Melissa Brosey, Real Estate Agent

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they add so much character to older homes but did you know the purpose of celling medallions? https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/what-is-a-ceiling-medallio

It's a very hot seller's market here in Lancaster County. If you want to sell, I've got some openings for listings! Call me, 717 203 4080. "Single-family house prices across the nation rose 12% in January from a year earliermarking the biggest annual increase in data going back to 1991, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said this week. All nine regions of the country tracked by FHFA posted year-over-year price gains of more than 10%." https://www.wsj.com//the-housing-market-is-crazier-than-it

When you're a real estate agent in Lancaster County, one thing you often see is a lot of flooring from Armstrong. Here's the story of one of their most popular designs, introduced in 1932, that we still see today. https://retrorenovation.com//history-armstrong-flooring-/

What's new is what's old in San Francisco. I wonder if we'll see this trend with historic homes in our area. "Victorian architecture built in the era of disease and health paranoia has often been criticized for its overly sequestered and fragmented interior layouts that seemed outdated and fussy in previous decades, Ms. Woods says. Now it’s become surprisingly practical." https://www.realtor.com//young-residents-are-restoring-th/

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i just heard about this, did you know? https://www.rd.com//if-you-live-in-an-old-house-there-cou/

This made me smile. Many buyers have told me their selling points that led to their home purchase, but this is the first time I've heard of "ceiling carrots" cinching the deal. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/facebook-ceiling-carrots-h

not feeling cool with your ceiling fan on? you made need to change the direction it's spinning. "According to Energy Star, ceiling fans should be set to spin counterclockwise in the summer, creating a cool downward breeze. If you don't feel that air movement while standing beneath your ceiling fan, it's probably spinning the wrong way." https://www.mentalfloss.com//ceiling-fan-not-cooling-you-m

a lot of trends that were considered dead are making a big comeback this season. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/2021-spring-and-summer-hom

it's not, just, about the loan amount you qualify for. this is a great tool for figuring out what you can actually afford. https://www.nerdwallet.com//how-much-can-i-borrow-calculat

More and more homeowners are going with native plants in their landscaping to help our local pollinators. Here's a great resource for learning how you can help the bees today on World Bee Day and everyday! https://extension.psu.edu//idea-/the-native-plant-garden-1

Plans change, needs change, when you're ready to make a move, I'm here to help.

color is back! "As everyone reacts to colours differently, the most responsible decision is to disregard trends entirely. The shades you surround yourself with should be a matter of personal preference, rather than popularity. "At the core of every design concept is the user of the space," says Brandhorst. "Who are they? How do they want to feel? How can colour, shape and texture improve their individual experience?"" https://www.bbc.com//20210512-what-your-colour-choice-says

"With every single cost accounted for, the estimated grand total would be over $52,000." https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/national-lampoons-christma

a return to nature and a revival of antique and vintage design trends, what do you think of these 2021 trends? https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/biophilic-botanical-patter

good reminder for homeowners! https://magazine.realtor//homeowners-need-to-update-insura

"Symmetry? Check. Rectangular shape? Definitely. Simple floor plan? Yep. As one of the oldest and easiest-to-modify styles, these homes are also subject to additions and restorations that might alter the original well past recognition. Don’t worry, a little detective work like examining mismatched floorboards or new drywall, could give you enough context to decide if what you’re looking at is a Colonial-style home." https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/what-is-a-colonial-style-h

Ever wonder where East Petersburg got it's name? Here's your answer.

don't do it! https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/house-key-photos-36846411

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The housing market is unusually hot heading into Thanksgiving week, as buyers remain unfazed by coronavirus disruptions. Learn more: http://rltor.cm/bk8pm

Feeling so happy for of one of my clients who settled on her first home today!

this is written for agents but consumers and clients need to be aware of these changes. Here is the most recently updated version of our COVID Standards of Practice from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.... https://www.parealtors.org/coronavirus/best-practices/

if you're thinking about selling, do it now. "Ongoing housing inventory shortages are blamed on high home prices. At the end of the third quarter, 1.47 million existing homes were available for sale, which is 19.2% lower than a year ago." https://magazine.realtor//buyers-face-double-digit-home-pr

we just donated to the extraordinary give. If you can, please help us to support so many local non profits helping our community! https://www.facebook.com/events/382480272946594?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7D