• The Top Three Gardens in Greater Philadelphia

    The gardens of Greater Philadelphia are in full bloom! We’ve scoured the market of homes for sale to find the most beautiful, exotic, and lush gardens in the region: Nestled on over three acres in sought-after Chestnut Hill, “Hollowood” is a cozy estate offering beautiful, lush greens surrounding a whispering brook.  8847 Norwood Ave, Philadelphia…

  • Labor Shortage Threatens New Construction in Greater Phila

    If you live in Greater Philadelphia, we bet that you probably see at least a handful of new construction communities everyday on your commute to work.  Some of the area’s most prominent builders (think Orleans, Ryan, Paone, Toll, and Philomeno & Salamone) are creating beautiful new neighborhoods throughout the region – but is it enough…

  • Should You Sell or Rent Out Your Current Home?

    If you own your current home and are interested in buying another, you may have considered keeping your current home (instead of selling it) and renting it to tenants.  It can be a savvy investment decision, but the prospect of becoming a landlord is intimidating for many homeowners! When faced with this decision, we encourage our…

  • A Runner’s Guide to Greater Philadelphia

    Love to run?  You’re in luck!  Greater Philadelphia is home to an abundance of trails, parks, and races that will excite runners of all levels. Instead of running the Perkiomen Trail or the Schuylkill Trail for the millionth time (although these are some of our favorites, too!), consider mixing it up this summer with a…

  • Three (More!) First-Time Home Buying Myths

    If you read our original post about the biggest first-time homebuyer myth, then you already know that you don’t need a 20% down payment to secure your first home.  In fact, you need to put down just 3.5%, which makes buying a home a lot more affordable! Here are a couple other things to consider:…

  • Use and Occupancy Inspections 101

    A Use and Occupancy Inspection (often abbreviated to “U&O”) is a type of inspection that is required by some municipalities during a residential resale. In other words, some towns mandate that all homes must be inspected prior to settlement. These inspections are largely conducted for safety reasons, and to ensure that homes within the neighborhood…