ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2009 

          You may have seen on the national news that Portland Oregon has had record high temps up to 108* this week.  We're not used to this heat -- unlike some of you in the south -- you were smart enough to put in your home staging contracts that the home must have A/C .... but now we've learn...
07/30/2009
This gorgeous new home is bank owned and offers excellent financing.  Buyers will love the exquisite custom craftsmanship by an award-winning Street of Dreams builder in this Bull Mountain masterpiece. 4,721 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths
07/29/2009
If you're a homeowner or Realtor in the Portland OR metro area who isn't yet convinced that staging your property can really make a difference .... here are some facts to help you decide. In Portland's current challenging real estate climate the average Days on Market is 149 ~ however, clients of...
07/28/2009
Fellow CSP staging colleague Jackson West knows how to make a home look inviting and irresistible to buyers.  Professional home staging cannot be accomplished by homeowners or Realtors ~ it takes someone with the right experience & talent to make a property say "this is your new home."  Jackson s...
07/24/2009
UPDATE:  The sellers of this home had a staging consultation from Room Solutions Staging before listing & it SOLD in just 3 weeks! This immaculate Lake Oswego home is in pristine condition and move-in ready!  2 Bedrooms + 2 full baths in 1300 sq ft.  
07/19/2009
Staging colleague Teresa Meyer has posted some excellent tips about selling your home when you have a cat.  Sellers often forget that potential buyers may not be used to cat paraphernalia in their home and may also find litter boxes an unwelcome or unpleasant surprise unless they're kept out of s...
07/18/2009
Home Staging in Portland Oregon is always a pleasure, but this project was especially enjoyable because this Hansel & Gretel cottage in the Alameda neighborhood has so much Old World charm and character!  Built in 1924, this home's style is described as "English Cottage" in the online listing.  T...
07/17/2009
This stunning home is a classic 1912 Craftsman Bungalow that retains its original character but has an updated kitchen and bathrooms.  Located in the Rose City area, it's convenient corner lot location overlooks Rose City golf course.  Buyers love the gorgeous hardwood floors and a box beam ceili...
07/10/2009
 This home SOLD for 98% of listing price in just 5 days (had 2 offers)! Located in the Bauer Crest neighborhood, this home offers 4 Bedrooms + 2.5 Baths - 2,397 sq ft on 2 levels.  Freshly painted with hardwood floors in the entry & open kitchen, which opens to a spacious nook & family room.  
07/02/2009
We were recently contacted by the owners of a lovely home in Portland Oregon to provide a home staging consultation.  The sellers and their agent knew that staging advice could help this property look better --- and sell faster. Here's the family room Before the sellers took our advice and neutra...
07/01/2009