Fred Kress Real Estate - Coldwell Banker

03/04/2023

1916 Sears catalog home. They shipped the entire house to you by railroad car. Sears was like Ikea before Ikea.

Friends and family would come from all around to help the owner build it.

Most were built in New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Sears sold more than 70,000 mail-order homes between 1908 and 1940. Some enthusiasts estimate that about 70% of Sears houses are still standing today.

Sears provided building plans and specifications, along with the lumber and any other materials needed. The shipment included everything from nails, screws, and paint to prebuilt building parts, such as staircases and dining nooks.

07/04/2021

Instead of busting your bank account, check out these simple tips for hosting a small summer shindig on a budget. http://np.ly/ddbr

Five expert tips for hosting a small outdoor summer shindig on a budget. These simple reminders will ensure your backyard party is fun, festive, and totally affordable.

07/01/2021

We all want to perform our best. So why can some tap into their highest potential on command while others flounder? http://np.ly/dcaS

A new study finds that grit is a better predictor of performance success than talent or mindset. It helps you find your flow, too.

06/29/2021

Spending more time in our current homes has made us reconsider what we find most valuable in our living spaces. http://np.ly/dbcU

This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons.

06/27/2021

Small steps, more than sweeping vows and pledges, will help us navigate the transition back to a more public world. http://np.ly/dacv

These small, science-backed steps can help us build habits that significantly improve our lives, writes Arianna Huffington.

06/25/2021

Did you know there's a holiday just to celebrate eating at food trucks? Well, there is, and it's today! :) http://np.ly/d9hf

National Food Truck Day was created to celebrate food trucks, and was started by DJ Rick McNeely of the Fishbowl Radio Network in Arlington, Texas. Food trucks vary in the type of foods they prepare and sell, from ice cream to frozen or prepackaged food, to meals prepared from scratch. A precursor ....

06/24/2021

A recent study by industry experts reveals the top items on buyer lists so far for 2021. Here are the findings. http://np.ly/d8jG

The two most wanted features in a home are a laundry room and exterior lighting, according to NAHB’s latest study on consumer preferences – What Home Buyers Really Want (2021 Edition). The study is based on a national survey of more than 3,200 recent and prospective home buyers (people who bough...

06/23/2021

Preparing for harsh economic times is an essential part of your financial health — downturn or not. Learn more. http://np.ly/d7jD

If the sagging economy is keeping you up at night, make sure your finances are on firm footing.