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Divorcing and Want to Sell Your Home Quickly?I'm sure my fellow real estate agent friends will agree with me on this subject. Divorce and selling real estate is a tricky situation. For whatever reason the marriage didn't work out. It's time to part ways, split assets and start over. In most divor...

What's your Blog Commenting Etiquette?Who loves to blog? I do, I do! I love to read the blogs I see here on ActiveRain. With so many members, it's impossible to not find someone's blog that you like to read on a daily basis. You can gain so much knowledge and get a different  perspective on sever...

Did You Know That a Home Stager Will: Walk through your entire property, inside and out Make suggestions for new paint colors Recommend cleaning Rearrange your existing furniture for a better flow Remove some of your furniture to open up a space Suggest rental furniture if your furntiure has seen...

What Does Your Handshake Say About You?Recently I was at a car dealership looking into getting a new lease. When I met the salesman I shook his hand. Immediately he said "Wow that is a strong grip you got there..I'm a little intimidated!" I'm pretty sure he wasn't intimidated, just surprised. Loo...

Should You Remove Area Rugs From Your Hardwood Floors? During my home staging consultations and open house visits, I've seen many homes with beautiful hardwood floors. I love walking into a home that has hardwood throughout the living room into the dining room, up the stairs and into the hallway....

Dorm Room Decorating TipsWe're in it. It's August. That means back to school is coming sooner than most kids would like. I remember when I went off to college, I was less than thrilled with my dorm room. Concrete white walls, linoleum floors and the ever so popular, vertical blinds. While most ki...

Choosing Paint Colors for Your House When Selling Choosing Paint Colors for Your House When Selling. When you decide to put your home on the market, it's in your best interest to put a fresh coat of paint on the walls. It's also in your best interest to put a fresh coat of paint if you have, say,...

I Needed a BreakI needed a break. Do you ever have those days, where you can't find the motivation to do anything? I'm sure I'm not the only one. Last week I just felt burnt out and tired. I needed a break from the everyday activities of ActiveRain and home staging. I didn't write any blogs last ...