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Posted on 09/09/2022
Safety: Quick tips for childproofing your home
From electrical hazards to furniture hazards, your home has several potentially harmful areas for members of your household of all ages. From the kids of the house accidentally taking a fall to a friend tripping over a cord, the following tips are simple ways to keep your home as safe and worry-free as possible, especially if there's a...
Child Safety
Childproofing
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Posted on 09/02/2022
Tech tools in real estate: Your guide to home designing software & more
The modern real estate world is full of helpful technological advancements, including home designing software. A comprehensive home design software program allows homeowners, interior designers and architects to bring their home design plans to life in a more accurate, efficient and collaborative way. But what are some other ways modern professionals and homeowners can use technology to improve...
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality
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Posted on 09/01/2022
Reserve, PA Real Estate Market Update 9/1/2022
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Posted on 08/26/2022
Working from home: Burnout and how to fix it
Working from home can be great for a variety of reasons, such as convenience, higher productivity and possibly increases in work-life balance. However, there is another side to working from home: burnout. Many times working from home means working at home, living at home, being at home and generally staying home much of the time. While that can...
Burnout
Mental Health
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Posted on 08/21/2022
Shaler, PA Real Estate Market Update 8/21/2022
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Posted on 08/19/2022
Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Sweat Equity
If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...
Home Maintenance
Home Maintenance
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Posted on 08/12/2022
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Modular Home
Buying a modular home can give you a great housing option when you need to move within a short timeframe and stay within your budget. While these types of houses tend to be affordable and available quickly, it’s important to understand the purchasing process. Knowing more about buying a modular home can help you avoid making potentially costly...
Homebuyer
Homebuyer
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Posted on 08/11/2022
New Kensington, PA Real Estate Market Update 8/11/2022
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Posted on 08/05/2022
Mortgage: Recasting your monthly payments
Recasting mortgage payments is a little-known gem when it comes to homeowner finances. It’s often viewed as a method to lower monthly payments without extending the length of your loan term. But what exactly is mortgage recasting? Are there any disadvantages to it? What about my interest rates? Will my overall loan balance increase or decrease? Here’s a...
Home Financing
Home Refinancing
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Posted on 07/31/2022
Reserve, PA Real Estate Market Update 7/31/2022
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Posted on 07/29/2022
How to Tell if Your Chimney Needs to Be Repaired
Unlike some home repair issues, the gradual decline of a chimney often goes unnoticed for years. During this period of modest disrepair, a wide range of structural problems and fire risks can arise. Even small gaps between brick layers create an opening for unwelcome pests. Here are three telltale signs your chimney may require repair. 1: Check for...
Chimney
Home Maintenance
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Posted on 07/22/2022
Eclectic decorating: How to design an eclectic living room
When decorating your house, it's best to go room by room. While having a general design style for the entire home is an excellent way to begin, highlighting each room's specific features and design can take your decor to the next level. Here are some room-by-room tips for decorating your house: Living room Living rooms are multi-functional spaces...
Decorating
Decorating
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