BUYING

What is Earnest Money?

What is Earnest Money?

When you’re buying a home, you will often make an earnest money deposit to the seller after they have accepted your offer. While they are not always required, this… Read more ⇢
How to Compete as a Buyer

How to Compete as a Buyer

Today’s real estate market is competitive for buyers. We’re currently experiencing a shortage of houses for sale. This coupled with high demand means that buyers may face many obstacles… Read more ⇢
Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

When you’re preparing to buy a home, you know to expect certain expenses like mortgage and insurance payments. But there are many other costs associated with buying and owning… Read more ⇢
Buying a Home With Big Trees

Buying a Home With Big Trees

There’s no denying that a home with mature trees in the yard can be very appealing. They provide shade on a hot summer’s day or beautiful foliage in the… Read more ⇢
Most Common Home-Buying Contingencies

Most Common Home-Buying Contingencies

When you’re buying a home, it’s common practice to include “contingencies” in your sales contract. These are conditions that need to occur for your purchase to move forward. Many… Read more ⇢
Packing for a Long-Distance Move

Packing for a Long-Distance Move

Is a long-distance move in your future? While packing up to move down the street can feel like a hassle, moving across the country can be a major undertaking. Read more ⇢
Fall in Love With Your New Home

Fall in Love With Your New Home

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and emotion of buying a new home. But what happens when it’s actually time to move in? While you’ve no… Read more ⇢
5 Best Apps to Help With Your Move

5 Best Apps to Help With Your Move

Moving can be stressful. But thanks to modern technology, it can be made simpler and easier. Whether you need help getting organized or selling your belongings before your big… Read more ⇢
Top 10 Red Flags When Buying a Home

Top 10 Red Flags When Buying a Home

Home sellers are required by law to make certain disclosures when selling their homes. But those disclosures may not give you the full story. Eager sellers may gloss over… Read more ⇢
What Can Be Negotiated?

What Can Be Negotiated?

If you’re buying a home, then at some point you will negotiate with the seller. Obviously, the asking price is one big item that you’ll likely haggle over. But… Read more ⇢
Save Money When Buying A Home

Save Money When Buying A Home

Any major purchase requires analysis and thought, and home buying isn’t any different. Specifications on location, bedroom and bathroom quantity, and yard size may come more quickly to mind,… Read more ⇢
2021 Real Estate Predictions

2021 Real Estate Predictions

While we can’t gaze into a crystal ball and tell you exactly what will happen with the housing market in 2021, we can certainly make some educated predictions. Real estate was… Read more ⇢
Just Sold! Classic Old City Condo with deeded parking!

Just Sold! Classic Old City Condo with deeded parking!

Sold! Old City Condo = perfect solution for downsizing! 38 N Front St #2E Philadelphia, PA 19106 $565,000 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1157 square feet… Read more ⇢

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