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Say Goodbye to Your Old Light Bulbs
Terri Ditty 10 years ago
This article was published in the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors newsletter for its members.  Hope this helpful to my neighbors in Lake Ariel, Pennsyvania... Bulb mandate: What homeowners need to know January 16, 2014 By Todd Polinchock

Todd Polinchock

Say goodbye to the old-style light bulb.

Effective January 1, production of 60- and 40-watt incandescent light bulbs ended. Many homeowners are not even aware that their traditional light sources will soon become a rare commo...
Terri Ditty 11 years ago

Stumped as to which home upgrades make sense? Interested in renovations for value, but you’re unsure what to tackle? I have a few simple guidelines I use to help clients narrow their scope and focus on the right choices.

 

Question #1: How long will you live in your house?

 

If you’re hunkering down for the next decade or two, don’t hesitate to do what you would most appreciate in your home. This is especially true of cosmetic changes, when appealing to potential buyers is a non-issue. After...
Every Home Has A Story...
Terri Ditty 11 years ago

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 they’re looking for. It’s far more efficient to market the home’s qualities to the s...
How to Mulch Leaves: Cheap Mulch for Your Landscaping
Terri Ditty 11 years ago

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Top 10 Tools for the First Time Home Owner
Terri Ditty 11 years ago

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