Real Estate Home Staging Blog

Hickory NC is a pretty diverse area, a medium sized city with small town charm and friendly folks. Beautiful surroundings at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains but still an easy commute to Charlotte NC. We have recreation areas, Lake Hickory and a short drive to Lake Norman and Lake James. The ...

Ok AR friends - I have been missing in action lately and I am thrilled to have some good news - I hope !! I have a vacant staging consultation tommorrow.. I was referred by a great real estate broker that uses me exclusively for staging.. The REA just got this listing today and immediately referr...

Wow, can you dig it? Lightweight, easy to move, neutral colors, cardboard furniture - just think of the possibilities?? NOT !! I too, received HGTV's Front Door Newsletter by email today. It provided this list - Top 10 Unique Home Selling Tactics and right there at number 2 was - Take Home Stagin...

The classic Edsel still has quite a following. One of the largest Edsel clubs with members from all over the world will be coming to Hickory NC, July 23-26. The yearly rally will be held at the Hickory Park Inn & Gateway Center. The public is invited to come out. These Edsel enthusiasts love show...

In Home Staging, the bathroom is one of the most important rooms to stage and here on Active Rain we have some MASTER Bathroom Stagers...  It's the small touches that provide that tranquil, spa-like feeling for prospective buyers.  Fresh rolled towels, a fluffy robe, artwork, greenery or a simple...

Wow - my hometown - Hickory NC hits the big time tonight on the History Channel's show Modern Marvels - 9pm.. Well, I suppose it would be nice to be recognized for something other than - underwear... more specifically socks - which seems a little better..  Hickory has long been known for it's fur...

Who Needs A Vacation, Me Or My Pooch ??By Cheryl Gilliam - Published in the "Pet O' Mine Magazine" Well, you just finished a 50 hour work week, cleaned off your desk for the first time in 3 months, answered the last email, called your mom and packed your bags. FINALLY - You are ready for a VACATI...