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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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Can winter weather cause foundation damage?
Each season brings with it a variety of factors that can result in damage to your property and winter can be particularly harsh on our homes. One question we receive all the time is what foundation damage could be attributed to winter weather and the answer, like many property damage concerns, can be a bit…
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Home Projects you can complete in the winter
The warmer months may get all the attention from DIYers, but there are plenty of projects you can complete over the winter. Whether your goal is to increase energy efficiency, get a jump start on spring, or cross a project or two off your list, there’s no reason why you can’t take advantage of the…
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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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Is your attic over-insulated?
We realize that it may be strange to think that part of your house could be “too warm” in the winter, but it’s true! In fact, while it surprises many homeowners, one of the most common causes of property damage is actually over-insulated attics… And we can certainly understand where property owners are coming from. …
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Tips for keeping your house warm this winter
Those of us living in northern states are used to some cold winters. Sometimes there just doesn’t seem like there’s an escape from the bitter cold, snow, and ice that Mother Nature brings our way. It is possible though to keep the cold outside where it belongs and the inside of your home nice and…
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How to get your home ready for winter
Is your home ready for winter? As the temperatures drop, and the fall weather slowly transitions to snow and ice, many homeowners don’t realize what they could be doing now to prepare their home for winter. In fact, a little preparation now can dramatically reduce the likelihood of damage and lower your seasonal energy costs!…
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Ice Dam Prevention!
Ice Dams can cause significant damage to your home. Here, we present some tips for preventing Ice Dams from occurring in the first place! What is an Ice Dam? When a large amount of snow accumulates on a roof, heat loss from insufficient insulation and poor attic ventilation can melt the snow from the underside.…
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How to Get Your Fireplace Ready for Winter
Cold winter days are perfect for curling up in front of the fireplace, but before you do, make sure your fireplace is ready for the season with these tips! There’s nothing like cozying up in front of the fireplace on these cold days. Before you fire up the logs however, there are a few steps…
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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…