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EveryHome Expands into Rental Market!

EveryHome Expands into Rental Market!

If you’ve been browsing EveryHome.com lately, you may have noticed the new “Rent a Home” section on our website. We are thrilled to announce that homes for rent are now available to browse with the same simplicity that you know and love with our homes for sale. Like always, you can easily search by school…

Mortgage Rates Fall to 3-Year Low

Mortgage Rates Fall to 3-Year Low

If you’re in the process of purchasing a home, it just might be the perfect time to lock in your interest rate! The nation’s average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 3.70%, the lowest since late 2016 according to Mortgage News Daily. Economists speculate that rates could fall even lower in the upcoming week,…

It’s a Seller’s Market in Greater Philadelphia!

It’s a Seller’s Market in Greater Philadelphia!

The busy real estate season is in full swing, and Greater Philadelphia homeowners are enjoying a hot seller’s market! A “seller’s market” refers to the upper hand that sellers experience when the demand for homes outpaces the supply. This imbalance results in homes selling quickly, and for more money. In fact, many EveryHome listings have…

EveryHome Celebrates their 20th Anniversary!

EveryHome Celebrates their 20th Anniversary!

EveryHome Realtors is excited to announce their twentieth anniversary in June 2019!  The boutique real estate agency, now headquartered in Lansdale, began in a tiny Harleysville garage as a vision shared by co-founders Paul Heck and Katie Kennedy.  As veterans of the real estate industry, Paul and Katie saw an opportunity to simplify and ultimately…

Wallpaper: Don’t Call it a Comeback!

Wallpaper: Don’t Call it a Comeback!

When we hear the word “wallpaper”, we admit that we immediately think of our grandmother’s drab brocade print engulfing the bathroom, or the hours spent peeling back the previous homeowner’s icky floral entryway.  Wallpaper has had a bad name since it decidedly went out of style in the late 1990s, but it’s back… and better…

Greater Phila Named 3rd Best in Nation for Home Flippers

Greater Phila Named 3rd Best in Nation for Home Flippers

If you’re considering buying, renovating, and selling homes in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this busy spring season, you just may be in luck!  The area was recently ranked #3 in the entire nation for home flippers in the later half of 2017, with an average gross profit of over $95,000.  Pittsburgh, PA and Baton…

Understanding “As-Is” Homes

Understanding “As-Is” Homes

When shopping for homes, you might come across a few that are “as-is” and this just means that the seller is not willing to make any improvements to the home prior to settlement.  A lot of times, homes are listed as-is because they’re either bank-owned, estate sales, or the seller simply doesn’t have the time,…

Five Easy Household Tips for Earth Day

Five Easy Household Tips for Earth Day

April 22nd is Earth Day, and we’re inspired to make changes around our own homes.   Not only do many of these eco-friendly tips allow us to be a little kinder to Mother Nature, but there are also significant health benefits and cost savings involved! Read on to learn how you can make your home more…

March Home Maintenance Checklist

March Home Maintenance Checklist

From sunny 70 degree days to blizzard warnings, March can be a crazy month for weather!  Thankfully, we’re already enjoying beautiful spring weather, and now is the time to prepare your home for the (much!) warmer months ahead. Consider the following home maintenance ideas to get your home in tip-top shape this season: One of…

Jungalow Style: The Next Big Thing in Home Decor

Jungalow Style: The Next Big Thing in Home Decor

If the idea of a sun-filled living room, bursting with beautiful plants, bold patterns, vivid color, and global, worldly accents intrigues you, then you’ll love the Jungalow style!  Popularized by celebrity designer Justina Blakeney, creative Jungalow style is quickly becoming popular with celebs and non-celebs alike.  And the best part? You can do it on a budget! The…

Home Design Trends of 2017

Home Design Trends of 2017

The newest take on the ever-popular white kitchen is butcher block countertops.  Warmer shades of the white-and-wood trend evokes a clean and modern country vibe, whereas darker gray butcher block can create a rustic, industrial theme.  And the best part? They’re some of the most affordable countertop options! Unique and creative bathroom vanities are making a…

Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Homeowners

Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Homeowners

Owning your home comes with lots of privileges….and responsibilities.  In 2019, we resolve to make our homes safer, cleaner, and more affordable – and here’s how we plan to do it: 1. We bet you’ve been saying you’ve wanted a home alarm system forever, right?  We know this because we’ve been saying it, too – and…

Are You Ready to Downsize Your Home?

Are You Ready to Downsize Your Home?

Think “bigger is better”?  Not always the case!  Whether you’re looking to save money and time, have a smaller carbon footprint, or simplify your lifestyle, you’re not alone — thousands of homeowners in Greater Philadelphia choose to downsize their home each year! Of course, there are varying degrees of downsizing, and it certainly isn’t for…

“What I Wish I Knew When I Began Flipping Homes”

“What I Wish I Knew When I Began Flipping Homes”

EveryHome agent and resident home-flipping guru Jen Kuznits has enjoyed a lot of success flipping homes alongside her husband, Tamir.  But it’s a tough industry, and not every home is a slam dunk!  Here, Jen shares a few things that she wishes she would have known:  We once bought a ‘3 bedroom 2 full bathroom’ condo…

The Future of Home Staging with Haven

The Future of Home Staging with Haven

It’s no secret that professionally staged homes sell faster and for more money, but unfortunately this option isn’t accessible for the vast majority of homeowners.  The price of rental furniture can add up, and the time-consuming suggestions by an interior designer aren’t feasible for many sellers.  That’s where Haven comes in. The dream of owners Diane Quercetti…

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