STAGING IN THE NEWS: LA Times – Beware the pitfalls of buying an unoccupied home

In the back of our minds, we all know that a vacant home can become a target to vandals, squatters and the like. What we often overlook are the not so obvious issues that can arise when a home sits vacant for an extended period of time. Besides the obvious dust bunnies, cobwebs and musty “empty house” smell, more serious issues can arise that gone unattended can quickly become a deterrent to prospective buyers. continue reading »