Lake Ariel Realty
Moving to a new city, whether it’s 30 or 3,000 miles away from your last one, can be stressful to say the least – perhaps even more so after you’ve dealt with the last of the packing boxes, because now it’s time to get to know your new community and begin to feel comfortable within it.
Relocation professionals offer practical tips to help you feel more at home faster:Get connected. If they haven’t already done so, don’t wait for the neighbors to ring your doorbell. Knock on the doors of the neig...
The holidays are a hectic time for traveling, and any homeowner might be understandably uneasy about leaving his or her home unattended during the busiest time of the year. Prepare your home the right way with these tips for when you’re far away.
Clean out your refrigeratorThis is one of those tasks that is easily forgotten, but it can leave your home smelling seriously unpleasant when you return from your time away. Check expiration dates on items that go bad quickly—such as milk and eggs—and...
With fall rapidly approaching, a change in seasons is the perfect excuse to redecorate your front porch. From a coat of paint to DIY doormats, these seasonal ideas are relatively simple and will give your home a fresh outlook for the new season.
Repaint the door.A simple fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Simply remove the hardware, prep with a primer, and get to painting! With the cooler weather, fall is the perfect time to paint. Whether it’s a bold red or a neutral brown, a newly painted...
If you plan on buying a house and need a mortgage, a lender is going to perform a credit check to help determine whether to give you a loan and the interest rate you’d have to pay. The higher your credit score, the more likely you’ll get approved and the lower your interest rate might be.
Shopping around for the best deal can save you thousands of dollars over the life of a mortgage, but it’s also important to understand how credit checks work and might affect you. According to the Consumer Fin...
Pumpkins are not just for pies and trick-or-treating! As this recipe shows, these seasonal gourds can be filled with fabulous fall flavors, such as apples, sage, turkey, and cranberries, to make a modern cornucopia feast!
Ingredients
2 medium baking pumpkins or 1 large baking pumpkin 3 c. wild rice blend, cooked ¼ c. dried cranberries 1 shallot, peeled and minced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced ⅛ c. celery, minced 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced 2 c. turkey, c...
With lives full of work and obligations, it’s important to make time for leisure and fun. We become depleted and stressed when we don’t do enough of the activities that bring us joy. If you’re stuck in a rut with your daily routine, it’s the perfect time to start up a new hobby.
If you’re an active person…
Already like to exercise or spend time outside? Try one of these active hobbies that feels more like an activity than your daily routine of hitting the gym.
Hiking
Hiking is a more scenic...
When prospective buyers visit your for-sale home, they’re going to inspect every room in the house—even the garage. It’s not exactly a glamorous space, but if your garage is a mess, it’s going to send a bad signal and turn off visitors. Therefore, it’s helpful to spend a little time in your garage and make it look its best.
Clear it out. The first step to making your garage presentable is to clear everything out of it. You may be surprised to discover just how much stuff you have that you don’t...
