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The Oregon Dream Won Peoples choice Award, Best Landscaping and Five other awards

Featured Project: Street of Dreams 2012

What was the name of this project and why? The builder, Kelly Ritz, named this the Oregon Dream Home after it was completed. This Street of Dreams stunner reflected the lifestyle of many Oregonians. From the reclaimed barn wood floors and Platinum Energy Efficiency, it showcases Oregon’s values. With its outdoor spaces and work from…

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A modern take on farmhouse in this Clark County Parade of Homes staging

Featured Project: Home Sweet Home

What was the name of this project and why? The builder Kelly Ritz of Stonebridge Homes named this the Home Sweet Home to reflect its farmhouse style. We featured this show home in the 2014 Clark County Parade of Homes. What neighborhood was this home in? The 2014 Parade of Homes show was located at Erickson…

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luxury penthouse living room with a view

Luxury Penthouse Staging

What was the name of this project and why? We called this opulent space the Luxury Penthouse Staging. What neighborhood was this luxury penthouse in? The unit is located at the John Ross Condos on Portland’s South Waterfront. The building is just steps away from the South Waterfront, Portland Streetcar, and the aerial tram leading to…

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Featured Project: Benson Towers

What was the name of this home staging project and why? We called this project Benson Towers, Unit 1102. What neighborhood was Benson Towers in? The Benson Towers condo is located in the Portland Cultural Arts district. It’s walking distance to the Portland Art Museum, the South park blocks, Portland State, and many restaurants and…

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Build Your Real Estate Brand Through Home Staging

If you’re looking for a way to build your real estate brand, consider home staging. In a competitive real estate world, it’s beneficial to have a distinctive brand. Your real estate brand includes the way you do business, the connections you have, and the services you offer. Home staging is a service that many real…

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Because we’re self-sufficient and have always operated with fewer than 5 people, we can continue to serve our clients.

What We Learned in 10 Years as Home Stagers

In 2008 at the height of the real estate market crash, my husband Lenny Shipley and I started our home staging business. This was a time that not many people knew that home staging existed, especially in Portland. The Real Estate market fell, homes were foreclosing, and unemployment was at a record high. In sum,…

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staged living room

Featured Project: NE Portland Home in the Woodlawn Neighborhood

What was the name of this project and why? We called this project the NE Portland home.   What neighborhood was this home in? The project was located on Dekum Street in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The home sat across from the beautiful Woodlawn City Park.   Demographic of the target buyer? The targeted buyer for…

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Living Good in Lake Oswego

Featured Project: Living Good in Lake Oswego

What was the name of this project and why? We thought it would be appropriate to name this staging Living Good in Lake Oswego because the home was located on Livingood Lane in Lake Oswego. What neighborhood was this home in? This home is in the Sunnyhill subdivision of the Palisades community.   What was the…

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Look at this large great room for entertaining and relaxing while looking out from those breathtaking windows

Featured Project: The Sylvan Hills Contemporary Home

What was the name of this project and why? We named this project The Sylvan Hills Contemporary Home. What neighborhood was this home in? The home is tucked up in the Sylvan Highlands neighborhood, which has close access to Highway 26. It’s also located in one of the best school districts in Portland! What was…

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Featured Project: The Edge

What was the name of this project and why? We called this project The Edge since the unit was located at the Edge Lofts. What neighborhood was this home in? The Edge condos are located in NW Portland, right in the Pearl District.   Demographic of the target buyer? The possible demographic for this unit…

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Houzz Best Of Design 2018
Houzz Best Of Service 2018
Houzz Best Of Design 2017
Street of Dreams - People's Choice Award 2012
Affordable Home Show - Best of Show Award 2010, 2011, & 2012

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