For many of us, the ultimate goal is to someday own our own dream house. You know the one--with the perfectly-sized kitchen, the ideal yard, and the best neighborhood all for the right price. But for whatever reason, homeownership may not be in the cards for everyone. At least not right away. In 2015, around 62% of Americans owned their own home. However, some reports, such as this recent one from Trulia, suggest that the numbers of renters are continually increasing.

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Airbnb is all the rage right now, offering an alternative to staying in hotels around the world. It also offers an extra means of income for anyone who rents out parts of or their entire home to travelers.

Interested? Here are some tips on how to get started with becoming an Airbnb host.

What is Airbnb? Airbnb is a community of hosts and travelers. The company started in 2008 and has grown to include millions of hosts around the world. It’s become a preferable lodging option for many trave...

Not all home-buying experiences are cut-and-dry. You have options, and if one of these is to invest in a foreclosure, there are some things you need to know before you buy.

Most professionals will tell you this might not be a good idea.  Why would you want to invest in a property where there could be a large amount of debt, including past taxes and damage, and that you would assume responsibility for these issues?

If approached thoughtfully and with the right preparation, however, foreclosur...

When the days are short and the weekends seem even shorter, it can be a real challenge for most of us to get off the couch long enough to accomplish something. But if you're looking for a productive way to combat the winter blues, making some easy improvements to your home might be the best thing you do on your next snow day.

Paint Your Heart Out

Did you know that winter is one of the best times to paint? While we often associate repainting with the summer months because we can leave the w...

Whether or not you actually care to celebrate Valentine's Day, there's one thing you can't deny: at this time of the year, love is in the air. Sometimes it's the romantic variety--bouquets of roses and elegant perfume--and sometimes it's the Galentine variety--ladies kicking back and celebrating their love and friendship for each other over brunch or Netflix binge-watching. Either way, the Beatles said it best: "All you need is love." And for February 14th, love seems to be all that anybody ne...

The Frederick Stegmaier Mansion is known throughout the Wilkes-Barre area. The mansion is big part of the city's assortment of historical buildings and it is, in fact, part of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

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Does the name Stegmaier ring a bell?

Mansion Foyer. Credit: stegmaiermansion.com

Well, the same name that goes along with the famous Stegmaier beer--more affectionately known to some as Stegmaier “Gold Medal” Beer due to the number of gold medals the beer w...

Just because the Big Game is only a few days away doesn't mean it's too late to plan on hosting a party!

Whether your other plans fell through, your SO decided they really, really, really want to have everyone over, or you've decided you'd rather host so you don't have to battle the winter elements to go to another party, we've got you covered. No matter what team ends up winning, your party will be the biggest win of them all.

Don't worry too much about decorations--all you really need is f...