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5 Ways to Boost the Value of your Home over the Competition

Guest Blog #207, Entry #697, October 10, 2011 There are plenty of ways to improve the value of your home whether you want to sell up or just invest some money into the place that you live. Of course building an extension is the obvious strategy, but that isn't exactly practical or affordable for ... continue reading...

Moving | Realty

Guest Blogger: Top 5 Mistakes Homeowners Make when Purchasing Home Insurance

Guest Blog #199, Entry #687, October 3, 2011 Homeowners insurance is one of those subjects most of us don't like to think about, and hate to admit that we don't fully understand. Whether you are buying a new home and it's your first time, or you are contemplating if your current policy has enough ... continue reading...

Moving | Realty

How to Prepare Your Home for Higher Buy Offers

Guest Blog #194, Entry #678, September 27, 2011 Today’s real estate market is very tight. Even if you consult a real estate agent and price your home at market value, it may take a very long time to sell and may not sell at all. However, there are some things you can do to increase the chances that ... continue reading...

Moving | Realty

.Guest Blogger: How to Decide Whether to Buy a New or Old Home

Guest Blog #172, Entry #649, September 8, 2011 When choosing to buy our own home many of us are faced with this classic dilemma; do we choose something old, reliable and lived in or something brand-new, spotless and (if we’re lucky) customized to our tastes? Build Quality The fact is that when it ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: First Time Homebuyers – How to Choose the Right Furniture

Guest Blog #153, Entry #626, August 22, 2011 For first time homebuyers the act of choosing a home, moving in and getting settled can often be a challenge. While after all of this, you still have to choose furniture! Instead of getting overwhelmed, look at these tips from my Guest Blogger. They will ... continue reading...

Kitchen and Bath

Guest Blogger: Staging your Bathroom for a Quick Sell

Guest Blog #144, Entry #615, August 11, 2011 When preparing your home for selling, the major rooms of the house are usually considered first, the kitchen, master bedroom and living areas. Often times the bathroom is forgotten, and bathrooms are a major selling point to many homebuyers. Photo ... continue reading...

Moving | Realty

DIY Saturday #60: Why you Need a Prepurchase Home Inspection (Video)

Guest Blog #129, Entry #596, July 23, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Are you in the process of buying a home and considering if you should get a home inspection? Today's DIY is for you. Many homebuyers put off a home inspection due to cost and then learn months or years down the road that they could ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: Easy & Inexpensive Ways to Stage your Home

Guest Blog #119, Entry #584, July 11, 2011 When I first started Stagetecture, home staging was the root of its beginnings. When considering to put your home on the market, you must embrace the idea of having your home staged to emphasize the amenities of your home, and appeal to ... continue reading...

Moving | Realty

Home Staging: Preparing Kid’s Rooms for Selling your Home

Entry #432, February 27, 2011 Now that March is a few days away, many home owners are considering putting their home on the market. Home sales here in the United States have improved since last year, but home staging will still give the added benefit of making your home more appealing to buyers. ... continue reading...

Green Living

Guest Blogger: 7 Green Decorating Ideas for your Home

Guest Blog Entry #42, Entry #396, January 24, 2011 In our everyday lives we are trying to find ways to improve the indoor and outdoor environment around us in which we live, play, and learn. Decorating your home should keep a responsibility to the Earth when choosing materials, and when selecting ... continue reading...

Home Staging | Home Organization

IKEA Asks – ‘How Do you Keep your Home Organized in 2011?’

Entry #391, January 19, 2011 Yesterday I received an email from one of my all time favorite stores... yes IKEA, and it is asking you ,"What do you do to keep your home organized?" I absolutely love this, because since January is organization month on Stagetecture, I thought who better to feature ... continue reading...

Kitchen and Bath

Home Upgrades – Are you Staying Competitive or Trying to Keep Current?

Entry #304, October 18, 2010 In your home, upgrading your appliances, finishes, and systems can be by choice or by necessity. If your home is older you may need to upgrade it to keep up current homes. While if you have a relatively newer house, but bought the lowest end finishes, your home may not ... continue reading...