Restaurant Weeks in the Philly Burbs Foodies, unite! Three local towns will be hosting restaurant weeks in the month of March. Like Philadelphia’s ever-popular Restaurant Week, reservations fill up quickly — so be sure to make yours soon! Paris Bistro in Chestnut Hill – one of our favorites! Photo: Steve Legato Media’s finest eateries will be…
Submitting An Offer Generally speaking, homes sell for less than their asking price. Unless there is a bidding war between buyers occurring (which actually isn’t all too uncommon in the spring), most buyers will offer a dollar amount that is a bit less than the seller’s current asking price. And this is a great thing…
Are Open Houses Worth It? While open houses are great tools for agents seeking new clients, many real estate professionals believe that they aren’t typically worth it for sellers. Most real estate agents report that only 1-3% of their listings actually sell from an open house, which means that it is much more likely that…
Bidding Wars Coming Bidding wars are coming this spring as low mortgage rates and a strengthening job market indicate that we’ll see a high demand for homes this spring according to industry experts. In fact, most professionals expect that we’ll see the highest percentage of first time buyers since before the recession. The only problem? Homeowners aren’t…
Buyers Agent & Listing Agent Clients sometimes ask us how a Buyers Agent works, if they really need one, or how much a professional Buyers Agent costs. We know it can all get a little confusing, so here’s an easy way to break it down: Let’s start with some great news: A professional Buyers Agent…
Most Romantic Homes in the Country ‘Tis the season for love, and Top Ten Real Estate Deals compiled a list of the most romantic homes in the country: NYC is home to this poetic dining area Aloha! This sprawling mansion offers romantic views of Maui Cozy! This log cabin is tucked away in the Smoky Mountains Contemporary…
Can You Qualify For HomeBuyer Assistance Programs? There are over 2,290 programs across the country designed to assist homebuyers with meeting their down payment requirements, according to RealtyTrac. The real estate research giant teamed up with Down Payment Resource, a purveyor of down payment assistance programs, to evaluate the many options. The average amount of…
Recent Surge in Home Improvement Spending Americans are remodeling and upgrading their homes more than ever before, according to a report published by CNBC. Industry experts believe that home improvement spending will hit record levels in 2015, despite that the new residential construction pace remains well below pre-recession levels. Why now? With rising home prices, more…
Must Have Valentines Reservations in Greater Philadelphia Looking to take your sweetie on a romantic date this Valentines Day? Or planning a “single girls only” dinner soiree? Be sure to make your valentines reservations as soon as possible for these top restaurants in and around Philadelphia! 1. XIX Nineteen at the Hyatt in Philadelphia has some…