Shopping: Summer Outdoor Finds From Target

I love doing seasonal refreshes as the weather changes to freshen up my home and bring some new items in. The backyard is one of my favorite places to refresh once the weather warms up - in Oregon we get to spend so little time outside that once it’s nice enough I want to be out there all the time! Target is the perfect place to get great decor items that are stylish, on trend, good quality and affordable. Here are some of my favorite pieces!

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Shopping: Entry Rugs

When people come over one of the first things they will see is your entryway, so you want to make a great first impression and set the tone for the rest of your home by making the space stylish and beautiful. These entry way rugs are all gorgeous options, and they are all at great price points!

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Getting Your House Ready For Listing

Even in the hottest of markets, making a good first impression when listing your home is of utmost importance. I tell all clients that the two most important things to do before listing is to declutter as much as possible and get your home as clean as it has ever been. Here is a list that I share with clients that goes over specifically what to clean and some other tips on presenting the home well to potential buyers.

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Inspiration: Contemporary Kitchens I'm Loving

Kitchens are one of those rooms that can really make or break the look of a home. A remodeled kitchen is huge for resale value on a home, and people spend so much time in the kitchen that having a functional and stylish kitchen can have a huge impact on quality of life! I’ve complied some gorgeous kitchens to showcase the current contemporary kitchen styles I’m loving!

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Inspiration: Major Curb Appeal

As a Realtor, I of course spend a lot of time looking at homes, and I know how important curb appeal is to buyers. A house doesn’t have to be huge and grand to have great curb appeal - things like landscaping, color choice, and creating a welcoming look are all easy ways to add curb appeal. The following homes have great style and landscaping and all around fantastic curb appeal!

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Current & Upcoming Trends in Home Design

Covid dramatically changed the way people interacted with their homes - it was no longer just a place to hang out after work or school and to sleep at night. Our homes needed to provide absolutely everything - entertainment, a work space, bedrooms, a gym, etc. Despite life mostly returning to normal, many of the trends brought about by Covid are here to stay.

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A Breakdown of Home Inspections Recommended in the Portland Metro Area

For buyers, getting the right home inspections is a critical step of the home buying process. I’m sharing the home inspections that I recommend to my buyers in the Portland metro area!

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Inspiration: Not-So-Basic Kitchens

Kitchens are often the heart of the home - it is where families tend to gravitate and a lot of the activity takes place. As a Realtor, kitchens are so important to my buyers - they need to be functional but also (hopefully) aesthetically pleasing and a place where you would want to spend time. In the future I would love to redo our kitchen, but for now I’m just dreaming about the gorgeous spaces below!

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The Top 14 Interior Design Trends of 2022

2022 will bring warmer colors, bolder home decor and a nod to nature, sustainability and vintage elements in the home. More is more in 2022 - more color, more design, more style in the home. Now is not the time to be afraid to go big and bold. Have fun when you are decorating and embrace making your home exactly what you want it to be.

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