If you dream of someday owning your own home, you are not alone — many residents of Pennsylvania and the United States at large dream of this investment. However, purchasing a home for the first time has proved challenging for many individuals.
Representative Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) understands this struggle for many Pennsylvanians, which is why she introduced House Bill 128 to establish first-time homebuyers savings accounts in the Commonwealth.
“A home, for most Pennsylva...
Congratulations! You’ve signed on the dotted line, packed up the car, and are ready to move into your first home! However, you might be surprised to discover all the things that you’ll need that you didn't think were necessary for apartment living.
Stock your home with these items and you will be prepared for any homeownership challenge that comes your way!
1. Window Treatments
Drapery, blinds, and shades are some of the first things you can add to make a home look less empty. Ad...
According to NBC News, millennials - those born between approximately 1980 and 1999 – make up the largest group of home buyers at 34%. “Millennials don’t like cookie-cutter floor plans — they want their homes to be unique and personalized to their styles and tastes and to really represent who they are,” says Alicia Huey, president of AGH Homes in Birmingham, Alabama, and 2013 president of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders.
If you are a seller in today’s market, understa...
The holidays are a special time of year spent with friends and loved ones, and it’s a time we’re very thankful for here at Lewith & Freeman. This year marks our third year with you at Curb Appeal and Lewith & Freeman’s 97th year in business.
Launching a blog and creating content that helps you find a house and turn it into your home has been a pleasure, and we’re so thrilled that you enjoy and share our articles. We know what buying or selling a home is a big decision, and we’re glad you’ve c...
The Times Leader Media Group presented over 50 local businesses with ‘Best Places to Work Awards’ last week at a ceremony located at Isabella’s Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre. Lewith & Freeman was honored to be named a Platinum Winner. The Platinum award is especially meaningful to us as it represents the work our 100+ realtors do on a daily basis.
While attending the event, Virginia Rose, President of Lewith & Freeman, stated that “We’re very committed to making sure the residents and the busine...
This time of year is a busy one, and decorating is an important part of it. Nothing brings about the holiday warm and fuzzies better than seasonal decorations.
But what if you have children in the house? Decorating becomes a little more difficult, but not if you follow these tips!
4- Decorating your tree
When decorating your tree, you’ll want to make sure that everything is out of your baby’s reach. Hang your ornaments and lights a little higher than you normally would, and make sure all co...
This time each year, we take time to thank all the men and women who served our country, along with those who continue to serve. Their bravery and dedication to our country have made our lives what they are today. Today, we want to talk about one a program we have here at Lewith & Freeman to support servicemen and women: Military on the Move®.
