I’ve noticed yoga rooms are becoming the latest trend. I’ve staged a couple of homes with yoga rooms myself. Want to know how the experts decorate their meditation rooms? Check out Ritika Ramtri’s article Decorate Your Medidation Room from the Time of India.

Have you ever noticed the little sticker Realtors add to their for sale signs that says C/S? 6 years ago, I assumed that meant the home was sold period. However, when I purchased my first home, I learned the difference between a sold property and a conditionaly sold property. Sold is pretty explanitory, however the latter means an offer has been accepted and is awaiting some type of condition before the deal is done. Some examples are buyer financing, seller repairing the roof or replacing the furnace. Up until now, the seller was obligated to advertise their property was conditionally sold.
 
Now there is an option for sellers to not advise any interested buyers their property is “almost sold”. This could work out to their advantage if their sale falls through and they get a potential back-up sale, however, wouldn’t you be disappointed if you found the home of your dreams, made an offer only to find out it was already sold?
 
To find out more about this new rule, check out the Calgary Herald’s article “Calgary Home Sellers Not Required to Report Conditional Sales”.

This is an interesting article that gives the pros of home staging. At the end of the video they mention what type of buyers prefer a home not staged: the ones looking for a deal. Depending on what type of offer/buyer you want to attract, you may not want to have your home staged, but if you’re looking for top dollar on your investment, you should seriously consider getting advice from a professional. Check out KSDK’s article Home staging has its pros and cons in a down economy.

Professional home stagers are trained to help homeowners work within their budgets. If a budget is tight, there are some techniques you can use to accessorize your home without spending any money.
 
Search every room, closet and your basement for forgotten furniture, blankets, pillows, candles, artwork and accessories. You may end up borrowing furniture or accessories from your living room to stage your bedroom, the most important thing is to keep an open mind on where to place everything. Don’t be afraid to remove a comforter from your bed if the bunches are beyond repair. Sometimes a neutral sheet will work as a replacement.
 
For more budget friendly staging tips, check out Cathy Hobb’s article “Shop Your House: Stage Using What You Have”.