Staging “Do’s” and (Mostly) “Don’ts” At least IMHO, staging is at least 80% subtraction ” removing, uncovering, and emptying out ” rather than addition, i.e., adding wall art, accents, flowers, etc. to the about-to-be sold home. Exhibit A: NOT covering a big, light bay window with a dark, light-blocking panel TV (center right of photo,...Read More
Staging “Do’s” and (Mostly) “Don’ts” At least IMHO, staging is at least 80% subtraction — removing, uncovering, and emptying out — rather than addition, i.e., adding wall art, accents, flowers, etc. to the about-to-be sold home. Exhibit A: NOT covering a big, light bay window with a dark, light-blocking panel TV (center right of photo,...Read More
Light Fixture as Work of Art If you can capture “beauty” in an algorithm — or otherwise define it (besides simply acknowledging that something is “aesthetically pleasing”**) . . . by all means, let me know. But, I think most people would agree that the stunning light fixture above qualifies. P.S.: after paint and carpeting...Read More
Compromised Curb Appeal It’s a tough call: do you recommend that a prospective home Seller replace a still-functioning — but aesthetically challenged — capital item? As they say, it all depends: –on the price point; –on the condition of the rest of the home; –on how large the item looms in the home’s marketing and overall...Read More
A meteorologist could explain why it happens. All I know is that the Twin Cities this morning looked like it had been covered with white flocking overnight. Pretty! And best of all, it’s still very mild, at least for early February in the Twin Cities (low 30’s today). (Of course, the other way to achieve...Read More
