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The True Story of Grandview Sanatorium, 1847, and the Part Everybody Gets Wrong

Are you ready to own part of Berks County's Origin? Welcome to the tranquility of our South...
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Free Trees Keep the Borough of Shillington “The Town Beautiful”

Did you know that the Borough of Shillington gives away Free Curbside Trees each spring and...
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Preserving History: The Pillars at the Entrance to Wyomissing Hills

Photo courtesy of Dick Keiser Beyond these glorious stone pillars, there are true stories, wooden...
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Stewardship of an Inherited Home: Twelve Questions Worth Asking Before You Sell in Berks County, PA

The sale and positioning of an Inherited Property isn't the same as a regular transaction; it takes...
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Before or Re-Imagined? Clayton Avenue

When some people see “dated” I see beauty waiting to be uncovered. Every room in this...
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The Art of Show – How to Get Your Home Ready

A buyer decides how they feel about a home in the doorway. Before the tour. Before a word is spoken...
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Farmers Markets Every Local from Wyo Should Know About

If you're looking for the best farmers markets near Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, this post is about...
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How to Price a Luxury Home in Berks County

A luxury home can be impeccably renovated, privately sited, and beautifully photographed - then...
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Property Tax Appeals in Berks County: The Quiet Diligence Every Homeowner Owes Their Estate

There is a kind of wealth that announces itself, and there is a kind that simply endures. The...
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