Manila folders, photo albums and plastic wrap—these were the typical methods used years ago to protect our sensitive files, family photos and cherished items. Of course, homes and their contents should be protected by lock and key, security systems and even a pet dog—but these may no longer be enough. Go further to protect for […]

Are you excited about visiting a few estate sales in the near future? Are you ready to shop for everything from furniture to jewelry and much more? Are you curious to see someone else’s home and how they furnished or decorated it? If you answered yes to these questions, you are sure to have the […]

Buying furniture can be tricky. On one side of things, you have a budget you need to follow. On the flipside, you want to get the best of the best in terms of quality. Here is an idea to consider: shop for furniture at local estate sales. This gives you the opportunity to buy high […]

A home burglary can leave you feeling betrayed. Even if you carry a hefty homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy, there’s still a feeling of emptiness that can’t be explained. While it may take some time for the emotional wounds to heal, here are some immediate steps to take to soften the financial blow: Step 1: […]

Have you finally decided to plan an estate sale for the near future? If so, you are ready to declutter your home and hopefully make some good money along the way. Before you contact an estate sale company and begin to think about the finer details, there is a big question you need to answer: […]

Staging a home for sale is not the same as designing its interior for day-to-day living. As sales people, we are creating a visual story that will ultimately result in happy customers. According to the National Realtors Association, to best sell a house, we need it to be neat, neutral and detached from emotion. This […]