Expect to see a lot of this color next year
Expect to see a lot of this color next year – 2020 Color of the year Pantone, the global color authority announced the 2020 Color of the Year is Classic Blue, a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. "It's a color that anticipates what's going to happen next," said Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, which selects the Color of the Year. "What's the future [...]
3 things that can lower a home’s selling price
3 things that can lower a home's selling price Bad photos online (buyers won't even give you a chance, they will go to other homes that present better) A sad curb appeal (home buyers only give the listing one first impression) Dated everything - out-of-style light fixtures, window treatments and home decor can hurt your price Reality – Every out-of-date element in a home reminds would-be buyers, "THIS PLACE IS [...]
Giving thanks this Thanksgiving in Tampa
Why we give thanks this Thanksgiving. We are so fortunate to live and work in Tampa Bay. The economy is booming, new home construction is strong and home prices continue to rise. In fact, Tampa Bay ranked 11th in a national study on best places to invest in real estate. A recent article on WUSF's website cited, population growth, a friendly business climate and low prices are contributing to Tampa [...]
Best improvement to help sell a luxury penthouse
"Before" home staging - this penthouse had little buyer love. As home stagers, we often get asked, what are the best improvement investments to make to help sell a luxury penthouse? A recent story When this penthouse was first listed it had few showings, no real buyer interest, and no offers. The frustrated Clearwater home seller changed agents and listened to the tough-love advice from the top producing team of [...]
Pet-friendly home decorating tips and tricks
Pets are like family. Here’s how to make your place look fabulous for you and your furry friends. Americans spend more on pets than ever before: in 2019, it is projected spending on pets will exceed $72 Billion. Source - American Pet Products Association. Daytime TV recently invited me to share some easy home decorating ideas to make your place on-trend and pet-friendly too. Whether your goal is stage to sell [...]
Great listing, but it smells worse than a dead skunk.
Yikes! This is not an uncommon challenge Realtors have to manage through once they get a new listing. The home looks great, the seller has agreed to the right price and the location could not be better. But, wait it’s hard to get past that awful stinky odor. Nasty odors can come from pets, lack of ventilation, people’s habits or old furniture. As home stagers, we are often asked how [...]