When we last left off, I was arranging the East Lake pieces in different ways to decide what was the best combination to create the pieces I was looking for.  This post shows my progress on the project since the last post.  There is still more to do but the project is taking shape and should be stylish addition to my upcoming staging project.

An interior design idea that let's you create a one of a kind piece that could become your next family heirloom.  Perhaps you have a piece of furniture off in the corner of a room that you inherited from a relative - you're afraid to get rid of it but you put it somewhere where you hope it won't be seen.  Take that timeless piece of quality furniture and adapt it into something that enhances your decor and provides a welcome utility to your "today" lifestyle - something you no longer want to keep out of sight but rather make a feature in your home.  Read about my journey in adapting pieces from a collection of vintage EastLake bedroom furniture I found into some cool pieces for your kitchen and beyond and see how I bring them into one of my upcoming staging projects!   

It's always a great feeling to find that special piece of furniture or design access to highlight a room or area of your home.  Sometimes you search for days on end to find that special piece; sometimes you happen upon one when you least least expect it or just by chance.   In approaching each staging engagement, I like to get to know the space and learn from the property’s biggest advocate, the owner, what makes this property so special to them – learning what makes their house a “home”.  Then I try to find a special something to help bring that story to life whenever possible.  Here's a find that will make the statement I'm looking for in an upcoming listing - from start to finish - with a little DIY - giving new life to a vintage piece!

The Art of Home Staging and Presentation Consulting have become “big business” in our industry and an essential tool for any successful listing Realtor®.  Grand Gables has been providing Home Staging and Presentation Consulting services for many years – even before the phrase was coined. For many properties, the time we invest into home staging and preparation can be a significant component of the overall time spent on bringing about a successful sale.  If done well, it’s time well invested.  Invariably, home staging and preparation consulting, regardless of the scope, have consistently been winning propositions for the property owner.  Check out this article and those to follow to learn how Grand Gables Realty Group, Inc. can give you an advantage in the market with our services. 

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If you are looking, but not ready to buy just yet, this is a great time to get educated. When it comes time to purchase your new home, you will want to know as much about the town and the various neighborhoods within the town. Take this time to view different houses to better understand what you are looking for, so when the spring market starts you are in a good position to move on a house that you want.  Read on to learn more or give me a call and let me help you better understand the market.

Here is an article posted initially on our former blog platform on Friday, July 29, 2016.  The article recaps market and sales highlights sales on the South Shore of homes transacting at or above $1 Million.  Luxury Real Estate affiliate, Grand Gables Realty Group, Inc. brokered the South Shore region’s highest condominium sale of 2016