Uncategorized Staging Tips to Sell Your Home This Spring By: Gustavo Gonzalez Staging Tips to Sell Your Home This Spring Before listing your property, consider that proper staging is one of the most important factors in enhancing your home’s appeal and most flattering features. GUSTAVO GONZALEZJAN 10, 2023 Source: https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/staging-tips-to-sell-your-home-this-spring/ Whether on television, at an open house or on the pages of a magazine, we’ve all seen […]
Uncategorized Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home By: Gustavo Gonzalez Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home With so much at stake in the selling of a home, here’s our case for why you should work with a professional agent to stage, list and sell your home. GUSTAVO GONZALEZJAN 10, 2023 Source: https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/why-you-should-use-a-real-estate-agent-to-sell-your-home/ For many people, owning a home is […]
Uncategorized Curb Appeal: A Fresh Facade Makes a Statement By: Jennifer McGuire Curb Appeal: A Fresh Façade Makes a Statement Maybe your perfect house was “new” a few years ago and it’s time for a refresh, or perhaps you’re just ready to mix things up a bit. Whatever your motivation for a mini home makeover, it’s always smart to begin by focusing on the facade. Go beyond […]
Uncategorized Tips to Help Home Buyers Make Every Open House Count By: Jennifer McGuire Tips to Help Buyers Make Every Open House Count There’s never been more ways for motivated homebuyers to view properties, but no matter how efficient or convenient virtual property tours can be, nothing beats seeing a home in person. Open houses are the perfect opportunity to learn vital details about a home that will help […]
Home Improvements How to Update Your Home Without Going Over Budget By: Victoria Keichinger Bring new life to your home in time for the new year VICTORIA KEICHINGERJAN 23, 2017 Houzz Contributor, Lauren Dunec Hoang Take advantage of the days leading up to the new year to hit the reset button and look for ways to refresh both your home and your state of mind. To get you started, […]
Home Decor Easy Ways to Elevate Your Home’s Style (On a Budget!) By: Christian Montiel These four easy decor tips will help you take your home’s style to the next level – without breaking the bank. CHRISTIAN MONTIELAUG 16, 2016 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog  Every so often, it makes sense to shake things up in your home. You wouldn’t wear the same outfit every day, so why should […]
Home Decor Take a Great Shelfie: 16 Creative Shelves By: Victoria Keichinger These storage and display ideas veer from the straight and narrow and into the realm of room-transforming. VICTORIA KEICHINGERAUG 22, 2016 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog    Houzz Contributor, Jess McBride When we think of wall treatments, we often focus on wallpaper, paint or architectural moldings rather than on shelves or bookcases, even if they’re […]
Home Improvements Kitchen Design Guide: Building Your Modern Dream Kitchen By: Lindsay Listanski Home Depot & Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC Teamed Up to Create The Ultimate Guide to Building a Modern Dream Kitchen LINDSAY LISTANSKISEP 8, 2014 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog Once upon a time, the kitchen was hidden away in a dark corner of the house or even a separate building. Smelling of smoke […]
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Home Decor 8 Ways to Create a Warm and Welcoming White Kitchen By: Victoria Keichinger You can have your white kitchen and visual interest too. Use these ideas to make your cooking space stand out. VICTORIA KEICHINGERJUN 5, 2017 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog  Houzz Contributor, Veronica Solomon An all-white room isn’t as simple as it may seem. If not done properly, the room can feel stark or boring. This […]
Home Decor 12 Trending Designs to Bring Into Your Home Today By: Victoria Keichinger Houzz looks back at their latest stories to help you look ahead to your next design project. VICTORIA KEICHINGERJUN 8, 2017 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog  Houzz Contributor, Mitchell Parker Good design is all about the little things. A seemingly small decision or maneuver can pay off to create something big and captivating. Looking back […]
Home Improvements 5 Sink Ideas to Bring Your Dream Bathroom to Life By: Melina Gillies When replacing your bathroom vanity, it can be tempting to install a similar style and move on. However, replacing your sink can be an incredible opportunity to create a focal point to your bathroom. Here are five sink ideas to get you started. MELINA GILLIESJUL 25, 2016 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog When replacing […]
Home Improvements Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space By: Jennifer McGuire We all want to spend as much time as we can outside during the summer months. There’s nothing quite like a relaxing summer day in the backyard with friends, hosting a barbeque or enjoying an evening under the stars around the firepit. Summer is made for chilling and breathing in the fresh air and […] […]
Selling Tips 5 Small Home Improvements to Prepare Your Home to Sell By: Yuliya Ryvkina Home improvement projects (big or small), have a reputation for helping boost the value of your home and make it more attractive to a larger pool of potential home buyers. From DIY projects like changing out old hardware to updating carpeting or hardwood floors – there are several small and inexpensive improvements you can […] […]
Selling Tips Staged for Success: The Case for Hiring a Home Stager By: Victoria Keichinger Before listing your home, tap into the talents of a home stager. You may sell your home faster and at a bigger profit. VICTORIA KEICHINGERNOV 22, 2016 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog  Houzz Contributor, Karen Egly-Thompson Home staging has become an increasingly formidable force in helping people sell their homes more quickly and for more […]
Selling Tips 5 Home Staging Secrets from the Pros By: Anne West Chicago-area pros share their home staging secrets for wowing potential home buyers. Suggestions include maximizing light, highlighting architectural features, minimizing visual distractions, and making selective low-cost updates. ANNE WESTOCT 26, 2017 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog  If you are selling your home, these home staging secrets from Chicago-area pros could help you get top […]
Home Buying Dreaming of Places Far, Far Away: New Coldwell Banker Data Shows High Rate of Out-of-State Searches By: Athena Snow s Fresh Coldwell Banker data from the Move Meter℠ reveals where Americans are dreaming of moving ATHENA SNOWJUL 6, 2022 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog MADISON, N.J. (July 6, 2022) – This summer, as Americans enjoy their favorite activities to cool down, dreams of moving are heating up. Fresh data from the Move MeterSM on the refreshed coldwellbanker.com shows trends and […]
Home Improvements 6 Landscaping Trends That Can Help Increase the Value of Your Home By: Zach Edwards Sure, location is important, but the three Ls in real estate are landscaping, landscaping, and landscaping. SAM SHALOM  FEB 7, 2022 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog  The following is a guest post by Zach Edwards Sure, location is important, but the three Ls in real estate are landscaping, landscaping, and landscaping. Whether you’re thinking about […]
Energy efficient/ Smart Homes Simple Ways to Save Energy and Money By: Rachael Carlson Going green is a great way to minimize waste, help the environment, reduce your energy bills and just live healthier GUSTAVO GONZALEZ FEB 9, 2022 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog  Ready to cut some extra costs and live more sustainably? With just a few small changes, you can make a big impact on the […]
Home Buying 4 Investments Worth Making in Your First Home By: Suhayl Laher You’ve just bought your first home – congratulations! Now it’s time to make your home feel like, well, home by undertaking some long-term investments that will not only look beautiful, but will also last you for years to come. SAM SHALOM DEC 12, 2019 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog The following is a guest […]
Rentals 7 Tips for Listing Your Home on Airbnb by: JENNIFER MCGUIRE JENNIFER MCGUIRE JUN 28, 2022 Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog  If you’re a homeowner who loves to meet new people from around the world and likes to earn extra income, then become a host by listing your property for rent on Airbnb. The San Francisco-based company connects leisure and business travelers to short-term apartment, […]