Home Staging The Smells of Summer: What to Avoid (and Embrace) When Showing Your Home 👃 “The Smells of Summer: What to Avoid (and Embrace) When Showing Your Home” Or: Why Your Wet Pool Towel Might Be Sabotaging Your SaleBrought to you by the nose-sensitive professionals at CENTURY 21 Keim & CENTURY 21 Country Lake Homes Ah, summer. The season of open houses, sunshine, and that mysterious odor coming from […]
Selling 🌞 Selling in the Summer? How to Make Your Curb Appeal Sizzle (Without Melting Your Budget) 🌞 Selling in the Summer? How to Make Your Curb Appeal Sizzle (Without Melting Your Budget) Brought to you by CENTURY 21 Keim & CENTURY 21 Country Lake HomesReal agents. Real results. Real curb appeal. Because your home should be the hottest thing on the block—besides the sidewalk. Selling your home in the summer gives […]
Beach Property 🏖️Which Vacation Home Are You? Spoiler: Whether you’re mountain-chic, beach-bum fabulous, or just trying to escape your HOA, we’ve got the keys. There are two types of people in this world: Those who book a vacation rental. And those who say, “You know what? Let’s just buy the whole place.” At CENTURY 21 Keim and CENTURY 21 Country Lake Homes, […]
Beach Property 🏖️ QUIZ: What Kind of Vacation Home Should You Own? Because your happy place deserves a mortgage. Grab a pen, a beach towel, and your best “I’m totally serious about real estate” face—it’s time to find out what kind of vacation home fits your true inner getaway self. 1. What’s your idea of a perfect Saturday? A. Roasting marshmallows by the lake while wearing flannel.B. […]
Buying 🏖️ Escrow & Escape: Can You Actually Take a Vacation While Buying a Home? Yes… but maybe don’t try to write your mortgage letter of explanation from a zipline. Buying a home can feel like a full-time job. So what happens when you already have a full-time job and a long-overdue vacation planned? Can you buy a house and sip mai tais in Maui at the same time? Technically, […]
Historic Real Estate Freedom to Own: How Real Estate Embodies the Spirit of Independence Every 4th of July, we gather to celebrate our independence—an idea built on freedom, self-determination, and the right to shape our own futures. While most people mark the holiday with fireworks and flag-themed desserts, there’s another symbol of independence that often goes uncelebrated: real estate ownership. Whether it’s a first home, a commercial investment, or […]
Commercial Real Estate Stop Obsessing Over Rates—Savvy Investors Are Still Making Deals With Loren Keim(Professor. Broker. Spreadsheet Whisperer.) If you’re still clutching your rate sheet like it’s a security blanket, it’s time for some tough love: the market isn’t waiting for the Fed to send an engraved invitation. Jeremy Barker, a seasoned real estate investor featured in Business Insider, is flipping the narrative. His advice? Ignore the […]
Uncategorized Thinking About a Real Estate Career in Pennsylvania? Don’t Miss This Free On-Demand Webinar! If you’ve ever thought about becoming a real estate agent in Pennsylvania but weren’t sure how to get started—or what getting started even looks like—good news: we’ve got a free, no-pressure, on-demand webinar that walks you through everything you need to know. 🎓 What’s the Webinar About?This isn’t one of those “rah-rah” sales pitches with […]
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Humor 12 Timeless Mom Sayings that Offer Surprisingly Great Real Estate Advice Moms have a knack for delivering life lessons in the form of memorable one-liners. Interestingly, many of these pearls of wisdom apply perfectly to the world of real estate. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just contemplating a move, here’s how classic mom advice can guide your real estate journey: 1. “Don’t go getting your hopes […]
Historic Real Estate How Horse Manure Reshaped Urban Architecture Long before traffic jams and parking meters, the real urban congestion problem was far more… organic. In the mid-1800s, horses were the backbone of city transportation—and their manure, the unfortunate side effect, literally changed the way cities were designed and homes were built. 🐴 A Transportation Revolution (With a Messy Side) For most of history, […]
Real Estate News National Housing Market Is Shifting—But Here’s What’s Really Happening in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos 📉 National Housing Market Is Shifting—But Here’s What’s Really Happening in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos If you’ve seen the latest headlines, you might think the real estate market just hit a wall. Redfin recently reported something we haven’t seen in years: a massive national gap between sellers and buyers—nearly 500,000 more homes for sale […]
Buying Why Dinosaurs Really Went Extinct (Hint: They Didn’t Have CENTURY 21 Keim Agents) Let’s get one thing straight: the asteroid theory? Cute. Volcanic activity? Please. Climate change? Okay, maybe a little warm. But the real reason dinosaurs went extinct? They didn’t have a Century 21 Keim agent to find them proper shelter. And trust me, if you were a 7-ton herbivore with tiny arms and an urgent need […]
Buying How to Survive a Home Inspection Without Crying (or Throwing Things) So, you’ve found the home. The one that checks all the boxes: a great neighborhood, enough space for your ever-growing collection of Amazon boxes, and a kitchen that whispers, “You might actually cook here someday.” But before you start mentally arranging your furniture and planning your housewarming playlist, there’s The Home Inspection — the real […]
Buying Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a Home (Even if Eggs Cost a Fortune) Let’s face it—everything feels expensive these days. Gas, groceries, and yes, even eggs. You walk into the store, see the price of a dozen eggs, and suddenly wonder if you should be investing in chickens instead of real estate. But before you start designing a backyard coop, let’s talk about something else that’s going up […]
Buying On a Scale of 1 to 10, How Important Should Location Be When Buying a Home? On a Scale of 1 to 10, How Important Should Location Be When Buying a Home? If you’ve ever watched an episode of House Hunters, you’ve probably heard the phrase “location, location, location” repeated like a real estate mantra. But how much does it really matter? If you’re house hunting, how high should “location” rank on […]
Business Brokerage How to Value a Restaurant: Step by Step How to Value a Restaurant: A Step-by-Step Guide Are you considering selling your restaurant or just curious about its market value? Whether you own a quick-service eatery or a full-service dining establishment, determining the value of your restaurant is crucial for financial planning, investment decisions, and successful business transitions. At CENTURY 21 Keim Realtors and […]
Selling From “For Sale” to “Sold” – Navigating the Property Ladder with a Smile From ‘For Sale’ to ‘Sold!’: Navigating the Lehigh Valley Property Ladder with a Smile Selling your home in the Lehigh Valley? Whether you’re waving goodbye to Allentown, bidding adieu to Bethlehem, or saying “see ya” to Easton, the home-selling process can feel like a rollercoaster. But don’t worry—at CENTURY 21 Keim Realtors, we turn “For […]
Buying Pocono Mountains Real Estate Market: 2024 Sales Trends and Future Outlook The Pocono Mountains housing market saw notable shifts in 2024, with rising inventory, fluctuating mortgage rates, and evolving buyer activity shaping the year’s real estate landscape. According to the latest Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors report, mortgage rates eased from their 23-year peak of 7.79% in October 2023, settling in the mid-6% range by early […]
Buying The Right Way to Accept Down Payment Gifts from Family and Friends The Right Way to Accept Down Payment Gifts: Dos & Don’ts Did you know that a financial gift from family or friends can be a game-changer when buying a home? Many homebuyers rely on these generous contributions to make homeownership a reality. However, accepting a down payment gift isn’t as simple as depositing a check—it […]
Invest in Real Estate How to Invest in Real Estate Using Other People’s Money How to Invest in Real Estate Using Other People’s Money (OPM) Building wealth through real estate is one of the most powerful financial strategies out there, but many people assume they need a substantial amount of cash to get started. The good news? You don’t have to rely solely on your own funds! By leveraging […]