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Blog Entries in April

The Pests of Summer

The Pests of Summer

by Chris Petry With April showers come… house centipedes? Yuck! It’s an inescapable fact: when the snow and ice melts and temperatures begin to reliably double the freezing point (32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius) bugs will become an unavoidable part of daily life. From warding off fruit flies to avoiding hornet’s nests in the corners of outdoor structures, you&r

Dig This! Gardening Tips Spring 2023

Dig This! Gardening Tips Spring 2023

by Chris Petry Confession: I do NOT have a green thumb. I did at one time. Or perhaps it was the kind of pure dumb luck only an 8-year-old could muster that allowed me to grow a 40lb pumpkin one summer. Problem is, I never matched my efforts and I’m willing to bet there are a number of you reading this right now that fall squarely in my camp. Or worse, you scouted out the perfect plac

Hockey Mom of the Year: Jessica Webb

Hockey Mom of the Year: Jessica Webb

by Chris Petry On behalf of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty and Stouffer Realty and The Pittsburgh Penguins, it was a great honor to recognize Jessica Webb as Hockey Mom of the Year at last night’s Penguins vs. Blackhawks game.   Jessica was, of course, our Hockey Mom of the Month for February, 2023. A Greensburg native, Jessica is the current President of the

How Do You Say 'Berkshire?'

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

The Preferred Realty Launches Pawfect Home Sweepstakes

The Preferred Realty Launches Pawfect Home Sweepstakes

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty is proud to announce the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pawfect Home Sweepstakes, where individuals can enter for a chance to win a custom-built, pint-sized replica of their own home for their loyal companion. Through June 6, 2022, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is giving consumers a chance to win their dog, cat, lizard, bird, rabbit or eve

Celebrate Earth Day The Right Way: Go Green At Home

Celebrate Earth Day The Right Way: Go Green At Home

Did you know Earth Day is right around the corner? There are plenty of things you can do to celebrate mother earth every day, but we suggest starting in your home! Don’t worry, we aren’t suggesting installing expensive solar panels on your home or buying the most high-end, energy-efficient appliances to do your part to protect the environment. Instead, we want to give you some easy way

How To Celebrate National Lawn & Garden Month This April

How To Celebrate National Lawn & Garden Month This April

Did you know that April is National Lawn and Garden Month? Well now that you do, it’s time to celebrate! Many people use this as a month to focus on their own garden or lawn and others use it as an opportunity to beautify their community. However you want to celebrate, we got you covered!    Organize a Neighborhood Clean Up Gardening extends beyond your backyard. It’

Spring Into A New Career: 10 Reasons Why You'd Make A Great Real Estate Agent

Spring Into A New Career: 10 Reasons Why You'd Make A Great Real Estate Agent

Did the winter blues get you down last season? If so, maybe it’s time for a career refresh! Since prime real estate season is heating up right along with the weather, now may be the perfect time to spring into a career in real estate! While you’re contemplating your professional reincarnation this spring, here are 10 characteristics that could mean you would make a great real estate

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2021

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2021

Mark your calendars: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th -- and after an especially hard year, this Mother’s Day is a great time to shower your mother in some much-deserved attention. Whether you see her everyday or she lives far away, you can show your appreciation with a gift that shows your gratitude. Having a hard time picking out the perfect gift? Well, we've created a Mother&rsqu

Congratulations to the second Hockey Mom Winner of April!

Congratulations to the second Hockey Mom Winner of April!

Congratulations to the second April Hockey Mom winner, Lora Clewes, from New Brighton Township.  Lora, mom to Benson (8 years old) and Evelyn (2 years old), is the Vice President of the Beaver County Ice Sharks Special Hockey Association.  The Ice Sharks is a hockey team for special needs children over the age of 5 years old with a disability. As Vice President for the team, Lora is