Depending on what part of the country you live in, with the beginning of the fall season you may have already experienced some frosty weather and the issues that can come from it. As winter approaches, potential problems caused by cold, wet, and icy conditions will only get worse, so it’s critical to make sure that you are making all of the necessary preparations ahead of time to keep your home protected and ready to bear the burden of the coming winter months.   Don’t worry, winterizing your home ... read more

For the first time in close to two decades, a significant Philly real estate tax break may see changes under the law. The Philadelphia City Council is reviewing evidence and hearing arguments relating to the 10-year tax abatement law. The President of the council, Darrell L. Clarke, is seeking to pass a bill that will essentially halve the total tax exemption for new residential construction. While there have been many attempts to change this law in the past 20 years, this effort has a higher predicted chance of pa... read more

If you’re in the market for a new home, most likely you're also in the market for a mortgage. However, once you’re approved for a loan, you need to be careful to avoid the mortgage mistakes that can make you hit the reset button on your home buying dreams.  After the process of searching for the perfect home, you probably are ready to kick back and breathe a sigh of relief once you’ve found the one. Buyer beware though, just because you’ve made the commitment to buy, and the sellers ha... read more

The most wonderful time of the year doesn’t necessarily equate to the most wonderful mornings of the year. The summer days of screaming out “carpe diem!” as sunlight bursts through the blinds and bathes you in warmth are gone. The days of winter screaming out “five more minutes” every five minutes for an hour are the reality this time of year. While the sun might get to sleep in a little bit later, you don’t share the same privilege. The existential dread of retreating from the s... read more

It’s almost time! You start the morning staring into the abyss of the closet wondering what to wear for today’s festivities, logic suggests you reach for the sweatpants but tradition prevails and you don your very best for another fantastic Thursday spent in the living room.  The irresistible smell of food fills the room, lively chatter and familiar faces of friends and family lure you in. As you make your grand entrance it dawns on you that you deliberated far too long on what to wear to the livin... read more