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Trends: Random and Arbitrary, or Purposeful and Predictable?

Trends surround us, they influence and impact every part of our lives. Whether you predict hemlines or housing, deal with wall colors or Wall Street, understanding where trends come from,…

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‘Eau’ (Not EWWWW!’) de Summer: Selling, and the Summertime Stinkies

SO much to like about summer: long days, time outside, more casual clothing,  and OHYES really motivated buyers! Yes, Westchester County’s summer selling season is upon us. Selling an occupied…

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Staging FAQs: What If My Property Becomes a Tear-Down?

Welcome back to The Refreshed Homes’s Staging FAQs where pertinent questions of the day are answered in 400 words or less. “What if my property becomes a tear-down?” has come up a lot…

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Get it Noticed, and SOLD!! Free Home Staging Workshops in Westchester County

Preparing a property for sale is a very personal experience, there is not one absolute standard.  It’s a collection of decisions that correlate to, and support your needs, goals, and…

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The Super Bowl and Home Staging: Why Clever and Creative Beats Costly

Can you imagine being in the room when the idea for Volvo’s Super Bowl Interception Promotion was pitched? If it was anything like what I felt when I first heard…

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Comparing Pre-Juno Frenzy, and the WC Real Estate Market

When something is always available, most people tend not to think much about it.  It’s easy enough to make arrangements to  procure it  when they want to, or need to.…

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Colors, Your Realtor and ME: Getting Your Bronxville Coop SOLD!

Last of the series on getting your Bronxville coop noticed and SOLD! Look at your colors Walls are your biggest surface area, followed by floors, then bed coverings.  White walls are…

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Getting A Bronxville NY Coop Noticed and SOLD, Step One

Previously we established How desirable Bronxville real estate is Challenges Bronxville coop sellers face Why expecting buyers to use their imagination is a bad strategy. Now, rising above, to get…

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Getting Bronxville NY Coops and Condos Noticed, and SOLD

By all accounts, Bronxville NY is a lovely place to live.  Just over a mile square, this scenic Westchester County community has been home to some very interesting and influential people. According…

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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