Real Estate Advice

Aug. 3, 2023

Estate Planning

 

 

Estate Planning: Securing Your Legacy for Future Generations

 

I’m sharing the importance of creating an estate plan. When it comes to your assets, especially your family’s home, discussing everyone’s wishes ahead of time will help you create clear and concise directions.  Estate planning is a crucial ...

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Jan. 5, 2023

Avoiding the Berks County Storage Rental Trap

Are you moving to or from Berks County and considering getting a storage unit? If you are, a good question is "why?" Are you letting logic or emotions rule your decision?

The interesting fact about the self-storage industry is that they are a $39 billion dollar industry with positive projected growth ...

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Dec. 15, 2022

What is a Reverse Mortgage and How Do You Get Out of It?

Reverse mortgages allow Berks County homeowners to borrow against the value of their homes without selling them. This loan is beneficial to seniors. While keeping their home, they can receive a lump sum or a monthly payment. Reverse mortgages are not without their disadvantages, though. Here are some options if ...

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Dec. 8, 2022

Tips for Removing Snow and Ice from Your Berks County Home

In Berks County, winter brings snow and ice that homeowners must clear from their properties. Having snow or ice on the driveway can present a safety hazard. Residents as well as those who are selling their homes this season find this to be particularly problematic. As well as making it ...

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Nov. 3, 2022

Organize Your Berks County Home

It's about to be the start of a new year, and now is when most people start thinking about how they can make changes in their lives that will make life better. Organizing your home is a great way to improve your life and start off the new year ...

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Oct. 20, 2022

Keep Your Home Furnace Running Smoothly

It gets cold in Berks County in the winter, so you know how vital it is to have a working furnace. Your home stays warm and cozy all year round. Normally, the system runs in the background of your home without your involvement, but it does require some maintenance to ...

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Sept. 29, 2022

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Solar Panels

A solar panel system can cost tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for your Berks County home. This is why it is important to purchase the right solar system and have it installed properly from the start. 

If you install solar panels correctly, they will ...

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Sept. 1, 2022

Signs Your Berks County Chimney Needs Repair

All Berks County households with fireplaces or wood stoves must have chimneys. They reduce the amount of soot and fire embers indoors, resulting in cleaner and healthier air. Your rooms can have grease-free walls and floors thanks to chimneys.

In contrast, houses without efficient chimneys tend to have stained walls ...

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Aug. 4, 2022

Don't Make These Mistakes When Remodeling Your Berks County Home

You've done it! You're the proud and happy owner of your very first home (or second home) in Berks County!

Now you can do all the things you've dreamed of doing to a home. You can install that huge patio, do some fancy landscaping - the sky is ...

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June 23, 2022

Latest Trends to Remake Your Berks County Home's Living Room

If you are thinking about designing an interior for a single bedroom or an entire home in Berks County, you know that the scheme should suit your tastes. You may find more excitement in your plans if you check out some popular trends. 

Get familiar with the styles and ...

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