Erica Fair - United Real Estate Strive 212

Coming Soon!  711 High Boulevard, Reading, PA Charm, character and stately only begin to describe this home. The owners have taken great care to upgrade this home and property while maintaining its original character. Enter the home through the large covered porch which is an amazing area to enjoy morning tea or an evening cocktail. The copper porch roof adds distinction.  The bright and open kitchen is an inviting place to gather and features a large island, stainless steel appliances, a 36-inch 6 burner commercial-style propane gas range, granite counter tops, and lighting that ties it all together. Off the kitchen is the dining room with ample room for a large family gathering. The room features built-in cabinetry that adds character and functionality. The dining room flows into a living space with a wood burning fireplace flanked by built-in cabinets. An office area with two built-in custom desks, shelving and a brick fireplace offer a perfect location for an in-hom...

Just listed in Mohnton!  Like to entertain? This is the home for you! The backyard is comprised of a custom in-ground heated salt water pool with a year round remote controlled hot tub. The pool is surrounded by slate flagstone and connects to a two tier manufactured deck. It's ideally set up to allow additional pool chairs and a large area to enjoy family meals or game time. Enter the home from this area via the french doors that open up to an expansive addition.  The flooring is porcelain tile made to look like wood flooring. The flooring is ideal for people coming in and out of the pool into the home. There is a custom bar that includes 2 beer taps that stay with the home and a wine fridge that also stays. The materials for the bar are reclaimed wood and metal that gives a rustic feel. The front of the bar has a tin backsplash, which is also featured in the built in entertainment center and the kitchen to bring the rooms together. The entertainment center was designed...

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This home checks all the boxes! Large eat-in kitchen, 3 season porch overlooking a large flat lot that is over an acre and an oversized 2 car garage that you’ve dreamed of.  There are 3 finished bedrooms with the ability to easily finish the fourth. The large family room is accented by a double window with plenty of natural light for your plants or custom shelving.  The owner has taken great care to keep the home's mechanicals functionally updated. Enjoy the financial benefits and independence of onsite well and septic without the worry.  Updates include a new septic system in 2002, new plumbing and faucets throughout in 2004, lifetime exterior doors and new storm doors in 2006, new water and electric line to the well in 2009, 50 gallon water heater with night setback for efficiency in 2012, and new roof, down sprouts, gutters and screens in 2014.  The 3 season porch has western red cedar walls, ceramic flooring and gliding windows. It's perfect f...

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Many of us are now at home, either telecommuting for now, or not working, not sure when our places of business will reopen. If you haven’t yet filed your taxes, now is a good time to sit down and take care of it. If you sold your home in 2019, this article I read recently on www.realtor.com is worth checking out. Here it is... 5 Sweet Tax Deductions When Selling a Home: Did You Take Them All? By  Margaret Heidenry  | Feb 24, 2020 You may be wondering if there are tax deductions when selling a home. And the answer is: You bet! Sure, you may remember 2018's new tax code—aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—changed some rules for homeowners. But rest assured that if you sold your home last year (or are planning to in the future), your tax deductions when you file with the IRS can still amount to sizable savings. Want a full rundown of all the deductions (as well as tax exemptions or other write-offs) at a home seller's disposal? Check out this list to make sure y...

If you’re considering selling your home in the near, or even not so near future, there are some steps you can take now that will help to increase your home’s value when you’re ready to sell.  Some improvements only cost a few dollars, while others may be more expensive and require more planning. Some less costly improvements to make could be as simple as painting. Painting can really open up a room and give it a more updated and fresh feel. If you aren’t comfortable doing the painting yourself, consider hiring a pro. Skip trendy colors and choose a color that will have universal appeal. Another easy update to increase your home’s value is to take a good hard look at your landscaping. Adding some landscaping elements can greatly increase the curb appeal of your home. Spring is just around the corner – the perfect time to add to your landscaping. Here’s a great blog post on how to improve your home’s value, and it offers many options for less costly improvements t...