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Recapping 2017 : Good Numbers and Big Milestones

The end of one year and beginning of another always jazzes me. I always find something to be surprised about, and recapping 2017 is no exception.  Running a small business,…

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Wanting to Be a Better Person: Top Resolution for 2018!

A just-released Marist Poll revealed being a better person in 2018 tied as top New Year’s resolution! Even better, it’s the second year in a row!! Wanting to be a…

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Don’t Let Your Listing be a Leftover Turkey!

Leftover turkey is great. Leftover listings, not so much.  The listing history of most any property is a few clicks away for the average consumer.  Buyers are not enticed by…

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Buying Cool AND Local: 50 Unique Gifts to Buy Now

Originally published in November 2017, updated and re-published  December 2018 Mid-November, we have the best intentions. We see the TV ads, and in our heart of hearts we’re ready to…

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The Best Real Estate Data You Never Thought You Could Access

…and even if you knew to access it, chances are good you may not have known how much was there was, or how good it was! So yes, welcome to…

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Ask the Experts: Photo and Video Digitizing

If this title intrigues you, chances are good you’ve Unearthed a long-forgotten box (or three) filled with a jumble of memories, vintage equipment or accouterments that you have no idea…

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Grays: Not Going Anywhere Anytime Soon

Colors You Love: Going for the Greys!

If  you’re chromophobic, but know it’s time to paint, all the decor chatter extolling the virtues of grey sure sounds like good news. I mean, it’s grey! How hard can…

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Where to Donate and Dispose of Unwanted Items in Westchester County NY

Originally published September 2017, updated in October 2019. Holding onto stuff you don’t need or want because you’re sure there’s another, better place for it…but you just haven’t found it…

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Vacant Listing? Renting Furniture: A Tale of 3 Houses

Vacant listing? Chances are you’re curious… and opinionated about the prospect of renting furniture. Certainly appropriate for some situations, but this Westchester County Home Stager counsels not to consider renting furniture…

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September: Time to Prepare, Maintain and Improve Exterior Property

We’ve all done the weekend warrior thing: summoning our inner superhero, we go all-in on accumulated tasks on a free weekend. Fine for cleaning out closets or painting bathrooms, but…

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Marie approaches her recommendations with a down-to-earth sensibility and is also a lot of fun! I have a new friend.

– Susan Sachs, Chappaqua

After Marie staged our house, we had second thoughts about leaving. Couldn't believe we live here.

– Paula and Roger, Hastings-on-Hudson

I don’t always like deferring to experts, but my investment was paid back approximately 20:1.

– Thor Mann, Croton-on-Hudson

Marie has a skill set that is professional and gentle. She removes a homeowner's stress and feeling of being overwhelmed.

– Bonnie Stein, Julia B Fee, Rye

Marie was very easy to work with. I wish we had used her expertise years ago!

– Barry Zelin, Ardsley

Marie Graham gets 5 stars from us! She was spot on in knowing exactly how our house should look for the photographs and the showings.

– Charlotte and Hal, Ardsley

Marie helped us with both selling our old home and decorating our new home. She recommends practical items of good value and is so committed to the details.

– Sandy McCormick Sleepy Hollow

I'm very thankful for Marie's excellent suggestions, from paint colors to floor finishes. We had 3 offers and sold above the asking price!

– George Casale, Bronxville

Marie is the color whisperer. We wanted totally new colors, and now our home is colorful, energizing and harmonious. Our friends comment on how welcoming and warm it is.

– Lesa Rader

She is smart, funny, engaging, with a great eye and creative ideas that we’ve implemented ourselves. I highly recommend her!

– Nan F., White Plains

She’s through and goes throught your home without judgment, providing recommendations with absolutely no pressure.

– Karen Dreher, New Rochelle