Make sure to tune-in to Chicago Tribune's CLTV this weekend, May 16 & 17^th - Homes Plus show! 

Professional Home Stager & Interior Stylist Julea Joseph will be featured with a recent Staging she did for a Homewood couple on a bare-bones budget.

See how with just a few gallons of paint, focused and strategic staging, and a bit of elbow grease - Any home can take center stage!

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If you don't want to empty your purse, but want to make sure your home is prepped, polished and perfectly package for today's very competitive market - Here are some home staging tips Julea will be discussing.

•·         Always keep-in-mind the price point when making changes.

•·         Consider your home's style and feel when updating and decorating.

•·         Clean, un-cluttered and neutral is appealing to a wide group.

•·         Add a bit of flavor with a pop of color or seasonal flair.

•·         Make sure to check the 5 senses within the home.

For your local listings visit www.CLTV.com.  Homes Plus is on at 9am. and 1pm. every weekend. 

Since 1999, Julea Joseph has owned a Chicago based design and staging business - Reinventing Space.  She specializes in giving homeowners expert insight on how to refresh, style and celebrate their space -Whether prepping their home to go on the market, just settling in, or just in need of a change.  She also offers workshops, seminars and educational services to the public and others in the industry.  

For more information, visit Julea's site at www.Julea.com.