(570) 689-2111

Northern Poconos Real Estate News

Everything Old Is New Again: Granny Chic Decor
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 months ago

Quite the opposite of minimalist décor, Granny Chic is maximalist. In other words, more is more. Grandma's furnishings, once considered outdated and unsophisticated, are now in high demand. Millennials are leading the charge toward Granny Chic in both their fashion and their interior décor choices. In terms of sustainability, Granny Chic checks many of the boxes. Furnishings and accent pieces are recycled or upcycled, so they do not wind up in landfills.

Granny Chic thoughtfully and deliberatel...
Corralling the Clutter: Kitchen Pantry Ideas
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 months ago

In the fast pace of day-to-day living, a well-organized kitchen is a necessity. However, finding the time to design an efficient kitchen is another thing all together. Where to begin? The kitchen pantry is the best place to start. This kitchen element provides storage for groceries, spices, kitchen utensils and small appliances. The first thing you will want to do is to assess your cooking needs and the space you already have to store it.

To start with, you might remove all the items from the p...
Seller Tips: 5 Ways to Impress Prospective Buyers
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 months ago
If you think a mansion-like size, a swanky neighborhood or lavish grounds are the only way to impress visitors to your home, think again. While those characteristics can certainly be awe-inspiring, it’s really the small details that create ‘wow’ moments for guests. Consider some of the following ideas for evoking oohs and aahs from guests or would-be buyers if your home is on the market:

 

1. LightingNo matter how small or ordinary your house may seem, the right lighting will create mounds of...
Seller Tips: Best Home Upgrades Under $500
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 months ago
According to the latest statistics, now is still a great time to put your home on the market. How can you ensure that your home will be greeted warmly by buyers in your area? Often, it only takes a little bit of outlay to create big results when it’s time to market your property.

 

According to the National Association of Realtors’ Remodeling Impact Report, it’s not always the expensive upgrades that get the attention of eager buyers. In fact, you can make a splash with a budget of as little as...
Maximize Your Mudroom or Entryway for Autumn
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 months ago

The fall often brings cozy decor, tasty food, and fun celebrations into your home—but it can also be a time for tracking in wet leaves, mud, and other markers of the changing weather. Keeping up with maintenance in your mudroom or entryway is of the utmost importance to prevent any potential damage to your interior.

 

If you don’t already have a dedicated mudroom, you can still reap the benefits of upgrading your entryway for the season ahead.

 

Wipe your feet  

The top reason why outside elemen...
Open Houses- Are They Worth It?
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 months ago

Before Covid-19, open houses seemed to be a Sunday staple activity for would-be homebuyers. However, as the pandemic put a halt to almost all in-person activities, the number of open houses dwindled—sellers didn’t want strangers in their homes and buyers didn’t want to be in the company of too many people.

Although just 4 percent of buyers purchase their homes through open houses, 41 percent still visit open houses as their first step in the homebuying process. To overcome this hurdle, REALTORS...
OR
Already have Account?