Carl Johansen, Norfolk Virginia Real Estate, Hampton Roads Realtor

06/17/2026

Looking to spruce things up in your decor? Take a walk on the wild side with animal prints in your home.

Go wild...

06/17/2026

Negotiation doesn’t end with numbers 🤝
It ends when a buyer emotionally connects to the home ❤️🏡
Once that happens, small details stop feeling like problems.

06/15/2026

Is it about time for a remodel? Red, olive green, and brown combine powers to add rustic elegance to your home.

06/15/2026

No one says it out loud, but it’s true ⏱️👀
Most buyers decide how they feel about a home in the first 5 seconds
After that, they’re just trying to justify it.

06/12/2026

If you look at your bank account and wonder where all of your paycheck is going, this article could be of some help.

06/12/2026

Price gets people in the door 💰
Emotion closes the deal ❤️
When a buyer starts imagining life in the home, everything else becomes background noise.

06/10/2026

Once you leave the house, the real conversation starts 🚪💬
In the car, on the phone, even later that night… people are replaying every detail
And usually it’s not logic that wins… it’s how the home made them feel.

06/10/2026

Need some summer style inspiration for your home? Gray, teal, and gold accents are a good idea to go with.

06/08/2026

A lot of buyers eliminate great homes because of one unnecessary “must-have” 🚫🏡
And the funny part? That perfect home they’re waiting for usually doesn’t exist.
Sometimes the best homes are the ones you didn’t expect to love.

06/08/2026

Hanging baskets don't come cheap when you get them in stores. Make your own instead!

By creating your own DIY hanging baskets, you can create a splash of color any place you choose. Use it indoor or on the patio for a unique fun DIY project.