Archive For April 29, 2016

Add Flair To Your Kitchen With These Pendant Lights

Add Flair To Your Kitchen With These Pendant Lights

Check out these green pendant lights from IKEA. It’s only $14.99! Pendant lights are like earrings, they can add a little sparkle or personality to a room. And you don’t have to spend a ton of money to accomplish a ton of style! Use these pictures as inspiration, and see for yourself. It’s good to be…

What’s a Real Estate Agent’s Schedule Really Like?

What’s a Real Estate Agent’s Schedule Really Like?

If you are wondering whether or not becoming a real estate agent is right for you, you might be wondering whether or not you have enough time to sell homes, or what the hours tend to be. As with many careers, the answer is that it really depends.  Here at EveryHome, we have agents who…

Mortgage Update: Offset Your Home Loan With Rental Income

Mortgage Update: Offset Your Home Loan With Rental Income

Good news for homeowners who are underwater on their current home and unable to easily sell!  New conventional mortgage guidelines now allow borrowers to more easily rent (not sell) their current home and use the rental income to offset their new home loan.  Under these new rules, borrowers may count 75% of the rent from…

Should You Consider a 15 Year Home Loan?

Should You Consider a 15 Year Home Loan?

The 30-year mortgage is currently the preferred type of home loan for the vast majority of buyers across the nation.  In fact, nearly 95% of EveryHome’s borrowing clients obtain a 30-year loan.  However, some financial advisors warn that 30-year loans aren’t in every buyer’s best interest, as they can lead to high levels of debt into…

The Revitalization of Norristown and Bridgeport

The Revitalization of Norristown and Bridgeport

Did you know that Norristown and Bridgeport were recently named “Towns on the Brink” by Main Line Today? It’s true! The neighboring towns are poised to take off as popular places to live, and we’re excited to share with you a few of the recent revitalization projects. Separated by the Schuylkill River, Norristown and Bridgeport…

What You Can Buy for $ 300000 in Greater Philadelphia

What You Can Buy for $ 300000 in Greater Philadelphia

Looking for a new home in the Philadelphia ‘burbs? Check out these seven great towns to get a snapshot of what you can expect with a nice budget of $ 300000 in Greater Philadelphia, and give us a call if you see a home you like! Broomall is a popular place to live in the heart…

Three Ways to Celebrate Earth Day This Weekend

Three Ways to Celebrate Earth Day This Weekend

There’s no shortage of things to do in Greater Philadelphia, and Earth Day weekend is no exception!  Learn, volunteer, and honor Earth Day with one of these great local events.  Not able to make it out this weekend? Celebrate Earth Day in your own backyard with these three easy plants to grow right now! Learn…

A Day in the Life of a Real Estate Agent: Jason Higley

A Day in the Life of a Real Estate Agent: Jason Higley

Where should I begin? First, I would have to say that I wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of my family. I am a father to a great little girl and have had the pleasure of being a husband for almost 13 years. They help keep me focused on what I want…

A Dining Room Makeover For Less Than $200!

A Dining Room Makeover For Less Than $200!

We love nothing more than a home renovation project, especially when it’s affordable! A recent EveryHome client purchased a classic brick row home with tons of potential, and took the dining room from drab and dated to pretty and polished for under $200: Oh, what freshly-painted walls can do!  We love the transformation made by this cool, calm…

Three Easy Plants to Grow Right Now

Three Easy Plants to Grow Right Now

It’s finally feeling like spring! With temperatures in the 70s and plenty of sunny days ahead, we’re finishing the plans for our garden and getting ready to plant our seedlings outdoors.  Here are three easy plants to grow right now: 1. It’s time to plant those kale, spinach, and lettuce seedlings! These hardy, leafy greens…

How To Buy a Home With No Money Down

How To Buy a Home With No Money Down

Generally speaking, you’ll need to put down at least 3.5% when you purchase a home using an FHA loan.  If you’re obtaining a conventional loan, you’ll need at least 5%.  However, there are some creative ways to buy a home with no money down: The most common way to pay less (or nothing at all!) at…

List of Open Houses on Sunday, April 17th

List of Open Houses on Sunday, April 17th

Thankfully, the weather this weekend is expected to be beautiful! What better way to spend a 70 degree sunny day than driving around looking at different neighborhoods? Be sure to stop by one of EveryHome’s open houses on Sunday! 35 Earl Drive, Pottstown PA – Sunday, 4/17 1-3pm   701 E Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown PA…

Three Things to Look For in a Starter Home

Three Things to Look For in a Starter Home

If you’re in the process of shopping for your first home, the options can become overwhelming! Whether you’re looking to buy a quaint condo in an up-and-coming area, a fixer-upper on a tree-lined street, or a dated Victorian with loads of potential, be sure to consider these three tips: 1. Focus on kitchens and bathrooms, but don’t…

Designer Bathroom Trends On A Budget

Designer Bathroom Trends On A Budget

Go bold or go home! One of the hottest trends in tile right now are tiles that make a graphic statement! These tiles can make a huge impact when it comes to your kitchen or bathroom. Like most things, they can be very costly, ranging in price from about $10.00/sq. ft. up to $100/sq ft….

Is That Home Really Available? Understanding Pending and Active-O

Is That Home Really Available? Understanding Pending and Active-O

When a home is on the market and being advertised on websites, you may see that it’s listed as Pending or Active-O. A pending home simply means that it is under contract and awaiting settlement.  As a result, it’s not available to any other buyers. Active-O (sometimes known as Active With a Contingency) is a little…

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