Chloe powell

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I'm Chloe and I'm so happy you're here. This blog is a journal about our lives, and all things home + design. Stay awhile and say hello!

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Pricing Mistakes to Avoid When Listing Your Home For Sale

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Sellers

Pricing your home can be a tricky science sometimes. There is a lot to consider such as the updates you’ve done, the neighborhood you live in, the size of your home and the location. What the value of your house looks like on paper might not always match the market value of your home. Ultimately […]

How to Stage Your Master Bedroom to Feel Like An Oasis

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Sellers

Our bedrooms are our space to get a good night’s sleep so we can wake up refreshed and recharged for the day! That’s why it’s important to create a space that feels peaceful and relaxing. Whether you’re looking for great staging tips to prep your home for sale or your Master bedroom is just in […]

Three Home Seller Myths You Need to Know

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Sellers

Whenever anyone mentions that they’re thinking of putting their house up for sale it seems that everyone wants to give their opinions on the subject. Because of that, a lot of myths have developed that seem to go around like the game, Telephone. Let’s debunk those myths so that when you’re ready to sell, you […]

The Answers You Need to Why Your Home Isn’t Selling

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Sellers

I see you out there… the For Sale sign is up in your front yard, people have come and gone to the Open House (or maybe the Open House had very little traffic which left you feeling defeated). You are seeing neighbors sell their homes after only a few days and wondering why you haven’t […]

How to Make House Hunting as Easy as Binge Watching Netflix

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Buyers

You know the feeling when you struggle to find something to watch on Netflix because it’s just so overwhelming with the number of shows and movies to choose from? Well the same thing can happen when it comes to house hunting! There are so many real estate websites and so many houses to look at. […]

The Products Every New Homeowner Needs From Trader Joes

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Home

You signed your name about 200 times and got the keys to your new house! Now you’re ready for a weekend of cleaning, unpacking, and decorating your new space! It’s going to be a busy few weeks getting settled so I rounded up some of my favorite go – to products for new homeowners and […]

Tips for a compelling offer in a competitive market

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Buyers

You’re getting ready to start the home buying process, browsing through all the real estate websites to see what’s out there and have started your new home wish list. You’ve probably been getting advice from friends and family members about how to get a good deal and things you should do to avoid overpaying. Now […]

Top Lifestyle Considerations for Buying a Home

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Loudoun County

You’re not just buying a house, you’re buying a lifestyle! That means when you’re writing out your list of must have home features and deal breakers, you need to think beyond the “house data” and figure out which features to focus on that will give you the lifestyle you want to live! As a buyer, […]

Home Buyer Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make

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Home

Whether you’re getting married, looking for more space to raise a family, want to stop renting and start investing, or maybe you’re looking for a rental property you can make some extra cash on – The reasons people have for wanting to buy a home can vary. However, whatever your reason, you’ll want to be […]

Three Home Buying Myths You Need to Know

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Buyers

If you’ve been thinking about buying your first home, chances are you’re getting tons of advice from everyone you mention it to. It can be pretty overwhelming which is why I want to share 3 home buying myths you need to know if you’re considering homeownership. These will help debunk some of the things you […]

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