Deb Stanitz's Blog
Posted on 04/08/2021
How to Budget for Your First Home
Photo by Olya Adamovich via Pixabay You’ve decided to start the process of buying a home. Congratulations! Now it’s time to figure out how much money you have, and what you can afford. The goal is to avoid purchasing more home than you can afford, but those variables change. In September 2019, the average price of a new...
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Posted on 04/01/2021
Should You Choose Carpeting, Hardwood or Tile?
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels The short answer to our question of the day is... We all know what we like when we see it. New flooring can greatly increase your home's beauty in the eye of the beholder, yet it's impossible to know what kind of flooring will attract your home's next buyer. That said, here are...
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Posted on 03/26/2021
Philadelphia, PA Real Estate Market Update 3/26/2021
Click here to view Philadelphia, PA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 03/25/2021
Choose the Right Motion Detector Spotlight
Photo by John Paulsen on Unsplash Adding a motion detector light outside your house contributes greatly to your home’s security. Besides being able to clearly see any people or wildlife approaching your home, the sudden flash of a powerful spotlight turning on discourages intruders as they cannot be sure whether the light has a motion detector or was...
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Posted on 03/18/2021
Kitchen Tools that Make Meal Prep Simple
Photo by Creatv Eight on Unsplash Time spent in the kitchen is almost always well worth the results at mealtime. But why spend more time in the apron than necessary when you could be spending time with the family or just relaxing. These five culinary accessories are designed to streamline the chef’s experience and help minimize food preparation...
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Posted on 03/11/2021
Tips for Homebuyers: Maximize Your Time and Resources
Let's face it – most homebuyers have limited time and resources at their disposal. As such, it is crucial for buyers to do everything possible to optimize their time and resources throughout the property buying journey. Because if a buyer maximizes his or her time and resources, this individual can boost the likelihood of enjoying a successful homebuying experience....
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Posted on 04/08/2021
Video Tour - 5454 Hermit Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Fabulous Brick Twin with garage on quiet One-Way Lane. This home is convenient to everything yet tucked away from the beaten path. There is a nice side porch which is the main access to the home which opens to a central hall with a powder room and large coat closet immediately upon entering that opens to the living area. To the right is the LR that consumes the entire width of the house with a bey window, chair rail and window exposure on 2 sides for wonderful light. The lovely original, well-cared-for, hardwood floors grace the living space on this and the upper level. To the left of the center hall with it’s banister and hardwood stairs is...
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Posted on 04/08/2021
5454 Hermit Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19128 is now new to the market!
Fabulous Brick Twin with garage on quiet One-Way Lane. This home is convenient to everything yet tucked away from the beaten path. There is a nice side porch which is the main access to the home which opens to a central hall with a powder room and large coat closet immediately upon entering that opens to the living area. To the right is the LR that consumes the entire width of the house with a bey window, chair rail and window exposure on 2 sides for wonderful light. The lovely original, well-cared-for, hardwood floors grace the living space on this and the upper level. To the left of the center hall with it’s banister and hardwood stairs is...
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Posted on 03/09/2021
Video Tour - 471 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Charming brick Twin in an ideal location complete with a fenced-in yard. Updated throughout yet maintaining much of the original character that buyer want today. As you enter, you are greeted by the original wood floors from the spacious front sunroom through the open LR and DR. There is a wood and iron staircase in the LR and a convenient powder room tucked into the DR. The kitchen has recently been updated with contemporary colors, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, new engineered floors and all new SS appliances including dishwasher and microwave. Through the K you’ll find access to the deep fenced-in back yard ideal for kids,...
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