HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Friday, 01 February 2013
Go green: A few changes to the landscaping of your home can make a world of difference! You might want to consider planting some fruit trees in the backyard, adding a touch of color with some bright and unusual flowers, or perhaps finally starting the vegetable garden you’ve always dreamed about. Add a touch of
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5081 Clayton Road, Fairfield Ca. Offered at $2,195,000
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Created by the sought after design team of Steve Grote and Mike Lamaster , this 4,600 square foot masterpiece was created in May of 2002. Reflecting the abundant views, and the open air California lifestyle of wine country estates, this dramatic residence boasts walls of glass, connecting covered breezeways, soaring ceilings and the ultimate in
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