Mary Linda Cotten, Realtor

05/31/2026

Mortgage Term of the Day:
A home appraisal is an unbiased professional assessment of a property’s market value, usually ordered by your lender before closing.

🔹 Helps ensure the loan amount matches the home's worth
🔹 Based on location, condition, and comparable sales
🔹 Critical for securing financing and protecting buyer and lender

💡 Tip: A higher appraisal can strengthen your buying position!

05/30/2026

A fresh and odor-free shoe closet is possible with a little effort. Here’s how:

✅ Use odor-absorbing items like activated charcoal, baking soda, or dehumidifiers.
✅ Store shoes properly by letting them air out before putting them away.
✅ Clean shoes regularly to remove dirt, moisture, and bacteria.
✅ Add scented sachets or essential oil diffusers for a pleasant fragrance.

🏡 A fresh shoe closet will keep your home smelling great and organized!

05/30/2026

May's sweepstakes is ending soon! Click the link below for your chance to win a $200 gift card to use towards home & garden projects, Spring festivities, or to simply treat yourself! 🌷✨💰

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05/29/2026

Banish blank walls and channel your inner artist with these totally doable, trendy and budget-friendly DIY wall art projects.

Banish blank walls and channel your inner artist with these totally doable, trendy and budget-friendly DIY wall art projects.

05/29/2026

The winner of last month's Dream Sweeps is Ashley Yarneau! She has won a $200 gift card to use towards her home! To enter May's sweepstakes, just click the link below! Congratulations, Ashley!

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05/28/2026

Less Down than you Expect

05/27/2026

The more time you spend at home, the more problems you notice about your space. That tiny pile of clutter suddenly seems like a mountain; those dusty surfaces suddenly all you can think about. Luckily, you don't have to spend all of your time cleaning to get your home pristine. With these easy home tips, you can get your home more organized, more efficient, and cleaner in no time—and keep it that way.

50 Easy Home Hacks That Will Instantly Improve Your Life

05/27/2026

Ready to win $200? 🌸 Enter May's sweepstakes for your chance to score some extra cash towards home & garden projects, Spring festivities, or to simply treat yourself! 🌷✨💰

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05/26/2026

Ready to get your home sold? I am here to help! Request your Sales Price Estimate on your Home today, just click the link below to get started!

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05/26/2026

Did you know? Decluttered homes sell 80% faster on average! Clearing out excess furniture, personal items, and unnecessary décor creates a clean, open space that helps buyers visualize themselves living there.

✅ Maximize Space & Appeal – Less clutter makes your home feel bigger and more inviting.
✅ Boost Buyer Interest – A well-organized home stands out in photos and showings.
✅ Faster Sales & Higher Offers – Buyers are more likely to make strong offers on a move-in-ready space.