by Barb Bottitta | Jan 20, 2014 | Family, Featured Stories
There is never a shortage of events or activities for families with little ones in the Lehigh Valley! But where do you go to get the necessary information and ideas? How do you know what’s happening, what places are offering specials? What do you do when...
by Barb Bottitta | Jan 13, 2014 | Featured Stories, For Sellers, Prepare Home for Sale
If you’ve shopped for a home, chances are you’ve come across one that you really wish you hadn’t visited in the first place. True, houses for sale ought to have a certain “lived in” quality to them, because they are to be lived in after all, but the art of tactfully...
by Barb Bottitta | Dec 30, 2013 | Featured Stories, Home Ownership
From creative ways to gain extra storage space in your kitchen to unique ways to hide the clutter, there are a ton of ideas out there to help you make the best use of your space. I’m sure you don’t have time to sift through a ton of ideas though, so here...
by Barb Bottitta | Dec 23, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Sellers, Home Ownership, Prepare Home for Sale
There are a number of improvements you can make to your home that will not only increase the overall value, but impact the visual appeal too. But not all home improvements are created equally! If given a choice, would you opt for improvements that will continue to...
by Barb Bottitta | Dec 16, 2013 | Entertainment, Family, Featured Stories
The Lehigh Valley is home to so many ways to celebrate the holiday season, but in today’s post we’re going to focus on 6 of them that completely top the charts in terms of fun and family friendliness! If you’re local to Allentown or Bethlehem, it...
by Barb Bottitta | Dec 9, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Sellers, Home Ownership
Use these tips as guidance to increase your home’s value whether you are planning on selling or just want to implement some changes that will prove to be a worthwhile investment. Start with help from the experts; your realtor, an interior designer, a home...
by Barb Bottitta | Nov 25, 2013 | Home Ownership
The largest meal of the year is quickly approaching! If you haven’t decided on every last detail of the Thanksgiving menu yet, don’t worry. We’ve found a few recipes that may just become the start of a new tradition! While turkey, ham, and even duck...
by Barb Bottitta | Oct 21, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership
Moving in general is never easy and the transition can be difficult for you and your family, especially if you have children. Try and remember to accentuate the positive aspects and to make it a move-forward opportunity that they can be involved in before and after...
by Barb Bottitta | Oct 14, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership
The home buying process can be exciting, but also stressful. Getting a mortgage pre-approval prior to home shopping can dramatically increase your odds of acquiring the home you really want. A mortgage pre-approval should be a home buyer’s first step when...
by Barb Bottitta | Oct 7, 2013 | Entertainment, Family, Featured Stories, Region
Pumpkin patches, hayrides, fall festivals, corn mazes, haunts, and so much more can be found all over the Lehigh Valley this time of year! Whether you’re the adult or the little one, you can count on having fun and looking forward to everything the fall season...