Northern Poconos Real Estate News
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...
If you’re throwing a picnic, why not think outside the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and fruit salad? Instead, go for this loaded ham and havarti sandwich, with a hint of sweetness from a delicious homemade peach mustard spread.
Ingredients: For the sandwiches
1 boneless sliced heat-and-serve ham quarter
2 large navel oranges
1 (12-ounce) can cola
½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cloves
6 French or crusty bread rolls, halved horizontally
1 pound s...
Perfectly patriotic pancakes—red velvet pancakes topped with fresh blueberries and a homemade whipped maple cream.
Serves 4
Ingredients: For the pancakes
1 cup flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 egg
1¼ cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoon red food coloring
Ingredients: For maple cream and topping
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup maple syrup
1 cup blueberries
Ingredients:
1. In a large bowl, whisk toge...
You never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Nowhere does this saying strike a greater chord than in the real estate industry, where most buyers jump to a conclusion about a potential home after just one glance.
One way to make your home stand out is to consult with a professional home stager. The idea behind bringing in a stager is creating a positive and memorable first impression to prospective buyers.
Stagers not only help eliminate clutter, but also provide advice on...
Moving into a new home can be overwhelming. From cleaning to unpacking, your to-do list seems never-ending. However, it’s important to set aside time to walk through the below checklist. Completing these simple tasks as soon as possible can help you save big money in the future.
Install LED light bulbs. Although they’re more costly than regular bulbs, LED lights can save you a lot of money and energy use in the long run. Consider installing them in places where the lights might be left on...
A little bit of natural light is the best complement to any space, but it can be difficult to achieve for some homeowners. Without breaking down the ceiling to put in a skylight, there are plenty of ways you can make sure the sun shines brightly in your space!
Maximize Mirrors
Mirrors reflect light, so by placing one across from a window, the sunlight will bounce into all areas of the room, including those that are normally dark.
