• Choosing an Agent:The Most Important Factors

    The National Association of Realtors recently released their 2015 Home Buyer & Seller Generational Trends Report, and its chock full of interesting info and data. Here’s what homebuyers (ages 18 to 89) considered to be the three most important factors for choosing an agent: Agent is trustworthy and honest (we agree!) Reputation of agent Agent…

  • The Top 4 Can’t-Miss Haunted Attractions

    In the mood for something spooky this weekend? You’re in luck! The Philadelphia area is jam-packed with haunted houses, mazes, hayrides and more. Here are our favorite four: Spring Mountain transforms into Scream Mountain for the month of October! The Schwenksville ski area’s Haunted Hayride ($18) is one of the spookiest in Montgomery County, plus…

  • Formal Dining Room: Don’t Call it a Comeback!

    Think Millennials don’t care about having a formal dining area? Think again! More and more young buyers are requesting a separate dining area to entertain family and friends, despite industry experts who predicted that the formal dining room would become functionally obsolete.  In fact, you would probably be surprised to know that many buyers in their…

  • Fewer Americans Are Delinquent on Their Mortgage

    More and more Americans are paying their mortgage on time, according to credit-reporting agency TransUnion. In fact, mortgage delinquency dropped an astonishing 20% in the past year alone! Mortgage delinquency is defined as a borrower being more than 60 days past due on his or her payment. This is the lowest mortgage delinquency rate that…

  • Should You Finish Your Basement?

    We love finished basements, and it’s not uncommon for clients to question whether or not a basement is “finish-able.”  After all, this extra square footage can add a ton of living space and increase your home’s value (but please note that some finished basements count towards your home’s official square footage, and some do not. Ask…

  • The Top 5 Philadelphia Suburbs for Foodies

    Food lovers, rejoice! The Philly ‘burbs are home to some incredible restaurants. Here are our five favorite local towns for foodies. 1. New Hope. This charming Bucks County town tops the list for its creative, unique, and beautiful waterfront bistros, bars, and cafes.  Our favorites include the delicious Cafe Blue Moose (the nation’s first youth-run…