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Murphy Beds are Back!

If you’re too young to know what a Murphy bed is, you might be missing a great, space-saving option for creating an extra bed for guests. A Murphy bed folds up vertically against a wall when not in use. Today’s versions, also known as wall beds or panel beds, actually…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Oct 20,2022 | Tagged in: houzz, Murphy Beds, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Spruce

Skate Away!

January is a great time to rediscover the fun of ice skating. It’s the perfect way to get some exercise, and share a few laughs with family and friends (assuming you’re as awkward on the ice as most of us!) Although our area hasn’t had enough low temps to freeze…Read More

Filed under Montgomery County on Jan 13,2022 | Tagged in: Montgomery County, Philadelphia Inquirer, skating rinks

Cow-a-bundance!

If you live in the Philadelphia area, there are a multitude of places you can drive to buy cheese and ice cream direct from the farms, cows and sheep that produce them. It’s a great way to support local farmers, while enjoying a day in the country with the family.…Read More

Filed under Places on Jul 06,2021 | Tagged in: cheese, ice-cream, local farms, new jersey farms, pennsylvania farms, Philadelphia Inquirer

The Season for Sneezin’

For allergy sufferers, Christmas can be a time of sneezing, watery eyes and itching. That’s because having a tree in the house can bring with it pollen and mold that can trigger allergies. Surprisingly, artificial trees can also provoke allergies, due to odors that could be emitted from the manufacturing…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Dec 26,2020 | Tagged in: allergies, allergy sufferers, holidays, Philadelphia Inquirer, pollen

How to Pick a New Heating System

If your heating system is on the fritz, or if it’s just old and horribly inefficient, you may be facing the daunting prospect of installing a new system. That means you’ll have to choose not only new equipment, but an installer as well. With the cost of HVAC systems easily…Read More

Filed under Home Maintenance on Nov 03,2020 | Tagged in: competent contractors, Heating Systems, HVAC systems, Philadelphia Inquirer

Right-Sizing Home School Spaces

The kids are back to school – but right now, school may be a reclaimed closet, a corner of the living room, a piece of kitchen counter or a spot smack dab in the middle of your workspace. Assuming none of these are ideal, consider these ideas from Grace Dickerson,…Read More

Filed under Home Tips on Oct 07,2020 | Tagged in: back to school, home schooling, Philadelphia Inquirer, workspace

What Millennials Want in a Home

Millennials are now the largest segment of the home-buying population. That means that if you’re selling your home, it’s a good idea to know exactly what features can attract millennials and differentiate your home from others in your neighborhood. Michele Lerner, writing for the Philadelphia Inquirer, explains what appeals to…Read More

Filed under Buying a home on Feb 25,2020 | Tagged in: digital-savvy buyers, first time home buyers, home buying, millennial buyers, millennials, Philadelphia Inquirer

Housing Slowdown? Not Here!

While economists and experts have been talking about the turndown in the housing market across the U.S., one area of the country is experiencing the opposite. Philadelphia and its suburbs are bucking the trend, as our area is still experiencing a hot market for sellers. While buyers seemed to be…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers, Selling a home on Apr 03,2019 | Tagged in: Home selling, home selling advice, housing market, philadelphia, Philadelphia Inquirer, selling a home

Beware Real Estate Scams

A home or property is a big investment that requires a solid, long-term financial game plan. So, if things get tough, it may be tempting to consider offers or ideas that sound like they could save you a lot of money. Our advice is to beware of any deal that…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Mar 20,2019 | Tagged in: Philadelphia Inquirer, Scams

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

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