Upstaging

09/01/2025

I take this opportunity to thank you for trusting in Upstaging over these past 15 years -- I've retired! I'm so looking forward for what's to come! I wish you all, good health and happiness. Please stay in touch!

06/12/2022

A message from Our Mom Eugenia's in Great Falls...

Please help Lilia's family

A horrific accident happened on Tuesday morning, June 7th in Fairfax that affected one of the members of the Our Mom Eugenia family.

Three teenage girls - the daughter and the niece of our prep cook Lilia Martinez Nolasco, and their best friend - were walking on the sidewalk happy to be out of high school early on a beautiful summer's day when they were suddenly struck by a speeding car. The niece and best friend died from their injuries, while Lilia's daughter is still at Inova Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Lilia's son has set up a GoFundMe page to help their family in this time of need, which we have linked below. We ask that you help them by contributing to this fundraiser and by spreading the word.

Our deepest condolences go out to the families who lost their loved ones. We wish Lilia's daughter a speedy recovery.

Hi everyone, my name is Marlon Marquez as some of you might know there was a crash yesterday… Marlon Marquez needs your support for Gabriela’s family expenses

06/01/2022

Amazing! 😪
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/custom-designer-donates-19-caskets-to-uvalde-victims/2981213/

Trey Ganem says his team has worked around the clock to make sure every family of a student killed last week has a unique casket.

05/18/2022

04/29/2022

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday, 4/30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fairfax County.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fairfax County.

03/24/2022

Simply the best!

On this segment of Blueprint for Wealth, Wayne Zell interviews special guest, Laurie Mensing, #1 Agent/McLean Long & Foster Office. To learn more, visit us a...

01/09/2022

https://www.zillow.com/resources/stay-informed/2022/01/04/housing-market-predictions-2022/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emm_zg_g_buzzhousingmarketpredictions_010822_1_national_rng_22brand_emm&utm_content=herobutton

Zillow economists predict a slight slowing of the super-charged market in 2022, but with inventory remaining tight, it’s still a sellers’ market.

09/02/2021

From today's, 9/2/2021, NY Times...

ARTS AND IDEAS
Ice boxes of the rich and famous
In the kitchens of the ultrawealthy in the United States, fridges are not meant to be seen. “I don’t think I’ve had a client that’s wanted to reveal their fridge for a very long time,” an interior designer whose firm has worked with Cher, Tommy Hilfiger and Kylie Jenner, said.

Designers cover the fridges with custom wood that blends in with a kitchen’s cabinetry. They resemble “the imaginary dragons of childhood fantasy in that they are both invisible and enormous,” Caity Weaver writes in The Times.

Cabinets, too, are becoming refrigerators. Often located in kitchen islands, small built-in drawers store wine, drinks and fresh produce. “They like to have lots of beverages,” said Shannon Wollack, the founder of an interior design firm whose clients include many people in the entertainment industry. “A lot of it is beverages.”

Wealthy people want to hide their appliances, designers said, because kitchens are rooms for casual congregation. As a result, they furnish them like living rooms, with art and expensive lighting. “Kitchens used to be concealed,” Wollack said, adding, “It was like the work space. And now, kitchens are more of a lifestyle.” — Sanam Yar, a Morning writer

04/30/2021

Brand new to the market... Assisted homeowner, Sally DiGiovanni of Long & Foster and Libby Paulson of Preferred Staging with preparing this house for the market. So many upgrades. Well done team!

For sale: $1,495,000. Lockbox on rail at 1 PM SPECTACULAR CENTER HALL COLONIAL OFFERS BIG ROOMS with BALANCE and HARMONY ** LIKE NEW and EXCEPTIONALLY CONVENIENT LOCATION ** Please Please observe current COVID SHOWING REQUIREMENTS ** SEVERAL FLEX ROOMS OFFER THE VERSATILITY TO WORK, STUDY, STAY PHYS...

03/09/2021

Another client hitting the trifecta -- three days on the market, multiple offers, above asking.

Welcome to this lovely colonial with striking curb appeal in sought after Wheatland Farms! You will enjoy the exciting, airy, bight, sun-filled interior with windows galore and dramatic high ceilings. The light drenched 2-story family room and foyer are elegant, functional and inviting. Relax with a...

03/09/2021

Two days on the market, multiple offers, above asking -- our clients hit the trifecta.

For sale: $1,475,000. No Open House 3/7/21! Move-in ready SFH in the sub division of Hickory Vale, conveniently located near Great Falls Village and major transportation arteries. 4 sided brick construction, Cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings, skylights, open floor plan, & custom features througho...

01/30/2021

Three months ago, Upstaging completed a project. The house received multiple contracts its very first day on the market and sold above asking. I just received an email from these clients. They were a dream to work with, most of our clients are. ;-) The link to the house is below -- take a peek at what it takes to sell a house for the highest price in the quickest amount of time.

"It's not a surprise that every review is glowing about Joan’s work. She completely transformed the look of our home to be in tune with today's market and we had three offers above list price within two days. From the decision to sell until listing, we had six weeks and Joan was completely committed to helping us make decisions about what would add value to do and then to help implement each action, We were out of town for the last three weeks and Joan oversaw and managed the work for us. Her recommendations for improvements were absolutely outstanding and she connected us to excellent contractors (good prices, good quality, rapid service) and then she helped us manage them. From selecting paint colors, to landscaping, to updating fixtures, to moving furniture and decluttering, her advice was always fantastic. We really felt like we had a partner in preparing the house for maximum benefit. She was always available, always thinking ahead and anticipating issues, always looking at the big picture but following up on every little detail. We never could have done what we did without her, and we never would have gotten the price we got for our house without her. We cannot recommend her more highly."

Updated and move-in ready home on a quiet cul-de-sac! Beautiful hardwood floors on main level, with inviting and welcoming floor plan. Updated kitchen with quartz counter tops, full extension and quiet close drawers & a large eat-in kitchen area with skylight. Spacious family room with deck access,....