Home Decorating Trend: Matte Black & Copper
Both black and copper have crossed paths in home decorating trends in past decades, but many designers are juxtaposing matte finishes with shiny metals to create an eye-catching opposition. Matte finishes are being used on walls, furniture, fixtures, and ceramics all...
Selling "As-Is" Affects a Sellers Advantage
A woman recently calls to discuss staging her home, but more importantly getting rid of her clutter. She has lived in her home for over 50 years; raised two kids there and is now ready to downsize and move in with her son. Over the phone, she mentioned removing items...
5 Makeover Secrets for a Total Transformation
Updates to a home whether big or small can not only personalize the space, but provide a bigger return on your home's investment. An entire home renovation can be overwhelming for some, who are not prepared for the unexpected. Many homeowners are planning a home...
Selling a Home After a Natural Disaster
Looking at this weekend's storm coverage of Hurricane Matthew, that pounded the shoreline of four states - Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina - hundreds of thousands of homes are dealing with storm surge, wind damage and clean-up. The direct affects...
3 Keys to Selling a Home
Sell fast, it seems simple enough, but those of you who have been on the market already for months with no buyer leads can testify that many factors play a role in the sale. There are three keys to selling a home, it has to not only be researched and priced right, but...
Spice It Up: Vegetarian Chili on a Chilly Open House Day
While catered spreads or appetizers are the norm at an open house, a cup of vegetarian chili can create that warm and welcoming feeling especially on those chilly days during the Fall and Winter months. This simple version of a vegetarian chili can be made ahead of...
Coffee Table Decorating Tricks: How to Style a Coffee Table
Check out your coffee table, what does it look like? Is it bare and boring. Maybe it's a catch-all for your children or only holding a couple of coasters and your remote control. If this is the case then you're missing a decorating opportunity because your coffee...
An Ode to My Neighbors
Although I live in the largest city in the world, New York City, you'd be pleasant surprised that the place I call home is a small town neighborhood, where everyone comes together to support one another. Neighbors are an integral part of our life – whether you like it...
4 Ways to Control Stress When Selling a Home
Selling a home is no easy task, it can be down right stressful. Stress is infectious and can not affect you, but those close to you undermining your ability to make important decisions or maintaining daily tasks and schedules. A recent survey by Vivo Property Buyers...
Freshen Up Your Home This Fall
The Fall season is a time to get back to nature. The leaves are changing, the cooler air is blowing and nights are getting shorter -- a perfect time to hang outside with fire lit drink a pumpkin "something or other." Decorating this time of year is all about making...
7 Ways to Decorate a Corner in Your Home
Are you ignoring the corners in your home? These odd in-between places that can confuse homeowners usually end up in decorating limbo, not being utilized for it's valuable space. What should you do when two walls connect in a room? Here are seven ways to...
Pantone Colors that Inspire Fall Decor Ideas
As the seasons change, so should your home's color palette. Add color to your home this fall by using bold accent pieces to colorful rugs, and from exciting new wall colors to a sophisticated floral arrangement. Pantone’s 2016 Fall Color Report includes...
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