home staging

The $45,000 Question: Does Staging Have to Be Expensive?

By Karen Eubank / February 5, 2016 /

Home staging has been receiving some nice press lately. The New York Times ran two articles in January about the art and necessity of staging to bring top dollar for your property. Do you need to spend $45,000 and replace all of your furniture to get that longed-for list price? No, not in general but there…

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Friday Five Hundred: Cherish The Historic Details in This Downtown McKinney Prairie-Style Home

By Joanna England / August 7, 2015 /

Historic districts are some of my favorite neighborhoods. When my husband and I first moved in together, it was a Craftsman bungalow in Junius Heights that set the scene for some of our first days and weeks as a married couple. That huge, open front porch was a great place from which to meet our…

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25 Tips To Help You Sell Your House Faster and For More Money From Guardian Mortgage

By Joanna England / June 10, 2015 /

Selling your home can be difficult, say the pros at Guardian Mortgage. Even with a great Realtor and a beautiful property, it can take a long time. And the more time that passes, the lower an offer may be. Do you want to get your house sold quickly and get the price you’re asking for…

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Azulina Ceramics Create Bright, Colorful Tablescapes with Hand-Painted Pieces

By Leah Shafer / February 23, 2015 /

Creating beautiful tablescapes is an art that combines functionality, flow, and style. Dinnerware is often relegated to a neutral backdrop and other elements take center stage. Not so with Azulina Ceramics, dinnerware and servingware hand-painted by artisan women in Colombia and bursting with bright, happy colors and designs. Their craft  dates back over 100 years,…

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10 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays

By Karen Eubank / December 12, 2014 /

Selling your home during the holidays is easy!  The potential buyer base at this time of year is generally serious and ready to seal a deal quickly. It doesn’t have to be tricky to get your home on the market. Just keep it simple. Jump for a list of tips!

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