Home Appliance Life Expectancy Cheat Sheet Whether you’re shopping for a home or budgeting for the future, it’s important to get a general sense of how long you can expect your home appliances to last. If you’re in the market for a new home, your agent can provide you with details regarding which appliances are included (the washer and dryer…
Most (and Least) Popular Features in New Construction Move over, outdoor kitchens and media rooms! Instead, walk-in closets, energy-efficient windows, and large laundry rooms are on the rise, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders. The 400 builders surveyed explained that efficiency and flexibility are the two most important characteristics of…
Wellness Communities are the Future Can you name five of your neighbors? If not, you’re not alone! In fact, the majority of Americans can’t name more than three people in their neighborhood. Some communities around the nation are working to change this through the creation of Wellness Communities. These planned developments emphasize connection among residents,…
Home Builder Confidence is Rising! The National Association of Home Builder Confidence Index rose to its 2015 high of 56 points last week, reflecting strong spring sales after a modest winter. Any number above 50 is considered to be good conditions. The index takes considers builder perceptions of single family home sales, sales expectations for the upcoming six months, and…
Upgrading an Older Home If you’re thinking of putting your older home on the market (or even if you’re not), there are a few easy improvements that you can make to keep up with the preferences of the modern buyer. CNN Money recommends the following: 352 1st Avenue in Phoenixville is for sale! And even…
Recent Surge in Home Improvement Spending Americans are remodeling and upgrading their homes more than ever before, according to a report published by CNBC. Industry experts believe that home improvement spending will hit record levels in 2015, despite that the new residential construction pace remains well below pre-recession levels. Why now? With rising home prices, more…
Steps on how to winterize your home! Oh, the joys of living in the Northeast! If we’re not being pummeled by snow and ice, we’re surely suffering from frigid temperatures a few months out of the year. And we aren’t the only ones who struggle in this weather — our homes need a little extra…
Conshohocken Has More New Development Planned Conshohocken home prices have risen significantly in the past couple years, largely in part due to recent revitalization, and now developers are reporting that a new wave of construction and renovation is expected in 2015. We love Conshy for it’s convenient location, great schools, awesome selection of restaurants (our newest favorite? Bar Lucca!) and variety of…
New Construction Homes Getting Smaller? The median size of new construction homes is decreasing, according to recent according to the Commerce Department. The size of new homes has steadily increased during this past decade, and the recent shift has prompted experts to speculate a rise in affordability and a return of first-time home buyers. New…
Home Maintenance Checklist Can you believe its mid-November already? With winter just around the corner, it’s a great time of year to begin getting your home maintenance checklist ready. Here’s what’s on our home maintenance checklist for the season: 1. Gutters! Hose out your gutters so that rain can properly drain. Clogged gutters = potential…
Our Favorite Sites for Home Decor Inspiration We’ll admit it. We’re a little bit obsessed with home decor blogs. And we’d love to share with you our four favorites (in no particular order): www.bowerpowerblog.com Just outside of Atlanta, the Bower family has created a truly awe-inspiring photo journey of the before-and-after’s of their dream home. Bower…
Protect Your Investment : Home Security On A Budget Whether you live in a castle or a condo, there are plenty of reasons to want added security for your home and family. No matter your budget, there are home alarm systems and added security features that can be added easily and affordably to your biggest…
Guide to New Construction Homes If you’re looking to purchase a new construction home, you’re in luck! There are a lot of new construction communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, and many of them will be ready in time for next Spring and Summer. There are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing…
Sprucing Up Your Bland Bathroom We don’t have to tell you that kitchens and bathrooms can sell a home—but did you know that you don’t have to break the bank? Whether or not you’re planning on selling, you can spruce up your bathroom with just a few simple tricks: 1. New fixtures & new lighting!…
Improvements to Make Your Home More Eco Friendly 1. You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again: the energy savings associated with compact fluorescent light bulbs are enormous! Swap your incandescent bulbs for these eco friendly CFL’s and save more than $50/year. Look for Energy Star certified bulbs to ensure that they’re the most…