Many home owners struggle with the decision of purchasing a home warranty plan. You’re probably already paying a mortgage, and likely utilities too. So it’s understandable if adding another monthly payment is unappealing. But investing in the safety of your home with a home warranty could make a huge difference in your family’s financial security and…
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Back to School Planning
It’s September! Time to say goodbye to lazy summer days and hello to hectic mornings, backpacks on the floor and late night school projects. Exhausted already? Getting your family back into the school routine doesn’t have to be a looming challenge. Try these simple organizational and planning tips for a smooth transition. Plan Your Outfits…
Simple Tricks May Fix Your Appliances
It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare – you have a pot over the stove and turn the switch to find your burner won’t light. It’s the same idea with your refrigerator. No one wants to swing open the doors for a snack to see that their food is warm and spoiled. While your first reaction may be…
Bigger and Livable: What 2016 Has Show Us So Far
The busiest part of the real estate calendar is winding down. If you want to sell your home soon, but skipped listing your home this summer, you can still leverage lessons from recent months to ensure a higher return when you do put your home on the market. It’s never too early to reflect on…
The Perfect Vacation is at Home
If you didn’t squeeze your vacation in yet this summer, time may seem to be running out. Instead of stressing over the planning, money and travel involved, consider a stay-cation, meaning you stay at home rather than vacating. Not sure where to start? Explore the five ideas we put together as a starting point. Do…
Mobile – An Essential Part of Real Estate
Did you know that 94% of all home buyers used a website at some point during their home search? That is an incredible stat that proves the importance of the internet, websites and ultimately mobile devices and mobile traffic in the real estate industry. Mobile is here to stay, and in fact, it continues to grow.
Help Outdoor Plants Survive the Summer
The weather is getting hotter, and although many people retreat to the comfort of an air-conditioned home, plants do not share the same luxury. Grass, shrubs, trees and flowers endure countless days of heat all summer long. These handy tips and bits of information can guide you on how to help them look and feel better throughout July…
Requiring Renters’ Insurance
By Mark Cloyd, June 1, 2016 at 3:00 AM, as seen in Central Penn Business Journal When using a property as a rental, it is critical to protect your investment. You may believe that the homeowners’ and landlord insurance policies will protect against any damage caused by a tenant or any loss the tenant may experience….
Create a Backyard Oasis
A summer oasis might be closer than you think. Whether you already have a backyard setup or are planning to get one started, keep these five tips in mind to create a space that you’ll never want to leave.
Memorial Day Weekend Home Safety Tips
Memorial day is a time to commemorate the heroic men and women who gave their lives to defend our country. While many of us take the long weekend to enjoy picnics with family and friends or go on vacation, safety should still be a top priority. Remember the 5 tips below for a safe and…
5 Patio Design Ideas for this Spring
When springtime comes around it brings with it the sort of weather that makes you want to sit outside and enjoy the long, warm nights. Homeowners can make this experience even better and perhaps improve the value of their homes, by upgrading their patios.. Patios are a great selling point for homeowners who hope to…
To Love or List Your Home……
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService’s recently launched the “Love Your Home $50,000 Sweepstakes”, which is sponsored by HGTV’s popular TV show, Love It or List It. As the title of the show suggests, you have two options when your house no longer feels like home: renovate it into a space you can love, or list it for…
