When it’s summertime, homeowners are usually too distracted by the lure of beaches and festivals to focus on home improvement projects. By the time the fall season arrives, there’s usually a long list of things that you want to do at your home. The pressure to fix up your house can be overwhelming, so start by focusing on these four fall home improvement musts. Give Your Rooms a Fresh Coat of Paint Temperatures can reach 90 or 100 degrees in Philadelphia during the summer, so it’s usually too hot ... read more

Why should you consider upgrading to this increasingly prevalent technology? Let’s explore a few reasons. Today’s smartphones go a tremendously long way in making some of life’s responsibilities easier to manage. Their ability to interact with home automation tools has contributed significantly to the rise of Smart Home technology. By making the move to this increasingly innovative tech, homeowners can reap significant benefits. It’s not unusual to come across listings these days promoting S... read more

Preparing and marketing your home for showing takes research and time. You may choose to DIY or hire a real estate agent. If you decide to DIY, consult with a reputable real estate agent to ensure you are measuring up to the industry standards and doing all the important things you need to do to sell your house fast and at the best price. 1. Clean up & Repair Thoroughly cleaning your house is the first step to preparing for an open house. Unlike your regular cleanups where you focus on laundry, dishwashing, an... read more

Smell is one of our most important senses. Psychologically speaking, it’s the sense that is most closely linked with memory, meaning that good smells can evoke happy memories and experiences while bad smells can do just the opposite. Smell is also highly emotive; different fragrances can convey a vast array of emotions and feelings. So, it’s no surprise that smell can come into play when you’re trying to sell your home. There’s a reason why real estate agents always think about the ... read more

Staging a House to Sell: If only selling your home was as simple as snapping your fingers. Unfortunately, reality is rarely that kind. Instead, there are a thousand little details that go into selling your home from hiring a real estate agent to home staging and curb appeal enhancements. But if you’ve focused mostly on finding the right realtor and too little on curb appeal, you could be putting yourself at a disadvantage. Never underestimate the power of a great first impression, which starts with the o... read more