The spring season brings with it a feeling of renewal and new beginnings. Warmer weather and longer days provide a boost of energy, so now is the best time to think about cleaning, organizing, and home maintenance. Being proactive and doing home maintenance now is the best defense against keeping unexpected (and often expensive), repairs from happening in the future. There are a few key places that are often overlooked by homeowners, and with spring around the corner, we thought we would share...

When getting ready to buy a home, especially for the first time, there are many questions that come along with it. One of these questions usually is, “where do I start?” Because we like to make things as smooth as possible at Lewith & Freeman, here is our home buying checklist to help get you started on your journey!

1. Make sure your finances are in order It is important that you understand what your lending institution expects from you before and during the home buying process. You will have...

“Be Prepared to Move Quickly” is the best advice a buyer can receive in this real estate market.  Securing a pre-approval letter is the ultimate preparation because it indicates to a seller that a buyer is qualified and has an accepted plan for financing.  Watch Greg Pollock explain in the video below.

The holiday season has arrived. People are filling shopping baskets, clicking “add to cart”, decorating houses, preparing holiday meal menus, and much more. They are getting ready to let go of 2021 and start a new year off fresh, and what better way to start fresh than to establish yourself in a new home? Read some of the tips below given by our Realtors to see how moving into a new house can add to the magic of the holidays.

Donate Seasonal Items:Moving into a new house is the perfect opportun...

Purchasing a home is not as simple as going to the store to pick out a new shirt or even clicking “add to bag” on your favorite store’s website. Your decisions are based on a much larger scale, and it’s common to question everything that is going to happen along the journey. Many questions our real estate agents get from buyers are:

• Where do I start?
• Do I have enough money?
• What is the home-buying process?

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or upgrading to your third home, the process is...

 

With recent circumstances throughout the world, families have been turning to purchasing homes which have everything that need and so much more within reach. Vacations and relaxation are being brought to us, instead of us traveling to them. From lake homes to over-the-top pools and whatever luxuries can you envision, Lewith & Freeman presents properties on the market that entail plenty of these hidden or not-so-hidden gems.

 

Here are a handful of homes for sale right now in Northeastern, Pen...

Buying a home is an exciting time and a major investment. Before you decide to finalize your purchase on a home, your Realtor will recommend that you enlist the help of a licensed home inspector. Lewith & Freeman’s Realtor Professionals have the experience with buyers and sellers of Northeastern PA and will help guide you through the home buying process. Take a look at the benefits of getting a home inspection when buying a home:

Warning Signs

A home inspector is an ally in the home buying p...