Blog | Karen Tavenner

Reasons to Move to Adams County

Are you considering a move to Adams County? Great choice! With a booming local economy, a thriving local scene, rich history, and stunning scenic views, this central Pennsylvania gem is a great place to raise a family, establish a career, or even retire. Regardless if you are on the fence or ...

Should I sell My House? 4 Questions to Help You Decide

As a homeowner, It is not uncommon to question when and if you should sell your current house- especially if you're not sure it's your "forever home." Deciding to sell your home is not always an easy journey and there are many factors to consider. While you weigh your options, we ...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Renovating a Home

Selling your home is no small task. There is a lot involved. That's why you should have an eye toward the future. If you plan on selling your home down the road, you can make some decisions early on that can help. We're talking about home renovations. Your focus should ...

Tips for Buying a Home in an Ultra-competitive Market

If we can say one thing about the housing market for the past few years it’s that it’s a seller’s market for sure! Homes are selling almost as quickly as they are placed on the market. On average, you may be looking at a maximum of three weeks until receiving ...

Frequently Asked Questions from Home Buyers

One of the most exciting things you will undertake in your life is buying a home. It can also be one of the most daunting. It doesn't matter if this is the first time you have purchased a home or if you’ve bought and sold a few. You have a ...

Understanding Real Estate Terms

Whether you are buying or selling a home, there is one thing for sure. There are a lot of terms used during the process! Knowing just a few critical real estate concepts will go a long way in helping you understand the process. In addition, understanding the process means you ...

Common Questions Sellers Ask When Listing a Home in 2022

When it comes to selling the home you have lived in and loved, you will discover it is not an easy task. A lot of memories were made in that home. It can be an emotional undertaking. Even more significant than the personal attachment, selling a home can be complicated! ...

Why this is NOT a Housing Bubble

4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing ...

Is Zillow Cheaper than Hiring a Realtor?

Many people claim that selling your home on Zillow will save you thousands of dollars. After all, acting as your own sales agent rather than hiring a local professional realtor seems like a great idea, right? However, you have to realize that a lot goes on behind the scenes of ...

Questions to ask a Realtor Before You Hire

When hiring a realtor, you are likely looking for one key thing - saving money. If you are selling your home, you want it to happen as quickly as possible at the least amount of cost to you. On the other hand, if you are in the market to buy ...