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6/16/2023

3 Tips for Choosing Bathroom Fixtures for Your Remodel | MyStateMLS

Choosing sinks, faucets, tubs, and toilets is a balance between aspirations and budgets. Here are tips for choosing bathroom fixtures for your remodel. Let Your Budget Be Your GuideWhy are you remodeling your bathroom? Are you looking to increase your homeâ€s appeal before putting it on the market? Or do you simply want to modernize
 
6/16/2023

Moving Tips | What Should Go in Your Open First Box When Moving

Moving is exciting and stressful. Once you've closed on your new home, you have to plan your move, including renting a truck, hiring movers, and planning how to tackle unpacking. After a long day of moving everything you own from one place to another, you're not going to have the energy to unpack every single box immediately. The beauty of packing an 'open first box' is that you'll have all the
 
6/16/2023

6 Ways to Impress Buyers With Listing Photos - Tips & Tricks

It is no secret that consumers rely heavily on imagery when deciding on making a purchase. In the real estate world, the photos are just as important as the property itself. Think about it - what motivates a person to call up their agent, leave their house, and visit a property? Enticing photos that show a promising location for their new home, business, or vacation property. A beautiful
 
6/16/2023

How to Prepare For Summer Home Improvement -Tips & Tricks | MyStateMLS

Summer is approaching quickly, and with it, the best time to tackle home improvement projects. The weather can make it easier for workers to make changes to your roof, exterior, or the kitchen. You may also have the ability to get out of the house. Time off from work, a vacation planned, or a second home to stay in all mean you wonâ€t have to worry about the renovation disrupting your
 
6/16/2023

The Six Best Loan Options for Your Home Improvement Projects

Many people think saving and paying cash for home improvement projects is the only option, or at least the best. After all, there's no interest when you pay with cash. However, some home improvements may come as emergency repairs, making waiting to save enough money to fix a leaking roof or rotting ceiling for months cost you more! Making necessary improvements to keep your house livable makes
 
6/16/2023

3 Important Things to Look for in a Roofing Contractor | MyStateMLS

Following the foundation, your roof is the most important part of your home. It's the part of your home that provides shelter, and it's not easy to repair or replace. You might feel tempted to learn how to replace a roof on YouTube, but it's not worth the risk of getting hurt or doing the project incorrectly and causing further damage. You need to hire a dependable roofer to do the job right.
 
6/16/2023

Want to Become a Real Estate Salesperson | 5 Steps to Getting Your License

A career in the Real Estate industry can be very rewarding; smart entrepreneurs are drawn to the flexible hours and unlimited income potential. The only requirements to start on your real estate journey are you must be at least 18 years old and a US citizen. If you have been convicted of a felony, you will need to contact the Department of State before getting your license; they handle this on a
 
6/16/2023

Five Important Benefits to Parting Ways With Your Belongings

Selling your old home with all your furnishings can help you make a fresh start and transition to a new, better place burden-free. Plus, it makes the relocation process much easier. And there are even more benefits to selling a fully-furnished house.For starters, the furnished property is appealing to some buyers, especially if itâ€s styled to a high standard. On that note, research