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Home Staging to sell or stay in Spring – HGTV

Home Staging to sell or stay in Spring – HGTV It is gorgeous Spring and that piece of real estate you own deserves some attention. Whether you are staging your home for sale this Spring or planning to stay put – these tips are simple and doable – even for a lazy gardener like me. […]
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Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring Cleaning Checklist It’s time for spring cleaning. This is the time of year for deep cleaning that you don’t have time for on a regular basis. If the task seems too large, why not break it up into several weekends so you don’t become overwhelmed? One of the reasons to perform intensive spring cleaning […]
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Chester County Stats January 2022

Realtor.com weekly housing data points to continued competitiveness in the market at the start of 2022 despite rising interest rates and double- digit home listing price growth. Homes are still spending over a week less on the market compared to a year ago and the gap isn’t showing any signs of shrinking. As homebuyers grapple […]
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Homestead Tax Relief – Montgomery County, PA

Homestead Tax Relief – Montgomery County, PA Homeowners may not realize that they can avail themselves of annual tax savings, through the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Program. The Homeowner Tax Relief Act, Act 72 of 2004, was signed into law by Governor Rendell on July 5, 2004, to allow school districts to reduce property taxes by lowering your property tax […]

Bela's Blog Home Staging to sell or stay in Spring – HGTV Home Staging to sell or stay in Spring – HGTV It is gorgeous Spring and that piece of real estate you own deserves some attention. Whether you are staging your home for sale this Spring or planning to stay put – these tips are simple and doable – even for a lazy gardener like me. […]

Bela's Blog Spring Cleaning Checklist Spring Cleaning Checklist It’s time for spring cleaning. This is the time of year for deep cleaning that you don’t have time for on a regular basis. If the task seems too large, why not break it up into several weekends so you don’t become overwhelmed? One of the reasons to perform intensive spring cleaning […]

Bela's Blog Chester County Stats January 2022 Realtor.com weekly housing data points to continued competitiveness in the market at the start of 2022 despite rising interest rates and double- digit home listing price growth. Homes are still spending over a week less on the market compared to a year ago and the gap isn’t showing any signs of shrinking. As homebuyers grapple […]

Bela's Blog Homestead Tax Relief – Montgomery County, PA Homestead Tax Relief – Montgomery County, PA Homeowners may not realize that they can avail themselves of annual tax savings, through the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Program. The Homeowner Tax Relief Act, Act 72 of 2004, was signed into law by Governor Rendell on July 5, 2004, to allow school districts to reduce property taxes by lowering your property tax […]

Bela's Blog Feng Shui Your Home With Simple Decorating Fixes Feng Shui Your Home With Simple Decorating Fixes Feng Shui was originally practiced in China but is slowly being used with more frequency in western cultures as well. Feng shui means “the way of wind and water.” It has roots in early Taoism but is still popular today, having spread throughout China and even to Western cultures. The five […]

Bela's Blog Winterizing Your Home Winterizing Your Home In fact, whatever the season, it pays to take steps to make your home as energy efficient as possible. The following tips can help subdue the lion of winter energy costs and make your home safer too: Check for leaks Replacing worn weather stripping and caulking are probably the least expensive, […]

Bela's Blog Air Conditioning Maintenance Air Conditioning Maintenance- When is the best time to service your air conditioner in Chester County, PA? Have a professional come out and check out your system periodically. Ask for tips on how to troubleshoot between visits. Become familiar with your operating manual. Check the refrigerant level. If the refrigerant is low, there may be […]

Bela's Blog Your FICO Score Your FICO Score- Named for the San Rafael-based Fair, Isaac and Co., a FICO is a numerical score of credit-worthiness assigned to anyone who has applied for consumer credit. Until a few years ago, FICO scores had little to do with mortgage lending. Underwriters made decisions based on payment history and income-to-debt ratios. But they […]

Bela's Blog American Home Shield-Home Protection Plan American Home Shield-Home Protection Plan I get asked all the time what is the difference in homeowners insurance and a home warranty. A homeowner’s insurance policy covers any accidental damage to your home and belongings due to theft, fires, storms and some natural disasters. The Coldwell Banker Home Protection plan, issued by American Home […]

Bela's Blog Homestead Tax Relief – Chester County, PA Homeowners may not realize that they can avail themselves of annual tax savings, through the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Program. The Homeowner Tax Relief Act, Act 72 of 2004, was signed into law by Governor Rendell on July 5, 2004, to allow school districts to reduce property taxes by lowering your property tax bill; the legal term for this […]