Your home has been on the market for a couple of weeks and already you’ve had more visitors than in the whole time you’ve lived in it. You’re overwhelmed with last minute phone calls from your Realtor requesting yet another viewing. So with all this traffic, why hasn’t your house sold?
The objective is […]

You can’t always predict what will capture buyers’ fancy (or what will turn them off). But most buyers respond to certain things, such as a clean, clutter-free home in good repair. Homes that owners keep in tip-top shape for showings garner higher offers than homes that aren’t ready for showtime. You might have already suggested […]

On September 6, 2007 I was awarded to awards for my work on the Television Show HouseCapades. I am a team lead for the teams that stage the houses that are presented on the show. It airs every Sunday at 11:00am and 11:30am Eastern Standard Time on WUTV Fox 29.
The awards were:Most Preferred Stager 2007Highest […]

Envirmental consciousness is on the rise. Extravegance and abundance is out and simplicity is in. We are all looking for ways to reduce- reuse and recycle.
With ever changing styles in fashion and decor it can be a challage to be up to date without a continual turn over in […]

Property flipping is becoming increasing popular in Canada. The goal- renovate and update, getting the property back on the market fast so as to get the highest possible return on investment in the shortest possible time.
When flipping a property it is important to prioritize your investment for maximum impact. The right finishes […]

by Jim Adair
One of the main reasons I wanted to sell my last house was because of the smell. It was an old semi-detached home, and our neighbours had a basement kitchen where they did a lot of cooking. The gourmet food they cooked may have smelled great to them, but the odours […]

Without a doubt Green is the way to go these days.  With our environment at risk who can deny that focusing our efforts on “going green” is the way to go.  Although some regions have yet to develop a Green bin for composting you can do you part by using a personal composter in your […]

Selling and buying a home can be the largest financial transaction of our lives. So why do we treat it so lightly. When selling our cars, we replace the worn tires, fix any mechanical defects, and vacuum and clean inside and out. But that’s only the start of it. Once we’ve […]

CONTRARY TO BELIEFS, COSTS ARE LOW AND NEED IS HIGH -Poll also finds 75% of Canadians classify their home décor as current and 45% call themselves pack rats.
With the busy housing market right, Canadians are contemplating home improvements to help entice potential buyers. According to a poll released today by Royal LePage Real […]

Whether you are a Decorator, Designer, Organizer, Real Estate Agent or someone wanting to build a staging business - this program is for you!
The Certified Staging Professional workshop is a comprehensive program taught through hands-on interaction, with group exercises, roleplays and in depth practical application of work samples, geared to prepare its […]