Basically, economists don’t know how low real estate prices in hot areas are going to drop. This drop may just be the market’s way of correcting the prices that skyrocketed a few years ago, which would allow incomes to catch up. Or it could be just the beginning of a very long downward spiral. Interest [...]

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Okay, I was a little annoyed when the author of this article put Open House Actors in the same pot as Home Stagers. Then I stepped back and laughed. The pairing of these two techniques is quite understandable, if you don’t know much about Home Staging. Or if you’re trying to make a good joke. [...]

Here’s a great article from Stoney Point, Canada. The author brings up a great point about how home staging keeps potential buyers from “chipping away” at your listing price. Another great benefit to home staging — not only do you get more interest and offers, but they are higher quality offers! Click here to read [...]

Okay, I’m sure you’ve heard of Barb Schwarz’s home staging book, since she has been staging for awhile and even takes credit for coining the term. I have to say after reading the book, I noticed that she repeated herself in the last 30 pages, almost verbatim. Apart from that, just glancing at the pictures [...]

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Here’s an interesting story regarding the current glut of houses on the market, with some interesting advice! Rebecca Click here to read the entire article. technorati tags:home+staging, real+estate, renovation, home+selling, for+sale+by+owner, curb+appeal

Here’s a great little story from NPR and NPR listeners on their fascination with porches, as well as their favorite colors: Click here to read the entire article. technorati tags:home+staging, real+estate, renovation, home+selling, for+sale+by+owner, curb+appeal

Two designers were chosen to decorate two Denver dorm rooms for a redesign competition. I can’t think of a smaller space to make functional and inviting! See how they did at: Click here to read the entire article. technorati tags:home+staging, real+estate, renovation, home+selling, for+sale+by+owner, curb+appeal

Here’s a nifty little blog entry from a fellow real estate person: Click here to read the entire article. technorati tags:home+staging, real+estate, renovation, home+selling, for+sale+by+owner, curb+appeal