Your home staging checklist:

Are all countertops clean and clear?
Have you removed unnecessary furniture throughout the house?
Is the refrigerator free of children's art and magnets? Check the bathrooms
Are the surfaces clean and clear?
Are shower curtains clean and hung properly?
Is the flooring clean and fresh?
Are towels neatly hung? Check the walls
Is paint and wallpaper fresh and clean?
Are the walls free from cracks and holes?
Is there anything on the walls that need to be removed? Check the floors
Is the carpet clean and free from stains?
Are hard surface floors clean and free from stains? Check the windows
Are all the windows clean?
Are draperies and blinds clean? Pet check
Remove any signs that this is a pet's home. Check the aroma
Air out the home prior to showings. Set the mood prior to showings
Open draperies and blinds.
Turn on the radio to a soft music station, set the volume low.
If you have time, bake a batch of cookies or muffins to create a warm, welcoming aroma.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Wise words on boredom and marriage (and campfires) from Shannon Ethridge: http://ping.fm/tlZSv

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Friday, August 20, 2010

FHA isn't approving condos on a loan-by-loan basis. Now, the entire project must be cleared to purchase with a government-insured mortgage.
Homeowners: The net capital gains resulting from the sale of real estate will remain exempted up to $250,000/individual and $500,000/joint.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Thursday, August 5, 2010

6 bedrooms, 3 car garage, wet bar, Corian, maple, butler pantry, nearly 4000sf ... http://ping.fm/phWqY

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