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Stacy Sheeley

Stark White Everything Is Out: New Kitchen Trends

The hottest trends and top design features that Buyers are looking for most. Cabinets go dark The color white is no longer a staple.  Moody hues like matte black, navy, forest and olive green dominate.  They give space for the homeowner to express their unique taste.  Warm, earthy tones of the 70s are back in style.  Behr Color Trends 2022 Invite nature in with natural woods Wood tones are coming back, however, the natural wood and not your Grandma’s honey oak cabinets.  Designers are sticking with softer hues and white oak in particular.  White oak pairs well with other organic

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Stacy Sheeley

Eight Ways To Get A Luxury Home Look For Less

Decorating a home on a budget?  Eight ways to get luxury looks for less. Make Architectural Interest By Adding Panels Wall paneling ideas can make drab architecture look much more intriguing.  I just personally added paneling to my kitchen penninsula to make it look like cabinetry.  I also have a rather large primary bedroom that is a deep shade of blue.  I added wainscotting and brought it up 4′ to really add interest and a pop of white in a sea of blue.  Im happy to share my carpenters contact info. Obviously we all review our budgets and prioritize where

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Stacy Sheeley

Kitchen Trends 2022

Stark white everything is out.  The hottest trends and top design features that Buyers are looking for most.  The color white is no longer a staple and quartz is the most desired countertop. Cabinets go dark Moody hues like matte black, navy, forest and olive green dominate in shaker style or unadorned flat style.  They give space for the homeowner to express their unique taste.  Warm, earthy tones of the 70s are back in style.  Behr Color Trends 2022 Invite nature in with natural woods Wood tones are coming back, however, the natural wood and not your Grandma’s honey oak

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Stacy Sheeley

What Happened in the July Real Estate Market?

A report released by Las Vegas REALTORS® (LVR) shows local home prices dipping for the second straight month, with fewer homes selling and more available for sale. Existing local home prices are still nearly four times higher than during their post-recession bottom in January of 2012, when the median single-family home price in Southern Nevada was $118,000. But since mortgage interest rates started rising in recent months, prices have been stabilizing, fewer homes have been selling, more homes are hitting the market and more sellers are lowering their asking prices or offering concessions Median Home Price $465,000 +14.8% from July 2021

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Stacy Sheeley

Design Update: Desert Modern

What is Desert Modern? I believe that Desert Modern design is a nod to mid-century modern with clean lines, simplicity and bringing the outdoors in with textures, stone, wood, fibers and plants.  It lends itself to the 50’s and 60’s retro look but with the earthy vibe and colors of the 70’s.  Lots of natural elements take stage here. This architectural movement began with Frank Lloyd Wright – Architect, Designer, Writer and Educator.  Originally from the mid-west, his first studio was in Oak Park, Illinois (a Chicago suburb).  He built around 1000 structures in his career and retired to Arizona. 

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Stacy Sheeley

5 New Ways to Make Your Listing Stand Out

For many people, homes are no longer just a place to live — they’ve become our offices, our new favorite restaurants, our gyms and more. So, when you’re listing a home, it’s important to demonstrate how the space can be used in new ways. Here are five ideas to help buyers realize the full potential of your property: 1. Take it outside Whether it’s a porch, yard or patio, buyers are looking for a place to get away from the indoors. A big selling feature of some of the new home construction is the indoor/outdoor living that seamlessly goes from

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Stacy Sheeley

8 Signs of a Good Agent Worth Selling Your Home

Not all real estate agents are equal. An analysis of 27 million transactions reveals that the top 5% of real estate agents sell homes for 10% more than the average agent.  That means that working with a subpar agent could lose you up to $25,000 on a $250,000 home deal — a considerable loss. With over 14,000 Agents in Las Vegas, there is no shortage to choose from.  But how do you know if a real estate agent is a top producer or an average Joe? Here are eight signs of a good real estate agent who can carry you

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Stacy Sheeley

Is Listing Your Home During Holiday Season a Good Idea?

If you’re on the fence about listing your home for sale during this holiday season, don’t be. It’s a strong seller’s market. Key Points *Sellers often wait to list until spring. But this year isn’t like others. *Homeowners who want or need to sell during the 2021 holiday season probably won’t have too much competition. *Historically low interest rates have fueled the increase in buyer demand for homes. But rates are expected to rise in 2022. The holiday season is typically not peak listing time for real estate. But the current situation, namely a super-low supply of homes coupled with

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Stacy Sheeley

We have decided to sell our home. What comes next?

Once the decision is made to sell your home, the big question is – what now? Most homeowner’s are interviewing two or three Realtors to potentially list their home.  I would say that I get hired because of the answer to their first question:  “what do you want us to do?’  I have a reputation for breaking records in communities and I think its a direct reflection of how we present and market the house. How to Prepare The Edit – What does your family value and what is important?  You will need to go through each room and closet. 

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Stacy Sheeley

When Will The Housing Market Crash?

The Experts Weigh In Article by Leslie Cook featured in Money Magazine on 6/6/21 Ask anyone who’s tried to purchase a home in the last few months, and they’ll tell you horror stories about record high prices and bidding wars that either leave them empty handed or paying well above asking price.  With a housing market that’s been red hot for close to a year now, people are beginning to wonder how long the frenzy can last. The number of Google searches asking “when is the housing market going to crash” increased by 2,450% between March and April. Homeowners today

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