Paying for College by Flipping Houses If you’re an adult looking to head back to school, expect to pay through your nose for it: A college education will set you back anywhere from $10,423 to $39,723 in most places. Flipping houses is a potentially fast, convenient way to save up the money you need for college. An average flip takes 177 days (close to 5 months), according to an ATTOM report, with a typical gross profit of $64,900 – which is enough for your tuition and then some. If you’re Read more […]
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Take the Stress Out of Handling Paperwork When Buying and Selling a Home
With the home buying and selling process comes a lot of paperwork. It can be overwhelming, but there are ways to make it easier. Northern Lights Home Staging and Design has compiled some tips and tricks to take the stress out of this process. Find the Best Rates Before you start looking for homes, it is important to know what budget you can work within. Carefully estimate what you can afford to buy and research mortgages that will fit your needs and budget. Knowing your budget will help Read more […]
Are You Living the Life the Universe Wants You to Live?
There Will Only Ever Be One of You There is only one of you in all the world. There will only ever be one. You are here to do what you alone are meant to do for the world in your unique way. Are you doing it?One thing I have learned over the last year is that there is a reason I am here. That is to do what I am meant to do in my unique way, because no one else can do it like me. It is funny. I was doing a home staging job the other day and the client asked what made me special. It Read more […]
Edesign- A Trip to Your Perfect Space in a Ferrari Instead of a Stage Coach
By now, you have probably heard of Edesign, which is sometimes called online Interior Design or Virtual Design. It is a fast way to work together with your favorite designer to create your perfect space.People put off creating their perfect space for the right time, the right house, the right budget, the right whatever. Before you know it, it has never happened and you have lost such a great chance to improve your life. Why not make it happen now?Edesign is one way to get there fast. It is a collaboration Read more […]
Less is More Beautiful
When it comes to Interior Design, less is more beautiful and more relaxing. Objects that truly make you happy can stand out more when they have space to breathe. Edesign and “Unveiling Time ” Energy art by Mary Ann Benoit of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design. Is your home not resonating with the peace and beauty you crave? Does the term “sanctuary” seem like a distant dream when you think of your living space?With clutter Read more […]
Feel Connected and Relaxed When You Surround Yourself With the Beauty of Nature
There are 10 great reasons to love global style design. One of my favorite reasons is that Global style design is great at bringing the outside in to your designs, to help you feel connected and relaxed by surrounding yourself with the beauty of nature. What is Global Style? Global style tells the story of your life and adventures with things you have collected in your travels and local adventures. Highlighting unique, colorful, and beautiful art and crafts is a wonderful way to create your Read more […]
What Make’s Your Mother’s Day?
Another year has passed and Mother’s Day is coming up in a week. What are you going to do to make your Mother’s day?My mom is 92 and I have mentioned before, she at the point in her life where she is not interested in collecting more things, so I am more careful about what I can give her. Often it is flowers or a gift card to a local book store. I am not sure yet what this years gift will be. How about you? What are you going to do to make your Mother’s day? Read more […]
Celebrate Unique Art and Artisans while Telling Your Story with Global Style Design
There are 10 great reasons to love global style design. One of my favorite reasons is that Global style design celebrates unique art and the artists that create it while telling your story. Tell Your Story Global style tells the story of your life and adventures with things you have collected in your travels and local adventures. Highlighting unique, colorful, and beautiful art and crafts is a wonderful way to create your perfect space.Each piece tells part of your story while creating Read more […]
Create Magical Ambiance and Illuminate Your Story with Global Style Lighting
There are a lot of reasons to love Global Style Interior Design. One is that it is all about you, and telling the story of your life, adventures, the things you love in your space. It is a total expression and celebration of you. Does that sound selfish? It’s OK, it is your house. Of course, it is about you!Each piece tells your story. Celebrate your treasures, old and new. modern and vintage, from various parts of the world.Create a rich tapestry of color, texture, art, and history. In a previous Read more […]
What Boat are You Riding Out this Storm In?
Today I was asked “How have you changed since the pandemic began? Are you more self-aware? Have you shed your cocoon and blossomed into the person and business owner that you never knew existed within you?”Interesting question. Why yes, I have. How about you?We are all in the same storm but it in different boats. Are you thriving or remaining positive? Or not? From my perspective, this pandemic has separated people into two groups. Read more […]