I feel like Section 8 tends to get a bad rap. The connotation with Section 8 is that you are renting low quality housing to low income tenants just to collect that government check. If you rent to Section 8 you are often perceived as a slum lord, which isn’t fair to landlords or tenants. I think the lack of education about what Section 8 really is and who qualifies for Section 8 is missing to the general public.
Read MoreWith mortgage rates at an all time low, it’s a great time to buy. What’s even better for buyers and sellers is that due to the low mortgage rates, banks can approve higher loan amounts due to the decreased monthly mortgage payments. You follow? So it’s a win-win for both parties. If this is your first time in the market, how do you know where do you start? The market is competitive right now so you’ll want to have all your ducks in a row, here’s where to start.
Read MoreWhen real estate opened back up in Williamsport after being shut down for two months, I wasn’t sure what to expect. My hope was that people who had planned on buying or selling in the spring would be eager to get back out there. But with Covid-19 and all the personal protective restrictions we now had, I wasn’t sure how comfortable people would be going into other people’s home. Not only that, but there were a lot of people laid off, so buying a home or selling at this time may no longer be an option for many.
Read MoreWhen you look at the world we live, its hard to believe sometimes that we are still dealing with bias, racism, discrimination and hate in all forms. It can be easy to turn a blind eye to our current reality- especially if it doesn’t affect you. In order to make a change, you actually have to make changes- whether it be your behavior, actions, or words. Small steps can lead monumental movements.
Read MoreYour home style and décor should be a reflection of you. Growing up, I remember changing up my style as often as my hair. One year I’d be punk, the next year I was preppy, one summer I was beachy, yet we lived in central PA. I wasn’t really sure what style really felt like me. Home style and décor is similar in that regard. Your home is an extension of your personality. Sometimes it takes us a while to really figure out who we are, but once you do all the pieces come together.
Read MoreYou live and you learn, right? So we’ve never required our tenants to have renters insurance. I have always thought that if you don’t have renter’s insurance, that is a risk you must be willing to take in the event anything would ever happen. I didn’t think it was necessary for us as landlords to require it. Until we had our first fire.
Read MoreKitchens are prime real estate in your home and typically the most expensive to remodel. So how do you bring your kitchen up to date without paying an arm and a leg? Well I have a couple tricks that could help bring new life to your kitchen without completing tearing it apart.
Read MoreRepainting your porch does wonders for curb appeal, and it may not be as big of a project as you think. From a cost perspective, you need a power washer, scrapper, paint and brushes. If you already have these items, the total cost is really only going to be the paint and cost of water. So for $75 dollars you can bring new life to your home.
Read MoreIncluding your children and their needs into the design of your home is something we think about a lot, but even more so now. We are starting to feel the toll our home takes from having all its humans living in it 24/7. We all see the beauty that comes with it, of course. We just realize that our home might just need to function a bit differently now. Fall points are starting to reveal themselves and we are coming up with creative solutions to solve them.
Read MoreSo far, holidays in 2020 have looked a little different. Unfortunately Mothers Day is no exception this year. For many people stuck at home, coming up with a thoughtful gift or activity may be tough. Until it dawned on me. I recently did a ‘Handcrafted Challenge’ with McQueen Building Co to create new items out of dun dun dun, toilet paper rolls! Given that many of us have lots of these lately, it can make for a really fun project to do together, or a beautiful handcrafted gift! Who would have thought toilet paper rolls could be pretty?
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