by LauraLee | Oct 6, 2017 | 2018 color of the year, color of the year, color of the year 2018, color trends, Home Trends, paint colors, Sherwin Williams, Uncategorized
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine A rich blue with jewel-toned greens is forecasted to be 2018’s hottest color of the year, according to Sherwin Williams, which unveiled its 2018 Color of the Year choice this week. Other paint companies will be announcing...
by admin | Oct 2, 2017 | Real Estate Tips
Yorkville Realtor on Home Inventory Benefits Moving can be a big project to undertake. The more organization and planning that is accomplished beforehand the easier this process will be. Researching moving companies, donating items to charities, acquiring the right...
by LauraLee | Oct 2, 2017 | autumn, autumn staging, fall, pumpkin decor, pumpkin spice, season, seasonal decorations, Staging, Uncategorized
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine It’s pumpkin season and that means pumpkin everything — lattes, muffins, cookies, cakes, and, yes, even home décor. Home stagers are adding a little “pumpkin spice” to their decor, from the welcoming fall scent to pumpkin...
by LauraLee | Sep 28, 2017 | backyard, fire pits, fire tables, National Association of Landscape Professionals, outdoor, outdoor staging, Staging, Uncategorized
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Fire features, like outdoor fire pits and fire tables, are in demand. The National Association of Landscape Professionals calls it one of the hottest landscape trends for the fall, based on a recent survey of 5,000 of its...
by admin | Sep 20, 2017 | Real Estate Tips
Understanding Inspection with Yorkville IL Real Estate Agent When looking for a home wise buyers will make sure to get an inspection. This will reveal the true condition of the home and affect negotiations as well. At times buyers think that the inspection will...
by LauraLee | Sep 19, 2017 | home doesn't sell, Patti Stern, PJ & Company Staging, Staging, Uncategorized
By Patti Stern, PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating Has your property been on the market for months with little buyer interest? With a competitive fall market ahead, it may help to reassess the condition of your home, make necessary updates, then re-list...
by admin | Sep 12, 2017 | Real Estate Tips
Tips for Moving from Yorkville Real Estate Agent When the time comes to transition to your new home, the great task of moving begins. This process can either be frustrating and costly or fun and efficient. With a solid plan and an inside look at the dynamics of...
by LauraLee | Sep 11, 2017 | chocolate chip cookie effect, Phil Karp, Staging, Staging Tips, Uncategorized
By Phil Karp, guest contributor Photo provided by Phil Karp It’s no secret that a properly staged home can sell faster than an empty one. But how far do you need to go to inspire the “chocolate chip cookie effect,” where a buyer walks in the front door and immediately...
by LauraLee | Sep 7, 2017 | DIY, DIY hacks, DIY tricks, Helpful Tools, Property Brothers, Scott brothers, Staging Tips, Uncategorized
By Jeffrey Ill, guest contributor The “Property Brothers” Drew and Jonathan Scott have teamed up with Esurance to create “DIY Ditties,” a series of humorous videos that offer tricks to fixing common household items. Whether it’s a clogged shower drain, crayon-graffiti...
