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Media PA. / Delaware County Home – 561 Farnum Rd. Media PA. 19063

561 Farnum Rd. Media PA. 19063 Listing courtesy of Bill Shinn – BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon $695,000 Est. Mortgage $4,669/mo*4 beds4 Baths2316 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 561 Farnum Rd. Media PA. 19063 Professional photos coming Saturday. Great opportunity, this spacious two story brick colonial in charming neighborhood has 4 …

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Strategies for Maintaining a Home as an Asset

High-profile bank failures offer lessons worth sharing with your clients and customers. Key takeaways: The high-profile failures of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank are an object lesson on the importance of managing one’s assets. Companies, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, who had more than $170 billion stored at SVB, were left scrambling to access …

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Top Places to Buy a Tiny Home

While more homeowners have been interested in gaining space during the pandemic, the market for tiny homes is still appealing to certain segments, particularly investors and first-time home buyers. The affordability of these homes is one of the biggest draws. Many tiny homes cost between $30,000 to $60,000. For comparison, the median price for a …

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What’s Trending in Kitchens

The kitchen is the heart of the house where everyone congregated during the pandemic, and it’s still the go-to room for multiple functions—that means it keeps changing. Key Takeaways: The kitchen became an even more significant heart of the home during the pandemic as the focal point for gathering, working, entertaining, and, of course, cooking, …

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Contractors Hard to Find Amid Renovation Boom

Homeowners have been busy sprucing up their properties during the pandemic. Even as the year winds down, their desires aren’t fading. More than 70% of U.S. homeowners recently surveyed say they are planning or considering a home renovation project before the end of the year, according to a survey from Dewalt, a tool manufacturer and …

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Kitchen Trends to Watch

Renovating a kitchen has become popular with many homeowners looking to spice up the look of their space. As they take on projects, they’re showing more interest in splurging on finishes and materials to get the high-end look they want, according to a new study from Houzz. Countertops are one area where homeowners are willing …

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Popular Home Decor Styles by Room

As the homebuying and remodeling spree continues amid the pandemic, homeowners are showing they really care about what their home looks like. Google searches for “interior design styles” have increased 40% in the past week alone, according to a study from Uswitch, a mortgage comparison firm. Researchers analyzed more than 4 million pins across Pinterest …

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Kitchen Pantries a Sought-After Amenity

The kitchen pantry has become a craved amenity in more homes today. They may be worthy of your attention if staging the space in a home listing. Larger, more functional pantries are a popular add-on in home remodels, according to the latest trends study released by the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Sixty percent of …

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Consumers’ Preferences for the ‘Perfect’ Kitchen

The kitchen is a prime attraction when buyers are shopping for homes, but it’s not just a place for cooking. It’s also an area for entertaining and even working. Consumers ranked efficiency and functionality as the most important aspects of the perfect kitchen, according to a survey of more than 1,000 Americans from HomeAdvisor. The …

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Help Boomers Make Their Next Move

Now that a huge wave of baby boomers has left the workforce—30 million at the height of the pandemic, according to the Pew Research Center—many are considering where and how to live. Key Takeaways: As they retire from the workforce, some baby boomers are looking to relocate to maintenance-free homes or condos. Or they want …

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Risk Rating 2.0 Takes Effect: What to Know

Still don’t understand the National Flood Insurance Program’s new pricing methodology? Get an update from NAR’s Insurance Committee chair. There’s still confusion around the National Flood Insurance Program’s new pricing methodology called Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action, which went into effect in October 2021. Cyndee Haydon, chair of the National Association of REALTORS®’ Insurance …

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The More Houseplants the Better

Since the pandemic began, more homeowners have been adding plants inside their homes—a closer tie to the outdoors after being cooped up indoors more. Studies have suggested that the extra houseplants are making people better at their jobs and happier too. A recent study conducted by Cinch Home Services, a home warranty firm, found that …

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