We’ve all heard it before: bathrooms and kitchens sell houses! It’s a common saying because it’s true, and today’s buyers are pickier…
Staging Tips
Staging Occupied vs. Vacant Homes
Staging homes for sale is a smart investment no matter what kind of property you plan to market. Vacant properties, though, present…
Why an Accredited Home Stager is More Than Just a Decorator
There’s a common misconception out there that “staging” a home means simply decorating it. A few throw pillows, a few less knick-knacks…you’re…
Is Staging Your Home Worth it in a Seller’s Market?
Real estate markets are cyclical. There are buyer’s markets, seller’s markets, up-markets and down-markets…each stage of the cycle offers different benefits and…
How Developers Should Stage the Smallest Spaces
The average new construction home now measures over 2,600 square feet, larger than ever! In some markets like Charlotte, though, developers are…
3 Reasons Planned Communities in Charlotte are Booming
Charlotteans love planned communities. We’re in the middle of a bonafide boom when it comes to master planned developments and it’s showing…
Outdoor Living Design Features Buyers Really Want
Outdoor living isn’t just a fad, it’s become a way of life. Homebuyers today are looking for functional, aesthetically-pleasing outdoor space and…
Luxury Townhomes are All the Rage in Charlotte
The Charlotte housing market is currently experiencing an unprecedented seller’s market, and luxury properties are flying off the MLS. Due to a…
6 Things Prospective Tenants Notice (That Developers Often Forget)
We’ve mentioned before that Charlotte’s in the middle of an apartment boom. With so many new developments popping up from Southend to Southpark…
Secrets of Successful Model Home Design
Model home design is a critical component of any new development. Over 16% of all home buyers choose to purchase brand new…
5 Stats to Know About New Construction Home Buying
It’s no secret that Charlotte is in the midst of a full-fledged seller’s market. Everywhere you turn it seems developers are breaking…
How Designers are Impacting Charlotte’s Apartment Boom
Nearly 43% of Charlotte households rent the property they live in. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know the Queen…
Home Design Features Millennials Love
Millennials get a bad rap in the news for being “slow to enter the market” and even for being boomerang kids, moving…
5 Design Trends for New Home Builders in 2016
Wondering what’s hot in new home design for 2016? From outdoor living to rustic touches, read below to learn more about what elements…
The Benefits of Working with an Accredited Staging Professional
In the same way every real estate agent isn’t a “REALTOR,” every stager isn’t an “Accredited Staging Professional.” Abbreviated as ASP, Accredited…
When is Staging a Home Worth It?
Home staging can be a great investment, saving you time, money, and hassle. It’s almost always a good idea to properly stage…
3 Home Styles Gaining Popularity in Charlotte
Charlotte is nothing if not a hot real estate market. New home builders are scrambling to keep up with the demand for…
What Home Buyers Want: Organization in Home Design
The typical home purchased today has about 1,900 square feet, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. A vast majority of buyers when surveyed…
Building Homes to Grow Old In
Baby boomers are leading the charge when it comes to “aging in place,” that is, the practice of growing older in their…
Is Model Home Building Still a Smart Investment?
Did you know that builders have been building model homes since the end of WWI? Back then they were used to educate…