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by Desiree Mastracchio
- Jun 14, 2019
- 3 min
How to Plan Updates Wisely
Whether you think you might be listing your home in 1, 5 or 10 years, resale should always be in the back of your mind. Your house is the...
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by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Sep 23, 2018
- 2 min
Too High? Too Low? Just Right!
Have you ever walked into a room and something just felt "off"? The curtains seem too short... the art above the sofa is too high... It's...
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by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Apr 16, 2018
- 3 min
How to Stage a Bathroom
When preparing to list your home, be sure to spruce up all bathrooms, especially the master, with these guidelines in mind. Make Any Need...
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by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Dec 31, 2017
- 4 min
Think You Can't Afford a Stager? Think Again.
Staging costs a little at the front end, and saves a LOT at the back end. Take a look at some of our recent projects, and see for yoursel...
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Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Dec 1, 2017
- 3 min
6 Tips for Decorating/Selling in December
Are you or your clients listing in December? Despite having your house on the market, the family still deserves a festive holiday season....
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by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Oct 16, 2017
- 3 min
How to Create a Vignette
Staging is all about conveying a lifestyle, and vignettes are an effective way to accomplish this. Vignettes are a group of functional an...
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by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jul 10, 2017
- 4 min
10 Essential Updates for Traditional Homes
The north-Atlanta suburbs are filled with stately brick homes now 25+ years old, built and decorated in traditional Southern style. As em...
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by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Mar 20, 2017
- 4 min
The Top 5 Staging Mistakes . . .
. . . And how to avoid them! Most real estate agents and homeowners agree that staging is critical to selling a house. But when it comes ...
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by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jan 23, 2017
- 3 min
2017: What's In, What's Out?
The new year is underway, and 2017 promises some interesting interior style and design trends. Below are several, and how they relate whe...
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Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Dec 1, 2016
- 1 min
Let it Sparkle!
Let It Sparkle! It's December - Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah!! Time to make your home sparkle with the colors of the season: bright ...
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Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Nov 1, 2016
- 2 min
3 Steps to a Modern Farmhouse
Who doesn't love the cozy, trendy look of an urban farmhouse? With the popularity of HGTV's Fixer Upper, many homeowners are drawn to the...
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Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Oct 3, 2016
- 1 min
The Consumer's Guide to Staging
Preparing to sell your home can be a daunting task. Just the thought of decluttering, making updates and repairs, painting, packing and k...
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Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jul 16, 2016
- 1 min
Which Would You Rather List?
Imagine you are on the GA-MLS uploading photos for your newest listing. You want the house to sell quickly, not only for your clients' sa...
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Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jul 1, 2016
- 4 min
The 5 Accessories Essential to Staging
Staging a house to sell can be a lengthy and involved process.... so many factors come into play. Will the house be vacant or occupied? D...
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Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jun 5, 2016
- 5 min
6 Steps to a Home Makeover
Have you ever felt like your house needs a do over? Not a remodel, not a redecorate -- just a makeover. You've got nice furniture, your a...
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Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- May 4, 2016
- 2 min
Is Staging Necessary in a Seller's Market?
The 2016 housing market once again is favoring sellers - inventory is relatively low, houses are moving quickly, and home sellers are exp...
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Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Apr 20, 2016
- 1 min
A Staging Consult Gives Sellers an Edge
Preparing to list your house for sale can be a daunting task. You know you're supposed to declutter and depersonalize, but to what extent...
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