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When you imagine your home staged and ready to sell, what comes to mind? Perhaps, you imagine clutter-free spaces, beautiful accents, and soft lighting. Or, maybe you envision freshly painted walls, newly lined cabinets, and organized closets. These are just a few staging techniques that make a home attractive to potential buyers. But did you know there’s another staging process? It’s called “staging your home to live.” The idea behind
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It used to be, the kitchen table and living room floor were adequate spaces for paying bills, doing homework, and finishing work projects over the weekend. Not any more! As families are coming to terms with their “new normal,” makeshift work spaces simply aren’t cutting it. With both parents and kids working from home, it’s
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When it comes to preparing your house to sell, not only is traditional staging a popular practice, virtual staging is rising in the ranks of popularity as well. Especially in today’s climate of social distancing, virtual staging has become a preferred choice for many home sellers. Staging your home for online exposure is not only a way for your house to be viewed by
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You never know how your kids might react to the news that your family is moving. While some children will be excited at the thought of a new house to explore, others might be sad or reluctant at the thought. It’s important for parents to break the news in the most positive light and give their kids plenty of time
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Are you faced with a big move and don’t know where to start? Whether you have two weeks or two months to get the ball rolling, the moving process can run smoothly if you have a solid game plan. In this post, we’ll not only help you develop a system, we’ll give you a checklist
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When preparing to move, there are a couple of ways to think about the packing process. #1 Toss everything into boxes, tape them shut, and load them onto the moving truck any way they’ll fit. #2 Pack only what you want to keep, in appropriately labeled boxes, and load them onto the truck in some
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You may think you don’t have the time to declutter your house before your big move. After all, wouldn’t it be easier to throw everything into boxes and get on with it? Not at all! Trust me on this. You don’t want to waste time, energy, and money, packing a bunch of stuff you don’t
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Making the big move to a new home and for many a new state is exciting, but also comes with it’s fair share of upfront expenses that pile up quickly. Creating a realistic moving budget is a key step to the relocation process. More often than not, people have a tendency to underestimate costs, which
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You might be surprised to hear that there is actually a holiday called “National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day.” It’s celebrated in February, as a day to let go of past regrets and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose. Not a bad idea, huh? Whether you celebrate this unique holiday or not,
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With the hustle and bustle of the season, including holiday celebrations in your home, it’s easy to overlook things that might be harmful to your pet. Take time now, before the festivities begin, to eliminate things that might be a hazard. Keep these things in mind as you ensure a safe and happy holiday for