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Buyers

7 Things You Should Never Buy For Your First Home

Buying your first home? Here are 7 things you should not purchase for your 1st home. Check out the link below for more. https://www.southernliving.com/things-you-should-never-buy-for-first-home-11720331
Design and Decor

22 Bathroom Countertop Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation

Replacing your existing counters can totally refresh your kitchen or bathroom without a full renovation. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/bathroom-countertop-ideas-11728022
Sellers

A Dark Secret in Real Estate … About Paint, That Is

Bold paint colors are a design trend, but when you are getting your home ready to sell, should you choose trendy or neutral colors? Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/a-dark-secret-in-real-estate-about-paint-that-is
Design and Decor

15 Dining Room Lighting Ideas That Create the Perfect Ambience for Every Meal

Lighting is a great way to define the style of a space, while also adding function. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/dining-room-lighting-ideas-11726790

Buyers 7 Things You Should Never Buy For Your First Home Buying your first home? Here are 7 things you should not purchase for your 1st home. Check out the link below for more. https://www.southernliving.com/things-you-should-never-buy-for-first-home-11720331

Design and Decor 22 Bathroom Countertop Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation Replacing your existing counters can totally refresh your kitchen or bathroom without a full renovation. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/bathroom-countertop-ideas-11728022

Sellers A Dark Secret in Real Estate … About Paint, That Is Bold paint colors are a design trend, but when you are getting your home ready to sell, should you choose trendy or neutral colors? Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/a-dark-secret-in-real-estate-about-paint-that-is

Design and Decor 15 Dining Room Lighting Ideas That Create the Perfect Ambience for Every Meal Lighting is a great way to define the style of a space, while also adding function. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/dining-room-lighting-ideas-11726790

Sellers 5 Ways to Freshen Up That Home’s Curb Appeal Curb appeal is one of the easiest ways to add value to your home in a short period of time. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/5-ways-to-freshen-up-that-homes-curb-appeal

Sellers How to Arrange an Awkward Living Room Layout for a More Stylish, Functional Space Do you have an awkward living space and are not sure how to stage it? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/awkward-living-room-layouts-11720553

Sellers From Mocha to Mahogany: Why Home Buyers Are Gravitating Toward Rich Interiors Darker, richer interior colors are drawing in home buyers. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/from-mocha-to-mahogany-why-home-buyers-are-gravitating-toward-rich-interiors

Sellers These 10 Renovations Make Homeowners the Happiest, From Hobby Rooms to Home Gyms Are you with the 84% of homeowners that say spending money on improvements that make them happy is more important than return on investment? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/renovations-that-make-homeowners-happiest-thumbtack-11718720

Sellers 7 Creative Ways to Hang Patio String Lights for a Dreamy Outdoor Space Patio string lights are a way to add a touch of whimsical with function. Check out the link below for more https://www.marthastewart.com/patio-string-light-ideas-11711673

Sellers 25 Powder Room Ideas That Pack Big Style Into a Small Space Considering a bold design but too nervous to transform a large room in your home? Try the powder room! It’s a great place to pack a punch with design, but safe enough where you don’t feel like it’s a huge commitment. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/powder-room-ideas-11709574

Sellers ‘Should I Remodel My Home Before I Sell?’ Considering putting money into your home before you sell it? Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/should-i-remodel-my-home-before-i-sell

Design and Decor 6 Spring Décor Trends That Interior Designers Are Loving for 2025 Spring is a great time to refresh your home Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/spring-decor-trends-2025-11710309

Design and Decor Why Is Everyone Googling ‘Homes With Arches’? Arches and curved shapes are an emerging trend in home design and furniture. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/why-is-everyone-googling-homes-with-arches

Sellers 9 Paint Colors That Maximize Natural Light, According to Interior Designers Buyers LOVE natural light, but not all homes have an abundance of it. You can make your home seem brighter through color choices! Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/paint-colors-maximize-natural-light-11704719

Sellers 11 Soothing Bedroom Paint Colors Designers Say Can Help You Sleep Set the mood for restful sleep through decor! Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/bedroom-paint-colors-to-help-you-sleep-11701633

Sellers How to Woo Home Buyers With Entertainment Spaces Buyers indicate the ability to host family and friends in their home is high on the priority list. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/how-to-woo-home-buyers-with-entertainment-spaces

Design and Decor 8 Tips for Preventing Dust Before It Even Forms Do you hate dust as much as we do? Then you have to check out these tips for how to stop dust in its tracks. Check out the link below for more. https://betterreport.com/8-tips-for-preventing-dust-before-it-even-forms/

Design and Decor 11 Stunning Concrete Patio Ideas That Will Take Your Backyard to the Next Level Concrete patios have come a long way. It is no longer just a gray square in your backyard. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/concrete-patio-ideas-11695650

Sellers 12 Neutral Paint Colors That Will Look Beautiful in Every Room When getting your home ready for the market, it’s important to use neutral colors that will appeal to the most number of buyers. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/neutral-paint-colors-11690989

Design and Decor 25 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas From Designers to Up Your Al Fresco Game Spring is in the air! That means it’s time to get some inspiration for your dream outdoor kitchen! Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/outdoor-kitchen-ideas-11688296