In real estate, square footage is everything. If you want an easy way to maximize every inch of your home—without investing in a costly addition to your property—then you need to pay close attention to how you’re styling the space. You may be unintentionally shrinking your home just by way of decorations alone. Here are seven things to avoid. 1. Clutter - When you have lots of items in your home, it can start to make the space feel closed in. Taking stock of what you have... [read more]

Choosing the perfect tree and getting the decorations down from the attic might be a family tradition — but should you deck the halls when you’re putting your house on the market? Too many decorations and potential buyers could be put off by a personalized house that appears cramped. And yet, a lack of festivity might make your house look like the Grinch. We’re championing a strategic approach that straddles the two — here’s how to attack holiday decorations.... [read more]