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6/07/2023

Does Your Home Need Outdoor Maintenance? - Preventing Wear & Tear

Owning a home can come with some work. However, if you schedule regular maintenance, it decreases the chances of things deteriorating quickly. It is beneficial to follow some important outdoor home maintenance tips to keep the exterior of your home clean and in good shape. LandscapingPlanting and watching
 
6/07/2023

How Much Does It Cost To Sell Your Home? - How to Manage the Costs

If you haven't sold a home before, you might be surprised by how much it can cost you. Of course, you will most likely recoup those costs on the sale, but in the meantime, you need to prepare up front to shell out some money. Let's take a look at what some of those costs might be and how to manage them. Secure the FundsIf it is a surprise that you will
 
6/07/2023

How to Improve Your Property's Value With a Garden | MyStateMLS

As a homeowner, increasing your property value is important to selling your home. Most landscaping endeavors, in general, can help toboost the value of your home. But, one of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to increase your property value is with a garden.Plus, you can enjoy the benefits
 
6/07/2023

Best Maintenance Projects to Clean Up Your Home This Winter | MyState

While it's normal to think about cleaning and home maintenance in the spring, there are a lot of things you can do around your property in the winter. When the weather outside is “frightful”, it's a great time to
 
6/07/2023

The Perfect Guide to Set Up a Modern White Kitchen | MyStateMLS

We all know someone who is obsessed with having an all white kitchen, don't we? If you are reading this, letâ€s admit that you are a little convinced of its timeless decor as well. Trends have been suggesting its demise, but its classic look and whiteâ€s ability to blend in with every color
 
6/07/2023

7 Basic Decoration Rules For all First Time Homeowners | MyStateMLS

Many homebuyers daydream about decorating their new home long before finding one. As with all things related to interior design, there are a couple of rules that need to be followed in order to make the most of any space.Although the decorating process may seem simple, thereâ€s a lot of work involved. But donâ€t sweat it! With
 
6/07/2023

Transform Your kitchen with 14 Inexpensive Updates! | MyStateMLS

If youâ€ve been spending more time in your kitchen this year, you might have come to the realization that itâ€s not as functional or aesthetically pleasing as you thought. On the other hand, perhaps you are putting your home on the market and are in search of some quick fixes that will
 
6/02/2023

What Is MLS Of Choice?

Changes are Coming In July, major changes are coming to the National Association of REALTORS. Last year, during the 2017 REALTORS Conference and Expo, the Board of Directors voted to make changes to the way local MLSs interact with real estate agents and brokers. From their statement: Effective July 1, 2018, that MLSs be prohibited from requiring participation by