Archive For May 6, 2016

Upcoming Spring Festival in Greater Philadelphia

Upcoming Spring Festival in Greater Philadelphia

It’s festival and street fair season in the City of Brotherly Love! Here are the May events that we’ve already put on the calendar: The quaint and popular neighborhood of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia will be hosting their annual Home and Garden Festival on Sunday, May 15th.  In addition to 150+ home and garden vendors,…

Can You Guess The Cost of the Average Bathroom Remodel?

Can You Guess The Cost of the Average Bathroom Remodel?

It’s a great time to work in the construction industry!  Homeowners are upgrading, renovating, and remodeling their homes at a pace that we haven’t seen since before the recession, and bathrooms are the most popular spot to remodel. You’re not the only one who wants to get rid of your baby pink floor tile and dingy…

Meaningful (And Last-Minute!) Mother’s Day Ideas

Meaningful (And Last-Minute!) Mother’s Day Ideas

Skip the scented candle and sterling silver bracelet, and give Mom something that she’ll really love instead! We love these three special gift ideas that you can prepare in just a day or two: -Give the busy mom in your life a weekend off of cooking, cleaning, and housework, and send her on a spa day!…

How Much Value Does Central Air Add To Your Home?

How Much Value Does Central Air Add To Your Home?

Whether or not you’re planning to sell your home this season, you may be curious about how much value does central air add to your home? Ultimately, an updated heating and cooling system is a significant upgrade (and expense!) that increases your home’s value — but will it be worth it for you? There are a…

Mortgage Rate Outlook is Sunny For Spring and Summer Borrowers

Mortgage Rate Outlook is Sunny For Spring and Summer Borrowers

Good news for home shoppers! If you’re looking to buy a home this spring or summer, you’ll still enjoy historically low mortgage rates.  The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage currently stands at 3.63%, which is down from last week’s average of 3.67%. To put these low rates into perspective, consider the historical trends.  In fact,…

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