Staging your home creates an inviting atmosphere and helps potential buyers envision their own space. But hiring a professional service can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Fortunately, virtual staging is solving that problem. Keep reading to learn more about the amazing benefits of virtual home staging.What is Virtual Staging?Unlike traditional staging, which uses rented furniture and decorative items to make a home look appealing, virtual staging takes an empty home and adds furniture via the web. Virt... read more

Blue is a color that conveys wisdom and trust while also being categorized as a cool color on the color wheel. Homeowners can use blue to encourage a calm outdoor space while showing strength and wisdom. Consider these few well-placed blue items to give your outdoor space a new upgrade.1. Add a Pop of Color Blue is one of those colors that you can use a lot of without overpowering the look of your outdoor space. It is not uncommon to see a lot of blue in an area as all of the color tends to mix together, therefore ... read more

It’s easy to follow a recipe and decorate remarkable confections, but what rule of thumb do you follow when choosing kitchen cabinets and countertops? With so many tempting choices, it helps to stay focused on a few key items. Take a cue from our helpful hints on kitchen design and combine the perfect mix of hardscape elements with a dash of aesthetics to serve up the ultimate pièce de résistance for your kitchen!Food for ThoughtDesigning your kitchen is a big undertaking, so consider choosing e... read more

Sales are popping all over Oakland County, especially in low-inventory areas such as lakefront retreats. Over the past 30 days, 70 homes listed at $1 million and higher have gone pending in Oakland County, said William Brundage, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham. These are new listings as well as homes that had been on the market off and on over the past few years. Realcomp data shows the top-selling luxury real estate market selling well in key cities like Birmingham, which Realtors say has the hig... read more

Southeast Michigan Real Estate To begin this real estate update, we will focus on Southeast Michigan, specifically the counties of Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne. In this region, home prices continue to rise as the year-over-year median sales price increased the most for the fourth consecutive month in Wayne County by 24.9% reaching $149,900. The county that saw the least significant raise in year-over-year median sales price, though sti... read more