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Ask a Stager: When Staging a Vacant House, Should You Consider Using Prop Furniture?

By Joanna England / June 11, 2013 /

According to this story in the Wall Street Journal, prop furniture is making a comeback for sellers staging homes in the hot residential real estate market. As any CandysDirt.com reader knows, expert staging advice can be the difference between just selling a home and profiting from your home. Still, could a cardboard settee really make the difference between “For Sale” and “Pending”?

So we asked Karen Eubank of Eubank Staging if faux furniture is a cost-effective way for owners staging vacant or unoccupied homes, and how they can maximize their staging budgets to make the most from their property. See what the expert designer had to say after the jump.

Monday Morning Millionaire: What Dad Wouldn't Be Thrilled With a Putting Green Just Outside His Study?

By Joanna England / June 10, 2013 /

Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you’re looking for a special way to surprise Dad and house hunting at the same time, this home will make any father flip his lid! This Southern Traditional at 6414 Deloache — one of the most coveted streets in Preston Hollow — has a private study full of rich…

Monday Morning Millionaire: What Dad Wouldn’t Be Thrilled With a Putting Green Just Outside His Study?

By Joanna England / June 10, 2013 /

Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you’re looking for a special way to surprise Dad and house hunting at the same time, this home will make any father flip his lid! This Southern Traditional at 6414 Deloache — one of the most coveted streets in Preston Hollow — has a private study full of rich…

Selling Your Home This Summer? Pet Owners Should Take Special Precautions To Keep Fifi and Fido Safe Says Will Nadeau

By Joanna England / June 6, 2013 /

By Will Nadeau Another hot Texas summer is fast approaching. Some time ago, I wrote an article about staging your home when you have pets. But, what happens when we are in a stretch of 100-plus-degree weather? A long walk to get your dog out of the house during a showing may not be the…

Thursday Three Hundred: House Hunting Can Mean Finding The Perfect Pool For a Steal!

By Joanna England / June 6, 2013 /

This past weekend I found myself wishing my little Post War Traditional had a pool, because the temperatures were perfect for lounging and splashing. That’s what my almost 2-year-old son thought, too. It was that day that I vowed an end to plastic pools on the deck, and that our next home would have a…