okanagan: Real Estate Home Staging in Vernon * Proven Profitability * Living Spaces Design - 03/10/08 01:03 AM
Staging is here to stay. For Real Estate Sale or Resale Professional Presentation has become a widespread practice.
Staging is fairly new concept in some areas & may still creates a little confusion. It is the professional process of property presentation to put your home at the head of the market in your area. I have seen properties sell in … (0 comments)
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okanagan: Real Estate Home Staging in Penticton * Proven Profitability * Living Spaces Design - 03/10/08 12:36 AM
Staging for Real Estate Sale or Resale is becoming a widespread practice and is defintitely here to stay.
The term 'Staging' is fairly new to some regions & may be a little confusing. It the professional process of property presentation to help your home put its best foot forward! I have seen properties sell in 1 to … (0 comments)
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okanagan: Spring Staging * LIVING SPACES * Kelowna Home Selling - 02/23/08 05:36 PM
January and February is when home sellers begin thinking of listing their homes for spring sale. It's a time for also readying the property for the market.
March is now quickly nearing!
Perhaps the property has been on the market for some time. The local Okanagan and Kelowna market has become very … (2 comments)
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okanagan: OKANAGAN HOME STAGING Penticton Kelowna Vernon - 12/26/07 08:08 PM
Staging is Essential to Selling - With everyone entering the selling fray, there are houses sitting on the market - you don't have to look very hard to see them.
The Okanagan Real Estate market demands set a high standard Professional property presentation has become a requirement to meet the demand … (0 comments)
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okanagan: Staging vs Interior Design - Addressing The Ongoing Debate - 12/10/07 01:28 AM
Let's get clear about this. There is debate in staging circles among stagers and designers, so what is the consumer to think?
The consumer is left to decide what to choose from available criteria. Here is some clarification.
Regulated staging certification doesn't exist. Program creators make up their own 'certifications' and standards. Staging programs consist … (2 comments)
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okanagan: Sellers in a Hot Market - Putting Your Property Out Front - 12/03/07 04:40 PM
There is the tendency in a hot market to believe that the market is 'bullish' enough to get the sale through. That is the old thinking. Sure it likely will, but at what cost?
The cost will be the 'expected' lowering of the price. Why expect this negative phenomenon? Instead get proactive … (2 comments)
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okanagan: Staging The Market - Home Staging Kelowna - 11/15/07 01:18 PM
Realtors, Stagers and Home Sellers
Who is home staging for? First who it isn't directly for is the seller and I will explain. It isn't directly for the stager's or realtor's benefits either.
The direct benefit of staging should be focused on the buyer - your market. Who will be buying this home? … (0 comments)
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okanagan: Stage Vacants - Kelowna Home Staging - 10/10/07 06:56 PM
Vacant homes can take the longest to sell. Consequently the original asking price can also depreciate considerably. They are often taken off the market. The longer on the market, the less appealing property becomes and don't kid yourself, people remember! Potential buyers are not likely to come back once they have already viewed a property … (8 comments)
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okanagan: Sellers - Finish Renovations Before Showing - Kelowna Home Staging - 10/10/07 06:51 PM
Sellers can be in too much of a hurry to list and show their properties. It is understandable to be concerned to get the sale underway, but what needs acceleration is completion of renovations first. The very thing you want - quick profitable sale will very possibly be undermined by showing prematurely. … (6 comments)
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okanagan: Okanagan Wines - the Beginning - 10/03/07 12:41 PM
The wine industry in Kelowna began in th 1930's I believe, with really bad really cheap 'Calona Wine'. I am often surprised at how many from far and wide remember it! Commonly known as 'gut rot' it was particularly popular through the '50's and '60's sold by the gallon jug!!
We have … (4 comments)
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okanagan: Dance Cafe' - Ballroom and Latin Dance Shoes - 10/01/07 11:24 PM
Do Your Dance Shoes Fit Properly? Can you forget they're on your feet while you dance?
Properly fitting quality dance shoes for ballroom, latin, swing and country dancing have specific fitting criteria. It is important to understand that dance shoes need to fit differently than your street shoes.
Dance shoes are more … (7 comments)
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okanagan: Local Okanagan Grapes - 10/01/07 05:12 PM
The Okanagan Valley Harvest has always been an experience of rich abundance to me. Picking of local grapes has begun, with the table varieties available. These are so delicious! They've ruined for me any taste I had for store bought varieties, which to me just plain are 'dead' and tasteless! So I savour every bit … (2 comments)
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okanagan: Why Do I Need A Stager In Kelowna? - 09/30/07 04:23 PM
It is a hot, hot real estate market in Kelowna. Sales activity is brisk and has been for some time. There appears to be no end to the development, construction and investment in the valley.
Some mistakenly think that because sales are high the market is 'bullish' enough to avoid staging. … (5 comments)
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okanagan: Kelowna Home Staging * Increase Your Curb Appeal - 09/27/07 07:38 PM
Whether you wish to enhance the approach to your home for general appeal or staging to sell, this is the most effective way to create welcoming sensation to visitors, buyers, and for your own enjoyment!
If a prospective buyer won't get out of your realtor's car when they drive up, it won't matter what efforts you … (2 comments)
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okanagan: Okanagan Apple Harvest * Kelowna BC * Living Spaces Interior Design - 09/26/07 09:06 PM
A sunny autumn afternoon had me deciding to take the short walk over to nearby Okanagan Fruit Growers outlet for fresh fall apples. I live in the midst of the famous Okanagan Valley's local fruit packing, processing and juice facilities central to Kelowna.
Believe it or not I've never done that! Instead I have … (5 comments)
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okanagan: Cycling - 'Fraiche Aire' - Black & White - 07/20/07 07:03 PM
Thanks Lola for your 'Black & White' update - http://activerain.com/blogsview/151924/RendezVous-in-Black-White It caused me to clarify for myself that we've gotten to a consciousness of environmental issues that can no longer be considered 'gray' at all, but in fact are clearly black & white.
In response, I don't know the scientific terminology & understanding of the various particulates in … (6 comments)
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okanagan: Green Garden Peas for Breakfast - Simple Pleasures to be Grateful For - 07/13/07 01:36 PM
Working from my home office can feel isolating at times. I have developed a routine but change it up a bit. I get out first thing every Morning - ride my bike or walk, go for coffee & newspaper at a cafe'. I stopped this am at my city garden & breakfasted on delicious fresh … (19 comments)
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okanagan: Realtors Awaken to the Value Real Estate Home Staging - 07/04/07 10:56 PM
"This is great David! Do you mind if I quote you in my marketing? Thanks so much for posting this. Cheers - Happy 4th!"
"Deborah, I would be honored for you to use my comments."
Used with permission these are the July 1/07 statements on the Remax Realtor David Slavin's blog.
"A staged house … (18 comments)
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okanagan: This Canadian's View of American Celebration - a tribute to WA & ORE - 06/30/07 05:22 PM
I love the ocean - it is always my vacation destination of choice. Some of my favorite areas are the Oregon & Washington state coastal areas. We have beautiful coastline here in British Columbia, but more rugged, not as accessible. In fact I can be with the starfish at the WA coast … (24 comments)
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okanagan: Argentine Tango in Kelowna - 06/25/07 09:35 PM
Sometimes I get a feeling that won't go away... to experience something without understanding why. Maybe hearing and loving the music. Maybe it was seeing it danced, not even live mind you, that I developed a fascination for Argentine Tango.
No one was teaching or dancing it here - I wondered if it would ever come, … (21 comments)
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