Home staging design trends and tips from the pro
Getting a still shot of an action TV segment is never pretty. So please excuse the goofy expression. As home staging company in Tampa, Home Frosting is always thrilled to be invited as a guest on the nationally syndicated, TV show, Daytime with Cyndi Edwards and Jerry Penacoli. This was our 7th show appearance! In tis segment we shared what's hot in home decor design from luxury homes we've staged [...]
Why spending on your home before you list it is a wise investment
AFTER home staging and a few improvements this listing when from no offers to SOLD. REALITY CHECK: a home’s carrying expenses can be way costlier than simply making a few strategic investments to get a home SUPER sell-ready. Insurance, landscaping, utilities, security, debt service, and the stress of having a home for sale can all be costly, whether it be in hard cash or gray hair. That isn’t even mentioning [...]
How to sell homes when the neighborhood is in transition
Many Tampa, St Pete, and surrounding area neighborhoods are evolving from dumpy streets loaded with tear downs to becoming desired, smart investment and residential dwelling areas. Here’s the challenge. With the right vision, some homebuyers can clearly see the bright future and value of buying now in these changing communities. But others cannot. There is a large pool of prospects who have a tough time seeing beyond the current [...]
Tampa Bay Business Journal features Karen Post, Home Frosting
Thank you Tampa Bay Business Journal for featuring Home Frosting's founder Karen Post as an executive profile. Why Karen is a big deal: Karen began her career in visual merchandising working with top luxury retailers and lifestyle fashion labels. She started her first business at age 22, a Houston ad agency named Farb & Post that she led for 20 years. She also built a legal communication firm. Karen relocated [...]
Luxury home decor ideas without breaking the bank
From drab to FAB - Check out another Home Frosting decor design segment on nationally syndicated TV show Daytime. The Home Frosting team was recently invited to design and create living spaces at the NBC studios. We started the segment with their furniture, added our design and style touch and let the cameras roll. The end result before and after design ideas to update any space. Whether The Home Frosting [...]
4 House flipping mistakes and staging magic
The Home Frosting team of staging professionals has worked with many home flippers. When done right, home flipping can be a great opportunity to make a great return on your investment. Here's a couple successful home flipping projects we've worked on in the Tampa Bay market. Home flippers Nicole and Sean Carlascio of Coldwell Banker sold this home and got top dollar with Home Frosting's home staging help. Before After [...]