Joe Sells The Poconos
Depending on where you live, dangerously low temperatures and mounds of snow are par for the course during the winter. Not only can a winter storm impact our daily lives, it can also do a number on our homes.
While we can’t put a halt on the change of seasons, we can take the proper measures to ensure that our homes are prepared for whatever Old Man Winter has up his sleeve.
Pay attention to the roof over your headOne of the biggest concerns during a winter storm is the roof. In fact, snow can...
When selling your home, you’ll put in a lot of time and effort into making it attractive to potential buyers. From painting the walls to decluttering, your goal is to make your house more visually appealing. However, it’s important not to neglect another one of your senses: smell.
The smell of your home can impact how a buyer perceives it. Follow these steps to help prospective buyers smell the sweet scent of home during showings and open houses.
Eliminate unwanted odors
Strong smells ca...
Anyone can be a victim of homeowner identity fraud, including wire, mortgage, and title insurance fraud. The financial implications can be damaging and long-lasting.
Use these tips to protect yourself from being scammed and defrauded.
Wire fraud
Wire fraud usually happens during the closing phase of a home purchase. Homebuyers are typically busy with their last-minute to-do lists and unwittingly become victims to wire fraud activity.
Phishing and spoofingThe scammers scour the internet for pend...
With record-high home prices in neighborhoods all over the country, some homebuyers have become frustrated as they watch their buying power erode month by month. The good news is that by reorienting yourself and shifting your focus, you may still be able to find a home you’ll love at a price you can manage. Check out these strategies for making homeownership more affordable, even in today’s hot real estate market.
Get the best possible financing deal
Even as prices rise, record-low interest ra...
Apple picking. Pumpkin picking. Leaf peeping. You’ve heard it all before. Fall is full of amazing sights, smells, and sounds, but very rarely do you come across an activity that you haven’t already checked off your must-do list five years in a row.
Well, here’s a list of things you’ve probably (hopefully) never thought of to make the most of fall. And, if you have, congratulations on being original!
Play pick-up football.
What’s the only thing better than packing the car and spending a couple...
Technology is a wonderful thing—it allows us to work more efficiently, helps us stay in touch with friends and family, and entertains us. But it also has the capacity to do exactly the opposite—distract us from our work, distance us from our loved ones and prevent us from practicing truly enriching hobbies. Research has also shown that tech addiction can lead to anxiety and depression. If you’re looking to take a “tech break” from your smartphone, here are five tips to try:
Write Down Other Way...
If your DIY ambitions have reached epic proportion and you’re ready to take on painting your home’s exterior solo, weigh the decision carefully before proceeding. You’ll need to decide if you have the time and patience to do a detailed and thorough job. If you’re ready, willing and able, here’s how HGTV recommends going about it:
Step 1: Prep Your SurfacePriming your home’s exterior is essential to a good result. If you’re painting a new stucco home, let it cure for at least 28 days, otherwise t...
