Home staging is all about arranging furniture and enhancing the setup of decor to help present a home in its best light. But some real estate pros are turning to “white boxing” for certain properties—the complete opposite of home staging. White boxing is about removing everything from a property and showing an empty space of …
Category: Real Estate Tips
Dec 10
Prepare Homeowners for Flood Damage
Sowers may bring flowers, but they also might cause flooding in basements, crawl spaces, and weakened foundations. Here’s how to help homeowners prepare and prevent that. Key takeaways: Heavy rains in spring, as well as the last melting snowfalls of winter, present a couple of distinct downsides: the potential for exterior and interior water damage …
Dec 09
Turnkey Homes Are in Demand
Many developers believe that turnkey homes—high-end, furnished, predecorated homes that allow buyers to easily move in—are what home shoppers want nowadays. The trend is taking root in places like Hawaii and California and in many second-home resort communities. Rob Kildow, director of sales and principal broker for Hualalai Realty, told Mansion Global about the growing …
Dec 06
Will Virtual Staging Replace Traditionally Staged Rooms?
The business of home staging is under transformation. Though physical staging has long dominated the market, virtual staging is quickly becoming a go-to option, but whether it’s the better option depends on several factors. Key takeaways: When Barb Schwartz introduced the concept of home staging in 1972, inspired by her background in theater, the idea …
Dec 05
DIY Jobs Sellers Should Stop Doing
Home inspectors say they can spot the work of an amateur versus a pro. Homeowners may have gotten overconfident with their DIY skills. Armed with YouTube tutorials and extra time at home during the pandemic, more homeowners have been drawn to DIY house projects to save money and bypass waits for overbooked contractors. Home inspectors …
Dec 04
322 Lenni Road, Media, PA. 19008 – Delco / Delaware County PA. Home.
322 Lenni Road, Media, PA. 19008 – Delco $359,900 Est. Mortgage $2,435/mo*5 Beds2 Baths1426 Sq. Ft. Listing courtesy of Linda Johnson – BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square Description about 322 Lenni Road, Media, PA. 19008 – Delco Outstanding Investment Opportunity *Income producing property can be used as a rental or live in one unit and rent the …
Dec 04
How the Pandemic Triggered Vacation House Changes
Today’s vacation homes require an updated set of features to maintain appeal in a post–COVID-19 world, including space to spread out and top-notch Wi-Fi connectivity. Key takeaways: During the second half of 2020 and through 2021, vacation home sales skyrocketed, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS®. Today, vacation houses provide important …
Dec 03
The Modern Garage Makes Space for More
The quest for organized storage and space for pandemic reprieve spurred interest in transforming garages, but nowadays the sky’s the limit on how the space is used and looks. Key Takeaways: When it comes to a garage, most clients won’t require the space to house 12 cars like a recent client of Los Angeles architecture …
Dec 02
Kitchen Islands: The Life of the Party
New trends in kitchen islands offer versatility in function and design, as well as an aesthetic boost. You may remember when the kitchen’s status symbol was a hulking appliance like a six-burner range or a smaller but still chichi wine refrigerator. These statement pieces enhanced a kitchen and set it apart from others. Nowadays, though, …
Nov 27
Santa Claus Coming Early To Marple Township
Santa will be at the Broomall Fire Company on Sunday, Dec. 7 before traversing the township and lighting the tree at Veterans Memorial Park MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — Santa Claus is coming to Marple Township early this year thanks to the Broomall Fire Company. The fire company host Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
Nov 26
What Homeowners Should Know About Rain Barrels
Sustainability is trending, especially among young buyers, and an aesthetically pleasing rain barrel offers cost savings and curb appeal. Outfitting a house with a rain barrel does more than collect and conserve rainwater: It saves money, too. Well-placed rain barrels help cut utility costs by collecting free water for gardening, lawn watering or even washing the car. …
Nov 25
Staging to Sell with Inspo from 5-Star Hotels
Hotel and interior design experts offer tips for staging primary bedrooms with touches of luxe. Recently, furniture and home decor company, CB2, named “luxury for all” as one of the top three home trends of 2022. The brand’s popularity with millennials, who currently comprise the largest percentage of home buyers, means CB2’s insights are valuable …
