At Home In The Poconos
Your Home... Your Lifesyle
By: Terri Ditty, Realtor®,Broker Associate
Marketing a home is not like marketing a commodity, such as bottled water. While everyone needs shelter, it would be a serious oversimplification to say that’s all a home offers.
Many agents take the perspective that a home is the right home for a buyer simply because they happen to be selling it. The truth is it can be a real waste of time and effort convincing people that a home’s qualities are exactly what t...
Ever wondered how much your home is worth? Ever wondered why your property tax bill shows a value which is drastically different that what homes are selling for in your neighborhood? The difference lies in the definition of market value versus assessed value.
“What’s my home worth?”
This simple question is often answered three different ways. Ask your public tax assessor, and you’ll get one number (usually low). Look up your house on Zillow and you’ll get another number (usually too high). The...
When bad weather hits, use the down time to take care of these simple home maintenance projects.Little leaks and squeaks can be easy to fix.
When heavy snows or summer storms keep you stuck indoors, you might consider passing the time with some simple home maintenance tasks.These simple projects can alleviate your boredom while protecting your family’s safety and the value of your home.
1. Change smoke and carbon monoxide batteries. Don’t wait for detectors to start chirping at you… replace a...With flu season upon us, now is the time to double down on cleaning surfaces most likely to host the virus. Check out these simple tips for a healthy house.
The peak of flu season tends to be between December and February, and during these months a little extra cleaning can really pay off. When we go out and about, we can easily bring home the flu virus, and it can continue to be a threat on surfaces throughout the home.
Using a disinfectant registered with the Environmental Protection Agency...
Terri Ditty has detailed property information for 3373 Northwood Ter, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 and more Lake Ariel Real Estate listings
Fully furnished extraordinary expanded Chalet in The Hideout. Be the envy of the neighborhood with three levels of living, a total of 5 sleeping areas including master suite with whirlpool, screen room, sun room, family room, and spacious kitchen with roomy dining room. Two entertainment sized decks...Stainless kitchen with granite counters, icemaker and wine coo...
Terri Ditty has detailed property information for Ledgedale Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 and more Lake Ariel Real Estate listings
Hill top views are yours on country 12 acres within easy reach of highways and bi-ways and Lake Wallenpaupack. Private driveway base in place so you can view the 12 acres easily. Stone walls, open field and forest form a perfect combination for views, privacy and a taste of country life.
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Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell
There are buyers who follow feng shui principles, so keep these tips in mind if you want to appeal to those buyers. I’ve heard that the use of feng shui can work for us or against us, even when we are not aware of their existence. Let’s put on our best face, it couldn’t hurt….
Let’s start with the front door. It is considered the “mouth of chi” (chi is the “life force” of all things) and one of the most powerful aspects of the entire property. You hav...
