Extreme Weather in Northeast PA: Preparing for an Emergency

I hesitate to write this in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy; it is one among millions, I am sure.     This was a storm to be remembered for a long time!  I am saddened at the devastation in New York, New Jersey, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and other … Read More…

Tuesday Tip: Get A Mortgage Pre-Approval FIRST, Here’s WHY

— Ringing phone— “Weichert Realtors Paupack Group, this is Karen, how may I help you?” I ask brightly. “Yeah, hi, my wife and I wanna look at a couple houses.  Are you free?”  “Are you pre-approved for a mortgage yet?” Truth is, I haven’t asked that question EARLY ON as … Read More…

Flexiblity: The Operative Word For Home Selling

TUESDAY TIP: BE FLEXIBLE.  Real estate is an unpredictable, impulsive, and spontaneous business.  I could be sitting at my laptop one minute,  and ten minutes later be meeting a new client at the office thanks to a last minute phone call. Sellers in the Poconos of Northest PA must be … Read More…

Photos: A Very Important Part Of Selling Your Home

Tuesday Tip: Great photos give your home an edge! Most of today’s home buyers look online first, often before even contacting an agent.  Currently, there are more than 2,400 homes for sale in Pike and Wayne County.  Aside from listing price and location, buyers choose and dismiss homes based on … Read More…