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How Winter Weather Affects Home Values: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Essential Insights for Real Estate Professionals and Homeowners How Winter Damage Impacts Appraisals Winter weather can cause significant wear and tear on homes, from roof leaks due to ice dams and storm damage to cracked driveways and frozen pipes. Appraisers pay close attention to these issues, as visible damage or signs of neglect can lower…
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How well did your home weather winter?
The cold temperatures, snow and ice accumulation, and strong winds that accompany winter across much of the country can have a serious impact on our homes and properties. In addition to wear and tear, your property may suffer sudden damage such as missing or damaged shingles or siding, leaks or water intrusion, and pipe breaks. …
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Tips for preventing frozen pipes
Frozen pipes can go from being an inconvenience to a disaster in no time at all. Here are some tips for preventing your pipes from freezing! When the temperatures drop, frozen and broken pipes often follow. This can be particularly problematic for plumbing that is in exterior walls or that runs through unheated areas of…
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What to do if your pipes freeze
Frozen pipes can go from being an inconvenience to a disaster in no time at all. Here are some tips for preventing and thawing your frozen pipes! Have you ever turned on the faucet to find that nothing was coming out? These cold Northeastern PA winters can take a toll on any home, but particularly…
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Is Winter Storm Damage covered by Insurance?
Did your home experience winter storm damage? Is it covered by insurance? Winter weather can be harsh on our homes, and sometimes, Mother Nature wins… This can lead to costly exterior AND interior damage to your home, including roof and siding damage, leaks, and even roof collapse! With the potential for expensive repairs, it’s no…
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Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
Whether Mother Nature brings several feet of snow or only an inch, improper shoveling can result in serious injury. Here are some tips for safely clearing your driveways, sidewalks, and paths! While snow can be beautiful as it comes down, after the storm is another thing entirely as we get the shovels out and begin…