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Blog Entries in December

2023: A Year in Review

2023: A Year in Review

by Chris Petry Well, that’s a wrap on 2023! Oh, and what a year it was! Just in case you forgot, here are some of the major news stories that broke over the last twelve months:   The Israeli/Hamas War.   A Norfolk Southern train derails in East Palestine, OH and burns for two days, releasing hazardous chemicals into the local air and water.   The Silicon Valley Bank i

Yuletide Dinner Favorites

Yuletide Dinner Favorites

by Chris Petry Christmas is only five days away. At this point, you’ve probably finished your shopping and if you haven’t, you’re in full bore panic mode, running around like a chipmunk in a peanut factory. By now, you’ve most assuredly secured the main course for Christmas dinner. Whether that be a turkey, ham, beef tenderloin, or something slightly more adventurous if

Number 3 Most Affordable Market in the US

Number 3 Most Affordable Market in the US

by Chris Petry There are many advantages to working for or working with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred and Stouffer Realty to achieve your real estate goals. For one, we’re the #1 brokerage in all of Southwestern, Pennsylvania and our presence in Eastern, Ohio grows and strengthens by the day. There’s also this: you’ve heard the phrase, “location, location

Winter by Rail

Winter by Rail

by Chris Petry For today’s topic, let’s rewind the clock back to 1802. In Shropshire, England, on the Welsh border, inventor, engineer (and wrestler interestingly enough) Richard Trevithick, introduces the world’s first steam locomotive. It’s hard today to really explain the revelatory nature of that moment but suffice it to say, the world was forever changed.   T

The Best Holiday Films to Watch This Year

The Best Holiday Films to Watch This Year

by Chris Petry Sing it with me, “It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeeeeeeaaarrr!” Yes, the winter holiday season is upon us. It’s time to grate the nutmeg, hang the mistletoe, decorate the tree, light the menorah, and promise yourself that come January 1st, you’re going to get your diet and finances back on track. Or, maybe not.   Some of the time-honor

2023 New Year’s Resolutions: Budgeting Your Money

2023 New Year’s Resolutions: Budgeting Your Money

If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to get a hold of your finances, now is a good time to check in and make sure you are on the right track to tackle your budget. Here are five tips on how to get ahead of your money-saving goals for 2023.     Have a Goal Having a budget goal is the number one thing that will help you track your finances. You will be much more lik

December Hockey Mom Of The Month: Kelly Bradley

December Hockey Mom Of The Month: Kelly Bradley

Congratulations to our December Hockey Mom Of The Month, Kelly Bradley from Cheswick, Pennsylvania.    Kelly Bradley is truly an inspiration for all hockey moms. Despite being a single mother and having a full-time job, Kelly still finds time to volunteer at various rinks and organizations to help children in Western Pennsylvania have opportunities to play ice hockey. She is the team

The Preferred Realty Holiday 2022 Gift Guide

The Preferred Realty Holiday 2022 Gift Guide

Do you have a hard-to-buy-for cousin or have no clue what to get your significant other for Christmas this year? We’ve got you covered! With the holidays right around the corner, our 2022 gift guide will help you score the best gifts without even leaving the comfort of your own home!   Bartesian Cocktail Machine Snow Blower Charcuterie Board Set Nespresso Always Pan M

Tips To Avoid Overspending This Holiday Season

Tips To Avoid Overspending This Holiday Season

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to shift mental gears to the impending holiday shopping season. With so many deals before the holidays arrive, it is incredibly easy to go spend-crazy. But, what if you have financial goals like saving money or making a major purchase, you know, like buying a home, in the next year or so? What can you do to prevent yourself from splurging for the n

College Scholarship Workshop Webinar Recap

College Scholarship Workshop Webinar Recap

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty held two complimentary 45-minute virtual Scholarship Workshop Webinars for high school students and their parents in early December. The webinars were conducted by former teacher and principal, Todd Van Horn. Todd currently works at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty as the Vice President of Career Development and is the creato