Hosting a Holiday Party with a Twist The holidays bring with them an opportunity to spend time with family and celebrate within our homes. But do you ever struggle with keeping everyone entertained and happy? How about throwing a holiday party with a twist? A few years ago, I decided to try this for our…
Wow, it is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of November and the Thanksgiving Holiday is only a week away! Before we know it we will be wishing everyone a Happy New Year. As the holiday approaches Team Longenecker is here with some recipes, decorating ideas and tips for a successful Thanksgiving.…
You have found the home of your dreams, negotiated with the seller and are under contract. Now what? How do you make sure your home will stand the test of time? After going under contract, you will want to hire a home inspector. A home inspector is like the general doctor for your home. They…
Halloween Tips and Tricks from Team Longenecker Skeletons, Jack-o-Lanterns, Black Cats and all things we associate with Halloween become abundant as the end of October draws near! This holiday celebrated on October 31st can be traced back to age-old European traditions. Spooky and scary or simple and fun, this ghoulish holiday can be celebrated in…
Are you thinking of refinancing, selling, or making home improvements to your home? Then knowing the value of your home is important. There are many automated estimators online. They use public record data within a radius of the home and an algorithm to create a value. This automated system includes sites like Zillow, RPR…
With the warm temperatures outside this week and in the future forecast it is hard to believe that fall is upon us here in central PA. But Fall is here and cooler temps are right around the corner. Now is a great time to get a jumpstart on preparing the outside of your home, your…
Over 150 members of the community came together to build the playground in just 6 hours.
Moving can be a stressful time for everyone in the family, including your dogs. Boxes everywhere. Items disappearing. And now you cannot find your dog because they are hiding from all a chaos in the other room or under the bed. Dogs love their surroundings and can tell when things start to change. But it…
What is a Home Owner’s Association? Commonly referred to as an HOA… An HOA is an organization in a subdivision, planned community or condominium that makes and enforces rules for the properties within its own authority. Purchasing a home within one of these communities automatically makes the homeowner a member of the HOA in which…
After weighing out the pros and cons of renting versus buying you have decided it’s time to buy. The next 5 Steps will get you started on the path of success in purchasing your 1st home. #1 – Find the Right Real Estate Agent An agent is more than the person who finds you a…