This week on The Co-List, Mike and Shannon are officially in their “6-year-old birthday party era” 🎉

With both of their kids turning six, they’re swapping party stories, talking themes, chaos, gift overload, and how birthday season somehow feels more exhausting than fun (but we wouldn’t trade it). They also dive into Valentine’s Day, what it looks like as parents now versus what it used to be and how these little seasonal moments shape life in the Hereford Zone.

And speaking of seasons… since the Super Bowl has wrapped up, something shifts. Around here, that’s the unofficial threshold when people snap back into “real life.” In real estate, that means the spring market is coming and coming fast.

Mike and Shannon break down:

• Why getting the right listing photos can make or break your home sale

• How to start prepping your house before the spring rush

• Why decluttering now will pay off later

They’re also floating an exciting idea for the community: a spring Dumpster Day 🗑️ A chance for neighbors to clear out what they don’t need, freshen up for the season, and get market-ready together.

It’s parenting, real estate, community, and a little bit of controlled chaos. Just another week inside The Co-List.