Northern Poconos Real Estate News
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...
For many, photography can seem like a challenging skill that only professionals can master. But having a proper camera, such as a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR), and being familiar with the settings can help you take high-quality photos.
Use these camera tips to capture the essence of a special event, and take pictures that are not worth a thousand words, but a million!
ISO: sensitivity to lightControls how sensitive the camera will be to light. The higher the ISO, the grainier the...
We use doors all the time. But how often do we really look at them? From entering a home to walking through rooms and into closets, we use doors in every step of the buying and selling process. If overlooked, doors can easily lessen a home’s appeal.
Here’s how you can entice buyers by improving the appearance of your doors:
Entrance: If you have a storm door, make sure the glass is clean. Or if a screen is installed, make sure it doesn’t have any rips or tears. Also, inspect the main doors l...
Summer is upon us, and it’s time for our winter decor to go into hibernation. Here are some easy ways to warm up your home for summer without having to knock down walls and crack open paint cans.
Fun center pieces
Fill up your glass! Pick out a vase or glass bowl with summer fruits like lemons or limes, bright candy, or maybe some seashells for a beachy theme. You can even bring the outside in by filling a watering can with floral arrangements. Pick one, or make a few, to add to any room in...
Summer is in full bloom, and your fruity favorites are ripe and ready to be picked. Especially the most widely popular summer fruit in the US– the blueberry.
35 years ago, the United States Department of Agriculture decided that July would officially become National Blueberry Month. The blueberry has a pretty juicy story of how it came to be. Wild blueberries have been around forever, but the blueberries we see in our local supermarkets weren’t cultivated until around 1910. Wild blueberries a...
Fresh fruit is one of the best parts of summer, and emulating the vibrant colors of summer fruit in home decorating has become extremely popular in recent years!
Combine your love of fruit with fun decorating by making these DIY coasters you can use all season long.
Materials
Circular cork
Craft paint (pink, green, orange, yellow, white)
Paintbrush
Paint tray, for mixing
Directions:
For watermelon: Paint a thin green line around the perimeter of the cork, followed by a thin white lin...
Small renovation projects can instantly take your home to the next level when trying to sell. Take some time on the weekend to accomplish these mini renovations that can be done in just a few hours. Your space will wow potential buyers in no time!
As easy as it is to get comfortable with the little annoyances, like a creaky door, they will stand out immediately to buyers and suggest that you might not be maintaining the house well in other areas, too. These simple projects can be done in no t...
