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  • How to Avoid PMI With Just a 10% Down Payment

    Typically, anytime a buyer puts down less than 20% down on a home, they have to purchase private mortgage insurance (PMI). Because this type of insurance can be expensive, many buyers attempt to avoid it by putting down at least 20%. Of course, this isn’t feasible for all borrowers — especially first time buyers! One…

  • Philadelphia Flower Show in Bloom This Weekend!

    The Philadelphia Flower Show is back just in time for spring! The perennial favorite will return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from March 5th through the 13th. This year’s exciting theme, “Explore America,” features exhibitions reminiscent of the nation’s most legendary parks, including Acadia, Yellowstone, Shenandoah and the local Valley Forge. In addition to strolling…

  • Home Sweet Home! The Top Tax Deductions for Homeowners

    If you’re a first time homebuyer, you’ll be pleased to know that there are a number of major tax deductions for homeowners.  Here are a few of the deductions that can save you thousands: 1. The top tax deduction is, undoubtedly, your mortgage interest.  This is almost always the biggest home-related deduction for new borrowers,…

  • Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

    If you’re obtaining a loan and putting less than 20% down, you’ll likely be paying private mortgage insurance (PMI).  This pesky fee can range considerably in price, but it typically ranges between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount per year, according to Bankrate.com. While this insurance is paid by the consumer (that…

  • A Day in the Life of an EveryHome Agent: Mark Gatta

    A husband, a father of four little ones, the owner/operator of a salon in South Philadelphia and a successful EveryHome agent and the leader of EveryHome’s Gatta Group…. whew!  Mark Gatta is a busy guy with a lot on his plate (and no, we don’t just mean his wife’s delicious cooking!).  It’s no secret that…

  • 3 Tips for Pricing Your Home Effectively

    If you’re planning on selling your home soon, you may have already met with a couple of different listing agents to discuss the approximately value of your home. A real estate agent can provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that compares the features of your home to similar homes on the market…