Blog Entries in April
Summertime Pests
With April showers come… house centipedes? Yuck! It’s an inescapable fact: when the snow and ice melts and temperatures begin to reliably double the freezing point (32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius) bugs will become an unavoidable part of daily life. From warding off fruit flies to avoiding hornet’s nests in the corners of outdoor structures, you’ll want to d
Dig It! Tips and Tricks for Your Garden
Confession: I do NOT have a green thumb. I did at one time. Or perhaps it was the kind of pure dumb luck only an 8-year-old could muster that allowed me to grow a 40lb pumpkin one summer. Problem is, I never matched my efforts and I’m willing to bet there are a number of you reading this right now that fall squarely in my camp. Or worse, you scouted out the perfect place to plant a finic
Congrats Jessica Webb! Hockey Mom of the Year
On behalf of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty and Stouffer Realty and The Pittsburgh Penguins, it was a great honor to recognize Jessica Webb as Hockey Mom of the Year at last night’s Penguins vs. Blackhawks game. Jessica was, of course, our Hockey Mom of the Month for February, 2023. A Greensburg native, Jessica is the current President of the Greensburg-Salem H
What is the Correct Pronunciation of 'Berkshire?'
I know what you’re thinking: you mean there’s more than one way to pronounce Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty? Well, no, not really. The name is pronounced Berk-sherr Hathaway, not Berk-SHIRE. However, since the “shire” pronunciation is so ubiquitous, let’s take a few minutes to explain the proper pronunciation of the name and why it’s not pronoun
Stouffer Realty Launches Pawfect Home Sweepstakes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty is proud to announce the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pawfect Home Sweepstakes, where individuals can enter for a chance to win a custom-built, pint-sized replica of their own home for their loyal companion. Through June 6, 2022, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is giving consumers a chance to win their dog, cat, lizard, bird, rabbit or even gol
5 Ways To Go Green At Home This Earth Day
Did you know Earth Day is right around the corner? There are plenty of things you can do to celebrate mother earth every day, but we suggest starting in your home! Don’t worry, we aren’t suggesting installing expensive solar panels on your home or buying the most high-end, energy-efficient appliances to do your part to protect the environment. Instead, we want to give you some easy way
Ways To Celebrate National Lawn and Garden Month This April
Did you know that April is National Lawn and Garden Month? Well now that you do, it’s time to celebrate! Many people use this as a month to focus on their own garden or lawn and others use it as an opportunity to beautify their community. However you want to celebrate, we got you covered! Organize a Neighborhood Clean Up Gardening extends beyond your backyard. It’
Spring Into A New Career: Why Real Estate Might Be For You
Did the winter blues get you down last season? If so, maybe it’s time for a career refresh! Since prime real estate season is heating up right along with the weather, now may be the perfect time to spring into a career in real estate! While you’re contemplating your professional reincarnation this spring, here are 10 characteristics that could mean you would make a great real estate
Mother's Day Events in Ohio
Looking for Mother’s Day celebration ideas? Here are a few suggestions of things you can do with your mom to celebrate her special day. Please note many of the events require reservations or purchased tickets upon arriving. Please check the Covid-19 protocols before planning on attending an event. Mother’s Day at Cleveland Botanical Gardens Cleveland, Ohio Pick
Congratulations to our late April Hockey Mom Winner!
Congratulations to the second April Hockey Mom winner, Lora Clewes, from New Brighton Township. Lora, mom to Benson (8 years old) and Evelyn (2 years old), is the Vice President of the Beaver County Ice Sharks Special Hockey Association. The Ice Sharks is a hockey team for special needs children over the age of 5 years old with a disability. As Vice President for the team, Lora is
