Design Trends for 2023 - More is Everything A common regret around taking down the holiday decorations is how bare the home looks suddenly. Fortunately for anyone ready to upgrade their design in 2023, new trends are offering more comfort and coziness than we’ve seen lately. For the past few years, home designers have created a blend of minimalism and simplicity in their home styles. Continue Reading
ENJOY YOUR MARCH
SO many amazing events occurring around the Valley this month. Get out and enjoy our fabulous Spring Weather while getting your Happy On! Continue Reading
Very Peri is the new “in” color
If you're a fan of Purple, 2022 is your year! Introducing the new Pantone Color of the Year: Very Peri (as in periwinkle). It's quite the change from the grey and yellow we saw in 2021. Continue Reading
Why Are So Many Homes Coming “Back on Market”
The Spring Home Selling Season is well under way. Below are stats for the month of March. No surprise, we are still in the midst of a housing shortage and like we all know, when there is high demand and low supply, prices go up. Each month I answer a question or deep dive into a statistic. This month I want to answer a question I am getting often these days: Why are we seeing so many Continue Reading
2021’s Colors of the Year Unveiled
Everything has its season, and for paint, winter is that time. Year after year, paint companies release their chosen Color(s) of the Year, which are meant to be reflections on trends that are coming to interior design near you. If you’ve been considering repainting a bedroom or your whole house, knowing what’s in can help you narrow down the impressively huge list of paint options Continue Reading
Market Update – August 2020
Yep, it's that time again. Another month has passed and we have some new Market numbers to look at. There is a small change to the look of my updates. You will now notice a small arrow next to the stats showing if there was an increase or decrease over the same month in 2019. **An important note regarding this year-over-year metric, it's not overly important what happens compared to one Continue Reading
Make it a September to Remember
Support local farmers markets and fundraisers this Fall while preparing your home with these tips and decor trends! Continue Reading
Run a Successful Garage Sale
Awww, summertime! It’s a great time to go through the closets and find anything you’re not using. But what do you do with all that junk that’s no longer in your trunk? For lots of homeowners, the choice is clear: it’s garage sale time. Or it’s yard sale time. A garage is not a prerequisite for the sale part. Running a Successful Garage Sale is Simple There are so many things in life Continue Reading
Long-Term vs Short-Term Investment Property
The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in the past three years.1And in Canada, rental units now account for nearly one-third of the country’s homes, with particular demand for multi-family units, including Continue Reading
How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what you’re buying. When you hire a home inspector, you get a professional, in-depth examination of the property’s structures and systems. It’s Continue Reading
