Blog Entries in March
It's March Madness!
By Chris Petry March Madness is here! March Madness is here! Wait a second, what is March Madness anyway? In all actuality, it’s the term for a specific NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball tournament, originating back to 1939. The single-elimination tournament is played by 68 teams, mostly during the month of March. Hence the name. Now, let’s talk about another kind of M
Everyone's Talking About Homeowner.ai
By Chris Petry Another day, another app. You’ll love this one, though. We promise! It’s called Homeowner.ai and it’s an amazing organization tool that allows homeowners quick convenient access to all their important home documentation, including warranties, service receipts, appliance warranties, closing documents and more in the MySolutions.ai hub. Additionally, it provides a
Happy St. Patrick's Day PA!
By Chris Petry This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday. Ordinarily, the prospect of any holiday falling on a Monday is enough to make anyone recoil in horror and dread. After all, one still needs to report to work first thing Tuesday morning. Then Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before there’s any time to catch up on lost Zzzs. Of course, a lot of people will just ramp up the
Everyone's Favorite Time of Year: Tax Time!
By Chris Petry Yes, that headline was penned with definite sarcasm. Did you know there are people who actually enjoy filing their taxes? I’m going to assume they share a psychological profile with the kinds of people who enjoy playing Patty Cake with bear traps and cuddling with porcupines, but they do exist. Regardless of how any of us feel about the matter, truth is, we don’t real
Lighting for Your Home and Business
By Chris Petry Back in 1972, legendary pop singer Johnny Nash sang, “It’s gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day.” Well today, we’re also going to talk about something rather bright. Yes, the lighting in your home or business. This is a blog, however, so I regret to inform you, there will be no singing. Today, we’re going to cover the types of lighting one could in
Should We Buy, Sell, Rent...
By Chris Petry One of my favorite YouTube shows is Good Mythical Morning, starring Rhett McLaughlin and Lincoln “Link” Neal. If you’re not familiar with said comedy duo or the show, it’s kind of like an online variety show, most famous for their often-times absurd food challenges, sometimes featuring A-list celebrity guests. One of the reoccurring bits is the Will It cha
Make Your Home More Green for Better Health and Curb Appeal
by Chris Petry In recent years, more and more people have embraced green technology to slow the creation of non-renewable waste, save on energy bills, and create a more eco-friendly and sustainable future. Homeowners have increasingly incorporated greener building materials and fixtures into their renovations, including bamboo-flooring, recessed LED lighting, rooftop solar panels, more efficien
Thinking About a Career in Real Estate?
By Chris Petry Have you ever considered a career in real estate? Maybe you’re a service-oriented person and really enjoy the opportunity to both work with and help people achieve their goals. Perhaps you are someone who would simply appreciate more flexibility in your life and career. If any of this sounds like you, you will definitely want to read the interview below. It’s a
Get More Out of Life: Go to the Drive-In!
by Chris Petry It’s official: springtime is finally here. Of course, we live in Western, PA and Eastern, OH so a rogue snowstorm could blow through any second now, but let’s not talk about that. It’s time to clear the clutter that’s been piling up in your basement and attic all winter, tune up the lawnmower, fill the truck bed with mulch, and go to the Drive-In.
What Do I Need to Know as a Home Seller?
by Chris Petry The first thing you should know as a prospective home seller is, it’s still a great market! That’s right, for over 2 years now, sellers have been uniquely positioned to get the best possible value for the sale of their homes. We even saw sellers receive offers well above asking price on occasion. It’s Economics 101: when you have more buyers than product, the pr
