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An Inside Look at The Home Editor™ Process May 2, 2019
CMFTO - After

Preparing and staging a home for market has many different layers, that can range from addressing basic needs like editing, to more cosmetic aspects like painting, repair, and staging. A recent project had us doing it all, and the end result is 100% worth it.

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Decluttering Made Easy™: Wine and Furs April 25, 2019
CMFTO - Wine Cellar

For this installment, we are addressing wine and fur. We’ve combined these two categories because they require similar conditions for proper storage. And, if not stored properly, their value can drop significantly.

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Decluttering Made Easy™: Silver April 18, 2019
SILVER: CMFTO's 5th Annual Clutter Challenge (Luxury Edition)

Silver is one of the most prevalent items we find in significant quantities in our clients’ homes. There is a big difference, though, between sterling silver and silver plate.

To start, keep in mind this simple and general way to look at silver:

  • Sterling silver has the potential to appreciate in value, while silver plate does not.
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Decluttering Made Easy™: Jewelry April 11, 2019
JEWELRY: CMFTO's 5th Annual Clutter Challenge (Luxury Edition)

Just like art, jewelry is a highly subjective area. With the exception of some of the component basics (like weight, carat, and quality), the value of jewelry is entirely driven by its marketability.

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Decluttering Made Easy™: Art April 4, 2019
CMFTO Clutter Challenge: Art

Art is one of the most personal investments you can make. Over decades, we can accumulate a large number of pieces, which is great when we have room to display them, but what do you do with your art collection when it’s time to rightsize?

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