Chris Twing's (christwing) Blog

If your home is small these are terrific tips. Even if your home isn't small these are great ideas for small rooms or those that need to have multiple functions. 10 Tips for Decorating Small Spaces in the South Bay   The smallest home I’ve ever lived in was less than 800 square feet.  It was fine...

Kristine Ginsberg of Elite Staging and Redesign hits the nail on the head with her article about home staging. She clearly spells out the difference in staging a home to sell and designing a home to sell and points out home owners should not be offended by the changes a professional home stager m...

If money and time were available in endless supply we would all redo/update every room in our homes before putting it up for sale. Since this isn't realistic see what matters most to today's home buyers.Want your buyers to fall in love with your home?  Then you need to know their hot buttons. Sel...

Selling a home today isn't at all what it was ten years ago. Today's buyers want a move in ready home for a great price. Read below and you'll understand what I mean. If your home is listed or you are thinking about listing, you need to realize that selling in today's market is a price war and a ...

  Why you shouldn’t paint everything white when selling your home in central Texas.   We’ve all been told at one time or another, when selling our homes, to keep things light and neutral. This does not mean painting every wall in the place white. But why not you’re wondering?   3 Reasons you shou...

Which master bedroom would you rather buy? Option 1 Option 2 I think we all know the answer to that question however both bedrooms are in the same house . . . it's the same room. Staging a master bedroom is about more than decluttering. You need to create a space that feels luxurious and inviting...

So many home buyers wonder if home staging is a worth while investment. Others believe they know enough to take care of staging their own home. See why home staging is so worth the time, effort and cost and laugh a little along the way.1.  We want to test the market for 90 days.  And on the 91st ...

So many of us have cluttered bookshelves. When it comes time to sell your home this problem must be addressed. Below you'll find a terrific, no cost solution from fellow home stager Julia Vigneron Mahe.Staging Your House?  Stage Those Bookshelves! I'm sure you've seen bookcases beautifully mercha...

Here is a shot of a typical small bathroom in a moderately priced home in Cedar Park, Texas. The only major thing wrong with this bathroom is the outdated hollywood light fixture. These are a definate no no when putting your home on the market. By changing out the light fixture, adding a fresh c...

Ask any realtor, new or old, and they will tell you spring is the busiest time in the real estate market. While “spring” is traditionally thought of as March, April and May the spring real estate market in Central Texas really begins in early to mid-February. Whether you have decided to put your...