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Concrete Furnishings Add a Modern Touch to the Outdoors The industrial finish is no longer considered too gloomy and cold for an inviting outdoor space. Check out these photos for inspiration. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

Loved It, Bought It, Sold It! See how a few smart paint choices gave this space a completely new look. By:  Julea Joseph Staging, Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

By Hazel Emlen The housing market was off to quite a competitive start at the beginning of 2021. For many buyers, the competition made purchasing a home quite challenging. Some buyers have given up on purchasing a home altogether. From the stress of competing with cash buyers and buyers who waive most or even all… Continue Reading Is the Real Estate Market Finally Balancing Out?

4 Simple Ways to Show Off the Kitchen 4 Simple Ways to Show Off the Kitchen Staging Powered by WPeMatico

Top 5 Outdoor Living Trends to Attract Buyers Find out the most popular exterior features and designs so far this year. Staging, Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

By Alex Craig It’s been a while since my last YPN Lounge post because I fell into the trap many of us are experiencing: the crazy busy spring and summer real estate season. At the core, I believe my failure was due to a lack of planning. I am personally looking at everything I do… Continue Reading 4 Ways to Handle Real Estate’s Busy Summer Season

How to Create an Outdoor Oasis for Under $400 Choose a few items that give plants height and create a lounging area. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

By Lee Davenport With inventory shortages affecting most U.S. markets, the National Association of REALTORS® found that there are five offers per listing on average. Wow! That’s nice for home sellers and those of us who are Listing Leaders©. But that also means, now more than ever, we have to educate our clients on how… Continue Reading Video: Helping Home Sellers Select the Best Offer

Best Home Staging/Design: Outdoor Vignettes, Boho Chic Draw inspiration from the winners of the Home Staging Resource's monthly "Best of the Best" awards, recognizing staging excellence... By:  Audra Slinkey Staging Powered by WPeMatico

By Tim and Julie Harris 3 Takeways: Make sure starting a team is a necessary business move. Your first hire should be an administrative assistant to help ensure your real estate systems are functioning smoothly. This is the first post in a series on best practices for developing rock star teams. Many brokers and agents… Continue Reading How to Develop a Rock Star Team