The housing market has been a bit of a crazy ride the past few years. According to the experts, 2023 stands to see a shift. Mortgage rates will increase, but prices will likely head back down. The past couple of years have demanded that buyers fight over the few options and pay higher prices due…
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What was the name of this project and why? We called this The Stagers Home because — are you ready for this? — it’s my house. Working on this project gave me a whole different perspective. It’s different going through this process as a home seller. Staging the stager’s home was a unique experience! …
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You’ve decided to sell your home but suddenly you realize there’s a lot to get done. All those repairs you’ve wanted to get done now take priority. You might even paint or do some minor remodeling. But before you do any of these things, declutter. From the closets to the garage to the backyard, the…
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The prospect of keeping your home show-ready can make you feel anywhere from exuberant to anxious. Either way, it’s best to have a ready plan of action for each time you leave the house for a showing. It helps to delegate tasks to each person in the home. Even small children can help with simple…
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What was the name of this home staging project and why? The sellers updated this mid-century home themselves. It now has such a great appeal that we named it The Johns Landing Mid-Century Home Staging. In what neighborhood was this home located? The home is within walking distance of local restaurants and business in…
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Layers in anything create interest. From food to film, stacking things on top of each other makes the whole better. When you properly layer your clothing in cold weather, you stay warm. And when you layer your decor, you get a much more pleasing result. But layers in decor doesn’t mean clutter. Here’s how to…
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What was the name of this project and why? We named this the Salem Newly-Built Transitional Home. This beautiful home has distinct modern finishes that blend well with the transitional style. What is a transitional home? A transitional home combines the style of a traditional home with that of a modern one. Instead…
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2022 feels like a fresh start in so many ways. Spring is almost here, Covid numbers are decreasing, and people are out and about beginning to enjoy a fuller life again. The new paint trends for 2022 and the new home decor trends are reflecting those changes. We’re still into neutrals, but they’re getting warmer…
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What was the name of this home staging project and why? We named this staging the Beaverton Traditional. We found it more mainline than our past contemporary traditional staging or our elegant traditional staging. What neighborhood was this home in? You can find this home in Beaverton’s Sexton Mountain area. It’s just minutes from the…
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When it’s time to sell, it’s time to take a fresh look at your home and how you’re using it. Over time, you’ve probably put up with a few things you don’t particularly like, personalized it a bunch, and turned a blind eye to cords and clutter. There’s a good chance you’ve added a pet…
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