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Interested in investing your 2010 tax rebate in some home projects? Here are some options that will give a great return on your investment.

http://www.houselogic.com/articles/invest-tax-refund-your-home-3000-projects/

Best,

Abby

Are you trying to figure out exactly what features you need in your replacement windows and doors in order to qualify for a tax rebate? Here is a simple guide to help you make sure you look for the right options.

http://www.houselogic.com/articles/understanding-energy-ratings-for-windows-and-doors/

Looking for a few tips to get your home on the top of a buyer's list? A few tips from HGTV can help you impress potential buyers in a big way.

http://www.frontdoor.com/Sell/10-Things-That-Make-Buyers-Bite/64/p1

All the best

Abby

Trying to figure out which home projects will makes buyers interested as well as increase the value of your home? Take the Home Value IQ quiz, just a few questions that will help you identify the right projects to take on to put your house on the top of buyers lists.

http://www.frontdoor.com/Home-Finance/Home-Value-Quiz-Tips-and-Advice-for-Increasing-Your-Homes-Value/54987?xp=hgtv_footer

Here are six great tips related to home spending that will help keep your credit score at the top end of the spectrum.

Happy Holidays
Abby

http://www.houselogic.com/articles/improve-credit-score-with-these-home-finance-tips/

Looking for a few ideas on the best ways to show your home during the fall season? HGTV has a top ten list just for you to help you get your home sold before the holidays. Take a look at all of these great ways to spruce up your home and get it sold!

http://www.frontdoor.com/Sell/10-Tips-for-Selling-a-Home-in-the-Fall/55828/p1

All the Best,

Abby

During the fall and winter, maintenance issues around your home are effected by the cold weather. Make sure your home is ready for the cold, rainy weather that is knocking at your door by completing some simple maintenance issues. By keeping on top of small issues now, you save yourself time and money before the issues are too big for you to tackle. For a simple list of maintenance ideas to get you started, please click on the link below.

http://www.houselogic.com/articles/fall-winter-seasonal-maintenance-guide-northeast/

Keep Warm.

Abby

Trees are an excellent way to add value to your home in numerous ways. Trees not only provide an added bonus with beautiful landscaping for you yard, but also help with energy savings as well. Did you know three properly placed trees can save you between $100-$250 annually on your energy bills? Interested in learning more ways trees can help improve your home's value, click on the link below.

http://www.houselogic.com/articles/plant-trees-save-energy-grow-value/

Happy Planting!

Abby

Hi Everyone,

These super low interest rates have me excited!  What an amazing opportunity to buy more home for your money.  Imagine you can make a mortgage payment of about $1,100 a month - with 5% down and a 7% interest rate you would be able to buy a home for about $180,000.  Now, use those same figures and change the interest rate to 4.75% and you are now looking at being able to purchase a home for about $230,000!! In Lancaster County there is a big difference between a $180,000 and a $230,000 house - it could mean the difference of getting an extra bedroom, bath, bigger yard, more upgrades, garage, etc.!  

So to summarize - your interest rate has a HUGE effect on how much home you ...

Hi All,

I just found out today that Pennsylvania has announced higher rebates to homeowners that install qualifying EnergyStar heating equipment. Some of the rebates have as much as doubled or tripled.  For example on one type of gas furnace the rebate is increasing from $300-$1,000.  The best part is sometimes these rebates can be combined with existing Federal Tax Credits. Please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection website for more information. 

Best,

Abby

I visited FRESCO Green Building Supply today, and got a great tour from Brandon.  This store just opened a few month ago and offers some really cool products like American Clay -a completely innovative covering for your walls, PaperStone counter tops - made in part from paper and oil from cashew shells & formaldehyde free FSC hardwood flooring. And those are just a few of the many beautiful and environmentally safe products they have.You can find a lot of the products on their website - http://www.frescogreen.com/

I'm excited to share these products with my clients and use some of them for my own home projects as well!  Fresco is located on Commerce Drive off of Manheim Pike. 

Best,

A...