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Have You Done the Mohonk Mountain House Labyrinth Hike?

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on March 27, 2017 - 4:58pm

This is amazing!  Everyone that is fit enough should do this . . . but block out pretty much the whole day.  It takes a lot longer than it looks in the video.  These guys are obviously very experienced and very strong.  The natural beauty and the views are breathtaking.

 

Existing Home Sales Strongest Since 2007

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on March 20, 2017 - 10:55am

The housing market is off to a good start in 2017!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on March 17, 2017 - 11:14am

Staging Your Home: The Psychology of Color

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on March 6, 2017 - 3:00pm

Potential buyers' memories and emotions about your house are affected, in part, by the colors of your walls, floors and furnishings.  Color plays a big role in our emotions. Some colors make us feel happy or relaxed, and some colors may make us feel nervous or anxious.  

If you're getting your home ready to sell, choose the colors you paint your rooms wisely.

Here is some helpful advice on how colors affect people and how you can use this knowledge to help get your home sold.

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21 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Sprucing Up Your Home - Part 2

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on February 28, 2017 - 9:23am

HERE ARE IDEAS 13 THROUGH 21.  THE FIRST 12 WERE IN YESTERDAY'S BLOG POST.  Here's a link to our previous post.

You too can create a comfortable, stylish, and upscale environment in your home on a limited budget.  Let's start here with #13 of 21:

13.  Replace your old light fixtures with interesting designs that complement the style of your home.  You can find amazing values on quality fixtures at places like Lamps Plus Open Box , Lumens Open Box, and even shopping at moving sales and flea markets.  Lighting is one of the most important elements of home design, and upscale lighting at the right scale definitely adds value.

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21 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Sprucing Up Your Home - Part 1

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on February 27, 2017 - 3:35pm

 HERE ARE THE FIRST 12 IDEAS.  THE OTHER 9 WILL BE INCLUDED IN TOMORROW'S BLOG POST.

You don't need to spend a bunch of money to have a beautiful and stylish home.  You can create a comfortable as well as upscale environment in your home on a limited budget. 

Here are the first 12 of the 21 ideas we think are just great to decorate, spruce up, or stage your home on a budget.

1.  If your fireplace is outdated, how about re-covering it with slate or marble-look 3x12 tiles in a herringbone pattern?  This is a great way to get a really high-end look for a very low cost.  Here is inspiration overload on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/explore/herringbone-fireplace/.

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