Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Completing a home renovation project is so exciting. The new space or enhancement you’ve been dreaming about for months is now a reality.But what about that mess? Nothing quite compares to the post-construction havoc a renovation can cause in your home. According to the ServiceMaster blog, your primary focus should be removing the dust created by just about every home improvement project, which has an insidious way of sneaking into the most random nooks and crannies. If dust isn’t dealt with pro...
Regardless of how much time you spend cleaning, there are likely to be a few places you overlook. Below are five frequently missed spaces that may need a little elbow grease.
Baseboards-
While cleaning, look down. The baseboards running along the floor may likely need a little TLC, as they commonly pick up dust and debris throughout the year. Give them a scrub at least twice annually.
Doors-
When is the last time you washed the surface of your doors? How about the door jambs? Doors get a...
It’s so easy to get caught up in the bliss of summer that, before you know it, the new school year is a week away. To avoid being struck with last minute panic, here are a few things to ask yourself before the first day of school.
Buy school supplies
See if you have anything you can use from previous years, and decide what you need to buy before even getting to the store. Some stores even have pre-made checklists to make shopping a breeze.
Books
Check online or see if anything was sent to yo...
While the fundamentals of home staging, like decluttering and removing family photos, are critical when it comes to getting your home sold, it’s just as important to focus on what not to do as certain factors can act as immediate deal breakers to would-be buyers. Make sure your for-sale home doesn’t include any of the following turn-offs:
Odors. Whether it’s pet odors, last night’s stir fry or that musty basement, any type of strong odor can be an immediate deterrent to a buyer, no matter how b...
There is no shortage of travel-related advice on the internet. From social media platforms like Pinterest to bloggers ready to give their worldly knowledge, you can find out just about anything about traveling on the World Wide Web. But, there’s something about listening to podcasts that’s both informative and comforting, especially with a trip on the horizon.
Listen to these travel podcasts before, during, or after your travels!
Condé Nast’s very own travel podcast, Tra...
We are so cautious and aware of expiration dates for some items rather than others. Just because it doesn’t have a stamp on it does not mean it’s meant to last forever. Start keeping track of when to replace household items like these to live a much healthier life.
Fire extinguisher: every 5–15 years
This item is really easy to forget because it does last a while, but every so often it’s a good idea to check the pressure gauge attached to see if it’s in the green zone—an indication that...
Most real estate experts would tell you that spring and early summer is peak season for buying or selling a home, and statistics show that they’re right. But that doesn’t mean that the rest of the summer is wasted time for people looking to buy or sell.
August, in particular, can be a productive month, as people are looking to move into better school districts, move before the less than desirable winter months come, and are more anxious to sell after months of unproductive showings.
So, if...
