Ashley Whittenberger's (ashleywhitt) Blog

Though the concept of preparing and/or packaging real estate to sell has been around for years, the terms Home Staging and Real Estate Merchandising are fairly new.  All indicators show that this new industry, obsession and profession is here to stay.  Recently, Gary Keller dedicated an entire ch...

August 12, 2008 My mother is the epitome of the "Hostess with the Mostest."  Whether a holiday meal or simple weekday get-together for friends, her occasions are celebrations of marvelous creativity.  I have such fond memories of her annual themed Christmas Eves, the family bicycle trips each New...

One of the most common questions I am asked by realtors when conducting a training course on staging is "What are the most common problem areas you see?" This prompted the following blog entry...   THE TOP 10 SINS OF STAGING A HOME TO SELL 1.Paint Problems: Personal color choices, lack of touch u...

Window Coverings 101: Functionality First Even though window coverings are decorative, it is the function of the window covering which should be your first consideration. You can have a beautiful window covering, but if it doesn't fit the function of the window, you won't be pleased. As you begin...

According the RECON (Real Estate Center Online News) the #1 downloaded article in March was: Looming Boom: Texas Through 2030 (1,853 downloads): The next quarter century should be marked by prosperity in Texas, driven by population and job growth. By 2030, the state is expected to have added 13.6...