Published February 13, 2026

Love Your Home's Value

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Written by Matt Harnick

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Love Your Home’s Value

Smart Winter Maintenance That Protects Home Value in Southeastern PA

Loving your home also means taking care of it—especially in a climate like ours. Cold winters, snow, and fluctuating temperatures in Southeastern Pennsylvania can be tough on homes if maintenance is ignored.

February is a great time to focus on essentials: servicing your heating system, checking insulation and drafts, inspecting roofs after storms, and making sure gutters and downspouts are clear. These steps help prevent costly repairs and protect your home’s long-term value.


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From a resale perspective, well-maintained homes consistently perform better in our local market. Buyers in Montgomery, Bucks, and surrounding counties are savvy—they notice deferred maintenance quickly. Staying ahead now keeps your options open later.

We have partnered with one of our lending partners to gift you a FREE monthly Home Report with personalized insights on your home equity, forecast value, and more.

Use our personal link to get started or send us a message for access! https://lstrep.co/3OLh0b-_4q

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The Matt Harnick Team | Keller Williams Real Estate

910 Harvest Dr, Suite 100 | Blue Bell, PA 19422 USA

Office: 215-646-2900 | Direct: 267-419-2968

Website: harnickteam.com


Team includes:

Matt Harnick (RS298725) | 215-576-5500 | matt@harnickteam.com

Michelle Chenevert, Operations Manager (RS370544) | 267-419-2968 | michelle@harnickteam.com

Josh Harnick, Director of Field Operations | (Unlicensed)

Each office is independently owned and operated.

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