Northern Poconos Real Estate News
There are so many ways to keep your home safe and secure. From basic practices to high-tech gadgets, certain measures can ensure that you feel comfortable both in your home and when you're away. Here are five things to keep in mind.
Locks and Entry Points
Install sturdy deadbolt locks on all exterior doors. Make sure you use them consistently. Consider reinforced strike plates and long screws for stronger door frames. Secure any sliding doors with a bar or rod in the track, as this will help pr...
Plenty of homeowners have made mistakes when remodeling. It's worth learning from those challenges to avoid making them yourself. Let's take a close look at a handful of the most common bathroom remodeling mistakes as well as how you can avoid making them.
Bad ventilation
Having inadequate ventilation in the bathroom causes more than just steam buildup. It can lead to significant challenges with dangerous mold and air quality problems. Moist rooms like the bathroom need proper ventilation, so...
Getting your house ready to put on the market can seem like a massive undertaking. From cleaning to staging, you might not know where to begin. In search of advice? Break each room into sections, and tackle the room head on with this house selling checklist.
Living Room
- Use pillows and throw blankets to soften up the room.
- Clear off the coffee table.
- Store toys out of sight.
Dining Room
Clear off the dining table—only leave the centerpiece. Remove extra chairs from the table. Set the table...
When it comes to student loans, dealing with the lender can be more difficult than repaying the loan. That’s one of the top complaints by consumers in a report of the student loan ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
For federal student loans, more than twice as many consumers (71 percent) reported difficulties dealing with their lender or service than the 28 percent who complained to the CFPB that they were struggling to repay their loan. Two percent of complaints wer...
Preparing your home for a winter storm can be a hassle, especially when done last minute, so make sure to plan ahead and take these necessary precautions this winter season.
Double check for supplies
You may think you have shovels, flashlights, and extra fuel ready to go, but don’t rely on last year’s stock to get you through the season. You don’t want to be forced to go on the dreaded last-minute hardware or grocery store run. If a storm is on the horizon, make sure to make a list of wh...
If you’re handy around the house, the thought of tackling a variety of home improvement projects with your own two hands might have crossed your mind a time or two.
But before you dig into a DIY project, it’s important to consider some factors beyond your ability to do the job right. You’ll also want to consider the cost of all the tools and materials needed, as well as the amount of time you’ll need to devote to the project.
Here are four important questions to ask yourself before attacking a...
Staging your home is crucial any time of year—but especially during winter, when weather and a slower market tend to get in the way. These staging tips are sure to put your home in the front of potential buyers’ minds this season.
Tastefully decorate
Use the wintery feel of these months to your advantage—even in warmer climates. Twinkly lights and elegant winter decor can instantly take your home up a notch. A pinecone wreath, seasonal flowers and greenery, and other small landscaping touche...
