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Pets Drive Home Buying

Have a fenced-in yard? Your home might be exactly what buyers are looking for! More buyers are focusing on homes that are perfect for their pets. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/pets-drive-home-buying
Sellers

8 Paint Colors You Should Never Use For Your Front Door

The front door makes an impactful 1st impression. Don’t make the mistake of painting it a color that will turn off buyers. Check out the link below for more. https://www.southernliving.com/paint-colors-not-to-use-for-front-doors-11744005
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6 Things People Always Regret Skipping During A Renovation

You always hear what people loved about their renovation, but do you know what most people regret? Check out the link below for more. https://www.southernliving.com/regret-skipping-during-a-renovation-11754904
Sellers

Landscape Lighting: The Curb Appeal Boost

It might be getting dark at 8pm, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore lighting when it comes to designing your outdoor space. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/landscape-lighting-the-curb-appeal-boost

Sellers Pets Drive Home Buying Have a fenced-in yard? Your home might be exactly what buyers are looking for! More buyers are focusing on homes that are perfect for their pets. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/pets-drive-home-buying

Sellers 8 Paint Colors You Should Never Use For Your Front Door The front door makes an impactful 1st impression. Don’t make the mistake of painting it a color that will turn off buyers. Check out the link below for more. https://www.southernliving.com/paint-colors-not-to-use-for-front-doors-11744005

Sellers 6 Things People Always Regret Skipping During A Renovation You always hear what people loved about their renovation, but do you know what most people regret? Check out the link below for more. https://www.southernliving.com/regret-skipping-during-a-renovation-11754904

Sellers Landscape Lighting: The Curb Appeal Boost It might be getting dark at 8pm, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore lighting when it comes to designing your outdoor space. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/landscape-lighting-the-curb-appeal-boost

Design and Decor 10 Backyard Deck Ideas for Stylish Outdoor Entertaining on a Budget Summer is here! Get our outdoor space ready for 2 months of fun in the sun! Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/backyard-deck-ideas-budget-11753901

Buyers 12 Outdoor Curtain Ideas for a Secluded, Stylish Patio Add a touch of style and function with patio curtains! Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/outdoor-patio-curtain-ideas-11751200

Buyers How Education is Shaping Homeownership Trends Education is shaping homeownership trends throughout the country. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/how-education-is-shaping-homeownership-trends

Design and Decor Kitchen Trends 2025: What’s In, What’s Out Retro is back, baby! Think 1950’s and 1970’s when it comes to new kitchen design trends. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/kitchen-trends-2025-whats-in-whats-out

Design and Decor 8 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Use Rocks to Create Elegance and Structure Want low maintenance landscaping with curb appeal? Try rocks! Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/front-yard-landscaping-ideas-rocks-11737756

Design and Decor How to Layer the Lights for a Soft, Warm Inviting Feel Sometimes you want a ton of lighting. Sometimes you might want mood lighting. That is why you should layer your home’s lighting. Give yourself options! Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/how-to-layer-the-lights-for-a-soft-warm-inviting-feel

Design and Decor 10 Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas to Add Color and Personality to Your Space Wallpaper is back baby! If you want to dip your toe into wallpaper, try your bathroom! Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/bathroom-wallpaper-ideas-11741096

Design and Decor 9 Home Projects That Will Trend This Summer, From Hot Tubs to Flooring Installations Considering sprucing up your home this summer? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/top-home-projects-of-summer-2025-11733855

Design and Decor The ‘Tuxedo Kitchen’: A Stylish Twist for Cabinets 2-toned cabinets in kitchens have been on trend for some time, but do you know what colors look best together? Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/the-tuxedo-kitchen-a-stylish-twist-for-cabinets

Design and Decor The 4 Hottest Paint Colors to Try This Summer, According to Sherwin-Williams Pack a punch this summer with these 4 paint colors recommended by Sherwin-Williams Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/most-popular-paint-colors-of-summer-11736257

Design and Decor 6 ‘Wellness’ Additions Taking Priority in Bathroom Updates Make your bathroom a true retreat with these upgrades Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/6-wellness-additions-taking-priority-in-bathroom-updates

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