Northern Poconos Real Estate News
You probably don’t wake up every morning and think, “How can I invest in my home today?” But it is something you should keep at the forefront of your mind if you want to improve both your quality of life and your financial future.
Here are some of the best projects to invest in if you’re looking to get the biggest bang for your buck:
Flooring options
It’s no secret that a house with hardwood floors is a hot commodity, but whether or not your current residence has them, it’s advised that you...
If you can find a lower mortgage rate than the one you already have, then refinancing a mortgage can make sense. Here are some of the best ways to get a low rate:
Raise Your Credit ScoreFor a conventional loan, borrowers with a credit score of 740 or more will usually get the best interest rates. Having a minimum credit score of 620 will often lead to a higher rate. Raising your credit score can help. Some methods take longer than others, but improving your score is one of the best moves to mak...
Springtime is the best time to tackle outdoor cleaning. After a long winter spent indoors, you will want to get the job done before it gets too hot to work outside during the day. But what do you need to clean your home's exterior? Here is our guide to outdoor cleaning to keep your home and backyard looking fantastic.
Pressure washing
How often should you pressure wash your siding or driveway? Most experts agree that you should pressure wash your home every 6 to 12 months to protect it from mol...
When the trees start budding again, and flowers begin to dot the yard with their bright colors, it's the perfect time to spring clean. While we might dread spring cleaning, it helps us refresh our home environment after a long, cold winter and move refreshed into a bright new season. But where should you focus your attention? Here is our Spring Cleaning 101 Guide.
Freshen your mats and rugs
Indoor and outdoor mats and rugs can collect a lot of dirt tracked into the house by people and pets over...
No matter how large your home may be, there’s always one room that’s just a little too small. Luckily, with some quick design tricks, any room can appear larger. Try a couple of these suggestions and watch your room magically expand.
Use lighter paint colors. Paint or wallpaper the ceiling in order to make a room look taller. Install wall-to-wall or floor-to-ceiling bookcases to make the ceilings look higher. Pull furniture away from the walls to create a feeling of spaciousness. Hang mirrors...
Interior design trends tend to change quite often.
It does not take long before home living spaces appear outdated (think 1970’s pink shag carpets). While you may not want to go through the time and expense of changing your interior design every year, there may be some novel ways you can update your living spaces. Here are some of the top interior design trends of 2023.
Sustainable and eco-conscious
It's not surprising that environmentally conscious home design is trending strong going into...
Outdoor spaces are especially wonderful when you live in an area where you can use them all year long. But there are alternatives you should consider if you want to spend time on your deck or patio regardless of the season.
Here's how:
Utilize the space beneath a raised deck
Do you have a raised deck that extends out over a basement in the backyard of your house? That area beneath the deck can be the perfect place to enclose for the sake of creating an all-season room.
After all, you already h...
