Decorate for Free
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 [...]
West Virginia’s New National Park
West Virginia's New National Park is just a short day trip from Morgantown — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This newest national park gained its elevated status through the Federal stimulus bill passed at the end of 2020. Recently signed into law, it became the nation's 63rd national park. [...]
Fayette County PA — Market
Whether you’re thinking of selling or buying, flipping or renting, you’ll want to keep up to date on the Fayette County, PA Market Report. I know that having an accurate read on the market is central to your success. In today’s changing real estate market, home buyers and sellers [...]
Harrison County Homes with Reduced Prices
There's never been a better time to find your perfect home in Harrison County with reduced prices. In fact, there are some very great deals to be made. We put together a collection of homes either new to the market, or where the price has been reduced. To find [...]
Luxury Is: America’s Favorite Pastime in Morgantown’s Backyard
Summertime and baseball go hand in glove. Luckily, Morgantown residents can enjoy the great American pastime right in their own backyard! Since its first game in June 2015, The West Virginia Black Bears minor league baseball team has provided family-friendly fun and a new connection to the community as [...]
Taylor County WV — Market
Whether you’re looking for a new home or selling the old one, you’ll want to stay in the know with the Taylor County WV Market Report. Here at White Diamond, I know that having an accurate read on market trends is paramount to your success. In today’s always-changing housing market, [...]
Get to Know Morgantown
Get to know Morgantown. We think that to know Morgantown is to love it and want to live it. There are several ways to learn about Morgantown. Here are a few of our favorites: Downtown Morgantown Walking Tour Downtown Morgantown is a non-profit organization that promotes the "betterment of [...]
Qualifying for a Home Loan — Preston County
Qualifying for a Home Loan in Preston County Buying your first home in Preston County is exciting. Likely, you will need a loan to make your purchase. Several mortgage types exist for buyers in nearly every situation. Successful mortgage approval, however, requires some preparedness on your part. Getting [...]
April Market Snapshot
Welcome to the Mon County Market Snapshot brought to you by White Diamond Realty. Let’s take a look at the residential real estate market in the month of April as compared to 2022. Let’s take a look at the residential real estate market in the month of [...]
Closing Costs in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the closing costs are what each buyer and seller pay during escrow. And, many of these fees are negotiable between the buyer and the seller. So, determining which one pays what is part of what your real estate agent helps you negotiate during the offer/acceptance time. [...]
Luxury Is: A Morgantown Home with Three Stories to Live in and One Historic Tale to Tell
Nestled between its two "sister houses," 224 Wilson Avenue delivers looks, location, and lore in the South Park neighborhood of Morgantown, West Virginia. Although the home's history is a little cloudy, its owner helps peel back the layers. In the early 1900s, as the tale was told to her, [...]
For Home Sellers and Transitional Buyers, the White Diamond Home Fair Delivers
What is a home fair? A home fair is a one-stop shop for buyers and sellers. It's a networking and problem-solving event where pros from all facets of home buying and selling gather in one place to offer insight, advice, and services. A White Diamond Realty home fair [...]