Blog | Alex Norton, Realtor

Is it the Right Time to Sell?

If you’re entertaining the idea of selling your home, especially within the next year, one question you might be grappling with is, “Should I sell now, or wait until market conditions are more favourable?” The answer is simple. Your decision to sell should be guided by your own needs and desires ...

Setting Emotions Aside When Selling

Imagine shopping for a used car. You find one that you like and while negotiating the price, the seller gets sentimental. He shares happy memories of family picnics, his kids’ soccer games and other adventures with the vehicle. Then he demands a higher price. After all, he couldn’t possibly part ...

Where Productivity Meets Personality: Designing a Home Office That Works for You

Whether you're managing client calls, writing up listings, or juggling the day’s to-dos, your home office should feel like a space that supports your hustle — not one that drains it. And no, it doesn’t need to be Pinterest-perfect or tucked behind French doors. It just needs to work for ...

Keeping Pests Out, Naturally

Sometimes, the biggest home intruders don’t come through the front door—they sneak into your backyard garden. In Western PA, where warm summers invite lush blooms and bountiful veggie beds, pests can show up unannounced and leave your plants struggling to survive. Thankfully, you don’t need harsh chemicals to protect your garden ...