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The 10 Reasons People Are Moving
by Chris Petry Why are people moving? Well, now there’s a loaded question if I’ve ever heard one! There are countless reasons why someone might sell their home, move to another neighborhood, city, state, or country, and begin a new life. Today, however, we’re going to try and address ten of the most popular reasons people are moving as of January, 2024. Getting Close
How Do You Say 'Berkshire?'
by Chris Petry I know what you’re thinking: you mean there’s more than one way to pronounce Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty? Well, no, not really. The name is pronounced Berk-sherr Hathaway, not Berk-SHIRE. However, since the “shire” pronunciation is so ubiquitous, let’s take a few minutes to explain the proper pronunciation of the name and why
Congratulations to the March 2021 Hockey Mom Winner!
Congratulations to our March Hockey Mom winner, Julie Sharbaugh, from Indiana PA! Julie is a mom to five kids (Kendra 19, Matt 17, JJ 12, Benny 11, Emmett 8) with the youngest three playing hockey for Indiana Youth Hockey Association (IYHA). Julie has been the Team Manager for IYHA for the last six years, but she is known around the S&T Bank Rink for another rea
How to Start Early on Your New Year’s Resolutions
2020 has been a long year so why wait until January 1st to start your New Year’s Resolutions! If your goals this year are to get organized, why not start writing things down now? Or if you want to get in shape, start doing what you can to work out during the holidays! Getting in a practice round before 2021 could give you the best possible chance of success going into the new year. Che
16 Real Estate Terms You Should Know Before you Buy
Searching for a new home is difficult. Potential buyers often have to balance their wants with their needs and try to prioritize factors like location, price, and size. What many house hunters don’t think about during their search is how complicated the process can get after you find the perfect home. That’s when the paperwork starts and a flood of confusing terminology begins. To help
Four Home Buying Tips for a Growing Family
The prospect of buying a new home can be fun and exciting. It can also be a bit nerve-wracking, given that you want to get it just right. How do you know that the house you fall in love with is the house? How can you be sure that you will be happy with your choice years down the road? With a growing family in mind, most homeowners worry about finding the perfect family home. Before you start
What You Should Know About Equal Opportunity Housing
The sale and purchase of a home is a major milestone in your life, which is why you should be able to feel 100 percent confident in that decision. Whether you are looking for your very first home or settling down after retirement, you should always be assured that the home buying process will be equal and fair. Equal Opportunity Housing is put in place to avoid discrimination in the ho
How to Boost Productivity at Work
Now that some of us are settling back into the office and getting back into a routine, it's a good time to talk about staying productive at work! Since being out of the office for the past few months, your productivity might have slipped, you lost your routine, or just need a reset! It's time to get back and evaluate how productive we are at work. Check out the best tips
Time Management Tips for the New Year
Being a real estate agent probably means you have a super busy schedule. If you find yourself wishing that there was more time in the day, you might want to make time management your New Years’ resolution! Plan Ahead One of the best ways to manage your time is to plan out your day ahead of time. This will allow you to focus on what needs to be done throughout
Congratulations to the November 2019 Hockey Mom Winner
Congratulations to our November Hockey Mom winner, Elizabeth Turcovsky from Mentor, Ohio. Elizabeth grew up in a hockey family watching her brothers play, and now is carrying on the tradition with her own son, Kilian. Kilian plays on one of Mentor Youth Hockey Association’s squirt teams where Elizabeth is the team Business Manager – a position she has held for the
