Dos and Don’ts of Home Trends

There are a number of trends in home decoration that you’ve likely seen come and go over the years. Some of them look pretty nice and create something of a timeless look, while others… well, it’s pretty easy to understand why they’re only temporary trends. Like them or hate them, though, following home trends can sometimes have a positive impact on the value of your home if you’re looking to sell. That is, of course, if you strike while the iron is hot.

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Cynthia Thrall
Bold Housing Moves in Eagle County

Eagle County and the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority (ECHDA) acknowledges the worsening housing market to the local residents due to the recent increase in demand for homes, sharp increase in prices, and low inventory combined with COVID-19 related mountain migration bringing more cash buyers to the marketplace. These impacts are felt intensely by local buyers and renters.

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Cynthia Thrall
60-minute upgrade: Mantel Makeover

Your fireplace deserves some attention. The major architectural feature in many living and family rooms, it is a visual focal point around which the rest of the space is organized. So it’s a shame that so many of us plonk a few objects on the mantel when we first move in and promptly forget about them. If that sounds familiar, it’s probably time for a change. With just an hour, you can give your mantelpiece a makeover that will transform the entire room. Clear everything off, give it a good dusting, and try one of these three basic plans.

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Cynthia Thrall