"joy" In Central PA

  Preparing for a Long Road Trip? 4 Essentials to Pack for the JourneyThere’s nothing quite like the freedom of the open road. Long road trips can be great opportunities for bonding with others and making lifelong memories. Whether you are embarking on a trip for vacation, moving, or just getting...

I am so excited!  I just logged into Active Rain and saw I had reached over 1,000,000 points.  I joined Active Rain at the end of 2009 and so it's taken me a lot longer than I had first expected to reach this goal.  I could have reached this milestone years ago if I had remained consistent with m...

                                              As a Seller, you can impact the sale of your home during the home buying process in a positive way!Be Careful About Negotiations.  There are many good ways to negotiate . . . there are also poor ones.  I have had many classes on and am certified in ne...

Do you wonder why you see a home that you know is not larger than yours is listed as having square footage much bigger than you "know" that house really is in size?  Zillow and other website will combine the Above Grade Square Feet and the Below Grade Square Feet for a total number that is confus...

                                                           How can buyers in today’s market compete while they’re out looking for homes? If you’re in the market for a house, I am going to share three tips to give you a competitive edge in this low-inventory market. Get pre-approved. I can’t stres...

√Many Buyers do not understand Title Insurance.  When we are representing Buyers, it is important to help Buyer's understand the significance of title insurance in the home buying process.  It's important they realize that it's not just a "wasted" cost.   A title company serves two main functions...

Do some Drivebys  ⇒ ⇒ ⇒  Many would-be homeowners only visit their potential new home right after work or on a Sunday afternoon and make a quick decision about the house and neighborhood. However, there is a better way to investigate a home.You should take some time to visit the home early in the...

You know the old saying, “Under Promise and Over Deliver”!  One of our biggest pet peeves in our dealings in the real estate world (or should I say: our buyers’ pet peeve) is when listings over-promise and under-deliver!  I can’t tell you how many times buyers go into a property and are sorely di...

                                                          While buying a home requires careful consideration of practical factors like taxes, payment, and potential equity, it is equally about an emotional connection to the home! Remember when you purchased your house? It likely just felt like ho...

WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET! I meet sellers who think they can offer an allowance for dated carpet, older appliances and wallpaper.  Do allowances really work?  No!!An allowance does not forgive bad décor.  Especially if your competition has been updated.  What Buyers see is what they get.  If t...