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Cold outside? Get organized inside!

Winter is the perfect time to de-clutter and organize your home. Boring, right? Wrong! HGTV has created a series of short, fun videos that give you lots of ideas for where to put your stuff, in a way that dresses your home with creativity and pizazz! Learn how to save…Read More

Filed under Home Tips on Mar 13,2019 | Tagged in: HGTV, home organizing, organizing

Bungalow Love

Bungalows are a 1930s home design that faded in the shadow of the McMansions trend. Happily, bungalows are back – and for good reason. There’s something about a bungalow that just feels like home. Most are big on charm, with craftsman detailing, porches, fireplaces and cozy nooks. Traditional bungalow designs…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Mar 06,2019 | Tagged in: bungalows

Redo How-To

For some people, redesigning a room is easy-peasy. Others panic over basic decisions, like what comes first – the paint or the furniture? If the latter is you, take heart. This redo how-to article from the Philadelphia Inquirer will help you calm down and get going! Writer Jennifer Adams suggests…Read More

Filed under Renovations on Feb 27,2019

Selling Your Home in Winter

The holidays are over. Next on the list? Selling your home – right now. Many people who know they’ll be selling their home think they should wait until spring. But, there are many reasons to embrace the winter home selling season. That’s according to Devon Thorsby, writing for U.S. News…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Feb 13,2019 | Tagged in: Home selling, home selling advice, home selling tips, winter home selling

Let’s Go Sledding!

Nothing’s better than a snow day and a sled that can really fly! To make your next sledding adventure sensational, consider treating yourself – or the kids – to the latest and greatest in super-fun, sleekly designed sleds. From Yukon Charlies’ Hammerhead designs to toboggans, saucers and the time-honored Flexible…Read More

Filed under Activities on Feb 06,2019 | Tagged in: best sledding hills, Philadelphia Magazine, sledding, sleds, toboggans, Yukon Charlies

Housing and Mortgage Trends for 2019

The upcoming 2019 housing and mortgage market offers both good news and bad news for buyers and sellers. Sellers will benefit from a continuing rise in home prices, and a short supply of available homes, which can create bidding wars, driving prices even higher. On the downside, rising mortgage rates…Read More

Filed under Mortgage on Jan 30,2019 | Tagged in: mortgage market, mortgage market 2019, mortgage options, mortgage trends, philadelphia mortgage, Philadelphia regional market

Coral and Controversy

Every year, Pantone celebrates it choice for Color of the Year (COY). For 2019, that honor goes to Living Coral, a deep pink with a generous splash of orange. For many, a color is just a color. For some, color represents much more, reflecting the state of society and our…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Jan 23,2019 | Tagged in: 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral, Pantone, Pantone Color Institute, Philadelphia Inquirer

How Much House Can You Afford?

While we all dream of that perfect home, we all must also face the hard reality of affordability. As in, can you really afford that 5-bedroom, 4-bath mansion with the indoor pool, mancave, gourmet kitchen and wine cellar sitting on 25 acres? Maybe or maybe not. One way to find…Read More

Filed under Buying a home on Jan 09,2019 | Tagged in: calculator, cnn, home affordability, Home Affordability Calculator

Saving on Energy Costs This winter

Winter energy woes come in many forms. Windows can leak, heating systems can work overtime, lighting usage rises, and you may need an indoor humidifier to counter the effects of dry air on hair and skin. It all results in higher costs. But there are ways to save on both…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Homeowners on Jan 02,2019 | Tagged in: energy savings tips, financial savings, heating, high heat costs, indoor humidifier, savings

Deck the Halls!

Whatever holiday you celebrate — and even if you simply celebrate the beauty of winter – there’s no reason to stress about coming up with something original, creative and absolutely amazing. We’ve found ideas (and photos!) for you. Ring in Christmas with festive stemware, easy pinecone wreaths, candy cane crafts,…Read More

Filed under Home Tips on Dec 26,2018 | Tagged in: holiday decor, holidays, unique holiday decor

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