How to make a small space feel larger? This is a common question we get asked from homeowners and home sellers. After home decorating, designing, and staging over 600 properties, here is what we know from first-hand experience... We just staged a listing for CENTURY 21 Beggins Realtor, Devan Weisser. It's a very cute 2/2 [...]
12,000 sq. ft. estate gets transformed and goes under contract in days. In June, I received a call from Clare Guluzian, a Realtor with Pineywoods Realty. Clare also owns MGA Homes with her husband Aram. MGA Homes is a unique, luxury home builder in Tampa. While their homes are not custom built, every home [...]
That’s a million-dollar question - and unless you have a great crystal ball, you'll need to look at the research and examples below to decide what’s best for your listing. Reluctant home seller listens to Realtor’s advice. “If you want to get the very highest price for your home, it needs to look its best and [...]
2020 was certainly no cupcake walk. Many call it the worst year ever: a pandemic, political peril, and protests. But with every challenging moment in America, we soldier through and discover silver linings that brought positive events. Here are just a few • We all wash our hands more and understand the consequences of [...]
Home decorating and home staging are not the same. This is a common misconception with home sellers and Realtors who may not have experience working with a home stager. When you understand the two distinctions you are one step closer to finding, and working with, a professional who can best serve your needs and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We live in a visual world. Top brands we all buy know this well. That's why they invest in professional imagery to best showcase their product. The formula is no different when it comes to selling a home. Perception is reality, and a picture is worth more than a thousand words, but thousands of dollars. [...]
REALITY - Older homes compete with new construction alternatives. Home staging can be the solution. Many buyers see major renovations as a more expensive and stressful process than they want. Making a home feel as move in ready as possible, with professional home staging can be a game changer. Home Staging TIPS * Paint [...]
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 [...]