Archive for February, 2007



Help for Katrina Victims or Wave of the Future?

Published on February 17, 2007

Think Small from The New York Times
I have looked at this micro-houses before and thought they were a brilliant idea. Some folks need extra space for aging parents or a small shelter to use as a vacation or second home. But many land steward types find the micro house to be a step up from […]


Photographing Your Home At Its Best

Published on February 11, 2007

Making Every Pixel Count from the New York Times.
Very informative article that describes WHY professional pictures of your home are so important and HOW to ensure that your Agent helps you GET them. It also has some useful tips on how to take your own real estate photos. A timely article for those competing to […]


Sports Bar vs. Martini Bar

Published on February 9, 2007

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Okay, this article isn’t exactly about preparing a house to sell, but it was so much fun that I couldn’t resist sharing it with you! It’s about a home stager who created a retro martini bar in her basement. I know, most folks go for the sports bar feel, but […]


Tips for High-End Homes

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A home stager in the San Francisco Bay area has some handy tips for those of you staging higher end homes. The couple she is working with has 4 years before they sell, which is another boon. The more time you have to get ready to sell, the easier it […]


You Can’t Afford NOT to Stage Your Home

Published on February 5, 2007

http://www.daily-times.com/ci_5159371
Here’s a great home staging article that talks about how to stage on the cheap. With just $500 and working with furniture and accessories the homeowner already has, she can help sell a house in DAYS instead of weeks or months.
With the slowing real estate market, you can’t afford NOT to stage your […]