A simple way to update and brighten up your Calabasas kitchen is to add new pendant lighting above the kitchen island, paint the kitchen cabinets and replace the hardware.

This  gives you a trendy and updated look that will make your kitchen the star of the home, and as we all know kitchens sell homes.

Get these looks with some of my finds on Amazon that won't break the bank but will go a long way in adding visual interest and style to any kitchen.

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Use these 3 budget friendly and often overlooked home staging tips to completely transform the look and feel of your Calabasas Master Bedroom.

The fist tip is to update and change your bedding. Nothing is more alluring and inviting than a bed that is dressed in a nice crisp white fluffy bedding.

It immediately changes the overall aesthetic of the room and creates a clean updated canvas to work on.

We are visual beings and something as simple as a new look that inspires us and makes us smile will have multiple layers of benefits to our well being, mood, productivity and emotional health.

A room can either hug you and inspire you or it can drain and stress you so it’s very important to create a space that will nurture, recharge and empower you. Specially because Master Bedrooms help sell and create a Lifestyle.

Think 5 star hotel and get rid of any dated, dark and heavy bedding and invest in nice white sheets, some size appropriate pillows with crisp white pillow cases and a...

One of the most common misconceptions about Home Staging is that it is only for vacant homes and that most homeowners cannot afford it.

The truth is that most homeowners cannot afford not to stage their homes. Here are 5 reasons why:

1. Reason Number one

The way we live in our homes and the way we present our properties for sale are two very different things.

We might love our bold decor, not notice the clutter or simply not have the energy to organize our living areas which can spell disaster for your bottom line as most potential buyers cannot see past your stuff!!!

Home Staging will address all of these issues before your home goes on the market so that potential buyers can see and appreciate those big windows, crown molding, wooden floors and many other wonderful architectural features that your property might have that are not currently being highlighted.

2. Reason Number Two

Less is more and in this case Home Staging can help you edit and streamline what stays, what...

More and more agents and homeowners are no longer able to ignore the incredible statistics that show that Home Staging helps sell properties up to 87% faster than non staged properties according to a recent national RESA  survey.

Not only do these staged properties sell faster but also for up to 17% more than a comparable unstaged home.

A growing number of buyers agents agree that Home Staging has a big impact on how their buyers perceives value and how willing they are to make higher offers on a property that is move in ready, updated and decorated to their taste.

Home Staging involves much more than just bringing in furniture and fluffing pillows, it is a proven marketing strategy that helps the homeowner get their property ready for the market in order to appeal to your specific buyer demographic.

Home Staging for selling involves updates, choosing paint colors, addressing furniture layouts, traffic flow and creating those all important emotional connections that will make...

Is Your Property Displaying It's Full Market Value?

Home Staging has become an integral part of preparing a property for the market and there is a very good reason for that.

According to two recent surveys done by the National Association of Realtors and the Real Estate Staging Association up to 90% of potential buyers are shopping for their new homes online.

The MLS photos are playing a critical role in the way a property is perceived and if it lands up on the potential buyers short list of properties to view in person or gets lost in cyberspace.

Home Staging can help you get your property ready for the all important professional photo shoot that will help you display the full market value of your property and create a captivating online presence.

A Home Staging Consultation will help you decide which improvements and cosmetic touches need to be implemented to bring your property up to date with the wants and needs of your prospective buyer so that your number one...

People buy on emotion...so in order to make room for a prospective buyer you need to allow them to emotionally connect with your Calabasas property and mentally "move in" so that they can envisage their family living in this space. Here are my Top 10 Staging Tips to make this happen:

1. De- Clutter. The first step is to get organized and de-clutter the house. Go room by room and pack away everything that is not needed into banker boxes. This will allow you to label them and stack them with ease in either the garage or in a storage unit.
2. De-Personalize. Nothing is more distracting to the buyer than your personal photos, diplomas or collections. We want the buyer to look at the home not at your personal life. Remove anything that can link you to a religion, sports team, college or political party. This is of paramount importance since we do not want to exclude or offend a potential buyer in any way.
3. Remove Heavy Drapery. Buyers are looking for "light and bright" so...