Should I Offer Above Asking Price? If you’ve ever been in a bidding war, you might have considered paying above asking price for a house. But when should you consider this a possibility, and how much more should you offer than they ask? Let’s go over some simple tips you should know about this home-buying […]
Home Staging Companies Sell Homes Faster Staging a house for sale is crucial for sellers and agents regardless of the state of the housing market. It enables home buyers to picture their future homes. According to RESA, unstaged homes spent an average of 6+ months on the market. Yikes! Selling and moving? It’s already stressful […]
The Ever-Changing Housing Market Has Cooled There is a chill in the U.S. housing market after a few blistering years, and interest rates have been erratic. Some cities have seen a greater cooling of the real estate market than others due to a shift in mortgage rates. Yes, the housing market has been somewhat unstable […]
10 Ways To Add Periwinkle To Your Decor A bluesy purple shade named for a flower of the same color, periwinkle, was the 2022 Pantone Color of the Year. Pantone’s choice, Very Peri, embraces the gratitude and grace of the blue color family while adding the red tones to bring purple’s perspective. “Very Peri […]
Creating Home Color Schemes A vital tool in interior design is color. Utilizing a small number of colors in various ways in each room of your home will help you create a fantastic color scheme. Your home will feel brighter, friendlier, more sophisticated, or any other vibe you desire when the correct colors are used. […]
How Should I Arrange My Living Room Furniture? Although arranging living room furniture can be challenging, it’s an essential step if you want to make the room practical and unified. In episode 5 of Design Time: From the Floor Up, expert home stager Lindsay the Stager shares her top tips for the best living room […]
Vacant Home Staging A vacant home frequently lacks definition and appears smaller than it actually is. Vacant home staging makes an emotional connection with a buyer both in-person and through the realty listing images by allowing them to see the possibilities of a home. Furniture and decor appropriate for the area can help buyers visualize […]
Hone your inner minimalist when experimenting with kitchen canisters Canisters traditionally store flour, sugar, or grains in your pantry. But should you leave them on your kitchen countertops? The Rise of Kitchen Containers Since at least the middle of the 19th century, kitchen canisters have been a staple of the typical American kitchen. The popularity […]
In Design Time: From the Floor Up – Episode 5 “Tide Pods, Sectionals, & Solutions,” expert home stager Lindsay the Stager meets with Floorily’s Executive Assistant, Ashley Cantin, for down-to-earth discussions about working mamas, innovative solutions, and what to do with a sectional taking up half your living room. In this episode, Ashley recounts […]
How rising interest rates affect home buyers, home sellers, and professionals alike During episode 3 of Design Time: From the Floor Up, host Lindsay the Stager interviewed expert stager and staging instructor, Bobbie McGrath. Bobbie enlightens the audience on exactly what is going on with the rising interest rates and how they impact the real […]