dezigner digz: HGTV's The Stagers - *** NEWSFLASH ***
- 09/24/08 09:14 AM
[Photo from HGTV's website] Great news for those that love HGTV's The Stagers. I just wanted to share with everyone that it has been picked up for Season 2. It's official!!! For my fellow Stagers on Active Rain that contacted HGTV with your comments and support for the show, I'm sure you helped make it happen. Check out The Stagers' Facebook group. They are looking for homeowners for Season 2. Are you a homeowner in the Vancouver area that is planning on selling your property? Give them a call. You might be one of the lucky chosen ones.
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dezigner digz: HGTV's The Stagers - The Final Episode - Working With a Client's Existing Furniture
- 09/24/08 05:54 AM
[Photo from HGTV's website] As the old saying goes, "all good things must come to an end". That was exactly the case last night with HGTV's The Stagers' final episode of the season. I was glad to see that the season ended on a high note with Matthew at the wheel. Alongside Matthew for this project was Rakiya, who has previously assisted him on other assignments. Great news: Rakiya has moved up the staging ladder to Stager-In-Training. You go girl! She will now be accountable if a client doesn't like the end result. The property in the spotlight this time was listed … (12 comments)
dezigner digz: The Stagers - Episode #12: Matthew's Largest Staging Risk
- 09/17/08 05:27 AM
[Photo from HGTV's website] I watched this episode of The Stagers while wiping beads of perspiration from my brow. My hands were clammy and I found it difficult to grasp my pen for note-taking as I had a slight tremble. Wondering why? This was the second last episode of The Stagers for this season. What's a person to do? Just kidding of course, I'm not quite that hooked, but I will be sorry to see the season end. The Scenario Matthew Finlason was the featured Stager for this property, and what a property it was. A place I would certainly … (10 comments)
dezigner digz: The Stagers - Episode #10 Recap: Mr. Finlason in the Study With a Peacock Feather
- 09/11/08 09:58 AM
[Photo from HGTV's website] Well, I have to say that I have been really looking forward to this episode. This was the only pairing of Matthew and Bridget for a staging project this season. I'm sure a lot of feathers were ruffled off-camera but things went well in spite of it. The home in need of some TLC this time around was built in the 1930's and was approximately 5,000 square feet in size. The asking price for this one was a mere $2,988,000 (not outrageous I suppose by Vancouver standards). The team had 5 days to work their miracles. … (9 comments)
dezigner digz: The Stagers - Episode 8 - The Loft - My Thoughts (For What They're Worth)
- 08/27/08 04:23 AM
[Photo from HGTV's website] Has a week gone by already? It only seems like a few days ago when I sat down to see the last episode. Matthew was back in the driver's seat, along with the return of his friend Sara, who helped him out on a previous episode. This time around, Matthew was given the assignment of staging a 1,000 sq. ft. loft that apparently was "right down his bowling alley". The listing price for this property was $499,000 and the team had 4 days to pull off the transformation before the open house. The homeowner was out of town, so … (21 comments)
dezigner digz: The Stagers - Episode 7 - Who Says Oil & Water Don't Mix?
- 08/13/08 04:58 AM
[Photo from HGTV's website] I would have to say that this was the best episode to date in my opinion. Matthew and Tracey are the dynamic duo that brings this project to its successful completion along with Rukiya, their staging assistant. Rukiya, as in other episodes, comes to their aid and makes the project gel together with her cool, "keep everybody calm" manner. We could all use a Rukiya in our lives. She commented early on in the episode that Matthew and Tracey are like oil and water and that they come from opposite design spectrums. That may be the case, but … (8 comments)
Unless you've been living under a rock, the latest buzz in the home staging industry is Paperny Film's most recent production, The Stagers. Television viewers are given a sense of what actually goes on in the life of a Home Stager at Dekora, one of Canada's leading staging companies based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The show airs Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m. on HGTV Canada. I had the pleasure of interviewing Matthew Finlason, star of The Stagers recently. You couldn't ask for a more enjoyable exchange. I'm honoured that Matthew graciously took the time to do this interview during his out-of-country hiatus from filming. I'm looking forward … (48 comments)
dezigner digz: The Stagers - Episode 5 - Staging A Lived-In Home
- 07/30/08 04:18 AM
[Photo from HGTV's website] Another great episode of The Stagers last night. The project this time was a 1,600 square foot cluttered, outdated home listed at $1,498,000. Dekora's team had 4 days to get the job done. This was an owner-occupied property that required working with the client's existing furniture and accessories (or so it started out). I was really pumped up to see how the transformation would turn out since some of the more challenging staging jobs involve working with only the owner's furniture and decor items. I wasn't sure which Stager would be featured in this episode. I was pleasantly surprised … (20 comments)
dezigner digz: STAGED and SOLD in 9 DAYS - Burlington's Dezigner Digz Home Staging Success Story
- 07/24/08 01:27 PM
The savvy owner of this home realized the value that home staging can bring to the table when selling a property. That's why he decided to have his property staged prior to listing it. The result: The property SOLD IN 9 DAYS!!! Fabulous statistics, especially during a slight market downturn. Home staging shouldn't be considered an added expense. Think of it as an effective marketing tool that can help attract buyers and sell your home faster than a comparable property. In a slower real estate market, it becomes even more important to make your property stand out from the competition. Want to see the difference home staging can make? See some of the … (17 comments)
With all of the hype surrounding HGTV's newest show The Stagers, I couldn't wait to watch Episode 4. As a Professional Home Stager, I guess I am more critical of some of the shows that are out there on T.V., especially those that really don't portray what we do in an accurate way. Episodes 1 to 3 have not disappointed (although I thought Episode 2 became more about design rather than staging). Did Episode 4 find its mark? At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I'd say the city got a little brighter last night. Wondering why?
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dezigner digz: The Stagers - Episode 3 Review - There's Still Hope!
- 07/16/08 01:16 AM
I was really pumped to watch The Stagers third episode last night, even though I was disappointed in episode two. The property chosen was an 1,100 square foot bungalow that had been sitting on the market for 3 months with no bites. The listing price was $765,000, $720,000, $699,000 (yes, 2 previous price reductions). Too bad the homeowners hadn't called in a Stager sooner. This episode featured a mother and daughter staging team. They were very polite and tactful with the homeowners which I was really glad to see. Some of the shows on TV portray us as being rude and insulting to … (16 comments)
dezigner digz: The Stagers - Weighing In On HGTV's Newest Show
- 07/01/08 03:07 PM
Some of the existing shows on T.V. that portray home staging are more for entertainment value and do not really represent what we, as home stagers actually do. I've been anxious to see HGTV's new addition to their lineup - The Stagers, especially since it's filmed in Canada. Dekora of Vancouver is the staging company that takes it to the screen. Matthew, principal Stager on this first job was a treasure - very entertaining and most likeable. Tracey, the senior Stager has to reel Matthew in at times, she is the more practical of the two. Some of the other TV shows about home staging are overdone in how … (28 comments)
dezigner digz: How To Bring Zing Back To Your Bedroom
- 06/17/08 11:56 AM
Good, I got your attention. If this is not the type of blog you had in mind, sorry to disappoint, but since you are here now anyway, you might as well read on. Who knows, maybe my advice will be of some help to you, and it is free after all. Some clients have asked me for tips on an easy fix for their bedroom when they are trying to sell their home. They don't want to spend a large sum of money, but want to give the master bedroom an extra bit of life to appeal to potential buyers. One way to achieve that is through simply changing the bedding … (13 comments)
dezigner digz: Redesign: The Botox® of Interior Decorating
- 05/06/08 12:52 PM
After a long and particularly hard winter, spring is finally upon us. That is the time when many people are ready to change their home's décor. If interior decorating is not in your budget at the moment, why not consider doing a redesign of your home? For those who are not familiar with what redesign is, it involves working with a client's existing furniture and accessories and simply re-arranging them to make your rooms more functional for your lifestyle and to give each room a makeover. A good redesigner will take into account the traffic patterns of your rooms, to make sure that each one … (10 comments)
dezigner digz: Dezigner Digz at The Designs For Living Home Show - Hamilton Convention Centre - March 14-16, 2008
- 03/04/08 08:04 AM
Dezigner Digz is proud to be an exhibitor at the 21st Annual Designs For Living Home Show at the Hamilton Convention Centre. The show is running from March 14-16, 2008. Celebrity presenters include Glen Peloso from the popular television shows Restaurant Makeover and Take This House & Sell It as well as Jane Lockhart, star of Colour Confidential on the W Network. Bringing the kids with you? No problem. Show organizers have looked after that for you. Take the kids to the KidZone to play while you enjoy the show. Stop by and visit Dezigner Digz at Booth #338 and enter our draw for a floral arrangement designed by our … (2 comments)
dezigner digz: REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington Predicts a Seller's Market For 2008
- 01/13/08 03:40 AM
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington recently predicted a Seller's market for 2008. This is good news if you are planning on selling your home this year. If you are ready to take the plunge, here are a few tips to start preparing your home for sale: • Clean your home from top to bottom. Once you have thoroughly cleaned it, clean it once again. Your home should be spotless and remain that way for every showing and open house. • Remove any unnecessary clutter. Rooms that are cluttered look smaller and distract buyers. • Tidy up cupboards and closets. Believe it or not, people will look inside … (3 comments)
BURLINGTON, CANADA - January 11, 2008 Dezigner Digz is proud to announce the launch of their website. Dezigner Digz is a home staging and interior decorating company located in Burlington, Ontario and servicing Ancaster, Hamilton, Aldershot, Burlington, Bronte, Oakville, Milton and surrounding areas. Charlene Storozuk, owner and Lead Design Consultant is a member of the Real Estate Staging Association and currently serves as President of the Halton & Hamilton-Wentworth Real Estate Staging Association. She is also the author of several articles on home staging which can be viewed on our site. Visit us today … (0 comments)
dezigner digz: Trust Your Home Stager - It's Hard To Be Impartial
- 06/06/07 06:14 AM
Let's face it. When the time comes to sell your home, my guess is that you'll think yours is the one that will be swept up the minute the sign is on your lawn. Or in more modern lingo, the minute it hits the net. It's human nature. We all think that way, regardless of market conditions. The large grey elephant that you painstakingly painted on your dining room wall inspired by your summer vacation may be a selling feature to you. However, not everyone else is going to feel the same way. The same goes for dear old Aunt Edna's life-size … (0 comments)
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