Amy Clements Blog

Seven Staging Secrets

Posted by Lori Arnold on February 05, 2012 in  uncategorized
I recently heard some great tips from Susanita de Diego, broker/owner with Coldwell Banker Your Calgary Home Selling Team; about simple staging tips that could help boost a home’s appeal and give homeowners a competitive edge when selling their home. Your own agent will likely suggest a lot of similar things, so I wanted to share so you would gain some insight into why these ideas make sense. Stage rooms with one purpose. Rooms that have many uses can confuse or even deter homebuyers, so staging rooms ... read more

Americas Favorite Sunday

Posted by Lori Arnold on February 05, 2012 in  uncategorized
The time has arrived, the air is cold and crisp and my favorite Sunday is just around the corner. As many of you know, I’m a diehard Giants fan and am waiting in anticipation for the final matchup against the New England Patriots. Win or lose, I am looking forward to the annual ritual of finger food, commercial judging, half-time show viewing, and of course, watching some football. How are you planning to celebrate the Super Bowl this year? Will you be hosting friends and family at your home? I got to think... read more

Apple Mention Coldwell Banker In Earnings Report

Posted by Lori Arnold on January 25, 2012 in  uncategorized
Yesterday Apple reported an incredible increase in their quarterly earnings report that was blasted all across the media. Our company has been dedicated to the use of the latest technology to better serve the clients we represent and to equip our sales associates with the most powerful, innovative tools in the industry. To accomplish such a lofty goal, Coldwell Banker has formed some important strategic partnerships wtih companies like Google and Apple. In the report, Apple mentioned Coldwell Banker and how the... read more

Real Estate Headlines For Mid January

Posted by Lori Arnold on January 23, 2012 in  uncategorized
Welcome to another week in 2012. Some of us had a three day weekend and most of the nation caught a little NFL playoff fever. But with one month of 2012 half gone, here are some real estate headlines to keep you in the know: The KCM Blog has a post on creating wealth through home ownership and the proof to back it up. Realtor.com profiles a modern fortress in today’s security conscious culture that is available for $5.9 million. MSN Real Estate declares “Finally a Bottom for Home Prices... read more

Take A Tour Of Famous Homes

Posted by Lori Arnold on January 14, 2012 in  uncategorized
I don’t know about you, but I love to take home tours when I’m on vacation or even in my hometown of Dallas, Texas, when I have visitors from out of town. Related side bar: For those of you who have never visited Dallas, Texas  it should definitely be on your weekend getaway list. The Grand Trianon at Versailles. Less grand than The Palace but not as modest as the Petit Trianon, where Marie Antoinette preferred to stay,  this place is magical. Everything had this amazing tone of rusty pink,... read more