Is Home Staging Worth it in a Fast Market? By Lisa Fant It’s no secret that home staging can be a substantial part of the homebuying or selling process. Staging helps potential buyers to see a home as move-in ready, maximizing its appeal and establishing an emotional connection by inviting buyers to envision the home as their own. According to the National Association of Realtors®…
Pros and Cons of Smart Home Technology By Lisa Fant Many new homebuyers, or long-time homeowners, have opted for tech solutions in their homes for added convenience and security. With busy lives and full to-do lists, many of these smart tools can optimize our time, work for our benefit and have become more comprehensive than ever before. Despite the seemingly simplistic use of modernistic devices…
Cape Code Most known for its steep pitched roofs, Cape Cod architecture was introduced to the U.S. by English colonists to combat New England winters, according to The Spruce. The low ceilings and central chimney helped keep the inside warm, and the roof style keeps snow from piling up. The original version of these homes had two bedrooms on the second floor and one bathroom…
It’s no secret home staging is a huge component of selling a house. A properly staged home helps buyers picture themselves in it, inspires them, and can help make the house look more attractive. “Other than pricing the home properly, home staging may be the second most important factor for creating buyer urgency,” says Denise Petti, a Realtor® from Ship Bottom who specializes in staging…
By Erin McFeeters Every year in December, Pantone and other paint companies announce their Color of the Year. The colors set the tone for the year ahead in industries such as interior design, fashion, and packaging. Check out this year’s picks. Pantone The biggest shock of the color industry was Pantone announcing two colors for 2021—Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. The bright yellow and subtle gray…