Oakville Home Staging, Kitchen

Actually, one of the easier rooms to stage is the kitchen. There’s no furniture to re-arrange, Countertops should be clear of appliances, spice jars, utensils, and knickknacks. Here I did a total swipe of the countertops leaving it all clean and de-clutterd, Make sure appliances sparkle. All of this done = MORE VISIBLE SPACE!

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Oakville Home Staging, Breakfast Area

Functional spaces can easily become dis-functional simply because of clutter. We all know how quickly things can pile up. I de-cluttered the seating area and put 2 pillows there for extra seating. I also de-cluttered the counter and added fresh flowers, always a good idea! So take the time to find places for your things and put them away. If you don't have enough places for your stuff, you have too much stuff.

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Oakville Home Staging, Dining Room

If your dining room has become your  transition place for all your stuff you don’t know what to do with and you've forgotten what it even looks like, it's time to take some drastic de-cluttering measures. I condensed the size of the table, removing the 2 benches and 2 chairs giving more floor space. This optimizes the dining rooms' size and charm. Taking the time to de-clutter can really improve the look and feel of the room.

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Oakville Home Staging, Living Room

In this room I found it too heavy so I moved the couch to the opposite side of the room , totally lightening the room. Removing all personal photos allows potential buyers to see themselves in this home and by totally de-cluttering the fireplace mantle (which is usually cluttered in most homes) makes the room look larger and draws your eyes to the whole room and how airy it feels not looking at "STUFF"

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Oakville Home Staging Project

Location of the property, sale price of comparable homes in your neighborhood and today’s market conditions are factors that are out of your control. But you do have control of the desirability of your property. Remember home staging can fill the imagination of a prospective buyer.

First I had all the windows cleaned inside and out, it makes a home sparkle! I removed the old summer flowers replacing with fresh fall flowers in the pots, curb appeal!!!!
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Market Update....perfect time to sell??

I was listening to 680 news last week Thursday at 5:30p. The business report started with the low interest rates. It is actually a better time to buy a house now than 20 years ago and housing sales are up 18 per cent! The Reporter also quoted a financial advisor saying that now would be a perfect time to sell your home. It does seem like a longer fall market and with lower inventory of homes and multiple offer situations this is sound advice. I explained this to a potential seller and this house is now on the market in Old Oakville. Time to sell!! Not Your Average JO.

Just Listed!

I just listed a beautiful 4 BEDROOM home in the heart of Old Oakville. What a charmer this one is, nestled under a canopy created on this tree lined street. The home boasts original hardwood floors and is presented well throughout. The mature lot is a real highlight and it is walking distance to downtown and go station. This will make the right buyer a wonderful family home. I am so excited for my client! JO.

I came across this fabulous report on the Oakville Real Estate Board website and wanted to share it with you! It gives you a really great idea of what's happening in your neck of the woods. Whether you have a detached bungalow, or call an urban condo home there is something useful here.

http://omdreb.on.ca/market_watch/Oakville%202009.pdf

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out HOPS! Beer Benefit Event for Oakville Historical Society and Oakville Museum.
An afternoon of beer tasting to benefit the work of the Oakville Historical Society and the Oakville Museum at the Studio Theatre, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts.
This is a chance for attendees to learn about the rich brewing heritage of the province and sample seven superb craft brewed ales!
WHERE: Oakville Centre, 130 Navy St.
WHEN: Saturday October 17, 2009 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Enjoy light refreshments, door prizes, and a performance by the Oakville Ale and Sword.
Tickets are $35 per person and must be reserved. Call 905-338-4400 for reservations and more information.

Check out the link: http://www.oakvillemuseum.ca/programmesevents.htm

Check out my blog again for more fun in Oakville. JO

A moment to be thankful in Oakville

All of the rushing this week: working, taking a real estate course in Oakville, organizing the kids, then the BIG SHOP for all of the Thanksgiving delights. STOP!!! Picking my daughter up from university at the airport in the middle of all of it cannot be left out. Having my whole family together, happy and healthy is worth all of the running around. Amongst all the comfort foods we will enjoy this holiday season, being able to enjoy it all together in a great place is where we find most of our comfort. A little cheesy, but I am so thankful. Happy Thanksgiving! JO

Let's talk about food!

I have to talk about Jubilee in Oakville, Ontario because I'm probably there 6 days out of 7, running in and picking one thing or another up. They have the best selection of fruit and veg, and awesome entrees and prepared foods for the days when you just don’t feel like it! They have gorgeous, fresh flowers daily. The staff are phenomenal, always so helpful and friendly and Ken, who prepares most of the food loves my webpage and has been following it. Thanks Ken! Seriously, visit Oakville's Jubilee :)

JO