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Donna Brun awarded 5-Star Realtor!

Vanguard Realty Associates agent Donna Brun has been named a 5-Star Realtor by Philadelphia Magazine – for the fourth year in a row! The award recognizes real estate agents rated highest in overall satisfaction by clients, peers and industry experts. With more than 24 years of experience, Donna’s natural gift…Read More

Filed under Award Winning Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Recent News on Oct 02,2015 | Tagged in: besr real estate agents, Donna Brun, Philadelphia Magazine

Katharine Hepburn, Boris Karloff..and You?

A gorgeous California home once owned by both Katharine Hepburn and Boris Karloff is on the market. You could be the next owner for a cool $7.395 million. If the price tag fits your budget, you may be interested in taking a look at this incredible Mexican-style, canyon home with…Read More

Filed under Amazing Homes, Buying a home on Sep 21,2015 | Tagged in: dream home montgomery county, dream homes, dream homes in montgomery county, zillow

Moving? Set Your Stuff Free

If you’re planning a move to a new home, chances are you’re looking around your current home and wondering what to do with all of the memorabilia, knick knacks, pictures, furnishings, house wares, small appliances and other belongings you’ve accumulated over the years. Most will come with you, of course.…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers, Home Tips, Homeowners, Moving, Selling a home on Sep 10,2015 | Tagged in: zillow

Dressing Room Dreams?

10 Ways to Create a Dressing Area Large or Small In the glamorous days of old time movies, the leading lady was often seen seated at her vanity brushing her hair, applying lipstick and preparing to look fabulous for the day ahead. Her dressing room was a magical space…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Homeowners, Staging on Sep 04,2015 | Tagged in: closet organizers, closet space, creative ideas, home organizing, interior design

This House Rocks

Love a house with a view? Meet Casa Brutale, a terrifyingly cool home built into a rock cliff, high above the Aegean Sea. And, yes, the roof is a combination skylight/swimming pool. Take a look at this home you just have to see to believe. For something equally awesome, but…Read More

Filed under Amazing Homes, Buying a home, Home Buyers, Real Estate on Aug 26,2015 | Tagged in: Casa Brutale, foxnews

Best Way to Wash Your Windows

Cleaning windows is a task most homeowners hate to do – and one that’s easy to put off during the cooler months. But, it’s summer — and that’s the perfect season to add sparkle to your home with these pain-free tips for panes from Martha Stewart! You’ll love the results…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Homeowners on Aug 18,2015 | Tagged in: Martha Stewart, Window Cleaning

A Rooster, a Martini and a Small Town

Can these factors determine your decorating style? Houzz.com thinks they can. They’ve published a fast and fun quiz that can predict the design aesthetic that defines your unique style. If you’re puzzled by putting your decorating plan together, take the quiz! The answers might surprise you – and the questions…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Renovations on Aug 10,2015 | Tagged in: decorating, homebuyers

House Hunting? There’s an App for That!

Take your house hunting show on the road with the free GoTREND mobile Multiple Listing Service (MLS) app. It provides listing information directly from TRENDMLS, the Philadelphia region’s MLS serving real estate professionals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and beyond. In addition to showing you homes for sale, the app…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Home Tips on Jul 27,2015 | Tagged in: GoTrend MLS, GoTREND mobile, MLS, Multiple Listing Service, Propert Search, Property Search Apps, Trend Property App, TRENDMLS

The Adventures of Splish and Splash

To help parents teach children about water safety, the U.S. Consumer Product commission has created “The Adventures of Splish and Splash,” three interactive video games that help children understand pool safety basics. They’re short and very kid-friendly. So, next time you’re protecting the kids with sunscreen, play it safe and…Read More

Filed under Facts, Home Tips, Homeowners on Jul 22,2015 | Tagged in: Homeowner Pools, inground pools, pool safety basics, Public Pools, Water Safety

Plants You Don’t Have to Water!

If you were born without a green thumb, you’ll love these plants that don’t require watering. They’re beautiful and virtually maintenance free. Just plant ‘em and forget ‘em! Lisa Kaplan Gorden writing for HouseLogic offers five garden stunners that will let you retire your watering can, tangled hose and soggy…Read More

Filed under Gardening, Home Tips on Jul 16,2015

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