You've just bought your first home. Now what? How do you even begin to decorate a new home? Before you head off to your local home decor store or hire a decorator, think about what you already own. Here are 10 tips on decorating or redecorating your home with [...]
Need to decorate on a budget? When you have Magnolia taste but don't have the budget, it's easy to give up on decorating your home. But, there are ways to make your home both beautiful and delightful for less. Take a look at these posts from the Thrifty Decor [...]
Women's History Month had its beginnings in 1982, when the US Congress authorized that the second week of March be declared Women’s History Week. So, on March 7, 1982, President Ronald Reagan made that declaration. Then, in 1987, the National Women’s History Alliance petitioned the US Congress to designate [...]
In West Virginia, being a first-time homebuyer may qualify you for assistance. The West Virginia Housing Development Fund works with a variety of lending partners on programs for first-time homebuyers. They serve to provide affordable housing for residents of West Virginia. The WVHDF not only promotes home loans with positive interest [...]
Are you a first-time homebuyer in Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency programs offer down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time Keystone State homebuyers. They also provide programs for new mortgage loans, for refinancing, and for home improvement loans. What is a first-time homebuyer? To be considered as [...]
It's time to head back to school. Fayette County, Pennsylvania, comprises eight school districts. Each district has its own back-to-school policy. If you have recently moved to Fayette County or are contemplating a move, use this resource to find the school district appropriate for your child. Check with your [...]
May 21, 2021, Celebrate American Red Cross Founder's Day Clarissa Harlowe Barton (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912), known simply as Clara Barton, was an American nurse during the Civil War. She founded the American Red Cross 140 years ago after visiting Geneva, Switzerland, and being introduced to [...]
Mom's Buying Homes Whether you're a new mom, single mom, retired mom, or returning to the workforce mom, we want to wish you a Happy Mother's Day. Here at White Diamond Realty, we understand the ins and outs of buying a home, especially if you're a woman qualifying [...]
This year, weather patterns have been pretty unpredictable. In fact, for much of West Virginia, April showers have been decidedly fluffy snow instead. But no matter what the weather, as a potential homebuyer, home-seller, or homeowner, you need to be prepared for every eventuality. So rain, sleet, snow ... [...]
