"joy" In Central PA

 DUAL AGENCY - When a real estate agent becomes a dual agent, they technically represent both parties in the transaction. When a consumer hires a real estate agent, they expect that person to be in their corner. They are hiring a professional they can count on to give them sound advice. They may ...

                         We have all seen coverage of wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes and other natural disasters.  I have personally lived through several hurricane/flooding disasters.  The news coverage usually end up with homeowners asking, "Where do I start—everything is gone!" Losing a home...

 A big thank you to John Meussner with Mason-McDuffie Mortgage, an amazing lender that I met years ago on Active Rain and have had several great interactions.  I realized that you can teach an old dog new tricks because I learned so much from John about Federal Rate Hikes and mortgage interest ra...

$ $ $ Pricing your home correctly is one of the hardest parts of selling, but it is also one of the most important. Having the right price can make or break your home sale, especially in today’s constantly changing market. Things are starting to shift away from the white-hot seller’s market, so i...

              The siding on your home is not there just for aesthetic reasons. It actually serves a purpose —protecting your house from the elements, yet it can simultaneously provide your home with style.  While some homes use brick or stone, many other houses are designed with siding material t...

  Preparing for a Long Road Trip? 4 Essentials to Pack for the JourneyThere’s nothing quite like the freedom of the open road. Long road trips can be great opportunities for bonding with others and making lifelong memories. Whether you are embarking on a trip for vacation, moving, or just getting...

I am so excited!  I just logged into Active Rain and saw I had reached over 1,000,000 points.  I joined Active Rain at the end of 2009 and so it's taken me a lot longer than I had first expected to reach this goal.  I could have reached this milestone years ago if I had remained consistent with m...

                                              As a Seller, you can impact the sale of your home during the home buying process in a positive way!Be Careful About Negotiations.  There are many good ways to negotiate . . . there are also poor ones.  I have had many classes on and am certified in ne...

Do you wonder why you see a home that you know is not larger than yours is listed as having square footage much bigger than you "know" that house really is in size?  Zillow and other website will combine the Above Grade Square Feet and the Below Grade Square Feet for a total number that is confus...

                                                           How can buyers in today’s market compete while they’re out looking for homes? If you’re in the market for a house, I am going to share three tips to give you a competitive edge in this low-inventory market. Get pre-approved. I can’t stres...