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Our staging success story this month was an apartment that was part of an estate and was stuck in the early '90s. So, the dated furniture, carpeting, and light fixtures, among other things, were removed. Renovations were made to divide one large bedroom into two. A glass block wall was removed from the living space to open up the view to Lincoln Center and beyond.
After staging the apartment with rental furniture and our decorative accessories, the apartment sold in 6 days at $105,000 or 3% over the asking price! Check out our before and after photos here.
Warm regards,
Donna M. Dazzo, President
Designed to Appeal
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Testimonial of the Month
"Donna is efficient and professional and organized and amazing!!! She was able to get in and out of our empty apartment within 2 days and entirely transform the place. It went from a completely empty to a beautifully furnished palace overnight!!! When she sent us the pictures, we could not believe it was OUR apartment! We listed the apartment that weekend and were thrilled to have multiple offers coming in immediately. I cannot recommend Donna highly enough. She is everything that you would want in a professional: honest, creative, detail-oriented, competent, and accountable."
Deb Wachs, Homeowner, New York, NY
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Living/Dining Room After Renovations
Living/Dining Room After Staging
Master Bedroom Before Renovations
Master Bedroom After Renovations
Master Bedroom After Staging
Bedroom Before Split into Two Bedrooms
Girl's Bedroom After Renovations
Girl's Bedroom After Staging
Boy's Bedroom After Renovations
Boy's Bedroom After Staging
Kitchen Before Renovations
 Kitchen After Renovations
Kitchen After Staging
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Market Overview:
New York, NY
"Manhattan sales were very strong in February, up 19% compared to last year. Condos in particular saw a large rise in the number of contracts signed, up 31%. Inventory increased 4% year-over-year, but is still skewed disproportionately towards condos and units over $2M, while units under $1M are increasingly scarce. Prices fell in the condo market overall, while co-ops saw a 15% increase in median price compared to last year. Days on market shortened but average discount increased for both condos and co-ops. A large number of new buildings are expected to launch this Spring, which could fuel a further increase in sales."
The following is a comparison of February 2015 vs. February 2014:
Market Wide:
- Listings on Market: 5,429 units which was a 3% increase.
Condos:
- The median sale price of $1.562 million is a 12% decrease.
- The average price per square foot of $1,753 is a 7% decrease.
- The listed inventory was 2,669 units which was an 11% increase.
Co-ops:
- The median sale price of $820,000 is a 15% increase.
- The average price per square foot of $1,225 is a 3% decrease.
- The listed inventory was 2,439 units which was a 4% decrease.
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Tips and Tricks of the Trade: Ten-Minute Updates to Freshen Up Your Home!
A pile of arty hardcover books on a coffee table might feel something of a cliché, but it can be a rather effective way of adding personality to a living space.This is a super versatile option from Ikea, offering many options for location and function.
Try the Power of Three
Three objects arranged in a small cluster are instantly interpreted by the eye as a carefully edited group display, rather than a random concoction - be they on a mantelpiece or a table.
Space Out Your Shelf Display
It may be tempting to stuff your shelves full of books so you utilize every storage inch. But by reserving part of a shelf to display interesting objects, you not only create a sense of space in a room; you also turn what could have been a workaday piece of furniture into an eclectic style statement.
Rearrange Your Pillows
Few things change the look of a living room as easily as a variety of interesting pillows. A tired sofa can be revived, a neglected armchair brought back into use or a plain bed given the hotel treatment.
To read the entire article, click here!
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Did You Know.....?
Some Interesting Facts About Spring
1. Baby birds learn to sing during spring. Although they are born with the ability to sing, they must learn the specific songs of their species. They often learn their songs within two months of being born.
2. Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time in 1784. It wasn't fully implemented until the end of the Second World War.
3. Arizona and Hawaii do not follow daylight savings. They already have enough sunlight and hot weather, so it doesn't make sense to confuse the sleeping cycle of their residents.
4. Daylight Savings Time saves approximately 1% of electricity a day. It adds up to a lot when one figures in the entire nation (except Arizona and Hawaii of course).
5. Spring fever is a real syndrome. When the temperature rises during the warm spell after a long winter, there is a dilation of the blood vessels so blood can be carried to the body surface where heat can be lost quickly. People experience an energetic feeling when this happens.
For more interesting facts, click here.
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Market Overview:
The East End
East Hampton Town:
- The median sales price of $1,140,000 was a 5.6% increase.
- The number of sales of 732 was a 5% decrease.
- The dollar volume of sales $1,202.2M was a 15% decrease.
Southampton Town:
- The median sales price of $940,000 was a 10.6% increase.
- The number of sales of 1,326 was a 19% decrease.
- The dollar volume of sales $2,718M was a 6% decrease.
Southold Town:
- The median sales price of $599,000 was a 22% increase.
- The number of sales of 336 was a 23% decrease.
- The dollar volume of sales $222M was a 25% decrease.
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