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Posted on 08/29/2019
Do Cleaning Products Hurt?
Are you concerned about what ingredients are in your cleaning products? If you find yourself getting headaches, sinus infections, or skin rashes, your household cleaning products could be making you sick. Many household cleaning products contain thousands of toxic chemicals that can negatively affect you and your family's health. By switching to products free of toxins, your health...
Healthy Home
Cleaning Tips
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Posted on 08/22/2019
How to Decide Which Offer to Choose for Your Home
When selling your home you may receive many offers from different buyers, but the smart move isn’t always to pick the highest bidder. Selling a home goes beyond just picking the largest dollar amount; there are other factors to consider while selling your house and how they influence your decision: Contingencies Most home-sale offers come with certain contingencies...
Closing On A Home
Selling Your Home
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Posted on 08/15/2019
What to Expect When You're Expecting - to Close
One of the most famous books around, with over 18 million copies in print, and that holds the title as the longest running "New York Times" bestseller ever, is What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Now in its fifth edition, this pregnancy bible walks parents through what to expect during the nine months leading up to and including...
Closing Costs
Real Estate
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Posted on 08/08/2019
Curb Appeal Projects - Lawn and Garden Hacks
Creating the curb appeal that you want does not have to be as complex as a full-scale remodel. If your home’s exterior is in decent condition, spend your time and budget on things that pack a big punch. Upgrade how your home looks from the street with these simple exterior, lawn, and garden hacks. Fill planter or window...
Lawn Care
Curb Appeal
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Posted on 08/01/2019
What is the Cost of Living Index?
You hear about this magic "cost-of-living index" number, but where does it come from and how can you use it to improve your real estate experience? The cost of living index is a numerical measurement of the relative cost to live in a specific geographic region. There are a lot of economic formulas out there, but it basically...
Buying Tips
Moving Tips
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Posted on 07/25/2019
Should You Purchase a Smart Home Device?
There is no shortage of smart home devices available to property owners nationwide. From light bulbs to thermostats, there are lots of devices that you can pick up to transform an ordinary residence into a smart house. Ultimately, there are plenty of reasons to invest in smart home devices. These reasons include: 1. Smart home devices offer unmatched convenience....
Smart Home Technology
Smart Homes
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Posted on 07/18/2019
Some Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip A Home Inspection
It is always a beautiful and joyous feeling when you make an offer for a home, and the seller accepts it. However, you shouldn’t be in haste to pay the seller yet. Don’t be tempted to cut corners either by neglecting professional home inspection services all in a bid to reduce cost. Skipping home inspection should never be...
Home Inspection
Homebuyers
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Posted on 07/11/2019
Organize Your Bill Payments
Staying organized an on top of your bills is important to not only maintaining your lifestyle but to reducing your stress and working toward your savings goals. There are many ways to get yourself organized and plenty of digital tools to assist you along the way. For those just wrapping their heads around payment organization here are a...
Budget
Down Payment
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Posted on 08/10/2019
421 Shawmont Avenue #a, Philadelphia, PA 19128 is now new to the market!
This is the nicest condo I have ever seen in Green Tree Summit or Run. You really need to see this home to appreciate the high-end upgrades and meticulous care it has had for decades. The front entry steps and walkway have recently been replaced ushering you to enter the spacious entry hall with ceramic tile flooring, coat closet and renovated powder room. Mahogany, solid wood, floating floor graces the LR/DR area complete with wood burning, brick fireplace, all contributing to a warm rich feel in your main living space. Surrounding the fireplace there are built-in display shelves for your special objet-d~art as well as a large walk-in...
Real Estate
Philadelphia
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Posted on 08/02/2019
3948 Terrace Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 is now new to the market!
Wow, this is an extraordinary, quaint Manayunk Townhouse built more than 125 year ago. This historic curb-front greats you with so much charm, from the tree shaded brick walkway, period detailed cornice, to the marble steps and freshly painted double hung windows (all with newer storm windows & screens). Entering the home you are greeted with refinished oak floors, large LR and equally spacious DR. Many years ago the house was expanded to include a sunroom off the kitchen, increasing the total area of the house to approx. 1130 SqFt. This home has been meticulously maintained for many decades. What makes this property stand out is that so...
Real Estate
Philadelphia
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