Real Estate Articles and Advice (page 2)
Sell Your Home This July 4th
Every July 4th, you’ll see sign after sign, ad after ad, promoting some of the year’s biggest sales. It might even be the biggest consumer spending window of the year, after Black Friday. Mattresses, automobiles, grills, furniture… it’s all on sale. Act Now! If you think about it, is there any better day to capitalize on the culture of American consumerism than the day we
Making Your Home Heat Proof
By Chris Petry Well, despite heavy rain providing a temporary respite, it looks like we’re in for another scorcher of a summer. According to predictions from AccuWeather, average daytime temperatures are tracking at 2-4 degrees higher than average. Which doesn’t seem like a lot except the average has been creeping upward for the last several years. So, what can you do to beat the im
The Value of Artwork When Selling a Home
By Chris Petry When we think of the things that tend to add value to homes, it’s rare that we consider personal effects. It makes sense. Possessions go into boxes and those boxes are transported to the owner’s new home where they’ll be filed, stored, or displayed once more. What if I told you, however, that the mere presence of certain possessions on a home tour or in a listin
Woodland Safety Summer 2024
By Chris Petry Summertime is outdoor time. While most of us will probably spend that time lying on a beach with a never-ending stream of cocktails, some of us will prefer to journey into the wild untamed wilderness to reclaim our place in nature. Okay, let’s be honest, most of us will never step off the gravel of a half-mile loop at the local park but that doesn’t mean there’s
What Kind of Deck or Patio Should My Home Have?
By Chris Petry Okay people, we made it. It’s officially the first week of June, which means summer (regardless of the actual calendar date) is in full swing. If you’re one of those “ordinary” folks, you’re probably looking forward to spending a large portion of your off time outside, soaking up generous doses of ultraviolet radiation. If you’re like me, you&r
Your Dream Home on the Water
By Chris Petry Despite a lack of fins, gils, or webbed appendages, humans sure do love spending time on the water. In fact, we built the whole of civilization around it. Of course, in those days, water was the most efficient method of travel and transport so it makes perfect sense that New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Austin… you name it, were erected on the banks o
Must Be the Season of the Tick
By Chris Petry Recently, after a bout of achy throbbing muscles and joint pain, I was tested for Lyme Disease. The good news? No Lyme Disease. The bad news? Methinks, I had an allergic reaction to a common medication. Ah, well. Today, we’re not going to speculate about the state of my health. Today, we’ll talk about a little preventative work you, and I for that matter, can do to en
Tips for Enhancing Your Outdoor Space on a Budget
By Tammy Pitts As the temperature heats up across Pennsylvania, everyone is eager to spend more time outdoors, but is your outdoor space ready? Upgrading your backyard or patio doesn’t have to be costly. Here are some affordable ideas to transform your boring backyard into a delightful retreat. Add a splash of color Rather than splurging on new and expensive patio furniture, pick
What Will the Market Look Like Summer 2024
By Chris Petry There’s been no shortage of news coverage regarding the health of the real estate market over the last two years. For a while, all eyes were focused on the Federal Reserve’s post-pandemic interest hikes. Obviously, a rate increase of that degree was sure to stoke headlines and generate concern among potential buyers. We, and to be fair, a certain contingency of the
Every Day is Earth Day
By Chris Petry On Monday, millions of conservationists, environmentalists and environmentally-conscious citizens celebrated Earth Day. On Earth Day you may have given extra consideration to you and your home’s carbon footprint. Maybe you finally made good on your promise to buy recycling bins, committed to reducing the amount of plastic waste in our oceans and landfills by buying locally
