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Best Hawthorne Location!  Private oversized lot on quiet street just close enough to the action for convenience but far enough for privacy.  Original character enhanced with quality updates including oak flrs, period remodeled baths & kitchen, Marvin windows & skylights, AC.  Master on the main w...
04/16/2011
 Enchanted Portland Home is Staged ~ and has a full price offer in 2 Days (Before & Afters)  This very cute & charming English-style home was recently staged by our Portland home staging company with great results!  With an active family that included kids & pets, the sellers recognized that stag...
04/10/2011
We've all seen homes that have bold paint colors on the walls, especially those painted in the 1990's.  When you're living in your home, you should paint your home whatever color makes you happy ... but when it comes time to sell, think "neutral" paint colors so that buyers don't think "too much ...
04/02/2011
As a professional home stager based in Portland, Oregon I often see dated oak cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms. This was the height of style back in the '70's & '80's but today's buyers want a more modern, fresh look.  Here's an easy fix that you can do yourself (or hire someone to do it for yo...
03/24/2011
When staging your home to sell, it's not necessary to stage every room ... our Portland home staging company usually suggests staging the key impact areas such as the living room, great room or family room, kitchen, dining area and the master bedroom.  Many sellers in today's economic climate are...
03/19/2011
 It's amazing how vacant homes can look cold, stagnant, and void of energy.  Here's some Before & After photos of a mid-century home in Portland Oregon that we staged recently ... the smart listing broker suggested staging to the sellers, and they hired our company to stage it. Before, the Living...
03/05/2011
As professional home stagers in the Portland Oregon area, we're often asked to help our clients prepare their home or listing for sale.  As part of our Portland home staging service, we include tips for preparing your home for the market - even before staging begins. We recently consulted with a ...
02/19/2011
UPDATE:  This beautiful home had a sale in just 6 days!   Spectacular HARTUNG FARMS Traditional! Refinished deep chocolate hardwoods, tumbled granite slab counters, new spa-like master bath & all new interior & exterior paint. 4 bedrooms, 3 Baths.  Amenities include Hartung Pool, Tennis Courts & ...
02/18/2011
We've heard that home staging is an effective marketing tool especially when it's part of the total package including a great listing agent, realistic pricing, a home in good condition, and sellers who understand that property presentation is critically important.  The rooms we recommend staging ...
02/04/2011
Home staging as an industry has come a long way!  It's no longer surprising to find articles and books on home staging in national newspapers, magazines, and your local bookstore or library.  Recently, I was interviewed by a feature writer for Angie's List Magazine who wanted some tips for homeow...
01/26/2011