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What You Need From A Realtor When Buying A Home

What You Need From A Realtor When Buying A Home

Whether you’re purchasing your very first home or making a second (or third) move, buying a home is a milestone event. There’s a lot that goes into it, as we’ve shown in several of our blog posts over the course of this year. Having the right support from the beginning to end is essential. So, what do you need from a realtor when buying a home?

Buyers, Be Prepared For Your Settlement

Buyers, Be Prepared For Your Settlement

Settlement - the final stage of home buying. Settlement is the process of the final part of buying a home. All money changes hands, the deed is transferred to you from the person selling the home, all that paperwork will need to be done, and then, finally, the house will be yours. Here's how to make sure it goes off without a hitch!

Buyers, Prepare For Your Move Early!

Buyers, Prepare For Your Move Early!

What should you be doing while contingencies are being finalized? The Answer: Prepare for your move! Preparing early can do a variety of things for you, from saving you time and stress during an already chaotic time to helping you stay on track during the contingency period. Generally speaking, you want to start the moving process anywhere from six to eight weeks before your actual moving date, and you want to do it in a concise, planned manner.

Understanding Contract-to-Close Contingencies for Buyers

Understanding Contract-to-Close Contingencies for Buyers

Worried about the home of your dreams becoming the money pit of your nightmares? There are several contingencies in place during the home buying process to prevent just that from happening! In this blog post, we’ll help you to understand these contingencies and how to make sure they are working for you and not against you.

Have a Plan for Showings - Buyers Edition

Have a Plan for Showings - Buyers Edition

Have you looked at a few homes online that fit all of your criteria? No Open Houses available? Saw a virtual tour but want to see more? Then it’s time for the fun part: home tours! But amidst the excitement it’s important that you don’t forget to look for potential issues that you could either need to take on or negotiate on. As your Realtor, we’ll be helping you with this but it helps to have a plan before we get there.

Create Your Home Search Criteria List

Create Your Home Search Criteria List

Did you receive your pre-qualification/pre-approval from your lender? Have your other funds in order? Then it’s time to begin your home search! We will set you up on a custom home search through the Multiple Listing Service, a system only accessible by Realtors; but, we’ll need some information from you first - your home search criteria.

Connect With a Lender & Get Your Finances In Order

Connect With a Lender & Get Your Finances In Order

You made the decision to buy a home this year…so how do you get started? One of the very first things you want to do is talk to a lender. As you review your finances to find out what you’re preapproved for, be sure to remember that you will need funds for closing costs: the deposit, moving expenses, etc. Keep reading to learn more!

What Home Buyers Need to Know in 2023

What Home Buyers Need to Know in 2023

Do you want to stop renting and start building equity? Is your home starting to feel cramped? Or is it the opposite, you have too much space and are looking to downsize? You don’t want to miss this! Buyers are starting to gain traction in this local market, meaning there are some great opportunities available. It’s an exciting time but be sure not to miss any of the important details!

For Sale: 1015 Pennsylvania Ave, Prospect Park, PA 19076

For Sale: 1015 Pennsylvania Ave, Prospect Park, PA 19076

4-Bedroom, 3-Bath Victorian For Sale in Prospect Park!

Welcome to the charming quaint Blue Ribbon award winning school district of Prospect Park. This spacious lovingly cared for 3 story Victorian home with inviting covered front porch is perfect for sitting and relaxing. Walk thru the front door into the large living room with 9' ceilings and lots of natural lighting. A full remodeled bathroom (2019) with a 5' wide tile shower, built-in shelves, bench, trackless glass doors and a Bluetooth speaker exhaust fan, along with a marble top vanity, mirror with built-in lights. A floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Enter into the large eat-in kitchen with crown molding, original hardwood floors, electric cooking, dishwasher, and included refrigerator. It has lots of counter space and a huge peninsula with room for seating. The kitchen leads to the mud/laundry room and back door exit. The 2nd floor consists of 3 nice sized bedrooms and a full hallway bathroom with original door and crystal door knob. Charming original woodwork galore. The 3rd floor houses the 4th bedroom, large walk-in closet and full en-suite bathroom. Ceiling fans complete every room. Let the fun begin in the fully fenced in back yard with 3 tiered deck. Above ground 24' round swimming pool with basketball hoop. Lots of space for entertaining, gardening, kids, pets, and your every outdoor need as well as a detached 1 car garage with extra space for storage. The property is impeccably landscaped with mature shrubs and plants complete with a gorgeous pink dogwood tree in the front yard. Private driveway with 6 car parking. Only 1 block to train, minutes to I95 and close to public transportation. Located near specialty shops and the famous Traub's bakery with the best donuts.

For Sale: 314 Maple Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026

For Sale: 314 Maple Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Single family home with classic charm galore on a large lot in Drexel Hill. Walk into the beautiful porch/sunroom with carpeted floors, wood paneled ceiling and natural light galore. From there, enter the living room complete with wood burning fireplace and built in surround shelving. Walk through to the large dining room or side hallway with basement access and mud room. Through those is the charming country style eat in kitchen with back door leading to the large fenced in back yard. The yard has lots of space for playing & entertaining with its concrete patio, two sheds and LOTS of open grass space. High ceilings throughout the entire house. The basement has a laundry area, work room, , lots of space for storage, and is home to the gas hot water heater, and oil tank and heater. Upstairs consists of 4 bedrooms with lots of storage & natural lighting and a full hall bathroom with bathtub and private staircase access to the unfinished attic

For Sale: 314 W Ridley Avenue Norwood, PA 19074

For Sale: 314 W Ridley Avenue Norwood, PA 19074

This impeccably maintained 4/5 bedroom home has been lovingly updated while maintaining the original charm and character of the home. First impressions galore with the beautiful landscaping and charming wrap-around porch hinting to it's early 1900s roots. Enter the front door into the stunning foyer complete with a sitting area, gas fireplace, German crystal chandelier, 2 ton A/C unit that cools the entire first floor and grand wooden staircase leading to the second floor (complete with lots of storage underneath of it). Continue through to the living room with a stained glass light fixture & ceiling fan and a side entrance to the fenced-in yard.

For Sale: 186 Valley Stream Circle, Chesterbrook, PA 19087

For Sale: 186 Valley Stream Circle, Chesterbrook, PA 19087

Beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath second floor condo in Valley Stream available for sale at $289,900! This unit includes a living room with a fireplace, a master bathroom, double hung windows in 3 bedrooms, newer carpet, countless recessed lights, exterior covered patio, and pull down stairs to the attic storage. Ask us to find out more or to schedule your showing!

For Sale and For Rent: 22 Hetzel Rd, Ridley Park, PA 19078

For Sale and For Rent: 22 Hetzel Rd, Ridley Park, PA 19078

Gorgeous completely renovated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in Ridley Park. Finished basement with custom dry bar, fenced in back yard, private driveway. Like new construction, almost everything in this house is BRAND NEW. Rent is $2000/month plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. ***Only available for FaceTime tours during this time due to COVID19 and the PA Governor's Instructions . SERIOUS inquiries only. *Seller is a PA Licensed Realtor

Investment Properties Near you: Chester County, PA

Investment Properties Near you: Chester County, PA

Two Investment Properties, Two Opportunities!

Both are in Chester County - One is residential and the other is commercial/land. Find full details in this post along with a video preview at the end. Interested? Give our Co-Listing Agent a call: Vicki Samuelson (Cell: (609) 280-9572) for the residential property or give Steve Ritter a call (Cell: 610-639-2298) for the commercial/land opportunity. Don’t miss out!

For Sale: 184 Eisenhower Dr, Swedesboro, NJ 08085

For Sale: 184 Eisenhower Dr, Swedesboro, NJ 08085

Looking for NEW CONSTRUCTION? This beautiful home at The Preserve at Weatherby, featuring 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large open concept living, dining and kitchen, and Energy Efficient HVAC, is in a brand new community with lots of amenities! Listed at $389,000 - Schedule your showing today before you miss out!