Wayne & Jackie Berkstresser GRI/CRS/Realtor®

(717) 264-7080

Cell/Text -Wayne 717-860-4717

Cell/Text- Jackie 717-860-0717

Web: TheBRGhomes.com

E-mail: berk@TheBRGhomes.com

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"WEST OF TOWN...THIS HOME SHINES!...BRICK RANCHER" Moun-tain views from fabulous great room featuring wood floors & vaulted ceil-ing! 3-4 bedrooms. So many extras! New kitchen w/easy close cabinetry &solid surface counters. All applianc-es! Master suite w/huge bath & Ja-

cuzzi tub. Enclosed screen porch and patio. Newer roof & windows. Many

areas of enjoyment on this 4.77 ACRE retreat w/fruit trees & goldfish pond! 3 car (40X24) detached gar-age w/ water & electric. $269,900

FALL 2019

OH YEAH! New listing in Scot Greene! This 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home gives everyone room to have their own space! Phenomenal rear family room w/vaulted ceiling, lovely,

open kitchen plus spacious dining & living rms. You will love the breathtaking views from rear,

covered patio & in-ground swimming pool! This home is a

winner! $325,000

WAYNE & JACKIE'S REAL ESTATE UPDATE

COLD WEATHE R prep

FIND THE WARMTH OF HOME...AND THE SIMPLER LIFE! Spacious & lovely townhome! 2

large bedrooms plus den/office (3rd bedroom). Formal living & dining rm + family rm off kitchen! New floor-

ing & paint throughout! All applianc-es! Upgraded, therapeutic soaking, walk in tub! 2 car garage! HOA in-cludes lawn maintenance & snow

removal. $212,500

Fall and winter are just around the corner. Cold temperatures and weather changes can greatly impact your

home, and as a homeowner, you need to be prepared. Here are a few components of your home to think

about when preparing for the shift in seasons:

Landscaping. Trim tree limbs that are

close to your roof or any

power lines. Snow and

ice storms can wreak

havoc and cause debris

to damage your home.

Also, grass roots are

growing deep into the

ground to prepare for

winter, so consider ferti-

lizing or reseeding your

lawn before it gets cold.

Windows and doors. Swap all of your

door and window screens

that you use in the warm-

er months for more pro-

tective storm windows.

Installing weather strip-

ping or caulking around

your doorframes and

windows is also a good

idea to help lower heat-

ing bills.

Chimneys and fireplaces. If you regu-

larly use a fireplace in

the colder months, call a

professional to clean and

inspect your chimney to

ensure there are no

blockages. Make sure to

test the flue in your fire-

place as well, as a tight

seal is best to prevent

moisture and debris from

entering your home.

Gutters and downspouts. Home-

owners need to consist-

ently keep their gutters

clean to prevent buildup

of leaves and other de-

bris. Make sure water

doesn’t pool at the bot-

tom of the spout. Stand-

ing water can damage

your driveway, side-

walk or even the

home’s foundation.

DIY– A Tray of Hospitality

Franklin County, PA

August 2019 Statistics*

Average Sold Price: $196,370

Average Days on Market: 55

Units Sold: 141

For a current price opinion of your

home, Call Wayne or Jackie today!

*Statistics From Bright MLS

Greet guests with this charming alternative to a

fall wreath. Simply apply a layer of chalkboard paint to the inside of an old tray, then

add autumn leaves, pinecones, or berries for a seasonal finish. (Swap in evergreen and holly

for the holidays!)

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Wayne & Jackie Berkstresser GRI/CRS/Realtor®

(717) 264-7080

Cell/Text -Wayne 717-860-4717

Cell/Text- Jackie 717-860-0717

Review Posted On www.zillow.com/profile/wberk/

“We could not have asked for a better realtor! Wayne was

extremely knowledgeable and helpful during the entire

house buying process. His commitment to his clients is

amazing and we will always recommend Berkstresser Re-

alty to any future homebuyers or sellers!”

-8/4/19 Bought home in Chambersburg PA

Contemplating a move or do you know someone who is? Making the decision to sell is difficult enough. Who to list with shouldn’t be!! Let Wayne & Jackie Move You...Your

Friends...Your Family…Here is Why…

√ 65+ years combined Real Estate experience

√ Full time Realtors w/2 full time support staff giving 100% commitment to marketing your home

√ Diligent in advertising technique and website photo management

√ Well versed in negotiating, financing, & offer strategy

√ Determined to get you the best price for your home...For a current price opinion of your home, call today!!

Wayne & Jackie Berkstresser

Wayne Cell/Text

717-860-4717

Jackie Cell/Text

717-860-0717

1053 Lincoln Way East

Chambersburg PA 17201

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

· 2 Cup(s) flour, all-purpose

· 1 1/3 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats {quick or old fashioned}

· 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking Soda

· 1 Teaspoon(s) Cinnamon

· 1/2 Teaspoon(s) Salt

· 1 Cup(s) butter or margarine, softened

· 1 Cup(s) Sugar

· 1 Cup(s) Brown sugar, packed

· 1 Cup(s) canned pumpkin {NOT pumpkin pie filling}

· 1 Teaspoon(s) vanilla

· 3/4 Cup(s) Chopped Walnuts · 3/4 Cup(s) raisins

· 1 Egg(s) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheets with non stick cooking spray. In a

medium bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl

beat butter and sugars until creamy and smooth. Add egg, pumpkin and vanilla, beat

until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating after each addition. Stir in wal-

nuts and raisins. Drop dough onto cookie sheet using a dough scoop or teaspoon. Bake

about 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pan 2 minutes, then remove to

cooling rack. (makes 5 dozen)

TIPS FOR YOUR

PETS THIS FALL

1) Your pet may have become used to having you around

more while school was on break and summer vacations were happening. If your routine means leaving your pet home alone more often, remember to ease them back into a routine of stimulating activities they can do on their own.

2) The days are slowly getting shorter, so if you are out with your dog at night, or have an outdoor cat, find them a reflective collar to wear to ensure they are visible in the dark. And remember to make your-self visible when out at night as well.

3) As colder weather approaches, rodents seek shelter from the temperatures, which means more rodenticides are used. This is highly toxic to pets and could be fatal if ingested. Use extreme caution when using these products around your home and make sure they are not in reach of your pets.

4) Believe it or not, ticks are still lurking. Piles of leaves and other piles of garden scraps are places ticks like to hang out to survive during the winter. In order to help protect your pet, get rid of excess gar-den waste where ticks can live, and continue to ap-ply a flea/tick preventative to your pet year-round.

Pick Your Pumpkin or Try A Corn Maze This Fall?!?...

Country Creek Produce Farm 3746 Etter Rd, Chambersburg PA Plan your trip: CountryCreekProduceFarm.com

Stoner’s Dairy Farm 7678 Oellig Rd, Chambersburg PA Plan your trip: Stonersdairyfarm.com Warehime’s Pumpkin Patch 185 Potato Rd, Carlisle PA Plan your trip: Facebook.com/warehimepumpkinpatch

Call Wayne & Jackie Today! 717.264.7080