It's been a hectic few months and I've been missing the Active Rain community. Hopefully I'll be able to update this blog a little more often in the coming weeks! Synergy Staging recently staged a 4 Level Occupied home in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This house overlooks the lake and was quite the chal
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04/10/2009
Here is a link to a fascinating article from Forbes that lists the Top 5 Best and Worst Housing Markets in the country with data released February 24, 2009. As we navigate through these challenging economic times, any information that we can have about the housing market is very beneficial for e
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02/25/2009
How many of you Stagers have been working at a house, only to be interrupted by neighbors wanting to know everything about the new owners? Or perhaps they wonder if you are moving in? They also sometimes want to know what you're doing and if you could possibly stop by and look at their house.
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02/24/2009
Synergy Staging recently staged a beautiful remodel in Hillsboro, Oregon. This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has a great floorplan with two masters - one on each level - a pool - both a living room and family room, plus a loft. We staged the entire house except for 2 bedrooms as the upstairs reall
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02/03/2009
Synergy Staging was recently asked to stage a model unit in an apartment complex that is targeted for the 55 + community. This was a new opportunity for us as we haven't staged specifically for this market before. I remember reading a great blog by Michelle Minch about this demographic and was
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01/29/2009
I've been reading some blogs about our arch nemesis - wallpaper - and the struggle to convince some homeowners to remove it. I thought I'd share one of the houses we staged that was overwhelming to say the least! Plus - they loved decorating in a Victorian style. You must know that the clients
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01/20/2009
Art and Mirrors are my favorite part of the staging process. They bring a room to life and breathe an energy that is necessary for each space to feel complete. Of course there are specific ways to hang art on a wall for the best look and feel, but this post isn't about that. This blog is about
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01/17/2009
Synergy Staging was recently asked by a local builder to stage two of their properties near Portland, Oregon. After sitting on the market for many months, these wonderful homes were just not selling, despite multiple showings and the beautiful workmanship. We've worked with builders many times
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01/10/2009
Synergy Staging was recently asked by a local builder to stage two of their properties near Portland, Oregon. After sitting on the market for many months, these wonderful homes were just not selling, despite multiple showings and the beautiful workmanship. We've worked with builders many times
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01/10/2009
The last day of 2008 seems like the perfect day for all of us to take a look back and review what we have accomplished over the past year, and look forward to the exciting opportunities of 2009. As I reflect on our many stagings this past year, one success story in particular sticks out in my mi
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12/31/2008