Home Repair Expert to Offer DIY Tips at DIG Tradeshow

Real estate investors, landlords and the general public can gain insight on easy home repairs, attend seminars on a variety of lending options and learn about the latest trends for home renovations during the Diversified Real Estate Investor Group’s 13th annual trade show.

Held Aug. 24 at Valley Forge Casino Resort, the event features more than 65 vendors, a genius bar where real estate experts answer questions, educational seminars and do it yourself demonstrations from DIY HIP Chicks Founder Beth Allen, of Horsham. Allen, who was featured recently on the Rachael Ray Show and earlier this year filmed a pilot for a home repair show, “HIP Chick Flip,” will lead three 30-minute Do It Yourself discussions.

Allen will share “Home Hacks Every Homeowner Needs to Know,” as well as “Cents-Able Decorating” and “Paint the Town Red,” which she said will offer insight on the best paint products to use over various surfaces, including paneling.

“I try to throw in tips for the investor, tips for the landlord, tips for the general public,” said Allen, a former nurse-turned-licensed contractor who, through her business, shares home improvement tips geared primarily for women. “If you educate the landlord on how to educate their tenants it saves everybody a lot of time and aggravation.”

She presented at last year’s trade show as well.

“I constantly had people coming in and asking me questions,” Allen said. “I was quite occupied the whole evening. They were interested and people were engaging.”

DIG Executive Director Stephanie Pappas, who will lead “The Latest Style Trends & Technology for Your Next Renovation,” said this year’s venue, which is more spacious, will allow the trade show to be bigger and better than previous years.

If you go

DIG’s 13th annual trade show will be held at the Radisson Hotel at Valley Forge, 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, on Aug. 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The free event is open to the public and features a variety of discussions, information sessions, real estate improvement and financing tips, vendors and the chance to win one of three raffle prizes, including a Gerhard Appliances gift card, and tool kits value at $600 and $150, respectively. To register, visit www.digonline.org.

About DIG

The Diversified Real Estate Investor Group (DIG) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978. The organization consists of approximately 1,000 members who work as either full-time and part-time investors, beginning investors, real estate brokers and agents, attorneys, accountants, property managers, renovation specialists, appraisers, bankers, and people who want to enjoy the many benefits of real estate investing. DIG’s goal is to help real estate entrepreneurs gain practical knowledge of real estate investment and management through education, discussion, and networking. To learn more, visit www.digonline.org.