Humor 10 Things a Real Estate Agent Has in Common With a Golden Retriever By CENTURY 21 Keim – Where Loyalty Meets Listings Real estate agents are often praised for their work ethic, client dedication, and boundless energy. But you know who else brings that same lovable energy to everything they do? A golden retriever. You heard us. Whether we’re chasing leads or tennis balls, there are a shocking […]
Poconos How to Price Your Lakefront Property Without Leaving Money on the Table Owning a lakefront property is like holding a rare gem—beautiful, desirable, and in limited supply. But when it’s time to sell, how do you make sure you’re getting top dollar without scaring away buyers? The key is pricing it strategically—and that starts with understanding what actually drives lakefront value. Here’s how to price your lakefront […]
Buying What You Need to Know Before Buying a Lakefront Property There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of gentle waves lapping the shoreline or sipping your morning coffee while gazing across a sparkling lake. Owning a lakefront home is a dream for many—but before you dive in headfirst (pun intended), there are a few important things every buyer should know. Whether you’re searching […]
Selling Why Lakefront Homes Sell for More — And Why You Need the Right Agent to Price It Right Whether it’s the peaceful sound of lapping waves, the luxury of a private dock, or the bragging rights that come with a lakeview coffee every morning—lakefront homes are in a league of their own. And when it comes time to sell (or buy) one, that uniqueness translates to significant differences in price, demand, and strategy. […]
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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]