Tag Archive: Real Estate

Curb Appeal – First Impressions Sell!

April 2, 2011 12:41 am Published by

What is it about spring that gets us all out in our gardens, whistling while we work, and yes, visiting the paint store?... Do you think it's because everything outside looks new and clean and homeowners want the inside to look as good? Probably that's true, but perhaps it's because we need more colour in our lives especially after a harsh winter such as we have just had. All winter we have just seen white (snow) brown (dormant grass and trees). We need a lift and nothing lifts us more than NEW PAINT.

Green Solutions to Staging!

April 2, 2011 12:40 am Published by

Green Solutions to Staging. I have severe allergies, especially to dog and cat dander and odors. Perfumes and hair spray are also torture to me.

Featured Article in Terra Cotta Magazine – The Importance of curb appeal when selling your home

Curb Appeal article Terra Cotta Magazine

April 1, 2011 5:46 pm Published by

Terra Cotta Magazine featured article on Curb Appeal by Hope Designs of Caledon. Hope Designs' article on curb appeal was recently featured in Terra Cotta Magazine Why curb appeal is so important? Curb appeal is critical to showcasing your homes features and to draw buyers out of their cars and into your home.

REDESIGN article Terra Cotta Magazine

March 24, 2011 1:56 am Published by

Hope Designs Recent Article on REDESIGN As a Home Stager and Redesigner, I feel it is important to spread our message that "Staging Works" in as many places and homes as possible. I have published several articles on Staging before and I felt it was time to also spread the word on Redesign, since it is a relatively new term and concept but well worth bringing to the forefront. Imagine having the luxury of having your rooms redesigned by a professional decorator redesigner for a fraction of the cost compared to traditonal design rates.

A Diamond in the Rough! Staging sucess in Etobicoke

March 23, 2011 1:41 am Published by

This raised bungalow would have been a real charmer in its "hey day", when I toured through it during the consultation I could see that it had great bones, original hardwood floors, a nice open floor plan. I knew that it would show well, but it would require some much needed updating.

Lori Howard of Hope Designs was Interviewed on Rogers TV-10 In Tune With Real Estate

Hope Designs Interviewed on In Tune with Real Estate

May 17, 2010 10:51 pm Published by

Providing York Region viewers with up to date information about today's Real Estate Market. Hosted by Rav Toor featuring Lori Howard of Hope Designs and Susan Martin of Martin Designs. Discussing the importance of Staging in the Real Estate Market. Our consultations are very reasonably priced. You will get tips and insights from our professionals in addition to our "ready to list" handbook. You never know, after meeting with our team you may decide to hire us after all!