A rural colonial house designed by a Georgia architect and built in 1948 in Belmont Circle also contains signature features of local architect Frank Lloyd Wright.William Pope Barney, a friend and colleague of Wright, created the 1,576 square-foot ranch and stone structure situated along 253 ...
Natural disasters across the country are driving up the cost of homeowners insurance but there is some relief in sight.鈥淥ver the course of the last few years, we鈥檝e seen a 5 to 10 percent increase, although this may be slowing down a bit,鈥� said Rosanne Placey, director of the Pennsylvania ...
Originally designed to help cash-strapped older adults stay in their homes, reverse mortgages are tending to remain a loan of last resort.A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan available for seniors age 62 or older that allows a homeowner to convert a portion of their home equity ...
With the number of available homes sitting on the market, sellers are looking at ways to get ahead of the competition by setting the stage for home buyers.鈥淭he more attractive you can make a home, the easier it is to sell,鈥� said Scott Cavinee, a broker with SWC Properties in ...
Wood and laminate floors are gaining popularity in home remodeling for their appearance, durability and ease of maintenance along with adding value, according to local experts.鈥淧eople are replacing carpet and vinyl and some people have went with (wood and laminate flooring) in the whole ...
As the old saying goes, 鈥淎pril showers bring May flowers.鈥� If you are looking to sell your home, enhancing it with May flowers and other elements of curb appeal could bring potential buyers.鈥淸Curb appeal] is very important when you are trying to sell [your home],鈥� said Scott Cavinee, a ...
