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by Erik Weinbrecht There are many famous quotes about home – “home is where the heart is,” “there’s no place like home,” and “home is where your story begins,” to name a few. These are sentiments we can get behind now, more than ever. Let’s settle into our favorite spots and take a look at …
by Erik Weinbrecht By now, many of us have been home and sheltering in place for over a month. We have gone through many different phases while adapting to a “new normal” and we might be feeling seemingly more adjusted to our current reality. We’ve discussed finding creative ways to stay fit and ways to broaden our personal …
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by Erik Weinbrecht During the course of a typical day, parents juggle many tasks between home and work. These unprecedented times have parents stretched further than before—adding homeschooling to their long list of roles. As we all work through this new reality together, here are five ways to help manage your child’s educational needs while …
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On Wednesday members of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors had the privilege of attending a virtual presentation by Lawrence Yun, Ph.D., chief economist and senior vice president, research for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Dr. Yun shared his impressions of the impact of COVID-19 on the residential housing market in Pennsylvania, considering that …
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For many people, the “office” isn’t a corner office in a high-rise building—it’s at home. With the current global health crisis shaking up how business is done, more and more people are finding themselves working from their living spaces. Working from home can be a tough transition for those unfamiliar with and unprepared for it, …
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Select sales at Sotheby’s auction house go forward despite COVID-19 thanks to online catalogs and bidding. We were reminded of that in a very direct way today when we received a catalog link from Carolyn Nagy, vice president and head of office for Sotheby’s Philadelphia region, featuring selected silver, furnishings and ceramics from the collection of …
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by Erik Weinbrecht Free time, something that’s often accounted amongst ideas most luxurious, can become ampler when you find yourself indefinitely working from home. That being said, you might be looking for ways to use your newly acquired free time. Broaden your horizons and enhance your skillset, knowledgeability, and more with these five things you …
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After the Easter weekend and in the midst of Passover, we had a stormy Monday here in the Philadelphia area, but now the sun has come out late this afternoon, our landscapes seem greener than ever, at least for those of us in the suburbs. It’s one of the pleasures of time at home, seeing …
With a low inventory of homes for sale, now is a great time to sell your home! Please reach out to an agent to schedule a virtual consultation.
If current events have you considering a foray into hobby farming, or perhaps you've long harbored a desire to live a little more self sufficiently, Ha'Penny Farm in scenic Oley Township, Berks County, Pa., may be just the right landing spot. Located approximately two hours west of New York City in between Allentown and Reading, …
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