Carmine & Debbie Rauso's (carminerauso) Blog

Tomorrow, February 9th, is National Pizza Day. Pizza is without a doubt one of our favorite foods and we aren't alone in thinking so. Americans consume an average of 23 pounds of pizza each year per person, and an estimated 17% of all US restaurants are pizzerias! With so many varieties and toppi...

Sometimes you need a change of scenery, but don't have a ton of time or money for a huge overhaul. The good news is you can make a big splash with relatively little of either. Read on for a few ideas to get those creative juices flowing. Add an Area RugAn area rug can help elevate a room in just ...

Attaining a greener lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Some minor lifestyle adjustments can cut expenses and make a positive impact on your health and quality of life. Making your daily routine more sustainable can be as simple as learning some green basics, modifying your ...

Penne alla Vodka is one of our favorite dishes. The sauce is the perfect balance of rich and creamy without being overbearing like a heavy alfredo sauce. This variation marries the traditional vodka sauce with an earthy pesto, and the spice level gets kicked up a notch with crushed red pepper fla...

Thinking of buying your first home? It can be overwhelming if you don't know where to begin. Let us help you along the way with this simple checklist:1. Start saving early.While you don't need 20% down to buy a home, you do need some kind of down payment (usually a 3% or 5% minimum) and closing c...

If you heat your home with natural gas in the greater Philadelphia area, you’ve probably noticed your heating bill has gone up recently. You’re not imagining things. In fact, PECO’s rate increase went into effect on 1/1/23, and it’s estimated that the average residential customer would see an inc...

Carmine Rauso has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®’ [NAR’s] Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR. Carmine achieved this prestigious designation after completing topic-specific course work designed specifically for REALTORS®. Th...

COMPASS CEO Robert Reffkin, recently interviewed on CNBC, cites the following 6 reasons why he believes the market is already on the way up:   1. 25% increase in weekly mortgage applications.  2. Mortgage rates continue to move down to a 4-month low. 3. Increase in buyer interest, open house tra...

Welcome to our blog. We are Carmine and Debbie Rauso, a married couple who work together in our passion: real estate! We take tremendous pride in being REALTORs® and it never feels like work. We love what we do, and we love who we work with. When we are not immersed in real estate, we enjoy spend...