The Real Estate Roundtable with Jackie Ruddy, Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate

This episode covers how to identify if a property was used as a meth lab PLUS we will talk about hoarding and the health, safety, financial and sometimes legal issues that arise because of it.

If you have a vacation/seasonal home, a vacant property or a primary residence you leave behind for an extended period of time in the winter there are always worries. Did you know you can hire a professional service to monitor it during the time you are away so that you don't return to a disaster?

Yes, a home can be over-insulated.  Find out the problems that result from over-insulating a home.   We also discuss how to prepare your home for the upcoming winter months. PLUS, what is a puff back? How it can turn your whole world upside down in seconds!

Are you concerned about a family member who lives independently?  There are ways to monitor their activities without the intrusiveness of cameras.  Did they walk through the hall or open the refrigerator at their usual times?  You can be notified via text message or an app on your phone.  Find out about this essential home technology on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate!

Be in control of your home while you're away!  Imagine your lights, security, climate, and window coverings all being controlled by an app on your phone.  Or, how about this?...Never enter a completely dark home again.  Imagine your garage door opens and your lights turn on as soon as you pull into your driveway!  Find out about some amazing tech for your home on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate.

Regarding the Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania tax reassessment, a local certified residential appraiser gives us tips on what we can expect, and how we can prepare for what's coming.  It's all on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate.

What is "GLA"?  Does that finished lower level that has a dynamite family room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom increase your home's value?  And, if so, how much value does this spectacular area actually add to your home?  Find out on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate!

If you're thinking about planting a shrub or a tree, there's a LOT more to it than just digging a hole and throwing some dirt on it.  Our guest on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate gives you step-by-step instructions.  Plus, he'll tell us how to avoid common mistakes when storing our lawnmowers and lawn tools for the Winter.

Don't FALL behind with your home's outdoor Fall cleanup!  You think going back to school is just for your kids or grandkids?  Well, not so!  If you listen to this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate, you'll be schooled in what to do with your property in order to have attractive, healthy surroundings come Springtime!

Do property taxes automatically increase when you purchase a property?  Find that answer and more on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate.  There are property owners who are paying too much, some who are paying too little, as well as those in between.