Michelle Ballard, Realtor

06/17/2026

Whether you are staging your home for sale or welcoming a new instrument, working a piano into your home’s décor can be challenging. Here are some tips.

Pianos often don’t fit well into your space or design style. Here are some tips for decorating with a piano.

06/15/2026

Considering a new home? Keep an eye out for signs of unpermitted renovations during your search!

When buy a home, it’s important to know if any renovations were properly permitted. Here’s how to deal with unpermitted renovations.

06/14/2026

📈 Here's your updated Market Report for Cottonwood Heights, Utah!

🏡 In the last 30 days, 30 Homes Sold for a Median Sale Price of $750,000 in an average of 34 Days on Market, resulting in an Average Price per Square Foot of $328.

🤔 Thinking of Buying or Selling? 📲 Reach out Today!

→ For more information, be sure to check out my full Community Report: https://www.michelleballardrealtor.com/market-report-cottonwood-heights

06/13/2026

🎨 Neutral colors create a blank canvas for buyers, allowing them to imagine their own style in the space. Keep walls and furnishings light and neutral. ⬜

06/12/2026

Do you know the differences between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting? Here's a guide to help you keep your home safe.

We all know cleaning helps reduce our risk of illness, but do you know the distinction between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting?

06/10/2026

When staging a smaller room, use floor-to-ceiling drapes to make it appear taller, and keep your décor simple to emphasize space. Need some additional design hacks to help a small space look larger? Check out this great article!

Many of us struggle with living rooms that are smaller than we’d like. Do you dream of big style in a tiny space? With a little creativity and some smart choices, your small space can have a much larger feel. Paint. Choose a light color to make your room appear larger. Most designers recommend whi...

06/08/2026

A crucial note for homebuyers: Lead, once common in housing construction, poses risks, especially in pre-1978 homes. Lead-based paint must be disclosed in all transactions, including "For Sale By Owner." Here are some more hazards to be aware of in older homes.

Homes built before 1990 are considered “older” by today’s standards, and those built before 1920 are considered vintage or “heritage.” Owning an older home brings a whole set of challenges not found with newer homes, one of them being the use of environmentally dangerous building materials...

06/07/2026

📈 Here's your updated Market Report for Midvale, Utah!

🏡 In the last 30 days, 51 Homes Sold for a Median Sale Price of $474,900 in an average of 48 Days on Market, resulting in an Average Price per Square Foot of $275.

🤔 Thinking of Buying or Selling? 📲 Reach out Today!
→ For more information, be sure to check out my full Community Report: https://www.michelleballardrealtor.com/market-report-midvale

06/06/2026

🧹Clear away personal items and excess clutter. This allows potential buyers to envision their own belongings in the space. Less is more!

06/05/2026

Maintaining your air conditioner's condenser is crucial for optimal performance. Here's a step-by-step guide for a DIY cleaning.

Periodic cleaning of the outside air conditioner condenser is a task you can do yourself. Here’s how to keep cool.