EveryHome Realtors

Real Estate. Real Easy.®

  • Grants and Assistance Programs for First Time Buyers

    There are a lot of programs available to first time buyers to assist with down payments and closing costs!  One of the most popular choices is the PHFA program which is a soft-second mortgage offered in the state of Pennsylvania. It is an interest-free loan and the maximum amount is $6,000 or 4% of the purchase…

  • Housing Shortage Leads to Competition Among Buyers

    If you’re planning to tour a few homes this weekend, you just may want to bring along your checkbook. Homes are selling faster than they have in nearly a decade, which is largely due to the number of homes for sale being at their lowest level in nearly twenty years. In fact, a number of…

  • Credit Scores Improvement for Home Buyers

    Interested in buying a home this spring but concerned about your credit? You’re not alone! Each year, we work with dozens of buyers who  struggle to qualify for a mortgage because of poor credit.  Luckily, there are local, helpful programs to help borrowers increase their credit scores quickly!   Currently, FHA mortgages allows buyers with credit…

  • What You Need to Know Before Attending an Open House

    It’s open house season! The busy time of year for real estate is well underway as we enter the warmer spring months, and chances are there will be plenty of opportunities to tour new listings at open houses. In addition to learning about the home, attending an open house is also a great time to meet with…

  • 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…

  • New Construction Update in Greater Philadelphia

    nThe stats are in, and new home sales were up 12.2% in 2016 from the previous year. While new construction is a popular option with many buyers, they come with a significantly higher price tag: the median price for a new home purchased in December was $322,500, compared to the existing home median price of $232,000….