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Blog Entries in March

Make Your Home More Green for Better Health and Curb Appeal

Make Your Home More Green for Better Health and Curb Appeal

by Chris Petry In recent years, more and more people have embraced green technology to slow the creation of non-renewable waste, save on energy bills, and create a more eco-friendly and sustainable future. Homeowners have increasingly incorporated greener building materials and fixtures into their renovations, including bamboo-flooring, recessed LED lighting, rooftop solar panels, more efficien

Thinking About a Career in Real Estate?

Thinking About a Career in Real Estate?

By Chris Petry   Have you ever considered a career in real estate? Maybe you’re a service-oriented person and really enjoy the opportunity to both work with and help people achieve their goals. Perhaps you are someone who would simply appreciate more flexibility in your life and career. If any of this sounds like you, you will definitely want to read the interview below. It’s a

Get More Out of Life: Go to the Drive-In!

Get More Out of Life: Go to the Drive-In!

by Chris Petry It’s official: springtime is finally here. Of course, we live in Western, PA and Eastern, OH so a rogue snowstorm could blow through any second now, but let’s not talk about that. It’s time to clear the clutter that’s been piling up in your basement and attic all winter, tune up the lawnmower, fill the truck bed with mulch, and go to the Drive-In.  

What Do I Need to Know as a Home Seller?

What Do I Need to Know as a Home Seller?

by Chris Petry The first thing you should know as a prospective home seller is, it’s still a great market! That’s right, for over 2 years now, sellers have been uniquely positioned to get the best possible value for the sale of their homes. We even saw sellers receive offers well above asking price on occasion. It’s Economics 101: when you have more buyers than product, the pr

Why Do We Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?

Why Do We Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?

by Chris Petry It’s okay, admit it. When you read the headline, you immediately thought, “So we have an excuse to gorge ourselves on red meat, potatoes, and enough Guinness to drown a water buffalo?” While that’s a perfectly acceptable way to celebrate, let’s take a moment to look a little deeper into the true origins of the suitably-commercialized commemoration fr

Home Maintenance Checklist: 10 Things To Do For Spring

Home Maintenance Checklist: 10 Things To Do For Spring

Daylight savings and the first day of spring are just days away! Finally, we can look forward to bright blooms, chirping birds and… um, you know, spring home maintenance. It may not smell as sweet or sound so pleasant, but preparing your home for the new season is important! If you’re ready to prepare your home for spring, but not sure where to get started, we’ve compiled jus

Home Decorating Trends That Are Making A Comeback

Home Decorating Trends That Are Making A Comeback

All interior design trends change, often in the opposite direction. After years of cool, grey minimalism, homeowners are turning toward the past for cozier inspirations.   Greens and Other Warm Neutrals Golds and avocado greens from the 1960s and 1970s revolutionized kitchen appliances and made complementary autumn colors like oranges, tans, and browns wildly popular. If you like the l

Spruce Up Your Home With These Spring Cleaning Tips

Spruce Up Your Home With These Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring cleaning might seem like a daunting task, but with a little love, your home will be looking brand new! Spring cleaning is essential to a happy and healthy home. From the bedrooms to bathrooms, to the living room, use this checklist to tackle every room in your home.     Home Maintenance Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Check all

March 2022 Hockey Mom: Mary LeBlanc

March 2022 Hockey Mom: Mary LeBlanc

Congratulations to our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty’s March Hockey Mom Of The Month winner, Mary LeBlanc from Latrobe, PA. Mary was nominated by her fellow hockey mom’s for being “the Heart of Westmoreland Hockey!”    Mary has been volunteering with the Westmoreland Eagles for a number of years. In 2011, she served as the business manag

Tax Guide For Homeowners

Tax Guide For Homeowners

OK, homeowners, tax season is here and you’ve got just over a month to take advantage of this year’s tax breaks. If you’re feeling a little in the dark about what you may qualify for and you’re ready to throw your hands up in frustration, instead, take a deep breath and read on. There are various deductions, credits and exclusions that homeowners may qualify for and it&rsqu