Spring is here at last, and with it the chance to finally clean away winter’s yuck… Our long NEPA winters can certainly take their toll on you and your home. Spring cleaning, when done right however, doesn’t just help your home recover from those winter months, but prepare for the warm ones!
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“No parent should have to prioritize a payment or job before the care of their sick child”
is the motto the Foundation has lived by since day one. “Our mission has remained steadfast and that is to support parents in the care of their sick child by relieving the stress of financial burdens at home. We help by covering rent, mortgage, electric, medical bills, and more” said Caleb’s mom, Nichole. Since May 2010, more than 650 families with a critically ill child have received financial assistance from Caleb’s Pennies.
If you’ve got an eye toward personalization and entertainment, sound systems, sculptures, and intricate fencing that can withstand the elements will also ensure your beautiful décor doesn’t end at the door.
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In this age of increased emphasis on sustainability, food miles, good health, and, more recently, the downturn in economics, people have turned toward an old example to set a new standard in gardening.
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If your front door could talk, what would it say about you? A front door is a focal point of any home, and the color,…
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You may have heard the rule of thumb that you need to replace about 80% of your preretirement income if you want to maintain your current lifestyle when you retire. But like many rules of thumb, that advice is much too general for most people, says Herbert Poole CFP® CRC®, Retirement Development Consultant for Wells Fargo Advisors.
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Short sales are sales of real estate where proceeds from selling the property fall short of the balance of debts secured by a lien (hold) against the property. The property owner cannot afford to repay its full amount, so the lien holders agree to release their hold on the real estate and accept less than the amount owed on the debt.
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Why enter into what could be the biggest financial transaction of your life without the right real estate representation? An experienced, market-savvy agent can help you buy or sell a home quicker and at a preferred price.
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The good news is many common issues that can derail a home sale are preventable! Here are a few things you may want to consider before putting your home on the market.
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With nearly three out of four taxpayers receiving an income tax refund each year, around $2,800 on average according to the IRS, we can’t think of any reason you’d want to delay filing your taxes.
But, as awesome as it is to have more cash in your pocket, that’s not the only benefit of early filing. Here are a few more reasons to get your act together early this tax season: